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Mother’s Homemade Humble Pie: Advice We Should’ve Listened to!
by Peg AndersonOver 75 nuggets of wit and wisdom only a mother cares enough to impart and can get away with giving such as: it's harder to lose weight when you're older because your fat and body have become friends, or, that a good example has twice the value of good advice.
Mothstorm: The Horror From Beyond Uranus Georgium Sidus!
by Philip ReeveA sinister cloud is approaching the solar system. The closest planet, Georgium Sidus, is inhabited by the missionary Reverend Cruet and his daughter, Charity. Art, Myrtle, and the family decide to investigate after communication with them is lost.
Motional Blur: A Novel
by Robert EringerA search for meaning leads two men into the wilds of America in “a nonpareil road novel that winds up packing a real emotional punch” (T.C. Boyle, author of The Harder They Come). Disaffected surfer Luke Andersen doesn’t see much point to life. Besides catching waves and driving part-time for a black car service, it’s all becoming one big blur of blah. Then, on his birthday, he’s given a long-haul job taking a client from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas, ruining his plans for what might have actually been a good time. But when he reaches Vegas, his mysterious fare—the almost-senior citizen Charles Gearhart—tells Luke to keep going. And what should have been a day trip becomes a meandering journey, with Gearhart directing Luke through the western badlands of the United States. The deeper Luke gets into the journey, the more intrigued he is by his passenger, who constantly imparts wisdom to help his wayward driver grow up. And the farther they go, the closer both Luke and Charles come to asking the questions they never knew they had—and finding the answers they both need in a “captivating” tale of trials, triumphs, and following the right road (The Independent).
Motivate Your Child: A Christian Parent's Guide to Raising Kids Who Do What They Need to Do Without Being Told
by Scott Turansky Joanne Miller RnWe need a parenting revolution! Most parenting approaches end up encouraging children to ask the wrong questions about life: What's in it for me? Are you going to pay me for that? What's the minimum I need to do to get by? But God's Word gives us a better way to parent, one that builds strong internal motivation in children. When parents change the way they parent, kids change the way they live. This practical book explores a theology of internal motivation and then gives parents real-life solutions to equip their kids for life. You'll learn . . . * how to parent in ways that build internal motivation so that kids don't have to rely on you to get things done. * the four promptings of the conscience and how to coordinate your parenting to take advantage of them. * ways to energize your spiritual training with fun and creativity. * how to help children respond to mistakes instead of blaming, defending, or justifying. The greatest gift you can give your child is strong moral and spiritual development--this book shows you how. Every chapter includes practical examples of families applying the Bible to their current issues. Join the revolution!
Motivated Minds: Raising Children to Love Learning
by Deborah Stipek Kathy SealMotivated Minds--a practical guide to ensuring your child's success in school.What makes students succeed in school? For the past twenty years, the focus has been on building children's self-esteem to help them achieve more in the classroom. But positive reinforcement hasn't necessarily resulted in measureable academic improvement. Through extensive research, combined with ongoing classroom implementation of their ideas, Deborah Stipek, Dean of the School of Education at Stanford, and Kathy Seal have created a program that will encourage motivation and a love of learning in children from toddlerhood through elementary school. Stipek and Seal maintain that parents and teachers can build a solid foundation for learning by helping children to develop the key elements of success: competency, autonomy, curiosity, and critical relationships. The authors offer both practical advice and strategies on understanding different learning styles for Math and reading as well as down-to-earth tips about how to manage difficult issues -- competition, grades, praise, bribes, and rewards -- that inevitably arise for parents and teachers.Most important, Stipek and Seal help parents create an enriching environment for their children at home that will mesh with the school experience and become a positive, effective climate for learning.
