A Little Man With A Big Plan

When Coleman's friend Bubba begins to pick on Shelby, Coleman's little sister, he is afraid to stand up to the boy until he recalls the story of David and Goliath from the Bible.

A journalist presents an intimate assessment of the mythology, experience, and psyche of the Asian-American male that traces his own experiences as an immigrant under the constraints of American cultural stereotypes.

It has sold more than 1,000,000 copies around the globe and many still consider it among the canon of motivational books. How to Make a Habit of Succeeding is back on the shelves due to high demand for its timeless instruction on personal development. And celebrated author and speaker Dr. Mack R. Douglas continues to sit on the high court of self-assessment as an expert in bringing about results in individuals. Douglas presents his readers with the task of learning the power of purpose and cultivating that purpose into lasting success in all endeavors. It begins as a realization that there is something more to life than what you've already experienced. Once that purpose is recognized, you must use it as a motivating factor to fulfilling goals, tapping into creativity, and whipping worry, all culminating in the appearance of an unquenchable desire to succeed. What Douglas teaches in this book has been used by millions already to make their lives more productive and successful. It crosses all distinctions or professions and outlooks. This is a textbook for the home study of self-progress. Complete with exercises for each chapter, it is a clear, definitive methodology in inspiring people to make a successful attitude a constant part of their life. It analyzes how certain behavioral patterns impede the process of success and why changes in how we think and act will lead us all to untold benefits of achieving our purpose. How to Make a Habit of Succeeding has been translated into numerous different languages for cultures all over the world. It continues to serve as a basis for many of the professional development programs Douglas holds as president of Discovery Seminars International. Dr. Mack R. Douglas also is the author of How to Win with High Self-Esteem (pb), published by Pelican.

Originally written for drama teachers working with students aged 9 to 18, this collection of short, snappy theater dialogues makes the perfect short break activity in any classroom, camp, or youth group situation. Students get much more out of these dialogues than just acting practice: they increase alertness, cultivate curiosity, boost literacy, and improve school attendance. The one-to-one dialogue format facilitates friendships and allows shy students to demonstrate new skills. Written by a family of drama experts, each dialogue centers around a theme related to young life: food, parents, hobbies, movies, even falling in love, to name just a few. Each dialogue is introduced with brief notes suggesting different ways of playing them at different ages and tips for adapting the dialogues to different age groups and situations. 101 Dialogues, Sketches, and Skits is part of the SmartFun Activity series from Hunter House, which includes over 25 titles that have sold more than 200,000 copies to date.

MATTHEW and LUKE tell the story of the Holy family, BUT.... DID YOU EVER WONDER... - How Mary and Joseph met? - If they were really in love? - How Mary reacted to the angelic visit? - What Mary's pregnancy was like? - How she coped with the stable scene? - What happened to the GOLD? - If Mary was always the perfect wife and mother? - If little Jesus ever caused problems? - Whatever happened to Joseph? Find the answers to these questions and more as Mary shares her life, her thoughts, and her feelings on a very personal level. READ JOSEPH, JESUS, AND ME The REAL story as Mary may have lived it!!

Havana, New Year’s Eve 1957, a terrorist bomb rips through the Tropicana nightclub. King Bongo, a rogue Cuban-American, tortured by a mysterious past and possessed of a mythic musical talent, goes on the hunt for the culprits, and for his sister, Cuba’s most exotic showgirl, who disappeared in the explosion. Navigating Havana’s maze of Colonial backstreets, red-light districts, swank country clubs, and opulent casinos, Bongo encounters an outrageous cast of characters—American hit men, decadent movie stars, prophetic shoeshine boys, and a beautiful American socialite. At the center of the mystery is a sinister secret police operative with whom Bongo is destined to have a lethal showdown.

One month ago, Ethan Sweet was a typical kid, playing baseball and building a backyard tree house. Three weeks ago, a call in the middle of the night changed his young life forever. Two weeks ago, Ethan's grandfather died, leaving The Sweet Family Licorice Company to him. Three hours ago, Ethan stood on the metal balcony overlooking the production floor of the factory trying to figure out how to keep his family's company from closing. Ten minutes ago, Ethan met the Squints, whimsical creatures who live inside the licorice-making machines. Ethan must save the Squints from extinction, save the company from closing, and save the town, who depends on this company for their livelihood. Ethan gets a little help from his best friend Joe and three-year sister Emma who thinks she's a real princess.

A weary, middle-aged professional, risks it all resulting in an unexpected journey. Author Richard Hammond does not like to live in the past. Instead, he is a here-and-now kind of guy who tries to stay optimistic, even during the darkest times. Always one to embrace change and take risks, Richard takes stock of his life and shares what he has learned with others. This is the story of his adventurous journey through life, his takeaway lessons, and how he taught himself to look beyond the confines of his own reality in order to reach for the stars. As Hammond shares the poignant, sometimes humorous story of his life to date, he provides a glimpse into the after-effects of the 2008 financial crisis that caused him to make an unforeseen move from working a lucrative job in corporate America to cleaning dog kennels. With a tongue-in-cheek style, Hammond details how his life slowly disintegrated from days filled with mental stimulation to days filled with trips to Walmart and caring for his ailing mother. As he contemplates his uncertain future, Hammond reminisces about his childhood innocence, his coming-of-age journey into adulthood, and how he ended up on a road heading in the wrong direction. Uncomfortably Numb is the story of one mans walk through an unpredictable existence where he soon discovers that no one can recreate the second chapter in his life but him.