Download or read book Sam Loves Trains written by Sandra Lynn and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-05-12 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like many autistic children, Sam has what is called an 'intense interest' - his interest is trains. This means that Sam likes to play, talk, draw, read and think only about trains, all of the time. Trains make Sam happy. But sometimes his love of trains makes him feel different and alone. 'Sam Loves Trains' is a beautiful and inspiring book for children and parents alike. We follow Sam's journey into young adulthood, and we watch his world of trains grow from a secret obsession into an inclusive community. Yes, there is light at the end of the (train) tunnel.
Download or read book Noisy Train Book written by Sam Taplin and published by Farmyard Tales. This book was released on 2009 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let's press the buttons to make the noises of Apple Tree Farm's train adventure. It features a simple story about the train with cues for the child to press the appropriate button. It's fun to make the train 'toot toot, ' the dog bark, the cow 'moo' and the horse neigh.
Download or read book The Highland Falcon Thief Adventures on Trains 1 written by M. G. Leonard and published by Feiwel & Friends. This book was released on 2020-07-28 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Highland Falcon Thief: Adventures on Trains #1, a middle-grade series starter from MG Leonard and Sam Sedgman, a young boy is swept up in an investigation to uncover the perpetrator of a jewel theft. When eleven-year-old Harrison "Hal" Beck is forced to accompany his travel-writer uncle on the last journey of a royal train, he expects a boring trip spent away from video games and children his age. But then Hal spots a girl who should not be on board, and he quickly makes friends with the stowaway, Lenny. Things get even more interesting when the royal prince and princess board for the last leg of the journey—because the princess's diamond necklace is soon stolen and replaced with a fake! Suspicion falls on the one person who isn't supposed to be there: Lenny. It's up to Hal, his keen observation, and his skill as a budding sketch artist to uncover the real jewel thief, clear his friend's name, and return the diamond necklace before The Highland Falcon makes its last stop.
Download or read book Love Trains written by Vijay Martis and published by Vijay Martis. This book was released on 2024-10-15 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love Trains by Vijay Martis Ella Cook's life is a recipe for chaos: equal parts food truck hustle and frantic Chicago commutes. When a coffee mishap collides her with Chris Clarke, a coder as precise as his algorithms, their morning routine derails into something unexpected. As steam rises from paper cups, so does the attraction between them. Their daily train rides become a journey of discovery, proving that sometimes the best connections happen between stations. From rushed goodbyes on platforms to late-night chats over simmering pots, Ella and Chris find themselves cooking up feelings neither expected. But with career crossroads, personal doubts, and the city's relentless pace threatening to pull them apart, can their blossoming romance stay on track? Or will they miss their chance at love's final destination? "Love Train" is a delicious blend of chance encounters, sizzling chemistry, and the courage to follow your heart – even when it takes you off your usual route. Hop on board for a mouthwatering romance that proves sometimes, the most satisfying meals come from mixing unlikely ingredients.
Download or read book Epic Adventures written by Sam Sedgman and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2022-02-17 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Adventures on Trains author and British Book Award 2021 winner Sam Sedgman comes a beautiful and fact-filled book encapsulating the excitement and wonder of adventure and travel – all seen through the world's most epic train journeys. So climb on board and travel across six continents, 34 countries and numerous cities via twelve of the world's most awe-inspiring railways. Bestselling author Sam Sedgman brings to life these astonishing feats of railway engineering, including the Eurostar (London to Amsterdam), Orient Express (Paris to Istanbul), the first Transcontinental Railroad (Chicago to San Francisco) and the Rejuvenation Express (Beijing to Hong Kong). Each locomotive adventure reveals some of the rich history, culture, landscape and wildlife of the countries travelled. Take in the safari sights of Southern Africa, wrap up warm in the Arctic Circle, cross scorching deserts on the California Zephyr, and taste tea in India whilst on a toy train – there's a whole world to discover when travelling by train! Detailed, colourful illustrations by Sam Brewster bring the facts and journeys to life. Epic Adventures will appeal to culture-, travel-, locomotive-fans of all ages.
Download or read book Life Through Sam s Eyes written by Jim Valavanis and published by Global Publishing Group. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A journey from devastation to inspiration. International authors and parents Jim and Lisa Valavanis share their inspirational story of what they went through and how they coped and survived when a family crisis struck down their son Sam. Sam was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma at just 12 weeks of age and they thought his life was over before it had even begun. They didn't know what it meant to him for now, let alone the future. How would he and they as a family get through this ordeal and what kind of life would he have? This book will help lift the haze that may come over other families or individuals facing a personal traumatic experience and give them not only a sense of direction but also of hope for the future. You'll learn: - Why cancer or disability does not mean the end - How an ordinary family survived through an extraordinary situation - How parents can help their child cope with grief and loss - How the power of positive thinking can help you deal with a traumatic life-changing experience - You can rise up from the depths of despair to live the life you deserve - Essential networks and support groups available to assist you through the difficult times - Where to from here? Living a joyous and fulfilling life with a disability Re-prioritise what is important in your life today. 10% of sales go to the Starlight Children's Foundation.
