Author: Dr. Marlene D. Williams
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1639370242
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
Jessie and Ginny go to Summer Camp By: Dr. Marlene D. Williams Written about a simpler time, the Jessie and Ginny stories entertain while at the same time touching on examples of acceptance of other people and cultures, caring for one another, fair play, making enduring friendships, working together, and having fun without the aid of electronics and social media. These stories are written with the highest of childhood values in mind.
Jessie and Ginny go to Summer Camp
Author: Dr. Marlene D. Williams
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1639370242
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
Jessie and Ginny go to Summer Camp By: Dr. Marlene D. Williams Written about a simpler time, the Jessie and Ginny stories entertain while at the same time touching on examples of acceptance of other people and cultures, caring for one another, fair play, making enduring friendships, working together, and having fun without the aid of electronics and social media. These stories are written with the highest of childhood values in mind.
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1639370242
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
Jessie and Ginny go to Summer Camp By: Dr. Marlene D. Williams Written about a simpler time, the Jessie and Ginny stories entertain while at the same time touching on examples of acceptance of other people and cultures, caring for one another, fair play, making enduring friendships, working together, and having fun without the aid of electronics and social media. These stories are written with the highest of childhood values in mind.
Jessie’s Magical Year
Author: Dr. Marlene Williams
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665708069
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Nine-year-old Jessie Hasting and her best friend, Ginny O’Connor do everything together, including starting fourth grade. As the friends enter another magical year in elementary school, the girls soon realize that with more freedom comes more responsibility. While they focus on acting their age and being good examples for younger students, Jessie and Ginny memorize time tables, go on field trips, and learn about other cultures and traditions, eventually discovering that although growing up can sometimes be disappointing and lined with near disasters, it is always an adventure. Jessie’s Magical Year is the story of the misadventures and adventures of two best friends as they learn valuable life lessons while attending fourth grade.
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665708069
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Nine-year-old Jessie Hasting and her best friend, Ginny O’Connor do everything together, including starting fourth grade. As the friends enter another magical year in elementary school, the girls soon realize that with more freedom comes more responsibility. While they focus on acting their age and being good examples for younger students, Jessie and Ginny memorize time tables, go on field trips, and learn about other cultures and traditions, eventually discovering that although growing up can sometimes be disappointing and lined with near disasters, it is always an adventure. Jessie’s Magical Year is the story of the misadventures and adventures of two best friends as they learn valuable life lessons while attending fourth grade.
Summer Pony
Author: Jean Slaughter Doty
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 037584709X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Ginny has always dreamed of having her very own pony, so when her parents agree to rent her a pony for the summer, Ginny is thrilled! But when Mokey arrives, she is shaggy, dirty, and half-starved–not at all what Ginny had in mind. Can Ginny still have the summer of her dreams?
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 037584709X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Ginny has always dreamed of having her very own pony, so when her parents agree to rent her a pony for the summer, Ginny is thrilled! But when Mokey arrives, she is shaggy, dirty, and half-starved–not at all what Ginny had in mind. Can Ginny still have the summer of her dreams?
A Dirty Old Man Goes Bad
Author: John Cowart
Publisher: Bluefish Books
ISBN: 1411670701
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
A Dirty Old Man Goes Bad, by John Cowart, records the humor and happiness of a frustrated writer. John's daily blog, Rabid Fun, bears the caption, A befuddled ordinary Christian looks for spiritual realities in day to day living. Sounds like a downer. Yet, over 104,000 readers from 102 countries visited his website in 2005. A Dirty Old Man Goes Bad reveals John's happy joys as well as his struggles with temptation over bitterness, resentment, pornography, Microsoft, depression, laziness, Google, Blogger, pettiness, sloth, Krispy Kreme Donuts, and anger. All in all, this is a real-time love story told day by day by a man who loves reality.
Publisher: Bluefish Books
ISBN: 1411670701
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
A Dirty Old Man Goes Bad, by John Cowart, records the humor and happiness of a frustrated writer. John's daily blog, Rabid Fun, bears the caption, A befuddled ordinary Christian looks for spiritual realities in day to day living. Sounds like a downer. Yet, over 104,000 readers from 102 countries visited his website in 2005. A Dirty Old Man Goes Bad reveals John's happy joys as well as his struggles with temptation over bitterness, resentment, pornography, Microsoft, depression, laziness, Google, Blogger, pettiness, sloth, Krispy Kreme Donuts, and anger. All in all, this is a real-time love story told day by day by a man who loves reality.
