The Gift Inside the Box

Adam Grant, the bestselling author of Give and Take, teams with his wife, Allison, to share the lighthearted tale of a gift in search of a giver--a classic in the making and the perfect conversation starter about thoughtfulness. This delightful book--one of Amazon's 2019 Holiday Gift Picks and Most Anticipated Books--is designed to start conversations with kids about generosity. In the tradition of Goodnight Gorilla, the words are intentionally spare. The book is meant to be read interactively, with adults posing questions so kids can guess what's happening (and why). Praised by both parents and teachers for sparking imagination and eliciting discussion, the story can be interpreted differently in every family, by every child, and reinterpreted many times over. Give the gift of this clever, earnest book about generosity--a new and nourishing fable for every child's library (and one that includes a delightfully innovative cover approach that requires the reader to unfasten the Velcroed cover for a fun unboxing effect!). It's a gift that keeps on giving. "Truly phenomenal . . . Kristen [Bell]'s favorite book we've read to the kids in a year." --Dax Shepard of the podcast "Armchair Expert"

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White Lies

White Lies considers African-American bodies as the site of cultural debates over a contested "white religion" in the United States. Rooting his analysis in the work of W.E.B. DuBois and James Baldwin, Christopher Driscoll traces the shifting definitions of "white religion" from the nineteenth century up to the death of Michael Brown and other racial controversies of the present day. He engages both modern philosophers and popular imagery to isolate the instabilities central to a "white religion," including the inadequacy of this framing concept as a way of describing and processing death. The book will be of interest to students and scholars interested in African-American Religion, philosophy and race, and Whiteness Studies.

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A Creative Toolkit for Communication in Dementia Care

How can carers and relatives support a person's identity, relationships and emotional wellbeing through changes that occur in the later stages of dementia? Drawing on over ten years' experience of working with people with dementia, Karrie Marshall provides a toolkit of tried and tested creative activities to support communication and relationships. Activities are vast and varied, with outdoor activities such as bird-watching and star-gazing aimed at supporting physical health, artistic activities such as collage creation to support identity, and musical activities such as sounds and voice warm-ups to support self-expression. Marshall also sensitively covers end of life care for people with dementia, explaining how emotional support can be provided through gentle breathing activities and even puppetry, as well as covering the legal importance of power of attorney.

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Puzzled to Purpose

It's easy to dismiss your childhood and other life experiences as just that. We like using the phrase, "that's just life" when we don't know what else to attribute to our lack of connection with who and what we really want to be when we grow up. It was in this pondering and puzzling moment of my life that God began to show me piece by piece how connection to my many "just life" experiences really did matter. You were not created by accident, and nor will you find your purpose by accident. It wasn't easy sharing some of the stories of my life, but I truly want someone else to know what God has taken time to let me know. You have to be willing to share pieces of your life and begin the process of connecting. You can go from puzzled to purpose by doing just that.

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Holiday Ideas

This compilation of how-to ideas comes from the best-selling Ideas Library is full of youth group holiday fun is sure to enliven all seasons.

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The Gift

Short stories by definition are really mini-slices of life. The characters and the plot lines are necessarily brief and should be able to convey to the reader the important ingredients of any story regardless of length. Shelly Cohen, in his distinctive style, has achieved those goals in this collection of stories. At the same time, he will surprise the reader with some very unusual endings The Gift is a prime example of his story telling skills. So jump right in and open your mind to this outstanding collection of short stories. Indeed, theres something here for everyone, no matter what your age or literary tastes.

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The Gift

Twelve year old Ellie convinces her brother for his support to investigate a fireball. As it happens they rescue a spaceman who rewards each with means to boost their talent. However they discover boosting takes some doing. Meanwhile, the spaceman needs them to recover a mis-placed chip, but having the same idea are ugly yellow creatures from outer space.

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Leif and the Fall

Persistence and creativity can lead to amazing things, as Leif the leaf discovers in this lovely storybook from Allison Sweet Grant and Adam Grant, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Originals. Leif is a leaf. A worried leaf. It is autumn, and Leif is afraid to fall. "All leaves fall in the fall," say the other leaves. But Leif is determined to find a different way down, and with his friend Laurel, he uses the resources around him to create a net, a kite, a parachute in hopes of softening his landing. The clock is ticking, the wind is blowing. What will happen when a gust of wind pulls Leif from his branch? In a culture that prizes achievement, kids are often afraid to fail--failing to realize that some of the very ideas that don't work are steps along the path to ones that will.

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The Voice That Must Be Heard

Do you feel as if you're wandering in desert places? Are there times in your spiritual walk when you feel frustrated, confused, and exhausted? If you have, then be still and listen For The Voice That Must Be Heard. Author Jeanette Morgan shares a God-sent collection of revelations from the Father of Creation that expresses his love and grace for his children, dispensing wisdom to experience all that humankind was created for-his glory. The revelations in this Holy Spirit-inspired book will help to bring clarity, encouragement, understanding, and knowledge in a grace-infused manner. The Voice that Must Be Heard will ignite the fire in you once again to continue your journey of faith, healing, and deliverance and to grow into deeper intimacy and greater freedom with Jesus.

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Educational Review

Vols. 19-34 include "Bibliography of education" for 1899-1906, compiled by James I. Wyer and others.

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The Gift of Jazzy

This is the true story of a savvy, seemingly tough columnist who could take on Clintons, Bushes, VIPs from New York to Hollywood--but is taken prisoner by the love of a tiny Yorkie who taught her more about joy and survival than any human could have. After The New York Post's Cindy Adams lost her husband Joey, finding a new companion was the last thing on her mind. But one day, an unannounced visitor brought just that, in the form Cindy least expected: a dog named Jazzy. Although Cindy had never considered herself a dog lover before, Jazzy quickly moved from unwelcome surprise to her closest family member. Cindy brings her famous wit, smarts and taste for celebrity dish to the page in recounting her hilarious first year with Jazzy--which gave her a new leash on life. This book will touch anyone who's ever lost someone dear.

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Adventures in Kavosava

Four brothers embark on a journey,takes them to a world that they have never heard of before. They become more and more intrigued, especially when they find that the citizens of Kavosava already know who they are, and treat them like royalty. After travelling to different parts of the land, they realize they have returned to Kavosava to assist the people in ridding themselves of the evil Lord Whipstein and his minions.

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Mental Hygiene

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Sing Spell Read Write

A multisensory language arts curriculum providing instruction in readiness, phonemic awareness, phonics, letter recognition, visual and auditory discrimination, manuscript writing, listening, speaking, sequencing, reading, and comprehension. Includes games, phonics songs, and activities to promote the active participation of learners.

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Creative Gift Wrapping

Explains how to use paper, fabric remnants, ribbons, boxes, and other materials to wrap presents in unusual ways for birthdays, weddings, showers, and holidays

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The Christmas Lover s Handbook Or How to Plan the Merriest Christmas Ever

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Vanity Dies Hope Lives

This is a compilation of remembrances of struggles and trials and of overcoming the evils and discouragement that enters our lives. Because when we forget just what we have come through, remembering the past strengths and the lessons learned,our future awaits.

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