Author: Stanley Gordon West
Publisher: Lexington Marshall Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 9780965624718
Category : Brothers and sisters
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A story of a 18 year old boy struggling against all odds to keep his family together. After his mother dies, his alcoholic father can't care for his family properly and the boy fights against the welfare system that wants to separate him and his two brothers and sister. Set in St Paul in 1949-50, Donny Cunningham makes a vow to keep his family together and leads the reader on an adventure bright with humor, suspence and a boy's undaunted courage.
Growing an Inch
Author: Stanley Gordon West
Publisher: Lexington Marshall Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 9780965624718
Category : Brothers and sisters
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A story of a 18 year old boy struggling against all odds to keep his family together. After his mother dies, his alcoholic father can't care for his family properly and the boy fights against the welfare system that wants to separate him and his two brothers and sister. Set in St Paul in 1949-50, Donny Cunningham makes a vow to keep his family together and leads the reader on an adventure bright with humor, suspence and a boy's undaunted courage.
Publisher: Lexington Marshall Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 9780965624718
Category : Brothers and sisters
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A story of a 18 year old boy struggling against all odds to keep his family together. After his mother dies, his alcoholic father can't care for his family properly and the boy fights against the welfare system that wants to separate him and his two brothers and sister. Set in St Paul in 1949-50, Donny Cunningham makes a vow to keep his family together and leads the reader on an adventure bright with humor, suspence and a boy's undaunted courage.
Because Amelia Smiled
Author: David Ezra Stein
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536227943
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
Just try not to smile! A positively inspiring picture book from the creator of the Caldecott Honor–winning Interrupting Chicken. Because Amelia smiles as she skips down the street, her neighbor Mrs. Higgins smiles too, and decides to send a care package of cookies to her grandson Lionel in Mexico. The cookies give Lionel an idea, and his idea inspires a student, who in turn inspires a ballet troupe in England! And so the good feelings that started with Amelia’s smile make their way around the world, from a goodwill recital in Israel, to an impromptu rumba concert in Paris, to a long-awaited marriage proposal in Italy, to a knitted scarf for a beloved niece back in New York. Putting a unique spin on "what goes around comes around," David Ezra Stein’s charmingly illustrated story reminds us that adding even a small dose of kindness into the world is sure to spur more and more kindness, which could eventually make its way back to you!
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536227943
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
Just try not to smile! A positively inspiring picture book from the creator of the Caldecott Honor–winning Interrupting Chicken. Because Amelia smiles as she skips down the street, her neighbor Mrs. Higgins smiles too, and decides to send a care package of cookies to her grandson Lionel in Mexico. The cookies give Lionel an idea, and his idea inspires a student, who in turn inspires a ballet troupe in England! And so the good feelings that started with Amelia’s smile make their way around the world, from a goodwill recital in Israel, to an impromptu rumba concert in Paris, to a long-awaited marriage proposal in Italy, to a knitted scarf for a beloved niece back in New York. Putting a unique spin on "what goes around comes around," David Ezra Stein’s charmingly illustrated story reminds us that adding even a small dose of kindness into the world is sure to spur more and more kindness, which could eventually make its way back to you!
Amaze Every Customer Every Time
Author: Shep Hyken
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group
ISBN: 1626340102
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
You must deliver an amazing customer experience. Why? It is the competitive edge of new-era business—in any market and any economy. Renowned customer experience expert Shep Hyken explains how consistently amazing customers through stellar service can elevate your company from good to great. All transformations require a role model, and Shep has found the perfect role model to inspire your team: Ace Hardware. Ace was named as one of the top ten customer service brands in America by Businessweek and ranked highest in its industry for customer satisfaction. Through revealing stories from Ace’s over-the-top work with customers, Shep explores the five tactical areas of customer amazement: leadership, culture, one-on-one, competitive edge, and community. Delivering amazing service requires everyone in your organization to step up and be a leader. It doesn’t take a title. It takes the right set of tools and principles. To help you empower employees at all levels, Shep brings the content to a deeply practical level. His 52 Amazement Tools—like “Ask the extra question” and “Focus on the customer, not the money”—are simple, clear, useful for almost anybody, and supported with compelling research and stories. Between these covers, you will find the tools and tactics you need to transform your company into a seriously customer-focused operation that will amaze every customer every time.
