The Gift of Something Grand

The Gift of Something Grand
Author: Renee Vincent
Publisher: Renee Vincent
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2014-05-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0985583142

When those three little words aren't enough. Jamie Sutherland finds herself falling in love with her irresistible next-door neighbor, Joseph Scarbrough. No surprise there. But when she wakes up in his bed, she's stunned that even in her sleep, she can't resist him. As their relationship heats up, Joseph gives Jamie a key to his apartment and he finally gives Caroline, his relentless ex-girlfriend, the boot. Jamie's excited to think he just might be the one. But how do you tell the man of your dreams you love him when he insists that he can't fall in love?

Dream Something Big

Dream Something Big
Author: Dianna Hutts Aston
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2011-08-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0803732457

Between 1921 and 1955, Italian immigrant Simon Rodia transformed broken glass, seashells, pottery, and a dream to "do something big" into a U.S. National Landmark. Readers watch the towers rise from his little plot of land in Watts, California, through the eyes of a fictional girl as she grows and raises her own children. Chronicled in stunningly detailed collage that mimics Rodia's found-object art, this thirty-four-year journey becomes a mesmerizing testament to perseverance and possibility. A final, innovative "build-your-own-tower" activity makes this multicultural, intergenerational tribute a classroom natural and a perfect gift-sure to encourage kids to follow their own big dreams.

The Gift of the Magi

The Gift of the Magi
Author: O. Henry
Publisher: Amila Jay
Total Pages: 11
Release: 2021-12-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 3986779213

"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been popular for adaptation, especially for presentation at Christmas time.

The Gift of Pain

The Gift of Pain
Author: Paul Brand
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2020-08-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310363055

Pain is not something that most of us would count as a blessing; however, renowned surgeon Dr. Paul Brand and award-winning writer Philip Yancey shed fresh light on the purpose of our pain. Wouldn't it be nice to never experience pain or never have to take drugs to deal with pain? Many people think so, but they're missing one key piece of information: Pain is the body's built-in warning system that something is wrong and needs to be fixed. Follow world-renowned physician and surgeon Dr. Paul Brand around the world as he shares his humble beginnings as the son of medical missionaries in India to his medical training in London during the Blitz to his groundbreaking medical research with leprosy patients in the United States and India. His work with leprosy patients is what convinced him that pain truly is one of God's great gifts to us. In these pages he shares what he's learned about pain, its purpose in our lives, the impact it has on our daily lives and overall health, and how we can better respond to it. Perfect for those in the medical field or those looking for a firsthand look into the mystery of pain, this book will give you a new perspective on the gift that none of us want and none of us can do without. You'll never look at pain the same way again. Spanish edition also available. Note: The book includes some frank descriptions of medical procedures, illnesses, and diseases

Something's Bound to Happen: the Complete Jamett & Joseph Series, Books 1, 2, & 3

Something's Bound to Happen: the Complete Jamett & Joseph Series, Books 1, 2, & 3
Author: Renee Vincent
Publisher: Renee Vincent
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2017-05-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1944484140

Jamett Penelope Sutherland hates her name but loves her new loft apartment especially after she meets her handsome next-door neighbor in nothing but a towel one fateful morning. Joseph Scarbrough is proficient in fixing clogged sinks and leaky roofs, but he’s not all that great at falling in love. Convinced he’s incapable, he tries to move on from a humiliating breakup with his childhood sweetheart and finds consolation in the company of the brunette who just moved in next door. As Jamie and Joseph refuse to jump into another relationship doomed to fail, fate seems determined to make their worlds collide on a regular basis. Is destiny being clumsy or is something bound to happen between the two unlikely neighbors?

Ain't Life Grand

Ain't Life Grand
Author: Catherine Jodeit
Publisher: Tate Publishing
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2013-02
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 162295100X

If you are looking for God, look no further than your very own grandkids! Grandkids are a joy rounding every corner. God teaches us to seize the moments that he gives us with them by letting us see their wonder and opportunities and engage in the very joy of each relationship with them. In Ain't Life Grand, author Catherine Jodeit shares her blessing of grandchildren with the world. This daily devotional offers the insight and reflection for any parent to remember that children are God's greatest blessings. It doesn't take much for God to display his wonders through grandkids, but we have to be active participants, with open minds and open hearts and a willingness to pursue things that may very well seem ordinary. There is joy in the discovery and a sense of wonder in God's lessons.

Top Gun- the Secrets of Relationship Based Selling

Top Gun- the Secrets of Relationship Based Selling
Author: Scott Magnacca CFP
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2012-07-23
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1418401196

For nearly two decades, Scott Magnacca has asked the question What is the difference between top performers and average performers in the fields of sales and marketing? In TOP GUN- The Secrets of Relationship Based Selling For Financial Services, author Scott Magnacca shares the results of his groundbreaking research in the field of personal achievement, sales and marketing. Based on his nearly two decades of sales and marketing experience working with both affluent investors and top salespeople in the financial services industry, Magnacca has been able to identify the common traits, skills and techniques that top performers all use consistently to reach the pinnacle of success. By studying top performers from all walks of life- including Olympic athletes, Navy SEALS, Top Actors and Politicians and the best marketing and sales minds in the financial services business, Mr. Magnacca has been able to document, learn and teach the techniques and the communication and persuasive skills that allow these top performers to become leaders in their respective professions. In the book, Mr. Magnacca focuses specifically on the mental conditioning techniques taught at the U.S. Navys TOP GUN Fighter Weapons School and he applies these same concepts to the topics of selling and marketing more effectively to clients and prospects. In this book youll learn the latest psychological secrets behind the art and science of communication and unconscious influence. In addition, you will learn a series of simple, practical steps that you can use and apply in your own sales and marketing career to quickly increase your marketing effectiveness, to build long lasting relationships with prospects and clients and to take your personal sales results to the next level of achievement.

Amish Country Brides Series 12-Book Omnibus

Amish Country Brides Series 12-Book Omnibus
Author: Jennifer Spredemann
Publisher: Blessed Publishing
Total Pages: 1410
Release: 2024-02-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Get ready to be swept away into the heart of Amish Country with the Amish Country Brides 12-ebook omnibus bundle! Written by USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Spredemann, these faith-filled, heart-touching Amish romances will keep you captivated from beginning to end. With 12 books in the series, there's plenty of love and drama to keep you entertained for hours. Don't miss out on this amazing bundle that you won't want to put down! Titles included: The Trespasser The Heartbreaker The Charmer The Drifter The Giver (Christmas) The Teacher The Widower The Keeper The Pretender The Arranger The Healer The Newcomer (The Prequel)