Yorkie is a story that lets the reader learn where and how the Yorkshire Terriers came from "de-ratters" in the coal mines in the late 1800s, to one of the most loved pets in the world. Although fiction, the facts are true of what the Yorkshire Terrier went through.
Sharon Simon’s memoir "MOM At LAST" is the story of one women’s fierce determination to become a Mom. It is a journey full of setbacks and emotionally devastating pitfalls but ultimately leads to her to true love and pure joy. "Mom At Last" will inspire those on that sometimes difficult journey to motherhood.
In Triple Dog Dare by Georgia Beers, Sasha Wolfe has been talking up her new girlfriend to her overbearing mother for months, and when her skeptical sister dares her to invite this new squeeze over for family Christmas, Sasha accepts the challenge. After all, how hard can it be to bring your nonexistent girlfriend home for the holidays? In Hustle & Bustle by Maggie Cummings, Hannah Monroe is ready to dazzle customers with her pop-up shop at NYC’s winter holiday market. NYPD beat cop Toby Beckett, who just wants to protect and serve, barely notices the spirit of the season until events keep pushing her into Hannah’s path. In A Christmas Miracle by Fiona Riley, Mira Donahue’s bar, Mirage, is the hottest Christmas party venue in Boston, despite Mira’s secret: she hates Christmas. When self-described Queen of Carols Courtney Rivers books Mirage for her company’s holiday party, she clashes with Mira over the plans. Then a freak storm strands them in the bar, and more than miracles abound.
Literacy Lessons, K-8 enables teachers to meet IRA and McRel standards with a broad spectrum of instructional techniques that address all areas of the language arts: reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing. The book includes lesson plans and activities as well as projects that will engage and motivate students. Students will also learn how to find information on a topic they are interested in and how to incorporate their own experiences into activities that meet standards. Busy teachers will also find: - Quick and inexpensive means of creating costumes and props for storytelling - Ideas to tempt families to engage in storytelling at home - References to K-8 literature to link instruction with authentic text - Differentiation techniques for ELLs as well as for students who are working above or below grade-level expectations Teachers are always looking for materials that make their job easier, and this book provides everything needed to teach literacy lessons effectively.
There are books that make you laugh. There are books that make you cry. There are books that teach you how to live day by day in a fallen world. The Best Life Ainât Easy is all of them! This is what Virelle has to say: âÅ“â¦This is the story of my life before [and after] Christ, growing up in the average American dysfunctional family. My father, whom I loved dearly, suffered from an untreated mental illness and alcoholism, eventually leaving my mother, brother, and me when I was seven. He died when I was twelve. My mother sought normalcy; I sought the brass ring. ⦠Almost instantly at age 25, I met Christ, and He spoiled everything.âÂ' Life is better caught than taught. As a woman of any age, you will identify with life, in some manner, as Virelle knew it. And by the end of the story, you will hopefully identify with Jesus!
Hank LaFarge finds himself in middle-age, having achieved at least some of what most people would consider to be the hallmarks of success but without any sense of purpose. He’s convinced that there must be some hidden meaning to life, and he has undertaken a mission to extract the secret from his elderly mother. In his quest, Hank must battle the delusions, antics, and competing agendas of a small army of psychologically challenged siblings, not to mention the world-weariness of his mother herself as she approaches her transition into the great beyond. Hank ultimately discovers the answers to his questions which are not what he expected but were staring him in the face all along.
This #1 internationally bestselling and award-winning memoir about overcoming trauma, prejudice, and addiction by a Métis-Cree author as he struggles to find a way back to himself and his Indigenous culture is “an illuminating, inside account of homelessness, a study of survival and freedom” (Amanda Lindhout, bestselling coauthor of A House in the Sky). Abandoned by his parents as a toddler, Jesse Thistle and his two brothers were cut off from all they knew when they were placed in the foster care system. Eventually placed with their paternal grandparents, the children often clashed with their tough-love attitude. Worse, the ghost of Jesse’s drug-addicted father seemed to haunt the memories of every member of the family. Soon, Jesse succumbed to a self-destructive cycle of drug and alcohol addiction and petty crime, resulting in more than a decade living on and off the streets. Facing struggles many of us cannot even imagine, Jesse knew he would die unless he turned his life around. Through sheer perseverance and newfound love, he managed to find his way back into the loving embrace of his Indigenous culture and family. Now, in this heart-wrenching and triumphant memoir, Jesse Thistle honestly and fearlessly divulges his painful past, the abuse he endured, and the tragic truth about his parents. An eloquent exploration of the dangerous impact of prejudice and racism, From the Ashes is ultimately a celebration of love and “a story of courage and resilience certain to strike a chord with readers from many backgrounds” (Library Journal).
