Once there was a little doll. Her name was Edith. She lived in a nice house and had everything she needed except someone to play with. She was very lonely! Then one morning Edith looked into the garden and there stood two bears! Since it was first published in 1957, The Lonely Doll has established itself as a unique children's classic. Through innovative photography and simple text, Dare Wright brings the world of dolls and bears to life with an alchemy that creates far more than just a story. Edith was a 1925 felt doll from Dare's childhood, which Dare repainted and refashioned into the iconic character of Edith The Lonely Doll. In the mid-1950s Dare began photographing Edith with two stuffed bears-Mr. Bear and Little Bear-and The Lonely Doll book series was launched.

The surprising story of Pilates--the man and the method.

Part biography, part history, and part memoir, Caged Lion untangles for the first time Joseph Pilates's opaque life story and the perilous journey of his exercise program known the world over as Pilates.

This is the story of Joseph Pilates, a gifted man who immigrated to the United States at forty-three with no assets or credentials. He not only invented an exercise regimen--which today is practiced by more than ten million people--but in the process, reinvented himself.

John Howard Steel brings Joseph Pilates and his eponymous exercise regime to life from his unique perspective as a student, friend, and confidant. Joe's influence profoundly changed Steel's life; in turn, Steel was crucial for the survival of the Pilates Method and Joe's legacy. Steel's vivid account traces the expansion of Pilates from a small cadre of dedicated adherents, through two periods of near extinction, to the global sensation it is today. Steel describes Joseph Pilates's years as a prisoner during World War I, Joe's motivation to discover his system of exercises, his inspirational teaching technique, and the unique attraction of the Pilates Method. It's quite a story.

The surprising story of Pilates--the man and the method.

Part biography, part history, and part memoir, Caged Lion untangles for the first time Joseph Pilates's opaque life story and the perilous journey of his exercise program known the world over as Pilates.

This is the story of Joseph Pilates, a gifted man who immigrated to the United States at forty-three with no assets or credentials. He not only invented an exercise regimen--which today is practiced by more than ten million people--but in the process, reinvented himself.

John Howard Steel brings Joseph Pilates and his eponymous exercise regime to life from his unique perspective as a student, friend, and confidant. Joe's influence profoundly changed Steel's life; in turn, Steel was crucial for the survival of the Pilates Method and Joe's legacy. Steel's vivid account traces the expansion of Pilates from a small cadre of dedicated adherents, through two periods of near extinction, to the global sensation it is today. Steel describes Joseph Pilates's years as a prisoner during World War I, Joe's motivation to discover his system of exercises, his inspirational teaching technique, and the unique attraction of the Pilates Method. It's quite a story.

This is the story of a little doll named Persis who was rescued from a deserted farmhouse by a kindly turtle. You run along now and see the world, Turtle told her as he led her out of the dim old house into the light. As the sun warmed Persis, and the wind blew the last bit of dust off her, that is exactly what she set off to do. Nice Bear and Cross Bear were taking their afternoon walk when they discovered Persis napping under a May apple. When the little doll woke up, she asked if she could go home with the bears and off they went together. Nice Bear showed her the fun of the bright outdoors and fed her on honey and berries. Cross Bear, who was exceedingly grumpy, called Persis a little nuisance until an accident made him realize how much he cared for her, too.

A tiny doll named Robin lived happily in the forest where the small wild creatures all loved her, and she loved every squirrel and rabbit and bird. Then one day a girl named Susan saw Robin lying among the leaves and took the tiny doll home with her. Susan wasn't a little girl who could hear dolls talk and never heard Robin shouting, Put me down, put me down. I live in the woods. It's my home Robin was quickly welcomed by Susan's other dolls and toy animals but missed her home in the woods and her wild animal friends quite terribly. Robin's woodland friend, Crow, searched and searched until he found where she had been taken. With Crow's clever help, Robin managed to escape living as a plaything and return to her beloved home in the woods.

