Twirly Shirley and the Tsunami Mommy


Book Description

Help kids learn to control their emotions with Twirly Shirley. Shirley's braids spin when she is nervous or excited, therefore creating all kinds of catastrophes. When she calms down her braids cease to spin and everything is peaceful once again. Great gift for moms and kids alike.




Twirly Shirley in Hurricane Shirley


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Look out everyone! Hurricane Shirley is surging across the ocean! People frantically seek refuge, as sea creatures dive to the bottom of the sea. But don't worry. This isn't your typical Hurricane. It's just Twirly Shirley, the girl with the incredible spinning braids. She's twirled up another cyclone, only this one is on the open sea. Be sure to join Shirley for a great tropical adventure! You'll be glad you did!




Twirly Shirley in My Sister the Twister


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Sirens sound! People scramble for cover! The whole town is in a panic as a tornado rages overhead! Twirly Shirley is twisting the town inside out. Shirley has a tendency to get "wound up," and when she does it creates pure chaos. The question is, how does she do it? What is the secret behind Shirley's super spectacular abilities? "Twirly Shirley In My Sister The Twister," by Donna Beserra is a nostalgic tale of excitement and suspense. It is written in rhyme, allowing the reader to glide through the story. Artist Melody Karns Trone has based some of her illustrations on the author's children, who were the stars in the original series of books and videos. In Melody's hand the paintbrush is a magic wand, bringing the characters to life. By emphasizing the expressions. and enhancing the gestures of Twirly Shirley, Melody has added extra charisma to this lovable character. Melody's use of color is magical as well. Her delicate pinks and vibrant blues add old fashioned fairy tale charm to the story. The intriguing plot, rhythmic writing and whimsical illustrations combine to create an irresistible adventure.




Twirly Shirley in My Sister the Twister


Book Description

Sirens sound! People scramble for cover! The whole town is in a panic as a tornado rages overhead! Twirly Shirley is twisting the town inside out. Shirley has a tendency to get "wound up," and when she does it creates pure chaos. The question is, how does she do it? What is the secret behind Shirley's super spectacular abilities? "Twirly Shirley In My Sister The Twister," by Donna Beserra is a nostalgic tale of excitement and suspense. It is written in rhyme, allowing the reader to glide through the story. Artist Melody Karns Trone has based some of her illustrations on the author's children, who were the stars in the original series of books and videos. In Melody's hand the paintbrush is a magic wand, bringing the characters to life. By emphasizing the expressions. and enhancing the gestures of Twirly Shirley, Melody has added extra charisma to this lovable character. Melody's use of color is magical as well. Her delicate pinks and vibrant blues add old fashioned fairy tale charm to the story. The intriguing plot, rhythmic writing and whimsical illustrations combine to create an irresistible adventure.




Twirly Shirley and the Brother Like No Other


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The wind is howling and snow is swirling. Knees are knocking and teeth are chattering. Everyone in the room has frosted hair. Is this the North Pole? Not exactly. It's just the school Christmas Program starring the girl with the famous spinning braids.Twirly Shirley has created a snow storm right in the middle of the school auditorium. Twirly Shirley And The Brother Like No Other combines the adventures of Twirly Shirley with a lesson about love and forgiveness. This story will entertain young and old alike. Does anyone out there have a brother like no other? If you do, be sure to read this book. So join in with the audience for a spectacular performance. Just be sure to dress warm and sit a few rows back. You never know when Shirley might get wound up again, and you could find yourself in the middle of a blizzard!




Money Coming Out of My Ears


Book Description

Donna Beserra describes her journey to becoming a successful author. She offers helpful information to new and aspiring writers.




Happy Wives Club


Book Description

A New York Times Bestseller! One woman undertakes a worldwide search to learn the secrets of a great marriage—and finds one foundational truth that could change everything. Fawn Weaver was a happily married woman running a successful business—and then something happened. Maybe it was divorce rate reports on the evening news, The Real Housewives of Orange County, or any daytime talk show where husbands and wives dramatically reveal their betrayals. Everywhere she looked, Fawn saw negative portrayals of marriage dominating the airwaves and dooming everyone to failure. Looking at Keith, the love of her life, she knew that wasn’t true. She was determined to find and connect with women just like her—happy and optimistic about marriage, deeply in love with her spouse, and committed to building a strong marriage that stands the test of time. On a whim,she started the blog HappyWivesClub.com and sent the link to a few of new friends. What started as a casual invitation to five women exploded into an international online club with 150,000 members in more than 100 countries. Happy Wives Club is Fawn’s journey across the world to meet her friends and discover what makes their marriages great. Join her on this exciting, exotic trip across six continents and through more than eighteen cities. Walk the streets of Mauritius, the historic ruins in Italy, and the vistas of New Zealand and Australia. Go from Cape Town to London, Manila to Buenos Aires, Winnipeg to Zagreb. Along the way, you will meet everyday women whose marriage secrets span cultures. You will hear their stories, witness their love, and be inspired by the proof that happy, healthy marriages do exist—and yours can be one of them! It turns out great marriages are all around us—when we look for them. Go on a trip with Fawn and learn the best marriage secrets the world has to offer.




In Search of Stupidity


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Describes influential business philosophies and marketing ideas from the past twenty years and examines why they did not work.




Leaving the Hall Light On


Book Description

Leaving the Hall Light On charts the near-destruction of one middle-class family whose son committed suicide after a seven-year struggle with bipolar disorder. & ;& ;Madeline Sharples, author, poet and web journalist, goes deep into her own well of grief to describe her anger, frustration and guilt. She describes many attempts - some successful, some not - to have her son committed to hospital and to keep him on his medication. The book also charts her and her family's redemption, how she considered suicide herself, and ultimately, her decision live and take care of herself as a woman, wife, mother and writer.& ;& ;Highly recommended if your life has been touched by bipolar disorder or suicide, this book will also inspire you to survive other tragedies.& ;& ;"A moving read of tragedy, trying to prevent it, and coping with life after." - Midwest Book Review & ;& ;"Moving, intimate and very inspiring." - Mark Shelmerdine, CEO, Jeffers Press & ;& ;"Poetically visceral, emotionally honest. I will be a better, more empathic psychiatrist, and a better person and friend after reading this extraordinary memoir." - Irvin D. Godofsky, M.D.




Voices and Visions


Book Description

Voices and Visions introduces students to the development of Canada through the varied and rich perspectives of the Aboriginal, British, Francophone, and other groups. It also introduces students, in language they can understand, to active and responsible citizenship at the local, provincial, national, and global levels. Components include Teacher's Resource and Website. French version Voix et Visions available. For details, teachers in Alberta should contact the Learning Resources Centre (www.lrc.education.gov.ab.ca). Teachers in all other provinces, please contact Cheneliere Education (www.cheneliere.ca).