Sometimes You Just Can't Tell

Sometimes You Just Can't Tell
Author: John Manuel
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2016-01-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1326536281

When Lewis and his Greek wife Katerini return to the island of her birth for a visit, neither could have predicted the series of events that would unfold, resulting in both of them coming to wonder if they'll ever see each other again. Katerini, though, wonders if she'll even live to see anyone at all. From the author of "The View From Kleoboulos", "A Brief Moment of Sunshine" and "Eve of Deconstruction" comes a dark tale of the results arising from misdeeds done many years in the past - with potentially tragic consequences.

Hand to Hold

Hand to Hold
Author: JJ Heller
Publisher: WaterBrook
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2021-07-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593193253

This heartwarming picture book reassures children that a parent’s love never lets go—based on the poignant lyrics of JJ Heller’s beloved lullaby “Hand to Hold.” “May the living light inside you be the compass as you go / May you always know you have my hand to hold.” With delightful illustrations and an engaging rhyme scheme, this book offers the promise of security and love every child’s heart longs to know. From skipping stones and counting stars to climbing trees and telling stories, every moment is wrapped snugly in the certain warmth of a parent’s presence and God’s blessing. With poignancy and joy, this bedtime read captures the unconditional love parents want their children to know but so often fail to express amid the chaos of daily life.

Sometimes You Win--Sometimes You Learn

Sometimes You Win--Sometimes You Learn
Author: John C. Maxwell
Publisher: Center Street
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2013-10-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1455555339

#1 New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell believes that any setback, whether professional or personal, can be turned into a step forward when you possess the right tools to turn a loss into a gain. Drawing on nearly fifty years of leadership experience, Dr. Maxwell provides a roadmap for winning by examining the eleven elements that constitute the DNA of learners who succeed in the face of problems, failure, and losses. 1. Humility - The Spirit of Learning 2. Reality - The Foundation of Learning 3. Responsibility - The First Step of Learning 4. Improvement - The Focus of Learning 5. Hope - The Motivation of Learning 6. Teachability - The Pathway of Learning 7. Adversity - The Catalyst of Learning 8. Problems - The Opportunities of Learning9. Bad Experiences - The Perspective for Learning10. Change - The Price of Learning 11. Maturity - The Value of Learning Learning is not easy during down times, it takes discipline to do the right thing when something goes wrong. As John Maxwell often points out--experience isn't the best teacher; evaluated experience is.

Slow Down

Slow Down
Author: Nichole Nordeman
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2017-08-22
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0718099028

The days are long, but the years are short. No matter if it’s your child’s first step, first day of school, or first night tucked away in a new dorm room away from home, there comes a moment when you realize just how quickly the years are flying by. Christian music artist Nichole Nordeman’s profound lyrics in her viral hit “Slow Down” struck a chord with moms everywhere, and now this beautiful four-color book will inspire you to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood. Filled with thought-provoking writings from Nichole, as well as guest writings from friends including Shauna Niequist and Jen Hatmaker, practical tips, and journaling space for reflection, Slow Down will be a poignant gift for any mom, as well as a treasured keepsake. Take a few moments to reflect and celebrate the privilege of being a parent and getting to watch your little ones grow—and Slow Down. Nichole Nordeman has sold more than 1 million albums as a Christian music artist and has won 9 GMA Dove Awards, including two awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Nichole released a lyric video for her song “Slow Down,” and it struck a chord with parents everywhere, amassing 14 million views in its first five days. She lives in Oklahoma with her two children.

Someone to Watch Over Me

Someone to Watch Over Me
Author: Teresa Hill
Publisher: Steeple Hill
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2007-02-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0373785828

A family death leaves Jack "Cal" Callahan with a very spoiled dog who seems to have taken charge of Cal's love life. Deciding the dog has to go, Cal finds the perfect owner, who also turns out to be his perfect match in love, life, and faith.

Sometimes You Just Have to Take Your Wig off and Run in the Rain

Sometimes You Just Have to Take Your Wig off and Run in the Rain
Author: Beverly B. Still
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2013-05-24
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1481756486

This book was written with the hope that it will help others who are diagnosed with breast cancer and facing chemotherapy for the first time. It is also informative for the caregivers for cancer fighters. The book is brief and written simply because those who are sick don't have the energy to wade through massive medical articles to seek answers to their many questions. Laughter is a powerful medicine, and this book encourages positive thinking as well as seeking comfort through faith, friends, and family.

Under New Public Management

Under New Public Management
Author: Alison I. Griffith
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2014-09-17
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1442619473

The institutional ethnographies collected in Under New Public Management explore how new managerial governance practices coordinate the work of people doing front-line work in public sectors such as health, education, social services, and international development, and people management in the private sector. In these fields, organizations have increasingly adopted private-sector management techniques, such as standardized and quantitative measures of performance and an obsession with cost reductions and efficiency. These practices of “new public management” are changing the ways in which front-line workers engage with their clients, students, or patients. Using research drawn from Canada, the United States, Australia, and Denmark, the contributors expose how standardized managerial requirements are created and applied, and how they affect the practicalities of working with people whose lives and experiences are complex and unique.

Melissa's Daughters

Melissa's Daughters
Author: Terry Leeder
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2011-04-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1462007783

Melissa seems to be a model mother raising two daughters in a remote community. Then the daughter of the woman she has murdered shows up at her doorstep. She must protect her daughters and the life she has built.

You Can't Get Them Back

You Can't Get Them Back
Author: Thomas Wymark
Publisher: Thomas Wymark
Total Pages: 473
Release: 2018-09-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Stuart Burton is on his way to the hospital. His wife is about to give birth to their second child. He can't be late. But there is an accident, and Stuart ends up in a coma. When he wakes up, everything in his world has changed. And why are the police asking him questions about the murders of three people sixteen years ago? Stuart embarks on a tense and emotional journey to find out the truth about the accident, and to get back everything he's lost. But you can't get them back…

You Can't See The Elephants

You Can't See The Elephants
Author: Susan Kreller
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2015-10-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0698177797

One brave girl takes an extreme step to protect two abused children When thirteen-year-old Mascha is sent to her grandparents' for the summer, she spends her days bored and lonely at a nearby playground. There she meets Julia and Max, two young siblings who are incredibly shy and withdrawn. Mascha soon begins to suspect that they are being physically abused by their father, a prominent member of their small community. She tells her grandparents and the authorities, but they all refuse to believe her. Mascha can’t let the abuse go on, so she takes matters into her own hands. Already an international award winner, this beautifully written novel is a haunting and timely tale.