New Releases by Pamela Smith

Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the well-known Little House series, wrote stories from her childhood because they were “too good to be altogether lost.” And those stories seemed far from being lost during the remainder of her lifetime and through most of the twentieth century. They were translated into dozens of languages; generations of children read them at school; and dedicated readers made pilgrimages to the settings of the Little House books. With the release of NBC’s Little House on the Prairie series in 1974, Wilder was well on her way to becoming an international literary superstar. Simultaneously, however, the novels themselves began to slip from view, replaced by an onslaught of assumptions and questions about Wilder’s values and politics and even about the books’ authenticity. From the 1980s, a slow but steady critical crescendo began to erode Wilder’s literary reputation. In Too Good to Be Altogether Lost, Wilder expert Pamela Smith Hill dives back into the Little House books, closely examining Wilder’s text, her characters, and their stories. Hill reveals that these gritty, emotionally complex novels depict a realistic coming of age for a girl in the American West. This realism in Wilder’s novels, once perceived as a fatal flaw, can lead to essential discussions not only about the past but about the present—and the underlying racism young people encounter when reading today. Hill’s fresh approach to Wilder’s books, including surprising revelations about Wilder’s novel The First Four Years, shows how this author forever changed the literary landscape of children’s and young adult literature in ways that remain vital and relevant today.

In the end, everyone grieves; but most of us do it privately. Underneath the exterior "bucking up," however, there are steps we all take and retake. We slowly let it sink in that life has changed and will never be quite the same. We select what is important to remember even while we fear we will forget. In this unique and compelling book, Pamela Smith, SS.C.M.--no stranger to her own grief and that of others--offers practical ideas to help us "suffer our sorrows" in ways that allow us to become "kinder, better, gentler people" in the process. Using the contemporary American-language translation of the scriptures from The Message Bible translation by Eugene Peterson, especially the Book of Lamentations and the Letters of Paul, Smith offers a biblical and practical pathway to get to the place where "ain''t no one or nobody gonna steal my happy," as one grieving woman put it to the author years ago. Each short chapter offers down-to-Earth insights into the nature of grief, suggestions for dealing effectively with it, a short original prayer, and provocative questions for personal reflection and discussion with others.

I have a message for you. However, this message won''t be easy for you to hear. It will likely challenge your very idea of yourself -- the identity you have worked so hard to construct for however many years you have lived past the time of your fall from innocence. I want you to discover through what I have to say that we are indeed fallen angels, which means we are divine creatures, but we live in the face of the death of our mortal bodies and the loss of everything that we have used to piece and hold ourselves together. This is a terrible challenge, yet it has been given to us by a good God. I have written these essays from my own experience. Some of what I have to say may have been classified heretical by whatever faith you have inherited or adopted for yourself. But all real heresy is based in the belief and the need of the human spirit/soul to be equal to its creator. The source of this need is hidden from our view because it comes from the level of ourselves that is beneath our conscious minds. We don''t realize what motivates us from deep inside ourselves, but we always trust it for that very reason. However, it is also the source of self-condemnation. We have designed our religions to alleviate guilt, and to help us believe in our struggle to believe that we are safe in our chosen identities. This solution, however, is based in judgment (the knowledge of good and evil). We use judgment in order to define a self in relation to something outside ourselves -- usually other people. They are "us" or "not us". "Us" is good, and "not us" is evil. This is the essence of what we call love, and also of resentment, hatred, and war. The devil, also known as the satan, is hidden inside us. It is the adversary and accuser both of God and of our mortal selves. Our task here on earth is to win the battle against the divine fallen part of ourselves, and to raise it up along with our bodies of flesh. I hope to prove to you from the Bible and from reason that this is our shared human challenge, and that you can and will win the battle. We are all children of one parent, who is God. As the best possible parent, He loves and intends to save every one of us. The fiery furnace is the power of His love. It is Him, and He burns away the dross. The light at the end of the tunnel of torment on this fallen earth is inner peace, love, and joy, now and forever. The battle is already won in heaven, and heaven already exists. Fear not!

Nursey rhymes connect us to the past, present, and future.They link our childhood with our heirs. Their musical rhythm has the power to entertain and comfort. They are a wondersful way to introduce children to the joys of reading. Many are based on political and religious upheaval. Their repetitive nature explores the aspects of daily life, scandals, and gossip from past generations. These silly tales bring joy to all ages and smiles to all faces.

