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We three baby swallows wait and hope our parents will bring us juicy insects to eat so that we will grow up fast. Then we will have to feed ourselves. We are old enough to fly, but we cannot fly well enough to catch flying insects. Carol watched and photographed us from a boat in the river.Las tres golondrinas esperamos que nuestros padres nos lleven insectos que podemos comer para crecer rápidamente. Entonces tendremos que obtener nuestra comida. Podemos volar, pero no podemos volar bastante bien para coger insectos. Carol nos miró y sacó fotos del barquito en el río.

I thought I had met the man of my dreams. Nine months later, I married him. That dream relationship soon became a nightmare, and after spending nearly 10 years in an emotionally abusive marriage, I finally found the courage to leave. But I did more than just walk out the door. I set out on a mission to take all the lessons I learned from marriage, motherhood, and divorce, and share them with other women. In this memoir, I discuss the 15 most important relationship lessons I learned. It is my hope that other women will be inspired, empowered, and motivated to fully embrace themselves and their lives as they embark upon their own journeys toward self-discovery or re-discovery.

The days approaching Christmas can be most challenging as commitments increase and demands of the season become unmanageable. Devoting a few minutes daily to focus on what is truly important can refresh you and make a positive difference. This 26 day devotional will assist you in achieving this goal.If new to your faith or searching for renewal, you will discover that many Bible verses throughout Scripture point to the coming of the promised Savior. Daily readings explore God's character traits followed by inspiring insights and practical tips for application. Opportunities for deeper study and reflection are included. This book is ideal for individual and small group study with varying levels of Bible knowledge. Simply set aside a small portion of time to direct your heart and mind toward the God of the universe. Those that desire can further explore questions and reflections within each day's readings. If you are looking to redirect your focus on the true meaning of Christmas, this devotional will help you accomplish your goal.

Have you ever wondered from just what gospel our political leaders, who proudly proclaim they are devout Christians, get their inspiration when they espouse hate and intolerance and seek revenge on anyone who disagrees with them? How about those self-proclaimed devoted Christian business leaders who work hard to increase profits by suppressing their workers' wages and denying them benefits? What about those fiery evangelical preachers, who are complicit in the actions of these leaders by their avid support or even their silence? Wonder no longer! In this satirical novel, The Discovery of the Secret Gospel of the Rich and Powerful: the Gospel of Saint Avarice, you will meet Brett, a young man who is introduced to that very gospel by his billionaire father. You encounter the Jesus these leaders are emulating. He is a Jesus who teaches his apostles to mock others, to never admit guilt, and to create their own version of the truth. With our discovery of this new Jesus, known only to the most rich and powerful until now, we begin to realize that these leaders have been emulating Jesus all along and actually are doing God's work after all.

The purpose of this book journal is to help guide you through this unimaginable process of grief. There is no time limit on grief. There are no rules. The loss and the emptiness that you are feeling right now is real and without a doubt it hurt likes no other. I had no clue what people went through after a loss until I loss someone that was close and dear to me. This book is designed so that you can participate by writing your feelings down, this will be your very own story. This will also be a guide for you during this season. One day in the future you will look back at the dialog you created and see how far you came. I want this book to be your story. Trust and faith in God will pull you through.

Thelma wasn't always the prettiest tree on the town square. Even as a young willow, her limbs were dreadfully sloppy, and she always drooped. There was even talk of cutting her down to make room for a taller, tidier maple tree. So imagine the townspeople's surprise when the tangled willow blossomed into a beautiful treasure!Thelma and the Thunderstorm is the second selection in a series of books dealing with weather disasters, written especially for children. Thelma's story is one of strength and courage, and includes a two-page, non-fiction section discussing the phenomena of lightning and thunder for young readers.

Dive deep into the unknown world of the Wildland Firefighter. "The Chronicles of a Wildfire" is a series of short stories told by the men and women of the wildland fire service. Based on actual wildland fire events, these stories will surely have you sitting on the edge of your seat as you read through every nail biting experience. Filled with excitement, danger and comedy, these stories will give you an in depth look into some of the situations our nations Wildland Firefighters sometimes encounter on the fire line.

Why is Christianity so exclusive? Isn't it arrogant to assume that Jesus provides the only way to God? In "The Christ, the Whole Christ, And Nothing But The Christ," Marc J. Grimaldi seeks to show that the exclusive nature of Christianity is not grounded in some arrogant bias, but rather in understanding the true nature of God and the gravity of mankind's fallen condition. By presenting Christ, in His fullness, Marc explains in a very clear and concise way, why Jesus alone meets man's greatest need, providing the only way for sinners to be reconciled to our God whom we have all offended. This short work is both a great evangelistic tool and a sure means of encouragement for those who have been united to Christ by faith.

