John McEwan and his wife, Margaret, chose to face John’s cancer diagnosis with a positive outlook and realistic vision. "Every Day Is a Gift" chronicles their family’s experience through Margaret’s recollection of events, her e-mail updates to family and friends, and John’s letters written throughout his five-year cancer journey. In this poignant memoir, Margaret McEwan honors her late husband by providing readers with insights and opportunities for finding hope.
“Kids of all ages will be intrigued by the historical facts, as well as the presentation design—a superb blending of content, form, and emotion.” —Peter Niemi, literacy specialist and speech and language pathologist It all began in a kitchen in the little town of Whitman, Massachusetts. With just a few simple ingredients, Ruth Wakefield, owner of The Toll House Restaurant, created the quintessential American cookie.Based on real events, The Cookie Loved ’Round the World tells the tale of how, in the midst of the Great Depression, a cookie took hold of the people of Whitman, the state of Massachusetts, and the rest of the country. To this day, the chocolate chip cookie remains a beloved icon.
Barnicle is a crafty cat who travels the world on ships as a stowaway. In 1620, he finds himself on the Mayflower along with 102 Pilgrims and a timid little mouse. As they travel over rough seas from England to the New World, Barnicle learns that mice can be more than just a meal for a cat. Still, he has his own adventures to seek and the two friends part ways when they arrive in the New World.Running Deer is a young Wampanoag girl living in a village close to where the Mayflower finally lands. One day, she rescues an orphaned field mouse named Husk and teaches him the ways of her people. Late one night, Husk hears a thief rummaging in the tribe’s food storage. Eager to protect his adopted family, Husk bravely faces the intruder . . . and finds Barnicle! When the two realize their unique connection, they forge a special friendship that will take them far beyond the Wampanoag village.Can a cat and mouse explore the world together? Can Husk survive without the only family he has ever known? This fun and lively historical novel transports readers to a different time. See what life was like through the eyes of these two unlikely friends!
It's a tornado! It's an avalanche! It's a hurricane!Never fear, because Duane is here. He'll pull you to safety from a burning building for sure, but Duane is a superhero who specializes in more than just rescues. Duane is on a mission to educate and empower his young fans with knowledge and weather preparedness. Our green-caped superhero enhances his superpowers with exit plans, evacuation zones, and emergency supplies.The latest creation from Susie Rich, Don't Underestimate Any Natural Elements: Extreme Weather. Be Prepared., tackles the challenges of dealing with extreme weather events, how to prepare for them, and what to do in case of emergencies.
Meet Bob and Frank! They are two owls who love two things: eating cupcakes and reading about superheroes! When their favorite superhero pays these two special friends an unexpected visit, they are in for an extraordinary night. Join Bob and Frank as they take their love for sweet treats through the sky to bring joy to those who need it on a super adventure with Super D!This book has been written to support and honor Devin Suau, a special boy who was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG)—an aggressive form of childhood brain cancer. Although there is no cure for DIPG, Devin’s friends and family are working hard to raise awareness and bring a Super D miracle to children like Devin. All proceeds from this book will go to Devin's fight and DIPG funding.
From author Susie Rich comes a tale of friendship and adventure, told through the story of a great, blue whale and a lost, little duck on the shores of Massachusetts. The whale quickly befriends the duck, and agrees to help him and his family at Martha’s Vineyard. Along the way, the pair encounters all types of friendly folks, both human and aquatic. With adorable illustrations from Randy Jennings, The Whale, the Ocean, the Duck, and the Pond is an endearing New England picture book that highlights the importance of helping others.
“The MECE Muse is a 2018 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Non-Fiction - Business/Finance genre.” Award - Winner in the Business: Careers category of the 2018 International Book AwardsThe MECE Muse is a Bronze Winner of the 2017 Wishing Shelf Independent Book Award and a playbook of how you too can become a great world-class business consultant!Great consultants possess a je ne sais quoi that are equal parts confidence, passion, technical acumen, purpose, and charisma. Great consultants are authentically imperfect; they take life by the reins and forge ahead with certainty no matter how complex a situation is, in an almost effortless way. Great consultants are humble yet make everyone around them step their game up. Great consultants take care of their people. Clients thank good consultants; clients are wowed by great consultants.Management consultant Christie Lindor has quietly been on a mission to be the mentor she wishes she had earlier in her consulting career. With 15+ years of experience working at top management consulting firms, Christie is now sharing secrets of great consultants in this new consulting business book.Christie conducted research by connecting with over 50 top consulting partners across 27 consulting organizations on what makes a great consultant, including thought leadership from 8 out of the top 10 consulting firms in the world. The MECE Muse is an insider's guide to consulting, providing invaluable insights and practical knowledge including unwritten rules, career strategies, in addition to interviews from top industry consulting leaders who relate their personal experiences and offer unique perspectives on building and maintaining a successful consulting career. What you learn from The MECE Muse, an insider’s guide to great consulting Secrets and stories from 50+ top consulting partners across 27 professional services organizations on how to be a great management consultantA historical primer of profession and skills you need for consulting of the future either working for yourself or working at top management consulting firmsWhy being ambitious and working hard is not enough to succeed in consultingTop ways you can hurt your personal brand without even realizing itHow to become a trusted advisor for your clientsWhy you need a consulting career toolkit and how to build one whether you are in management consulting or an independent consultantHow to create & sustain habits, skills, and experiences to become a great business consultantPurchase The MECE Muse because it is an insider's guide to consulting, providing you with invaluable insights and practical knowledge including unwritten rules and career strategies on building and maintaining a successful consulting career.
