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Alzheimer's Stories: A Caregiver's Guide to Mismatched

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Walsh, Karen Favo, PUBLISHER: Booklocker.com, ALZHEIMER'S STORIES contains honest, intimate information about the reality of caring for an Alzheimer's patient. There is no false rosy picture or "poor-me" story here. This book reads like an experienced friend offering advice to a novice caregiver.

Living Justice and Peace (): Catholic Social Teaching in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Windley-Daoust, Jerry, PUBLISHER: Saint Mary's Press, "The Ad Hoc Committee to Oversee the Use of the Catechism, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, has found this catechetical text, copyright , to be in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church." The second edition of this text has the same sound theology with updated stories, images, and statistics The Living Justice and Peace course empowers students to examine society critically based on values from the Scriptures and on the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching. The text addresses specific topics including abortion, capital punishment, racism, poverty, the environment, and peace. What's New in the Second Edition Chapter 2: Removed story about malformed frogs. Updated list of "Major Documents of Catholic Social Teaching." Added story about endangered sea turtles. Chapter 4: Updated statistics about pregnancy, abortion, and capital punishment. Chapter 5: Removed opening story about religious discrimination in Montana, replaced with opening story about "Mix It Up at Lunch Day" in an Albuquerque high school. Mention of immigration and prejudice against Muslims. Chapter 6: Included more recent material about Craig Kiehlburger's Free the Children organization. Updated statistics about child labor internationally. Chapter 7: Many updated statistics about poverty and related issues in the U.S. and internationally. Chapter 8: Removed sidebar of "Lifestyles: Comparing Poverty, Simplicity, and Excess." Updated statistics. New sidebar about the UN Millennium Development Goals. Chapter 9: Removed opening story about the young president of the Sierra club, old information about environmental threats, and inspiring story of Chico Mendes. Added new opening story about two teen girls who alert others about the health of salmon in their community. Updated content about environmental threats with information from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (). Added inspiring story of Sr. Dorothy Stang. Provide new examples of businesses, governments, and teens making positive change. Chapter 10: Some nuclear arms race content removed as well as sidebar called "A general rethinks nuclear weapons." Updated research about the causes of youth violence. Terrorism content added as well as sidebar called "Responding to Terrorism." New stories about innovative ways to curb violence.

Pick Your Brains about Greece

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sanderson, Caroline, PUBLISHER: Cadogan Guides, At last, a book that tells children what they want to know about Greece, whether they are visiting on holiday, learning about Greece at school, bored at the airport or want to learn more about their Greek heroes. Pick Your Brains about Greece and find out its: Vital facts and figures * History in a nutshell * Local customs * Fabulous buildings and sights * Great inventors, artists, writers and scientists * Food and drink * Incredible festivals and the stories behind them * Sport * Good books and wicked websites * Emergency phrases in greek such as 'my parents will pay '.

Fun for starters student's and teacher's book

Vendo 2 libri nuovi per insegnare inglese ai bambini e ragazzi della casa editrice cambridge, i libri sono nuovi, ottimo prezzo. titoli 1. fun for starters. student's book -anne robinson e karen saxby- preparazione per esame cambridge starters young learners english- euro 10, libro nuovo 2. fun for starters-teacher's book- euro 15

Gossip

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gutcheon, Beth, PUBLISHER: William Morrow & Company, "A gifted storyteller...her characters are intelligent, brave, and witty...human and real." --Susan Isaacs, New York Times Book Review The critically acclaimed author of Good-bye and Amen, Leeway Cottage, and More Than You Know, Beth Gutcheon returns with Gossip, a sharply perceptive and emotionally resonant novel about the power of knowing things about others, the consequences of rumor, and the unexpected price of friendship. A story set among the rich, famous, and well-dressed of Manhattan's Upper East Side, Gossip is a bravura display of this exceptional author's breathtaking talents, addressing important themes of motherhood, friendship, and fidelity. Every reader who admires the strong, character-driven women's fiction of Sue Miller, Alice Hoffman, Elizabeth Berg, and Kaye Gibbons should lend an ear to Beth Gutcheon's Gossip. Acquista Ora

The Long Road Home

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gordon, Willis, PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, A collection of emotionally gripping and powerful stories about loss, sin, and redemption. Written during the darkest period of the author's life, The Long Road Home tells the story of men who have nowhere to turn but the highway. Incredibly well crafted and laced with humor, wit, and desperation, Gordon promises to be a name to remember.

