Author: Ben L. Bassham
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9781475928341
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 284
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A Local Kid (Does Only O.K.) is a witty and affectionate account of one boys growing up in Rogers, Arkansas in the late forties and the fifties in the days before malls, credit cards, and big-box stores when people shopped and found entertainment in what is now the historic town center. A 1960 graduate of Rogers High School, Bassham recalls his checkered employment history as a soda jerk, dishwasher, fry cook, carpenter, and sports reporter (at age 17) for the old Rogers Daily News. Begun as a family history for his two daughters, this remembrance of his home town in the years after World War II grew into something more: a collection of lessons learned at the Presbyterian church; of triumphs and (mostly) disappointments on the gridiron and the basketball court; his brief career as a clarinetist under the spell of local musical prodigy Maxie Gundlach; Bens love of the cars that graced dealers showrooms; his devotion to fifties television shows, and the many hours spent watching movies at the old Victory Theater. A cast of colorful local personalities comes alive in his portraits of town characters, its leading citizens (including Cactus Clark, Joe Bill Hackler, Rev. Robert Moser, Heston Juhre, and others), and the authors eccentric relatives. Junk food consumed, clubs joined and abandoned, favorite parking spots, old days at the Monte Ne Pyramids, and fun times on the White River in pre-Beaver Dam days are also lovingly recalled in this enjoyably off-beat autobiography.
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 664
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Author: Vanessa Kahlon
Publisher: Vanessa Kahlon
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 118
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Parenting is a difficult and rewarding task that comes with many challenges. No two children are alike, so what works for one may not work for another. The most important thing is to be open to what your children can teach you. As a parent, you will undoubtedly face many challenges. And you can't assume that you know or have it all to raise a well behaved, happy, healthy and successful child. Being open to learning from your children can help you become a better parent overall. Each child is unique and will require a different approach. The key is to be open to what they can teach you. This is the one area that has been consistent with a successful approach. In this pioneering book, “How To Do- Parenting With Confidence," Author Vanessa Kahlon offers a refreshingly honest and practical guide to the highs and lows of parenting. She draws on her years of experience as a parent and child development specialist to show how parents can build strong, confident relationships with their children. The book is a long overdue reminder that parenting is not about getting it right all the time, but about being open to learning from our children. With transparency and empathy, Kahlon guides parents through the challenges and joys of parenting, from dealing with tantrums to coping with sleep deprivation and picky eaters. She shows how even the most challenging situations can be turned into opportunities for growth and connection. Filled with practical tips, expert advice, and real-life examples, this is an essential guide for anyone who wants to build a strong, confident relationship with their children. As we explore the different aspects of parenting, the book takes you through the author's inspirations for writing the book, sharing personal stories and anecdotes from her own parenting journey. This book is an excellent resource for parents who want to build strong, confident relationships with their children. The theoretical and behavioural basis is evidence and research-based while written in clear and easy-to-follow tips and examples. The book introduces solutions that help children across developmental stages with varied behavioural-emotional needs. The author explains and makes it accessible for parents to understand their children's temperament, and how this impacts on parenting styles. Kahlon offers a comprehensive guide that will leave parents feeling equipped and inspired to approach parenting with confidence. The book comprises 40+ guides, divided into sections, that can be leveraged in different situations. Every phase is a complete exploration of the different aspects of parenting and provides parents with the tools they need to approach to communicate with children, set limits, and teach social-emotional skills while maintaining a strong relationship. Kahlon has laid clear and easy-to-follow concepts packed with age-appropriate strategies for parents of children across all developmental stages. By the end of this book, you'll find powerful mindfulness-based practices that will help you feel more connected to your child, as well as tips on how to better deal with difficult emotions. You'll also be better equipped to teach your children essential social-emotional skills like empathy, self-regulation, and gratitude while making parenting more enjoyable for both you and your child.
Author: John A. Roynesdal
Publisher: STARbooks Press
ISBN: 1891855867
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
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The unconventional Phillip Michael Carnegie, a cross between Lieutenant Columbo and Jessica Fletcher, is the best detective in the Honolulu Police Department and his extraordinary skills are put to the test in John A. Roynesdal's Living in Darkness. A twisted trail is discovered that takes Carnegie from military encampments on the island of O'ahu, up onto the volcanic slope that overlooks Honolulu and down into the bowels of Hotel Street in Chinatown, and into the world of young, gay runaways. Carnegie has his suspicions of who is to blame...
