Author: Tina Leonard
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460393430
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Do you believe in magic? He may be a grown man, but daredevil Last Jefferson is running away from home. Yet in escaping his own family, he runs right smack into another! Esme Hastings casts a spell under the big top as alluring magician Poppy Peabody—but being mom to her orphaned niece and nephew is her most important job. Unfortunately, convincing a judge she can provide a stable home will take more than a wave of her magic wand. Before Last takes off halfway around the world, he wants to help Esme. He brings her and the kids back to the Malfunction Junction ranch in Texas. There's room to spare and they need to settle down, but Last can't stay. Sure, he loves spending time with Esme and the kids, but this cowboy isn't ready to be a family man. But is he ready to say goodbye?
Last's Temptation
Author: Tina Leonard
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460393430
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Do you believe in magic? He may be a grown man, but daredevil Last Jefferson is running away from home. Yet in escaping his own family, he runs right smack into another! Esme Hastings casts a spell under the big top as alluring magician Poppy Peabody—but being mom to her orphaned niece and nephew is her most important job. Unfortunately, convincing a judge she can provide a stable home will take more than a wave of her magic wand. Before Last takes off halfway around the world, he wants to help Esme. He brings her and the kids back to the Malfunction Junction ranch in Texas. There's room to spare and they need to settle down, but Last can't stay. Sure, he loves spending time with Esme and the kids, but this cowboy isn't ready to be a family man. But is he ready to say goodbye?
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460393430
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Do you believe in magic? He may be a grown man, but daredevil Last Jefferson is running away from home. Yet in escaping his own family, he runs right smack into another! Esme Hastings casts a spell under the big top as alluring magician Poppy Peabody—but being mom to her orphaned niece and nephew is her most important job. Unfortunately, convincing a judge she can provide a stable home will take more than a wave of her magic wand. Before Last takes off halfway around the world, he wants to help Esme. He brings her and the kids back to the Malfunction Junction ranch in Texas. There's room to spare and they need to settle down, but Last can't stay. Sure, he loves spending time with Esme and the kids, but this cowboy isn't ready to be a family man. But is he ready to say goodbye?
A Year and a Day of Everyday Magic
Author: Deborah Blake
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738777315
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
Invite a Little More Magic into Each Day Explore 366 quick activities that you can follow chronologically through the year or dip into as time allows. This follow-up to A Year and a Day of Everyday Witchcraft includes spells, rituals, meditations, crafts, recipes, and journal prompts you can enjoy anytime, anywhere. You'll find ideas to: • Design a labyrinth • Carve intention into candles • Build an ancestor altar • Make a besom • Grow a moon garden • Fold paper airplane magic • Wish with bubbles • Chant to the Goddess • And more In addition to the daily inspirations, Deborah Blake offers activities for full moons, holidays, and other special occasions. With this book, you can explore your magic and expand your practice, even during the busiest times.
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738777315
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
Invite a Little More Magic into Each Day Explore 366 quick activities that you can follow chronologically through the year or dip into as time allows. This follow-up to A Year and a Day of Everyday Witchcraft includes spells, rituals, meditations, crafts, recipes, and journal prompts you can enjoy anytime, anywhere. You'll find ideas to: • Design a labyrinth • Carve intention into candles • Build an ancestor altar • Make a besom • Grow a moon garden • Fold paper airplane magic • Wish with bubbles • Chant to the Goddess • And more In addition to the daily inspirations, Deborah Blake offers activities for full moons, holidays, and other special occasions. With this book, you can explore your magic and expand your practice, even during the busiest times.
Funworld
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amusement parks
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amusement parks
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Disciplinary Literacy and Gamified Learning in Middle School Classrooms
Author: Leslie Haas
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030994228
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
This textbook prepares teachers to incorporate gamified learning experiences into middle school classrooms. Its focus provides concrete examples of how to seamlessly integrate literacy across disciplines in a fun, engaging, and unique way for all learners. Furthermore, this book offers practical information related to pedagogy, content, and differentiation for each lesson. Preservice teachers, practicing teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators can benefit from this user-friendly text and its companion digital components, allowing for replication of lessons based on national standards, backed by best-practices, and supported by differentiated pedagogy. This unique book begins with engineering marvels that span across centuries and locations. The ten chapters, in chronological order, are titled: Acropolis, Petra, Colosseum, Chichen Itza, Moai, Red Square, Taj Mahal, Neuschwanstein, Eiffel Tower, and Sydney Opera House. By focusing on specific examples of human ingenuity, opportunities are created to delve into the historical and social aspects of each chapter’s focus. There are also chances to explore the artistic merit and the art created about and around each marvel. Additional teaching moments lie in understanding the science, engineering, technology, and math embedded in all featured marvels. Each chapter offers material lists, resource materials, and visual/graphic images to support understanding. Teaching tips and differentiation strategies are also provided to support novice and career teachers alike.
