ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sandy Moore lives on an Indiana farm with her husband, Mike, where she cares for a dog named Doodle, a cat named, Millie and two horses, Sadie and Gray. She is a mother and grandmother. Moore is a retired feature writer for a local Midwestern newspaper where she created a children's feature each week complete with an original story, games and puzzles. Moore has volunteered her services to children's ministries at her church including a puppet ministry and an after-school ministry entitled DIVE. She taught the "Too Good for Drugs" program for all second and third grade students in the county where she resides. It was in this position, she realized that today's children have great needs and have much to overcome. Children, Sadie, Millie and Doodle have been a very important part of her life. Moore first children's novel, Sadie's Search for Home, was published in October of 2016. Doodle's Search for Success is her most recent children's novel which is about a dog who is looking for his destiny. Moore is a firm believer that God can lead everyone of us to our destiny and it is there where we find joy, peace and true contentment. ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR Larry Gosser is an Indiana native residing in New Castle with his wife, Cindy. Drawing at a very young age, he was inspired by cartoons and his favorite comic book artists. Among Larry's diverse portfolio, you will find historic buildings, cars, courtroom drawings, and children's books. He has done promotional artwork for the Sherlock Holmes Peterson Pipes of Dublin, Ireland, the Indianapolis Colts, and the Indianapolis 500 race car drivers. He was also the creator and cartoonist for a licensed Classic Popeye the Sailor art print series. Former Art Director for the Indiana Department of Child Services, Larry now works out of his home office and enjoys spending time with his grandsons, Chaz and Lars. Visit Larry's web site at: www.DrawingRoomG.com
Sandy Springs has always been a community in transition. Bounded to the north by the Chattahoochee River, the area was contested by both the Cherokee Nation and the Creek Confederacy, who used the river as a territorial marker. To the south, the urban center of Atlanta has blessed and, at times, cursed her rural neighbor with close proximity. Today Sandy Springs is still in transition. From a rural village to one of Georgias newest cities, the history of Sandy Springs is a story of change.
Inspired by a true story, this heartwarming tale of a horse's journey to her forever home will become an instant classic in your family. Sadie was born to a beautiful golden mare on a stormy night weeks too early. Determined to stand on her skinny, wobbly legs, it was clear from the beginning that she was a fighter. Instead of a golden beauty like her mother, Sadie was a bay roan with a coat of interspersed white and brown hairs, giving her the appearance of changing colors. Her big brown eyes reflected her gentle, loving spirit. As beautiful as Sadie was, she felt plain next to some of the other horses. She longed to become a show horse, but she worried that her small stature would mean an unsure future away from her friends as they were auctioned off in all different directions. Through multiple homes and owners, through love and neglect, Sadie continued to show her fighting spirit until she finally found the family she was always destined to love."We all go through change and hard things in life. Sandy Moore leads us through the life of a sweet horse named Sadie, and in the process, encourages us that it's who we are on the inside that matters, and that we all matter. Although the book is directed toward younger readers, I am not a young reader and I couldn't put it down. I recommend it to anyone of any age who enjoys a good romp through the pasture of life."Donna CronkAuthor of "That Sweet Place: At Home in the Heartland"and "Sweetland of Liberty Bed & Breakfast.
This is a book about me. I am an English Springer Spaniel who loves to play with other dogs especially my bestie Maggie, chase squirrels and chipmunks in my back yard, hunt and chew sticks, and go on long walks.
Children are the future. Coincidentally, so is sustainability. As one boy observes his family wasting energy throughout the day, he has some rather imaginative suggestions on what his mom and dad can do to help save the planet, the air, the trees - and a few empty calories.
Join Sally the Sheep as she searches for her friends so they can all play. When she can't find them, she doesn't give up. A sweet story about how friends can make even the cloudiest day feel sunny.
Discover the stories passed down over time from the people of the Ozark region. Oral history is shared through the years to provide a perspective on the landscape and people who inhabit the beautiful, culturally rich area. These oral histories show essential connections among settlers in a challenging landscape. Written to inspire history buffs, outdoor enthusiasts, travelers, tycoons in training and students of all ages, this path-breaking collection will take readers deep into a region averse to change, tricky to know, yet brimming with American culture.
