Best Selling Books by Kim Smith

"Meg goes to Maker School to hone her talent for building with boxes, but when Simone, another boxitect, arrives they become so competitive they nearly fail in the annual Maker Match." --

The enthralling "Shattered Silence: A Memoir of Survival" follows Kim Smith''s turbulent life and her determination to overcome extreme adversity. The memoir illuminates the formative moments that transcended suffering to become sources of hope from the precarious foundations of a difficult upbringing marked by maltreatment and bereavement. Ms. Smith expertly tackles adolescence, showing how family issues and the human spirit endure. In this mosaic, advocacy and resiliency show how people can overcome adversity and find hope. With great detail, "Shattered Silence" examines recovery, personal growth, and the pursuit of a resilient and promising future.

The beloved, classic Christmas movie is now an illustrated storybook for readers of all ages! With an amusing read-aloud story and enchanting, immersive illustrations, this charming adaptation is the perfect nostalgic gift alongside family holiday classics like The Polar Express and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister wished his family would disappear. He never thought his wish would come true! Can he keep a couple of crooks from entering his house? And will his family return in time for Christmas? Complete with bumbling burglars, brilliant booby traps, and a heartwarming happy ending, this picture book is perfect for movie fans, parents, and any kid who''s ever dreamed of being home alone.

With a focus on overcoming fails and pivoting to new ideas, this hilarious story stars a young boy who dreams of baking extraordinary cakes but struggles with perfectionism in the midst of competition from fellow Baker Makers. Naveen loves to bake. In fact, he’s sure he’s practically a master baker. So, he is thrilled when his class is assigned to tackle creative cake-making at Baker Makers Lab. Naveen is positive his cake will be the most astonishing and extraordinary one of all. But the mismatch between his fertile imagination and his actual skills leads to disaster. Will he find a way to embrace the unexpected? Find out in this delicious and delightful STEAM-centred picture book about letting go of perfection from New York Times–bestselling author-illustrator Kim Smith, creator of Boxitects.

She was nineteen years old, just finished her first year of college, and her future was overflowing with possibilities. That''s what she thought until that tragic night, the night when her future came to a screeching halt and her car was struck by a drunk driver. Nothing could have prepared her for the turn of events that quickly followed. Excruciating pain, paralysis, emergency surgery, and then the fateful words she had to hear. "I''m sorry, you will never walk again."Kay Loy Avers was now a paraplegic. Despair, anguish, fear, anger. Kay Loy was experiencing all these emotions. These emotions could have overcome her. However, she had an incredible Comforter by her side, and His love was unfailing. Read and experience the miraculous true life story of Kay Loy and see how time and again God showed His extraordinary power. Journey with her and be inspired by her faith in Jesus; be overwhelmed by God''s miracles. If you''re faith needs strengthened, Kay Loy''s story will encourage you that God hears and answers ours prayers. This is the true life story of Kay Loy Avers Smith written through the eyes of her daughter, Kim Smith Davis. "Her Unfailing Faith, God''s Unfailing Love", chronicles the physical, spiritual and emotional battles and victories that Kay Loy endured throughout her life beginning with a drunk driver paralyzing her at the age of 19. Kim Smith Davis shares intimate details of Kay Loy''s life and how through a tragic accident, Kay Loy''s spiritual walk with the Lord became closer as the Lord began to perform one miracle after another and how God''s love was unfailing. Although Kay Loy faced paralysis, multiple back surgeries, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Pulmonary Embolism, Crohn''s Disease, and much more, her faith never failed. Kay Loy Avers Smith clung to 2 Corinthians 4:16. "Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day."(NIV)

Kimberly and Maurice is a young couple ready to start out in their new life together as husband and wife. Both are from traditional families whose ideas about marriage are rooted in traditional values. Yet Kimberly, in spite of her upbringing, is determined not to follow in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother in her role as wife. From their very wedding day, outside influences begin to wreak havoc in their relationship. On the sidelines is Portia, an ex-lover who just cannot seem to get over her past relationship with Maurice. Toss in the marital problems of their parents and relationship issues with their friends, they soon begin to realize the significance that outside forces are having on fulfilling their vows of for better or worse. Rather than being free to resolve their own marital problems, Kimberly and Maurice find themselves serving as marriage counselors to both of their parents after skeletons from the past find their way out of the closet.

