For You, My Hero offers a light and breezy examination of history, rediscovering events that shaped a nation and its people. Written as a personal journey connecting elements of philosophy, theology, psychology, sociology, and history; the passages consider America’s traditions and contemporary culture, all while exploring the human condition. With each line of The Pledge of Allegiance as a guide, take a walk-through time, reclaim the past, honor and possibly be...a hero in the future.
Summer was the girl who had it all: good grades, a spot on the high school volleyball team, and a best friend since elementary school. Then she was diagnosed with lupus...and her best friend betrayed her. Now she's cutting ties, because nobody should have to deal with someone as broken as her. Kane is the guy who never gives up. When he puts his mind to something, he gets it done-no matter how many broken bones it takes. So when a chance encounter at the urgent care throws him in the path of Summer, the girl he's secretly had a crush on for years, he's determined to win her heart. Despite her vow to keep people away, Summer finds herself falling for Kane's charm. Will the boy who never gives up be able to win-and keep-the heart of the girl who is afraid to let people in?
An instant New York Times bestseller! In this all-new collection of beloved quotes, This Just Speaks to Me, #1 New York Times bestselling author Hoda Kotb offers inspiration, wisdom, and hope 365 days a year. When her first collection of quotes, I Really Needed This Today, was published in 2019, Hoda never imagined how deeply her favorite words, stories, and memories would resonate with readers. People across the country were connected not only by the book's positive message, but through their generosity in sharing it with friends and family who needed a daily burst of inspiration. Hoda was truly touched by fans who shared "their quote" with her, the one that most moved them or someone they love. Now, to follow that remarkable experience, Hoda is back, with 365 new quotes and stories to share with her beloved readers. In This Just Speaks to Me, she writes about the people and moments that have enriched her life, discussing everything from motherhood and friendship to love and loss. The book also celebrates the countless acts of kindness that unfolded during these uniquely challenging times. Told with the same warmth, humor, and generosity that infused I Really Needed This Today, This Just Speaks to Me promises to be the next great companion book, each day elevated by Hoda's sparkle at a time when we may need it the most.
Retiremental! is a lighthearted and heartfelt book of advice to assist you throughout the retirement realm. Retiremental! is filled with informative, entertaining, inspirational, and thought-provoking advice in easy to digest bite-sized quotes and quips conveniently organized into alphabetically arranged categories. Give yourself or a retiree you care about Retiremental! Retiremental! will: - Help you transition into and throughout retirement. - Help you define and redefine your new identity as a retiree. - Help you reduce challenges in retirement. - Help you build a solid retirement foundation. Retiremental! will not: - Help you maximize your Social Security. - Help you navigate Medicare. - Help you select your healthcare provider. - Help you understand your retirement financial accounts.
"Millionaire video-game creator Lincoln West has a dark and tragic past. The sought-after bachelor lives by a rigid schedule and a single rule--one relationship per year, lasting no more than two months. No exceptions. When he gave up the big city for a small town, he hoped to escape the worst of his memories--until a brash beauty dredges up long-buried emotions"--Amazon.com.
An artist and her perfectionist mother unpack a lifetime of secrets while on vacation in Paris in this moving novel—perfect for fans of One Italian Summer. A mother and daughter on vacation in Paris unpack a lifetime of secrets and hopes—with a giant Pattersonian twist at the end! Every daughter has her own distinctive voice, her inimitable style, and her secrets. Laurie is an artist, a collector of experiences. She travels the world with a worn beige duffel bag. Every mother has her own distinctive voice, her inimitable style, and her secrets. “Dr. Liz,” Laurie’s mother, is an elegant perfectionist who travels the world with a matched set of suitcases. When Laurie surprises her mother with a dream vacation, it brings an unexpected sparkle to her eyes. So begins Things I Wish I Told My Mother. You will wish this novel never ends.
Provides an applied, experiential approach to listening instruction with special attention to interpersonal, family, professional, educational, and health contexts Market leading text for Listening courses in Communication, with additional application for management, education, and human resources courses Text contains practical features including case studies, exercises, discussion questions, and journal assignments --Online resources include PowerPoint slides and exercises
East Texas Nan’s Favorite 1,000 Quotes on Inspiration, Wisdom, Humor, Texas & More By: Susan G. Davis In 1995 Susan G. Davis (Nan is what Susan’s 5 year old grandson called her) 5 year old grandson Clint gave her a journal for Christmas. He suggested “why don’t you put all of those quotes you’re collecting in that old notebook in this journal” So for 20 years Davis filled her journal. When Clint came home on leave from the Air Force and asked her about the journal, he was surprised that she had accumulated enough information to fill the entire journal! It was he who suggested she put together her collection and create this book for everyone to enjoy. Within the pages of East Texas Nan’s Favorite 1,000 Quotes on Inspiration, Wisdom, Humor, Texas & More, Davis hopes that anyone can walk away with something that will enrich their daily lives. Whether it be a ray of optimism, an answered question, inspiration when they need to be uplifted or when they need their funny bone tickled or and animal anecdote to tug at their heart strings or some Texas tidbit. This little book has something for everyone and can be read over and over.
My hometown of Columbus, IN should be included in this book because of how unique it is. Without boring you with the complete history of a small town, there’s maybe no easier way than to include a description of Columbus that I wrote in 2018. This particular description was not an article for the magazine. I have a friend named Allen who has written a blog probably ever since blogging began. A couple of years ago because he was going on vacation and was aware that I was writing for a magazine, asked me to write his blog for him for ten days and to use articles I had written for the magazine. I was honored to be asked to do that and I selected ten of the articles you will be reading in this book. The first travel article, “Impressions of Iowa,” was dedicated to Allen’s wife, Lynn, who is an Iowa native. What follows was the introductory email to his bloggers to better explain where I come from. Since Columbus is as unique as it is, this was an enjoyable chore.
This open access book constitutes selected papers presented during the 30th Irish Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science, held in Munster, Ireland, in December 2022. The 41 presented papers were thoroughly reviewed and selected from the 102 submissions. They are organized in topical sections on machine learning, deep learning and applications; responsible and trustworthy artificial intelligence; natural language processing and recommender systems; knowledge representation, reasoning, optimisation and intelligent applications.