Off the Beaten Tracks: Stories by Russian Hitchhikers

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bogatyreva, Irina / Savelyev, Igor / Mazepina, Tatiana, PUBLISHER: Glas New Russian Writing, "Today an unusually gifted generation is entering Russian literature.... Literature has not seen such an influx of energy in a long time."--Olga Slavnikova, director of the Debut Prize By and about Russian hitchhikers, these stories take the reader along the endless roads of central Russia, the Urals, the Altai, Siberia, and beyond. In energetic and vivid prose they depict all sorts of curious Russian types: exotic adventures in far-flung places, the complex psychological relationships that develop on the road, and these hitchhikers' inexplicable passion for tramping. "In via veritas" is their motto. The authors are all winners of the Debut Prize, and will present the book at BEA in in New York, NY.

Christmas Story

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tebbs, Victoria / Mitchell, Melanie, PUBLISHER: Lion Children's Books, See and Say are simple retellings of Bible stories with bright and appealing pictures-and lots of words for young children to join in with. In the Christmas Story, they will clip-clop with the donkey, sing with the angels, and gasp with the shepherds. In the Creation Story, they will crash with the seas, slish splosh with the fish, and zzz on the seventh day. In the Lost Sheep Story, they will count with the shepherd and baa, baa, baa with the sheep And in the Noah's Ark Story, kids will splish with the rain, coo with the dove, and cheer with Noah With simple concepts and familiar words for repetition, young children will come to learn the story for themselves.

Pigeon and Pigeonette

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Derom, Dick / Derom, Dirk / Verroken, Sarah, PUBLISHER: Enchanted Lion Books, "Pigeon and Pigeonette "is a book about the friendship that develops between a large old blind pigeon and a little pigeon named Pigeonette, whose wings never grow to full size. Unable to fly South, Pigeonette has no choice but to spend her winter in the snowy forest. One day she meets Pigeon as he comes flying and crashing into the big forest trees. Left behind by the other birds, the two pigeons throw in their lots together and become friends, sharing stories and dreams, but also combining forces in their attempt to conquer flight. Will Pigeon and Pigeonette be able to fly off together to spend their next wnter in the sun? It looks as though they just might "Pigeon and Pigeonette "is a story about friendship. It's also a story about trial and error, believing in yourself, falling out of huge trees again and again, learning not to crash into them, and never giving up. But wait, did we mention? What it's really about are the two coolest pigeons you'll ever meet

Girls and Young Women Entrepreneurs: True Stories about

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Karnes, Frances A., PH.D. / Bean, Suzanne M., PUBLISHER: Free Spirit Publishing, This book will inspire all young people to think like entrepreneurs, be creative, take positive risks, and focus on their futures. Includes first-person stories by young entrepreneurs and step-by-step instructions on how to start and run a business.

Ritorno a casa

Rosamunde Pilcher In telling the story of Judith Dunbar and her loved ones, the author writes with warmth, wisdom, and clear-eyed insight about every family. This is a totally involving story of coming of age, coming to terms with both love and sadness, a

