Author: Melissa R. Pandolf
Publisher: First Edition Design Pub.
ISBN: 1622875540
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Melissa Pandolf has never been one to let a few rules stand in her way. So when she and her husband, Doug, began the adoption process, the hopeful mother-to-be had her sights set on quickly welcoming two beaming babies to make the Pandolf house a family home. However, after three years; four trips to Russia; one trip to Washington, DC; and two plane crashes that threatened to bring their dream down around them, she came to realize that a bigger destiny awaited them on the other side of the world. As the adoptive parents of four Russian siblings, the young couple from Long Island learned the true meaning of family, and what it means to go the extra mile to give your children what they need. Beginning with the first meeting with an adoption agency, The Journey for Mama's Babies chronicles the Pandolfs' three-year odyssey to bring their babies home. From her naïve initial assumptions about the process to her ultimate hard-won savvy and resolve, Pandolf shares every key aspect of the experience, including the unexpected depression that can be companion to this emotionally wrenching process. With clear-eyed candor, the author recounts the ups and downs, the unexpected twists, and the backward loops that frequently punctuated their mission. Along the way, she and her husband were also faced with heartbreaking decisions that neither had anticipated, as their dream of two children quickly grew when a larger group of siblings presented itself. At the same time, the couple also confronted the demand for an ironclad resiliency due to countless setbacks, never-ending red tape, and a constantly shifting perspective on what it truly means to be a family. Still, their challenges only began when they finally were joined together in the United States, as the Pandolfs scrambled to help their children make the transition from speaking Russian to speaking English and help them adjust to their new surroundings. Enlightening, easy to read, and arrestingly honest, The Journey for Mama's Babies will captivate anyone who has ever navigated the intricacies of the adoption process or who cares about someone who has. Both inspiring and open-eyed, this tender, telling story of a family built across oceans, languages, and every imaginable obstacle will take hold of your heart, and make you hold your loved ones closer still.
The Journey for Mama's Babies
Author: Melissa R. Pandolf
Publisher: First Edition Design Pub.
ISBN: 1622875540
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Melissa Pandolf has never been one to let a few rules stand in her way. So when she and her husband, Doug, began the adoption process, the hopeful mother-to-be had her sights set on quickly welcoming two beaming babies to make the Pandolf house a family home. However, after three years; four trips to Russia; one trip to Washington, DC; and two plane crashes that threatened to bring their dream down around them, she came to realize that a bigger destiny awaited them on the other side of the world. As the adoptive parents of four Russian siblings, the young couple from Long Island learned the true meaning of family, and what it means to go the extra mile to give your children what they need. Beginning with the first meeting with an adoption agency, The Journey for Mama's Babies chronicles the Pandolfs' three-year odyssey to bring their babies home. From her naïve initial assumptions about the process to her ultimate hard-won savvy and resolve, Pandolf shares every key aspect of the experience, including the unexpected depression that can be companion to this emotionally wrenching process. With clear-eyed candor, the author recounts the ups and downs, the unexpected twists, and the backward loops that frequently punctuated their mission. Along the way, she and her husband were also faced with heartbreaking decisions that neither had anticipated, as their dream of two children quickly grew when a larger group of siblings presented itself. At the same time, the couple also confronted the demand for an ironclad resiliency due to countless setbacks, never-ending red tape, and a constantly shifting perspective on what it truly means to be a family. Still, their challenges only began when they finally were joined together in the United States, as the Pandolfs scrambled to help their children make the transition from speaking Russian to speaking English and help them adjust to their new surroundings. Enlightening, easy to read, and arrestingly honest, The Journey for Mama's Babies will captivate anyone who has ever navigated the intricacies of the adoption process or who cares about someone who has. Both inspiring and open-eyed, this tender, telling story of a family built across oceans, languages, and every imaginable obstacle will take hold of your heart, and make you hold your loved ones closer still.
Publisher: First Edition Design Pub.