In this coloring book they will explore coloring and learning the alphabet. Great illustrations make kids feel successful coloring in this alphabet book with art activities. ✓ Created for your little one''s learning You''ll notice our graphics are designed to work with the large sponge tips of Do A Dot Art markers! ✓ It''s letter time! Let''s explore the world of the Alphabet! ✓ Large dots inside each page to guide children to place the dots. ✓ The DOTS are BIG and fit perfectly on the dot markers. ✓ Large, eye-catching illustrations are perfect for use with the dot markers. Features: Oversized 8.5" x 11" pages perfect for small hands. High-quality glossy cover. Single-sided pages so your little one can use the markers without the hassle of transferring them. Works great with dauber dawgs markers, ink or brush markers, brush and dot markers, crazy dot markers, dot-to-dot art markers, brush markers and more. Coloring is a great way for kids to relax and express themselves creatively.

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart ( HEBREWS 4:12 KJV ) (COME COLOR WITH ME)

This guide and activity book complements Barbara Ayosea Morse’s Tales from Squnch Valley. It is for parents, teachers, child-care workers, counselors, and therapists who work with children of all ages and abilities across cultures. The book offers movement, visualization, art, and writing exercises while also enhancing language development and social skills. Though written for children in grades K-6, activities may also be adapted for younger children, adolescents, and even adults. The Squnch tales and related activities are appropriate for use in both traditional and home-school settings, as well as for distance-learning. Staff in outpatient and residential treatment centers will also find them to be an excellent resource. Because of tensions among various groups in our society, books with universal characters, such as Squnches, are greatly needed. The Squnch tales teach children the value of living in harmony with one another and with nature in today’s challenging and ever-changing world.

Notebook Features: 60 Sheets 120 blank lined white pages Duo sided ruled sheets Professionally designed softbound cover 6" x 9" in; versatile size for your backpack, purse, tote bag, desk, school, home or work Can be used as a notebook, journal, diary or composition book for school Perfect for taking notes, recipes, writing, organizing, lists, journaling and ideas brainstorming Notebooks and journals are an excellent gift idea for adults, teens and kids for birthdays, Christmas or any other occasion, Add to Cart Now!

In 1820, the Catholic Diocese of Charleston was established, and Bishop John England arrived from Ireland. His new diocese encompassed North and South Carolina, Georgia and, for a time, Haiti. From 1859 to 1885, when Patrick Lynch and Henry Northrop were bishops of Charleston, the diocese included the Bahama Islands. However, the history of Catholics in the diocese--which now covers all of South Carolina--began much earlier. The arrival of Spanish settlers and missionary priests dated back more than 150 years before there was a diocese on American soil. Sister Pam Smith charts the history of the diocese from the first words of prayer uttered on Santa Elena in the sixteenth century through the interfaith singing of a reformed slaveholder''s hymn at a painful funeral in the twenty-first century.

Having a baby come into your life is exciting and scary. The creators of Calmmother.com have condensed all the must know things about your first year with a baby into one place, including getting baby to sleep through the night without tears. Whether you need a step by step survival guide or friendly reminders, this book is great for first time parents, and experienced parents. By making life with a baby more manageable and predictable, you help simplify life to focus on what matters most to you! This quintessential book contains everything from important medical information to a tested schedule designed to ensure you get the self-care and rest you need, and that your baby is happy, well feed and also gets their sleep. It includes a flexible schedule for gently transitioning your baby to sleep 10+ uninterrupted hours through the night in 12 weeks, without having to worry about tears. Complete with sample charts and answers to FAQs. Plus, a customizable chart to help get started with your baby, from newborn and up! Also included in this book: - best tips and information about sleep cycles, breastfeeding, bottle feeding, dirty diapers, and more - practical and effective suggestions for establishing healthy feeding and sleep practices from birth, and the secrets to effective communication with your baby... so you can avoid having to break established habits and deal with sleep training later on - a complete list of products that help make things run more smoothly when you have a baby in tow, including baby essentials checklists for all stages and diaper bag checklist. And baby proofing checklist for your home - a complete guide to finding suitable childcare, and - for when baby gets older, the go to resources for dropping naps, weaning, discipline, and potty training. "Though I''d read countless books on sleep training, I found the whole thing very overwhelming. Tereza and the team at Calmmother helped streamline the process and provided an easy-to-follow program that actually worked. Our daughter was sleeping 12 hours a night at 10 weeks old and our whole family has greatly benefited from such a wonderful schedule." - Emily Schuman, Founder of Cupcakes and Cashmere. This book was co-written by Tereza Fonda, BA, LL.B, and Dr. Pamela Smith, ND, the creators of Calmmother.com, a health and wellness website dedicated to helping lift Mothers and their families. For more about the authors, information for your family''s health, and testimonials, visit Calmmother.com.

