Being a Great Mom, Raising Great Kids

Being a Great Mom, Raising Great Kids

Author: Sharon E. Jaynes

Publisher: Moody Publishers

Published: 2004-04-01

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 0802480594

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Be B.L.E.S.S.E.D.! That is what Sharon Jaynes teaches as she focuses on being a Proverbs 31 mother. Today's over-committed, harried housewives and mothers sorely need practical suggestions and loving encouragement. Don't go it alone. You need a friend who has been there. Sharon Jaynes is the friend you've been looking for. Her heart is warm and her wisdom is straightforward.


Lighthouses for Kids

Lighthouses for Kids

Author: Katherine L. House

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Published: 2008-03-01

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1613740468

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Bringing to life an era when rivers, lakes, and oceans were the nation's highways and lighthouses served as traffic signals and maps, this comprehensive reference provides children with an in-depth history of lighthouses and firsthand stories of the challenges faced by lighthouse keepers. Filled with engaging activities such as learning how to tie a bowline knot and building a model lighthouse, this unique book also includes a field guide to U.S. lighthouses, places to visit, a time line, glossary, websites to explore, and a reading list for further study.


The Big Book of Civil War Sites

The Big Book of Civil War Sites

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Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2023-07-01

Total Pages: 433

ISBN-13: 1493075098

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The definitive travel reference for America's most famous—and infamous—Civil War battle sites! With The Big Book of Civil War Sites, history-focused travelers finally have ready access to in-depth and thorough listings of all sites associated with the major battles of a devastating war that transformed the nation. Whether for exploring the Southern states or the Eastern theater, this book provides a full range of historical background information, travel and lodging options, museums, tours, and special events. Top attractions in the North include the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Gettysburg National Military Park; and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. In the Southern states—from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to the Mississippi Delta—readers will discover the fascinating and varied world of Civil War history and read detailed accounts of battles in North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, and Louisiana. The Big Book of Civil War Sites includes: * Thorough listings of all major sites, including historical background information * Full-color photographs throughout * Special features on military and civic leaders * A glossary of Civil War terminology * Directions to hard-to-find locations * Helpful listings of restaurants, lodgings, shopping, tours, and special events


Explorer's Guide To North Carolina's Outer Banks and Crystal Coa

Explorer's Guide To North Carolina's Outer Banks and Crystal Coa

Author: Renee Wright

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2013-06-04

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1581571682

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Let this guide show you why the Outer Banks is one of the most unique and interesting places in the U.S. to visit. The Outer Banks preserves history and traditions lost to more urban areas of the eastern U.S. Whether it’s wild Banker ponies, historic Kitty Hawk, or hidden beaches that visitors would otherwise never find, author Renee Wright leads you to her Wright Choices.”


Lighthouses of the Carolinas

Lighthouses of the Carolinas

Author: Terrance Zepke

Publisher: Pineapple Press Inc

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 1561641480

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The author presents historical and contemporary photographs of the lighthouses of the Carolinas, stories of how they were built and of the people who lived and worked there, and information concerning visits to the surrounding areas.


Man on the Move

Man on the Move

Author: Peter Rowlands

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2009-11-11

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 1440159564

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Pete Friesen trusted his intuition and employed his skills to create a lifetime filled with extraordinary achievements. Born in post-revolutionary Russia and raised on the Canadian prairie during the Great Depression, Friesen overcame challenging odds and found his way to the pinnacle of engineering success in the United States. As noted by Peter Rowlands, who was involved in production of Friesens bio-documentary Pete: Moving Man Made Mountains, Pete Friesen considered life on earth to be an adventure where every challenge and every failure was a learning experience. With little formal education, he became an inventor and innovator who moved more than four thousand buildings in his structural-moving career. Possessing the ability to visualize resolution of complex problems, Friesen designed machinery and developed procedures that propelled his chosen profession into the modern age. Rowlands chronicles Friesens fascinating life from beginning to endfrom a turbulent childhood through inventions and innovations to international acclaimcreating a fitting memoir and an unforgettable tribute to a man who lived by his credo of hopeto never, never give up.


Insiders' Guide® to Civil War Sites in the South

Insiders' Guide® to Civil War Sites in the South

Author: Shannon Lane

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2010-03-02

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 0762762454

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Civil War history buffs will love this unique travel guide to the South's most famous and infamous battle sites, including historical background, directions to hard-to-find locations, and tips on where to stay, eat, and shop.