Books with author Virginia Gray

Would you walk away from love to follow your dream?Becoming someone new is Susan's only hope for a lucrative career. Instead of enjoying a carefree college experience like her roommate, she's spent her time transforming from an unremarkable Southern girl to an impressive Northern businesswoman. But the personal cost of this metamorphosis has been high, and her relationship with Ben, the only guy who's ever truly cared for her, has suffered. When an incredible opportunity presents itself, Susan is suddenly faced with the toughest decision of her life. Will she turn her back on her dreams and move South again to be with Ben or give up love for the perfect job?Fans of Kristan Higgins and Susan Elizabeth Phillips will devour this refreshing and supremely optimistic rite of passage story about friendship, finding yourself, and defying the odds.

The summer of her life ...When Romina has to spend part of her summer holidays at her aunt's ranch, her misfortune could not be greater. No computer, no cell phone reception, nothing! But this changes when Romina finds an unexpected friend there - the talking stallion Wind. He asks her for help because the ranch is in danger. Before Romina even knows it, she stumbles into an exciting adventure in which not only her aunt's home, but also Wind's fate is at stake.Completed story about courage and the love for horses.

Get ready to fall in love with Susan Wade: goddess of business, woman of mystery, ruler of the free world...if she can land a job, that is. A real one. Like, one that pays! With graduation looming, Susan Wade’s job prospects are bleak. Following her semi-boyfriend to the bowels of Texas or managing a dilapidated diner are her only options until she’s unexpectedly offered the interview of a lifetime. But when a corporate shark challenges her integrity, will she blow her chance at this dream job or swallow her ego? Find out in this hilarious comedy, rife with psychotic roommates, questionable fashion choices, and an epic search for the perfect cup of coffee.

Suddenly everything is different ...Since his dog Holly died, everything has changed for Charlie. Instead of meeting his friends, he hides in his room and closes himself off from the outside world. Charlie is sure: He never wants to have a dog again, because that would mean replacing Holly. But suddenly there is the mongrel from the local animal shelter, whose eyes have lost all hope. Charlie refuses to open his heart to him - and soon has to realize that Flash resembles him more than he would have thought possible.Finished story about love, grief and about the courage to open your heart to a new pet.

The summer of her life …When Romina has to spend part of her summer holidays at her aunt's ranch, her misfortune could not be greater. No computer, no cell phone reception, nothing! But this changes when Romina finds an unexpected friend there - the talking stallion Wind. He asks her for help because the ranch is in danger. Before Romina even knows it, she stumbles into an exciting adventure in which not only her aunt's home, but also Wind's fate is at stake.Completed story about courage and the love for horses.

What if your child could take full responsibility for how they feel? What if your child could exchange negative feelings for positive ones? Put on these magic glasses and see that no one else can control how you feel.My Magic Glasses shows children how to take control of the situations they find themselves in on a daily basis. Its a fun book with serious undertones that teaches children to notice and value their own feelings. Children learn that they are in control of their emotions. Their emotions are not in control of them. They learn to respond from their heart instead of using only their head. Using a pair of glasses as a tool, children see another perspective and are able to make deliberate choices that feel good. Rather than reacting to life events, children learn to simply take action which is empowering for them. Children will learn to...notice how they feelstop blaming others for how they feelact rather than react to situations make deliberate choices for themselvesbe confidentlet go of angerlisten to their heartKim Raymond, a local school guidance counselor, states that,kids will find it so easy to relate to the ideas in My Magic Glasses and apply the techniques offered to real life situations. It will be a great resource for guidance lessons in the classroom as well as a valuable tool for individual sessions with kids. My Magic Glasses strongly supports the Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) required by the current Common Core State Standards and is sure to become a favorite for children, teachers and parents alike.

What if your child could take full responsibility for how they feel? What if your child could exchange negative feelings for positive ones? Put on these magic glasses and see that no one else can control how you feel. My Magic Glasses shows children how to take control of the situations they find themselves in on a daily basis. It’s a fun book with serious undertones that teaches children to notice and value their own feelings. Children learn that they are in control of their emotions. Their emotions are not in control of them. They learn to respond from their heart instead of using only their head. Using a pair of glasses as a tool, children see another perspective and are able to make deliberate choices that feel good. Rather than reacting to life events, children learn to simply take action which is empowering for them. Children will learn to... notice how they feel stop blaming others for how they feel act rather than react to situations make deliberate choices for themselves be confident let go of anger listen to their heart Kim Raymond, a local school guidance counselor, states that,”kids will find it so easy to relate to the ideas in My Magic Glasses and apply the techniques offered to real life situations. It will be a great resource for guidance lessons in the classroom as well as a valuable tool for individual sessions with kids.” My Magic Glasses strongly supports the Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) required by the current Common Core State Standards and is sure to become a favorite for children, teachers and parents alike.

From the Great Barrier Reef to Parliament House, and the Great Ocean Road to Uluru, this book celebrates the many diverse landmarks and locations that make Australia one of the most exciting countries on EarthCan you name the highest peak in mainland Australia? Do you know which Australian capital city had to be rebuilt twice? What natural feature of Australia is the only living thing on Earth than can be seen from outer space? This fascinating book answers those questions and more. With jaw-dropping natural attractions and magnificent man-made structures, Australia has an abundance of truly great places. This book showcases the country's best known and most loved places, and reveals the fascinating stories of why they are so famous. Few countries on Earth can boast to have such geographic diversity as Australia’s, including deserts, tropical and temperate forests, wetlands, and snow-capped mountains. And with this diversity comes some incredible natural features—the Great Barrier Reef, Fraser Island, and Purnululu National Park, to name just a few. Some places have enormous cultural significance, reflecting the Indigenous heritage that goes back tens of thousands of years. And some places, of course, have both natural and cultural importance. Packed with information, interesting fact pages, breakout boxes, and illustrations, this is an engaging book for people of all ages.