Like the Martha of Jesus' day, so many women are preoccupied with being the perfect hostess, wife, mother, worker that it leaves many of them angry, frenzied, and depressed. In Martha to the Max, Debi Stack uses humor to bring great relief and encouragement to today's Marthas. This entertaining adventure will help readers view and use their abilities in a way that brings a smile to the face of God. Debi gives plenty of practical tips on slowing down and focusing on the 'one thing' Jesus said is needed.
To The Max! provides thematic units that uniquely combine conversation, language essentials, and useful expressions, as well as reading and writing development, for middle school students.Engaging content and interesting topics develop a student's proficiency in all English language skills and meet internationalTESOL standards.Teachers are supported by a comprehensive guide that helps them transform the ELL classroom into an active,enjoyable, and engaging learning environment.Additional resources such as word cards, posters and bulletin board sets enrich and enliven the successful ELL classroom.
Buckle up! Max and her flock take on their most daring rescue mission yet in James Patterson's #1 bestselling Maximum Ride series. Someone—or something—is decimating ships and sea life off Hawaii's coast, and Max and her flock find themselves sucked into the Navy's top-secret investigation of the catastrophe. Their objective: rescue Max's activist mom from a wicked subterranean enemy. The hitch: They must dive deep into dark waters, where gruesome evil dwells . . . and for high-flying Maximum Ride, could there be anything more terrifying than being trapped in the great abyss? With sky-high thrills, this soaring adventure takes Maximum Ride and the Flock into terrifying new territory—fans, hold your breath!
What's a witch to do when the meanest man in the county drops dead in his coleslaw during her shift at the local barbecue joint? Noelle does what any good Southern girl would do: she flicks a wrist to clean up the mess, then thanks the stars for doing the world a favor. But that's just the beginning. She has the Magical Oversight Committee on her back because she can't keep her unruly little sister in line and the hunky new city-slicker sheriff would like to take her to dinner, except he suspects her of murder. To top it off, her possessed miniature donkey is being particularly calamitous and the old hens at the local beauty parlor are laying bets on her love life. A skydiving best friend and a bossy, living-impaired aunt become the least of her worries when the killer decides to bump up the plan by bumping her off. Can she figure it out in time to save all that she holds dear, or will Noelle be next on the list of folks who've turned up dead? If you like laugh-out-loud southern wit, magic, and murder, you'll fall in love with this witchy cozy mystery series!
A ghost, a psychic, and one very hunky detective, all tied up with a bit of murder and mayhem... Lance La Russa had a thirst for power, exotic tastes, and the money to pay for both. Angela Rocket, the beautiful, quirky call girl willing to fulfill his every fantasy, was the last person to see him alive. And the prime suspect. To solve the crime, Max Starr must enter the world of sex for hire, much to the chagrin of her ghostly late husband Cameron and sort-of boyfriend homicide detective Witt Long. She’ll need all her psychic skills to save Angela from going to prison for a crime Max is sure she didn’t commit. Max also has a new challenge. Can she find the real murderer without being possessed by the murdered man’s spirit? And the scariest thing of all? Witt’s Mom Ladybird Long wants to help do the detecting! “Desperate to the Max” is a contemporary romance/mystery with both psychic and ghostly paranormal elements. The Max Starr series: Dead to the Max, Book 1 Evil to the Max, Book 2 Desperate to the Max, Book 3 Power to the Max, Book 4 Vengeance to the Max, Book 5 REVIEWS for the Max Starr series: “scorching sex, deep and interesting characters, and a mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end.” ~ The Road to Romance “If you like your sex scorching, your characters so real they bleed on the page, and your plots knotty, this book's for you.” ~ Sensual Romance Reviews “yet another astonishing murder mystery filled with hot sexual tension and deep emotional turmoil.” ~ Enchanted in Romance “a great detective story with everything, sex, intrigue, danger” ~ Just Erotic Romance Reviews
Moderating to the Max provides you with detailed instructions for more than 20 techniques that will deepen focus group findings and bring life to a fading group. From perceptual mapping to personification, you will never again have to guess whether the technique is the right one for the occasion. This is not a book for beginning moderators, but one that will enhance and broaden the work of those who already have a good foundation. With myriad examples and illustrations, the book's emphasis is on "play" and how fun exercises can inspire focus group respondents to reveal deeper motivations.