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group
ISBN: 1626340102
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
You must deliver an amazing customer experience. Why? It is the competitive edge of new-era business—in any market and any economy. Renowned customer experience expert Shep Hyken explains how consistently amazing customers through stellar service can elevate your company from good to great. All transformations require a role model, and Shep has found the perfect role model to inspire your team: Ace Hardware. Ace was named as one of the top ten customer service brands in America by Businessweek and ranked highest in its industry for customer satisfaction. Through revealing stories from Ace’s over-the-top work with customers, Shep explores the five tactical areas of customer amazement: leadership, culture, one-on-one, competitive edge, and community. Delivering amazing service requires everyone in your organization to step up and be a leader. It doesn’t take a title. It takes the right set of tools and principles. To help you empower employees at all levels, Shep brings the content to a deeply practical level. His 52 Amazement Tools—like “Ask the extra question” and “Focus on the customer, not the money”—are simple, clear, useful for almost anybody, and supported with compelling research and stories. Between these covers, you will find the tools and tactics you need to transform your company into a seriously customer-focused operation that will amaze every customer every time.
And In Her Smile, the World
Author: Rebecca J. Allred
Publisher: Trepidatio Publishing
ISBN: 168510018X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
“Allred and White have created a true work of horror with this newest novella.”—Booklist What if the world you thought you knew was a lie older than God? As children, Jeffrey and Serena each caught a glimpse beyond the veil of the everyday: A hidden cult guarded by women with the power to change reality. A myth kept quiet by a watcher with the strength to unmake the universe. A darkness smiling behind rows of teeth without end. Although Jeffrey and Serena have only just met, their lives have centered around the mystery of the Quiet Woman. Haunted by their knowledge and driven by a desire to change the minds and souls of those who enforce the rules, they’re willing to sacrifice anything, including themselves. Soon the rituals will be complete and the Quiet Woman will come. And in Her eyes will be the stars, and in Her smile, the world.
Publisher: Trepidatio Publishing
ISBN: 168510018X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
“Allred and White have created a true work of horror with this newest novella.”—Booklist What if the world you thought you knew was a lie older than God? As children, Jeffrey and Serena each caught a glimpse beyond the veil of the everyday: A hidden cult guarded by women with the power to change reality. A myth kept quiet by a watcher with the strength to unmake the universe. A darkness smiling behind rows of teeth without end. Although Jeffrey and Serena have only just met, their lives have centered around the mystery of the Quiet Woman. Haunted by their knowledge and driven by a desire to change the minds and souls of those who enforce the rules, they’re willing to sacrifice anything, including themselves. Soon the rituals will be complete and the Quiet Woman will come. And in Her eyes will be the stars, and in Her smile, the world.
Danny the Champion of the World
Author: Roald Dahl
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101652977
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Can Danny and his father outsmart the villainous Mr. Hazell? Danny has a life any boy would love—his home is a gypsy caravan, he's the youngest master car mechanic around, and his best friend is his dad, who never runs out of wonderful stories to tell. But one night Danny discovers a shocking secret that his father has kept hidden for years. Soon Danny finds himself the mastermind behind the most incredible plot ever attempted against nasty Victor Hazell, a wealthy landowner with a bad attitude. Can they pull it off? If so, Danny will truly be the champion of the world.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101652977
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Can Danny and his father outsmart the villainous Mr. Hazell? Danny has a life any boy would love—his home is a gypsy caravan, he's the youngest master car mechanic around, and his best friend is his dad, who never runs out of wonderful stories to tell. But one night Danny discovers a shocking secret that his father has kept hidden for years. Soon Danny finds himself the mastermind behind the most incredible plot ever attempted against nasty Victor Hazell, a wealthy landowner with a bad attitude. Can they pull it off? If so, Danny will truly be the champion of the world.
