A Life of Seizing Opportunities
This narrative chronicles a life dedicated to seizing every opportunity, weaving a tale of resilience and enterprise set against the backdrop of Australia's burgeoning sugar industry between 1864 and 1915. It traces the intergenerational saga of Sarah (Erskine) Wallace, beginning shortly after her arrival in Australia. This sequel to the novel A Life of Tea and Sugar delves deeper into Sarah's life, highlighting her determination and adaptability as she navigates the challenges and triumphs of her era.Sarah's story is a testament to the power of perseverance. After the untimely loss of her first husband, Sarah, then a widow, marries Cameron Wallace. This union marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with unexpected blessings, including the birth of children she once feared she would never have. Her family grows as she welcomes daughters-in-law and later, the arrival of cherished grandchildren.Sarah's life, however, is far from static. The Wallace family's ambitions lead them to select land in the Burdekin area, marking the start of their involvement in the nascent sugar industry there. This decision splits Sarah's life between Mackay, where they had already established a successful sugar empire, and the Burdekin, where new opportunities beckon. As pioneers in the Burdekin sugar industry, the Wallaces become key players, navigating the complexities of a growing agricultural enterprise.Despite the idyllic appearance of her life, Sarah faces significant trials. The loss of her mentors and supporters-individuals who had been steadfast pillars in her life-brings moments of profound sorrow. These losses test her strength and resolve, yet she continues to forge ahead, driven by the same spirit that has defined her journey from the beginning.The narrative takes a poignant turn with the news of her eldest grandchild, Robert, enlisting in the 2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment as World War I looms on the horizon. This development nearly shatters Sarah, filling her with an overwhelming sense of dread and foreboding. The fear for Robert's safety and the uncertainty of his future in the war cast a shadow over her twilight years, making her question where she will find peace in her remaining days.As Sarah grapples with these fears, the story raises questions about her future. Will she find solace in Mackay, surrounded by the legacy of the empire she helped build? Or will the pull of the Burdekin, with its promises of new beginnings and the presence of her family, provide her with the comfort she seeks in her final years?The tale of Sarah (Erskine) Wallace is a rich tapestry of love, loss, and relentless pursuit of opportunities. It captures the essence of an era marked by rapid change and the indomitable spirit of those who shaped it. Through the lens of one woman's life, it explores the broader themes of resilience, family bonds, and the unyielding quest for growth and prosperity.As the story unfolds, readers are invited to reflect on the complexities of Sarah's journey, the intergenerational bonds that sustain her, and the ever-present shadow of war that threatens to unravel the life she has so carefully built. The conclusion leaves us pondering the ultimate destination of Sarah's journey and the enduring impact of her legacy.
Asperger's Syndrome and Communication
One of the top 8 best books about autism as rated by The Independent 2019 Good communication isn't just about exchanging information, it's about being in tune with somebody else, considering how they might be feeling, what they want to say and being a good listener. Believe it or not, many people (autistic or neurotypical) aren't very good at communicating! We can all learn some helpful tactics from this guide! This guide will cover some of the essentials of good communication, as well as look at some relevant things to be particularly aware of when the communication is between someone who is autistic and someone who is neurotypical.
Stepmomming
In Stepmomming, the author pulls from her personal life to explore the ups and downs of being a stepmom in a world on the brink of social change. Being a stepmom is not so easy. Stepmomming is HARD. It doesn't matter who you are or how much you care, in fact, caring too much could be your problem. Not caring enough, could also be your problem. As both a bio mom and a stepmom, I can tell you that both roles are incredibly difficult. Not all bio moms are difficult or off their hinges. I have appreciation for all women who try their best to care for our next generation. I can also honestly tell you that stepmomming is MUCH more difficult.This book provides a simple yet thorough understanding of the Stepmomming life. What is a stepmom? Or who is a stepmom? I think it is important for us to look at the real women behind the role so that we can really understand the lives and even traumas of these women.Stepmommas, do not allow others to cause you to question yourself. Find your spirit, find your stepmom purpose, keep true to your integrity. Strong mind, strong body, strong heart. You are a triple threat. From one stepmom to another, keep doing you.
Cassidy
Popular, good-looking, and arrogant, with a killer smile. That's Xavier Cassidy. Equally popular and good-looking, but also funny, smart, and boyishly charming. That's Ryan Cassidy. One's supposedly a "bad boy," but I blame the black leather jacket. One's the school's football star, even though he also plays basketball, baseball, and maybe even lacrosse. One's older, which means one's obviously younger. Everyone knows who they are, but I guess that's just the definition of popular. For the past three years I, Max McKinney, have just been an observer to their so called "awesome" lives, but then I smash my face into Xavier's locker, and he's hell-bent on never ever letting me forget it. With a few more slips, mall-trips, awkward-to-deep conversations, a secret admirer, and one party later I may find myself falling-for one of them at least.
