Download or read book My Daddy Is a Firefighter written by Donna Miele and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-06 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book for the children of Firefighters, to be read before leaving for work, or at any time. A story about a child's hero, his/her Firefighter Daddy. Rhyming words and bright kid friendly illustrations are sure to be a favorite in your child's library, especially if their Firefighter Daddy is their hero! The story talks about the duties of Firefighters and what they do while at work, and how they love coming home at the end of the day to see their child!

Download or read book My Hero written by Allen Appel and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2008-05-13 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of essays by children whose parents are serving or have served in the United States military.

Download or read book My Letter to My Father written by Deidre Reigel and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2017-01-31 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who was your father? Was he your best friend, a stranger, or not in your life at all? In this book, you will read heartfelt letters from sons and daughters to their Fathers, whether deceased or still living. The thread that runs through this book is beautiful honesty. Vivid glances into people's lives appear in this book. All with a message: How we have been shaped has been largely the doing of Life; who we are and how we have responded is our decision. I invite you to journey with our many contributing writers from around the world.

Download or read book You re Silly Daddy written by Craig Stevenson and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2014-03-24 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A story of a Dad who seems a bit silly but maybe there's more to him than meets the eye!

Download or read book My Dad Is My Hero written by Susan Reynolds and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-03-18 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children often have trouble telling their father how much they love him. Fortunately, this book expresses those emotions for them. This endearing collection of stories about the everyday heroics of the contributorsÆ fathers, and father figures, will show Dad how much he means to his children. From the story of a fly fishing trip that bonded father and daughter to the one that saw a friendÆs imposing father turn into the contributorÆs own loving father-figure, this wonderful book brings together tales of heroic dads from all walks of life, and is a great way for his kids to show him how much they care. And it lets dads everywhere know that they donÆt need to be daring to be heroicùthat it can be the little things that mean the most to his kids.

Download or read book Dad written by Kevin Carroll and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2023-05-10 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspirational San Francisco Bay Are psychotherapist Michael Ceely, LMFT recommended 12 questions fathers should always answer for their sons. When author Kevin Carroll's father passed away in 2008, there was much he still did not know about the man who, along with his mother, had raised him. In this book, the Author provides significant information about himself for his three sons. They have heard many of his stories before, but Carroll is grateful for the opportunity to take Ceely's advice and put his responses in writing for his sons. Perhaps what he shares here will be beneficial to others, as well.

Download or read book Because We Are Americans written by Jesse Kornbluth and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2001-11-02 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tragic events of September 11 will never be forgotten, not only for the horror they wrought, but for the acts of bravery, generosity, and extraordinary courage. Cynicism was replaced by compassion and strangers reached out to one another for comfort and support. This touching tribute to those who lost their lives includes poems, prayers, children's drawings, and heartfelt exchanges drawn from the material posted on America Online, where millions of people gathered during the first week for support and information and to express grief and love. Inspiring and uplifting, Because We Are Americans serves as a portrait of this country at its best and a powerful reminder of all that is good in America. All proceeds will go to the relief funds set up to help families of victims of the attacks. Will also include quotes from President George W. Bush and New York City mayor Rudolph Guiliani.

Download or read book 10 Tom Swift and His Tectonic Interrupter HB written by Victor Appleton II and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-10-09 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this hardbound edition of the tenth book of the new series, young inventor Tom Swift finds himself with a mystery. Someone is insisting on a face-to-face meeting but refuses to tell Tom why or who he is. When the truth becomes known it sets Tom on a path that will see him building a flying vehicle capable of locating buried bodies, being pressed into a rescue mission when a volcano erupts and threatens to destroy a major city, which then catapults him right into the toughest assignment he's ever faced.Flying through space or swimming deeper in the ocean than anyone ever has is child's play compared to what he faces. The very earth under our feet has a mysterious tear that could destroy several New England states. It might even travel across the country eventually causing a super volcanic eruption under Yosemite.Tom has never faced the very planet he lives on as an opponent in a battle like this.

