Books with author Mary Smith

On the morning of February 29, 1704, a French and Indian force invaded Deerfield, MA, the northwesternmost outpost of the colonial frontier. During the raid, 47 residents of Deerfield were killed and 112 were taken captive by Indian raiders who forced their captives to March north in grueling conditions to Canada."The Boy Captive of Old Deerfield" tells the story of 10-year-old Stephen Williams, one of the 112 residents taken captive in the raid. Smith describes Stephen’s transition from a boy terrorized by all that has happened to him and to those he loves to a boy who, over time, begins to adapt to the Indian way of life. Come follow Stephen as he battles starvation, learns to hunt, escapes dangerous situations and more."The Boy Captive of Old Deerfield" is a true American classic that should be read by people of all ages interested in understanding the best and worst of early American frontier living.

After helping over 18,000 CEOs, entrepreneurs, managers, and employees worldwide, Dr. Brian Smith shares his knowledge of creating great leaders in his first book of The I in Team Series.Dr. Smith’s approach to teaching is unparalleled, utilizing a combination of personal storytelling and philosophy to present the reader with a meticulous way of achieving prosperity.Using the book’s core message—know yourself down to your foundation—Dr. Smith discusses how to:• Discover and overcome self-defeating behaviors• Set and measure realistic goals• Become accountable for actions and behavior• Slow down for productivity • Appreciate and focus on the present momentDesigned to engage and empower current and aspiring leaders with information to find individual success, this book does not adopt a “one size fits all” methodology.

Here is what others are saying about this fun ebook for kids."My 9 year old daughter loved this book!! It was also a great read aloud for my younger children. Great book!""There were some interesting choices of animals. Who would have thought that alligators, spiders, frogs and especially earwigs could be such good mothers? Hurrah for Moms...of all types""Mark Smith hits it out of the ballpark with this book. Not only is it filled with incredible photographs you'll love, the text is amazing. I learned a lot."Animal books for kids can be one of the best ways to teach young children about the many creatures that call our planet home. In this fully illustrated book, best selling children's book author Mark Smith teaches children about 20 of the greatest animal mothers on the planet. These animal moms go above and beyond their motherly duties to make sure that their children survive another day. You will be amazed to learn what some of these moms will do to ensure that their children survive. What does the Strawberry Poison Arrow Frog do that makes her such an incredible mom?How does a mother Cheetah stack up to all of the other moms in the animal kingdom?Why does a mother Octopus eat her own arm?Do you know who is the Queen of the Jungle?Find the answers to these incredible questions and more as we explore what could only be the 20 greatest moms on the planet in this fun ebook for kids.You can't have a book about the top animal mothers without featuring some of the cutest animal babies on our planet too. Get ready to fall in love with some of these little cuties, or be grossed out by the beauty that only a mother could love. This book has been written with children in mind, but parents will need to help their children read some of this book. Parents and children, prepare to be amazed by some truly incredible animal moms that can only be found by exploring our incredible world!Start exploring this animal fact book today.

Unicorn Coloring BookMakes a great gift for any and all unicorn lovers!This is creative coloring book by is the perfect way to relieve stress and aid in relaxation while enjoying beautiful and highly detailed unicorn images. Each coloring page will take your mind off your day and help you relax into a fantasy world of your own.This awesome unicorn coloring book is perfect for kids, teens, or adults. Makes a wonderful gift, stocking stuffer, and party favor. Excellent for expressing creativity!Use Any of Your Favorite Coloring ToolsIncluding colored pencils, crayons, pens, and fine-tipped markers.One Image Per PageEach image is printed on one page for coloring and cutting out.Display Your Artwork or Give as a Gift!You can display your artwork with a standard 8.5" x 8.5” frame.Makes the Perfect Gift for Any Occasion!Surprise that special someone in your life and make them smile with this awesome unicorn coloring book. Buy two copies and enjoy coloring together!Scroll up and click 'buy' to get your beautiful unicorn coloring book today!

Preston loves to play sports and loves to go outside to play with his toys. Whenever he rides on anything that makes him go; like his bike, scooter, and skateboard; he always wears his helmet. Do you wear a helmet? What are you protecting when you wear your helmet? He shows you and talks about how it controls your body and helps you learn new things, like numbers, colors, shapes. Follow along with Preston as he rides on his toys; shows you how to be safe and when to wear a helmet. There are activity pages at the end of the book for you to use.

Here is what others are saying about The Incredible Life of the Sea Turtle!“Sea turtles have an incredible life. Thank you for sharing this with my family!”“Our kids love nature books, and The Incredible Life of the Sea Turtle really made them think about how valuable life is.”“I felt like I was there during the entire epic battle for survival. Sea turtles are the true explorers of the sea.”“What an incredible journey! Coral reefs, ship wrecks and the lost city of Atlantis. Sea turtles see it all!”Animal books for kids can be one of the best ways to teach children of all ages about the many creatures that call our planet home. In this fully illustrated book, five time best selling children's book author Mark Smith shows us how the sea turtle has to struggle to survive. Life is precious and this book illustrates this point perfectly. Things don't always come easy for sea turtles, but there is a happy ending.Your children will love the full color photographs that spring to life on every model of the Kindle.NOTE: Kindle Fire users can double tap the high definition images and zoom in to get a closer look!Parents and children get ready to live life through the eyes of one sea turtle. The incredible life starts in the warm cozy egg, and ends in adulthood when the full grown sea turtle crawls back to the very same beach where it was born to lay its own eggs. It all comes full circle in this heart warming book about the sea turtle and their incredible life's journey.

