Download or read book A Hummingbird in the Garage written by Heather Ann Shepard and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-04-24 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Heather Ann Shepard's poem ?My Mother's Bones, ? she asks if there is ?A place where we can ask the questions that no one is willing to answer.? She created that place in the poems of A Hummingbird in the Garage, her new collection filled with surprise, grace, the weight of absence and loss, and a love for all the inter-woven parts of the world. Whether it's the surprise of a hummingbird out-of-place in a garage or ?the grass remembering your footprints, ? her poems, time and time again, ?make/something/completely new.? In ?Grace, ? she says, ?I think this is what grace sounds like.? Reading A Hummingbird in the Garage, who could answer anything but yes? Antonio Vallone, Publisher, MAMMOTH books; Poetry editor, Pennsylvania English

Download or read book Death of a Hummingbird written by Ben DeWitt and published by Oso Press, LLC. This book was released on 1998 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Treasures of the Heart written by Donna Christopher and published by Covenant Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-12-18 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stories and poems contained in the book "Treasures of the Heart" are true stories. In some way, they all are tied to Jesus or about Him. Making these stories very special. So special that I hold them in my heart. Which brings the verse of Matthew 6:21 to mind, for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also...KJV. That is how the title "Treasures of the Heart" came to be.

Download or read book Work and Play in Southern Indiana written by Daniel D. Scherschel and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009-04 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WORK AND PLAY in southern Indiana" is the third in a series of my books. It is in the time of the 1970's and 1980's. In it is some things learned working construction and then at a foundry. Also are thoughts on three wheelers, rafting creeks and walking through train tunnels. My first book MAPLE GROVE, was of growing up on a dairy farm. My second book, MAPLE GROVE THE 60's, was of some things I learned during my teenage years. Wanting to save stories for my grandchildren, I bought a computer in 1990 and started compiling my hand written writings. I am just an average person with my average stories. People seem to enjoy relating to these average stories, remembering their version of life.

Download or read book Captivating written by John Eldredge and published by Thomas Nelson Inc. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every woman was once a little girl and every lilttle girl holds in her heart her most precious dreams. The message of captivating is that your heart matters more than anything else in creation. The desires you had as a little girl and the longings you still feel as a woman are telling you of the life God created you to live.He offers to come now as the hero of your story, to rescue your heart and release you to live a fully alive and feminine woman.

Download or read book Love Out Loud written by Ardis Dick Stenbakken and published by Review and Herald Pub Assoc. This book was released on 2010 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Listen in as women from around the world shout Gods praise. Moments of joy and seasons of heartache are common to all of us, yet these women have learned to watch and listen for Gods love in actionHis love out loud. They have recognized His hands reaching out in welcome, His tears sliding down the face of a beloved friend, His voice whispering words of encouragement. And even when He was silent and the world seemed to be crashing down around them, they have felt His presence. You never know . . . you may have already heard His love out loud too.

Download or read book 8 Ways to Declutter Your Brain written by Theresa Puskar and published by Gildan Media LLC aka G&D Media. This book was released on 2020-03-24 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you handle the nightmares of life? By awakening. This book reveals how. Turn the pages and . . . Expect Miracles.-Joe Vitale, from the Foreword After eons of inhabiting the earth, the human brain has developed into a highly functional and complex apparatus. That being said, we have come to the point where we actually believe we ARE our minds. What if you discovered that you are not your thoughts-that they are, in fact, an expression of the universal "thoughtmosphere"? The time has come for you to shift your paradigm, and awaken to the realization that your mind has served you well, but that you are so much more. In this revolutionary new book, edu-tainer, speaker, and author Theresa Puskar sheds light on the incessant mind chatter that clutters your brain and uncovers the myriad of traps your ego sets to deplete your energy and keep you conflicted, confused and running. Learn how to: Shift from toxic reactivity to liberating receptivity Get out of your own way and attract success Access your innate sense of well-being Review and release your never-ending battle with life Recognize the source of your anger and intolerance and discover deep peace Build genuine, heart-based relationships Transform exhaustion to inspired mobilization Fall in love with your True Self

Download or read book The Bird Watching Answer Book written by Laura Erickson and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2009-11-04 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the how’s and why’s of bird behavior, from flirtatious mating practices and gorgeous birdsong to flying south for the winter. In this lively reference book, Laura Erickson addresses hundreds of real-life questions sent in to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the world’s foremost authority on birds. With expert advice on bird watching techniques and equipment, feeding and housing birds, protecting habitats, and much more, Erickson guides you through the intricacies of the avian world with a contagious passion for our feathered friends.

Download or read book Fastest Things on Wings written by Teresa E. Masear and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2015 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A leading hummingbird-rehabilitation therapist describes her work with dozens of remarkable varieties, including one bird that collided with a limousine before learning how to fly again.

Download or read book He Saw a Hummingbird written by Norma Lee Browning and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-09 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite severe diabetes, Russell Ogg was a successful photographer who traveled worldwide with his wife, journalist Norma Lee Browning. He's always been able to cope with anything, but when diabetes began to rob him of his sight, "it was like a violinist losing his fingers." When Norma Lee saw him sitting day after day on the patio of their home in Palm Springs, slumped in despair, his sightless eyes fixed on nothing, she too became depressed. But a miracle was about to happen. Then suddenly a red hummingbird appeared that changed their lives. Norma Lee frankly describes her doubts and the errors she made in identifying the birds her husband tried to photograph. She also concludes, from her close observation of the hummers, that "the experts" are wrong on many counts. But the miracle that provides the heart-warming conclusion to this unusual story involves Russell Ogg's eyesight. His sight improved. His eye doctor said he saw better than it was possible for him to see. "There is no way to explain medically how he does it ... his photographs tell us something about the magnificence of man." His inspiring story is a testament to human courage and hope.

