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"The First Fairy Tale Book I: The Adventure Begins by Susan Highsmith combines elegant beauty with magical words that inspire and inform us of the mystery and reality of conception. The beautiful artwork of Mark Sean Wilson adds a transcendent aura to every page. The shapes and colors of his illustrations combined with Susan's enlightening text bring us the wonder of the natural, yet miraculous, ancient journey taken by each of us."

She was just a newborn puppy but her mother Tanzi saw something special deep inside of her pup. There was courage, and confidence, along with passion and purpose. Tanzi also saw a healthy measure of wisdom. Smiling to herself Tanzi knew that her pup had the heart of a champion.

Spike is mean and thinks it is fun to treat people bad. Then he has a bad dream that shows him what his life will soon be like. Find out what Spike learned from his bad dream about what happens to bullys.

Bobby is a loveable British boy who, like all newborn children, is about to encounter every aspect of life for the very first time. Read the hilarious and charming story of Bobby's First Day and discover the world through the eyes of Bobby, seeing things for the first time.

Being ambushed and shot changed me. The event and the experiences after made me question some of my most tightly held beliefs about who I was and what I believed. I felt as though I was a stranger onto myself. My motivations for this writing are as much selfish as they are altruistic. I do not promise anything more than an account of my experiences and the emotions surrounding those experiences. I found a path I believe we all can use to find peace. I hope others can use my experiences to find their individual path to healing. If we can reach just one...

"e;The idea of Israel as a nation is an emotionally charged topic. The mere mention of its name can easily set off demonstrations, sometimes resulting in violence and even all-out war. But Why Israel? What is it about this tiniest of countries sitting in the midst of massive Middle Eastern nations that constantly seems to keep the world sitting on the edge of its seat? How did it get there, and for what purpose does it exist? These are age-old questions this book seeks to answer. It is not an attempt to solve any current political, religious, or social perplexities, nor a desire to advocate on behalf of Jews, Palestinians, or Christians living in the region. No, what you are about to read is simply an honest attempt to explain from the Bible how, and why, Israel appears continually in world affairs and conflicts."e; "e;Though never mentioned specifically in the Bible, the Star of David is recognized universally as the insignia for modern Judaism. Today it is a symbol of great pride among the Hebrew people, but during War World II Adolf Hitler forced Jews to wear it as a "e;badge of shame"e; designed to racially profile their identities. The First Zionist Congress in 1897 chose the star as the central emblem for the flag of the future State of Israel. Just 51 years later the new nation of Israel was born on May 14, 1948, thus establishing the first Jewish state in nearly 2,000 years. But where did Israel come from? And what is the significance of their reappearance on the world's political and religious stage? In his book WHY ISRAEL? author Keavin Hayden takes his readers on a spiritual journey through time, uncovering the history of this ancient people, and demonstrating how the existence of Israel will affect the future of everyone living on our planet."e;

Six months have passed since Bethany found out she is a leecher. That the blackouts in her life were because of this fact. Now she's settled into her new life. Having moved to a new city. Her friends became her new family. Coming to peace with who she is as a person and what she can do with her powers. Only that peace gets destroyed when an old friend comes crashing into her life. Warning her of new enemies who show up a moment later. Back on the run again with a new threat behind them. Bethany's new family need to band together to overcome new obstacles. With an old enemy showing a friendlier side and offering help, can they stop an event that could spell disaster for the whole world?

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.

On September 28, 1924, German immigrants Henry and Ella Borgman arrived in New York Harbor along with hundreds of others who dreamed of a better life in America. A year later, on their route home across the Brooklyn Bridge in the middle of a New York City traffi c jam, Ella goes into labor and gives birth to a son. They name him Brooklyn "Brooks" Borgman after the bridge which, to them, embodied the American "can-do" attitude they had come to love.Life wasn't easy for the Borgmans, but they trust "the good Lord," work hard and "get by with a little help fromtheir friends" in the small town of Anomie, Kansas where they are forced to move after the depression. Henry becomes an airplane mechanic and Brooks starts spending lots of time with Dad at the hangar where he develops an aptitude for fl ying planes. Shortly before his 19th birthday, Brooks is drafted into the army during World War II. It soon becomes apparent that both the providence that ordered his parents' lives and his own has been preparing him for his time in the service. Brooks quickly distinguishes himself as the best of his class and is pressed into dangerous duty. Against overwhelming odds, Brooks selfl essly volunteers to put himself in harm's way to aid a crucial mission, earning him the love of his fellow soldiers and the respect of his superiors. It will also win himthe hearts and admiration of his countrymen but will he live to see it?

The big old tree was ugly and gnarled, yet it offered shade and comfort to all who sat beneath it. Lucy passed this tree daily on her way to school, and soon it became a very big part of her life just like her friend John.

Imagine if you went outside to play and an elephant stood in your backyard. That is exactly what happened to Dougie! Join Dougie, as he helps his new friend, Heppie the elephant, find her way back home.

Growing up in small town America in the shadow of the Great Depression, Constance uses humor, sarcasm, and wit to tell her captivating stories of innocence, illness, romance, broken dreams and finding peace. She is a natural storyteller, and artist. Her kids and grandkids have listened to these stories and gained insights into life and what you can make of it. We've had lots of joy and laughter through the years and still due to this day.

The book Red Wings Through the Forest details my 40- year hike through the Missouri Ozarks as a Forester and subsequently every state west of Missouri as a Wildland Fire Fighter. The stories of me wading through creeks and stomping out fires were detailed in my monthly activity reports. I chose the most interesting stories over that period of time compiling this book. I let my boots do the talking and I take the reader along on this hike as we travel through the woods, fight fire, and meet some amazing folks along the way.

The story of how Rich Herrin spent his life influencing young lives and transforming a small coal mining community into a basketball powerhouse.Doug Collins (NBA Coach, '72 Olympian): "e;When I was growing up...I wanted to be Coach Herrin. Think about it...He was tough, fair, and honest. I never heard him say a swear word...he was just a good Christian man. I wanted a family like Coach Herrin...a wife like Sue. I wanted to coach and teach and give back like Coach Herrin."e;Rich Yunkus (Georgia Tech All-Time Leading Scorer): "e;Coach Herrin never expected anything out of you that he didn't expect himself. He had an unbelievable work ethic and led by example. He cared for you as a person and not just an athlete."e;Dick Corn (Pinckneyville High School Coaching Legend ): "e;As great a coach as he was and as passionate as he was toward basketball...his greatest achievements were as a husband, dad, grandfather and dearest friend to many."e;

Are you a parent, teacher or therapist who is overwhelmed by the challenges faced in guiding children despite your best efforts? Do you find it hard to handle your own reactions in the face of intense children? Are you trying to stay connected despite physical and emotional exhaustion? Or are you just looking for a way to notch up your success? The Greatness Chair Solution: A Guidebook for Parents and Teachers is a revolutionary eight-week program to bring out the unique strengths of children and adults with a simple, yet profound set of skills based on positive psychology, neuroscience, somatic experience, and the emerging field of neurocardiology. This is a fun, interactive method which is strength based and meets the objectives of social-emotional learning so vital for success in today's world. Weekly activities for both children and parents/teachers, rapidly builds stronger relationships, inner emotional strength and resilience. Dr. Kathleen Friend, M.D., Child Psychiatrist, Children's Author of The Greatness Chair and Sarah in the Greatness Chair, International Speaker, Parent and Heart Rhythm Meditation teacher, is on a mission to help grownups tune into their hearts to truly see the unique greatness of each child and themselves. "I believe this is the best way to move forward in today's world - each person understanding and using their special gifts to contribute to an evolving global community based in mind and heart."