Bøger af Jane Smith

When Tommy goes on a trip to an Outback farm, he runs into his old enemy, Frank Gardiner. And Tommy is about to learn why the bushranger is so desperate to stay out of jail!

When Tommy Bell's father's car breaks down on a road trip, Tommy and Martin are stranded overnight in a motel room in a strange country town. Things get even weirder when Tommy finds himself roaming the deserted streets on a moonlit night, way back in 1869. But wait - is that an armed robbery in progress? And who is that masked man?

Why does Captain Thunderbolt's girlfriend stick around when trouble follows him wherever he goes? Can Tommy help rescue her from prison?

An imaginative story about childhood play and one welcoming family to a furry creature who wanders in!Winner of a Certificate of Excellence, Cat Writers’ Association (F.5 Book: For Children & Young Adults — Illustration-Focused)"This sweet book by Jane Smith is all about the joys of play, imagination and animal friendship, as well as big emotions and situations like anger and getting along with siblings."--Catster Magazine"This is a sweet book about the joys of play, imagination, and animal friendship. It also touches on familiar social-emotional experiences, like getting angry, sharing, and getting along with siblings. . . A sweet story for cat lovers."--Kirkus Reviews"Young feline fanatics will purr with delight at Jane Smith's tale of a little girl with a big imagination and an all-in love for cats. . . Smith's use of present tense puts kids in the middle of the action, while her vivid and evocative illustrations clearly depict the characters' emotions. . . Both a captivating story and an engaging way to talk to kids about their emotions and family relationships, Miss Meow is a purr-fect read aloud for all kids."--Celebrate Picture BooksWith her cat ears on, Miss Meow is the only feline of the house. She prowls proudly around her domain--until she discovers someone destroyed her favorite toy mouse!But if it wasn't her little brother, then who could it be?Filled with imagination and make-believe, Miss Meow shows that you can find new friends in the unlikeliest of places--your own home.

Admonitory Epistles From A Governess To Her Late Pupils is a book written by Jane Smith and published in 1842. The book consists of a series of letters written by a governess to her former pupils, offering advice and guidance on various aspects of life. The topics covered in the letters range from personal conduct and manners to education and career choices. The governess draws on her own experiences and observations to provide practical and insightful advice to her pupils. The book is written in a conversational style, making it easy to read and understand. It is a valuable resource for anyone seeking guidance on how to navigate the complexities of life and make the most of their opportunities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Mr Otter and his friends live quietly by the river. Nothing much happens and that's the way they like it. Their life is interrupted by loud noises. Mr Otter sets out to investigate. What he finds leads him to unexpected new friendships.

The first book on self-harm written for parents by parents. Are you concerned that your child may be self-harming? Are you wondering what to do for the best? Do you need more information and help? If so, this is the book for you. An ever-increasing number of young people are turning to self-harm in order to cope with the pressures of modern living, and this poses a huge problem for parents and others who care for them. This book provides the answers you need to questions such as: how do I know for sure whether my child is self-harming?; how should I approach my child?; what help and treatment is available to us?; what can I do to help my child?; how have other parents coped? Full of the real-life experiences of other parents who have been there, this is a practical book that will both inform and equip you to help your child and yourself through this difficult time.

First Steps is a new series of short, affordable self-help on a range of key topics. In First Steps out of Eating Disorders, Kate Middleton and Jane Smith draw on their extensive experiences as psychologists working with eating disorders. They explain what constitutes an eating disorder, common issues those with eating disorders face, and what to do about getting better. The book is written primarily for sufferers but with carers in mind, so it should be useful for both alike. Other titles in the First Steps series include: Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Gambling and Problem Drinking.

A practical guide for parents of eating disorder sufferers.

The moving true story of a little girl with Asperger syndrome, controlled and abused by the one person she called her friend.Taylor had always struggled to make friends - she felt 'different'. Taylor never knew her father and her mother wasn't around much. She just didn't understand people, and was alone and scared most of the time.That was until, aged just 11, an older married man called Tom befriended her. She loved having someone who would talk to her, listen to her, a protector. But when he moved away a few months later she was easy prey to the gang of drug dealers and petty criminals who groomed and abused her, using her as a form of currency to appease their debtors and amuse their friends.Increasingly isolated and desperate, it began to look as though the pattern of Taylor's life had been set - until she started to fight back, determined to build a safe future for herself, however long it took.

I was attracted to him from the moment I saw him, and the feeling was definitely mutual. When he asked me out and took my hand, we both felt the electricity-it jolted us almost like a lightning bolt! On our first official date, after the ballet, we sat in his car in the theatre parking lot under the stars. For hours, we talked sharing our hopes, fears, and even our secrets. And we fell deeply in love.Oh, yes, we had issues. My moods might be soaring in the morning yet hold me in a grip of despair that evening. There was turmoil inside me, but I longed for inner peace. He had finally come to the place where he admitted to himself that he was an alcoholic; he knew he needed to find a way out of that bondage. He wanted to be free. With our souls powerfully connected from the moment our hands touched, together we began our search for answers.How did our "happily ever after" work out? This book is the true story of our spiritual journey weaving through dark and turbulent times leading to a dramatic "Damascus Road" experience, and meeting the Creator of this tapestry called life. It reveals the changes and healing that can result from coming to know God and living at peace with him.In 1966 as a single college student, I published this poem: MY LOVERI don't know his name, that who can tell?But, no matter, I know him well.The kind of man he is and will be?A lover of earth, and sky, and sea! He loves the world and its clouds of lace;He thinks the world is a wondrous place.He loves the ocean and white-capped waves;He loves to make memories to save and save.He loves to read, and laugh, and talk;He loves to take long, lonely walks.He loves the earth as I do.He is kind, and handsome, too.Handsome in word, and look, and deed;Ready to help when there's a need. The kind of man he is and will be?A lover of earth and sky and me!

This richly textured, critically acclaimed portrait of American Muslims introduces the basic tenets of the Muslim faith, surveys the history of Islam in North America, and profiles the lifestyles, religious practices, and worldviews of Muslims in the United States. The volume focuses specifically on the difficulty of living faithfully and adhering to tradition while adapting to an American way of life and addresses the role of women in Muslim culture, the raising and education of children, appropriate dress and behavior, and incidences of prejudice and unfair treatment. The second edition of Islam in America features a new chapter on post-9/11 realities, which covers infringements on civil rights and profiling, participation in politics, transformations in Islamic law, pluralism and identity issues, foreign influences, anti-Islamic sentiment, intra-Islamic tensions, and the quest for a moderate Islam. Source notes, glossary, and additional resources also reflect recent developments and scholarship.

Any breast operation is a significant event. This book provides information to help to lessen the fear and gives practical advice for patients returning to a normal life.

This book provides details of all the currently available information concerning the causes, prevention and treatment of prostate cancer, and aims to explain all aspects of the disease in terms that can be easily understood. It deals with the roles of complementary medicine and diet and other aspects for which there is growing evidence, but which many clinicians are reluctant to discuss with their patients.