The sun was shining, summer was beginning, and a young girl named Brett was wishing. She stood alone on the end of a dock and wished for a friend to share the summer with her. That night, Brett's mother brought her a little doll she had found in an old trunk, but Brett was not very interested. She wanted a real, live friend. Then she heard a small voice ask, You mean you don't want me? My name is Persis. You have to keep me. If I belong to you, I can be real, and we can be friends. That is exactly what happened, and the two of them had a summer of adventures climbing trees, rowing a boat down the creek, and going on bike rides together. They even caught a fish that was bigger than Persis. Brett's mother never discovered that Persis and Brett could talk with each other. Persis was just a doll to everyone except her own little girl who could make her real.

I Was Born 2 Win especially targets people who have lost their way and want to lead a more meaningful life. It also reaches out to those who feel defeated and are depressed. Author Blackstone is spontaneous and transparent, colloquial, and engaging as she shares her own experiences and challenges. Her exuberant faith is contagious, and her homespun approach makes it easy for seekers to relate to and let their barriers down.

As you read this book, you will begin to understand that God is able to take your nothing and make you something. He will show you that, no matter what you go through, by His grace and mercy, you can be a winner. God did not create you to be a failure. He is ready to show you how to turn around and be the person you were created to be. If you're stuck in a rut or heading the wrong way, know that it is not too late for you. This book is designed to let you know God still has His hands on you.

When a young man named Pablo Augustine first sees a golden cup in the dirt outside the church, it sets him on a course of adventure and discovery he would never have imagined possible. His life in the quiet Spanish colonial town of Tomé had been uneventful until this sighting. Afterwards, a series of visions and dreams changes his destiny forever.

Pablo sets out on foot to journey through the magnificent landscape of New Spain (now known as New Mexico). His quest: to find the meaning of the mysterious object, his strange dreams, and what it means to him and his future. He meets an unforgettable cast of characters along the way, making connections and relationships which last a lifetime and build towards a poignant and emotional conclusion

A unique and enchanting tale, The Golden Cup inhabits a place between fantasy and historical fiction. Its magical realism envelops the reader in a world at once familiar, yet long forgotten. One finds oneself transported back to a mythical time when spiritual aspirations and attainments were as important as worldly endeavors.

I will not budge.
I will not buckle.
I will not surrender.

Bernadette recited that mantra to herself over and over again since the night she was abducted. She woke bound and gagged, staring into the face of a man whose past was linked with hers. A man... with a vendetta.

That was seven days ago.

Alone with him in a secluded cabin in the middle of nowhere, Bernadette notices with each passing day he softens to her a little more. That small change turns the game in her favor, and she's ready to play.

As the power shifts, will her captor sense her plans and tighten his hold? Or will Bernadette be the one to make him budge... buckle... and surrender?

How are you starting your mornings? Are you engaged in the powerful acts of declaring and decreeing according to the Word of God or are you hitting the snooze button for more sleep, checking your social media, or rushing to start your day? Are you fully devoted to praying in the spirit and in your native language on a daily basis?

The purpose of this book is to share with you some of the research, revelations, and biblical principles that authorize you to be a commander in prayer. This book was birthed out of a mandate from God to provide a strong biblical framework for commanding the morning. God's heart for His people is to walk in a higher level of manifestation in prayer.

My heart for the readers of this book is that your reality shifts from missing the target in your prayer life because you either are unaware of the authority you have, do not know what spiritual forces you are fighting, or you lack the proper information. We need assistance in knowing how and what to pray. All of this is more is awaiting you in The Commander's Invitation. I am excited to take this journey with you Commander You will not regret accepting this divine invitation from the Most High God into a reality of authority, effectiveness, and manifestation in your life.

Triple fact checked and cross referenced, with annotated bibliographic indexing. All of the hard fought Democratic victories are right here at your fingertips, in context, so you can wield the facts with authority. From each according to their privilege, to each according to their victimhood Non-workers of the world unite Disclaimer: After carrying out untold hours of exhaustive investigation with the intent of providing a definitive guide on the subject, it is to the best of the author's knowledge that all of the information presented in this book is both accurate and properly attributed - hence, all of the pages are blank. 5.5x8.5 Paperback parody, featuring ninety-nine blank pages. Printed in the U.S.A.

PANAGIOTIS COMES TO AMERICA

In 1910, six year old Panagiotis embarks on an adventurous journey with his family as they make America their new home. The powerful emotions, hopes and dreams of this young boy are delightfully brought to life with classic illustrations of the era.

Join Panagiotis during his early years in America. Learn about Panagiotis' love for both Greece and his new home, as he embraces his heritage and lives his American dream.

