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Bess's Log Cabin Quilt
by D. Anne LoveBess Morgan longs for the day when Pa will come back home to her and Mama in Oregon. He's been on the Oregon Trail bringing settlers out West, and he should have returned more than a month ago. Bess and Mama pass the time waiting for him by singing, quilting, and taking care of the farm, until disaster strikes: Mama is bedridden with swamp fever, and a collector informs them that Pa owes him a hundred dollars. If Bess and Mama don't pay the collector in thirty days, they'll lose their farm! Bess's only hope to raise that kind of money is to win a quilt contest at the upcoming fair. Does her plain Log Cabin quilt have a chance of winning? Or will the farm be lost by the time Pa gets back?
The Best
by TinneanRansom Burke, the handsome, wealthy, gay CEO of Burke, Burke, and Hammett, has implemented a strict no-fraternization rule for his firm. And with good reason--his father's profligate ways almost destroyed the family company. Ransom's new policy works well until he comes into the office one day and sees Parrish Rutledge, his new executive secretary. Ransom finds Parrish extremely attractive but fights his feelings. If he takes Parrish as a lover, he'll have to fire him. Parrish has been alone since he was sixteen, having been tossed out by his older brother. He dreams of his boss but knows nothing can ever come of it. Then an office party becomes their undoing and they give in to their passion. As expected, Ransom offers Parrish a choice: stay and ignore what happened or leave the job and return to college. Neither option is even remotely appealing. If only Parrish could persuade Ransom there's a third possibility....
The Best
by TinneanAfter seeing his father’s profligate ways almost destroy the family business, Ransom Burke has instituted a firm policy of no work fraternization. When his longtime lover leaves him for a woman, Ransom vows never again to let anyone get close to him. He informs all future lovers he’ll shower them with gifts as long as they remain monogamous. However, at the first sign of straying, they’ll receive a bouquet of white roses tipped with gold and the affair will be over.Man after man chooses straying over Ransom until the day the very appealing Parrish Rutledge comes to work for him. That means Parrish will forever be out of his reach.Parrish has been alone since he was sixteen, having been tossed out when his older brother discovered he was gay. He’s immediately attracted to his new boss, but even though he dreams of Ransom, he knows, due to the company policy, it can’t go anywhere.But in the aftermath of the office Christmas party, things change between them, and Parrish is given a choice: keep his job and know he can never again see Ransom as anything other than his boss, or quit and become his lover. The one is unthinkable, and as for the other, Ransom is a serial monogamist who doesn’t have the best track record. Parrish’s choice will either lead to a Christmas Day where once again he’ll be alone, or the best present ever will be under his tree.
The Best: How Elite Athletes Are Made
by A. Mark Williams Tim Wigmore"Insightful, thoughtful, and altogether wonderful." DANIEL COYLE, New York Times bestselling author of THE TALENT CODE"This book is a must read." EDDIE JONES, Head Coach, England Rugby"An engrossing guidebook for youth athletes, parents, coaches and perhaps even fantasy-league fans looking for a little insight." The Washington PostTHE SECRETS OF SUPERHUMAN PERFORMANCETHE BEST reveals how the most incredible sportspeople in the world get to the top and stay there. It is a unique look at the path to sporting greatness; a story of origins, serendipity, practice, genetics and the psychology of excellence, as well as of sports science and cutting edge technology.Packed with gripping personal stories and exclusive interviews with top athletes including Siya Kolisi, Marcus Rashford, Pete Sampras, Steph Curry, Jamie Carragher, Ian Poulter, Helen Glover, Ada Hegerberg, Elena Delle Donne, Joey Votto and Mike Hussey, it explains how the best athletes develop the extraordinary skills that allow them to perform remarkable feats under extreme pressure.Get inside the minds of champions and understand first-hand what makes them perform during high-octane competition, what they think about in the heat of the moment and what drives them to do what they do.By combining examples from numerous original interviews with top athletes and leading sports science research, THE BEST deconstructs superhuman performance and answers the question on every sports fan's mind: "How did they do that?""Fascinating and insightful... The Best isn't a one size fits all, it's a highly thought out, well-researched and accessible book that gives recommendations based on context and sport." JOANNE O'RIORDAN, The Irish TimesABOUT THE AUTHORSA. Mark Williams is an academic and one of the world's leading authorities on expertise and its acquisition in sport. He has published 18 books and written over 500 scientific articles on how people become skilled and achieve success in sport and across other professional domains. He has worked across the globe as a consultant with numerous Olympic and professional sports and has vast experience as a scientist, author and educator, and as an applied sports scientist.Tim Wigmore is the author of Cricket 2.0: Inside the T20 Revolution, the winner of the Wisden Book of the Year award for 2020. He is a sports writer for The Daily Telegraph, and has also written regularly for The New York Times, The Economist, the New Statesman and ESPNCricinfo. He is a former winner of the Young Cricket Journalist of the Year award and has been shortlisted for the Cricket Writer of the Year award.