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030994228
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
This textbook prepares teachers to incorporate gamified learning experiences into middle school classrooms. Its focus provides concrete examples of how to seamlessly integrate literacy across disciplines in a fun, engaging, and unique way for all learners. Furthermore, this book offers practical information related to pedagogy, content, and differentiation for each lesson. Preservice teachers, practicing teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators can benefit from this user-friendly text and its companion digital components, allowing for replication of lessons based on national standards, backed by best-practices, and supported by differentiated pedagogy. This unique book begins with engineering marvels that span across centuries and locations. The ten chapters, in chronological order, are titled: Acropolis, Petra, Colosseum, Chichen Itza, Moai, Red Square, Taj Mahal, Neuschwanstein, Eiffel Tower, and Sydney Opera House. By focusing on specific examples of human ingenuity, opportunities are created to delve into the historical and social aspects of each chapter’s focus. There are also chances to explore the artistic merit and the art created about and around each marvel. Additional teaching moments lie in understanding the science, engineering, technology, and math embedded in all featured marvels. Each chapter offers material lists, resource materials, and visual/graphic images to support understanding. Teaching tips and differentiation strategies are also provided to support novice and career teachers alike.
Firefly Forest
Author: Robyn Frampton
Publisher: Imprint
ISBN: 1250307600
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
Discover the magic in Firefly Forest! There’s more to this forest than some choose to see. This magical place can set your heart free. Follow the glow of the fireflies and explore an enchanted miniature world within our own, inhabited by unseen creatures. Who do you think lives there? Fairies or gnomes or pixies? Author Robyn Frampton created a sensation when she anonymously installed handcrafted magical “gnome homes” and “fairy houses” in a local park. This picture book takes you on an inspirational journey through this park with photo illustrations of her creations. An Imprint Book
Publisher: Imprint
ISBN: 1250307600
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
Discover the magic in Firefly Forest! There’s more to this forest than some choose to see. This magical place can set your heart free. Follow the glow of the fireflies and explore an enchanted miniature world within our own, inhabited by unseen creatures. Who do you think lives there? Fairies or gnomes or pixies? Author Robyn Frampton created a sensation when she anonymously installed handcrafted magical “gnome homes” and “fairy houses” in a local park. This picture book takes you on an inspirational journey through this park with photo illustrations of her creations. An Imprint Book
Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Trademarks
Languages : en
Pages : 1500
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Trademarks
Languages : en
Pages : 1500
Book Description
Twinkling Stars and Magic Dreams
Author: Johann Solovev
Publisher: XinXii
ISBN: 3989116053
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Within these pages lie stories that weave a tapestry of imagination, inviting young readers to explore the realms of dreams and fantasy. Each tale is carefully crafted to captivate and soothe young hearts before they drift off to sleep. These stories are not just stories; they are whispered secrets of the night, gentle lullabies that carry children away to a realm where anything is possible. From moonlit adventures to whispered wishes, each story is a bridge between reality and the realm of dreams. As the characters embark on journeys of courage, kindness, and discovery, young readers are taken on a journey of their own, a journey into the world of dreams and creativity. Filled with the magic of the night and the promise of sweet dreams, this collection of bedtime stories and fairytales is the perfect companion for the end of the day. Whether read aloud by parents or enjoyed by independent readers, these tales are a source of comfort, inspiration, and wonder. So tuck in, close your eyes, and let the words on these pages carry vou into a world where imagination knows no bounds.
