Download or read book A Secret Gift written by Ted Gup and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-10-28 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspiring account of America at its worst-and Americans at their best-woven from the stories of Depression-era families who were helped by gifts from the author's generous and secretive grandfather. Shortly before Christmas 1933 in Depression-scarred Canton, Ohio, a small newspaper ad offered $10, no strings attached, to 75 families in distress. Interested readers were asked to submit letters describing their hardships to a benefactor calling himself Mr. B. Virdot. The author's grandfather Sam Stone was inspired to place this ad and assist his fellow Cantonians as they prepared for the cruelest Christmas most of them would ever witness. Moved by the tales of suffering and expressions of hope contained in the letters, which he discovered in a suitcase 75 years later, Ted Gup initially set out to unveil the lives behind them, searching for records and relatives all over the country who could help him flesh out the family sagas hinted at in those letters. From these sources, Gup has re-created the impact that Mr B. Virdot's gift had on each family. Many people yearned for bread, coal, or other necessities, but many others received money from B. Virdot for more fanciful items-a toy horse, say, or a set of encyclopedias. As Gup's investigations revealed, all these things had the power to turn people's lives around- even to save them. But as he uncovered the suffering and triumphs of dozens of strangers, Gup also learned that Sam Stone was far more complex than the lovable- retiree persona he'd always shown his grandson. Gup unearths deeply buried details about Sam's life-from his impoverished, abusive upbringing to felonious efforts to hide his immigrant origins from U.S. officials-that help explain why he felt such a strong affinity to strangers in need. Drawing on his unique find and his award-winning reportorial gifts, Ted Gup solves a singular family mystery even while he pulls away the veil of eight decades that separate us from the hardships that united America during the Depression. In A Secret Gift, he weaves these revelations seamlessly into a tapestry of Depression-era America, which will fascinate and inspire in equal measure. Watch a Video

Download or read book The Secret of the Gifts written by Paul Flucke and published by Intervarsity Press. This book was released on 1992-06-01 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar arrive at the stable to present their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the newborn king, something incredible and wondrous happens, and the reader learns the secret behind each gift.

Download or read book The Happiest Life written by Hugh Hewitt and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What's the secret to a life of happiness? "In this delightful book brimming with humorous and poignant passages, radio personality Hugh Hewitt provides the answer. The starting place is generosity, he says, and there are seven gifts that are sure to improve the lives of both giver and receiver: encouragement, energy, enthusiasm, good humor, graciousness, gratitude, and patience. Anyone can give these gifts, but Hewitt shows that some people are particularly well placed to offer them: parents, spouses, family members, friends, teachers, coworkers, and fellow church members. Channeling his skills as a broadcaster, journalist, lawyer, and teacher, Hewitt weaves stories about these seven gifts and seven givers with inspiring and motivating observations to help readers become generous in the ways that matter most. "The Happiest Life is not simply a delight to read, and not merely a glimpse under the hood of a remarkable man. It’s a map to what Robert Frost once described as the road less traveled—the road that leads to a life of meaning and gratitude and joy.” —Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia "Reading this book is the next best thing to sitting down for a long conversation with my friend Hugh Hewitt.” —Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr., president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary “Wanna be a happier person? Know anyone else who does? What if this book could actually help with that? Cutting to the chase—it can. And it will." —Eric Metaxas, New York Times best-selling author of Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy and 7 Men: And the Secret of Their Greatness

Download or read book My Little Pony A Secret Gift written by Ruth Benjamin and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2006-08-22 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ponies are planning a very special surprise for a very special friend. Join them as they make their secret scrapbook—but do not tell Daisy Jo!

Download or read book 29 Gifts EasyRead Super Large 20pt Edition written by Cami Walker and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2009 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At age thirty-five, Cami Walker was burdened by a battle with multiple sclerosis, a chronic neurological condition that made it difficult for her to walk, work, or enjoy her life. Seeking a remedy for her depression after being hospitalized, she received an uncommon prescription from an African medicine woman: give to others for 29 days. 29 Gifts is the insightful story of the author's life change as she embraces and reflects on the naturally reciprocal process of giving and receiving. Many of Walker's gifts were simple?a phone call, spare change, a Kleenex. Yet the acts were transformative. By day 29, not only had Walker's health and happiness improved, but she had created a worldwide giving movement. The book also includes personal essays from others whose lives changed for the better by giving, plus pages for the reader to record their own journey. More than a memoir, 29 Gifts offers inspiring lessons on how a simple daily practice of altruism can dramatically alter your outlook on the world.

