Care, Duck & Weave was written with the aim of assisting people entering into a new career as a youth worker. Author Zoe Harvey possesses a lifetime of experience in this field, and through this book presents a vivid account of the enormous joys, as well as the trials and tribulations of this rewarding career. "All I can say to those that read this book, written in dedication to the youth I am now caring for, is to focus on helping these children strive towards a healthy, fulfilled, happy and independent life. Work together as a team and treasure the …
As an adult, I knew I would have to visit India, the place of my birth. My father was a British Indian Army Officer and my mother, the daughter of a soldier, was brought to India when she was 20 months old. She left India in 1947, married and with her two children, making a hurried exit before the partition of India. I have always felt I had India in my blood. My first breath, sound, taste, touch, and sight were of India. In March 2012, in my 67th year, I set off on a return journey, not as a …
Joao lives in a sanctuary called Chimp Eden in South Africa. He is the oldest known chimp in his group. He tells the sad story of how he was taken from his family and sold to a circus, ultimately to sit in a small cage at a zoo for more than 50 years. Now Joao has been rescued and lives in the Chimp Eden sanctuary as part of the Jane Goodall Institute of South Africa. After his many years in captivity, he learns that people can be good and caring. Another chimp named Cozy is also rescued and comes to …
Take a journey that is mysterious, exciting and fun. Everyone loves surprises, especially when they are few and far between. This true children’s story can bring families closer together and perhaps help them create special memories of their own. The author’s dad was a quiet man and spoke only when he thought it was important. Daddy loved animals and was kind and compassionate to every creature he met. He drove a bulldozer for a living. One day he cleared the land of trees and noticed a skunk nest. The mother skunk and her babies ran for cover except for one …
Fifty-Fifty, The Clarity of Hindsight is a compilation of the lessons learned by a fifty-year old lawyer, wife, mother, daughter of immigrant parents, survivor and thriver, though not of course always in that order. By professional and personal circumstances, the author has traveled to nearly fifty countries, lived abroad as an expatriate twice (first in Japan and then in France) and speaks several languages. The book apropos of the title, contains fifty chapters, recounts many fascinating travel vignettes and astute observations, reflects on interesting work related "war" stories, and is often hilarious as only truth can be - and sometimes …
A highly informative and entertaining picture book, A Child’s ABC of Health, will capture the imagination of young readers ages 4 to 10 with its important facts about health and how the human body works. Beginning with the letter "A" and moving through the entire alphabet, children will learn about topics including "Diet," "Immune System," "Kidneys," "Pulse," "Teeth," and much more, all emphasizing the value of making good choices that promote excellent health. Presented in a fun-filled format with wonderfully engaging illustrations, A Child’s ABC of Health will become a book cherished by families and will be read over and …
Four books as one pictorially explain concepts of the origins of the universe, solar system, earth, moon, and life. This is a resource parents and teachers are calling for because it's child-friendly and appeals to all ages. Tick off full compliance or better with scientific standards. Tick off impartation of home truths. Tick off evolution but not Darwinism. Tick creationism but not bigoted Young Earthism. Tick versatility as the information may be presented from either a religious or non-religious viewpoint. This may be employed simply as four picture books for a child’s entertainment. Conversely, it may be employed by parents …
The three characters in The Three Amigos - Tammy, Timmy and Tommy happen to be part of the nature around us. Tammy the owl is a teacher, because as we all know, the owl is claimed to be wise. Timmy the fox is as sly as any fox could be, and believes that he is right, even when he is wrong. Tommy the frog is not all that bright or quick witted, but he is a good sort. When the friends meet, the owl asks them questions to help them learn about the other animals that live nearby. Their answers …
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