"I CAN DO IT, I WANT TO FLY!" started out as one of the bedtime stories I would tell my youngest son. It evolved over time and became a lesson on the power of the words can or can't. There were times the story was shorter than the previous time I told it and times I would elaborate details depending on how enthused I was about story time. As a busy Dad, I looked forward to this time of night. I hope this story helps empower your child with a lesson that can be applied in all phases of life.
Willy Wisher is about a little boy that gets frustrated and wishes to be other things thinking that will make him happier. What he finds in the process is the true meaning of life ,just being what God made you is most important!
From the time I met her over forty years ago, I was fascinated by Dr. Jones' insight to capture Wright's geniousness and the statement he made about "Black life" in America and its relationship to the African diaspora. At a time when it was not widely recognized in closed shop literary circles, she highlighted her subject's fixation on the aberrant behaviors of young Black men. Today, largely because of the social conditions in America, Wright's writings have come to past, and as a conclusion of her scholarship, we now dare to say out loud, "there is a 'Bigger Thomas' on every corner in America." Inspired by growing up in the all Black Douglass community of Memphis, TN, Dr. Jones' focus on gender studies offers a fresh take on never heretofore discussed issues that portray Wright's treatment of women. As a native Mississippian, I was immersed in racism, sexism, and many obstacles African American women faced. For me, Dr. Jones' work makes it all "up close and personal."-Carolyn Bell, MS, Harvard School of Public Health
This book is a must-read for anyone who has had surgery, is going to have surgery, or is deciding whether to have surgery.John D. Sanidas, M.D., a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, answers all your surgical questions, including:¿ What can you expect in the post-operative recovery room?¿ Who will communicate with your family about your condition?¿ What instruments do surgeons use during open surgery?¿ How is anesthesia administered?The author explains that anyone who enters an operating room is told not to reach over the wound unless necessary. The area is sterile and the room is as clean as it can be, with filtered air being pumped into the room. It is not plain air.The book also explores topics such as how to become a surgeon, how wounds are cleaned, complications from infections, dermatology, and the future of surgery.Whether you are a patient, medical student, new doctor, nurse, or a caregiver, this book will give you a better understanding of the practice of medicine and the impact of surgery on patients.
African proverbs have been shared for generations as a way to impart wisdom from older to younger generations. Now in a beautiful collection of modern artwork and words of wisdom, Terry Tabor offers an opportunity for all ages to absorb the ancient sayings and then determine their meaning.Within a colorful tabletop book, Terry interprets messages from trees and other artwork with spiritual messages while sharing motivational quotes and African proverbs that encourage others to reminisce about sayings learned from their parents, grandparents, and other elderly relatives or friends, and then become empowered to move forward in the right direction, lifted by the knowledge that we can do anything as long as we have faith.A Colorful Legacy is an inspirational collection of artwork and African proverbs that leads all ages on a vibrant journey through beauty and wisdom."Terry's creativity and 'one of a kind art' is literally breathtaking!"-Sharon J. Bullock, author of Embracing My Sexy Sixties!"Beautiful, Inspiring, Uplifting: the Three Ws (Wonderful Words of Wisdom)."-Wyomme Pariss, an aesthete producer
Tony Stimac's book is a captivating exploration of America's national musical theatres, with a particular focus on his experience with the emerging musical theatre in China. In granular detail, he chronicles his rollercoaster of successes and failures while sharing intimate details of collaborating with the preeminent musical theater artists of our time, including George Abbott's last musical, Kander and Ebb's reworking of The Rink and hosting the first readings of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Tony provides invaluable insights into the secrets of creating innovative musicals. Passionately devoted to his art form, he struggles with the artist's dilemma of how to balance his two great loves-his art and his family.
It was a time in history when news and rumors could travel no faster than a trotting horse, yet Americans were keenly aware of the progress being made in the west. By the time the Erie Canal was open for business, wagons were ready to roll. With babies and belongings in hand, these soon-to-be pioneers bid a forever sort of goodbye to their homes and their loved ones. If what they'd heard was true, good things awaited them in the newly rebranded Michigan Territory. Particularly desirable was the White Pigeon Prairie, known for its breath-taking beauty and its plentiful resources of fresh water, fertile soil, and wild game.This book outlines the development of a community and follows the lives of some of the most interesting families to pass through the area. Whether they stayed for three years or for thirty, they left footprints that should not be swept away. The prairie that became the village was a vital part of Michigan's history that is little remembered today.As much as I hope the reader is entertained, I also hope to bring a renewed enthusiasm for exploring and preserving history, wherever you may be.
Luna the cat dreams of being a high flying acrobat just like her idol, The Flyin' Lion. Follow her on a journey of ups and downs as she learns to conquer her fears with support and kindness from her scruffy dog friend, Frank. Children will love this colorfully illustrated, easy reading story while learning to adopt a "can do cattitude"... as they watch Luna soar to new heights!
In the gripping supernatural thriller, "Time's Crucible" young Emma Mitchell is unwittingly thrust into a paranormal whirlwind when the spirit of her late Great-Uncle Harry implores her to track down a long-lost gold pocket watch. As Emma joins forces with her friends Samuel, Kelli, and Isobel to unravel the mystery, they quickly discover that the search for the timepiece is far more than just a treasure hunt.As they dig deeper, the friends become entangled in a dangerous battle against a trio of ruthless demons who have set their sights on Emma. Intent on using her to open a portal between the demonic realm and our own world, the demons will stop at nothing to achieve their sinister goals. To make matters worse, Emma's friends are possessed, forcing her to confront the darkness alone.Time's Crucible weaves an intricate web of ancient secrets and modern-day intrigue, tracing a story that spans millennia and propels Emma along a twisting path toward an uncertain future. With the demons closing in and the stakes higher than ever, Emma must summon her inner strength, courage, and resilience to thwart their plans and prevent her own untimely demise.Get ready to embark on a heart-pounding journey through time and the supernatural in this spellbinding novel, where nothing is as it seems, and every decision can mean the difference between life and death.
