Download or read book All Things Dance Like Dragonflies written by C. Joybell C. and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-02-13 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transmundane poetry designed for every ordinary day! Introducing a whole new style of C. JoyBell C. poetics and the very first book illustrated by the Author herself, All Things Dance Like Dragonflies will pull the realm from beyond, into the realm that you exist in! Remember the last time you caught a dragonfly? It was a magical world you could take part of, you could capture the thing from a different dimension and put it in your own jar for safe keeping! Styled to make the unordinary things more tangible and attainable for ordinary, daily treasure-hunts, the words within this book will settle upon you sublimely, like readily dancing dragonflies! Brought to you by a treasure-hunter, dragonfly-finder (and catcher), explorer of all things worth exploring, who wrote some books and said some things.
Download or read book Dancing with Dragonflies written by Jack Gorfien and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2007-02 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dancing with Dragonflies is a fable written for children and adults of all ages. It may be read out loud in less than 20 minutes, making it a good length for a bedtime story. The tale is about a princess and a knight named Lirona and Zohar. They meet while on separate journeys and continue on different paths in search of treasure. With the help of a little magic supplied by a mysterious old woman called Adamina, they find themselves where they first met, and continue their journey together to discover something more valuable than any precious gem. Among other things, the book encourages the ability to see opportunity, and the courage to act upon it. It also advocates work, balance, cooperation, perseverance and self-determination. The words and whimsical illustrations work together to form a contemporary trip into the past and the future. Visit the author's website at www.dancingwithdragonflies.com "This little book shows dance as a common ground where two people from very different worlds can come together. On the dance floor, they're able to take down the defensive walls they've built and not only find each other but also find their inner strength to trust and love again. Some may find this a fairy tale. Others a life lesson." Karen Pfrommer, Co-owner and dance instructor Let's Dance in Rhythm Branford, CT About the author: Jack Francis Gorfien is a writer and licensed acupuncturist practicing in Madison, Connecticut. His inspiration for this story grew in part from having studied the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He found that the concept of balancing the opposing forces known as Yin and Yang to relieve pain and create a state of good health, apply to all areas of life. Inspiration for this story also grew out of his experiences with ballroom dancing. He discovered that ballroom dancing is an excellent metaphor for all types of relationships, and the benefits available to partners who are willing to strive for balance and help each other excel. The author's desire is to encourage people to look within themselves and others to focus on their qualities, and choose to cultivate those qualities to their most positive potential. In today's chaotic and sometimes frightening world, we will all be well served by nourishing what is best in others and ourselves whenever possible. About the illustrator: Grace Turman has a mother, a father, a brother, two sisters and a handsome prince who keep her life just as exciting as it should be. She needs water (preferably sparkling), shelter, and at least three different colored ink pens to survive. Grace also helped illustrate The Thimble Island Story Book, a collection of salty sea stories by Captain Bob Milne.
Download or read book King and the Dragonflies Scholastic Gold written by Kacen Callender and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 2021 Coretta Scott King Honor Book! Winner of the 2020 National Book Award for Young People's Literature! Winner of the 2020 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Fiction and Poetry! In a small but turbulent Louisiana town, one boy's grief takes him beyond the bayous of his backyard, to learn that there is no right way to be yourself. FOUR STARRED REVIEWS! Booklist School Library Journal Publishers Weekly The Horn Book Twelve-year-old Kingston James is sure his brother Khalid has turned into a dragonfly. When Khalid unexpectedly passed away, he shed what was his first skin for another to live down by the bayou in their small Louisiana town. Khalid still visits in dreams, and King must keep these secrets to himself as he watches grief transform his family. It would be easier if King could talk with his best friend, Sandy Sanders. But just days before he died, Khalid told King to end their friendship, after overhearing a secret about Sandy-that he thinks he might be gay. "You don't want anyone to think you're gay too, do you?" But when Sandy goes missing, sparking a town-wide search, and King finds his former best friend hiding in a tent in his backyard, he agrees to help Sandy escape from his abusive father, and the two begin an adventure as they build their own private paradise down by the bayou and among the dragonflies. As King's friendship with Sandy is reignited, he's forced to confront questions about himself and the reality of his brother's death. The Thing About Jellyfish meets The Stars Beneath Our Feet in this story about loss, grief, and finding the courage to discover one's identity, from the author of Hurricane Child.