Sand In Boots
When 22 year old, single mom, Aubrey Farrell meets country singer Morgan Wallen at a local baseball game she has no idea her whole universe is about to collapse.
The Routledge International Handbook of Shared Parenting and Best Interest of the Child
This interdisciplinary volume offers international perspectives on the crucial question of whether the Best Interest of the Child should be the primary consideration to decide child custody cases in case of divorce or separation, or whether it should be one of a range of primary considerations.
Journey to the Blue Planet - Book I
Rodane Arcos is a renowned archaeologist who is about to have the knowledge of a world he's always known and explored, upended. Most people are unaware that we have had a presence of an alien population going back 250,000 years. They have peacefully embedded themselves in our world, raised their families and joined with us in every way. Their families, with their advanced technology and their influence are a part of every culture in most established populations. Uncovering this would threaten the very foundation of our facts of human evolution and all existing cultures. Even historians, scientists and archaeologists cannot agree on a rational explanation for numerous mysteries that still astound us. They have continued questioning many of those finds for centuries. Rodane's new 'education' now repudiates some of the major findings he has always thought of as humanity's great advances. Earth is at a nexus between what man and our world really are and what most people believe they are. The results revealed can be catastrophic or healing and beneficial to all. Time is now their enemy in some respects because with time comes new revelations, new discoveries, new questions that could point a finger at all the anomalies of which historians and archeologists are aware but seek reliable answers. Those mysteries continue and those finds are becoming more and more suspect. To make matters worse, there are those who are renegades from some unsuccessful landings and have been trying for centuries to undo and collect what the others have used to help our world and all its people to move forward. There are factions trying to collapse this mixed population, expose it and use any means to do so, even to the detriment of the entire planet and all living things here. He and his family as well as many others are now in danger as long as they cannot find the ones responsible for attempts to undo all the good and bring disasters to the entire earth. The danger rises to the highest ranks of government everywhere and all living standards in every culture. It could all fall apart in an instant. Or it could bring out the best in all mankind.
Tiny Hearts with Big Feelings
This book is a collection of heartfelt letters from preschoolers to their parents. It's a window into the innocent minds of children, their emotions, feelings, and perceptions of their parents' styles. It's a testament to the profound impact parenting styles have on a child's development. The book aims to shed light on the importance of understanding and adapting parenting styles to foster a healthy parent-child relationship. In crafting this book, my intention was to provide a platform for the voices of preschoolers, often overlooked in discussions about parenting styles. These letters are not for blaming or condemning but for revealing how parenting styles affect the child's point of view.The emotions and feelings expressed by these young children are raw and unfiltered, providing a unique insight into their world. While the letters may sometimes seem simplistic or naive, they reflect the genuine experiences and perceptions of these children.The responses from the parents are not intended to endorse or condemn any particular parenting style. Instead, they serve to illustrate the potential effects of different parenting styles on children. They aim to stimulate thinking and help parents examine their own ways of parenting.This book is not a manual or guide to parenting. It does not claim to have all the answers. Instead, it is an invitation to dialogue, a spark for more profound thinking and conversation about the intricate and difficult responsibility of raising children.I understand that every parent-child relationship is unique and that what works for one may not work for another. My hope is that this book will inspire parents to listen more closely to their children, to understand their feelings and needs, and to adapt their parenting style in a way that best supports their child's development.In conclusion, I offer this book as a humble contribution to the ongoing conversation about parenting. I hope it serves as a valuable resource for parents and a testament to the profound impact they have on their children's lives. I welcome all feedback and criticism, as they provide opportunities for growth and improvement. Thank you for taking the time to engage with this work.Ewuramma Hannah Boah
You. Me. And All That We Are
A little over a decade ago, Emma was in the dark. She was the mother of a beautiful, strong son and loved him dearly, almost painfully. But she was in chaos. Her life was ridden with fear and self-loathing, and she felt she was failing to be a strong, wise guide for her son. But then she was shown how to open up to her unique powers and wisdom.Ever since before her son was born, he has been teaching Emma about life. He has taught her to love. He has taught her to listen and laugh, showing her how an embrace can be the best way out of an argument and how going his own way is possible, even when at a very young age. He was as much her teacher as she was his. You. Me. And All That We Are is an open, playful, and heartfelt account of her journey, speckled with some of the most powerful and impactful tools and exercises she has gathered on her way, including access, via a link provided in the book, to recorded extended versions of the meditations she offers in the book.Written as a mother-son soul-to-soul conversation, the book guides parents who want to point their children to a brighter, more balanced, and enlightened life but don't know how to lead them. Parents always want something more, something better. For themselves and, more importantly, for their children. The book will open them up to their superpowers: curiosity, playfulness, and intuition. Emma invites the readers to tap into their own wisdom and listen to their inner truth, to investigate for themselves and with their loved ones all that they can be and know. It's an exhilarating journey, honest and human, uplifted and Divine. It will remind parents and readers of who they are and give them the confidence and courage to follow their own lead, trust, and explore the unseen. *Readers will gain access to exclusive audio meditations recorded by the author with their purchase of the book.
