Books with title Beautiful Boy

Football is at the heart of British culture - yet never has it been in greater turmoil. Once, football stood for passion, community, honour, even beauty. The game is in danger of losing its lifeblood - and its soul. In The Beautiful Game? David Conn, the game's most respected investigative journalist, sets out on a journey through the heart of our national game, exploring how the sport has failed - and who is to blame. This is a book for those who keep the faith, who believe that the sport itself, stripped of the greed and self-interest blighting its organisation, still has values, and can still be beautiful.'For a fascinating insight into the causes, and the creators, of the game's ills this is a superbly told tale' Independent

The way we view ourselves affects the way we interact with the world around us. Our girls need to recognize their beauty is the sum of what is inside and out. Instilling this meaning behind beautiful during the earliest moment of their life encourages them to accept, and be confident in, who they are while being able to recognize and celebrate the beautiful of others.

Like many little penguins, Ella is consistently told she is beautiful. But what happens when another penguin doesn't like her dress? This illustrated short story helps kids and parents honor beauty and introduce the deeper realities of personality and gifts. Fun and straight-forward, it will help caregivers jump start important conversations about self-confidence and identity. The ending poses questions and gives descriptive words to enable kids and caregivers to connect and explore how many wonderfult traits they truly have in addition to being beautiful.

Excerpt: ...up than I usually do. During the first hymn I happened to strike Piggy against the side of the seat. Such an ear-splitting squeal as he set up. It sounded as if I was murdering him. The people stared and stared, and I had to leave the church, overwhelmed with confusion." Mrs. Wood and Miss Laura laughed, and then they got talking about other matters that were not interesting to me, so I did not listen. But I kept close to Miss Laura, for I was afraid that green thing might hurt her. I wondered very much what its name was. I don't think I should have feared it so much if I had known what it was. "There's something the matter with Joe," said Miss Laura, when we got into the lane. "What is it, dear old fellow?" She put down her little hand, and I licked it, and wished so much that I could speak. Sometimes I wish very much that I had the gift of speech, and then at other times I see how little it would profit me, and how many foolish things I should often say. And I don't believe human beings would love animals as well, if they could speak. When we reached the house, we got a joyful surprise. There was a trunk standing on the veranda, and as soon as Mrs. Wood saw it, she gave a little shriek: "My dear boy!" Mr. Harry was there, sure enough, and stepped out through the open door. He took his mother in his arms and kissed her, then he shook hands with Miss Laura and Mr. Maxwell, who seemed to be an old friend of his. They all sat down on the veranda and talked, and I lay at Miss Laura's feet and looked at Mr. Harry. He was such a handsome young man, and had such a noble face. He was older and graver looking than when I saw him last, and he had a light, brown moustache that he did not have when he was in Fairport. He seemed very fond of his mother and of Miss Laura, and however grave his face might be when he was looking at Mr. Maxwell, it always lighted up when he turned to them. "What dog is that?" he said at last, with a puzzled face, and pointing to...

Her friends once thought she was perfect. Now she must face the mirror--and herself--to discover what true beauty is.Ellie Summerfield has everything a girl could want--she's beautiful, she's Senior Class President, has a calendar full of social engagements, volunteer commitments, and church activities. In short, she's perfect, according to most of the students at West Redding High School. But something is bothering Ellie, like a loose string on a dress she can feel but can't see. Does she really love her boyfriend, Ryan? Who are her true friends? And is she really happy in her picture-perfect life?Then in the course of a few minutes, the loose string in Ellie's life completely unravels. Forever changed, she must face herself as she discovers what it really means to be beautiful.

Only beautiful fury will quench all grief.Blighted. Scorned. Crushed. With the loss of the First Egg, Aranya’s campaign to liberate the Island-World from tyranny has reached its nadir.Long are the memories of the Ancient Dragons, and depthless their enmity. The millennia-spanning rivalry between Fra’anior the Onyx and Dramagon the Red, played out through the lives and deeds of those sworn to their service, threatens global annihilation. The pyres of destruction burn unceasing. As fate thunders toward its finale, can the boldest of paws yet stay the looming calamity?From the ashes, one will soar. Refined by anguish, Aranya’s purpose burns adamantine. No evil will she bear. No tyrant’s triumph will she suffer. As the Star Dragoness plumbs the deepest secrets of her lineage, she must forge an alliance of legends, of Chaos and Onyx, Amethyst and Shadow, that will cast down the Thoralians and thwart Dramagon’s plans forever.For when a star shines in the panoply of her most beautiful fury, all eyes will brighten, and hope will illuminate the world.

"But what is your name?" Mo asked God.From the author of Tinko, Matt Gosselin, comes a beautiful book about a spunky girl named Mo whose curiosity and imagination fill the pages and the minds of its readers. After an argument with Mama, Mo asks God about His name. "Is it Marvin, Mike or Morgan?" she asks as any six-year-old might. The lesson of the meaning of God's name is one which teaches us who God is. Love. Over 30 illustrations fill the pages of this hardcover and digitally available book.