What you read in this book, I believe, are some of the funniest jokes out there. Furthermore, it has poetry that at first is humorous, and later those that deal with everyday life. Further on it talks of prophecies, of things that is now coming into play, and other events that will happen in the very near future. This book, along with the first book: Many Things Most Christians Do Not Know, and the fourth book: A Must Read For Everyone, talks about climatic events that were foretold in the Bible well over 1900 years ago. Some of which, I have never heard any preachers, nor Christians have talked about. Toward the end of this book, it emphasizes on those who are lost, what will get you to Heaven, plus prayers that can help you on your way to being saved. Also there are prayers that are related to many other situations, including for you and your family, struggles you may be having, and for our world leaders, and those who are lost and deceived by what many are telling them. Take some quiet time, as I believe that you will find this book very informative as well as others I have written, and you will also be enlightened by them.

From Jonas Bronck and the Indians, Ann Hutchinson, Edgar Allan Poe and Jordan Mott, to the fires, and then, the Phoenix rises. A history of my Precioso El Bronx.

Throughout the many centuries of human history, each successive generation has accumulated its own collection of knowledge, experience, and wisdom to be passed on to the next. "Two Chairs and a Box of Tissues" is author Greg Delaney's vision of how the "baton of knowledge" is being passed from generation to generation in the sometimes misunderstood and mischaracterized profession of mental health and substance use disorder counseling. Delaney draws upon decades of his own training and experience as a counselor as well as over fifteen years of educating and training addiction counselors in order to tell the tale of Kathleen, just beginning her career, and Greg, nearing retirement after four decades of helping others.Kathleen is a graduate student in mental health counseling who needs help with her thesis. Clinical research related to the topic of Kathleen's dissertation is difficult to find. Frustrated, she initiates a series of interviews with Greg, an experienced counselor and educator, to examine her strongly held beliefs about the importance of the counselor's personal health and wellness to the success of the therapeutic process. Kathleen hopes that these discussions will give her examples in support of her thesis.Even though her initial expectation was simple answers to a number of interview questions, Kathleen soon realizes that Greg seems willing to share with her in depth and detailed information about his career. She senses that this is a unique opportunity to get a true "behind the scenes" learning experience from someone who has almost forty.

After too many drunken nights, and one live firefight with an invisible enemy in the center of Portland, Harold Bushong disappeared into the Oregon Coast Mountains. Now, two hundred years later, the Norwest Territory Federation is at war with the Fareasterners over timber rights, and Portland has fallen to the invaders. With alien DNA and futuristic technology on their side, the Fareasterners are a threat that the local populace can't handle on their own--good thing Colonel Bushong, along with the childhood friend he's reunited with, Captain William "Willy" Roberts Steinman IV, has returned. Can they help the people save not only the timber but their homes and their lives?Gabriel F. W. Koch used his own experiences in active-duty military and living in Oregon to write No Escaping the Storm. Fans of science fiction will love Koch's twist on the genre as a hyper-local issue explores universal themes.

The Astrological Degrees is the first book of quantum astrology and the last word on horoscope interpretation. This small volume is no ordinary book. It is a Stellar Dictionary that applies the central theoretical strength of Niels Bohr's Copenhagen Interpretation to Euclid to define every terrestrial affair imaginable with astonishing precision. The Astrological Degrees is the ultimate cosmic-conscious reference text. Fully grasping the contents of this hyper-condensed glossary will take many years of assiduous study. The intellectual, moral and spiritual rewards for such study, however, are beyond estimation. The Astrological Degrees is the most important and revolutionary book of astrology ever published.

"See Us, From Whence We Come."This story opens in a Brooklyn NY, Boerum Hill section, middle school setting in the year 2020. The school is made up of a diverse cultural student body and teaching/administrative staff. The main characters are the TNT twins, brother and sister Tarik and Tiye Washington. They are two of the few African Americans children in their classes as well as the overall general student body.It is their eventual response to a class project of tracing and documenting student's family homeland history and heritage that sparks the Sankofa journey of self discovery and the establishment of a life changing love and pride of the Africa's contributions to world. Students of European heritage had little difficulty in tackling the task at hand. However those students of color, on the other hand, faced a more stressful and challenging times in their research quest. More often than not, most students sort out their family elders as their primary resource for information, reaching back to their family homeland of origin, which was complemented in most cases by the history books in the school and public libraries, as well as by online website resources.

