Author: M. H. Clark
Publisher: Compendium Publishing & Communications
ISBN: 9781935414629
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Were here to brighten each others days. To show small kindnesses. To change things for the better. And when someone with a generous spirit comes into our lives, even the little things they do make a lasting difference. Thanks a Bunch is the perfect way to show your gratitude for all the people who give of themselves and make the world more beautiful along the way.
Thanks a Bunch
Author: M. H. Clark
Publisher: Compendium Publishing & Communications
ISBN: 9781935414629
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Were here to brighten each others days. To show small kindnesses. To change things for the better. And when someone with a generous spirit comes into our lives, even the little things they do make a lasting difference. Thanks a Bunch is the perfect way to show your gratitude for all the people who give of themselves and make the world more beautiful along the way.
Publisher: Compendium Publishing & Communications
ISBN: 9781935414629
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Were here to brighten each others days. To show small kindnesses. To change things for the better. And when someone with a generous spirit comes into our lives, even the little things they do make a lasting difference. Thanks a Bunch is the perfect way to show your gratitude for all the people who give of themselves and make the world more beautiful along the way.
Thanks a Lot, Universe
Author: Chad Lucas
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 164700134X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Now in paperback, a moving contemporary middle-grade novel for anyone who’s ever felt like they don’t belong Brian has always been anxious, whether at home, or in class, or on the basketball court. His dad tries to get him to stand up for himself and his mom helps as much as she can. But after he and his brother are placed in foster care, Brian starts having panic attacks. And he doesn’t quite know if there's something wrong with him . . . Ezra’s always been popular. He’s friends with most of the kids on his basketball team—even Brian, who doesn’t talk to many people. But now, some of his friends have been acting differently, and Brian seems to be pulling away. Ezra wants to help, but he worries if he’s too nice to Brian, his friends will realize that he has a crush on him . . . But when Brian and his brother run away, Ezra has no choice but to take the leap and reach out to Brian. And Brian realizes that he could really use a friend right now. As the two get closer, they’ll have to decide if they’re willing to risk being vulnerable with each other and share parts of themselves they’d rather hide from the world. But if they can be brave, they might just find the best in themselves—and each other. With a lively voice and moving story, Thanks a Lot, Universe is about finding your community and learning to trust your heart.
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 164700134X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Now in paperback, a moving contemporary middle-grade novel for anyone who’s ever felt like they don’t belong Brian has always been anxious, whether at home, or in class, or on the basketball court. His dad tries to get him to stand up for himself and his mom helps as much as she can. But after he and his brother are placed in foster care, Brian starts having panic attacks. And he doesn’t quite know if there's something wrong with him . . . Ezra’s always been popular. He’s friends with most of the kids on his basketball team—even Brian, who doesn’t talk to many people. But now, some of his friends have been acting differently, and Brian seems to be pulling away. Ezra wants to help, but he worries if he’s too nice to Brian, his friends will realize that he has a crush on him . . . But when Brian and his brother run away, Ezra has no choice but to take the leap and reach out to Brian. And Brian realizes that he could really use a friend right now. As the two get closer, they’ll have to decide if they’re willing to risk being vulnerable with each other and share parts of themselves they’d rather hide from the world. But if they can be brave, they might just find the best in themselves—and each other. With a lively voice and moving story, Thanks a Lot, Universe is about finding your community and learning to trust your heart.
You Owe Me One, Universe (Thanks a Lot, Universe #2)
Author: Chad Lucas
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 164700943X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Brian and Ezra’s story continues in the moving sequel to Thanks a Lot, Universe, which New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone called “a glorious ode to the beauty of preteen friendship.” Brian knows that anxiety and depression aren’t things that are magically fixed overnight, but he still doesn’t understand why it’s all hitting him so hard right now. Sure, his dad is still in prison and middle school is still stressful, but he’s seeing a therapist, he’s got good friends, and he’s doing really well on the basketball team. He should be fine, so why does he feel too tired to get out of bed some days? And why does he turn into “Cursed Monster Brian” and snap whenever someone asks him what’s wrong? Ezra is trying his best to look out for Brian, but he’s not sure that he’s actually helping. Sure, they’re still best friends, but as Ezra starts preparing for the talent show, he also starts talking with Victor—the kid who relentlessly bullied Brian last year. It seems like Victor’s changed, and whenever he and Ezra hang out and make music together, Ezra’s stomach feels a little bit swoopy. But even if he likes making music and talking with Victor, he still feels like he’s betraying his best friend whenever they’re together. And he worries that he’s falling for another boy who won’t return his feelings . . . Earnest, heartfelt, and full of humor, Chad Lucas’s You Owe Me One, Universe explores the nuances and complications of middle school relationships—and shows how sometimes the smallest acts of caring can be the ones that matter most.
