Growing Up In Greentree

Meet the large DeKlavon family from Greentree, a small suburb south of Pittsburgh. Join the Wayward Son in this light-hearted look at growing up during the war years of the 1940s. As the oldest son (and chief storyteller), he describes life in a home filled with love and laughter despite the hardships of World War II. Get to know his parents, who dedicated themselves to raising their children with high standards and the gift of humor. For all their determination, however, could even they turn this Wayward Son into a gentleman?

Meet the large DeKlavon family from Greentree, a small suburb south of Pittsburgh. Join the Wayward Son in this light-hearted look at growing up during the war years of the 1940s. As the oldest son (and chief storyteller), he describes life in a home filled with love and laughter despite the hardships of World War II. Get to know his parents, who dedicated themselves to raising their children with high standards and the gift of humor. For all their determination, however, could even they turn this Wayward Son into a gentleman?

The 1970s have long been a decade regarded with a wary eye by those who never experienced it and a weary eye by those have. The 1960s had come to a shaggy, uncertain end and the only sensible reaction was to find solace in what writer Tom Wolfe termed the Me Decade. Claymont, Delaware, was a typical town in the 1970s. The clothing styles, music, pursuit of recreation and day to day life were no different than what you might find in Haddonfield, New Jersey, Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, or Jacksonville, Florida, at least on the surface, but it was also distinctly Claymont as seen through the eyes of one of its more feckless, curious and mischievous junior citizens. Meet his family, Rodney Reeves, Freddie Lang and a host of others, including the inimitably unforgettable Boomer, and their wild and wooly adventures.

This Six-Book Environmental Studies Series For Ukg And Classes 1 And 5 Helps Children Understand And Appreciate Their Immediate Environment. The Easy-To-Do Activities, Action Rhymes And Songs And Child-Friendly Approach Followed In The Series Will Make Learning An Enjoyable Experience. Green Tree Contains Exercises, Poems Action Rhymes And Songs Which Make Learning Enjoyable. Books 3, 4 And 5 Are In Accordance With The Latest Ncert Recommendations Of Extending Environmental Studies Up To Class 5. The Approach Used Is Child-Friendly And Concept-Building Is Emphasised.

Next Sunday the growing-up story of Stuart Lee Adams, who has responsibilities, dreams and plans far beyond his 16 years, and of his relationship with the folks (characters sure to capture your heart) of rural Double Creek community and the nearby town of Jirard City. Next Sunday's story line will appeal to young and not-so-young alike as most folks will relate to one or more of Stuart Lee's growing-up experiences first love, family, pets, friends, best friends, extra special folks, work, school, sports, the struggles of daily living and a few beyond normal' happenings. Next Sunday will awaken many good growing-up memories and perhaps a few not-so-good ones. You'll laugh you'll cry you'll feel good y'all sholy will. If you enjoy Next Sunday (I sho hope so) and want more of the folks and happenings of Double Creek, look for Forever, Maybe available soon.

Jim Grimsley's previous science fiction novel, The Ordinary, was named one of the Top Ten science fiction books of the year by Booklist and won the Lambda Literary Award. His novels and short stories have been favorably compared to those of Ursula K. Le Guin, Jack Vance, and Samuel R. Delany. Now Grimsley returns to the richly complex milieu of The Ordinary with a gripping tale of magic, science, and an epic clash between godlike forces. Three hundred years have passed since the Conquest, and the Great Mage rules over all of humanity, even as cybernetic links connect the varied worlds of the empire. Vast Gates allow travel from one planet to another, across unimaginable distances. Choirs of chanting priests maintain order, their songs subtly shaping reality, while the armies of the empire have known nothing but total victory for centuries. But on the planet Aramen, where sentient trees keep human symbionts as slaves, a power has arisen that may rival that of the Great Mage himself. Hordes of unnatural creatures rampage across the planet, leaving death and destruction in their wake. An inhuman intelligence, cruel and implacable, meets the priests' sung magic with a strange new music of its own. The Anilyn Gate is shut down, cutting off Aramen from the rest of humanity. The long era of peace is over. Now a handful of traumatized survivors must venture deep into a hostile wilderness on a desperate mission to uncover the source of the enemy's powers. And the future of the universe may depend on the untested abilities of one damaged child. . . . The Last Green Tree is a worthy successor to The Ordinary and a compelling saga in its own right. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Pemba and the Little Green Tree is a touching story of boy who learns the importance of taking care of the environment where he lives. The story takes place in Nepal along the steep mountain slopes. After years of cutting trees for firewood, his home is in great danger when monsoon rains hit the barren hillsides and landslides destroy the villages below. As Pemba travels through the hills above his stone house, he learns from his wise grandfather what happened to cause the deadly landslides. After he meets the man who looks over the forest, Pemba beams with hope and pride, knowing he can make things better. The books vivid illustrations connect you with Pemba and his grandfather and bring you to the rugged Nepal hills. The story teaches a lesson on environmental stewardship and sustainability. It is a lesson a young person can apply to the many environmental challenges facing humankind in todays world.

The Little Green Tree is a modern parable, that is, an allegory designed to illustrate and teach truths, spiritual principles, or moral lessons. This parable presents a fresh but profound view concerning the central theme, the dangers of disobedience as it successfully captures the challenges of parenting. This powerfully moving story, written as a poem, offers believable, everyday moments between mother and son. The compelling subject of the short tale is about the relationship between the mother tree and her son. The Little Green Tree takes readers and listenersboth children and adultson an imaginary journey into a mothers understanding heart and a sons rebellious spirit that reveals both joy and pain. Lesser themes are living responsibly, enlightened self interest, and personal power through awareness. Readers and listeners, alike, will witness the love and caring of both the mother tree and her self-destructive offspring. Unfortunately, the son fails to take his mothers knowledge, ancient wisdom, and perspective into account. It is sad, but it is also uplifting because of its honest statements of pure, natural truths concerning the universal laws that govern our time-space-reality. With candor, this powerful, practical, and poignant story is written as a lyrical poem with 18 verses written in octaves. The vibrant narrative style, characterized by the fun-to-read rhymes, will help children and their parents to understand the enchanting tale. Succeeding on multiple levels, it is a story about nature and nurture. It is about compassionate parenting. Note that the little green tree is reared in an emotionally safe and caring environment; thus, the community is a major character. Because there is not a page that fails to grip the reader and the listener, dialogue will be initiated between parent and child. The Little Green Tree is an essential book for teaching and entertaining toddlers to pre-teens.