Books with author Katherine Lin

In this long-awaited collection of short fiction by the author of Mariana and Our Lady of the Artichokes, beauty is continually and painfully present in all places--in a Thanksgiving dinner assembled by a widowed DMV worker being stalked by an irate customer; in a middle-aged Hollywood actress who captivates a young studio animator for decades; in the aftermath of an unthinkable tragedy; and in a daughter's memories of the ethereal, melting ice sculptures made by a woman embroiled in an affair with a wealthy lawyer. Amid their complex, turbulent relationships in a chronic state of crisis, Katherine Vaz's wise and restless protagonists carry within them the seeds of a vanished, gracious world of urbane dinner parties and passionate affairs--a humane and cultured civilization whose flawed inhabitants are redeemed by their ability to blend the aesthetic imperative with the power to love.

Parent and teachers want children to grow up to be happy and self sufficient, but when we have children with special needs, sometimes it seems like the work becomes so much about putting in scaffolding that we forget to celibate the strengths that are already there. Of course it's important to understand our needs and challenges, but if what we do well needs to be acknowledged first and foremost in order for their to be any chance at success.

Discover how math applies to science, art, music, daily life, and more Apply what you’re learning outside a textbook, and see God’s handiwork in math Focus is on multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages, shapes, basic geometry, and more! Math is a real-life tool that points us to God and helps us explore His creation, yet it often comes across as dry facts and meaningless rules. Here at last is a curriculum that has a biblical worldview integrated throughout the text and problems, not just added as an afterthought. Students don’t just learn how to manipulate numbers on paper, but starting with arithmetic and laying the groundwork for geometry and algebra (covered in year 2), this curriculum both firms up the foundational concepts and prepares students for upper-level math in a logical, step-by-step way that helps students understand concepts, build problem-solving skills, and see how different aspects of math connect. As if all of this wasn’t enough, Katherine weaves into the lessons the human history of math and shows the Sovereignty of God even when the most brilliant of minds and civilizations failed to see it. Students will be intrigued by how math has profoundly affected history. Have you ever had a student ask why they have to study math, as if they can’t see how they will ever use it in real life? After taking this course, students will wonder no more! They will understand how math applies to them and why they must study this important subject. They will see how it applies in every day life such as balancing a checkbook, history, science, art, and music. They will see the Hand of God in math and how that relates to their own life. If you are looking for a “living math” course, this is it! A description of this math course would not be complete without mentioning the author’s conversational style when teaching math concepts. She presents math in a way that lends understanding to the “why’ss” in addition to the “how’s” in a way that opens up the concept and completes the process of true understanding. This course leaves many of us wondering, “Where was this course when I was learning math?” The Teacher Guide is set up in the same style our customers have come to love and depend on. We have included Daily Schedules to complete the course in either one full year or in one semester. The student worksheets, quizzes & tests, and answer keys are all included in the 3-hole punched, perforate format that keeps everything organized and flexible.

Thirty-five women who succeeded in making a difference in the world relate their experiences in this inspiring collection. Katherine Martin introduces each first-person account with background information on the writer and the obstacles she faced. Lesser-known heroines include Debra Williams, who blew the whistle on medical malpractice in a midwestern prison; Sonya Bell, a blind teenager who became an award-winning runner; and Carrie Barefoot Dickerson, who stopped the construction of a nuclear power plant. Other stories, told in their own words, are about SARK, Judith Light, Julia Butterfly Hill, Joan Borysenko, Geraldine Ferraro, Iyanla Vanzant, and others.

This story is a sneak peek into our own lives through the experiences of a homeless man and a teenage girl who find themselves on different sides of the fence. While one feels unwelcomed to cross over the fence, the other crosses over, even if it is for the wrong reasons. But wrong reasons can become the right reasons and may even change the perception humanity previously had on life.

The conch is a symbol of the Caribbean. Conch meat is an important food and income source, and conch shells are sold as items of beauty throughout the world. Shelley the Conch presents the life story of a conch in word and picture. It is written with young children in mind, but the colorful artwork and interesting story will appeal to all ages. The story traces Shelley's life from her first days as a drifting baby the size of a pinpoint through to the hatching of her own offspring. In this work of creative nonfiction readers will learn some fascinating facts about the life of the conch as well as the habits of other marine animals with whom it has contact. Readers will also appreciate the importance of conserving this lovely marine resource. Author and illustrator Katherine Orr is a marine biologist who has spent hundreds of hours underwater studying conchs in their native habitats. Orr's paintings reflect her intimate knowledge of the conch and its world.

