Together We Jump

Together We Jump
Author: Ken McAlpine
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2013-01-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1475951205

An engagingly told novel that draws you in immediately Book clubs take note: make this your next selection. Lori Stacy, Editor, Celebrated Living Magazine A coming-of-age novel of a different sort, this heartbreakingly tender story of love and hope shows us all that it is never too late for a second chance. Pogue Whithouse, an ordinary, extraordinary man, takes a road trip across America in his classic 67 Mustang. Hoping to heal memories and reconcile a past filled with life-altering love and loss, Pogue encounters a colorful cast of characters along his way: a spirited woman who rescues horses, a pierced-lipped romantic, a rattlesnake wrangling recluse and, most important, a little girl who loves bullfrogs and baseball. Pogues inspirational journey across the country and through life reminds us that the human heart and spirit are forces as unpredictable as they are powerful. Together We Jump is poetic testament to the power of belief and the possibility of redemption at any age. A deft exploration of the complexity of love and memory that will stay with you long after you turn the final page. McAlpine is an eloquent storyteller who has created a magnificent novel. Dallas Woodburn, author of 3 a.m. and three-time Pushcart Prize nominee A roller coaster ride through the mind and soul poeticMcAlpines tale is inspirational. Vincent F.A. Golfin, Ph.D., The Los Angeles Review Emotionally moving a riveting plot a rich history of real-life events (World War II, Japan), Together We Jump is a real treat. Denise Turney, author Love Pour Over Me and Off The Shelf talk show host

Together We Will Go

Together We Will Go
Author: J. Michael Straczynski
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2021-07-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 198214260X

The Breakfast Club meets The Silver Linings Playbook in this powerful, provocative, and heartfelt novel about twelve endearing strangers who come together to make the most of their final days, from New York Times bestselling and award-winning author J. Michael Straczynski. Mark Antonelli, a failed young writer looking down the barrel at thirty, is planning a cross-country road trip. He buys a beat-up old tour bus. He hires a young army vet to drive it. He puts out an ad for others to join him along the way. But this will be a road trip like no other: His passengers are all fellow disheartened souls who have decided that this will be their final journey—upon arrival in San Francisco, they will find a cliff with an amazing view of the ocean at sunset, hit the gas, and drive out of this world. The unlikely companions include a young woman with a chronic pain sensory disorder and another who was relentlessly bullied at school for her size; a bipolar, party-loving neo-hippie; a gentle coder with a literal hole in his heart and blue skin; and a poet dreaming of a better world beyond this one. We get to know them through access to their texts, emails, voicemails, and the daily journal entries they write as the price of admission for this trip. By turns tragic, funny, quirky, charming, and deeply moving, Together We Will Go explores the decisions that brings these characters together, and the relationships that grow between them, with some discovering love and affection for the first time. But as they cross state lines and complications to the initial plan arise, it becomes clear that this is a novel as much about the will to live as the choice to end it. The final, unforgettable moments as they hurtle toward the decisions awaiting them will be remembered for a lifetime.

A Playful Path

A Playful Path
Author: Bernard De Koven
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2013-12-18
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1304351823

A Playful Path, the new book by games guru and fun theorist Bernard De Koven, serves as a collection of ideas and tools to help us bring our playfulness back into the open. When we find ourselves forgetting the life of the game or the game of life, the joy of form or the content, the play of brain or mind, body or spirit, this book can help us return to that which our soul is heir.

Together We Burn

Together We Burn
Author: Isabel Ibañez
Publisher: Wednesday Books
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2022-05-31
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1250803365

Isabel Ibañez's Together We Burn is a lush, enchanting standalone fantasy inspired by medieval Spain, filled with romance, adventure and just the right amount of danger. An ancient city plagued by dragons Eighteen-year-old Zarela Zalvidar is a talented flamenco dancer and daughter of the most famous Dragonador in Hispalia. People come for miles to see him fight in their arena, which will one day be hers. But disaster strikes during one celebratory show, and in the carnage, Zarela’s life changes in an instant. A flamenco dancer who must become a dragon hunter to save her family legacy With the Dragon Guild trying to wrest control of her inheritance from her, Zarela has no choice but to train to become a Dragonador. But when the most talented dragon hunter left in the land -- the infuriatingly handsome Arturo Díaz de Montserrat -- withholds his help, Zarela cannot take no for an answer. Without him, her world will burn.

