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Let the More Loving One Be Me: My Journey from Trauma to Freedom
by Judy ForemanIn this compelling tale, Judy Foreman reveals the terror she felt every night as a girl as she lay in bed frozen in dread, listening for her father&’s footsteps coming down the hall. She recalls his mostly naked body, his stale smell, his silhouette in the bedroom doorway. Worse, in some ways, was her mother&’s denial—her insistence that this man was wonderful, her refusal to acknowledge his drinking or his rage. It wasn&’t until Foreman spent a high school summer as an exchange student with a Danish family that she began to see how unsafe her own family was; it wasn&’t until she went to an all-women&’s college that she realized that women had value. Ultimately, this book shows that with time and therapy, it is possible to heal from serious childhood trauma and lead a life of deep fulfillment, rewarding work and, most wonderfully, love. It is a book about the power of emotional courage to change one&’s own inner and outer experience of the world, and about what matters most in life: cultivating healthy connections to other people.
Let the World Have You
by Mikko HarveyThe new collection from RBC/PEN Canada New Voices Award winner Mikko Harvey. Mikko Harvey’s new collection invites readers into a world that is and is not the world we know. In poems at once surreal, satiric, and tender, we encounter a cast of surprising non-human characters — the bear who sells herbal remedies, the politically influential lizard, the mean butterfly — yet at the core of this book is Harvey’s impulse to confront the challenges of human intimacy. Let the World Have You is a vibrant report on the ways in which we are delightfully, awkwardly, heartbreakingly entangled: with each other, with the environment we inhabit, and with the psychological environments that inhabit us.
Let Their Spirits Dance: A Novel
by Stella Pope Duarte“Stella Pope Duarte is a writer who will not be stopped. Her story takes its power from a larger love, and the quest here is as pressing as any I’ve read. This is a novel that looks at a rocky, uncertain time, with the intention of helping. It does." — Ron Carlson, author of The Hotel Eden and At the Jim BridgeAn inspiring novel about family, the memories of war, and a woman who valiantly rallies herself and those she loves into reconciling with the pastStella Pope Duarte’s strong and musical voice is reminiscent of Laura Esquivel and Alice Hoffman. Let Their Spirits Dance is a moving, spirited story of a family who takes a trip to the Vietnam Memorial thirty years after the war, and whose trip evolves into a spiritual journey, towards healing and redemption.Teresa Ramirez, is a schoolteacher from El Cielito in Arizona. Still haunted by the death of her brother Jesse in the Vietnam War. Her mother cherishes the memory of her son’s words to her as he boarded the plane for Vietnam, when he told her she would hear his voice again. When Teresa’s ailing mother sees a photograph of the Vietnam War Memorial, she makes a vow to touch his name on the Wall, and this begins a journey that changes the lives of Teresa and her family forever.In this powerfully evocative novel, Pope Duarte connects family, friends, and an entire nation with the names on the Wall, honoring the men and women who served in Vietnam as well as those who watched and waited, but never forgot.
Let Them Be Eaten by Bears: A Fearless Guide to Taking Our Kids into the Great Outdoors
by Peter Brown HoffmeisterGet ready to go out and play... Based on the author’s acclaimed Integrated Outdoor Program, Let Them Be Eaten by Bears is Peter Hoffmeister’s inspiring guide to helping kids enjoy nature and appreciate the great outdoors. Drawing from his personal and professional background as an educator, guide, writer, and father, and focusing on fun rather than fear, Hoffmeister offers an approachable, fun reintroduction to hiking, camping, and all-around exploring that will help parents and kids alike feel empowered and capable. Whether you’re a veteran outdoorsperson, a first-time hiker, or anything in between, get ready to put on your sneakers, turn off your video games, and rediscover the simple, powerful joy of going out to play. .
