Bøker av Mary Smith

The Ninth Inning series presents Memphis Angels' left fielder, Roman Dailey. Roman Dailey can't stop thinking about the time he spent with Carissa at a party at the end of last season. When she moves to Memphis, he can't help pursuing her. He knows who he wants, and he's willing to go after her. Even if she is his teammate's little sister. Carissa Rodriguez is known as the little sister of first baseman Hector Rodriguez. In a mad dash to get away from her life in Florida, Carissa can't seem to make up her mind on anything besides the fact that she wants more of Roman Dailey and she doesn't know how to stop her growing feelings for him. Roman and Carissa think their biggest hurdle is telling her brother, which could possibly mess with the team's good streak by causing tension amongst teammates, but they weren't prepared for the curveball life throws them.

The Ninth Inning series presents Memphis Angels' first baseman, Hector Rodriguez. Hector Rodriguez is an easy going guy, the one who tries to make everyone laugh or smile on the hard days. He loves playing baseball, loves his family, and loves chasing the girl who has caught his eye. His two biggest obstacles are getting the girl to give him the time of day and then getting his mother to look past what she sees on the surface. Zoey Reyes is use to people staring at her because of the tattoos covering her body, but the big tipper who has been begging for her name for two months is the only one who looks at her differently. Once Hector wears her down and finds out her name, she realizes why he is so likeable. However, it's one battle after another for their friendship to grow and Zoey's not sure how much stress she can handle. Hector and Zoey are making the right plays, but will it be enough for them to come out with a big win?

The Importance of Teamwork in Today's WorldIn today's fast-paced and interconnected world, the significance of teamwork cannot be overstated. Whether it is in the workplace, sports, or any other setting, the ability to work effectively as a team is essential for success. "Teamwork Triumph: Mastering Leadership in Every Setting" explores the nuances of teamwork and provides valuable insights on how to harness its power.In today's highly competitive environment, organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of teamwork. The complex challenges we face require diverse perspectives, skills, and experiences. By working together, teams can leverage their collective strengths, generating innovative solutions and achieving goals that would be impossible to accomplish individually.Teamwork fosters collaboration, trust, and mutual respect among team members. It encourages open communication and the sharing of ideas, which leads to enhanced problem-solving and decision-making. When individuals feel valued and part of a team, they are more motivated, engaged, and committed to achieving shared objectives.The book delves into various aspects of teamwork, emphasizing the key elements that contribute to its success. It explores the importance of clearly defined roles and responsibilities, effective communication, and the ability to manage conflicts constructively. It also highlights the significance of strong leadership in fostering a cohesive and high-performing team.Moreover, "Teamwork Triumph" addresses the challenges that teams may encounter and provides strategies for overcoming them. It discusses how to navigate cultural differences, build trust in virtual teams, and promote inclusivity. The book also emphasizes the importance of celebrating successes and recognizing individual contributions, as these factors contribute to the overall team morale and motivation.In addition to the workplace, the principles of teamwork explored in this book are applicable to various other settings. Sports teams, community organizations, and even families can benefit from the lessons learned in "Teamwork Triumph." By understanding the dynamics of effective teamwork, individuals can enhance their personal relationships and contribute to the success of their communities.

Oh Captain, My Captain presents Valo Manner of the Liberty Eagles. Valo Manner was traded to the Maine team a few seasons ago and worked his way up to his current position as a captain. He's enjoyed the change, living with a rookie roommate, but he's missing his someone special. When he finally makes a move on the girl he has his sights set on, he isn't expecting the whirlwind she comes with. Jade Patterson has had nothing but bad luck her whole life. She's had to fight for every scrap of food that she's ever received. Her life quickly changes one night when working at the strip club that makes her keep a firm grip on her no-holds-bar attitude. Jade can't believe that a Finnish hockey player wants anything more from her than what she can give to him in bed. Jade is sure her broken past and impure life will only taint Valo's life. However, Valo does everything he can to show Jade that being tainted isn't as bad as it seems.

Oh Captain, My Captain presents Luca Zotov of the Nebraska Bucks. Luca Zotov has been happily committed to his girlfriend for ten years before he finally takes the next step by proposing. It's always been the two of them and Luca has never wanted that to change, something he's always been clear and adamant about. His world is split into two halves, his girlfriend and hockey, and he's never wanted anything more than that. Hadley Lincoln is happy with Luca by her side and she's never been more sure about anything before in her life. After ten years of loving him, he finally asks for her to marry him. It's something that she always dreamed of until a surprise in their happily ever after appears on an ultrasound monitor, rocking their relationship to the core. Hadley has the faith in Luca, which he lacks in himself, and she tries to help him see that history won't repeat itself. While Luca struggles to overcome a childhood tragedy, Hadley continues to work on getting him to embrace the joys of having a baby on the way.

