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Le don de la dame Aphrodite
by Fotsing fils de Fongang Olga KryuchkovaLe don de dame Aphrodite est une histoire d'amour entre une fille d'un noble russe âgée de 18 ans et un hussard sans le sou (les hussards étaient des cavaliers légers dans l'armée impériale russe au 19e siècle). La fille ne veut pas épouser un homme que ses parents ont trouvé pour elle — un riche et haut fonctionnaire âgé de quarante ans de plus que la fille. Elle essaie en vain de forcer son père à annuler le mariage. Le brave hussard kidnappe la fille et l’épouse. Par chance, le comte déshonoré s'avère être un proche parent du hussard, et l'oncle se réconcilie rapidement avec son jeune neveu, qui est en même temps son héritier bien-aimé. Ce livre est destiné aux femmes de tout âge.
Le mauvais arbre
by G. G. VegaLe monde n’as pas besoin de ceux qui déforestent, car ces individus détruisent l’environnement de leurs enfants ainsi que des autres enfants et les privent petit a petit de l’air nécessaire pour respirer dans le futur. Le monde n'a pas besoin de plus de malédiction qu'il n'en existe et n'a pas besoin non plus d'hommes ayant une mauvaise influence. Les sociétés, les cultures, les nations, sont comme les arbres, tout dépend de leurs racines, de leur profondeur, de leur force et des nutriments qui les rendent solides. Les familles aussi sont en ce sens similaires aux arbres, ainsi que les individus.
Lead Me Home: A Clever and Engrossing Psychological Thriller
by CS SavageA British psychiatrist is worried about a patient on the edge—and about her own daughter—in this chilling psychological thriller. As an overworked NHS psychiatrist, Dr Clancy Mclean is used to dealing with mental illness. But her job is more tense than usual right now. She knows two of her patients are psychotic, and becoming overwhelmed by their voices. If they act on them it could prove disastrous. At the same time, Clancy&’s own daughter, Rowan, is caught in an abusive relationship, but is terrified of being lonely and refuses to break up with her boyfriend. And, as if Clancy doesn&’t have enough to worry about, another of her patients is paranoid and convinced she is being stalked. Is it just a symptom of her mental illness—or is there real danger out there?
Lead Us Not Into Penn Station
by Bruce DuckerThe year is 1955, and the world of Danny Meadoff spins with ease and stability. Eisenhower is president, soul groups are black, NBA teams are white. Fathers do not speak with sons. The Dodgers have jumped out to an early lead and look to meet the Yankees in the Series. And, according to universal plan, to lose. Everything is in its place. Or is it? The father of Danny's best friend has become a philanderer and a Republican. The sax player at Flatbush and Nostrand blows notes that are not in the songs. There is talk--inconceivable, but talk nonetheless--of the Dodgers leaving Brooklyn. Danny's world seems to be wobbling in its orbit. Most worrisome, in this summer when time suspends and loopholes dimple the laws of probability, is the shadow. Late at night in Danny's backyard a shadow appears. Or does it? LEAD US NOT INTO PENN STATION is a picaresque, a tale following three young men through the rapids of loyalty, stasis, and mutability. Comic and nostalgic, it tells the story of a boy's redemptive love for his father.
Leader in Me: How Schools Around the World Are Inspiring Greatness, One Child at a Time
by Stephen R. CoveyFrom the multimillion-copy bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Dr. Stephen R. Covey illustrates how his principles of leadership can be applied to children of all ages. In today&’s world, we are inundated with information about who to be, what to do, and how to live. But what if there was a way to learn not just what to think about, but how to think? A program that taught young people how to manage priorities, focus on goals, and be a positive influence in their schools? The Leader in Me is that program. In this bestseller, Stephen R. Covey took the 7 Habits that have already changed the lives of millions of readers and showed that even young children can use them as they develop. These habits are being adapted by schools around the country in leadership programs, most famously at the A.B Combs Elementary school in Raleigh. Not only do the programs work, but they work better than anyone could have imagined. This book is full of examples of how the students blossom under the program—from the classroom that decided to form a support group for one of their classmates who had behavioral problems to the fourth grader who overcame his fear of public speaking and took his class to see him compete in a national story telling competition. Perfect for individuals and corporations alike, The Leader in Me shows how easy it is to incorporate these skills into daily life so kids of all ages can be more effective, goal-oriented, and successful.