Download or read book Arms Full of Love written by Delilah and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-09-25 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delilah opens her heart to share the joy and blessing of family More than 8 million people tune in each night to hear the soothing voice of Delilah, America's favorite nighttime radio host, and each week, dedicated listeners send her letters with their own stories of the heartache, healing and happiness that their families bring them. This unforgettable book compiles the best of those letters and pairs them with stirring songs to recreate the magic of Delilah's radio show. She also shares stories of her own family, and the laughs, worries and love her twelve children—nine of them adopted—have brought into her life. There are chapters for sisters and brothers, husbands and wives, sons and daughters, adoptive families, blended families, extended families and even the people who feel like family. THESE INSPIRING STORIES INCLUDE - A woman who received an unexpected gift on Christmas—a beautiful baby boy - A stranger's miraculous encounter with a young girl that finally helps her grieve for her father - A fractured family reunited by a love that knows no distance - A son who returns from the war to surprise his father with a Purple Heart The real families, real grace and real love showcased here make this a collection to cherish. And most importantly, the unconditional love that shines through in each letter reminds us that the perfect family is our own family.

Download or read book The Fireman s Christmas written by Meg Lacey and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2009-11-01 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Widowed firefighter Danny Santori needs a miracle. Or at least a full-time babysitter who can handle his four lively kids. With a son and daughter to raise, busy landscape designer Tessa Doherty could also use some divine domestic intervention. All they have to do is take turns watching each other's children. What could be simpler? Doing double duty as a stand-in nanny is wreaking havoc with Tessa's life. And her irresistible attraction to the roguishly charming single dad is a complication the fiercely independent career woman doesn't want or need. Danny isn't trying to stand in the way of Tessa's dreams and goals. But he's hoping she'll see that five plus three equals…one family!

Download or read book Shades of Gray written by Bill Gray and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SHADES OF GRAY-INTO THE LIGHT is a journey. A collection of stories told in poetic verse and prose of the layers of the human spirit. Stories of life and love and joys and sorrows chronicled by dates in random order taken from events in life. Stories of fact and fiction beginning in DARK SHADES before migrating through the MEDIUM SHADES of life into the eventuality of LIGHT SHADES where hope always springs eternal when willing souls refuse to give into anything less than they deserve. SHADES of GRAY-INTO THE LIGHT is a story of change! A story of facing challenges head on that we sometimes create ourselves as life hands them to us allowing us to make the choices that dictate where our lives will go. We stand on the threshfold of change where hopes rewards are but a few steps away as long as we dare to dream!

Download or read book Cooking with the Firehouse Chef written by Keith Young and published by Weldon Owen International. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Funny and engaging, deeply personal but down-to-earth, Cooking with the Firehouse Chef marries more than 100 personal recipes with the compelling story of the late fireman-chef Keith Young of the New York Fire Department. A revered firefighter, Young was also a lauded chef who won numerous television challenges, including a chicken cacciatore cookoff of an episode of “Throwdown with Bobby Flay” on the Food Network and two championship titles on “Chopped.” With varied recipes that are perfect for casual gatherings, barbecues, and busy weeknights, Young’s culinary repertoire features American favorites with crowd-pleasing starters like Manhattan clam chowder, garlic bread, and ceviche; flavorful lunch fare such as vegan hummus sandwiches and beef chili; hearty entrees and pastas like filet mignon, chicken marsala, and penne alla vodka; and classic desserts such as strawberry cheesecake and no-bake rice pudding. The delicious recipes are paired with stories and images from the firehouse, bringing Keith’s firehouse stories and cooking prowess to life.

