New Releases by Judy Allen

In 1968, Arthur Ashe climbed his way to the top of the tennis world in a time filled with racial tension and segregation. But his success didn''t happen without help. Arthur''s close relationship with his younger brother, Johnnie, was key to Arthur becoming the first Black man to break the color barrier in men''s tennis. A layered story full of love, sibling rivalry, and unconditional support, The Ashe Brothers tells the little-known story behind Arthur''s Grand Slam win.

Memory Keepers is a collection of life stories of Choctaw people. Through their memories you will be introduced to Choctaw culture of families in different areas of our nation, learn how they were raised and what they have learned through their experiences. You will meet a "Rosie the Rivetor"; veterans of WWII, the Korean War and Vietnam; men and women who share their faith in God; a woman who fostered 52 children; the first Choctaw princess; artists; elders; and many others. Memory Keepers is an important archive of Choctaw Nation history of the past 100 years, straight from the people who have lived it.

Health research around the world relies on access to data, and much of the most valuable, reliable, and comprehensive data collections are held by governments. These collections, which contain data on whole populations, are a powerful tool in the hands of researchers, especially when they are linked and analyzed, and can help to address “wicked problems” in health and emerging global threats such as COVID-19. At the same time, these data collections contain sensitive information that must only be used in ways that respect the values, interests, and rights of individuals and their communities. Sharing Linked Data for Health Research provides a template for allowing research access to government data collections in a regulatory environment designed to build social license while supporting the research enterprise.

"A satisfying read." --School Library Journal Hurricane Katrina was one of the most destructive storms in American history. In this fictional tale, daring twins Jo Jo and Sophie battle the raging floodwaters in a fight for their lives. For twins Jo Jo and Sophie Dupre, Hurricane Katrina isn''t the most important thing on their minds-not compared their mother''s cancer treatments, Sophie''s swim meet, and Jo Jo''s upcoming coding competition. But when the storm intensifies and there''s only one seat their aunt''s car, Mom has to be the one to evacuate. The twins and their father are stuck at home in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans. The winds rise-and with them, the waves. The levees break and floodwater rages through the city. During the chaos, Jo Jo and Sophie are swept away. Together, they must find their way to the Superdome, where their father should be waiting-but can they escape the wrath of one of the deadliest storms in history?

Young Joseph Oklahombi sees a panther in the woods near his home and never forgets the piercing scream of the animal and how it makes his heart skip a beat! When Joseph enlists in WWI as a 23-year-old man, an elder Choctaw holy man tells Joseph to use a special war cry - the cry of the panther. Joseph has the opportunity to use this special panther war cry during WWI! Joseph also becomes one of the famed Choctaw Code Talkers of WWI. This is a story of young Joseph Oklahombi''s journey from childhood in McCurtain County, Oklahoma to his heroics in WWI.

By day, graveyards are often peaceful places. When night falls, though, things change. The moonlight casts an eerie glow on the headstones. Trees make creepy shapes and shadows. What looks like a human shape drifts among the sea of cold, gray stones. Could it be a restless spirit? Among the 11 ghostly graveyards in this book, children will discover a tree that’s filled with blood, a mysterious lady in white who floats among headstones, a poltergeist that attacks people, a vanishing house, a funeral party formed entirely of phantoms, and many other terrifying hauntings. The creepy photographs and chilling nonfiction text will keep children turning the pages to discover more spooky stories.

This groundbreaking text draws upon examples from everyday health care situations to demonstrate that the behaviour differences we all experience in others actually fit within a readily understandable framework (the MBI).

Around the Bend with Lou narrates the adventures of a woman who travelled solo around North America for a year in her RV, named Lou. It is a delightful read filled with her adventures and the wonderful people she met along the way, interspersed with humorous memories of her life and previous trips. Judy was born in Cardiff, Wales, but has lived all of her adult life in the United States. She has been a science teacher, owner of a travel agency, and a hotel manager in the Bahamas. She has travelled extensively; most recently solo in a RV around North America. She lives on Anna Maria Island on the Gulf Coast of Florida.

Our Millie stories recounts an innocent and simple time when the important things in life were family, friends, helping people, animals, giving and living with nature and seeing life in a clearer and more honest way. The stories are amusing, fun to read, and sometimes rather sad, but they reflect the way life was and the way it can still be in the memory and heart of those who lived in that time and experienced the true joy of each day. Our Millie takes life as it comes and makes the most of each moment.

