Most Popular Books by Ann Wood

This collection of prose and therapeutic insights creates a powerful commentary on incest, rape, abuse, and the recovery process. Women and men share their personal experiences of childhood abuse and walk with the reader along the path toward wellness. They reflect each stage of healing with a clarity that, while often painful, is also hopeful. Addressing various aspects of abuse, including ritualistic abuse, multiple personality disorder, and partnering as well as providing a therapist''s insights on the stages of healing, Triumph Over Darkness helps readers to understand recovery as a predictable process and see that healing is possible.

After a near-death experience at a young age, Shirley Ann Wood began writing poems to document how the event changed her life, and to somehow put words to her newfound and deep belief in God. Over the years, as the collection grew, she began to write about different aspects of her life. Heart & Soul Poems is the end result. Honest, unflinching, and deeply moving, these poems aim to provoke soul-searching and give hope and personal enlightenment to all. Through symbolism, metaphor, and imagery, Woods themes center on the most basic of human emotions: love, acceptance, fear, pain, and courage. In The Circle Game, Wood explores the circular paths we follow in trying to understand what God has planned for our lives; The Dreamer looks at Woods alter ego in her dreams. Golden Bells celebrates the miracle of Jesus birth, and Hiding Place reveals the secret spot in our soul where we all go at certain times to conceal ourselves from the world. Woods emotional language and strong imagery offers powerful inspiration. Heart & Soul Poems will resonate with you long after the last page is turned.

Help the leaders of tomorrow get their start with this step-by-step guide to creating your own youth entrepreneur camp. Entrepreneurial skills are more in demand today than ever before. Often, the most successful entrepreneurs started honing their skills at a young age. Whether it was a lemonade stand or a newspaper route, they were learning fundamentals of business early in life. So what if we could guide more kids through these valuable lessons and put them on the path to success? More Than a Lemonade Stand provides the resources and tools you need to run a youth entrepreneur camp—from guidance in building your curriculum to educational activities you can incorporate into your program. With this easy-to-follow guide, you will learn how to lead young men and women through the exciting process of brainstorming, conceptualizing, and building a business from scratch.

REA''s MAXnotes for E. M. Forster''s A Passage to India MAXnotes offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature, presented in a lively and interesting fashion. Written by literary experts who currently teach the subject, MAXnotes will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the work. MAXnotes are designed to stimulate independent thought about the literary work by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas and questions. MAXnotes cover the essentials of what one should know about each work, including an overall summary, character lists, an explanation and discussion of the plot, the work''s historical context, illustrations to convey the mood of the work, and a biography of the author. Each chapter is individually summarized and analyzed, and has study questions and answers.

As each of us learns to walk, talk, and feed ourselves, we also need to learn how to understand each other so that we can help ourselves and those around us. Faith and Hope Poems presents a new poetry collection based upon author Shirley Ann Woods soul searching in response to this need. These poems offer personal reflections and simple statements of her own feelings on life. Because of a near death experience at the age of five, she has a great desire to honor God in her life. With these verses, Wood shares her deepest, most spiritual thoughts. Letter to Jesus Dear Jesus your love is so sweet It enfolds me and life is complete I came to the cross, bewildered and lost And laid all I was at your feet You looked with compassion and love Held me up to the Father above Saidbehold she is mine In our nature divine she is cleansed And restored in our love Then the spirit descended on me Broke the chains that I might be free Now the Lord dwells within I am filled to the brim And the glory of God now I see

REA''s MAXnotes for E. M. Forster''s A Passage to India MAXnotes offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature, presented in a lively and interesting fashion. Written by literary experts who currently teach the subject, MAXnotes will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the work. MAXnotes are designed to stimulate independent thought about the literary work by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas and questions. MAXnotes cover the essentials of what one should know about each work, including an overall summary, character lists, an explanation and discussion of the plot, the work''s historical context, illustrations to convey the mood of the work, and a biography of the author. Each chapter is individually summarized and analyzed, and has study questions and answers.

