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Jim Christy: A Vagabond Life (Tramp Lit Series)
Par Ian Cutler. 2019
Jim Christy’s life and adventures began on the mobbed-up streets of South Philadelphia. Over his 73 years to date, Christy…
has asserted his freedom of spirit as a vagabond adventurer, latter-day hobo, journalist, private eye, actor, musician, and artist, in over 50 countries around the globe, and still found time to write over 30 books. His early adventures as a street fighter and child tramp provide a unique socio-cultural history of Philadelphia in the 50’s and 60’s before thebook moves on to recount his later exploits from some of the most remote and random corners of the world.Welcome, Dark
Par Charis St. Pierre, Rachel Wada. 2022
A stunningly illustrated picture book that introduces young readers to the importance of night as a time for animals to…
thrive, rains to fall, winds to blow and the world to rest.Intimate worlds: life inside the family
Par Maggie Scarf. 1995
Analyzes the family structure using the Beaver Family Systems model. The system classifies groups in levels from severely disturbed to…
optimally adjusted. Scarf interviewed four families to illustrate her theories. She also discusses bonding and relationship boundariesThe man who listens to horses
Par Monty Roberts. 1997
A portrait of Monty Roberts, the horse trainer who discovered a humane technique for taming wild horses. Appalled by traditional…
methods of "breaking" horses that he witnessed in his youth, Roberts developed a gentle procedure for "joining-up" with a horse through a process of man-animal communication. BestsellerThe words we live by: the creeds, mottoes, and pledges that have shaped America
Par Brian Burrell. 1997
In this anthology of major texts that have influenced life in the United States, the author compiles works ranging from…
the Golden Rule to the Mafia initiation oath. What began as a family hobby evolved into this collection of essays revolving around popular sayingsAnimals on the inside (Book of discovery & learning)
Par Andrés Ruiz. 1994
Illustrates and describes the anatomy of a variety of animals, including insects, fish, reptiles, birds, mammals, and dinosaurs. Explains the…
functions of the elephant's trunk, the kangaroo's pouch, and the camel's hump. For grades 4-7The dreaming path: Indigenous ideas to help us change the world
Par Paul Callaghan. 2023
Drawing on ancient Aboriginal wisdom, a leading Indigenous Australian healer and an Elder show you how to find contentment, purpose,…
and healing by learning to reconnect with your story—and ultimately the universe. Dr. Paul Callaghan belongs to the land of the Worimi people who live north of Sydney along the east coast of Australia. Raised to live the western way, Paul found himself mired in deep depression—struggling to find meaning while raising a family and working as a senior education executive. Desperate to break free of his restlessness, he made a drastic change: He "went bush" and connected with his elders to "walk Country" and learn Aboriginal traditions. Twenty years later, Paul is an expert healer and spiritual guide eager to share the wisdom of his ancestors and the insights he discovered on his life journey. In this affirming, empowering, and transformative book, he teaches you about the Dreaming Path—a connection to the earth and the universe, past, present, and future that has always been there, but can be difficult to find amid the chaos of the modern world. The Dreaming Path offers tips, practices, inspiration, and motivation that can enable you to achieve a profound state of mind, body, and spirit wellness, while encouraging you to think deeply about essential life topics, including: Caring for our place and the importance of story Relationships, sharing, and unity Love, gratitude, and humility Learning and living your truth Inspiration and resilience Being present and healing from the past Contentment Leading The Dreaming Path reminds us that we are our stories; by learning to recognize that we are all an indelible part of something much larger, we can begin to heal ourselves and our communitiesKaty no-pocket
Par H. A. Rey, Emmy Payne. 1944
Katy is a kangaroo without a pocket. She tries to carry her son, Freddy, the way other types of animals…
carry their young, but nothing works. So Katy and Freddy head for the city to buy a pocket. For grades K-3Sweet dreams of the wild: poems for bedtime
Par Rebecca Dotlich. 1996
Poems that explain to a sleepy child where different kinds of animals go to bed. A hummingbird sleeps in a…
teacup-sized nest, a turtle rests on a moss-covered log, sheep nap in the open countryside, and all "cuddle up tight with sweet dreams of the wild." For preschool-grade 2Sequel to Saved by the Light (RC 38855, BR 9540). Brinkley tells how he adjusted to the psychic ability he…
acquired after his near-death experiences and found his life's mission in helping hospice patients face deathA course in miracles: combined volume
Par Foundation for Inner Peace. 1996
Designed to help readers increase awareness of love in their lives. Explains theoretical concepts on which the course is based…
and includes a workbook with lessons for each day of the year and a teacher's manual. Subject of Return to Love (BR 09979)James Herriot's favorite dog stories
Par James Herriot. 1996
Herriot has collected ten of his favorite stories from his previous books about his years as a veterinarian in Yorkshire.…
Includes stories about Tricki Woo, Jock, and Roy as well as the dogs' owners. BestsellerThis sequel to Wishcraft (RC 14031, BR 4309) offers practical advice and techniques for discovering one's true likes and aspirations…
and for overcoming common obstacles to finding and living the "good life."Finish strong: living the values that take you the distance
Par Richard Capen. 1996
Capen identifies personal values that lead to success and that benefit family and community. Each chapter focuses on a specific…
value--such as character, humility, and optimism--and includes comments from political, business, and spiritual leaders like Barbara Jordan and John GardnerYour rabbit: a kid's guide to raising and showing
Par Nancy Searle. 1992
Rabbits as pets and for profit. Searle provides detailed information on selecting, handling, housing, feeding, breeding, showing, marketing, and managing…
rabbits. Includes task checklists and activities for young rabbit owners. For grades 5-8For love of country: debating the limits of patriotism
Par Martha Nussbaum. 1996
Explores the philosophical debate over patriotism versus global view. The author's initial essay states that our responsibilities as "citizens of…
the world" supersede national allegiances. Fifteen scholars provide responses to her thesisThe road less traveled and beyond: spiritual growth in an age of anxiety
Par M. Peck. 1997
In this sequel to Further Along the Road Less Traveled (RC 37302, BR 9391), Peck offers additional ways in which…
people can lead more fulfilling lives in a world full of stress and anxiety, and discusses how "we can come to exist in a closer relationship to the Holy."All I really need to know I learned from watching Star trek
Par Dave Marinaccio. 1994
Collection of philosophical essays and humorous pearls of wisdom based on principles gleaned from the Star Trek television series. The…
author demonstrates that insights from the show can be used in real life to entertain houseguests, refrain from gossip, confront conflict, and respect individuals and diverse cultures. Some strong languageJ'écoute les animaux sauvages: 20 sons (L' imagier qui parle)
Par Langue Au Chat. 2021
Un imagier pour découvrir les animaux sauvages et leurs cris à travers des photographies associées à vingt sons : biche,…
castor, guêpe, tortue, pieuvre, crabe, dauphin, crevette, tigre, gorille, perroquet, panda, hippopotame, suricate, autruche, lion, écureuil, marmotte, sanglier, hibou, entre autres.Je découvre les petites bêtes (Mes premiers livres à écouter)
Par Lucile Ahrweiller. 2020
Un album illustré et animé avec huit puces sonores accompagnées d'informations documentaires pour apprendre à identifier les petits animaux et…
les insectes tels que l'abeille, la libellule, la grenouille ou la souris.