Author: Colleen Sell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605504009
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
"It's the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." —Albert Einstein Every single day in countless classrooms all around the world, teachers inform young minds—and transform young lives. In this moving collection of true stories, you'll meet more than fifty remarkable people who've made a big difference in a struggling student's life—one hour, one lesson, one "good job!" at a time. In today's challenging world, being a good teacher is harder than ever—and encouragement may sometimes be hard to come by. But this unforgettable celebration of the trials and triumphs of the world's toughest profession is sure to delight and inspire you. Whether you're a teacher on the front lines or a student grateful for the dedication, passion, and generosity of a favorite mentor, A Cup of Comfort for Teachers is just what the principal ordered.
A Cup of Comfort for Teachers
Author: Colleen Sell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605504009
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
"It's the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." —Albert Einstein Every single day in countless classrooms all around the world, teachers inform young minds—and transform young lives. In this moving collection of true stories, you'll meet more than fifty remarkable people who've made a big difference in a struggling student's life—one hour, one lesson, one "good job!" at a time. In today's challenging world, being a good teacher is harder than ever—and encouragement may sometimes be hard to come by. But this unforgettable celebration of the trials and triumphs of the world's toughest profession is sure to delight and inspire you. Whether you're a teacher on the front lines or a student grateful for the dedication, passion, and generosity of a favorite mentor, A Cup of Comfort for Teachers is just what the principal ordered.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605504009
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
"It's the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." —Albert Einstein Every single day in countless classrooms all around the world, teachers inform young minds—and transform young lives. In this moving collection of true stories, you'll meet more than fifty remarkable people who've made a big difference in a struggling student's life—one hour, one lesson, one "good job!" at a time. In today's challenging world, being a good teacher is harder than ever—and encouragement may sometimes be hard to come by. But this unforgettable celebration of the trials and triumphs of the world's toughest profession is sure to delight and inspire you. Whether you're a teacher on the front lines or a student grateful for the dedication, passion, and generosity of a favorite mentor, A Cup of Comfort for Teachers is just what the principal ordered.
A Cup of Comfort Stories for Teachers
Author: Colleen Sell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440537380
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
Virtually everyone can recall a special teacher, coach, or mentor who opened his or her eyes to a new outlook on life. Teachers guide us to read, write, imagine, explore, and understand; they teach us to count, and they teach us what counts in life. Teachers touch millions of young lives every day with their dedication, passion, and generosity. The three stories in A Cup of Comfort Stories for Teachers offer you a way to repay our devoted educators.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440537380
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
Virtually everyone can recall a special teacher, coach, or mentor who opened his or her eyes to a new outlook on life. Teachers guide us to read, write, imagine, explore, and understand; they teach us to count, and they teach us what counts in life. Teachers touch millions of young lives every day with their dedication, passion, and generosity. The three stories in A Cup of Comfort Stories for Teachers offer you a way to repay our devoted educators.
A Cup of Comfort Courage
Author: Colleen Sell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605503703
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
To avid fans around the world, A Cup of Comfort has gained recognition as the #1 series for providing a pick-me-up when readers need it most—as well as for remarkable stories that turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. A Cup of Comfort for Courage is the boldest volume yet, celebrating heroines and heroes who transformed the lives of everyone who knows them. This remarkable collection tells of more than fifty advocates, hard workers, and small-town stars, such as: A young immigrant who follows the ancient advice to "go west"—and creates her own American dream A high school football hero who braves a strong current to save more than a dozen lives when a catastrophic flood washes away a school bus A young woman who escapes war-torn Bosnia with nothing but the clothes on her back and her daughter in her arms A young woman who survives a near-fatal car accident and not only regains her mobility, but summons the strength to hike the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail A coal miner who holds back the flow of oncoming water in a tunnel—just long enough for his comrades to escape certain death! The stories in A Cup of Comfort for Courage will kindle the spirit of its readers and offer hope whenever they need it. It’s nothing less than a supportive friend and a powerful mentor in times of struggle—and triumph.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605503703
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
To avid fans around the world, A Cup of Comfort has gained recognition as the #1 series for providing a pick-me-up when readers need it most—as well as for remarkable stories that turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. A Cup of Comfort for Courage is the boldest volume yet, celebrating heroines and heroes who transformed the lives of everyone who knows them. This remarkable collection tells of more than fifty advocates, hard workers, and small-town stars, such as: A young immigrant who follows the ancient advice to "go west"—and creates her own American dream A high school football hero who braves a strong current to save more than a dozen lives when a catastrophic flood washes away a school bus A young woman who escapes war-torn Bosnia with nothing but the clothes on her back and her daughter in her arms A young woman who survives a near-fatal car accident and not only regains her mobility, but summons the strength to hike the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail A coal miner who holds back the flow of oncoming water in a tunnel—just long enough for his comrades to escape certain death! The stories in A Cup of Comfort for Courage will kindle the spirit of its readers and offer hope whenever they need it. It’s nothing less than a supportive friend and a powerful mentor in times of struggle—and triumph.