For years, Gary Smith, a Jesuit priest, led a familiar life in the Pacific Northwest. Then, one day in 2000, he left that life behind to spend six years among Sudanese refugees struggling to survive in refugee camps in northern Uganda. He traveled to this dangerous, pitiless place to be with these forsaken people out of a conviction that “Jesuits should be going where no one else goes.”Smith’s journal is a vivid, inspiring account of the deep connections he forged during his life-changing experience with the Sudanese refugees in Uganda. Along the way, he discovered a suffering people who, despite being displaced by a brutal civil war, find the strength to let go of the many and deep sorrows of the past.Ultimately, They Come Back Singing is a window to the spiritual life and growth of a priest whose generous spirit and genuine love allow him to serve—and be served—in truly extraordinary ways.

Picture books for children are a great way to keep small children entertained, and that is exactly what ABC Animals does from start to finish!Get ready for an A B C adventure unlike anything you have ever seen. Not only is each letter of the alphabet associated with an animal in a fun and humorous way that is sure to put a smile on your child’s face, but the entire book has a catchy rhyming rhythm that children find irresistible. Everything is brought to life in full color high definition illustrations that seem to pop right off the screen. Kids of all ages will appreciate the humor which will help them remember all of the animal facts that are tossed in the mix. Here is a quick sample, minus the great illustrations and high definition images.I is for Iguana, a Lizard that eats cactus fruit.J is for Jaguar whose cubs are so cute.K is for Kangaroo an animal with a pouch.L is for the Labrador Retriever who loves to sleep on the couch. This title has been designed to take full advantage of the bright high definition displays of today's modern Kindle devices, but the images still look great in the black and white e-ink display as well. This book has been written with children in mind, but parents will need to help their children read some of this book. Parents and children, prepare to be amazed!

Before Abraham Lincoln became the calm, wise and compassionate president whom all presidents try to emulate, he looked and acted much differently. He had no beard to hide his gaunt, wrinkled and pock marked face, no well-tailored suit to disguise his sloping, thin shoulders and wrinkled neck. Abraham Lincoln: Ascent to Power 1840-1860 contains many eye witness accounts of his appearance and personality during those years. His baggy trousers were always too short. His coat sleeves were short as well. His hair was seldom combed, his boots never polished, his hands were large and his feet huge. His humor, his well-prepared summations and speeches and his strange marriage—all are described in detail by his friends and neighbors.While the excellent descriptions of Lincoln by his friends adds color, the book's main strength is its organization and simplicity. It describes the events that took place during the twenty years before the Civil War. It also analyzes the reasons the Civil War began. It is a good introduction to Lincoln and is helpful to those who are overwhelmed by the subject.It shows how with hard work and with deliberate attempts to get speaking engagements he became famous in the State of Illinois. By careful and slow preparation and by his reading of poetry, Shakespeare and the classics he was able to make his great poetic speeches. But he also relied on logic as shown by his great Cooper Union Speech. Once he had made that speech in New York, he was invited to speak all over New England. This speech led the Republican party to nominate him for President.Parts of his speeches are included and explained, including the Peoria Speech, the “Lost Speech,” and the “House Divided Speech.” The chapter on the crisis of 1850 contains portions of speeches by Clay, Webster and Calhoun with explanations.

On the morning of February 29, 1704, a French and Indian force invaded Deerfield, MA, the northwesternmost outpost of the colonial frontier. During the raid, 47 residents of Deerfield were killed and 112 were taken captive by Indian raiders who forced their captives to March north in grueling conditions to Canada.The Boy Captive of Old Deerfield tells the story of 10-year-old Stephen Williams, one of the 112 residents taken captive in the raid. Smith describes Stephen’s transition from a boy terrorized by all that has happened to him and to those he loves to a boy who, over time, begins to adapt to the Indian way of life. Come follow Stephen as he battles starvation, learns to hunt, escapes dangerous situations and more.The Boy Captive of Old Deerfield is a true American classic that should be read by people of all ages interested in understanding the best and worst of early American frontier living.

Gorito the gorilla is three years old and destined to inherit the primate kingdom from Gajee, his father. But he is kidnapped by Okada, Gajee’s arch-enemy and Godfather to the snakes, and only escapes with help from a friendly cobra. Ten years roll by. Gajee is assassinated, and Gorito matures into a strong yet gentle silverback gorilla. Once Gorito becomes Godfather he wisely and fairly resolves a dispute between the baboons and the gorillas, which shows that he is not a replica of his father.Love blossoms as Gorito falls in love with Sisiwe, his childhood friend, but he misunderstands her closeness to his cousin Donny and spurns her. Donny regards the primate kingdom as his by birthright, and secretly allies himself with Okada to plan Gorito’s downfall. Unaware of the plot against him, Gorito swings through the vibrant tropical rainforest towards a deathly reunion with his old enemy.

Customers who purchase the print version will recieve the eBook for free!Teen girls will go through pressure and different types of anxiety. The support of family and positive friends can change the life of a teen girl. This book will offer teen girls information to help them understand their body. All the information in this book comes from teen girls and their experiences. A section in this book include Interpersonal Skills, Adaptability, Stress Management and General Mood. Each section is further divided into sub-skills that address such things as Problem Solving, Happiness, Flexibility and other critical emotional and social competencies.Various activities are placed in this book. All activities and fun facts are based off the teen girls life experiences. Activities such as sleeping. Not smoking and eating right can help teens through different transitions of being a teen girl.