Lauren Sapala coached Highly Sensitive Writers for years before she discovered one of the biggest obstacles holding them back in their writing careers: a rock-solid resistance to marketing. Regardless of the wealth of book marketing tools and resources available to writers and artists today, most highly creative people still feel suspicious, confused, or just plain turned off by marketing and sales. The hidden reason behind this resistance is a deeply rooted fear that marketing for writers always results in a loss of integrity for the writer. Almost all highly creative people are also Highly Sensitive People, many of which are INFJ or INFP personality types. These Highly Sensitive Writers feel any possible threat to their integrity intensely. The fear they feel around marketing takes root in limiting beliefs that shut them down before they even begin. Lauren Sapala shares stories and strategies to help Highly Sensitive Writers shift their mindset and open up to new ways to promote their work. She helps all writers realize that—due to their Highly Sensitive nature—they might just make the best salespeople of all.
Up-close and uniquely personal, like never seen before, this exquisite fine art book showcases the glowing beauty of fireflies, as seen through the lens of the award-winning nature photographer, Radim Schreiber, who spent nine years creating this stunning body of work.This is a collection of hauntingly beautiful photographic portraits of fireflies, lightening bugs, glow worms, and other bioluminescent creatures in their natural environment captured in Iowa, the Smoky Mountains National Park, and other locations around the United States.Firefly Experience takes the viewer into mysterious realms, offering marvelous photography on every page. The images are accompanied with informative detail and personal anecdotes.Discover more atwww.FireflyExperience.org
The Night Fairies' magic is missing --- and now Fairyland is in the dark!Rachel and Kirsty can't wait for their week at Camp Stargaze! They'll get to roast marshmallows, tell spooky stories, and sleep in cool cabins. But when the Night Fairies' magic goes missing, Rachel and Kirsty have another activity to add to their list --- helping their fairy friends!Jack Frost has kidnapped all the fireflies. Now Rachel and Kirsty have to help Lexi the Firefly Fairy track them down --- but can they do that in the dark?
This textbook prepares teachers to incorporate gamified learning experiences into middle school classrooms. Its focus provides concrete examples of how to seamlessly integrate literacy across disciplines in a fun, engaging, and unique way for all learners. Furthermore, this book offers practical information related to pedagogy, content, and differentiation for each lesson. Preservice teachers, practicing teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators can benefit from this user-friendly text and its companion digital components, allowing for replication of lessons based on national standards, backed by best-practices, and supported by differentiated pedagogy. This unique book begins with engineering marvels that span across centuries and locations. The ten chapters, in chronological order, are titled: Acropolis, Petra, Colosseum, Chichen Itza, Moai, Red Square, Taj Mahal, Neuschwanstein, Eiffel Tower, and Sydney Opera House. By focusing on specific examples of human ingenuity, opportunities are created to delve into the historical and social aspects of each chapter’s focus. There are also chances to explore the artistic merit and the art created about and around each marvel. Additional teaching moments lie in understanding the science, engineering, technology, and math embedded in all featured marvels. Each chapter offers material lists, resource materials, and visual/graphic images to support understanding. Teaching tips and differentiation strategies are also provided to support novice and career teachers alike.
Do you believe in magic? He may be a grown man, but daredevil Last Jefferson is running away from home. Yet in escaping his own family, he runs right smack into another! Esme Hastings casts a spell under the big top as alluring magician Poppy Peabody—but being mom to her orphaned niece and nephew is her most important job. Unfortunately, convincing a judge she can provide a stable home will take more than a wave of her magic wand. Before Last takes off halfway around the world, he wants to help Esme. He brings her and the kids back to the Malfunction Junction ranch in Texas. There's room to spare and they need to settle down, but Last can't stay. Sure, he loves spending time with Esme and the kids, but this cowboy isn't ready to be a family man. But is he ready to say goodbye?
Crossing both generations and genders, the anecdotal stories in this collection are tinged with a Southern flavor that encourages reflection on and amusement about life.
Nature’s Year in the Kawarthas is an almanac of key events occurring in the natural world over the course of a year in the Kawartha Lakes district – and in cottage country in general. Covering all areas of our flora and fauna as well as weather and the night sky, the book is a month-by-month chronicle of the mileposts of the passing seasons. From the raucous Spring Peeper chorus of April ... through the sweet scent of milkweed blossoms in July ... and the early-morning mists of September ... to the arrival of the first eagles in December – all are noted for your interest. Whenever you head out on your next walk or look up at the stars, Nature’s Year will be your informative guide. For each month, an introductory essay captures the spirit of the season, while an "at a glance" summary lists the key natural events occurring. Each category in the natural world – from birds to the night sky – is then covered in more detail. Finely detailed drawings complement the text. Author Drew Monkman is a teacher in Peterborough, Ontario. An avid naturalist in the Kawartha Lakes area, he is past president of the Peterborough Field Naturalists.