When Tony’s best pal Cleo goes to heaven, the lively boxer dog knows he must find a new friend to make him happy again. But who will be Tony’s buddy? Follow his adventures as Tony meets a llama, an egret, a chihuahua, an alligator and others in his quest for his new best friend! This delightful story, based on true events, is more than a tale of animal friendship. Lonely Tony is also a useful tool for parents and educators to help children cope with experiencing loss and the journey of finding new friends.
Wouldn’t it be great if relationships came easy? What if we all just knew intuitively what to do to make our marriages and committed partnerships the absolute best and deepest that they could be?But the reality is that none of us are pros, and even our best relationships can go deeper. We often use love and sex as measurements for how developed our relationships are, but in reality, the glue between us is being intentional with one another, and learning to use curiosity as a strategic relationship tool.Couples by Intention lets you eavesdrop on a handful of intrepid couples as they engage in twelve intense weeks of group counseling. As you listen to their stories, you’ll learn how to stay interested in your partner in the good times, how to communicate in the stressful seasons, and how to keep your love alive in the normalcy of everyday life.Come join and explore how to make your relationship last for the long haul!
"Each Step I Take" is the poetic story of one girl's journey through bullying. Told from Lila Dooley's teenage point of view, "Each Step I Take" reflects what many teenagers are experiencing in today's world of growing up with social media and extreme feelings of being excluded by peers or classmates. The poetry, divided into themes of darkness and light, sheds light on how bullying is not just physical-it affects young adults psychologically as well. Lila's message of acceptance and hope is something we all can learn from. As she writes in the poem, "Perfect": Perfect is a word to describe ordinary/That's the thing about me/I am not perfect/I am not ordinary/I am extraordinary."The author, Lila Dooley, was just thirteen years old when she wrote "Each Step I Take". Consistently compelling and deftly crafted from beginning to end, it is no exaggeration to observe that "Each Step I Take" is one of those extraordinary works that can be a life altering read. Unreservedly recommended for the personal reading lists of teens and young adults, as well as an invaluable addition to public school and community library collections, "Each Step I Take" is one of those rare works of literature that will linger in the mind and memory long after the book itself has been finished and set back upon the shelf."-Midwest Book Review, August, 2016"Why we LOVE this book Poetry with 5 simple lines and a strong message in each Poems allow you to experience bullying and understand it from the victim's point of view Painful beauty expound from each line Great book for teens, parents and teachers A book you will want to pass along"¿-Mom-Spot.com2017 Dragonfly Awards:School Issues: 1st Place (tie): Each Step I Take by Lila Dooley
Since Sir Walter, the Earl of Karother, is never invited to play in the town band, he assumes that none of his subjects like him. And the townsfolk, never seeing Sir Walter, assume that he doesn’t care about them. Then one day, a horrible noise filters down from the Earl’s castle. And it takes one brave young girl to find out what it is!From the award winning author of the Commander Josh series and Escape into the Mall, Donna LeBlanc explains to young readers the importance of being honest and caring and most importantly, of not making any assumptions!
Purple Dragonfly Book Awards: 1st Place (tie) for Picture Books 6& Older. Purple Dragonfly Book Awards:Honorable Mention for Picture Books 5 & Younger. On a regular day, in a regular mall, one little green ball gets an extraordinary chance to investigate a world he'd only viewed from his shelf in the toy store. With great wit and humor, Donna LeBlanc, author of the Story Monster Approved and multiple award-winning "Explorations of Commander Josh" series, has our little green hero dodging shopper's feet and discovering all the delights-and daring-of a busy shopping mall. Like many little readers, he soon discovers that there is no place like his home in the toy store."Why We Love This BookTeaches a great lesson about trying new things but also about being safeAdorable character even though it’s a green ball – great facial expressionsFun pictures that enhance the storyGreat book to read-aloud with a single child or a group"—Mom-Spot.com
In this woman oriented historical novel, twentieth-century philosopher Helena Moyen has a life changing, mystical experience at the end of WWII. Through the consciousness of nature, Sentio, she experiences the Compass of Freedom and teams with her existential lover, Poulou Marcel, as they struggle to lead the world back to Sentio and true freedom.
