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Things Above: Adult Coloring Book with Bible Scripture Verses
Darcy Danson
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2016
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Cosas Celestiales: Libro de Colorear para Adultos - Versiculos Biblicos
Darcy Danson
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2016
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The Song of Las Flores Canyon
Darcy G. H. Wang
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2016
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This book was originally conceived with the idea of introducing English proverbs, aphorisms, and other sayings for their abundant knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge and wisdom are as precious as treasures; therefore, the learning process for knowledge and wisdom was plotted as a treasure-hunting story in this book. As the story was developing, something bigger than knowledge and wisdom came in sight. Something that is the knowledge and wisdom of all knowledge and wisdom; something beyond knowledge and wisdom; something transcends knowledge and wisdom. So, the story evolved, from the physical to the metaphysical, from the mundane to the supramundane. Eventually, the story pilgrimaged into the realm of our mind, the True Mind and the pseudo mind. Certain episodes of the book: ...He was surprised that he dreamed about a possible way to make the dream of treasure hunting in forex market come true. But he was more nervous than excited, because the solution appeared to be so impeccable that he couldn't resist doubting it was too good to be true. ...It was interesting and yet ironic that Dad discovered a significant secret about life from studying the forex market where there are the most speculations, greed and worldliness. ...The program was to guide a mouse to get out from a maze. The charming Charles River sort of inspired him about the solution for the program. The recursion function adopted in the program is very much like reincarnation, because the mouse is looping in and out of the function before it can find its way out. ...Dad made a cone-shape hole with spiral trace around the mother grunion. The hole looked like a conch under the full moon light, which was bearing hundreds and thousands of grunion lives, and which was playing an anthem from the soul of the mother grunion. ...The spiral trace on the wall of the hole resembled the path that Dante took in his Divine Comedy. But the spiral trace here would guide the newborn grunion out of the sand conch from the unfathomable bottom to adventure their Pilgrim's Progress in this unpredictable world. ...When the mother grunion wriggled her way out, it looked more like she was a baby being born than she was a mother giving birth to a baby. ...Karma force was taking effect, but in a different direction. Bright light and fresh energy were released from the True Mind of the charity donator. The happy newborn karma-dependences flew high and away with expectation for a future reunion. The world had been changed for the mother grunion, because a seed of dependence-arising had just been planted. "Go away Survival of the Fittest You are never God's plan and we are never puppets on the Heaven's stage. Nature might select, but karma determines " ...The silhouette of a lady and four cheerful, mermaid-like figures arise gracefully from the Ocean of Clouds and Dreams, and ride on a patch of white cloud coming out from the Heaven's Gate, independently of dependence-arising. ...As the ocean of clouds gets closer, the silhouette of the lady looks more like Dad's most cherished Chinese portrait painting of the Mercy Bodhisattva sitting majestically in the middle of Mind Sutra. The blue and tender-hearted Bodhisattva is no longer blue but more tender-hearted; Bodhisattva's teardrops have transformed into the crystal-clear diamonds that are sliding into the Heaven's karma bank and becoming the good seeds for the future cause-dependence. Tomorrow is another day, and a brighter day. ...The crystal azure radiance from The Eastern Pureland of Lapis Lazuli is painting the entire vault, "With the mind full of Medicine Buddha, one mind-travels in the Lapis Lazuli Radiance", the Song of Life is dawning.
The Song of Las Flores Canyon (Chinese)
Darcy G. H. Wang
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2016
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Across the Ice: How We Saved the Ojibwe Horse
Darcy Whitecrow; Heather M. O'Connor
Candlewick Press (MA)
2025
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Discover the history of the endangered Ojibwe horse and the daring intervention of the Lac La Croix First Nation in this celebration of community, tradition, courage, and hope. It's a cold, snowy night at Lac La Croix First Nation, and two siblings are too excited to fall asleep. The horses are coming tonight Amid the buzz of aunties and uncles and cousins, Nookomis tells a story that began many years ago, when their people shared the land with herds of wild ponies. In a symbiotic relationship, the people provided the horses with food and shelter, while the horses helped them run traplines and travel. But after many years had passed, and the herd had dwindled to four, the government threatened to shoot them. It was time to move the remaining horses to safety--but getting them there would be harder than they thought Follow the true story of a "heist across the ice" from Ontario to Minnesota and learn how a small herd of hardy, indigenous horses returned years later to their native land. Rich illustrations honor the life of the Ojibwe people over time, as well as the land and living things that have survived under their stewardship.
