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T¿puna Rock is a tale of two teenage siblings raised in Canada by their M¿ori mother and Canadian father. While on vacation in Aotearoa New Zealand, their borrowed sloop is disabled in a storm with only the two teens aboard. Having lost their navigation gear, after six days adrift with no sense of direction, they beach their damaged boat on a desolate 'rock'. With no idea where they are and their boat damaged beyond repair, the teens recognize that they cannot save themselves unless they listen to the spirits of their Polynesian ancestors. Recalling knowledge shared by their M¿ori grandparents and basic science and mathematics, the protagonists reinvent enough traditional non-instrument navigation to determine where they are, design and build a boat and plot a course to sail one thousand kilometres back to Aotearoa after more than three months on their 'rock'.T¿puna Rock is written to appeal to a broad range of ages, including secondary-school students among whom engagement in science and mathematics is often declining, particularly among indigenous students. The reader becomes invested in the protagonists and their situation on a purely human level in the novel's first two chapters. In subsequent chapters the protagonists come to understand and value ancestral knowledge in the context of modern science and mathematics. In the process, the teens teach each other, and the reader.
This house has something wonderful to share! Revealed in these pages is a heartfelt tale for all ages and is a great bedtime story. Quirky and zany, it is written with the voice of the house and how it became a loving home.
Cooper North is back as Allen County prosecutor, called out of retirement-a wave of bizarre crimes has everyone on edge. This town's in the Green Mountains, a thousand miles north of the subtropics-yet, an alligator waddles along Main Street, scaring shoppers. Simultaneously, for no obvious reason, inept thieves steal sugar-maple logs. Then it gets serious. Sadists attack the town's pets. Meanwhile, a maple-syrup entrepreneur is murdered-someone hid yellow-jacket wasps in his sleeves. His venom allergies were widely known, so everyone in his company is a suspect. Then, knife-wielding psychopaths, costumed as Ninjas, go on a killing rampage. Cooper suspects they target people who matter to her, even a small boy. She wonders: is it all connected? Suddenly, she faces great danger, her chances of surviving miniscule. She's graying, tall, almost gaunt. She walks with a cane. She's a recovering scotch addict. Yet, her penetrating gray eyes see deep. On the hunt, she's relentless. As she and her police colleagues follow the killers' zigzagging trails, this story twists, then keeps twisting. Finally, it twists hard. You won't guess the ending.
The fun with Synth and Syd never stops. They're having a great time jamming.
Gardeners are naturally connected to the earth. You watch closely for your chance to plant, to tend, to harvest, and to plan. So the weekly meditations in this book are designed to complement your mindful study of the seasons. May your garden be a place of spiritual growth this year!In the winter: As you plan your garden, try meditations such as Companion Planting, Birds in Winter, and Gardening Tools.In the spring: Start your planting and try meditations such as Hands in the Soil, Dividing Bulbs, and Violets for Faithfulness.In the summer: Tend your plants and try meditations such as Homegrown Tomatoes, Garden Insects, and Berry Picking.In the autumn: As you harvest, try meditations such as Sunflowers for Happiness, Storing for the Winter, and Fruit Tree.With 52 meditations inspired by the garden, you will be sure to find mindfulness and insight in every season.
Lost in Her Soul is the fourth in Jack Random's Poetry Series. The title was inspired by a Ukrainian woman who spoke to a reporter after her city was destroyed by Russian missiles. Some of the poems in this collection are about war. Some are about growing up in an age of global warming. Others are concerned with the state of democracy in America and the world. Still others are simply about life at the beginning of the 21st century. What connects all of the poems (there are about 275 of them) is that they were written with the intent to move the reader, to touch the heart, to stir the emotions, in the hope that by doing so they will affect positive change in the world.
A history of gay Key West starting in 1954, when the city police chief Bienvenido Perez promised to rid the island of the "scores of sex deviates" that had supposedly flocked to the island to escape a crackdown by Miami police. "The town is full of them," he said at the time. "We don't want that kind of people in Key West." Twenty-nine years later Richard Heyman, an out-and-proud homosexual, was elected mayor. But no one in 1954 would have believed it possible. There were gay rights protests and lawsuits along the way. But the change is mostly due to the gay men who moved to the island, along with those who were born in Key West, becoming part of the fabric of the community. Over the years they have served as firemen, policemen, politicians, doctors, contractors, lawyers, shopkeepers-and, of course, trolley drivers, drag queens, bartenders, and artists. This book tells their stories.
Luella dreamed of going to Big Church. She just knew once she was there, she would finally understand the mystery of God's love.What she discovered instead was a deeper mystery found in places that transcend the walls of Big Church, but live in Big Church too. Luella's journey is for all those who find God in unconventional ways, and all those who are still searching for permission to find God in their own way.
