Books with author Pat Stephens

Black-robed nuns, priests, bishops, the select fraternity of Altar Boys, and the ancient ceremonies of the Catholic Church. Music of the ’60s, boyhood shenanigans, Cootie doctors, and coming of age. Set in the socially and politically tumultuous period of the 1960s, The Altar Boy is the fictionalized tale of Carl Sanders, a funny, sensitive kid, who’s caught in the middle when his family is fractured by his parents faltering marriage and the appearance of a powerful priest. We follow Carl's confusion and pain as he watches the pious façade of the Church fall away to reveal unholy carte blanche, pain and grief.The book opens in the late 1980s. Carl and his brother down beer after beer at a favorite pub, trying to piece together their family’s chaotic past. The stakes are high—someone is about to return after a 20-year absence, threatening to re-ignite the family conflict. As the brothers’ painful recollections of their past become more traumatic, Carl drifts back in time to the era he tried for so many years to forget. The story is realistic, poignant, and at times very funny. Stephens shines a timely spotlight on the then-unquestioned power of the Church, while taking the reader back to the ’60s era of rock & roll, Catholic schools, social upheaval, and boyhood pranks.

A Dark Tale of Comedy Sorrow and the Catholic Church in the 1960's. Black-robed nuns, priests, bishops, the select fraternity of Altar Boys, and the ancient ceremonies of the Catholic Church. Music of the ’60s, boyhood shenanigans, Cootie doctors, and coming of age. Set in the socially and politically tumultuous period of the 1960s, The Altar Boy is the fictionalized memoir of Carl Sanders, a funny, sensitive kid, who’s caught in the middle when his family is fractured by the intrusions of a priest. We follow Carl's confusion and pain as he watches the pious façade of the Church fall away to reveal unholy carte blanche, cover-ups, and collusion.The book opens in the late 1980s. Carl and his brother down beer after beer at a favorite pub, trying to piece together their family’s chaotic past. The stakes are high—someone is about to return after a 20-year absence, threatening to re-ignite the family conflict. As the brothers’ painful recollections of their past become more traumatic, Carl drifts back in time to the era he tried for so many years to forget. The story is realistic, poignant, and at times very funny. Stephens shines a timely spotlight on the then-unquestioned power of the Church, while taking the reader back to the ’60s era of rock & roll, Catholic schools, social upheaval, and boyhood pranks.

A Coloring and Activity Book. Come follow Joule Numbers as she embarks on an adventure into the forest! Pet a bobcat, explore an animal den and visit an enchanted castle! Observe and learn fractions with Joule along the way. It is never a dull day in the life of Joule Numbers. A great learning tool for educators, parents and children alike. Math You Can See - Making Math Visual and Fun!

Want to know how you can actually save money even if you have very little?You really can and should seriously begin saving a portion of your income no matter how much you are earning each month. This is about the only way to begin the journey out of debts and build a more secure financial future for yourself and those you care about.Unlike many other personal finance books you see all around, this no-fluff book presents painless ways to enable you to save money and pay off debts starting almost immediately. Your journal towards having peace of mind without the constant worries about the lack of money and meeting deadlines for payment of bills can soon be over; much sooner and easier than you had thought possible. All you need is basic discipline and making a few financially smart moves on how to manage your money.In this book, Paul Stephens breaks down your goals into easy, manageable steps so you can:•Have the required mindset to be debt-free•Set up a realistic budget that works•Spend less money wisely•Automate your savings•Freeze your credit cards•Reduce your personal expenses•Minimize your living expenses•Get out of debt as soon as possible•Know the difference between ‘needs’ and ‘wants’•and much more …Go ahead and click on the BUY NOW button at the top of the page now. You will be glad you decided to take positive action today.TAGS: Budgeting, frugal living, frugality, personal finance, free budgeting book, saving money, ways to cut expenses, reduce living expenses, how to stretch your dollars, household expenses, monthly expenses

Want to know how you can actually save money even if you have very little? You really can and should seriously begin saving a portion of your income no matter how much you are earning each month. This is about the only way to begin the journey out of debts and build a more secure financial future for yourself and those you care about. Unlike many other personal finance books you see all around, this no-fluff book presents painless ways to enable you to save money and pay off debts starting almost immediately. Your journal towards having peace of mind without the constant worries about the lack of money and meeting deadlines for payment of bills can soon be over; much sooner and easier than you had thought possible. All you need is basic discipline and making a few financially smart moves on how to manage your money. In this book, Paul Stephens breaks down your goals into easy, manageable steps so you can: Have the required mindset to be debt-free Set up a realistic budget that works Spend less money wisely Automate your savings Freeze your credit cards Reduce your personal expenses Minimize your living expenses Get out of debt as soon as possible Know the difference between ‘needs’ and ‘wants’ and much more …

Creating a great family doesn't have to be difficult or require a lot of hard work. It's really about little changes that produce big results. 20 (Surprisingly Simple) Rules and Tools for a Great Family includes practical, easy-to-apply principles and tools anyone can use to build closer relationships with your kids, improve communication with your mate, and create lasting family memories. You'll be surprised at how a few simple rules can make a good family better ... or keep a struggling family from falling apart. So learn the rules—and get ready for a really great family!

Creating a great family doesn't have to be difficult or require a lot of hard work. It's really about little changes that produce big results. 20 (Surprisingly Simple) Rules and Tools for a Great Family includes practical, easy-to-apply principles and tools anyone can use to build closer relationships with your kids, improve communication with your mate, and create lasting family memories. You'll be surprised at how a few simple rules can make a good family better ... or keep a struggling family from falling apart. So learn the rules—and get ready for a really great family! - See more at: http://www.tyndale.com/20-(Surprisingly-Simple)-Rules-and-Tools-for-a-Great-Family/9781414305998#.U572Smp8O70

This artistic interpretation of the Book of Genesis follows the stories of Man, Woman, the Walker, the Land Baron, the Merchant, the Princess, the Schemer, the Dreamer, and other familiar biblical characters recast in simple, yet elegant, storybook prose. Similar to Walter Wangerin's bestselling "The Book of God", this book breathes new life into familiar Bible stories and characters.