A quirky, inventive, and completely original picture book about the seasons, from the creator of the bestselling Bad Kitty series A really cold winter. A demented fairy. A hippo named Louise. A talkative tree. Find out what other wonderful things a year can bring in these four interrelated stories—one for each season—by Nick Bruel, creator of the bestselling Bad Kitty books.
“This beautiful book, full of wisdom and warmth, teaches us how to protect and preserve our most valuable possessions—the relationships with those we love. It shows that the things that matter definitely aren’t ‘things,’ and how to empower your life in the right direction.” —Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Four simple phrases—“Please forgive me,” “I forgive you,” “Thank you,” and “I love you”—carry enormous power to mend and nurture our relationships and inner lives. These four phrases and the sentiments they convey provide a path to emotional wellbeing, guiding us through interpersonal difficulties to life with integrity and grace. Newly updated with stories from people who have turned to this life-altering book in their time of need, this motivational teaching about what really matters reminds us how we can honor each relationship every day. Dr. Ira Byock, an international leader in palliative care, explains how we can practice these life-affirming words in our day-to-day lives. Too often we assume that the people we love really know that we love them. Dr. Byock demonstrates the value of “stating the obvious” and provides practical insights into the benefits of letting go of old grudges and toxic emotions. His stories help us to forgive, appreciate, love, and celebrate one another and live life more fully. Using the Four Things in a wide range of life situations, we can experience emotional healing even in the wake of family strife, personal tragedy, divorce, or in the face of death. With practical wisdom and spiritual power, The Four Things That Matter Most gives us the language and guidance to honor and experience what really matters most in our lives every day.
What is it about four-year-olds that makes them so lovable? What problems do four-year-olds have? What can they do now that they couldn't do at three? Drs. Ames and Ilg, recognized authorities on child behavior and development, discuss these and scores of other questions unique to four-year-old girls and boys, and they offer parents practical advice and enlightening psychological insights. Can Your Four-Year-Old make you a happier, less stressed, and more efficient parent? You bet! Find out about: • Embarrassing moments . . . how to deal with a four-year-old's fascination with bowel movements, belly buttons, body parts, and forbidden words—without turning red. • Words that will work a miracle . . . what to say to give your child and instant smile, raise self-esteem, and change behavior quicker than criticism. • Hyperactivity . . . how to determine if your “always on the go” four-year-old is truly hyperactive. • Kindergarten readiness . . . school too soon can cause lifelong problems, so note this warning for parents of “fall babies.” • Encouraging creativity . . . fifteen activities you can initiate to stimulate your child's natural talents and have a great time too! • Your child's body type: round and plump or bony and angular . . . does it predict behavior, temperament, and social success? . . . and more!
Young teens undergo multiple changes that seem to set them apart from other students. But do middle schools actually meet their special needs? The authors describe some of the challenges and offer ways to tackle them, such as reassessing the organization of grades K-12; specifically assisting the students most in need; finding ways to prevent disciplinary problems; and helping parents understand how they can help their children learn at home.
Through divine intervention, two women--Keeva, a wealthy socialite, and Shara, a shy and devout woman--form a powerful friendship that helps them discover God's destiny in their lives. Original.
Crown Prince under the mistletoe… Crown Prince Armando s belief in love died along with his wife, but duty dictates he must remarry! He enlists royal assistant Rosa Lamberti to help him find a suitable candidate, but a sizzling kiss under the mistletoe with Rosa awakens feelings Armando thought long buried… After a difficult divorce, Rosa had sworn off men, so she s shocked to realize she yearns to be Armando s bride! This Christmas, will Rosa get the best gift of all— a second chance at love, with Armando? Royal House of Corinthia Royally wed…by Christmas!
Harlequin® Romance brings you four new titles for one great price, available now! Experience the rush of falling in love! This Harlequin® Romance box set includes: WINTER WEDDING FOR THE PRINCE Royal House of Corinthia by Barbara Wallace Crown Prince Armando enlists royal assistant Rosa Lamberti to help him find a suitable wife, but a surprise kiss under the mistletoe awakens feelings he thought long buried! Rosa is shocked to realize she yearns to be Armando’s bride… Will she get the best Christmas gift of all—her own royal wedding? CHRISTMAS IN THE BOSS’S CASTLE Maids Under the Mistletoe by Scarlet Wilson Chambermaid Grace Ellis loves Christmas, but she’s spending this season working. So when her boss, Finlay "Scrooge" Armstrong, offers her a magical Christmas in Scotland, she can’t resist! Snowbound in his castle, Grace starts to melt the ice around widower Finlay’s heart. He never thought he’d love again, but could Grace be his Christmas miracle? HER FESTIVE DOORSTEP BABY by Kate Hardy When baby Hope is left on Amy Howes’s doorstep on Christmas Eve, enigmatic but gorgeous neighbor Dr. Josh Farnham is there to lend her a helping hand. Although they both have demons to fight, Josh and Amy forge a bond as unexpected as it is heart-stopping. This little Hope could change their lives forever! HOLIDAY WITH THE MYSTERY ITALIAN by Ellie Darkins When paralyzed tycoon Mauro Evans stars in a charity dating show, he can’t resist the challenge of picking prickly Amber Harris to take on holiday! Amber’s determined to ignore his attraction, but Mauro’s bravery threatens to tear down her defenses and give her a new Christmas dream—ringing in the New Year with wedding bells!
Slowly she stepped down from the truck, eyes scanning the surroundings for a sign of something pleasant but seeing only scrub, dirt and a small, grey shed. As a young and genteel English woman, Stacy is a wife with a past of perceived abandonment. She goes back to a lifestyle of hardship, isolation and limited facilities, working beside her young husband to clear and carve out a home and farm from a virgin block of bush. In this remote environment, with the loving support of her husband, companionship of people from a past era and her close friend, she endures climatic extremes and frightening wildlife. Can she build a new, loved Stacy in the environment of her new home and a town brimming with history? A tribute to the brave women who left behind comfortable homes to support their returned soldiers. Isolated but happy, they worked together with their husbands on soldiersettlement farms in their quest to build something to call their own.
