Most Popular Books by Heather Smith

Designed for kids ages 9 and up, this friendly and encouraging guide introduces children to the fun and rewarding experience of raising a calf. With age-appropriate instructions, clear photographs, and easy-to-read diagrams, Heather Smith Thomas covers the basics of choosing the right calf, feeding and housing, showing, and calf health care. Whether they’re interested in raising an animal for beef or dairy, children will find everything they need to know to safely and successfully care for their very own calf.

Every cattle farmer — from the keeper of a family milk cow to the rancher overseeing a large herd — will gain confidence and control by becoming more knowledgeable about calving. Healthy pregnancies, safe births, and thriving calves are critical to every cattle operation, and in remote farm locations, the veterinarian is not always readily available. Even if the vet is nearby, the farm''s finances will be healthier if the farmer can oversee most of the calving process. Heather Smith Thomas, an expert on livestock with decades of firsthand experience, covers every routine situation likely to arise before, during, and after calving. And when the calving process is out of the ordinary, Thomas guides the farmer through pregnancy problems, difficult deliveries, recognizing when to call in a vet, and postpartum complications. Her thorough coverage of what to expect in every situation gives farmers the knowledge they need to care personally for their cows. The second half of the book is dedicated to ensuring that every calf gets off to a healthy start. Thomas helps farmers work with cows reluctant to nurse, substitute mothers, and frail calves. A complete chapter on calfhood illnesses explains warning signs and offers tips on prevention and treatment. As people return to farming in growing numbers, the demand for safe, humane livestock knowledge continues to increase. Farmers will turn to this reliable volume again and again as they welcome each new calf.

The step-by-step guide that takes the stress out of keeping your books with MYOB This small business guide covers all the essentials, from setting up an account through to confidently producing financial reports, and all that''s in between. In 7 quick and easy steps this book arms you with the knowledge you need to navigate your way through MYOB and will free up your time to focus on your business. Packed full of tips, tricks and traps to avoid, this is essential reading for small business owners and bookkeepers wanting to quickly and easily learn MYOB.

"Human trafficking for the sex trade is a form of modern day slavery that ensnares thousands of victims each year around the globe. Women and girls make up the majority of victims of sex trafficking, and Heather Smith-Cannoy, Patricia C. Rodda, and Charles Anthony Smith focus their analysis on the complex conditions that lead to trafficking of women and girls and the varied state responses to it. The authors analyze sex trafficking in five countries: India, Thailand, Russia, Nigeria, and Brazil. This book furthers our understanding of sex trafficking by bringing to the forefront the cultural, political, and economic status of women in society. The authors'' research demonstrates that state responsiveness to human trafficking is shaped by the rights afforded to women in these societies. While combatting human trafficking is a multi-scalar problem with a host of conflating variables, a common theme in the effectiveness of state responses is the degree to which women and girls are perceived as, and actually are, full citizens. The authors demonstrate that the objectification, commodification, and structural and cultural oppression of women and girls enables states to ignore or minimally address human trafficking"--

“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.

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

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.

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.

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.

''This is a very good piece of research. As a book, it is important because it focuses on important conceptual and empirical issues, namely the role of government and industrial policy in promoting rapid economic growth; and particularly the case of Taiwan as an exemplar of rapid industrial development. The author convincingly refutes the view that sector-specific industrial policy was an important source of Taiwan''s rapid industrial growth in the 1980s.'' - Hugh T. Patrick, Columbia University, US ''Dr Smith takes Taiwan and Korea as case studies to address fundamental questions concerning the rapid growth and subsequent financial crisis in East Asia: * were the Taiwan and Korean governments interventionist in the 1980s? * did industry policy play a role in the financial crisis of 1997-1998? Heather Smith has put together a comprehensive discussion of strategic industry policy. She analyses at length the fascinating connection between the growth of the chaebol in Korea, its links to the government and to the financial sector, and the unravelling of the financial crisis in Korea. Her analysis throws light on the fundamental strength that Taiwan has shown throughout the crisis. These are fascinating and important questions vital to the economics profession and of interest to the enormous contingent of economic commentators following the East Asian crisis.'' - Ron Duncan, Australian National University, Australia The growth in global competitiveness and interdependence has led to an increased interest in the role of industrial policy in achieving economic growth objectives. 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 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

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.

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.

You''re never too old for fun, faith, or love. Lavinia Lewis is a wealthy, Southern widow who enjoys a good prank. But when a resident at her posh retirement community in Southport, North Carolina gets sick at a potluck, Lavinia''s reputation as a jokester lands her in big trouble. How can she clear her name when her own daughter doesn''t believe she''s innocent? Neville McGrath is a long-in-the-tooth lawyer, afraid of being put out to pasture. Torn between his nephew''s offer to move to Maine to live with him and his desire to keep working, Neville discovers other options when he takes Lavinia''s case. The jokes keep her young, but Lavinia remembers the true source of joy as she faces criminal charges. Can she help Neville find his faith for the first time, and can they both find love at eighty years old? A humorous and inspirational story with lovable characters, a beautiful setting, fun mystery, sweet romance, family drama, and an ending that will leave you sighing in satisfaction.

Heather Smith is a veteran middle and high school social studies teacher, and a mother of two elementary school children. When U.S. schools abruptly shut their doors in March of 2020, and education went online, she found herself navigating technology, lesson planning, assessing and social emotional well-being that she thought she was unprepared to handle. After much reflection and self-analysis, she realized that she already had the tools to overcome this new education. Furthermore, every professional development fad over the last few decades had been preparing her for this new educational model. This book gives the reader an intimate, unfiltered look into the sharp learning curve of Heather''s experiences as a teacher and as a homeschooling mom. The book began as a self-analysis as a first step in preparing for the upcoming school year, but as Heather continued reflecting, she started to realize that she already had the tools to tackled whatever is to come. She wanted to share her methodology in the hope that it will not only give other educators confidence that they too already have the tools, but also to help guide them in their own self-evaluations to prepare for the 2020-2021 school year.

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.

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.

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