Nine Florida Stories by Marjory Stoneman Douglas

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Douglas, Marjory Stoneman / McCarthy, Kevin M., PUBLISHER: University Press of Florida, "A collection of tales boiling with real estate dealers, egret poachers, rumrunners, mango growers, sportsmen, land grubbers, murderers, and mosquitoes. First printed in "The Saturday Evening Post" during the s, '30s, and '40s, these stories constitute a rip-snorting glimpse back to a South Florida that now exists only in memory."--"Miami Herald" "Reflects the same concerns found in her better-known non-fiction work--a fascination with the beauty of Florida and a warning against its imminent destruction."--"Tallahassee Democrat" The subjects that would fire Marjory Stoneman Douglas's enthusiasm for the rest of her life first appeared in her short fiction published in the s. Florida's most celebrated environmentalist, the author of "The Everglades: River of Grass, " wrote even then about protecting South Florida's fragile ecosystem and the state's endangered species, about the dangers of short-sighted land development, and about Florida history. The nine stories in this first collection take place in a scattering of South Florida settings--Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, the Tamiami Trail, the Keys, the Everglades--and reveal the drama of hurricanes and plane crashes, of kidnappers, escaped convicts, and smugglers. Editor Kevin McCarthy relates each story to Douglas's life and points out the autobiographical touches which surface frequently in her stories.

Now Do You Remember?

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rooks, Jo, PUBLISHER: Goblin Fern Press, Beautifully illustrated by the author, this poignant story reveals the soul's passage from birth to death and beyond. An intuitive healer and national speaker, Jo Rooks was gifted with these words and images to share with adults and children alike.

The Story of the Bible

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pingry, Patricia A., PUBLISHER: Ideals Publications, This spectacular volume spans the time from the pyramids to the present day. Here are the stories of the writing of Genesis and Joshua, the times and tribulations of the prophets, the songs and Psalms of David, the story of the wisest man in the world, Solomon, and accounts of the fall of Judea and Israel. There is the triumphant story of Jesus Christ and His apostles, from the twelve to Luke and Paul, perhaps the most influential man in the history of Christianity. But the story doesn't stop there. There is the account of the Gutenberg press that changed Bible making forever, the story of Jerome, Wyckliff, and Tyndale, who suffered for their work. And finally, this story of the Bible ends with the making of what has been called the greatest literary achievement in the world, The Authorized King James Version of .

Anton Chekhov

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bloom, Harold, PUBLISHER: Chelsea House Publications, -- User's guide -- Biography of the short story writer -- List of characters in each story -- Detailed thematic analysis of each short story -- Extracts from major critical essays that discuss important aspects of each work -- A complete bibliography of the writer's works -- A list of critical works about the short stories covered in the book -- An index of themes and ideas in the author's work

Bible Stories for the Young

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Grindley, Sally / Barger, Jan, PUBLISHER: Little Tiger Press, Many marvelous Bible stories are touchingly retold and freshly illustrated in this delightful collection. Containing both Old and New Testament stories and parables, this book will be loved by young and old alike.

Hey, That's Not What the Bible Says Too!

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ross, Bill / Ross, Bill, PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson Publishers, Hey, That's Not What The Bible Says Too Kicks off with 10 new Bible stories featuring zany, edgy illustrations and fun twists and turns you'd never expect. Each story is presented in it's incorrect form with the familiar cast of kids popping up just in time to yell Hey...That's Not What the Bible Says - followed by the corrected story. As a bonus, the Bible stories direct from the ICB text are included in the back of the book for easy reference. Stories in Hey Too include Creation, Abraham and Sarah, Manna in the Desert, The 10 Commandments, Gideon Throws Out Fleece, The Story of Job, Saul, Mary and Baby Jesus, Young Jesus Teaches in the Temple, and The Last Supper. It Boggles the mind

The Dangerous Animals Club

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tobolowsky, Stephen, PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster, From celebrated character actor and uncommonly talented storyteller Stephen Tobolowsky, "The Dangerous Animals Club" is a series of stories that touch on life's great mysteries with a cast of characters that include legendary film directors, physicists, ghosts, pygmy hippos, and hostage takers."The Dangerous Animals Club" is a beguiling series of stories that woven together form the story of a man in the middle of his life reflecting on life's many mysteries. Parents raise children and then pass on, a girlfriend embarks on a theatrical career with Stephen and then breaks his heart, animals--dangerous and docile--come and go, toes are smashed and necks break, and children are born. Small incidents are later revealed as momentous turning points. Woven through these tales are lessons in quantum physics, Jewish mysticism, and stagecraft. Told in a unique voice and with a spiritual inquisitiveness, these tales have charmed live audiences and podcast listeners--and will charm a whole new audience on the page.

