Most Popular Books by Lyn Smith

Internal communication has previously been overlooked in standard approaches to public relations, both in theory and in practice. The second edition of Effective Internal Communication explores the ways in which attitude is fast changing as more and more organizations recognize that good communication with their workforce is vital for continued success and profitability. In a practical and jargon-free style, Effective Internal Communication looks at how internal communication is conducted across the different sectors and in organizations of differing sizes and complexity. Crammed with practical examples and useful advice, the book contains numerous topical case studies that serve to bring theory and often complex issues to life. This completely up-to-date second edition looks at a wide range of issues related to internal communication, including managing internal communication, internal communication across the sectors, the legal framework, the measurement of results, the effects of technology and managing change. The new edition also contains new chapters on communicating in a crisis, leadership by mid-level managers, and the future of internal communication.

Following the success of Forgotten Voices of the Great War, Lyn Smith visits the oral accounts preserved in the Imperial War Museum Sound Archive, to reveal the sheer complexity and horror of one of human history''s darkest hours. The great majority of Holocaust survivors suffered considerable physical and psychological wounds, yet even in this dark time of human history, tales of faith, love and courage can be found. As well as revealing the story of the Holocaust as directly experienced by victims, these testimonies also illustrate how, even enduring the most harsh conditions, degrading treatment and suffering massive family losses, hope, the will to survive, and the human spirit still shine through.

A compelling look at war and the antiwar movement in the United Kingdom People Power charts the history of the antiwar movement in the United Kingdom from the outbreak of the First World War to present-day conflicts in the Middle East, telling the story of conscientious objectors and others who have been engaged in protest over the past century. Drawing on testimonies from the Imperial War Museum’s vast collection of recordings and documents, the book gives voice to contributors from different backgrounds and explores their wide-ranging reasons for opposing war, as well as the changes and continuity in the movement throughout these years of almost continuous conflict. The book explores the role of key organizations within the movement and tells the personal stories of high-profile individuals, including Sylvia Pankhurst, A. A. Milne, and Vanessa Redgrave, who stood out against conflict. Accompanying a major exhibition at the Imperial War Museum London in 2017, People Power provides an important and compelling look at the most divisive of human undertakings and is an essential part of understanding war as it exists today.

"Oh, Remy…I had no idea! You are a man with a large, loyal heart." - Goodreads reader The Footman''s Tale is a short story prequel about Remy, the dreamy footman from The Astronomer''s Obsession. Learn how he came to be a footman in Lady Ashford''s household and how his inspiring romance with Odette began. There''s more to him than meets the eye, as Harry Corbyn discovered in The Astronomer''s Obsession. The Footman''s Tale is what you might call a "Soaking Story." At about 30 minutes, it''s just the right length for a soak in the tub. Lock the door, grab the wine, light a candle and enjoy! Note that this is a short story prequel that''s best enjoyed after reading The Astronomer''s Obsession.

Contains a selection of transcripts taken from the sound archives of Britain''s Imperial War Museum and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Interviews of Holocaust survivors, refugees, families of the murdered and of survivors, aid workers and tro

In the picturesque Lake District, an earl''s heir must choose between saving his family''s legacy or risking it all for love with a bookish and scandal-shrouded lady.

Collected here for the first time are the remarkable and moving stories of the 27 British recipients of the ‘Hero of the Holocaust’ award. During one of the darkest times in human history they refused to stand by and do nothing; risking their lives to save Jewish friends, or complete strangers. And yet many of their stories have been forgotten. Frank Foley, a British spy whose cover was working at the British embassy in Berlin, took huge risks issuing forged visas to enable around 10,000 Jews to escape Germany before the outbreak of war. Jane Haining refused to come back to Scotland and leave the Jewish orphans in her care in Hungary. When they were sent to Auschwitz she was transported with them. Louise and Ida Cook were sisters from suburban London. They used their love of opera as a cover to take daring trips to help Jews escape Nazi Germany and Austria right up until the outbreak of war. Ten British POWs hid and cared for young Hannah Sarah Rigler when she escaped from a death march, having been forced to leave her mother behind. All those whose stories are collected here were ordinary people, acting on no one''s authority but their own, who found they could not stand idly by in the face of such great evil. Written by acclaimed Holocaust historian Lyn Smith, Heroes of the Holocaust is a moving testament to the bravery of those whose inspiring actions stand out in stark relief at a time of such horror.

Based on nearly 200 personal testimonies from the Imperial War Museum''s Collections, this landmark book tells the stories of those of those who participated in anti-war protest from the First World War 1914-18 to the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Voices Against War is a compelling, emotional and very moving human story, essential for understanding war in its entirety.

During the Second World War, British children were spared the humiliation and fear of enemy occupation. None the less, they endured six years of increasing deprivation, uprootings, and long separations, and many experienced both physical and psychological suffering. They witnessed and endured intense air raids, both by conventional bombing and by the new terror weapons of V1s and V2s. Many were exposed to sights of injury, death and destruction, and at a very young age were forced to cope with the loss of friends and family at a time when counselling was unheard of. For nearly thirty years, Lyn Smith has been recording the experiences of those who were children during the war. Through the richly diverse voices and writings of over one hundred contributors, covering a wide geographical area that goes beyond the home front, Lyn Smith has written a powerful oral history of the war as seen from a child''s perspective.

