Boy Mom

Boy Mom
Author: Monica Swanson
Publisher: WaterBrook
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2019-08-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 052565271X

This guidebook, packed with wisdom, practical advice, resources, and encouragement, explores how moms can equip their sons with what they most need to succeed in life. Monica Swanson knew she'd tapped a heartfelt concern when nearly two million readers shared her blog post "What a Teenage Boy Needs Most from His Mom." In this helpful book, she takes mothers deeper into the insights they need for the boy-raising journey, covering topics from dealing with the daily influences of friends and technology to helping a boy grow to be physically, spiritually, and emotionally healthy. She also addresses learning and finding passions, perspectives on relationships and dating, and work ethics and money management. Each chapter features relatable stories, handy checklists, and practical advice based on a combination of research, experience, and biblical truth to guide and equip a mom in helping her son achieve his God-given potential. Praise for Boy Mom “In Boy Mom Monica Swanson offers readers practical advice and resounding hope that parenting our sons well through all seasons is not only possible but also enjoyable. This book is like an essential trail guide that I’ll refer to again and again in the beautiful and challenging adventure of motherhood.”—Becky Keife, author of No Better Mom for the Job and mom of three spirited boys “Monica Swanson is the friend we all need in our lives: humble, straightforward, warm, full of wisdom, and short on nonsense—and she knows her stuff like no one else. In Boy Mom she holds the bar high yet is forthcoming about her own struggles and imperfections. Inside these pages you’ll find deeply rooted biblical and practical advice along with calls to action when you don’t know where to start. The Boy Mom Manifesto at the end will not only inspire you but also make your heart swell.”—Kate Merrick, author of Here, Now: Unearthing Peace and Presence in an Overconnected World “Monica Swanson is the ultimate Boy Mom mentor. While her perspective on parenting is grounded in biblical wisdom, each chapter holds excellent practical tools for how to work out that wisdom on a daily basis in our homes. Of course, we know there aren’t formulas that will ensure we get it all right, but we also know that gleaning wisdom from women who have gone before us (and are still in the trenches with us) is invaluable in the wonderful adventure of helping boys become all God created them to be.”—Jeannie Cunnion, author of Mom Set Free

Fodor's Oahu

Fodor's Oahu
Author: Fodor's Travel Guides
Publisher: Fodor's Travel
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2017-01-17
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 080414365X

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for more than 80 years. Oahu is the most popular Hawaiian island for travelers, with excellent resorts, beautiful scenery, and extensive opportunities for activities both on the water and on land. This guide covers all the popular areas of the island, including Honolulu, Waikiki, and the North Shore. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps plus a handy pullout map with essential information · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path · Major sights such as Kailua Beach, Shangri La and Kaena Point · Coverage of Honolulu, Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Ko Olina, Hanauma Bay, Haleiwa, the Waimea Valley, the North Shore, and more. Planning to visit more of Hawaii or other islands? Check out Fodor's travel guides to Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, and Big Island of Hawaii.

U.S. Marines In Vietnam: Fighting The North Vietnamese, 1967

U.S. Marines In Vietnam: Fighting The North Vietnamese, 1967
Author: Maj. Gary L. Telfer
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
Total Pages: 827
Release: 2016-08-09
Genre: History
ISBN: 1787200841

This is the fourth volume in an operational and chronological series covering the U.S. Marine Corps’ participation in the Vietnam War. This volume details the change in focus of the III Marine Amphibious Force (III MAF), which fought in South Vietnam’s northernmost corps area, I Corps. This volume, like its predecessors, concentrates on the ground war in I Corps and III MAF’s perspective of the Vietnam War as an entity. It also covers the Marine Corps participation in the advisory effort, the operations of the two Special Landing Forces of the U.S. Navy’s Seventh Fleet, and the services of Marines with the staff of the U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam. There are additional chapters on supporting arms and logistics, and a discussion of the Marine role in Vietnam in relation to the overall American effort.