ISBN: 1622875540
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Melissa Pandolf has never been one to let a few rules stand in her way. So when she and her husband, Doug, began the adoption process, the hopeful mother-to-be had her sights set on quickly welcoming two beaming babies to make the Pandolf house a family home. However, after three years; four trips to Russia; one trip to Washington, DC; and two plane crashes that threatened to bring their dream down around them, she came to realize that a bigger destiny awaited them on the other side of the world. As the adoptive parents of four Russian siblings, the young couple from Long Island learned the true meaning of family, and what it means to go the extra mile to give your children what they need. Beginning with the first meeting with an adoption agency, The Journey for Mama's Babies chronicles the Pandolfs' three-year odyssey to bring their babies home. From her naïve initial assumptions about the process to her ultimate hard-won savvy and resolve, Pandolf shares every key aspect of the experience, including the unexpected depression that can be companion to this emotionally wrenching process. With clear-eyed candor, the author recounts the ups and downs, the unexpected twists, and the backward loops that frequently punctuated their mission. Along the way, she and her husband were also faced with heartbreaking decisions that neither had anticipated, as their dream of two children quickly grew when a larger group of siblings presented itself. At the same time, the couple also confronted the demand for an ironclad resiliency due to countless setbacks, never-ending red tape, and a constantly shifting perspective on what it truly means to be a family. Still, their challenges only began when they finally were joined together in the United States, as the Pandolfs scrambled to help their children make the transition from speaking Russian to speaking English and help them adjust to their new surroundings. Enlightening, easy to read, and arrestingly honest, The Journey for Mama's Babies will captivate anyone who has ever navigated the intricacies of the adoption process or who cares about someone who has. Both inspiring and open-eyed, this tender, telling story of a family built across oceans, languages, and every imaginable obstacle will take hold of your heart, and make you hold your loved ones closer still.
Brother Rabbit and the Tar Baby A Fateful Journey Through Life
Author: Tony C. Mobley
Publisher: PublishAmerica
ISBN: 1456058150
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Tony C. Mobley is an entrepreneur who still lives in Gary, Indiana. Music has been a passion of his for a very long time, and he has decided to spend most of his time developing this craft. Nowadays, you will find him writing songs in his music room. If you would like him to speak at your school, you can reach him at (219) 885-1058 or by email at [email protected]
Publisher: PublishAmerica
ISBN: 1456058150
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Tony C. Mobley is an entrepreneur who still lives in Gary, Indiana. Music has been a passion of his for a very long time, and he has decided to spend most of his time developing this craft. Nowadays, you will find him writing songs in his music room. If you would like him to speak at your school, you can reach him at (219) 885-1058 or by email at [email protected]
Hush, Mama Baby!
Author: G. Anderson Glasgow
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
ISBN: 1682353451
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
In the thriller Hush, Mama Baby!, the daughter of a British church founder turns to child trafficking when the church’s funds cease providing her a lavish enough income. Rose Morton acquires the help of a Chinese gangster in her nefarious scheme. Under the close proximity of the chief of police investigating child trafficking – her husband – they net huge sums of money. Then a private investigator steps in to thwart their illegal activities. “Rose Morton had elevated herself from a self-styled pastor of the New Epistical Ministry of Christ, the church founded by her preacher father, to crime goddess and the head of a huge criminal organisation commanding millions of pounds in child trafficking. The demand was unlimited, and she made the market superfluous and adequate enough to enhance their bank balance. The supply was diverse, reflecting borders of accessibility covering two continents. The operations were spearheaded from her home underneath the very nose of her husband, Chief Inspector John Morton, who led Operation Sand Pearl’s investigation into child trafficking.” Will Rose be caught?
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
ISBN: 1682353451
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
In the thriller Hush, Mama Baby!, the daughter of a British church founder turns to child trafficking when the church’s funds cease providing her a lavish enough income. Rose Morton acquires the help of a Chinese gangster in her nefarious scheme. Under the close proximity of the chief of police investigating child trafficking – her husband – they net huge sums of money. Then a private investigator steps in to thwart their illegal activities. “Rose Morton had elevated herself from a self-styled pastor of the New Epistical Ministry of Christ, the church founded by her preacher father, to crime goddess and the head of a huge criminal organisation commanding millions of pounds in child trafficking. The demand was unlimited, and she made the market superfluous and adequate enough to enhance their bank balance. The supply was diverse, reflecting borders of accessibility covering two continents. The operations were spearheaded from her home underneath the very nose of her husband, Chief Inspector John Morton, who led Operation Sand Pearl’s investigation into child trafficking.” Will Rose be caught?
The Journey
Author: Kazia Myers
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 178462750X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 704
Book Description
‘The Journey’ is a novel in three volumes set against the backdrop of World War 2. It is a story of unimaginable deprivation and survival, love and loss, of friendships forged through most challenging experiences.
