Author: Peter Thwaites
Publisher: Peter Thwaites
ISBN: 1414024800
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 47
Book Description
The book is a short inspirational tale of the adventures and experiences of a polio survivor from the early 1950's. The bok is full of amusing anecdotes exploring the first 50 years of his eventful, and certainly not boring life. This is living life to the full in spite of a disability 'Come Smile With Me' is a short autobiography written by a Polio survivor. Peter was unfortunate to be one of the millions world wide who became infected by Polio in the early 1950's. Peter was initially totally paralyzed by the illness and in spite of his doctors reporting that he would never walk again, and probably not sit up, has gone on to live a very full life. Peter is partially disabled but this has not stopped him from participating in a wide range of activities. The chapters describe the many stages that his life has gone through up to the present day. 'Come Smile With Me' is an invitation to follow Peter's life from the traumas of the Polio virus, and how this subsequently resulted in further deterioration later in life, but also enjoy many of the numerous amusing anecdotes. The book is written in a very easy style and is both thought provoking and in many passages highly amusing. whether disabled or not, and successfully demonstrates the positive side to almost every event that we may be forced to go through. A very good read for someone who would like a lift, or is currently going through a difficult time in his or her life.
LifeCycle
Author: Prabhdeep Kaur
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1649518544
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
LifeCycle is a compilation of poems that sets you on a journey across various realms of life. Traversing through life, laughter, longing, love, loneliness and culminating at liberation. Each poem is a pill to bring stillness to you in this world of excess. Soaring through the sky when the moon is full, to its newness and then travelling once again to a full moon after journeying the crescents. This book is an attempt to find tranquility in chaos.
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1649518544
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
LifeCycle is a compilation of poems that sets you on a journey across various realms of life. Traversing through life, laughter, longing, love, loneliness and culminating at liberation. Each poem is a pill to bring stillness to you in this world of excess. Soaring through the sky when the moon is full, to its newness and then travelling once again to a full moon after journeying the crescents. This book is an attempt to find tranquility in chaos.
Calm, Cool, and Adjusted
Author: Kristin Billerbeck
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1418571490
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
Silicon Valley chiropractor Poppy Clayton is as calm, cool, and adjusted as they come . . . or is she? Known for her bad fashion sense, a love for all things natural, and the inability to get a second date, Poppy is beginning to wonder if she might be misaligned herself. Poppy's route to self discovery will be an unnatural one involving a plastic surgeon (of all people!), a condemned house in Santa Cruz, and a wedding date from the dark side. It's enough to send a girl and her gal pals running for their favorite spa!
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1418571490
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
Silicon Valley chiropractor Poppy Clayton is as calm, cool, and adjusted as they come . . . or is she? Known for her bad fashion sense, a love for all things natural, and the inability to get a second date, Poppy is beginning to wonder if she might be misaligned herself. Poppy's route to self discovery will be an unnatural one involving a plastic surgeon (of all people!), a condemned house in Santa Cruz, and a wedding date from the dark side. It's enough to send a girl and her gal pals running for their favorite spa!
The Book of Literature
Author: Richard Garnett
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Category : Literature
Languages : en
Pages : 828
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Languages : en
Pages : 828
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When Man Listens
Author: Cecil Rose
Publisher: carl (tuchy) palmieri
ISBN: 9781419663185
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Reprint of an edition published in New York in 1937 by Oxford University Press.
Publisher: carl (tuchy) palmieri
ISBN: 9781419663185
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Reprint of an edition published in New York in 1937 by Oxford University Press.
Catalog of Copyright Entries
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Languages : en
Pages : 902
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Languages : en
Pages : 902
Book Description
Smile, Crocodile, Smile
Author: An Vrombaut
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780192790927
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Award-winning animator, An Vrombaut, creator of the 64 Zoo Lane television and book series has created another group of appealing animal friends, who all live together in the Mango Tree House. In this story we meet Clarabella Crocodile who has so many teeth that tooth-brushing time can last all day and she misses out on playtime - until her friends come to her rescue, that is. * An Vrombaut is an internationally acclaimed artist and animator and was nominated for a BAFTA for the 64 Zoo Lane television series * Vibrant artwork and stunning design make this a book that children will love to interact with * Conveys a message about the importance of brushing your teeth in a light-hearted, funny way * Features immediately appealing and lovable characters who just bounce off the page
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ISBN: 9780192790927
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Award-winning animator, An Vrombaut, creator of the 64 Zoo Lane television and book series has created another group of appealing animal friends, who all live together in the Mango Tree House. In this story we meet Clarabella Crocodile who has so many teeth that tooth-brushing time can last all day and she misses out on playtime - until her friends come to her rescue, that is. * An Vrombaut is an internationally acclaimed artist and animator and was nominated for a BAFTA for the 64 Zoo Lane television series * Vibrant artwork and stunning design make this a book that children will love to interact with * Conveys a message about the importance of brushing your teeth in a light-hearted, funny way * Features immediately appealing and lovable characters who just bounce off the page
You Make Me Smile
Author: Layn Marlow
Publisher: Oxford University Press - Children
ISBN: 0192738127
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
It's the first snowfall of winter and the little girl in this story is filled with that sense of wonder we all experience when the world turns white. She builds a snowman and gives him a twig smile so that they may share a moment of happiness and know the promise of a friendship that will be renewed each year. Told through a simple narrative and with stunning illustrations, this is a book that focuses on the bonds of love and friendship and the pleasure we can give to each other with just a smile: messages that are perfect for the Christmas season.
Publisher: Oxford University Press - Children
ISBN: 0192738127
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
It's the first snowfall of winter and the little girl in this story is filled with that sense of wonder we all experience when the world turns white. She builds a snowman and gives him a twig smile so that they may share a moment of happiness and know the promise of a friendship that will be renewed each year. Told through a simple narrative and with stunning illustrations, this is a book that focuses on the bonds of love and friendship and the pleasure we can give to each other with just a smile: messages that are perfect for the Christmas season.
The Independent
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Languages : en
Pages : 358
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Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
Scribner's Monthly, an Illustrated Magazine for the People
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Languages : en
Pages : 1006
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Pages : 1006
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First Grade, Here I Come!
Author: D.J. Steinberg
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0448489201
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
The funny follow-up to Kindergarten, Here I Come! Now includes a sheet of stickers! First grade—it's the big time! After all, it's a real honest to goodness grade. In verses that are both funny and full of heart, D.J. Steinberg celebrates big and small moments, ones that all young "scholars" will relate to—baby teeth that won't fall out, choosing the perfect library book, celebrating Pajama Day, and wrangling with the mysteries of spelling. From the first day of school to the last, this engaging anthology is essential reading for all soon-to-be first graders.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0448489201
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
The funny follow-up to Kindergarten, Here I Come! Now includes a sheet of stickers! First grade—it's the big time! After all, it's a real honest to goodness grade. In verses that are both funny and full of heart, D.J. Steinberg celebrates big and small moments, ones that all young "scholars" will relate to—baby teeth that won't fall out, choosing the perfect library book, celebrating Pajama Day, and wrangling with the mysteries of spelling. From the first day of school to the last, this engaging anthology is essential reading for all soon-to-be first graders.