Friesenpress jun 2021 (17 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book is for little girls of colour, between the ages 4-8. It is all about a little girl embracing her natural Afro. Often, young black girls develop negative ideas about themselves, especially their hair. As a result, their self-esteem is often based on these negative ideas. However, the young girl in the story takes control of her self-image through confidence and positive affirmations. She showcases the true uniqueness of African hair and highlights its beauty. The story is focused on elevating, uplifting, and reinforcing positive attitudes. The goal of the book is to help little girls reflect on their own feelings about their hair and celebrate their natural beauty. Saini, Yograj (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Charlie is a child who always asks 'why ' A curious child in a remarkably beautiful natural world, he lives with his family on a small coastal island rich with life-birds, fish, wolves, cougars, trees, a garden, and the watchful owl. In this idyllic world, he is full of wonder. But when his family relocates to the city, he struggles to connect with this sense of curiosity in school and church and amongst other children. As he ages, he returns to the ocean, and works on a fishing boat, which ultimately brings him back to the island he'd left so long ago. He brings his own children, and then grandchildren, to stay and immerse themselves in the magic. Why, Charlie, Why is a story that brings readers back to life's roots: wonder, childhood, family, and the magic of nature. Boom, Dany (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The day the twin princesses disappeared without a trace, their nannies were blamed. Secretly their stepmother, Elvora (the present queen of the land), couldn't be more pleased. She's the one who arranged an accident to befall the young princesses, and she hoped never to hear from them again. Yet a clue was left behind: the missing rowboat. Though the twins Mintana and Terriana were princesses, they longed just like other children to have a normal and happy life with friends and a school of their own choosing and parents that paid attention to them. So when the rowboat swept them away and over the waterfall, their opportunity arrived. But can the girls keep their identities secret in their adopted family and new town Will they be able to hide from their evil stepmother long enough to live the life of their dreams Will they ever discover what happened to the first queen, their mom A modern fairy tale for young and old. The Naughty Princesses pursue happiness, acceptance, and the freedom to be who they are.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book is for little girls of colour, between the ages 4-8. It is all about a little girl embracing her natural Afro. Often, young black girls develop negative ideas about themselves, especially their hair. As a result, their self-esteem is often based on these negative ideas. However, the young girl in the story takes control of her self-image through confidence and positive affirmations. She showcases the true uniqueness of African hair and highlights its beauty. The story is focused on elevating, uplifting, and reinforcing positive attitudes. The goal of the book is to help little girls reflect on their own feelings about their hair and celebrate their natural beauty. Saini, Yograj (illustrator).…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Divorce is a complicated process and not a single event. It has major life implications and must be done right. In this regard, the optimal divorce is an ethical divorce.The Ethical Divorce does not follow the pattern of the ubiquitous self-help genre - over simplified and formulaic. Nevertheless, it is designed to be helpful by providing an in-depth exploration of the separation process, post-divorce adjustment, telling the children, caring for children from infants to teens, decision-making models, pathologies of divorce and, finally, hope and recovery through creating an important space for discovery.The author is a clinician and the book is written from the well of experience, scholarship and study that professional practice provides. Yet, it is not written academically and is intended for a general as well as professional audience.The reader will find the helpful inclusion of clinical examples and ample opportunities for reflection and deeper thinking into the many issues that arise in divorce for individuals and families. The essential premise is that the impact of divorce is worsened by the way it is handled rather than something necessarily inherent to the event itself. There is a required ethic, which when followed leads to the healthiest divorce possible. Knowledge is power in this regard.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An amazing adventure for three friends racing around the world searching for a great treasure. With time running out, danger, mystery, puzzles, romance, and humour keep this story moving at a furious pace.Pete, Bob, and April work together to solve the mystery while many obstacles stand in their way including other 'Seekers' striving to find the treasure before them. As they discover new clues, a mysterious god-like being named Zed rewards them with amazing powers to help them in their hunt.Full of many interesting and intriguing oddities about humanity and our world, this book will be hard to put down. People of all ages should enjoy the journey. Hilgemann, Judy (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Life takes us down various roads, with many fellow travellers passing us along the way. Some will accompany us on our journey, helping or hindering our progress. At other times, when life seems like a lonely trek, trust that the great Helper has always been by our side, from the moment our journey began. Through eyes of faith, we recognize His presence guiding and protecting us, until our travelling days have slowed to completion. A delightful, relevant, and moving collection of writing, Companions on a Journey pays tribute to the impact of others on our lives and the role we play in blessing the lives of those around us. Grounding his work in faith yet not afraid to wrestle with life's painful questions, Leonard Mac Lellan has beautifully crafted his reflections and experiences into stories, prose and poetry. Topics ranging from the coronavirus pandemic to his longing for the Maritimes provide interest for readers from all walks of life.Perfect with a cup of tea (or beverage of your choice) on a quiet day, Companions on a Journey will touch the hearts of readers from East to West. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware. Boom, Dany (illustrator).