Motivating Adolescents: Practical Wisdom To Help Ignite Your Teen’s Inner Drive
by Robin TheissLearn how to motivate your adolescent and set them up for success!Are you frustrated by your teen’s lack of interest in education and their future? Do you find yourself getting upset with a broken education system that seems like it’s doing nothing to help them? Learn about a new movement that is helping adolescents ignite their passion for life from within and achieve their full potential.Motivating Adolescents introduces the EMERGING process, which draws on the wisdom of philosophers and social reformers, such as Rudolf Steiner, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Joseph Campbell, Goethe, and Plato, to help parents set their adolescent up for a successful future with confidence, mindfulness, and passion. Throughout Motivating Adolescents, twenty-year veteran Waldorf teacher and international speaker, Robin Theiss helps parents and their teens:Understand the purpose of education and its role in a successful futureLearn the importance of mindfulness and cultivating a rich inner lifeEmbrace the value of risk-taking and gritValue authentic relationships, and cultivate appreciation and gratitudeExperience nature as the ultimate teacher of lifelong learning and inquiryMotivating Adolescents gives you and your teen the wisdom and skills they need to be engaged citizens of the world. Don't delay your teen's future another day!
Motivational Interviewing for Working with Children and Families: A Practical Guide for Early Intervention and Child Protection
by David Wilkins Donald Forrester Charlotte WhittakerDrawing on 20 years of practical experience, research and teaching in the field, this book is a comprehensive guide on the use of Motivational Interviewing (MI) in child protection and family social work. MI increases the likelihood of behavioural change, working with client resistance to encourage a constructive environment when initiating difficult conversations. This makes it particularly effective for child and family social care. Drawing on over 500 studies spanning 11 local authorities, this book uses recordings of real meetings between social workers and families to explain what MI is, how it can be used in child and family social work and how to improve MI skills.An invaluable resource for frontline child protection and family social workers, this book will enable to help you to better understand the needs of the people you support and be more effective in providing the right kind of support.
Motivational Interviewing in Social Work Practice
by Melinda HohmanMotivational interviewing (MI) offers powerful tools for helping social work clients draw on their strengths to make desired changes in their lives. This reader-friendly book introduces practitioners and students to MI and demonstrates how to integrate this evidence-based method into direct practice. Melinda Hohman and her associates describe innovative applications for diverse clients and practice areas, including substance abuse treatment, mental health, child welfare, community organizing, and others. Extensive sample dialogues illustrate MI skills in action with individuals and groups. The book also presents best practices for MI training, teaching, and agency-wide integration.
Motivational Interviewing in Social Work Practice, Second Edition (Applications of Motivational Interviewing)
by Melinda HohmanThe definitive text on motivational interviewing (MI) written by and for social workers has now been updated and expanded with 60% new material, including a revised conceptual framework, cutting-edge applications, and enhanced pedagogical features. Melinda Hohman and her associates demonstrate what MI looks like in action, how it transforms conversations with clients, and how to integrate it into social work practice in a wide range of settings. Extensive new case examples and annotated sample dialogues bring the concepts to life, helping readers build their own repertoires of MI skills. The book also summarizes the research base for MI and shares expert recommendations for teaching, training, and professional development. New to This Edition *Expanded and restructured around the current four-process model of MI (engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning). *Content is explicitly linked to the Council on Social Work Education's Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) and the Grand Challenges for Social Work. *Chapter on MI through the lens of critical race theory. *Chapter on innovative applications in the areas of trauma, food insecurity, and environmental justice. *Additional pedagogical features--"Voices from the Field" boxes written by social workers in a variety of roles, and end-of-chapter reflection questions. This book is in the Applications of Motivational Interviewing series, edited by Stephen Rollnick, William R. Miller, and Theresa B. Moyers.
Motivational Interviewing with Families (Applications of Motivational Interviewing Series)
by Douglas C. SmithWhile motivational interviewing (MI) was developed as a counseling approach for individuals, it also has tremendous utility for helping families change and grow. This book offers the first comprehensive guide to adapting MI skills to engage families--including reluctant members--in therapy and mobilize family-level change processes. Extensive annotated sample dialogues show how MI can be integrated with any therapy approach for families struggling with mental health problems, addictions, relationship challenges, difficult life transitions, or other concerns. Special features include boxed sidebars, reflection questions, and practice exercises. The Appendix and companion website provide additional helpful resources for using MI with families. This book is in the Applications of Motivational Interviewing series, edited by Stephen Rollnick, William R. Miller, and Theresa B. Moyers.
