Books with author Charlotte Hayes

A short but profound examination of the psychology of war, calling special attention to the bravado of those who do not serve in the armed forces but expect others to do so on their behalf. Whether or not you agree with the author’s premise, your views on the psychology of war and the nature of post-traumatic stress disorder won't be the same after you read this essay. (3187 words) About the AuthorCharles D. Hayes is a self-taught philosopher and one of America’s strongest voices in support of lifelong learning. Promoting the idea that education should be thought of not as something you get but as something you take, his work has been honored by the American Library Association and featured in USA Today, in the UTNE Reader, and on National Public Radio’s Talk of the Nation. Hayes’ September University: Summoning Passion for an Unfinished Life has been described as a “must read” for anyone aspiring to a better world. His previous book, The Rapture of Maturity: A Legacy of Lifelong Learning, upholds the importance of seeking truth and serving others to achieve our full potential as human beings. Hayes spent his youth in Texas, and then served as a U.S. Marine and a police officer before embarking on a career in the oil industry. Alaska has been his home for more than 30 years.

Otto is our endearingly bewildered young hero whose world suddenly becomes very odd. Going with his father, Albert, to the FireBox Launderette, Albert is called to help with 'failing machinery' and is seen by Otto calming a purple dragon in the back room. When his baby sisters start to fly, his grandmother becomes a unicorn, and street waifs fly along the street at night on magic carpets pursued by the new Normal Police force, life becomes odder and scarier. Otto learns - often riotously - that his city and his family are very special indeed. Here the last remaining magical people - the Karmidee - are living as an underclass of pedlars and tinkers, known as the 'magicos'. But legend tells of a King, birthmarked with a butterfly, who will save the Karmidee from extinction. Particularly from the new Minister for Modernisation, Councillor Elfina Crink. With her Impossible List and Normal Police, she is determined to stamp out the Karmidee spirit. As repression intensifies, the Karmidee and their powers go underground, but their magic bursts out in the most unexpected places as a bid for freedom, with surprising, hilarious and extraordinary results.

They laugh at my name And poke fun at my size, And just look at this hair and saucer size eyes! Seymore Synopolis is trying very hard to get into the Christmas spirit, but unkind words said to him by neighborhood children are making it very difficult. However, a bit of holiday magic and the "creation" of a special new friend will make this Christmas Eve one of surprise and adventure for Seymore. This story of celebration and feelings is sure to touch the hearts of children and their families.

Rinn's home is the Sanctuarium, Latin for sanctuary. She and the rest of the citizens go about their daily lives carrying out complex mathematical tasks in hopes of raising their Value so that they can consume more goods. They live in a world of always on social networking which tracks their every movement and they are immersed in the latest pop culture scandal of the day for entertainment. This all changes for Rinn when sees a mysterious figure in shadows. A ghost who shouldn't exist but will change her life forever. Excerpt: “Hello,” he said softly, his voice as smooth and silky as any mental projection. She had an emotional response to hearing his voice that she did not understand. Perhaps Rinn was thinking about the way he spoke to her because verbal speech was so rare. Its rarity made it elicit unique feelings in her. That was the only logical response. People were attracted to things that they did not hear often. He also had a very nice verbal voice, something that was rare and contributed to the fact that people rarely used their voices. “Please do not be scared,” he added, awkwardly. He then returned to mental projections, which made her feel far more comfortable, at ease with herself and the world around her. My name is Ryan. I’m afraid that you saw me earlier and we have to talk. I need your help and I think that, because you saw me, you may need mine. Can you please come with me? Rinn stepped forward and stared at him. He was hard to see in the shadows, but everything about him drew her in. She looked at his clothes. He was wearing the same exact clothing that he had been wearing earlier. He wore what looked like a red sweatshirt and loose-fitting jeans. Both items were worn and tattered and looked at least a decade old. Why was he dressed like that? She almost recoiled in disgust when he reached out and touched her. Rinn stopped herself, however, for politeness’ sake. The boy took her hand and clasped it tightly. The gesture sent tingles down her spine. I know you’re scared, but it’s something that you must do. For both of our sakes, please.

I wish Barney BookhousenWould just disappear.If he would go away, Oh, how my friends and I would cheer! Barney Bookhousen is a bully whose only talent, or so it seems, is making everyone miserable. Will a bit of curiosity on the part of a classmate confirm Barney's reputation? Should we just accept "once a bully, always a bully"? This story teaches that amazing things can happen when we find and focus on something good in people.

Friendly advice for reading fun included in every book!READ AND SHARE is a unique first library for parents and children that helps build early readers’ confidence. Grouped in four progressive levels, Read and Share books - available individually for the first time - are specially selected for qualities that encourage literacy skills and a love of reading.Sixteen top-quality books with notes for extending reading fun inspire the confidence parents and children need to experience the joys of reading . . . together. Plus an informative Parents’ Handbook!What is Read and Share?—An expert selection of sixteen high-quality picture books by superb authors and illustrators, featuring a multicultural array of subjects, including poetry and rhymes, traditional songs, stories, and information books —Four progressive levels - Beginnings, Early Steps, Next Steps, and Taking Off - each including four fabulous picture books—Two full spreads inside each book offering suggestions and activities inspired by the story, designed to help parents and children get the most out of each book - and build a foundation for reading success—A separate 24-page, full-color Parents’ Handbook providing extensive practical information and detailed answers to many of the questions parents ask about encouraging their children’s literacy