Author: Debby Dahl Edwardson
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1429946784
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Nutaaq and her older sister, Aaluk, are on a great journey, sailing from a small island off the coast of Alaska to the annual trade fair. There, a handsome young Siberian wearing a string of cobalt blue beads watches Aaluk "the way a wolf watches a caribou, never resting." Soon his actions—and other events more horrible than Nutaaq could ever imagine—threaten to shatter her I~nupiaq world. Seventy years later, Nutaaq's greatgranddaughter, Blessing, is on her own journey, running from the wreckage of her life in Anchorage to live in a remote Arctic village with a grandmother she barely remembers. In her new home, unfriendly girls whisper in a language she can't understand, and Blessing feels like an outsider among her own people. Until she finds a cobalt blue bead—Nutaaq's bead—in her grandmother's sewing tin. The events this discovery triggers reveal the power of family and heritage to heal, despite seemingly insurmountable odds. Two distinct teenage voices pull readers into the native world of northern Alaska in this beautifully crafted and compelling debut novel.
Blessing's Bead
Author: Debby Dahl Edwardson
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1429946784
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Nutaaq and her older sister, Aaluk, are on a great journey, sailing from a small island off the coast of Alaska to the annual trade fair. There, a handsome young Siberian wearing a string of cobalt blue beads watches Aaluk "the way a wolf watches a caribou, never resting." Soon his actions—and other events more horrible than Nutaaq could ever imagine—threaten to shatter her I~nupiaq world. Seventy years later, Nutaaq's greatgranddaughter, Blessing, is on her own journey, running from the wreckage of her life in Anchorage to live in a remote Arctic village with a grandmother she barely remembers. In her new home, unfriendly girls whisper in a language she can't understand, and Blessing feels like an outsider among her own people. Until she finds a cobalt blue bead—Nutaaq's bead—in her grandmother's sewing tin. The events this discovery triggers reveal the power of family and heritage to heal, despite seemingly insurmountable odds. Two distinct teenage voices pull readers into the native world of northern Alaska in this beautifully crafted and compelling debut novel.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1429946784
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Nutaaq and her older sister, Aaluk, are on a great journey, sailing from a small island off the coast of Alaska to the annual trade fair. There, a handsome young Siberian wearing a string of cobalt blue beads watches Aaluk "the way a wolf watches a caribou, never resting." Soon his actions—and other events more horrible than Nutaaq could ever imagine—threaten to shatter her I~nupiaq world. Seventy years later, Nutaaq's greatgranddaughter, Blessing, is on her own journey, running from the wreckage of her life in Anchorage to live in a remote Arctic village with a grandmother she barely remembers. In her new home, unfriendly girls whisper in a language she can't understand, and Blessing feels like an outsider among her own people. Until she finds a cobalt blue bead—Nutaaq's bead—in her grandmother's sewing tin. The events this discovery triggers reveal the power of family and heritage to heal, despite seemingly insurmountable odds. Two distinct teenage voices pull readers into the native world of northern Alaska in this beautifully crafted and compelling debut novel.
Introverted Mom
Author: Jamie C. Martin
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310354986
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Your personality is a gift, not a liability. This book helps you uncover and embrace the hope, laughter, and joy of using your unique gifts to parent your children. Life as a mom is LOUD, but you long for quiet. When the volume of family life clashes with your personality, frustration, guilt, and overwhelm naturally result. In Introverted Mom, author Jamie C. Martin lifts these burdens from your shoulders, reminding you that your steady strength is exactly what your family needs in this chaotic world. Jamie shares vulnerable stories from her own life as well as thoughts from other introverted mothers, letting you know you're not alone. Her practical suggestions and creative inspiration are enhanced with quotes and insights from four beloved writers--Louisa May Alcott, Jane Austen, L. M. Montgomery, and Laura Ingalls Wilder. Together, Jamie and this band of fellow introverts share their wisdom on . . . Believing that you're enough Self-acceptance that leads to freedom Navigating heartache and disappointment Stretching out of your comfort zone Connecting with God as an introvert Cultivating calm wherever you are Defining for yourself what really matters Whether you've just realized you're an introvert, or if you've known it all along, this book is for you. It's time to honor who you are and savor life as an introverted mom. *Note: Written from a Christian perspective
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310354986