Motorcycles, Sushi and One Strange Book (Real Life #1)
by Nancy RueFifteen-year-old Jessie Hatcher has ADHD and can usually use her bubbly charm to cover up her problems. But when her biological father appears from nowhere and tells her she'll be spending time with him in Florida, Jessie finds she'll need more than charm this time. In fact, a mysterious book might be the answer to her problems
Mountain Betty
by Hannah MccouchWho would have thought that the glamour of working the slopes as a ski instructor would turn out to be just another snow job' After finishing college, joining the labor force, and unceremoniously getting canned, Betty Winters does what any self-respecting postgrad with an expensive liberal arts education would do: she defies her wealthy Connecticut parents and goes west to ski-bum around the Tetons. But after a year of the rambler's life, Betty feels her enthusiasm beginning to wane. There's nothing she loves more than the Jackson Hole vistas, the soft murmur of fresh powder, and the sheer pleasure of conquering a killer bump run. Plus she's pretty partial to her hunky boyfriend, Jack. What she's coming to hate, though, is the wake-and-bake ritual of their pot-filled mornings, the measly wages from her double shifts instructing on the slopes and moonlighting as a cocktail waitress at the Mangy Moose, and the feeling that for Jack, ski-bumming isn't just a phase. And then there's Jack's wife, Muriel. . . . When tryouts are announced for a famous extreme-ski video series, Betty decides to enter: perhaps getting paid to ski the world is her calling. But all the training in the world can't prepare her for what follows. . . .
Mountain Dog
by Margarita Engle Aleksey Ivanov Olga IvanovWhen Tony's mother is sent to jail, he is sent to stay with a great uncle he has never met in Sierra Nevada. It is a daunting move -- Tony's new world bears no semblance to his previous one. But slowly, against a remote and remarkable backdrop, the scars from Tony's troubled past begin to heal. <P><P>With his Tia and a search-and-rescue dog named Gabe by his side, he learns how to track wild animals, is welcomed to the Cowboy Church, and makes new friends at the Mountain School. <P><P>Most importantly though, it is through Gabe that Tony discovers unconditional love for the first time, in Mountain Dog by Margarita Engle. <P><P>A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2013
Mountain Solo
by Jeanette IngoldAfter a disastrous concert, a teenage musical prodigy who&’s sick of the stress heads to Montana to figure out her next step . . . From the moment Tess picked up the violin as a child, it was clear she wasn&’t like other kids. She was a prodigy, and at sixteen her life is that of a virtuoso-to-be: constant training, special schools, and a big debut before an audience of thousands. But when she blows her moment in the spotlight, she throws it all away, moves from New York City to join her father and his new family in Montana, and tries to lead a normal life—whatever that is. But she&’s hardly arrived when she is drawn into a mystery: a hunt for the wilderness homestead of a lost pioneer who played violin himself. Maybe, through his story, Tess will figure out how to handle the expectations of others, and what she really wants for herself . . . &“The characters are likeable, and their love of music shines through . . . For anyone fascinated by the power of music and its effects on individuals&’ lives.&” —School Library Journal
Mountain Top Mystery (The Boxcar Children Mysteries #9)
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerFour brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of a hidden cave in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.A rockslide strands the Aldens on a mountain! But being stuck on Old Flat Top isn't all bad. As the children wait for rescue, they discover that a secret cave has opened up—one that just might hold legendary treasure!What started as a single story about the Alden Children has delighted readers for generations and sold more than 80 million books worldwide. Featuring timeless adventures, mystery, and suspense, The Boxcar Children® series continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow.
Mountain Upside Down
by Sara RyanA funny and heartfelt LGBTQIA+ middle grade novel set against the backdrop of family drama and a library funding campaign in a small town.Alex Eager lives in Faillin, OR with her grandmother, a retired librarian. Life should be great for Alex, since she finally worked up the courage to ask her best friend PJ if they could be more than friends and she said yes. But their new relationship will have to be long distance, because PJ is moving. On top of that, Alex is worried that something is wrong with her increasingly forgetful grandmother. And to make matters worse, Faillin is holding a referendum on library funding, and things aren&’t looking good. Will anything good for Alex ever last?Mountain Upside Down is a beautifully crafted story of a thirteen-year-old girl finding her place in her family and her community. It&’s a queer-positive story that doesn&’t center coming out. It&’s a story of a library&’s role in a community that doesn&’t feature book banning. And it&’s a story of long-held family secrets and resentment that focuses not on final resolution but learning how to communicate again.
