Senior blues? Not anymore. Written in a casual, upbeat and conversational style, Walking With My Foot in My Mouth is a light read for Seniors. Humorous mishaps, mini adventures and opinionated opinions remind readers that life is good, life is fun, and age doesn't matter. Held hostage by a family of raccoons, unnerved by punk rockers, does Miss Pat really bring her cats to Long John Silver for lunch? Walking With My Foot in My Mouth is a collection of 90 essays taken from the author's blog Finnicky. Written by a Baby Boomer for the generation of Boomers, Walking With My Foot in My Mouth is dedicated to everyone who has crossed the threshold into Seniorhood. If you were raised in the fifties and sixties and are now past fifty and sixty, Walking With My Foot in My Mouth will inspire you to hop, skip and run.
Nineteen years ago, David McLean was appointed by the prime minister of Canada to the board of directors of CN, after which he was elected chairman. McLean has been reelected each year and will retire in April 2014. In A Road Taken, the longest-serving chairman of the board in CN history explains complex business issues in very human terms. McLean's stories include his leadership role in the privatization of the company and the intrigue and egos in the behind-the-scenes race to launch the biggest IPO in Canadian history at that time. They also include the adventure and challenge of a prairie childhood, a university education fuelled by team sports and ambition, and a successful career in law and business. McLean plumbs the depths and delivers a treatise on leadership in business and life that is as moving as it is honest.
A remarkable spiritual autobiography and a literate account of a journey of self-discovery, from early memories to the gradual awareness of the meaning of life itself and the existence of a Higher Power. Follow the author as she records her findings after a transition in her life, the loss of a loved one, which led her to 'climb out of the box' that contained her everyday existence, sit on top and look around in wonder as she saw that waiting for her were the answers to every question she could think of, about life and beyond. She found that 'knowledge is light' and with that light comes peace of mind, the greatest gift one can receive. The book was originally written as a record for the author's grandchildren, ready for the day when they were all grown up in mind, body and spirit. She hoped that her perceptions on life would one day sow a seed of curiousity within them, thus encouraging them to set off on their own individual journey of discovery. However, her family's encouragement prompted the author to share her personal record with a wider audience.
Patricia MacLachlan, beloved author of the Newbery Medal-winning Sarah, Plain and Tall, has crafted another lyrical and touching novel for young readers about finding hope after the loss of a loved one. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. Declan O’Brien always had a gentle word to share, odd phrases he liked to repeat, and songs to sing while he played basketball. His favorite song was "Dona Nobis Pacem," “Grant Us Peace.” His family loved him deeply and always knew they were loved in return. But a terrible accident one day changes their lives forever, and Fiona and Finn O’Brien are left without a father. Their mother is at a loss. What words are there to guide them through such overwhelming grief? At the suggestion of their friend Luke, Fiona and Finn volunteer at an animal rescue shelter, where they meet two sweet dogs who are in need of comfort, too. Perhaps with time, patience, and their father’s gentle words in their hearts, hope will spark once more. * Junior Library Guild Selection * Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year 2019 (9-12) *
Bobby Finn always called his own shots. The last thing he wants is to babysit a spoiled American, whose daddy did not want her traveling the U.K. alone. Can he do his job without falling for this beautiful American?
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