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All Hands on Deck Dad's Coming Home My dad is in the Navy. He works on a huge ship called an aircraft carrier. Sometimes he and his ship have to go away on deployment. I miss him a lot when he is gone, but I am also proud of him because I know that his job is important. When he comes home, my whole family goes out to the pier to meet him

The land of the free, or America, has changed from a tight-knit country where family stuck together into a nation of separateness. Families, in our past, lived close. They grew stronger because of their closeness and knew they needed one another. Today most of that has eroded. Job transfers and moving are no longer rare. Divorce is at an all-time high. Children involved in a divorce situation are normally tossed from one parent to the other no matter how far from one another they are. Even our current view of viruses and diseases has created venues for separation. Once loved ones stood by one another during times of illness and death. Today hospitals, in fear of spreading diseases, are not allowing loved ones to be together at these times. Some of the repercussions separating from the family has brought includes confusion, resentment, and hopelessness What is this all doing to us personally and as a nation? In order to investigate the consequences as well as the short-term affects, the author has examined the issue through the eyes of her parentsaEUR(tm) love letters written during World War II. Both the immediate effect as well as the lifelong scars this occurrence creates are looked at. It was found that the stress of not being together often brings about total character changes. Some of those changes are good, but some are not so good. Those changes include becoming short-tempered, building walls of protection around the heart, and isolating from and becoming suspicious of others.

Praise for Learning in 3D "Learning is the key to our future and powerful learning will result from immersive, interactive, and creative 3D designs. Tony O'Driscoll and Karl Kapp have written a disruptive book about a disruptive technology that we all need to explore. This is a must read!" Elliott Masie, chair, The LearningCONSORTIUM "Karl Kapp and Tony O'Driscoll are, amazingly, both the best theorists and practitioners in using virtual worlds in every type of educational venue. Many will love their vision, but I am more hooked on their practicality and hand-holding." Clark Aldrich, author, Learning Online with Games, Simulations, and Virtual Worlds: Strategies for Online Instruction "Kapp and O'Driscoll nailed it. The right balance of case studies, theories and practical advice for any organization pursing the use of virtual worlds for learning. If you are interested in virtual worlds for learning and collaboration, this book is for you." David A. Manning, managing partner, Performance Development Group "The big contribution of Learning in 3D is that it provides research informed guidance and practical tips and techniques for using 3D virtual environments to achieve real business results...the case studies are outstanding." Lisa Clune, president, Kaplan EduNeering "As the world makes its way through a period of significant change, Learning in 3D couldn't come at a better time. Today, organizations and individuals are being challenged to make the most of learning collaboratively. This book stimulates our thinking on how to maximize the impact of technology, while providing a practical blueprint with 'revolutionary' examples of how to bring a new dimension to learning." John Malitoris, regional managing director, Duke Corporate Education "Tony O'Driscoll and Karl Kapp remind us that learning is the fourth dimension and the one that really counts in collaboration. A must-read for the future of learning in environments virtual and otherwise." Cathy Davidson, Ruth F. DeVarney Professor of English at Duke University and co-director HASTAC/MacArthur Foundation Digital Media and Learning Competition.

Honoring your legacy can be deadly... Principal Dancer Lyla Markovik-Avery is always on the go. Grueling practices and endless performances rule her busy days—and things are about to get more hectic. Russia is rolling out the red carpet for their beloved star, despite the string of violent terrorist attacks that have rocked the nation. Bodyguard Collin Michaels’ life is falling apart. His long-time relationship has recently ended. He’s trying to start over, but that’s easier said than done. Luckily, Collin has a new assignment on the horizon: keeping a beautiful ballerina safe for the next three weeks. Collin finds comfort in Lyla’s easy friendship, but that all changes after a night out on the town. Simple feelings become complicated—something Collin can’t afford, especially when tragedy strikes and Collin realizes Lyla’s caught in the middle of a dangerous plot for revenge. Collin and Lyla are forced to flee. They need to reach the border before it’s too late, but the odds are stacked against them in a country that wants them dead. With time running out, Collin formulates a risky plan that might be their only chance of making it out alive.

A life lived in fear of reaction and retribution was all Jennifer knew living with her father. She grew up in an environment of stress and constant awareness of what her father’s actions held for her. It was not until her late teens did she come to learn that living in fear was not normal. Jennifer’s memories were sad but were also elevated with her ability to see humor in some of her experiences.

The police cannot decide if the clown sightings reported around Grambling pose a threat or are just a hoax. That is, until a young homeless boy is lured away from his parents in the dead of night. Malachi has been dreaming of the little boy he could not save in Afghanistan. He is pulled between the deep need to drink and drown his past and his desire to try and help save the little boy who was snatched from Tent City, under his nose. Then a man dressed in a clown's outfit is found bludgeoned to death. Brangian reports and watches in horror as the crime is connected to her property and members of her own family are once again suspects. Can Branigan and Malachi help to bring the truth to light before the little boy is harmed, and before the wrong person is convicted of murder...

Double the trouble, double the love—everything you need to be a super dad to twins Congrats, Dad—you're having twins! So what's next? A Dad's Guide to Newborn Twins is the comprehensive manual to prepare you for this new, exciting stage of your life. From the moment you find out about your new bundles of joy until the end of your first year, this book covers essential (and reassuring) tips and strategies for creating your own caring-for-twins toolkit. Find out how to apply for paternity leave, track milestones, feed two babies at once (very carefully!), calm their crying, and more. A Dad's Guide to Newborn Twins includes: All about twins—Whether it's dealing with potential birth complications or finding ways to sleep with two infants around, get advice that prepares you for the unique challenges of twins. Taking care of mom—Become a super partner as you power-up your knowledge and learn the best things to do at home, at the hospital, and during delivery. Shopping for two—Put your baby registry together in a flash with a convenient cheat sheet, as well as guidelines for choosing the best strollers, car seats, and more. Make sure you're ready to welcome two newborns into the world with some help from A Dad's Guide to Newborn Twins.

New updated edition. Congratulations, you're having a baby. Yes, that's right, you're expecting too! David Caren delivers a long 'overdue' practical, straight-talking pregnancy guide for Irish expectant dads – all from a dad's perspective. Combining real-life experiences from a fraternity of Irish fathers, tried-and-tested tips and expert views, with highlights including: - Testing, Testing: Scans and Checks - What's Up, Doc? Monitoring Mum - Prams, Trams & Automobiles: Choosing the Right Wheels - Lights, Camera (Maybe?), ACTION: The Delivery - Gone with the Sleep: Surviving Sleep Deprivation Accessible, entertaining, reassuring – everything an expectant and new dad needs to know! Fully reviewed and updated.