In the second installment of The Penalty Kill Trilogy, Levi Carr and Presley McCarthy continue to rebuild their relationship as they deal with surprises and other problems. Levi is trying his best not to hover with worry over his father after his heart attack. Presley is still trying to gain the love and respect from her parents and keep her independence as well. They lean on one another for support and work through these issues together. As the offseason progresses and a long time friend of Presley's returns, trust issues arise between the couple as Presley tries to fix her relationship with her parents and Levi works towards his NHL dream. Will their relationship survive off the ice? *Book intended for mature audiences.*

The Ninth Inning series presents Memphis Angels' shortstop, Jordan Johnson. Jordan Johnson loves his wife more than anything. After suffering a traumatic loss together, he's willing to give her whatever she needs. She needs space, he'll give her space. She needs time, he'll give her time. However, when Heidi asks for a divorce, Jordan refuses to give it to her. It's tough sometimes, but Jordan won't stop fighting for them. Heidi Johnson's life seems to be a fairytale with the perfect baseball husband, the great vacation beach house, and a good career. Then, tragedy hit her from nowhere. Now, she's trying to figure out which way is up and which is down. She figures leaving Jordan and focusing on opening her own business will make the pain go away, but it doesn't help. Finally, she tells Jordan a divorce is what she needs, but he's too stubborn to give her what she wants the most. Jordan won't give up on her and Heidi won't change her mind. Will he push her further away by reminding her of what they had? Will she push him too far with her rejections that he'll never come back? Or can they save their marriage? When they're put into the ninth inning, will Jordan be able to hold tight to Heidi or will her stubbornness be the end of the game?

Oh Captain, My Captain presents Ashton Campbell of the Utah Bears. Ashton Campbell balances his time between hockey and his young son, Reed. He can't manage to find anyone good enough to be introduced into his little family, not that he spends a lot of time looking. As soon as he lays eyes on the beautiful, yet annoyed fan, he knows he needs at least one date with her, but he has to convince her to say yes first. Lexie Allen's life revolves around her daughter, Sadie. She has kept her focus only on her since the death of her husband in Iraq. She never worried about having a personal relationship with another man again. The only luxury she holds onto is her love of hockey, which doesn't include the Utah Bears. Ashton goes after what he wants and what he wants is Lexie. She, on the other hand, has to realize that sometimes, you have to be a little crazy to earn a happily ever after.

Oh Captain, My Captain presents Brody Ross of the Indiana Mustangs. Brody Ross was one of the youngest captains in the hockey league. His one and only goal is lift the Cup over his head. That is until he moved next door to Selene Porter. When he approaches her with a proposal, their friendship takes a turn. However, it comes at a price when an ex-flame appears in the picture. Selene Porter has two loves: her dog, Bonkers, and hockey. She's been a lifelong fan of the Indiana Mustangs and their Captain. She refuses to let anything take away what means so much to her and Brody, his career, and his old fling has her wondering if love is worth the risk. With the unwanted presence, can Brody and Selene stick together or will Selene back out of the proposal?

Oh Captain, My Captain presents Carson Lee of the Alabama Blacksmiths. Carson Lee is the league's bad boy and womanizer, who wants nothing more than to keep it that way. However, his life is full of deep secrets that could ruin the image he built for himself. Everything he worked for could come crashing down around him once he starts finding out who he really is when a grumpy blonde enters his life. Kinley Wright wants nothing more than to thrive in the world of fashion. She could care less about hockey as long as it leads her to a promotion to work with the football superstars. It isn't until she has to sign Carson Lee to a clothing contract that she finds he may be the one to push her to let go of her guilt from her past marriage. Carson Lee is more than meets the eye and Kinley Wright is more than her failures. When their lives collide, will they trust in the possible hope for their future?

In the final installment of Levi Carr and Presley McCarthy's story, he's playing in the AHL in Pennsylvania while she's back home in New York trying to finish school. Presley's only dream has been to go to law school. That goal has remained strong, and she's still trying to focus on that goal, even though Presley has fallen in love with Levi. He's off playing hockey and now she has to deal with Levi being gone and having to wait almost a whole year to be with him again. Until there's a change in plans. Levi has been working towards an opportunity to play in the NHL his entire life. To reach that goal, he has to live away from Presley. He knows they can handle it for the time being because they are strong enough, but when Levi tries to deal with a set back, their love is tested again. For Presley, school is first, and for Levi, it's hockey. In the end, will that hurt their relationship, or will they finish with the game winner?