As a parent or educator, you likely want your children to have an appreciation and respect for nature. The aim of this book is to teach kids about the importance of trees to the planet and all of its' species through scientific fact, historical reference and cultural insight. This quick read with accompanying photographs touches on the importance of trees in a way that young people can relate to. Understanding what trees meant to them will greatly deepen their enjoyment of and appreciation for their relationship with trees.Having an understanding of the role that trees have in the world and real partnership that we have with them makes it easy to appreciate all that trees have to offer and the beauty of experiencing trees in person, thorough one’s work, through art, through travel and just through our everyday activities. I hope you will find this simple book a joy to read with your children as you learn about a world of trees. ~ Topics include:• Healthy trees, people and animals• Trees are the oldest living things on Earth• How trees live• Trees in art and culture• Trees as iconic symbols• The science of trees• About tree products• Tree appreciation• Damage to trees~ Read aloud to younger children~ Perfect for homeschool~ BONUS Resources Chapter: ▪ Places To Go ▪ Activities & Photography ▪ Careers ▪ Education ▪ Conservation

It is London 1665, a year fraught with strange and unearthly events. Comets fly low in the sky while merchants clamor for war. Eleven year old Erasmus T. Muddiman attends St Paul’s School with his younger brother. He enjoys Latin but hates to create Latin verses, preferring the new sciences as seen at the Royal Society. He plays football with the lads in Paul’s Yard, shimmies up the drainpipe outside his bedchamber window and he saves his brother, Desiderius, from all sorts of scrapes. Soon, Erasmus cannot avoid the rumors of war. Men and boys are pressganged, taken to ships or the dockyards. Plague enters the city. As school fellows disappear, Erasmus and his family meet a terrible fate of survival. Who will live and who will die?ReviewBloody Good Stuff !!!! I found everything fitted admirably in place and the sequence wonderful.A work to be proud of, Kev Richardson, Historian

The spiny lobster is recognized around the world as a popular seafood item and an important fisheries resource, but few people know about the secret life and habits of this sought-after animal. In Leroy the Lobster, Leroy tells his own life story from the time of being hatched to maturity. Readers learn about the life of the spiny lobster and other marine animals with which it comes in contact. The author has created a narrative that is simple and interestingly told, with all the actions, settings and time sequences scientifically accurate. Readers also learn about the impact of man, and will appreciate the importance of conserving this special marine resource. Author-illustrator Katherine Orr is a marine biologist and environmental educator who spent more than two decades working in the Caribbean region. Her beautiful and accurate paintings showing Leroy's surroundings reflect the hundreds of hours she spent underwater observing and studying marine life.

Praise for Caterpillar Tales:”Charming."—Rob Clough, tcj.com"Delightful."—weloveyouso.com (Spike Jonze’s blog)"[Katherine Roy’s] 'kids' comics have just as much to offer adults and maybe still more to parents."—Rich Kreiner, tcj.comHave you ever wanted to be something really really badly?More than anything in the world, Caterpillar, a charming and adventurous bug, wants to be a Junior Pharaoh. But she can’t do it alone. With the help of a new, Egyptian friend, Mummy Cat, she’ll battle snakes, hippos and crocodiles, and learn what it takes to be a real Junior Pharaoh. Will she make it?Junior Pharaoh is the third book in the "charming" and "delightful" Caterpillar Tales comics series for readers of all ages.BONUS STORIES INCLUDED:—Caterpillar is planning a dinner party, but what will she do when her soup becomes explosive?! Find out in Soup.—When Caterpillar stares up at the clouds, she never expects them to come to life! Now there's a giant robot on the rampage in her little town. How will she escape this daring adventure? Find out in White River Junction.

This book takes readers inside the mysterious world of Loggerhead sea turtles as they hatch in their nest and head out toward the open sea. One little sea turtle goes the wrong way and is rescued by a young boy, who learns about the dangers and adventures encountered by sea turtles everywhere. Sea Turtles Hatching is bound to delight and educate readers of all age