Leader of the Band: A Novel (King Penguin Ser.)
by Fay WeldonFay Weldon mines the fields of sexuality, procreation, and astronomy in her liberating novel about the ongoing quest for self-fulfillmentSandra Harris—wife, astronomer (known for discovering the planet Athena), television phenomenon, and &“professional searcher after truth&”—has had an epiphany. She leaves her boring attorney husband and runs off with Mad Jack Stubbs, her trumpet-playing lover, and his groupie entourage, for a tour of Southern France. Pursued by her husband, Mad Jack&’s wife, and the paparazzi, Sandra lives entirely for the moment—and great sex. In between, she ponders her past (institutionalized mother, Nazi war criminal father) while trying to ignore the deafening tick of her biological clock. Fay Weldon&’s novel is a mirror held up to the face of its reader; an illuminating, reflective tale about sex, ambition, and the love that makes fools of us all.
Leadership and Supervision in Special Services: Promising Ideas and Practices
by Charles A Maher David E Greenburg Leonard BurrelloHere is an authoritative reference on a range of subjects vital to supervisory personnel whose responsibilities include children with learning and/or behavior problems. Leading professionals - serving as members of a special writing team of the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) - offer a rich source of ideas especially for administrative personnel involved in the delivery of special educational programs and services to children with handicapping conditions. Chapters cover such topics as critical success factors, supervision and evaluation, cost analysis, and more.
Leading Small Groups in the Way of Jesus
by M. Scott BorenIs there any arena in the contemporary church more perplexing than small groups? Leaders and participants alike fill them with promises of unparalleled spiritual intimacy and reliable relationship. Experts put forward model after model, paradigm after paradigm, and frustrated small group leaders and followers meander from one to the next in increasingly vain hope that the next model will deliver the goods. What could be more natural than a group of people sitting together, talking? What could be more contrived than a packaged curriculum, with prefab questions and notes for leaders? Such is the problem of small groups. Scott Boren has wrestled with these challenges for years, in the context of his own small-group ministries and in consultation with churches of every stripe. In this book he reminds us that any small group, no matter how it's organized, is at its heart a collection of people each walking in the way of Jesus. That means we are going somewhere—together—and that means we have a reliable guide.
Leading Women to the Heart of God: Creating a Dynamic Women's Ministry
by Susan Miller Michele Rickett Lisa Harper Pat Davis Gayle Haggard Glynnis Whitwer Renee Swope Michelle McKinney Hammond Yvette Maher Sharon E. Jaynes Mary Ann Ruff Bobbi Grossmiller Nancy Schrumm Diane Passno Amy Stephans Christ Adams Cheri Jimenez Sheryl DeWitt Lou Ann McClendonBuilding a vibrant, God-honoring women's ministry is an enormous challenge. There are so many issues to consider and points of view to incorporate. Moody Press offers Leading Women to the Heart of God, a comprehensive compilation of articles by leading Christian women addressing key areas of women's ministry. The topics range from 'Your Own Intimate Life with God,' to 'Building Your Confidence to Lead and Teach,' to 'Developing Leaders within Your Ministry.' Anyone involved in women's ministry must have a copy of this essential handbook!
Leading Women to the Heart of God: Creating a Dynamic Women's Ministry
by Susan Miller Michele Rickett Lisa Harper Pat Davis Gayle Haggard Glynnis Whitwer Renee Swope Michelle McKinney Hammond Yvette Maher Sharon E. Jaynes Mary Ann Ruff Bobbi Grossmiller Nancy Schrumm Diane Passno Amy Stephans Christ Adams Cheri Jimenez Sheryl DeWitt Lou Ann McClendonBuilding a vibrant, God-honoring women's ministry is an enormous challenge. There are so many issues to consider and points of view to incorporate. Moody Press offers Leading Women to the Heart of God, a comprehensive compilation of articles by leading Christian women addressing key areas of women's ministry. The topics range from 'Your Own Intimate Life with God,' to 'Building Your Confidence to Lead and Teach,' to 'Developing Leaders within Your Ministry.' Anyone involved in women's ministry must have a copy of this essential handbook!
Leading Your Child to Jesus
by David StaalWhat will you say when your child asks how Jesus can fit inside his heart? Here’s help with responding in words your little one will understand. Leading Your Child to Jesus equips you with the simple, effective communication tools that will help you discuss salvation with your child. They’ve been proven through David Staal’s years with Willow Creek Community Church’s Promiseland children’s ministry and through his personal experiences as a parent. Learn how to share you own salvation story, explain the gospel in kid-friendly language, and lead your child in a prayer of salvation. Based on examples from the book of Acts, Leading Your Child to Jesus provides you with key biblical concepts on effective communication and includes exercises to help you put those concepts into action. The enormity of leading your child to Christ doesn’t have to leave you tongue-tied. You can help your little one make the most important decision of his or her life—the decision to follow Jesus.
