This author draws inspiration for her writing from a deep love for the Appalachian Mountains and the people who inhabit them. Her work reflects a passion for this region, which she calls home and where her family has lived for seven generations. She aims to ignite in readers the same enthusiasm she holds for these hazy, blue mountains and the wonderful people who reside there. Her narratives are imbued with an authentic perspective on life within this distinctive landscape.
A collection of 15 beautiful quilts to make, and a guide on how to confidently choose fabric for multi-color and monotone designs. Filled with techniques that accommodate all tastes for quilters to achieve their own results, this book includes instructions for basic patchwork, curves, English and foundation paper piecing, and appliqué.
Do you want to create a community based on your passions and interests? Sarahdateechur's Guide to...Podcasting will help you use podcasting to connect with like-minded people and spark meaningful conversations. This comprehensive guide will teach you everything you need to know to start and run a successful podcast, including how to identify your niche, choose the right equipment, and create a content strategy that resonates with your audience. You'll also learn how to use your personal learning network (PLN) to grow your listenership and create a thriving community around your podcast. Whether you're an experienced podcaster or just starting out, this book will help you realize the full potential of your passion and connect with others who share it. Join now and begin constructing your community one episode at a time.
A suspenseful and Ripleyesque debut about a private tutor who discovers the dark world behind Russian wealth
Revitalizing Catholic Education Through Witness
Teaching in a Catholic school reveals unexpected complexities that challenge Sarah Thomas's long-held beliefs. With thirteen years of experience as a student in Catholic schools, she uncovers the nuances of their existence and structure, highlighting how they remain influential in American education. Her journey offers insights into the realities of teaching in this environment, contrasting her assumptions with the actual experiences and dynamics at play within these institutions.
A breathtaking mix of nature writing, memoir and travel, this is the story of the making and unmaking of a marriage, and the search for home among the elemental landscape of Iceland's bewitching Westfjords.
Kalamata and her alligator sidekick Al Dente are back in a brand-new adventure! Join them and their friend Kyo as they discover how different ideas and ingredients can create magic when mixed together! This charming picture book champions teamwork, harmony, and creativity, and reminds us that sometimes the answers we're looking for can be found in unexpected places.Kalamata and her friends Al Dente, Kyo, Dovie, and Knox are practicing their dance routine for the upcoming talent show. But none of them agree on what the routine is missing--Dovie thinks it needs more twirls, Knox wants more break-dancing, and everyone is getting frustrated!Luckily for the Electric (Fried Chicken) Sliders (as their group is called), all the magic they need to create a great dance routine is within reach! As Kalamata, Kyo, and Al Dente transport themselves to Kyo's family's kopitiam (Malaysian coffee shop), they discover how different ingredients are made better when combined with others. When they return, the team works together to incorporate each of their ideas and moves into a routine that steals the show!
Mixed Genre based on revenge fiction and surviving domestic abuse
After promising a town he'd find them water and then failing, Sullivan Harris is on the run; but he grows uneasy when one success makes folks ask him to find other things--like missing items or sons. When men are killed digging the Hawks Nest Tunnel, Sully is compelled to help, and it becomes the catalyst for finding what even he has forgotten--hope.
Dora the Explorer meets No Reservations in this delicious picture book debut! Follow Kalamata and her alligator sidekick on the first of many exciting food adventures in a charming story about facing fears and overcoming back-to-school jitters. Grown-ups never seemed to notice, but Kalamata's kitchen table was magical. Under her table, she and Al Dente could transport themselves anywhere.... Tomorrow is Kalamata's first day at a new school, and she's nervous! What if the kids aren't friendly? Or worse, what if they don't like alligators!? If only Kalamata and Al Dente could go to back to the Indian spice market they visited this summer, then maybe she'd remember how to feel brave when new experiences seem scary. Luckily for Kalamata, all the magic required for her journey is right in her own kitchen! As Kalamata and her alligator friend, Al Dente, transport themselves to a magical land filled with tasty ingredients, she realizes being brave is exciting! And most importantly, she learns that when we're nervous about trying new things, food can comfort us and remind us to stay curious, courageous, and compassionate.
A visual history of fashion that fits in the palm of your hand.