When Dr. Victoria Jones is left alone in her normally chaotic house, temporarily abandoned by her sleepover-bound children, she finds herself almost deafened by the resounding silence. Victoria remembers silence ... vaguely. It has been years, of course, but she and silence used to be very close. Almost family, really. As a highly respected surgical oncologist, and someone who had chosen to have children on her own terms via donor insemination (rather than searching for some far-fetched ideal with which she couldn't be bothered), Victoria had grown accustomed to the happily chaotic cacophony that generally surrounded her. This newfound silence gets her to thinking―about the relationship between motherhood and silence, and how motherhood itself can be silenced in so many ways: some temporary and some permanent, some natural and expected, and some tragic and unavoidable. Inspired, she decides that it's time to reanimate her long-dead aspirations of writing a book. It would be funny and insightful, poignant and silly ... It would give a voice to other women like herself―women who lived their lives on their own terms, not needing a man or a partner to “complete” them, or their lives. It would be her story, and it would be awesome. Little did she know that she was about to meet someone who might change that story, and her life, forever!
SATAN: The Heavens is not the only place that knows about the creation of Sierra. Lurking around is Satan, and he knew how essential Maxwell and Sierra would be to God. Even from hell, he could see how exquisite Sierra’s beauty is. He discerned she is the very nature and reason for every living thing place here on earth. With the power of the Lord bestow in them to succeed, their purpose also became important to the angles in heaven and envied by the demons in hell. Lucifer knew that he was incapable of removing them unless he found a way that he could destroy them. His desire was to destroy the very thing itself and its Character. The women, The Sixth rib...
The eldercare industry is dramatically improving, but friends and family are still the prominent caregivers for seniors. And many of these generous, well-meaning individuals are fighting the battle alone. Buried Treasure is an essential reference guide for all things related to dementia. It's designed to help reduce stress and improve care in a manageable, focused, and straightforward manner. Author Victoria Jones's two decades of experience show you what to expect, how to guide conversations without causing anxiety, and how to optimize the living environment to make caregiving easier. This book is about you, the caregiver. It will help you provide the best care you can, make the best possible decisions, and, most importantly, enjoy the special bond you share with your loved one. Arm yourself with a better understanding of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Master the skills necessary to provide a healthy, supportive, and comfortable environment. And finally, develop the knowledge and passion to take this emotional journey with one who needs your strength to make it through these final years.
Kids will love to see what's under the sea...and what words they can find in these marine-themed puzzles, too. It's a fun mix of fabulous facts and word games that's pure enjoyment.
From Angkor Wat in Cambodia to Chartres Cathedral in France, from Australia's Great Barrier Reef to the Florida Everglades, the road to fun and knowledge is paved with lots of dots. Kids will learn about such awe-inspiring sites as China's Forbidden City, the Sphinx in Giza, the Parthenon, the Kremlin, Macchu Picchu and Mount Everest.
Across a century, Victoria Bynum reinterprets the cultural, social, and political meaning of Mississippi's longest civil war, waged in the Free State of Jones, the southeastern Mississippi county that was home to a Unionist stronghold during the Civil War and home to a large and complex mixed-race community in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Between late 1863 and mid-1864, an armed band of Confederate deserters battled Confederate cavalry in the Piney Woods region of Jones County, Mississippi. Calling themselves the Knight Company after their captain, Newton Knight, they set up headquarters in the swamps of the Leaf River, where they declared their loyalty to the U.S. government. The story of the Jones County rebellion is well known among Mississippians, and debate over whether the county actually seceded from the state during the war has smoldered for more than a century. Adding further controversy to the legend is the story of Newt Knight's interracial romance with his wartime accomplice, Rachel, a slave. From their relationship there developed a mixed-race community that endured long after the Civil War had ended, and the ambiguous racial identity of their descendants confounded the rules of segregated Mississippi well into the twentieth century. Victoria Bynum traces the origins and legacy of the Jones County uprising from the American Revolution to the modern civil rights movement. In bridging the gap between the legendary and the real Free State of Jones, she shows how the legend--what was told, what was embellished, and what was left out--reveals a great deal about the South's transition from slavery to segregation; the racial, gender, and class politics of the period; and the contingent nature of history and memory. In a new afterword, Bynum updates readers on recent scholarship, current issues of race and Southern heritage, and the coming movie that make this Civil War story essential reading. The Free State of Jones film, starring Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Keri Russell, will be released in May 2016.
SATAN: The Heavens is not the only place that knows about the creation of Sierra. Lurking around is Satan, and he knew how essential Maxwell and Sierra would be to God. Even from hell, he could see how exquisite Sierra's beauty is. He discerned she is the very nature and reason for every living thing place here on earth. With the power of the Lord bestow in them to succeed, their purpose also became important to the angles in heaven and envied by the demons in hell. Lucifer knew that he was incapable of removing them unless he found a way that he could destroy them. His desire was to destroy the very thing itself and its Character. The women, The Sixth rib...
Greece's golden age lives anew, as kids connect the dots and build sacred places; battle mythological creatures; meet real-life heroes; gaze at the gods (Athena, Zeus); and even compete in the Olympics. This title includes in each dot-to-dot a set of amazing facts and notes on its claim to fame and updates.
By connecting the dots, children can safely meet a vast array of wonderful creatures, from the majestic bald eagle to the shy but strong bobcat. bush babies, the Brazilian tapir, eastern box turtles: every one is fascinating. Kids will be amazed to learn that the koala isn't really a bear, or that flying squirrels can glide through the air without wings. The information accompanying each dot-to-dot includes the animal's size, habitat, favorite foods, and color, plus other remarkable facts.
Great Ideas is a unique collection of absorbing and enjoyable fluency practice activities designed to improve listening and speaking abilities. The Teacher's Manual contains detailed notes on the activities, as well as vocabulary suggestions, glossaries, answer keys (where appropriate), listening scripts, and suggestions for follow-up activities.
San Diego artist Tessa McCamfrey is transported to a world where a cruel king rules with paintings of what he wants to happen. Tessa helps the inhabitants win freedom by painting his overthrow.
Great Ideas is a unique collection of absorbing and enjoyable fluency practice activities designed to improve listening and speaking abilities. The Student's Book includes such engaging topics as entertainment, current events, employment, strange phenomena, the future, and advertising. Photographs, advertisements, maps, drawings, cartoons, and excerpts from magazines and newspapers help stimulate the exchange. Specially designed communication activities motivate students to share information by providing each student with some information that another student does not have.
Approved - South America is an emerging market, and this book tells you all you need to know for business success in this part of the world, from etiquette to trends. Keep a step ahead of the curve with Essential Managers: Doing Business in South America.
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