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Two young sisters enjoy their very own playhouse at Grandmother''s farm. Each visit brings new surprises that spark their imaginations.

Life is a present God gives to us daily. Why not give a present to others of friendship? Each one of us can make a difference in the world we live just by being a friend. Give love and you will get love. Give friendhsip and friendships will find you. Create the world you want to live in just by giving your time, energy, and love to a relationship. Family life starts the cycle. Look back to the days of your youth and recaputre the zest you have for life even as an adult. It's yours for the taking. Refresh your mind and you will, "Feel it, believe it, and pass it on."

It was 1989 when I started building a large 1/4"= 1 foot scale model of Constitution and today, 16 years and 18,000 hours later, I honestly believe this is how she was rigged during her last chase, exactly one hour prior to her last battle against the British HMS Levant and HMS Cyane. I had already invested more than four thousand hours in the construction of this model, and had intended, upon completion of the hull, to proceed with the stepping of masts and rigging her just as I had done previously on other models. However, In February 1992, when Commander Martin presented me with an original typescript of Midshipman Edward Clifford Anderson''s notes on the rigging of the ship in 1834-35 at Boston, the earliest such specific information known, I decided I would follow Midshipman Anderson''s directions and record the progress, step by step, discovering for myself what was done and how. This meant creating additional scaled parts relating to sheer poles, etc. to simulate exactly how the masts and the bowsprit, etc. were stepped in this era, and for this reason. Due to the equipment available today, and rightfully so, I do not believe that Constitution, or any ship''s from this era, will ever again be rigged, including the stepping of the masts, using sheer poles and tackle only, and so I chose, while this one and only opportunity lent itself, to show this pictorially.

Is Self-Talk Truly a Sign of Insanity? Dispelling the Notion!!Read it, Receive it, Believe it, Be Empowered. This is the advice given by author Charles W. Woodard, Ph.D. in regard to the persistent habit of talking to ourselves. Self-Talk takes a realistic look at how personal and individual feelings are formed. In fact, monitoring and changing your "self-talk" is the key to self-control. Many believe that talking to yourself is a sign of insanity, but in this powerful examination of the common practice, it is rather described as a trait of true sanity and self-empowerment.Self-talk and self-esteem are directly related. Your self-talk is regarding, but not necessarily limited to: life, job, culture, children, love, liberty, spirituality, goals, ambitions, relationships, adults, politics, money, family, race, ethnicity, recreation, and world events. Therefore, it really does determine your feelings/emotions and subsequent behaviors.A must read, Self-Talk challenges conventional premises and definitions regarding the formation of thoughts, perceptions and feelings.

A Christmas Rhyme Filled with Magic—and St. Nick, Too!“Aurora of the Northern Lights could become for a new generation what The Night Before Christmas has been before it: a seasonal classic.” - Greg Elliot, author Named for the Northern Lights, Aurora faces a woeful plight. To many lands she must roam, searching for her true home.Come along as author Holly Hardin conjures a mystical world of adventure, sprites, and magical charms. After losing her parents, little Aurora sets off on her own. Because she’s different, Aurora finds it difficult to find anyone who will listen to her story, even at Christmas time. As her story continues, Aurora receives special gifts to keep her safe and important clues to find her new home.Follow the journey as Aurora encounters a host of creatures along the way—including one very famous bearded man. What follows in this beautifully illustrated and delightfully written book is a heartwarming story of a home lost and found—and a Christmas lesson for us all.

Finding a Husband Is Never Easy... And it becomes even trickier when your parents are trying to arrange a match for you. The story takes place in 1979, in Pakistan, where the parents of 18-year-old Amna are working to arrange her marriage. Amna attempts to balance her desire to continue her education with the supposed need to take advantage of a young girl's 'window of opportunity,' lest she be left a spinster. Amna meets suitor after suitor. Sometimes she is rejected and sometimes the prospective partner does not meet the standard set by her parents. The encounters provide laughter, outrage and even soul searching. Can Amna leave the most momentous decision of her life in the hands of her parents? Can she attain both her ambition and marriage? The Tea Trolley provides double pleasure as friends and family interweave twelve tales of love and loss into the narrative. These tales are links in the chain of Amna's story. They emphasize that a happy marriage is often the basis of a happy life, even though finding the right mate remains a gamble. Ultimately, these tales coalesce in surprising patterns, resolving Amna's dilemma in a novel and unexpected way.

