Books with author Alexandra Michaels

Born out of a love of stories, young Miles & Mia are the inspiration for the Miles & Mia collective of tales, based on their adventures of growing up in London, UK.Together, this close sibling duo, spend their time giggling and taking on the world as they make new friends, discover and learn new things and occasionally get into a little hot water.Michaela Alexander, founder and author of Miles & Mia, decided to put her mind in to creating these books when she found it difficult to answer Miles & Mia, when they asked why there was not many books with children that 'looked like them'.The first installation, A-Z shares Miles & Mia's take on the traditional ABC (with a twist) and captures the diversity of their upbringing and background. Featuring rhyming text and colourful original illustrations, sure to delight children of all ages as well as parents.

Thought Intruders is a fun, imaginative book about the power we hold over what we choose to think about, and when we want to think about them. It's about the choices we make, the choices we can make, and the invasive intruding thoughts that try to stop us. Thought Intruders is meant to encourage kids to think for themselves, not be discouraged about distractions, make wise choices when temptation presents itself, and to know that it's sometimes ok to say 'no'. A few years back I read a book by Daniel M. Wegner entitled, “White Bears and Other Unwanted Thoughts: Suppression, Obsession, and the Psychology of Mental Control”. It was one of those books that I read at a time when I felt like I needed to, and one that has had a lasting impact on me. After having read the book, I began to utilize the ideas in work. Instead of a white bear, I used a green rabbit. Kids were handed a green marker, a green piece of construction paper, and an image of a green rabbit was placed in the middle of the table. They were all then instructed to think of anything they wanted, but to avoid the thought of a green rabbit. Each time the image of a green rabbit entered their minds, they were to make a check mark on the paper. Some kids covered the paper in check marks. Others were a bit more successful, having much less checks than some of their peers. It was expressed that the rabbit was a representation of intrusive thoughts that can sometimes occupy our time and zap us of energy. These thoughts can be that of a loss, a poor grade, concern about the future, or something that has occurred in the past. When we tell ourselves that we will not think of ‘X’, the first thought that pops into our minds is that of ‘X’, the very thought we were seeking to avoid. Now sometimes such thoughts should be processed, and we must allow ourselves to respond to them accordingly. But when such thoughts consume us, depleting us of our energy and happiness, and causing us to react to them in such ways that are harmful, then we must get these thoughts in check. It is admittedly an easier thing to say than to do; but the best way is to keep a busy mind and body, doing things that completely take your mind off of unwanted thought ‘X’.

Henry, the Laughing Hippopotamus is a story about a little hippo who happens to be green and how he faces bullies. His secret is one that all children have--the ability to laugh when facing challenges, especially bullies... Michael L. Alexander is an ordained Minister of Music. He holds a Bachelor's degree in voice and vocal pedagogy and a Master's degree in theology. He has served as Minister of Music and has directed churches and other choral groups since 1967. Michael has served on several scholarship and educational committees. He has been involved in both conventional and affordable housing for the elderly since 1981. Michael is an avid art collector and loves to travel and read. He has two married sons and four grandchildren. He now resides in Houston, Texas. About the Illustrator Originally from North Dakota, Marj Hales graduated from Concordia College in Minnesota and received a Master of Fine arts degree in painting from the University of Oklahoma. Happy watercolors of bright florals and whimsical animals are among her favorite subjects, reflecting an inner joy that she hopes to communicate to others.

Over 30 original designs for amazing Hair Wear! Each project is rated for time and effort. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for making hair wear that ranges from subtle to absolute bling from easy to find materials. The author stresses creativity by encouraging readers to substitute their own ideas for the types of materials used. From 4th grade up to adult.

What if your next patient is an old love, who you haven’t heard from in ten years? Any other woman would have turned and run the other way the moment they saw Logan Peterson—after what he did, he would deserve it. The thing is, I can’t walk away from him. And now we have to stay professional, because I am the only one who can help him. But there’s this undeniable pull between us—it’s what brought us together ten years ago and it could destroy us now. Do I risk a second chance with him? Would it even work, especially since I kept a secret from him for ten years?And they say love is supposed to be easy, right? Restoring Our Chance is a second-chance romance featuring a gentlemanly alpha male and a bold, fiery heroine. It is currently a standalone in a soon to be larger series. No cheating. No cliffhangers. But will there be a happily ever after? Well, read it today to see if love can be restored! ***Author’s note: this book is intended for a mature audience in terms of content, language, and passionate happily ever afters!

Amazon Alexa 55 advantages of your Amazon Alexa. Amazon Alexa vs Google AssistantDo you want a smart assistant?They’re getting super popular these days, in that it seems like everyone has one these days. If you’ve been curious about a smart assistant, and want to know which one is better for you, then you’ve come to the right place.But, the truth is there are two major smart assistants that are on the market currently: the Alexa, and the Google Assistant. While one of them is specific to Amazon, the other is specific to Google, and both of them have their pros and cons. But, what advantages does Alexa have, besides the extra years of fine-tuning their interface so that you can learn to talk to, and use the system.Well, read on to find out. Here is a preview of what you'll learn:How it handles streaming How it works with different smart home devices The overall interface benefits Hardware benefits that make it the best out there Music streaming benefits that can make a difference Certain features that the Alexa speaker does betterHow Alexa and Google Assistant compare Why you may need a smart assistant By the end of this, you’ll see that Alexa does rack up, and does sit at the top there along with Google Assistant for a reason, and there are a lot of amazing benefits for you to keep in mind. Many people love the Alexa interface, and for a good reason. Probably because there are so many different advantages, and we’ll even go over how you can get a lot of benefits out of that. You can even learn how Alexa calling has changed the way things are, and we’ll even go into detail about why you may want to consider Alexa when choosing your smart assistant.We also will talk about some of the Google Assistant features, since it is right to make points regarding the competitor. But, you’ll see that by the end of this, that the Alexa system is much more integrated, that you’ll have a great ecosystem if you do choose to use it, and overall, it’s probably the best out there for people to utilize, especially if they want that seamless smart home experience that this can offer.Download your copy of " Amazon Alexa " by scrolling up and clicking "Buy Now With 1-Click" button.