Mourning Diary
by Roland BarthesIntimate and deeply moving, Mourning Diary is a profound study of grief and solitude, drawn from the lost diary of influential philosopher Roland Barthes. <P><P> The day after his mother's death in October 1977, Roland Barthes began a diary of mourning. Taking notes on index cards as was his habit, he reflected on a new solitude, on the ebb and flow of sadness, and on modern society's dismissal of grief. These 330 cards, published here for the first time, provide a unique glimpse into the themes Barthes explored throughout his work. Behind the brilliant mind hailed by Susan Sontag as "the most consistently intelligent, important, and useful literary critic to have emerged anywhere" lay a deeply sensitive man who cherished his mother with a devotion unknown even to his closest friends. Mourning Diary offers an intimate portrait of loss and loneliness from one of the 20th century's greatest thinkers.
Mouse Scouts: Camp Out
by Sarah DillardBadges are better when you earn them together! The Mouse Scouts are ready to earn a new badge . . . but can they make it in the wild without their fearless leader? The Scouts are hitting the nature trail to earn their "Camp Out" badge. But not all of the troopers are gung-ho about sleeping beneath the stars. Violet can't bear the thought of leaving her comfy bed behind, while everything about the great outdoors seems to make Junebug sneeze. But when Miss Poppy goes missing, can the Scouts work together to track down their troop leader? Brimming with lively black-and-white illustrations--including pages from the official Mouse Scout Handbook--these darling stories about the smallest Scouts with the biggest hearts are just right for fans of Ivy and Bean. "Strong characters plus lots of laughs make this a welcome series for new readers." --Kirkus Reviews
Mouse Scouts: Make Friends
by Sarah DillardBadges are better when you earn them together! The Mouse Scouts think their newest badge should be a cinch. But can old friends and new friends work side by side?When Miss Poppy assigns the troop a new badge--Making Friends--the girls think it will easy. They're already friends, so what more is there to do?! But when the Acorn Scouts learn they will need to team up with the boys in the Maple Scouts as part of the badge, everything changes. Suddenly, Tigerlily seems more interested in hanging out with her Maple Scout pal than in being friends with Violet. Friendships will be tested and opposites will find they have more in common than they thought as the Acorn Scouts figure out what it takes to be true friends.Brimming with lively black-and-white illustrations--including pages from the official Mouse Scout Handbook, plus diagrams, games, activities, and more--this darling series is just right for chapter book readers.
Mousie, I Will Read to You
by Rachael ColeLike Rosemary Wells's Read to Your Bunny and with the charm of The Wonderful Things You Will Be, this gorgeous book will surely appeal to families who want their children to become lifelong readers.Long before the words make sense, Mousie,I will read to youThe simplest story,about an acorn that drops to the ground.So begins this warm and poignant picture book that follows a mama mouse and her baby mouse on the little mouse's journey to becoming a reader--from infancy, to toddlerhood, to elementary school, and beyond. When Mousie is little, Mama sings him lullabies about the sky, repeats back his DA DA DEES and BA BA BEES, and reads him poems and stories about wonderful things like forests and bears. Then one day, on a playground next to the library, Mousie sounds out a word, then two, then three . . . and a reader is born!Inspired by the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation to read aloud to your children from the day they are born, here is a charming picture book that celebrates families reading together.
Mouths Don't Speak
by Katia D. UlysseA Haitian immigrant in the US tries to stay emotionally afloat after the 2010 Haitian earthquake rips her family apart. Honorable Mention in the 2019 OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature Long List! “A captivating portrait of a woman plagued with worry about family and homeland, this beautifully written novel recalls Toni Morrison’s Paradise.” —Library Journal “Powerful . . . As Ulysse explores grief, she moves beyond her protagonist to consider the murky motivations and emotions of other characters. This is a harrowing, thoughtful dive into the aftermath of national and personal tragedies filtered through diasporic life.” —Publishers Weekly "Ulysse gives readers a riveting story of a woman who is trying to make sense of a homescape that, if not wholly disappeared, is irrevocably altered.” —BuzzFeed “A beautiful reminder that the obstacles we face are not who we are; rather, they make us who we are.” —Tulsa Book Review No one was prepared for the massive earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010, taking over a quarter-million lives, and leaving millions of others homeless. Three thousand miles away, Jacqueline Florestant mourns the presumed death of her parents, while her husband, a former US Marine and combat veteran, cares for their three-year-old daughter as he fights his own battles with acute PTSD. Horrified and guilt-ridden, Jacqueline returns to Haiti in search of the proverbial “closure.” Unfortunately, the Haiti she left as a child twenty-five years earlier has disappeared. Her quest turns into a tornado of deception, desperation, and more death. So Jacqueline holds tightly to her daughter—the only one who must not die.