Our Millie used to say that she lived in the hairy armpit of life, but I didn''t know what she meant until I met her Ma, Big Mil. Big Mil stood almost six feet tall with muscles built from hard work and harder play. She could scare the bull out of the pit bull, the rattle off the snake and make any skin-head want to grow hair and go to church. So begins the story of Our Millie, her friends Idy Clare and Pearlie Gates, her Ma and Pa and brother, Billy Bug and various other characters who populate the series of vignettes which make up this book about life with a quirky Appalachian girl growing up in a more simple time and place. You never know what will happen next so please come into Our Millie''s world and prepare to be entertained and, perhaps, enlightened.

Some odd things are happening to Mike. First a meteorite hits his backpack, then his garden starts sinking and he begins to have bizarre dreams. When Mike hears about a kidnapping that seems identical to his night-visions, he and his best friend Scott decide to solve the mystery in this humorous adventure story by award-winning author Judy Allen. * Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books. * Text type: A mystery story. * Curriculum links: Citizenship: Taking part. * This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Originally published in hardcover in 2008.

It is mid-July, the time of year governed by Cancer - the moon''s sign. David''s archaeologist father is excavating a Roman mosaic found in Yorkshire. David becomes fascinated by an ancient stone circle on a nearby hillside, but his interest turns to a pervading fear when he touches the stones and gets a powerful electric shock. He befriends Westwood, who has a theory that the stones were used in ancient times to call forth water by chanting ''til the vibrations hit a powerful resonating note. Hence the name ''weeping stones''. And after centuries asleep, something has re-activated them. David''s father dismisses Westwood as an eccentric dabbler, and the townspeople throw him out as suspicious and untrustworthy. But Westwood''s theory predicts a catastrophic flood - unless David can convince everyone of the stones'' extraordinary force, find out what has woken them and turn the power back ...

The Encyclopedia of the Unexplained is a comprehensive guide to the mysterious and strange, whether natural or unnatural. Even with today''s hi-tech science, many events and ancient mysteries, such as crop circles, ghosts, the Holy Grail and the Nazca lines, remain unexplained, with many theories stirring the imagination. Some famous enigmas, such as The Bermuda Triangle, have now been explained by science, but still hold an allure of mystery. The Encyclopedia of the Unexplained will also uncover some of our ancient superstitions and symbols, from why black cats are lucky to how Feng Shui is supposed to change our life for the better.

The world of event planning can be alluring and dangerous at once-exotic locales, wining and dining, and people traveling without their spouses. In such situations the line between business and pleasure blurs and the nature of relationships gets cloudy. With a thoughtless act or a less-than-tactful word, long-lasting business relationships can be ruined forever. Beyond that, budgets are on the chopping block and competition for business is tight. In that environment, people often cut not just financial corners, but the ethical ones, too. There''s a fine line between innocent perks and inappropriate gifts or kickbacks. Event planners today must navigate a minefield of potentially sticky situations that can easily blow up in their face. Without a professional code, lines of acceptable behavior are easily crossed. And what you do personally can hurt you professionally. Event Planning Ethics and Etiquette provides event planners with the companion they need to stay out of trouble, keep professional relationships healthy and profitable, avoid the riskier temptations of the lifestyle, and win business in a highly competitive market using ethical business practices. Explains how to establish policies and codes of behavior, in the office and onsite at events. Offers guidelines on when it is acceptable to accept a gift, what is acceptable, and what is inappropriate. Shows how to prepare yourself, as well as your staff, for what to expect, and how to handle the unexpected with business finesse. Covers business etiquette in event planning crisis management situations. Helps you to avoid putting yourself and your company at personal and professional risk. Features real-life examples and situations, and advice on how to handle them with poise and professionalism. Includes a list of "Event Planning Do''s and Don''ts." Event Planning Ethics and Etiquette will be of value to the professional event planner; to event planning suppliers and clients working with industry professionals; as well as to those in related fields, such as public relations, administrative professionals, communications; and anyone in the hospitality, culinary, and travel industry.

Practical, prescriptive advice on successfully marketing your event planning business Recent years have been tough on the event planning industry. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, economic downturns, wars, and SARS have all negatively impacted the business. There are fewer corporate dollars dedicated to travel budgets and special events, creating even more pressure on businesses in an already highly competitive industry. This book tells you all you need to know to market your business and build your client base in good times and bad. Marketing Your Event Planning Business shows you how to gain a competitive advantage by setting yourself apart from the competition, pursuing new markets, and soliciting sales. It covers all the vital topics in event planning marketing, including how to diversify your client base, develop niche markets, improve your customer service, establish emergency business plans, and much more. Ideal for event planners, marketing managers in the industry, and professionals in the hospitality, culinary, or travel industries Includes actionable advice on successfully marketing an event planning business Features illustrative examples, practical tips, and useful checklists and other resources Marketing Your Event Planning Business is packed with practical tips and examples, giving you creative new ways to showcase your talents, build your business, and bring added value to your clients.