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Your personality is a gift, not a liability. This book helps you uncover and embrace the hope, laughter, and joy of using your unique gifts to parent your children. Life as a mom is LOUD, but you long for quiet. When the volume of family life clashes with your personality, frustration, guilt, and overwhelm naturally result. In Introverted Mom, author Jamie C. Martin lifts these burdens from your shoulders, reminding you that your steady strength is exactly what your family needs in this chaotic world. Jamie shares vulnerable stories from her own life as well as thoughts from other introverted mothers, letting you know you're not alone. Her practical suggestions and creative inspiration are enhanced with quotes and insights from four beloved writers--Louisa May Alcott, Jane Austen, L. M. Montgomery, and Laura Ingalls Wilder. Together, Jamie and this band of fellow introverts share their wisdom on . . . Believing that you're enough Self-acceptance that leads to freedom Navigating heartache and disappointment Stretching out of your comfort zone Connecting with God as an introvert Cultivating calm wherever you are Defining for yourself what really matters Whether you've just realized you're an introvert, or if you've known it all along, this book is for you. It's time to honor who you are and savor life as an introverted mom. *Note: Written from a Christian perspective
The Christian Grandma's Idea Book: Hundreds of Ideas, Tips, and Activities to Help You Be a Good Grandma
Author: Ellen Banks Elwell
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433520664
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
No matter your age or stage of life, if someone calls you"Grandma," you'll find plenty of hints and helps just for you inthis long-awaited sequel to The Christian Mom's IdeaBook. Arranged into alphabetical categories and loaded withall kinds of life-tested, creative advice, this amazingly personalresource features 800 tips, thoughts, and stories from 200grandmas, moms, and grandkids in 30 countries around the world.It's full of good grandmothering from A to Z! Here is just a sampling of the topics that await you: activities and one-on-one times childcare gift giving family relationships manners and discipline traditions books long-distance grandparenting overnights trips and vacations ...and many more! In addition to its fresh ideas and touching stories, thisone-of-a-kind book offers spiritually encouraging narrative tointroduce each chapter, interviews with grandmas who are facingspecial challenges, plus reflections from well-known Christianauthors Nanci Alcorn, Gracia Burnham, Cynthia Heald, FrancineRivers, Gary Chapman, and Sigmund Brouwer, Bruce Howard, RebeccaLutzer, Jerry Jenkins, and Margaret Taylor about their owngrandmothers. With its gentle offerings and uplifting insights,The Christian Grandma's Idea Bookwill prepare you tonot only make the most of your time with the grandkids but create alegacy of rich memories, shared traditions, and special timestogether.
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433520664
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
No matter your age or stage of life, if someone calls you"Grandma," you'll find plenty of hints and helps just for you inthis long-awaited sequel to The Christian Mom's IdeaBook. Arranged into alphabetical categories and loaded withall kinds of life-tested, creative advice, this amazingly personalresource features 800 tips, thoughts, and stories from 200grandmas, moms, and grandkids in 30 countries around the world.It's full of good grandmothering from A to Z! Here is just a sampling of the topics that await you: activities and one-on-one times childcare gift giving family relationships manners and discipline traditions books long-distance grandparenting overnights trips and vacations ...and many more! In addition to its fresh ideas and touching stories, thisone-of-a-kind book offers spiritually encouraging narrative tointroduce each chapter, interviews with grandmas who are facingspecial challenges, plus reflections from well-known Christianauthors Nanci Alcorn, Gracia Burnham, Cynthia Heald, FrancineRivers, Gary Chapman, and Sigmund Brouwer, Bruce Howard, RebeccaLutzer, Jerry Jenkins, and Margaret Taylor about their owngrandmothers. With its gentle offerings and uplifting insights,The Christian Grandma's Idea Bookwill prepare you tonot only make the most of your time with the grandkids but create alegacy of rich memories, shared traditions, and special timestogether.
Don't Mom Alone
Author: Heather MacFadyen
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 1493431978
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Being a good mom isn't about doing everything right to create a set of perfect trophy children--though every mom has felt the pressure to do just that and to do it all on her own. To ask for help feels like defeat. Yet when we try to do it all by our own strength, we end up depleted, lonely, and ineffective. Heather MacFadyen wants you to know that you are not meant to go it alone. Sharing her most vulnerable, hard mom moments, she shows how moms can be empowered by God, supported by others, and connected with their children. With encouragement and insight, she helps you foster the key relationships you need to be the mom you want to be. Whether you work or stay home, whether you have teenagers or babes in arms, you'll find here a compassionate friend who wants the best--not just for your kids but for you.
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 1493431978
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Being a good mom isn't about doing everything right to create a set of perfect trophy children--though every mom has felt the pressure to do just that and to do it all on her own. To ask for help feels like defeat. Yet when we try to do it all by our own strength, we end up depleted, lonely, and ineffective. Heather MacFadyen wants you to know that you are not meant to go it alone. Sharing her most vulnerable, hard mom moments, she shows how moms can be empowered by God, supported by others, and connected with their children. With encouragement and insight, she helps you foster the key relationships you need to be the mom you want to be. Whether you work or stay home, whether you have teenagers or babes in arms, you'll find here a compassionate friend who wants the best--not just for your kids but for you.
