Visiting Grandpa At The Hospital

Mike & Bec By: Tom Vazzana Mike & Bec tells the captivating life story of Mike Pennello, as told through the eyes of Bec, a Soul whose only purpose is to accompany a person throughout their life, starting from his less-than-boring birth to his raucous theater days to his unexpected success as a director for a large amusement park company. Sitting in Mike’s hospital room, Bec, beginning to untether from him, reflects back on all the other people he has inhabited, and why Mike was one of his favorites. Both hysterical and quietly poignant, Mike & Bec is a sincere tribute to all the small, beautiful moments that form the tapestry of a person’s life.

This is a delightful, upbeat book about achieving success despite severe physical hardship. Bill Rinaldi is a survivor in every sense of the word. Despite acquiring severe muscular dystrophy at age seven, he went on to achieve educational honors and recognition from his peers as he completed his education.

Upbeat and on target, this heartwarming book looks at the important bond between grandparents and grandchildren. Full of practical as well as whimsical tips and suggestions for expressing love, whether the grandchild is a baby or a teen, The Magic of Grandparenting is the perfect gift for a grandparent-to-be or a longtime grandparents. Throughout the book people of all ages share their memories of how grandparents touched their lives, showing just how special this relationship can be. Express you love in new and inventive ways: - send notes and silly gift anytime for the fun of it - send a disposable camera with a self-mailer and ask your grandchild to record a day in his life for you, and send the same to him - write and illustrate a story you make up together - plant a flower together and watch it grow, or plant a flower and send matching seeds to a faraway grandchild - keep an ever-changing treasure trove of "junk" for visiting grandchildren to play with

Robert’s therapeutic autobiography begins with his experience as a child flying out of the window in a car accident and ends with the pandemic twilight zone of COVID-19. He uses his background in psychology to examine projection errors of the mind that have plagued mankind for centuries. What is unique is that Robert uses examples from his own life, re-enacting events using therapeutic techniques, providing the reader insight into the secret of life’s stories. While the book could be used as a college text, it is written for multi age and education levels. As Robert moves from his first formative experience to his later life as a teacher, counselor, and Psychodramatist, he introduces the reader to important psychological concepts. Robert’s book is part memoir and psychological guide. The Secret in the Story is written as a sequel to the Story has a Secret. Robert shows you how to apply the same therapeutic perspective to your own life and to examine memories, turning them into your memoires, that can lead you to a more fulfilling life.

Gus and his grandfather share a special bond, but when his grandfather suffers a heart attack and goes into the hospital, Gus fears going to see him until Grandpa makes an adventure out of that visit as well

In this volume, Alice Crosetto and Rajinder Garcha identify hundreds of resources-including books, Internet sites, and media titles-that will help educators, professionals, parents, siblings, guardians, and students learn about coping with the loss of a loved one and the grief...

Helen and Nicky is a story about a very special little girl and a deaf and partially blind Great Dane. The book is intended to engage, delight, and introduce many true-to-life topics to the young reader. It challenges the reader with a wide variety of vocabulary words and issues. The writing is simple enough to engage and yet is informative and heartfelt. The stories are simple and complex. Both parents and teachers will enjoy reading this book with their children and students. Helen and Nicky touches on many life issues that children as well as adults may be dealing with and achieves this with an educational and sensitive approach. Some themes are homelessness, disabilities, death of a loved one, and terminal illness and were chosen by the author after witnessing her own students go through these experiences with nowhere to process them. The book comes with a Christian perspective and includes several true history themes such as the introduction of Helen Keller and the tragedy of the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001. Helen and Nicky is based on real-life characters and events. There is a real Nicky who is the author's daughter, and Helen was the author's real-life Great Dane dog. The book also includes new vocabulary words and teacher lesson plan ideas.

Dogpire The world seems filled with super heroes, beings that can change shape or have supernatural powers most of us cannot comprehend. Today you can add two new names to the list, Sven and Einer. Super heroes? Probably not. Heroes? Yes. Above average intelligence? Yes. Human? No. Dogs? Yes. Can a full-bred Shih-Tzu and a Schnauzer-Border Collie mix take on the world with their adopted human companion? These four stories should erase any doubts you may have. ADogpire@ proves the existence of a vampire=s best friend. Yes, vampires do spawn their own pets. The boys have their fangs full in this adventure. AMidas Mutts@ finds Sven and Einer on their first motorcycle trip, gold mining in the black hills. AMutts on the Moon@ is the ultimate discovery of what every animal dreams. AWar Mongrels@ proves that wars never have a happy ending. Dogoyles Sven the Super Shih‑Tzu dog is back with his second book. Four new adventures with many new friends. Things start out with a new member to the family. Meet Lena, Sven=s adopted sister. Then history abounds with Sven=s human Ole telling the story of his ancestors. As if that were not enough, wait until you read about the dinosaurs and what happened at the end of World War Two. Great old detective work for Sven, Lena, and Ole takes place as they try to solve the mystery of the smashed cats of Holdings Fjord. Then it is on to Hollywood, mystery, murder and mayhem at the B‑Low movie studios. Can our little group of three find the killer before the next murder takes place? Join us now with Sven the talking, reading, computer-savvy Shih‑Tzu dog as his family and friends embark on all-new adventures.