Poems about Life and More

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morris, Mitzi A., PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, This is a book of poems about life. I have also added more poems that deal with all different things. Some other poems included are about our country, like "Our Flag" and "." There are also poems like "Alcohol," "Money"and "Pictures." These are rhyming poems and they read like a story. This book is good for teens and adults because it describes some of life's experiences.

Dragon

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Eastwood, J. G., PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, Dragon is a journey taken by readers with a daring spirit for exploration and discovery. A chapter book written in verse, Dragon is the tale of an adventurous and bold little girl and her mythical, metamorphic friend. Through escapade after escapade, they discover "new and great things" about their world, about each other and about themselves. The story encourages readers to take another look at the things they see everyday, and to follow their longing to "ramble" to wherever it may lead. Whether you are young or you enjoy an adventurous spirit, Dragon is a whimsical story that captures the reader's thoughts and takes them on a soaring quest to places only the imagination can find, and right into the hearts of the characters.

The Secret of the Shadow: The Power of Owning Your Whole

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ford, Debbie, PUBLISHER: HarperOne, Debbie Ford continues and deepens the work she began in her blockbuster The Dark Side of the Light Chasers. In this new book she examines our shadow elements-- the negative attitudes, thoughts, and behaviors that block our progress toward happiness and success in our lives and relationships. Each of us has a shadow that whispers stories of our own fears to us-- that we aren' t good enough, that we are unworthy of being loved, that we will be deserted by those whom we care about. Ford guides us hear those stories and find the positive message within each of them. She shows how understanding our own shadow side can lead us to lives of tremendous fulfillment and peace. Using illuminating stories and practical real-life examples, this book shows how each story and each shadow holds within it the unique key to our true purpose.

The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dr Seuss, PUBLISHER: Random House Books for Young Readers, It's the literary equivalent of buried treasure--seven rarely seen stories by Dr. Seuss Originally published in magazines between and , they include "The Rabbit, the Bear, and the Zinniga-Zanniga," about a rabbit who is saved from a bear via a single eyelash; "Gustav the Goldfish," an early, rhyming version of the Beginner Book "A Fish out of Water;" "Tadd and Todd," a tale passed down on a photocopy to generations of twins; "Steak for Supper," about fantastic creatures who follow a boy home in anticipation of a steak dinner; "The Bippolo Seed," in which a scheming feline leads an innocent duck to make a bad decision; "The Strange Shirt Spot," the inspiration for the bathtub-ring scene in "The Cat in the Hat Comes Back;" and "The Great Henry McBride," about a boy whose far-flung career fantasies were bested only by those of Dr. Seuss himself. For each story, Seuss scholar/collector Charles D. Cohen offers a brief introduction that explores recurrent themes and images, such as fish and twins. With a color palette that has been enhanced beyond the limitations of the original magazines, this is a collection of stories that no Seuss fan will want to miss

Tom Trueheart

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beck, Ian, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, Will Tom ever have a story of his own? Tom Trueheart's six older brothers are famous. They go on exciting quests in the Land of Stories to complete tales the Story Bureau assigns them. Tom stays at home with his mother. But when his brothers fail to return from their latest adventures in time for Tom's twelfth birthday, a letter from the Story Bureau arrives... addressed to Tom. Only "he" can venture into the Land of Stories to find out why his brothers haven't completed their missions. Tom packs his bags and kisses his mother good-bye. He's about to discover a tale of his own.... How will it end?

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Voyage from a Lady Slipper

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Scott, S., PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, These stories, poems and letters are about becoming through compassionate interaction with others. They are about defining life through personal involvement not competitive intrigue. They are about seeing how we depart from others so as to be truly one with them.

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