Thirteen-year-old John Robert O'Neill, better known as Robbie, is a precocious young man with an old soul. Robbie, the younger of two brothers, delights in his special relationship with his grandfather, for whom he is named. Henry, seven years older than Robbie, is completely opposite in demeanor and manner from his younger brother. The tension between Robbie and Henry is palpable when they first encounter each other in the hospital corridor, where they await news of their grandfather's stroke. Indeed, the untimely stroke and resulting loss of speech occur the night before Robbie was to come over after school to learn of a secret Grandpa had never shared with anyone in the family. Grandpa's struggle to communicate since the stroke leaves Robbie with few clues and harrowing choices. The puzzle pieces come together with unanticipated twists and turns. Robbie discovers a brother he never quite knew before. Grandpa learns to forgive himself and others. That which is genuinely to be treasured is revealed, not in its price, but its unbreakable bond.
A gripping tale that takes the reader on a midnight odyssey in the erratic life of one Hector Iorio. Encouraged by his parents to pursue a degree in Mathematics at a leading university, Hector chooses to stay his cherished ambition of making a career for himself as an artist. Embarking on his freshman year, outside forces are pulling him in numerous directions as he struggles to reconcile the fate he has chosen to accept with the life he believes is his destiny. Closest to him is a sinister group of companions from his South Philadelphia neighborhood from whom he cannot or will not detach himself. Next, there is Gretchen, an outcast
Two young detective brothers are assigned to investigate a murder committed in a small, upscale town. The evidence obtained uncomfortably leads them to assume that their father, a prominent local retailer, may be responsible for the crime. The detectives hunch is tossed into further turmoil when it is discovered that their father is being pursued by a different killer. The second would-be killer is equally deadly but far more sinister and even more terrifyingly cruel than the one who committed the murder. Is it possible that the murderer whom the brothers are seeking to bring to justice can be capable of committing such horrible,
Saying goodbye to their wives and children, Joe and Randy set out on a one-day fishing adventure, unaware that their one-day trip would last their entire lives. Through some force of nature, they, along with their car, punch their way through time unknowingly. Thinking that they have just gone off the road at first, as time passes, they realize the world that they knew is no longer with them. What follows is their incredible will to live, and the little Neanderthal girl they save from near death. Calling her Mininew, they are reminded of their own children by her. Taking the car apart to make weapons and whatever that can be used for
In 1955 Harry Kavanaghs uncle steals a ringside seat for a championship bout in Madison Square Garden. Hey kid, out of my seat Its Humphrey Bogart Rewarding the kid for his moxie, Bogie gives him his fedora. Its 2016 and years after the death of his wife, Felicity, Harry is still grieving. When the medical examiner commits suicide, Harry suspects his wife may have been murdered. Harry tenuously re-emerges into the world in an effort to find the truth. Along the way he is roughed up by the brawny brothers he nicknames the Liverwurst Twins, nearly drowns during a Noreaster, is threatened by a mobster, and is rescued by a shadowy woman
A journey through heartbreak of all types, full of ups and downs. Learning to carefully tread on water instead of sinking beneath all the confusion.
Ali Mason is a small-town teacher living a perfectly boring life. That is until she takes a trip to Nashville and meets Abe Parker. Not a fan of country music, she is clueless that Abe is a rising country music star. Country musics newest uprising star, Abe Parker, learns that scruffy is in. So, when he needs a few months off, he cleans up his look, making it impossible to be recognized. Meeting Ali, hes excited he can be an ordinary guy. After spending a day together, the couple discovers an intense attraction that leads to an unforgettable night. Yet its all over in an instant when they become separated from each other. Abe searches
Peanut finds herself lost and all alone in a strange place as a result of her own actions. Completely separated from her beloved owner, will she ever find her way back home? She's quirky and her adorable little personality will entertain and capture the hearts of readers. Follow Peanut on her journey as she tries to find her way back home and see what valuable lesson she learns in the process.
Ever looked at a raindrop when it lands on your hand and wondered just how it got made and where it really came from? Then, as it falls to the ground, where does it go? How many raindrops are there in a cloud and how did all that other 'stuff' like lightning, thunder and wind get in there? Misty Raindrop starts as a little water vapor, and through her changes, interactions, and experiences, she reveals how she comes and goes around the world to help, encourage, and bring happiness to everything around her. Such a tiny, invisible beginning for Misty, but she, along with her friends, can make a big difference whether in the form of rain, snow, ice, fog, dew, or a drop of water in the middle of the ocean. There's always something dark that creates a storm wherever Misty goes, but she never runs away or hides from carrying out her commitment to those she meets. She knows how to work together with other raindrops to become a strong, challenging force for good against the clashes of scariness that come with dark, changing weather.