Let Them Be Kids: Adventure, Boredom, Innocence, and Other Gifts Children Need
by Jessica SmarttAs every parent hopes to raise kids with good manners and values, Jessica Smartt&’s practical guide fills the gaps of uncertainty and provides tips on how parents can equip their children in purity, faith, and creativity.Former English teacher and homeschooling mother of three, Jessica Smartt felt the weight of helping prepare her kids for life, especially with all the outside pressures and influence of the world. She struggled with how she could raise her children with a sense of adventure, self-confidence, manners, faith, and the ability to utilize technology wisely.Let Them Be Kids is Jessica&’s offering of grace and confidence to moms, giving them practical ideas to meet these challenges. Her well-researched, tested methods, woven together with her personal stories and witty humor, deliver wisdom on the tough topics of life, such asfamily time vs. outside activities,being &“cool&” or not,boredom,technology usagesexual purity, andshowing grace when kids disobey.Part story and part guidebook, every chapter includes doable strategies and encouragement for the journey.Let Them Be Kids helps moms feel confident and equipped with ways to provide a safe, healthy, Christ-centered childhood for their children. It leads them to conquer fear and find truth that transforms them and their families as it reminds them how to enjoy and cherish the special memory-making moments of building family values together.
Let Them Eat Dirt: How Microbes Can Make Your Child Healthier
by Dr B. Brett Finlay Dr Marie-Claire Arrieta“A must-read . . . Takes you inside a child’s gut and shows you how to give kids the best immune start early in life.” —William Sears, MD, coauthor of The Baby BookLike the culture-changing Last Child in the Woods, here is the first parenting book to apply the latest cutting-edge scientific research about the human microbiome to the way we raise our children. In the two hundred years since we discovered that microbes cause infectious diseases, we’ve battled to keep them at bay. But a recent explosion of scientific knowledge has led to undeniable evidence that early exposure to these organisms is beneficial to a child’s well-being. Our modern lifestyle, with its emphasis on hyper-cleanliness, is taking a toll on children’s lifelong health. In this engaging and important book, microbiologists Brett Finlay and Marie-Claire Arrieta explain how the trillions of microbes that live in and on our bodies influence childhood development; why an imbalance of those microbes can lead to obesity, diabetes, and asthma, among other chronic conditions; and what parents can do--from conception on--to positively affect their own behaviors and those of their children. They describe how natural childbirth, breastfeeding, and solid foods influence children’s microbiota. They also offer practical advice on matters such as whether to sterilize food implements for babies, the use of antibiotics, the safety of vaccines, and why having pets is a good idea. Forward-thinking and revelatory, Let Them Eat Dirt is an essential book in helping us to nurture stronger, more resilient, happy, and healthy kids.
Let Them Paddle: Coming of Age on the Water
by Alan S. KesselheimWhen paddlers Alan S. Kesselheim and his wife were starting their family, each of their three kids unintentionally experienced, before birth, a major river expedition. <P><P>Later, Eli, Sawyer, and Ruby grew up on other river trips, joining the Kesselheims in canoes as infants and toddlers and becoming adept paddlers and campers before the age of ten. Recognizing a unique opportunity to celebrate their childrens' transitions to adulthood, the family returned to those "birth" rivers and repeated each of the three original paddling trips. Over a period of four years, as each child reached the age of thirteen, and across a span of geography from the Arctic Circle to Mexico, the family of five shared inspirational travel adventures on the water. A moving testimonial for allowing children to experience nature firsthand, Let Them Paddle is a captivating tale of a family coming of age. Alan S. Kesselheim has worked as a freelance writer for thirty years. He is the author of ten books and hundreds of magazine articles in a handful of publications, including Canoe & Kayak magazine. In addition to his writing work, Kesselheim has taught writing workshops throughout North America and teaches occasional classes at Montana State University. He is best known for his exploits as a wilderness adventurer and canoeist and is a veteran of many extended expeditions, including two year-long canoe journeys across Canada. Kesselheim has incorporated his three children into his wilderness adventure lifestyle and has every expectation that they will carry on the tradition. He lives in Bozeman, Montana, with his wife and children.