The Best: How Elite Athletes Are Made
by A. Mark Williams Tim Wigmore"Insightful, thoughtful, and altogether wonderful." DANIEL COYLE, New York Times bestselling author of THE TALENT CODE"This book is a must read." EDDIE JONES, Head Coach, England RugbyTHE SECRETS OF SUPERHUMAN PERFORMANCEThe inside track on how champions are made, written by one of the world's top sports scientists and an award-winning sports journalist.Never have the best sportspeople seemed so far removed from the rest of us, their prowess so unfathomable. So how are these extraordinary athletes made?THE BEST reveals how the most incredible sportspeople in the world get to the top and stay there. It is a unique look at the path to sporting greatness; a story of origins, serendipity, practice, genetics and the psychology of excellence, as well as of sports science and cutting edge technology.Packed with gripping personal stories and exclusive interviews with top athletes including Siya Kolisi, Marcus Rashford, Pete Sampras, Steph Curry, Jamie Carragher, Ian Poulter, Helen Glover, Ada Hegerberg, Elena Delle Donne, Joey Votto and Mike Hussey, it explains how the best athletes develop the extraordinary skills that allow them to perform remarkable feats under extreme pressure.Get inside the minds of champions and understand first-hand what makes them perform during high-octane competition, what they think about in the heat of the moment and what drives them to do what they do.By combining examples from numerous original interviews with top athletes and leading sports science research, THE BEST deconstructs superhuman performance and answers the question on every sports fan's mind: "How did they do that?"(P) 2020 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
The Best: How Elite Athletes are Made
by Mark Williams Tim WigmoreTHE SECRETS OF SUPERHUMAN PERFORMANCENever have the best sportspeople seemed so far removed from the rest of us, their prowess so unfathomable. So how are these extraordinary athletes made?THE BEST reveals how the most incredible sportspeople in the world get to the top and stay there. It is a unique look at the path to sporting greatness; a story of origins, practice, genetics and psychology.Packed with gripping personal stories and interviews with top athletes including Elena Delle Donne, Pete Sampras, Joey Votto, Steph Curry, Kurt Warner and Premier League superstars Marcus Rashford and Jamie Carragher, it explains how the best athletes develop the extraordinary skills that allow them to perform remarkable feats under extreme pressure.THE BEST uncovers startling truths of athletic greatness-including why younger siblings have more chance of becoming elite, which towns produce the most superstars, the role of informal play and the best time to be born in the school year. It goes inside the minds of champions to understand what makes them perform during high-octane competition, how to hit a baseball or tennis ball in under 0.5 seconds, the secrets of how the best train and what makes a great leader. The book appeals to all lovers of sport, anyone with an interest in psychology and excellence, the parents of budding athletes, and fans of books like Freakonomics, Outliers and Range. It is a deconstruction of what it takes to be the best-and how we can all improve in sport and beyond.
Best 100 Juices for Kids
by Jessica FisherWith 100 imaginative, healthy and great-tasting recipes for using your at-home juice machine, Jessica Fisher's BEST 100 JUICES FOR KIDS brings the juicing revolution home for everyone in the family. Jessica Fisher's creative and tasty approach to juicing includes terrific, kid-friendly alternatives to juices loaded with additives and sugar without the expense of natural store-bought varieties. With ideas for both fruit- and vegetable-based juices, as well as Jessica's expert advice on how to include more of both in nutrient-adverse kids' diets in a way that children will actually enjoy, this cookbook offers a new take on a popular topic that gets everyone drinking more healthfully. Outside of the extensive variety of juices in the book, Jessica also includes a number of other inventive ideas for smoothies (including several dairy-free vegan options), "sparklies" (club soda-based carbonated drinks), as well as icy slushies and juice-based ice pops. Throughout, Jessica offers advice on how best to make each recipe on both low-end and high-end juicers, and she provides expert guidance on how readers can get the best results from whatever model of machine they own. Great for making use of extra produce, getting kids and young adults to drink healthier, and as a way to involve children in the kitchen, Jessica's BEST 100 JUICES FOR KIDS is a much-needed addition to any home-juicers cookbook shelf.s can put these things to good use in muffins, quick breads, soups, and even pasta sauces.