What they are saying about Two Miles High and Six Feet Under"G. Eldon Smith has written another very successful mystery featuring attorney Andrew Coyle. As we follow him from Denver to the rough-and-tumble mining town of Leadville, we are caught up in a web of fast-paced intrigue and deceit. Two Miles High and Six Feet Under is a good read, and highly recommended." ~Susanne W. Freeman, author of Any Train to Somewhere"Once again G. Eldon Smith presents an engaging Colorado High Country mystery, featuring Andrew Coyle and a host of colorful characters you'd like to meet. It's a treat, and a very good read." ~Rex Olsen, author of Medicine Point and other booksWhat they said about Smith's first novel, Murder in the RockiesG. Eldon Smith's Murder in the Rockies is a murder mystery set in Denver, 1890. You too should enjoy this engrossing mystery enriched by Smith's ability to bring characters to life. At times I felt like I was there, helping Andrew Coyle solve the mystery.~Thomas "Doctor Colorado" Noel, PhD. University of Colorado Denver, Professor of Colorado History, author of 41 books on the Highest StateTwo Miles High and Six Feet Under is set in Leadville, Colorado in 1896. Andrew Coyle, a young Denver lawyer, is offered a job to audit the financial records of the Leadville winter carnival which features the Ice Palace as its star attraction. Upon arriving, he learns of a corpse frozen in the Palace.Coyle's strong-willed wife, Sarah, and toddler daughter come to join him and see the festivities.As accidents and bodies pile up, Coyle is convinced that murder is involved. Sarah does not want Coyle to be the next accident victim. She pleads with him to leave town. Coyle is determined to see justice done. He must decide if it is worth the risk of being killed himself to learn who is behind the murders.

Women of Genesis: What can we learn from them? This Bible study was written to show that the first women were real "human" ladies who had attitudes, feelings and emotions like we women have today. They had intelligent minds, they were not cave people. The ladies we will study felt pain, and they got bone tired. When they got hot they would sweat, and when they were cold, they got chill bumps. They had belly laughs and they suffered soul stirring tears. These women felt jealousy, hatred and sorrow. On occasion they knew elation and heart thrilling joy. They had PMS and grumpy moods, as well as days when the kids drove them crazy. I'm sure they each knew the apprehension of holding a feverish toddler. They were successful sometimes and reacted with courage and confidence. And then there were days they failed, felt helpless, disappointment. You can be sure that all of these women knew fear and love, just like you and I feel. We will watch the women of Genesis live with others and learn about Jehovah God. We see how their reactions, attitudes and choices changed history. Your choices change history too. Will you choose to believe the devil, like Eve? Will you choose to believe God's Word and have faith in His blessing like Sarah? Would you blindly follow the LORD's will like Rebekah? Let's dance through the pages of Genesis with them and see what we can learn.

This in-depth study of American history is told through the eyes of U.S. Supreme Court justices and their decisions: from the historic John Marshall Court to today's controversial issues confronting the John Roberts Court. Defining America explores how Supreme Court decisions have been vital in changing America into the nation we have today. Some of the important issues include: The ongoing dispute between 'originalism' and a 'living' constitution. Is the Court impartial or politically motivated? How will the new President Trump court appointees affect abortion, affirmative action, gun control, campaign financing, and the separation of church and state? This timely book is mandatory reading for understanding the complexity of issues as the country moves forward into a new era in American history.

