Books with author Jennifer Smith

Based on true events during World War II, Three Years and Eight Months tells a compelling journey of hardships and human endurance of ordinary people in Hong Kong during the Japanese occupation. A 10-year-old Chinese American boy secretly joins the Chinese war resistance group to help save the lives of thousands of prisoners of war, as well as allied American, British, and Canadian forces. The book features extensive historical notes and photographs documenting the Japanese occupation in Hong Kong from 1942 to 1945. Book Awards: Foreword Reviews Book of the Year Award Gold Winner Chinese American Librarians Association Best Book Award Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Delaware State Reading Association Children Choices Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices Benjamin Franklin Awards Independent Publisher Book Award Gold Medal Winner Moonbeam Children s Book Award Gold Winner and many more.

Here are proven strategies for harnessing the power of social media to drive social change. Many books teach the mechanics of using Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to compete in business. But no book addresses how to harness the incredible power of social media to make a difference. The Dragonfly Effect shows you how to tap social media and consumer psychological insights to achieve a single, concrete goal.Named for the only insect that is able to move in any direction when its four wings are working in concert, this book:•Reveals the four "wings" of the Dragonfly Effect—and how they work together to produce colossal results•Features original case studies of global organizations like the Gap, Starbucks, Kiva, Nike, eBay, Facebook, and start-ups like Groupon and COOKPAD, showing how they achieve social good and customer loyalty•Leverage the power of design thinking and psychological research with practical strategies•Reveals how everyday people achieve unprecedented results—whether finding an almost impossible bone marrow match for a friend, raising millions for cancer research, or electing the current president of the United StatesThe Dragonfly Effect shows that you don't need money or power to inspire seismic change.

How does a stay at home mom of ten years, 100% devoted to her children with no business experience and no career aspirations, suddenly become the architect of an explosive business that would take her to millionaire status in less than two years? Better yet, why is anyone who knows this mom not surprised by her record setting accomplishments? Jen Smith was poised and ready for greatness all her life. There was always something unique about her. She had a gift; Jen was a dreamer. At an early age, through a strong faith and through philosophical guidance from her parents, Jen mastered the principles of “what you think about, you bring about.” By combining this secret thought with simple core principles, she found that she could harvest the power of the mind and channel it so that she could accomplish virtually everything she wished for. Jen uses a unique and unconventional writing style to take the reader on her life’s journey, showing them along the way just how she learned and applied these core principles. Sometimes she’ll make you laugh, and sometimes cry, but most importantly she’ll have you dreaming. You will erase the noises of your mind and allow it to soar as it was intended. You will learn to decode the greatness that already exists in your mind so you can do as Jen did and “Launch Your Rocket!” Jen Smith is a graduate of the University of Delaware with a degree in Exercise Physiology & Health. She has worked as a teacher, coach and personal trainer. Jen achieved millionaire status and record-breaking success in network marketing with Isagenix International. Jen resides in Westhampton Beach, NY with her husband, Tom, and their daughters, Alexa, Caitlin, and Isabelle, where they are very involved in their local community. You can visit Jen at www.LaunchYourRocket.com.

Parents truly want the best for their children and appreciate the posh flair and opulent experiences an Aunt such as this can offer. This unique book is an ABC presentation introducing children to exclusive luxuries at a young age. There is a growing demand for the concept of designer products and images which are creatively illustrated for the young. Adults will be equally attracted and entertained with the silver spoon notion.