Download or read book A Secret Gift Cornish Escapes Collection Book 1 written by Amanda James and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2021-10-30 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Escape to Cornwall for an enchanting, heartwarming new novel about friendship, hope and second chances in this standalone novel... ‘A charming and original concept’ Sunday Times bestseller Katie Fforde

Download or read book The Secret Birthday Gift written by Beliyuwork Getachew and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-29 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Gift Wrapped by God written by Linda Dillow and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women who have maintained their sexual purity often ask, “Is it really that important for me to wait until I get married?” Meanwhile, single women who have been sexually active mourn the loss of their innocence, wishing they could somehow start again. Women want to protect the purity that is God’s gift to them, and they also long to be loved. This volatile combination makes them vulnerable to temptation. That is why it is vital that women know not only that God wants them to wait, but why God wants them to do so. They need solid reasons, conviction, and a strategy that will prepare them to live out their sexual purity as God intends. Filled with powerful true stories of hope and healing, Gift-Wrapped by God provides compelling emotional and spiritual reasons for choosing God’s path of sexual purity, as well as practical help for following it. Whether women have held onto their sexual innocence, have become prematurely sexually active, or have had their purity taken by force, they can express and fulfill their desire to come to their wedding day--and live out every day–-sexually pure and whole.

Download or read book How to Get Dressed written by Alison Freer and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Costume designer Alison Freer’s styling kit is a magical bag of tricks, built to solve every single wardrobe malfunction on earth. TV and film productions wait for nothing, so her solutions have to work fast. In How to Get Dressed, Alison distills her secrets into a fun, comprehensive style guide focused on rethinking your wardrobe like a fashion expert and making what’s in your closet work for you. She provides real-world advice about everything style-related, including: • Making every garment you own fit better • Mastering closet organization • The undergarments you actually need • The scoop on tailors and which alterations are worth it • Shopping thrift and vintage like a rockstar Instead of repeating boring style “rules,” Alison breaks the rules and gets real about everything from bras to how to deal with inevitable fashion disasters. Including helpful information such as how to skip ironing and the dry cleaners, remove every stain under the sun, and help clueless men get their sartorial acts together, How to Get Dressed has hundreds of insider tips from Alison’s arsenal of tools and expertise.

Download or read book The Gift of the Magi written by O. Henry and published by Amila Jay. This book was released on 2021-12-22 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been popular for adaptation, especially for presentation at Christmas time.

Download or read book The Gift written by Lewis Hyde and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting with the premise that the work of art is a gift and not a commodity, this revolutionary book ranges across anthropology, literature, economics, and psychology to show how the 'commerce of the creative spirit' functions in the lives of artists and in culture as a whole.

Download or read book Design Mom written by Gabrielle Stanley Blair and published by Artisan Books. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times best seller Ever since Gabrielle Stanley Blair became a parent, she’s believed that a thoughtfully designed home is one of the greatest gifts we can give our families, and that the objects and decor we choose to surround ourselves with tell our family’s story. In this, her first book, Blair offers a room-by-room guide to keeping things sane, organized, creative, and stylish. She provides advice on getting the most out of even the smallest spaces; simple fixes that make it easy for little ones to help out around the house; ingenious storage solutions for the never-ending stream of kid stuff; rainy-day DIY projects; and much, much more.

