Most Popular Books by Anne Kennedy

This Christmas book with its delightful rhymes and festive illustrations will remind children of the importance of family, giving to others, and the real meaning of this holiday season. A Christmas list is being made, not for things to receive, but rather things to give. Not all gifts are material, either, as you and your child will see in this charming story. Sure to be an annual favorite as you prepare for the Christmas season.

Otter B Trustworthy is the sixth in a series of six children''s books that are intended to teach young children basic biblical character traits. In this book, when Otter doesn''t put back his parents'' things like he promised, they get wet in the rain. He learns what it means to be trustworthy. Each book includes an appropriate Bible verse, and Otter B Trustworthy ends with this rhyme about the lesson: "When you keep your promises, then others soon will see that they can put their trust in you. It''s how you Otter Be!"

This collection of thirty simple devotions written for two- to four-year-olds is crafted to spark questions and begin conversations. From celebrating God''s love for us and relying on Him in times of need to sharing God''s love with those around us, the short reflections will encourage little ones to spend time with God each day. The devotions are paired with a Bible verse and short prayer, making the book perfect for bedtime, family devotion time, or as a fresh way to start the day.

A complex, moving and ambitious poetic engagement with the death of a brother. The family didn''t know what to do about grief. The noisy house went silent. I was fourteen. I lay on the red rug in the sitting room and listened to Beethoven''s Thirty-Three Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli, op. 120 - over and over because it was there. In 1973, Anne Kennedy''s brother Philip was partying on a hillside when he accidentally fell to his death. Among books and records, Philip left a poem typed in Courier on thick, cream, letter-sized paper. Come catch me little child And put me in a jar . . . In Moth Hour, Anne Kennedy returns to the death of her brother and the world he inhabited, writing ''Thirty-Three Transformations on a Theme of Philip'' and concluding with a longer poem, ''The Th ''. Kennedy''s extraordinary poems grapple with the rebellious world of her brother and his friends in the 1970s; with grief and loss; with the arch of time. The poems reach into the threads of the past to build patterns, grasped for a moment and then unravelling in one''s hands. Moth Hour is a complex, ambitious piece of writing and a moving poetic engagement with tragedy.

Otter B: Thankful is the tenth in a series of children''s books that teach young children basic biblical character traits. In Thankful, Otter B''s friend Franklin takes a trip to the Race Car Museum, and Tabitha gets a new scooter--but instead of being happy for them, Otter B is jealous. While Otter B is feeling sad, Felicia and Roscoe arrive with their Gratitude Jars. Together, they show Otter B all the things they have to be grateful for. Otter B stops feeling sad about the things he wants and learns to be thankful for everything he has. Each book ends with a rhyme that reinforces the lesson and includes an appropriate Bible verse. "When you''re sad ''cause you can''t get the things you want or see, try giving thanks for what you have. It''s how you Otter Be!" (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

Liberia has once again emerged as the adventurer''s choice destination after decades of instability. Founded by freed American slaves in 1822, Africa''s oldest republic is now embracing tourism. Whether tracking down the last of the world''s pygmy hippos or surfing along stretches of deserted beaches, Liberia will entice curious and adventurous visitors. Bradt''s Liberia is a unique title being the only dedicated travel guide to the country. With a detailed section on forest hikes, including first-hand advice, and chapters on history and culture, it is the definitive guide for backpackers and business travellers alike. Author Anne Kennedy is a communications consultant who currently lives and works in West Africa.

"This is the story of three generations of the Love family, beginning in the early part of the 19th century with the decision of William Love in Northern Ireland to migrant to a faraway land in the hopes of making a better life for himself and his family."--Back cover.

Advanced Mediumship: A Masterful Guide for the Practicing Medium is the ultimate guide for the practicing and professional Spiritual Medium. Written by a professional Medium, this powerful manual offers readers a deeper understanding of the world of spirit communication while staying safe, connected, and empowered to be the best Medium one can be. From examining personal development and the expansion of one''s own consciousness, to assisting the reader through various aspects of a professional practice, this book takes readers on a journey from learner to teacher - from amateur to professional. Whether you''re a beginner or an intermediate medium looking to further your development, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in psychic development, the paranormal, the afterlife, grief/bereavement, and personal development.

The Ice Shelf: an eco-comedy On the eve of flying to Antarctica to take up an arts fellowship, thirty-something Janice, recently separated, has a long night of remembrance, regret and realisation as she goes about the city looking for a friend to take care of her fridge while she''s away. En route she discards section after section of her novel in the spirit of editing until there is nothing left to edit. The Ice Shelf, a novel written as Acknowledgements, is an allegory for the dangers of wasting love and other non-renewable resources. Cover illustration: Ant Sang.

This guide gives detailed information about irritable bowel syndrome. It gives advice for how to manage the condition, including alternative types of treatment, medical treatment and self-management.

"This essential and practical 95-page guide to the Early Childhood Australia (ECA) Code of Ethics clearly explains what ''code of ethics'' means in everyday practice. It comes with Practice Tool templates (over 25 pages) that you can photocopy, as well as additional resources, and also provides suggestions on how to put ethics into action. You will discover case studies, scenarios and provocations to help guide you with everyday ethical implementation. The Ethics in Action guide has three main sections, each containing resources for all levels-from emerging through to experienced educators. This includes a section that will stretch knowledge and understanding of ethics for current practitioners".