Best 100 Smoothies for Kids: Incredibly Nutritious & Totally Delicious No-Sugar-Added Smoothies for Any Time of Day
by Deborah HarrounKids love smoothies, and you will love serving your children the kid-tested smoothies in this idea-packed book.Food blogger and mom to three Deborah Harroun serves up a hundred bright, healthy, and satisfying drinks, each one made without processed sugar, including:Breakfast Smoothies—complete meals in a glass that are a convenient alternative to sugary cereals or fat- and cholesterol-heavy eggs and bacon, yet have plenty of protein to get the brain started for the dayLunchtime Smoothies—Substantial midday energy boosters to serve at home or add to a lunchbox, like a Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie and a Sweet Potato, Mango, and Peach SmoothieDessert Smoothies—Healthier than cake or cookies, but just as tasty, from a Raspberry Cheesecake Smoothie to an Eggnog Smoothie and beyondBedtime Smoothies—Nighttime snacks that actually help kids sleep, made with ingredients that feature tryptophan, magnesium, and potassium, all known to help relax the body and facilitate sleepIn addition to smoothies that use a milk or yogurt base, there are many dairy-free options, too. These are healthy drinks, chock-full of important plant-based nutrients, that kids will find irresistible.Praise for Best 100 Smoothies for Kids“As a cookbook author and mom, I think Deborah’s Best 100 Smoothies for Kids is a must-have book that will be a go-to source for many years to come. I love that there are delicious and healthy smoothies for breakfast, lunch, and bedtime!” —Jenny Flake, creator of the Picky Palate blog and author of The Picky Palate Cookbook“It’s great to have an arsenal of smoothie recipes that not only suit children’s palates but also help them get their daily fruits and vegetables. This book has me energized anew to include all the vegetables of the rainbow in our family’s smoothies.” —Jessica Fisher, creator of the blogs Life as Mom and Good Cheap Eats and author of Best 100 Juices for Kids
Best 2022 Clinical Cases in Intensive Care Medicine: From the ESICM NEXT Committee Clinical Case Contest (Lessons from the ICU)
by David Pérez-Torres María Martínez-Martínez Stefan J. SchallerThe aim of this book, part of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) textbook series and designed by the NEXT Committee of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine, is to provide the readers with a unique review of the main syndromes in Intensive Care Medicine by means of a collection of clinical cases. The book is structured in six sections (severe infections and sepsis, respiratory medicine, cardiovascular medicine, neurocritical care and severe trauma, severe endocrine and metabolic disorders, and severe inflammatory disorders), that allow the reader to focus on a specific area. Each section begins with an “introductory chapter” to maintain cohesion. Within each section, every chapter corresponds to a clinical case covering different aspects of a relevant disease. All the chapters have a uniform design: introduction/background, case presentation, investigations, differential diagnosis, treatment, evolution, outcome and follow-up, and discussion. The target audience of this work includes university students, fellows of intensive care medicine, critical care and emergency medicine residents, and experienced physicians aiming to review the most relevant syndromes of the specialty.
