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This book is about a little mixed boy in the early 70's. He wished his birthday could be everyday.
Deacon kills for his father. Ebony steals for her enemy. When Deacon is sent to kill Ebony, they're both longing for something to feel. Their interaction sparks a chain of hope, fear and even death. And just when they think things could really work, Deacon's father finds out, and everything changes. Deacon and Ebony only wanted each other-but love had other plans.
Mimzy and Misty the Terrible Two is about two silly talking cats that seem to cause a lot of trouble in the neighborhood. We later learn that things aren't always as they seem...
Making Movies in Our Minds was written for the scholar practitioner as well as everyday individuals seeking practical ways to ease anxiety.John Trentalange, Ph.D., a clinician specializing in assisting individuals heal from emotional trauma, anxiety, depression, and attachment issues, draws on his more than twenty-five years of experience to offer techniques that he and his clients have used to diminish anxiety.The author also observes that some individuals who struggle with anxiety also struggle with despair, which can include believing they'll end up homeless, destitute, lonely, alone, or failures in life. Other thoughts of despair can be more global, such as a fear of hurricanes, tornadoes, or the world coming to an end.By following the steps in this book, however, you'll be able to:· Manage your emotions;· Stop believing the worst will happen;· Focus on the task at hand;· Navigate challenging situations.The best part is that the techniques you learn can be used almost anywhere and anytime. You can use them by themselves or in conjunction with therapy you're receiving.Overcome the exhausting cycle of anxiety, regain peace, and calm your anxious brain with the lessons and insights in this guidebook.
Reinvent Your Waste is a book about the history of waste, or garbage, and the progression of waste management and recycling in the United States, with some special emphasis on the state of Michigan.The book highlights four themes - respect, recover, reinvent, and restore, with each section offering insights and inspiration for those who want to be better stewards for Earth.In plain language, the author answers questions such as:¿ What is the growing waste doing to our natural ecosystems and to Earth's ancient systems?¿ Can the negative impact of waste somehow be reversed?¿ Is waste - particularly material solid waste and products- being properly valued and used?Every year, millions of tons of waste go to landfills across the country and are considered safely buried to decompose. Are there more innovative ways to recover waste and create greater value, economically speaking?This study hits on many topics, but all are aligned to handle waste in a more sustainable and steward-like way. The major theme of the book is to inspire all people in society to reinvent waste.
In 1941, the Philippines was a mountainous island country populated by some seventeen million people that included Hipolita Chapman, the young widow of an American, and her children. But when the Japanese bombed Clark Airfield, Hipolita had to make the agonizing decision to evacuate her family and go into hiding in the mountains for nearly a year. Unfortunately, that was only the beginning of their struggles.In a fascinating narrative, Evelyn Chapman Castillo recounts the experiences of her Filipino-American family during the Japanese occupation of her homeland during the Second World War. As she details how her mother kept her family together during the Japanese occupation, she also chronicles their journey to join the resistance movement, the experiences of other family members and their house staff, the bloody assault of the US soldiers for the liberation of Leyte, MacArthur's landing at Red Beach, the desperate struggle by the Japanese forces to take back the island, and their attempts to survive the indiscriminate bombings by the Japanese on the American-held island.And They Returned chronicles the atrocities of war and one family's will to survive while providing a window into a Filipino community desperate to preserve its culture.
This book of poetry was developed through life's experiences both fun and serious. This book touches on various topics which breach our everyday lives. I hope you find these writings as fun, interesting and informational in reading as they were while being written.
Drugs are Adam's Sin is a contemporary interpretation of the sin committed by Adam, peace be upon him.The author believes that contrary to what many believe-that Adam's sin was biting into an apple from a forbidden tree-his crime really was abusing drugs, resulting in the poisoning of his nervous system and unhappiness in paradise.The author contends that the tree in the Garden of Eden was not tall but rather short and charming-it was the poppy tree, which produces opium, morphine, and heroin.The toxins Adam ingested were genetically passed to his children, resulting in dreadful consequences that continue to this day and that have affected all of humanity. In examining Adam's crime, the author seeks to answer questions such as:¿ How should we look at the criminal nature of man?¿ What can we do to correct our daily behaviors?¿ Why is understanding the true nature of Adam's sin so important?Get a new perspective on events from the Bible, the nature of sin, and how humanity can solve what ails it in this groundbreaking book.
Giovanni gives insight into his heartfelt life & teaches us about growth, happiness and a time to say goodbye. Giovanni's unconditional love is protrayed in the illustrations and text of his playful life here on earth and his joyful reunion with Jesus.
Gabriel has always had a weak heart, but when he starts feeling worse, his parents decide it's time to go to the hospital. After all the tests, Gabriel is sleepy-and the news from the doctor isn't good. Gabriel is sicker than they thought.While taking a walk to clear their heads, Gabriel's parents both wish on a falling star. Little do they know that the wish they made was so full of love that it shot right past the wish keepers and straight to the queen of Wishem herself. There are wish keepers everywhere who hear even the quietest wish, but it's up to Fairy Queen Lillianna to decide if the wish will come true.Gabriel now gets to take an incredible journey to the world of Wishem with his new friend Gilland. He sees things he could never have imagined and meets magical creatures of all shapes and sizes. Gabriel feels healthy and strong, no longer sick! Join him on his journey to a world where wishes do come true.
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