A Stepping-stone Year


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Anna Maria's Gift


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Reissued with a fresh look and added content, the Stepping Stones History series is kid-friendly and Common Core ready! When Anna Maria’s father dies, she moves to an orphanage in Venice. Though she misses her father, she knows he will always be with her, as long as she has his beautiful violin. Luckily, the orphanage is also a renowned music school, with a teacher who is none other than composer Antonio Vivaldi. But when her violin is stolen, Anna Maria must search Venice’s bridges, streets, and canals. Will she ever find it—and can she ever be happy in Venice without it? This lyrical historical-fiction story captures Venice, the joy of music, and how kindness can make a scary new place feel like home. History Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today’s renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves!




Obstacles - A stepping stone for success


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Professor N. PALANI is a renowned Physiotherapist. He headed the Physiotherapy education at CMC Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India in 1996. During the 1950’s, he had assisted Dr. Paul Brand in a number of researches on treatment of Leprosy patients. He retired as the Director of Physiotherapy in the leading Vinayaka Mission College of Physiotherapy in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India in 2018. He was also a trainer in Physiotherapy. He has received a number of awards including the Bharat Jothi Award in the year 2001. He was also awarded the Best Citizen of India Award by the International Publishing House in 2002 along with the Hon’ble Ex Prime Ministers of India Shri. Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Shri. Manmohan Singh in New Delhi, 2002. He had seen Mahatma Gandhi during the year 1946. The Indian Association of Physiotherapists has honoured him with a prestigious Fellowship Award in 1990 in Mumbai. He was also awarded with "The Lifetime Achievement Award" in the year 2015. The Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd., Neyveli, Tamil Nadu, India, honoured him with the ‘Best Book of the Year Award’ for his Tamil book, Thadai Kallae Padikkal, for his valuable contribution to the society in the field of literature and recognised the same in the Neyveli Book Fair 2016 held in Neyveli from 01.07.2016 to 10.07.2016. The Tamil Nadu government had ordered to issue these books for all Government libraries in Tamil Nadu. He had presented a number of research papers at National and International conferences. He had published a few articles in leading medical journals. He was also a member of board of studies in M.G.R Medical University, Chennai and also at Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai and vinayaga missions, Medical college, Salem. This book describes not only how to overcome the obstacles in life but also how to progress and to lead a successful life. This book also describes the management of pain.







Stumbling Blocks Or Stepping Stones


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Focuses on values and attitudes drawn from the Gospels and the literature of Christian spirituality to discover solutions to psychological problems. Father Benedict offers a series of therapeutic meditations for readers with an interest in spirituality.




Knights of the Round Table


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imagine a mythic kingdom in England of wizards and witches, fire-breathing dragons, and dreadful giants. Who can rule this magical land? Who can overcome the powers of evil? It is the destiny of King Arthur and his noble knights, who protect and serve the people of Camelot. A perfect introduction to the Arthurian legends.




Stepping Stones


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Mature-age students face many challenges as they try to balance study commitments with the demands of work and family. This book acknowledges the very personal journeys that mature-aged students take when they embark on university study.




Stepping Stones to the New Jerusalem


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Events in the life of Jesus will be symbolized by the seven major feasts of Israel and presented as five stepping stones to the New Jerusalem. These five stepping stones can lead man safely back to the restored relationship with God both in this life and in the New Jerusalem. (Social Issues)







Retirement Stepping Stones


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Continue a life of meaning beyond retirement In 2002, with his business partner, Adam Zuercher, Tony Hixon launched Hixon Zuercher Capital Management—a fee-only wealth management firm. Tony wanted to help clients ensure that they wouldn’t outlive their money—and possibly even have enough saved to accomplish their bucket-list goals. However, after several years of running a numbers-first business and serving his clients well in their financial lives, a family crisis changed his thinking. Tony’s mother retired from her job as the director of a hospice agency, and she quickly fell into a deep depression as she lost her purpose and fulfillment derived from a lifelong career she had been passionate about. On March 22, 2011, Tony’s mother tragically took her own life. After this life-changing tragedy, Tony made it his goal to help pre-retirees not repeat the mistakes his mom made as she transitioned from her career into retirement. You need a plan for both your finances and your lifestyle. Retirement Stepping Stones will help ensure that your retirement brings you pleasure, serenity of mind, and the enjoyment of a life well-lived. That your transition is from success to significance. That you find a newfound hope and a newfound purpose. That retirement brings you your best years.