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 164700943X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Brian and Ezra’s story continues in the moving sequel to Thanks a Lot, Universe, which New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone called “a glorious ode to the beauty of preteen friendship.” Brian knows that anxiety and depression aren’t things that are magically fixed overnight, but he still doesn’t understand why it’s all hitting him so hard right now. Sure, his dad is still in prison and middle school is still stressful, but he’s seeing a therapist, he’s got good friends, and he’s doing really well on the basketball team. He should be fine, so why does he feel too tired to get out of bed some days? And why does he turn into “Cursed Monster Brian” and snap whenever someone asks him what’s wrong? Ezra is trying his best to look out for Brian, but he’s not sure that he’s actually helping. Sure, they’re still best friends, but as Ezra starts preparing for the talent show, he also starts talking with Victor—the kid who relentlessly bullied Brian last year. It seems like Victor’s changed, and whenever he and Ezra hang out and make music together, Ezra’s stomach feels a little bit swoopy. But even if he likes making music and talking with Victor, he still feels like he’s betraying his best friend whenever they’re together. And he worries that he’s falling for another boy who won’t return his feelings . . . Earnest, heartfelt, and full of humor, Chad Lucas’s You Owe Me One, Universe explores the nuances and complications of middle school relationships—and shows how sometimes the smallest acts of caring can be the ones that matter most.
'Thanks a Lot, Murphy!' (Plus - 'Tales of a Lion')
Author: Chuck Morris
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1645304361
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
Thanks a Lot, Murphy! By: Chuck Morris I am. You are. He is. And so is She. We are all Murphies. We should all change our middle name to Murphy because, although we don’t want to admit it, we are our own worst enemies. Murphy is our alter-ego. No one wants to admit that we suffer minor or severe pain due to our own stupidity. It is foresight versus hindsight that always has the inside post-position. But this is natural. As human beings we are not programmed to do everything step-by-step and in the exact right order. Both parts of this collection narrate the autobiography of Chuck Morris through his adventures which include a fascinating trip to Hong Kong, stewed chicken heads, anecdotes, and tasty recipes from Louisiana.
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1645304361
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
Thanks a Lot, Murphy! By: Chuck Morris I am. You are. He is. And so is She. We are all Murphies. We should all change our middle name to Murphy because, although we don’t want to admit it, we are our own worst enemies. Murphy is our alter-ego. No one wants to admit that we suffer minor or severe pain due to our own stupidity. It is foresight versus hindsight that always has the inside post-position. But this is natural. As human beings we are not programmed to do everything step-by-step and in the exact right order. Both parts of this collection narrate the autobiography of Chuck Morris through his adventures which include a fascinating trip to Hong Kong, stewed chicken heads, anecdotes, and tasty recipes from Louisiana.
Fun with Idioms
Author: John Smithback
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 059535078X
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
Idioms are the nuts and bolts of English. They add color and zing to make the language more expressive. This book with its humorous illustrations and witty definitions is almost guaranteed to make learning English idioms fun! And as easy as ABC!
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 059535078X
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
Idioms are the nuts and bolts of English. They add color and zing to make the language more expressive. This book with its humorous illustrations and witty definitions is almost guaranteed to make learning English idioms fun! And as easy as ABC!