Little Light Episode One
Author: R. Schick
Publisher: Roger Schick
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
On what promises to be a wonderful holiday evening for Bryan and his family, a killer is set free, and the unthinkable occurs. Little Meagan is abducted in the middle of the night. A horrific event from Bryan's past may unlock the secret to rescuing his daughter's life, while hopefully saving his own. Bryan's daughter is abducted in the middle of the night by a released killer who is seeking revenge. It was Bryan who had sent him to prison all those years ago. As the slow wheels of justice have stalled, Bryan has taken it upon himself to rescue her. Big Mistake. Forced to make sacrifices along the way, how far will Bryan be willing to go to get his child back and at what cost? Facing certain death at the hands of the killer/kidnapper and persecution by the law, Bryan writes this testimony. Little Light Episode One, is both a coming of age story and a gripping thriller that launches an entire series revolving around a horrific secret from Bryan's past. Follow along as Bryan recalls the series of events that will be his voice to prove his innocence a from beyond the grave.
Publisher: Roger Schick
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
On what promises to be a wonderful holiday evening for Bryan and his family, a killer is set free, and the unthinkable occurs. Little Meagan is abducted in the middle of the night. A horrific event from Bryan's past may unlock the secret to rescuing his daughter's life, while hopefully saving his own. Bryan's daughter is abducted in the middle of the night by a released killer who is seeking revenge. It was Bryan who had sent him to prison all those years ago. As the slow wheels of justice have stalled, Bryan has taken it upon himself to rescue her. Big Mistake. Forced to make sacrifices along the way, how far will Bryan be willing to go to get his child back and at what cost? Facing certain death at the hands of the killer/kidnapper and persecution by the law, Bryan writes this testimony. Little Light Episode One, is both a coming of age story and a gripping thriller that launches an entire series revolving around a horrific secret from Bryan's past. Follow along as Bryan recalls the series of events that will be his voice to prove his innocence a from beyond the grave.
Getting Revenge
Author: R. Schick
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595346847
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
Bryan Spencer's family life comes to a terrorizing halt when his child is kidnapped by a released killer who is seeking revenge. Irritated by his realization that the justice system seems to have a focus on protecting the perpetrator instead of the victim, Bryan has taken it upon himself to become a vigilante and attempt to save his child. He's forced to make sacrifices along the way but how far will Bryan be willing to go and at what cost? Is he willing to make the ultimate sacrifice despite the fact that it's no guarantee that he will get his child back? Knowing that he is facing certain death at the hands of the kidnapper/killer and persecution by the law, Bryan writes a testimony. Getting Revenge is both a coming of age story and a climactic thriller. Follow along as Bryan recants the series of events that will be his voice, his testimony to prove his innocence from beyond the grave...
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595346847
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
Bryan Spencer's family life comes to a terrorizing halt when his child is kidnapped by a released killer who is seeking revenge. Irritated by his realization that the justice system seems to have a focus on protecting the perpetrator instead of the victim, Bryan has taken it upon himself to become a vigilante and attempt to save his child. He's forced to make sacrifices along the way but how far will Bryan be willing to go and at what cost? Is he willing to make the ultimate sacrifice despite the fact that it's no guarantee that he will get his child back? Knowing that he is facing certain death at the hands of the kidnapper/killer and persecution by the law, Bryan writes a testimony. Getting Revenge is both a coming of age story and a climactic thriller. Follow along as Bryan recants the series of events that will be his voice, his testimony to prove his innocence from beyond the grave...
Making Toast
Author: Roger Rosenblatt
Publisher: Ecco
ISBN: 9780061825958
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
From O magazine to the New York Times, from authors such as E. L. Doctorow to Ann Beattie, critics and writers across the country have hailed Roger Rosenblatt's Making Toast as an evocative, moving testament to the enduring power of a parent's love and the bonds of family. When Roger's daughter, Amy—a gifted doctor, mother, and wife—collapses and dies from an asymptomatic heart condition at age thirty-eight, Roger and his wife, Ginny, leave their home on the South Shore of Long Island to move in with their son-in-law, Harris, and their three young grandchildren: six-year-old Jessica, four-year-old Sammy, and one-year-old James, known as Bubbies. Long past the years of diapers, homework, and recitals, Roger and Ginny—Boppo and Mimi to the kids—quickly reaccustom themselves to the world of small children: bedtime stories, talking toys, play-dates, nonstop questions, and nonsequential thought. Though reeling from Amy's death, they carry on, reconstructing a family, sustaining one another, and guiding three lively, alert, and tenderhearted children through the pains and confusions of grief. As he marvels at the strength of his son-in-law and the tenacity and skill of his wife, Roger attends each day to "the one household duty I have mastered"—preparing the morning toast perfectly to each child's liking. Luminous, precise, and utterly unsentimental, Making Toast is both a tribute to the singular Amy and a brave exploration of the human capacity to move through and live with grief.
