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Remembering That It Happened Once

Author : Dennis L. Johnson

Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers

Page : 292 pages

File Size : 35,38 MB

Release : 2021-12-27

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1666732605

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Poets have long given us poems as portals into the stunning event and astonishing affirmation at the core of Christian faith: the Eternal Word has taken on flesh in Jesus of Nazareth. This is the mystery and message this collection of poems explores. The Latin word for “poetry” is carmen. Over time, carmen formed into our English word “charm.” These are Christmas carmen for the believer and doubter, the joyful and sorrowful, and the seeker longing for the experience of “God with us.” They are for opening the heart, widening the imagination, and shaping the soul. They are for remembering and beholding the mystery of the Incarnation in everyday life all year long.



The Giving Tree

Author : Shel Silverstein

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 32 pages

File Size : 49,34 MB

Release : 2014-02-18

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0061965103

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As The Giving Tree turns fifty, this timeless classic is available for the first time ever in ebook format. This digital edition allows young readers and lifelong fans to continue the legacy and love of a classic that will now reach an even wider audience. "Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy." So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. This moving parable for all ages offers a touching interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return. Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk...and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave. This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation. Shel Silverstein's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. He is also the creator of picture books including A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and the perennial favorite The Giving Tree, and of classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, Every Thing On It, Don't Bump the Glump!, and Runny Babbit. And don't miss the other Shel Silverstein ebooks, Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic!



A Land Remembered

Author : Patrick D Smith

Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield

Page : 286 pages

File Size : 37,7 MB

Release : 2012-10-01

Category : Education

ISBN : 1561645826

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A Land Remembered has become Florida's favorite novel. Now this Student Edition in two volumes makes this rich, rugged story of the American pioneer spirit more accessible to young readers. Patrick Smith tells of three generations of the MacIveys, a Florida family battling the hardships of the frontier. The story opens in 1858, when Tobias and Emma MacIvey arrive in the Florida wilderness with their son, Zech, to start a new life, and ends in 1968 with Solomon MacIvey, who realizes that his wealth has not been worth the cost to the land. Between is a sweeping story rich in Florida history with a cast of memorable characters who battle wild animals, rustlers, Confederate deserters, mosquitoes, starvation, hurricanes, and freezes to carve a kingdom out of the Florida swamp. In this volume, meet young Zech MacIvey, who learns to ride like the wind through the Florida scrub on Ishmael, his marshtackie horse, his dogs, Nip and Tuck, at this side. His parents, Tobias and Emma, scratch a living from the land, gathering wild cows from the swamp and herding them across the state to market. Zech learns the ways of the land from the Seminoles, with whom his life becomes entwined as he grows into manhood. Next in series > > See all of the books in this series



When You Thought I Wasn't Looking

Author : Mary Korzan

Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing

Page : 60 pages

File Size : 45,58 MB

Release : 2004-03

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 9780740741920

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Mary Rita Schilke Korzan wrote a poem to her mother 24 years ago, thanking her for all she had done as a mother, friend, and role model. She gave the poem to her mother and, a few months later, offered it as a tribute when Mary and her husband were married. So many wedding guests asked for a copy that Mary included one in her thank-you notes.Then began the strange and heartwarming journey of Mary's poem to her mom. Friends passed it on to those they knew. A minister in her hometown couldn't recall who gave it to him, but he included the by-then "anonymously written" poem in his book about loving others. Another author picked it up from there for her compilation of heartfelt works, and Mary finally noticed her poem, now listed as "Author Unknown," in A Fourth Course of Chicken Soup for the Soul, which her husband and children gave her as a Mother's Day gift.With this new book, readers have the chance to experience When You Thought I Wasn't Looking in its entirety and from its creator. This is the special kind of book that reminds us that sometimes the little things we do "just because" mean more to someone than we can ever know. Those little things teach love, compassion, and understanding. In other words, they're priceless. This sweet gift book brings that lesson home to the heart.



The Shetland Sea Murders

Author : Marsali Taylor

Publisher : Headline Accent

Page : 352 pages

File Size : 25,11 MB

Release : 2021-07-29

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1472275977

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'This series is a must-read for anyone who loves the sea, or islands, or joyous, intricate story-telling.' ANN CLEEVES '[An] atmospheric story steeped in the stunning scenery and traditions of Scotland's wildest place.' PETERBOROUGH TELEGRAPH Marsali Taylor returns with the ninth gripping mystery in her Shetland Sailing Mystery series. While onboard her last chartered sailing trip of the season, Cass Lynch is awoken in the middle of the night by a Mayday call to the Shetland coastguard. A fishing vessel has become trapped on the rocks off the coast of one of the islands. In the days that follow, there's both a shocking murder and a baffling death. On the surface there's no link, but when Cass becomes involved it is soon clear that her life is also in danger. Convinced that someone sinister is at work in these Shetland waters, Cass is determined to find and stop them. But uncovering the truth could prove to be deadly . . . Readers LOVE the Shetland Sailing Mysteries: 'Definitely the best of the Cass Lynch series yet!' 5* Reader Review 'The beautiful descriptions of Shetland life, traditions, it's landscape and even language bring everything to life.' 5* Reader Review 'This series gets better and better' 5* Reader Review 'A beautifully written story, with descriptions so vivid you can smell the sea and beautiful countryside.' 5* Reader Review 'The perfect lockdown read for anyone who longs to be back on the sea.' 5* Reader Review



Emotions, Remembering and Feeling Better

Author : Anne-Marie Reynaud

Publisher : transcript Verlag

Page : 337 pages

File Size : 26,27 MB

Release : 2017-08-31

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 3839439183

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As the largest class action suit in Canadian history, the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (2007-2015) had a great impact on the lives of Aboriginal survivors across Canada. In a rare account exploring survivor perspectives, Anne-Marie Reynaud considers the settlement's reconciliatory aspiration in conjunction with the local reality for the Mitchikanibikok Inik First Nations in Quebec. Drawing from anthropological fieldwork, this carefully crafted book weaves survivor experiences of the financial compensations and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission together with current theorizing on emotions, memory, trauma and transitional justice.



