Best Selling Books by Heather Smith

Following the success of her acclaimed nonfiction collection Horse Tales: True Stories from an Idaho Ranch, author Heather Smith Thomas has assembled Cow Tales: More True Stories from an Idaho Ranch, an entertaining and compelling lineup of autobiographical essays detailing her family''s adventures raising cattle in the challenging ranch country outside Salmon, Idaho. In the tradition of James Herriot (All Creatures Great and Small), each story centers on a particular animal or aspect of animal husbandry, offering insight into the resourcefulness required to manage a cattle herd and a heartwarming look at human-animal bonding. "I am grateful to ... the many unique ''cow characters'' I''ve been privileged to know," Thomas writes. "This book is a gathering of memories about some of those special characters ... a collection of stories and recollections about a few of the many ''cow critters'' who taught me and my family about cattle care, cattle nature, and ourselves as humans."

Presents information on securing your financial future when considering a divorce.

Angus loves sparkly things, so much so that he can hear them. To Angus, shiny objects not only look beautiful; they also crackle, buzz and go whiz-bang-POP! His unique ability is lost, however, when Angus wears his grandma''s beaded necklace to school, and his classmates tease him for his atypical choice. Saddened by their laughter, Angus stops hearing the sparkle. A gentle story of acceptance, generosity and friendship, Angus All Aglow reminds us that it only takes one kind gesture to restore your sparkle, and returning the kindness can make you glow from the inside out.

Migrating from MYOB to Xero is an opportunity to examine what information you really, really want from your accounting system, and also a chance to customise the data (and Xero) to suit those needs. This In A Day book is focused on exporting data from the MYOB file you’ve been using, preparing that data so it imports into Xero easily, and then importing the data into Xero. In no time you’ll be in the cloud with activated bank feeds. You’ll be reconciling data on your mobile phone, enabling your accountant to simultaneously access data, strategically managing your business and meeting your tax obligations.

Growing up in a picturesque Newfoundland fishing village should be idyllic for sixteen-year-old Kit Ryan, but living with an alcoholic father makes Kit''s day-to-day life unpredictable and almost intolerable. When the 1992 cod moratorium forces her father out of a job, the tension between Kit and her father grows. Forced to leave their rural community, the family moves to the city, where they live with Uncle Iggy, a widower with problems of his own. Immediately pegged as a "baygirl," Kit struggles to fit in, but longstanding trust issues threaten to hold her back when a boy named Elliot expresses an interest in her.

Little Miss Sunshine meets Room in this quirky, heartwarming story of friendship, loyalty and discovery. It''s Newfoundland, 1986. Fourteen-year-old Bun O''Keefe has lived a solitary life in an unsafe, unsanitary house. Her mother is a compulsive hoarder, and Bun has had little contact with the outside world. What she''s learned about life comes from the random books and old VHS tapes that she finds in the boxes and bags her mother brings home. Bun and her mother rarely talk, so when Bun''s mother tells Bun to leave one day, she does. Hitchhiking out of town, Bun ends up on the streets of St. John''s, Newfoundland. Fortunately, the first person she meets is Busker Boy, a street musician who senses her naivety and takes her in. Together they live in a house with an eclectic cast of characters: Chef, a hotel dishwasher with culinary dreams; Cher, a drag queen with a tragic past; Big Eyes, a Catholic school girl desperately trying to reinvent herself; and The Landlord, a man who Bun is told to avoid at all cost. Through her experiences with her new roommates, and their sometimes tragic revelations, Bun learns that the world extends beyond the walls of her mother''s house and discovers the joy of being part of a new family -- a family of friends who care.

Grade level: 4, 5, 6, 7, e, i.

The wonderful collection of stories in Horse Tales comprise a beautiful memoir about a remarkable life with horses, and a heartfelt glimpse into ranch life in rural Idaho.

The third in a series of books (including the wildly successful Horse Tales and Cow Tales) about ranch and family life in Idaho, Heather Smith Thomas''s Ranch Tales offers a collection of humorous, heartwarming and insightful true stories, each centered on the unique bonds that form between people and the animals - livestock, pets and wildlife - that populate a working ranch. "Ranch life is unique and colorful," Thomas writes. "The jobs we do - raising cattle, working with animals, tending to their needs - are never boring. The animals themselves, and the adventures and circumstances involved with their care, always keep life interesting and fun, as well as challenging. These stories include a bit of humor, and a broad mix of experiences that illustrate how closely entwined our lives are with those of the animals within our care."

A bovine expert, Thomas explains facilities, breeding and genetics, calving, health care, and advice for marketing a cattle business.

A little girl navigates her cat''s bad day in this picture book about exploring sadness and how we find comfort. Annie comes home from school to find her cat, Delilah, has had a terrible day and is quite sad. What do you do when your friend is sad? Cheer them up with all the things they love! Annie tries TV, warm milk, and even yoga! But at the end of the day, no distraction can really make our bad days simply disappear, as Annie knows all too well. You just have to face them head-on, maybe have a good cry, and find comfort in those you love. Heather Smith has written a gentle picture book about how we sometimes have to sit in the sadness of a bad day before we can move beyond it. Paired with Karen Obuhanych''s bold, emotive illustrations, readers will feel seen by Annie''s Cat Is Sad.