Leavenworth City is a novel that will take you on a journey back though time. Its captivating history told through a fictional character from 1854 to 1861 will have you glued to the pages. This is an adventure you will not be able to forget after you read the journal entries taking you back into the 19th century. Stories with historical figures and other unmentionables telling their antics weave a gripping tale that will leave the reader wanting to learn more about this era in time.
Grandma Mouse's Broom teaches young children the importance of cleanliness through the use of playful rhyme and colorful illustrations set within a southwest American-Indian cultural background. Written in both English and Spanish, Grandma Mouse's Broom offers wisdom for both children and parents. La Escobita de la Ratita Abuelita ensena a los ninos la importancia de la limpieza a traves del rimo y deslumbrantes dibujos dentro de un antecedente culturual del Indio Americano del Sur oeste. Escrito en Ingles y Espanol, La Escobita de la Ratita Abuelita ofrece sabiduria para ninos tanto como para padres.
Drawing on illuminating stories from thirteen years as a public school teacher, Ms. Coolidge challenges cultural assumptions about effecting learning and change, making a compelling case for a bigger-picture perspective in the classroom and in society at large. She shares personal insights about learning as an innate gift, similar to healing, which is fed by responsive interactions. Learning is at the core of all human endeavors and is essential for individual well-being, democracy, and social progress. Although rigid separation is our cultural habit, good teaching is embodied, integrated with the arts and play, and engaged with
In a magical and mysterious garden where the unexpected seems to take over, a dissatisfied Daisy, or adventurer, is caught up in mischief and desires, bringing about a whole new world of humor, tears, and love. The wild flowers and creatures take on a new meaning as they grow in the imagination of the reader, each new character with their special task and story blending reality and fiction into a magical world of flowers, fairies, and humans. Plants that appear in this innocent garden, pushing their way in and overtaking other more charming plants, echo similarity to what the children and adults appear to go through in this magical, enthralling story.
ONE MOMENT CLAIMED HER INNOCENCE FOREVER Nineteen-year-old Kate Murphys world shattered the night her innocence was stolen in a back alley. Forced into exilewith only a few supplies, a pinto mare, and a Winchester rifle, she found herself in unknown territory. It wasnt long before Kate realized she was doomed to a life of loneliness and shame as her hatred and bitterness grew. Closer and closer to the edges of her own darkness and despair, Kate could never have guessed that grace and redemption would find her through a sudden storm and serendipitous meetings with a curious cowboy, a Navajo woman, and a baby who stole her heart. Rainbow
Coal Valley Silkis based on true events characterizing a young boy growing up in the productive coal-mining town of Coal Valley, Alabama. He bares for a lifetime the undue reproach for his familys biased and schismatic genealogy, and also imparts the means by which the brilliant youngster works out his own salvation through agonizing years following lifes poisonous inflections. Historical facts confirm the mining town Coal Valleys bye-gone era that now is oblivious to present day generations.
A Story of Adoption. This story offers insights for adoptees who have struggled, as I did, to untangle the shame, confusion, and anger that can accompany adoption. It also opens a window for those who do not know what it is like to be adopted. It is a story about the power of truth.We are not born feeling shamed or rejected we acquire those corrosive feelings through the actions of others. The source of my shame was not adoption itself but the choices others made, telling lies and keeping secrets from me. People are surprised when I say how ashamed I was to be adopted, in spite of the unwavering love of my parents. Yes, I was loved, but that
Leo Needs a Home of His Own. In the game of life, there will be many firsts. There will be ups and downs with new beginnings that lead to smiles or frowns. When one door closes, another door magically opens. Tides ebb and flow and so does life. Leo Needs a Home of His Own begins with Leo realizing he needs to feel safe and secure. Knowing you are cared for, loved, and accepted satisfies the need, from a young age, that home sets the pace where good values can nurture successful early development. The Adventures of Leo James everyday stories present problem/solution creative insights for meeting lifes challenges. A
Follow Jack Jack the Cat on his adventure through Yellowstone Park. He meets friendly and not-so-friendly inhabitants on his journey to be reunited with his family. Jack Jack the Cat and the Yellowstone Adventure explores breathtaking scenery and fun escapades.This book includes facts about animals and conservation organizations.
