"Barbara Hendricks, a tortoise, has entered a road race, but what was she thinking? With only a week to go before the big day, she worries that she doesn't stand a chance against the other animals competing. Barbara's friend and owner, Lorraine, inspires her to train a little bit more each day and coaxes her out of her shell when the race day arrives. How intimidating to line up next to the slow loris, the snail, the sloth, and the walrus! But Barbara realizes that if she just tries her best, she's already won"--
And they're off! A boy and a tortoise become fast friends as they prepare for the biggest event in town - the monthly tortoise race. It's not winning that counts, but that won't stop this tortoise from being the fastest tortoise on the block!
Life lessons from an investor who forged his own path to success Through their entertaining conversations, Ken Hersh and his interviewer, best-selling author Steve Fiffer, recount Ken’s improbable life journey, both personally and professionally. And what a journey it has been! Knowing nothing about the energy industry, Ken ventured in and ultimately helped pioneer an investment methodology that built one of the country’s most successful private investment firms and has been copied by dozens of firms to become the dominant means by which capital flows into the domestic energy industry. As a fearless young capitalist, he never shied away from raising his hand. He says, “I viewed every opening as a gaping opportunity. The uncertainty kind of excited me.” The Fastest Tortoise is about not just weathering the unknown but embracing it and thriving. Structuring his story around “Ken-isms” that define his personal and professional philosophies—such as “yellow lights don’t turn green,” “be uncomfortable,” and “feed the ducks while they’re quacking”—Ken demonstrates how to approach a volatile world. Ken’s path, from planting his flag in an industry where an investment model had to be reinvented, to creating a culture in which colleagues and staff felt like family, to pursuing a second career in the nonprofit sector, gives leaders and entrepreneurs of all stripes ample examples from which to draw valuable lessons, inspiration, motivation, and confidence. With his honest, in-depth tales of the ups and downs of his business and personal dealings, we get an inside look at how this optimist has successfully navigated life and business.
Tommy Fox has a box - a box full of frogs. And when they all jump out at school, that's when the fun begins! There is chaos in the classroom and high jinks in the hall. Can Tommy get the frogs back in the box? You'll want to hop along with this fun, rhyming text by debut author Howard Calvert with deliciously bright and bold illustrations from Claudia Boldt!
Everyone has heard the story of the Tortise and the Hare... or have they? Ted, the World's Fastest Turtle fills in the blanks and answers a few questions about that ancient fable, in a hilarious way! Full color illustrations on every page will delight your youngster and keep them laughing at this silly story about Mac the rabbit and Ted, the World's Fastest Turtle! This story is the perfect length for beginner readers or a fun story at bedtime!
Now in color, this adaptation is a new spin on a classic Aesop fable with an old-fashioned taste! There's more than one moral to this story. A truly unique masterpiece by an original artist, this book is nothing short of fantastically illustrative and classy. Filled with beautifully rendered chiaroscuro drawings, coupled with several full-flush color paintings, and concept art to go with it; this story will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside! This is a very unique publication suited for ages 8 and up.
It isn't every day you see a racing turtle but that is exactly what Tommy is. he is the fastest turtle for miles around. Racing is all he ever thinks about. He can't help but ask everyone he meets to race him. One day he meets someone new who just moved into the neighborhood and he challenges him to a race. Sammy Snail accepts his challenge. Will the race end well for Tommy or will he taste bitter defeat for the first time?
