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Book two, "Jake Goes To School," is the story of Jake running away from Jill and her dad during what was supposed to be a peaceful walk and the frantic search to find their furry family member. Where did Jake Go? Will Jill and her dad ever find him.
Book three, "Jill and Jake Get A Brother," is about how Jill is able to talk Dad into getting a puppy to keep Jake company while they are in school during the day. Jill wants to name him Stimlin and they spend the next year searching everywhere to find their new family member. Will Jill, Jake, and Dad find the perfect "Stimlin" to make their family bigger and better?
"Kristin is the best friend you never knew you needed. Her advice is savvy, compassionate, and all told with a wry wit that will have you rolling. A must read for any young woman about to start her adult life. A relatable read for any woman who's tried to balance life. And a fun read for just about any person who's lived life at all. Just read it. You're welcome." - Paige Davis, star of TLC's Trading Spaces "I read Another Hysterical Female in one afternoon. I couldn't put it down and I couldn't stop laughing. You won't be able to either." - Katrina B., Florida "I love the way this author tells a story. I follow her on instgram and couldn't wait to read her book. It did not disappoint." - Julie H., California "I laughed out loud. I cried out loud, too. This book is like a survival guide for your soul." - Kristin C, Ohio "I didn't know what to expect, and yet somehow it surpassed my expectations. Read it right now." - Janet W. - Ohio "I bought a copy for me. As soon I turned the last page, I ordered three more for my closest friends. It's that good...and that funny." - Heather A., Colorado "I've worked with Kristin in the past and she shows up just like she does on the page -hilarious, super smart, inspiring, and disarmingly honest. Get this book." - Brooke A., New York "I love this author. She is hysterically funny and radically honest, both of which will fuel you in ways that we all need right now." - Lindsay G., New York "I didn't know this author before I started reading, and now I feel like we're the same person." - Janet W., Chicago "This book changed me. Period." - Anthony G., New York "This author writes like a mom hiding carrots in the pizza sauce. So much goodness is tucked inside each story, you get the vitamins without even seeing them coming. Read it now." - Michelle M., Atlanta
Andratesha Fritzgerald presents Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in a new light: As an effective framework to teach Black and Brown students. Drawing vivid portraits of her classroom instruction in urban over the past two decades, Fritzgerald shows teachers how to open new roads of communication, engagement, and skill-building for their students. The result? Helping students become expert, lifelong learners who feel honored and loved.
At the age of 20, Brandon Grimm was diagnosed with a brain tumor in the pituitary gland. The ensuing surgery removed a large portion of the tumor; however, residual tumor was located a few months later. After recovering from the surgery, Brandon was diagnosed with the rare and chronic disease, Acromegaly. This disease causes too much growth hormone to be produced in Brandon's body which reduces life expectancy by several years if left untreated. Over the last 14 years, Brandon has received over 4,000 injections to reduce the level of growth hormone and restore life expectancy back to normal range. This book documents his experiences, including battles with anxiety, fear, doubt and hopelessness. Brandon provides a first-hand account of how God provides all of us with the tools needed to overcome these relentless enemies. In this book, you will unlock the life-saving power of perspective regardless of your current circumstance and learn how to find freedom in fear, belief in the doubt and light in the darkness. Brandon also provides practical applications for unleashing the power of a new perspective by doing instead of having, focusing on how well instead of how long and what it means to sacrifice for the benefit of others.
This book is a beautifully illustrated book, with 13 mixed media paintings addressing children and adults alike to explore attributes of character. It also tells the stories of the biblical matriarchs of the Bible. It is appropriate for the classroom, and can be used as a coffee table art book as well.
In The Beautiful Journey, Andrea takes you on an emotional rollercoaster as she chronicles her journey through cancer. You'll laugh (yes, laugh), cry, and cheer her on as she battles to become victorious over this disease. Andrea shares her raw, honest experiences as she is forced to make heavy, life-saving decisions.
However, The Beautiful Journey is more than a story about cancer. Andrea includes many valuable lessons she learns as a result of facing this adversity, including:
- How to overcome fear
- How blessings can be found in adversity
- The difference between living a successful life vs. one of significance
- The importance of living...on purpose
- Finding the beauty in all things
- The importance of listening to your body
As you follow Andrea's story of how she claims victory over cancer, you'll be able to go on your own "beautiful journey" of self-discovery and awareness.