Boy is Back, The + Every Boy's Got One Bundle
Author: Meg Cabot
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062686895
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 597
Book Description
#1 New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot offers two fun, hilarious, and unforgettable novels from her fan favorite “Boy” series in this special e-book bundle… THE BOY IS BACK Reed Stewart thought he’d left all his small-town troubles—including a broken heart—behind when he ditched tiny Bloomville, Indiana, ten years ago to become rich and famous on the professional golf circuit. Then a post on the Internet causes all of those troubles to return with a vengeance. Becky Flowers has worked hard to build her successful senior-relocation business, but she’s worked even harder to forget Reed Stewart. She has absolutely no intention of seeing him when he returns—until his family hires her. Now Reed and Becky can’t avoid one another—or the memories of that one fateful night. EVERY BOY’S GOT ONE Cartoonist Jane Harris is delighted by the prospect of her first-ever trip to Italy, even though it means being a bridesmaid at her best pal Holly’s elopement to longtime beau Mark...and it's hate at first sight for Jane and Mark’s best man Cal Langdon. But when Holly and Mark's wedding plans hit a major snag, Jane and Cal find themselves having to put aside their mutual dislike for one another in order to get their best friends on the road to wedded bliss—and end up on a road themselves...one neither of them ever expected.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062686895
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 597
Book Description
#1 New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot offers two fun, hilarious, and unforgettable novels from her fan favorite “Boy” series in this special e-book bundle… THE BOY IS BACK Reed Stewart thought he’d left all his small-town troubles—including a broken heart—behind when he ditched tiny Bloomville, Indiana, ten years ago to become rich and famous on the professional golf circuit. Then a post on the Internet causes all of those troubles to return with a vengeance. Becky Flowers has worked hard to build her successful senior-relocation business, but she’s worked even harder to forget Reed Stewart. She has absolutely no intention of seeing him when he returns—until his family hires her. Now Reed and Becky can’t avoid one another—or the memories of that one fateful night. EVERY BOY’S GOT ONE Cartoonist Jane Harris is delighted by the prospect of her first-ever trip to Italy, even though it means being a bridesmaid at her best pal Holly’s elopement to longtime beau Mark...and it's hate at first sight for Jane and Mark’s best man Cal Langdon. But when Holly and Mark's wedding plans hit a major snag, Jane and Cal find themselves having to put aside their mutual dislike for one another in order to get their best friends on the road to wedded bliss—and end up on a road themselves...one neither of them ever expected.
The Boy Is Back
Author: Meg Cabot
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 006266977X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
In this brand-new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot, a scandal brings a young man back home to the small town, crazy family, and first love he left behind. Reed Stewart thought he’d left all his small town troubles—including a broken heart—behind when he ditched tiny Bloomville, Indiana, ten years ago to become rich and famous on the professional golf circuit. Then one tiny post on the Internet causes all of those troubles to return . . . with a vengeance. Becky Flowers has worked hard to build her successful senior relocation business, but she’s worked even harder to forget Reed Stewart ever existed. She has absolutely no intention of seeing him when he returns—until his family hires her to save his parents. Now Reed and Becky can’t avoid one another—or the memories of that one fateful night. And soon everything they thought they knew about themselves (and each other) has been turned upside down, and they—and the entire town of Bloomville—might never be the same, all because The Boy Is Back.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 006266977X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
In this brand-new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot, a scandal brings a young man back home to the small town, crazy family, and first love he left behind. Reed Stewart thought he’d left all his small town troubles—including a broken heart—behind when he ditched tiny Bloomville, Indiana, ten years ago to become rich and famous on the professional golf circuit. Then one tiny post on the Internet causes all of those troubles to return . . . with a vengeance. Becky Flowers has worked hard to build her successful senior relocation business, but she’s worked even harder to forget Reed Stewart ever existed. She has absolutely no intention of seeing him when he returns—until his family hires her to save his parents. Now Reed and Becky can’t avoid one another—or the memories of that one fateful night. And soon everything they thought they knew about themselves (and each other) has been turned upside down, and they—and the entire town of Bloomville—might never be the same, all because The Boy Is Back.
