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Tom needs help. He doesn't have any stripes. How can he be a tiger with no stripes? His friend knows how to help him, but first, they must go into the city. The townsfolk are afraid of him. They want to lock him in a cage. Will you help Tom get his stripes?

Shhhh . . . Can You Hear the Songs of Angels? is a love story. It is for every child.It is designed to acquaint children with natural sounds, even the sound of silence. Children can learn to be still and listen to external sounds ~ and internal ones. What a gift to have your child settle, to listen attentively, to play a game of listening for sounds often lost in the busyness of modern life. Let your children tell you about what they hear. Perhaps it will be sounds you have learned to tune out. Perhaps it will be Songs of Angels.

In a powerful twist, Jessica Dennehy demonstrates that getting SELFISH can enable you to fearlessly pursue your happiness, create a dynamic brand, and live the life of your dreams. Discover how you can dominate in business, family, and finance all by embracing the fact that Selfish is a Superpower. Jessica Dennehy is a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and solo parent passionate about empowering others to push the boundaries of what's possible in their lives. A former Wall Street attorney turned entrepreneur, Jessica is a powerhouse who knows how to captivate crowds and leave readers inspired to redefine the word selfish and use it as a superpower. Jessica lives in New York with her two daughters, and when she isn't writing, she is traveling the world, playing volleyball, yoga-flowing on the beach, watching football, or snowboarding.

On March 17, 1984, the McLeansboro Foxes completed a dream season by winning the Illinois Class A State Title and finishing 35-0. This book tells the stories about not only the games but also the stories behind the scenes that caused the entire community in Hamilton County and even southern Illinois to follow this team by the thousands.

There is no better time to read a story to a friend or a loved one than when they are leaving this body and making their transition into the next Life. It is a time that can frighten us or fill us with sadness for our impending loss. If we can fill our hearts and minds with loving words and images of a Life beyond this Life, it can soothe us and the dear one we wish to help on their journey. Don't wait to read a eulogy after your Loved One is gone. Read a short story-a metaphor-inspired by a poem almost 200 years old. A sailing ship leaves the shore and as well-wishers shout their goodbyes, those on a distant shore chime their welcome. Ease the journey of anyone you care about by reading Sailing into the Light aloud to them.

A face is lurking in the darkness. The face of...pure evil. In 2005, teenager, Christopher Robertson, with some other dropouts started a band. Unbeknownst to them, there is evil hunting them, watching their every move. Evil is coming for each of them...all because of Christopher. What did Christopher do to attract this evil?

When Nick Dewhurst experienced the ending of a friendship, he felt a great sense of loss and grief. With I've Finally Lost It, Nick takes a look at many different types of grief that often go overlooked. Many books will focus on the loss of a parent or loss of a spouse, while this book covers those topics it also dives into some very personal stories regarding the loss of a job, a pet, a best friend, faith and even an entire identity. Nick leverages all his experiences as a United States Navy chaplain, a firefighter, a youth pastor, father, and husband to demonstrate that many types of grief and loss are common to everyone. Instead of reading this book through the eyes of a counselor or psychiatrist, you can read it as if you're on a journey with a new friend. These emotionally written short stories combined with humor and scriptural truth use a personal touch to help anyone experiencing all types of loss know that they are not alone as they walk their path of grief.

Do you want to improve your child's behavior? An undiscovered window to guiding your children is open while they sleep! During this time your child's developing ego-mind is quiet and cannot disagree or talk back. This is an open door for a caring parent to suggest alternative thoughts, feelings, and actions. A belief that your child holds like "Kids pick on me," becomes "Other children treat you with kindness," or "Other kids like you," or simply, "You are loved." As a parent you can generate affirmations of love, kindness, and happiness in the minds of your children. This is a sacred trust. Your children are watching, listening, and imitating you and other role models throughout each day. Sleep is a time to suggest the best to your children to enhance their self-esteem and their regard for others.

Do you love chocolate? I do! I want chocolate every day! I love Easter because I get chocolate! I put chocolate on everything! If mom would let me put it on broccoli, I would eat it! What can I put chocolate on next?

The Greatness Chair is a story about a young boy, Avi, who is having a bad day. He finally loses his cool and gets sent to a time out chair where he falls asleep. In his dream, Zoe comes to help him see how embedded in all the things he did that day that drew criticism from adults, there was quality of greatness as well. Avi learned how to see his qualities of greatness by focusing his attention on what was going right instead of what was going wrong. When he awoke, he brought his newfound wisdom to his parents so they could see him in a new light.

Avi is a typical boy having an ordinary day full of corrections and negativity by well-meaning grown-ups. When he reaches his limit, and blows up, he ends up in the time out chair where he falls asleep. In his dream, he learns the secret of the Greatness Chair and brings his newfound wisdom back to his parents.

