For fans of Ali Benjamin’s The Thing About Jellyfish and Katherine Applegate’s Crenshaw comes the humorous and heart aching story of one girl’s struggle to keep hope alive for her and her younger sister in Sunny Pines Trailer Park. Twelve-year-old Olivia Hales has a foolproof plan for winning a million dollars so that she and her little sister, Berkeley, can leave behind Sunny Pines Trailer Park. But first she has to: · Fix the swamp cooler and make dinner and put Berkeley to bed because her mom is too busy to do all that · Write another letter to her dad even though he hasn’t written back yet · Teach Berk the important stuff, like how to make chalk drawings, because they can’t afford day care and Olivia has to stay home from school to watch her · Petition her oddball neighbors for a circus spectacular, because there needs to be something to look forward to at dumb-bum Sunny Pines · Become a super-secret spy to impress her new friend Bart · Enter a minimum of fourteen sweepstakes a day. Who knows? She may already be a winner! Olivia has thought of everything . . . except herself. Who will take care of her when she needs it? Luckily, somewhere deep down between her small intestine and stomach is a tiny voice reminding her that sometimes people can surprise you—and sometimes your family is right next door.

What makes a winner? Sure, it's a vague question, but one that's essential for highly driven and motivated individuals to ask. And it it often takes a lifetime of experiences to find answers. Iowa author Ray Cole, a television broadcasting executive whose hall of fame career spans five decades, explores this question and brings together a wealth of knowledge in "Hangin' with Winners: A Lifetime of Connections, Anecdotes and Lessons Learned." Cole interviewed titans in all kinds of industries and places - television, politics and philanthropy - and compiled their thoughts on "winning" and success. Read stories about, and advice from, acknowledged winners like Bob Iger, George Bodenheimer, Diane Sawyer, Bob Woodruff, Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, Ted Koppel, Dick Vitale, Jay Williams, Michael J. Fox, Jimmy Kimmel and more, as well as extraordinary Iowans like Gov. Robert D. Ray, Gov. Terry E. Branstad and William Knapp. A must-read for anyone looking to ascend in their own careers and lives, this book is filled with valuable information about how to roll with the punches and find success. You'll leave inspired, ready to tackle any challenge and a seeker of your own ways to become a winner."

Imprint. Denis Waitley, a distinguished motivator, teacher and US air force pilot, has spent most of his life showing people how they can win He creates the formula to develop the qualities of a total winner - self-awareness, self-esteem, self-control, self-motivation, self-image, self-direction, self-discipline, self-dimension ...

Matthew Cordell, Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator of Wolf in the Snow, delivers yet another warm and delightful picture book in King Alice. Alice and her family are stuck indoors on a snowy day. Alice loves to read, and when her dad suggests that she make her own book, she snaps out of her "I'm bored" mode and makes up a story that lasts till the lights go out later that night. Here is a book that celebrates books, reading, and an imaginative way that one family handles being housebound. Praise for Matthew Cordell “Beautifully paced . . . ultimately reassuring.” —Wall Street Journal on Wolf in the Snow “Shows the power of kindness and bravery. Reminiscent of William Steig's Brave Irene, Cordell's book is a perfect choice for the dark days of winter.” —IndieBound on Wolf in the Snow

We all live in a fallen world. In the words of my grandmother, “IF IT AIN’T ONE THING, IT IS ANOTHER.” We are confronted with problems, pain, and persecution. We are also confronted with burdens and brokenness. These challenges sometimes cause us to feel down, disgusted, disenfranchised, and even depressed. This word is written to encourage people to look up and be a positive people. It is intended to encourage people to focus on the positive and not the negative. In the words of our forefathers, “Behind every dark cloud, the sun is still shining.” The people of God are a victorious people. We walk in victory. This collection of sermons is designed to help us to go THROUGH the not-so-good times to get to the good times. We go “through the valley and the shadow of death.” It is my hope and prayer that this collection will help you to build your faith and remind you of who we are. We are conquers!!! We walk in VICTORY!

Looks at the increasing abundance of status in our society and considers its effects, including the tendency to split into ever more specific groups to enhance status.

Yehuda Shinar's secret is simple. To be a winner you need to learn to think like one. Based on scientific research carried out over the last 18 years, Yehuda Shinar has devised a set of winning behaviour principles that can be adapted and applied to any sphere of life. Using practical advice, quizzes, tests and real-life case studies Yehuda shows you how to transform your thought patterns so that whoever you are and whatever you want to achieve, you'll be one of life's winners. From conquering your self-defeating thoughts and winning the respect of others to clinching that promotion at work or winning in love, money and health, this book will give you the advantage over other people, equipping you with the tools you need to be succesful.

How Anyone Can Win . . . Again and Again We all know people who seem to move from success to success, with barely a pause or dip in between. They're always excited about the next big project or goal. When trouble comes, they land on their feet. They are role models and opinion makers who lead rewarding lives. In a world full of people who almost win, these are the few who do it repeatedly and consistently. Larry Weidel has benefitted tremendously from the mentorship of some of these serial winners. Applying and adapting their lessons allowed him to achieve extraordinary success and coach others to do the same. In Serial Winner, he distills the 5 basic actions of the Cycle of Winning to help you: -Move forward when you feel stuck.? -Crush early doubts and give yourself the best shot of succeeding.? -Overcome obstacles to win anyway.? -Maintain your mental toughness until you cross the finish line.? -Avoid the winner’s trap and use the momentum of each win to achieve the next. Through inspiring and funny stories and no-nonsense advice, Larry exposes the myths and facts about successful people and shares essential insights into achieving whatever you want in life. Whether you're just starting a venture or looking to get out of a longstanding rut, Serial Winner shows you the steps for creating a regular pattern of success!

This book is going to fill up the missing part of our education system. According to UNESCO, there are four pillars to an effective education system. Learn to know, learn to do, learn to be and learn to be with others. Our existing education system is catering to the first one and off late started addressing the second one. But the third and the fourth pillar related to being with self and others are still untouched. This book is an attempt to do that. It will transform your being with its 24 chapters and its Transformative questions at the end of each chapter. The relevance of this book increases further as India, under the able leadership of its PM, has started thinking about Transformation and Success. This book can turn out to be a game changer for the citizens and the Government of any developing country who wants to convert their country into a developed one and that too at a rapid pace.

Christy Rivers is short in stature but determined at heart to play basketball for the Lady Lions her senior year. After spending all summer working on her shooting skills, she’s perfected an outside shot sure to earn her a place on the team. The only problem is the team’s star player, Liz Parker, doesn’t want Christy to be on the squad. Christy shares her faith with others, struggles with having family members serving in a war zone, and works hard to smooth the problems with Liz. When a new coach takes the helm of the Lady Lions, Liz begins a campaign to cause problems that may keep Christy’s dreams from coming true. Liz will go to almost any length to get Christy off the team. Christy’s faith is tested when it comes down to the winner of the Purple and White game determining if she gets to wear the Lady Lion uniform. The whole team is about to learn the value of every player on a team working together.