Download or read book Stories for Gramp s Little Friends written by Lloyd Wright and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2004-03 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories for Gramp's Little Friends, is a book of love containing twenty-six short stories. They were written for and read to his grandchildren, which gave enjoyment to him and them. Some of the ideas for the stories came from the different subjects of Mrs. Finch's kindergarten class in rural Arkansas. The author's stories promote good manners, love, laughter, sharing, safety, and especially friendship. The stories are enjoyable reading for all ages.

Download or read book Gramp s Christmas Tales written by Lloyd Wright and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty-five short stories.

Download or read book Kindergarten Tales and Then Some written by Lloyd Wright and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-03-09 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kindergarten Tales and Then Some is about students in kindergarten and then some more stories. The story about the bus is intended to show the children riding the school bus the first time there is nothing to fear. When I first went to school I only needed a Big Chief tablet, lead pencil, and a box of crayons. I wrote the story on required school supplies so someday the children now in kindergarten will be able to look back and compare what they needed versus their grandchildren. Santa is present in some of the stories along with his reindeer and sleigh. It goes without saying where there is Santa there will be some of his elves. There are stories about how holidays are celebrated by kindergarten students. The book also tells of the compassion and generosity of the children toward others. Put all the stories together and they will show you the world will be in good hands in the future.

Download or read book Poems and Thoughts written by and published by iUniverse. This book was released on with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Summer Hideaway written by Jenny Hale and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hi Gramps written by David Lorah and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2008-03-10 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An old man, affectionately known as Gramps, remembers and records some of the major events that shaped his life; from the accidental death of his only son to his own declining years. Spot-lighted are the lives of four boys. We watch appalled as Chase, the biological grandson, deals with cancer. We follow the maturing of Roger (who is rescued and subsequently adopted by Gramps) as he deals with a haunting past; Bradley, a young American boy who becomes an honorary grandson adding to the fun-side of Gramps experiences; and we feel for Edward as he deals with the loss of his best friend and later a disastrous courtship. Meet the Rev. Dr. James Hayward, the pompous headmaster of St. Johns; the over-weight, tactless Mrs. Henderson with her multiple chins; Caleb, the avid young fisherman who springs a surprise on Chase and Bradley that neither of them would ever have expected; the young Indian schoolboy who is victimized by the school bullies; young Phelps, the rat-faced stooge of the cowardly Harrington-Blake and others. The author has presented his public with an inspirational book that deals with issues such as the unfairness of life; stereotyping; judgmentalism; racism; corporal punishment; guilt; past regret; heartbreak; death; etc., from a practical, Christian perspective without being "preachy".

Download or read book The Jenny Hale Summer Collection The Summer House Summer by the Sea The Summer Hideaway written by Jenny Hale and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2020-06-12 with total page 874 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for the perfect summer escape? Treat yourself to three gorgeous standalone novels from bestseller Jenny Hale, and feel the sun on your skin, breathe in the sea breeze and indulge in some heartwarming beach romance. The Summer House: Some summers will stay with you forever... Since Callie put her life savings into renovating a beach house on the dazzling white sand of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, she hasn’t looked back. And when she catches the attention of local heartthrob Luke, his blue eyes and easy smile promise to make this a summer an unforgettable one. But the discovery of a diary full of secrets threatens everything. Will they be pulled apart by the storm it unleashes? Summer by the Sea: There’s always one summer that changes you… For Faith the one summer she can’t forget is when she fell in love as a teenager – only for her sister to steal her man. Now, at the request of her beloved grandmother, Faith has agreed to a family holiday – at their childhood beach house, where it all began. But she isn’t prepared for seeing Jake again – or the long-forgotten feelings he ignites. Can Faith overcome the hurt of the past and make this a summer to remember? The Summer Hideaway: Summer has a secret in store… Alice has swapped city living for the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks, launching an ice cream shop in the little house by the sea where she spent childhood holidays. Love is the last thing on her mind, until she meets Jack, who she can’t resist spending sunshine-filled days and long romantic evenings with. But when Alice discovers an old letter tucked away in the beach house, a secret threatens everything. Will her dreams be shattered and her heart broken? Fans of Mary Alice Monroe, Nancy Thayer and Susan Mallery will fall head over heels for The Jenny Hale Summer Collection. Readers absolutely love Jenny Hale: “Amazingly heartfelt and emotional. It’s not often that I come across a story that completely moves me to tears… Absolutely delightful.” Mixing Reality With Fiction, 5 stars “I fell in love with this book from the very first page… Simply beautiful and if you are a romance fan then this is one not to be missed. I loved it.” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars “This novel is honestly the perfect summer beach read… Positive and uplifting… I’m obsessed.” Goodreads Reviewer “I am a HUGE fan of Jenny’s work and I love her summer books… *Swoon*… This book is the perfect beach read… Grab a copy and curl up with a nice cup of tea (or wine! Wine is good!) and just escape to the beauty.” Starcrossed Reviews “Oh how I love this book, and I cannot say enough good things about it… This is the perfect book for summer… It will leave you with a humongous smile on your heart!” Kristin’s Novel Café, 5 stars “Grab the tissues, curl up on your favourite chair, set aside a reading day and indulge… I absolutely adored this book.” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘A beautiful love story… I stayed up way too late to finish!… I could envision this beautiful beach town as if I was there… The end is pure perfection.’ Goodreads Reviewer