The Go-Between: The Modern Day Fairy Tale Series Book Two
Darcy Delany
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2016
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In Waiting for Sunrise, Darcy DeAngelis uses gripping imagery and flowing prose to tell of life and love and loss. She explores the light and darkness within us all, and weaves words of starlit beauty through the pages.
The Care and Feeding of James
Darcy J. Williamson
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2016
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Janet had been longing for a work and sales space for her growing medicinal plant business, so when one day in April a real estate sign showed up in the parking lot of the vacated roadside caf located in her small, hometown community of Wheeler's Bend, she saw an opportunity. One major obstacle in fulfilling her vision was financing the project. Janet found six women to join her in the purchase of the caf . As the women struggled amid the hardships of working together in a faltering business, James, a small injured bird entered their lives. In the end, it was the care and feeding of James that changed everything.
Plymouth is known worldwide as "America's Hometown," landing place of the Pilgrims in 1620 and home of the first Thanksgiving. But the real story of the town is a tale of grim beginnings, plague, desperation, massacre, murder and fear. A ghostly Victorian couple is known to wander Burial Hill. A shocking crime on Leyden Street, one of the oldest streets in America, still haunts the area. The crew of the brigantine General Arnold, trapped offshore during an icy eighteenth-century blizzard, are suspected to haunt not one but three locations. Author Darcy H. Lee exposes the haunting acts that lie beneath Plymouth's cherished history.
With Italian steakhouses, the Younkers Tea Room and Stella's Blue Sky Diner, Des Moines's culinary history is tantalizingly diverse. It is filled with colorful characters like bootlegger/millionaire bus boy Babe Bisignano, a buxom bar owner named Ruthie and future president of the United States Ronald Reagan. The savory details reveal deeper stories of race relations, women's rights, Iowa caucus politics, the arts, immigration and assimilation. Don't be surprised if you experience sudden cravings for Steak de Burgo, fried pork tenderloin sandwiches and chocolate ambrosia pie, la Bishop's Buffet. Author Darcy Dougherty Maulsby serves up a feast of Des Moines classics mixed with Iowa history, complete with iconic recipes.
Mention Madison County and many people think of the iconic covered bridges that have graced the landscape for more than 140 years. While Hollywood made the bridges famous, there are many more stories to share, thanks to Madison County's rich history and vibrant culture. These stories include unforgettable people who shaped America--the men and women of the Underground Railroad in Madison County; renowned scientist George Washington Carver; and social reformer Susan B. Anthony, who advocated for women's voting rights from the county courthouse in 1875. Madison County natives have also made their mark on the world. Marion Morrison, who became the movie star John Wayne, was born in Winterset in 1907. During World War II, Winterset native George Stout protected priceless works of art from being looted and destroyed by the Nazis. A visionary, steadfast spirit continues to thrive in Madison County, where time-honored values of faith, family, and friendship endure. Growing from its strong agricultural heritage, Madison County embodies modern Iowa, where charming small towns, family farms, thriving businesses, and innovative people reflect the best of the Midwest.
A successful grandfather and his entrepreneurial grandson discuss what it takes to thrive in the first two years of business. "...Maybe you needed to hear this at the start of your journey to confirm you're on the right track by doing something different to what all the rest are doing. Maybe this message has come as a timely reminder for you to touch base with the fact that doing something different with your life was worth it, despite the challenges and difficulties it throws up along the way. Or maybe this message is tough for you to swallow, as you're getting close to waking up one day to realise there's no time left and your best days are behind you. If that's the case I only hope you made the most of those days and are able to treasure the memories you created whilst you had the chance."
Sweet Revenge: Sometimes karma needs a little help
Darcy Delany
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2017
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It's about a midlife crisis, starting again, girl power, sex, lust, and newfound freedom. It is an erotic tale about midlife crisis, freedom, and sexual fantasy. A woman dreaming in an eighteen-year-old's mind who suddenly realises she's forty rediscovers she needs to revamp, renew, and regain control of her life from past ghosts to future kindred spirits. Vienna is starting anew from a lifelong relationship and reconnects with her sexual desires, past, present, future-three women, two men, one dream. Heartstrings are pulled with lots of sexual encounters along the way. Do they win the girl they secretly want or lose her to their rival? You got to be in it to win it, and it sizzles even on a winter's day
It's about a midlife crisis, starting again, girl power, sex, lust, and newfound freedom. It is an erotic tale about midlife crisis, freedom, and sexual fantasy. A woman dreaming in an eighteen-year-old's mind who suddenly realises she's forty rediscovers she needs to revamp, renew, and regain control of her life from past ghosts to future kindred spirits. Vienna is starting anew from a lifelong relationship and reconnects with her sexual desires, past, present, future-three women, two men, one dream. Heartstrings are pulled with lots of sexual encounters along the way. Do they win the girl they secretly want or lose her to their rival? You got to be in it to win it, and it sizzles even on a winter's day
Melinda the Musical Mouse is a thoughtful, take-charge kind of a mouse who leads her neighbors in an effort to band together when they confront a problem in their small community. She confidently faces opposition and gently coaxes others to join her and work as a team to change things in a big way Melindas story teaches valuable lessons that are both inspirational and fun. Her story is full of rhymes and is fun to read as well as a joy to listen to. Whimsical illustrations accompany Melinda on her journey through her neighborhood and bring the words of her story to life on every page Her adventures are sure to make you smile and warm your heart.
