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This is a story about a mother acknowledging the shift between letting go of control and to guiding her son, as he pulls away and is released to find his independence and navigate the lessons of life.

"John Prine One Song at a Time" is one fan's tribute to the music of John Prine. In chronological order, the book discusses each song on each album, beginning with John Prine's debut record and ending with his final single. Synthesizing reviews, anecdotes, interviews, live shows, lyrics, and John Prine's own reflections from 1970 to 2020, Bruce Rits Gilbert offers a unique celebration of the work that this beloved musician left behind. Album by album. One song at a time.

What if your loudest roar was found in your deepest wound? What if the test and trials that you have faced in this life were actually taking you somewhere or building you into something great? What if pain could actually lead to purpose? In Wounded Lions, Brian takes both men and women into the jungle of life to help them restore the roar for their dreams and the things of God. Wounded Lions is a call to those who have been hurt, wounded and thrown away by life. It is a reminder that all God's sons and daughters are Lion Kings and Queens. Brian challenges his readers to get up and roar again. It is possible to find value in our victories and defeats. There is a win even in your wounds. Now rise and roar! Lead like a lion!

Sometimes life doesn't give you a break. One minute everything is going how it should-- the next, it all comes crashing down. Throughout the journey of life different versions of us emerge in the mirror at different times. Some versions make us proud, others ashamed. This book is about finding the kernel of truth in each reflection; it contains eloquent poetry about rediscovery, heartbreak, love, and loss.

Hildy has a special friend named Tallulah, who sometimes does things that get Hildy into trouble! What is Hildy supposed to do?MIMI'S STRATEGIES are educational and offer young children a universal new way of solving their problems and having their needs met. The stories are short and simple with the emphasis on the main character's growth outward in concentric circles from her nuclear family setting to her broader school environment. Learning to think strategically rather than reacting emotionally is a valuable problem solving skill that will empower any child throughout his/her life. Competence is the mother of self-esteem. Being resourceful, thinking independently, and behaving assertively are behavior traits that motivate children toward individual thinking, achievement, compassion, and fairness on their journey to adulthood.

Lead to Lift up Others is a leadership book with a twist. Ross Woodstock leads you through 12 leadership insights gained from his role as a caregiver for his wife Sharen. Your work as a leader is not about you. It is about what we as leaders should be doing to lift up others around us. Our leadership should be built around lifting up our direct reports, out peers, even our bosses. If you dedicate your leadership life to lifting up others, you will find that people will prosper and grow, teams will be stronger, more cohesive and productive and the organization will flourish. People want to work for and with leaders who focus their energy on lifting up others. Your career will be more satisfying and fulfilling when you lead to lift up others. Throughout this book, you will find principles you can employ to help you be that kind of leader. Ross shares insights into the leadership lessons he has learned in my role as a caregiver. He shares some of my personal stories, but more importantly, he connects those lessons to your work as a leader, in whatever capacity you serve. At the end of each chapter, you will find coaching tips. These are practical, real-world ways you can apply these leadership lessons in your everyday work as a leader. If you are willing to go the extra mile, you will find these helpful tips to be difference-makers in your leadership career.

Hildy is a very smart little girl, but she gets extremely upset when Louis walks by her desk and whispers, "e;STUPID, STUPID girl!"e; What is Hildy supposed to do?MIMI'S STRATEGIES are educational and offer young children a universal new way of solving their problems and having their needs met. The stories are short and simple with the emphasis on the main character's growth outward in concentric circles from her nuclear family setting to her broader school environment. Learning to think strategically rather than reacting emotionally is a valuable problem solving skill that will empower any child throughout his/her life. Competence is the mother of self-esteem. Being resourceful, thinking independently, and behaving assertively are behavior traits that motivate children toward individual thinking, achievement, compassion, and fairness on their journey to adulthood.

Valencia learned that tomorrow was not promised and one could never know when their world would be turned upside down. December 16, 2009 created a rude awakening for her and her family. Her life was forever changed by the loss of her daughter, Jasmine. Just when she thought it was the end, God said it was only the beginning. As the saying goes "God never gives us more than we can bear." Unshattered Hope was written to help instill hope and encouragement into your hopeless moments. Through reading Valencia's story, she hopes you'll find the courage, faith, hope, and healing needed to get through life's biggest challenges. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5, NKJV)!

Street rods are old cars rebuilt by people who have a passion for owning and driving cars that have been modified for speed and power as well as have the conveniences of modern automobiles such as power steering and brakes, hi-fidelity music systems, luxurious seating and modern air conditioning.Many street rods are built by owners with a variety of mechanical skills and they often do not build them to the strictest of rules of safety. Thus, they sometimes break down or have accidents while away from home.The author has compiled 80 stories from 50 street rodders that convey to the reader the adventures that they have experienced that were frightening, discouraging, upsetting and of course, expensive.

