Author: Sarah Kapit
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 052555419X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
In this perfectly pitched novel-in-letters, autistic eleven-year-old Vivy Cohen won't let anything stop her from playing baseball--not when she has a major-league star as her pen pal. Vivy Cohen is determined. She's had enough of playing catch in the park. She's ready to pitch for a real baseball team. But Vivy's mom is worried about Vivy being the only girl on the team, and the only autistic kid. She wants Vivy to forget about pitching, but Vivy won't give up. When her social skills teacher makes her write a letter to someone, Vivy knows exactly who to choose: her hero, Major League pitcher VJ Capello. Then two amazing things happen: A coach sees Vivy's amazing knuckleball and invites her to join his team. And VJ starts writing back! Now Vivy is a full-fledged pitcher, with a catcher as a new best friend and a steady stream of advice from VJ. But when a big accident puts her back on the bench, Vivy has to fight to stay on the team.
Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen!
Author: Sarah Kapit
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 052555419X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
In this perfectly pitched novel-in-letters, autistic eleven-year-old Vivy Cohen won't let anything stop her from playing baseball--not when she has a major-league star as her pen pal. Vivy Cohen is determined. She's had enough of playing catch in the park. She's ready to pitch for a real baseball team. But Vivy's mom is worried about Vivy being the only girl on the team, and the only autistic kid. She wants Vivy to forget about pitching, but Vivy won't give up. When her social skills teacher makes her write a letter to someone, Vivy knows exactly who to choose: her hero, Major League pitcher VJ Capello. Then two amazing things happen: A coach sees Vivy's amazing knuckleball and invites her to join his team. And VJ starts writing back! Now Vivy is a full-fledged pitcher, with a catcher as a new best friend and a steady stream of advice from VJ. But when a big accident puts her back on the bench, Vivy has to fight to stay on the team.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 052555419X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
In this perfectly pitched novel-in-letters, autistic eleven-year-old Vivy Cohen won't let anything stop her from playing baseball--not when she has a major-league star as her pen pal. Vivy Cohen is determined. She's had enough of playing catch in the park. She's ready to pitch for a real baseball team. But Vivy's mom is worried about Vivy being the only girl on the team, and the only autistic kid. She wants Vivy to forget about pitching, but Vivy won't give up. When her social skills teacher makes her write a letter to someone, Vivy knows exactly who to choose: her hero, Major League pitcher VJ Capello. Then two amazing things happen: A coach sees Vivy's amazing knuckleball and invites her to join his team. And VJ starts writing back! Now Vivy is a full-fledged pitcher, with a catcher as a new best friend and a steady stream of advice from VJ. But when a big accident puts her back on the bench, Vivy has to fight to stay on the team.
Get a Grip on Dreams
Author: Maeve Ennis
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780486497365
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
According to the ancients, dreams are the way that gods and devils communicate with mortals. Freud called dreams the mirrors of unconscious desires, and modern experts tend to regard them as reflections of repressed fears. We spend about a third of our lives asleep, and most of that time, we're dreaming. Why do we dream, and what do our dreams mean? This guided tour of the collective unconscious explains scientific theories concerning dreams, including physiological as well as psychological factors. Embellished with witty illustrations and thought-provoking sidebars, the eye-opening narrative explores the relationship between dreams and creativity in art and science, the interpretation of dreams, and other fascinating aspects of our dream lives.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780486497365
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
According to the ancients, dreams are the way that gods and devils communicate with mortals. Freud called dreams the mirrors of unconscious desires, and modern experts tend to regard them as reflections of repressed fears. We spend about a third of our lives asleep, and most of that time, we're dreaming. Why do we dream, and what do our dreams mean? This guided tour of the collective unconscious explains scientific theories concerning dreams, including physiological as well as psychological factors. Embellished with witty illustrations and thought-provoking sidebars, the eye-opening narrative explores the relationship between dreams and creativity in art and science, the interpretation of dreams, and other fascinating aspects of our dream lives.
