Download or read book Catching Lightning Bugs in Our Jammies written by Jeanine Ferreri Alberti and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2024-08-08 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children of all ages will delight in the wonder of reading, Catching Lightning Bugs in Our Jammies. The young will create new memories to share with future generations, while the young at heart will recall fondly the nostalgia of simpler times.
Download or read book Catching Fireflies written by Patsy Clairmont and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2012-07-16 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for a little “light” reading with life-changing truth and ticklish humor? This book is for you. Popular author and speaker Patsy Clairmont weaves stories and scripture between lasers, lighthouses, and lamps to illuminate the heart and enliven the spirit. Whether you’re bored with the routine, struggling through a crisis, or just ready for a good word, Patsy meets you there with vulnerability, inspiration, and an infectious grin. As a daily devotional or weekend read, Catching Fireflies will light up your day even as it brightens your smile.
Download or read book Ten Flashing Fireflies written by Philemon Sturges and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1997-03 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two children catch fireflies on a summer night, putting them one by one into a jar until all ten are caught, and then they let them out to watch all ten fly away.
Download or read book Song of Love written by Carrie Smith and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Company Car written by C.J. Hribal and published by Random House. This book was released on 2005-05-17 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An award-winning author has created his most expansive work to date–a captivating family epic, a novel that moves effortlessly from past to present on its journey to the truth of how we grow out of, away from, and into our parents. “Are we there yet?” It’s the time-honored question of kids on a long family car trip–and Emil Czabek’s children are no exception. Yet Em asks himself the same thing as the family travels to celebrate his parents’ fiftieth wedding anniversary, and he wonders if he has escaped their wonderfully bad example. The midwestern drive is Em’s occasion to recall the Czabek clan’s amazing odyssey, one that sprawls through the second half of the twentieth century. It begins with his parents’ wedding on the TV show It’s Your Marriage, and careens from a suburban house built sideways by a drunken contractor to a farm meant to shelter the Czabeks from a country coming apart. It is the story of Em’s father, Wally–diligent, distant, hard-drinking–and his attempts to please, protect, or simply placate his nervous, restless, and sensual wife, Susan, all in plain sight of the children they can’t seem to stop having. As the tumultuous decades merge in his mind like the cars on the highway, Em must decide whether he should take away his parents’ autonomy and place them in the Heartland Home for the Elders. Beside him, his wife, Dorie, a woman who has run both a triathlon and for public office, makes him question what he’s inherited and whether he himself has become the responsible spouse of a drifting partner–especially since she’s packing a diaphragm and he’s had a vasectomy. Wildly comic and wrenchingly poignant, The Company Car is a special achievement, a book that drives through territory John Irving and Jonathan Franzen have made popular to arrive at a stunning destination all its own.
Download or read book Summer of the Pigeon written by Kelly Frederick Mizer and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-11-24 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her backyard, wet, muddy, and with a dying pigeon at her feet, the author's story begins. Kelly Frederick Mizer's collection of daily journal entries cover one summer of seemingly trivial events that popluate the day-to-day routine of raising three children: bedtime, doctors, grandparents, haircuts, bodily functions, lawn parties, rummage sales, school plays, to name a few. Exact in detail and honest in their telling, Frederick Mizer's daily entries arc and list, explore and accept. Her engaging narrative results in a wonderful, meaningful story of parenthood and childhood, remembrance, and self discovery.
Download or read book Chicken Soup for the Sister s Soul written by Jack Canfield and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new Chicken Soup book offers a heartwarming and uplifting collection of stories that celebrate the lifelong bond of sisterhood.
Download or read book The End of the Golden Gate written by and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capturing an ever-changing San Francisco, 25 acclaimed writers tell their stories of living in one of the most mesmerizing cities in the world. Over the last few decades, San Francisco has experienced radical changes with the influence of Silicon Valley, tech companies, and more. Countless articles, blogs, and even movies have tried to capture the complex nature of what San Francisco has become, a place millions of people have loved to call home, and yet are compelled to consider leaving. In this beautifully written collection, writers take on this Bay Area-dweller's eternal conflict: Should I stay or should I go? Including an introduction written by Gary Kamiya and essays from Margaret Cho, W. Kamau Bell, Michelle Tea, Beth Lisick, Daniel Handler, Bonnie Tsui, Stuart Schuffman, Alysia Abbott, Peter Coyote, Alia Volz, Duffy Jennings, John Law, and many more, The End of the Golden Gate is a penetrating journey that illuminates both what makes San Francisco so magnetizing and how it has changed vastly over time, shapeshifting to become something new for each generation of city dwellers. With essays chronicling the impact of the tech-industry invasion and the evolution, gentrification, and radical cost of living that has transformed San Francisco's most beloved neighborhoods, these prescient essayists capture the lasting imprint of the 1960s counterculture movement, as well as the fight to preserve the art, music, and other creative movements that make this forever the city of love. For anyone considering moving to San Francisco, wishing to relive the magic of the city, or anyone experiencing the sadness of leaving the bay—and ultimately, for anyone that needs a reminder of why we stay. Bound to be a long-time staple of San Francisco literature, anyone who has lived in or is currently living in San Francisco will enjoy the rich history of the city within these pages and relive intimate memories of their own. • GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY: A percentage of the proceeds will be given to charities that help those in the bay experiencing homelessness. Every copy purchased offers a small way to help those in need.