Shadows & Light
Embark on a Journey From Darkness into DawnAdolescence is a crucible of transformation-a time when shadows may seem to eclipse the light. "Shadows & Light: Navigating the Landscape of Teenage Depression" is an essential compass for teens, parents, educators, and anyone seeking to understand the complex terrain of adolescent depression.Witness the unveiling of teenage depression's veiled countenance in Chapter 1, where the distress behind the mask is brought to light.Chapter 2 delves into the tangled web where anxiety intertwines with depression, clarifying the conundrum of comorbidity. The journey ventures further into the recesses of the mind in Chapter 3, where the silent cry for help is heard, revealing the signs of suicidal thoughts and the urgency of prevention and support.Find solace in the pages of Chapter 4, resonating with real stories of struggle and hope shared by teens, as they recount their paths through darkness to eventual triumph. Chapter 5 courageously confronts societal stigma, debunking myths and advocating for a community of understanding and support.The essential task of finding and accessing help is charted in Chapter 6, presenting a guide to the healing profession's various pathways. Resilience grows in Chapter 7, where strategies for coping and healing through mindfulness, self-care, and emotional fortitude are cultivated.Understanding the invaluable role of loved ones, Chapter 8 offers insights into the compassionate support family and friends can provide. Discover the profound influence culture and environment exert on teen mental health in Chapter 9, and embark on a holistic approach to nourishment, sleep, and exercise in Chapter 10.Treatment options, including medication and therapy, are thoughtfully explored in Chapter 11, ensuring an informed path forward. Lastly, Chapter 12 empowers with strategies for maintaining mental health and preventing relapse, underlining the enduring power of resilience.With comprehensive appendices and a glossary of terms, this book is more than a mere beacon of hope-it is a practical manual to navigate the shifting shadows of teenage depression towards the light of understanding, well-being, and rejuvenation. Journey through the pages of "Shadows & Light" and emerge equipped to face the dawn.
Nurturing Nature
Learn how to start a garden, encourage growth and get great results--for both individuals and their plants!Vulnerable populations, such as the neurodiverse or physically challenged, are at an elevated risk of suffering from isolation and stress-related illnesses. Gardening is a good answer, as it has been proven to be especially beneficial to physical, cognitive and emotional health.This book shows how the uninitiated can begin gardening: from the smallest pot of flowers to a large, flourishing plot of land. The guide outlines why gardening is critical to everyone's health and provides step-by-step instructions on how to go about creating a garden. Specific activities, ways to adapt tasks to accommodate special needs, and benefits gained from the activities are reviewed. Finally, recent findings on the health benefits of gardening are reviewed.This book gives you all the information and resources you need to get started!
Baby Massage
Give your baby the best start in life with this expert-led guide to baby massage, featuring massage techniques and relaxation methods Learn how to soothe your baby with this essential guide to baby massage Touch is the newborn baby's first form of communication and a crucial part of their development. Regular massages are proven to have a number of physiological benefits. You will find that massaging your baby will help: - relax your infant when stressed - relieve wind and constipation - improve muscular coordination and flexibility - facilitate longer and deeper sleeps This book is designed to help you perfect this essential parenting skill. Written by the international baby massage specialist, Peter Walker, this comprehensive guide demonstrates vital new massage techniques and sequences for young babies. Featuring easy-to-follow, step-by-step photographic instructions, this book will guide you through baby massage and relaxation methods and help strengthen your bond with your little one.
Wine-Dark Mother and the Trapper's Son
Eight years ago, there were still some broken pieces in the First Edition left to sift through, reimagine and make anew into something stronger than what they were before the breaking. Some poems after the writing felt almost like curses hanging over my head; not the intended purpose, so I tore them from the book, set them alight, and let them float away.Other broken pieces not originally in the book fused together to bend the arc more toward a hard-won healing. I have my loved ones to thank for that, especially my grown children. I am more my true self when I am with them.I am so grateful to Paul Grimsley, my publisher at Musehick Publications, who believed that this book was not only worthy of being published once, but twice. This Illustrated Second Edition feels like the more fully realized version of itself, and the challenge of illustrating it was a great meditation for me to see the work anew and live through it again. I hope these new pages add to your reading experience. Today, this book feels more like a talisman of healing for me rather than a memorial to what has been lost. I used to feel like I was inflicting this book on my readers rather than blessing them with it. Now, I can't wait to place it into your hands.A few of these works appeared in other publications. I am grateful to Fire Magazine for publishing "Jacob Wrestling", Vain for publishing "Ashes", The Good Men Project for publishing "Rage Fu Hustle" and "Damnation By Firelight" and Press 1 Quarterly for publishing both "Snoopyland" and an earlier version of "Son of Abraham."Finally, anyone who is blurbed by necessary luminaries like Jessamyn Smyth, Ilya Kaminsky and Katie Farris undoubtedly knows what it is like to be humbled by such rare and generous praise. And when Katie referred to my work as "the unmaking of a chosen son, the birth of a good man," she gave me an aspiration that will take the rest of my life to hopefully achieve.And to you, the reader: thank you for seeing me. I hope this book helps you to see yourself better after having read it. You are necessary and beautiful and more rare than you ought to be.Thank you for reading.Much love, Jim Churchill-Dicks
Conversations Before Marriage
Building the foundation of a lifelong marriage requires a willingness to tackle complex topics with your significant other before the vows are exchanged.As you seek to know who you want to spend the rest of your life with, it is not enough to ask generic questions. How are you? How was your day? Tell me about it; what's happening at work? Any gist? Long silence, staring into their eyes, hearing them breathe on the phone, and all the feels. All the emotional connections are excellent, but marriage is more than that.This book guides you through essential conversations you should have with your significant other before you say, "I DO," including the ones you have been avoiding and some you probably didn't even know you should have. Whether considering marriage for the first time or thinking through the realities of remarriage, this book helps you have honest conversations.