Tracking Tortoises

Tracking Tortoises
Author: Kate Messner
Publisher: Millbrook Press ™
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2021-09-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1728436303

Galápagos giant tortoises are fascinating—and endangered. They live only on the Galápagos Islands, a chain of volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Ecuador. These tortoises face threats from the humans who live on—and visit—the islands, as well as from Earth's warming climate. Join author Kate Messner on an a journey to the Galápagos Islands to see these incredible creatures up close and discover how cutting-edge technology is helping scientists to study and protect them.

All the Places to Love

All the Places to Love
Author: Patricia MacLachlan
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 42
Release: 1994-04-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0060210982

Within the sanctuary of a loving family, baby Eli is born and, as he grows, "learns to cherish the people and places around him, eventualy passing on what he has discovered to his new baby sister, Sylvie: 'All the places to love are here . . . no matter where you may live.' This loving book will be something to treasure."'BL."The quiet narrative is so intensely felt it commands attention. . . . a lyrical celebration."'K.

The Story of Ferdinand

The Story of Ferdinand
Author: Munro Leaf
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 41
Release: 1977-06-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0451479025

A true classic with a timeless message! All the other bulls run, jump, and butt their heads together in fights. Ferdinand, on the other hand, would rather sit and smell the flowers. So what will happen when Ferdinand is picked for the bullfights in Madrid? The Story of Ferdinand has inspired, enchanted, and provoked readers ever since it was first published in 1936 for its message of nonviolence and pacifism. In WWII times, Adolf Hitler ordered the book burned in Nazi Germany, while Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union, granted it privileged status as the only non-communist children's book allowed in Poland. The preeminent leader of Indian nationalism and civil rights, Mahatma Gandhi—whose nonviolent and pacifistic practices went on to inspire Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.—even called it his favorite book. The story was adapted by Walt Disney into a short animated film entitled Ferdinand the Bull in 1938. Ferdinand the Bull won the 1938 Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Cartoons).

Duchess of Death

Duchess of Death
Author: Richard Hack
Publisher: Phoenix Books
Total Pages: 444
Release: 2009-07-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 161467003X

Although she is the most popular novelist in history, with over two billion books sold worldwide, Agatha Christie lived a life shrouded in secrecy and fueled by curiosity. Nearly as notorious for her aversion to the press as she was for her 80 books and collections of short stories, Christie made no secret of her need for privacy. Utilizing over 5,000 previously unpublished letters, notes, and documents, award-winning biographer Richard Hack allows Christie to write again, 33 years after her death. Duchess of Death is her story, as full of romance, travel, wealth, and scandal as any mystery Christie ever crafted. There have been numerous biographies of the Queen of Crime, all of which claim to be definitive. However, Duchess of Death is the first to draw from such an enormous number of previously unpublished correspondence and notes, effectively establishing it as the most authoritative, penetrating look at the personal and literary life of Christie.

U.S. Marines In Vietnam: The Landing And The Buildup, 1965

U.S. Marines In Vietnam: The Landing And The Buildup, 1965
Author: Dr. Jack Shulimson
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
Total Pages: 666
Release: 2016-08-09
Genre: History
ISBN: 1787200833

This is the second volume in a series of chronological histories prepared by the Marine Corps History and Museums Division to cover the entire span of Marine Corps involvement in the Vietnam War. This volume details the Marine activities during 1965, the year the war escalated and major American combat units were committed to the conflict. The narrative traces the landing of the nearly 5,000-man 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade and its transformation into the ΙII Marine Amphibious Force, which by the end of the year contained over 38,000 Marines. During this period, the Marines established three enclaves in South Vietnam’s northernmost corps area, I Corps, and their mission expanded from defense of the Da Nang Airbase to a balanced strategy involving base defense, offensive operations, and pacification. This volume continues to treat the activities of Marine advisors to the South Vietnamese armed forces but in less detail than its predecessor volume, U.S. Marines in Vietnam, 1954-1964; The Advisory and Combat Assistance Era.

