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Ollie Come Free

Author : Timothy Patrick

Publisher : Country Scribbler Publishing

Page : 266 pages

File Size : 25,39 MB

Release : 2021-06-07

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0989354466

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"...A rewarding page-turner..." --Foreword Clarion Reviews "...A truly original cast of characters..." --Blue Ink Reviews "...Sensitive...Engaging...Grounded exploration of recovery, resentment, and redemption..." --BookLife Reviews Ollie Buckmeyer is funny, popular, and lives an idyllic life with his family on one of the last cattle ranches in Southern California. But when he suffers a devastating brain injury, his wonderful world is shattered. Even though he still looks like the same old Ollie, his family mourns as if he had died, his friends don’t know him, and the girl he loves is gone. Everything that matters is taken from him…but something is also given: Ollie has an amazing new talent that might be powerful enough to rebuild his life. Ollie Come Free is a sweeping family saga that explores love, betrayal, and the resilience of the human spirit. Plots and subplots abound—including a buried treasure that has confounded fortune hunters for 120 years—and are brought to life by a full cast of complex and fascinating characters. As Foreword Clarion says in their five star review, “Ollie Come Free is a meticulous novel about a family forever changed by one unexpected day."



Recess

Author : Ben Applebaum

Publisher : Chronicle Books

Page : 245 pages

File Size : 42,13 MB

Release : 2016-02-23

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1452146284

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We could all use a break. This guide to the schoolyard games of childhood is “something special” (The Wall Street Journal). Remember recess? It was that refreshing break between classes that cleared the cobwebs, refreshed the mind, and got everyone moving. Recess is the ultimate illustrated guide to the best games of the playground, for inside or outside, kids or grownups. With detailed instructions, diagrams, and a can-do attitude, this fun guide includes the rules to more than 150 games and variations, including more than two dozen international games from schoolyards around the world, plus tips and strategies for winning! “Remember, your 30-year-old self isn’t quite as adept at dodging a ball as your 10-year-old self was, but spending your lunch hour at work playing in the parking lot is a lot better than catching up on your friends’ boring Facebook updates.” —Gizmodo



Comes a Horseman

Author : Robert Liparulo

Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM

Page : 632 pages

File Size : 22,20 MB

Release : 2006-08-06

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1418513075

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The ancients saw Death as a blazing figure on horseback, swift and merciless. Those facing the black chasm often mistook their pounding hearts for the beating of hooves. Now, two FBI agents pursuing a killer from a centuries-old cult realize they have become his prey.



The Five Disciplines for Christians

Author : Elliott Cooke

Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers

Page : 192 pages

File Size : 37,26 MB

Release : 2022-10-11

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1666748412

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The Five Disciplines for Christians are imperative for spiritual growth. These five disciplines are: fellowship, Bible study, prayer, ministry, and witnessing. The Christian will not grow to maturity in Christ without all five, but most Christians don't know what they are. This book will help the reader to rediscover these ancient biblical practices which will bring them closer to God, transform the world around them, and provide personal fulfillment. The book is broken down into five sections, one for each discipline. Each section provides the biblical mandate, describes the nuances of the discipline, identifies challenges to its practice, and gives tools to enhance one's routine.



Evidence Series Box Set Volume 2

Author : Rachel Grant

Publisher : Janus Publishing

Page : 1153 pages

File Size : 31,95 MB

Release : 2017-02-19

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1944571078

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Weird Parenting Wins

Author : Hillary Frank

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 258 pages

File Size : 35,64 MB

Release : 2019-01-15

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 0143132555

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Unconventional--yet effective--parenting strategies, carefully curated by the creator of the popular podcast The Longest Shortest Time Some of the best parenting advice that Hillary Frank ever received did not come from parenting experts, but from friends and podcast listeners who acted on a whim, often in moments of desperation. These "weird parenting wins" were born of moments when the expert advice wasn't working, and instead of freaking out, these parents had a stroke of genius. For example, there's the dad who pig-snorted in his baby's ear to get her to stop crying, and the mom who made a "flat daddy" out of cardboard and sat it at the dinner table when her kids were missing their deployed military father. Every parent and kid is unique, and as we get to know our kids, we can figure out what makes them tick. Because this is an ongoing process, Weird Parenting Wins covers children of all ages, ranging in topics from "The Art of Getting Your Kid to Act Like a Person" (on hygiene, potty training, and manners) to "The Art of Getting Your Kid to Tell You Things" (because eventually, they're going to be tight-lipped). You may find that someone else's weird parenting win works for you, or you might be inspired to try something new the next time you're stuck in a parenting rut. Or maybe you'll just get a good laugh out of the mom who got her kid to try beets because...it might turn her poop pink.