Caring for Yourself - Caring for Your Neurodivergent Child
If you've ever flown on a commercial airliner and listened as a flight attendant walked passengers through the safety instructions, you will have heard something like this: "If we lose cabin pressure, oxygen masks will drop down. Before helping your child with his oxygen mask, please put yours on first."There's a good reason for that. If you're not getting enough oxygen, it's hard to help anyone else put on his mask.The same is true about parenting. Parental self-care is a crucial ingredient in providing a child with what he needs to be strong, healthy, and happy-especially if that child is neurodivergent.In this book, counselor Diane Reid Lyon offers important information about neurodivergence and tips for how to care for your neurodivergent child-and take care of yourself at the same time.
The Story of Codey Crowe
The story of Codey CroweThis is the story about a happy, adventurous, carefree little boy who doesn't let being autistic and non-verbal hold him back from having fun.
Evolution Autistic
The book redefines autism through the lenses of spirituality, science, and evolution. This book is a beacon for parents of autistic children and illuminates the profound strengths and unique qualities of these remarkable individuals.Called by a higher intelligence, the author shares a personal story that began with the birth of her first autistic child in 2017. This event ignited a profound shift, opening her consciousness to realms beyond the five human senses. Armed with a sense of duty to society, the author presents a bold and refreshing perspective on autism. Despite anticipating initial scepticism, she stands firm in her belief that understanding the true purpose of autistic individuals can enrich our world. This book encourages society to shed limiting beliefs, offering love, space, and compassion to allow these special humans to flourish.Parents, find solace and strength within these pages. Understand that an autism diagnosis doesn't change who your child is; it deepens your comprehension of their unique ways of thinking and feeling. This journey, though challenging, is one of immense love and resilience. Remember, your child's extraordinary mind isn't meant to fit into society's confines. They are here to show you that there is no there, never was.Prepare to be enlightened, moved, and empowered. This book guides you to embracing the full spectrum of your child's potential, ensuring a future where they can become their most expansive selves.
Twisted Truth
This book is based on a true story where truths were twisted into lies told which destroyed a family. Sandy Johnson was financially secure when she met Thomas Stevenson. He was good-looking and was working for his diploma in finance. Sandy dreamed of one day moving to the Cayman Islands and living off the fortune she had amassed by working three jobs since she was eleven years old. She was so intent on going to the islands that she forgot another critical step which cost her dearly. She then met up with George Becker and Tyler Collins who brought her lots of problems and pain as she fought to keep her children fed and clothed with a roof over their heads.
If You Knew Suzy
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."-Ralph Waldo Emerson Born with severe brain defects, Suzy was sentenced to a life of "nevers." With the unwavering support of her mother, Jane, and extended family, Suzy's miraculous journey has given many experts reason to question the medical textbooks that have been written. From predictions that she would never walk, talk, or function in society, Suzy overcame all these obstacles with determination and perseverance--not even allowing final-stage renal failure at the age of twenty-four to deter her. This book is not just a tribute to Suzy, but a roadmap for all parents experiencing the challenges of raising a child with disabilities and/or medical issues. Never a victim, Suzy proceeded through infant stimulation, studies in public and specialized schools, and summer programs geared to the disabled community. Her achievements include winning medals during the Tournament of Champions, performing in a dance recital, celebrating a Bat Mitzvah, living independently, and holding a position as a classroom assistant for the past twenty-three years. Her joy of life to this day, offers us hope while showing us that giving up is not a choice. While her IQ score identifies Suzy with severe intellectual disabilities, she never ceases to show kindness, empathy, selflessness, and compassion for others. Told with the hope that other parents will learn from her successes, and failures, this is also a story of the power of perseverance, courage, and love.
How Qualitative Data Analysis Happens
The book offers an in-depth look into how qualitative social science researchers studying a wide range of human experiences and dynamics approach their data analyses. This expanded edition includes 13 new chapters from a broad range of disciplines that document the stories about how qualitative data analysis occurred.
