She tumbled and arched to a standing position--still the silk ribbon danced."Hannah's stories are full to the brim with adventures into the unknown, experiments gone awry, animal friends that speak human, and a creature that causes chaos. But best of all are her delightful friends she meets along the way who always try their personal best.
Six years ago my mother requested that I should write a story about how things were when we all were young. The experiences we had and endured along the way while making memories that would last a lifetime. The things that we often sat around talking about on so many occasions and would laugh so hard we would be in tears. My mother felt that other people would enjoy some of our fondest memories from my childhood as she did her best to raise her children as a single parent most of the time. My family felt it was a blessing to be able to look back and laugh about it all, what my mother referred to as the good old days. There are some stories you would not believe, but they a true some are funny and some are sad. My mother passed away on Thanksgiving day of 2006 so I am really trying to keep a promise that I made to her and keep our fondest and most cherished memories from my childhood and share it with the world. That is what my mother wanted me to do, I really hope you enjoy Before We Get Old (the good old days).
HITS: High Impact Teaching Strategies, and HOTS: Higher Order Thinking Strategies, translates educational research into classroom practice while encouraging student engagement, learning and social development.
In this collection of talks, essays, interviews, and letters, Toni Packer presents a simple and original approach to spiritual growth that is free from religious authority, doctrine, symbolism and ceremony.
During an apartment building fire the mother of 3 1/2 year old triplets (Two girls and a boy) perished while trying to save others. Since their father was killed in the line of duty, the children were turned over to a Catholic orphanage and each was adopted separately. It was imperative to find the one triplet that was missing from the equation. That adoption was closed so it was difficult to circumvent the secret.
Applications to the classroom of the principles of Howard Gardner's model of seven multiple intelligences as outlined in Book 1. Activity units are set out on themes of aboriginal studies, animals, communication, family, fantasy, humour and texts set for English classrooms. By the authors of 'Different kids same classroom'.
An explanation, with strategies for classroom development and related to Bloom's level of thinking, of Howard Gardner's model of seven multiple intelligences; linguistic, logical-mathematical, visual-spatial, bodily-kinaesthetic, musical, interpersonal and intrapersonal. Self-administered inventories for students and parents are included. With teaching resources, bibliography and core strategies index. By the authors of 'Different Kids Same Classroom'.
Michelle Thomas has it all. Beautiful and successful, she's just opened her own law firm in Freedom Lake. What more could she want? When her old flame rolls back into Freedom Lake she's intent on ignoring him. Yet how can she give the widower and his precious twin girls the cold shoulder? Still reeling from the death of his wife, Guy Pierre returns to Freedom Lake to take over as town sheriff and raise his twin daughters. Alone. Yet, life keeps throwing Michelle in his path and sparks of interest began to rise. Will old secrets tear them apart again or can they find the faith to let God's grace restore what has been broken?
Third in a series of practical teacher reference, based on the concept that people have seven intelligences rather than one. Builds on the philosophy and strategies introduced in Book 1 and introduces 40 new strategies through a series of theme -related work units, complementing the units in Book 2. McGrath is senior lecturer in educational psychology at Deakin University. Noble is a senior lecturer in psychology and special education at the Australian Catholic University, NSW. They co-authored 'Different Kids Same Classroom'.
Everyone needs help if they are trying to live a Christ-centered life. The bible is the guidebook for doing that, but its volume and structure can be difficult to understand. What Kind of Woman Are You? is a contemporary reading of scriptures designed to guide women toward contented and meaningful lives. The bible was written to help people who are seeking a better life. The virtues of being pure, peace-loving, gentle, submissive, merciful, fruitful, impartial and sincere are listed in James 3:17 as stepping-stones toward true godly living. Such a list may be challenging or unappealing. But, as you learn the value of these virtues, you will begin to see how necessary they are to a Christ-centered life. What Kind of Woman Are You? is designed to encourage women to make more thoughtful choices, to adopt healthier attitudes, and to practice more effective behaviors so that you can be the kind of woman you were meant to be.
Becoming American, Remaining Jewish traces the development of Wilmington, Delaware's first Jewish community in order to understand what the Jews created and why, what values were reflected in the institutions they established and the causes they advocated, and what changed over the years. Readers concerned about questions of identity and community today will find much stimulating material in this story." "The appendix, which contains the names of more than two thousand adult Jews lived in Wilmington between 1879 and 1920, is the most comprehensive list of early Jewish Wilmingtonians ever published. With its information on country of birth and first occupation, the list is a valuable resource for historians and genealogists."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Here is the Nobel Prize winner in her own words: a rich gathering of her most important essays and speeches, spanning four decades that "speaks to today’s social and political moment as directly as this morning’s headlines” (NPR). These pages give us her searing prayer for the dead of 9/11, her Nobel lecture on the power of language, her searching meditation on Martin Luther King Jr., her heart-wrenching eulogy for James Baldwin. She looks deeply into the fault lines of culture and freedom: the foreigner, female empowerment, the press, money, “black matter(s),” human rights, the artist in society, the Afro-American presence in American literature. And she turns her incisive critical eye to her own work (The Bluest Eye, Sula, Tar Baby, Jazz, Beloved, Paradise) and that of others. An essential collection from an essential writer, The Source of Self-Regard shines with the literary elegance, intellectual prowess, spiritual depth, and moral compass that have made Toni Morrison our most cherished and enduring voice.
