More Big Words for Our Time

More Big Words for Our Time
Author: W. Hamp Watson, Jr.
Publisher:
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2004-11
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780974697611

More Big Words for Our Time by W. Hamp Watson, Jr. with Dr. J. Frederick Wilson, is a book that aims at being A Lift for the Living and a Gift for the Grieving. A sequel to Frederick Wilson Still Speaks Big Words for Our Time, this book contains six more messages from Frederick Wilson that surfaced from friends that had treasured them since the death of this pastor in 1990. The Rev. W. Hamp Watson, Jr., who served over fifty-one years in the South Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church, has edited these messages and has added ten messages of his own to complete the book. Watson now serves in retirement as Supply Pastor for Glenwood Hills United Methodist Church in Macon, Georgia.Friends of these two pastors have financed all the printing and production costs so that every penny of sales will benefit Wesley Glen, Incorporated, a network of group homes sponsored by the South Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church for Adults with Disabilities.If you would like to purchase More Big Words for Our Time, make out a check for $16.00 to Wesley Glen, Inc. and mail it to Rev. W. Hamp Watson, Jr., 149 Cambridge Way, Macon, Ga. 31220. When the check is received, a book will be mailed to you. For larger orders or to inquire about becoming an outlet, you may contact Cambridge Way Publishing, W. Hamp Watson, Jr.- Editor, [email protected], 149 Cambridge Way, Macon, Ga. 31220, 478-475-1763.

Big Words for Little People

Big Words for Little People
Author: Jamie Lee Curtis
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 45
Release: 2008-09-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0061127590

I know some Big Words. I'll teach them to you. Although you are small, you can use Big Words too. Big Words aren't scary. They're big fun to learn. I was taught once and now it's your turn. The eighth hilarious picture book by the #1 New York Times bestselling team of Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell helps little people communicate in a big person's world. With grown-up words like cooperate, respect, patience and considerate, a big, boisterous and zany family celebrates the power of language and discovers that words—big or little—are the bridge that connects us all.

My Big Barefoot Book of Wonderful Words

My Big Barefoot Book of Wonderful Words
Author: Barefoot Books
Publisher: Barefoot Books
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2019-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1782856609

Follow a bustling family through their busy day! Each scene is teeming with people, places and things, and you’ll meet people of all races, cultures, lifestyles and abilities as you go.

Martin's Big Words

Martin's Big Words
Author: Doreen Rappaport
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2007-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781613833872

This definitive picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is an unforgettable portrait of a man whose dream changed America--and the world--forever.

The Great Mental Models, Volume 1

The Great Mental Models, Volume 1
Author: Shane Parrish
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2024-10-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0593719972

Discover the essential thinking tools you’ve been missing with The Great Mental Models series by Shane Parrish, New York Times bestselling author and the mind behind the acclaimed Farnam Street blog and “The Knowledge Project” podcast. This first book in the series is your guide to learning the crucial thinking tools nobody ever taught you. Time and time again, great thinkers such as Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett have credited their success to mental models–representations of how something works that can scale onto other fields. Mastering a small number of mental models enables you to rapidly grasp new information, identify patterns others miss, and avoid the common mistakes that hold people back. The Great Mental Models: Volume 1, General Thinking Concepts shows you how making a few tiny changes in the way you think can deliver big results. Drawing on examples from history, business, art, and science, this book details nine of the most versatile, all-purpose mental models you can use right away to improve your decision making and productivity. This book will teach you how to: Avoid blind spots when looking at problems. Find non-obvious solutions. Anticipate and achieve desired outcomes. Play to your strengths, avoid your weaknesses, … and more. The Great Mental Models series demystifies once elusive concepts and illuminates rich knowledge that traditional education overlooks. This series is the most comprehensive and accessible guide on using mental models to better understand our world, solve problems, and gain an advantage.

The Words of Our Time

The Words of Our Time
Author: John Shosky
Publisher: Biteback Publishing
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2012-05-08
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1849543526

This is a collection of the most influential speeches given since entering the new millennium. It is a timely book, capturing contemporary and powerful expressions of ideas and reasoning. Global in perspective, these speeches stand as unmediated and authentic testaments to the profound impact of great words and persuasive vision. During this period our mindset and culture have changed, reflecting the immense national and international changes the age has witnessed: the global financial crisis, the outbreak of international terrorism, the rise of new wealth in the developing world, austerity in Europe and the United States, and new opportunities for investment and influence. These speeches define our recent history and will be used by historians to understand us in the years and centuries to come.