The Best 379 Colleges, 2015 Edition
by Princeton ReviewWhat makes The Best 379 Colleges the most popular college guide?DIRECT QUOTES FROM STUDENTS· In-depth school profiles covering academics, administration, campus life, and financial aid· Insights on unique college character, social scene, and more· Candid feedback from 130,000 studentsRANKING LISTS & RATINGS SCORES· Lists of the top 20 colleges in 62 categories based on students' opinions of professors, career services, financial aid, dorms, and much more· Ratings for every school on Financial Aid, Selectivity, and Quality of Life· Bonus list of the 150 Best Value CollegesDETAILED ADMISSIONS INFORMATION· The "Inside Word" on competitive applications· Tuition, graduation rates, and average indebtednessWritten for any student or parent mystified by the confusing college admissions process, The Best 379 Colleges provides the facts and information needed to make a smart decision about which of the country's best schools to consider.What the media is saying about The Best 379 Colleges from The Princeton Review: "The offbeat indexes, along with the chattily written descriptions of each school, provide a colorful picture of each campus."-The New York Times"The most efficient of the college guidebooks. Has entertaining profiles larded with quotes from students."-Rolling Stone"A great book...it's a bargain." -CNN"Our favorite college guidebook." -Seventeen"Provides the kind of feedback students would get from other students in a campus visit." -USA Today
The Best 380 Colleges, 2016 Edition
by Princeton ReviewWhat Makes THE BEST 380 COLLEGES the Most Popular College Guide?Written for any student or parent mystified by the confusing college admissions process, The Best 380 Colleges provides the facts and information needed to make a smart decision about which of the country's best schools to consider. It contains everything you need to make the right college choice and features:DIRECT QUOTES FROM STUDENTS· In-depth school profiles covering academics, administration, campus life, and financial aid· Insights on unique college character, social scene, and more· Candid feedback from 136,000 studentsRANKING LISTS & RATINGS SCORES· Lists of the top 20 colleges in 62 categories based on students' opinions of academics, campus life, facilities, and much more· Ratings for every school on Financial Aid, Selectivity, and Quality of Life· Bonus list of the 200 schools featured in Colleges That Pay You BackDETAILED ADMISSIONS INFORMATION· The "Inside Word" on competitive applications· Tuition, graduation rates, and average indebtednessWhat the media is saying about The Best 380 Colleges from The Princeton Review:"The offbeat indexes, along with the chattily written descriptions of each school, provide a colorful picture of each campus."-The New York Times"The most efficient of the college guidebooks. Has entertaining profiles larded with quotes from students."-Rolling Stone"A great book.... It's a bargain."-CNN"Our favorite college guidebook."-Seventeen"Provides the kind of feedback students would get from other students in a campus visit."-USA TodayFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
The Best 381 Colleges, 2017 Edition: Everything You Need to Make the Right College Choice
by Princeton ReviewCELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF HELPING STUDENTS SELECT THE PERFECT COLLEGE!The Princeton Review started publishing The Best Colleges in 1992 with surveys from 30,000 students. A quarter-century and more than a million student surveys later, we stand by our claim that there is no single "best" college, only the best college for you... and that this is the book that will help you find it!What Makes THE BEST 381 COLLEGES the Most Popular College Guide?DIRECTLY FROM STUDENTS TO YOU· 381 in-depth school profiles based on candid feedback from 143,000 students, covering academics, administration, campus life, and financial aid· Insights on unique college character, social scene, and moreRANKING LISTS & RATINGS SCORES· Lists of the top 20 colleges in 62 categories based on students' opinions of academics, campus life, facilities, and much more· Ratings for every school on Financial Aid, Selectivity, and Quality of Life· Bonus list of the 200 "best-value" schools featured in Colleges That Pay You BackDETAILED ADMISSIONS INFORMATION· The "Inside Word" on competitive applications, test scores, tuition, and average indebtedness· Comprehensive information on selectivity, freshman profiles, and application deadlines at each schoolWhat the media is saying about The Best 381 Colleges from The Princeton Review:"The most efficient of the college guidebooks. Has entertaining profiles larded with quotes from students."-Rolling Stone"The offbeat indexes, along with the chattily written descriptions of each school, provide a colorful picture of each campus." -The New York Times"A great book.... It's a bargain." -CNN"Our favorite college guidebook." -Seventeen"Provides the kind of feedback students would get from other students in a campus visit." -USA TodayFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
The Best 382 Colleges, 2018 Edition
