Just Wiggle Your Toes

Download or read book Just Wiggle Your Toes written by Jeff Deangelis and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a night of excessive drinking, Kevin Brooks made the poor decision to get in his car and drive home. It was a decision that would permanently alter the lives of everyone he knew. Upon waking from the crash he learned the heartbreaking news that he had a passenger in the car with him. He didn't make it, and as for Kevin he was forever paralyzed from the chest down. Now what? This is a journey of guilt and self redemption. Kevin learns that just because his body is paralyzed, his spirit can't be handicapped. Unable to walk he now uses his voice to stand up and positively impact others. Just Wiggle Your Toes tells the story of Kevin Brooks from the perspective of the lives around him. Through personal interviews we learn what it was like for him, his family and friends to deal with such a horrific accident that could happen to any one of us. Beyond that is Kevin's message of hope for teens as he becomes one of the greatest inspirational speakers in North America and the countless lives he saved just by telling this story. Written in colloquial language, Just Wiggle Your Toes speaks directly to the reader in a fun fresh manner. This book will have you laughing and crying with each turning page.

Download or read book Mrs. Claus: The "First Lady" of the North Pole written by and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Speak to Win written by Brian Tracy and published by AMACOM. This book was released on 2008-01-16 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ability to speak with confidence and deliver winning presentations can accelerate your career, earn people's respect, and enable you to achieve your greatest goals. Anyone can learn to be a great speaker, just as easily as they can learn to drive a car or ride a bike. As one of the world's premier speakers and personal success experts, Brian Tracy reveals time-tested tricks of the trade that you can use to present powerfully and speak persuasively, whether in an informal meeting or in front of a large audience. In Speak To Win, you will learn how to: become confident, positive, and relaxed in front of any audience grab people's attention from the start use body language, props, and vocal techniques to keep listeners engaged transition smoothly from one point to the next use humor, stories, quotes, and questions skillfully deal with skepticism when presenting new ideas wrap up strongly and persuasively This no nonsense handbook is perfect for delivering talks that inform, impress, persuade and motivate. Brimming with unbeatable strategies for winning people over every time, Speak To Win lets you in on his most powerful presentation secrets in this indispensable, life-changing guide.

Download or read book Mindfulness in the Classroom written by Joshua C. Felver and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the popular Soles of the Feet program, this groundbreaking resource for teachers offers a proven-effective, mindfulness-based intervention to reduce disruptive behavior in the classroom—so everyone can get back to learning. As a teacher, you know that some kids need extra help staying focused in the classroom. You’ve probably also lost countless hours of precious learning time in class due to student disruption. Whether kids are suffering from stress, a behavior disorder, or emotional issues—the good news is that there are real tools you can use to help children manage their feelings, stay on task, and reach their full potential. This book will show you how. In Mindfulness in the Classroom, two experts in the field of mindfulness research, child psychology, and school psychology offer a mindfulness-based intervention to help support a healthy learning environment. Based on the authors’ Soles of the Feet program, this book provides an evidence-based strategy to help you put a stop to disruptive behavior in the classroom, and help kids be their very best. Without early intervention for disruptive behaviors, many students will maintain these behaviors as adults. The Soles of the Feet program not only decreases disruptive behavior and increases teaching time, it also improves the long-term outcome for children experiencing behavior challenges—so they can thrive well into adulthood.

Download or read book Alex, My Son written by Cheryl Berg and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007-02 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dan and Olivia Lisbon have two great kids; Alex, an active teenager, and his little sister, Madison. Life is good for the Lisbons. But shockingly, all of their lives are about to change. One morning Alex wakes with symptoms which appear to be the flu. But his condition grows rapidly worse, and within twenty-four hours he is completely paralyzed, fighting for his life. Dr. Ted Grogan leads a team of doctors at Olympic Children's Hospital who race against time trying to diagnose the baffling illness, save Alex's life, and cure his paralysis.Dan Lisbon, his family and friends struggle to deal with the boy's terrifying sickness and the fact that he may live or die. But unknown to any of them, another doctor with a different agenda has other plans; plans which could themselves end Alex's life.

Download or read book Knitted Animal Scarves, Mitts and Socks written by Fiona Goble and published by Ryland Peters & Small. This book was released on 2015-09-10 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knit your own animal accessories with these fun and colourful patterns from Fiona Goble. Everyone loves animals, and now you can add them to your wardrobe with this fun and fluffy collection of animal scarves, mitts, and socks to knit. Whether you like the bright colours of tropical frogs and fish, or you prefer the cuddly softness of a koala or a rabbit, you will find your favourite creature here. 'Furry Friends' include a fox scarf and mitts, and a marmalade kitten scarf. In 'Country Creatures' you'll find scarves in the shape of a duckling, a lamb and a pig, as well as hedgehog mitts. 'Water Lovers' include a shark scarf complete with fin, and a pair of penguin socks, while 'Wild Animals' range from an elephant scarf to a zebra cowl and snake socks. There are loads of scarves for small kids, big kids, and young adults, plus a cute collection of socks in the form of cats, owls, mice and more. Cowls and mittens, and some hat/scarf combinations, complete the set. With simple stitches, full instructions for making-up, and clear photographs to illustrate the all-important details, you can pick up your needles and knit a menagerie in no time.

Download or read book Fit Over 40 For Dummies written by Betsy Nagelsen McCormack and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-23 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tired of feeling tired all the time? Do you find yourself thinking wistfully of the days when your belt-size was less than your age...your dress size less than your kid’s last birthday? Remember when the only spare tire you had to worry about was the one in your trunk? Do you find yourself gasping for breath at the top of the basement stairs? If any of this sounds familiar, then you’re ready for an over 40 fitness plan. And Fit Over 40 For Dummies is the place to start. Your complete guide to being fit and fabulous over 40, it shows you step-by-step how to set up a personalized fitness routine and stick to it, no matter what your age, weight, or athletic ability. Packed with practical know-how and inspiring anecdotes it shows you how to: Lose weight and inches from your waistline Boost your energy levels Lower or prevent high blood pressure Reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes Improve your muscle tone Give your skin a healthy glow Have a more vibrant sex life Rebound from life-changing events more quickly Get fitter than couch potatoes half your age Live a longer, healthier life Combing her own experiences with the latest scientific research, retired women’s tennis pro, Betsy Nagelsen McCormack explores what it takes to be fit over forty. And, step-by-step, she shows you how to: Assess your fitness level Eat right for maximum fitness Choose and buying exercise equipment Select the right gym Develop a balanced program of aerobics, weight training and stretching Integrate exercise into your daily routine Prevent and working around common injuries and ailments Explore sports, outdoor activities, and more Stop thinking about how great it would be to feel twenty-five again and do something about it. Fit Over 40 For Dummies helps you get on the road to health and well-being.