Let Them Thrive: A Playbook for Helping Your Child Succeed in School and in Life
by Katie NovakLet Them Thrive provides parents with a practical understanding of how education works--and how it can work better--for their children. Every learner is as unique as his or her fingerprints. But one-size-fits-all schooling doesn't account for those variations. In this highly readable book (with unique cartoon illustrations), bestselling author, educator, and parent Katie Novak introduces the research-based framework Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Parents learn the origins of UDL in the learning sciences and in practice. (UDL is prominent in the federal Every Student Succeeds Act). They also learn strategies, tips, and tools to support their children's learning in school and in life. Let Them Thrive is an important new contribution to the growing literature on UDL, the first such book directly aimed at parents.
Let There Be Light
by Archbishop Desmond TutuLet There Be Light combines the extraordinary talents of Nancy Tillman, the New York Times bestselling author of On the Night You Were Born, and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu in this retelling of the biblical story of creation. The pairing of Archbishop Tutu&’s lyrical text from The Children of God Storybook Bible and Tillman&’s wondrous illustrations bring the pages of this book to life for readers young and old.
Let Us Be Brave: An Alaska Story of Special Olympians Uniting to Survive
by Linda ThompsonA dramatic bush plane crash in coastal Alaska leaves the pilot injured. The passengers, a team of Special Olympic Athletes, must fend for themselves to survive. An Alaska storm first threatens to overwhelm them during the night as they care for their unconscious pilot. Each must confront the challenges of survival in the wilderness, while transcending their limitations. Forced to overcome their habits of dependency and help each other, the group finds courage in the Olympic oath: "Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."
Let Us Be Greater: A Gentle, Guided Path to Healing for Adoptees
by Michelle MadridTHE PATHWAY TO HEALING AND LIGHT FOR ADOPTEES Adoption is a lifeline of support and opportunity for countless people, but it can bring challenges and emotional conditions that are often silenced or left unaddressed, including PTSD, risk of suicide, and fear of abandonment. Author Michelle Madrid has experienced these challenges as a foster child and international adoptee and now as an adoptive parent and adoptee-empowerment coach. Michelle has learned that the complex emotions and psychological turmoil of adoption — including feelings of involuntary exile, anger, distrust, confusion, and unworthiness — are best healed through identification, exploration, and understanding. Written with compassion and authenticity, Let Us Be Greater will help adoptees and their families feel heard, seen, and understood as they work to build open, fulfilling, and healthy relationships.
Let Your Light Shine: How Mindfulness Can Empower Children and Rebuild Communities
by Ali Smith Atman Smith Andres GonzalezThis story of three men's work helping traumatized kids in one of America&’s most underserved cities reveals how mindfulness tools can help children and communities not only survive but thrive In this inspiring book, founders of The Holistic Life Foundation Ali Smith, Atman Smith, and Andres Gonzalez describe how they have spent the past twenty years teaching yoga, meditation, and breathwork to thousands of at-risk kids in Baltimore schools helping them to develop deep reserves of patience, empathy, resolve, and—when needed—the righteous anger that fuels deep structural change. Their work has received wide national attention due to their remarkable results: The schools that have participated in their programs have seen suspension rates plummet and graduation rates go through the roof. Ali and Atman discovered as young children the power of mindfulness practices to sustain them through the challenges of growing up in a neighborhood in Baltimore that was struggling with poverty and violence—a community they now serve. The Holistic Life Foundation&’s mission is to empower kids to find this same stillness and light within themselves and to let it shine out to help change the world. In this book, Ali, Atman and Andres share hands-on mindfulness and meditation tools readers can teach kids that will empower them to do this same work in their own communities. Let Your Light Shine is essential reading for parents, educators, activists, and anyone looking to make a difference in the lives of young people.
