Pick Up Your Pen
Pick Up Your Pen

Author: Monica Dengo

Publisher: Owlkids

Published: 2012-03-13

Total Pages: 107

ISBN-13: 9781926973111

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At first a seemingly simple workbook to encourage children (or anyone!) to practice handwriting,Pick Up Your Pen is actually an invitation to envision handwriting as an art form. As less and less time is spent on handwriting in school, this book is a creative and appealing way to get kids practicing this skill without it feeling like homework. The book features contemporary italic script, rather than traditional cursive, and takes a modern approach to handwriting that will appeal to children who are used to seeing type on a screen. In fact, Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple, credits his lessons in italic script for the clean fonts showcased by Apple products. Author Monica Dengo encourages readers to see the rhythm and musicality of a line and to become artists with every stroke of the pen. And the high production values will make them feel like they are "writing" their own book. Each page also offers a lesson in letter forms and proportions and leaves ample room for children to doodle and experiment. It's a book that enables kids to explore a new (or maybe retro) form of self-expression.

Take Up Your Pen
Take Up Your Pen

Author: Graham G. Dodds

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press

Published: 2013-04-22

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0812208153

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Executive orders and proclamations afford presidents an independent means of controlling a wide range of activities in the federal government—yet they are not mentioned in the U.S. Constitution. In fact, the controversial edicts known as universal presidential directives seem to violate the separation of powers by enabling the commander-in-chief to bypass Congress and enact his own policy preferences. As Clinton White House counsel Paul Begala remarked on the numerous executive orders signed by the president during his second term: "Stroke of the pen. Law of the land. Kinda cool." Although public awareness of unilateral presidential directives has been growing over the last decade—sparked in part by Barack Obama's use of executive orders and presidential memoranda to reverse many of his predecessor's policies as well as by the number of unilateral directives George W. Bush promulgated for the "War on Terror"—Graham G. Dodds reminds us that not only has every single president issued executive orders, such orders have figured in many of the most significant episodes in American political history. In Take Up Your Pen, Dodds offers one of the first historical treatments of this executive prerogative and explores the source of this authority; how executive orders were legitimized, accepted, and routinized; and what impact presidential directives have had on our understanding of the presidency, American politics, and political development. By tracing the rise of a more activist central government—first advanced in the Progressive Era by Theodore Roosevelt—Dodds illustrates the growing use of these directives throughout a succession of presidencies. More important, Take Up Your Pen questions how unilateral presidential directives fit the conception of democracy and the needs of American citizens.

If You Want to Change the World Pick Up a Pen and Write: Journals for Writers
If You Want to Change the World Pick Up a Pen and Write: Journals for Writers

Author: Margaret Stones

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2019-03-24

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 9781091457201

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Grab this journal for writing for anyone you know that loves to write! A perfect journal for anyone that is a: Song writer Lyricist Author Journalist Or anyone who just likes jotting things down! This journal comes in a 6x9 size with a matte finish and blank college-ruled lines with 108 pages.