Get a Grip on Your Dream
Author: Peter Jeff
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780938716631
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Here's a four-step plan to help you get a solid grip on your dream -- for your personal and business life. You'll be given four pitons (mountain climbing spikes), which will enable you to climb more courageously and effectively. Go higher than you ever thought you could. These four essential pitons will enable you to scale the most challenging "mountains" imaginable. You'll also be empowered to climb more confidently, and -- with greater speed. In addition to more sure-footed climbing, you'll be equipped to reach out and set the stage of your life -- more completely than ever before. Be like a grip on a movie set. Gain more control over how your future looks. Move the lights, cameras and scenery for the best illumination and illustration of the scenes in your life. Use the pitons to rise to new levels of success -- for a happier, more prosperous and fulfilling life. Book jacket.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780938716631
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Here's a four-step plan to help you get a solid grip on your dream -- for your personal and business life. You'll be given four pitons (mountain climbing spikes), which will enable you to climb more courageously and effectively. Go higher than you ever thought you could. These four essential pitons will enable you to scale the most challenging "mountains" imaginable. You'll also be empowered to climb more confidently, and -- with greater speed. In addition to more sure-footed climbing, you'll be equipped to reach out and set the stage of your life -- more completely than ever before. Be like a grip on a movie set. Gain more control over how your future looks. Move the lights, cameras and scenery for the best illumination and illustration of the scenes in your life. Use the pitons to rise to new levels of success -- for a happier, more prosperous and fulfilling life. Book jacket.
The Book of Dreams
Author: Nina George
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0525572554
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Warm, wise, and magical—the latest novel by the bestselling author of THE LITTLE PARIS BOOKSHOP and THE LITTLE FRENCH BISTRO is an astonishing exploration of the thresholds between life and death Henri Skinner is a hardened ex-war reporter on the run from his past. On his way to see his son, Sam, for the first time in years, Henri steps into the road without looking and collides with oncoming traffic. He is rushed to a nearby hospital where he floats, comatose, between dreams, reliving the fairytales of his childhood and the secrets that made him run away in the first place. After the accident, Sam—a thirteen-year old synesthete with an IQ of 144 and an appetite for science fiction—waits by his father’s bedside every day. There he meets Eddie Tomlin, a woman forced to confront her love for Henri after all these years, and twelve-year old Madelyn Zeidler, a coma patient like Henri and the sole survivor of a traffic accident that killed her family. As these four very different individuals fight—for hope, for patience, for life—they are bound together inextricably, facing the ravages of loss and first love side by side. A revelatory, urgently human story that examines what we consider serious and painful alongside light and whimsy, THE BOOK OF DREAMS is a tender meditation on memory, liminality, and empathy, asking with grace and gravitas what we will truly find meaningful in our lives once we are gone.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0525572554
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Warm, wise, and magical—the latest novel by the bestselling author of THE LITTLE PARIS BOOKSHOP and THE LITTLE FRENCH BISTRO is an astonishing exploration of the thresholds between life and death Henri Skinner is a hardened ex-war reporter on the run from his past. On his way to see his son, Sam, for the first time in years, Henri steps into the road without looking and collides with oncoming traffic. He is rushed to a nearby hospital where he floats, comatose, between dreams, reliving the fairytales of his childhood and the secrets that made him run away in the first place. After the accident, Sam—a thirteen-year old synesthete with an IQ of 144 and an appetite for science fiction—waits by his father’s bedside every day. There he meets Eddie Tomlin, a woman forced to confront her love for Henri after all these years, and twelve-year old Madelyn Zeidler, a coma patient like Henri and the sole survivor of a traffic accident that killed her family. As these four very different individuals fight—for hope, for patience, for life—they are bound together inextricably, facing the ravages of loss and first love side by side. A revelatory, urgently human story that examines what we consider serious and painful alongside light and whimsy, THE BOOK OF DREAMS is a tender meditation on memory, liminality, and empathy, asking with grace and gravitas what we will truly find meaningful in our lives once we are gone.
Get a Grip
Author: Amye Leong
Publisher: Tarcher
ISBN: 9781585421480
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Part memoir, part self-help manual, this is one woman's story of living with-and thriving in spite of-arthritis, and an empowerment guide for the millions (43 million in the United States alone) who suffer from this disease. Amye Leong was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis when she was eighteen years old. Chronic, debilitating, and incurable, the disease has inflicted pain and humiliation on her, and she has undergone sixteen arthritis-related surgeries, including twelve joint replacements. But Amye has not only coped successfully with the disease, she has found dignity and empowerment in a life perpetually affected by illness. While Get a Gripis Amye's personal story, what she has experienced is common to all arthritis sufferers to some degree. Readers will gain hope and inspiration from her example and learn how to overcome this disease at home and in the workplace. Written by someone who has suffered with the disease for more than thirty years, and enthusiastically supported by national arthritis organizations, Get a Gripis an emotional and inspirational story, as well as a handbook for coping with arthritis on a day-to-day basis.