Solid Starts for Babies
The definitive guide to introducing real food to babies--from the board-certified pediatric feeding pros trusted by millions of parents around the world. Led by a multidisciplinary team of licensed pediatric feeding professionals, Solid Starts has emerged as the go-to resource for modern families searching for a research-based approach to solid food introduction to babies. In their debut book, they debunk the myth that "baby food" is necessary and show how, from the moment that baby is ready to begin the transition from breast or bottle to solid food, baby can enjoy almost any food--the same food that you want to eat--with some basic safety modifications. In this book, they share: How to cultivate curiosity, build trust at the table, and get out of the way at mealtime so babies can do what they were born to do: eat.How the early introduction to many flavors and textures before age one builds baby's palate and familiarity with food before the opinionated toddler years.Why food need not be pureed and why six-month-old babies are developmentally capable of eating real food.Why allowing baby to grab, hold, and eat food on their own maximizes sensory motor learning, fosters problem-solving skills, and can actually decrease the risk of choking. The nutritional, developmental, and psychological benefits to sharing the same food that you like to eat with baby.Techniques and guidance for sharing family meals with baby during each development window, from four months of age through early toddlerhood.The latest evidence on choking, safety, food allergens, nutrition, food shapes and sizes, and how recommendations are rapidly changing. With practical, research-backed strategies, Solid Starts for Babies helps parents nurture confidence and sets up families for mealtime joy.
How to Marry a Muslim Girl
Embrace your role as a Muslim man and learn to marry with purpose. Learn Islamic teachings to become the most desirable partner. Your guide to authentic love, marriage and success starts here. Are you ready?Written by @s.hukr, Paperback, 145 pages.
Working Mother
Practical, proven coaching tools to help you balance work, motherhood and life brilliantly.
Labors of Love
How to raise a child became a central concern of intellectual debate from Cairo to Beirut over the course of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Intimately linked with discussions around capitalism and democracy, considerations about women, gender, and childrearing emerged as essential to modern social theory. Arab writers, particularly women, made sex, the body, and women's ethical labor central to fending off European imperial advances, instituting representative politics, and managing social order. Labors of Love traces the political power of motherhood and childrearing in Arabic thought. Susanna Ferguson reveals how debates around raising children became foundational to feminist, Islamist, and nationalist politics alike-opening up conversations about civilization, society, freedom, temporality, labor, and democracy. While these debates led to expansions in girls' education and women writers' authority, they also attached the fate of nations to women's unwaged labor in the home. Ferguson thus reveals why women and the family have been stumbling blocks for representative regimes around the world. She shows how Arab women's writing speaks to global questions-the devaluation of social reproduction under capitalism, the stubborn maleness of the liberal subject, and why the naturalization of embodied, binary gender difference has proven so difficult to overcome.
Labors of Love
How to raise a child became a central concern of intellectual debate from Cairo to Beirut over the course of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Intimately linked with discussions around capitalism and democracy, considerations about women, gender, and childrearing emerged as essential to modern social theory. Arab writers, particularly women, made sex, the body, and women's ethical labor central to fending off European imperial advances, instituting representative politics, and managing social order. Labors of Love traces the political power of motherhood and childrearing in Arabic thought. Susanna Ferguson reveals how debates around raising children became foundational to feminist, Islamist, and nationalist politics alike-opening up conversations about civilization, society, freedom, temporality, labor, and democracy. While these debates led to expansions in girls' education and women writers' authority, they also attached the fate of nations to women's unwaged labor in the home. Ferguson thus reveals why women and the family have been stumbling blocks for representative regimes around the world. She shows how Arab women's writing speaks to global questions-the devaluation of social reproduction under capitalism, the stubborn maleness of the liberal subject, and why the naturalization of embodied, binary gender difference has proven so difficult to overcome.
Feather's Girl
A small-town family story told by a young girl who takes big risks to win the life she dreams of having.Morley Star has rescued Feather, the kitten she wants for her own, but he's still not safe, and neither is she. And it seems all her efforts to help her family - and herself - are only making things worse.Then there's a fire and another, even more dramatic rescue. Getting her family back together and saving Feather won't happen unless Morley takes some big risks and faces even bigger dangers. But could all this lead to her greatest and most secret wish of all, finally meeting her real father at last?A sweet and realistic story about mothers and daughters, sisters and friends, and what truly matters for readers who love the Anne stories and Little Women.Feather's Girl is the second in a heartwarming series of contemporary novels that take place in a small seaside town. This story starts in the first book in this series, Just Me. Morley, but also works as a standalone. A coming-of-age contemporary novel series to enchant readers who enjoy heartfelt family stories full of characters worth knowing. 2025 Edition - This is the new 2025 Edition of Feather's Girl, celebrating the fifth anniversary of the publication of the first book in this popular six-title series. Told by a young narrator, it can also be read as a standalone.