Download or read book Poppy and Sam s Bedtime written by Sam Taplin and published by Farmyard Tales Poppy and Sam. This book was released on 2019-03-04 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s the end of a busy day on Apple Tree Farm. Join Poppy and Sam as they say goodnight to all the animals, including Woolly the sheep, Curly the pig and Daisy the cow. With touchy-feely patches, flaps to lift and the Little Yellow Duck to spot on every page, this charmingly illustrated book is perfect for sharing with little ones at bedtime.
Download or read book Mercy Train written by Rae Meadows and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2012-05-08 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rich, luminous novel of three remarkable women connected across a century by a family secret and by the fierce brilliance of their love Samantha's mother has been dead almost a year when the box arrives on her doorstep. In it, she finds recipe cards, keepsakes, letters—relics of her mother Iris's past. But as Sam sifts through these family treasures, she uncovers evidence that her grandmother, Violet, had a much more difficult childhood then she could have ever imagined. And Sam, a struggling new mother herself, begins to see her own burdens in a completely different light. Moving from the tempered calm of contemporary Madison, Wisconsin to the seedy underbelly of early twentieth century New York, we come face to face with a haunting piece of America's past: From 1854 to 1929 orphan trains from New York transported 150,000 to 200,000 destitute, orphaned or abandoned children across the country to find homes on farms in the Midwest. Rae Meadows takes us on our own journey of discovery in Mercy Train, an affecting and wonderfully woven novel about three generations of motherhood, family, and the surprising sacrifices we make for the people we love. Originally published by Henry Holt and Company under the title Mothers and Daughters.
Download or read book Steam Train Dream Train written by Sherri Duskey Rinker and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The team behind the #1 New York Times bestseller Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site returns with another fabulous book for bedtime! The dream train pulls into the station, and one by one the train cars are loaded: polar bears pack the reefer car with ice cream, elephants fill the tanker cars with paints, tortoises stock the auto rack with race cars, bouncy kangaroos stuff the hopper car with balls. Sweet and silly dreams are guaranteed for any budding train enthusiasts! Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.
Download or read book Danger at Dead Man s Pass written by M. G. Leonard and published by Macmillan Children's Books. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a thrilling fourth adventure in the bestselling, prize-winning Adventures on Trains series - Danger in Dead Man's Pass, from M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman, as Harrison Beck investigates an ancient family curse high in the German mountains. Illustrated in black-and-white throughout by Elisa Paganelli. A mysterious letter from an old friend asks Hal and Uncle Nat to help investigate a spooky supernatural mystery. Legend has it the Kratzensteins, a family of rich and powerful railway tycoons, are cursed, but there is no such thing as a curse, is there . . .? Hal and Nat take the night train to Berlin and go undercover. From a creaking old house at the foot of the Harz mountains, they take the Kratzenstein family's funeral train to the peak of the Brocken Mountain. Can Hal uncover the secrets of the Brocken railway and the family curse before disaster strikes? Praise for the Series: 'A high-speed train journey worth catching . . .The best yet.' The Times on Murder on the Safari Star 'Like Murder on the Orient Express but better!' Frank Cottrell-Boyce on The Highland Falcon Thief 'A first class choo-choo-dunnit!' David Solomons on Kidnap on the California Comet
Download or read book Murder on the Safari Star Adventures on Trains 3 written by M. G. Leonard and published by Feiwel & Friends. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this third book of the middle-grade Adventures on Trains series by M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman, amateur sleuth Hal Beck travels to South Africa with his uncle to a ride a famous train...and stumbles onto a murder mystery! Following his adventure on the California Comet, artist and amateur sleuth Hal Beck is looking forward to another railway journey with Nat, his journalist uncle—this time riding the historic Safari Star through South Africa. Then the already eventful journey becomes even more so when one of their fellow passengers dies on board! Accident . . . or murder? With help from a new friend, Winston (and his mongoose, Chipo), Hal is determined to figure out if a murder has really taken place and, if so, who among a long list of suspects is the killer—all before the Safari Star arrives at its final destination.
Download or read book Win at Losing written by Sam Weinman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-12-20 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An engaging, inspiring exploration of the surprising value of setbacks—and how we can use them to succeed As an award-winning sports journalist, Sam Weinman has long studied the ripple effects of losing. But as a father of two competitive boys, he struggled to convince them that failing—whether losing a hockey game or bombing a math test—can actually be a critical part of success. So he sought out the perspectives of men and women who have turned significant setbacks into meaningful comebacks—and sometimes even new careers—to illustrate how we can not only overcome defeat but grow stronger from the experience. Blending firsthand interviews and advice from professional athletes, business executives, politicians, and Hollywood stars with expert analysis from leading psychologists and coaches, Win at Losing reveals how renowned figures—from Emmy Award–winning actress Susan Lucci to golfer Greg Norman and politician Michael Dukakis—have prevailed and even triumphed in the aftermath of loss, humiliation, and rejection. In showcasing the ways our most difficult moments can be turned into powerful growth opportunities, this lively and moving guide asks readers to redefine what constitutes success and failure, and offers an essential blueprint for harnessing the power of setbacks to achieve what we want in life.
