Daditude

Author : Chris Erskine
Publisher : Prospect Park Books
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-17
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781945551314

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Daditude by Chris Erskine Pdf

Wise, wry, and witty essays on fatherhood from Chris Erskine, the beloved columnist for the Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune. “Charming, well written, concise, and to the point. Perfect for anyone who enjoys stories of fatherhood.” — Library Journal Life is never peaceful in Chris Erskine's house, what with the four kids, 300-pound beagle, chronically leaky roof, and long-suffering wife, Posh. And that's exactly the way he likes it, except when he doesn't. Every week in the Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune (and now and then in many other papers), Erskine distills, mocks, and makes us laugh at the absurdities of suburban fatherhood. And now, he's gathered the very best of these witty and wise essays—and invited his kids (and maybe even Posh) to annotate them with updated commentary, which they promise won't be too snarky. This handsome book is the perfect gift for the father who would have everything—if he hadn't already given it all to his kids.

Author : Carl Goodwill
Publisher : Covenant Books, Inc.
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-02
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781685260781

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The Dad School by Carl Goodwill Pdf

We need more dads! The Dad School defines the word dad as a supportive father. This book helps future and current fathers become dads. Children benefit from supportive fathers. Let’s help children have fathers who support the process of raising them. Let’s make more dads!

Author : Monte Burke
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006-02-28
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781101666548

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Sowbelly by Monte Burke Pdf

In 1932, a farmer named George Washington Perry decided it was too rainy to plow and went fishing. That day, George landed the largest largemouth ever recorded—twenty-two pounds four ounces. The fish has inspired and frustrated hundreds of anglers for decades. They’ve dedicated their lives to the pursuit of “Sowbelly”—a nearly mythical fish, whose swinelike girth holds the key to their dreams. From an L.A. cop who came within ounces of besting the record to an Alabaman who has lost his marriage and his daughter to this pursuit, Burke takes readers along for the ride in this legendary race.

Author : Tom Stern
Publisher : Davies-Black Publishing
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0891062254

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CEO Dad by Tom Stern Pdf

A lighthearted but serious look at the real-life conflicts today's business executives have with the people they love.

Author : Steve Chapman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0736909109

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With God on the Open Road by Steve Chapman Pdf

Motorcycle enthusiasts and mystified family members who love them will find quiet revelations and godly truths as Chapman shares what he's learned under the roar of his bike.

Author : Wikipedia contributors
Publisher : e-artnow sro
Page : 1030 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Focus On: 100 Most Popular American Impressionists (Entertainers) by Wikipedia contributors Pdf

Author : Michelle Witvliet
Publisher : The Wild Rose Press Inc
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781509205295

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Medium Rare: 'Til Death Don't Us Part by Michelle Witvliet Pdf

Her daddy always said her impulsive nature would get her into serious trouble one day. Until now it was mostly minor, insignificant, easily fixed ways, but even Jennifer can’t deny she might have pushed her luck a mite too far this time. When Valentine’s Night delivers much more than roses and romance, Jennifer Flagg finds herself in a predicament where she can only watch the events she set into motion as they effect her life and everyone else’s around her. Much to her everlasting astonishment, she finds comfort and camaraderie with the most unlikely candidates and quickly discovers the rules she’d previously learned for talking to the already dead don’t apply when dealing with the almost dead, especially when she’s now one of them.

Author : Chris Erskine
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2006-05-16
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1594863911

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Man of the House by Chris Erskine Pdf

A celebration of suburban fatherhood shares humorous observations about such topics as post-marital sex, babysitters, and parenting large families.

Author : John Grisham
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780345541338

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Calico Joe by John Grisham Pdf

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A surprising and moving novel of fathers and sons, forgiveness and redemption, set in the world of Major League Baseball… “Grisham knocks it out of the park.”—The Washington Post It’s the summer of 1973, and Joe Castle is the boy wonder of baseball, the greatest rookie anyone has ever seen. The kid from Calico Rock, Arkansas, dazzles Chicago Cubs fans as he hits home run after home run, politely tipping his hat to the crowd as he shatters all rookie records. Calico Joe quickly becomes the idol of every baseball fan in America, including Paul Tracey, the young son of a hard-partying and hard-throwing New York Mets pitcher. On the day that Warren Tracey finally faces Calico Joe, Paul is in the stands, rooting for his idol but also for his dad. Then Warren throws a fastball that will change their lives forever. Don’t miss John Grisham’s new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM!

