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Did you ever, as a child, gaze skyward, lost in the wonder of the vast expanse? Or perhaps, like many, held back the questions that bubbled within, too shy to voice them aloud?Embark on a heartwarming journey with a curious little girl, bewitched by the celestial wonders of the Sun, Moon, and Stars. With every innocent query, 'Mama, is that my Sun?' or 'Mama, are those my stars?, ' she not only unravels the mysteries of the universe but also fortifies the tender bond she shares with her mother.This tale beautifully encapsulates the essence of a mother's gentle guidance and the power of listening to the young voices around us. As you read aloud, watch your little one snuggle deeper into their favorite blanket, clutching their cherished toy, spellbound by the celestial dance of questions and loving answers.But that's not all! Tucked at the end of this enchanting story, you'll discover six delightful children's poems that add magic to bedtime: 'Sneakers of McKinstry Street, ' 'Styxx, Bengal Boy, ' 'Story Time, ' 'When Daddy Tucks Me In, ' 'Little Blue House, ' and 'Pink Curtains.'

Freddy is an enthusiastic young flying fish. He knows he's destined for great things. His dad, Boney, is the leader of their vast squadron. Freddy is certain that he too will be a great leader one day and protect his squadron from the dreaded Mahi-Mahi fish. But one day, tragedy befalls them, and Freddy must use all his wits to survive.Set in the beautiful Pacific Ocean and amongst the colorful corals of the Great Barrier Reef of Australia, Freddy the Flying Fish is a rollicking underwater adventure of despair, hope and friendship.

God's Presence in Creation: A Conversation with Philo, Paul, and Luke is for anyone who has an interest in understanding how the authors of the New Testament perceived the world as God's creation, our home from "the beginning" (Gen 1:1). The book lucidly engages in conversation three 1st century CE authors Philo, Paul, and Luke, to offer a new and fresh understanding of the environmental theme, care for creation. The inclusion of Philo, a Hellenistic Jew and philosopher, adds uniqueness to the distinctive approach of this book and enriches the discussions of the two New Testament authors, Paul and Luke. Four "environmental" Greek terms are carefully analyzed- kosmos (world), ktisis (creation), pronoia (providence), and oikonomos (steward)- to show how these authors viewed the created world within their own Jewish and Greco-Roman contexts. The analysis is enhanced with an impressive exploration of a threefold relationship: creation-and-God, creation-and-mediator, creation-and-humanity.

When I put my hand outAnd reached for your smaller, softer hand,I didn't expect you to have turnedYour back on me;To have crushed my soul in one sudden movement.Why did you turn your back on me?Even under the sun's warmth,You couldn't see howTorn, broken, crushedI was.You looked right past me,And suddenly,I didn't exist.How am I supposed to existWithout you...

Janet Abramson's poems express moods from panic to grief to acceptance and ultimately to joy to reveal the lived experience of the pandemic.From haiku to fully articulated dreamscapes, flashes of humor, even euphoria alternating with meditations on the tragedy of the human condition, these poems invite the reader to experience the words of Ram Das, "Be here now."

Harry Jones, an American Special Forces veteran, and Hakim al-Boulos, a Yemeni freedom fighter, are joined together to execute missions into Saudi Arabia to dissuade the Saudis from bombing civilian areas in Yemen. Harry must help Hakim manage his team as they are buffeted by fickle winds blowing in Washington DC. Winds that disrupt the original reason the NSA supported the interdiction mission utilizing Hakim's group. The vast empty spaces in both Yemen and Saudi Arabia are the background for action, while the urban areas of Chicago, Houston and Washington DC, along with forested New England, represent the perceived superiority of America. The novel is based on US and Saudi Arabian involvement in Yemen's civil war, which has killed thousands of people. The story isn't ideological in presentation but is strongly character driven, as people are reacting to situations beyond their control.