Lethal Lies: A gripping, addictive thriller (Blood Brothers #2)
by Rebecca ZanettiLethal Lies is the second book in New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti's breathtaking romantic suspense series, Blood Brothers, that will be loved by fans of Karen Rose, Kylie Brant, Elaine Levine, Maya Banks's KGI series and Lisa Jackson.A deadly secret can't stay buried forever... Revenge. It's the only thing that helps Anya Best sleep at night. The serial killer who murdered her sister is on the loose, and Anya will stop at nothing to put him behind bars. But she can't do it alone.Private investigator Heath Jones's job is to bring the bad guys to justice. He knew the Copper Killer's latest victim so when her sister asks for help, he's all in. But when Anya uses the media to taunt the killer, she exposes Heath's identity, putting them both in jeopardy. Now, long-buried secrets are coming to light - and the forces determined to destroy Heath are watching, waiting to exact their own revenge by any means necessary...For more addictive romantic suspense look out for the rest of the titles in the Blood Brothers and Sin Brothers series. And for thrilling passion played out against a dangerous race for survival, look for the titles in The Scorpius Syndrome series: Mercury Striking, Shadow Falling, Justice Ascending.
Letitia Baldrige's More Than Manners
by Letitia BaldrigeAmerican families are sick of rudeness, aggression, and unruly behavior. They are searching for ways to cool down society -- and bring up kids who win at life by peaceful, compassionate, and rational means, rather than the opposite. This is the book that casts out a new lifeline to them and speaks positively to their deepest needs and yearnings. Explaining that kindness is the heart and core of civility and manners in any society, Letitia Baldrige, America's number one best-selling authority on manners, has finally written the book that millions have been waiting for: a road map to raising and guiding kids who succeed in life through decency and honor. "It all starts in the home," says Baldrige, as she shows parents and other concerned adults how to teach kids to: Gain respect and become leaders -- at home, at school, and in the larger world -- without becoming wimps or bullies. Defuse explosive situations with words and actions that turn hostility into harmony. Use conciliation instead of confrontation with peers, authority figures, and others. Be courteous and compassionate with family and friends and out in public while still standing up for themselves. Learn behaviors that will make them liked and respected and will make the world around them a better place as they grow up. And much more... Baldrige accomplishes this using real-life examples of encounters between adults and young people and the day-to-day interactions between young peers -- at home, at school, and out in the world -- plus the compelling and often personal true stories and anecdotes that have made her other books so warm and conversational and loved by millions. In his longtime best-selling Book of Virtues, William Bennett showed us the values we should strive for to get life back on track again. In her book, Letitia Baldrige shows us how to apply those principles in everyday life, twenty-four hours a day -- and get results!
Let's All Play
by Jeff A. Johnson Denita DingerLet children experience the learning power of play--together! Let's All Play provides all-new adventures that support children's social skill development through thoughtful group play, interaction, and conversation. These play experiences help children engage with each other and the world around them, all of which leads to rich learning. This book also encourages adults to reflect on the value of children's play through deep thinking activities.Let's All Play builds on the early learning principles presented in Jeff A. Johnson and Denita Dinger's first book together, Let Them Play, and the open-ended learning adventures in their second book, Let's Play.
Let's Bake Bread!: A Family Cookbook to Foster Learning, Curiosity, and Skill Building in Your Kids
by Bonnie OharaCelebrate the joy of baking together with this unique family cookbook. Written by the bestselling author of Bread Baking for Beginners, who is also a homeschooling mother of three with a keen take on how to teach children useful skills, Let&’s Bake Bread! is filled with foolproof recipes that will turn kids into confident bakers and helpers in the kitchen. Start with an easy-to-handle cloud dough, and your youngest will soon be making Snail Rolls and On the Run Energy Buns (all the while improving their fine motor skills). Graduate to adventure dough and kids will learn about eating seasonally while making pizza, focaccia, and flatbreads. Breads like pita, naan, and conchas highlight lessons about cultures around the world. Culminating for kids twelve and up is the holy grail for all home bakers: the simple science of sourdough. What better or more delicious way to spend quality time together?