Market-specific insurance and risk control information on Contractors. This is part of the Target Market Series. Includes print and online components. Packaged as a book with accompanying online checklists and 75 page safety guide. This combined print-online format provides easy-to-use material that can easily be taken into the field. Includes information such as: * Industry background * Market profile and key industry groups * Underwriting concerns * Coverage considerations * Industry classification codes * Applicable endorsements * Glossary of common industry terms * Risk control considerations * Coverage checklists * Common policy provisions

Market-specific insurance and risk control information on Truckers. This is part of the Target Market Series. Includes print and online components. Packaged as a book with accompanying online checklists. This combined print-online format provides easy-to-use material that can easily be taken into the field. Includes information such as : * Industry background * Market profile and key industry groups * Underwriting concerns * Coverage considerations * Industry classification codes * Applicable endorsements * Glossary of common industry terms * Risk control considerations * Coverage checklists

"Based on the Target Market Series by Kim Smith, CPCU, ARM"--Title page.

As the grotesque figure stepped closer to Myung-Dae Kwon, his stomach convulsed from the foul stench that enveloped him. The servant of Satan planted himself firmly only a few feet from Myung-Dae Kwon and bellowed with a voice that shook the ground for miles. His putrid breath dropped birds in flight and frogs from the trees to the ground. It laid the tall wheat grass down around the path as far as one could see. At the bank of the Han River, Kim heard the unholy roar of the beast and fell back into the longboat. Peering over the side, he saw the river water dancing (as it does when an alligator sounds its mating call). Kim saw the birds falling from the sky and the frogs dropping into the river and along the shore. He was struck with fear. The repugnant creature spoke to Myung-Dae Kwon with a horrifying voice. "In your cloak you carry a script that belongs to me. Put it in this box, and I will not harm you."

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Unable to make friends at her new school, Lizzie packs a bag and runs away. After accidentally stowing away in the TARDIS, she meets the Doctor, a mysterious woman who claims to be a time-traveling space alien. When the TARDIS malfunctions, Lizzie and the Doctor are sent catapulting through time and space, visiting the pyramids, the dinosaurs, an alien planet, and more. Along the way, Lizzie learns that making new friends isn''t so hard after all . . . but will she ever be able to get back home? Featuring Jodie Whittaker''s Thirteenth Doctor and an adorable new alien species, this sweet storybook is a must-have for Whovians everywhere, young and old alike.

125 portraits of Steve Miller, founder of the Steve Miller Band, taken by photographer Kim Smith Miller.

"Three small words as humble and unassuming as my grandmother herself. Short, sweet, and powerful, they were more than a wish. I came to understand these words as a holy petition." This book describes how one woman interrupted a lifetime of struggle and stepped into the freedom for which she was made. When Kim Smith''s grandmother passed away at age 95, she left no inheritance except her loving example and "Enjoy Your Life", her closing words spoken at each parting. Kim''s grief brought desperation, her curiosity sparked a shift, and God''s true nature was fully revealed. Expanding faith fueled a journey of spiritual transfiguration and birthed a desire to promote this powerful three word legacy. The purpose of this book is to do just that.

Ben Jessup wants his bed and breakfast, The Inn, to be successful. He thinks his latest guest will be just the ticket to seeing his dreams come true. But his guest isn''t interested in helping him with his dreams. Kitty Beebe is trying to get her latest novel written and sent in to her publisher. When she meets the owner of The Inn, she thinks he might be the perfect specimen for her hero. But he isn''t playing the game right. Neither of them expects what happens when they come together at .... LOVE INN.

Brandon Durham is always mean to Traci Cooper on the bus. She''s certain she hates him. That is until her family dog gets out and runs away. Since it happened when she was taking a nap, she''s responsible for finding Ruby, the runaway dog. Brandon helps her put out signs and look for Ruby in the neighborhood and Traci realizes he may not be as bad as he seems. But Brandon has a terrible secret and when Traci finds out, she''s going to know that he really is a monster as she suspected all along.

梅格是創客學校裡第一位紙箱工程師, 她能用紙箱做出許多令人驚豔的作品. 但是有一天, 班上來了一位新同學西蒙, 她也是紙箱工程師, 而且表現得比梅格還要好!創客大賽這天, 評審宣布參賽者都必須團隊合作, 但是梅格和西蒙都不想和對方合作, 這該怎麼辦呢?