Publisher: Ecco
ISBN: 9780061825958
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
From O magazine to the New York Times, from authors such as E. L. Doctorow to Ann Beattie, critics and writers across the country have hailed Roger Rosenblatt's Making Toast as an evocative, moving testament to the enduring power of a parent's love and the bonds of family. When Roger's daughter, Amy—a gifted doctor, mother, and wife—collapses and dies from an asymptomatic heart condition at age thirty-eight, Roger and his wife, Ginny, leave their home on the South Shore of Long Island to move in with their son-in-law, Harris, and their three young grandchildren: six-year-old Jessica, four-year-old Sammy, and one-year-old James, known as Bubbies. Long past the years of diapers, homework, and recitals, Roger and Ginny—Boppo and Mimi to the kids—quickly reaccustom themselves to the world of small children: bedtime stories, talking toys, play-dates, nonstop questions, and nonsequential thought. Though reeling from Amy's death, they carry on, reconstructing a family, sustaining one another, and guiding three lively, alert, and tenderhearted children through the pains and confusions of grief. As he marvels at the strength of his son-in-law and the tenacity and skill of his wife, Roger attends each day to "the one household duty I have mastered"—preparing the morning toast perfectly to each child's liking. Luminous, precise, and utterly unsentimental, Making Toast is both a tribute to the singular Amy and a brave exploration of the human capacity to move through and live with grief.
Ma Speaks Up
Author: Marianne Leone
Publisher: Beacon Press
ISBN: 0807060054
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
The acclaimed actress and author of Jesse: A Mother’s Story tells the "entertaining and moving" story of her outspoken, frequently outrageous Italian immigrant mother (Tom Perrotta) Marianne Leone’s Ma is in many senses a larger-than-life character, one who might be capable, even from the afterlife, of shattering expectations. Born on a farm in Italy, Linda finds her way to the United States under dark circumstances, having escaped a forced marriage to a much older man, and marries a good Italian boy. She never has full command of English—especially when questioned by authorities—and when she is suddenly widowed with three young children, she has few options. To her daughter’s horror and misery, she becomes the school lunch lady. Ma Speaks Up is a record of growing up on the wrong side of the tracks, with the wrong family, in the wrong religion. Though Marianne’s girlhood is flooded with shame, it’s equally packed with adventure, love, great cooking, and, above all, humor. The extremely premature birth of Marianne’s beloved son, Jesse, bonds mother and daughter in ways she couldn’t have imagined. The stories she tells will speak to anyone who has struggled with outsider status in any form and, of course, to mothers and their blemished, cherished girls.
Publisher: Beacon Press
ISBN: 0807060054
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
The acclaimed actress and author of Jesse: A Mother’s Story tells the "entertaining and moving" story of her outspoken, frequently outrageous Italian immigrant mother (Tom Perrotta) Marianne Leone’s Ma is in many senses a larger-than-life character, one who might be capable, even from the afterlife, of shattering expectations. Born on a farm in Italy, Linda finds her way to the United States under dark circumstances, having escaped a forced marriage to a much older man, and marries a good Italian boy. She never has full command of English—especially when questioned by authorities—and when she is suddenly widowed with three young children, she has few options. To her daughter’s horror and misery, she becomes the school lunch lady. Ma Speaks Up is a record of growing up on the wrong side of the tracks, with the wrong family, in the wrong religion. Though Marianne’s girlhood is flooded with shame, it’s equally packed with adventure, love, great cooking, and, above all, humor. The extremely premature birth of Marianne’s beloved son, Jesse, bonds mother and daughter in ways she couldn’t have imagined. The stories she tells will speak to anyone who has struggled with outsider status in any form and, of course, to mothers and their blemished, cherished girls.
I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die
Author: Sarah J. Robinson
Publisher: WaterBrook
ISBN: 0593193539
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.
Publisher: WaterBrook
ISBN: 0593193539
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.
Walking His Trail
Author: Steve Saint
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1414313764
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
"Steve Saint, author of the best selling autobiography End of the Spear (which sold over 100,000 copies and was made into a feature film), returns with a series of adventurous, inspiring stories of how God makes himself known through both the dramatic and the seemingly mundane events of life. While walking God's trail all over the world, Steve has spotted the Creator's hand at work in many significant life moments?from finding the love of his life to befriending the tribe that murdered his missionary father; from living in the Ecuadorian jungle to creating a major motion picture and presenting it before the United Nations. Sometimes triumphant, sometimes tragic, Steve's invariably thrilling tales are those of a born storyteller."--Publisher's website.
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1414313764
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
"Steve Saint, author of the best selling autobiography End of the Spear (which sold over 100,000 copies and was made into a feature film), returns with a series of adventurous, inspiring stories of how God makes himself known through both the dramatic and the seemingly mundane events of life. While walking God's trail all over the world, Steve has spotted the Creator's hand at work in many significant life moments?from finding the love of his life to befriending the tribe that murdered his missionary father; from living in the Ecuadorian jungle to creating a major motion picture and presenting it before the United Nations. Sometimes triumphant, sometimes tragic, Steve's invariably thrilling tales are those of a born storyteller."--Publisher's website.