Publisher: XinXii
ISBN: 3989116053
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Within these pages lie stories that weave a tapestry of imagination, inviting young readers to explore the realms of dreams and fantasy. Each tale is carefully crafted to captivate and soothe young hearts before they drift off to sleep. These stories are not just stories; they are whispered secrets of the night, gentle lullabies that carry children away to a realm where anything is possible. From moonlit adventures to whispered wishes, each story is a bridge between reality and the realm of dreams. As the characters embark on journeys of courage, kindness, and discovery, young readers are taken on a journey of their own, a journey into the world of dreams and creativity. Filled with the magic of the night and the promise of sweet dreams, this collection of bedtime stories and fairytales is the perfect companion for the end of the day. Whether read aloud by parents or enjoyed by independent readers, these tales are a source of comfort, inspiration, and wonder. So tuck in, close your eyes, and let the words on these pages carry vou into a world where imagination knows no bounds.
Nature's Year in the Kawarthas
Author: Drew Monkman
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1459718402
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Nature’s Year in the Kawarthas is an almanac of key events occurring in the natural world over the course of a year in the Kawartha Lakes district – and in cottage country in general. Covering all areas of our flora and fauna as well as weather and the night sky, the book is a month-by-month chronicle of the mileposts of the passing seasons. From the raucous Spring Peeper chorus of April ... through the sweet scent of milkweed blossoms in July ... and the early-morning mists of September ... to the arrival of the first eagles in December – all are noted for your interest. Whenever you head out on your next walk or look up at the stars, Nature’s Year will be your informative guide. For each month, an introductory essay captures the spirit of the season, while an "at a glance" summary lists the key natural events occurring. Each category in the natural world – from birds to the night sky – is then covered in more detail. Finely detailed drawings complement the text. Author Drew Monkman is a teacher in Peterborough, Ontario. An avid naturalist in the Kawartha Lakes area, he is past president of the Peterborough Field Naturalists.
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1459718402
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Nature’s Year in the Kawarthas is an almanac of key events occurring in the natural world over the course of a year in the Kawartha Lakes district – and in cottage country in general. Covering all areas of our flora and fauna as well as weather and the night sky, the book is a month-by-month chronicle of the mileposts of the passing seasons. From the raucous Spring Peeper chorus of April ... through the sweet scent of milkweed blossoms in July ... and the early-morning mists of September ... to the arrival of the first eagles in December – all are noted for your interest. Whenever you head out on your next walk or look up at the stars, Nature’s Year will be your informative guide. For each month, an introductory essay captures the spirit of the season, while an "at a glance" summary lists the key natural events occurring. Each category in the natural world – from birds to the night sky – is then covered in more detail. Finely detailed drawings complement the text. Author Drew Monkman is a teacher in Peterborough, Ontario. An avid naturalist in the Kawartha Lakes area, he is past president of the Peterborough Field Naturalists.
Goblins and the Firefly Festival
Author: AQEEL AHMED
Publisher: AQEEL AHMED
ISBN: 1998240282
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Summary: In the middle of a dark and magical forest lived a group of goblins who were much nicer than the ones in scary stories. These goblins were friendly, liked to cause trouble, and felt deeply connected to the beauty of nature. The Firefly celebration was their favorite holiday. It happened once a year and was a beautiful show of unity and wonder between goblins, woodland animals, and fireflies. The Firefly Festival took place in a clearing in the middle of a forest. The huge oak trees there made it look like a natural amphitheater. Goblins and other creatures of the woods gathered here, where the smell of wildflowers and the soft feel of the grass drew them in. In order to get ready for the holiday, the goblins spent weeks making flower crowns and lanterns out of branches, leaves, and other natural materials. They asked every animal that lives in the forest to join the party, from cute chipmunks and bunnies to owls and foxes. When the sun went down, it cast a warm orange glow over the area where the party start. The goblins' favorite friend, the firefly, showing up was without a doubt the best part of the party. The shimmering, microscopic bugs that showed up added a wonderful touch to the evening's events. They were in a secret valley deep in the forest, where a field sparkled like a thousand lights. That's where the goblins knew how to look for them. There were thousands and thousands of fireflies at the party, making a beautiful show of moving lights. While the goblins played beautiful music on their flutes, the fireflies seemed to dance to the beat, making a beautiful orchestra of light and sound. Some bad goblins, like Grumble, thought it would be a great idea to blow on a firefly to wake it up and make its light shine better. The goblins quickly agreed with this idea, and soon the whole clearing was lit up with a bright light, as if the sky had opened up to join the party. As the night went on, the firefly