League of Beastly Dreadfuls #3: The Witch's Glass (League of Beastly Dreadfuls #3)
by Holly Grant“Wonderfully witty.” —Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and coauthor with James Patterson of the House of Robots and Treasure Hunters series Take one part Roald Dahl, a pinch of the Mysterious Benedict Society, and a dash of Lemony Snicket, then add a league of adventurous children, a little magic, and a centuries-old feud with witches, and you get this quirky and darkly hilarious middle-grade series! Long ago, the evil wizard Calixto Swift committed a terrible crime against twelve-year-old Anastasia’s family, a crime that began the Perpetual War between witches and the people of Nowhere Special. The witches have long since been banished, but deep in the darkest, most forbidden back alleys of Nowhere Special lies Calixto’s mysterious, unbreakable glass cabinet. And that cabinet holds the key to Anastasia’s missing grandfather . . . if Anastasia, Ollie, Quentin, and Gus (aka the League of Beastly Dreadfuls) can decipher the clues and figure out how to open it. Steel yourselves, dear Readers! As the feud between the witches and Anastasia’s family heats up in book 3 of the League of Beastly Dreadfuls series, our heroes’ wild sleuthing will put them far closer to WITCH MAGIC than proper children should ever be! Prepare for SHOCKING revelations about who Anastasia really is! It is safe to say that this may be the League’s Most Dangerous and Important Puzzle yet!
Leah vs. Art (Team Awkward)
by Joy McCullough Veeda BybeeLeah&’s ambitious extracurricular plans cause trouble in this second book in the Team Awkward middle grade series that&’s The Baby-Sitters Club meets Dork Diaries.How organized, driven Leah was born into her family, she&’ll never know. They&’re as different as can be. For example, while she&’s trying to finish unpacking boxes from their move and get to bed at a decent time, her parents are listening to indie rock records and eating ice cream sundaes. Sometimes it feels like she&’s the only responsible one in the house! So when her parents sign her up for art club—to &“loosen her up&” and &“get her creative juices flowing&”—Leah decides to ditch in favor of Quiz Bowl, which meets at the same time. But as she secretly attends Quiz Bowl and lies to her parents, her competitive spirit begins to take over, threatening her scheme and her friendships.
Leaking Laffs Between Pampers and Depends, He's Gonna Toot And I'm Gonna Scoot, and Living Somewhere Between Estrogen and Death
by Barbara JohnsonGrab your giggle box! Here comes Barbara Johnson with another helping heap of joy for women of all ages, aches, and "architecture."Author Barbara Johnson's encouraging book about a woman's adventures in aging, Living Somewhere Between Estrogen and Death, became the number-one best-selling paperback in the Christian market for the year in which it was published. Soon hordes of happy readers were flooding Barbara's mailbox with their own favorite jokes, touching stories, and hilarious tales of female misadventures.Now Barb has packed that amazing collection of wacky wit into this boisterously funny new book that's full of "laff leaks" about every stage of a woman's life?from diapers to dentures. No matter what stage of the "hormonal cesspool" you're splashing through, there's something here to touch your heart. You'll love Barb's quirky empty-nest de-cluttering strategies, her joyful insights on stress-soothing, husband-handling, kid-corralling, and parent-parenting in chapters like these:Having a Baby Is Like Writing a Book?Lots of Whining, Begging, and PushingWho Are These Kids, and Why Are They Calling Me Mom?I Finally Got My Head Together?Then My Body Fell ApartWe Started Out With Nothing?and Still Have Most of It LeftLeaking Laffs Between Pampers and Depends is a heart-warming ride over the waves of humor in God's endless sea of love.
Lean Mommy: Bond with Your Baby and Get Fit with the Stroller Strides Program
by Lisa Druxman Martica HeanerLisa Druxman, a certified personal trainer and fitness professional,knows one of the challenges new moms face: How do I get back into shape after giving birth? After Lisa gave birth to her first child, she developed exercises that she could do with her baby, using power walks, the stroller, and exercise tubing. Now she brings the proven techniques of Stroller Strides to moms everywhere, with a total fitness program for pre- and postnatal fitness and nutrition. In addition to stroller-based workouts, Lisa outlines front-pack carrier workouts and eating plans to combat post-baby weight gain, energy loss, and mood swings. LEAN MOMMY gives moms the ability to have it all: satisfying workouts, real results, and bonding time with baby.