She''s the grumpy to his sunshine. Will Eliza''s ambition and Alfie''s family loyalty keep them apart, or will they find a way to love?

Set in Appalachian Ohio, Jamie Lyn Smith''s debut short story collection, Township, explores a region and the rotating cast of characters who call it home. With honesty and empathy, Smith closely examines the strains that intimate family ties put on lives worn raw by collective history. Ultimately, the nine stories in Township interrogate the notion of reconciliation, examining whether people can truly change and if forgiveness is possible.

"You can run, but you can''t hide" is the start of this insightful memoir down the Breast Cancer Freeway. Author/survivor DebiLyn Smith says,"It''s time to stop running and learn to stand and fight back." "There is no age restriction with cancer. You only have to be alive to grow it. You only have to be dead to get away from it completely." "The earlier you start fighting cancer, the more hope you have. Right now would be a good time." Running From Cancer: a tilted memoir is a journey of information showing why you don''t want to travel this road, complete with simple tips, recipes, books and websites to check. It''s inspirational, while humorously enlightening.

"Erratic heartbeat. Rapid pulse. Dilated pupils. Was he afraid or . . . excited?" - Charlotte GraceA physician seeking loveJulian Grey has led a charmed life. His every endeavor has been easily achieved, and he doesn''t want for much. Freedom from the females in his family. A man-sized scone. A bride so he might join his friends in wedded bliss. He''s even found the perfect lady to court. But first, he needs to hire a surgeon for Heloise Manor, London''s newest foundling home.If only it weren''t for the annoying Miss Grace, whose brash manner and freakishly accurate memory irritate him like a pebble in his boot.A surgeon seeking employmentCharlotte Grace has watched her sisters abandon their own desires and step off the matrimonial cliff. That life is not for her, thank you very much. She wants nothing more than to be a surgeon, but she''ll be content making rounds with her father and helping him treat his patients. That is, until he retires.Set adrift, Charlie goes to London to further her studies and seek like-minded doctors for intelligent discourse. Instead she encounters small minds and Dr. Julian Grey, a physician who studied with her father years ago. Life is too easy for Dr. Grey-even London''s stubborn traffic parts for him. With little effort he''s gained the entrée into the medical world that she desperately longs for. But she''s willing to overlook his failings if he''ll hire her on as surgeon at Heloise Manor.Will he realize that the best things in life don''t come easy? Will she learn that shared dreams are the best dreams before it''s too late?The Physician''s Dilemma is a sweet Regency romance novel. It''s Book 3 in the Something Wonderful series. Each book stands alone, but is best enjoyed when read in the order below.Books in the Something Wonderful series:Book 1: The Astronomer''s ObsessionBook 2: The Artist''s RedemptionBook 3: The Physician''s Dilemma

Do you ever wonder if the Bible and church doors slam shut at midnight on Sunday, only to open again the following Sunday? Whether you attend church or are just curious about how real this whole "faith in Christ" thing is, perhaps you have met people who live as if God is only accessible on Sundays. Is it possible to take our faith with us every day of the week? Any number of issues-parenting woes, relationships that need healing, decisions that need wisdom-demand our attention and time. What do our Monday through Saturday conversations with God even sound like? In "Not Just on Sundays," Bonnie Lyn Smith shares how faith in Christ informs the everyday and how the Bible offers wisdom for so many situations. The book serves as a starting place to practice how to reach into God''s riches, not only to know Him deeply, but also to be part of His purpose and plan. Through personal stories and reflections, Bonnie shows us that He gives so many promises that help us live each day in His presence. She offers examples of how God reveals Himself to us, if we are open to looking for Him, seeking His guidance, and accepting His abiding love. Even when and where we least expect Him!

2022 NATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN ROMANCE FICTION AWARD FINALIST. An unlikely pair find love beneath the stars in this sweet Regency tale. AN ASTRONOMER OF HUMBLE ORIGINS. In a discipline dominated by titled noblemen, Harry Corbyn has fought to get where he is. And where he wants to be next is Egypt, to lead an expedition to measure the size of the solar system. Distraction in the form of a childhood friend-his mentor''s daughter, no less-is not part of the plan. A NOBLEMAN''S DAUGHTER. Artist Celeste St. James knows she''s meant for more than needlepoint and high society. With dreams of exhibiting at Paris''s prestigious Académie, she doesn''t need distractions, but she can''t seem to help her fascination with her father''s protégé. AN IMPOSSIBLE TASK. When Harry and Celeste join forces to help her father build an ambitious telescope, their powerful connection draws them deeper into each other''s orbit. But when sabotage and her father''s shocking revelation threaten their dreams, will Harry and Celeste find their way to love? Each book in the Something Wonderful series stands alone, but most readers prefer to enjoy the series in order.