Oh Captain, My Captain presents Jax Godwin of the Las Vegas Gamblers. Jax Godwin has been married to the love of his life for almost five years. But lately, things haven't been great. In the middle of hockey season and trying to recover from another year of missing the playoffs, Jax has let his career become his number one priority. He's ready to get things back on track until his wife's actions has him rethinking everything. Avery Godwin has loved Jax Godwin since the day he came into the emergency room where she works. With a quick marriage, Avery becomes comfortable in her new life until Jax's priorities change. After months of neglect and lack of communication, she begins to questions Jax's love for her. It becomes worse when Avery takes a vacation away from him and finds comfort from another man. The couple is far away from who they were when their relationship began and they both have to figure out if they can start again with a new beginning.

The Ninth Inning series presents Memphis Angels' third baseman, Colby Wilson. Colby Wilson gets talked into making a profile on a dating website. It's been a not-so-great experience so far, especially since his teammates have given him the nickname of Sugar Daddy thanks to the mistake of sharing his experiences. Colby just wants to settle down and finally have a place to call home once and for all. Then, he decides to meet the only sane person he's been able to talk to on the dating website. Ariella Craft is a homicide detective who spends more time working cases than working on her love life. As a last resort, she decides to sign up for online dating and ends up talking to someone who doesn't seem to be crazy. After taking sound advice from her sister, Ariella meets the man she's been chatting with. There is nothing but shock when they discover each other's identities. Colby and Ariella need to prioritize their careers and love lives, but when devastation hits them, it's more difficult than they both thought it would be. Life is throwing nothing but curveballs. Colby and Ariella need to hit it out of the park before they strike out.

The Ninth Inning series presents Memphis Angels' second baseman, Trent Baker. Trent Baker is struggling after losing his wife. He has to enlist the help of his grandmother to help him care for his daughter while trying to play baseball and work through his grief. The girl he meets at the gym becomes a friend and someone he can talk to, but she brings her own complications to the table. Scarlett Knowles is a caring social worker who puts the needs of the children before her. When Scarlett finally gets the nerve to speak to Trent, she believes it'll be a one-time encounter until he keeps popping up everywhere she goes. The more they run into each other and the more they talk, the worse she feels about the secret she carries. When the secret is revealed, more complications arise to put them both in a predicament neither are sure they want. The win will be hard fought, but are Trent and Scarlett willing to put in the work together?

"Discover the rich history and heritage of the Black community in this comprehensive and insightful guide to Black People's Month.Explore key events and milestones in Black history, from the Lynching of Laura and L.D. Nelson to the St. Augustine Movement and beyond.Delve into the contributions of pioneering leaders and inventors who have shaped society in countless ways, and learn how to empower the next generation to create positive change.This 83-page book is a must-read for anyone looking to better understand and celebrate the vibrant and diverse culture of Black people. With its well-researched content, engaging style, and wealth of resources for further learning and engagement, this book is the perfect tool for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of Black culture and history.So why wait? Order your copy today and take the first step towards a more enlightened understanding of Black people's month."

The Ninth Inning series presents Memphis Angels' center fielder, Spencer O'Dell. Spencer O'Dell is a commitment phobe who ends up having a teammate's sister-in-law on his arm for a fundraiser. After a surprisingly good time, Spencer thinks he's hit the jackpot because he's finally found a woman who wants a no-strings attached type of relationship. Harmony Gardner only cares about three things in life: work, family, and sex. She's too busy with her career to take the time to date anyone, but she does make time to sleep with men. When forced to spend an evening with Spencer O'Dell, Harmony is surprised to find that he doesn't do relationships either. It couldn't have been a better arrangement for them both. The two get caught up in the passions of sex and fun, but they keep hitting foul balls. Can they fix their game and find a way to win together?

The Ninth Inning series presents Memphis Angels' right fielder, Tanner Coats. Tanner Coats is known for being a no filter, sex-crazed kid on the team. There are two things he loves in life: baseball and sex. Unfortunately, his sex life is interfering with baseball, causing issues, and there's a room full of people trying to change who he is. Tanner decides to dig in his heels every step of the way because there's no way he's changing who he knows himself to be. Piper McCay is a woman who knows what she wants. She loves her career, her nephews, and her DVD collection. At the age of forty-three, she is content with not having relationship or children, and only having her flings with younger men. When she takes the job with the Memphis Angels, every day she's face-to-face with her favorite player, Tanner Coats, and it's sending her cougar hormones into overdrive. Will the kid and the cougar be able to play a fair game together?

