Lives West

300 Adages from the Motherland is steeped in the Yoruba culture of Nigeria, West Africa. The most populous Black nation in the world is both rich in culture and wisdom. This collection of Yoruba adages uses timeless life experiences to teach the younger generation life lessons that come with life instructions. Let the wisdom that once nurtured thousands of generations transport you back into a time in which adages taught us all about the joys, pains, consequences, and rewards of life by listening to our elders. May you find the wisdom of old.

A self-help guide to disconnecting from the digital world and reconnecting with the real world.

What Are You Waiting For?: You Don't Have 9 Lives! is a playful survival guide for anyone who needs a helping paw in adulting. Using key events in West's life, Coco shows you how to trade in your shortcomings and obstacles for natural talents and tasty morsels of possibility. Only after you learn to take control of your own life's story can you unlock the fearless potential of your true self.

Born in Jamaica and arriving in the United States as a young teen, Ferron S. Johnson faced numerous challenges that could have derailed his dreams. This is an author who defied all odds to create a better future for himself and those around him. However, instead of succumbing to the hardships, he used them as fuel to drive his determination and resilience.

This entertaining introduction to Shakespeare's work weaves biographical information with excerpts from 33 of his plays. Informative, well-researched commentary, written by two Royal Shakespeare Company actors, provides a glimpse of the man and little-known lore about his work.

This book gives a brief view of what seemingly goes unnoticed, but is in the background of every great human endeavor. It takes you simply to the point with rhythmic, poetic, and philosophical narratives. The descriptive view in words is not instructional, but rather inspirational and motivational. No matter the background or culture of the listener, all who hear it will find something to hold on to.

Do you love American Ninja Warrior? Would you like to know what it’s like to be a ninja? Would you like to become a ninja? If so, this is the book for you. Author Chris Warnky developed a ninja heart by training as a ninja warrior. He describes what he found to be 12 traits of a ninja. Find out what the traits are and how you can benefit from living them yourself.

Sometimes you have to run away to find your way. This adventure tells of three friends coming together in Key West. They discover life, work, play, and mango tree economics.

Gayle read an article in the newspaper about a whale who was tangled in fishing lines. The article described how the lines cut into the whale's mouth and how a professional rescue was carried out. Then Gayle began to wonder if Oliver and Haida were at risk for entanglement. This story is the result of her concerns. Gayle hopes this story will help children understand the dangers our marine animals face.

Oliver is a young orca who is restless. He leaves the protection of his family and sets off on a journey. On his travels north along the southern and eastern edges of Vancouver Island he faces challenges. First, he encounters the rejection of the southern resident orcas. Next, the seductive welcome of the northern resident orcas tempts him to join them. Then he faces the man-made dangers of plastic and speeding boats.

What does being successful in life mean to you? What do you think you need to do or know to become successful in life? Living Your Dreams is a book written for everyone who wants to achieve their goals and become successful in life. In this book, you will get to know the true meaning of being successful and living a life of purpose.

We are not promised more than today. Thus we need to live our legacy now, with focus and integrity. Ryan Westcott is ready to step into the family business, armed with a fresh MBA degree from a prestigious business school. Yet his father has other ideas. He feels Ryan needs more education - but not the kind one gets from a school. Ryan is sent to his uncle’s Montana ranch to learn, in short, how to be a man. While Ryan helps his uncle build a barn, he learns life lessons about health, work, finances, education, selfessness, humility, and most important of all, love.

கதையின் நாயகன் மனு, அமெரிக்காவில் இருந்த அவன் மாமா பிள்ளை நவீனின் மூலம் அமெரிக்கா சென்று படிக்க வாய்ப்பு கிடைத்தது. அதை சரியான முறையில் பயன்படுத்தி கொண்டுவிட்டான்.

One day, the Hollister children saw their grandparents on television. The show was featuring dog sled races during a yearly Canadian Trappers’ Carnival. Since the elder Mr. and Mrs. Hollister run a winter resort called Snowflake Camp in Canada, the children thought it would be a wonderful idea to ask their grandparents if they could visit them over the Thanksgiving vacation when the next Carnival would be starting. No one had any idea, while waiting for the invitation to arrive, that Snowflake Camp would turn out to be the trail’s end of a mystery that started in Shoreham.

The Happy Hollisters are excited about the upcoming autumn season, with plans for pumpkin decorating, bobbing for apples, and the Shoreham Halloween parade. They decide to host a party for their friends and Farmer Johnson offers the use of his barn for the festivities in exchange for the children’s help selling pumpkins at his farm stand. The mysteries begin almost right away, when the horn on Farmer Johnson's old Model T Ford begins to blow...when no one is in the car!

Missy’s mother has gone back to school to pursue her dream of becoming an artist. Missy’s father works in advertising and takes Missy on secret midnight excursions to Harlem and the Village so she can share his love of jazz. The two write poems for each other—poems that gradually become an exchange of apologies as Missy’s father’s alcohol and drug addiction begins to take over their lives.

With delightful narration and a charming, inspiring story, Facing Fears with a Smile helps kids embrace new experiences with confidence and positivity. This must-listen audiobook will leave children feeling empowered, reassured, and excited to flash their biggest smiles! Perfect for bedtime, car rides, or classroom listening!

Tilly Makes Friends – A Heartwarming Tale of Kindness and Friendship! Tilly is the tiniest kitten in the neighborhood, but she has the biggest heart! When the other kittens overlook her, she doesn’t give up—instead, she finds a creative way to bring everyone together. Through kindness, courage, and a little bit of fun, Tilly shows that true friendship is about accepting and including others. This charming and uplifting audiobook is perfect for young listeners ages 3-7, teaching important lessons about friendship, confidence, and the power of being yourself.

Welcome to Barksdale, where all the dogs strive for perfection. Every shopkeeper claims to be the “best groomer” or sell the “best biscuits.” And at Barksdale Academy, the pressure is on for one pup to be named Best in Show. Duke’s cousin Coco, a French bulldog from Paris, is visiting for the K-2 loyalty exam. During this exam, the Underdogs and their classmates will participate in a field day event against a rival school.

Welcome to the town of Barksdale, where the canine residents strive for perfection. Every shopkeeper claims to be the "best groomer" or sell the "best biscuits". And at Barksdale Academy, the pressure is on every year for one pup to be named Best in Show. Nova, Duke, Harley, and Peanut have never won Best in Show...which is okay with them! But they have to work together to pass their Agility Exam, because either the whole pack passes or the whole pack fails.