A Cup of Comfort for Breast Cancer Survivors
Author: Colleen Sell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605503851
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
If stories are medicine, then this collection will help keep hopes up and spirits alive on the road to recovery. Readers will applaud the bravery of 50 exceptional survivors as they tell their unique experiences with breast cancer. Every breast cancer survivor has a different story, but they all have one thing in common: courage. From dealing with diagnosis to undergoing chemotherapy, facing hair loss and possibly the loss of a breast, these fearless women undergo more than anyone ever should. These stories pay tribute to these women and their battles, and celebrate their victories. In this stunning new collection, readers will find compelling, inspiring, and uplifting personal essays about the experiences and emotions of living with—and after—breast cancer. $.50 of every copy will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605503851
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
If stories are medicine, then this collection will help keep hopes up and spirits alive on the road to recovery. Readers will applaud the bravery of 50 exceptional survivors as they tell their unique experiences with breast cancer. Every breast cancer survivor has a different story, but they all have one thing in common: courage. From dealing with diagnosis to undergoing chemotherapy, facing hair loss and possibly the loss of a breast, these fearless women undergo more than anyone ever should. These stories pay tribute to these women and their battles, and celebrate their victories. In this stunning new collection, readers will find compelling, inspiring, and uplifting personal essays about the experiences and emotions of living with—and after—breast cancer. $.50 of every copy will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
A Cup of Comfort for Women
Author: Colleen Sell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605503932
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
A collection of uplifting stories that celebrate the strength and grace of womanhood. This lovely collection of beautifully told stories by women can be read all at once or enjoyed bit by bit—each chapter offers a little inspiration to kickstart your day, week, or year.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605503932
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
A collection of uplifting stories that celebrate the strength and grace of womanhood. This lovely collection of beautifully told stories by women can be read all at once or enjoyed bit by bit—each chapter offers a little inspiration to kickstart your day, week, or year.
A Cup of Comfort for Mothers and Daughters
Author: Colleen Sell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605503916
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
The mother-daughter relationship retains its power and poignancy throughout a woman’s life. As mothers raise their daughters to womanhood, as daughters care for mothers through midlife and beyond, and as mothers watch daughters become mothers themselves, the changing and growing mother-daughter bond is—and always will be—a cornerstone for every woman. In A Cup of Comfort for Mothers & Daughters—the fourth installment in the unparalleled Cup of Comfort series—mothers and daughters exchange wisdom, advice, and intimate secrets unlike anything you will find in any other story collection. You will laugh and cry out loud as you share in the uplifting stories within these pages, such as: A daughter welcomes her mother back into her life after she has a baby; A young woman sits down for a good cry on her first night at college, and her prescient mother walks in, saying, "You forgot your pillow"; A grown daughter finally learns to value her mother’s gifts for compromise, love, and empathy; A mother finally bridges the generation fashion gap with her daughter on one memorable shopping trip. Whether you are a mother, a daughter, or both, you will want to share A Cup of Comfort for Mothers & Daughters with the women you cherish the most in your life.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605503916
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
The mother-daughter relationship retains its power and poignancy throughout a woman’s life. As mothers raise their daughters to womanhood, as daughters care for mothers through midlife and beyond, and as mothers watch daughters become mothers themselves, the changing and growing mother-daughter bond is—and always will be—a cornerstone for every woman. In A Cup of Comfort for Mothers & Daughters—the fourth installment in the unparalleled Cup of Comfort series—mothers and daughters exchange wisdom, advice, and intimate secrets unlike anything you will find in any other story collection. You will laugh and cry out loud as you share in the uplifting stories within these pages, such as: A daughter welcomes her mother back into her life after she has a baby; A young woman sits down for a good cry on her first night at college, and her prescient mother walks in, saying, "You forgot your pillow"; A grown daughter finally learns to value her mother’s gifts for compromise, love, and empathy; A mother finally bridges the generation fashion gap with her daughter on one memorable shopping trip. Whether you are a mother, a daughter, or both, you will want to share A Cup of Comfort for Mothers & Daughters with the women you cherish the most in your life.
