GOD said to write the book day after day, and week after week. I screamed “I can't write the book because there is so much pain and sorrow.” I realized that I would have to write the book in order to have peace so I sat down and wrote the book with GOD'S help. This is a story of a girl who grew up with abuse and fear in a family of twelve. With adversity and obstacles throughout her life she never gave up on herself. You will cry and you will laugh and you will have hope.
The Finding Shapes in Nature book uses a unique method of introducing children to the concept of shapes while fostering an interest in the natural world surrounding them. The book encourages children to look for shapes on the wings of birds, on land animals, in the woods, and in other natural settings. The captivating photos encourage children to dialogue about basic creature facts. The notation on each page indicating where the picture was taken exposes children to geography concepts. Parents and teachers are encouraged to further the learning experience by introducing children to maps and globes.Teachers describe the book as wonderfully inspiring for young learners. They report the following: (a) that the book ties directly into the math curriculum and is a valuable resource for learning, (b) that students were immediately interested in the brightly colored photos of different plants and animals, (c) that following a Finding Shapes workshop students traveled the hallways looking for shapes and getting excited about making connections to the lesson, and (d) that there is a world geography aspect to the book. Student interest piques at the mention of familiar geographical locations.
Sierra was always an exceptional child. She was the child every parent hoped for. From the time she was two, she already knew she wanted to be the next Jenny Finch. She started T-ball at four years old on the pitcher's mound, and that is where she played until she was nineteen when she was in a horrific car accident. She had a team of about twenty doctors, and every one of them warned us that people didn't make it through this kind of accident. But they didn't know Sierra and how she knocked low odds out of the ballpark.She earned a full ride to college because of her amazing pitching abilities. I was the mom who was at every game, cheering her on, encouraging her to do her best, and not letting her be too hard on herself when she made mistakes. It made my heart so happy to see my baby girl on that pitcher's mound, probably more happy than her when she was standing on the pitcher's mound. I was sure that I would see her on TV, playing one day.Then one day, I received a call from Coach Lucas, and my world, Sierra's world, and all of our family's world changed. We lost our Sierra that day and gained a new Sierra. She defied all odds, and she is alive and able to do the things we all take for granted, and we are so very grateful first to God, then to Sierra for fighting, to the amazing neurosciences ICU doctors and nurses, the extraordinary staff at the rehab hospital in Las Cruces, and lastly to all the people who patiently stood by her side and helped her get to the point she is today.
In the tail end of the twentieth century, with the looming threat of Y2K fast approaching, three hard-partying members of an anarcho-punk band attempt to revitalize their inspiration for music by declaring a war against reality in the hopes of garnering attention from the fabled Muse.Sex, drugs, rock and roll, and madness are cranked up to 11 as these three friends journey through a psychedelic odyssey filled with perversion, misadventure, and dark comedy--where the term "bad trip" takes a nightmarish new meaning.
Jan is remembered by her first words she wrote: May 12, 1941 My Diary, I will call you my Diary. You will be my Friend. You can talk to me. I can talk to you. We can be best friends. Diary, Mother hit me one day. She hit me badly. I cried all night. Mother hit me hard. Father hit my mother today. He hits her every day. If mother keeps being bad, she will get hit. Mother cries every day. See you tomorrow diary. The twelve men and women who filtered through Jan's story begin to understand her fury. They battled within themselves to understand if Jan was genuine in her fight for abused woman. What they did not understand was the battle within themselves would bring them closer together and help them understand their own dark secrets. The author's million dollar question; what were your first thoughts when you received your FIRST broken heart? Can I move on? I will have my REVENGE. I will settle the score. I HOPE YOU ENJOY THE BOOK.
