The Turquoise Table
The Turquoise Table

Author: Kristin Schell

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 2017-06-06

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1400311411

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Loneliness is an epidemic right now, but it doesn't have to be that way. The Turquoise Table is Kristin Schell's invitation to you to connect with your neighbors and build friendships. Featured in Southern Living, Good Housekeeping, and the TODAY Show, Kristin introduces a new way to look at hospitality. Desperate for a way to slow down and connect, Kristin put an ordinary picnic table in her front yard, painted it turquoise, and began inviting friends and neighbors to join her. Life changed in her community, and it can change in yours too. Alongside personal and heartwarming stories, Kristin gives you: Stress-free ideas for kick-starting your own Turquoise Table Simple recipes to take outside and share with others Stories from people using Turquoise Tables in their neighborhoods Encouragement to overcome barriers that keep you from connecting This gorgeous book, with vibrant photography, invites you to make a difference right where you live. The beautiful design makes it ideal to give to a friend or to keep for yourself. Community and friendship are waiting just outside your front door.

Poems from the Heart
Poems from the Heart

Author: Joey Upton Sr.

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2011-05-23

Total Pages: 155

ISBN-13: 1462864961

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Hi, my name is Joey Upton Sr. I was born and raised, and still living in Louisville, Ky. I started writing poems back in the 70's. I rhyme all my poems because of music I listen to: The Beatles, Beach Boys, etc. I love to write about anything that comes to mind. And most of all I write from the heart. Some of my most enjoyable poems are the ones that I write to my family. I hope you enjoy reading my poems. Sincerely, Joey Upton Sr.

M Is for Mama
M Is for Mama

Author: Abbie Halberstadt

Publisher: Harvest House Publishers

Published: 2022-02-01

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 0736983783

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Mama of ten Abbie Halberstadt helps women humbly and gracefully rise to the high calling of motherhood without settling for mediocrity or losing their minds in the process. Motherhood is a challenge. Unfortunately, our worldly culture offers moms little in the way of real help. Mamas only connect to celebrate surviving another day and to share in their misery rather than rejoice in what God has done and to build each other up in hard times. There has a be a better way, a biblical way, for mamas to grow and thrive. As a daughter of Christ, you have been called to be more than an average mama. Attaining excellence doesn’t have to be unsettling but it will take committed focus and a desire to parent well according to God’s grace and for His glory. M is for Mama offers advice, encouragement, and scripturally sound strategies seasoned with a little bit of humor to help you embrace the challenge of biblical motherhood and raise your children with love and wisdom. Mama, you are worthy of the awesome responsibility God has given you. Now it’s time to start believing you can live up to it.

Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World
Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World

Author: Ashley Herring Blake

Publisher: Hachette+ORM

Published: 2018-12-04

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 0316515493

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In the wake of a destructive tornado, Ivy Aberdeen develops feelings for another girl in this stunning, tender novel about emerging identity, perfect for fans of The Thing About Jellyfish. When a tornado rips through town, twelve-year-old Ivy Aberdeen's house is destroyed and her family of five is displaced. Ivy feels invisible and ignored in the aftermath of the storm--and what's worse, her notebook filled with secret drawings of girls holding hands has gone missing. Mysteriously, Ivy's drawings begin to reappear in her locker with notes from someone telling her to open up about her identity. Ivy thinks--and hopes--that this someone might be her classmate, another girl for whom Ivy has begun to develop a crush. Will Ivy find the strength and courage to follow her true feelings? Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World is an exquisite addition to queer middle grade—and children's literature at large.

Poems From The Heart
Poems From The Heart

Author: Neoma (Hays) Spratt

Publisher: Dorrance Publishing

Published: 2024-08-29

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13:

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Poems From The Heart is like a personal diary which spans over fifty years of Neoma Spratt’s life. She expresses her thoughts and feelings about religion, nature, family, the military, close friends, and politics, even interjecting humor in some poems, and Bible scriptures for emphasis in others. About the Author Neoma (Hays) Spratt is an active member of the Ohio Valley Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. She loves teaching Bible Classes. Spratt works 1,000 piece puzzles and frames many of them as gifts. She loves going for nature walks. Spratt’s favorite music besides Elivs Presley is the music from the 40's: The Big Band Era. She crochets hats and scarves for the homeless, and enjoys sci-fi movies. Spratt has two house cats: Gabe and Terri.

Mothers, Daughters, Sisters, Friends: A Collection of Poetry
Mothers, Daughters, Sisters, Friends: A Collection of Poetry

Author: Joyce Dale

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2012-02-21

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1329584988

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This Inspirational collection of poetry is for and about women. These are words of pain and wisdom shared from woman to woman, encouraging messages of faith. You will want to share these beautiful words with your mothers, daughters, sisters and friends.