Beautiful Poems and Short Stories is a book about life experiences and people who have made great impressions and have taught me a lot about life. I had a wonderful neighborhood with very interesting families that lived there. We all cared for each other even though we did not have a lot of money, but on our street we didn't consider ourselves as being poor. We all helped each other in need and because of our love for each other, we were rich in heart. It is about how much fun we all had as children, playing all kinds of games, running, jumping, playing sports, riding our bicycles and homemade go-carts all over the neighborhood until night fall. There are poems about my siblings that I grew up with, we had so much fun, and some were good at times and bad at times. Some of my poems are happy and sad, one minute you are laughing, then, the next time you are sad. It is about life and life's experiences. Some of my poems are inspiring and inspirational. Most of all it will take you back to the good old days when you were a child and you could walk in the streets of Little Rock, Arkansas south end at night and nothing happen to you. It will take you back to when you played without a care in the world. You could shout to the top of your lungs, right out loud and have fun. Life was never boring, it was always something going on good or bad. It is also about the times when my family and I would travel and we would get a chance to see the beautiful sites in Arkansas and other states in the USA. Some parts of this country is so breathtaking. This book is relaxing and calming as you read. It will take you back in the past, in the future and will still keep you in the present. It is always a good time to remember the good old days and reminisce about some of the things that happened in the past. It has poems about my dad, when he served in World War II and about my mother who has Alzheimer's. Each poem is very special and so very nice. When you start reading this book you won't want to put it down until you are finished.

This is a story based on real world happenings to this very day in America and around the world. Dr. Ron Reagan retired Army Colonel, and Army Sniper in Gulf War 1. Dr. Reagan works for a Health Insurance Company and times are really difficult in America and around the world. The world has gone into a deep depression and unemployment is off the charts. People are living in cardboard boxes and starving on the streets of every major and minor city in America. Democrat run cities are complete hell holes but the fat cats in D.C. live high on the hog. Things are really bad in America and this depression is beyond even the great depression of the 1930's. The people in America and around the world could not believe it could get any worse, but guess what, it does..!!! Follow the journey of Dr. Reagan and his team of Militia members as they fight for survival of their compound and the survival of our nation against the "One World Order" and their communist Evil Dangerous coup to destroy and then takeover our nation!

Millions of students head to college every year. Yet only about half persist to earn their degree. Even among the "best and brightest," many struggle, drop out, fail, or step away. What's going on? And how can it be different for you?Smarter Than You Think: Accessing Your Personal Powers to Triumph in College reframes our concept of what it means to be smart in higher education. Take a groundbreaking and transformative journey with Professor Liff through the hidden foundation of college success; not IQ or achievement scores, high school grades or SAT's...but personal intelligence. See its pervasive power to lift students up and escort them right on to the graduation stage. You'll enjoy your travels!Crafted for new and returning college students, college-bound high schoolers, non-traditional students coming back to college after a break, and parents, professors, and counselors, this book is both a prerequisite and companion for a positive pathway to college success.Discover the many ways to be intelligent. Then delve into the six major competencies that make up our personal, social and emotional intelligence: self-awareness, the capacity to regulate emotions and deal with disappointment and stress, the ability to set meaningful goals, knowing how to monitor your own progress and actions, having empathy for others, and social skills that help establish relationships, work well on a team, and even step up to leadership. Experience how they support, guide, and even rescue students during the changes and challenges of college life. You will be amazed at how these capacities promote success and champion academic performance - and happiness - throughout the college years and beyond.Along the way readers explore related incredibly valuable qualities for thriving in college: - Know how important it is to be optimistic. - Understand why delaying gratification is so vital for any student who wants to graduate. - Learn what it means to have grit and to keep going when you feel like quitting. - Reflect on issues shared by college students, so you won't be shocked by them or feel alone in your concerns. - Consider productive ways to communicate your needs and advocate for yourself. - Take valuable risks, like joining in, speaking out, finding your voice, and taking charge! - Learn tools to resolve conflicts with others and inside yourself. - Discover a remarkable potion for ditching procrastination and managing your time and workload; the number one challenge for every undergraduate. - Think about yourself often to consider your own reactions and reflections to things you learn or experience. There are many stopping points throughout the chapters of this book to do that!An engaging independent read, Smarter Than You Think, also works beautifully as an ancillary text for freshman college experience courses or university orientation programs. It far transcends typical "tips" for college students. In an encouraging and supportive voice, it weaves scholarly theory and research with compelling college issues and scenarios, true campus stories, insights and advice that packs every reader's book bag with the tools to thrive in school.Succeeding in college is not just about academics. Read Smarter Than You Think to understand, unlock, and apply your personal powers. You can grow them. Make them stronger. They will enrich, uplift, and manage your life and times in college. Achieve, persevere, enjoy...and triumph!