Event planning never stops. This industry goes 24/7, 365 days a year. Planners work evenings, weekends, and holidays, often far away from their home base, organizing and running events that simply must go on, and go smoothly. Missing a critical deadline is not an option in the event planning field. Time management errors can cost a company a potential sale, lose them an existing customer, and damage their professional reputation. Burnout and chaos are real risks in this hectic world of deadlines and multiple projects. Planners often find themselves working down to the wire against crushing deadlines and a mountain of obstacles that impede their progress. Too frequently, there is not enough time to get the job done properly, let alone to spend on personal or professional pursuits. And for many involved in the event planning field, there is the extra dimension of travel to factor in, juggling multiple projects on a daily basis across a multitude of time zones. For smooth event implementation, and for business success, it is essential that planners know how to manage their own time as well as they manage an event. Time Management for Event Planners teaches readers how to successfully manage their workload, and do what matters most, when it matters most: Analyze and prioritize tasks. Structure your workload and your day for maximum performance. Identify red-flag activities that hinder productivity. Reduce stress-producing time crunches. Identify when extra help is needed, as well as how to delegate, outsource, and even partner with suppliers in crunch periods. Work with rather than against deadlines. Save time using technology. Manage multiple projects, even in multiple time zones. Balance your personal and professional life. Whether you are an event planner, a hospitality professional, in public relations or other related fields, Time Management for Event Planners offers time-saving tips, techniques, examples, and expert insight that will help you get time on your side.

An industry expert shows readers how to get the best return on investment from corporate events Corporate events and business entertaining are a major part of a company''s communication, marketing and public relations strategy. They are used by businesses of all sizes to solicit new business, create a corporate or brand image, and retain and build loyalty with existing suppliers and customers. They can also be used effectively to elicit peak performance from employees and produce camaraderie and teamwork among co-workers. The corporate event bar has been raised dramatically and the competition to craft something original that will help a business create public awareness as well as industry and media buzz is fierce. Staged effectively, business functions can contribute to a company''s success, standing, profitability and business development. But corporate events and business entertaining can also seriously damage a company''s image and put the company and its management in potentially high-risk situations if not handled carefully, professionally, and appropriately. Corporate boards and chief executives are now seeing how company scandals played out in the headlines can estrange customers, sink stock prices, and end careers in a matter of minutes. And many of the transgressions that have been made public have been linked to corporate events and business entertaining. The Executive''s Guide to Corporate Events and Business Entertaining provides executives with all the information they need before they plan, host, sponsor, or attend corporate events. It gives rising and established executives the tools they need to move ahead with confidence in planning their next company function.

Describes the places that different kinds of animals live in, including trees, burrows, and ponds, and invites young readers to lift flaps to find the answers to questions and change the picture on each page.

For anyone planning events—student, novice, or experienced professional—Confessions of an Event Planner is an "apprenticeship in a book." This insider’s guide takes you on a narrative journey, following a fictional event planning company that stages various types of events around the world for many different clients. While other books, college courses, and training programs give you the theory and how-to of the profession, Confessions of an Event Planner reveals the real world of event planning and what can happen—usually the unexpected—on an event program when actual participants are added to the event planning design and execution mix. In a climate of media scrutiny and corporate scandals, event planners must be masters of discretion, knowing how to avoid and deal with everything from sexual romps to financial shenanigans, to chainsaw wielding salesmen dead set on “re-landscaping” the grounds of the resort they’re staying at. From an event planner who’s seen it all and knows how to deal with it all, comes practical first-hand advice delivered in an entertaining and accessible format. Each chapter is set in a unique location, with a cast of characters, and a host of challenges and problems to overcome—from the boardroom to the resort guest bedrooms. Readers learn what they can come up against, how to problem solve creatively on the fly, get ideas for staging spectacular events, and see the principles of event planning in action. The scenario in each chapter is introduced by an outline of what will be covered in the chapter, and each chapter concludes with a series of review questions to explore key issues and stimulate reflection or discussion for individuals or groups. Ideal as a companion to Judy Allen’s six other event planning books, as a textbook in event planning courses, or as a professional training tool Confessions of an Event Planner prepares planners for what they can expect once they start working in the world of corporate and social event planning, and will help decision-makers set company policies, procedures and protocol and promote discussion about codes of conduct in the office and offsite.