The Greatest Children's Classics of All Time

The Greatest Children's Classics of All Time
Author: Jules Verne
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 14851
Release: 2022-05-17
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN:

Share the joy of reading to your little ones and take them into the magical land of dragons, fairies, elves and fantasies with this meticulously edited collection:_x000D_ Dragon Tales:_x000D_ My Father's Dragon_x000D_ The Reluctant Dragon_x000D_ The Book of Dragons_x000D_ Animal Tales & Fables:_x000D_ The Tale of Peter Rabbit_x000D_ The Tale of Benjamin Bunny..._x000D_ Mother West Wind Series_x000D_ The Burgess Bird Book for Children_x000D_ The Burgess Animal Book for Children_x000D_ The Velveteen Rabbit_x000D_ Uncle Wiggily's Adventures & Other Tales_x000D_ Little Bun Rabbit_x000D_ Mother Goose in Prose_x000D_ Lulu's Library_x000D_ The Jungle Book..._x000D_ White Fang_x000D_ Black Beauty_x000D_ The Story of Doctor Dolittle..._x000D_ Aesop Fables_x000D_ The Panchatantra_x000D_ Russian Picture Fables for the Little Ones_x000D_ The Russian Garland_x000D_ Fairy tales & Fantasies:_x000D_ Complete Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen_x000D_ Complete Fairy Tales of Brothers Grimm_x000D_ Complete Fairy Books of Andrew Lang_x000D_ Peter Pan_x000D_ Five Children and It..._x000D_ Alice in Wonderland_x000D_ Through the Looking Glass_x000D_ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Collection_x000D_ At the Back of the North Wind_x000D_ The Princess and the Goblin_x000D_ Tanglewood Tales_x000D_ The Happy Prince and Other Tales_x000D_ All the Way to Fairyland_x000D_ Friendly Fairies..._x000D_ Old Peter's Russian Tales_x000D_ Childhood Adventures:_x000D_ Robin Hood_x000D_ Pinocchio_x000D_ Gingerbread Man_x000D_ Little Women_x000D_ The Secret Garden_x000D_ A Little Princess_x000D_ The Adventures of Tom Sawyer_x000D_ Journey to the Centre of the Earth_x000D_ Treasure Island..._x000D_ Anne of Green Gables Collection..._x000D_ The Wind in the Willows_x000D_ The Box-Car Children_x000D_ The Railway Children_x000D_ Oliver Twist_x000D_ David Copperfield..._x000D_ Classics Retold_x000D_ The Iliad of Homer _x000D_ Odysseus_x000D_ The Arabian Nights Entertainments_x000D_ Viking Tales_x000D_ Tales of King Arthur and the Round Table_x000D_ Chaucer for Children_x000D_ Tales from Shakespeare_x000D_ Don Quixote_x000D_ The Pilgrim's Progress_x000D_ Robinson Crusoe_x000D_ Voyage to Lilliput_x000D_ Little Goody Two-Shoes & Mrs Margery Two-Shoes_x000D_ Charles Dickens' Children Stories_x000D_ The Story of Hiawatha_x000D_ Uncle Tom's Cabin_x000D_ Pocahontas

The Greatest Classics of All Time

The Greatest Classics of All Time
Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 28591
Release: 2023-12-09
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN:

The Greatest Classics of All Time is an unprecedented compilation that traverses boundaries, epochs, and geographies to present a tapestry of human thought and narrative brilliance. Encompassing a vast range of literary styles from the pre-eminent figures of Western and Eastern literature, this anthology affords readers an exceptional view into the diversity of human experience and expression. Among the collection are seminal works that have shaped the course of literary and philosophical thought, revealing the depth of human emotion, the complexities of societal structures, and the eternal questions that have engaged humanity. Every piece, carefully selected for its enduring impact and relevance, contributes to a dialogue spanning centuries, from ancient wisdom to modern existential reflections. The contributing authors and editors are giants in their own right, drawn from the pantheon of world literature across ages. From the critical realism of Dickens and Balzac to the existential musings of Dostoyevsky; from the transcendental optimism of Whitman to the sharp political insights of Machiavelli; and the mystical depths of Tagore, this collection represents a confluence of literary movements and cultural epochs. Each author's unique background, perspective, and historical context enriches the anthology, offering readers a panoramic view of humanity's intellectual heritage. This assembly elucidates the interconnectedness of literature with history, culture, and philosophy, embodying the diverse expressions of human civilization. The Greatest Classics of All Time is not merely a collection of texts; it is an invitation to embark on a journey through the epochs of human thought and feeling. It offers readers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the masterworks of literature that have withstood the test of time, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the nuances of human experience. For scholars, students, and lovers of literature, this anthology promises a comprehensive educational experience, fostering a greater understanding of the world's literary and cultural traditions. It is a testament to the power of literature to cross boundaries, to challenge, and to enlighten, making it an essential addition to any collection.