There is something magical, sitting around a campfire with a group of friends, somewhere out in nature. The warmth of the fire feels good on those chilly nights and seems to draw everyone together. As the fire burns, the flames flicker and cast shadows all around. Overhead, the wind whistles through the trees, causing the boughs to quiver and shake, and the dark of the night is full of eerie and strange noises all around. What is it that may be lurching somewhere out in the darkness? In such a setting, nearly everyone enjoys stories that are full of mystery, excitement, and intrigue. This book contains ten original spooky tales of fright, of the inexplicable, and of the unnatural. They were written with the intention and the hope that these stories will bring enjoyment to the readers and the listeners, wherever they may be.

Refresh, Restore, Replace. Dental implants can transform your life! Learn the latest options so you can make an informed decision and feel great about the way you smile. With many years of experience in the exciting field of implant dentistry, Dr. Williams has helped countless patients change the way they feel about dentistry, and most importantly gain their confidence and well-being back. In The Consumer's Guide to Dental Implants, you'll learn: Be in the know on which teeth to save and which to replace The #1 way you can save money on dental care What to do if you are terrified of the dentist The condition in 1/3 of adults that destroys teeth and implants, and how you can avoid it The different implant options available to you today The questions you should ask when considering an implant dentist Why now is the best time ever to explore implants and Cosmetic Dentistry How long you should expect your new implants to last Why "cheap" dentistry may cost you alot more in the long run How to know if you should consider other aspects of cosmetic dentistry such as clear braces, veneers, etc. Take a free self assessment of your smile Gain free access to bonuses and extras

Understanding Tippie: A Novel About a Free-Spirited Border Collie Mix is the fifth in Helen A. Bemis Understanding... series of cozy mysteries. In Tippie's tale, readers are once again transported to the Riverview Animal Shelter, where there is always romance, mystery, and dog training. In Understanding Tippie, the smarts and bravery inherent in Tippie's mix of breeds are put to good use as the shelter staff train service dogs and host a kids' camp. Their day-to-day triumphs and challenges are complicated by the worrisome presence of a stranger, the visit by a possibly rabid fox, the loss of a pet cat, and the uncertain plans of two teenagers who find themselves in love with each other after years of friendly competition.Bemis has been a therapy dog evaluator and American Kennel Club award evaluator, and trains dogs and their owners through her company K-9 Karing. With Understanding Tippie, Bemis hopes to leave readers feeling entertained, educated, and a little closer to their own dogs.

"Trauma-informed writing workshop is a method that builds both engagement and the student's sense of self-efficacy--it can restore and grow both the desire and capacity to learn."Today's youth are growing up in an age of stress and trauma, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the classroom. Absenteeism, emotional distraction, passivity, and unresponsiveness are all signs of children in need. Thankfully, it turns out that the workshop classroom, with limited but essential tuning, can be just the environment students in the grip of trauma need to become comfortable in themselves and break through into active learning.In The Mindful Writing Workshop: Teaching in the Age of Stress and Trauma, Professor Richard Koch offers clear, comprehensive, guided lessons that help teachers gain the insight necessary to adapt their instruction of writing to incorporate restorative and healing practices--practices that can improve the quality of learning and writing for all learners.Accessible, straightforward, and empowering, the approaches presented in The Mindful Writing Workshop will help previously indifferent or distracted students become engaged, increase their effort, deepen their resilience, and soon raise the quality of their writing, all while guiding teachers in creating a positive, collaborative, "doing" classroom.

I am a tamandua or lesser anteater. I search trees for termites and ants, which I catch with my long, sticky tongue. That benefits YOU! I greet my friends when they visit Observatory Lodge in Costa Rica. - Tammy TamanduaSoy una tamandúa. Busco termitas y hormigas, que cojo con la lengua larga y viscosa, que te ayuda. Saludo a mis amigos cuando visitan Observatory Lodge en Costa Rica. - Tammy Tamandúa