An exciting picture book inspired by a real-life classroom service dog with themes of friendship, neurodivergence, and courage Harley the service dog is on the job! He goes to school every day with Ms. Prichard to make sure she feels safe. Their students are a lot of fun, but Harley can't play with them while he's wearing his work vest. They write him lots of letters instead, and everything is perfect in the best, most quiet class in the whole school. Until the day the old stage curtains catch fire. As the fire alarm blares and chaos erupts, Harley remembers that Ms. Prichard isn't the only human in his class who gets upset by loud noises. Inspired by a true story, Harley the Hero celebrates the work of service animals and the normalization of neurodivergence. Author-illustrator Peggy Collins brings Harley and his class to charming life and concludes with an Author's Note about the real dog behind the fictional Harley.
Charlotte Collins, wife of the Parson and mistress of Hunsford Parsonage for not yet one year, was a very happy woman indeed who occasionally pinched herself at disbelief at the sudden, extraordinary change in circumstances that had made her so. She admired Rosings, a large handsome dwelling some hundreds of yards down the lane from the Parsonage, but only the exterior. She considered everything within it too large and too grand for human comfort. Since she went infrequently, she demonstrated a proper respect, and then returned gratefully to the beloved Parsonage. Since she saw little to admire and much to criticise, she simply reminded herself, frequently, that Lady Catherine against all expectation and logic had bestowed a valuable Benefice upon an unknown, untried priest. Thus, at a remove, giving Charlotte the home and life that she loved and cherished. Her gratitude for that was beyond expressing.
Peggy (Collins) Halstead was an infant at the beginning of WW II and living in London which was subjected to an enemy bombardment that killed friends and neighbours, destroyed blocks of homes, some next door to her own home - and terrified people, children in particular. In this brief account of her memory of those days she succeeds in making her experiences immediate and powerful and illuminates again that period in history: the terror, the courage, the suffering from cold, hunger and loss, and also, the after affects of such an experience on an innocent child.
The Name You Trust For Good Living Giving a toast? Ordering wine? Planning a party? Need to impress at a restaurant meal? Peggy Post, today's leading authority on etiquette and the author of a dozen books, has the answers in this handy pocket guide, excerpted from her classic Emily Post's Etiquette, 17th Edition. Tuck this book into your bag or briefcase and you'll have the tools you need to feel at ease!
It's great to be self-sufficient, isn't it? Not if it's costing you your sanity. Okay, so you're responsible, hard working, and independent. But you're also stressed out, overwhelmed, and reluctant to ask anyone for help. Why should you? You're perfectly capable of juggling work, family, and other obligations all by yourself, thank you very much. But ask yourself-and be honest: Are you constantly trying to “do it all,” all by yourself? Do you avoid delegating work because you don't trust others to “do it right”? Are you afraid you'll look weak if you ask someone for help? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you could be suffering from Self-Sufficiency Syndrome--and you might be heading for major burnout. The good news is: Help Is Not a Four-Letter Word. This groundbreaking new book by professional speaker Peggy Collins will show you how to recognize the signs, ease the demands you put on yourself, and start enjoying your work, your family, and your life. Help Is Not a Four-Letter Word helps you: Identify the signs and symptoms of Self-Sufficiency Syndrome Break the cycle of extreme self-sufficiency Ask for help when you really need it Learn who and who not to ask for help Balance your personal and professional life
Peggy (Collins) Halstead was an infant at the beginning of WW II and living in London which was subjected to an enemy bombardment that killed friends and neighbours, destroyed blocks of homes, some next door to her own home – and terrified people, children in particular. In this brief account of her memory of those days she succeeds in making her experiences immediate and powerful and illuminates again that period in history: the terror, the courage, the suffering from cold, hunger and loss, and also, the after affects of such an experience on an innocent child. Sharon Butala
Members of the Writers' Mill meet monthly at the Cedar Mill Library in Portland, Oregon. This is the third anthology of our works. We're a non-profit group, and the profits from your purchase of this book go directly to the Cedar Mill library.
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