New Releases by Kim Smith

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.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Sickle cell disease (SCD) detrimentally effects health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and physical performance. Our aim to assess the impact of daily high-dose vitamin D (vitD, 4000 or 7000 IU/d cholecalciferol, 12-wk) or vitamin A (vitA, 3000 or 6000 IU/d, 8-wk) supplementation on HRQOL using Pediatric Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) and physical performance using Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT2) in children with SCD-SS compared to healthy children (HC). METHODS: PROMIS T scores for pain, fatigue, depressive symptoms, mobility, peer relations, and upper-extremity function (UEF), and BOT2 scores for fine and gross motor skills were assessed. RESULTS: VitD significantly (p0.05) improved serum 25(OH)D (20 ng/mL) in SCD-SS (n=21, 11u00b11y) and HC (n=23, 10u00b11y), and fetal hemoglobin (+2%) in SCD-SS. T scores for pain (55u00b113-48u00b115), fatigue (52u00b111-46u00b114) and depressive symptoms (43u00b18-49u00b17) declined and UEF (46u00b111-51u00b19) increased in SCD-SS, while fatigue declined (40u00b110-36u00b110) and UEF (51u00b19-53u00b16) increased in HC (all p

Dana Scully og Fox Mulder er bestevenner. De skal overnatte i et telt i bakgården, men natta er full av merkelige lyder, lys og skygger og romvesener. Mest sannsynlig er det en rasjonell og vitenskapelig forklaring på det hele, kanskje. Dette er en introduksjon for unge lesere til kult-TV-serien «X-file». Boka er illustrert med mange fargerike retro illustrasjoner. Billedbok for barneskole/mellomtrinnet. Omtalen er utarbeidet av BS.

Hidden secrets, romantic involvements, and strange events are in line to shove Shannon Wallace straight into another thrilling adventure! Video Angels is hired to do surveillance in South Lake''s cemetery. When Shannon and Dwayne end up chasing shadows through the tombstones they discover the possibility that the perp could be related to none other than the Hispanic Hottie, Salvador Ramirez. The next day, Dwayne''s florist friend, Bubba Thames is found murdered, Shannon lands herself knee-deep in trouble as she tries to follow the clues to help uncover who is responsible. She has to side-step Ramirez who wants information, comfort her pal who wants to know whodunnit, and ward off a killer who wants her to stop playing investigator. When Dwayne turns up missing, Shannon knows this dangerous game doesn''t get played by normal rules, and if she isn''t careful, she might just be the next one pushing up posies! Caper mystery readers will love this fast-paced romp through the dead things in Shannon''s new mystery, YEW TO A KILL.

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.

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!

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.

Money Doesn¿t Grow On Trees-Basic Money Talk for Grades K-6 is the first in a series of Lapbooks designed to teach financial responsibility values starting at a young age. This is not your typical `money lapbook¿. In order for children to grow up to be self-sufficient and responsible in their finances, we must instill basic concepts, that sometimes, up until now, have not been taught, or even discussed, in the home. With this Lapbook Kit, your student will learn about basic financial responsibility while having fun and creation a hands-on project to keep for years to come! LAPBOOK KIT INCLUDES: Folder(s), printed instructions & Study Guide, PRE-CUT booklets - ready for your student to embellish and glue into the folder(s).

Ready to study the U.S. Presidents in a fun, hands-on way? This Lapbook includes a Study Guide that will provide you with all you need for an overview of this President''s life and presidency. This product works well for 2nd grade through high school by adding research for the high school student. All templates and instructions included.

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)

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...

Mopey meets Tina the wild turkey and helps her find food for her babies, who will soon hatch.Book Summary Mopey is a mini horse who loves to go on adventures, meet new friends and learnalong the way.Mopey helps his new friend Tina Turkey, find food for her babies which are about tohatch and will be very hungry.Mopey also learns how much he loves his big sister Starr, when she gets lost and itbecomes dark.If you''re looking for a great book to read to your kid''s "The Adventures Of Mopey The Mini Horse" has what you''re looking for.

A Prophetic Neighbor chronicles the life of Jason Claymore, a psychologically unstable, retired journalism professor, as he struggles to deal with a series of unfortunate events during one month of his life. Based on Claymore''s notebooks from that month, research, and interviews, the story begins when his neighbor, a mysterious and beautiful woman, angrily confronts him about a blog post, which she claims ridicules her. This confrontation sets in motion a series of events that threatened to drive Claymore screaming into the woods with anxiety. As the pages turn, you''ll meet his strange and sometimes mystical neighbors and friends. A Prophetic Neighbor will take you into the world of a normal man who is forced to deal with paranormal phenomena, treacherous former colleagues, secrets, twisted sex, violence, and love.