Download or read book Back Then Until Now written by Lloyd Wright and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-03 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of life's memories written in poems.

Download or read book One Man s Love Story A Near Death Experience written by Jason Hughes and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2005-08 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This memoir is based on my experiences in this world. Bob Marley, Princess Diana, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Mother Theresa, Deepak Chopra, Oprah Winfrey, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr. have all talked about essentially the same thing: that there is One Universal Love that flows inside us all. And yet, life is often about harmonizing with the co-existence of opposite values. We constantly strive for balance within ourselves between life and death, being happy or sad, up and down, love and fear, pain and growth, and light and dark. One cannot exist without the other. Together, and individually, we all travel this vast spectrum at our own rate of speed and in our own unique ways. Experiencing these opposites is what often makes this journey interesting. Only by keeping our focus on the positive as much as possible, can we achieve, and enjoy, a healthy balance. But, if life is an inevitable balance between up and down, and good and bad, are we all at the mercy of the changing tides? How do we directly impact our experience? Why do so many of us wait for something bad to happen in our lives before we actually wake up and begin to move through life seeing clearly, as Nature intended. All too often we must go through many forms of pain before we discover the true growth that was intended for us. My own conscious contact came about as a result of a devastatingly painful experience, after which I began to realize that nothing is impossible, and that only together, can we realize this truth. I began to understand how much we all share in this life, and I realized we are clearly meant to work through our pain collectively. Together, we will discover happier states of existence. It is only with the true caring and sharing of so many, that I was able to survive a potentially insurmountable ordeal, and I am here today to share with you all I have learned. And this is my story -- of how I came to experience, embrace, and be transformed by, that Universal Love that great men and women before me, have also discovered. My goal is to connect and relate with you, my reader, on the most important and meaningful levels. I have learned that love is the answer, and when we open up to the many ways we can receive love every moment of our lives together, then life takes on a whole new meaning, one that will be better than anything we can imagine. It is my sincere hope that this book helps to heal, and promotes goodness in a world that can often be a tough playing field.

Download or read book My Friend My Hero written by Lichelle Christensen and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-09 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Riley discovers his grandmother's enchanted necklace, he finds himself transported back in time to her college days. Riley knows that her true love dies an unfortunate death after which she marries the man whom Riley nauseatingly remembers as his abusive grandfather. As he tries to manipulate and change history, it still manages to unfold as it was fated to. Will Riley be able to influence history and prevent the untimely death of his grandmother's true love or is their fate already sealed? And when the necklace that is his passkey is lost, how will Riley return to his own time?

Download or read book Short and Tall Tales Moose County Legends written by Lilian Jackson Braun and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-11-25 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A charming companion to Lilian Jackson Braun's Cat Who series that contains intriguing stories about the place that cats Koko, Yum Yum, and reporter Jim Qwilleran call home. Fictional columnist James Qwilleran has finally completed his book showcasing the stories related to him by residents of Moose County—that famous region 400 miles north of everywhere. With an introduction by Lilian Jackson Braun, this delightful volume that reveals the offbeat “history” of Moose County is a treat for old and new fans alike. “Fans of Lilian Jackson Braun’s The Cat Who... series won’t want to miss Short and Tall Tales. In the voice of Qwill, her beloved fictional journalist, Braun presents twenty-seven amusing yarns.”—Publishers Weekly

Download or read book What s Happening to Grandpa written by Maria Shriver and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2008-11-16 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kate has always adored her grandpa's storytelling - but lately he's been repeating the same stories again and again. One day, he even forgets Kate's name. Her mother's patient explanations open Kate's eyes to what so many of the elderly must confront: Alzheimer's disease and other forms of memory loss. Determined to support her grandfather, Kate explores ways to help him - and herself - cope by creating a photo album of their times together, memories that will remain in their hearts forever.