More Readings From One Man's Wilderness

More Readings From One Man's Wilderness
Author: John Branson
Publisher: Skyhorse
Total Pages: 872
Release: 2012-02-07
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1626366535

Throughout history, many people have escaped to nature either permanently or temporarily to rest and recharge. Richard L. Proenneke, a modern-day Henry David Thoreau, is no exception. Proenneke built a cabin in Twin Lakes, Alaska in 1968 and began thirty years of personal growth, which he spent growing more connected to the wilderness in which he lived. This guide through Proenneke’s memories follows the journey that began with One Man’s Wilderness, which contains some of Proenneke’s journals. It continues the story and reflections of this mountain man and his time in Alaska. The editor, John Branson, was a longtime friend of Proenneke’s and a park historian. He takes care that Proenneke’s journals from 1974-1980 are kept exactly as the author wrote them. Branson’s footnotes give a background and a new understanding to the reader without detracting from Proenneke’s style. Anyone with an interest in conservation and genuine wilderness narratives will surely enjoy and treasure this book.

Beach Please Notebook Journal: A Blank Lined Notebook Journal for Ocean Beach Vacation Fun & Cruise Lovers Adventures

Beach Please Notebook Journal: A Blank Lined Notebook Journal for Ocean Beach Vacation Fun & Cruise Lovers Adventures
Author: Anne Shiever
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2019-03-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9781092215343

If you absolutely love travel, adventure, nature, sandy beaches, spring break, summer fun, tropical beach scenes, ocean waves, or planning the ultimate vacation getaway; this 120-page blank college ruled lined composition beach lover notebook is an awesome tablet for everyone from youth to adult to find their own blissful mindscape. Beach and Travel lovers will love this perfect combination of pages for planning a trip! Creativity & being passionate about something you love is a super focal point for journal writing fundamentals. Store some knowledge to keep private or share with others. Write poetry, prose, essays, memoirs, or short stories too. This notebook journal is a wonderful appreciation gift fantastic for any teacher or student. It's perfect to use in class for note taking, making plans or to do lists, spring break, at work for general staff meetings, in the coffee shop for spur of the moment ideas, at poetry readings for inspirational thoughts, group therapy sessions, educational workshops, at home for family recipes, vacation planning, beach bumming, as a creative story notepad, on road trips when the inspiration hits you, near the bedside for your dreams, take it with you to the garden as you relax and unwind, while you're out having a few drinks, simple diary, or when you are alone as your cherished little book of intimate secrets! Plan your own ultimate getaway by sketching out your own spreads and ideas. Keep notes on food, drinks, and excursions for a cruise. This particular journal focuses on the fun of creative writing and making plans for fun times! To achieve a new goal in writing and creativity use your notebook journal book daily! You will become a better writer just by taking a small note each day about something that happened to you, anything you felt grateful or thankful for, a blessing, what you saw, where you went, what you did, what was so special about the day, or even tell about the best or worst part of the day, a lesson that unfolded, something you wish you could change, or a brief synopsis of daily events. Your journal can be anything you want it to be, but stay focused on the idea of writing a note about something to increase positivity, relaxation, and motivation! Make this book your own personal publication diary or a creative story tablet as your write and draw your stories. The entire goal is to develop a passion for writing, planning, and getting more organization back in your life. Get several notebook journals for yourself. You may want to collect them all to start your own personal library for home or office as you complete them. It makes a great keepsake to hand down as part of your own family heritage too or a workbook for genealogy purposes. Having a cool journal for an ocean beach lover at heart may be an inspiration to write as you become more organized and you learn to know more about your inner self increasing your self-esteem and self-worth. A notebook journal is an amazing workbook for those busy women and men on the go. The notebook journal is excellent for any parent. Moms and dads will also love the variety of cover designs to choose from as well as the children from beginning writers, teens in high school, to college students and graduates. A special token of appreciation to say thanks for a job well-done builds encouragement, and this little book also makes a great stocking stuffer for Santa or the Easter Bunny basket too! Take this tropical style notebook journal to your bible study groups, church organizations, and your vacation or cruise for notes. It's the perfect starter gift for the graduate on the road to success and the first day of school to take notes from class to class! Put this journal on your "must have" or "wish list" and your personal school supply list now. Get your journal today and start your journey of adventure by writing and planning your great get-away escape!