A Cup of Comfort
Author: Colleen Sell
Publisher: Adams Media
ISBN: 9781580625241
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
An uplifting anthology of fifty inspirational stories shares meesages of compassion, determination, comfort, and joy designed to transform and enrich the lives of readers. Original. 250,000 first printing.
Publisher: Adams Media
ISBN: 9781580625241
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
An uplifting anthology of fifty inspirational stories shares meesages of compassion, determination, comfort, and joy designed to transform and enrich the lives of readers. Original. 250,000 first printing.
A Cup of Comfort for Parents of Children with Autism
Author: Colleen Sell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605503770
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
A Cup of Comfort for Parents of Children with Autism is a collection of inspiring true stories that relates the strength, love, and devotion families like yours draw on daily. These heartwarming tales will connect you to other devoted and courageous parents, while giving light to your blessing-your child. You will share the power of a family's love with parents such as: Karen, who fears that her son with autism will be labeled "the Weird Kid," but instead watches as his peers accept him on the field and in the classroom Kathryn, a divorcee who must explain to her teen with autism the abstract concept of love when his father decides to remarry It's tough being a parent. But A Cup of Comfort for Parents of Children with Autism lets you know that you are not facing this challenge alone.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605503770
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
A Cup of Comfort for Parents of Children with Autism is a collection of inspiring true stories that relates the strength, love, and devotion families like yours draw on daily. These heartwarming tales will connect you to other devoted and courageous parents, while giving light to your blessing-your child. You will share the power of a family's love with parents such as: Karen, who fears that her son with autism will be labeled "the Weird Kid," but instead watches as his peers accept him on the field and in the classroom Kathryn, a divorcee who must explain to her teen with autism the abstract concept of love when his father decides to remarry It's tough being a parent. But A Cup of Comfort for Parents of Children with Autism lets you know that you are not facing this challenge alone.
A Cup of Comfort for Friends
Author: Colleen Sell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605503894
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
There are few things that should be cherished more than friendship. Lifelong friends can turn joyous occasions into priceless memories that last forever-and friends can provide much-needed comfort and support during the most troubling, difficult times. The stories in this remarkable collection celebrate the special bonds that only friends share. Written by people just like you, these true stories take you through all the wondrous experiences everyone can relate to-from powerful moments where a friend's mere appearance adds a sense of renewal-to acts of selfless generosity in which a friend comes to the rescue in the nick of time. Savor the warmth of A Cup of Comfort for Friends with the people who are nearest and dearest to you.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605503894
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
There are few things that should be cherished more than friendship. Lifelong friends can turn joyous occasions into priceless memories that last forever-and friends can provide much-needed comfort and support during the most troubling, difficult times. The stories in this remarkable collection celebrate the special bonds that only friends share. Written by people just like you, these true stories take you through all the wondrous experiences everyone can relate to-from powerful moments where a friend's mere appearance adds a sense of renewal-to acts of selfless generosity in which a friend comes to the rescue in the nick of time. Savor the warmth of A Cup of Comfort for Friends with the people who are nearest and dearest to you.
Cup Of Comfort For Weddings
Author: Helen Kay Polaski
Publisher: Cup of Comfort
ISBN: 9781593375195
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
- Perfect wedding shower gift for the bride-to-be - More than 5 million people get married each year - Over 1 million Cup of Comfort books in print A Cup of Comfort for Weddings pays tribute to that most important of days when people make their everlasting love for each other official. Readers will share in both the excitement of new love and the steadfastness of long-time love with: - Judy Ann, the preacher's daughter, who married under the loving eyes of her entire town - Ellen, who married her high school sweetheart after a forty year separation caused by a misunderstanding - Linda, who at thirty-two was accused of being too picky and too jaded to marry--but proved them all wrong when she fell in love at first sight A Cup of Comfort for Weddings is a delight for newlyweds and those celebrating golden anniversaries alike with more than fifty tender tales of commitment, adoration, and intimate bonds.
Publisher: Cup of Comfort
ISBN: 9781593375195
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
- Perfect wedding shower gift for the bride-to-be - More than 5 million people get married each year - Over 1 million Cup of Comfort books in print A Cup of Comfort for Weddings pays tribute to that most important of days when people make their everlasting love for each other official. Readers will share in both the excitement of new love and the steadfastness of long-time love with: - Judy Ann, the preacher's daughter, who married under the loving eyes of her entire town - Ellen, who married her high school sweetheart after a forty year separation caused by a misunderstanding - Linda, who at thirty-two was accused of being too picky and too jaded to marry--but proved them all wrong when she fell in love at first sight A Cup of Comfort for Weddings is a delight for newlyweds and those celebrating golden anniversaries alike with more than fifty tender tales of commitment, adoration, and intimate bonds.