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On the first day back to school from summer vacation, John is the new kid. When the librarian asks him if the school is any different from his last one, he begins a wildly imaginative story about what it was like. What follows are hilarious scenarios—his old school bus was a safari jeep pulled by wild creatures, the school was a castle, and the lunch menu included worms! His imagination wins him the attention and awe of his librarian and peers, setting the tone for a compelling story about conquering the fears of being a new kid, as well as the first-day jitters that many children experience. Albert Lorenz’s over-the-top illustrations, reminiscent of the work of MAD magazine’s early artists, bring the story to life. Speech bubbles and side panels make reference to and define objects in the art (in the most humorous and irreverent way).
Extraordinarily Ordinary offers a critical analysis of the production of a distinct form of twenty-first century celebrity constructed through the exploding coverage of reality television cast members in Us Weekly magazine. Erin A. Meyers connects the economic and industrial forces that helped propel Us Weekly to the top of the celebrity gossip market in the early 2000s with the ways in which reality television cast members fit neatly into the social and cultural norms that shaped the successful gossip formulas of the magazine. Us Weekly’s construction of the “extraordinarily ordinary” celebrity within its gossip narratives is a significant symptom of the broader intensification of discourses of ordinariness and the private in the production of contemporary celebrity, in which fame is paradoxically grounded in “just being yourself” while simultaneously defining what the “right” sort of self is in contemporary culture.
This is the story of Condoleezza Rice that has never been told, not that of an ultra-accomplished world leader, but of a little girl--and a young woman--trying to find her place in a sometimes hostile world, of two exceptional parents, and an extended family and community that made all the difference. Condoleezza Rice has excelled as a diplomat, political scientist, and concert pianist. Her achievements run the gamut from helping to oversee the collapse of communism in Europe and the decline of the Soviet Union, to working to protect the country in the aftermath of 9-11, to becoming only the second woman--and the first black woman ever--to serve as Secretary of State. But until she was 25 she never learned to swim, because when she was a little girl in Birmingham, Alabama, Commissioner of Public Safety Bull Connor decided he'd rather shut down the city's pools than give black citizens access. Throughout the 1950's, Birmingham's black middle class largely succeeded in insulating their children from the most corrosive effects of racism, providing multiple support systems to ensure the next generation would live better than the last. But by 1963, Birmingham had become an environment where blacks were expected to keep their head down and do what they were told--or face violent consequences. That spring two bombs exploded in Rice’s neighborhood amid a series of chilling Klu Klux Klan attacks. Months later, four young girls lost their lives in a particularly vicious bombing. So how was Rice able to achieve what she ultimately did? Her father, John, a minister and educator, instilled a love of sports and politics. Her mother, a teacher, developed Condoleezza’s passion for piano and exposed her to the fine arts. From both, Rice learned the value of faith in the face of hardship and the importance of giving back to the community. Her parents’ fierce unwillingness to set limits propelled her to the venerable halls of Stanford University, where she quickly rose through the ranks to become the university’s second-in-command. An expert in Soviet and Eastern European Affairs, she played a leading role in U.S. policy as the Iron Curtain fell and the Soviet Union disintegrated. Less than a decade later, at the apex of the hotly contested 2000 presidential election, she received the exciting news--just shortly before her father’s death--that she would go on to the White House as the first female National Security Advisor. As comfortable describing lighthearted family moments as she is recalling the poignancy of her mother’s cancer battle and the heady challenge of going toe-to-toe with Soviet leaders, Rice holds nothing back in this remarkably candid telling.
Julia Anais chronicles her inspiring journey from being a shy girl to someone focused on spiritual enrichment in this memoir. As a young person, she always felt as though she could foresee things, but afraid of being ridiculed, she chose to ignore the knowing. However, her intuition still guided her. As she grew older, she began to meditate, which showed her how to be still. The rest took flight like magicher consciousness and daily wisdom grew. In sharing what shes learned on her journey, she reveals important truths, such as: We are in this life to have adventures and experiences, and it is our job to show up, trust, and enjoy all that life can offer. Theres something in the universe controlling our waya greater force dragging us along. Within we hold the power to transform ourselves. The collection of defining moments the author shares will help you realize that as long as you trust yourself, what is meant to be will be. Embark on a spiritual journey that celebrates what it means to be Extraordinarily Ordinary.