Bridging the Gap

Author : Rondalyn Varney Whitney

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 310 pages

File Size : 12,15 MB

Release : 2002-04-02

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 1440623937

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“A special-needs guide that comes to the rescue” (Carol Stock Kranowitz, author of The Out-of-Sync Child) of those who struggle with an increasingly common condition. Millions of children suffer from Nonverbal Learning Disorder, a neurological deficit that prevents them from understanding nonverbal cues like tone of voice and facial expressions. Though they can be exceptionally bright and articulate, these children often have difficulty in social situations, and can become depressed, withdrawn, or anxious. Varney Whitney, a pediatric occupational therapist and the parent of a child with NLD, offers practical solutions, the latest information, and all-new activities that will help parents put their child on the path to a happy, fulfilling life. Topics include: Getting a diagnosis Developing a treatment plan Helping your child make friends Dealing with setbacks



Nonverbal Learning Disorder

Author : Rondalyn Varney Whitney

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 340 pages

File Size : 30,52 MB

Release : 2008-12-02

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 9780399534676

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A special-needs guide that ?comes to the rescue?( Carol Stock Kranowitz, author of The Out-of-Sync Child) of those who struggle with an increasingly common condition. Millions of children suffer from Nonverbal Learning Disorder, a neurological deficit that prevents them from understanding nonverbal cues like tone of voice and facial expressions. Though they can be exceptionally bright and articulate, these children often have difficulty in social situations, and can become depressed, withdrawn, or anxious. In this revised edition, Rondalyn Varney Whitney--a pediatric occupational therapist and the parent of a child with NLD--offers practical solutions, the latest information, and all-new activities that will help parents put their child on the path to a happy, fulfilling life. Topics include: --Getting a diagnosis --Developing a treatment plan --Helping your child make friends --Dealing with setbacks



Word Play

Author : Rodney Dixon

Publisher : Xlibris Corporation

Page : 67 pages

File Size : 26,54 MB

Release : 2009-12-23

Category : Poetry

ISBN : 146280876X

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Love is a strong affection for another arising out of kinship and personal ties Love is always the truth-Love don't tell lies Love is communication- to co-exist we must convey knowledge and make known information Love is commitment-I pledge my love in front of the world with no Resentment



Child's Play

Author : Silken Laumann

Publisher : Vintage Canada

Page : 322 pages

File Size : 10,70 MB

Release : 2010-05-21

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 0307369846

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From one of Canada’s most inspiring and gifted sports heroes, an urgently needed guide to getting our kids active and healthy. Like many of us, Silken Laumann’s fondest childhood memories are of play: staying outside until that final call for dinner, neighbourhood-wide games of Capture-the-Flag and road hockey that went on for hours. But as a parent, Silken knows the world has changed. We are afraid to let our children out of sight, our streets don’t feel safe, neighbours don’t know and rely on each other like they used to. While we recognize the need for our kids to be active, our fears, along with our busy lives and the enormous societal pressure to (simultaneously) make athletes, academics, and artists out of our children, have led us to schedule their every activity, driving them to and from soccer practice, piano lessons, tutorials. We have forgotten just how important unstructured play is for our children’s development and well-being: It keeps kids healthy, creative and active; it teaches them valuable life skills and, most importantly, it lets our kids be kids, worry-free, unfettered. Child’s Play is a call for action, a guide to reconnecting with our kids, and a blueprint for building safe, supportive communities and healthy schools. Above all, it’s a book of simple ideas for parents desperate for change.