Staying Afloat

When author Steve Burton heard the plan for transforming a relatively untouched bird sanctuary in the Middle Eastern emirate of Abu Dhabi into a complex, global entertainment and premier yachting destination within thirty months, he thought the idea was impossible. The Rulers believed otherwise. It will be done. Burton was tasked with performing at the highest level and not sweating the small stuff--like money. 'No' was removed from his vocabulary. Those were the rules. Deadlines were another one. It was no small endeavor. Recognized as one of today's premier marina development specialists, Burton was hired by Abu Dhabi's flagship real estate development company in 2007. In Staying Afloat he narrates an account of cross-cultural encounters, stratospheric expectations, unimaginable obstacles, and hilarious day-to-day experiences faced as an American expatriate living for three years in one of the wealthiest and most culturally diverse countries on the planet in the midst of the world's most politically volatile regions. Staying Afloat conveys a unique blend of cultural insight, candor, and wit while communicating that an open mind, a keen sense of humor, and a supreme level of patience and determination are indispensable for living and working in a foreign country.

This STEAM book for kindergarten makes it easy for parents and teachers to introduce STEAM to their youngest learners. Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this book uses real-world examples to make STEAM and basic science topics easier to understand and teaches the concept of buoyancy. It features an age-appropriate STEAM activity that is perfect for makerspaces and introduces kindergartners to the steps of the engineering design process. It helps beginning readers learn to read and is ideal for kindergarten students or ages 4-6.

“Staying Afloat during a Plague” by Jane Ellen Glasser opens with poems that recreate varied reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic, many told through the persona of those impacted. A lifelong theme, the natural world is celebrated as teacher, healer, and muse while also addressing its abuse. At seventy-six Glasser still muses about the fallacies of romantic love, yet her heart stays young and yearns for connection. The book closes with existential meditations on life’s final chapter.

Boats, life preservers, kayaks, and paddleboards are all things that help people stay afloat. Introduce the concept of buoyancy and STEAM topics to your youngest learners! Created in collaboration with Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM reader builds foundational literacy skills through engaging STEAM content. Features include: Gain a deeper understanding of science concepts through real-world examples; A simple, hands-on STEAM activity challenges students to make a toy boat that can stay afloat for 5 minutes; Encourage higher-order thinking and promote the 4 Cs of education: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that addresses literacy and engineering objectives.

When my father was first diagnosed with Alzheimers, I read and researched everything I could get my hands on about the disease. Right off the bat I could tell if it was written by a physician, pharmaceutical company or even a nursing home. When caregivers are looking for help, the last thing they need is medical text so complex they already forgot what they read by the time its laid back down. This is what got me started on writing about common sense caregiving, which turned into a weekly column and now into this book. My goal is to make this book as caregiver friendly as possible. Sharing my triumphs and hardships from my plus three-thousand day campaign in dealing with the disease of Alzheimers and the world of memory-impairment. Gary Joseph LeBlanc is a columnist, speaker and book dealer from Spring Hill, Florida. He was the primary caregiver of his beloved father stricken with Alzheimers disease for nearly the past decade. LeBlancs weekly column appears in the Hernando Today, a Tampa Tribune Publication and other health publications. His writings offer insight and hope through his own journey of caregiving, dealing with the memory-impaired, given in a caregiver friendly manner.

The news keeps getting worse: the economy, climate change, global conflict. Not a day goes by that we're not faced with another grim predication; another indication that the way we live our lives is undergoing a fundamental change. And while change can indeed be good, it can also be stressful and worrisome. In Staying Afloat When the Water Gets Rough, Dr. Posen asks, "What can be done to increase our comfort with the daily changes in our outside environment?" With compassion, understanding and humour, he explains the ingredients for "changehardiness," illustrating his message with stories from his own experience as well as from that of his patients and friends. Part psychology, part philosophy, part action plan, the book will make you think, it will make you laugh and it will definitely increase your comfort with the changes happening around you. "David Posen has done it again! His survival guide for changing times is down to earth, reassuring and fun to read." -Jack Canfield, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul

Boats, life preservers, kayaks, and paddleboards are all things that help people stay afloat. Introduce the concept of buoyancy and STEAM topics to your youngest learners! Created in collaboration with Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM reader builds foundational literacy skills through engaging STEAM content. Features include: Gain a deeper understanding of science concepts through real-world examples; A simple, hands-on STEAM activity challenges students to make a toy boat that can stay afloat for 5 minutes; Encourage higher-order thinking and promote the 4 Cs of education: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that specifically supports guided reading instruction.