In his imaginary world, Alex thinks that delivering mail with his two dogs would be an exciting adventure. He discovers that it's harder than it appears-- especially when Jake and Moo are not cut out for this type of work. This slapstick comedy will have children of all ages laughing as Alex struggles to control his four legged helpers.

Still Moving is the memoir of a risk-taking, free-spirited woman whose curiosity and daring accompanied her through decades of successes and failures in her personal, family, business, and travel adventures at home and around the world. As a New York Playboy Bunny, an off-the-grid Hippie in the wilds of New Mexico, an internationally recognized contemporary art dealer for 33 years, and a solo world traveler over a lifetime, Linda Durham shares raw and humorous episodes of her courageous life in a storytelling manner that is both brave and disarming.

Rob Ot is a proud member of a park ranger team. But he's also the world's first AI robot ranger! The three laws of robot ranger ethics demand Rob is helpful, good, and empathetic. With his robotic dog, Nano, and goldfish, Dot, Rob strives to be a great park ranger robot! Accompanied by vivid illustrations, "Robot Ranger" introduces children to artificial intelligence, ethics, and the interconnectedness of humanity, technology, and nature.

Hildy's Aunt Tati and Uncle BeBop bring little baby Oyyie over to visit. Hildy really, really, really wants to pick up baby Oyyie, but the answer is always NO! What is Hildy supposed to do?MIMI'S STRATEGIES are educational and offer young children a universal new way of solving their problems and having their needs met. The stories are short and simple with the emphasis on the main character's growth outward in concentric circles from her nuclear family setting to her broader school environment. Learning to think strategically rather than reacting emotionally is a valuable problem solving skill that will empower any child throughout his/her life. Competence is the mother of self-esteem. Being resourceful, thinking independently, and behaving assertively are behavior traits that motivate children toward individual thinking, achievement, compassion, and fairness on their journey to adulthood.

Hildy is a very happy little girl, but SOMETIMES she has bad dreams and does not know how to make them stop! What is Hildy supposed to do?¿MIMI'S STRATEGIES are educational and offer young children a universal new way of solving their problems and having their needs met. The stories are short and simple with the emphasis on the main character's growth outward in concentric circles from her nuclear family setting to her broader school environment. Learning to think strategically rather than reacting emotionally is a valuable problem solving skill that will empower any child throughout his/her life. Competence is the mother of self-esteem. Being resourceful, thinking independently, and behaving assertively are behavior traits that motivate children toward individual thinking, achievement, compassion, and fairness on their journey to adulthood.

Hildy loves school, but she no longer wants to go because the mean girls hurt her feelings and make her cry. What is Hildy supposed to do?¿MIMI'S STRATEGIES are educational and offer young children a universal new way of solving their problems and having their needs met. The stories are short and simple with the emphasis on the main character's growth outward in concentric circles from her nuclear family setting to her broader school environment. Learning to think strategically rather than reacting emotionally is a valuable problem solving skill that will empower any child throughout his/her life. Competence is the mother of self-esteem. Being resourceful, thinking independently, and behaving assertively are behavior traits that motivate children toward individual thinking, achievement, compassion, and fairness on their journey to adulthood.

By the time Jerome Allen was in junior high, he was on a trajectory that would expose him to worlds beyond his North Philadelphia neighborhood. Basketball was his passport from poverty to privilege and access. Privilege and access would be his undoing, almost costing him everything. In his memoir, WHEN THE ALPHABET COMES: A Life Changed by Exposure, Jerome Allen chronicles not only his exposure to affluence, celebrity and living abroad, but the consequences of unwanted public exposure during a college admissions scandal and federal prosecution. As Allen reviews his changing personal landscapes of integrity, reputation, leadership, altruism, access and privilege, he reveals how he remains grounded in faith and family.

Hildy loves her little sister, but she gets very angry when Francesca takes her toys. What is Hildy supposed to do?MIMI'S STRATEGIES are educational and offer young children a universal new way of solving their problems and having their needs met. The stories are short and simple with the emphasis on the main character's growth outward in concentric circles from her nuclear family setting to her broader school environment. Learning to think strategically, rather than reacting emotionally, is a valuable problem solving skill that will empower any child throughout his/her life. Competence is the mother of self-esteem. Being resourceful, thinking independently, and behaving assertively are behavior traits that motivate children toward individual thinking, achievement, compassion, and fairness on their journey to adulthood.

"In the late 1920s and early 1930s, American manufacturers created a stunning variety of powder compacts reflecting the modern design concepts of what we now call Art Deco. The advent of the Great Depression had a devastating effect on the producers of these beautiful compacts. Many manufacturers either went out of business or merged with other companies. [This] book includes comprehensive coverage of the Art Deco compacts produced by Elgin American and J. M. Fisher as well as a survey of Art Deco compacts produced by other American manufacturers of this era"--Provided by publisher.