"What if Santa met Jesus on Christmas Day?"How would Santa decide on the perfect gift for the newborn King?Santa's Gift begins with a simple thought but quickly unfolds into a journey of imagination and faith.Through rhyming imagery, the secular and sacred elements of the season unite in harmony."Would Santa's gift be wrapped in gold and covered in fine jewels, or in a sleigh of pure white snow, pulled by Christmas mules?"

Despite conventional medicine and pharmaceuticals, there is a growing trend toward seeking more natural forms of healing and health maintenance. Pharmaceuticals can have harsh side-effects, and many times pharmaceuticals cannot be used to treat certain types of illness. For example, if someone has a viral infection, antibiotics cannot be used to treat that infection. I have worked with many patients with varying ailments and health concerns, treating them with natural or homeopathic remedies. From my experience working with these patients, it is evident that, when used properly and with insight, natural and homeopathic prescriptions can work as well or even better than conventional medicine and pharmaceuticals. This book is not meant to replace your family physician, but it is a guide to healthier living through wiser food consumption. I believe if people used naturopathic and homeopathic remedies, overall health would increase and the need to go to doctors, specialists, and surgeons would decline significantly. Here's to a happy, healthy life; naturally.

This book weaves glimpses of some of the author's experiences; intertwined with the experiences of friends, family and acquaintances; in his half-century journey to understand the impact of oppression and trauma on his life and the country. The author explores how the murder of his young friend Matthew Shepard, and being briefly thrust into the national spotlight, affected the direction and focus of that journey. The book chronicles his movement from the deafening silence of growing up in the "don't ask don't tell" environment of Wyoming; through that horrific murder; and into decades of painstakingly slow, positive, change toward social justice; accompanied by a growing negative backlash culminating in "don't say gay" and other hate-based legislation.

As the Lucas Twins serial killers secretly terrorize the lives of nearly 100 victims, there are two victims that escaped. One escaped certain death in 1979 and another escaped 40 years later. Fate brings the two together as they realize their lives have been mentally and psychology ruined by the same people. They embark on a journey to find their tormentors only to have many other secrets revealed. The world of a supernatural being is discovered along with a bizarre ritual that keeps the twins hungry for more victims even as they reach their 70s. Revenge is best served cold. 40 years is definitely cold enough. Now is the time for justice to be served.

It is finally Christmas Eve in Penguin Colony. Penny the Penguin has done her very best all year long with hopes of getting on Santa's nice list.She believes this is the year Santa will finally visit Penguin Colony. Unlike Penny, her sister Patty and brother Palo don't always believe, but Penny never loses hope.Will Penny's wish come true? Will Santa and his reindeer finally visit the penguins? Will this be the year that Penny, Patty and Palo finally meet Santa Claus?Join Penny, Patty and Palo on this fun Christmas tale about believing and siblings sticking together.

Incy Wincy Spider climbed up his water spout. It was such a lovely day that he decided to go on a day out! Join Incy as he sets off on an exciting, adventure-filled day out! Enjoy incredible circus acts and witness Incy overcoming his fears. He surprises himself with his special circus skills too.

It's November 1920. The stage is set at the Royal Albert Hall London for the First Royal Variety Performance and the assassins are in situ. The Cheka's agents Smirnov and Putin and the KKK hitmen Lucky Luciano and Bugsy Siegel are in the audience, tooled up. The Royal Family are in the Royal Box. Will the assassins make their hits or is there a twist to the tale? Want to know? Read this fantastic final instalment of the Awesome Lives of Tommy Twicer and the part played by Albert the Duke of York, the future King George VI and father of HRH Elizabeth II to find out.

Out of Bounds features Montreal women of different ages and cultural backgrounds facing a range of contemporary challenges and adventures at home and in other countries. Indigenous individuals, immigrant women, aging women, victims of domestic violence, addicts, and Holocaust survivors face making difficult choices at dramatic turning points in their lives. The stories are linked partly through one character who appears at key stages of her life, starting when she is sixteen and finishing when she is a retired anthropology professor and meets a fascinating but mysterious man she knew when she was a young reporter. She plays a role in the lives of several women featured in the book.One of the women, who starts as an accountant and ends up helping poor women in Mexico start small businesses, has a rambling Montreal house where she welcomes women needing a safe place to escape to while making life-changing decisions. Settings include Montreal, Vancouver, and New York, as well as Portugal, Mexico, Antigua, Tunisia, Morocco, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and rural India.