led the goblins and other animals of the forest to continue to dance and celebrate. The lights gave off a soft, comforting light, and the air was filled with happiness and joy. It was time to say goodbye to the fireflies when the first rays of dawn broke through the trees in the morning. The goblins let the fireflies fly, feeling both sorry for what they did and thankful for their help. As the early morning light came up, they stood there and watched the fireflies fly away into the sky. The goblins were thrilled and amazed when they got back to their homes in the woods. They did this because they were sure that their connection with the firefly and the forest's natural beauty would keep charming them. They looked forward to new adventures every day in their magical forest, and every night they celebrated the wonderful things that nature had given them. Beginning with Hear: Once upon a time, in a magical forest hidden behind tall, old trees, there lived a group of helpful goblins. The goblins in this story were not at all like the ones in scary books or movies. They were nice, but at heart they were pranksters, and they loved the chance to enjoy the beauty of nature. They thought the Firefly Festival was one of their favorite events. The forest was a beautiful and enchanted place where time seemed to move more slowly and every sound of birds singing, and leaves rustling held a secret. There were goblins watching over this strange place. The fact that they lived in such an unusual way showed how much they cared about nature. In a world where goblins were usually thought of as dangerous monsters that lived in the dark, this group was a bright example of how good people could be found in the strangest places. People in this world often thought of goblins as scary monsters that lived in the dark. Their gentle nature came from the beautiful woods, which was where they wanted to be. The goblins' days were full of fun things they did that honored the forest's many and varied plants and animals. They were the first to rise with the sun and would sing happy songs that could be heard all over the forest. For fun, they would do things like put nuts in each other's shoes or send each other on treasure hunts to find the most beautiful wildflowers. They would do these things while grinning meanly. But things weren't always so happy and bright for these goblins. Their strong belief was that it was their duty to keep the forest and its animals safe. These people knew all the secret tracks that went through the thick plants and were always ready to help any animal that needed it. This could mean saving a bird that is stuck in a thorny bush or showing a baby rabbit how to get back to its hole. The animals in the forest understood that the goblins in this story were not at all like the ones they had read about in scary stories because they did nice things for them. The goblins would have lively talks with squirrels and chipmunks and teach them what they knew about the forest. Old, wise owls would visit them and talk to the goblins about the moon and stars. As the seasons changed, the goblins would change what they did for a living so they could fully enjoy each day. During the cool fall days, they would get together to pick the ripest apples from the orchards. They would fill baskets to the brim with the fruit they had gathered. Under the harvest moon, they would make big leaf piles to jump into and then tell each other stories about the crazy things they had done. During the winter, when the forest was covered in snow, the goblins would make giant snow forts and tunnels and ask their animal friends to go on snowy adventures with them. It was also very cold in the winter, so they left food out for the animals to make sure everyone had a good meal. The goblins loved all four seasons, but summer was their favorite. As soon as the sun came up, everyone got excited about their much-loved Firefly
Publisher: AQEEL AHMED
ISBN: 1998240282
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Summary: In the middle of a dark and magical forest lived a group of goblins who were much nicer than the ones in scary stories. These goblins were friendly, liked to cause trouble, and felt deeply connected to the beauty of nature. The Firefly celebration was their favorite holiday. It happened once a year and was a beautiful show of unity and wonder between goblins, woodland animals, and fireflies. The Firefly Festival took place in a clearing in the middle of a forest. The huge oak trees there made it look like a natural amphitheater. Goblins and other creatures of the woods gathered here, where the smell of wildflowers and the soft feel of the grass drew them in. In order to get ready for the holiday, the goblins spent weeks making flower crowns and lanterns out of branches, leaves, and other natural materials. They asked every animal that lives in the forest to join the party, from cute chipmunks and bunnies to owls and foxes. When the sun went down, it cast a warm orange glow over the area where the party start. The goblins' favorite friend, the firefly, showing up was without a doubt the best part of the party. The shimmering, microscopic bugs that showed up added a wonderful touch to the evening's events. They were in a secret valley deep in the forest, where a field sparkled like a thousand lights. That's where the goblins knew how to look for them. There were thousands and thousands of fireflies at the party, making a beautiful show of moving lights. While the goblins played beautiful music on their flutes, the fireflies seemed to dance to the beat, making a beautiful orchestra of light and sound. Some bad goblins, like Grumble, thought it would be a great idea to blow on a firefly to wake it up and make its light shine better. The goblins quickly agreed with this idea, and