Within these pages lie stories that weave a tapestry of imagination, inviting young readers to explore the realms of dreams and fantasy. Each tale is carefully crafted to captivate and soothe young hearts before they drift off to sleep. These stories are not just stories; they are whispered secrets of the night, gentle lullabies that carry children away to a realm where anything is possible. From moonlit adventures to whispered wishes, each story is a bridge between reality and the realm of dreams. As the characters embark on journeys of courage, kindness, and discovery, young readers are taken on a journey of their own, a journey into the world of dreams and creativity. Filled with the magic of the night and the promise of sweet dreams, this collection of bedtime stories and fairytales is the perfect companion for the end of the day. Whether read aloud by parents or enjoyed by independent readers, these tales are a source of comfort, inspiration, and wonder. So tuck in, close your eyes, and let the words on these pages carry vou into a world where imagination knows no bounds.
Summary: In the middle of a dark and magical forest lived a group of goblins who were much nicer than the ones in scary stories. These goblins were friendly, liked to cause trouble, and felt deeply connected to the beauty of nature. The Firefly celebration was their favorite holiday. It happened once a year and was a beautiful show of unity and wonder between goblins, woodland animals, and fireflies. The Firefly Festival took place in a clearing in the middle of a forest. The huge oak trees there made it look like a natural amphitheater. Goblins and other creatures of the woods gathered here, where the smell of wildflowers and the soft feel of the grass drew them in. In order to get ready for the holiday, the goblins spent weeks making flower crowns and lanterns out of branches, leaves, and other natural materials. They asked every animal that lives in the forest to join the party, from cute chipmunks and bunnies to owls and foxes. When the sun went down, it cast a warm orange glow over the area where the party start. The goblins' favorite friend, the firefly, showing up was without a doubt the best part of the party. The shimmering, microscopic bugs that showed up added a wonderful touch to the evening's events. They were in a secret valley deep in the forest, where a field sparkled like a thousand lights. That's where the goblins knew how to look for them. There were thousands and thousands of fireflies at the party, making a beautiful show of moving lights. While the goblins played beautiful music on their flutes, the fireflies seemed to dance to the beat, making a beautiful orchestra of light and sound. Some bad goblins, like Grumble, thought it would be a great idea to blow on a firefly to wake it up and make its light shine better. The goblins quickly agreed with this idea, and soon the whole clearing was lit up with a bright light, as if the sky had opened up to join the party. As the night went on, the firefly led the goblins and other animals of the forest to continue to dance and celebrate. The lights gave off a soft, comforting light, and the air was filled with happiness and joy. It was time to say goodbye to the fireflies when the first rays of dawn broke through the trees in the morning. The goblins let the fireflies fly, feeling both sorry for what they did and thankful for their help. As the early morning light came up, they stood there and watched the fireflies fly away into the sky. The goblins were thrilled and amazed when they got back to their homes in the woods. They did this because they were sure that their connection with the firefly and the forest's natural beauty would keep charming them. They looked forward to new adventures every day in their magical forest, and every night they celebrated the wonderful things that nature had given them. Beginning with Hear: Once upon a time, in a magical forest hidden behind tall, old trees, there lived a group of helpful goblins. The goblins in this story were not at all like the ones in scary books or movies. They were nice, but at heart they were pranksters, and they loved the chance to enjoy the beauty of nature. They thought the Firefly Festival was one of their favorite events. The forest was a beautiful and enchanted place where time seemed to move more slowly and every sound of birds singing, and leaves rustling held a secret. There were goblins watching over this strange place. The fact that they lived in such an unusual way showed how much they cared about nature. In a world where goblins were usually thought of as dangerous monsters that lived in the dark, this group was a bright example of how good people could be found in the strangest places. People in this world often thought of goblins as scary monsters that lived in the dark. Their gentle nature came from the beautiful woods, which was where they wanted to be. The goblins' days were full of fun things they did that honored the forest's many and varied plants and animals. They were the first to rise with the sun and would sing happy songs that could be heard all over the forest. For fun, they would do things like put nuts in each other's shoes or send each other on treasure hunts to find the most beautiful wildflowers. They would do these things while grinning meanly. But things weren't always so happy and bright for these goblins. Their strong belief was that it was their duty to keep the forest and its animals safe. These people knew all the secret tracks that went through the thick plants and were always ready to help any animal that needed it. This could mean saving a bird that is stuck in a thorny bush or showing a baby rabbit how to get back to its hole. The animals in the forest understood that the goblins in this story were not at all like the ones they had read about in scary stories because they did nice things for them. The goblins would have lively talks with squirrels and chipmunks and teach them what they knew about the forest. Old, wise owls would visit them and talk to the goblins about the moon and stars. As the seasons changed, the goblins would change what they did for a living so they could fully enjoy each day. During the cool fall days, they would get together to pick the ripest apples from the orchards. They would fill baskets to the brim with the fruit they had gathered. Under the harvest moon, they would make big leaf piles to jump into and then tell each other stories about the crazy things they had done. During the winter, when the forest was covered in snow, the goblins would make giant snow forts and tunnels and ask their animal friends to go on snowy adventures with them. It was also very cold in the winter, so they left food out for the animals to make sure everyone had a good meal. The goblins loved all four seasons, but summer was their favorite. As soon as the sun came up, everyone got excited about their much-loved Firefly
