Ruth Moore's richly textured novel follows the lives of Hillville residents over a span of six months and the sometimes sullen, resentful violence that seems to pervade the down and out town. Here, Moore successfully explores a dramatic range of human experience; from the innocence of childhood to the wisdom of age, from the sweetness of young love to the violence of murder--of both the body and the spirit. In this once prosperous Maine town, it seems everyone is now desperately looking for the revitalization spawned by a second growth.
What happens when two teen-aged girls decide to cross the vast country of Canada by horseback? Cross Country for Two tracks the unexpected adventures and romance that Brenda and Robbie encounter as they make their way from Nova Scotia to the Pacific Ocean. You will feel the excitement of what happens when people step out of their comfort zone as the girls face several challenges along the roads. You will grow to love the heroines, as well as their horses, as you see how they persevere during their months of travel across all sorts of terrain. Have your faith in humanity restored as you read about the kindnesses that strangers show the girls during their trek, and see what can happen when some of those strangers are caring and handsome. Cross Country for Two is a good old-fashioned tale of exploration with no objectionable language or scenes. Readers of all ages will enjoy this fascinating account of two girls who grow up on horseback as they see the beautiful people and scenery of Canada.
With growing numbers of children living in poverty and standardized tests becoming increasingly important, theres never been a better time for a volume of essays on the value of play in mental and emotional development. Mary Ruth Moore and Constance Sabo-Risley honor and build upon the work of Joe L. Frost, the father of play advocacy, in this essential resource for educators, parents, and anyone concerned about the future of our children. The essays examine play in America from historical, psychological, economic, and other perspectives, focusing on why we should worry about children playing less than they did twenty years ago, the benefits of letting children play without constant supervision, how playing can promote a love of nature, and the importance of risk assessment in play. Specific articles include: A Place for Play in the Liberal Arts, by Michael J. Bell; Play Deprivation, by Stuart Brown; Caretakers of Wonder by Vivien Geneser; and Social Media as a 21st Century Playground by Stephanie Grote-Garcia, Tammy Francis Donaldson, Olive Kajoina, and Norman St. Clair. Several other authors also contribute articles to this well-researched book. Pay tribute to one of early childhood educations most important pioneers, and discover the valuable benefits of Play in American Life.
When Indians burn her home, kill her parents, and take her young brother captive, Kate Stewart has no one to turn to but Uncle Josh, a circuit rider in the back country of Pennsylvania. Her uncle takes Kate to the Moravian town of Bethlehem, where he thinks she will be safe during the fall of 1775. While staying in Bethlehem, Kate tries to understand the Moravians' love of peace and their friendship with all people, friends and enemies alike. But her hatred of Indians grows as she watches the endless stream of frightened refugees come to the town for shelter from Delaware and Shawnee raids in the French and Indian War. Word reaches Bethlehem that the Indians plan to attack the town on Christmas Eve. Kate wonders at the peace-loving Moravians, who calmly go about their work and continue their plans for the Christmas surprise for the children. During that fateful Christmas Eve Kate discovers that true strength lies in peace with all people and in trusting God.
Mississippi Life, Serious Growing Pains... This is a true story about: my mom, my dad, my brother, my sisters and I. Growing up in Mississippi in the 50's and 60's wasn't an easy life, to live in Mississippi and to be poor was enough, but to live there with a ton of family problems as time passed, wasn't any fun. This book describes the tears I cried, watching the struggle of my family and witnessing all of the things my mom endowed, while growing up. At an early age, I watched God work out a lot of things for us down in Mississippi; I didn't understand it until later in life. Trying to tell this story, I scribbled these words down on scratch paper for many years. I thank God, It has finally happened! Now, being a Pastor and having my background, I see how God has equipped me for the needs of other in this present time. This book shows: How shedding tears can make one strong, if they will hold on, the sadness you face watching your siblings living and seeing things; not even grown-ups should experience. I wrote this book with much prayer. I pray that God gives hope to those who has none. I'm praying and hoping, this book will show you, the God back down in Mississippi in the 50's and 60's is still alive and is still the same God today.
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