With eloquence, candor, and simplicity, a celebrated author tells the story of his father\'s alcohol abuse and suicide and traces the influence of this secret on his life as a son, father, husband, minister, and writer.--USA Today

EAN: 9781503608184Groh Tyrone L.Stanford Univ Pr 2019

bThe Robin Hill School first graders learn the real meaning behind Presidents\' Day in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read in the Robin Hill School series!b pMrs. Connor\'s class know they have a holiday in February--but do they know what it really means besides a day off from school Join the kids as they learn all about presidents past and present and that they can lead the country one day, too!

bPowered by insight and true wit. --Meg Wolitzer, iNew York Times ibestselling author of iThe Female Persuasioni p I can\'t remember the last time I was as completely bewitched by a fictional character as I was by Bea Seger . . . What a treat to view life through the eyes of this funny, smart, gutsy woman. br --Richard Russo, authobbr ofi Empire Fallsi and iChances Are...ib p Bea Seger has spent a

pIf you want to feel vibrant and alive, flourish emotionally, mentally, and physically and experience true happiness and success, then you\'re in the right place.ppbrppLouise passionately believes that strongemall women deserve to reach their potential in every way possible.emstrongppbrppTo make this a reality, all women need to make themselves the priority.ppbrppFar too many women are putting everyone

pFollow Brenda, Karim Chloe through their day at home valuing punctuality, where your child will learn the real value of respecting the time and how easy it really can be to be punctual ppFrom being thoughtful about time to including everyone in the act of punctuality - this value-packed book for children shows that no act of punctuality, no matter how small, is ever wasted.ppAn array of lightbulb

EAN: 9781734503616Axel BrettVinal Pub 2020

Bertolt Brecht is widely considered the greatest German playwright of the twentieth century, and to this day remains best known as a dramatist, the author of emMother Courageem, emThe Threepenny Operaem, and emThe Caucasian Chalk Circleem, among so many other works. However, Brecht was also a hugely prolific and eclectic poet, producing emmore thanem 2,000 poems during his lifetime--indeed, so many

The first performance of George Frideric Handel\'s iMessiahi in Dublin in 1742 is now legendary. Gentlemen were asked to leave their swords at home and ladies to come without hoops in their skirts in order to fit more people into the audience. The initial performance was so well-received in Dublin that an encore performance was given a few weeks later. Why then, did this now famous and beloved oratorio

A Tom and Stanley Mystery Nothing bad is supposed to happen in Palm Springs. At least that\'s what San Francisco private detective Tom Danzel and his partner Stanley Korski believe. But when their friend Chris finds a dead body in his hotel room bed, Tom and Stanley drive out to help the local police investigate. What they discover is a rather nasty green snake and an elegant hotel that offers delicacies

pForaging is an overlooked essential skill. Many wild plants are edible or have incredible medicinal properties. While this is emnot ema plant identification handbook, its purpose is just as valuable. Any climate, any country, any season, this book is an integral part of your plan. With 2 dedicated pages per foraged item, this book holds space for 50 wild items of your choice 22 different pages to

EAN: 9780986031694Williams YanceyYpress

Lottie adores her grandma and for that reason she wants to be just like her, extra weight and all. Grandma loves Lottie too, but she is passing on her bad eating habits to her granddaughter. Everything that they do revolves around food. Not only is grandma overweight, but she is contributing to Lottie becoming overweight also. Lottie\'s mother, who is a nurse, stresses the importance of healthy eating

bAn experiential guide to re-orienting our understanding of late adulthood as one of life\'s most meaningful and transformative stagesb pAging can bring new fears, challenges, and concerns. Loss of career, loved ones, or changing physical and cognitive abilities can leave us feeling isolated and scared. Sandi Peters shows us that growing older need not mean the end of personal growth. In fact, late

pAs night falls a young negro slave named Esther, runs through the thick Georgia woods. With her three-week-old daughter, Esther runs toward the north in hopes of being free. However, the runaway slave will not get to experience her freedom. She would be shot and killed by the local plantations overseer. Esther\'s killer, also happens to be the father of her infant daughter. After the murder, the overseer

bMUST-KNOW MATH SKILLS bThe Grade 5 Fractions Workbook features must-know fractions skills for 5th graders, ages 10-11. Help your child learn and practice fractions at home!pp ppbDELIGHTFUL FUN bColorful pages bring math to life with carefully-crafted problems, delightful images, and a variety of fun activities!p ppbPRACTICE ANYWHERE bWith this workbook, your child can practice wherever, whenever,

It had been foretold that Sunjata would become king. However, many doubted he had the skills to fulfill the prophecy. This story is an adaptation of an epic poem that has been told by jali poets since the 13th century. It tells of a young boy overcoming self-doubt and becoming the founder of the Mande Empire, one of the richest empires in African and Malian history. Sunjata\'s story is one of perseverance,

EAN: 9781119716310McDaniel Carl (University of Texas Arlington)John Wiley & Sons Inc 2021

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.

pThe yearly Whoopee Cushion War is about to begin. Willa, the youngest of 7 siblings, has high hopes of winning the grand prize, her choice of dessert. She must be sneaky to eliminate each of her siblings, particularly Jack, the oldest, who manages to win every year. Can Willa outwit her family and finally become the whoopee cushion championp