soon the whole clearing was lit up with a bright light, as if the sky had opened up to join the party. As the night went on, the firefly led the goblins and other animals of the forest to continue to dance and celebrate. The lights gave off a soft, comforting light, and the air was filled with happiness and joy. It was time to say goodbye to the fireflies when the first rays of dawn broke through the trees in the morning. The goblins let the fireflies fly, feeling both sorry for what they did and thankful for their help. As the early morning light came up, they stood there and watched the fireflies fly away into the sky. The goblins were thrilled and amazed when they got back to their homes in the woods. They did this because they were sure that their connection with the firefly and the forest's natural beauty would keep charming them. They looked forward to new adventures every day in their magical forest, and every night they celebrated the wonderful things that nature had given them. Beginning with Hear: Once upon a time, in a magical forest hidden behind tall, old trees, there lived a group of helpful goblins. The goblins in this story were not at all like the ones in scary books or movies. They were nice, but at heart they were pranksters, and they loved the chance to enjoy the beauty of nature. They thought the Firefly Festival was one of their favorite events. The forest was a beautiful and enchanted place where time seemed to move more slowly and every sound of birds singing, and leaves rustling held a secret. There were goblins watching over this strange place. The fact that they lived in such an unusual way showed how much they cared about nature. In a world where goblins were usually thought of as dangerous monsters that lived in the dark, this group was a bright example of how good people could be found in the strangest places. People in this world often thought of goblins as scary monsters that lived in the dark. Their gentle nature came from the beautiful woods, which was where they wanted to be. The goblins' days were full of fun things they did that honored the forest's many and varied plants and animals. They were the first to rise with the sun and would sing happy songs that could be heard all over the forest. For fun, they would do things like put nuts in each other's shoes or send each other on treasure hunts to find the most beautiful wildflowers. They would do these things while grinning meanly. But things weren't always so happy and bright for these goblins. Their strong belief was that it was their duty to keep the forest and its animals safe. These people knew all the secret tracks that went through the thick plants and were always ready to help any animal that needed it. This could mean saving a bird that is stuck in a thorny bush or showing a baby rabbit how to get back to its hole. The animals in the forest understood that the goblins in this story were not at all like the ones they had read about in scary stories because they did nice things for them. The goblins would have lively talks with squirrels and chipmunks and teach them what they knew about the forest. Old, wise owls would visit them and talk to the goblins about the moon and stars. As the seasons changed, the goblins would change what they did for a living so they could fully enjoy each day. During the cool fall days, they would get together to pick the ripest apples from the orchards. They would fill baskets to the brim with the fruit they had gathered. Under the harvest moon, they would make big leaf piles to jump into and then tell each other stories about the crazy things they had done. During the winter, when the forest was covered in snow, the goblins would make giant snow forts and tunnels and ask their animal friends to go on snowy adventures with them. It was also very cold in the winter, so they left food out for the animals to make sure everyone had a good meal. The goblins loved all four seasons, but summer was their favorite. As soon as the sun came up, everyone got excited about their much-loved Firefly
Don’t Tell: Family Secrets
Author: Arleen Paré
Publisher: Demeter Press
ISBN: 1772584290
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
Donna McCart Sharkey and Arleen Paré , sisters and writers, have co-edited an anthology Don' t Tell: Family Secrets, about what may be hidden in families. For each individual, even in the same family, what is secret and what is not, may be different. In Don' t Tell: Family Secrets, fifty-nine writers tell their stories in either prose or poetry, of their own family secrets. So often, mothers bear the burden, stand over time as the keepers of these secrets, trying to keep families intact. Spanning continents, cultures, wars, belief systems, and the private lives of families, the secrets in this book range from over one hundred years ago to the present and include stories &– some serious, others quirky, some resolved, and still others that remain a mystery.
Publisher: Demeter Press
ISBN: 1772584290
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
Donna McCart Sharkey and Arleen Paré , sisters and writers, have co-edited an anthology Don' t Tell: Family Secrets, about what may be hidden in families. For each individual, even in the same family, what is secret and what is not, may be different. In Don' t Tell: Family Secrets, fifty-nine writers tell their stories in either prose or poetry, of their own family secrets. So often, mothers bear the burden, stand over time as the keepers of these secrets, trying to keep families intact. Spanning continents, cultures, wars, belief systems, and the private lives of families, the secrets in this book range from over one hundred years ago to the present and include stories &– some serious, others quirky, some resolved, and still others that remain a mystery.