An eclectic collection of short stories about love and betrayal, hope and despair, lust, ambition, jealousy, danger, and decisions that can change entire worlds. * PAY THE PIPER, DANCER - Pamela Jaye Smith Hollywood is a hard place to be a failure. Perhaps even harder is to live with your own success. This story is about pooling resources - of disenchantment, betrayal, and hope. * SUIT OF LIGHTS - Pamela Jaye Smith The Matador and the Ambassador''s wife are having a torrid, secret affair. Or so they think. The seemingly proper and decorous life in diplomatic circles hides undercurrents of intrigue, ambition, and treachery. When duty confronts desire the result is all too often danger. * WALLS OF PARADISE - Pamela Jaye Smith In a fantasy wilderness a young hunter breaks all the rules and steals an exotic animal said to be a charm for easy childbirth. He risks his livelihood and his life to save his beloved wife and their new child. * 37 GRAMERCY PARK - Geffrey von Gerlach The reputation of a celebrated Manhattan man-about-town is put in jeopardy when an amorous classmate from a forgotten life threatens to expose him for the imposter he is. * JAVA JITTERS - Geffrey von Gerlach An aging lothario attempts to woo a dazzling counter boy at the local coffee shop only to find that he has gone to a lot of trouble for nothing. * UNDER THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN - Geffrey von Gerlach The mystery of what became of aspiring actress Peggy DeCarlo and why her suitcase had been walled up inside a closet in a Hollywood bungalow for over half a century is finally revealed. * THE GENERAL''S GUIDE - Kaye G. Gregory General Ginette Gameraldin must make a decision that will affect every being in the cosmos. The godling Kumarans are requesting yet another genetic alteration and the General is too well aware of how those earlier changes had upset commerce, society, and evolution. * THE OOPSIE MEMOS - Kaye G. Gregory Toxic Masculinity... Testosterone Poisoning... The Culture of Rape... Sometimes it seems like some people on this planet are of a totally different species from the rest. How did it come to this? Theories abound. The Oopsie Memos explain how it really happened.

Poems about Africa, Vietnam, elephants, love, yoga, the chakras, a meditation, prayers. Poems about healing, transforming, questioning, accepting, seeing anew. Beloving overflows with poems and over 60 photo''s which Pam created while she lived in Lusaka, Zambia, Harare, Zimbabwe, Hanoi, Vietnam and her farm in Maryland

Writing down your thoughts can help clear your mind and process emotions. Reflecting on your journal logs can help you gain a sense of achievement. ''Take me to the sea'' is a journal for you to write your thoughts, ideas or poems.

If you or someone you know has ever been hurt by a church, you know exactly how traumatic such an experience can be. Not only can it cause substantial emotional damage, church hurt can be deeply disorienting and can cause you to feel like Christ has abandoned you.But did you know that you can overcome church hurt and find the strength to go after God again?"The Doors of The Church Are Open: Staying Committed to Christ Even When the Church Fails You" discusses the existence and damaging effects of church hurt, and how anyone can conquer it. This book is written to help believers trace their steps back to Christ even if they''ve been hurt by the church.Churches are made up of people. Since people are not perfect, churches will not be perfect either. Within the pages of this book, author Pamela Smith shares experiences and continuous journey to healing and revelation to encourage you to go on.If you have been hurt by the church, this book will help you understand how you can start the forgiveness process and how you can discover God for yourself.Within this book, you''ll discover the value of forgiveness and how to keep your eyes solely focused on Jesus, not people. Also, you''ll know exactly how to re-focus your priorities and allow God to bring you back to wholeness.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a school-wide management program based on Restorative Justice that is designed to improve student behavior by providing a positive environment. In this study, research was conducted to determine if there was any significant difference in office referrals, suspensions, and expulsions among fifth graders after one year of PBIS implementation. Data were examined and the results demonstrated that the number of referrals, suspensions, and expulsions remained the same after one year of implementation of PBIS. It was also determined that one year is too soon to definitively determine the success of the chosen program.