Publisher: Tarcher
ISBN: 9781585421480
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Part memoir, part self-help manual, this is one woman's story of living with-and thriving in spite of-arthritis, and an empowerment guide for the millions (43 million in the United States alone) who suffer from this disease. Amye Leong was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis when she was eighteen years old. Chronic, debilitating, and incurable, the disease has inflicted pain and humiliation on her, and she has undergone sixteen arthritis-related surgeries, including twelve joint replacements. But Amye has not only coped successfully with the disease, she has found dignity and empowerment in a life perpetually affected by illness. While Get a Gripis Amye's personal story, what she has experienced is common to all arthritis sufferers to some degree. Readers will gain hope and inspiration from her example and learn how to overcome this disease at home and in the workplace. Written by someone who has suffered with the disease for more than thirty years, and enthusiastically supported by national arthritis organizations, Get a Gripis an emotional and inspirational story, as well as a handbook for coping with arthritis on a day-to-day basis.
Get a Grip on Your Grammar
Author: Kris Spisak
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN: 1632659123
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
“A useful reference [and] a fun read, chock-full of telling examples and pop-culture references.” —Charles Euchner, author of Keep It Short Most of us are not poets or novelists, but we are all writers. We email, text, and post; we craft memos and reports, menus and outdoor signage, birthday cards and sticky notes on the fridge. And just as we should think before we speak, we need to think before we write. Get a Grip on Your Grammar is a grammar book for those who hate grammar books, a writing resource filled with quick answers and a playful style—not endless, indecipherable grammar jargon. Designed for student, business, and creative-writing audiences alike, its easily digestible writing tips will finally teach you: • How to keep “lay” and “lie” straight • The proper usage of “backup” versus “back up” • Where to put punctuation around quotation marks • The meaning of “e.g.” versus “i.e.” • The perils of overusing the word “suddenly” • Why apostrophes should not be thrown about like confetti and 244 more great tips
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN: 1632659123
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
“A useful reference [and] a fun read, chock-full of telling examples and pop-culture references.” —Charles Euchner, author of Keep It Short Most of us are not poets or novelists, but we are all writers. We email, text, and post; we craft memos and reports, menus and outdoor signage, birthday cards and sticky notes on the fridge. And just as we should think before we speak, we need to think before we write. Get a Grip on Your Grammar is a grammar book for those who hate grammar books, a writing resource filled with quick answers and a playful style—not endless, indecipherable grammar jargon. Designed for student, business, and creative-writing audiences alike, its easily digestible writing tips will finally teach you: • How to keep “lay” and “lie” straight • The proper usage of “backup” versus “back up” • Where to put punctuation around quotation marks • The meaning of “e.g.” versus “i.e.” • The perils of overusing the word “suddenly” • Why apostrophes should not be thrown about like confetti and 244 more great tips
I'mpossible
Author: Jeff Griffin
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1504335406
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
The suns rays filtered in from the partially opened shades of the plane. They lit up the world in front of me and warmed my soul, knowing I was almost to my destination. The beautiful golden light replaced the grey and hazy cobwebs from my eyes, revealing the most spectacular scene I had ever seen in my entire life. I looked out the small seven-inch window and witnessed something that Ill never forget! I beheld something in this magnificent world that the majority of people never get to see. I was looking out at Mount Everest, the worlds highest peak! I was at the tail end of a three-flight journey with two layovers in between, nearly logging twenty-four hours of flight time. I hadnt gotten any real sleep in the last thirty-six hours. My bloodshot eyes were heavy, my mind was slow and sluggish, and my body was even slower in response. How did I get here? I thought to myself. Am I d-r-e-a-m-i-n-g? As Lao and Confucius once said, A journey of one-thousand miles begins with one step. My story is about inspiring you to take your own journey one step at a time. Its about dreaming and accomplishing the impossible. Its not only about aiming for the sky and reaching for the stars but enjoying the journey along the way. Begin your personal journey today, press forward to the top, and dont you ever stop. As you move toward your dreams, there will be obstacles and setbacks along the way; dont be afraid. You can get to the top of your world by following the signs and guide posts within these pages. You can do it with others! You can do it with me! We can do it together, one step at a time! Impossible! - Jeff Griffin