Download or read book The Lifer and the Lawyer written by George Critchlow and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2020-12-09 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is true that some people are very damaged. It is not true that they are all unsalvageable. The Lifer and the Lawyer raises questions about childhood trauma, religion, race, the purpose of punishment, and a criminal justice system that requires harmless old men to die in prison. It is a true story about Michael Anderson, an aging African American man who grew up poor and abused on Chicago’s south side and became a violent and predatory criminal. Anderson has now spent the last forty-three years in prison as a result of a 1978 crime spree that took place in southeastern Washington. The book describes his spiritual and moral transformation in prison and challenges society’s assumption that he was an irredeemable monster. It also tells the story of the author’s evolving relationship with Anderson that began in 1979 when Critchlow, a young white lawyer from a privileged background, was appointed to defend Anderson on twenty-two violent felony charges. For Anderson, this is a story about overcoming childhood trauma and learning how to empathize and love through faith and self-knowledge. For Critchlow, the story also raises questions about how we become who we are—about race, culture, and opportunity. Finally, the book is a revealing commentary on our criminal justice system’s obsession with life sentences.

Download or read book Cousins written by Libero Tremonti and published by Booktango. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 559 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sonnie, a young boy, orphaned and living with his grandparents in Italy, learns the truth behind his parents deaths. With the help of his cousin Vince, he vows revenge for them. He learns the secrets of his grandfather's hair cutting shop and gets drawn into the family business. Follow Sonnie across continents as he makes decisions that will affect him and all around forever. Peril, sacrifice, betrayal and corruption surround him.The world of organized crime comes to life for you as you join Sonnie on his quest for revenge.

Download or read book Sandspun written by Annette J. Bruce and published by Pineapple Press Inc. This book was released on 2001 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Folktales teach, inform, and heal. Most of all, they entertain. Here's a collection of tales rich with homespun humor, charm, and wisdom--all told with flair by some of Florida's best and most sought-after storytellers. Their stories will make you feel part of the great "family" that is Florida. If it's spooky ghost stories you crave, let "The Silent Customer," "Kissimmee Bound," and "The Ghost Dog of the Biltmore" chill your spine. Heed the Cracker wisdom handed down in "Seek the Higher Ground," cow-hunter poetry with a message. Chuckle over the misadventures of Flossie, Bubba, and Flo in "Three Little Cracker Pigs," a tongue-in-cheek version of the classic children's tale. Test your wits against the little troll in "Angelina and Cigam." Will he have you running in circles, growing smaller with each snap of his fingers? Take "Cousin Cassie's Cookin" with a grain of salt. It's not true, of course. Then again, if Cassie asks you to dinner, say you have other plans. Many Indian legends attempt to explain why the world exists as it is. In this tradition, several tales target specific flukes of nature--the rabbit's short tail, the flamingo's long neck, the woodpecker's lack of song--and offer entertaining reasons for their existence. Discover these legends too: "The Devil's Millhopper," "The Legend of Lake Okeechobee," "Monkey, the Trickster," "Why Florida Key Deer Are So Small." A few history lessons never hurt anyone, and these are entertaining as well. Jonathan Dickinson, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Jake Summerlin have a thing or two to teach you about overcoming adversity and being resourceful. Settle back into your easy chair and let these tales entertain you.

Download or read book We Be Family You and I written by William J. Webbe Sr. and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-12-13 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This story is fictional. It is about a sixteen year old boy Nicholas and his long time fifteen year old girlfriend Jennifer. It is about their awakening to their sexual feelings. It is about a mythical deer, the Lord Prince of the Forest. This deer has appeared in the forest of Nicks Grandparents for more than fifty years. Hunters throughout the years have at close range shot at it but no one can hit it. Nick is living with his grandparents until his parents divorce is finalized and the battle for him is settled in court. On Nicks sixteenth birthday both his parents come in separate cars to the grandparents for his birthday celebration. He receives a 35 cal. Marlin for his first hunt. Alone in the woods on his first hunt, he dozes off. He meets face to face with the Lord Prince of the Forest. Nick does not take the shot as everyone use had done. The Lord Prince of the Forest looks at Nick motionless eye to eye and by telepathy says We be Family you and I. Nick not knowing how or why, answers the same way, And let it be that all creators that walk, run, swim, crawl or fly, be your family as you and I. This starts a series of encounters and with angry attacking animals, and because of the Lord Prince of the Forrest, Nick is able to bring these animals under his control

Download or read book Cracking the Pot written by Christine R. Berghoef and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2012-10-18 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this engrossing memoir, Christine Berghoef takes us on a journey exploring the simplicity and complexity of faith. Growing up certain she knew what life with God entailed, Berghoef soon found out otherwise. This vivid account, beginning in a conservative religious subculture that valued knowing the right answers over asking questions, will take readers on a voyage beyond dogmatism. No topic is off-limits, no stone is left unturned in this quest to discover what one really can know about God and faith, life and politics. In her winsome and witty style, the author candidly reveals to us her own doubts and struggles, which will leave you at times laughing, at other times in tears. Cracking the Pot is sure to provoke deep thinking and needed conversation about the substance of faith!