The Mirror Test
The Mirror Test

Author: J. Kael Weston

Publisher: Knopf

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 626

ISBN-13: 0385351127

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"In a powerfully written firsthand account of the human costs of conflict, the author challenges Americans to address hard questions about America's wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, "--NoveList.

People I Want to Punch in the Throat
People I Want to Punch in the Throat

Author: Jen Mann

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Published: 2014-09-09

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0345549988

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A debut collection of witty, biting essays laced with a surprising warmth, from Jen Mann, the writer behind the popular blog People I Want to Punch in the Throat People I want to punch in the throat: • anyone who feels the need to bling her washer and dryer • humblebraggers • people who treat their pets like children Jen Mann doesn’t have a filter, which sometimes gets her in trouble with her neighbors, her fellow PTA moms, and that one woman who tried to sell her sex toys at a home shopping party. Known for her hilariously acerbic observations on her blog, People I Want to Punch in the Throat, Mann now brings her sharp wit to bear on suburban life, marriage, and motherhood in this laugh-out-loud collection of essays. From the politics of joining a play group, to the thrill of mothers’ night out at the gun range, to the rewards of your most meaningful relationship (the one you have with your cleaning lady), nothing is sacred or off-limits. So the next time you find yourself wearing fuzzy bunny pajamas in the school carpool line or accidentally stuck at a co-worker’s swingers party, just think, What would Jen Mann do? Or better yet, buy her book. Praise for People I Want to Punch in the Throat “People I Want to Punch in the Throat is so good that it’ll make you want to adopt all the cats in the world. I’m not sure about the correlation, but it’s that good. It should come with a warning.”—Jenny Lawson, author of Let’s Pretend This Never Happened “Jen Mann has an amazing way of telling stories that will make you cringe and burst out laughing at the same time. From swinger parties to racist toddlers, she makes the suburbs unbelievably funny.”—Karen Alpert, author of I Heart My Little A-Holes “Jen Mann says the things we’re all too afraid to say. Her honest and hilarious writing style reminds me of David Sedaris and Tina Fey.”—Robin O’Bryant, author of Ketchup Is a Vegetable: And Other Lies Moms Tell Themselves “Jen Mann’s shrewd and unrelenting assault on the absurdity of suburban life is an honest peek into the occasional nightmare that is part of living the American dream. I love Jen. I wish she was my neighbor. It’s so refreshing to know that I’m not the only one who wants to punch almost everyone in the f***ing throat.”—Nicole Knepper, author of Moms Who Drink And Swear

Modern Mom Probs
Modern Mom Probs

Author: Tara Clark

Publisher: Post Hill Press

Published: 2021-04-20

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1642937592

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Modern Mom Probs: A Survival Guide for 21st Century Mothers is a guide for modern mothers trying to navigate the daily joys and worries they face. It sheds light on the experiences modern moms eat, sleep, and breathe…and obsess about. Using checklists, graphs, and smart, funny advice, this must-have book revels in the messiness and beauty of modern motherhood. Tara Clark, creator of the popular Instagram account “Modern Mom Probs,” started the conversation for moms looking for an online village. In this book, she continues the conversation with funny, easy-to-digest information, including advice from medical professionals. Inside, she’ll tackle how to: • Manage screen time without a meltdown • Navigate playground geopolitics • Overcome information overload • Teach your children about inclusivity • Find mom friends and keep them

Just Like a Mama
Just Like a Mama

Author: Alice Faye Duncan

Publisher: Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Published: 2020-01-14

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1534461833

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Celebrate the heart connection between adopted children and the forever families who welcome them with kindness, care, and unconditional love in this powerful picture book from the author of Honey Baby Sugar Child. Carol Olivia Clementine lives with Mama Rose. Mama Rose is everything—tender and sweet. She is also as stern and demanding as any good parent should be. In the midst of their happy home, Carol misses her mother and father. She longs to be with them. But until that time comes around, she learns to surrender to the love that is present. Mama Rose becomes her “home.” And Carol Olivia Clementine concludes that she loves Miss Rose, “just like a mama.” This sweet read-aloud is, on the surface, all about the everyday home life a caregiver creates for a young child: she teachers Clementine how to ride a bike, clean her room, tell time. A deeper look reveals the patience, intention, and care little ones receives in the arms of a mother whose blood is not her blood, but whose bond is so deep—and so unconditional—that it creates the most perfect condition for a child to feel safe, successful, and deeply loved.