Download or read book The Secret Gift written by Ian Somers and published by The O'Brien Press. This book was released on 2014-09-29 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book three in in the Ross Bentley series Ross has spent the past twelve months in hiding in the west coast of Ireland. He has turned his back on the Guild and his gifts. In trying to escape his past and the dangers brought with his gifts, Ross has spiralled into a world of anxiety and depression and, with Cathy leaving for Paris, Ross is completely alone. Suddenly an unexpected visitor arrives. Hunter has come to call in his favour. Through loneliness and a sense of debt, Ross agrees to join Hunter for one day only. What first appears to be a simple task becomes so much more. Ross is dragged back into the world of the gifted where a supernatural war is about to break loose. Ross must choose which side to fight on. Will he turn his back on the Guild forever? Or will he fight to save the Guild members who have kept so much from him? Praise for Million Dollar Gift: 'fast-paced, riveting and insightful... a highly recommended gripping read' Fallenstarstories.blogspot.com

Download or read book Giftology written by John Ruhlin and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-20 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does it feel like you work in a "red ocean filled with sharks?" Eat or be eaten. Fierce competition. Continual battling over scarce resources. What if there was another path? What if you could create your own blue oasis where profits are higher, marketing is as natural as breathing, and competition is nearly nonexistent? This nirvana can be a reality when you practice the principles of Giftology. In this unusual un-marketing resource you'll discover... *Why Giftology isn't an expense...it's an investment that can pay off with huge dividends. *How to practice Giftology on a tight budget... it's easy and very effective. *How Giftology turns existing clients into your best salespeople. *Why (and how) gifts with a relatively low value can trump something expensive. *When is the best time to send gifts? (The answer may surprise you.) *How to unleash a "Referral Factory," a small army of influencers vouching for you--no gimmicks, no catches. *Find out how Giftology can transform your supply chain. *The ten worst gifts... definitely avoid these. (This info's available in the expanded bonus resource. Just click the link inside! It's my gift to you.) The average person is hit with at least thirty thousand messages a day, courtesy of that "red ocean filled with sharks." Giftology neutralizes that deadly philosophy and equips you with every tool you need to make your message a priority. Every time. Get your copy today!

Download or read book A Time of Gifts written by Patrick Leigh Fermor and published by New York Review of Books. This book was released on 2011-09-14 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beloved account about an intrepid young Englishman on the first leg of his walk from London to Constantinople is simply one of the best works of travel literature ever written. At the age of eighteen, Patrick Leigh Fermor set off from the heart of London on an epic journey—to walk to Constantinople. A Time of Gifts is the rich account of his adventures as far as Hungary, after which Between the Woods and the Water continues the story to the Iron Gates that divide the Carpathian and Balkan mountains. Acclaimed for its sweep and intelligence, Leigh Fermor’s book explores a remarkable moment in time. Hitler has just come to power but war is still ahead, as he walks through a Europe soon to be forever changed—through the Lowlands to Mitteleuropa, to Teutonic and Slav heartlands, through the baroque remains of the Holy Roman Empire; up the Rhine, and down to the Danube. At once a memoir of coming-of-age, an account of a journey, and a dazzling exposition of the English language, A Time of Gifts is also a portrait of a continent already showing ominous signs of the holocaust to come.

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Download or read book Heavenly Secrets to Unwrapping Your Spiritual Gifts written by Tracy Cooke and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Start moving in the gifts of the Holy Spirit today. There are supernatural gifts that God has placed inside of you just waiting to be opened and activated. So, why wait a day longer? Heavenly Secrets to Unwrapping Your Spiritual Gifts helps you identify the gifts of the Holy Spirit and teaches you how to start accessing them now. Its never too early or too late to start. The first step is developing a powerful, intimate and dynamic relationship with the Gift-Giver: the Holy Spirit! Tracy Cooke is a respected prophet who trains and empowers everyday Christians to move in the extraordinary supernatural power the Bible claims is available today! Its not reserved for special people or prophets; the gifts of the Holy Spirit are readily accessible to every single follower of Jesus. In this powerful book, Tracy will provide you heavenly keys to operate in these supernatural gifts. In this book you will learn how to: Increase your relationship with the Holy Spirit and learn His signature characteristics. Depend on the Holys Spirits leading as you flow in the gifts. Position yourself for the Glory of God to manifest and to release through your life. Also included are powerful prayers for healing, the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, the anointing for miracles, and more! Learn the Bible secrets to walking in the gifts of the Spirit and releasing His power wherever you go!