Augustus and His Smile
Author: Catherine Rayner
Publisher: Tiger Tales
ISBN: 9781680100051
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Augustus the tiger was sad. He had lost his smile. So he did a HUGE tigery stretch, and set off to find it. Stunning illustrations celebrate the beauty of the world and the simple happiness it brings to us. An imaginative book for children who love to explore the world around them.
Publisher: Tiger Tales
ISBN: 9781680100051
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Augustus the tiger was sad. He had lost his smile. So he did a HUGE tigery stretch, and set off to find it. Stunning illustrations celebrate the beauty of the world and the simple happiness it brings to us. An imaginative book for children who love to explore the world around them.
The Rotarian
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Established in 1911, The Rotarian is the official magazine of Rotary International and is circulated worldwide. Each issue contains feature articles, columns, and departments about, or of interest to, Rotarians. Seventeen Nobel Prize winners and 19 Pulitzer Prize winners – from Mahatma Ghandi to Kurt Vonnegut Jr. – have written for the magazine.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Established in 1911, The Rotarian is the official magazine of Rotary International and is circulated worldwide. Each issue contains feature articles, columns, and departments about, or of interest to, Rotarians. Seventeen Nobel Prize winners and 19 Pulitzer Prize winners – from Mahatma Ghandi to Kurt Vonnegut Jr. – have written for the magazine.
The Smile that Went Around the World
Author: Patrice Karst
Publisher: Devorss Publications
ISBN: 9780875168272
Category : Cheerfulness
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A young boy learns that a kind act can set off a chain reaction of smiling and encouragement that comes back around to him.
Publisher: Devorss Publications
ISBN: 9780875168272
Category : Cheerfulness
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A young boy learns that a kind act can set off a chain reaction of smiling and encouragement that comes back around to him.
On the Path to Love and Wholeness
Author: David M. Wine
Publisher: Gatekeeper Press
ISBN: 1662910126
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
David Wine led the merger of eleven companies, each with its own unique culture and way of doing business. Communication was key to successfully driving that change. Blogs were a key way to instill the values that he wanted the new company to embody in its vision statement of creating and sustaining wholeness in people's property, lives and communities. He shared his learnings, hopes, and dreams with team members over the years. Whether he was writing about mindfulness, sharing the wholeness vision, or recognizing human dynamics, David managed to entertain and teach all the way. This book is a sampling of those writings. You, too, will be touched and enlightened by his ability to inspire and enlarge the idea of being love and wholeness to our world and experiencing that same love and wholeness for ourselves. This is a book to pick up again and again for its messages provide regular reminders of simple steps to take in order to create well-being in our lives.
Publisher: Gatekeeper Press
ISBN: 1662910126
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
David Wine led the merger of eleven companies, each with its own unique culture and way of doing business. Communication was key to successfully driving that change. Blogs were a key way to instill the values that he wanted the new company to embody in its vision statement of creating and sustaining wholeness in people's property, lives and communities. He shared his learnings, hopes, and dreams with team members over the years. Whether he was writing about mindfulness, sharing the wholeness vision, or recognizing human dynamics, David managed to entertain and teach all the way. This book is a sampling of those writings. You, too, will be touched and enlightened by his ability to inspire and enlarge the idea of being love and wholeness to our world and experiencing that same love and wholeness for ourselves. This is a book to pick up again and again for its messages provide regular reminders of simple steps to take in order to create well-being in our lives.
The World's Best-loved Poems
Author:
Publisher: New York ; Evanston : Harper & Row
ISBN:
Category : American poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
A collection of religious and popular poems from well known and anonymous writers.
Publisher: New York ; Evanston : Harper & Row
ISBN:
Category : American poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
A collection of religious and popular poems from well known and anonymous writers.