Bøger af Nancy Shaw

A whirlwind of drama, life, struggles, travels, love, loss, heartache and personal triumph. A most riveting and well-crafted biography/memoir! From the opening pages, Ms. Shaw's description of the different characters she encounters and her attention to personal and cultural detail for the time periods starting with the 1940's and up through today, transport the reader to another world just by experiencing the lives of these incredible true to life and authentic characters, yet they are unlike any you've met before. It touches on some pretty heavy issues at times but never gets too depressing. Just real. Fans of dramatic nonfiction/memoirs, or anyone who just enjoys an entertaining, well-written story with lots of drama and emotional impact will enjoy this book. There are some surprising twists and some parts that really catch you off guard - some shocking and some sad... but this just makes this true book even more amazing and inspirational. The ending gives an emotional satisfaction necessary in a great book. Try it, you'll be pleasantly surprised!

*Previously published as How to Get Your Shift (minus the 'f') Together - Updated Dear Reader & Preface sections. An Unorthodox - but Effective! - Approach to Self-Help (and Achieving Your Dreams) What if you could break free from everything holding you back (including yourself)? What if you were able to align your values, goals, and actions? How would it feel if you could finally get and stay ahead financially? Sara Sidwell has held executive-level positions for over three decades as a top-tier analyst. As an entrepreneur, she served as the CFO for two thriving startup businesses in the transportation and construction industry. Michelle Riccetto has a BA from the University of Texas and an MBA from the University of Boston and is currently a marketing executive at a leading creative agency in Canada. Together, they draw from their raw, firsthand experiences, providing insights and exercises that will teach you the skills to break free from daily struggles that leave you feeling stuck-your ideals, actions, and goals out of alignment. All written in a non-judgmental style designed to make you laugh, cry, reflect, and grow. You are not born with all the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. Like how to walk, talk, or ride a bike, it's something you learn through trial and error. In More Than Okay-ish, a bite-sized, empowering, modern guide, you will learn actionable strategies and skills backed by experience and scientific data, including the keys to: Identifying and capitalizing on your inner strengths (You have more than you realize. Staying authentic, being resilient, and keeping going when things get tough.Overcoming common obstacles blocking you from success by utilizing new personal growth tactics.Snatching back control of your finances and creating a solid financial foundation for the future.Creating, not waiting for new opportunities to switch careers or become an entrepreneur.Standing up for what's right for you on your terms.Avoiding the dangerous impact of stress and FOMO on decision-making.…plus, easy-to-follow chapter exercises specifically designed to get you going. The Guide: sharp wit + blunt truths + relatable stories + actionable strategies = measurable results With More Than Okay-ish, get the key skills you need to empower yourself to take control of your life, unleash your inner strength, and remain authentic as you create the future you've always envisioned. Isn't it time to create an intentional life that's More Than Okay-ish? Grab your copy today.

Elena lives with her mother and siblings in a small village in Guatemala and tries to make time to improve her reading as she helps her mother with daily chores--Provided by the publisher.

With more than 200,000 copies sold - now available as a board book with a bonus activity.

The "lovable muttonheads" are off to the store in search of the perfect birthday gift in this latest in the sheep series of rhymed read-alouds.

When a mysterious spacecraft lands in a nearby pasture, the lovable, blundering sheep get in gear for the ride of their lives! Unfortunately, these sheep don't know the first thing about piloting a spaceship... but there may be someone else on board who does.

The sheep are back, and this time they're hungry, venturing into a tea shop for even more rollicking fun and, of course, disasters.

The rhyming misadventures of a group of zany sheep on a pirate ship.

Kids will be laughing at the hiking antics in this installment of the Sheep in a Jeep series.  That fun flock is raring for a rugged hiking adventure. Rapid rhythm, rhyme, and colorful illustrations make this a perfect introduction to poetry. A perfect book that will have your child hoping for their own hiking adventure.

First published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Sheep in a Jeep is well-loved by the preschool set for its slapstick story of five sheep (in a jeep) and silly sound effects especially when the jeep goes splash and thud in the mud!

From the team behind the bestselling SHEEP IN A JEEP, this sweet and silly sleepytime tale is perfect for anyone putting a demanding little one to bed. This sturdy board book is just right for little hands.

"Busted" is a book about governance, and a catalogue of possible relations. It explores a litany of genres concerned with allegiance and refusal, and inhabits the array of ways we do or don't jive with self, group and governing relations. It is a polemic, it is a collage that interrogates how language and linguistic discourses contribute to shaping the relationship between the subject and polity.

This small volume, filled with delicious and unusual recipes, is perfect for any cook who wishes to prepare beautiful foods using ingredients of the highest quality.