Hungry tells the story of the Sullivan clan, who lived in Rough Edge, Clebit, and Pickens, Oklahoma, from 1910 to 1962. Why "Hungry"? Because they always were... But that hunger-both for food and a desire to achieve more-pushed the Sullivan kids to reach further than they ever thought possible. Growing up in a harsh environment, the family suffered physical ailments and deprivation, but every one of the Sullivan children will agree: If not for their upbringing in the Clebit/Pickens area, they would not have had the courage and tenacity to accomplish what they have. Their father instilled a strong work ethic in his children, and their mother knew the value of a good education. The Sullivans were taught the value of hard work, sacrifice, and adaptability by not only their parents but by the community, the school, and the church. Hungry is a nostalgic memoir and a fascinating snapshot of American history. It''s also a reminder that hard work, respect for others, and honoring your word can take you far. About the Author: The author, Sam L. Sullivan, spent his youth in a small isolated timber town in Southeastern Oklahoma. This book is a collection of stories from the Sullivan family during the first six decades of the twentieth century. The stories reflect the values held, not only by the Sullivan''s of that area, but the values of the community members in those small towns as well. There is a reason for calling this book, "Hungry". Calling the book, "Hungry", has to do with food yes, but more so about the lessons learned that kept us hungry to achieve more in life.

A story of aspirations, scandals, losses, a kidnapping, and redemption. Abilene, a strong southern woman who aspires to be an opera singer, endures an unhappy childhood. Abilene''s older siblings and father treat her cruelly, but her mother has hopes for her youngest child. Abilene, as an adult, finds herself in a troubling situation, but learns to confront that with courage and conviction after she sees a vision. Her mother, a hard-working seamstress, has a secret that is revealed near the end. Blessings, miracles, visions, redemption, are all a part of this story that takes some surprising twists and turns.

There was a full moon and high tide, a sea of glittering little waves strutting towards the Gulf, only to be swallowed by bigger waves. A shaky silver reflection of the moon brightened the dark river, broken every now and then by a man's dark shadow in the middle of a little canoe sliding to an unknown destination, like a sea bird, singing a popular song in the sweet local dialect, "I would ask if I could reach the heavens, why you bless some with all the luxuries and a loaf of bread tainted with blood for others?"And then from as far away as one could see, deep in the dark, beyond all the old tall palm trees touching the clouds, kissing the moon, a muffled voice chanted, hard to hear, fading from-time-to-time, interrupted by the oars gently cutting through the river's warm water and a cool breeze going from cheek to cheek chanted: "Why do you come to my dream every night if you don't love me?"The river was silent, the night empty, the voices heavenly.

Deception: Lies and SecretsTwo sets of identical twins marry, and both couples have daughters. These first cousins, Camilla and Karmen, are almost identical in appearance themselves, so much so that they are often mistaken for twins. As adults, they decide to trade places. They follow an elaborate ruse against an unsuspecting doctor who has his own secrets as well as a psychopathic hillbilly who is following his own path of revenge. What transpires is a weekend fraught with deceptions and secrets.Janice Johnson's novel Deception: Lies and Secrets is a delicious romance as well as a taut suspense story. Readers won't be able to stop turning the pages as the importance of honesty, the consequences of deceit, and the dangers of lying become ever clearer with each spellbinding scene.

The VETERANS ADMINISTRATION keeps your VETERANS at bay for years of paperwork shuffles, back and forth. Many disabled Vets, are unable to support their families until years of delays. We answered the call, performed our duty, now the very agency that we depend on, starves and denies us for years or endless paperwork drills back and forth.

What deems a writer to make assumptions on others behalf's? What makes us unique in our own words?Well the gift to write and to enjoy simplicity is one of such rare gifts, we all have!Defying that law makes us all rare in our own powerful ways of writing our books.I fit into no-one's category but an exemplary way to fulfil my own life's work seen in the probabilities of what can, or may happen on all levels in consciousness lives for each one of us.!Who are open to the humblest of all beginnings imaginary or not. When we accept that the world is round and not square, then the faintest signs begin to show how to see our self in the true light of our own self's work.