He lived with a box in a closet for five decades. A box he told them not to touch.During those years their lives were consumed with the tragedies of death, mental illness, a house fire, the Great Depression, war. In this true story, Author Karin Wargel delves into the life-time of the strong, talented genius who was the father of twelve children and her grandfather, Paul Schultetus. She discovers how they were able to carry on; by teaching the constellations from blankets in the yard on starry nights; by teaching a foreign language at breakfast; by having the rare library and radio in the neighborhood; and by making home-made ice cream in an old sorghum can. The family was still able to find much joy and the happiness that was provided every day by hard-working, loving parents.Karin also visited Germany and acquaints herself with the lives of her ancestors and the well-known historical events they surmounted. They fled France during the routing of the Huguenots. They lived under the scourge of Communism. Her greatest discovery was the genes they possessed and sent to America that affected the lives of their descendants. What secrets does the mysterious box hold? Who finally has the strength to go against their beloved father and look inside this box after fifty years?

Diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, John Anderson shares his uplifting story of God's guidance and how He can change our everyday lives. His presence and love are with us especially during times of trial. John faces his diagnosis with his loving family and God's presence with him each day.

People have a lot of experiences throughout their lives. Some are good, some are bad, and most have taught us valuable lessons about life and made us who and what we are today. One of the most enjoyable times in a person's life is sitting around talking with their old friends or family members and sharing their favorite life experiences. Everyone will laugh and cry and feel a special comfort in their souls knowing they shared these fond memories together. When my friends and family members read my stories, I know it will bring them this comfort because they lived it with me. When those who don't know me read my stories, I believe they will feel comfort, too, because I've always felt everyone has had similar life experiences and will relate to mine somehow. There are so many people in the world, but no matter who you are or where you live, when you share your stories with someone, you share your life and at least a small part of your heart and soul. That's what I hope I've done with mine.

We love Jesus, no question about that. Church? Frustrating sometimes, isn't it? We know gathering with other believers is important, but many of us are suffering from PTSD: Post-Traumatic Sanctuary Disorder. Is there a practical path forward for frustrated believers both outside and inside the structure of today's church? What motivates us to pursue a revival of the mission we have been given?

It's the last day of school before Christmas break. The children gather around Mrs. C as she opens her gifts from the class. One by one the children share their gifts and their appreciation for their teacher. Yet one boy holds back, uncertain of his gift. Will he give his gift to Mrs. C? What gifts does she receive? The bell rings. Will he give his gift to Mrs. C.? What lesson does she have to share with him before he leaves?

This adventure takes place by the sea in Durban, Umlhanga,South Africa. Lili & Bunni go cave exploring with Mommy. They meet a new little friend - a very interesting friend. When they find out Shally is in trouble, Mommy quickly finds a way to help her out. Shally is very grateful and offers to teach Lili to swim. Mommy agrees and off on their adventure they go. They need to help a few friends along the way, and it ends up being the best day ever.But all good things must end some or other time and Lili & Bunni realize it's time to go home.In this story, they will learn to overcome fear and to help friends that need help. And being friendly will help those that are scared feel more confident.

Our Little Room is a simple metaphorical story written to explain Angela's understanding of her relationship to God. She uses the concept of a private space that is hers alone with God. It is simple enough for a small child to hear yet with a depth that adults everywhere can receive and relate to. It's a reminder that somewhere before things in life got complicated and intellectual, we all had an uncontaminated simple happiness inside. Our LittleRoom is a gentle instructional guide to finding that place again.

After years of alcohol abuse, Raldo Cisneros, a former Marine, is desperate to rekindle his strained relationship with his young daughter. He gets back on his feet and begins working security for a billionaire financier only to discover a dark secret that he feels may cost him his soul. Through the help of his former Navy chaplain - a suffering soul in his own right - Raldo comes to face-to-face with the decision of his life and will be forced to risk it all for those he loves most.

Burl L. Shepard is the author of The Depth of the Riches, A Son is Given, and For It Is by Grace. In Burl's fourth book, read about Christian apologetics and its significance to the Christian faith. Discover the power of God's word and the only pathway to Heaven. What is the unforgivable sin, and what must one do to avoid committing it? Read about Israel, God's chosen people, and the growing apostasy of Replacement Theology. Learn God's purpose for the Ten Commandments. Go on a symbolic journey to Heaven and discover the wonders that might be waiting. Explore the New Heavens, and New Earth God will create after the thousand-year rule of Jesus on Earth. Burl's fourth book is uniquely written and thought-provoking, a must-read.

Fast-paced reading, ever-changing subject matter, hard to put down book about the greatest gift ever given and the price that was paid for that gift. Share this book with your friends and family. Burl L. Shepard is the author of The Depth of the Riches and A Son is Given. Burl's third book is thought-provoking truths in regard to God's word and the fate of humanity.