Author: James K. Turner
Publisher: James K. Turner
ISBN: 9781732227538
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
In Memaw's Maxims author James Turner keeps alive the century-old sayings and lifelong advice given to generations of students by his grandmother, a teacher from rural Tennessee. Homespun and traditional, but as relevant and crisp as ever, these antique words still serve as guiding beacons to a successful, happy, and productive life. "Don't confuse the last word with the best word." "The cardinal is prettier than most birds, the mockingbird sings sweeter, and the owl sees better. None is superior to the other." "If you can't be a beacon in the night, perhaps you can be a shade in the summer." "It's OK to pat yourself on the back, but not to the point that you wear a hole in your shirt." "As demonstrated in Memaw's Maxims, words can make that lasting difference, be it good or bad. A hero's legacy is left by a person who speaks truth and encouragement into others' lives, who pours energy into meaningful conversation, who selflessly devotes their time to counseling others. They don't do anything to call attention to their life work and the sacrifices made along the way, but it's these individuals--the mentors, the Memaws--who deserve our greatest praise." --KATIE SHANDS, author of Finding Franklin
Memaw's Maxims
Author: James K. Turner
Publisher: James K. Turner
ISBN: 9781732227521
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
In Memaw's Maxims author James Turner keeps alive the century-old sayings and lifelong advice given to generations of students by his grandmother, a teacher from rural Tennessee. Homespun and traditional, but as relevant and crisp as ever, these antique words still serve as guiding beacons to a successful, happy, and productive life. "Don't confuse the last word with the best word." "The cardinal is prettier than most birds, the mockingbird sings sweeter, and the owl sees better. None is superior to the other." "If you can't be a beacon in the night, perhaps you can be a shade in the summer." "It's OK to pat yourself on the back, but not to the point that you wear a hole in your shirt." "As demonstrated in Memaw's Maxims, words can make that lasting difference, be it good or bad. A hero's legacy is left by a person who speaks truth and encouragement into others' lives, who pours energy into meaningful conversation, who selflessly devotes their time to counseling others. They don't do anything to call attention to their life work and the sacrifices made along the way, but it's these individuals--the mentors, the Memaws--who deserve our greatest praise." --KATIE SHANDS, author of Finding Franklin
Publisher: James K. Turner
ISBN: 9781732227521
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
In Memaw's Maxims author James Turner keeps alive the century-old sayings and lifelong advice given to generations of students by his grandmother, a teacher from rural Tennessee. Homespun and traditional, but as relevant and crisp as ever, these antique words still serve as guiding beacons to a successful, happy, and productive life. "Don't confuse the last word with the best word." "The cardinal is prettier than most birds, the mockingbird sings sweeter, and the owl sees better. None is superior to the other." "If you can't be a beacon in the night, perhaps you can be a shade in the summer." "It's OK to pat yourself on the back, but not to the point that you wear a hole in your shirt." "As demonstrated in Memaw's Maxims, words can make that lasting difference, be it good or bad. A hero's legacy is left by a person who speaks truth and encouragement into others' lives, who pours energy into meaningful conversation, who selflessly devotes their time to counseling others. They don't do anything to call attention to their life work and the sacrifices made along the way, but it's these individuals--the mentors, the Memaws--who deserve our greatest praise." --KATIE SHANDS, author of Finding Franklin
Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica
Author: Hesiod
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 692
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 692
Book Description
Peanuts Guide to Life
Author: Charles Monroe Schulz
Publisher: Ravette Publishing
ISBN: 9781841612874
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The sentiments of the world's most beloved cartoonist are reflected in this new gift book. It presents Charles Schulz's wry observations and advice, filtered through his lovable cast of characters. This book contains sections under the headings: Confidence, Prudence, Self-care and Effort and the illustrations and captions selected, best reflect the observations, wit and wisdom of Charles Schulz. For the millions of faithful "Peanuts" fans, this is a collection of "greatest hits" to cherish and enjoy again and again. b/w illustrations
Publisher: Ravette Publishing
ISBN: 9781841612874
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The sentiments of the world's most beloved cartoonist are reflected in this new gift book. It presents Charles Schulz's wry observations and advice, filtered through his lovable cast of characters. This book contains sections under the headings: Confidence, Prudence, Self-care and Effort and the illustrations and captions selected, best reflect the observations, wit and wisdom of Charles Schulz. For the millions of faithful "Peanuts" fans, this is a collection of "greatest hits" to cherish and enjoy again and again. b/w illustrations
School Library Journal
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 734
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 734
Book Description
To Renew America
Author: Newt Gingrich
Publisher: HarperTorch
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
The #1 New York Times bestseller by America's most outspoken political leader is now available in paper. With characteristic bluntness, Gingrich describes where he believes this country should go and how these monumental goals can be achieved. Here, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives offers his fellow citizens an unparalleled opportunity to encounter the man himself and his dramatic vision of our nation's future.