At a time when governors have been sent to jail, presidents have been impeached, and legislatures seem dedicated to gridlock, and adherence to blind partisanship trumps all else, it's not hard to fathom why American people have become skeptical about politicians and cynical about the entire political process and downright disgusted at what is seen to be governmental shenanigans. It may come, then, as comfort to some and dubious to others to read about a politician who has been dubbed "the genuine article," a man who personified the adage "what you see is what you get," a person who believed that life was about giving and not about getting. That's the kind of man I grew up knowing, the kind of politician, who would no longer fit the current mold, the person I am honored to call "my father."

Hazel is an eight-year-old who likes to wear tutus and pearls while hunting.Hazel has gone on many hunting trips with her mommy and daddy ever since she was a baby.After reaching the proper age, and learning about gun safety, and hunting safety, along with appreciating the land and the gifts it provides, Hazel is ready to try for herself.How will Hazel's hunt turn out?

Poetry can be viewed as a reflection, a song, if you will, of society in the time it is written, but at the same time, it is timeless in the continuum of past, present, and future. In the dance of words, the reader will follow the Rorschach Ink Blots in the dance of words to find meaning in the visual imagery presented here.

Arthur Dale is a grownup, a high school English teacher. He tries to meet his students halfway, let them run with their ideas, and then also offer them other ways to look at stories or poems. He sees his students holding back, trying to be cool as they pass through the days in his classroom, but he knows that out in the world they are lively, spirited, and they look around to find others to run with, to engage in their schemes, to push against the limits. Arthur worries -- does he muster his courage and join them in their rebellions, or keep his cool and stay in school? This is an important moment for him. Does he take a chance and run with the pack? Or stay back on the sidelines. Can he do both? What would happen then?

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and healing in this compelling exploration of resilience and forgiveness.Have you endured unimaginable hardships, surviving what feels like hell on earth, only to realize that the path to salvation lies not in entering heaven, but in healing your own wounded heart? In this poignant tale, you will discover that the true meaning of home extends far beyond physical walls - it resides within the depths of your own being.As you navigate the challenging terrain of self-forgiveness and forgiveness of others, you will uncover a profound truth: the battle lies not in the external world, but within yourself. It is through this internal struggle that you find the strength to grow and transcend the limitations imposed upon you.

Get ready for a whimsical adventure in this engaging chapter book tailored for young readers. Set in a world filled with quirky characters and their eccentric antics, the tale unfolds with the introduction of Vincent, an offbeat character known for his unconventional habits. In an amusing twist, Vincent resists the notion of cleaning his teeth, causing quite a commotion among the other inhabitants of Bear's house, including the toothbrush, toothpaste, and their delightful companions.As the tension rises, the quirky bunch devises a clever and fast-paced plan to address Vincent's dental defiance. With a resounding cry of "PUMP! PUMP! PUMP! BLOW HIS FACE UP!" they embark on a playful mission to teach Vincent the importance of following 'Dental Rules.' Through their inventive punishment, the story embraces a lighthearted yet valuable lesson about the significance of oral hygiene.

What possible good can come from a 16-inch square of dry dirt in a big grey city? It's just concrete dust and city dirt surrounded by sidewalk.What happened next when Grampa gave a rumpled bag with a wilted spiky plant to Omar took the five year old's life in a new direction, sparking a new interest, a daily conversation. That 16-inch square garden became the center of his and his grampa's life.That summer they spent watching over the grey-green spiked artichoke plant in its impossibly improbable garden surrounded by sidewalk.Who knew that almost magical changes could happen to that scrap of dirt and stringy plant with just a bit of help from a little boy and an elderly man.