The Great Influenza
Author: John M. Barry
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780143036494
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
#1 New York Times bestseller “Barry will teach you almost everything you need to know about one of the deadliest outbreaks in human history.”—Bill Gates "Monumental... an authoritative and disturbing morality tale."—Chicago Tribune The strongest weapon against pandemic is the truth. Read why in the definitive account of the 1918 Flu Epidemic. Magisterial in its breadth of perspective and depth of research, The Great Influenza provides us with a precise and sobering model as we confront the epidemics looming on our own horizon. As Barry concludes, "The final lesson of 1918, a simple one yet one most difficult to execute, is that...those in authority must retain the public's trust. The way to do that is to distort nothing, to put the best face on nothing, to try to manipulate no one. Lincoln said that first, and best. A leader must make whatever horror exists concrete. Only then will people be able to break it apart." At the height of World War I, history’s most lethal influenza virus erupted in an army camp in Kansas, moved east with American troops, then exploded, killing as many as 100 million people worldwide. It killed more people in twenty-four months than AIDS killed in twenty-four years, more in a year than the Black Death killed in a century. But this was not the Middle Ages, and 1918 marked the first collision of science and epidemic disease.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780143036494
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
#1 New York Times bestseller “Barry will teach you almost everything you need to know about one of the deadliest outbreaks in human history.”—Bill Gates "Monumental... an authoritative and disturbing morality tale."—Chicago Tribune The strongest weapon against pandemic is the truth. Read why in the definitive account of the 1918 Flu Epidemic. Magisterial in its breadth of perspective and depth of research, The Great Influenza provides us with a precise and sobering model as we confront the epidemics looming on our own horizon. As Barry concludes, "The final lesson of 1918, a simple one yet one most difficult to execute, is that...those in authority must retain the public's trust. The way to do that is to distort nothing, to put the best face on nothing, to try to manipulate no one. Lincoln said that first, and best. A leader must make whatever horror exists concrete. Only then will people be able to break it apart." At the height of World War I, history’s most lethal influenza virus erupted in an army camp in Kansas, moved east with American troops, then exploded, killing as many as 100 million people worldwide. It killed more people in twenty-four months than AIDS killed in twenty-four years, more in a year than the Black Death killed in a century. But this was not the Middle Ages, and 1918 marked the first collision of science and epidemic disease.
Thanks A Thousand
Author: A. J. Jacobs
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501119931
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
The idea was deceptively simple: New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs decided to thank every single person involved in producing his morning cup of coffee. The resulting journey takes him across the globe, transforms his life, and reveals secrets about how gratitude can make us all happier, more generous, and more connected. Author A.J. Jacobs discovers that his coffee—and every other item in our lives—would not be possible without hundreds of people we usually take for granted: farmers, chemists, artists, presidents, truckers, mechanics, biologists, miners, smugglers, and goatherds. By thanking these people face to face, Jacobs finds some much-needed brightness in his life. Gratitude does not come naturally to Jacobs—his disposition is more Larry David than Tom Hanks—but he sets off on the journey on a dare from his son. And by the end, it’s clear to him that scientific research on gratitude is true. Gratitude’s benefits are legion: It improves compassion, heals your body, and helps battle depression. Jacobs gleans wisdom from vivid characters all over the globe, including the Minnesota miners who extract the iron that makes the steel used in coffee roasters, to the Madison Avenue marketers who captured his wandering attention for a moment, to the farmers in Colombia. Along the way, Jacobs provides wonderful insights and useful tips, from how to focus on the hundreds of things that go right every day instead of the few that go wrong. And how our culture overemphasizes the individual over the team. And how to practice the art of “savoring meditation” and fall asleep at night. Thanks a Thousand is a reminder of the amazing interconnectedness of our world. It shows us how much we take for granted. It teaches us how gratitude can make our lives happier, kinder, and more impactful. And it will inspire us to follow our own “Gratitude Trails.”
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501119931
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
The idea was deceptively simple: New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs decided to thank every single person involved in producing his morning cup of coffee. The resulting journey takes him across the globe, transforms his life, and reveals secrets about how gratitude can make us all happier, more generous, and more connected. Author A.J. Jacobs discovers that his coffee—and every other item in our lives—would not be possible without hundreds of people we usually take for granted: farmers, chemists, artists, presidents, truckers, mechanics, biologists, miners, smugglers, and goatherds. By thanking these people face to face, Jacobs finds some much-needed brightness in his life. Gratitude does not come naturally to Jacobs—his disposition is more Larry David than Tom Hanks—but he sets off on the journey on a dare from his son. And by the end, it’s clear to him that scientific research on gratitude is true. Gratitude’s benefits are legion: It improves compassion, heals your body, and helps battle depression. Jacobs gleans wisdom from vivid characters all over the globe, including the Minnesota miners who extract the iron that makes the steel used in coffee roasters, to the Madison Avenue marketers who captured his wandering attention for a moment, to the farmers in Colombia. Along the way, Jacobs provides wonderful insights and useful tips, from how to focus on the hundreds of things that go right every day instead of the few that go wrong. And how our culture overemphasizes the individual over the team. And how to practice the art of “savoring meditation” and fall asleep at night. Thanks a Thousand is a reminder of the amazing interconnectedness of our world. It shows us how much we take for granted. It teaches us how gratitude can make our lives happier, kinder, and more impactful. And it will inspire us to follow our own “Gratitude Trails.”
