Bøger af Elizabeth Jones

"Santa's Special Elf" invites readers into a whimsical world where uniqueness shines brightest. Meet a little elf with autism, struggling to find his place in the bustling North Pole. As the holiday season approaches, he embarks on a soul-stirring journey of self-discovery.In this enchanting tale, our special elf learns that what sets him apart is what makes him truly remarkable. With the guiding hand of Santa Claus, he discovers the extraordinary power of his own perspective. Through moments of wonder and self-realization, he unlocks the key to helping Santa deliver gifts to children far and wide.Join us on this heartwarming adventure filled with magic, wonder, and the timeless lesson that being true to oneself is the greatest gift of all. "Santa's Special Elf" is a celebration of acceptance, resilience, and the boundless possibilities that come from embracing one's unique strengths.

Thirteen-year-old Lily fights to keep the life she loves ... best friend, Khiara, designer jeans, and most of all, her horse, Valiant. Losing it all, she arrives in India lonely and depressed. With a talent for finding trouble, she's abandoned on the night train, almost drowned, and the cause of a major traffic jam in the city.A beggar girl sings and skips by every day. Why is she so happy? Lily hast to know. Despite the danger, she sneaks out and follows the girl deep into the city. When Asha, the beggar girl, finds Lily, a friendship begins. Lily wakes in the night to sounds of a dangerous cyclone. She knows Asha's life is in danger. Can Lily do what it takes to rescue her? Will Lily sacrifice her last remaining treasure to save Asha?

In life, it's always vital to have the right attitude in both your personal and professional life. It's quite easy to lose track of the important things during one's professional journeys. You can view your present situation while pursuing your goals and either see it as heaven or hell; it's all a matter of perspective. Selling insurance isn't the same as marketing other physical items; it's entirely different. It's one of the most expensive things to sell to people, especially since they can't see, touch, or hold it. As an insurance agent, you're selling ideas, promises, and even trust; which make things a bit tricky if you don't have the right perspective. It takes dedication, organization, and careful planning to become a highly successful agent. In this book, you'll learn everything you need to know on how to become a successful insurance agent

Dr. Jennette Reid Tandy (1889 - 1968) of Carrollton, Kentucky, and Vevay, Indiana, was an unusual person, by her education, her observation of culture, both that of her home area circa 1930-1940's and of Hopi Indians in the American Southwest, and her artistic skill in portraying aspects of those cultures in a complex weaving process using cotton, six-strand floss. She was said to be one of the few in the United States to do portrait weaving. This book is both a celebration of Jennette Tands art and an enjoyable biographical image of the woman herself.

Elizabeths oldest daughter, Jocelyn, was diagnosed with a rare, debilitating neurological disorder known as Rett syndrome. Since that instant, Elizabeth has been on the front lines of a battle to find a cure. Without the deep pockets of big pharmaceutical companies, she has orchestrated a grassroots fundraising army that is poised to beat the odds and cure her daughter and thousands of others. Jocelyns Journey exposes the devastating struggles a special-needs family experiences: physical struggles of an ill child, marital struggles, struggles to fit in with society, and struggles with questioning faith. Jocelyns Journey tells of how Elizabeth and her family have overcome hurdles and found faith in adversity. It will leave you with an overwhelming hope for their future and yours.

Responding to current debates on the place of play in schools, the authors have extensively revised their groundbreaking book. They explain how and why play is a critical part of children's development, as well as the central role adults have to promote it. This classic textbook and popular practitioner resource offers systematic descriptions and analyses of the different roles a teacher adopts to support play, including those of stage manager, mediator, player, scribe, assessor, communicator, and planner. This new edition has been expanded to include significant developments in the broadening landscape of early learning and care, such as assessment, diversity and culture, intentional teaching, inquiry, and the construction of knowledge.