Every ghostly possession leads Max Starr closer to finding out the truth behind why Cameron died... Her husband Cameron has been dead for two years, but Max Starr has never let him go. Now comes her greatest challenge. Was Cameron murdered because he stumbled onto a robbery at the wrong time in the wrong place? Or was something far more sinister going on? With sexy Detective Witt Long’s helping hand, Max must make the terrifying trip into her worst nightmare. Can Max bury her past and learn to love again? Or will the quest for vengeance take over her soul? Vengeance to the Maxis a contemporary erotic romance/mystery with both psychic and ghostly paranormal elements. The Max Starr series: Dead to the Max, Book 1 Evil to the Max, Book 2 Desperate to the Max, Book 3 Power to the Max, Book 4 Vengeance to the Max, Book 5 REVIEWS for the Max Starr series: “If you haven’t read any of the Max Starr series, I have to say RUN!!! Get them now. Each one is outstanding, and each is better than the last.” ~ Tracey, a reader “This story is dark and dangerous while also being erotic and exciting. Readers will be immersed in Max’s story right from the beginning, and they will be eager to find out what turn of events her latest vision brings.” ~ Romance Junkies “Of all the [Max] books, this is the best book she has written yet.” ~ Enchanted in Romance “This book has a wonderful flow and is an excellent mystery. Every time you think you’ve got it figured out, [Ms. Haynes]throws you another curve!” ~ Fallen Angel Reviews “Funny? Yes! Sizzling? Absolutely! However you might want to turn on the lights because, otherwise, the dark might give life to odd nightmares.” ~ Romance Reviews Today
My son Max Gold Dwares passed away on February 18, 2004, from complications related to a bone marrow transplant that he had on July 27, 2001, to cure him of chronic myelogenous leukemia. This book is Max's story as told by him (and continued by me) and captured by photographs by myself and other family friends in black and white and a few color photos as Max began his chemotherapy until his untimely demise at the tender age of twenty. The book was in the initial stages by Max but stopped as Max grew sicker, leading to his death. Max asked me to continue his book shortly before he passed away as a tribute to everyone left behind, but more importantly, as a reminder that while disease can be brutal and take lives, a positive attitude and faith can take you forward. Faith comes in many shapes and flavors. It doesn't matter what race or religion one is. Max was born in the Jewish faith but believed we are all created equal in the eyes of God. Max, from an early age, always seemed somewhat special. What I mean was he had a unique ability to seem to get along with adults and understand how they felt. He always knew what words to say to offer comfort and understanding. This continued throughout his life. This book, while at times quite emotional and honest, hopefully will serve as a guide for families going through a disease and how one reacts and lives through the process. It's a story of hope and dreams, of faith and questioning, and of one's belief in the eternal God when death appears around the corner. It's also a story of dreams and trying to attain them. It's a story of how families rely and rally around each other when the times get rough. It's a story of how someone battling cancer still needs to carry on and live life to the best, and it's a story and testament to a young man who lived a short time but accomplished so much and has left a lasting legacy. It's a story of how one's belief in God during good times and bad will serve as a beacon to guide one's spirit forward during the journey of life and life beyond.
When Max, a wild and wiry Airedale Terrier, bounded into the lives of his family, they didn't realize how much he would teach them about courage, gratitude and love. This sweet, poignant dog's tale follows Max as he and his family deal with issues of abandonment, rescue, friendship, adoption, love, illness, aging and loss. Out of each of his experiences, Max teaches his family important life lessons--his Maxims for a Great Life. Every dog lover who has been lucky enough to have been led through a portion of life by a faithful four-legged friend, will appreciate the wisdom that comes from living Life to the Max. Spiritually uplifting, this full color book, with its combination of playful illustrations and real-life pictures, is a wonderful family read and a great gift idea for anyone who loves or has lost a dog friend. 10% of the book price is donated to National Airedale Rescue.
Forty-two year old hairstylist Max Snow enjoys a life most males his age would envy. We're talking good looks-his own hair-and a metabolism that can process chocolate fast enough to keep it from expanding his gut. Max is also flush with green-thanks to a multi-million dollar hit on the Michigan lottery, and freely admits having bucks gives him an edge when attempting to hook up with the opposite sex. "Stuff" happens-to paraphrase the oft-used saying. When it happens to Max in a big way, his comfy life is shattered by unbridled greed and the violence that accompanies it. Maxie's inclination to leap before he looks only ratchets up his troubles. If our would be P.I. doesn't get hip in a major hurry, his virgin investigation is likely to become his last. Ride along with Max Snow and his mixed bag of peculiar associates in a wild, do-or-die romp through the gritty streets of Detroit and its surrounding suburbs-a tale way too cool to miss and whole lot better than a bad haircut.