Download or read book Webster Groves written by Robert Joseph O’Guillory and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2009-06-09 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Webster Groves, a suburb on the outskirts of St. Louis, Missouri seemed like a great place to live in the 1960s. Awash in postcard-perfect homes and tree-lined streets, the residents must be happy, right? But thats not the case for Bobby, who first tries running away from home at age five, only to realize that he has no choice but to endure brutal beatings from his father and mother. Even then, he knows that his parents are psychopaths and that his only hope for a normal life is to escape. Its not until Bobby is in his mid-thirties, shopping for the best gun to commit suicide that he realizes that he has problems, and they dont stop at the tumor growing in his groin or his recent divorce. They go straight back to his childhood. Join Bobby as he deals with problems shared by many baby boomers and children of suburbia. If hes strong, or just crazy enough, he may just be able to get past the darkest memories from Webster Groves.

Download or read book The Man in 3B written by Carl Weber and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-29 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daryl Graham has just moved into a Jamaica, Queens, apartment building and his neighbors, both male and female alike, can't stop talking about him. From his extreme attractiveness to his undeniable swag, Daryl is the man every woman wants and every man wants to be. Connie, an unhappy wife, turns to Daryl for help losing weight, hoping to fix her marriage. But when Daryl starts making Connie feel beautiful again, she questions whether her marriage is worth saving. Benny, a spoiled teenager raised by a single father, looks up to Daryl. When an unexpected event occurs, Benny is left questioning everything he's ever known to be true. Krystal, Daryl's first love, wants to make things work with her current boyfriend. Yet having Daryl back in her life sends her happy home spiraling out of control.And Avery, Connie's husband, doesn't care about anything or anyone when a financial opportunity comes his way-that is, until he notices how much time his wife is spending with their new neighbor. Everything seems to be going well, until someone is murdered, and everyone becomes a prime suspect. "Weber packs his latest urban soap opera with all seven deadly sins . . . [To] err is not only human, but a whole lot more fun to read." -- Publishers Weekly "Contains lots of the drama and tight writing style that has made him a New York Times bestselling author, and more importantly, all the surprises and shocks readers won't see coming." -- Examiner.com

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Download or read book Up In Smoke Stories From a Life on Fire written by Leigh Hosy-Pickett and published by Trapeze. This book was released on 2022-08-25 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Firefighters are a unique breed. It takes a certain kind of individual to enter a burning building to rescue someone they have never met before.' A third-generation firefighter, Leigh Hosy-Pickett has seen it all in his twenty-five years in the job. He's battled infernos and pulled people from the wreckage of twisted metal. He's experienced pain and trauma in the discharge of his duty, and been supported by the laughter and strength of character you find within every fire station. A family away from home, firefighters share intimate trust and healthy mutual banter - a spark of light often desperately needed amongst the darkness. Leigh shares his deeply personal story and the funniest, most eye-opening and moving experiences from a life lived amongst the smoke. A celebration of the everyday heroism of our Fire Service, Up In Smoke is a clear-eyed and honest record of the many sacrifices made for us all in the line of duty. 'A real insight into the commitment of our firefighters' Nick Knowles 'Highly inspiring and impossible to put down' Nazir Afzal OBE

Download or read book The Firefighting Buff s Guide to New York City written by Joseph Natale Schneiderman and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2002-09-16 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the past 10 years, Joseph Natale Schneiderman has visited 55 firehouses in the grand City of New York. He is a "Buff", or someone who visited firehouses in their spare time (it also meant once that someone rode with them if they so chose!). So, come with him, on his 5-borough journey to these 55 firehouses, as you learn about the history of the firehouses and fire engines, firefighters, and his personal experiences. You'll also see plenty of non-firefighting related things to do, like restaurants and other points of interest in the area of his visits! From "Fire Under the Bridge" (Engine 205/Ladder 118, Brooklyn) to "The Cuckoo's Nest" (Engine 89/Ladder 50, The Bronx), to the "Corona Tigers" (Engine 289/Ladder 138, Queens) to the "Pride of Midtown" (Engine 54/Ladder 4/Battalion 9, Manhattan), and finally to the "Splendor in the Grass" (Engine 154, Staten Island), it's a 5 alarm journey that no buff, firefighter, or New York City fan will want to miss! So grab a Metrocard (you're takin' subways), an FDNY shirt, and a camera, and get out here and buff!