Looking Back

Looking Back
Author: Lois Lowry
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
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Two-time Newbery Medalist Lois Lowry offers an intimate look at pivotal moments that affected her life, inspired her writing, and often evolved into her rich novels.

Seasons of a Woman's Life

Seasons of a Woman's Life
Author: Lois Evans
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2013-01-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0802484204

Are you afraid that . . you'll never reach the end of dirty diapers? You'll never be free of carpool duty? Your teenager's rebellion will never end? The empty nest is just a little too empty? Fear not, seasons change. You blink twice and find yourself in another situation. Maybe longing for the "old days" or maybe grateful for the freshness of a new season. But like it or not, the seasons will come, each in its sequence and each in its own time. Using lively examples from her own life and those of other women - including Esther - Lois Evans challenges you to to discover the purpose of your life and to depend on Him as He teaches the lessons of each season. In this book, you will find helpful priniciples, recognize familiar emotions, and take to heart encouraging promises from the pages of God's Word. In this edition a new chapter on the grandparenting season has been added. And to help you dig deeper - whether alone or with friends - chapter study questions are included.

Damn Good Advice (For People with Talent!)

Damn Good Advice (For People with Talent!)
Author: George Lois
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2012-03-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780714863481

Damn Good Advice (For People With Talent!) is a look into the mind of one of America's most legendary creative thinkers, George Lois. Offering indispensle lessons, practical advice, facts, anecdotes and inspiration, this book is a timeless creative bible for all those looking to succeed in life, business and creativity. These are key lessons derived from the incomparle life of 'Master Communicator' George Lois, the original Mad Man of Madison Avenue. Written and compiled by the man The Wall Street Journal called "prodigy, enfant terrible, founder of agencies, creator of legends," each step is borne from a passion to succeed and a disdain for the status quo. Organised into inspirational, bite-sized pointers, each page offers fresh insight into the sources of success, from identifying your heroes to identifying yourself. The ideas, images and illustrations presented in this book are fresh, witty and in-your-face. Whether it's communicating your point in nanosecond, creating an explosive portfolio or making your presence felt, no one is better placed than George Lois to teach you the process of creativity. Poignant, punchy and to-the-point, Damn Good Advice (For People With Talent!) is a must have for anyone on a quest for success.

The Giver

The Giver
Author: Lois Lowry
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2014
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 054434068X

The Giver, the 1994 Newbery Medal winner, has become one of the most influential novels of our time. The haunting story centers on twelve-year-old Jonas, who lives in a seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver of Memory does he begin to understand the dark, complex secrets behind his fragile community. This movie tie-in edition features cover art from the movie and exclusive Q&A with members of the cast, including Taylor Swift, Brenton Thwaites and Cameron Monaghan.

Rebels at Work

Rebels at Work
Author: Lois Kelly
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2014-11-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1491903910

Ready to stand up and create positive change at work, but reluctant to speak up? True leadership doesn’t always come from a position of power or authority. By teaching you skills and providing practical advice, this handbook shows you how to engage your coworkers and bosses and bring your ideas forward so that they are heard, considered, and acted upon. Authors Carmen Medina and Lois Kelly—once rebels themselves—reveal ways to navigate your workplace, avoid common mistakes and traps, and overcome the fears that may be holding you back. You can achieve more success and less frustration, help your organization do better work, and—most important—find more meaning and joy in what you do.

The Courage to Stand On the Stage of Life: True Success Is Living Through an Authentic You!

The Courage to Stand On the Stage of Life: True Success Is Living Through an Authentic You!
Author: Nakia Melecio
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2014-04-07
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1483410420

The courage to stand on the stage of life." Gives readers a life-changing approach to navigating the setbacks and unexpected turns of life. The result is a book that effectively and lovingly guides readers onto a path that was always meant for them - whether it's the path they came from or a more authentic path they've always longed for. This book ultimately helps readers mine the opportunity a setback offers: the chance for a stronger, more authentic self to emerge. The book will begin with stories of people who need to make a comeback, giving the reader a chance to say, "Oh, I so relate to that!" As the book unfolds, the reader will encounter stories of people who have made a remarkable comeback.

Platinum Rules for Enjoying Life

Platinum Rules for Enjoying Life
Author: Sylvia Weinstein Craft
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
Total Pages: 109
Release: 2023-10-17
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1636982158

Platinum Rules for Enjoying Life is an inspirational and uplifting book that encourages readers to reflect on ways to enhance their enjoyment of life. Platinum Rules for Enjoying Life contains easy-to-read advice, common-sense guidance and tips for developing skills and activities that bring more pleasure and fulfillment to each day. It contains 40 concise rules organized in five sections: rules for self-improvement, spending time, enhancing relationships, healthy living and enjoying the seasons. Everyone who wants to develop inner peace, joy and contentment is encouraged to read this insightful book. Given today’s modern busy lifestyles, it's easy to overlook our own needs and lose ourselves as we devote all of our time and energy to the needs of others. This little book reminds us all how to stay true to ourselves while living a life of significance on a daily basis.