This uplifting story of childhood immigration highlights the emotions that creating a life in a new place holds for Panagiotis and his family. Follow Panagiotis from the beginning of his family's immigration from Greece to America, as he grows into a young man and graduates high school.

This book is a great read aloud for children and families to talk about how their family came to America, or about how other families came to America. A great introduction to immigration for children.

This book is perfect for all families regardless of where their immigration story starts. Start your conversation today with Panagiotis Comes To America.

FROM THE AUTHOR

Panagiotis Comes To America is my grandfather's immigration story. My grandfather always spoke so lovingly about his beloved island of Lesvos. He cherished his Greek heritage and was proud of the life he created for his family. My great-grandparents provided us all with an amazing life because of their brave immigration. My father, Pete's son, Demetrios (Jimmy), who is now 88 years old, talks with such fond memories of the Greek Coffee Shop that he visited with his family when he was a child, and spending time in his grandfather's barber shop.

Use this book as a conversation starter with your own family about your heritage and your family immigration story. It may just be the most important conversation you ever have

*THIS BOOK IS THE SECOND EDITION OF PETE COMES TO AMERICA* THE TITLE ONLY HAS BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT THE GREEK SPELLING OF THE NAME PANAGIOTIS* . THE INTERIOR REMAINS THE SAME.

Growing up in a town with chocolate in the air is magical.

Exploring the streets and alleys of a small town was full of adventure for an eight-year-old riding her bike.

Summer days were spent playing with neighborhood friends and siblings.

This story captures the essence of a moment when you begin to search for one thing that is missing and find much more than you expected.

The joy is in finding freedom and exploring a town as seen through the eyes of an adventurous eight-year-old girl.

Growing up in a town with chocolate in the air is magical.

Exploring the streets and alleys of a small town was full of adventure for an eight-year-old riding her bike.

Summer days were spent playing with neighborhood friends and siblings.

This story captures the essence of a moment when you begin to search for one thing that is missing and find much more than you expected.

The joy is in finding freedom and exploring a town as seen through the eyes of an adventurous eight-year-old girl.

What began as a master's thesis for two graduate students ended up as the impetus for one of the most treacherous tricks ever played on the American people and particularly on teens and young adults. Insisting that their product was a smoking cessation product, Adam Bowen and James Monsees, backed by Big Tobacco companies who saw a way back into the youth smoking market share, created the most enticing and cool E-cigarette products imaginable; not in your dreams but in your worst nightmares.The marketing was purposeful. First, through packaging, using high-tech, teen-cool, easily hidden devices called vape pens, reminiscent of Apple products, both colorful and sleek. Next, through flavorings, from bubble-gum to fruit loops to mint, specifically designed to appeal to young adults and teens. Naturally the products were promoted heavily on social media, with advertisements by celebrities and the ultra-popular, denoting a jet-set life of coolness, travel and excitement. But most disturbing and dangerous, along with chemicals and metals that aided combustion, was the amount of nicotine put into the products, often twice as much as in a traditional cigarette, almost impossible to resist becoming addicted to, especially if you were a teen or young adult. Even worse, the effect on a young person's still-developing brain, and their lungs, were treacherous, and rapid in a way not seen before. No scientific testing was done to protect the public prior to the release of these products.And in the face of all this injury and death, Juul and other E-cig companies only made minor changes to their products and methods when pressured, and even now, as the CDC declares a national vaping epidemic and every state in the US has enacted laws to protect citizens, and over 60 people have died and thousands are permanently injured, these companies continue to profit.In Statutory Vape, you'll read how easy it actually was to perpetrate such a dangerous product, about how a simple design supposedly created for one use became a public health hazard once dollars were the prize, about the lack of scientific testing prior to the release of vapes, and about what is being done now so this never happens again.

Can you claim your future while holding onto the past?

Moping over her ex's updated relationship status, Quen decides a solo road trip is exactly what she needs. Unfortunately, her hunk of junk car has other plans and leaves her stranded on the side of the interstate.

Steaming from a failed business deal, Drew takes a drive in his classic convertible to cool off when fate lands him directly in Quen's path. A little polite conversation, mixed with a slathering of flirting, and the sexy billionaire offers her a lift.