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Josh's new foster sister is a skunk, and his parents have no idea. Rose looks like an adorable toddler, but she has a feral attitude, an aversion to bathing, and a smell that follows her no matter where she goes. Whenever Josh's parents aren't looking, Rose talks to him like an adult and shows him her fur and teeth.When Josh starts feeling strange bumps on his head, Rose reveals that she is a Netah, an animal shapeshifter sent to oversee his transformation as he comes of age. Because the bumps on his head aren't just bumps; they're antlers. And Josh is a halfling, the son of his Netah elk father who abandoned him when he was born.Soon, Josh is shocked to realize that many people in his life are also Netahs. The lunch lady at his school is a heron, his friend is a raven, and the bully who always pushes Josh in the hallways is a bear. It's up to these Netahs to make sure Josh doesn't expose their true nature to the other humans. When Josh finally does transform, the Netah council tells him that he must pass three tests to join their society.Trapped in his animal form, Josh goes into the lush Colorado wilderness with four of his new Netah friends to not only master his ability to transform, but to prove himself trustworthy to the council. If he doesn't succeed, he won't only risk being an outsider forever; the council may decide to protect their secrets-permanently.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Woven Web is an Adult Mystery Novel that's action-packed and a dizzyingly dark tale. There are tense moments and near-death experiences, to unspeakable loss, to moments of quiet grief and dread, and never a dull moment with Rebecca at the helm. Rebecca is a survivor, and she is a savvy sleuth, and her fight for justice is inspiring. The author hooks the reader right from the beginning; there is no mercy in this mystery. The author spins a tale that leads from one dramatic scene to the next. Your emotions will run high as the drama unfolds. Teenage Rebecca wakes to find her parents murdered. Unable to understand why they were taken and she was left, she begins a search for the killer which leads her into a world of danger. In her search, she unearths a web of lies and deceit that threaten her future, her life, and her identity. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When an entire population of Anasazi people mysteriously vanish, it is up to a team of modern-day archaeologists to unlock the secret of their disappearance.The year is 1198 and Shadow Dancer looks down on his home in Chaco Canyon from his cliff-side perch. His future as a medicine man seems preordained, due to his six toes on each foot, giving him special status with his people. Working with his mentor, Grey Elk, Shadow Dancer has to pay his dues as an apprentice, learning about medicinal properties of local plants, and connecting to the natural and spiritual world that he inhabits. A romance is ignited when the lovely Spotted Deer surprises him on his perch one evening. When a mysterious coughing sickness begins to spread through the canyon, Shadow Dancer is in a race against time to save his young family. Eight hundred years later, archaeologist Rachel Thompson finds herself on a new adventure. Rachel and her pilot husband, Rolly Boudreau, head to New Mexico to join a team of fellow archaeologists who are looking into the mystery of the people from Chaco Canyon, who seem to have been essentially wiped from the face of the earth. Their efforts to uncover what happened to the Anasazi are hampered by a sniper, bent on stopping them from continuing their research. When two of the team members become sick with a severe illness, their quest to uncover the truth suddenly becomes much more deadly.In this sequel to A Deadly Thaw: The York Factory Connection, fans of Rachel Thompson will be enthralled with the suspense and incredible historical detail in Frederick Ross's new novel.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Aaron's Year of '77 is an erotic romance novel that tells of the year that Aaron, a young gay man from Brockville, Ontario, Canada came of age.Set deep in the disco era, the story unfolds to follow naive young Aaron over the first twelve months of his romance with Adam, a virile, older, complex man from Aaron's hometown. From navigating his first serious relationship, to seeking the support of his conservative parents, to moving in together with Adam, this romance is focused on the love, intimacy, and growth of its central characters.J Francis Grice explores the themes of staying together when one partner leaves for College, homophobia, jealousy, and surviving personal crises. The result is an enthralling snapshot of what it took to nurture and sustain a gay male relationship in a time of uninhibited sex and rampant political and social anti-gay sentiment. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An extraordinary survival story of two families' journey to freedom during World War II.When you hear about how Stalin tormented hundreds of thousands of people and the devastating stories throughout his overwhelming existence, you wonder how any child could endure his torture and survive through the pain and agony of his wrath. But both Rysia Szuber and Kaz Kiellerman did.Nine Lives of Kaz is based on the amazing journey of Kaz, who was only eleven years old when he and his family were forcibly taken from their home on February 10, 1940, and loaded onto freight trains, along with thousands of other Polish people, to travel to Gulag camps in frigid Siberia. Victoria also recounts Rysia's journey, as she and her family were also among those thousands forced to leave Poland and work in labour camps.After the British signed an amnesty agreement with Stalin in August 1941, the displaced Polish people were free to leave the camps. However, unable to go home due to the ongoing war and impoverished, they were subject to years of extreme hardship, as the British regime moved the displaced people from one country to the next, often setting up barracks and camps in desolate places.Many times, Kaz's family had barely any food or warmth to keep them alive. With cunning and stealth, Kaz often had to break the law to help feed his family. And many times, his courageous adventures brought him close to death.Based on true events, from December 1939 to 1946, Nine Lives of Kaz is a remarkable tale of a young person's resilience, resourcefulness, and hope. Zukowsky, Michael (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Make your own high-quality backcountry meals.Are you a seasoned backcountry hiker seeking to lighten your pack Or, are you a canoe tripper looking to bring variety and savings to your meals Do you have dietary needs that ready-made meals cannot accommodate Are you a front country car camper or overnight hiker looking to get deeper into the backcountry Backcountry Eats is a valuable tool on how to take your trips a step further and explore the backcountry on multi-day adventures.In Backcountry Eats, Kevin Ride demystifies food dehydration techniques and outlines everything you need to know to make your own dehydrated meals for backcountry travel.Within these pages you will discover how to:¿ select a dehydrator, ¿ dehydrate food of various types (fruit, vegetables, meats, seafood, grains, pasta) safely.¿ meal plan and ration plan,¿ portion and package your meals,¿ select a stove and fuel,¿ bake in the backcountry, and¿ protect your food from wildlife.Backcountry Eats includes a recipe section with over 100 dehydrated recipes featuring simple one pot meals that rehydrate by adding water, but also rounds-out your repertoire with other recipes such as fruit leather, jerky, granola bars, baked items such as bannock, and a variety of hot drinks.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Being able to connect with and hear from the spiritual world as a young child helped Laurie to endure an abusive childhood, but even this special connection cannot protect her from the pain of her husband leaving her for her stepmother. Left financially and emotionally devastated, Laurie joins the military in order to provide for her young son and begins an incredible journey though the challenges of being a single parent, several relationships and another marriage, a sexual addiction, and military career in a largely male-dominated field. Through it all, Laurie continues to receive messages from her Spirit Guide, which she sometimes embraces and other times turns away from at her own peril.In this second book of her memoirs that follow her life from age 20 to 40, Laurie shares the twists and turns of her complicated life and the spiritual journey that serves as the framework for her path. Told in a no-holds-barred fashion with humor, grace, and insight, her story is one that will help others to re-examine their own lives as part of a greater blueprint and an evolution of their soul.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - All great writers in history were smokers but now smoking had been banned globally effective New Year's Day 2009. The Act of Cessation was launched during the transition between the Bush and Obama administrations with dire implications because of the rampant rumor of Obama being a closet-smoker. This book is a parody about a brilliant writer who lives two lives - one in the media industry interfacing with celebrities, a number of whom make cameo appearances. The other is his secret life as the last smoker on earth. Facilitated by nicotine stimulation, the protagonist is on a mission to return literature to society as a closet-smoker, writing the great American novel in his surreptitious sojourns to the underground. If apprehended by the anti-tobacco police he will be incarcerated in a place called the Midnight Express and never heard from again.…