Lear's Shadow
by Claire Holden RothmanA captivating novel about aging fathers and their grown daughters, childhood scars, and rewriting the script with a little help from Shakespeare, from the acclaimed author of My October.On the brink of forty, Bea Rose has lost her lover, her business, and her bearings. When the opportunity arises to work on a summer production of King Lear to be staged in various parks around Montreal, she takes it, despite her utter lack of theatre experience. Things get off to a rocky start when Bea meets the artistic director, Artie White, a childhood friend whose presence stirs up painful memories. Then, inadvertently attracting the attentions of the play's aging star, she learns that she must tread carefully among the egos and relationships of the company. At the same time, Bea's father begins behaving erratically, and her younger sister Cara discovers cracks in the foundation of an apparently perfect life. The sisters do their best to care for their beloved, demanding father, but his deteriorating condition is more than they can handle. Meanwhile, the star of Lear is also faltering amidst the confusions of age, illness, and regret. When a raucous party whirls out of control, the various forces in Bea's life collide, culminating in a violent act that could destroy more than one life. But that act also reveals how lives might be united in new ways. Tender, vivid, and powerful, Lear's Shadow is a richly satisfying meditation on love's power to bind and to liberate. It's a lyrical reminder that even in the face of grief, life's joy can be embraced.
Learn Every Day About Animals: 100 Best Ideas from Teachers
by Kathy CharnerLearning about ANIMALS has never been so much fun!Even the youngest children love animals; they want to pet puppies, visit lions at the zoo, and imitate animal sounds. Learn Every Day About Animals is an activity book inspired by children's fascination with our furry friends. With this resource, teachers can easily incorporate learning about animals into any curriculum: Games like "Whose Feet Are These?" teach recognition, while "Playdough Porcupine" allows children to explore different art mediums, and "Scratch Like a Monkey" gets children active and moving. Curiosity about our animal friends is natural for children ages 3 to 6, and with Learn Every Day About Animals, the learning has never been more fun! Each activity features: * Learning objectives * Vocabulary * Related children's books * Materials * Preparation (if necessary) * What to do * An assessment component Each of the books in the Learn Every Day series offers teachers 100 classroom-tested activities that make learning fun and engaging for young children!
Learn Every Day About Bugs and Spiders: 100 Best Ideas from Teachers
by Kathy CharnerLearning about BUGS AND SPIDERS has never been so much fun! Bugs and spiders are fascinating to adults and children alike! Now teachers can take children on an expedition into the mysterious world of some of nature's smallest inhabitants, with Learn Every Day About Bugs and Spiders.These easy-to-do activities give children a peek into the lives of our creepy-crawler friends, with activities like "Create Caterpillars" and games like "Ants in Your Pants!" Children will love exploring the world of these mysterious and interesting creatures, and teachers will find the activities in Learn Every Day About Bugs and Spiders to be adaptable, expansive, and most of all, fun!Each activity features: * Learning objectives * Vocabulary * Related children's books * Materials * Preparation (if necessary) * What to do * An assessment component Each of the books in the Learn Every Day series offers teachers 100 classroom-tested activities that make learning fun and engaging for young children!
Learn Every Day About Colors: 100 Best Ideas from Teachers
by Kathy CharnerLearning about COLORS has never been so much fun!The result of a nationwide contest, teachers from around the globe have contributed their favorite classroom activities, all focused on topics that teachers use every day! Organized by curriculum area, the activities in each chapter begin with those that are appropriate for the youngest preschooler and end with activities that six-year-olds will enjoy. Learn Every Day About Colors has 100 activities for children ages 3-6, providing teachers with innovative and fun ways to introduce and reinforce learning about colors. With activities such as My Favorite Color Collage; Rain Painting; The Blue, Blue Sky; and I Can Sing a Rainbow, children will delight in learning all about colors! Each activity features:*Learning objectives *Related vocabulary *Related children's books *Materials needed *Directions for preparation *Instructions for each activity *An assessment component Many activities also feature teacher-to-teacher tips that provide additional ideas for expanding the activity in new ways, or suggestions about finding materials. You will also find related fingerplays, poems, or songs to expand children's learning.This book, along with the other books in the Learn Every Day series, gives teachers 100 activities that make learning fun and engaging for young children!
Learn Every Day About Numbers: 100 Best Ideas from Teachers
by Kathy CharnerLearning about NUMBERS has never been so much fun!Classroom-tested and teacher-approved, these activities help children ages 3-6 learn all about numbers. With 100 engaging and fun activities,Learn Every Day About Numbers offers everything a teacher needs to build a foundation for future math learning. Children will love becoming a Number Detective, a Flashlight Writer, or a Number Hero as they investigate the wonderful world of numbers. Each activity offers learning objectives to meet standards, a materials list, related children's books, and an assessment component to measure children's learning. Learn Every Day About Numbers is sure to become a classroom favorite! Each activity features: *Learning objectives *Related vocabulary *Related children's books *Materials needed *Directions for preparation *Instructions for each activity *An assessment componentMany activities also feature teacher-to-teacher tips that provide additional ideas for expanding the activity in new ways, or suggestions about finding materials. You will also find related fingerplays, poems, or songs to extend children's learning.This book, like each of the other books in the Learn Every Day series, gives teachers 100 classroom-tested activities that make learning fun and engaging for young children!