"Be part of the action as dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes stomp, roar, and pounce their way through this interactive book. Uncovr the fascinating answers to questions about these magnificent creatures and look out for unexpected scene changes as you flip the flaps"--Back cover.

Dinosaurs plod, race and stomp through the flaps of this book - watch a tyrannosaurus rex tear at the pages, a diplodocus wield its whip-like tail, and a triceratops charge at a predator. The questions uncover essential and extraordinary facts about every aspect of the lives of these extinct and fascinating reptiles.

With a foreword by the award-winning fantasy author Jonathan Stroud, and illustration by some of the world''s best illustrators including John Howe, the Fantasy Encyclopedia is a spectacular one-stop guide to the creatures and people of folklore and fantasy. From goblins and fairies to dragons and Dracula, this encyclopedia covers them all with sparkling, readable text and stunning illustrations. Discover how the magic of stories throughout the centuries has kept these creatures alive in traditions and cultures around the world. Using a highly visual approach, featuring more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this book will introduce readers to each fantasy character within its habitat and genre. Cross-reference boxes direct readers to popular books and movies starring these fantastical creatures. This is a must-have for any fantasy enthusiast!

Learn the author''s signature style of creating curved crosshatching, crossover designs, and Victorian-inspired feather patterns--"all suitable for quilts and stylish wearable art. Let her teach you to draw feather designs and explore the world of quilting with section-by-section feather patterns. Border corners can be enhanced with elegant framing techniques and decorative motifs for square and rectangular quilts. There are dozens of examples to choose from and full-sized patterns to try. Discover how to create eight different kinds of popular feather designs, including straight and undulating lines, circles, hearts and their variations, scallops, swags, plumes, and paisley designs! These techniques are extremely easy with pleasing and unique results. Learn basic machine quilting skills for the planned method of quilting as well as the free-style method. Judy''s chapter on using feathers to fit within appliquC) motifs, border, and blocks is exceptional. This is a book on feather designing for the traditional,and contemporary quilter. It is perfect for the hand quilter, the home sewing machine owner, and the short and longarm quilting machine owner.

The most colorful wings on the pond belong to the nimble dragonfly, but this delicate flying insect didn''t begin life in the air. In Backyard Books: Are You a Dragonfly? by Judy Allen with illustrations by Tudor Humphries, the secrets of metamorphosis are unfurled through the story of a familiar backyard creature.

Use the tools and techniques the experts use for stress free planning Every wedding moves through the same series of planning steps, but the time, money, energy and emotion invested can vary tremendously. Couples who use the tools and techniques the experts use are prepared to do what matters, when it matters most. With the logistics in order, they have the freedom to enjoy the events leading up to their special day as well as time to relax and plan their future life together. As they work their way through the planning stages, couples will find that their initial stress over planning their wedding day has disappeared. Couples committed to creating a memorable, meaningful wedding day will come to view the wedding planning process not as an ordeal to get through, but as a fun experience. Judy Allen is a professional event planner and shows brides a step-by-step approach to minimize the complexity of planning the wedding day. When an event is planned in these 10 stages, whether over six weeks or a year or longer, the planner will always be in control of the process, will not go over budget and will find the whole process relaxed and stress free. The 10 stages: 1. Visualization: Wedding-Day Dreams 2. Decision Making: What Matters Most 3. Designing a Realistic Blueprint 4. Choosing the Perfect Wedding and Reception Site 5. Selecting the Right Wedding Vendors 6. Before You Sign on the Dotted Line: Questions to Ask 7. Organizing Wedding-Day Timelines and Wedding-Day Flow 8. Wedding-Day Flow Sheets 9. Wedding Supplier Previews and Wedding-Day Rehearsal 10. On-Site Wedding-Day Orchestration

Practical tools and expert advice for professional event planners Before planning an event, there is much that must be done behind the scenes to make the event successful. Before any thought is even given to timing or location of the event, before the menus are selected and the decor designed, there are proposals to be written, fees and contracts to be negotiated, and safety issues to be considered. This book takes you behind the scenes of event planning and explains every aspect of organizing and strategic planning. This book will be of value to both the professional event planner and to clients who are dealing with planners. Its comprehensive coverage includes: how to prepare winning proposals, and how to understand them if you are the client; how to determine management fees; negotiating contracts; safety issues; designing events in multicultural settings; and new technology that makes operations more efficient (such as online registration and response management, database project management tools). The book also includes practical tools such as sample letters of agreement, sample layouts for client proposals, forms, and checklists. Professional event planner Judy Allen offers first-time or professional event planners all the top-class advice they need to make their special events come off without a hitch.