History, folklore, fact, and hearsay all contribute to the stories of these past generations of hill people, featuring decades of family history while being subjected to poverty, riches, hierarchy, to the lowest of lows is illustrated. Preachers, teachers, owners, and possibly slavery are explained and illustrated by the lives of four families brought together in one area, one region, and one clannish group.The story of a first-time writer born to a proud family of coal miners, lumbermen, and their distinguished women conveys the pain and hardship of the families along with the values and tributes experienced through the years until the modern day. These times show violence, compassion, religion, and hard work, combining the families from various aspects of living through the wars, Depression, highlights, and disappointment of the times.A czar of the local family-he began as a coal miner, union organizer, mine operator, and lawman, only to later serve prison time during hard times for moonshining. He returned to being a lawman and once stabbed a fellow lawman at a dance. He married an out-of-state orphan. That union brought a fourteen-year-old bride whose family once attempted to blow up a courthouse in Virginia due to a land issue.A one-armed man was the leader of the other family. A self-ordained minister who labored in the mountain life, cutting trees for the lumber company. He provided six sons for the work and joined his wife's family to provide three girls to prepare their food. His wife lived an exciting life raising the sons of a preacher. Shootings and death, even by the wife of one son, with two sons following the self-ordained ministry route, thus created challenges and excitement. Alcohol and religion are a surefire basis for interesting stories that surrounded her and her family.After writing this story, it seemed violence, religion, and family joined together to create a clannish, proud, and honorable history. Religion and violence seemed the main ingredient for our family through the years. Join us in remembering the stories and events. Sincerely,Billy Holcomb
Hayley Newman, a college student graduating from journalism school, finds herself searching for answers--answers to questions that go back to a missing girl from high school have haunted her. She was the last one to see the girl before her disappearance. With the help of a college classmate and her lifelong friends from home, she discovers things she never dreamed could happen. From ghost stories, to a trip to a cemetery, to old police reports and old newspapers, to finally a hidden journal, Hayley figures out what happened. Then she had to find a way to get her back. In the process, she'll need to save herself.Because of a cat in a cage, she finds herself in the world her friend has been living the last five years. There she witnesses what true love really is and realizes that she has finally found it herself.After disappointments of being able to return home, she understands the desire of her friend to be with the one she loved. With one last try and a combined effort of her friends at home, Hayley succeeds in returning to her family and friends.Her triumph is bittersweet because she has to leave behind so much that she has grown fond of, but she brought more with her than she thought--a new outlook on life. She was now sure of what was important--family, friends, and most especially, love.
Where's Becky? chronicles the family odyssey of raising a special needs child. It is a memoir that describes the development of a family over thirty years, written in four voices: mom, dad, older sister and, intermittently, the star of the show, Becky. Where's Becky? is written with the insight of psychoanalysis, the style of dedicated writers, and the authority of a family determined to not only survive but to flourish.
Every year, approximately thirty-eight thousand recruits pour through the gates of Marine Corps Recruit Depots at San Diego, California, and Parris Island, South Carolina, for a chance to line up on the historic yellow footprints. And once on it, the reality of the situation sets in and almost without exception, they immediately ask themselves one question: "What the f---- did I get myself into?"In From maggots to Marines, male and female Marines from WWII to present day share their sometimes hilarious and always insanely interesting stories of their boot camp experience.Read their personal accounts of the shock and awe of arrival; those fun-filled trips to the sand pits; close order drill adventures; and most importantly...tales of some of the insane (and funny) "training aids" implemented by their DIs.Then flip to the DI chapters to get the word from the duty hut--straight from the "hats" themselves. The rigors of a 100- to 120-hour workweek, the strain placed on their marriages, and the opium they rely on to get them through it all: humor.One day early on, we were waiting our turn outside of a warehouse while others were inside getting some equipment issued. While we were standing at parade rest, the senior asks for a volunteer for some undisclosed mission."How many of you have one year of college," he asked. A bunch of us raised our hands. "How many of you have two years of college?" A smaller number of hands went up. "How many of you have three years of college?" Only one guy raised his hand. "Come here, maggot," the DI barked.At this point, I'm sure the kid probably thought he had just won the boot camp lottery and that his educational background had just staked him to some advantage. Until he heard the next words, that is, "Grab this f----ing coffee cup, puke, and run back to the duty hut and get me a cup of coffee." And just like that, the recruit got a slice humble pie along with the realization that his schooling didn't mean jack here.
This is a book about an orphan guinea pig that goes through a lot of sadness, having to be cared for by a human when he lost his mom and sibling. Then after learning many new things, he finds his forever home with Julyen.
Bet you didn't know Santa had a dog!Find out how Santa got his dog and who gave it to him!