The Pine Song: A Korean-American Journey We live in a death-denying and -defying society. With baby boomers growing older, we are seeing an explosion of efforts to live longer. Live longer for what? This question has guided Heok Kim Smith since her father''s death in 1982. As an immigrant from South Korea to the U.S. in her early 20s, she had no time for death and dying. In 2001, she finds herself in Korea retracing her ancestors'' footsteps, spirits, and her own past. The changing world in the first half of 1900s becomes the root of her family''s epic journey. Her grandfather''s valiant fight against the Japanese occupation of Korea sees her family in China and the U.S. The Pine Song interweaves family history, immigrant life, contemplation on life and death, belonging, remembrance, and finally, grace and gratitude. In the circle of life, this memoir reflects on larger issues stemming from one family''s experiences.

Leading lady-Carly Jean (CJ) Simms thinks she''d like to live in the era of her school play, Buttermilk Hill. It takes place during the War Between the States and she thinks being a lady of the manor would be very cool. She hopes to pull off the performance of a lifetime and win the drama award. The only thing keeping her from it is her mother who needs her at home to take care of her baby brother and aging grandfather. Leading man-Josh Jamison has problems of his own. He wants to join the army but has found no support from his father. Josh doesn''t understand what the big deal is. When his best friend tries to convince him that he''s making a mistake, he turns a deaf ear. Paired with CJ in the school play, he thinks his luck is finally turning. Maybe his performance as a soldier in the play will win the drama award and a little respect from everyone. CJ and Josh pin all their hopes on that prestigious drama award. If they could just find some way to insure their success...

Having trouble with getting in the writing chair? Can''t get a good idea going when you finally make it there? This little booklet will help you (a) get into the writing chair and (b) keep going until you finish. Find out how to deal with procrastination, negativism, and other writing blockers. Get free bonus materials!

Ryan & Kim Smith struggled with dysfunctional eating throughout their lives. They had been on the hamster wheel of diets long before they met. From the time of their wedding in 2003, they ate their way through a decade plagued by massive weight gain until 2014, at which point they topped out at well over 500 pounds combined. First Ryan began a weight loss effort, then Kim followed suit, eventually leading them both to intermittent fasting as outlined in Gin Stephens

A life-changing illness...a chance meeting...a diary from her mother''s past. Hope thought visiting her aunt''s house in a hilly area of Mt. Moriah where she''d spent her childhood summers would be easy - drop in, hang out, go home. Discovering that her aunt wants her to take over an aging business and stay in the small town, upsets her carefully planned future. A chance encounter in town with Joe Collins, a former love who is living with his family after a terrible tragedy, proves to her that staying in Mt. Moriah will be difficult if not impossible. However, the area where her aunt lives, known as The Holler, grows on her. The beautiful countryside and solitude give comfort to her while she copes with her aunt''s life decisions, her latest romantic failure, and a writing career that hangs in the balance. When her aunt gives her a diary that once belonged to her mother, Hope envelops herself with the memories of her mother''s life when she once lived in Mt. Moriah. Understanding her mother''s youth, helps Hope to find the answers to so many things, including what happened between her and Joe when they were teens. Welcome to the enchanting hill town of Mt. Moriah! Grab your copy of In the Holler now! After you''ve read In the Holler, you''ll probably want to visit Mt. Moriah again. Continue the series to find out how each of the women in the small town navigates life, romance, and their dreams for the future.

Target Market Series: Auto Dealerships is a valuable asset to insurance and risk management professionals who are looking for exposure, risk management, and insurance information that is focused solely on auto dealerships. Written by insurance professional Kim Smith, CPCU, ARM, the Auto Dealership book and accompanying online checklists offer valuable insight and information on what is needed to address the vast array of exposures associated with an auto dealership. Includes information such as: industry background, market profie, key industry groups, underwriting concerns, coverage considerations and much more. Coverage checklists specific to the auto dealership industry are available online for download and printing for use with clients.

Kim Smith embarked on a five-year pursuit of her grandmother''s legacy, a search for meaning within the simple words, "Enjoy Your Life." Along the way, she became practically unrecognizable from her former self. Though a significant weight loss was a portion of the process, her inner transformation was what truly amazed her. Being freed from a lifetime of struggle felt like waking up from a coma. She deemed herself the "Poster Girl for Contentment," then retraced her steps to create a roadmap of her habits. This book is that map.Kim believes contentment is a choice, something you actively cultivate. Layering her 5 Poster Girl Habits has created a contentment flow that removed struggle from her life, so she wants to pass the habits on. The aim of this Contentment Creation Guide is to show that contentment is accessible to all. It''s not only for people who are deep and dedicated. It isn''t something that was gifted to some and denied others. Contentment is the result of an intentional daily practice, one that requires no special skills or supplies, and one that can render you unrecognizable, too. Let''s flow.