Blessing Over Darkness
Author: Pheara (Peter) Am
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1440124078
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Pheara (Peter) Am was born in June 1970 in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, to a family of six. It was a time of the prosperous Khmer Republic, when the Cambodian economy was strong. Am heard mixed political messages as a child; his father believed communism was good, while his uncle repeatedly said that communism was evil. During the United States evacuation from Cambodia, many Cambodian orphans were taken to America. Am and his brother were given the opportunity to leave the country, but their parents refused to let them go. Their father doubted that the Khmer Rouge would take over the country, so the family remained in Cambodia. When the regime did take over the country in April, 1975, senseless violence and killings took place throughout Phnom Penh. Am shares the terrifying memories of his life during the horrific Khmer Rouge regime, his harrowing experiences living under another communist regime, the People's Republic of Kampuchea, and his amazing ability to find forgiveness after peace returned to Cambodia in 1993. Experience the riveting, firsthand accounts of Blessings over Darkness: A Real Life Journey From Darkness to Blessing.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1440124078
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Pheara (Peter) Am was born in June 1970 in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, to a family of six. It was a time of the prosperous Khmer Republic, when the Cambodian economy was strong. Am heard mixed political messages as a child; his father believed communism was good, while his uncle repeatedly said that communism was evil. During the United States evacuation from Cambodia, many Cambodian orphans were taken to America. Am and his brother were given the opportunity to leave the country, but their parents refused to let them go. Their father doubted that the Khmer Rouge would take over the country, so the family remained in Cambodia. When the regime did take over the country in April, 1975, senseless violence and killings took place throughout Phnom Penh. Am shares the terrifying memories of his life during the horrific Khmer Rouge regime, his harrowing experiences living under another communist regime, the People's Republic of Kampuchea, and his amazing ability to find forgiveness after peace returned to Cambodia in 1993. Experience the riveting, firsthand accounts of Blessings over Darkness: A Real Life Journey From Darkness to Blessing.
Bits of Blessing and Pieces of Praise
Author: Timothy C. Jarmon
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1512783838
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
This book has a little something for everyone. It contains words to encourage the children of God in their walk with God and words to inspire the believer in the Word of God. Each piece of poetry for Christmas, Easter, weddings, funerals, graduation, and more asserts the value of life and recognizes the beauty of Gods creation.
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1512783838
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
This book has a little something for everyone. It contains words to encourage the children of God in their walk with God and words to inspire the believer in the Word of God. Each piece of poetry for Christmas, Easter, weddings, funerals, graduation, and more asserts the value of life and recognizes the beauty of Gods creation.
The Secret Life of an Anorexic
Author: Kristen Noel
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1477128913
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
In The Secret Life of an Anorexic, Kristen, the author of this memoir, shares her remarkably evocative, honest, and empowering story about her discovery and constant battle with Anorexia. She takes you through the early years of her life and the experiences that contributed to her illness. With the prodding of her friends, she decides to go to her university's counseling services to be evaluated. Even though doctors diagnose her with anorexia, she doesn't accept the reality. When she finally admits to herself that she has a problem, she spends the next couple years on a heart-wrenching journey to pull away from the grips of this nasty illness. In this epic novel about strength, loving yourself, and overcoming your past, Kristen shows the world that she and anyone else with this illness has the power to overcome it.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1477128913
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
In The Secret Life of an Anorexic, Kristen, the author of this memoir, shares her remarkably evocative, honest, and empowering story about her discovery and constant battle with Anorexia. She takes you through the early years of her life and the experiences that contributed to her illness. With the prodding of her friends, she decides to go to her university's counseling services to be evaluated. Even though doctors diagnose her with anorexia, she doesn't accept the reality. When she finally admits to herself that she has a problem, she spends the next couple years on a heart-wrenching journey to pull away from the grips of this nasty illness. In this epic novel about strength, loving yourself, and overcoming your past, Kristen shows the world that she and anyone else with this illness has the power to overcome it.
Gracie Wants to Know
Author: Mary Fran Reach
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1616632267
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
"As the last remaining pup in a litter of five Italian greyhounds, Gracie thought her chances of having a happy and fun-filled life were bleak. One of Gracie's grandparents helps Gracie to see God's hand in everything that happens. Because Gracie is born with a flaw and is unable to be a purebred show dog, she becomes a member of a loving family and begins to explore her new life and role as a beloved pet. Through it all, Gracie learns to treasure the true meaning of a relationship with God, never feeling frightened or unwanted again."--Page 4 of cover.
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1616632267
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
"As the last remaining pup in a litter of five Italian greyhounds, Gracie thought her chances of having a happy and fun-filled life were bleak. One of Gracie's grandparents helps Gracie to see God's hand in everything that happens. Because Gracie is born with a flaw and is unable to be a purebred show dog, she becomes a member of a loving family and begins to explore her new life and role as a beloved pet. Through it all, Gracie learns to treasure the true meaning of a relationship with God, never feeling frightened or unwanted again."--Page 4 of cover.