This 21 Day prayer journal is a guide to help you in creating daily gratitude habits, daily prayer habits, and writing down your positive thoughts and prayers so that your life will be enriched and you will be empowered.

Perhaps the most misunderstood Person among the body of Christ is the Holy Spirit and the role He plays in the life of the Believer. On the night before Jesus'' crucifixion, He made one of the most astounding statements of His whole ministry. "Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you." John 16:7 Jesus was saying it was more beneficial for us to have the ministry of the Holy Spirit than it was to have Jesus present with us in His physical body! It is the Holy Spirit of God who brings conviction to the unbeliever and causes him to see the truth of the gospel in a clear light. It is the Holy Spirit who "woos" the sinner to come. He is like a giant magnet drawing you to Christ. He is the One who awakens in man the love of His heavenly Father toward him. This book is about the love of our heavenly Father for all mankind and His desire to fellowship with him. It is about the Holy Spirit''s role in salvation and His ministry in the life of the Believer.

Trace Letters Workbook, Ages 3-5, provides your kid with essential letter tracing and drawing practice. This workbook will help your young learners before they start their kindergarten. Each letter has a colored image included for easier learning and association of the letter with something the kids know. We have also included one sample arrow-tracing big letter on top of each page that your kid is also supposed to trace. The arrows will guide the kid and make it easier for them to know in what direction and order they need to trace.

Fiery trials, like a controlled fire, leads to better growth. After a controlled fire, the soil is richer, and the trees are stronger. Likewise, after a fiery trial the Christian is stronger, and their character is richer. Adversity enters the Christian''s life only through, and by, the permission of God. It doesn''t come to weaken us, but to strengthen us. When we learn how to tap into God''s anointing for our breakthrough, we can then be instrumental in blessing others, as God has blessed us. "Tried by Fire, Shaped by Grace" is about the struggles Christians encounter during their faith journey, and God''s divine interventions. It will teach you how to walk by faith, and encourage you on this Christian journey. It will inspire you when your light of hope grows dim, and comfort you when despair constrains your progress. Excerpts from "Tried by Fire, Shaped by Grace": The anointing is given to empower you for the greater works ahead. Job likened the trying of his faith to that of gold being purged of its impurities. Job was tested to see if he would remain faithful to God when God doesn''t answer, and to reveal unto others the awesome resurrecting power of God to restore double, and even more, what Satan steals.

Sports psychiatry uses psychological, neuroscientific, and medical knowledge to address optimal performance and the well-being of athletes. The -mental game- refers not only to a mind that has been conditioned through mental skills training for optimal performance, but also to a broader mindset that includes an awareness of psychosocial issues and mental conditions that potentially impact optimal performance. In Improving Your Mental Game, author Dr. Pamela Smith presents a practical, concise, and convenient pocket guide geared toward college and professional athletes, coaches, and athletic trainers. It covers a host of topics including: - core psychological techniques for improving athletic performance such as imagery, goal setting, self-talk, and relaxation; - tips and exercises for managing focus, negative self-talk, pressure, daily learning and growth, commitment, self-defeating distractions, fear, motivation, riding the bench, taking responsibility, controlling emotions, self-belief and confidence, trust and consistency, and pregame warm-up; - psychosocial issues impacting performance such as team cohesion, managing team conflict, coping with injury, and end of career issues; - mental conditions associated with the competitive sports environment like anxiety, depression, substance abuse, concussion, and eating disorders; - banned substances; - athletes with disabilities; and - brain health maintenance - i.e. sleep & nutrition for optimal brain & neuromuscular function.

Life, Love, Liberty is a spiritual life coaching read of attitudes and actions that should be demonstrated in order to live abundantly, love unconditionally, and experience exceptional liberty. This is a read for anyone who is ready for a spiritual shift and wants to embrace their spirituality. No matter who you are, you have a divine right to Life, Love, and Liberty and this book helps you to embrace the spiritual truths that are embedded in your soul but that truth is ready to surface.