Move Devotional: A Guide for Men to Get Up and Go Forward
by Brian TomePropel your life forward with this devotional just for men as you dig into the Bible, strengthen your prayer life, and take practical challenges designed to get you off your spiritual couch and into a more fulfilling life.Move Devotional by pastor, husband, and dad Brian Tome is perfect for any man who is tired of the status quo and wants to live a life of greater significance and relevance. This inspiring, accessible book includes:Practical strategies for the everyday man to make positive changes in your lifeGuidance on how to deal with real-life challenges, fears, and lossesInteractive &“Get Moving&” sections with questions so you can apply what you just readScripture, prayer prompts, and authentic stories from BrianWith 70 devotions about work, rest, family, purpose, prayer, spiritual growth, and more, Move Devotional is fitting for men in any season of life. Move Devotional is ideal for high school and college graduations, Father's Day, birthdays, and New Year's, and is an excellent gift for men who:Want a stronger relationship with God but don't know where to start.Are in a small group and want to take practical steps together.Want straight talk about real life, not sugar-coated religious cliches.Are facing a time of transition or looking for change in their lives.So stop sitting around, content with spiritual stagnation. Let these teachings push, challenge, and encourage you. It's time to get real and get moving.
Movers
by Meaghan McisaacFor most people, the future is an unknown. But not to Movers like Pat. Movers are born with a mental connection to their Shadows: strangers living years in the future. Some Movers can even bring their Shadows through time to the present, an action that is strictly prohibited and an offence that results in a terrible punishment. Movers are second-class citizens--closely monitored and despised by society; people blame Movers and their Shadows for the world's overpopulated cities and strange new weather patterns. But although people in the present are just beginning to feel the pressure of limited resources, people in the future are desperate. War, disease, drought and famine have taken their toll, and the future is not a happy place. When a ruthless Shadow arrives intent on changing the present at any cost, Pat and his little sister are caught in the crossfire. They are in a race against time, and Pat has to turn to some unlikely sources for help. But will it be too late?
Movers, Shakers, Mommies, and Makers: Success Stories from Mompreneurs
by Gibbs M. SmithEleven entrepreneurial women share their stories of balancing motherhood with starting their own businesses in this inspiring anthology.Motherhood is a full-time job—and so is starting a business from the ground up. Attempting to do both at once can seem daunting, but as these firsthand stories of success demonstrate, it really can be done. In their own words, eleven mom-entrepreneurs tell their stories of transforming their businesses from side-projects in craft-rooms and garages to nationally recognized brands. While each of their stories is unique, these women all speak of the leap of faith required to make their dreams come true. They all share what they learned as their businesses—and children—grew. Now the furniture, clothing, toys, diaper bags, and other products these women create can be found in stores across the country, including at major retailers such as Nordstrom and Walmart.
Movie Shoes (The Shoe Books)
by Noel StreatfeildFor the first time ever in the United States, the "Shoes" books are available as ebooks! Go behind the scenes of a movie in this beloved classic!Life is tough for the Winter family in London, with little money and Dad out of work. Luckily, Aunt Cora comes to the rescue with an invitation to live in California. From that moment on, talented Rachel and Tim dream of stardom in America. The family couldn't be more surprised when a movie producer picks plain, peevish Jane for the lead role of Mary in The Secret Garden. No one's ever noticed Jane before. Could this be the chance of a lifetime?Noel Streatfeild's "Shoes" books are some of the most popular of the thirty-eight books she wrote for children.