He''s set on winning a competition. She''s set on caring for her young brother. Will an unexpected bargain help them both or risk their hearts?

A soldier returns to claim the lady of his heart before she marries another in this frosty Victorian Christmas romance. A 2023 HOLT Medallion Finalist.

"At thirteen, Benedick Kimbrell attempted to steal his first kiss from Miss Catherine Parker. But his hopes, then and since, were larger than fact." - Kissing KateA LADY''S UNSPOKEN LONGINGKate Parker is resolute in her quest for marriage, seeking a dependable match among Newford''s eligible bachelors. But behind her composed demeanor, Kate''s heart holds a stubborn affection for her less-than-dependable friend and an unspoken longing for a kiss that was never claimed.A ROGUE''S LOST AMBITIONYears ago, Ben Kimbrell harbored ambitions, chief among them a kiss from Miss Kate Parker. Fate, though, had other plans. Now, his heart is weighted by family tragedy, his pain concealed behind a carefree charm. His reputation as an aimless rogue is well-earned, but beneath the façade lies a man who yearns for more.AND A HEART WELL-GUARDEDWhen Kate sets her sights on Ben''s dependable cousin, a man who fits her expectations if not her heart, Ben can no longer stand idly by. His efforts to save her from a loveless match find the two of them paired together in a village production of Much Ado About Nothing. Tasked with crafting the enchanting sets for their town''s inaugural performance, their undeniable affection finds the perfect stage to blossom.But for their love to flourish, Ben must reveal his true self and confront the shadows of his past. Can he find the courage to unlock his heart before it''s too late?Kissing Kate is a heartwarming best-friends romance about finding the courage to choose happiness and the healing power of love. Set in the charming seaside village of Newford, each book in the Hearts of Cornwall series stands alone, but most readers prefer to enjoy them in order.

What you''re going through matters, not only to you but to God. He cares about your finances, diagnosis, marriage, children, job, fears, dreams, concerns and goals. He cares so much that He wrote a Book for you that meets you right where you are and leads you into the power-filled life. God''s Word is alive and exciting! Journey for six weeks through Psalm 119 and experience fresh insight, fresh solutions, fresh purpose, and fresh power. His words will leap off the pages of Scripture, illuminate your life, astound you, and change you.

Escape to the alluring world of Victorian Egypt! When her travel plans go awry, a bluestocking must rely on an enigmatic gentleman. Amidst danger, laughter and misadventures, could this pair discover their hearts'' shared destiny?

A deadly shipwreck. A missing child. A reluctant alliance that sparks unexpected romance. A CONSTABLE CRAVING ADVENTURE Constable Gavin Kimbrell''s life in the quiet hamlet of Newford is predictable and dull-until a perilous shipwreck changes everything. Amidst a thick Cornish fog, Gavin finds more adventure than he anticipates when the wreck reveals a murder, and the mysterious female he rescues from the sea becomes his most likely suspect. A LADY DESPERATE FOR ANSWERS Mari Talbot refuses to believe her sister Hannah took her own life, but her protests have gone unheard. Disguised as paid lady''s companion Mari Swan, she sets off to find the truth about her sister''s death and her missing niece. Her quest takes a treacherous turn, though, when her ship wrecks off the rugged Cornish coast. Mari soon finds herself caught in a complicated web, uncertain whom she can trust-certainly not the local constable, who is all too eager to suspect the worst of her. AN UNLIKELY PARTNERSHIP Thrown together by fate, Mari and Gavin form a reluctant alliance to uncover the truth. As the mystery of what happened aboard the ill-fated ship escalates, their connection deepens, but will their growing affection be enough to save Mari when the truth of Hannah''s death is revealed? Saving Miss Swan is a closed-door enemies-to-lovers romance about family and courage and finding love in unexpected places. Set in the charming seaside village of Newford, each book in the Hearts of Cornwall series stands alone, although most readers prefer to enjoy them in order.

When Bailey visits his grandfather''s house in Maine, he learns about an opossum who lives in the backyard.

Persoonlijke getuigenissen van overlevenden van de jodenvervolging tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog.

A turbulent story about a business and family woman, whose life is turned upside down by a legal system decision that she has no hand in. Relationships, business activity and investment; and life in prison are all unveiled in this exciting auto biography from the woman behind the Les Frogs Brand.

The world is becoming increasingly computerized; much of this computing hardware is put into silicon overseas, increasing the number of unknown or untrusted sourced ICs in critical systems. Current methods of determining the correctness of an IC are either destructive or non-specific, and usually focus on the physical structure of the IC. This work describes a solution which performs a logical, black-box analysis of the state machines upon which ICs are built. This solution was implemented on both a regular CPU and a GPU, to explore parallelization possibilities for speed benefits. These implementations were able to accurately discover the structure of the original state machines in all cases. Simulated state machines with twenty or fewer states were discoverable within one minute.

A collection of twelve plays for various holidays which can be read as a story, performed as a monologue with pantomime, or presented as a play.

The story of the sculpting of a life-size bull elk built entirely out of antler, and a snapshot of a year in Dubois, Wyoming, the small town where it was built.