Learn Every Day About Seasons: 100 Best Ideas from Teachers
by Kathy CharnerNow teachers can bring the magic of each season into their classrooms with these activities that introduce children to the wonder of the seasons with a year full of fun! Classroom-tested teacher favorites, this book features activities that teach children to understand the difference between the seasons, as well as activities that can only be done during certain seasons. Children will love making paper cutout fall leaves, suns, and snowflakes as they celebrate the joy and excitement of the world outside all year long!
Learn Every Day About Shapes: 100 Best Ideas from Teachers
by Kathy CharnerLearning about shapes has never been so much fun!This new book features 100 activities all about shapes! Teachers and children alike will enjoy exploring the concept of shapes with activities such as Have You Seen My Square, The Circle in the Square, and Erase a Shape. The result of a nationwide contest, these activities are organized by curriculum area and offer fresh ideas that provide hours of engaging activities. Complete with learning objectives, related children's books, and an assessment component, teachers will find everything they need to teach children ages 3-6 all about shapes. Learn Every Day About Shapes is sure to become a classroom favorite!Each activity features: *Learning objectives *Related vocabulary *Related children's books *Materials needed *Directions for preparation *Instructions for each activity *An assessment component Many activities also feature teacher-to-teacher tips that provide additional ideas for expanding the activity in new ways, or suggestions about finding materials. You will also find related fingerplays, poems, or songs to extend children's learning.This book, like each of the other books in the Learn Every Day series, give teachers 100 classroom-tested activities that make learning fun and engaging for young children!
Learn Every Day About Social Studies: 100 Best Ideas from Teachers
by Kathy CharnerChildren are innately interested in their world. The activities in Learn Every Day About Social Studies invite children to explore the world around them, learn about different cultures, enjoy a variety of careers, and discover the uniqueness of their very own neighborhood. From the many ways we are alike and different to the variety of homes around the world, children will delve into these social studies activities that are perfect for children ages 3 to 6.
Learn and Play the Green Way
by Rhoda RedleafDon't throw it away-use it for play!Turn items headed for the trash into fun, educational, and safe toys and activities for young children. Find one hundred creative and clever ideas repurposing common household objects-including shoeboxes, fabric scraps, plastic lids, and buttons-into entertaining playthings. The toys benefit children's early learning by promoting sensory perception and development in physical; social and emotional; cognitive; and language and communication areas.Organized by age group, Learn and Play the Green Way has sections for working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and schoolagers. Each activity includes:A description of the ways children might use the toySuggestions for extending the learningA list of materials needed and step-by-step instructionsA green idea for additional ways to be eco-friendlyLearn and Play the Green Way: Fun Activities with Reusable Materials is a revision of the bestselling, award-winning Learn and Play the Recycle Way: Homemade Toys that Teach.
Learn to Sign with Your Baby: 50 Essential ASL Signs to Help Your Child Communicate Their Needs, Wants, and Fe elings
by Cecilia S. GruganCommunicate, connect, and bond with your baby with 50 essential, easy-to-learn ASL signs.Your baby is crying. Are they hungry or are they tired? With 50 practical ASL signs that cover a child&’s day, Learn to Sign with Your Baby will help you better understand your child and help them communicate with you. Author Cecilia S. Grugan, a Deaf parent, gives you detailed instructions and tips for how to master each sign, as well as helpful advice and fun activities for incorporating ASL into your life with baby. And with clear illustrations and video demonstrations for each sign, you can confidently start signing with your baby—and watch as your bond deepens and strengthens.Learn to Sign with Your Baby includes: 50 of the most useful ASL signs. From &“more&” and &“eat&” to &“change&” and &“hurt,&” this book teaches the most relevant and practical terms for your daily life with baby—and makes signs for specific needs easy to find.Step-by-step color illustrations and video for every sign. The video for each sign can be accessed by a QR code; scan it for step-by-step guidance to confidently and correctly form each sign.Engaging activities make ASL fun. Play a game, sing a song—this book makes incorporating ASL into your life enjoyable and rewarding.Helpful tips. Tips for remembering the signs, how to effectively use them, and what to look for as baby signs back make ASL easy to learn and easy to use.