Books with author Dr. Rita Smith

Baby Boomer women are the first generation of women to retire from professional career roles. These women were uniquely born into a generation known for breaking down traditional societal barriers and searching for personal fulfillment. They pioneered their entrance into the male-dominated professional workplace and persevered to levels of unprecedented success. These are strong, bright women. So why wouldn’t retirement be an easy transition for them? Unfortunately, these trailblazing women are ill prepared for the psychological challenges of retirement, and there are no roadmaps and few female role models to guide them. Dr. Rita Smith interviewed over 200 Baby Boomer professional women, and found a common experience among them—being unprepared for “retirement shock.” Empty Nest, Empty Desk, What’s Next? shares these women’s stories, their challenges, and their successes. The book also includes a Boomer Retirement Re-Imagined Roadmap© which, along with interactive exercises, provide the missing guidance and support to help Baby Boomer professional women reinvent a retirement that works!

Meet the world's most fascinating sea creatures—see the lives and curiosities of colorful fish and coral reefs—this spectacular volume has more than 300 color photos and extraordinary text from a leading marine biologist and underwater photographer, and an international expert on seahorses. In this richly informative volume, brimming with new discoveries and more than three hundred colorful images of jaw-dropping fish and coral reefs, you'll swim in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans; you'll be dazzled in the Coral Triangle and amazed in Triton Bay. Up close you'll meet the Cenderawasih fairy wrasse, with its florescent yellow streak; the polka-dot longnose filefish; and the multicolored seadragon. There are scarlet-colored corals, baby-blue sponges, daffodil crinoids, and all sorts of mystifying creatures that change color at the drop of a hat. The whale shark is almost larger than life and the author's beloved pygmy seahorse, unless photographed, is almost too tiny to see. The wondrous creatures inside are charmers and tricksters and excel in the arts of seduction and deception, and you'll have the rare chance to see and delight in their antics. You'll also learn what they eat, how they play, and how they care for one another, live on one another, and mimic others when they're afraid. There is also compelling insight into the naming process, which sea creatures are facing extinction, and how we can help them before it's too late.

Buy the hard copy here: http://bit.ly/TheCampfireGangBook3As the campfire gang journeys through more and more dangerous underground worlds, they soon find themselves in a village that will change their lives. With the help of new creatures, they learn more about themselves and step up in ways they never thought they could.Through it all, the boys learn lessons about life and about God. They never stop fighting for each other--and sometimes for their own lives!

The campfire gang loves to listen to the old man's stories. But one night, they realize something strange about him. After that, they find themselves in a world full of excitement, adventure, strange creatures and new friends. Book #1 marks the beginning of the campfire gang’s long, challenging journey home. Along the way, they’ll find excitement, adventure, strange creatures and new friends—and they’ll even learn a lesson or two!Through a fun, exciting story line, this series teaches young and old alike. Readers will become familiar with God and the Bible while learning about topics like leadership, emotions, life challenges, teamwork and more!

Buy the hard copy here: http://bit.ly/TheCampfireGangBook2From battling the evil strikers to discovering new friendships, the campfire gang won't give up on their quest to find their way home. Together they journey onward, make tough decisions and even save a world full of creatures.Through it all, the boys learn lessons about life and about God. They never stop fighting for each other--and sometimes for their own lives!

Christmas book for Easy Readers full of fun, but truthful facts about Santa, The Tooth Fairy, Greenland and other places. Explains why going to bed earlier on Christmas night is caring and kind (which also helps to be listed on the side of the nice children in Santa's eyes). Perfect for reading after a cup of hot chocolate. Short and simple, but useful for those who practise their reading skills (and Santa loves children like this...).

Buy the hard copy here: http://bit.ly/TheCampfireGangBook4The Impossible River rages on while the gang tries to keep their spirits up. They stay busy helping the Lizlards, all while racking their brains for a new plan. Will they finally get across the terrible river? Or will they be stuck in Lardville forever?Through it all, the boys learn lessons about life and about God. They never stop fighting for each other--and sometimes for their own lives!

While BB tries to figure out a way across the river, the rest of the gang struggles to help their friend and to stay together. Between Bat Bird attacks and mysterious disappearances, they do their best to stick by each other. But will that be enough?Through it all, the boys learn lessons about life and about God. They never stop fighting for each other--and sometimes for their own lives!

Deep in the jungle, the gang finds themselves in the midst of a deadly battle. But they soon realize sharp claws and gnashing fangs are the least of their worries. They need courage and wisdom now... and their new friends may know just where to find it! As they gang gets to know their new Gorilla friends, they get to know a bit more about the jungle too. While some of it is fun and interesting, there are some parts they'd rather not have to face. But to the gang, new challenges also means new lessons to learn! This is the ninth book in a series that shows kids how to deal with emotions, challenges, leadership issues, teamwork, relationships and more!

The campfire gang loves to listen to the old man’s stories. But one night they realize something strange about him. After that, they find themselves in a world full of excitement, adventure, strange creatures and new friends. Through a fun, exciting story line, this series teaches young and old alike. Readers will become familiar with God and the Bible while learning about topics like leadership, emotions, life challenges, teamwork and more!

BB's had his fun in Lardville-but he's more than ready to get back to his friends. Unfortunately, the Lost Canyon has other plans. The gang races against time to save each other from the canyon's tricks and traps, always remembering to never give in! Things definitely aren't going as planned for the campfire gang. But with some creative thinking, a little courage and a lot of help from Pops, they may just be able to face their challenges and get a bit closer to home. This is the seventh book in a series that shows kids how to deal with emotions, challenges, leadership issues, teamwork, relationships and more!

BB's had his fun in Lardville--but he's more than ready to get back to his friends. Unfortunately, the Lost Canyon has other plans. The gang races against time to save each other from the canyon's tricks and traps, always remembering to never give in!Through it all, the boys learn lessons about life and about God. They never stop fighting for each other--and sometimes for their own lives!