Why are all the Christian reindeer working on Christmas Eve when they should be home with their own families? Join Hershel the Jewish reindeer as he and his friends of every religion, including a Hindu elf, Muslim gnome, Buddhist reindeer, atheist navigator, agnostic weather forecaster, and even the tooth fairy, work together to help out their Christian friends on their special night. Hershel knows that they would help him the same way if he ever needed it!
"I don't care what you wear, as long as it's clean," declares Tammy's mom as the family readies themselves for a day at the park. In this delightful new children's book from Susie Rich, readers get the value of repetition as Tammy searches for the perfect outfit, and a very determined spot gets in her way. With great humor and a touch of innocence, I Don't Care What You Wear as Long as It's Clean offers readers the best of lessons: always try to look your best.
Commander Josh is back! And this time, he's sailing on the high seas. Using his colorful imagination, ideas from his favorite travel shows (and a little help from his mom's laundry basket), Josh makes his way across the South Pacific to the tropical land of Tahiti!
Story Monster Approved and Purple Dragonfly award-winning author Donna LeBlanc delivers this first installment of the Commander Josh series. "Explorations of Commander Josh, Book 1: In Space," takes readers on a high-flying adventure into the great unknown! Join the lovable Josh, who—with ideas from his favorite travel shows and his mother's laundry basket—uses his brilliant imagination to take off for the stars. In this series, LeBlanc crafts a unique world in which readers can play and explore, with the promise of many more adventures to come!
Anna Waters feels her life spinning out of control after a tragic accident takes the life of her unborn child. The youngest partner in a Boston law firm, she works endless hours, distancing herself from family, friends, and especially her husband. In quick succession, she finds herself divorced and jobless. Just when she thinks she has nothing left, a dream beckons her to take a life-changing journey. Completely alone, she leaves everything she knows and drives to the countryside of South Carolina. She first meets Clark, a kindred spirit who has confronted his own grief. He helps her deepen her understanding of spirituality, which sets in motion a journey of self-discovery and hope. Along the way, she befriends an adorable girl named Lucita who not only captures her heart but also helps absolve the pain of never knowing a daughter. Her refuge isn't without complications-love triangles, alcoholism, jealousy, and sickness. These difficulties force Anna to look deeper and deeper within her soul, facing the ultimate question ... Once I learn to love myself, will it really be enough?
On a clear spring morning, Bryson Bender, M.D. stood in a parking lot watching his medical office and Ob/Gyn practice go up in smoke and flames. Frustration, health problems and a bullet leave him physically and emotionally burned-out. Fascinated with a possible new life-without middle of the night baby deliveries-he turns his passions toward the highway. Bryson's new goal-to see the heartland of America and to eat the perfect chicken fried steak. Teamed with a retired farmer and a shiny blue eighteen wheeler, they set out like babes in the woods only to find that their first cargo might be their last. Tricked, lied to, attacked, hijacked and tormented to exhaustion, they see the USA like no one else would ever want to.
Treasure hunt, treasure hunt, on our way ... And so the adventure begins in Heidi Martin's playful story. Readers take off with a group of curious school children who have embarked on a field trip of exploration which takes them over the river, through the woods, and into a dark cave in search of an unexpected treasure. Children of all ages will delight in the lyrical text and vibrant illustrations as they follow along and discover just how much fun a treasure hunt can become!
Like many young children, Darcie struggles to fit in with the rest of her peers. She doesn't always like to do the things her friends and playmates like to do, and she wishes she could be more like them. Darcie believes being more like her peers will make her happy, until one day, a mysterious voice asks, "Then who's going to be you?" As Darcie searches to answer this question, she learns to love herself, her world, and to do the things that make her happy. Along the way, she makes some charming new friends that invite her and readers into their magical, special world, where being "you" is the only way to be!"Another splendid and amazing book by Christine Sarno-Doyle. We absolutely loved her previous book, "Your Inside Shape." This book delivers what every child needs to hear - it' is ok to be you and be unique. She nails it with by asking, "Who's going to be you if you want to be someone else?" This book bring along characters, like Perry the Porcupine, to help Darcie realize how special she is. A chapter book for the older children that continues to encourage children to be comfortable with who they are."-Mom-Spot.com
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