Kid's education fun activity Book for Grades 3 - 6. Loaded with50 plus reading, math, language games, connect the dots, wordunscramblers, puzzles and mazes, English, and other educationalfun that your child will love for hours of fun workbookactivities. Parents can also participate in the activities. Bonus activitiesalso includes multiple pages of coloring, crossword and other fun filledgames and school activities for children.

Save time without sacrificing your healthy lifestyle with these delicious gluten-, dairy- and hassle-free recipes from Mary Smith, the bestselling author of Quick Prep Paleo and creator of Mary's Whole Life. Made with tasty, wholesome ingredients and minimal prep work, these few-step skillets, mouthwatering Instant Pot meals and no-fuss sheet pan bakes deliver twice the flavor with half the effort. Whether you're a pressed-for-time Paleo or Whole30 dieter, trying to cut gluten and dairy from your day-to-day or simply seeking some stellar healthy recipes, this cookbook will be your new go-to guide for quick yet satisfying home-cooked meals. Delight your taste buds with showstopping, twenty-minute Hot Honey Salmon Bite Bowls you can make in your air fryer. Save time on prep and cleanup with decadent, one-pot Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese. Or, guiltlessly indulge in comfort food classics like Mary's hearty Grain-Free Chicken Pot Pie Casserole. Thanks to these 60 amazing recipes, preparing whole food meals for your family has never been faster, easier or more exciting!

Start signing with your baby today! This comprehensive book makes signing easy with photos of real kids using 100+ signs, plus expert advice on teaching your baby to communicate early. In Baby Sign Language, Mary SmithASL interpreter and founder of popular sign language education business Sign 'n Growshares everything you need forlearning how to sign with your 03-year-old. Maybe you've seen it online or remember a friend and their baby signing MILK or MORE. No matter why you're interested, what you've heard is true: signing is one of the best ways to kickstart communication. When your baby can sign, theyll get frustrated lessand you will be able to bond more closely. At the heart of the book are a broad array of photographed signs that are easy to understand thanks to the real kids signing them. You'll find everything your baby wants to tell you, including: Mealtime Signs: Milk, Food, More, All Done, Drink, Water, Please, Thank You, Yes, No, Hungry, Thirsty Daytime Signs: Help, Open, Up, Pacifier, Light, Bath, Diaper, Blanket, Bed, Sleep, Morning, Night, Potty, Poop, and A Variety of Clothing Signs Playtime Signs: Again, Read, Book, Play, Toy, Dance, Music, Ball, Try, Friend, Take Turns, Gentle, Dog, Cat Family Signs: Love, Mommy, Daddy, Baby, Sister, Brother, Grandma, Grandpa, How Baby Feels Signs: Feel, Happy, Silly, Sad, Angry, Scared, Frustrated, Sleepy, Hurt Outdoors Signs:House,Walk, Outside, Playground, Grass, Tree, Car,Airplane, Sun, Moon, Stars, Rain, Snow And many more! Withsongs, stories, and gamesto encourage learning, and insider tips to boost your babys language development, this is truly an all-in-one guide for helping your baby tell you their wants and needs before they start to talk.

Mary Smith was born and raised in a country behind the Iron Curtain. She lived in a tiny apartment and shared a bedroom with her parents during the frigid winter months. She wore school uniforms and red pioneer ties. She ate variations of potato dishes, stood in line for a loaf of bread, carried heavy blocks of ice during the hot summer days, played hide-and-seek with the children in the building, and thought that life was wonderful. Her nonconformist parents, however, talked of a world beyond the Iron Curtain and planned to escape to a place where they thought they would find freedom.My Life As a Nomad recounts Mary's peregrinations through five countries on three continents that began in 1964. What started as an adventure full of promises, evolved as a perennial search for a "e;home"e; amid the customs and traditions of an unfamiliar world."e;Adam was but human - this explains it all. He did not want the apple for the apple's sake, he wanted it only because it was forbidden. The mistake was in not forbidding the serpent; then he would have eaten the serpent."e;Pudd'nhead Wilson by Mark Twain"e;The quality of mercy... is twice bless'd;It blesseth him that gives, and him that takes; 'Tis mightiest in the mightiest: it becomes the throned monarch better than his crown."e;The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

Soul Searching is a poetical autobiography on the struggles that come in a person's life. It is the perfect book for people going through hardships in life and who are looking for words to express the emotions they are feeling. Readers will learn of the beauty that can come through painful experiences and of the faithfulness of God through all seasons of life.