In Paris, France, during the tumultuous ''60s, Jessica, a young art history student from London, falls in love with Joseph, an architect from Boston. While Joseph struggles to reconcile the rigid requirements of his chosen path the Catholic priesthood with his own inner truth, Jessica embarks on a spiritual journey that includes a trip to Chartres Cathedral, where she walks an ancient labyrinth and encounters the Divine Feminine. Gifted photographer Andre grows up on a vineyard in Provence, content with his life until he receives a gift that throws his world into turmoil and sends him on a quest he''s not certain he''s ready to undertake until he meets Holly, a highly intuitive, outspoken young artist from California who helps him unravel the deep secrets contained within the necklace he''s inherited. Inspired by a dream, and spanning generations and continents, this tender and intriguing love story will warm your heart and keep you turning its pages until the very end.

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E3 is an inspirational and practical devotion that provides actions that will help you to live every day with grace. The actions provided in these devotional readings will give new meaning to your life and will shift you to a realm of Encouragement, Equipment, and Empowerment.

This book is about a stylish and athletic African American middle school girl named Sydnie, who moves from her hometown of St. Louis to Georgia. When she attends her new school, her hopes is to quickly obtain a friendship with the "in crowd" like she did back in St. Louis. However, she realizes that they are bullies and decides to make other friends. After she is given the position of point guard on the school''s basketball team, she leads the team all the way to the championship. She finds herself being bullied by some of her teammates and being threatened not to play. Sydnie and a few of her friends come up with a plan to expose her mean teammates and put a stop to their taunts.

Why are some people more successful than others? Why do some people make more money, live happier lives and accomplish so much more than the majority? There really is no secret when it comes to happiness and success. In fact, it all starts within and you have the power to make it happen. This content rich e-book will teach you how to master the success principles and use them to make happiness and success an everyday habit. Discover how to find your life purpose and get clarity. Learn how to set, achieve and make your goals stick. Discover how the power of gratitude can help you attract what you want in life and more.

If you are about to move and still wonder how come most of the people have a rough and stressful relocation experience where their money, time and nerves are put to the test, while others have a trouble-free and smooth move from beginning to end? The answer is pretty simple: it all comes down to being well informed and making the right choices. Relocating Without Breaking A Sweat: Your Handbook For A Perfect Move is your invaluable guide during these times of tension. This book covers it all: from well-written and helpful moving tips and proper ways to move locally, interstate or abroad with your children, pets or plants, including a wide range of particular personal possessions, through comprehensive practical advice on DIY Moving. Wandering how to effectively resolve an issue with your mover or how to adjust to the new environment after your relocation? You can read it all here. And much more! Its end will even make you smile and leave you optimistic about your upcoming move. Don’t stay in the dark! Be well informed. Be 100% prepared. Make the smart choices. Take the reins and enjoy the leading role in this thrilling adventure. This book is being delivered to you in partnership with MyMovingReviews http://www.mymovingreviews.com/

In communities where little or no mental health care exists, people with mental conditions are at risk for increased illness, stigma, and abuse. Their fundamental right to mental health and happiness can be compromised. In Mental Health Care in Settings Where Mental Health Resources Are Limited, author Pamela Smith MD presents a handbook for community and hospital-based health providers who work in remote or impoverished areas in developed and developing countries. Designed to be used as a concise, easy-reference source, it provides an outline of core concepts and basic interventions in mental health care. This guide addresses conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, substance abuse, dementia, child and adolescent issues, violence, and HIV/AIDS and mental health. Smith also provides insights on the recent state of mental health care worldwide and the means for increasing access to care in resource-limited areas. Mental Health Care in Settings Where Mental Health Resources Are Limited communicates how providing mental health care training to health workers and raising awareness among other individuals within these challenged communities serves as a significant means not only to improving access to care but also to preserving human rights and dignity.

Mark Time: A Gospel for the Hurried is a collection of meditations on the shortest and oldest gospel in the New Testament. The 61 reflections here retell Mark’s rapid-fire action story of Jesus of Nazareth from the perspective of faith and also from the perspective of contemporary stresses. With introductory and concluding comments, the text points to the way in which the teachings and actions of Christ are as relevant to the challenges of the 21st century as they were to the situations of people living 2,000 years ago. Those who have 15 or 20 minutes a day can plan on a two-month journey with the Lord and his Good News.