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 178462750X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 704
Book Description
‘The Journey’ is a novel in three volumes set against the backdrop of World War 2. It is a story of unimaginable deprivation and survival, love and loss, of friendships forged through most challenging experiences.
Hope for the Journey
Author: William Cook
Publisher: Eliot Werner Publications/Percheron Press
ISBN: 1734281898
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
The authors-professional psychologists who work with children and families-believe that adults can help children build hope and combat hopelessness, and use stories that children construct about themselves to document the hope-building process. Included are two useful appendixes and a new introduction, in which the authors respond to readers' questions and reactions to the original edition, which was published by Westview Press in 1997.
Publisher: Eliot Werner Publications/Percheron Press
ISBN: 1734281898
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
The authors-professional psychologists who work with children and families-believe that adults can help children build hope and combat hopelessness, and use stories that children construct about themselves to document the hope-building process. Included are two useful appendixes and a new introduction, in which the authors respond to readers' questions and reactions to the original edition, which was published by Westview Press in 1997.
A Journey Through Time
Author: Mary Ann Dratch
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1483455939
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Driven by her desire to know more about her Italian heritage, twenty-two-year-old Gina MacLeary reaches out to her mother who leads her to eight boxes of journals she kept while growing up in Bologna, Italy. For the first time in her life, Gina possesses the answers to the many questions that have been plaguing her for years. As Gina turns the journal pages and devours her mother's words penned from 1938 to 1945, she witnesses a true glimpse of the human condition during wartime. As her family's experiences are revealed, Gina learns how they coped with the pressures of war, the stress of hiding a family escaping the Jewish ghetto, and their struggle to make it to America. Through it all, Gina gains a new perspective of her family as they endured, sacrificed, and found the strength to overcome adversity. Inspired by real-life stories and conversations, A Journey through Time shares the fascinating tale of an Italian family's struggles as they lived through the horrors of World War II.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1483455939
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Driven by her desire to know more about her Italian heritage, twenty-two-year-old Gina MacLeary reaches out to her mother who leads her to eight boxes of journals she kept while growing up in Bologna, Italy. For the first time in her life, Gina possesses the answers to the many questions that have been plaguing her for years. As Gina turns the journal pages and devours her mother's words penned from 1938 to 1945, she witnesses a true glimpse of the human condition during wartime. As her family's experiences are revealed, Gina learns how they coped with the pressures of war, the stress of hiding a family escaping the Jewish ghetto, and their struggle to make it to America. Through it all, Gina gains a new perspective of her family as they endured, sacrificed, and found the strength to overcome adversity. Inspired by real-life stories and conversations, A Journey through Time shares the fascinating tale of an Italian family's struggles as they lived through the horrors of World War II.
Journey: Walking With the Trees
Author: Cheryl Rykken
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105711951
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 55
Book Description
Journey through the family forest of emotions and experiences shared by generations and bound together by a families love in this collection of short stories, including "Packed full of Life", "The Family Tree" and "Summer of Anya". We hold the stories of our own journey close to us, but generation to generation, the stories are truly universal. Come, Walk with the Trees and discover your own forest.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105711951
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 55
Book Description
Journey through the family forest of emotions and experiences shared by generations and bound together by a families love in this collection of short stories, including "Packed full of Life", "The Family Tree" and "Summer of Anya". We hold the stories of our own journey close to us, but generation to generation, the stories are truly universal. Come, Walk with the Trees and discover your own forest.