Lola Bensky
Lola Bensky

Author: Lily Brett

Publisher: Penguin Group Australia

Published: 2012-09-25

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 174253600X

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Lola Bensky is a nineteen-year-old rock journalist who irons her hair straight and asks a lot of questions. A high-school dropout, she's not sure how she got the job – but she's been sent by her Australian newspaper right to the heart of the London music scene at the most exciting time in music history: 1967. Lola spends her days planning diets and interviewing rock stars. In London, Mick Jagger makes her a cup of tea, Jimi Hendrix (possibly) propositions her and Cher borrows her false eyelashes. At the Monterey International Pop Festival, Lola props up Brian Jones and talks to Janis Joplin about sex. In Los Angeles, she discusses being overweight with Mama Cass and tries to pluck up the courage to ask Cher to return those false eyelashes. Lola has an irrepressible curiosity, but she begins to wonder whether the questions she asks these extraordinary young musicians are really a substitute for questions about her parents' calamitous past that can't be asked or answered. As Lola moves on through marriage, motherhood, psychoanalysis and a close relationship with an unexpected pair of detectives, she discovers the question of what it means to be human is the hardest one for anyone – including herself – to answer. Drawing on her own experiences as a young journalist, the bestselling author of Too Many Men has created an unforgettable character in the unconventional and courageous Lola. Genuinely funny and deeply moving, Lola Bensky shows why Lily Brett is one of our most distinctive and internationally acclaimed authors. 'Brett delivers an entertaining story that is also full of heart.' Australian Bookseller and Publisher 'A touching look at a woman's quest for self-understanding.' Who Weekly 'Funny, warm and insightful.' Herald Sun 'For Brett, resolution has come through creative remembering and retelling, and by constructing a fine comic novel from an unspeakable tragedy.' Australian Book Review 'A witty novel you'll struggle to put down.' Grazia 'A book that will entertain legions of readers.' Courier Mail 'An entertaining story that is also full of heart.' Bookseller+Publisher 'Lily Brett's heroines exude curiosity and Lola Bensky is no exception.' Sun-Herald 'Brett's sixth book hooks you in, not just because of her characteristic wit, but because she was a rock journalist herself back in the day.' Melbourne Times Weekly 'Lola Bensky will thrill [Brett's] fans: finally a book based on her extraordinary experiences as a reporter for Australia's first music magazine, Go-Set, during the most exciting era in pop music history.' Australian Jewish News

Warwick Deeping - Ultimate Collection
Warwick Deeping - Ultimate Collection

Author: Warwick Deeping

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-28

Total Pages: 13129

ISBN-13:

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Warwick Deeping's 'Ultimate Collection' is a comprehensive anthology showcasing the diverse literary talents of the renowned author. Deeping's unique blend of historical fiction, romance, and drama captivates readers with intricate character development and vivid storytelling. Set against the backdrop of early 20th century England, these timeless tales explore themes of love, loss, and redemption with a keen eye for detail and emotional depth. Deeping's elegant prose and evocative descriptions transport readers to another era, making his works a must-read for fans of classic literature. Each story in this collection offers a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships and the enduring power of the human spirit. As a prolific author with a keen understanding of the human condition, Warwick Deeping's 'Ultimate Collection' is a literary treasure trove that promises to enchant and inspire readers of all backgrounds.

Embrace your Genius
Embrace your Genius

Author: Vishal Malik, Rakhee Malik

Publisher: Notion Press

Published: 2023-01-05

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13:

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DISCOVER THE POWER OF YOUR LIFE EXPERIENCES IN CREATING A GENIUS OUT OF YOU Our Life experiences have so much to give as long as we can reflect on them, and distill some incredible lessons and principles. This book is a diary of real-life stories involving high drama, emotions, courage, bravery, action, adventure, kindness, self-belief and comedy. No matter who you are, what background you come from, what you do, where you live - by the time you finish reading this book, you will look at your life experiences differently. You would use the insights from these experiences to make better choices and thoughtful decisions in your life. We guarantee that some of you would also become authors by codifying and sharing your own life stories and anecdotes, just like we did in this book. This book is recommended for the fans of books by Ankur Warikoo, Om Swami, Tony Robbins, Dale Carnegie, Stephen R. Covey, Mark Manson, Spencer Johnson, Malcolm Gladwell, James Clear, Jeff Keller, Morgan Housel, Gaur Gopal Das, Robin Sharma, Robert T. Kiyosaki, Sudha Murthy, Jay Shetty

