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When asked what advice they would pass along to those younger than themselves, a second-grade class offered "Learn how to tie your shoes!"A centenarian's wisdom proved more succinct: "Exercise and keep moving!"But who determines what is wise and what is not? Is wisdom contingent upon where we stand and what our experiences have been? Is it fluid and ever-changing?Sharing Wisdom Across the Ages presents a non-scientific look at wisdom from seven-year-olds to people ninety and older. You will read more than 300 brief responses about life lessons, advice, and questions. Like: The village eats before you do. (High school senior)How did you define meaning in your life as you left the workforce, your children grew up and created their own lives, and your friends passed away? (A Quadragenarian)I am not what others say I am. I am responsible for my own identity. (A Quinquagenarian)Take care of this earth. We should have done it for you. (A Septuagenarian)Let your kids develop their own wisdom. They need to learn to fly from the nest. (A Nonagenarian)More than a book of decades, this is a book of people in those decades. Beyond the conversations it can stimulate, this book may encourage your community to do a similar study to foster considered conversations about generational respect. The Growth and Resilience Network(R)
This fantasy for middle grade readers weaves together three stories of time travel, magical realism and environmental consciousness. In 1910, Elliott Hansinger, a brilliant but eccentric engineer, builds a machine that accidentally transports his wife and his children, Ben and Lizzy, into another dimension of fluctuating times and realities. In the summer of 2021, Annie and Will Hartley are precocious youngsters who inadvertently enter a time portal that sends them 100 years into the past. There they encounter Elliott and his family and discover that they are all trapped in a mysterious world of animals and nature ruled by the wolf-beast, the crafty creature who uses magic to manipulate the flow and direction of time and protect the sacred space of the mountain.
Elephant Snot & Marble Kisses - Court Yard Games Book 2 is a sequel of activities found in Court Yard Games book one. These games are based on many of the same recycled resources used in book one. Many of the games have been developed from ancient strategy games and some are just new innovative ideas.The philosophy is built on the premise of 'MINIMUM RESOURCES ... MAXIMUM IMPACT'
Step into the beautiful but deadly world of the gothic Vampyre. Indulge yourself in the romance of the era in this collection dedicated to all the Vampyre has to offer, for theirs is the world of exquisite sin.
To win his re-election, the President is engineering an invasion of Canada to channel water from Lake Superior to the parched South West United States. He is sure the water deprived 80,000,000 Americans in New Mexico, California, Arizona and Nevada will reward him with their votes. Dr. Rob Lyons is sent, by State Department, to Canada to obtain the support of the invasion of Ontario from both Quebec separatists and Western Canadian separatists. In exchange for their treasonous support, these renegade provinces will receive American recognition as independent republics. A greedy lobbyist in Washington leaks the President's secret invasion plan to the Canadian government. This results in Rob Lyons and his beautiful assistant immediately becoming hunted fugitives. and in first nations tribes conspiring to assassinate the president to stop the theft of their water and their sacred lands. This is the second novel in the Rob Lyons Series.
Feeling grateful is a bit of a struggle when we face tough times in our own lives, and avoiding depression during those times can be tricky. The world cares little of us when we face our own personal struggles, in fact life kicks us when we're down. You've probably experienced the world caring little of your past or present problems, so looking to "The World" for rest and peace is typically of little help. It doesn't have to be this way! You can change your disposition, and thus, change your future! It's no big secret and it's not difficult, but "The World" won't tell you that, so very few people ever get to hear or understand this simple "secret". It's amazing to see the people and situations you can attract into your life when you find your own proper perspective, and once you find it you will not want to let it go! Days that test you to your limit become far easier to overcome, making every future test easier than it otherwise would have been. Simply understanding a few key basics can change your direction in life in short order and can make life a whole lot more peaceful and Joyful! Let Thank You God - Finding Gratitude in Hard Times be one of your keys to peace and Joy!
Single? Christian? Whether you are newly single or a long term single, happily single or frustrated and single, or some place in between, this book has something for all single Christians. It is my hope that this book of prayers, declarations, and scriptural inspiration will encourage and inspire you, uplift your spirit, and provide you with hope as you journey through a variety of different phases in your single season.
The Tears of a Woman is the story of a woman's emotional struggle to become a mother while navigating weight bias and self-doubt.
Medusa's long-lost descendant faces her reality: was she born a monster or made this way by her bloodline?The Clearwaters are the family "closest" to the original gods, that's what Madonna believed growing up. Until, one day, when her uncle attempted to corner her in the temple.Cast out by her family when she voices her accusations, Madonna builds a new life for herself as an unforgiving PR specialist overseas.When a family scandal forces her back home...decades of memories, emotions, and generational trauma rears its monstrous head.And her high school sweetheart, now a man she's sworn off ever speaking to again, is the only one willing to help her expose the secrets of the family...The bloodline may be watered down, but the curse - like all family trauma - remains.Gwyneth Lesley's "Madonna" is the third standalone novel in the Femme Fatale series, containing themes that may upset some people. Please read the trigger warnings at the beginning of the book.
Kids Activity Guide accompanies the book Miranda's Mirror by Jill Monaco. A Word Search, Picture Search, Crossword Puzzle, Coloring Page, Word Scramble, Coloring Page, and more!
The farthest reaches of Nysia have come calling to the shores of Savja. An ages-old scourge has reawakened, and the one called God Singer cannot be found, nor find himself. Secrets learned in the lair of a dragon can only be decoded in The Sleeper's city, but more lurks in the abandoned deep places of the world then knowledge and darkness. The puppet master and his marionette begin their final and greatest performance. Can those with roles in the last act race the falling curtain? The repercussions of their actions will be felt across Nysia and beyond, by all those living and immortal. Will the children of the winged women cry forth, and is The Sisters' Song enough to end the conflict? The planes themselves hang in the balance when the fates of chaos and order contest over legacy.
K.C Hall is back in L.A. and ready to roll.She's being followed by paparazzi, taking meetings, meddling with Scott and, in general, doing K.C. stuff.Also, the twins have come for a visit. Miley will show them around.That will lead to some unexpected surprises.Meanwhile, K.C. needs to figure out if the current batch of rumorsabout Shawn Muze and his book are true...or not.If they are...that would be bad.If they aren't...that may be bad, too.Just in a different way.And, oh yeah, the drones are still around.Who the hell is sending the drones?She really needs to figure that out.All this and some buffalo, too
While at her Grandparents' house, Cori finds something very interesting: a wig! Ever curious Cori rushes to show Grandma what she found. In this story, Grandma and Cori bond over the joys and traditions of Black Hair and the importance of learning about self-care.
Today is the day! Harry discovers there is a big and beautiful world outside that he wants to explore. But not everyone is as friendly as he thought they would be. This story about inclusion reminds us that it is important not to judge based on appearance and even more important to always treat others with kindness.
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