In the gripping supernatural thriller, "Time's Crucible" young Emma Mitchell is unwittingly thrust into a paranormal whirlwind when the spirit of her late Great-Uncle Harry implores her to track down a long-lost gold pocket watch. As Emma joins forces with her friends Samuel, Kelli, and Isobel to unravel the mystery, they quickly discover that the search for the timepiece is far more than just a treasure hunt.As they dig deeper, the friends become entangled in a dangerous battle against a trio of ruthless demons who have set their sights on Emma. Intent on using her to open a portal between the demonic realm and our own world, the demons will stop at nothing to achieve their sinister goals. To make matters worse, Emma's friends are possessed, forcing her to confront the darkness alone.Time's Crucible weaves an intricate web of ancient secrets and modern-day intrigue, tracing a story that spans millennia and propels Emma along a twisting path toward an uncertain future. With the demons closing in and the stakes higher than ever, Emma must summon her inner strength, courage, and resilience to thwart their plans and prevent her own untimely demise.Get ready to embark on a heart-pounding journey through time and the supernatural in this spellbinding novel, where nothing is as it seems, and every decision can mean the difference between life and death.
Does a lazy white polar bear live with you? Run and chase it out of the house, or it might decide to nap on your couch!Chase That Polar Bear Out of the House! invites you to take a real (or imaginary) activity walk. A child and an adult walk through the yard, the woods, a pond, and back home, trying different exercises, meeting various animals, and learning new colors along the way. Take a walk on the wild side and get moving in the process. Then when the fun is done, you can take a rest and dream about what to do next!This children's activity book introduces movements, animals, and colors as young readers engage in learning and exercise at the same time.
Getting away with murder, a psychopath eludes detectives. Each killing is unique with no obvious pattern. He continues to kill those who shame him, and the voice inside his head encourages him.The story of Jack is a frightening look at what could happen when your words deeply hurt someone. Chilling. Amy G.Dystopian, demonic, vengeful murders to keep you up at night.Jackie I.So real, you can imagine the murders slowly stealing your soul. Emmy makes you feel like you're the one doing the killing.David V.
Dr. Thomas D. McClure, a Harvard professor of linguistics, receives an unusual request from the government, specifically, NASA, about taking a sabbatical from teaching and undertaking a designated top-secret assignment. Robuku Makolu, aka Robby McKoy, native to an insignificant South Pacific island and director of Remote Island Ministries, is in San Francisco, CA, for an international conference, when he is contacted unexpectedly by a clairvoyant childhood friend he hasn't seen in nearly forty years. In a matter of days, Robby is drawn into a top-secret assignment placing his people and their way of life in jeopardy.The discovery of two alien gadgets, a break-in at NASA's Ames Research Center, and a CIA investigation, force Robby into a world far beyond Earth that orbits in the crosshairs of the U.S. government where Tom convinces Robby nothing is as it seems.Is Tom a sociopathic manipulator or does he have the voice of the government's secret exoplanet buried within him? This psychological thriller with sci-fi elements will cause us to wrestle with how much of life is beyond what we can see.
Recently widowed, Gabrielle is paralyzed by grief and overwhelmed by the demands of a large property. A chance encounter not only transform her beloved garden, but offers her an unexpected second chance at happiness.Gabrielle, a young French woman and Paul, an aspiring American attorney, meet and fall in love in Paris. They start married family life in Baltimore, renovate an old carriage house, and turn an overgrown patch of land into a beautiful garden.After Paul 's sudden death, Gabrielle, now in the twilight of her life, feels unequal to the task of maintaining their creation. Convinced that her best years are behind her, she loses herself in memories of her childhood during WWII where, being half-Jewish, she had to hide in plain sight. A grandchild's struggles trigger long-suppressed memories of forbidden love, and at every turn she is reminded of the ups and downs of her life with Paul.But when a friend introduces her to Leila, a landscape architect, everything changes. The process of redesigning the garden together to make it more manageable, effects a transformation in Gabrielle as well. Will she dare to open her heart and reach for a new beginning?
A sequel to Becoming The Person You Told People You Were. This book unlike the last is not "emotionally edited", and displays the full arc from trauma to triumph. It's transparent, insightful, and envoking.
I still order your favorite coffee when my fingers are blue,And I still recommend your favorite movie to people who are lonely on a Friday night.But I don't dream about you anymore.My days are still sprinkled with tiny pieces of you and all the memories we won't make.But my nights are mine again.I think of you often, but I never see your face in my dreams, and that feels like healing.Navigating our way through relationships in all forms can be thrilling and gratifying or heartbreaking and challenging, and can prompt many emotions to rise to the surface.In a collection of poems divided into four sections, Nadia Vires lyrically tells a story of heartbreak, grief, love, and hope. As she leads others through the unique phases of love and encourages self-reflection on the process of falling in and out of love, Nadia's poems explore the experiences of being left, abandoned, cherished, and hopeful as well as death, depression, sexuality, and femininity.
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