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Download or read book Pursuing Your Passions written by Dave Romeo and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-07 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pursuing Your Passions! How to Create a Truly Meaningful Life Are you enjoying the fulfilling life you deserve? Do you have a burning desire to show the world your talent? What are your passions? Do you come alive through dancing, singing, sports, music, golf, painting, hunting, traveling, bowling, cooking, reading, pottery, bird-watching, skiing, fishing, gardening, hiking, scrapbooking, target archery, writing, coin collecting, running, or horseback riding? Are you enjoying them as much as you want? Do you need a well-deserved vacation from the mundane? Dave Romeo, a results coach, and one of America's top motivational speakers, takes you on a journey of self-examination to explore the fulfillment you will enjoy when you tap your talents and throw yourself into your passions. You will learn how to express your talents and happiness in a positive way as you grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. In his latest book, Dave Romeo challenges you to discover your personal passions and express the greatness within you. Dave Romeo is the author of Striving for Signifiance.

Download or read book Wicked Eddies written by Beth Groundwater and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2012-05-08 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book two in the RM Outdoor Adventure Mystery series by Agatha Award finalist Beth Groundwater. Fly fishing is dangerous? River ranger Mandy Tanner had no idea until days before a huge tournament in Salida, Colorado. True, the Arkansas River can be a man-eater, but the rapids weren't responsible for driving a hatchet into the neck of would-be competitor Howie Abbott—a secretive man who may have been cheating. While casting about for suspects, Mandy seeks clues from Abbott's family members, including her best friend, bartender Cynthia Abbott. But when Cynthia becomes the prime suspect, Mandy realizes that trolling for the true killer has plunged her way too deep into wicked eddies. A finalist for The Rocky Award for best mystery novel set in the Left Coast Crime Geographical Region

Download or read book Bulletproof written by Jeff Rostocil and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2013-02-19 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Time for pessimism or optimism? Precarious times will progressively become more perilous as the Day of the Lord draws near. But God assures your safety and security! In light of increased worldwide terrorism, pandemics, and political unrest, believers have no need to live afraid. Psalm 91 directs you to the secret place and assures you of safety in the face of danger, disease, and widespread destruction. Bulletproof outlines the benefits and promises of Psalm 91 and teaches you how to access them for your family, your community and your future. Paul the apostle predicted society becoming more crude, cruel, profane, savage, slanderous, cynical, rebellious, money-hungry, self-absorbed, and pregnant with lust before Christ’s appearance. Yet as stewards of a fallen planet, we are not left without hope. Psalm 91 is a timeless anchor of assurance for the righteous. Bulletproof unearths the secrets to securing the protection and favor of God that promises deliverance from disease, famine, terrorism, and war. This is your moment in history. You are called to thrive, survive, and live to revive others. Let this promise of being Bulletproof become your prophetic pledge—may it catapult you into great exploits.

Download or read book The Hummingbird s Nest written by Helen Dumas and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-10-25 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hummingbird’s Nest tells the story of a relationship between a mother, a writer in her 60s, and a daughter, an artist/lawyer in her early 30s who has also recently become a mother herself. Over the course of the story, the daughter is faced with multiple diagnoses of cancer and is given a poor prognosis. The daughter blames her mother for making her sick, while at the same time asking her mother to give her hope and the strength to go on. Through the telling of her own life story, the mother infuses her daughter with the understanding that, even though she is a cancer patient, she does have the strength to face her life as a wife, mother and professional woman. The hummingbird’s nest, which gives the book its title, is a metaphor for that place in our hearts where we feel safe despite the adversities that life throws in our path.

Download or read book Choosing Life S Paths written by Sherri Self and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2018-04-24 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Sherri Self has a desire to see everyone become followers of Jesus Christ and for them to know who they are in Christ. She encourages Christians to grow in their walk with Jesus and for them to become successful in choosing their lifes paths with Gods help. In Choosing Lifes Paths, she offers advice on that journey. She shares how to lean on the Lord for his direction by first discovering who Jesus is and understanding what it is to be a Christian. Sherri explores the choices and the results and how the Holy Spirit guides Christians down the paths that lead to victory. Filled with extensive scripture, this guide helps those who desire to: Be forgiven and forgive Believe and not doubt Be encouraged Know there is always hope Conquer fear Find peace and joy Receive Gods help Choosing Lifes Paths is for those who desire a more balanced, and fulfilled life and reveals ways to achieve these outcomes. It addresses needs and inspires all to seek the Lords will and timing in life and to align themselves with Gods plans.

Download or read book Any Road written by Connie Ellison and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Archie "A.B." and Ida Clements both grew up poor on farms in rural Southside Virginia, spending their formative years in the deprivation of the Great Depression, and their early adulthood during the heartache of World War II. Tom Brokaw called theirs "The Greatest Generation." Moses and Connie Clements just call them Mama and Daddy. In the world of A.B. and Miss Ida, integrity is the greatest virtue, economy is a way of life, and hard work is mandatory. The tales they have to tell are, in turn, inspirational, heartbreaking, and thoroughly entertaining. Their lives are a testament to the desire and force of will it takes to make a living in the good black soil of Tidewater, Virginia. Any Road: The Story of a Virginia Tobacco Farm is a series of short stories inspired by the lives of author Connie Clements Ellison's parents. Archie and Ida lived their lives based on faith, honesty, hard work, and humor as they strived for-and eventually achieved-the American Dream.