From the host of the YouTube channel that went viral—Dad, How Do I?—comes a book that’s part memoir/part inspiration/part DIY. Rob Kenney’s father left him and his seven siblings when he was fourteen years old, and the youngest had to fend for themselves. He wished that he had someone who could teach him the basics—how to tie a tie, jump-start a car, unclog a drain, use tools properly—as well as succeed in life. But he and his siblings had to figure these things out on their own. Now a father himself, Rob decided that he would help people out by providing how-to tips as well as advice—and even throw in some bad dad jokes. He started a YouTube channel for anyone looking for fatherly advice, and in the course of three months, gained a following of nearly 2.5 million subscribers, with millions of views for his how-to and inspirational videos. In this book, Rob shares his story of overcoming a difficult childhood with the strength of faith and family, and offers inspiration and hope. In addition, he provides 50 practical DYI instructions (30 of which will be unique to the book), illustrated with helpful line drawings.
In a book with foldout pages, Monica's father fulfills her request for the moon by taking it down after it is small enough to carry, but it continues to change in size.
A little girl honors her dad and all the fun they have together in this sweet companion to In My Heart. Our spunky heroine loves spending time with her dad. They ride bikes and swim in the pool They can imagine exciting adventures, or just lounge around on a hot day. Being with her dad makes her feel safe and comforted, strong and powerful. She can confront the neighbor's dog and get thrown up in the air And when she gets too scared, or too angry, nothing calms her down better than a big hug from dad. This addition to the bestselling Growing Hearts series will make an appealing gift for Father's Day.
In I'll Lend You My Daddy, young boys and girls find ways to manage their feelings about deployment (from goodbyes, to the first night, to missed birthdays) as they eagerly await their fathers' return. Through the support of family and friends, care packages, and calls, these children grow strong with the knowledge of what it means to serve, generating pride from within, that makes glorious reunions all the more sweet by book's end.*Makes a wonderful book for discussion with military children who have difficulties sorting through their emotions such as sadness, fear, or separation anxiety *Provides a source of connection for military children with deployed family members to the greater universe of families who go through a similar experience*Reflects children from diverse families with touching illustrations from the talented Valerie Valdivia in a 32-page full-color picture book format*An ideal gift for families with young children, preparing for deployment for the first time and during deployment*A valuable tool for teachers and educators who encourage an appreciation for our nation's armed forces and also for the children of those families who make sacrifices every day of the year, including birthdays, Independence Day, Veteran's Day, and Memorial Day, and other holidays of remembrance and appreciationWritten by Becky King, mother to a 7-year-old son named Benson when her husband was first deployed to Afghanistan. King hopes that the book gives voice to the many children who experience what Benson experienced in a way that will resonate and help transform feelings of separation and sadness into feelings of love, courage, resilience, and pride.
Following his bestselling memoir, It’s a Long Story, Willie Nelson now delivers his most intimate thoughts and stories in Willie Nelson's Letters to America. A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller! From his opening letter “Dear America” to his “Dear Willie” epilogue, Willie digs deep into his heart and soul--and his music catalog--to lift us up in difficult times, and to remind us of the endless promise and continuous obligations of all Americans--to themselves, to one another, and to their nation. In a series of letters straight from the heart, Willie sends his thanks and his thoughts to: Americans past, present, and future, his closest family members, andhis parents, sister, and children, his other family members his guitar “Trigger”, his hero Gene Autry, the US founding fathers, his personal heroes, from our founding fathers to the leaders of future generations and to young songwriters as well as leaders of our future generations. Willie’s letters are rounded out with the moving lyrics to some of his most famous and insightful songs, including “Let Me Be a Man,” “Family Bible,” “Summer of Roses,” “Me and Paul,” “A Horse called Music,” “Healing Hands of Time,” and “Yesterday's Wine.”