Download or read book Chicken Soup for the Soul Series The Power of Yes 101 Stories about Adventure Change and Positive Thinking written by Amy Newmark and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 2023-11-20 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Try new things, overcome your fears, and broaden your world. You’ll feel empowered and energized when you use the power of YES! Saying YES gives you power—the power to make your life more exciting and your world bigger. So, do things that challenge you. Face your fears. And don’t be afraid to reinvent yourself. You’ll be inspired to make your own to-do list when you read these stories from regular people who used the power of saying “yes” to improve their lives. Find the motivation you need in the entertaining, personal accounts in these eleven chapters. They’ll help you: • Try New Things • Embrace Change • Put Yourself Out There • Fake It Till You Make It • Believe in Yourself • Be Daring • Find the New You • Go for Adventure • Let Yourself Trust
Download or read book Chicken Soup for the Soul The Power of Yes written by Amy Newmark and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Yes! celebrates the empowerment we feel when we say “Yes!” to something that challenges us. Change your life for the better by doing the things that scare you. These 101 true, revealing stories will help you do just that. In a world where “why” is too often asked and “no” is too often an answer, this book encourages us to ask “why not” and celebrates the tremendous power in saying “Yes!" The authors of these 101 stories explain how saying “Yes!” changed their lives for the better. Whether it’s something little, like trying a new food or something big, like jumping out an airplane, you’ll be ready to shake up your own life after you read about their experiences.
Download or read book WG Dragonflies written by Cynthia Berger and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2004-03-10 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • First title in Stackpole Books' new Wild Guide series • A complete, expert introduction to the world of dragonflies and also covers damselflies • Detailed color drawings of different species and behaviors Dazzling in appearance, idiosyncratic in behavior, dragonflies and damselflies have long captured the imaginations of nature lovers. In this illustrated natural history guide, Cynthia Berger takes the reader on a whirlwind trip through the lives of these intriguing insects, from their birth underwater (where they actually spend most of their lives as ferocious nymphs) to their miraculous transformation into free-flying adults. Features a field guide to the most common North American species--including life-size silhouettes for easy identification--as well as tips for observing dragonflies in the wild and attracting them to your backyard.
Download or read book Dragonflies Saved the Day written by Audrey Alexander and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-02-21 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dragonflies Saved the Day invites you to share in common experiences with the author and grow spiritually from exploring real-life situations. With a sense of humor, Audrey challenges the reader to reflect on what is healthy and working in your spirituality and what needs anything from a mild adjustment to oodles of transformation. Each short entry includes a reflection, an invitation to think about it, and a prayer. Mind, emotion, and spirit are recognized as elements that get along with each other in a balanced psyche, but often get out-of-kilter because life happens. If you believe in God but dont have (or dont want) a grasp on dogmatic religion; or if you feel out of balance but not bad enough for a self-help book; or if youve found some traditional devotional books a bit heavy, then this book may be what youre looking for. With laughter, smiles, and a few tears, deepen your faith in God and lighten your spirit with whimsical reflections, transforming thoughts, and humble prayers.
Download or read book Dragonflies written by Shea Hulse and published by Shea Hulse. This book was released on 2022-03-13 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “It’ll be alright, mo grá,” he whispered. “You said I had a boyfriend, but you keep calling me your love. Why?” “Can’t I love you too?” I supposed so. As we both got up, he kissed my forehead once before transforming into the raven once more. It gave me comfort that he wasn’t leaving me just yet. Kidnapped by the Queen of Elphame, Bridget is stuck in her worst nightmare. Can her lover and her (former?) lover save her before it’s too late? Or was she never meant to be saved? Things aren’t always what they seem, and in a world where magic is suddenly real, Bridget and Declan are in over their heads. Is Ruad, Bridget’s mysterious savior, really only out for his gain? More questions than answers pop up in the quest to rescue Bridget, but if they don’t hurry up, they will run out of time, and Bridget will be lost to them forever.
Download or read book Dancing Dragonfly Quilts written by Sue Beevers and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2010-11-05 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daring, Dramatic, Dazzling-Dragonfly Quilts! Make 12 stunning contemporary quilts from the traditional Dragonfly block. Expand the design possibilities with 6 variations on the basic block. Learn how to create dramatically different looks by playing with your fabric's colors, textures, and values. Assemble your Dragonflies with traditional piecing, templates, paper piecing, or modified paper piecing. Everything you need to create dazzling new quilts from the traditional Dragonfly block is here in this comprehensive workbook. Try any of the 12 complete quilt projects, or use Sue's design techniques to make your own original Dragonfly designs.
Download or read book The Sun Is Snowing written by C Joybell C and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-09-20 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sights, sounds, thoughts, memories, dreams, visions, love, wisdom and destiny- all await you within the covers of this scrapbook! The Sun Is Snowing, the very first title by the author C. JoyBell C., remains her best-selling work to-date and is often cited as a source of inspiration, healing, hope and freedom, for many the world over. This particular work is described by adoring fans of the book as being "very raw," "very human," "angelic" and "luminous." Think of it as the meeting point for mortals and immortals; open up the covers of this scrapbook and get lost in the personal creations of the author, where each page is a unique piece of art. Enter into a realm of delight, gentleness and unending possibilities, a gift that you can give not only to yourself but also share with your friends and family. Step into where the sun is always snowing, a place that you will never have to leave. You can stay. Here, now, you have a home.