Lola
Author: Lisa Edwards
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326931687
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
A struggling author gave Penny Cartwright the nickname of Lola thirty years ago, but ten years later he walked out of her life leaving her hurt, humiliated, homeless... ... and pregnant. Penny came up with some fiction of her own when her daughter was born and Lucy has grown up believing she's the result of an affair her mother had with a married man who abandoned her when she told him about the baby. The author's a rich and famous novelist now, although he has no idea he's a father and that's just the way Penny wants it to stay. She knows Lucy would be devastated if she ever discovered her own mother had lied to her all her life. And now the Universe has thrown something else into the mix: at the age of eighty-two, Penny's father is about to marry again but there's no way she's going to let him get hitched to some gold-digging trollop called Marigold...
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326931687
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
A struggling author gave Penny Cartwright the nickname of Lola thirty years ago, but ten years later he walked out of her life leaving her hurt, humiliated, homeless... ... and pregnant. Penny came up with some fiction of her own when her daughter was born and Lucy has grown up believing she's the result of an affair her mother had with a married man who abandoned her when she told him about the baby. The author's a rich and famous novelist now, although he has no idea he's a father and that's just the way Penny wants it to stay. She knows Lucy would be devastated if she ever discovered her own mother had lied to her all her life. And now the Universe has thrown something else into the mix: at the age of eighty-two, Penny's father is about to marry again but there's no way she's going to let him get hitched to some gold-digging trollop called Marigold...
Morituri Te Salutant
Author: Jurgen W Schulze
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1469724499
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 565
Book Description
Peter Scott, an insurance investigator with his own agenda, pursues a potentially fraud-tainted claim. Stepping on the toes of a New York Mafia boss and becoming involved with former IRA procurers, he leaves a trail of death behind him as his investigations progress. The chase takes Scott to Europe, Africa and Hawaii, and Scott has to learn that his success comes at a very high price.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1469724499
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 565
Book Description
Peter Scott, an insurance investigator with his own agenda, pursues a potentially fraud-tainted claim. Stepping on the toes of a New York Mafia boss and becoming involved with former IRA procurers, he leaves a trail of death behind him as his investigations progress. The chase takes Scott to Europe, Africa and Hawaii, and Scott has to learn that his success comes at a very high price.
A Shetland Christmas Carol
Author: Erin Green
Publisher: Review
ISBN: 1472295048
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
'A warm, funny, uplifting writer to celebrate!' KATIE FFORDE If you love Lucy Diamond, Phillipa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin, you'll LOVE Erin Green's novels of love, life and laughter! 'A lovely, heart-warming story . . . I was hooked!' CHRISTINA COURTENAY 'A delightful tale of friendship, family and love' JENNI KEER 'Thoroughly entertaining. The characters are warm and well drawn' SUE ROBERTS 'Another cracker of a book, this is so beautiful, and you want to go to Shetland to make friends with all of the characters . . . Go take a visit, and snuggle up with a hot chocolate and cake to read it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This is a delightfully engaging and utterly entertaining festive read . . . will particularly appeal to those who love the likes of author Trisha Ashley' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A beautifully written heartwarming and uplifting read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'The perfect book for those who love the holiday season!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ...................................... Will the gift of friendship save their past, present and future? Callie has taken multiple jobs to make the money she desperately needs. Her favourite is being the new guide for Lerwick Manor's alpaca walks. But her troublesome past is making it difficult to prove to others that she's learned from her mistakes. Heather has been content breeding Sheltie sheepdogs and taking care of her grownup daughters. But now she feels that something is missing. Taking the leap into online dating, she makes an unexpected connection to which her daughters react very differently. Tabitha sells homemade soap at the Stables Gallery, but her true passion is for amateur dramatics. Winning a role in the group's festive production of A Christmas Carol, Tabby is determined to make her mark - but will her growing feelings for fellow actor Rabbie distract her? As Christmas draws near, can true friendship save the past, present and future of the Lerwick community? ...................................... Don't miss any of Erin Green's gloriously uplifting reads in Lerwick - look out for From Shetland, With Love; From Shetland, With Love at Christmas and Sunny Stays at the Shetland Hotel - perfect for any season! 