What does one do when one has literally reached the very depth of despair and loss?How does one find that sense of inspiration and hope for a better life? Is all lost? Will my life become an inspiration and hope for others?The stories woven in All the Dead Horses are true and actually happened. The "Dead Horses" act as a metaphor for all the many tragedies, hurts, betrayals, and all manner of injustice that we have left behind on our journey of life and in many ways hold us back from moving forward in life. Through courage, determination and the underestimated power of community and love the two characters in this book weave a magnificent message of inspiration, courage, hope, community, faith and love.Follow the many twists and turns in their lives, and may you find in your own life the many inspirations around you that may bring to others as well.

Young, naïve Jeananne Cameron is swept into a fantastic new life among Texas oil barons and their Hispanic staff of maids, cooks, bodyguards, and chauffeurs. Her fortunes spiral upward when she marries Geoff Wilkins, handsome playboy and heir to the family's oil-patch business and wealth.But nothing about this world is as it appears.The charming Geoff Wilkins is a gambler and a cheat. The family patriarch is leading a double life. And, among the Hispanics are secrets that cause surprise and shock on both sides of the US/Mexico border.In Monterrey the tensions caused by greed, hidden love, loyalty, lies, and ambition collide to create a story of adventure and romance.

Lessons from Starfish is the story of a teacher who didn't really plan to be a teacher - and the children who taught her the most about teaching and learning. The author shares this about her book: "I hope that my starfish stories are an invitation to practitioners and parents - and all those who work with children - to take the journey with our students that can lead to the heart of teaching and learning. I also hope that through these stories, parent readers, educators and community will gain insight into the many ways that we are all important educational partners who play significant roles in our children's educational lives."In this memoir, you will meet seven children who inspired their teacher to "make a difference" - not just for the seven - but for all the children she taught.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if all American school children learned something about our great American art form of jazz? If they not only listened to and played their music, but also learned the stories of our American jazz geniuses? If by hearing these stories, they also came to understand something of how systemic racism has hurt and continues to hurt us all? If they were inspired to begin the long walk toward justice, accompanied by the joy of jazz?Jazz, Joy and Justice is the trio that will help us as we stand at the crossroads between education and catastrophe. It sings out the songs of our triumph and shame, our joy and our pain, our happiness and our sorrow, our yesterday and tomorrow. If you love jazz, find out the hidden stories of some of your favorite musicians. If you love justice, discover how jazz musicians did so much more than entertain. If you need some joy in your day, listen to the musical examples suggested in these pages.Come join Louis, Ella, Duke, Lady Day, Monk, Miles and many more to consider how to make the world our children deserve as beautiful and swingin' as the music they created.

What happens when Livi Grace has to follow her Daddy's rules? She finds creative ways that make respecting these rules fun. Read how she accomplishes it in this delightful pattern-based story. You can even try and clap to the word patterns in the book and then use some of your words to duplicate the pattern!

Jeremy Blunt is warning from beyond the grave. Kasumi and Little Bit have a secret plan to make the Alsoo even stronger. The Alsoo are developing a government on Earth and Brother Hope rules the largest concentration of Alsoo remaining on Burrow-home. Kusumi gives Big Rock and his family a chance to return home.

Ah! Welcome! I have been waiting for you! You have found a path that leads to a secret place I know deep in the great Northwoods, where magical trees whisper tales of fairies and gnomes. Open the story and begin your journey. In this first tale, come meet the Grandfather Tree, who always has a story to tell, and Joshua, a special gnome who learns the importance of teamwork and cooperation.

Prepare yourself for a spine-chilling journey through the pages of this gripping anthology, Six Tales of Terror. Within its compelling narratives lie stories of profound literary merit that will both captivate and haunt you.With masterful precision, the author skillfully weaves together a tapestry of horrors, each tale crafted to elicit suspense and dread, leaving you breathless and eagerly turning the pages.Delving fearlessly into the darkest recesses of the human psyche, these stories will keep you on the edge of your seat, ensnaring your imagination with unexpected twists and turns.But be forewarned, dear reader, for once you have experienced these macabre tales, you may never emerge from their grasp unscathed.