Download or read book My Mother Marie written by Patti Happel Grannan and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marie, happy-go-lucky, loved to dance and sing even after her 12 hour shifts at the Fendrich Cigar Factory where she worked during the Great Depression. She was from a large Catholic family whose alcoholic father died when Marie was six. Her Mama Pauline was at St. Anthony church every time the doors were unlocked and she was adamant that her children would never miss Mass on a Sunday or a Holyday. When Marie began dating Ed - he told her in no uncertain terms that he did not dance, did not intend to learn and would never set foot in the Dreamland Dance hall on Franklin Street. Marie was devastated that her entertainment would be sitting at the kitchen table drinking homebrew beer and playing clabber. . Long drives in the country in Ed's car was an inexpensive past time since a gallon of gas was priced at about 5 cents. What happened to those years so suffused with happiness that turned into a life without hope? When did she become so empty and angry?
Download or read book The Book of Bright Ideas written by Sandra Kring and published by Dell Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerful, poignant novel of family, friendship, and a summer that will change lives forever.-- book cover.
Download or read book Soaring Above the Ashes on the Wings of Forgiveness written by Kitty Chappell and published by Perfect Bound Marketing + Press. This book was released on 2017-09-29 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I finally realized that no matter how much I wanted to, I could not protect my family. Though I daydreamed of ways for us to escape, I knew it was impossible. Dad had warned us too many times to not go mouthing off to anyone about things that are none of their business, or I'll put you all out of your misery. The oldest of three, Kitty Chappell did her best to shield her brother and sister from their fathers abuse, but little could stand in the way of his beatings and vicious remarks. None of them escaped his brutality. As a well-respected family man in their Texas community in the 1950s, her father enjoyed a sure confidence in his control over his family. His assurance proved correct when he attacked her mother and turned friends against her, aiming shocking accusations at his wife and daughter. Everyone thought her father was wonderful including the jury that gave him the minimum sentence for trying to kill Kitty's mother as she lay sleeping. Only three-and-a-half years for premeditated attempted murder! It just wasn't fair. Kitty loved God but disagreed with Him on the subject of forgiveness. Many people were in her corner, for who hasn't debated this issue with God? She didn't want to forgive, she wanted revenge! But as Kitty developed her relationship with Christ, she realized she needed to forgive the man who had caused her so much pain. Soaring Above the Ashes on the Wings of Forgiveness will keep you riveted to your seat with its twists and turns. You will be enraged and terrified with the author through her difficult journey. Ultimately, you will rejoice with her as she walks through the door of forgiveness and breathes in the fresh air of freedom. Soaring Above the Ashes on Wings of Forgiveness reveals Kittys remarkable story of courage and faith and how she developed the attitude that enabled her to overcome rather than merely survive. This touching story will inspire you to overcome your difficulties and experience your own freedom and joy as you learn to forgive when everything in you screams for revenge.
Download or read book The Clouds in Memphis written by C. J. Hribal and published by Grace Paley Prize in Short Fic. This book was released on 2000 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection charts both the recesses of the human heart and the resiliency of the human spirit. In three novellas and two short stories, the author traces the arcs of emotion and the action that can follow on the heels of calamity.
Download or read book Dancing with Fireflies written by Denise Hunter and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jade returns home to Chapel Springs after years of protecting her fragile heart. Then along comes Daniel, making her long to dance again. Growing up in the Midwestern river town of Chapel Springs, Indiana, Jade McKinley felt like a weed in a rose garden. When she left, she thought she’d never look back. Now, pregnant, alone, and broke, she has no other choice but to return. The mayor of Chapel Springs, Daniel Dawson, has been an honorary member of the McKinley family for years. While his own home life was almost nonexistent, Daniel fit right in with the boisterous McKinley family. He’s loved Jade for years, but she always thought of him as a big brother. Now that she’s back, his feelings are stronger than ever. As Jade attempts to settle in, nothing feels right. God seems far away, she’s hiding secrets from her family, and she’s strangely attracted to the man who’s always called her “squirt.” Returning home may prove more difficult—and more wonderful—than she ever imagined.
Download or read book Chasing Fireflies written by Imogen Rose and published by Wild Thorn Publishing. This book was released on 2017-04-20 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s that nothing age—too young to actually do anything but old enough to want to do everything. So, we wait, always chasing tomorrow. But sometimes, there is no tomorrow. That realization hit me hard, a real epiphany. I knew I had to do something to make it all worthwhile, and not just for myself. But also for her.
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Download or read book The 12 Sleighs of Christmas written by Sherri Duskey Rinker and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the elves discover that Santa's sleigh is in a terrible state, they let their imaginations go wild—and soon there are sleighs of every kind, inspired by big rigs, motorcycles, zeppelins, and much more! The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and the celebrated illustrator of Michael Chabon's The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man team up for spirited vehicular silliness and classic Christmas cheer in this turbo-charged read-aloud destined to become a classic. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition.
Download or read book 25 Stupid Mistakes Parents Make written by Peter Jaksa and published by Lowell House. This book was released on 1999 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Case histories and related advice from a seasoned therapist help parents deal with common problems such as discipline, family dynamics, sibling rivalry, and more.