Empower your journey with our Self-Help Journal, a collection of affirmations and short quotes on each page. Cultivate positivity, mindfulness, and personal growth. Elevate your daily reflections with words that inspire change and foster self-discovery
AN INSPIRING STORY OF A "CHILD SOLDIER'S" JOURNEY FROM THE BUSHES OF ERITREA TO THE RED LIGHTDISTRICT IN AMSTERDAM.His Fight and Flight to Freedom and Liberty as Narrated at 40,000 ft. Life has many twists and turns. Each one of us have a story to tell, some more exciting and captivating than others. This book tells a story of an 11-year-old Eritrean boy Mulugheta (Mulu) who grew up in "Piccolo Roma" Asmara, the charming capital city of Eritrea. Once filled with Roman architecture and Italian gelato, the serenity of the Italian colonial city is disrupted by freedom fighters' intent on liberating Eritrea.Like many others, Mulu flees the capital to escape the violence and turmoil. Mulu soon finds himself in the jungle, an AK-47 on his hip - and being hunted by one of the mightiest armies in Africa.After escaping a war that cost the lives of hundreds of thousands of people, Mulu finds an opportunity to leave the country. Jumping at the chance to create a new life for himself, he arrives in the middle of the Red Light District in Amsterdam. There he begins his journey of navigating the social and cultural complexities of European life-and is finally led to his path to tasting the American dream.
Volume 1. You Got Maled! Is a hilarious look into the world of online dating. A successful, young journalist narrates her true adventures as she goes through the crazy, funny, insane, and ridiculous world of online dating. Proving to all online that you are not alone. Believe me. I've done the leg work!
Dive into the magical world of The Magical Lantern: A Tale of Celebrating Differences! This enchanting story takes young readers on an adventure through the eyes of Emily and Owen, siblings with a bond as strong as their curiosity. In the beautiful town of Evergreen, they discover a mystical lantern that leads them to a world where magic is real and every corner whispers a new surprise.Meet talking animals with voices soft as velvet, fairies that glow like fireflies, and the most magnificent creature of all - the Crystal Unicorn. But this unicorn is sad because it feels different, being clear like crystal and not colorful. Emily and Owen, with their own unique qualities (like Owen's hearing aids and Emily's glasses), show the unicorn the true beauty in being different.This heartwarming tale is a celebration of diversity and the magic of seeing the world through a kaleidoscope of perspectives. Perfect for young dreamers and adventurers, it teaches the importance of understanding and embracing our uniqueness.
In two thousand twelve, I do not remember the month and the date but I truly remember a dream that I had. I saw heaven was very beautiful the blue was extremely brilliant and in the middle of heaven I saw "Amazing Grace" and I saw it in French as well "Grace Infinie" both were written in white color. In the dream, I saw some ladies stood up beside me and I said to them you don't see "Amazing Grace" writing in heaven, they said no we do not see it, I continually told them you don't see "Amazing Grace" writing in heaven they said no we don't see it.I continued to say the same thing and they did not see what I saw until I woke up.
(Updates from 1st edition: New cover design and new character by co-illustrator Tayla Collier) Let's travel through a door into the dream space. Visit a busy city, a farm, birds in the jungle, treasure on an island, sea creatures in the ocean, and much more. You can imagine, explore, and face your fears. But best of all, dream! The soothing rhyming words, paired with the beautiful artistic illustrations in this book, will get visions swirling in the imaginations of both the reader and listener as they drift off to dreamland. This sweet story is sure to become a family bedtime favorite!
Why did you lose faith in the success of your business or your potential in life? It's time for women to rediscover their self-worth and embrace the endless possibilities that await them. In Luxury Life Unveiled: Unlocking the Secrets to Attract Your Dream Life with No Apologies, author Dr. Felisha Kay challenges readers to reflect on why they abandoned their dreams and settled for a mundane existence. This book unveils that luxury is not an exclusive privilege reserved for a fortunate few but rather a treasure accessible to anyone who embraces the opportunities surrounding them.Luxury Life Unveiled: Unlocking the Secrets to Attract Your Dream Life with No Apologies is a guide tailored for ambitious women who seek fulfillment beyond mere success. It is designed for hard-working professionals who may have faced childhood traumas or limiting beliefs. This book will inspire you to achieve maximum success in both business and life, empowering you to embrace the life you've always dreamed of.So, are you prepared to release apologies and limitations and attract the luxurious life you've always envisioned? If your answer is a resounding yes, this book is your ultimate companion on the journey to unveiling your true potential and living the life you desire and deserve. Publishing Consultant: Thanx A Mills, LLC
We All Fall Down is a short story about pasta characters who face everyday challenges like feeling stuck and making mistakes. Each noodle learns that "We all fall down but we get back up. It's not about the tumble - it's about the follow up!" Little ones discover that when hard things happen, we have the power to decide how we react - we can breathe through it, try again, and most importantly feel supported by love!