Author: Alan Allen
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1466981830
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 157
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(2007) Storytellin' Muni Drivers, vol 1-6: 20th Anniversary Edition Edited by Alan Allen, Foreword by Studs Terkel. 154 pgs, 82 photos by Richard Panse. Reviews of volume 1: "Urban oral history ... our urbs ...our history ...worth reading!" - Jon Carroll, San Francisco Chronicle./pp"Too strange not to be true" - Harre Demore, San Francisco Chronicle./ip"Funny, obscene, nerve-wracking, dangerous" - Walt Gibbs, iSan Francisco Examiner. /ip"Sex, violence, humor" - . "Full of horror" - KGO Radio. Over 275 on-the-job true stories collected by reporter Alan Allen over 20 years by San Francisco municipal railway drivers of cable cars, diesel buses, streetcars, trolleys & trams. (This is an abridged version of A Noah's Ark of Recurring Celebration, with just the Muni stories & photos of working cable cars, diesel buses, streetcars, trolleys & trams in it. In San Francisco, the Muni drivers enjoy a mythic quality. One of the few blue collar jobs left in a city that was once dominated by working class prople, Muni drivers are the heartthrob of their riders and the scapegoat of the press and upper management. The Muni driver is blamed if the vehicles run late; but the management determines their schedules, not the drivers. Victims of their own union, the driveres and their friends know their union is only a paper tiger that can not be trusted. At the same time, each Muni driver is awash in a sea of what is commonly referred to, as, the public. The public may be drunk, happy, sad, armed and dangerous, stoned, flirtatious, helpful, threatening, wild or sedate for any reason at any time with or without provocation. Some drivers illegally carry guns to protect themselves from thugs. Other drivers are given cookies, casual glances and flirtatious smiles. Accidents occur. Drivers are followed and tailed by supervisors eager to complete the transition from driver, to supervisor, to union management then to city management of the Municipal Railway -- which is accomplished by getting as many drivers in trouble as possible. All this drama and melodrama is as routine as getting stuck in traffic, it's all part of the job for San Francisco's Storytellin' Muni Drivers.
Author: Lara Zibners
Publisher: Grand Central Life & Style
ISBN: 0446552178
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 223
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As an Emergency Room pediatrician, Dr. Lara Zibners has seen it all. She's cared for a portion of the 25 million children in the U.S. who are taken to the ER each year-and she knows that more than 50% of these visits may be unnecessary. If Your Kid Eats this Book, Everything Will be Okay shows parents when they may need to take action, and when they might be able to just go back to bed and call their doctor in the morning. With sections such as "In the Diaper" and "His Noggin and the Nervous System," Dr. Zibners covers every part of the body and offers sound advice (for example, did you know that oil is the best remedy for dissolving superglue between body parts?), all while maintaining a lively and often hilarious tone. To the question, "What if she chokes on her vomit?" Zibners answers, "A healthy child will not choke on her own vomit, unless she is drunk or high on Grandma's sleeping pills." Finally, no more frantic late-night searches through the "why to buy," "how to diaper," or "what to feed him" sections found in other childcare books to find out if little Franny needs to go to the ER. This book focuses on the truly important questions, like how to keep her from electrocuting herself in the first place. Not every child has a pediatrician with specialized emergency room experience living in her home. But this book just might be the next best thing. Lara Zibners, MD, is a former Assistant Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Currently, she divides her professional time between New York and London.