My Life Story
Writing and rereading these thirty years of my life has been an immensely rewarding experience, sometimes bringing tears to my eyes. In those years, full of life and eager to explore whatever can be explored, I believe that Margarita and I lived life to the full, and tried to give our children a great start to life. I have come to appreciate what a wonderful family I was blessed with. We made the most of the wonderful opportunities we had, for employment, travel and many friends. Out of those thirty years, seventeen of them were spent in Kenya, and Kenya has given us the most exciting and memorable times. I am now at the stage of my life when I no longer want a life of travel and adventure, but I have enjoyed reliving these memories, about which I have written. But almost this entire story was written more than ten years ago. Had I left it until now, most of it would have disappeared into the depths of the subconscious. My grandchildren have the opportunity to experience life as we did. My only concern is my fear for the future; climate change, which is threatening to destroy the world, and the looming threat of World War III, where nuclear war is a terrifying possibility, with those unbelievably powerful weapons in the hands of unscrupulous leaders. Having lived almost the whole of my life in a time of peace, for which I am so grateful, I am saddened to imagine my young family living in a rapidly deteriorating situation, about which little is being done. Let us hope that a miracle appears on the horizon!
Love in Every Season
DISCOVER THE JOURNEY OF LOVE THROUGH EVERY SEASON OF LIFE.Have you ever wondered how to keep the spark alive in your relationship?Do you seek deeper emotional connections with your partner?Are you looking to navigate the challenges of love with resilience?If you answered yes, keep reading.This book is a heartfelt exploration of love's evolution through the metaphor of seasons. In the spring of new beginnings, it guides you through the excitement and challenges of fresh love, helping you set strong foundations and communicate effectively. As summer arrives, it delves into maintaining passion and intimacy, growing together while balancing independence, and sharing adventures that strengthen your bond.Autumn brings maturity and evolution, where you'll deepen your emotional connection, support each other's dreams, and face external pressures with a united front. Finally, winter tests your resilience, teaching you to overcome major obstacles, strengthen bonds during tough times, and reaffirm your commitment even in the face of loss and grief. This journey is designed to help you not just survive but thrive in every phase of your relationship.Whether you are just starting a relationship or looking to deepen an existing one, this book offers practical advice and heartfelt insights for every stage. It's a comprehensive guide to loving wholeheartedly, navigating challenges, and growing together as a couple.Spring: Learn how to build strong foundations and set mutual goals.Summer: Keep the passion alive and balance independence with togetherness.Autumn: Deepen your emotional connection and plan for the future.Winter: Overcome obstacles and reaffirm your commitment.All Seasons: Practical advice for every stage of your relationship.This guide isn't just about surviving the ups and downs of love; it's about thriving and growing together through every phase. It's perfect for couples at any stage, whether you're just beginning your journey or looking to rekindle the spark. The practical tips and heartfelt advice are designed to help you navigate the complexities of love with confidence and grace.By embracing the wisdom of each season, you'll find new ways to connect with your partner, overcome challenges, and celebrate the beauty of your relationship. This book is your companion on the journey to a deeper, more fulfilling love.Begin the journey to a deeper, more resilient love today. Buy the book now!
Flower Thief
An eleven-year-old boy has a secret, and this story of his legendary kindness deserves to be told forever. After thirteen-year-old Jacinta's dad passes away, she shares her insight in understanding the emotion of grief, and how sometimes it's the children who are the heroes through their kindness, friendship, thoughtfulness, being helpful and reliable when life isn't a bed of roses. Flower Thief is a book that gently shares one family's experience of grief. It provides explanations, suggests strategies, and provides examples of children's kindness that are heart-warming. Flower Thief could be used as a resource for teachers or parents of children aged between ten and fifteen years old after the loss of a loved one. The smallest gestures on the darkest days can make things better.- Jacinta Olsen.
The Autist's Guide to the Galaxy
A playful guide to understanding the ways of "normal people", The Autist's Guide to the Galaxy flips our usual scripts about neurodiversity. Following on from her internationally successful memoir, The Autists, Clara T繹rnvall has written a fun, comprehensive, and accessible explanation of neurotypical, or "normal", behavior. Full of facts, tips, and tests, and developed with input from other autists, this book places the difficulties autists face in the context of a world built for the neurotypical majority. It will help neurodiverse people--and their families, friends, and loved ones--navigate this world, nurture stronger relationships, and thrive.
Legacy of Laughter The Playbook
Create Lifelong Memories through the Power of Play.Explore the six stages of humor development that provide the research-based foundation for this play-filled book. Author Mary Kay Morrison investigates how humor and laughter build positive relationships, contribute to longevity, and support mental and physical health.Learn how to play The Game of Humor for a joy-flow lifetime.