The Memory Illusion

Author : Dr Julia Shaw

Publisher : Random House

Page : 304 pages

File Size : 30,40 MB

Release : 2016-06-16

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1473535174

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THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'Truly fascinating.' Steve Wright, BBC Radio 2 - Have you ever forgotten the name of someone you’ve met dozens of times? - Or discovered that your memory of an important event was completely different from everyone else’s? - Or vividly recalled being in a particular place at a particular time, only to discover later that you couldn’t possibly have been? We rely on our memories every day of our lives. They make us who we are. And yet the truth is, they are far from being the accurate record of the past we like to think they are. In The Memory Illusion, forensic psychologist and memory expert Dr Julia Shaw draws on the latest research to show why our memories so often play tricks on us – and how, if we understand their fallibility, we can actually improve their accuracy. The result is an exploration of our minds that both fascinating and unnerving, and that will make you question how much you can ever truly know about yourself. Think you have a good memory? Think again. 'A spryly paced, fun, sometimes frightening exploration of how we remember – and why everyone remembers things that never truly happened.' Pacific Standard



Memory

Author : Bennett L. Schwartz

Publisher : SAGE Publications

Page : 545 pages

File Size : 49,18 MB

Release : 2016-12-22

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1506326528

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The fully updated Third Edition of Bennett L. Schwartz’s Memory: Foundations and Applications engages students in an exploration of how memory works in everyday life through unique applications in areas such as education, job-related memory, investigations, and courtrooms. Throughout the book, integrated coverage of cognitive psychology and neuroscience connects theory and research to the areas in the brain where memory processes occur. Four overarching themes that create a framework for the text include: the active nature of learning and remembering; memory's status as a biological process; the multiple components of memory systems; and how memory principles can improve our individual ability to learn and remember. Featuring substantive changes that bring the book completely up to date, the Third Edition offers students an array of high-interest examples for augmenting their own memory abilities and appreciation of memory science.



American English File 3E Level 5 Workbook

Author : Christina Latham-Koenig

Publisher : Oxford University Press

Page : 84 pages

File Size : 31,65 MB

Release : 2020-07-28

Category : Foreign Language Study

ISBN : 0194836487

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American English File Second Edition retains the popular methodology developed by world-renowned authors Christina Latham-Koenig and Clive Oxenden: language + motivation = opportunity. With grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation practice in every lesson, students are equipped with a solid foundation for successful speaking. Plus - an array of digital resources provides even more choice and flexibility. Students can learn in the classroom or on the move with Online Practice. language assessment. The first goal is to explore the difference between fairness and justice in language assessment. The authors distinguish internal and external dimensions of the equitable and just treatment of individuals taking language tests which are used as gatekeeping devices to determine access to education and employment, immigrant status, citizenship, and other rights. The second goal is to show how the extent of test fairness can be demonstrated and improved using the tools of psychometrics, in particular the models collectively known as Rasch measurement. “This book will have an enormous impact on the field of language assessment. Using Rasch analysis models to explore and identify sources of unfairness, the authors make a compelling case for fairness in the design and implementation of language assessment instruments and for justice in the interpretation and use of test results. A real strength of the book is that it guides readers through analytical techniques in an accessible way.” Dan Douglas, Professor Emeritus, Applied Linguistics Program, Iowa State University.



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Author : Abdulhamid Ali

Publisher : Abdulhamid Ali

Page : 260 pages

File Size : 15,27 MB

Release : 2023-06-09

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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In this captivating novel, a groundbreaking storytelling approach unfolds, employing a unique three-chapter structure to weave the tale of Ali's turbulent journey. In the first chapter, Fate strikes Ali mercilessly, thrusting him into a harrowing predicament as he becomes the victim of an unjust conviction. This initial section immerses readers in Ali's world, highlighting the injustice and setting the stage for the challenges to come. The second chapter takes us deep inside the walls of the prison, where Ali encounters a diverse array of inmates who leave an indelible mark on his psyche. Each encounter becomes a pivotal moment, shaping his mindset and molding his character. Through these interactions, readers witness the power of human connection and the resilience of the human spirit even in the harshest of circumstances. As Ali emerges from prison, the third chapter introduces a fresh set of trials and tribulations. His newfound freedom is overshadowed by an overwhelming sense of confusion and curiosity. Determined to unravel the truth behind his wrongful conviction, Ali embarks on a quest, driven by an unwavering desire for justice. This final section of the novel is a rollercoaster ride of suspense and revelation, as Ali's determination clashes with the forces that conspired against him. Through this innovative three-chapter structure, the novel explores the depths of uncertainty, pain, and resilience. Readers will be spellbound by the seamless fusion of gripping storytelling and profound introspection as Ali's fate hangs in the balance. Prepare to embark on a mind-blowing journey that will challenge your perceptions, ignite your emotions, and leave an indelible impression.