An Introduction to Digital Reality. Thinking Like a Computer is the result of a detailed 30-year study of how computers imitate life.Although they are machines, computers are designed to act like human beings. Software is specifically created to help accomplish human-like tasks and to be understood in human terms. Yet unlike human life, computer operations can be analyzed in detail because we build the machines that accomplish them and we know the design decisions that make them work.With every choice made during the evolution of digital technology, computer architects have intuitively or consciously incorporated truths of human
Coming of Age in the 1950s A Bronx Tale. Walking with Lloyd through the pages of Ink-Stained for Life will make you laugh, and think, and cheer, and deeply feel what gives meaning to life. A page-turning jaunt of joy.-- Ron SuskindPulitzer prize-winning author of A Hope in the Unseen, The One Percent Doctrine and Life, AnimatedIn the 1950s, America was coming of age. During the same time, in the North Bronx and within a Jewish family, so was Lloyd Sederer.This is not exactly a log-cabin tale. Yet, in this story and essay collection, Sederer wrestles with everything--from family and family businesses to mischief, from playing
What Every Parent Should Know About How Custody Decisions Are Made. With a near 50 divorce rate in the United States, every parent who reads this book is either going through a divorce, has been divorced, is married to or living with someone who is divorced, or will go through one or more of his/her childrens divorces.Unlike books designed to enlighten parents about childrens reactions to divorce, A Parents Guide to Child Custody is written for parents themselves.The book provides parents with an overview of the context within which custody is decided by courts today, including a chapter-by-chapter explanation of the factors that areconsidered by the
When Alex OBannion disappeared from a windswept battlefield in the South Pacific, it set in motion a series of events that altered the lives and destiny of a young Jewish woman, a mysterious neighbor, a beautiful invalid, a reporter, a mob boss, a police sergeant, and others, including a killer. All these characters had one thing in common none of them had ever met the young marine before he vanished on Guadalcanal in 1942.
We all know french fries are golden, crispy, and delicious. But before you eat them at the drive-in, a baseball game, or the county fair, have you ever wondered where this plate of scrumptious fries starts? Do they grow on a bush or in a tree? What if fries are really something else in disguise? Discover where this tasty treat sprouts and who works hard so you can enjoy them
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme is a unique book that revolves around the idea of herbs. Young farmer, Anthony, learns that patience and politeness can bring about great rewards through the cultivation of simple herbs such as parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme. The herbs play an important role for him to be strong and patient while facing hardships in his life along with the cruel attitude of his uncle and a judging kingdom.
The Who achieved legendary status from their Woodstock 1969 concert. With truly groundbreaking music and theatrics to match, this performance brought about a great era for The Who, where each concert reached the height of visual and musical perfection. During 1969-1971, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, Keith Moon, and John Entwisle had no equal onstage. Some of their greatest music was performed at the Woodstock Music Festival, Fillmore East, Tanglewood Music Shed, and the Forest Hills Tennis Stadium. The photos within this book have captured their magic. The Who were unpredictable, always pushing the limits musically, led by a
The First Interview with the Easter Bunny brings to light the centuries-old mystery on how the Easter Bunny came to be and how he became the spring hero of every child for hundreds of years now. A story that shows how anyone, no matter how small or how big, can become someone that can leave a big imprint in others lives through random acts of kindness and courage.
We've all had a moment where we question the reflection we see. When I Look in the Mirror was designed to highlight potential comments biracial children may face and the resulting questions that could follow. It is a book that not only appeals to young children with its colorful pictures and catchy wording but can also be used by adults to introduce deeper issues and important life lessons.
A Thanksgiving Tradition. The countdown begins, and the band strikes to play Those famous words are announced Lets have a parade From the lead stars, the highly popular high-kicking Rockettes, and of course, the big guy in red, Santa Claus, we kick off the holiday season down 6th Avenue as people gather in the streets of New York City to give thanks at the infamous Thanksgiving Day Parade
In March 1949, Danguol Rudokait-Raudonikiens family were among the unfortunate ones who were exiled from Lithuania to the remote settlements of the Soviet Union. Her diary depicts the journey from their beloved homeland to an unfamiliar place in Eastern Siberia through the eyes of an 11-year-old girl. She writes about the horrifying journey on trains used for cattle. These trains did not have any windows. The conditions were gruesome and beyond unsanitary. They were often deprived of food and water for days at a time. Danguol portrays their journey with lots of emotions happiness was replaced by fear, joy was replaced by sadness, and
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