Author : Paul Reiser
Publisher : Hachette Books
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781401303723

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Familyhood by Paul Reiser Pdf

For the longest time, based on no evidence other than our own insecurity and sense of incompetence, my wife and I were convinced that we were the flat-out, no-question-about-it, least-skilled parents in the country. Furthermore, we were convinced that every other set of parents we knew was perfect. They were more thorough in going over their kids' homework, they set better boundaries than we do, didn't let their kids watch as many hours of TV as we do, raised kids who are unfailingly polite in public and have a far greater sense of community and public service than our underachieving offspring over there on the couch watching SpongeBob. We were certain everybody else's kids willingly and joyfully eat nothing but healthy foods, shunning all candy and candy-based products, they all sensibly and automatically put on weather-appropriate clothing, and voluntarily call their grandparents with clockwork regularity, giving fully detailed accounts of their numerous accomplishments, ending with testimonials to their wonderful and perfect parents. Turns out: not so much. At all. In the number one New York Times bestseller Couplehood, Paul Reiser wrote about the highs and lows of falling in love and getting married-and the heartbreak and hilarity that comes with it. In Babyhood, he turned his sharply observant eye to the experiences of having a brand-new family. And now in Familyhood, Reiser shares his observations on parenting, marriage, and mid-life with the wit, warmth, and humor that he's so well-known for. From the first experience of sending his two boys off to summer camp-the early feelings of gleeful freedom in an empty house, to realizing how empty the house actually was-to maneuvering the minefield of bad words learned at school, this hilarious new book captures the spirit of familyhood, the logical next frontier for Reiser's trademark perspective on the universal truths of life, love, and relationships.

Author : Shaquille O'Neal
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781455504428

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Shaq Uncut by Shaquille O'Neal Pdf

Superman. Diesel. The Big Aristotle. Shaq Fu. The Big Daddy. The Big Shaqtus. Wilt Chamberneezy. The Real Deal. The Big Shamrock. Shaq. You know him by any number of names, and chances are you know all about his legendary basketball career: Shaquille "Shaq" O'Neal is a four-time NBA champion and a three-time NBA Finals MVP. After being an All-American at Louisiana State University, he was the overall number one draft pick in the NBA in 1992. In his 19-year career, Shaq racked up 28,596 career points (including 5,935 free throws!), 13,099 rebounds, 3,026 assists, 2,732 blocks, and 15 All-Star appearances. These are statistics that are almost as massive as the man himself. His presence-both physically and psychologically-made him a dominant force in the game for two decades. But if you follow the game, you also know that there's a lot more to Shaquille O'Neal than just basketball. Shaq is famous for his playful, and at times, provocative personality. He is, literally, outsize in both scale and persona. Whether rapping on any of his five albums, challenging celebrities on his hit television show "Shaq Vs.," studying for his PhD or serving as a reserve police officer, there's no question that Shaq has led a unique and multi-dimensional life. And in this rollicking new autobiography, Shaq discusses his remarkable journey, including his candid thoughts on teammates and coaches like Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Phil Jackson, and Pat Riley. From growing up in difficult circumstances and getting cut from his high school basketball team to his larger-than-life basketball career, Shaq lays it all out in Shaq Uncut: My Story.

Author : Gregory K. Popcak
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1594717184

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BeDADitudes by Gregory K. Popcak Pdf

Internationally known marriage and family expert Greg Popcak draws on more than twenty years as a counselor as well as his own experience as a father to show how the Beatitudes can be viewed as a practical guide to understanding the love of God and applying that love to being a better father. In the first book to uniquely focus on the Beatitudes and fatherhood, Greg Popcak helps you stop focusing on yourself and instead focus on God, learning how to be the father God wants you to be by becoming a servant leader in your home. As a father of three children, Popcak realized that Jesus' call to be humble in the first Beatitude--Blessed are the poor in spirit--stands in direct opposition to what modern men learn growing up. Instead, they are taught they should live a life of unbroken success, defined by promotions at work and beautiful wives and honor students at home. The Catholic author, speaker, counselor, and radio host will show that when you practice meekness, you will connect with your family by asking them questions and listening closely to their responses. By practicing mercy, you come to know your own sins, the difficulties that lie on the path to sainthood, and how your family needs to hear about God's grace in their lives. In BeDADitudes, you discover the profound love of God found in the Beatitudes and understand how that love can transform you into being an awesome dad.

Author : Chris Erskine
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1950154254

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Lavender in Your Lemonade by Chris Erskine Pdf

Chris Erskine is the master of domestic dramedy. For three decades in the Los Angeles Times, Erskine's columns explored modern fatherhood and family life, from the absurd to the mundane, the sublime to the heartbreaking. Now, with Lavender in Your Lemonade: A Funny and Touching COVID Diary, he tackles the New Normal with his chronicle of daily life under the frustrating, terrifying, and sometimes antic strictures of a world-wide pandemic. No, it's not funny. And yet somehow, in Erskine's hands, it is. Or at least it feels more tolerable. With elegant prose and an eye for telling detail, Erskine draws simple truths from the infinite complexities of the human condition, eight hundred words at a time. In the great tradition of Erma Bombeck, Mike Royko, