When Thunder Comes

When Thunder Comes
Author: J. Patrick Lewis
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2013-01-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1452119449

In moving verse, Children’s Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis gives new voice to seventeen heroes of civil rights. Exquisitely illustrated by five extraordinary artists, this commanding collection of poems invites the reader to hear in each verse the thunder that lies in every voice, no matter how small. Featuring civil rights luminaries Coretta Scott King, Harvey Milk, Mohandas Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Sylvia Mendez, Aung San Suu Kyi, Mamie Carthan Till, Helen Zia, Josh Gibson, Dennis James Banks, Mitsuye Endo, Ellison Onizuka, Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Yunus, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner.

When Lightning Comes in a Jar

When Lightning Comes in a Jar
Author: Ernest L. Polacco
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2007-05-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0142403504

It’s time for a family reunion! when tricia’s aunts, uncles, and cousins arrive at her house for an annual family reunion, the fun really begins. And this year, gramma has promised to teach the children something wonderful—how to catch “lightning” in a jar. with so many people and so much love, this family reunion will certainly prove to be the most memorable one yet. inspired by her own family, patricia polacco beautifully depicts an endearing family reunion that will surely have readers—young and old— yearning to spend quality time with their family.

Thunder Cake

Thunder Cake
Author: Patricia Polacco
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 34
Release: 1990-03-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0399222316

A loud clap of thunder booms, and rattles the windows of Grandma's old farmhouse. "This is Thunder Cake baking weather," calls Grandma, as she and her granddaughter hurry to gather the ingredients around the farm. A real Thunder Cake must reach the oven before the storm arrives. But the list of ingredients is long and not easy to find . . . and the storm is coming closer all the time! Reaching once again into her rich childhood experience, Patricia Polacco tells the memorable story of how her grandma--her Babushka--helped her overcome her fear of thunder when she was a little girl. Ms. Polacco's vivid memories of her grandmother's endearing answer to a child's fear, accompanied by her bright folk-art illustrations, turn a frightening thunderstorm into an adventure and ultimately . . . a celebration! Whether the first clap of thunder finds you buried under the bedcovers or happily anticipating the coming storm, Thunder Cake is a story that will bring new meaning and possibility to the excitement of a thunderstorm.

Psychology

Psychology
Author: Robert Woodworth
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2014-06-27
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1317661443

First published in 1922, this popular title by R. S Woodworth was revised several times. This twentieth edition from 1949 brought D.G. Marquis on board and was thoroughly revised again, originally published in its current form in 1963. One of the most famous and successful introductions to psychology ever published, this book was very popular in universities and training colleges at the time. Now available again after many years it can be read and enjoyed in its historical context.

The Pocket I Ching

The Pocket I Ching
Author: Thomas Cleary
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 141
Release: 2006-09-12
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0834824353

The I Ching (Book of Change) is considered the oldest of the Chinese classics, and has throughout Chinese history commanded unsurpassed prestige and popularity. Containing several layers of text and given numerous levels of interpretation, the I Ching has been venerated for more than three thousand years as an oracle of fortune, a guide to success, and a source of wisdom. The underlying theme of the text is change, and how this fundamental force influences all aspects of life—from business and politics to personal relationships. This translation of the I Ching draws on ancient Confucian commentary, which emphasizes applying practical wisdom in everyday affairs.

The Buddhist I Ching

The Buddhist I Ching
Author: Chih-hsu Ou-i
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2001-06-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0834829363

For centuries the I Ching has been used as a basic map of conscious development, containing the underlying principles of all religions, and highly prized by followers of Buddhism. Chih-hsu Ou-i uses the concepts of Tianti Buddhism to elucidate the I Ching—concentration and insight, calmness and wisdom, and various levels of realization. Skillfully translated by Thomas Cleary, this work presents the complete text of the I Ching plus the only Buddhist interpretation of the oracle.

I Ching

I Ching
Author:
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2017-12-12
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 083484110X

The well-known ancient Chinese oracle and sourcebook of Asian wisdom--now in a Shambhala Pocket Library edition. The I Ching (The Book of Change), the oldest of the Chinese classics, has throughout Chinese history commanded unsurpassed prestige and popularity. Containing several layers of text and given numerous levels of interpretation, the I Ching has been venerated for more than three thousand years as an oracle of fortune, a guide to success, and a source of wisdom. The underlying theme of the text is change and how this fundamental force influences all aspects of life—from business and politics to personal relationships. To understand and act in accordance with this inexorable law of the universe is wisdom indeed. Complete instructions for consulting the I Ching are included. This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series. The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.

Bulletin

Bulletin
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 726
Release: 1932
Genre: China
ISBN:

Healing Rain

Healing Rain
Author: Dr. Kristina Coleman
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2023-02-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1664292438

Healing Rain is an authentic account of Kristina, a Christian mother who learned to trust God through her firstborn child's cerebral palsy diagnosis. Kristina shows you God's hand at work during a major storm in her personal life and how God utilizes the storms to bring us into a deeper relationship with Him while bringing healing to our lives and others.