The first snow of the season has fallen. Eager to try out his new sled, Enzo buzzes through the house grabbing his winter clothes. When all but his legs are bundled, he realizes he must find his mutandes!
A little Girl reads her Bibleand God sings a Song to her .>A beautifully illustrated book by 4 talented illustrators.
Cursed. Forgotten. Reborn.Doraan and his entire crew are cursed to never walk on land again. For ten long years, they have roamed the sea, attacking and pillaging to survive. Doraan placed all his faith in his family to find a way to break their wretched curse, but when he discovers that his hope of freedom was nothing more than a dream, his world comes crashing down.Kamira is on the run from a life she never wanted. Finding shelter by stowing away on a ship anchored far out to sea, Kamira disguises herself as a boy in the hope of making it to the ship's next port alive. Little does she know-their craft won't be stopping at any port.Stuck aboard a vessel full of pirates with no destination in sight, Kamira fears they will not only discover that she is a woman but also a sorceress. Now she must face the threat of being thrown overboard-or worse, being turned in to the empire for hiding her outlawed gifts.As Kamira struggles to keep her identity hidden and gain their trust, Doraan sees her as a glimmer of hope for their cursed fate, even if it comes with a steep price. With danger at every turn, Kamira and the crew of the Cursed Soul must navigate treacherous waters in an attempt to not only save themselves but all of Emmoria.
Overcoming Adversity is an interesting, intriguing, and inspiring story of hope, courage, and determination. The book emphasizes the spirit of tenacity.As an African American in the United States, Fowlkes endured generational poverty and economic disadvantages that were frustrating and painful. He remained focused on his goals and alleviated the pain through faith, self-reliance, and perseverance. Take a stroll with Fowlkes and observe the insightful and dynamic strategies he employed to achieve his goals and dreams despite rejections and ever-changing setbacks and barriers.The reader will observe his astonishing and remarkable rise from a splintered childhood and poverty to faithfully serving twenty-year in the United States Army and achieving the grade of Lt. Colonel. He also earned two postgraduate degrees and two professional certificates.How will you achieve your goals and dreams when experiencing setbacks and rejections?
¿¿WOMEN WARRIORS HAUNT EACH PAGEYou've never read an anthology like this one! Not only are we highlighting twenty-one authors, but everyone involved in this project, including the artists, all are military veterans. Within these pages of exceptional stories, poems, and art, you will find experienced writers alongside remarkable, fresh voices in horror. They bring to the page classic horror as well deeply haunting issues such as domestic violence, suicide, the trauma of war, loss, and the emotions entwined in these topics, weaving terrifying tales that bring us together in our humanity. Women warriors who express what we fear speaking about with others, carrying the pack of societal burdens, at home and on the battlefield of life.Half of the stories have accompanying illustrations by U.S. Marine Corps veteran and combat artist, Elize McKelvey.Are you brave enough to venture forward? Open the spine if you dare.Featuring 26 stories and poems from:Querus Abuttu, Rachel A. Brune, Pamela K. Kinney, K. P. KulskiRook Riley, Janine K. Spendlove, and many more.¿¿Proceeds will be donated to the NATIONAL VETERANS FOUNDATION, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization for their Women Veterans Resources and Support Programs. For more information, visit www.nvf.org.
Born in 1941 in the small town of Roseburg, Oregon, Swede Hastings' life has been a rollercoaster ride, and his poetry is a testament to that journey. His folks, John and Viola, were the adventurous sort, always on the hunt for work and following the seasons across the western U.S. Eventually, they put down roots back in Roseburg, trading their wandering ways for a quaint little farm.In 1958, Swede decided to join the US Navy. But the very next year, Roseburg was hit by the "Roseburg Blast," a massive explosion that shook the town to its core. At just 18, he found himself rushing home on emergency leave to support his family. During this tumultuous time, a hunting accident claimed the life of his 15-year-old brother. Swede was left shattered, but he found it impossible to talk about the tragedy. He discovered one way to face the matter, thus he wrote his first poem, 'Creeping Shadows.' He also realized that keeping busy was the way to deal with his grief and writing became his only way to sail through life's storms. Much like 'Creeping Shadows, ' writing was his personal way of tackling emotions, to express the words he could not and would never otherwise express.Swede has always had a soft spot for kids, especially his own, and he'd often whip up simple poetic tales for them. He also reflected on the many good friends and most wonderful people he had the pleasure of crossing paths with in life, believing that God had brought them together. He'd weave many of them into his poetry. His poetry is also a love letter to nature, celebrating the great outdoors and all its wonders. He believed that through words, he could capture just a slice of the beauty of landscapes, seasons, and wildlife.With a strong faith in the Lord guiding him, Swede holds the belief that every thought has its moment, and we all have our own ways of expressing ourselves. He's ever the optimist, sure that the best is still on the horizon, thanks to his unwavering faith.
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