by Princeton Review Robert FranekNO ONE KNOWS COLLEGES LIKE THE PRINCETON REVIEW!The Princeton Review's college rankings started in 1992 with surveys from 30,000 students. Over 25 years and more than a million student surveys later, we stand by our claim that there is no single “best” college, only the best college for you… and that this is the book that will help you find it!What Makes THE BEST 382 COLLEGES the Most Popular College Guide?STRAIGHT FROM STUDENTS TO YOU· 382 in-depth school profiles based on candid feedback from 137,000 students, covering academics, administration, campus life, and financial aid· Insights on unique college character, social scene, and moreRANKING LISTS & RATINGS SCORES· Lists of the top 20 colleges in 62 categories based on students' opinions of academics, campus life, facilities, and much more· Ratings for every school on Financial Aid, Selectivity, and Quality of Life· Bonus list of the 200 "best-value" schools featured in Colleges That Pay You BackDETAILED ADMISSIONS INFORMATION· The "Inside Word" on competitive applications, test scores, tuition, and average indebtedness· Comprehensive information on selectivity, freshman profiles, and application deadlines at each schoolWhat the media is saying about The Princeton Review's Best Colleges guide:“The most efficient of the college guidebooks. Has entertaining profiles larded with quotes from students.”–Rolling Stone“The offbeat indexes, along with the chattily written descriptions of each school, provide a colorful picture of each campus.” –The New York Times“A great book.... It’s a bargain.” –CNN“Our favorite college guidebook.” –Seventeen“Provides the kind of feedback students would get from other students in a campus visit.” –USA Today
The Best 384 Colleges, 2019 Edition: In-Depth Profiles & Ranking Lists to Help Find the Right College For You (College Admissions Guides)
by Princeton Review Robert Franek*****As seen on the TODAY SHOW!*****NO ONE KNOWS COLLEGES LIKE THE PRINCETON REVIEW! The Princeton Review's college rankings started in 1992 with surveys from 30,000 students. Over 25 years and more than a million student surveys later, we stand by our claim that there is no single “best” college, only the best college for you … and that this is the book that will help you find it!What Makes THE BEST 384 COLLEGES the Most Popular College Guide?STRAIGHT FROM STUDENTS TO YOU· 384 in-depth school profiles based on candid feedback from 138,000 students, covering academics, administration, campus life, and financial aid· Insights on unique college character, social scene, and moreRANKING LISTS & RATINGS SCORES· Lists of the top 20 colleges in 62 categories based on students' opinions of academics, campus life, facilities, and much more· Ratings for every school on Financial Aid, Selectivity, and Quality of LifeDETAILED ADMISSIONS INFORMATION· The "Inside Word" on competitive applications, test scores, tuition, and average indebtedness· Comprehensive information on selectivity, freshman profiles, and application deadlines at each schoolPlus! Free access to 2 full-length practice tests online (1 SAT and 1 ACT) to help you prep for the important admissions-exams part of your admissions journey.
The Best 385 Colleges, 2020 Edition: In-Depth Profiles & Ranking Lists to Help Find the Right College For You (College Admissions Guides)
by The Princeton Review Robert FranekA revised and updated edition of the hottest college guidebook, a perennial favorite of the national media!NO ONE KNOWS COLLEGES LIKE THE PRINCETON REVIEW! The Princeton Review's college rankings started in 1992 with surveys from 30,000 students. Over 25 years and more than a million student surveys later, we stand by our claim that there is no single “best” college, only the best college for you … and that this is the book that will help you find it!STRAIGHT FROM STUDENTS TO YOU· 385 in-depth school profiles based on candid feedback from 140,000 students, covering academics, administration, campus life, and financial aid· Insights on unique college character, social scene, and moreRANKING LISTS & RATINGS SCORES· Lists of the top 20 colleges in 62 categories based on students' opinions of academics, campus life, facilities, and much more· Ratings for every school on Financial Aid, Selectivity, and Quality of LifeDETAILED ADMISSIONS INFORMATION· The "Inside Word" on competitive applications, test scores, tuition, and average indebtedness· Comprehensive information on selectivity, freshman profiles, and application deadlines at each schoolPlus! Free access to 2 full-length practice tests online (1 SAT and 1 ACT) to help you prep for the important admissions-exams part of your admissions journey.
The Best 386 Colleges, 2021: In-Depth Profiles & Ranking Lists to Help Find the Right College For You (College Admissions Guides)
by The Princeton Review Robert FranekNO ONE KNOWS COLLEGES LIKE THE PRINCETON REVIEW! This comprehensive guide to the nation's best colleges provides in-depth profiles on schools, best-of lists by interest, and tons of helpful student-driven details that will help you or your student choose their best-fit colleges!The Princeton Review's college rankings started in 1992 with surveys from 30,000 students. Over 25 years and more than a million student surveys later, we stand by our claim that there is no single &“best&” college, only the best college for you … and that this is the book that will help you find it!STRAIGHT FROM STUDENTS TO YOU· 386 in-depth school profiles based on candid feedback from 143,000 students, covering academics, administration, campus life, and financial aid· Insights on unique college character, social scene, and moreRANKING LISTS & RATINGS SCORES· Lists of the top 20 colleges in 62 categories based on students' opinions of academics, campus life, facilities, and much more· Ratings for every school on Financial Aid, Selectivity, and Quality of LifeDETAILED ADMISSIONS INFORMATION· The "Inside Word" on competitive applications, test scores, tuition, and average indebtedness· Comprehensive information on selectivity, freshman profiles, and application deadlines at each schoolPlus! Free access to 2 full-length practice tests online (1 SAT and 1 ACT) to help you prep for the important admissions-exams part of your admissions journey.