Maxi faces more than a few challenges in this book. After he just gets comfortable living in his kingdom with his queen, Goldie. Maxi was visited by his friend the wolf during his and Goldie's outing, when he was advised the forest is in danger from the red wolves in both the Enchanted Forest and the Black Woods Forest. Maxi used his own army, King John's and Queen Victoria's armies along with all abled animals to prepare for a battle with the red wolves, who were overtaking the forests and controlling and abusing the peaceful creatures living there. Maxi's army won the battle with the help of the magic trees and took the remaining red wolves to the mountain forest, which is theirs now to rule and occupy. Maxi visits King John, returns his army, and discuses the details of the battle, the victory. He then visits the Queen Victoria and returns her army. She wants to know what happened, and Maxi tells her the story of the battle to removing the red wolves from their own forest on the mountain. After getting Sunset to come with him to the Enchanted Forest, Maxi finds out they in fact were not red wolves but ratherChangelings. And when Maxi, Dark Cloud and the changelings go to the mountain forest, they were cleared of being a part of the pack of red wolves; they became Maxi's allies, being in a human form. After returning the changelings home, past Ventura, he returned to King John's castle to see his wife and son. After spending some time at King John's, Maxi and Goldie return home with the prince to the Ventura castle. They had to rush back To Ventura as Maxi found out the ex-king is scheming to take the castle from Maxi. Upon returning, Maxi caught the ex-king lounging and acting like the bad king he was, while other prisoners were working, so he moved the ex-king to the dungeon in the basement of the castle, disregarding his pleading and crying. The way Maxi ran the kingdom, the castle was operating very well and the people were extremely happy with their new King and Queen, but especially the new Prince. Even the prisoners were not complaining and quite content being in their situation. They did not lack for anything.

This is an adventure story for children with lots of great, challenging and imaginary twists and turns. The story includes a bit of magic and mystery of the unknown. Because Maxi has a pure heart and good intentions he is accepted, protected and welcomed everywhere he goes. During his journey he comes across a magical forest. He crosses many difficult, dangerous and tricky paths. Maxi meets many different creatures and beings, including animals both good and bad. Then he sees a giant's Kingdom, whose Queen, after he earned, it made him a citizen of her Kingdom. Without his knowledge she and the giants prepared him for the continuance of his quest. Maxi started his adventure when he was only sixteen years old, he was still quite young for such a journey. As this adventure takes a long period of time. Maxi is growing up and maturing quickly. He experiences lots of fascinating events during his quest. Maxi made friends very easily because he was a very hardworking, honest and fearsome young man. He tried to help everyone as he could on the way to complete his journey. He reached a Kingdom which was draped in black. The King's daughter was kidnapped by a big dragon. Maxi takes the challenge on and goes after the princess, to rescue her. He brings her back to her father, he succeeds in his quest. This is when Maxi realizes his urgency for the calling of this journey. After being Knighted, Maxi is rewarded by the King by allowing Maxi to wed his daughter, Princess Goldie. Maxi is now a very handsome mature young man. He goes to pick up his father as he promised and then visits the giants Queen's castle. He then returns home to the King's castle. He became very thrilled with his new life and the future of his new family, including his father in the King's and Princesses' and his Kingdom.

This is an adventure story for children with lots of great, challenging and imaginary twists and turns. The story includes a bit of magic and mystery of the unknown. Because Maxi has a pure heart and good intentions he is accepted, protected and welcomed everywhere he goes. During his journey he comes across a magical forest. He crosses many difficult, dangerous and tricky paths. Maxi meets many different creatures and beings, including animals both good and bad. Then he sees a giant's Kingdom, whose Queen, after he earned, it made him a citizen of her Kingdom. Without his knowledge she and the giants prepared him for the continuance of his quest. Maxi started his adventure when he was only sixteen years old, he was still quite young for such a journey. As this adventure takes a long period of time. Maxi is growing up and maturing quickly. He experiences lots of fascinating events during his quest. Maxi made friends very easily because he was a very hardworking, honest and fearsome young man. He tried to help everyone as he could on the way to complete his journey. He reached a Kingdom which was draped in black. The King's daughter was kidnapped by a big dragon. Maxi takes the challenge on and goes after the princess, to rescue her. He brings her back to her father, he succeeds in his quest. This is when Maxi realizes his urgency for the calling of this journey. After being Knighted, Maxi is rewarded by the King by allowing Maxi to wed his daughter, Princess Goldie. Maxi is now a very handsome mature young man. He goes to pick up his father as he promised and then visits the giants Queen's castle. He then returns home to the King's castle. He became very thrilled with his new life and the future of his new family, including his father in the King's and Princesses' and his Kingdom.