Baby Milestones: The Journey of a Thousand Smiles
Author: Aurora Brooks
Publisher: BabyDreamers.net
ISBN: 199111561X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Baby Milestones: The Journey of a Thousand Smiles is a comprehensive guide that will take you through the exciting journey of your baby's development. From their first smile to their first words, this book covers all the important milestones that your little one will reach in their early years. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of your baby's growth and development. In the section on Physical Milestones, you will learn about the different stages of your baby's physical development, from rolling over to crawling and walking. You will also discover helpful tips on how to encourage and support your baby's physical development. Cognitive Milestones explores the fascinating world of your baby's brain development. From recognizing faces to problem-solving skills, this section will provide you with valuable insights into your baby's cognitive abilities and how you can nurture them. Language Development is another important aspect of your baby's growth. In this section, you will learn about the different stages of language development, from babbling to their first words. You will also find practical tips on how to promote language development and encourage your baby to communicate. Social Interaction and Emotional Milestones delve into the world of your baby's social and emotional development. From forming attachments to developing self-regulation skills, this section will guide you on how to foster healthy social and emotional development in your little one. Sensory Milestones explores the development of your baby's senses, including hearing, vision, and tactile exploration. You will learn about the different stages of sensory development and discover activities that can stimulate your baby's senses. Feeding Milestones covers the introduction of solids and self-feeding skills. This section provides guidance on when and how to introduce solid foods to your baby and offers tips on how to encourage self-feeding. Sleep Milestones explores the different stages of sleep development, including sleep cycles and sleep training. You will find practical advice on establishing healthy sleep habits for your baby. Growth and Development covers physical growth, brain development, and motor skills. From tracking your baby's growth to promoting their motor skills, this section provides valuable information on supporting your baby's overall development. Speech and Language focuses on your baby's language development, including babbling and their first words. You will also find answers to frequently asked questions about speech and language development. Baby Milestones: The Journey of a Thousand Smiles is a must-read for any parent who wants to understand and support their baby's growth and development. With its comprehensive coverage and practical This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents Baby Milestones: The Journey of a Thousand Smiles Physical Milestones Cognitive Milestones Language Development Social Interaction Emotional Milestones Attachment Self-Regulation Sensory Milestones Hearing and Vision Tactile Exploration Feeding Milestones Introduction to Solids Self-Feeding Skills Sleep Milestones Sleep Cycles Sleep Training Growth and Development Physical Growth Brain Development Motor Skills Gross Motor Skills Fine Motor Skills Speech and Language Babbling First Words Frequently Asked Questions
Publisher: BabyDreamers.net
ISBN: 199111561X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Baby Milestones: The Journey of a Thousand Smiles is a comprehensive guide that will take you through the exciting journey of your baby's development. From their first smile to their first words, this book covers all the important milestones that your little one will reach in their early years. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of your baby's growth and development. In the section on Physical Milestones, you will learn about the different stages of your baby's physical development, from rolling over to crawling and walking. You will also discover helpful tips on how to encourage and support your baby's physical development. Cognitive Milestones explores the fascinating world of your baby's brain development. From recognizing faces to problem-solving skills, this section will provide you with valuable insights into your baby's cognitive abilities and how you can nurture them. Language Development is another important aspect of your baby's growth. In this section, you will learn about the different stages of language development, from babbling to their first words. You will also find practical tips on how to promote language development and encourage your baby to communicate. Social Interaction and Emotional Milestones delve into the world of your baby's social and emotional development. From forming attachments to developing self-regulation skills, this section will guide you on how to foster healthy social and emotional development in your little one. Sensory Milestones explores the development of your baby's senses, including hearing, vision, and tactile exploration. You will learn about the different stages of sensory development and discover activities that can stimulate your baby's senses. Feeding Milestones covers the introduction of solids and self-feeding skills. This section provides guidance on when and how to introduce solid foods to your baby and offers tips on how to encourage self-feeding. Sleep Milestones explores the different stages of sleep development, including sleep cycles and sleep training. You will find practical advice on establishing healthy sleep habits for your baby. Growth and Development covers physical growth, brain development, and motor skills. From tracking your baby's growth to promoting their motor skills, this section provides valuable information on supporting your baby's overall development. Speech and Language focuses on your baby's language development, including babbling and their first words. You will also find answers to frequently asked questions about speech and language development. Baby Milestones: The Journey of a Thousand Smiles is a must-read for any parent who wants to understand and support their baby's growth and development. With its comprehensive coverage and practical This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents Baby Milestones: The Journey of a Thousand Smiles Physical Milestones Cognitive Milestones Language Development Social Interaction Emotional Milestones Attachment Self-Regulation Sensory Milestones Hearing and Vision Tactile Exploration Feeding Milestones Introduction to Solids Self-Feeding Skills Sleep Milestones Sleep Cycles Sleep Training Growth and Development Physical Growth Brain Development Motor Skills Gross Motor Skills Fine Motor Skills Speech and Language Babbling First Words Frequently Asked Questions
The Long Journey of Poppie Nongena
Author: Elsa Joubert
Publisher: Jonathan Ball Publishers
ISBN: 1868426696
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 461
Book Description
Voted one of the hundred most important books published in Africa during the last century. Winner of the WA Hofmeyr Prize, the CNA Literary Award and the Louis Luyt Prize.Sharing the language and religion or the Afrikaners bent on her people's subjugation, Poppie Nongena - a Xhosa woman born in an Upington township - has no choice but to negotiate the riptide of structural violence that is apartheid South Africa. Rootless, her ailing husband emasculated by legislation and her children bearing witness to her degradation, Poppie is forced on a spiritual and cultural journey from Lambert's Bay to a Cape Town township to Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape. Her heartache is the pain of a nation - an emblem of how the human spirit may strain under the weight of tyranny, yet adapts and prevails.Written to break the barrier of ignorance in late-1970s South Africa, The Long, Journey of Poppie Nongena - unsentimental but sensitive - documents a harrowing life lived in a time that a country would rather forget. A literary and commercial success when it was released in Afrikaans in 1979, Elsa Joubert's searing indictment of inhumanity remains universally relevant almost 40 years later in a world in which political dispensations continue to rise and fall. It has won a clutch of literary prizes, including the CNA and Hofmeyr, and has been translated into 13 languages and sold around the world. In 2002 it was selected by a panel of 16 international academi and writers as one of the 100 best African novels of the 20th century.