This illustrated children’s book celebrates the extraordinary potential of ordinary deeds—showing how one child’s act of kindness can change the world One ordinary day, Ordinary Mary stumbles upon some ordinary blueberries. When she decides to pick them for her neighbor, Mrs. Bishop, her thoughtful act starts a chain reaction that multiplies around the world. Mrs. Bishop makes blueberry muffins and gives them to her paperboy and four others—one of whom is Mr. Stevens, who then helps five different people with their luggage—one of whom is Maria, who then helps five other people—and so on, until the deed comes back to Mary.
Can an ordinary person achieve extraordinary results? If you ask Tim Carlin, the answer is a resounding "yes!" Tim is living proof that you can be "extraordinarily ordinary" and still achieve success through constant self-reinvention. When you embrace your challenges and put your ego on the shelf, you can become the type of person who improves the lives of others. Tim knows this isn't always easy, so he's here to help. In An Extraordinarily Ordinary Life, Tim draws on his past experiences to give readers a crash course on facing life's challenges and seizing its opportunities. You'll learn: To look to the future, not in the rearview mirror Why taking the easy way out is selling yourself short The benefit of not following the crowd And much, much more Tim will help you take what you have and make the most of it. He knows that small changes, when taken together, allow you to change your world for the better!
A blend of teaching and inspiration from John MacArthur's popular books Twelve Ordinary Men and Twelve Extraordinary Women. Includes daily readings and scripture verses. --from publisher description.
"Did I sound stupid?" "Should I have sent that email?" "How do I look?" Many of us spend a lot of time feeling self-conscious and comparing ourselves to others. Why do we judge ourselves so relentlessly? Why do we strive so hard to be special or successful, or to avoid feeling rejected? When psychologist and mindfulness expert Dr. Ronald Siegel realized that he, as well as most of his clients, was caught in a cycle of endless self-evaluation, he decided to do something about it. This engaging, empowering guide sheds light on this very human habit--and explains how to break it. Through illuminating stories and exercises, practical tools (which you can download and print for repeated use), and guided meditations with accompanying audio downloads, Dr. Siegel invites you to stop obsessing so much about how you measure up. Instead, by accepting the extraordinary gift of being ordinary, you can build stronger connections with others and get more joy out of life.
In most regards, Melinda has lived a rather ordinary life-one that most would consider standard with no special distinction. She was born and raised in the small town of Sylacauga, Alabama, living with both her parents and two older sisters. Home was within the humble confinements of a small yellow house on a corner street in which Christ was the center. Sunday church was more of an expectation instead of a weekly request. Being loved was never a question. Despite this mundane upbringing, Melinda questioned her self-worth and purpose. She began seeking refuge in the people and things of this world instead of recalling her once-childlike faith of only looking upward. The disappointment of outward appearance began to override the vitality of inward beauty. Melinda eventually lost sight of who she was, more so inwardly than outwardly. During a life-altering weekend in August 2015, Melinda promised her mother that she would begin making herself a priority, taking care of her physical, emotional, and spiritual welfares. It was at this time that 2016 was declared as the "Year of Melinda." In September 2015, Melinda then found herself in the most excruciating valley of her adult life due to the loss of her mother. This loss taught lessons of grief being messy, depression being extremely real, but God being so much bigger than all situations-even those of greatest heartache. Melinda used this loss, drawing closer to God. Nearly two years after this life-altering loss, Melinda then lost her only remaining parent-her father. This time, however, she clung to the comforting assurance of God being all that is necessary. With her eternity known, Melinda was to now use grief sustained from her father's Heavenly homegoing to draw others closer to God. Through life's highs and lows, Melinda journeyed through to a better understanding of her earthly purpose. Through life, love, and loss, God provided hope in this always beautiful, but sometimes broken world-altering Melinda's ordinary into the extraordinary.
A gorgeous and inspiring picture book biography of Jane Austen, one of the most beloved writers of all time, from award-winning author Deborah Hopkinson. It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen is one of our greatest writers. But before that, she was just an ordinary girl. In fact, young Jane was a bit quiet and shy; if you had met her back then, you might not have noticed her at all. But she would have noticed you. Jane watched and listened to all the things people around her did and said, and locked those observations away for safekeeping. Jane also loved to read. She devoured everything in her father’s massive library and before long, she began creating her own stories. In her time, the most popular books were grand adventures and romances, but Jane wanted to go her own way...and went on to invent an entirely new kind of novel. Ordinary, Extraordinary Jane Austen includes a timeline and quotes from Austen's most popular novels. Parents and grandparents, as well as teachers and librarians, will enjoy introducing children to Jane Austen through this accessible, beautifully packaged picture book.