The Master Book of MEMES is a Group Dynamics study book covering the newly discovered force of Human Social MEMES on human society. MEMES Create Gods, Build Cities and Form Nations while simultaneously Unleashing Devils, Making WARS and Killing Us Dead!

Princess Cupcake Jones, the modern-day princess who loves her tutu and playing with her toys, is about to begin school . . . but says, "I won't go!" Cupcake tries everything to avoid her first day--from pretending to be sick to even hiding! However, Mom stays one step ahead of her. Only after arriving at school and meeting a new friend does Cupcake realize that school might not be as scary as she thought. The book features a special word ("love") hidden in each illustration.

Follow Cupcake Jones in the first book of her series as she searches the royal castle for her beloved tutu, and learns the importance of cleaning up.

FROZEN: Through the Eyes of a Child, Triumph Over Abuse is written to enlighten the reader regarding what daily emotional and physical trauma happens to abused children. How can a child survive when her shattered family fails to protect her? How can an abused child believe she is loved? How does the child deal with multiple losses, the betrayals, the lies, the blame that she must endure from the abusers? What words can express the child's conflict when the man who sexually abuses her is her daddy who she is supposed to love? What has happened to that child of abuse, is a deep-rooted feeling of "not being good enough." It's a tremendous insecurity which prevails throughout the child's life. Other symptoms manifest such as a fear of closeness. Abused children often grow up choosing emotionally unavailable partners, repeating the cycle of abuse that is familiar to them. Yet, again it confirms that "Families don't work." Imagine a father on top of his seven or eight year-old daughter (or son) slowly attempting to penetrate his child. It's a horrific image, right? That's exactly what too many children endure and have to learn to cope with from their fathers, step-fathers, uncles, brothers, cousins, babysitters, and even mothers. Most of the time, sexual abuse is committed by someone who the child trusts. Children are forced to develop coping strategies to survive the trauma and violation that often haunts them for years, affecting every aspect of their lives. It's very common for survivors to have dissociative amnesia. The brain attempts to bury the traumatic event, preventing the memory out until the person is able to handle the reality of what happened to him or her. Now, however, the Child's Victims Act in New York, allows for child victims of sexual abuse to provide an outlet and legal means for the survivors when they do speak out.

This book is designed to assist school leaders responsible for writing teacher and support staff evaluations.

The Joy of Bocce, 5th Edition is the authority on Americas greatest and simplest recreational pastime. Bocce is a game that can be played by anyone almost anywhere, requires less space and equipment than its many assorted recreational rivals. It is safer than tossing quoits or horseshoes and more fun than a backyard Super Soaker water gun fight! Illustrated with more than 100 photographs and diagrams The Joy of Bocce is the one and only most trusted source of information on this classic game. Readers will learn the history of the game, how to play it, mastering technique and strategy, and playing on a variety of surfaces. You can even learn how to build your own Bocce court. This book gets the word out on what is the best-kept secret in sports bocce! The Joy of Bocce is fun to read and literally the first of many joys in taking up the game. Bocce is growing in popularity. It is played in many forms worldwide, and is an official event of the Special Olympics. Bocce is thriving in all areas of the United States and has been rightfully crowned the recreational sport for all the family. The Joy of Bocce seeks to dispel the many misconceptions about bocce and promotes it as a backyard game that is an ideal recreational activity for family cookouts, picnics and other get-togethers.

Have you ever wondered why you do what you do? Dear America can help you understand the often hidden connections between your current behavior and past events. Being able to identify who is driving your bus is the key to unlocking the power within yourself to change your behavior and live a fuller life. Dear America presents ideas that can be: * Easily understood * Universally applied * Readily implemented * Within your control Presented in Dear America is a straightforward philosophy of behavior that offers a useful paradigm to help us all live our lives as more rational and responsible adults. The book is a reminder that we are each individually the sum of our parts and that we are collectively a society that interacts with each of those parts. To understand a group one must study the individuals who form that group. Society is composed of individuals whose psychological development determines the nature and quality of life in that society. To understand psychological development within a society one must look at individual patterns of behavior established in childhood that are reenacted in adulthood. The family remains the organizing principle through which early childhood learning takes place, and imitation remains the fundamental system for transferring information and forming behavior patterns in childhood. The philosophy of behavior as presented in Dear America is neither male nor female; it is simply human. The question "e;Who's driving the bus?"e; seeks to identify which part of us is making our decisions at any given moment. The answer to that question determines the quality of life in our society. The paradigm shows us how we can change the bus driver to a more rational and developed part of ourselves, thereby improving life in our society.