Kirjahaku

This book offers seniors a low-cost, low-tech, option for brain training. Keeping seniors' minds alert and active is critical in an age when cognitive impairment and dementia are increasingly impacting their quality of life.This book is designed to enable seniors an alternative to digital gaming and electronic gadgetry.Most of these games have been salvaged and adapted from ancient traditional strategy games and puzzles ― each seasoned with a modern flavour. Some games are adaptions of modern strategy games such as Magic Squares and Arrowduko.

An incident which took place in an isolated place amongst thousands of people changed the life of young Yosef ― a nine-year-old boy ― forever. As he listened to the greatest teacher of all time talk in parable-stories, and he watched Him perform incredible miracles, Yosef began to realize that despite his young age, he had the faith of a mustard seed.He'd been out all day with his best friend, and like everyone around him, he was getting hungry. Yosef's small faith was stirred to the point of offering up what was left in his lunch pack to the Teacher. He had every confidence that the teacher would know what to do with it.Woven throughout this fictional work based on the retelling of this biblical story of the feeding of the 5000; the reader will come across similar notional backstories of other miraculous events from the synoptic gospels happening all around about the same time. These stories include issues of forbidden-love & romance, family relationships, barrenness in child-bearing, surrogacy, prayer, faith and obedience ... including answers of healing and supernatural provision.The author will also challenge the reader's biblical thinking to consider the possibility of how each of these stories maybe somehow being mysteriously interconnected.

Charlie (aka Charlotte) struggles with stealing and lying. She is haunted by this invisible dark-hooded figure which causes her to behave in this way. Her behaviour is continually getting her into trouble at home and school. One day she meets someone she can trust and feels safe with. They work together to help her through the challenging behaviour, towards healing and hope. Her grandma and school chaplain prayerfully support her through her journey of restoration and healing.A shattered mirror holds the key to facing her enemy once and for all.

Based on a true story about anger and grief. This is a revised edition of NOT FOR LITTLE BOYS with a Christian flavour.In his grandfather's tool shed, Ayjay noticed something that was half-shiny-half-rusty. His imagination was captured the moment he saw it. But he couldn't get his little hands on it.His grandfather (Guppa) loved making things for Ayjay to play with. Each one became a well-treasured possession.Just after Ayjay's eighth birthday his life was turned upside down and inside out. Nothing seemed the same anymore.Over the next four years, Ayjay's feelings seemed to become all locked up, just like the half-shiny-half-rusty thing in his grandfather's tool shed. But something seemed missing in this little boy.Over time with loving guidance from Guppa, Ayjay finds the key to letting go his locked emotions.

An Epistle to an Apostle. REALLY? Never heard of such a thing? Just suppose for a moment ... weird as it may sound ... that a little-known young man named Titus, wrote a letter to the Apostle Paul.What would he write about? What might we learn from his writing? What sort of language expressions might he have used? Would he be flippantly expressive or respectfully fastidious? Why would he have written 'an epistle to an apostle' after all?This book is about considering all these questions and more. The author speculates that Titus did write, at least on one occasion; but just to keep readers on their toes, there is an unexpected twist in that premise. Did Titus write to Paul before he received Paul's letter, or did he write after receiving it?Consider the possibility that Titus, was somehow a time traveller from the future ... who just so happens to put in an appearance in the first century AD. Surely he would perceive the situation on the island of Crete from a very different worldview.

Court Yard Games ...is a selection of 18 captivating games and puzzles FOR CHILDREN-traditional and original, redeveloped or adapted. These games and puzzles have been designed for children's workers & Chaplains in PRIMARY SCHOOLS-with the use of minimum resources whilst aiming for maximum impact. These games are competitive but non-physical and non-aggressive including Giant Tangrams, Arrowdoku, Pink Pot, Kono:4 in a Row which are all problem solving/strategy games. Domino Dice Elimination is a game of chance and Wobbly Bowls or Giant Pickup Sticks are games that will help develop patience and hand-eye coordination.

Elephant Snot & Marble Kisses - Court Yard Games Book 2 is a sequel of activities found in Court Yard Games book one. These games are based on many of the same recycled resources used in book one. Many of the games have been developed from ancient strategy games and some are just new innovative ideas.The philosophy is built on the premise of 'MINIMUM RESOURCES ... MAXIMUM IMPACT'

Olivia is feeling confused and sad as she tries to figure out why none of her friends seem to care very much about her. Everyone she talks to about it is either too busy or unable to help her ... all except for her grandmother, Marmar. Her grandmother's passion for preserving and pickling food takes on a twist with a new flavour. And to Olivia's surprise, she discovers the sweetest taste of all.This is the third book in a trilogy focused on juvenile sadness, depression and self-esteem. This book - like the 'Jessica's Special Buttons' and 'Jackson Uncovers Hidden Treasure' - is also based on a true story. This book has a particular focus positive affirmations towards late primary and early teen girls, but is also suitable for any child from 10 - 16 years.

Jessica felt sad ... but she did not know why. Perhaps she could talk to her Grandma.Whilst visiting her Grandma, something strange happens. Not only does she discover that her Grandma has a weird collection of objects in her apron pocket ... Jessica's sadness seems to disappear as she learns a valuable lesson about herself.This is book one of a trilogy based on a series of true stories about value, self-worth and self-esteem, and the value of children having a meaningful relationship with a significant adult in their life. The author draws upon many encounters with children from 5 to 14 years of age through his work as a Primary (elementary) School Chaplain in Victorian Government Schools (Australia) over many years.

Jackson felt sad...but he did not know why.He needed to tell someone how he was feeling. Perhaps...he could talk to his Grandpa.Whilst on a fishing trip with his Grandpa, something interesting happens. Not only does he discover that his Grandpa has a secret treasure box in his fishing pack...Jackson's sadness seems to disappear as he learns a valuable lesson about himself.This is part the second book in a trilogy on juvenile sadness, depression and self-esteem. Suitable for 8 - 16 years