Books with author Kathy Wilson

Skylar's Special Summer is the story of 13-year-old Skylar Martin, who is living the good life as the only child of two career-minded parents. She spends most of her free time with her blue-ribbon show horse, "Heaven's Princess" and her best friend, Anna. But Skylar's ideal life comes to a screeching halt one morning when she overhears a tense discussion between her parents that turns her perfect life upside down. After a painful secret from the past is revealed, will Skylar be able to put her life back together?

Saber Form is the first weapons form taught in traditional Yang Style Tai Chi, for several reasons. It's simple to learn, the basic movements are the same as the move advanced and complex Sword Forms, and the concepts are similar to those of all weapons forms. In a light-hearted manner, this book teaches the basics of a fun and easy Saber Partner Form. Although there are solo practice Saber Forms, this Partner Form is short and easy to learn. There are only 9 movements per side plus a transition movement to easily shift from A side to B side or vice versa. The transitions allow the Tai Chi player to use this form as a longer solo form as well as to enjoy it in play with a partner. Unlike other "how-to" Tai chi books with grainy black and white photos, Stickman figures clearly illustrate each step of the movements. The accompanying text descriptions are clear, complete, and concise. Introductory to the instructions for the form are important details about the parts of the Saber and their purpose, the three Zones of Attack, and the necessary role of the left hand during Saber play. The Kindle format lets you take this instructional ebook with you as you practice at home, in a studio, in a park, at the beach, or anywhere in your Kindle, iPhone, or smartphone.IMPORTANT NOTE:It is important to note here that optimally you should learn any Form of Tai Chi with a teacher. Books and DVDs are wonderful as support for learning Tai Chi forms from an instructor, but they are not a substitute for live classes and workshops with a teacher. This ebook was created as a very basic introduction to Tai Chi and to support you with your learning during an on-going, in-person class taught by a qualified and knowledgeable Tai Chi Master.There are many reasons why attending a live class is optimum, the most important of which is that an instructor can spot how you may be incorrectly performing a movement. It's far easier and much wiser to learn the movements correctly the first time than to learn the movements incorrectly and then spend additional time re-training your body to do them correctly.

Sarah Taylor yearns for a horse of her own, but living in a large Florida city makes that impossible. Then her life takes an unexpected turn when her widowed mother decides to remarry, and the family moves to a small town in Kentucky. Soon after, an opportunity unfolds for Sarah to work at a nearby farm that includes riding a large, spunky pony named Stormy. To her delight, plans are made for her to enter the upcoming Labor Day horse show. But suddenly, Sarah's dream is shattered when her parents forbid her to ride Stormy! How can she convince them Stormy is safe to ride? A severe summer storm, and a shocking mystery may hold the answer.

Touch and learn. Practice counting one to ten with this new addition to the Montessori-inspired Discovery Concepts series. The enhanced board book uses sandpaper dots and an increasing number of adorable sea creatures to help young readers count up to ten. One-of-a-kind colorful illustrations, sturdy board pages, and no moveable parts make this a unique addition to an early learning collection. About the Discovery Concepts series: Discovery Concepts books celebrate Montessori’s curious discovery approach to learning. Maria Montessori believed “the hand is the chief teacher of the brain,” encouraging students to learn by touch and created specially designed materials such as sandpaper letters to support this method. Inspired by her teachings, each book in the Discovery Concepts board book collection uses tactile enhancements to engage young children in discovering the topic at hand. Beyond the tactile elements each title is designed to capture a child’s imagination and curiosity as they learn.

Starshine's Shadow is the story of 13-year-old Emily Davis, who has recently purchased Starshine, a rescue horse with an unknown past. In an attempt to find out more about Starshine, Emily and her best friend, James, stumble onto a deeper mystery that leads them on a bumpy ride of adventure as they unravel the truth and make an exciting discovery along the way!

Starshine's Shadow is the story of 13-year-old Emily Davis, who has recently purchased Starshine, a rescue horse with an unknown past. In an attempt to find out more about Starshine, Emily and her best friend, James, stumble onto a deeper mystery that leads them on a bumpy ride of adventure as they unravel the truth and make an exciting discovery along the way!

Touch and learn. Soft. Rough. Bumpy. Smooth. Textures are all around us and all through this innovative board book. Textures takes readers on an African safari where they learn about safari animals throughout this cross-concept enhanced board book. Caregivers will enjoy the tactile teaching and all children will love the discovery in Textures. About the Discovery Concepts series: Discovery Concepts books celebrate Montessori’s curious discovery approach to learning. Maria Montessori believed “the hand is the chief teacher of the brain,” encouraging students to learn by touch and created specially designed materials such as sandpaper letters to support this method. Inspired by her teachings, each book in the Discovery Concepts board book collection uses tactile enhancements to engage young children in discovering the topic at hand. Beyond the tactile elements each title is designed to capture a child’s imagination and curiosity as they learn.

Sarah Taylor yearns for a horse of her own, but living in a large Florida city makes that impossible. Then her life takes an unexpected turn when her widowed mother decides to remarry, and the family moves to a small town in Kentucky. Soon after, an opportunity unfolds for Sarah to work at a nearby farm that includes riding a large, spunky pony named Stormy. To her delight, plans are made for her to enter the upcoming Labor Day horse show. But suddenly, Sarah's dream is shattered when her parents forbid her to ride Stormy! How can she convince them Stormy is safe to ride? A severe summer storm, and a shocking mystery may hold the answer.

Touch and learn. Applying the tactile features of Montessori teaching, this innovative board book uses enhanced spot UV treatments to teach little ones about famous monuments from around the world, including the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, and the Great Wall of China. One-of-a-kind colorful illustrations, sturdy board pages, and no moveable parts make this a unique addition to an early learning collection. About the Discovery Concepts series: Discovery Concepts books celebrate Montessori’s curious discovery approach to learning. Maria Montessori believed “the hand is the chief teacher of the brain,” encouraging students to learn by touch and created specially designed materials such as sandpaper letters to support this method. Inspired by her teachings, each book in the Discovery Concepts board book collection uses tactile enhancements to engage young children in discovering the topic at hand. Beyond the tactile elements each title is designed to capture a child’s imagination and curiosity as they learn.

Turn and learn. Applying the tactile features of Montessori teaching, this innovative board book uses interactive enhancements to teach little ones about the seasons. One-of-a-kind colorful illustrations and sturdy board pages make this a unique addition to an early learning collection. About the Discovery Concepts series: Discovery Concepts books celebrate Montessori’s curious discovery approach to learning. Maria Montessori believed “the hand is the chief teacher of the brain,” encouraging students to learn by touch and created specially designed materials such as sandpaper letters to support this method. Inspired by her teachings, each book in the Discovery Concepts board book collection uses tactile enhancements to engage young children in discovering the topic at hand. Beyond the tactile elements each title is designed to capture a child’s imagination and curiosity as they learn.