Author: Joe KING
Publisher: Andrew M Molloy
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 617
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The Signal: Part 1, John. When Tom Hansen invents the quantum chip, he is surprised to discover that three years later that the military had taken his technology and built the world’s first quantum computer called Ava, (Advanced Virtual Algorithm). The only thing missing enabling Ava to reach her full potential, is the programming codes Tom has hidden away in his mind, and now they need him, alive, to finish the project. Kidnapped and trapped deep below ground, he soon realises that his life and his families, is in danger and must now find a way to finish what he started. The Signal: Part 2, Jack. Seven years have passed by, and Thomas and Joshua are doing well, in fact they are doing so well that people are starting to notice that these two boys are different, very different, but now it is time for them to shine, and soon the world will see how different they really are! With inspector George Billings retired, and lucky to still be alive after the plane crash, he is soon back on the case that has so far left him with more questions than answers. When he is contacted by John, more of the mysteries start to unfold and the horrors that have been going on right under his nose. Will he be closer to the truth, or yet again, will the truth all be covered up? With Ava now free to roam the internet, no one is safe! The Signal: Part 3, Lacey. Two years have passed since that day when Lacey had awoken to her new life, but when she has a bump to her head, all her past comes rushing back. She now realises John and her sons are in danger, but how will she react when she finds out John has found new love in his life, after the nine years John thought she was dead? George Billings is once again on the case, but will he this time finally figure out the truth, and put this case to bed that has been haunting his dreams for nine long years? The Signal: Part 4, Rebecca. Ava has finally discovered how to correct all her mistakes, but like everything she is learning about humans, they never do as she predicts. Liev Malik is the only one who can change the future to recover a past he once knew. Time again is running out to spot the planet from regressing into anarchy as with each Nexus point returned to, a new wave of destruction threatens all life on Earth. Nova, the nemesis Ava must destroy, is also learning. But not for the greater good of the human species, she wants the world for herself. As Liev Malik's life gets turned inside out, he is the last chance for all humanity. Part 5 out now, Part 6, coming soon.
Author: Alan Allen
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1466981849
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 497
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(2007) BEFORE YOU VISIT SAN FRANCISCO FOR THE FIRST TIME, OR BEFORE YOU RETURN -- AND FOR NATIVES PLANNING TOMORROW'S DAY, TAKE A LOOK AT SAN FRANCISCO AS NEVER BEFORE. Over 1,140 unique S.F. underground photojournalism photos you will not see anyplace else! A Noah's Ark of Recurring Celebration: San Francisco Annual Event History - Winners of the Human Race ... Storytellin' Muni Drivers 20th Anniversary Edition (history & oral journalism). San Francisco, birthplace of United Nations and 49'ers is about being real. At least 70 of the 142 annual events are put on by non-profit groups to support non-profit causes to help others; the other 70 events help support non-profit causes. We're a city that cares about people. San Franciscans, visitors to-and-from the Bay Area, and tourists from across the country and around the world have faith in San Francisco and what we stand for, in our good will, creativity, and diversity ...and respect San Francisco historically as a haven of social justice for immigrants fleeing war, slavery, starvation and poverty, and as the friendliest, most creative, openly diverse and welcoming city in the world. We've historically documented that unspoken social contract, spirit and human accomplishment in a unique book about a unique city, and why it's a travel destination for pleasure seekers and business people for their conventions, from around the world.
Author: Jamie Merrill
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 96
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About the Book Jamie and Roxana Merrill lived and loved through ups and downs, joys and sorrows through their twenty-one years together, but nothing prepared them for the Roxana’s multiple myeloma cancer diagnosis. Jamie carries on Roxana’s life and legacy by telling her story, sharing with others her journey, her fight against cancer with dignity and love. With the devastating loss of his wife, Jamie learns how to accept and manage grief. It is okay to be angry. It is okay to find joy again. It is okay to feel what you feel. The most important action to take is placing your best foot forward and complete the story your loved one has begun. For anyone struggling with a loss of a loved one or their own chronic illness, Jamie and Roxana’s story is a heart-wrenching tale, one that is filled with moments of humor and levity alongside the moments of seemingly inescapable grief. Their love story is a reminder to keep living, to keep thriving, and to carry on with your loved one inside your heart. About the Author Jamie Merrill is a sixty-one year old lifelong retail food service operator and consultant who celebrates his colorful past as the stepping stone to getting his life "right" and becoming the man he is today. He is a self-taught bassist and guitar player, with the high point of his performing career being part of the opening act for Pearl Bailey at the old Riverboat Lounge in the Empire State Building. Merrill was born and raised in the Bronx and later relocated to California, where he met Roxana. Roxana has two sons from a previous marriage, and Jamie became a stepfather after their marriage.
Author: Jessika von Innerebner
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1984814303
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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A unicorn's bad day turns into a laugh-out-loud look at the pressure to be perfect and the importance of expressing your feelings Everyone knows that unicorns are perfect. They are glamorous and glittery, and their smiles make rainbows appear! But Kevin is having a less-than-perfect day. First, he wakes up on the wrong side of the bed ...on the floor. Then he discovers that his mane is so wild that even his Super-Perfect-Hair-Day-Spray can't tame it. And the day just gets worse from there. Kevin does his best to keep his outlook sunny, but it's hard to keep smiling when everything goes horribly wrong!