Let's Build: Strong Foundations in Language, Math, Social Skills
by Pamela PhelpsEngage children with meaningful constructive play! Blocks are a key teaching tool in any early childhood program. Through well-planned, teacher-supported block play experiences, young children can develop build math, language, and social skills while using their imaginations and boosting their creativity.Let's Build provides educators of young children with guidance in how to create early childhood environments that support children's natural need to play. It includes strategies for creating and scaffolding the block play experience, recommends children's books that support the learning, and outlines ways to match behaviors, content, and concepts to learning standards.More than just a collection of activities, lesson plans are based on ten broad themes:* Thanksgiving - Sharing and Giving * Our Families and Ourselves * Winter and Winter Animals * Large Buildings Around the World * Birds * Insects and Spiders * The Ocean and Ocean Life * Amphibians and Reptiles * Ways to Travel * Wild Animals
Let's Call Him Lau-wiliwili-humuhumu-nukunuku-nukunuku-âpua'a-'oi'oi
by Tim MyersFrom the book: When a proud triggerfish, swimming "joyfully and boyfully" and a proud butterflyfish, swimming "whirlfully and girlfully," marry and have a fish child, an argument erupts over what to name the child. The happy resolution will appeal to parents and children alike-and speaks particularly to families in which the parents are from different ethnic groups.
Let's Cook French, A Family Cookbook: Cuisinons Francais, Un livre pour toute la famille
by Claudine Pépin2016 IACP Award Finalist! According to Jacques Pepin, "the moment for a child to be in the kitchen is from the moment they are born." Previously published under the title Kids Cook French, Let's Cook French, written by his daughter Claudine Pepin, is a fun, interactive, bilingual family cookbook that introduces the art and joy of French cooking—featuring 30 classic recipes, along with notes on French culture and suggested menus for your next family soirée. With an emphasis on fresh ingredients and hands-on preparation, Let’s Cook French offers a total immersion in French culinary culture. Each page in English is mirrored in French and food terms are called out bilingually throughout, creating the perfect format for language learning. Featured are authentic French recipes that are easy for young chefs to follow, including starters, main courses, sides, and desserts. Sweet illustrations by Claudine’s father, legendary chef Jacques Pépin, and daughter Shorey, add charm to the pages throughout. Prepare with your family: ·Vichyssoise ·Boeuf Bourguignon ·Salade Niçoise ·Spinach in Bechamel ·Crème brûlée ·CrêpesWith this interactive cookbook and cultural guide, your child's imagination and creativity will be sparked, as will your deeper connection with them.Also available in this series: Let’s Cook Spanish and Let’s Cook Italian.Selon Jacques Pepin, « la place d’un enfant dans la cuisine doit se faire dès sa naissance ». Écrit par sa fille Claudine Pepin et précédemment publié sous le titre Les enfants cuisinent à la française, Cuisinons français est un livre de recettes familiales amusant, interactif et bilingue et une introduction à l’art et au bonheur de la cuisine française – il comprend 30 recettes classiques, des anecdotes sur la culture française et des suggestions de menus pour vos prochaines soirées en famille. Avec un accent mis sur les ingrédients frais et des préparations pratiques, Cuisinons français offre une immersion complète dans la culture culinaire française. Chaque page de gauche rédigée en anglais est traduite en français sur celle de droite, les termes culinaires sont mentionnés dans les deux langues tout au long du livre, ce qui crée le format parfait pour un apprentissage bilingue. Sont mises à l’honneur des recettes françaises authentiques faciles à suivre pour les jeunes chefs, contenant des entrées, des plats, des accompagnements et des desserts. De savoureuses illustrations réalisées par le père de Claudine, le légendaire chef Jacques Pepin, et Shorey, sa fille, ajoutent du charme au fil des pages. Préparez en famille : ·Une Vichyssoise ·Un bœuf bourguignon ·Une salade niçoise ·Des épinards à la béchamel ·De la crème brûlée ·Des crêpesCe livre de recettes et guide culturel ludique éveillera l’imagination et la créativité de vos enfants et vous rapprochera encore plus d’eux. Également disponible dans cette série : Cuisinons espagnol et Cuisinons italien.