'What a lovely and uplifting read. I really really enjoyed it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A perfect heartwarming read which has provided a great escape' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Loved this thoroughly feel good read & now I'm just off into my garden to plant some carrot seedlings!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ You are invited to holiday at gorgeous Rose Cottage - where friendship, home comforts and romance are guaranteed . . . look for New Beginnings at Rose Cottage - out now! 'Utterly charming . . . an uplifting and optimistic story' Hot Brands Cool Places If you don't ask you'll never know . . . don't miss Taking a Chance on Love - out now! 'A perfect story full of hope, love and friendship' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'The author has the knack of making her characters spring off the pages so real that you'll care about them' Peterborough Telegraph And welcome to the lakeside cottage...where friendship awaits! Pre-order Erin Green's next uplifting novels Summer Dreams at the Lakeside Cottage and Christmas Wishes at the Lakeside Cottage now!
Publisher: Review
ISBN: 1472295048
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
'A warm, funny, uplifting writer to celebrate!' KATIE FFORDE If you love Lucy Diamond, Phillipa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin, you'll LOVE Erin Green's novels of love, life and laughter! 'A lovely, heart-warming story . . . I was hooked!' CHRISTINA COURTENAY 'A delightful tale of friendship, family and love' JENNI KEER 'Thoroughly entertaining. The characters are warm and well drawn' SUE ROBERTS 'Another cracker of a book, this is so beautiful, and you want to go to Shetland to make friends with all of the characters . . . Go take a visit, and snuggle up with a hot chocolate and cake to read it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This is a delightfully engaging and utterly entertaining festive read . . . will particularly appeal to those who love the likes of author Trisha Ashley' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A beautifully written heartwarming and uplifting read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'The perfect book for those who love the holiday season!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ...................................... Will the gift of friendship save their past, present and future? Callie has taken multiple jobs to make the money she desperately needs. Her favourite is being the new guide for Lerwick Manor's alpaca walks. But her troublesome past is making it difficult to prove to others that she's learned from her mistakes. Heather has been content breeding Sheltie sheepdogs and taking care of her grownup daughters. But now she feels that something is missing. Taking the leap into online dating, she makes an unexpected connection to which her daughters react very differently. Tabitha sells homemade soap at the Stables Gallery, but her true passion is for amateur dramatics. Winning a role in the group's festive production of A Christmas Carol, Tabby is determined to make her mark - but will her growing feelings for fellow actor Rabbie distract her? As Christmas draws near, can true friendship save the past, present and future of the Lerwick community? ...................................... Don't miss any of Erin Green's gloriously uplifting reads in Lerwick - look out for From Shetland, With Love; From Shetland, With Love at Christmas and Sunny Stays at the Shetland Hotel - perfect for any season! 'What a lovely and uplifting read. I really really enjoyed it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A perfect heartwarming read which has provided a great escape' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Loved this thoroughly feel good read & now I'm just off into my garden to plant some carrot seedlings!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ You are invited to holiday at gorgeous Rose Cottage - where friendship, home comforts and romance are guaranteed . . . look for New Beginnings at Rose Cottage - out now! 'Utterly charming . . . an uplifting and optimistic story' Hot Brands Cool Places If you don't ask you'll never know . . . don't miss Taking a Chance on Love - out now! 'A perfect story full of hope, love and friendship' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'The author has the knack of making her characters spring off the pages so real that you'll care about them' Peterborough Telegraph And welcome to the lakeside cottage...where friendship awaits! Pre-order Erin Green's next uplifting novels Summer Dreams at the Lakeside Cottage and Christmas Wishes at the Lakeside Cottage now!