The use of clay as a material for decorative and functional pieces has been widespread from earliest times in those areas fortunate enough to be rich in the necessary raw materials. Clay''s flowering into tableware, however, is relatively recent. In Tableware in Clay, potter and teacher Karen Ann Wood explores the creation and use of tableware, from the earliest simple pots to some of the stunning pieces crafted by contemporary studio artists. Throughout, she celebrates the variety of shapes, colors, and uses of clay tableware as she explores the materials and techniques employed in their making. Profusely illustrated with color photographs, this is a book that will be welcomed by both aspiring and experienced ceramists.

"Takes a village to raise a child, takes a tribe to kill cancer." Rae-ann Wood-Schatz This book is for the person who has heard the word "cancer", has lost all hope, and wondered who, what, when, where, why, how, and how much to do next. These are the words that many survivors wish they''d heard as they worked through the rollercoaster of emotions their diagnosis brought upon them. This isn''t JUST a book, it is a tool of empowerment and motivation to let cancer warriors know that there are bright days ahead, hope is not lost, possibilities are endless, and help is merely a page turn away.

were now expected to place more emphasis than ever on organizing other women and persuading them to join the Communist Party.

After breast cancer treatment, Peta-Ann is elegantly rebelling. She is staying flat. Being herself. Stylishly. Authentically. No boobs required. From Peta-Ann''s unique view of life with giant breasts and then without, no subject is sacred in this light-hearted, somewhat quirky tale about life after a bilateral mastectomy. Do not expect normal from this book. Normal is, in fact, debunked. Every now and then we are presented with life situations that challenge our status quo and how we perceive ourselves, and how we feel society perceives us. Sometimes we allow these things to define our confidence and our personal style. This is an insight into how and why Peta-Ann went against society''s perception that women need breasts to be accepted and chose to stay flat - meaning no prosthesis, no reconstruction, and very concave ribs. Throughout this odyssey there was much ignoring of her own inner-knowing and intuition. But Peta-Ann got there, and she shares how. Her elegantly unique toolkit is filled to the brim with the science stuff, the woo-woo and everything in between. By sharing her experience and toolkit, Peta-Ann hopes others will find their own voice. Take up their own space. Stand in their own personal power. Ask their own questions. Find their own truth. Celebrate their uniqueness. And above all, be able to choose and voice what is the best option for themselves - and only themselves - post mastectomy, whether that is staying flat, reconstructed or prosthesis-upped.

She wanted to escape Christmas... Iris booked a skiing vacation in Switzerland to avoid her controlling parents'' Christmas plans. But now her travel companion is sick and she''s all alone - and freezing - in a "rustic" mountain shack. The last thing she needs is her gorgeous billionaire ex-boyfriend turning up and seeing her dressed in pajamas and fuzzy socks. He wanted a second chance... Finn''s mom is sick, and no amount of money he throws at her treatments can change that. Her dying wish is for Finn to find love. If bringing his childhood sweetheart home for the holidays will make her happy, then he''ll do it. Even if it means flying coach to Europe and sleeping on a lumpy couch. He never really got over Iris, and seeing her again only strengthens his resolve to win her back. Trouble is, she''s now angry at him and refusing to budge. A storm is brewing, and it''ll bring more than just snow... As their love rekindles, Iris will need to open up to Finn - but some secrets aren''t hers to share, and trusting him takes a leap of faith. Finn''s life is too different from hers, and she''s not sure she fits into it. But he won''t let her run away so easily this time. Give Me a Christmas is a clean holiday romance that''ll take you to the snowy slopes of Switzerland and give you that delicious and cozy Christmas feel. Get it today!

Confused? Get Started with Wedding Themes!First things first: there are lots of wedding theme ideas available. But sometimes, the number can work for your disadvantage and you can be lost with what particular theme to choose. The truth, however, is that choosing a wedding theme is simple. All you have to do is get at the right start and everything will follow easily.So where to begin? This book is a real good place to start!