Let's Cook! (Revised): 55 Quick And Easy Recipes For People With Intellectual Disability
by Anne Kissack Elizabeth D. RieszPrepare your own healthy meals with success! In Let’s Cook! you’ll learn how to cook simple and nutritious meals—with recipes using all the MyPlate food groups. Gain confidence in the kitchen and build self-worth! Designed by and for adults with intellectual disability, Let’s Cook! promotes and reinforces life skills for independent living. Let’s Cook! can help you: Create healthy meals. Control carbs, calories, and salt. Follow food and kitchen safety. Eat well, today and every day! Inside Let’s Cook! you’ll find: More than 50 healthy “I can cook” recipes in large print are written at an early elementary reading level. An easy-to-follow recipe style sets forth What I Need, What I Use, What I Do. Color photos showcase each recipe. Step-by-step preparations take the guesswork out of cooking. Complete nutrient information is included for each recipe.
Let's Do Better
by Munro LeafStory about the human race and their relationships with each other. It tells about thinkers, leaders, makers, doers, and selfish cheaters.
Let's Do Everything and Nothing
by Julia KuoLet's Do Everything and Nothing is a lush and lyrical picture book from Julia Kuo celebrating special moments—big and small—shared with a child.Will you climb a hill with me? Dive into a lake with me? Reach the starry sky with me,and watch the clouds parade?Love can feel as vast as a sky full of breathtaking clouds or as gentle as a sparkling, starlit night. It can scale the tallest mountains and reach the deepest depths of the sea. Standing side by side with someone you love, the unimaginable can seem achievable. But not every magical moment is extraordinary. Simply being together is the best journey of all.
Let's Eat!
by Ana Zamorano Julie VivasEnjoying the tempting dishes that his mother prepares every day, from chick pea soup and empanadas to sardinas and roast pollo, Antonio helps his other family members prepare a feast when his mother has a baby.
Let's Get a Christmas Tree! (Little Golden Book)
by Lori Haskins HouranChristmas is coming! This sweet Little Golden Book is about a young girl choosing a Christmas tree with her family.Join an excited little girl as she heads to a Christmas tree farm with her parents and dog. Some trees are crooked. Some are too big. Will the family find a tree that's just right for them? Other holiday traditions, such as admiring houses decorated with loads of Christmas lights, and drinking hot cocoa while hanging ornaments on the tree, are also mentioned in this Little Golden Book. It's perfect for young boys and girls who are getting ready to celebrate Christmas with their own family!
Let's Get This Straight: The Ultimate Handbook for Youth with LGBTQ Parents
by Colage Tina Fakhrid-DeenLet's Get This Straight reaches out to young people with one or more gay, lesbian, bi, or trans parents to provide them with the tools to combat homophobia, take pride in their alternative family structures, and speak out against injustice. This short but thorough book profiles forty-five diverse youth and young adults, all of whom voice their opinions and provide advice for other youth living in LGBTQ households. Let's Get This Straight also includes probing questions, fun activities, engaging quizzes, and reflective journal sections for youth to share their feelings and experiences about having a gay parent. By reading this book, readers will learn how to: identify and overcome barriers to having a gay parent; address discrimination and heterosexism; build a strong self-esteem and sense of belonging; communicate effectively with their parents and individuals outside of the LGBTQ community; access resources and support for their families; respond effectively when challenged about being in a sexual minority family; and reduce the isolation, fear, shame, and confusion that can be associated with having gay parents. As the media brings ever-increasing exposure to gay-headed households, this book is more important than ever. Let's Get This Straight is the perfect blend of wit, sharing of experiences, and "expert" advice that children with LGBTQ parents need to become more self-aware and affirming, and to maintain healthy relationships with their parents.