Welcome to a great big world of paraphernalia in which to use to consume a plant through fire and inhalation, which is just the tip of the iceberg that is marijuana and its many uses.This book is a helpful guide to a small part of cannabis use.Not nearly everything is listed. It's not a specific set of rules; it's more of just a few suggestions or ideas you can use to mold your own personal relationship with Mary Jane.
The mind is a powerful and unique tool. The mind can be for us or against us. The mind can trap us in a prison that no key can open. Do you want to be set free? This book is designed to help you and me on how to leave our pain behind. This book will teach you to break free from the prison mind, because you can be in prison in your mind and be trapped in this world knowing that you have no place to go. So let's come together and take that stand so we can and will reverse this curse!
Mothers, fathers, wives, and all should read this book. It's about one boy's love for his father and all the people that got into his life as he grew up. That little boy never lost his love for his dad.
When the twists and turns of life threaten to overwhelm Anna, she gathers her courage, applies her intellect, and acclimates. Her formative years become a crucible of ingenuity and industriousness which hold sway over the rest of her life.Spanning over seven decades, Witness Mark delves into the everyday activities and challenges of life in Vermont. From a quarry town to a farm, Anna and her loved ones become more endearing with each turn of the page.Written by Anna's granddaughter as a tribute and testament of a life well lived, this book will stay in your heart and mind for years to come.
Right now you are a kid...But once you get an army of dollars, you will become a commander.A commander must know what orders to give when he gets an arm of soldier dollars.Read along and learn commands to make soldier dollars protect you for the rest of your life!
Two Licks is a five-year-old boy who doesn't like his bedtime. Being the youngest of five children isn't always easy. Two Licks and his best friend, Murphy, have talked about this many times. Two Licks decides to talk with each sibling and find out why they have a later bedtime than he does. Two Licks and Murphy come up with a plan to stay up late. Where does the plan take Two Licks and Murphy? How does the couch become magical? Why does Dad want to call the police?
My Missing Piece is a comprehensive book based on nine years of research on death, grief, and survival toward a new normal. The author discusses life, why we fear death, how children die, and where we go when we die based on the Bible, science, and mediums. She shares the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual impact on our health and lives, as well as the variables that affect how we grieve. The author details how grief affects partners, siblings, marriages, careers, and relationships with friends and family. She delves into the religious and spiritual upheaval that can occur after a loss as well as the unanswerable question--why? The author provides signs sent from our children to provide us with peace and comfort, along with information on where to get help while struggling through grief. She provides a list of the most insensitive statements made to bereaved parents by those trying to provide comfort. Finally this book is not only a personal perspective of grief but one based on stories by many suffering families. The author's goal was to illustrate that we are not alone in our grief; we all grieve differently, and we can all survive this atrocity and be a lifeline to others in need.
Do you want to be a stock market millionaire? No problemo!Welcome to the club! The secret is out; it's true, it's a great way to make a living, and/or earn supplemental income. It seems everyone (and their mother) is now day trading and bypassing brokers, thanks to zero commission trades and user-friendly technology. The largest generation in history is responsible for pent-up demand, and the current "do-it-yourself" (blue-collar) stock market trading trend, or should I say "frenzy!" Buying and selling equities is no longer reserved only for the Wall Street fat wallet, cuff link crowd. Some folks still (incorrectly) believe the stock market is just for the rich; it's NOT! Millions of enthusiastic people (like you) recently signed up to "stock up," in return for double-digit profits and proceeds. If you're wondering where to start, this simplified, easy to understand upbeat handbook is framework for beginners who want to learn the basics. It's filled with straightforward "buy low/sell high" insight, demystifying the money arena. It comes at a time when an ever-growing population of work-from-home individuals and recent retirees are considering managing their own portfolios in exchange for big gains and a cash-rich, debt-free, comfy life. It's an equal opportunity, common sense guide for those who need a little help activating their inner entrepreneurial spirit. This entertaining page-turner is filled with wit, warnings, wisdom, and inspiration. It might even unlock a few smiles, help you decompress, and tickle your funny bone. What could be more gratifying for your self-esteem and your wallet than being your own boss? Do you have what it takes? It all comes down to asking yourself: "Is now the time to invest... in stocks?" "Is now the time to invest... the time?" "Is now the time to invest... in myself?" If you're not sure, perhaps this will help you decide - go with "your" intuition, and ask yourself the ultimate question: "If not now... then when?".
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