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1504335406
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
The suns rays filtered in from the partially opened shades of the plane. They lit up the world in front of me and warmed my soul, knowing I was almost to my destination. The beautiful golden light replaced the grey and hazy cobwebs from my eyes, revealing the most spectacular scene I had ever seen in my entire life. I looked out the small seven-inch window and witnessed something that Ill never forget! I beheld something in this magnificent world that the majority of people never get to see. I was looking out at Mount Everest, the worlds highest peak! I was at the tail end of a three-flight journey with two layovers in between, nearly logging twenty-four hours of flight time. I hadnt gotten any real sleep in the last thirty-six hours. My bloodshot eyes were heavy, my mind was slow and sluggish, and my body was even slower in response. How did I get here? I thought to myself. Am I d-r-e-a-m-i-n-g? As Lao and Confucius once said, A journey of one-thousand miles begins with one step. My story is about inspiring you to take your own journey one step at a time. Its about dreaming and accomplishing the impossible. Its not only about aiming for the sky and reaching for the stars but enjoying the journey along the way. Begin your personal journey today, press forward to the top, and dont you ever stop. As you move toward your dreams, there will be obstacles and setbacks along the way; dont be afraid. You can get to the top of your world by following the signs and guide posts within these pages. You can do it with others! You can do it with me! We can do it together, one step at a time! Impossible! - Jeff Griffin
Dreamstrider
Author: Lindsay Smith
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
ISBN: 1626720436
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
A high-concept, fantastical espionage novel set in a world where dreams are the ultimate form of political intelligence. Livia is a dreamstrider. She can inhabit a subject's body while they are sleeping and, for a short time, move around in their skin. She uses her talent to work as a spy for the Barstadt Empire. But her partner, Brandt, has lately become distant, and when Marez comes to join their team from a neighboring kingdom, he offers Livia the option of a life she had never dared to imagine. Livia knows of no other dreamstriders who have survived the pull of Nightmare. So only she understands the stakes when a plot against the Empire emerges that threatens to consume both the dreaming world and the waking one with misery and rage.
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
ISBN: 1626720436
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
A high-concept, fantastical espionage novel set in a world where dreams are the ultimate form of political intelligence. Livia is a dreamstrider. She can inhabit a subject's body while they are sleeping and, for a short time, move around in their skin. She uses her talent to work as a spy for the Barstadt Empire. But her partner, Brandt, has lately become distant, and when Marez comes to join their team from a neighboring kingdom, he offers Livia the option of a life she had never dared to imagine. Livia knows of no other dreamstriders who have survived the pull of Nightmare. So only she understands the stakes when a plot against the Empire emerges that threatens to consume both the dreaming world and the waking one with misery and rage.
What Your Dreams Are Telling You
Author: Cindy McGill
Publisher: Chosen Books
ISBN: 1441263233
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Why Waste One-Third of Your Life Only Sleeping? Have you ever wanted to receive wise advice about a business proposal, a relationship or a direction in life? Tonight you will have several dreams. Did you know they could contain the very advice you need? It's true. Join dream interpreter Cindy McGill as she shows you that sleep is so much more than just a time to rest your body. If you pay attention, you can uncover a secret weapon for success--and the keys to unlocking your full potential. Not only is it possible to remember your dreams, but when properly interpreted, they bring guidance, hope and strength to achieve what may seem impossible. Here Cindy gives you the tools for discovering and decoding these hidden messages, including § how to get the most out of your dreams § historical and present-day examples of life-changing dreams § common dream themes and what they mean § 3 steps to discover the genuine message from your dreams § a quick-reference guide to common dream symbols § how to reawaken your dream life Solutions to your problems can come on any given night. It's time to listen to what your dreams are telling you. "If you read with an open heart, I trust this book will broaden your understanding of this amazing source of insight and provide answers for your life's journey. My ultimate goal is to deliver encouragement and hope so that you can live out your life with purpose and strength."--Cindy McGill
Publisher: Chosen Books
ISBN: 1441263233