The Party Across The Street
When the house across the street swallows up a visitor dressed for a party at 1 a.m., three-year-old Dorian is curious to know more.Excited at the prospect of an entertaining departure from the monotony of parenting, his sleep-deprived mother accompanies him out the door and across the street to the house where a party is indeed in full swing.Guests with painted faces and elaborate costumes heartily welcome the mother-son duo, luring them in with the promise of free babysitting and loads of tasty treats.But no one mentions the presence of a magician in their midst, a magician who knows how to make little children disappear.
Father
The works in this collection of essays, short stories, and verse all feature fathers-some are loving, and some not; some are responsible, and some not. Some of these works are clearly memoirs or brief biographies, while others are fiction. The opener, "When Your Name Is Not in the Box," offers Ann Nunnally's recollections of her father, who, she writes, was imprisoned for her grandfather's murder and struggled with drugs and alcohol his entire life; she also tells of how, as a child, she saw Jesus as a parental figure. ...The stories are set against a backdrop of varied cultural, social, and emotional landscapes, allowing for a rich exploration of different familial dynamics. Some fathers embody qualities of a guiding mentor and protective guardian, while others exhibit characteristics of a distant figure struggling to connect. Although the authors' perspectives are starkly different, there are cohesive themes of love, duty, addiction, and, in several cases, death. Overall, the book captures the multifaceted ways that parents influence lives, and showcases the joys, challenges, and complexities of such relationships.-Kirkus Reviews
Awake In Sand - poetic suites
All of these poems were written in one of life's hinge-moments, when change overwhelms certainty. Some are poems of surrender, some of resistance; some are curses, and some are blessings. The poems begin in the trauma of a present moment, but they soon dive deep into days past, inhabiting abandoned houses, gazing through vanished windows, holding orphaned objects. And although they are among the most autobiographical this poet has ever written, they're also explicitly self-effacing. Let's be honest, worlds disappear-outer worlds collapse, inner worlds dissolve, we are future dust and silence. This is an hourglass of a book, then-a book of dwindling echoes. Its true author is Time-and its nominal author, R. Nemo Hill, is but Time's hard-working scribe, burning his ever-dwindling supply of midnight oil.
Steadfast Parenting
A practical guide that encourages families to return to the basics of parenting in order to raise happy, respectful, and loving children. "This character-development book will appeal to not only parents and guardians but educators as well." - Library Journal "Many will feel grounded by this book." - BooklistThe rules and guidelines for raising families in our crisis-oriented, communication overloaded, high-pressure culture are changing by the minute. Yet, the fundamental principles of effective parenting remain. As parents seek to support children who are learning to hold their own in today's divided society, they need reassuring and consistent information on how to keep their family going in the right direction.In Steadfast Parenting: How to Raise Children of Character, educator, counselor, mother, and grandmother Patricia McGann shares practical advice for parents as they navigate the bumpy, unpredictable road of parenting. With a special focus on building a positive relationship between parents and children, McGann returns to the basics for how to raise happy, healthy, and kind kids. She walks parents through the family, social, and school issues for each stage of development--infants, toddlers, elementary-aged, tweens, and teens--reminding parents throughout that they should trust their instincts and enjoy the small, shiny moments that occur along the way.Steadfast Parenting encourages parents to abandon the desire to follow society's ridiculous expectations for them and their little ones. Instead, parents and children can and should appreciate the relationship that is uniquely theirs. Referring to this guidetime and again, parents can find reassurance and helpful advice as they raise children of integrity who will contribute in a meaningful way to the world in which we live.
Daddys Master
Her life consisted of juggling two jobs and school since she moved to Snowville. Her life changed from simple and boring to spicy and hot when she met Sir. Little did she know that Sir wasn't alone. He came with a price.
The Goldilocks Zone
Newly suburban mother, Sonia, yearns for the support of a community to raise her almost three-year-old son, Aarash. But she discovers, to her great disappointment, that her new neighbourhood is filled with far too many gestures of polite friendliness but no real friendship.Until one day a bike accident transports them into a parallel world that promises her the perfect community she has been longing for. But being part of a community means her child will no longer be only hers. Will she be willing to make such a sacrifice?
The Gift Of Time
Time! Ah, that slippery measure of our lives! Which parent would turn down a generous offer of a little more time in their day?Not Myra. Single mom. Immigrant. Hobbyist painter. Myra unexpectedly finds the gift of time in an ordinary-looking mirror that cost her ten bucks. She steps into it for a much needed mid-day snooze when her little boy, Arjun, is away at school. She steps out to find that no time has lapsed in the real world in the meantime. That additional time to rest and recover makes her a much better parent, she finds. And she is grateful for it.Until Arjun stumbles into the mirror one day, leaving Myra with no choice but to figure out with great urgency what price the mirror will extract from her for its gift of time. Because sometimes, in life and in magic, there is no such thing as a free gift.