Publisher: HarperTorch
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
The #1 New York Times bestseller by America's most outspoken political leader is now available in paper. With characteristic bluntness, Gingrich describes where he believes this country should go and how these monumental goals can be achieved. Here, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives offers his fellow citizens an unparalleled opportunity to encounter the man himself and his dramatic vision of our nation's future.
I Will Survive
Author: Gloria Gaynor
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1466865954
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
I Will Survive is the story of Gloria Gaynor, America's "Queen of Disco." It is the story of riches and fame, despair, and finally salvation. Her meteoric rise to stardom in the mid-1970s was nothing short of phenomenal, and hits poured forth that pushed her to the top of the charts, including "Honey Bee," "I Got You Under My Skin," "Never Can Say Goodbye," and the song that has immortalized her, "I Will Survive," which became a #1 international gold seller. With that song, Gloria heralded the international rise of disco that became synonymous with a way of life in the fast lane - the sweaty bodies at Studio 54, the lines of cocaine, the indescribable feeling that you could always be at the top of your game and never come down. But down she came after her early stardom, and problems followed in the wake, including the death of her mother, whose love had anchored the young singer, as well as constant battles with weight, drugs, and alcohol. While her fans always imagined her to be rich, her personal finances collapsed due to poor management; and while many envied her, she felt completely empty inside. In the early 1980s, sustained by her marriage to music publisher Linwood Simon, Gloria took three years off and reflected upon her life. She visited churches and revisited her mother's old Bible. Discovering the world of gospel, she made a commitment to Christ that sustains her to this day.
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1466865954
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
I Will Survive is the story of Gloria Gaynor, America's "Queen of Disco." It is the story of riches and fame, despair, and finally salvation. Her meteoric rise to stardom in the mid-1970s was nothing short of phenomenal, and hits poured forth that pushed her to the top of the charts, including "Honey Bee," "I Got You Under My Skin," "Never Can Say Goodbye," and the song that has immortalized her, "I Will Survive," which became a #1 international gold seller. With that song, Gloria heralded the international rise of disco that became synonymous with a way of life in the fast lane - the sweaty bodies at Studio 54, the lines of cocaine, the indescribable feeling that you could always be at the top of your game and never come down. But down she came after her early stardom, and problems followed in the wake, including the death of her mother, whose love had anchored the young singer, as well as constant battles with weight, drugs, and alcohol. While her fans always imagined her to be rich, her personal finances collapsed due to poor management; and while many envied her, she felt completely empty inside. In the early 1980s, sustained by her marriage to music publisher Linwood Simon, Gloria took three years off and reflected upon her life. She visited churches and revisited her mother's old Bible. Discovering the world of gospel, she made a commitment to Christ that sustains her to this day.
Complete Poetical Works
Author: Amy Lowell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 648
Book Description
A collection of the works of American poet Amy Lowell.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 648
Book Description
A collection of the works of American poet Amy Lowell.
Directory of Members
Author: University of Michigan. Alumni Association
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 952
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 952
Book Description
American Racing Manual
Bullshit and Philosophy
Author: Gary L. Hardcastle
Publisher: Open Court
ISBN: 0812697847
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Popular interest in bullshit — and its near relative, truthiness — is at an all-time high, but the subject has a rich philosophical history, with Hobbes, Locke, Hume, and Kant all weighing in on the matter. Here, contemporary philosophers reflect on bullshit from epistemological, ethical, metaphysical, historical, and political points of view. Tackling questions including what is bullshit, what does it do, is it a passing fad, and can it ever be eliminated, the book is a guide and resource for the many who find bullshit worth pondering.
Publisher: Open Court
ISBN: 0812697847
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Popular interest in bullshit — and its near relative, truthiness — is at an all-time high, but the subject has a rich philosophical history, with Hobbes, Locke, Hume, and Kant all weighing in on the matter. Here, contemporary philosophers reflect on bullshit from epistemological, ethical, metaphysical, historical, and political points of view. Tackling questions including what is bullshit, what does it do, is it a passing fad, and can it ever be eliminated, the book is a guide and resource for the many who find bullshit worth pondering.