Download or read book Along the Way written by Jeff Waeger and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-05-03 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of my life's journey. It began with my growing up in a small town in eastern Massachusetts where a caring community surrounded you every day and everywhere. Then on to college and marriage where I began my career. Over the years, our family moved several times to new places in different states. At each stop, we met new people, formed new friendships, and lived through all of the experiences of life, individually and as a family. Everywhere we moved, we were blessed to receive the love and care of God's church through being embraced by and accepted into nurturing and loving faith communities. God's light and love held us together all along the way. We'll share with you some of our true-life accounts of faith, family, and relationships from each of those locations. You'll read about wins and losses, successes and setbacks, challenges and perseverance, and about love-family love shared in some amazing ways-and God's love shared with us every step of the way. Learn about my call from God and how I finally answered it in an amazing sequence of events that unfolded successfully with God's help. I hope you'll find some helpful thoughts from the accounts and reflections in this book that will help you in your journey through life. We live in a time of heightened anxiety and uncertainty. Some say our future is in doubt. I have five amazing grandchildren. Read this book and see if you agree with my assessment: "I'm confident about our future because I'm certain about our children and our grandchildren." I would offer this word to you today: Uplift your family in prayer as you uphold them in God's love. Be there for each other. All of our life's journeys continue. I'd love to hear how yours is going, who have you met, what have you learned, and what will you be sharing with your grandchildren. Contact Jeff at: [email protected]
Download or read book Admissions written by Nancy Lieberman and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2007-10-15 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This sharply observed and bitingly funny novel exposes the over-the-top absurdity of New York City`s elite private school admissions circus. For Manhattan's most affluent parents, the Tuesday after Labor Day marks the beginning of the city's most competitive and vicious blood sport: the start of the private school admissions process. But for Helen Drager, mother of Zoe, it shouldn't be such an ordeal. After all, Helen's best friend Sara is an admissions officer at Zoe's current K-8. But Sara's position becomes precarious, and Helen soon finds herself drawn ever deeper into the mounting lunacy generated by the fierce competition.
Download or read book Green Eggs and Ham written by Dr. Seuss and published by RH Childrens Books. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join in the fun with Sam-I-Am in this iconic Dr. Seuss classic about the joy of trying new things. And don’t miss the Netflix series adaptation! I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam-I-am. With unforgettable characters and signature rhymes, Dr. Seuss’s beloved favorite has cemented its place as a children’s classic. Kids will love the terrific tongue twisters as the list of places to enjoy green eggs and ham gets longer and longer...and they might even find themselves craving something new! Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.
Download or read book There and Back written by Michael Palin and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2024-09-26 with total page 734 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE FOURTH VOLUME OF MICHAEL PALIN'S BESTSELLING DIARIES A new millennium, and a new chapter for Michael Palin unfolds. With a Hemingway travel project testing his confidence, doubts creeping in about his abilities as a writer, the death of his great friend George Harrison and the last of his children leaving home, the dawn of the twenty-first century sees Michael at his most reflective yet. Over the next ten years, we watch through Michael's eyes as the world reels from the successive shocks of September 11, the 7/7 bombings and the global financial crash. With the warmth and gentle empathy that have endeared him to millions of fans over the decades, Michael documents the day-to-day detail of living in a world buffeted by such powerful winds of change. Amidst this turbulence, one thing remains constant: Michael's irrepressible curiosity and thirst for adventure. These diaries follow his life as he comes and goes through the filming of four blockbuster travel documentaries - Hemingway Adventure, Sahara, Himalaya and New Europe - and reaches the peak of his fame as a beloved TV traveller. And five years on from the last of his children flying the nest, Michael embarks on his greatest adventure yet: becoming a besotted grandfather. There and Back is a new window into the world of Michael Palin, one that reveals more than ever the strength and succour he draws from those constant supporting structures in his life: his family, his friendships and, of course, the Pythons.
Download or read book Triumphant Love written by Audrey Syse Fahlberg and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-05 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My true story of a marriage that lasted seventy-three years and of our family during WWII, train travel to Texas, and the obstacles encountered while there. Abilene, near Camp Berkeley, became our home; and Austin, near Camp Swift, before our soldier left for war in Italy with the Tenth Mountain Division as a frontline combat medic. His Letters Home from Italy, family, love, and reverence gave us hope. War is a paradox of love and hate, birth and death, light and darkness--and in all things--prayer and the grace of God. War is hell--a human mistake! There may be something here a good learner would not want to miss: hope--hope for the human condition. "War does not determine who is right, only who is left." Bertrand Russell Audrey Syse Fahlberg