The Best a Man Can Get: A Novel
by John O'FarrellMichael Adams is a composer of advertising jingles who shares a bachelor pad with three other guys. He spends his days lying in bed (a minifridge positioned perfectly within reach) and playing trivia games with his underachieving roommates. And when he feels like it, Michael crosses the city and returns home to his unsuspecting wife and two small children. Michael is living a double life, stretching out his wilting salad days” with imaginary business trips and fake deadlines while his wife enjoys the exhausting misery of the little ones. It’s the best thing for his marriage, Michael figures. She can care for the new loves of her life as it seems only she knows how, and he can sleep until the afternoon. Can this double life continue indefinitely? In The Best a Man Can Get, best-selling comic novelist John O’Farrell takes readers on a dark romp through the soul of the contemporary male, torn between eternal adolescence and the very real demands of fatherhood. It’s wry, witty, and surprisingly charming.
Best Actress: The History of Oscar®-Winning Women
by Stephen TapertIngrid Bergman. Audrey Hepburn. Elizabeth Taylor. Jane Fonda. Meryl Streep. The list of women who have won the coveted and legendary Academy Award for Best Actress is long and varied. Through this illustrious roster we can trace the history of women in Hollywood, from the rise of Mary Pickford in the early 20th century to the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements of today, which have galvanized women across the world to speak out for equal pay, respect, power, and opportunity. This lavishly illustrated coffee table book offers a vital examination of the first 75 women to have won the Best Actress Oscar over the span of 90 years. From inaugural recipient Janet Gaynor to Frances McDormand’s 2018 acceptance speech that assertively brought women to the forefront, Best Actress: The History of Oscar®-Winning Women serves to promote a new appreciation for the cinematic roles these women won for, as well as the real-life roles many of them played – and still play – in advancing women’s rights and equality. Stories range from Bette Davis’ groundbreaking battle against the studio system; to the cutting-edge wardrobes of Katharine Hepburn, Diane Keaton and Cher; to the historical significance of Halle Berry’s victory; to the awareness raised around sexual violence by the performances of Jodie Foster, Brie Larson, and others. Showcasing a dazzling collection of 200 photographs, many of which have never before been seen or published, Best Actress honors the legacies of these revered and extraordinary women while scrutinizing the roadblocks that they continue to overcome.
The Best Adventure and Exploration Stories Ever Told (Best Stories Ever Told)
by Stephen BrennanAn exciting collection of dangerous adventures and groundbreaking exploration, The Best Adventure and Exploration Stories Ever Told compiles the works of authors from all over the world and from the very distant past to recent eras.Popular and well-known authors such as Herman Melville, Jack London, Joseph Conrad, and Jules Verne are featured, as well as Homer's mythic tales and Iceland's mesmerizing sagas from the tenth and eleventh centuries. Nonfiction stories add a riveting, realistic aspect of adventure to the collection. These include accounts from Shackleton's polar expeditions; early American stories from the famed Lewis and Clark; spellbinding accounts of Magellan's perilous expeditions to uncharted areas; and many more no less exciting.The stories compiled in this priceless collection represent a thousand years of adventure, expedition, danger, and discovery. They inspire as well as awe, and readers will find themselves with an urge to follow in these great adventurers' footsteps. Ancient and modern escapades placed side by side make this book perfect for all who crave the adrenaline of adventure and discovery. This title is part of Skyhorse's respected The Best Stories series, each of which is selectively edited and handcrafted to include only the best stories from the best writers of the genre.
The Best Advice Ever for Teachers
by Charles McGuire Diana AbitzA collection of the best thoughts, ideas, methods, and wisdom on teaching, from educators past and present. This book blends the observations of contemporary educators with words of wisdom from teachers of the past in a collection that is sure to engage and inspire anyone in the teaching profession. Featured educators include Plutarch (&“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled&”), Robert Louis Stevenson (&“To be what we are, and to become what we are capable of becoming, is the only end in life&”), and many others. In addition, award-winning educators from across the U.S. share their insights on a variety of subjects, including responsibility and accountability, self-esteem, comprehension, motivation, and methods of teaching that accommodate various learning styles. This book has something to teach everyone about teaching.