Frequently Asked Questions-Answered! Part game book, part trivia book, and part information resource, this guide includes over 1,000 amusing, interesting questions (and their answers, of course) about hundreds of popular subjects-from history to sports, business to science, movies to art, literature to comic books. * Over 1,000 questions and answers organized by subject matter * Easy-to-use, portable format-perfect for car trips * A great little gift book for trivia lovers
Connect is a four-level, four-skills American English course for young adolescents. Connect encourages students to connect to English through contemporary, high-interest topics and contexts, fun dialogs, and games. Each student's book includes grammar and vocabulary presentations and a multi-skills, graded syllabus"--Provided by publisher.
Based on the curriculum blueprint of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Education Programs (WOCNEP) and approved by the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses SocietyTM (WOCN®), this practical text for continence care is your perfect source for expert guidance, training and wound, ostomy and continence (WOC) certification exam preparation. Full of expert advice, fundamental principles and vital clinical skills on continence care, Core Curriculum Continence Management, 2nd Edition is one of the few nursing texts to cover this practice area in detail.
A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press’s open access publishing program for monographs. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. Who are the dominant owners of U.S. public debt? Is it widely held, or concentrated in the hands of a few? Does ownership of public debt give these bondholders power over our government? What do we make of the fact that foreign-owned debt has ballooned to nearly 50 percent today? Until now, we have not had any satisfactory answers to these questions. Public Debt, Inequality, and Power is the first comprehensive historical analysis of public debt ownership in the United States. It reveals that ownership of federal bonds has been increasingly concentrated in the hands of the 1 percent over the last three decades. Based on extensive and original research, Public Debt, Inequality, and Power will shock and enlighten.
Based on his dissertation research, The Retention of First-Year Black Male Students at Predominately White Private and Public Universities and Colleges provides evidence that the retention of first-year Black male students at predominately White private or public universities and colleges can be achieved. Using the experiences of six participants at a predominately White private university in the Washington, D.C. area, the book encourages Black male high school graduates who want to attend predominately White private or public universities or colleges to use those participants’ experiences—specifically the key factors that contributed to their academic success—in obtaining their college degrees. Educated Black men tend to improve their communities, provide financially for their families, enjoy higher self-esteem, and become valuable assets to their employers, perhaps even becoming business owners. Today, African-American enrollment in higher education is at an all-time high, but there is still a 20-point gap in graduation as compared to Whites at 63%. This gap has enormous economic and societal implications. “Without education, there is no hope for our people, and without hope, our future is lost.” —Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, 2009 This treatise not only offers inspiration and practical advice for Black men seeking higher education; it provides valuable suggestions for high school counselors, college administrators, and faculty who support this worthy goal.
Thoroughly revised and updated, the fourth edition of this classic text is still the most comprehensive and readable text available. Covering all aspects of the electoral process from historical roots to election year 2004, the authors bring life to parties long declared dead and first-hand experience running for office to the sometimes grueling campaign trail. Visit our website for sample chapters!
The 800-mile California Missions Trail leads walkers and cyclists through some of the most scenic and historic sites of one of America's most beautiful states. The 21 missions, founded 200-250 years ago, are key to understanding California's history and form the spiritual and cultural landmarks of this epic journey that stretches from the North San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego, near the US/Mexico border. The route never strays more than 30 miles from the sunny Pacific Coast, touching famous California beaches at Santa Cruz, Carmel, Santa Barbara, San Clemente and Carlsbad, not to mention metropolitan areas of San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. California's diverse wine regions play a starring role, as does the vast Salinas Valley, the 'Salad Bowl of America'. This guide offers everything you'll need to make your trip of 50-60 walking days or 12-20 cycling days on this epic West Coast adventure. There is a wealth of information to help you prepare for the journey, including packing lists and transport notes. In addition to clear route description, each stage of the route includes scale maps for easy orientation and comprehensive details of facilities available on or near the route. The trail is presented in sections, so it can either be undertaken in its entirety or split as desired, and an accompanying appendix displays distance intervals between towns and cities offering accommodation, in case you should wish to choose your own itinerary. The route can be walked or cycled; for cyclists, around 95% of the trail can be completed on a road bike. From Mission Sonoma to Mission San Diego, you'll follow the journey of 18th-century Spanish missionaries as they created 21 missions to convert the native inhabitants to Christianity. Included is a sensitive recount of the history of the missions, highlighting the story and monuments of the Native Americans who formed the foundation of the landscape, rather than the Spanish and Franciscan priests. From the sunlit sea to swathes of vineyards, to the bustling metropolis of San Francisco, and with historic, spiritual and scenic interest aplenty, the California Missions Trail offers an unforgettable journey through America's Golden State.
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