Calling all inquisitive minds! This cultivated collection of five STEM-themed award-winning picture books is just for you. Learn the science behind hurricanes, dream up inventions from spare parts, journey through the ocean with orcas, put your design skills to work and reflect on how your actions impact your environment with these exciting and creative picture books! This digital bundle includes these bestselling titles: Little Cloud: The Science of a Hurricane by Johanna Wagstaffe and Julie McLaughlin Mechanimals by Chris Tougas Orcas of the Salish Sea by Mark Leiren-Young A Plan for Pops by Heather Smith and Brooke Kerrigan What Matters by Alison Hughes and Holly Hatam

“Ben Doldrums, are you sad? Are you mad? Are you confused?" Frida Bellows lives in a big house made up of four apartments. Every morning, she gets on her father’s shoulders and taps on the ceiling with a broomstick. This wakes her neighbor, a student named Ben Doldrums who knocks on the wall to wake the Mercredis, who in turn knock on the floor to wake the Reynolds. Frida likes this morning tradition. It makes her feel like she’s part of something big. Things change, however, when Ben stops getting out of bed to wake the Mercredis, which throws off the whole routine. Frida notices that Ben Doldrums is not himself and she wants to help. But how? Waking Ben Doldrums is a story of community, compassion and hope. It is a reminder that, while we can’t always fix another person’s problems, a simple act of kindness can go a long way.

This book presents the emotional problems of children and ways of dealing with those problems. The text is illustrated throughout with examples of children the author has encountered.

For undergraduate and graduate courses in IT Strategy or IT Management. This book teaches students how to use and manage IT to deliver business value, with a focus on IT management issues, rather than technical issues

Heather Smith reignites the contentious debate of the role of the state using East Asian economic development in general with particular emphasis on Taiwan and Korea. Using quantitive techniques, the author analyses the view that industry policy interventions were a necessary factor explaining Taiwan''s economic performance in the 1980s.

This covers the basics of hoof care and horseshoeing. Topics range from simple cleaning to trimming and shoeing the foot to dealing with hoof injuries and complex lameness problems. It also described how to achieve healthy hooves through proper nutrition, conscientious care, and proper used of the horse.

A distillation of the author''s 25 years experience of working with children whose parents have divorced. A positive approach suggests interventions based on knowledge and understanding can greatly improve the situation for both children and their parents.

This gorgeously illustrated picture book tells the story of a young Japanese boy who loses his dad in a tsunami.

If you’ve been using the cloud-based Xero system and running an existing payroll outside of Xero, or you’re looking to employ people for your small business in Australia, then this In A Day book is the resource you need. This book navigates through the payroll basics, and explains how to define payroll settings and set up employees. Mastering Australian Payroll with Xero In A Day For Dummies shows you how to define employee pay template settings, and helps you master some of the more advanced payroll functions in Xero. Employment expense is a significant chunk of outgoings for many businesses, so you want to make sure that you’ve covered all your bases, and that you’re meeting all of the relevant Australian compliance obligations. With this resource handy, you’ll be confidently processing payroll in Xero in no time — in fact, you’ll be there in just one day!

Lou passe tous ses samedis avec Grand-Papa et Papi. Ils se rendent à la bibliothèque main dans la main, comme une guirlande de personnages en papier. Grand-Papa lit des livres sur la science et le design, Papi écoute des disques de rock and roll et Lou va de l’un à l’autre. Mais un jour, tout bascule. Papi fait une chute qui a des conséquences terribles: il sera confiné à un fauteuil roulant pour toujours, tout le temps. Incapable d’accepter son état, il se renferme et ne sort plus de sa chambre. En entendant Grand-Papa essayer d’égayer Papi, Lou a une idée. En utilisant des compétences qu’il a apprises de Grand-Papa et avec un peu d’aide des voisins, Lou élabore un plan pour Papi. Également disponible sous le titre A Plan for Pops en anglais.

Com prefácio do escritor e psicólogo Alexandre Coimbra, A cabine telefônica do sr. Hirota é um livro comovente, baseado em fatos reais, que aborda temas como luto, cura e solidariedade. Um telefone sem fio, numa cabine instalada num lindo jardim. Essa foi a boa ideia que o sr. Hirota teve para ajudar pessoas que passavam por momentos difíceis na aldeia em que ele morava. Quando um tsunami atingiu a vila do sr. Hirota, onde também moravam Makio e seu pai, o porto e muitas casas foram destruídas. O pai de Makio foi levado pelas águas. E o garoto não entendeu por que a grande onda trouxe tanta tristeza. Mas, de modo sensível e poético, a história do menino Makio, que encontra conforto na comovente invenção do sr. Hirota, ajuda a deixar mais leve o coração daqueles que precisam superar esses momentos de saudade e de ausências. "Uma linda história sobre perda, amor e tristeza, e sobre uma cura gentil" – Kirkus Reviews. "Uma ferramenta comovente e bem elaborada para conversar sobre catástrofes e dores, sejam elas pessoais ou da sociedade" – Publishers Weekly.

Questo libro ruota intorno a tre questioni fondamentali: quali sono le situazioni che un bambino può incontrare durante la crescita e che possono costituire una minaccia per il suo benessere emozionale? Quali bisogni emozionali non sono stati soddisfatti? Cosa si può fare per aiutare quel bambino a recuperare il proprio equilibrio e andare avanti? Nel trattare tali questioni l''accento è sempre posto sui sentimenti del bambino, senza però escludere quelli dei genitori, poiché entrambi sono inevitabilmente intrecciati. Questo volume affronta i problemi emozionali dei bambini in profondità e prospetta una varietà di modi per fronteggiarla.

Lou and Grandad have made a complex contraption that has one simple task: make Pops smile. Grades K-3. 2019.