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Why Waste One-Third of Your Life Only Sleeping? Have you ever wanted to receive wise advice about a business proposal, a relationship or a direction in life? Tonight you will have several dreams. Did you know they could contain the very advice you need? It's true. Join dream interpreter Cindy McGill as she shows you that sleep is so much more than just a time to rest your body. If you pay attention, you can uncover a secret weapon for success--and the keys to unlocking your full potential. Not only is it possible to remember your dreams, but when properly interpreted, they bring guidance, hope and strength to achieve what may seem impossible. Here Cindy gives you the tools for discovering and decoding these hidden messages, including § how to get the most out of your dreams § historical and present-day examples of life-changing dreams § common dream themes and what they mean § 3 steps to discover the genuine message from your dreams § a quick-reference guide to common dream symbols § how to reawaken your dream life Solutions to your problems can come on any given night. It's time to listen to what your dreams are telling you. "If you read with an open heart, I trust this book will broaden your understanding of this amazing source of insight and provide answers for your life's journey. My ultimate goal is to deliver encouragement and hope so that you can live out your life with purpose and strength."--Cindy McGill
Grip
Author: Rick Pastoor
Publisher: HarperCollins Leadership
ISBN: 1400233690
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
“If you feel like a hostage of your to-do list and struggle to find time for what matters most, this book will be a huge help.” —Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of When and Drive We’re all familiar with the signs that things are getting out of hand. The week has barely started and already you’re playing catch-up. At the end of another busy day, your to-do list is longer than it was that morning, your inbox overflowing with other people’s asks. At times like those, no matter how hard we work, it can feel like we’re spinning our wheels. Enter GRIP: The Art of Working Smart, by Dutch entrepreneur and bestselling author Rick Pastoor. GRIP is a fresh and forgiving guide that helps you get things done and free up time for what’s important to you. In the space of one year, Rick went from being a 25-year-old engineering hire to leading a team of 30 at Blendle, the New York Times-backed journalism startup. It was clear he needed a new way of working. And fast. So, Rick started experimenting. He’d keep what worked, ditch what didn’t, and share with coworkers what he learned along the way. The result is GRIP: a flexible collection of tools and insights that helped the team do their best work. Now it can do the same for you. An overnight sensation in Holland, this bestseller has helped thousands find clarity amid the chaos of our demanding times. Now available in English, for everyone who’s looking to reclaim their sanity and add direction to even the most hectic days and weeks. Rick's friendly, no-nonsense approach makes it easy to dive in. The book’s pick-and-choose structure, complete with cheat sheets for each section, means you can start applying what you need straightaway. GRIP walks you through: Unlocking the power of everyday tools you’re already using like a calendar, to-do list, and email Lowering the volume on distractions to find your focus And freeing up room to think big and grow So you can get started on making your dreams a reality.
Publisher: HarperCollins Leadership
ISBN: 1400233690
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
“If you feel like a hostage of your to-do list and struggle to find time for what matters most, this book will be a huge help.” —Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of When and Drive We’re all familiar with the signs that things are getting out of hand. The week has barely started and already you’re playing catch-up. At the end of another busy day, your to-do list is longer than it was that morning, your inbox overflowing with other people’s asks. At times like those, no matter how hard we work, it can feel like we’re spinning our wheels. Enter GRIP: The Art of Working Smart, by Dutch entrepreneur and bestselling author Rick Pastoor. GRIP is a fresh and forgiving guide that helps you get things done and free up time for what’s important to you. In the space of one year, Rick went from being a 25-year-old engineering hire to leading a team of 30 at Blendle, the New York Times-backed journalism startup. It was clear he needed a new way of working. And fast. So, Rick started experimenting. He’d keep what worked, ditch what didn’t, and share with coworkers what he learned along the way. The result is GRIP: a flexible collection of tools and insights that helped the team do their best work. Now it can do the same for you. An overnight sensation in Holland, this bestseller has helped thousands find clarity amid the chaos of our demanding times. Now available in English, for everyone who’s looking to reclaim their sanity and add direction to even the most hectic days and weeks. Rick's friendly, no-nonsense approach makes it easy to dive in. The book’s pick-and-choose structure, complete with cheat sheets for each section, means you can start applying what you need straightaway. GRIP walks you through: Unlocking the power of everyday tools you’re already using like a calendar, to-do list, and email Lowering the volume on distractions to find your focus And freeing up room to think big and grow So you can get started on making your dreams a reality.