These two exciting dog mysteries involve a sled dog in one and a poodle in the other. The Scent of a Stranger is the story of two brothers, both doctors. One man was handsome, charming, the love of his mother and half the town but a louse. The other brother was short, stout, decent, kind, but had never been loved by anyone, including his mother. He carried a secret in his heart that made him buy a one-way ticket to Alaska. There he finds his first true love and companion, a wounded sled dog. After a murder, the wrong man is accused but there was a witness to the murder. In the end, his faithful dog helps him. Murder in the Garden involves an Irish family and a young heroine who was molested as a child. She learns to breed poodles for dog shows, attempts to avenge her molestation, and gets caught up in the I.R.A. and world of terrorism. Dogs, love affairs, the old South, antiques, horse-racing and international intrigue figure strongly in this mystery. "This lady knows how to spin a tale," said Bob Cheney, author of "Interrupted Lives" and "Tragedy in Black and White".
The Protector Former Air Force Pararescue Specialist, Morris “Moe” Cleveland might be smaller than the other members of his team, but size, in his case, certainly matters. He can fit in places his counterparts can’t and his body is wiry, streamlined and fast. The perfect choice when it comes to proportional matches. Thankfully, his new client is nine inches shorter than him. Assigned to protection duty for a rich man’s daughter seems a waste of his skills. But he’s getting paid well for babysitting duty and wouldn’t complain. At least he isn’t dodging bullets in the Middle East. Instead, he’s dodging his growing feelings for the feisty redhead. The Client When her little brother died of leukemia, Breely's parents hovered over her, refusing to let her do things for fear of losing their only living child. Breely rebelled against the suffocation, moved off the family ranch and into her own place in Eagle Rock. She lives a double life. By day she's the face of Brantt enterprises, managing her father's philanthropic ventures. At night she moonlights as Bea, the feisty waitress at the Tumbleweed Tavern. Breely made a vow to herself to live a real life, not one cocooned in bubble wrap, protected from every which way the wind might blow. When she's targeted by kidnappers, she is forced to accept help from a regular at the bar who, with his Brotherhood Protectors team’s blessing is assigned as her bodyguard. As Breely’s world goes sideways, she learns she might live longer if someone with mad combat skills has her back. Surrounded by danger, she finds safety, warmth and heart in her protector’s arms.
Your Yorkshire Terrier Puppy Month by Month provides the new dog owner with everything you need to know and do at each stage of development to make sure your playful, energetic puppy grows into a happy, healthy, and well-adjusted companion. Expert author Liz Palika, vet Deb Eldredge, and breeders Preston and Mary Lou Groves team up to cover all the questions new owners tend to have and many you might not think to ask, including: • What to ask the breeder before bringing your puppy home. • Which vaccinations your puppy needs and when to get them. • How to make potty training as smooth (and quick) as possible. • What to do when your puppy cries at night. • Why and how to crate train your puppy. • When socialization should happen and how to make sure it does. • When your puppy is ready to learn basic commands—like Sit, Stay, and Come—and the best way to teach them. • When and how to go about leash training. • How much exercise your puppy needs to stay physically and mentally healthy. • What, how much, and when to feed your puppy to give him the nutrition he needs without the extra weight he doesn’t. • When your puppy is ready for obedience training and how to make sure it works. • How and how often to bathe your puppy, brush his coat, clip his nails, and brush his teeth. • How to know what requires a trip to the vet and what doesn’t. • What causes problem behaviors, when to expect them, and how to correct them.