Books with author Laurel Richards

Inspiring story of Florence Nightingale from her earliest days as privileged daughter of an English squire to her role as Angel of the Crimea. Even as a young girl her nursing talents were evident as she doctored her dolls and ministered to sickly animals. With the training she received at hospitals on the Continent, she was ready when the call to the Crimea came. Facing unspeakable filth and disorganization, she and her staff of nurses cared for thousands of sick and wounded soldiers, earning their undying gratitude. Focuses on her preparation, her heroic and patriotic service during the Crimean war, and her life of service thereafter.

Cassie and Mitch are newly engaged, and it’s time to meet the in-laws. When environmentalist Herb Flores turns up dead beneath a sand castle, though, they have to balance investigative work with family obligations. With suspects like a board president, a female bodybuilder, and the Chief of Police, identifying Herb’s killer is a risky business. Throw in their families, a high-maintenance cat, and sand sculptures, and the town of Fatmire, Florida, just got more interesting.

Cassie and Mitch are newly engaged, and it’s time to meet the in-laws. When environmentalist Herb Flores turns up dead beneath a sand castle, though, they have to balance investigative work with family obligations. With suspects like a board president, a female bodybuilder, and the Chief of Police, identifying Herb’s killer is a risky business. Throw in their families, a high-maintenance cat, and sand sculptures, and the town of Fatmire, Florida, just got more interesting.

Stu Truly has his summer all planned out, and he's anxious to spend time with Becca, the girl who makes his palms sweat and his stomach turn. Will Stu's crush turn into something more?It's the summer before eighth grade, and Stu Truly is enjoying the start of his vacation! His plans consist of playing video games, hanging out with his friends, and, more importantly, hanging out with Becca. But when Stu has a daydream of kissing Becca, he panics. He isn't even sure if he's actually going out with Becca. Sure, they've held hands a couple of times, but that doesn't mean they're going out, does it? When Stu's grandma breaks her hip, his plans are put on hold. Now, he has to help out at her store, Truly Fine Fashions. Unfortunately for Stu, it's a women's clothing store. So he has to balance his summer job and spending time with Becca. This is a hilarious and heartwarming follow-up to the contemporary middle grade novel Stu Truly. Will Stu get his first kiss from the girl who stole his heart?

Inspiring story of Florence Nightingale from her earliest days as privileged daughter of an English squire to her role as Angel of the Crimea. Even as a young girl her nursing talents were evident as she doctored her dolls and ministered to sickly animals. With the training she received at hospitals on the Continent, she was ready when the call to the Crimea came. Facing unspeakable filth and disorganization, she and her staff of nurses cared for thousands of sick and wounded soldiers, earning their undying gratitude. Focuses on her preparation, her heroic and patriotic service during the Crimean war, and her life of service thereafter. Suitable for ages 11 and up.

Now girls can discover God's special plan for them to become women of true Christian character in these unique study Bibles designed just for them. The CSB Study Bible for Girls includes these features specially designed for the unique needs and interests girls ages 8 to 12:- Book introductions. Descriptive features that highlight the contents of each book of the Bible.- Good Morning, God. Brief devotionals that encourage girls to read, think, and pray about their personal lives and relationships.- Genuine Heroines. Biographical sketches of women girls can admire and emulate.- Women's World. Details what life was like for a woman in Bible times.- Be All You Can Be. Challenges girls to act appropriately, make right decisions, and choose worthwhile values.- Drawings, illustrations, and maps. Supplements to assist understanding of the Bible in proper context.Alongside the Christian Standard Bible translation, these features help girls discover a healthy and godly personal identity, guiding them past culture's deceptive stereotypes and into sound and successful relationships with God and others.

The New Adventure Bible opens up the door to Bible adventure and discovery for kids ages 8-12. This edition includes the popular New International Version (NIV) plus all the features that have made this study Bible the leading Bible for kids. With its practical approach, The New Adventure Bible helps kids make the jump from learning the Bible to living the Bible.

Now boys can discover God's special plan for them to become men of true Christian character in these unique study Bibles designed just for them. The CSB Study Bible for Boys includes these features specially designed for the unique needs and interests boys ages 8 to 12:- Book introductions. Descriptive features that highlight the contents of each book of the Bible.- Good Morning, God. Brief devotionals that encourage boys to read, think, and pray about their personal lives and relationships.- Genuine Heroes. Biographical sketches of men boys can admire and emulate.Men's World. Details what life was like for a man in Bible times.- Be All You Can Be. Challenges boys to act appropriately, make right decisions, and choose worthwhile values.- Drawings, illustrations, and maps. Supplements to assist understanding of the Bible in proper context.Alongside the Christian Standard Bible translation, these features help boys discover a healthy and godly personal identity, guiding them past culture's deceptive stereotypes and into sound and successful relationships with God and others.

While the name of “The Angel of the Crimea” is a household word, the precise nature and scope of her work, and the difficulties and discouragement under which it was accomplished, are unknown to many children of the present generation. All this is here beautifully and completely related by a famous writer whose own father was in part responsible for confirming Miss Nightingale in her determination to devote her life to nursing. “Written in a simple, pleasing way and will interest children…Florence Nightingale’s work during the Crimean War was wonderful, but her influence and the work she has been enabled to do confined to her room are even more so. To her we are indebted for the first training school for nurses, which has revolutionized the treatment of the sick.” -New-York Observer "It may seem a strange principle to enunciate as the very first requirement in a hospital that it should do the sick no harm." Originally published in 1909, this is the inspiring story of Florence Nightingale (1820–1910), the founder of the modern nursing profession. British soldiers who were wounded in the Crimean War (the 1853–56 war between Russia and an alliance of Great Britain, France, Sardinia, and Turkey) called her "The Lady with the Lamp" when she walked the halls of their hospital at night. Facing unspeakable filth and disorganization, she and her staff of nurses cared for thousands of sick and wounded soldiers, earning their undying gratitude. Suitable for ages 11 and up. CONTENTS I. How Florence Got Her Name—Her Three Homes II. Little Florence III. The Squire's Daughter IV. Looking Out V. Waiting for the Call VI. The Trumpet Call VII. The Response VIII. Scutari IX. The Barrack Hospital X. The Lady-in-Chief XI. The Lady with the Lamp XII. Winter XIII. Miss Nightingale Under Fire XIV. The Close of the War XV. The Tasks of Peace Endnotes