THE PLOT WAS PUT TOGETHER WHEN MY BROTHER FAIL TO KEEP THE BOND AGREEMENT. THE OPPORTUNITY WAS SIEZED TO CONVINCE HIM THAT IT WAS ME WHO WANTED TO SURRENDER HIS BOND. THIS WOULD MAKE HIM ANGRY AND HE AND HIS WIFE WOULD HELP GET ME OUT OF THE BONDING BUSINESS. FIRST THE BOUNTY HUNTER WOULD MAKE SURE I HAD MY WEAPON THE WIFE WOULD PUSH ME AT THE JAIL, I WAS SUPPOSE TO PULL MY WEAPON AND BE ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF A WEAPON BY A CONVICTED FELONY. IF THAT FAILED MY BROTHER WOULD THEN WRITE A LETTER TO THE INSURANCE DEPT. OF THE FELONY CHARGE AND THAT I WAS ALSO CARRYING A FIREARM. THE BOUNTY HUNTER HAD ALREADY RESEARCHED AND FOUND THE COURT DOCUMENT AND TO SUPPORT MY BROTHER'S ALLEGATION HE WOULD CONVENIENTLY DROP A COPY OFF TO THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT A COPY OF A TWENTY EIGHT YEAR OLD FELONY CHARGE THE OWNER OF THE COMPANY I WORKED FOR KNEW ABOUT BEFORE HE HIRED ME AND GAVE ME A LICENSE. HE KNEW THE LAW CHANGED SIX MONTHS BEFORE HE GOT ME A LICENSE AND TOOK OUT TEN YEAR PRIOR AND PUT IN IF EVER HAD A FELONY. THIS WOULD BE INFORMATION HE WOULD HOLD ON TO JUST IN CASE HE NEEDED TO USE IT LATER AND HE DID. AND ALSO USED MY BROTHER AS A PASTY TO SET IT IN MOTION. HE WOULD THEN AVOID THE COURT HEARING AND TURN HIS BUSINESS OVER TO SOMEONE ELSE. IT DIDN'T BECOME MANDATORY FOR ME TO STUDY LAW TWO AND A HALF YEARS LATER WHEN I RAN ACROSS THE LAW CHANGE I BROUGHT IT TO HIS ATTENTION, HE IN RETURN HAD ME TO READ THE PARAGRAPH UNDERNEATH IN PARENTHESIS THAT STATED ; UNLESS PRESENTLY LICENSE AS A BAIL AGENT. HE THEN REMINDED ME THAT I HAD HELD A LICENSE FOR TWO AND A HALF YEARS, THEREFORE THIS LAW DID NOT APPLY TO ME. THE CONSPIRACY WAS EVERYONE KNEW THAT THIS FELONY CHARGE WAS A PROBLEM BUT ME AND EVERYONE HAD A PART TO PLAY TO ENFORCE THE LAW AND MAKE SURE I NEVER BOND AGAIN. WHAT THEY DIDN'T KNOW WAS THIS WAS MORE OF A PERSONAL ISSUE THAN LEGAL. THAT I HAD AN INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP WITH MY BOSS FOR SOME YEARS UNTIL HE BECAME TO ILL TO TRAVEL WHEN HE BECAME ANGRY WITH ME HE USED THE INFORMATION HE LEAD ME TO BELIEVE DID NOT APPLY TO ME AGAINST ME. HE USED EVERYONE AROUND HIM SO IT WOULD NOT APPEAR THAT HE HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH THIS. HE USED THE BOUNTY HUNTER TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE COURT DOCUMENT BECAUSE HE KNEW ABOUT THE CHARGE. HE USED MY BROTHER TO WRITE THE LETTER BECAUSE HE DIDN'T WANT ME TO KNOW HOW DIRTY HE WAS. HE HIDE BEHIND THESE PEOPLE AND THE WOMEN AT HOME OFFICE COVERED FOR HIM I WANT HIM TO KNOW THAT I KNOW AND NOW THE WHOLE WORLD WILL KNOW WHAT YOU DID TO ME.
Technology is the new drug When Maggie Stone straps on the Vertix H2, an innovative device that creates a social media and online experience unlike anything she’s ever known, she quickly becomes a fan. Able to control virtual reality with her mind, the rush is intoxicating. But soon the device begins to take over her life. Immersed in a colorful and explosive world of technology, she finds it impossible to disconnect. As her addiction grows, Maggie’s world spirals out of control, endangering and pushing away reality. Can she kick the social addiction, or will the thrill of the connection pull her under?