Rich Girl
The Winchesters are best known for being America's most elusive dynasty.Charlie Winchester is a rich girl. She has always been a rich girl. But her family's baggage comes with a price, and theirs is designer.When Charlie's mother died unexpectedly seven years earlier, her family was left fragmented beyond repair. She has spent the years since her mother's death running from the family she can't seem to mend and the legacy she wants to escape. Forced to return home to Chicago after years of trying to avoid fixing herself by helping others, Charlie attempts to carve a name for herself and her own path at Winchester Holdings: their family of generations' company.Although she has never had much success in the dating department, unlike her brother Deacon whose life is an endless parade of dates and conquests, Charlie is surprised to find herself enamored with one of her colleagues. That is until someone from her past she attempted to bury along with her mother appears back in her life and turns everything she has worked to create upside down.
This Minute Matters--The Essence of Presence
Look forward to every minute, and never look back with regrets...In a world that's constantly rushing forward, Deborah LeBlanc's This Minute Matters serves as a poignant reminder to slow down, breathe, and embrace the profound significance of each passing experience. With a wealth of wisdom and insight, LeBlanc guides readers on a transformative journey toward true presence, showing how every moment has the potential to matter-not just to ourselves but to those around us.You don't have to live in a topsy turvy world. You may not be able to control everything that comes your way in life, but you can direct its course.From the art of mindfulness to the beauty of simple acts of kindness, each chapter offers practical advice and heartfelt anecdotes to inspire readers to live more fully in the present. Whether it's savoring the laughter of loved ones, cooking with passion, or embracing forgiveness, LeBlanc illuminates the path to a far more meaningful life.Everything that ever happened led up to your now, so don't live later...
Soulful C
You have a suspicious massThese are the words that sent our lives into chaos and started the path to our new reality.Soulful C is the journey that my husband Rod and I have been travelling since Rod received his Cancer diagnosis - Primary Cardiac Angiosarcoma. I bring you with us through our emotional rollercoaster ride, from diagnosis and treatment to how we are living our lives now with this rare and incurable cancer of the heart. I share my personal reflections of our time - the beautiful, the bad and everything in between, wearing my heart on my sleeve to hopefully support you, the reader who is perhaps travelling a similar journey.If you or someone you love has a cancer diagnosis, please know that you are stronger than you think, that there is so much more than the diagnosis and hope you are gentle with yourself while....Living alongside CancerThis book will show the world a cancer journey that they too may be able to relate to, get some comfort from and be inspired by.
Expiry Of Life
The third instalment of the 'Human' series. Only Human The Castle Expiry Of Life When Pathways Cross And Worlds Collide
TwinInsanity Part 4
JoJo and Jaquelyn's personal lives, along with others, and their relationship with each other, comes to head and in a dangerous manner; leading to violence, abuse, more hate, and even murder. Enjoy part 4 of the series where it's apparent that money can't buy you everything, and the grass is not always greener on the other side of the tracks.
1790 Census of Virginia, Heads of Families at the First Census of the U.S. taken in the year 1790.
By: U.S. Bureau of Census, Pub. 1908, Reprinted 2024, 192 pages, Soft Cover, Index, ISBN #0-89308-614-2. Since the original returns for the state were destroyed in the War of 1812, taxpayers' lists were reconstructed by the Bureau of the Census.
Write What You Know
Mary Drislan Madden, residing in Charleston, SC, with her devoted husband, Jim, who has been the love of her life for an impressive 35 years. Her love and unwavering faith in the Lord is her life's foundation. Her educational accomplishments as an RN (Registered Nurse) work well alongside her compassionate nature as a caregiver. She loved and cared for her remarkable parents, who have since passed on to Glory. As a mother, Mary raised a beautiful daughter, homeschooling her for 12 years. It was with great joy that Mary witnessed her graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor's degree. Mary is a sibling to three, grateful for family on her journey. When God whispered to her heart to write a book about her experiences, Mary answered the call. Despite facing many physical challenges, Mary Drislan Madden presses forward, embracing grace as she continues her life's journey.
Write What You Know
Mary Drislan Madden, residing in Charleston, SC, with her devoted husband, Jim, who has been the love of her life for an impressive 35 years. Her love and unwavering faith in the Lord is her life's foundation. Her educational accomplishments as an RN (Registered Nurse) work well alongside her compassionate nature as a caregiver. She loved and cared for her remarkable parents, who have since passed on to Glory. As a mother, Mary raised a beautiful daughter, homeschooling her for 12 years. It was with great joy that Mary witnessed her graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor's degree. Mary is a sibling to three, grateful for family on her journey. When God whispered to her heart to write a book about her experiences, Mary answered the call. Despite facing many physical challenges, Mary Drislan Madden presses forward, embracing grace as she continues her life's journey.
So Lucky You're My Dad: Let Me Tell You Why
Throughout your life, you've had a front row seat to Dad's magic. Thank him for the lessons he's taught you with the playful prompts inside this fill-in-the-blanks book. Use the easy-to-complete pages to share your favorite memories and celebrate the qualities you appreciate about him. When you're done, you'll create a gift that explains just how lucky you feel to call him Dad. Gift this uplifting keepsake for Father's Day, a birthday, or just because!
