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Everybody, at some point in life, has the experience of wishing they had trusted their instincts more. Perhaps they could have changed an outcome, avoided bad consequences, created something positive. Often it may have simply been a matter of speaking up at the right time. We are Brenda and Natalie Blackburn, a mother-daughter team creating a series of books to help teach small children the importance of speaking up for themselves. Trust Your Instincts is a work of love. Each book is a catalyst to open conversations about listening to that small voice inside your head, especially when that voice is telling you that something just does not feel right. We are creating a proactive program to empower children with the knowledge that it's always okay to talk about how they feel. The series also helps parents assure their children that they are safe, loved, and that their parents, guardians, or other caring grownups are always available to listen and to help.

Big deal! Why punctuate clearly when most people understand the message? Contrarily, most people may NOT understand the message. A simple misuse of a comma can confuse the intent of the message. Consider the well-known statements, Man: "A woman, without her man, is nothing." Woman: "A woman, without her, man is nothing" These two statements clearly indicate that without the correct application of punctuation, the message may easily be misconstrued. Life Is How You Punctuate It illustrates all facets of punctuation in a concise, easy to understand manner, while presenting thought provoking practice exercises. The picture/dialogue of the book's authors adds a pictorial of "realness" and "clarity" to the punctuation rules. Moreover, Life Is How You Punctuate It allows the learner to think on different levels of Bloom's Taxonomy by applying punctuation marks, reaching Bloom's highest levels of reasoning-Evaluation and Synthesis. For added rigor, the enrichment exercises of lesson 15 allow learner to punctuate correctly three philosophical essays about success and life by applying all the punctuation marks illustrated in this book. Thus, Life Is How You Punctuate It is more than a punctuation book: It is a motivational, life strengthening book that makes rules of punctuation and rules of life simple to endure and understand. Big deal? In the words of Sarah Palin, "You betcha!"-

Who would believe a little dog and a baby could have such an adventure? What sort of trouble could possibly happen to a little Yorkshire terrier and a baby boy out trick-or-treating with their grandpa? Sam and Riley discover that strange things can happen on a dark Halloween night in Sebago, Maine. Sam, the Yorkie, takes charge when he and baby Riley are mistaken for real owls. He is determined to return Riley safely back to Grandpa Duke. The lyrical, rhyming text, endearing characters and adorable illustrations are sure to make this story a favorite for young children. Author's note: I wrote this book after my grandson, Riley, was born with a rare genetic disorder called Peroxisomal Biogenesis Disorder - Zellweger Spectrum Disorders (PBD-ZSD). With this book, I honor his strength, gentle spirit and remarkable disposition. I hope many children will enjoy this fun adventure as a dedication to our sweet, blue eyed Riley. Sam is our Yorkshire terrier, a tough little pup, with lots of personality. Together, this affectionate pair create a heartwarming combination. For further information regarding PBD-ZSD, please contact www.thegfpd.org.

Sally and her beloved dog Ruby have a very special friendship. But when Ruby dies and crosses the Rainbow Bridge, Sally has a difficult time coping with the loss of her pet. Beautifully illustrated by the author, Ruby Crosses the Rainbow Bridge is a warm and comforting tale about how a little girl comes to terms with her loss, bringing solace to animal lovers and those, young and old, who are grieving a cherished pet.

Each lesson is presented in a step-by-step process. Once you master the lesson, you are provided with an exercise related to the lesson that will reinforce your learning. The steps are clearly explained, and provide a thorough illustration of the task to be performed. This book is the perfect computer applications manual for the novice user. You will gain confidence, and you will be able to easily complete the lessons, with ease.

GET A LIFE! Get Real! Never, never give up! Live generously! Know when to cross a bridge, when to burn it, or when to build a new one! But, get over it! GET A LIFE is the book for you. It can be your own personal survivors guide of how to deal with real life¿the ups, the downs, the sideways, because in life that is what we all go through, each and every one of us, no matter the age or the circumstances. Where could you find a book like this...that is so beautifully written in the lost art of calligraphy? The quotes in this book are ones when read can be an insightful ¿Ahä moment for the reader because the words are drawn from 1,000 years of love and pain and grief and joy. It also will make the reader take a reality check¿to slow down life in order to fully reflect how powerful the written word can express our deepest emotions. You know what else makes this book so unique? The reader can write their silliest, funniest, saddest, brightest or darkest moments or thoughts in a book that they can keep as their own survivor¿s guide in their own walk through life. Or guess what? They can give it to a partner, a daughter, a mother, a son or a friend who can then create a different and personal guide of their own. So, we have the words of wisdom, the healing quotes, the words of laughter, the words of grief and self-worth. How else could the reader experience another level of connection to GET A LIFE? ...The art, the beautiful art¿ The abstract and mosaic art engages the reader at a very personal level¿to enjoy visually with the eye and connect emotionally with the heart. The mosaic of a shattered heart, or a new version of how to go down the yellow brick road, the purple shards of grief, and the bridge of how to get over it¿that¿s what we¿re talkin¿ about. This book speaks to us all¿every age, every race, every gender will find value in the timelessness of the words in our book, GET A LIFE. From the ¿Life Quality Test¿ page to the ¿Taking a Risk¿ page, our book is full of pages to stimulate or motivate a reader to play it forward in life. In other words, GET A LIFE is truly an uncommon, one of a kind book, a Survivor¿s guide to finding the balance and getting the bounce!

His Glorious Love... A fascinating study of our Gift of Salvation! Chapter Titles Chapter DescriptionHis Holy Light Presents the Father, Son, and the SpiritPath of Life Shows us the spiritual path we walk daily Our Father's House Teaches us how to grow in Christ Light of Salvation Magnifies 7 key principles of our faithChallenge of Sin Warns us of trouble and hardship Law of Christ Identifies the key spiritual laws of lifeSpirit of Promise Reveals the ministry of the Holy SpiritGifts of Life Empowers us in the fight of faithCup of Fellowship Anoints us to pursue His purposeHis Glorious Love Opens the door of His heart with praise!

My Neighbor Below Introduces Groundhog Chuck! Do you know your neighbors? All of your neighbors? My Neighbor Below invites readers young and old to step out. Step out, focusing on the lives sharing your surroundings. My character, Groundhog Chuck, awaits you, my readers, to step out. Welcome and be welcomed! PO'B. From opposite shores of the Chesapeake Bay, author and illustrator collaborate bringing a charming tale of unlikely neighbors. Writer Pat O'Brien of Calvert County, Maryland takes his initial public step into the world of children's literature. Artist Candace Brush of Kent Island, Maryland breaks from her commissioned art works to beautifully illustrate this delightful story.

What makes you feel good? This book provides a repetitive format for discussing feelings, frustrations and emotions with your child or student. Children can easily relate their daily experiences to the content of COMFORTABLE. The colorful illustrations provide a wide variety of diversified scenarios for worthwhile conversations. It's a rewarding experience from your quality time spent together.