Author : Randy Pausch
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,35 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Cancer
ISBN : 9780340978504
The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
Author : Bare Nick
Publisher :
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 35,53 MB
Release : 2020
Category :
ISBN : 9781544505381
You have big dreams that fire you up, and yet a fear of failure is holding you back. You see the success others have achieved and doubt you could ever do what they've done. You tell yourself you lack the smarts, skills, or leadership capabilities to live out your dream, but the truth is, there's a massive gap between what you think you can do and w.
Author : Wendy Mass
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 26,54 MB
Release : 2010-11-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 031618036X
In one month Jeremy Fink will turn thirteen. But does he have what it takes to be a teenager? He collects mutant candy, he won't venture more than four blocks from his apartment if he can help it, and he definitely doesn't like surprises. On the other hand, his best friend, Lizzy, isn't afraid of anything, even if that might get her into trouble now and then. Jeremy's summer takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious wooden box arrives in the mail. According to the writing on the box, it holds the meaning of life! Jeremy is supposed to open it on his thirteenth birthday. The problem is, the keys are missing, and the box is made so that only the keys will open it without destroying what's inside. Jeremy and Lizzy set off to find the keys, but when one of their efforts goes very wrong, Jeremy starts to lose hope that he'll ever be able to open the box. But he soon discovers that when you're meeting people named Oswald Oswald and using a private limo to deliver unusual objects to strangers all over the city, there might be other ways of finding out the meaning of life. Lively characters, surprising twists, and thought-provoking ideas make Wendy Mass's latest novel an unforgettable read.
Author : Anushka Ravishankar
Publisher : Tara Publishing
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 38,46 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9788186211762
Wicked, witty verse and art that celebrate the child's powers of imagination and fantasy. A multicultural tale that all children will identify with. US Grade Level Equivalent: 2 US Guided Reading Level: L
Author : Tami Charles
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 44,53 MB
Release : 2021-03-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1536222658
A young girl in Haiti is eager to learn how to carry a basket to market in an exuberant picture book with universal appeal. “To carry the panye, we move gracefully, even under the weight of the sun and the moon.” In the hills above Port-au-Prince, a young girl named Fallon wants more than anything to carry a large woven basket to the market, just like her Manman. As she watches her mother wrap her hair in a mouchwa, Fallon tries to twist her own braids into a scarf and balance the empty panye atop her head, but realizes it’s much harder than she thought. BOOM! Is she ready after all? Lyrical and inspiring, with vibrant illustrations highlighting the beauty of Haiti, My Day with the Panye is a story of family legacy, cultural tradition, and hope for the future. Readers who are curious about the art of carrying a panye will find more about this ancient and global practice in an author’s note at the end.
Author : Mark Stewart
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 45,83 MB
Release : 2015-06-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1329261895
When I am all alone, I can convince myself that things will be okay. The truth is, sometimes it isn't. When I am alone, I can convince myself that I have compassion but I get uncomfortable with practicing it. It turns out, I am not as unselfish as I thought I was. When I am alone, I can convince myself that I can love everyone but then I realize I can not. When I am with my family, my limitations, fears and ego are revealed to me. Despite all that, I want to be with them if they will have me.
Author : Jim McEachern
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 14,85 MB
Release : 2014-10-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1483416410
Success or failure is too often tied to abstract principles without practical application. The autobiography of James E. McEachern presents in "high definition" his story attempting to bridge that gap. His life story continually emphasizes the relationship of faith, personal growth, and effort to success. In Today is My Favorite Day, you will learn the principles for transforming dreams into reality. You will also learn how goal setting in all areas of life can bring about the future you desire. This isn't the power of "magical thinking" but the power of goals and sustained effort over a life-time toward a predetermined end. It was Jim's greatest hope that by telling his story others would understand the secrets of his success and from this realize their own possibilities for succeeding in life.
Author : Bernita Putham
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 46,38 MB
Release : 2011-12-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1465310525
My book comes from life experiences and the joy of having girls which was, and still is, a challenge as you watch them grow both spiritually and mentally. My home life was grounded. My parents believed in discipline and old-time beatings. Living in warm surroundings with grandparents who were in our lives, and aunts and uncles who also watched over us when we were younger has taught us that life is, and always will be, about family first. As you read in my book, you will see that every day started out with either a Scripture or just a simple prayer to say Thank you, Lord for bringing me through.
Author : Dionna Reeb, M.Ed
Publisher : Covenant Books, Inc.
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 32,64 MB
Release : 2021-06-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1636309232
Living in a world of darkness caused Dionna to tailspin into self-harming behavior. Cutting became Dionna’s go-to behavior. The self-harming behavior eventually got her court-ordered to the Arizona State Hospital, where drugs and takedowns were a regular part of her life. After being told she would likely never leave the hospital, Dionna decided she would do what it took to get out. And after seven months in the Arizona State Hospital, she was released. Certainly not all better, she went in and out of the private hospitals. Dionna finally found Narcotics Anonymous and dialectical behavior therapy, and she began coming out of the darkness. Michael, Dionna’s husband, showed her that she did not have to run to the hospital for every emotion by creating the “hospital at home” program. It has now been fourteen years since Dionna self-harmed and eleven years since she was in the hospital.
Author : Alura T Jefferies
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 15,16 MB
Release : 2012-08-14
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1477224440
This is not your typical fitness book that would like for you to mimic everything that they have done to get you to a possible mirror image of themselves. This is a book about gaining knowledge, power and changing mindsets. I want the reader to feel that they are important enough to take a little time out to care for their bodies. As a Personal Trainer and Nutrition Counselor I constantly run into people that know nothing about changing their lives for the better as far as fitness and nutrition. The fundamentals are not there so they do not dare to attempt. I have seen so many fly by night fad diets that give false hopes and dreams but none try to start where most people are at, the beginning. Good nutrition and exercise working together has been the key to better health all along. Unfortunately living in a microwave society there are many that will come along trying to sell you pipe dreams. They leave out the parts telling that it is extra hard work that takes a lot of focus, dedication, soul searching and sacrifices. There are no short cuts, but with hard work and tenacity you will gain a better more fulfilling life. This book will not only give you the very basics for starting your journey but will also give you encouragement to stick with it for a life time. Changing your life first starts with changing your mind and gaining an understanding of what you need to do to care for it. If you start with that then the possibilities are unlimited. Hopefully Today is your Monday.