What follows is an eclectic adventure that will change their lives forever.

The Stay-Hi Caf .
An outdoor junk exhibit.
A strawberry festival.
A cockroach motel.
Each stop brings them closer together and leaves both wishing the journey didn't have to end.

As Quen begins to wonder if a future with Drew is possible, real life bursts in to monopolize his time. And the obstacles don't stop there. Not one, but two men from Quen's past swoop in, hell-bent on winning her. Can Quen recapture her magic summer by following her heart back to Drew in California? Or will self-doubt convince her that her heart is safer at home?

Destante and Aniause have always been true loves, soulmates. But that all changes when she becomes queen of the phoenix shapeshifters and guardian of the sole dragon shifter left alive. To complicate matters, the griffins are threatening war and her phoenix lords are considering a coup.

All Destante wants is for things to go back the way they were, before she became queen. When she and Aniause loved each other and had sworn to be mates forever.

When Julia, Lady Fieldhurst, returns from her sojourn in Scotland restless and out of sorts, her friend Emily, Lady Dunnington, decides what Julia needs is a lover. Lady Dunnington plans a select dinner party with half a dozen male guests from whom Julia may choose a paramour. Emily also invites a potential lover for herself: Sir Reginald Montague, a man whose urbane manner and dangerous good looks hide a host of unsavory secrets.Alas, Emily's little dinner is a disaster from the outset. Every gentleman at the table bears some unspoken grudge against Sir Reginald, and then dinner is interrupted by Emily's estranged husband. He and his lady have a heated discussion which ends with Lord Dunnington's vowing to put a stop to his wife's pursuit of Sir Reginald no matter what it takes. But the coup de gr ce comes at the end of the evening, when Sir Reginald is shot dead.Bow Street Runner John Pickett is summoned to Emily's house, where he is taken aback to find Julia. For in addition to investigating the case, he is faced with the awkward task of informing her that their masquerade as a married couple in Scotland (Family Plot) has resulted in their being legally wed. Beset by distractions-not the least of which are the humiliating annulment process and the flattering attentions of Lady Dunnington's pretty young housemaid-Pickett must find the killer of a man whom everyone has reason to want dead.

The past is brought back as people of older generations share stories about the sustainable lifestyles that were common when they were young. These stories reveal a global experience, from as near as Brooklyn to as far as China, from Italy, Ghana, Kazakhstan, and France to Ecuador and the Dominican Republic. Most of the chapters of this book are individual life histories collected by students in sociology and anthropology classes taught by the editors at the College of Staten Island and Westchester Community College. Thanks to the ethnic diversity of the New York metropolitan region, stories from all over the world emerged when students were assigned to interview their own family elders and friends. In the interviews, elders remembered that the relatively low consumption, low waste lifestyles of their younger days were very satisfying. Many of them were keen to tell today's youth that it is not possessions that determine the good life, but community and relationships.

PETE COMES TO AMERICA

In 1910, six year old Panagiotis (Pete) embarks on an adventurous journey with his family as they make America their new home. The powerful emotions, hopes and dreams of this young boy are delightfully brought to life with classic illustrations of the era.

Join Pete during his early years in America. Learn about Pete's love for both Greece and his new home, as he embraces his heritage and lives his American dream.

This uplifting story of childhood immigration highlights the emotions that creating a life in a new place holds for Pete and his family. Follow Pete from the beginning of his family's immigration from Greece to America, as he grows into a young man and graduates high school.

This book is a great read aloud for children and families to talk about how their family came to America, or about how other families came to America. A great introduction to immigration for children.

This book is perfect for all families regardless of where their immigration story starts. Start your conversation today with Pete Comes To America.

FROM THE AUTHOR

Pete Comes To America is my grandfather's immigration story. My grandfather always spoke so lovingly about his beloved island of Lesvos. He cherished his Greek heritage and was proud of the life he created for his family. My great-grandparents provided us all with an amazing life because of their brave immigration. My father, Pete's son, Demetrios (Jimmy), who is now 88 years old, talks with such fond memories of the Greek Coffee Shop that he visited with his family when he was a child, and spending time in his grandfather's barber shop.

Use this book as a conversation starter with your own family about your heritage and your family immigration story. It may just be the most important conversation you ever have