Author: Tracy A. Spaine
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing
ISBN: 1612042694
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 95
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Hurricane is a loveable and energetic golden retriever who embraces life and all it entails, enchanting readers with his escapades as glimpsed through the eyes of a dog. But Hurricane is not just any dog. His deep-felt empathy and compassion is evident in his life story, Life through the Eyes of a Hurricane. Hurricane gives us a taste of what encompasses life for a dog, and forces us as humans to look beyond what we see as "just a dog" mentality to one of appreciation. Read about his compulsion with socks, the anxious and fearful moments as he waited to be chosen from his litter, and how he dealt with the death of an animal companion. This engaging book shows the special relationship that Hurricane has built with each of his human family members, and the enjoyment he takes while accompanying family excursions to the mountains and waters of North Carolina. Hurricane is an endearing God's creature that welcomes life and all it has to offer. May we all learn to live life as completely! Tracy A. Spaine's husband and son encouraged her to write about Hurricane and his antics in her blog. "They were welcomed with such delight that a few readers indicated I need to write a book." She is a special education teacher near Raleigh, North Carolina. http: //SBPRA.com/TracyASpaine
Author: Jennifer Skiff
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451621590
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 336
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A moving collection of amazing stories that will make you laugh and cry, show just how much dogs bring to our lives.
Author: Sunny Weber
Publisher: Pups and Purrs Press
ISBN: 9780996661263
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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How a boy and his dog helped save a nation's pets.Pit bull mix Gator and puppy mill survivor Magnolia are abandoned during a Louisiana hurricane. They suffer dehydration and starvation after rescuers take their people to safety but leave the pets behind. Saved from their flooded house, Gator and Magnolia recover but remain homeless. Nobody wants a pit bull. Gator's resentment festers into intense hatred for Gavin, the boy who left them to die. He vows to never trust again.Transported to Colorado with other refugee pets, Gator and Magnolia face the uncertainty of a new life. Eventually they are fostered by a kind woman who seems mysteriously familiar. Both dogs relax in their new lives until upheaval again throws them into chaos.Overwhelmed by trauma, Gator and Magnolia cling to one another through change after change. Will they be separated? Will Gator forgive the Great Betrayal and love again?"
Author: Sheila Walsh
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1400204925
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 190
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How do you turn your struggles into strengths? Beloved Bible teacher Sheila Walsh teaches readers how the daily spiritual practices of confession, meditation on God’s Word, and prayer result in fresh freedom in Christ. In her long-awaited book, Sheila Walsh equips women with a practical method for connecting with God’s strength in the midst of struggle. From daily frustrations that can feel like overwhelming obstacles to hard challenges that turn into rock-bottom crises, women will find the means to equip themselves for standing strong with God. Using the spiritual applications of confession, prayer, and meditation on Scripture to form a daily connection to Jesus, women will learn how to experience new joy as a child of God who is fully known, fully loved, and fully accepted. In In the Middle of the Mess, Walsh reveals the hardened defenses that kept her from allowing God into her deepest hurts and shares how entering into a safe place with God and practicing this daily connection with him have saved her from the devil’s prowling attacks. Though we will never be completely “fixed” on earth, we are continually held by Jesus, whatever our circumstances. Sheila Walsh acts as our guardian in In the Middle of the Mess as she shows us we’re not alone in our struggles, guides us through a courageous journey of self-discovery, and reminds us where to find hope, comfort, and strength in tough times.
Author: Asha Ashanti Bromfield
Publisher: Wednesday Books
ISBN: 1250622301
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 310
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"This is an excellent examination of the ways wealth, gender, and color can shape and at times create mental and emotional fractures. Verdict: A great title for public and high school libraries looking for books that offer a nuanced look at patriarchy, wealth, and gender dynamics." —School Library Journal (starred review) "Bromfield may have made a name for herself for her role on Riverdale, but with this debut, about a volatile father-daughter relationship and discovering the ugly truths hidden beneath even the most beautiful facades, she is establishing herself as a promising writer...this is a must." —Booklist (starred review) In this sweeping debut, Asha Bromfield takes readers to the heart of Jamaica, and into the soul of a girl coming to terms with her family, and herself, set against the backdrop of a hurricane. Tilla has spent her entire life trying to make her father love her. But every six months, he leaves their family and returns to his true home: the island of Jamaica. When Tilla’s mother tells her she’ll be spending the summer on the island, Tilla dreads the idea of seeing him again, but longs to discover what life in Jamaica has always held for him. In an unexpected turn of events, Tilla is forced to face the storm that unravels in her own life as she learns about the dark secrets that lie beyond the veil of paradise—all in the midst of an impending hurricane. Hurricane Summer is a powerful coming of age story that deals with colorism, classism, young love, the father-daughter dynamic—and what it means to discover your own voice in the center of complete destruction.
Author: Jesmyn Ward
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 140882700X
Category : African American children
Languages : en
Pages : 273
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A hurricane is building over the Gulf of Mexico, threatening the coastal town of Bois Sauvage, Mississippi, and Esch's father is growing concerned. He's a hard drinker, largely absent, and it isn't often he worries about the family. Esch and her three brothers are stocking up on food, but there isn't much to save. Lately, Esch can't keep down what food she gets; at fifteen, she has just realized that she's pregnant. Her brother Skeetah is sneaking scraps for his prized pit bull's new litter, dying one by one. Meanwhile, brothers Randall and Junior try to stake their claim in a family long on child's play and short on parenting. As the twelve days that make up the novel's framework yield to a dramatic conclusion, this unforgettable family - motherless children sacrificing for one another as they can, protecting and nurturing where love is scarce - pulls itself up to face another day.
Author: Kirby Larson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0802736386
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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This modern classic from Newbery award winning author Kirby Larson and Mary Nethery is a remarkable true story of the devotion, friendship, and survival of two pets left behind in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. A testament to the spirit that defined post-Katrina rescue missions, this beautiful picture book has been a favorite of young readers for fifteen years. During Hurricane Katrina, evacuating New Orleans residents were forced to leave their pets behind. Bobbi the dog was initially chained to keep her safe, but after her owners failed to return, she had to break free. For months, Bobbi wandered the city's ravaged streets--dragging her chain behind her--followed by her feline companion, Bob Cat. After months of hunger and struggle, the Two Bobbies were finally rescued by a construction worker helping to rebuild the city. When he brought them to a shelter, volunteers made an amazing discovery about the devoted friends--Bob Cat was actually blind! He had survived the aftermath of the storm by following the sound Bobbi's chain made as she dragged it along the ground. At the shelter, the two bob-tailed friends refused to be parted, even for a moment. Could rescue workers find the Bobbies' owners? Or could they find a new home that would take them together?
Author: Paul Volponi
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780670061600
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
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High school sophomore Miles Shaw goes to live with his father, a jazz musician, in New Orleans, and together they survive the horrors of Hurricane Katrina in the Superdome, learning about each other and growing closer through their painful experiences.
Author: Dayna Lorentz
Publisher: Scholastic Press
ISBN: 9780545276436
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Shep the German shepherd is confused when his family leaves him behind when a hurricane forces them to evacuate, but after his food runs out another dog convinces him to explore the city which is full of adventure and danger.
Author: Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0307489183
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 289
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Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.