The "Shirley You Can Do It" series features a woman named Shirley who encompasses most aspects of every woman's life. She makes mistakes, but is always motivated by a good heart. She lives in the real world and has to deal with raising a family, keeping on top of bills, building a business, dieting, dealing with stress, and maintaining the relationships she values. And Shirley discovers along the way that she still has a lot to learn.
An armchair traveler’s companion to Donna Leon’s Brunetti mysteries: “a splendid present for mystery-fiction fans [or] travel-lit buffs” (Tom Nolan, The Wall Street Journal). Follow Commissario Guido Brunetti, star of Donna Leon’s international bestselling mystery series, on over a dozen walks that highlight Venice’s churches, markets, bars, cafes, and palazzos. In Brunetti’s Venice, tourists and armchair travelers follow in the footsteps of Brunetti as he traverses the city he knows and loves. With his acute eye, fascination with history, ear for language, passion for food, and familiarity with the dark realities of crime and corruption, Brunetti is the perfect companion for any walk across La Serenissima. Over a dozen walks, encompassing all six regions of Venice as well as the lagoon, lead readers down calli, over canali, and through campi. Important locations from the best-selling novels are highlighted and major themes and characters are explored, all accompanied by poignant excerpts from the novels. This is a must-have companion book for any lover of Donna Leon’s wonderful mysteries.
The Aegysians and the Beast Men have been at war for generations until Aram, brother of the Beast King, is captured. Helped to escape by the enemy king's daughter, Senset, Aram’s praise of her prompts the Beast Men’s leader to seek peace with his enemy. Michael of Habiru is under a curse from God that can be broken only by someone with unselfish love. Believing Senset is that person, he asks for her hand in marriage as part of the peace treaty. Though Senset has doubts, she agrees because it will bring peace for their kingdoms. Can two people making decisions for the wrong reasons bring about change for both their lives and for the future of their kingdoms forever?
Offers therapists ideas for helping clients (and themselves) balance family life and work. Explores both theoretical and immediately applicable ideas for helping clients achieve and improved balance between work life and family life. Examines a national study of dual-earner couples caring for children and aging parents and the behavioral accommodations they make at home; assesses the impact of relocation on family/work life; brings diversity issues to the forefront; assesses the impact of dominant metaphors about personhood and family.
Each Other's Angels: Practicing Personalism in the Catholic Worker Tradition introduces readers to author Toni Flynn's vision of justice and compassion, informed by the Scriptures and inspired by the Catholic Worker Movement of Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin. Part memoir and part tribute to various people she encountered on the margins of society, this book shows readers how seemingly insignificant and ineffectual efforts to be an angel to others can turn out to be signs of God's grace. Following Jesus, going to places of cultural darkness and brokenness, Toni inevitably takes us through troubling and troublesome terrain--the desert, homeless encampments, jails and prisons, and seedy hotels. As you will see, Toni fearlessly exposes her flaws while forging a conduit of compassion that connects her to the wounded human condition and allows her--and her readers--to hope for a better world where everyone is tended to and appreciated.
Short-Term Trading in the New Stock Market by Toni Turner is an essential guide for every money-minded trader. In an uncertain market, can traders and investors find profits in short-term stock movements? Bestselling author and trader Toni Turner teaches readers the techniques and strategies needed to trade in today's up-and-down stock market. The book begins with "Seven Steps to Trading Success," which outlines the logistics needed to establish a trading career. In an upbeat, clear, and lively style, Short-Term Trading in the New Stock Market covers: *The Seven Steps to Trading Success *What the new stock market looks like *How to lower risks and increase gains *How to formulate your own trading business plan *How to analyze market cycles and find profit opportunities *Key Charting fundamentals that reveal buy and sell signals using Trends and Trendlines, Candlesticks, Volume, Momentum Indicators, and other tools for success *Swing Trading, Position Trading, and Selling Short *Introduction to E-mini trading and Forex markets * "Center Points" to find balance and calm in a fast-moving market
This is truly an unique find. A must have coffee table book or bathroom library addition that will keep guests in your home laughing for hours. I also gave this book as a gift and it was cherished and has already been shown around.
A time when butchers and executioners knew more about anatomy than university-trained physicians – travel back to a time of such unlikely remedies as leeches, roasted cat and red bed-curtains
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