Download or read book Storm Glass written by Jane Urquhart and published by Emblem Editions. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With stunning virtuosity, the stories in Jane Urquhart’s dazzling first book of fiction unearth universal truths as they reach across countries and eras. A woman runs away to a cottage in the English moors to escape a love affair; shards of glass reconcile a middle-aged wife to her husband’s estrangement; a grandmother makes a startling confession from her youth; a young woman discovers herself through the life of an Italian saint; and, in a spellbinding story of artistic jealousy, we enter the mind of poet Robert Browning at the end of his life. In these beautifully crafted stories, ordinary objects brim with meaning and memories radiate with significance as Jane Urquhart illuminates the things that lie just beneath the surface of our lives.
Download or read book The North Country Chronicles written by Gary A. Baribeault and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-07-26 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The North Country Chronicles Poetry and Prose from the Granite State Inspiration is all around us if we care to look. Life, love, nature, patriotism, and faith-the feelings they stir are here. The smell of salt air, the crash of ocean waves, a simple flower, dragonflies at twilight, love and love of country, along with faith's questions unfold within these pages. From a simple accounting of D-Day and those who serve, to the majestic White Mountains of New Hampshire and the ghost of its granite symbol now lost, The North Country Chronicles shares the nooks and crannies, stonewalls and first loves everyone can relate to and appreciate. With a few tales of days fishing with Grampa, to the perspective of a grateful family saying goodbye to an old farm, the stories related in prose and verse here are heartfelt, honest, and timeless. So come take a walk through New England and New Hampshire, along the shoreline and around the hiking trails, with the late-night questions about life that we all experience. We hope you enjoy the journey.
Download or read book Revenge of the Paste Eaters written by Cheryl Peck and published by 5 Spot. This book was released on 2007-07-31 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of Fat Girls and Lawn Chairsis back with a funny and poignant new collection of personal stories about growing up a misfit. A collection of stories for anyone who shuddered at the idea of senior prom, Revenge of the Paste Eaters is about the way the experiences of childhood stay with us and shape us into adults. Cheryl Peck applies her signature wit to more personal stories and reflections-about hurting people and getting hurt, about discovering who you are and who you want to be, about feeling "not good enough," and about being bigger-physically and mentally-than many of the people surrounding you. This is a wickedly funny view of what it's like to be a middle-aged woman in middle-America, and what really happened to the kids who were different.
Download or read book Dragonfly written by Patrick G. Lewis and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-10-18 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of a romance between Michael Farrell, a medical research scientist, and Gwyneth McBride, an earth mother, who meet by chance at a writers conference at Katoomba in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. Their mutual interest in writing soon leads them into an unlikely romance. Michael finds himself progressively drawn into the rural life of Gwyneth and all her passionate love of nature and spiritualism. Though their obvious social differences give rise to a powerful attraction, forces outside of their control work to push them apart. And finally, Gwyneths deep love of nature and the environment is severely threatened.
Download or read book All Things Lit Like Fireflies written by C. Joybell C. and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-09-13 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pseudo-sequel to "All Things Dance Like Dragonflies," this book of timeless poetry is illuminated by the author's simple pencil sketches of fireflies and subtly-incorporated ancient Celtic symbolism. Uncover these pages and catch the fireflies!
Download or read book The Reincarnation of Wind written by Paul Grandpierre and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-07 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pressures of young adulthood thrust Jaiem, a Vyrdmar prince, into a self-imposed isolation. In a fit of melancholy, he is lured into a web of seduction spun by an immortal heretic called Promothos. Forgotten by most in the world, Promothos has resurfaced to mount a lethal threat against Jaiem's royal family, their kingdom, and their world, and the young prince unwittingly becomes his pawn. From the dawn of the world, Promothos sought to cull the Vyrdmar faithful from their god Yggir's flock, seducing them with the power of the "primordial flame," the boundless creative power of the cosmos. In this chapter of that struggle, Jaiem takes center stage. Promothos is loosed from his abyss. The Vyrdmar's high city is besieged, and the fate of an entire world hangs in the balance.
Download or read book The Rare Tiny Flower written by Kitty O'Meara and published by Tra Publishing. This book was released on 2022-03-22 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rare, Tiny Flower illustrates a deeply touching and thoughtful poem by Kitty O’Meara that, in the form of a parable, celebrates difference, tolerance, and unity. Written by O’Meara in Fall 2020, The Rare, Tiny Flower is in many ways thematically similar to And the People Stayed Home in that it is a commentary on difficult current situations in our world and offers hope for resolution and growth. The poem features a mysterious flower that looks different to each viewer, which leads to strife as everyone insists that their vision is “right.” Leaders and even a botanist are unable to agree on the nature of the flower—it takes a young girl to point out that the flower is, in fact, quite multidimensional. Remarkably, she has the ability to be heard by the squabbling masses, who then see beyond their fighting and commit to connecting with one another. O’Meara’s thoughtful poem includes people realizing and voicing this important lesson: One day, a very special flower blooms in a forest. A special and unusual flower! No one can agree on what color it is. That’s because it looks different to different people. And that’s when the fighting starts… It takes a young girl to point out the truth. But will the people listen?