Together We Ride

Together We Ride
Author: Valerie Bolling
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2022-04-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1797215442

Hair Love meets bike rides in this loving portrait of a father-daughter relationship. Learning to ride is no easy feat! But with a little courage, a guiding hand from her dad, and an enthusiastic bark from her pup, one brave girl quickly learns the freedom that comes from an afternoon spent outside on a bike. Experience the fear, the anticipation, and the delight of achieving the ultimate milestone in this energetic, warm story that celebrates the precious bond between parent and child. THE JOY OF LEARNING TO RIDE A BIKE: Who can forget the first time they learned to ride a bike? This book is a nostalgic nod for parents and one they will be eager to share with their young one learning how to ride. A GREAT READ ALOUD: This lyrical, upbeat text is a great fit for story-time in any household. PERFECT GIFT FOR DAD: If you're looking for a Father's Day gift or a birthday gift for dad, look no further! He will love the child/parent relationship portrayed in these pages! Perfect for: • Anyone looking for the perfect Father's Day gift • Anyone approaching the big milestone of bike riding • Grandparents • Parents • Teachers and educators • Librarians

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.

Bringing Heart and Mind into Storytime

Bringing Heart and Mind into Storytime
Author: Heather McNeil
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2022-04-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

Learn how to use children's books during storytime to approach sensitive topics and increase children's social-emotional wellness-and how to create storytimes that are engaging, participative, and FUN! The emotional challenges many children experience consume the time of teachers, exhaust parents, and sometimes lead children toward behaviors that prohibit social and academic success. Storytime to the rescue! Library storytimes prepare children for kindergarten; storytimes at home and in preschools allow teachers, parents, and children to think and talk about empathy and the importance of honoring your own and others' feelings. In Bringing Heart and Mind into Storytime, Heather McNeil teaches librarians and teachers how to use books to open conversations with children to teach such concepts as patience, tenacity, kindness, and teamwork. McNeil shares research on brain development, social-emotional learning, and the importance of play, but she also emphasizes maintaining the fun of storytime. She recommends songs, action rhymes, games, and crafts that contribute to fun and healthy storytimes. Extensive lists of recommended books will help readers find the right ones for their audience.

The Witch's Broom

The Witch's Broom
Author: Deborah Blake
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2014-04-08
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 073873974X

Take a magickal flight into the history, tradition, and modern uses of broomsticks. Whether sweeping the floors or helping with spells, rituals, and crafts, the broom is a more versatile tool than you ever imagined. Join Deborah Blake on a journey through the ages, exploring why broomsticks and witches have always been an inseparable pair. Enjoy broom lore, insights from well-known witchy authors, and instructions for buying or making your own for special occasions. From besoms to broomcorn, The Witch's Broom is the perfect guide for adding a new facet to your magickal practice. Have a nice flight! Praise: "[A] clear, lucid, and ethical guide to the art of the broom."—Judika Illes, author of The Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells

Serve God with Gladness

Serve God with Gladness
Author: David Philippart
Publisher: LiturgyTrainingPublications
Total Pages: 116
Release: 1998
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781568541518

The author is a veteran server who began serving when he was in the fourth grade. His expertise on church environment is reflected in clear discussions of the church building and of poking around in the nooks and crannies of the sacristy. In true workbook style, many pages have sections to fill in and activities to do. Artwork, photographs and diagrams illustrate actions and movement clearly. Vocabulary words are indicated in bold type and their definitions can be found in the glossary in the back of the book. Quantity pricing makes it possible for you to buy each server his or her own copy.

Together We Were (W)hole

Together We Were (W)hole
Author: Namrata Gupta
Publisher: Kalamos Literary Services Llp
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2021-03-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9789387780934

"Are you my sin or are you my redemption?"Sanaya Sharma starts her first job as an Assistant Manager in a consulting firm, where she develops a close bond with her senior colleague, Sid. Discussing life's adversities brings them closer to each other and soon their friendship blossoms into love. However, their relationship begins to suffer when Sid starts concentrating on his business venture in partnership with a renowned businessman, Mr. Kushal Dev Kashyap and seemingly starts giving more attention to his daughter, Misha.Sid breaks off with Sanaya on her birthday. On following Sid to his house, Sanaya is attacked by three henchmen, who leave in Sid's car before she loses consciousness.After looking into the heart of betrayal, Sanaya rises from the ashes like a phoenix to right the wrongs done to her. Three years later, she re-enters Sid's life by becoming a secret business partner in his company, The Misarth Group, co-owned by Sid and his wife Misha.Walk with Sanaya in this tale of vengeance amidst distorted personal relationships, misunderstandings and masked identities in a business environment of deceit, power plays and games.