Morty the Monster is a playful and imaginative story about a monster that makes a nuisance of himself by scaring a young boy. Together, with his family, Jonathan thinks of a plan to confront their resident monster and teach him a lesson. Morty's story is a reminder that sometimes what we are truly meant to be can be hidden under lots of layers. In an effort to feel important, monsters, and yes, even people - can hide behind a scary appearance or a growl. Follow along to see if Morty changes his ways to become part of this loving family, or chooses to stay a scary monster and face the consequences. Being nice and behaving well may not seem life fun at first, but it just might have big rewards Perhaps Morty's story will remind you of someone you know, or used to, many moons ago. Bonus: Instructions for playing the Neighborhood Boo Game and a "We've Been Boo'd" cut-out hanger included.
Merlin the Christmas Moose is a delightful story about believing - in yourself, in your family and in the magic of Christmas. Follow Merlin's tale as he questions his life as a moose, as he longs to become a reindeer and along the way he discovers his true purpose. Full of memories of Christmas preparations, traditions and anticipation, reading Merlin the Christmas Moose is sure to become a new holiday favorite in your family.
Your Global Warming Guide. The intent of this workbook is to present students with activities that structure their conceptual understanding of climate change. This is accomplished through a series of hands-on and thought experiments followed by questions to build students' analytical thinking skills. Therefore, whether or not they further pursue science, students - later citizens - will be able to reason through the factors that affect issues of central concern to society, including climate change.This is accomplished through a series of hands-on and thorough experiments followed by questions to build students' analytical thinking skills.Divided into these five parts: Weather and ClimateMeasuring Changethe Greenhouse EffectHeating and Cooling the EarthThe Push and Pull of Climate ChangesWeather and Climate (pages 14 - 22) gets students thinking about the temporal and spatial scale of climates in order to confront the concept of global changes.Measuring Change (pages 23 - 35) builds students' observational and data analysis skills that will aid in their extracting meaning from the subsequent experiments and concept-teaching questions. This section will be of use to any curricular content for which tracking change is necessary.The Greenhouse Effect (pages 36 - 54) focuses on the dominant issue of present concern for climate change. While certainly not the only issue, the groundswell of attention garnered by global warming means that a generation of students will need to understand this concept that is already driving social change. Every effort was made to present the effect accurately without complicating its explanation. The intent is for students to "discover" the greenhouse effect as opposed to blindly applying dogmatic knowledge in token demonstrations. Myriad studies in science education have shown that an inquiry/discovery approach allows students to take ownership of their learned knowledge while building scientific skills. Once they have developed their own comprehension of how greenhouses work, the conceptualization of infrared radiation interacting with atmospheric molecules will be better retained. Note that a detailed explanation is beyond the scope of this book.Heating and Cooling the Earth (pages 55 - 73) combines the first three parts and has students begin to apply their accrued knowledge. Much of these activities and thought experiments concern water and ice, as that is where the lion's share of evidence for present climate change exists. Class discussions upon completing the activities can therefore be well augmented by current affairs.The Push and Pull of Climate Change (pages 74 - 86) collates students' abstract thinking skills to synthesize their fundamental understanding of climate change. The activities encourage debate and prediction within the context of global warming. Students will therefore be better able to weigh risks and propose solutions to myriad problems, both generally and specifically to climate change. It is hoped that in using this resource to augment your lessons, students will come away with the ability to problem solve and think critically rather than regurgitate countless facts. Climate change has occurred and continues to take place; today's students need to be prepared to make the most of our future.This book supports many of the fundamental concepts and learning outcomes from the curriculum for these provinces: Ontario, Grade 7, Science, Understanding Earth & Science Systems, Heat in the Environment.96 pages, including an answer key.