Best Advice for Preaching
by John S. McclureA bright new resource for working preachers. Packed with preaching wisdom from twenty-seven outstanding American preachers from various religious and ethnic backgrounds.
The Best Advice I Ever Got: Lessons from Extraordinary Lives
by Katie CouricWhat was the tipping point for Malcolm Gladwell? What unscripted event made Meryl Streep who she is? How did Mario Batali cook up his recipe for success? In this inspiration-packed book, Katie Couric reports from the front lines of the worlds of politics, entertainment, sports, philanthropy, the arts, and business--distilling the ingenious, hard-won insights of leaders and visionaries, who tell us all how to take chances, follow our passions, cope with criticism, and, perhaps most important, commit to something greater than ourselves.Among the many voices to be heard here are financial guru Suze Orman on the benefits of doing what's right, not what's easy; director Steven Spielberg on listening rather than being listened to; quarterback Drew Brees on how his (literal) big break changed his life; and novelist Curtis Sittenfeld on the secrets of a great long-term relationship (she suggests marrying someone less neurotic than you); not to mention:* Michael Bloomberg: "Eighty percent of success is showing up . . . early."* Eric Stonestreet: "Remember that the old lady who's taking forever in line is someone's grandma."* Joyce Carol Oates: "Read widely--what you want to read, and not what someone suggests that you should read."* Jimmy Kimmel: "When in doubt, order the hamburger.'"* Apolo Ohno: "It's not about the forty seconds; it's about the four years, the time it took to get there."* Madeleine K. Albright: "Never play hide-and-seek with the truth."Along the way, Couric reflects on the good advice--and the missteps--that have guided her from her early days as a desk assistant at ABC to her groundbreaking role as the first female anchor of the CBS Evening News. She reveals how the words of Thomas Jefferson helped her deal with her husband's tragic death from cancer, and what encouraged her to leave the security of NBC's Today show for a new adventure at CBS.Delightful, empowering, and moving, The Best Advice I Ever Got is the perfect book for anyone who is thinking about the future, contemplating taking a risk, or daring to make a leap into the great unknown. This book is for all of us, young or old, who want to see how today's best and brightest got it right, got it wrong, and came out on top.
The Best Advice I Ever Got on Marriage: Transforming Insights from Respected Husbands & Wives
by Jim DalyNearly 20 of today's Christian authors, speakers, and entertainers relay their joys and fears, their triumphs and failures-and the advice that got them through-in this inspiring collection from Focus on the Family and Worthy Publishing. The names of these husbands and wives, like their experiences, will be familiar to anyone who's ever said "I do." But the transforming advice these couples received when they needed it most is what will motivate newlyweds as well as golden-years couples to strengthen their ties and keep their lifelong bond growing. Contributors include: Andy Stanley, Ken Blanchard, Gary Smalley, Les and Leslie Parrott, Joni Eareckson Tada, Stormie Omartian, Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn, Lee Strobel, and singer Phil Joel (Newsboys).
The Best Advice I Ever Got on Parenting: Incredible Insights from Well Known Moms & Dads
by Jim DalyEvery parent has moments with their kids, that they wish they'd been better prepared to handle. If they'd only known. This cleverly designed book published in conjunction with Focus on the Family shares heartwarming and vulnerable experiences from well-known moms and dads. Readers will love the upbeat, surprising, sometimes humorous stories of their toddlers, grade-schoolers, tweens and teens. All parents can relate.
Best Advice on Finding Mr. Right: An iVillage Solutions Book
by Kellie GouldBest Advice on Finding Mr. Right delivers savvy secrets for finding (and keeping!) the man a woman deserves - straight from other women who've successfully navigated the dating scene. From how to flirt to how to get him to commit, this book provides common-sense advice served up with spunk for the woman looking to find love - and make her relationship work."Flirting is essential. I think the woman should signal men to let them know they will be receptive so that he can feel comfortable approaching. Anyone can learn how to flirt. I did, and I am somewhat introverted." "If you're hanging out with a cluster of girlfriends, get away from them. Men fear the mob of women. Break away from your crowd for a moment to give him the opportunity to approach when you're alone. And if that doesn't work, spill your drink on him."