Publisher: Jonathan Ball Publishers
ISBN: 1868426696
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 461
Book Description
Voted one of the hundred most important books published in Africa during the last century. Winner of the WA Hofmeyr Prize, the CNA Literary Award and the Louis Luyt Prize.Sharing the language and religion or the Afrikaners bent on her people's subjugation, Poppie Nongena - a Xhosa woman born in an Upington township - has no choice but to negotiate the riptide of structural violence that is apartheid South Africa. Rootless, her ailing husband emasculated by legislation and her children bearing witness to her degradation, Poppie is forced on a spiritual and cultural journey from Lambert's Bay to a Cape Town township to Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape. Her heartache is the pain of a nation - an emblem of how the human spirit may strain under the weight of tyranny, yet adapts and prevails.Written to break the barrier of ignorance in late-1970s South Africa, The Long, Journey of Poppie Nongena - unsentimental but sensitive - documents a harrowing life lived in a time that a country would rather forget. A literary and commercial success when it was released in Afrikaans in 1979, Elsa Joubert's searing indictment of inhumanity remains universally relevant almost 40 years later in a world in which political dispensations continue to rise and fall. It has won a clutch of literary prizes, including the CNA and Hofmeyr, and has been translated into 13 languages and sold around the world. In 2002 it was selected by a panel of 16 international academi and writers as one of the 100 best African novels of the 20th century.
Journey in Learning and Teaching Science
Author: Dr. Sondra Barber Akins
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
The author tells her life story through journals and real life vignettes written in the first person. She describes her experiences while growing up in a segregated, mid-twentieth century African American community. Nurturing relationships and activities in her working class African American home, learning in segregated African American schools, and strong connections between her home, schools, and other community institutions are described. Family history and customs, community characteristics, and socio-economic and political circumstances and events that affected her early life and her upbringing are described. Included in her story are prominent people, places, events, and circumstances that facilitated her holistic development from early childhood through adolescence. Readers will be able to infer how all the above factors and enriched learning activities in and outside of school resulted in her a positive self-image and outlook on life as well as her determination to pursue chemistry studies in challenging higher education institutions. Throughout the book the author provides commentary in which she explicitly connects her early life with events and experiences (academic, professional, and personal family life) that occurred along her journey in later years.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
The author tells her life story through journals and real life vignettes written in the first person. She describes her experiences while growing up in a segregated, mid-twentieth century African American community. Nurturing relationships and activities in her working class African American home, learning in segregated African American schools, and strong connections between her home, schools, and other community institutions are described. Family history and customs, community characteristics, and socio-economic and political circumstances and events that affected her early life and her upbringing are described. Included in her story are prominent people, places, events, and circumstances that facilitated her holistic development from early childhood through adolescence. Readers will be able to infer how all the above factors and enriched learning activities in and outside of school resulted in her a positive self-image and outlook on life as well as her determination to pursue chemistry studies in challenging higher education institutions. Throughout the book the author provides commentary in which she explicitly connects her early life with events and experiences (academic, professional, and personal family life) that occurred along her journey in later years.