The Divine Practice of Angel Numbers
The Divine Practice of Angel Numbers

Author: Leeza Robertson

Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide

Published: 2021-08-08

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 0738766844

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Realize Your Divine Self with Angel Ascension Energy With special numbers like 000, 555, 1010, and 1111, the angels are trying to help you move into a state of awakening and love. For each number, The Divine Practice of Angel Numbers shares a short affirmation-style message from the angel, a deeper message, a description of the angel, a visualization or meditation, an angel connection prayer, and an exercise for putting the number's energy into a crystal. This book also explores thirteen archangels, such as Metatron and Uriel, and their unique ascension lessons for increasing your joy, health, and well-being. Author Leeza Robertson makes it easy to start receiving blessings and support from the angels for specific purposes like letting go, making deeper soul connections, and transcending negative energy each and every day. A new energy that the angels call ascension energy is sweeping the planet. This book shows how angels use special numbers to connect with you and teach specific ascension energy lessons. You will discover hands-on tips and support for prayer, healing, altar work, automatic writing, rituals, working with chakras, and more. The ascension lessons in this book will support you as you learn to gently open the door and start receiving guidance and love from the angels. Includes a color insert for crystal identification.

Practical Zen for Health, Wealth and Mindfulness
Practical Zen for Health, Wealth and Mindfulness

Author: Julian Daizan Skinner

Publisher: Singing Dragon

Published: 2018-01-18

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0857013475

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Bringing the body-mind insights of Rinzai Zen from the mountains of Japan to the Western world, Zen master Julian Daizan Skinner and Sarah Bladen present simple meditation techniques to help achieve health, wellbeing and success. Taking the reader through the first 100 days of practice, the book then shows how to adapt the new learned techniques to the rest of your life. Including case studies at the end of each chapter to show how people's lives have been transformed through their meditation journeys, this is an accessible and practical guide to adapting Eastern meditation into busy Western lives.

The American
The American

Author: Amal A. Usman

Publisher: SuperNovel(HK)Co.,Limited

Published: 2022-06-23

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13:

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This is a story about two people who knew how to express the word hate more than anything else to one another. Ethan hates Adina more than anything in the world and would give anything to see her perish into thin air. While on the other hand Adina could careless about Ethan other than the fact that she won't let him walk all over her with his arrogant character. What happens when a big incident changes all that. How do these two different people deal with a feeling that is supposed to be forbidden to feel for the each other. Read to find out how the person you hate the most is the one person you can love the most.

Take Control of the Noisy Class
Take Control of the Noisy Class

Author: Rob Plevin

Publisher: Crown House Publishing

Published: 2016-02-29

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 1785830430

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Packed with powerful, fast-acting behaviour management strategies for the classroom - including a novel routine to get any group quiet in 15 seconds or less - Take Control of the Noisy Class by Rob Plevin provides teachers with a highly effective, step-by-step plan for successfully managing challenging groups and students in today’s toughest schools. Drawing on his experience working in both mainstream and special education, teacher-trainer Rob Plevin presents hundreds of proven, practical ideas and interventions to help you connect and succeed with defiant or reluctant learners. Relevant to teachers of all age groups, you’ll find useable strategies for establishing classroom routines, gaining respect, making lessons engaging and creating a positive classroom environment as well as in-depth instruction on what Rob considers to be the ‘number one secret to effective behaviour management’. Take Control of the Noisy Class provides teachers with a proven system for dealing with disruptive, inappropriate behaviour in the classroom, enabling them to create calm, positive learning environments and trusting bonds with hard-to-reach students. Discover: effective behaviour management strategies, the power of routines, instructions and consequences, the importance of relationships, tips and tricks for tackling misbehaviour, proven techniques for getting a rowdy class’s attention, strategies for maintaining lesson flow and effective classroom management strategies which curb misbehaviour and prevent it from escalating to the stage of involving the senior leadership team and school behaviour policy. As well as a complete step-by-step lesson plan for succeeding with very challenging groups, Take Control of the Noisy Class also includes a comprehensive suite of downloadable teacher resources including video tutorials, classroom management tools and engaging lesson activities. Learn Rob's super-effective classroom management strategies for today’s toughest classrooms. Relevant to teachers of all subjects and age groups - across primary and secondary schools - the book is ideal for individual teachers and leaders or as the basis of whole-school INSET. If you’re worn out and fed up with students who ignore you, and have had enough of disruption and defiance, read Take Control of the Noisy Class and apply Rob’s easy-to-follow behaviour management methods. You’ll be able to take immediate control in your classroom, get the most from your students and enjoy stress-free teaching. Get your copy now.