Bøger af Patricia Austin

The Next Step: A Journey of Restoration offers a unique and personal perspective of the impact of childhood trauma and ritual abuse as it showcases the goodness of God who reaches into the darkest places of the soul to bring healing and wholeness to His children. "God knew my past when I didn't allow myself to know it; He knew the trauma and the damage it caused when I thought I was so solid and so in control of my life. He knew every wall I had built with bricks of anger and mortar of sorrow, whitewashed in shame and guilt. He knew." This is a story of victory, of love, of hope and of a God who heals!

"What's the day-to-day, decade-to-decade life of a teacher like? Documenting Patricia Austin's forty-plus years as an educator, Tales from a Teaching Life: Vignettes in Verse invites readers along on a chronological journey through elementary and university classrooms. Austin captures modes, moods, and moments of teaching, from a stumbling entry into the profession to an unexpected dive into the brave new world of online instruction. In verse at turns reflective, surprising, and humorous, these poems testify to the strength and profound impact of teachers everywhere"--

"A creative and unique way to explore poetry and emotions with young children." - Kirkus ReviewElephant of Sadness, Butterfly of Joy is a collection of twenty-four picture poems that explores the realm of human emotion. Each poem links an animal with an emotion and uses sensory imagery to spark childlike wonder, paint word pictures to ponder, and see the world from a new perspective.Elephant of Sadness, Butterfly of Joy evokes metaphoric thinking in young readers. From the “Mosquito of Worry” and “Snail of Anticipation” to the “Hummingbird of Happiness” and “Lanternfish of Love,” the poems vary in tone—some light, some dark, some humorous, and some serious. The animals represent a diversity of species, including mammals, reptiles, cephalopods, mollusks, fish, insects, arachnids, and birds.Whether hopeful, frustrated, surprised, or content, these picture poems help illustrate the emotional spectrum that encompasses the human experience and bridge a gap in understanding so that children are better equipped to label their feelings.For teachers, parents, and caregivers, the poems open space for discussions about social-emotional learning, which, now more than ever, are needed conversations.

"e;Patricia's work is beautiful and memorably delicious, and she has accomplished it all without gluten, gums, or GMOs!"e; -Laila Ali, world champion boxer, fitness and wellness expert, and television personalityHave you longed for foods from a French patisserie but couldn't find anything gluten-free? Have you looked for French pastry cookbooks and are unsatisfied with the gluten-free selections? If so, this is the book for you! Patisserie Gluten Free presents some of the most difficult treats to make without gluten: classic French pastries. This makes it unique. The wide range of recipes includes delicious and buttery French cookies to elaborate and flaky puff pastries. The beautiful photographs help bakers as they work through the recipes. Written with careful detail and a warm and welcoming manner, Patricia Austin shares her wisdom on French baking in this wonderful cookbook that will pleasantly surprise the fiercest gluten-free skeptics."e;Patricia's knowledge of French pastry and her ability to adapt her recipes to a gluten-free format is not only brilliant, but also revolutionary! Having worked closely with Patricia on my own book, I know her attention to detail, and it shows clearly in the pages of this book."e; -Shaun O'Neale, MasterChef Season 7 Winner "e;For aficionados of fine French pastries, Patricia Austin is revered as a treasure in Southern Vermont . . . this beautifully photographed cookbook offers a tantalizing collection of gluten-free recipes."e; -The Commons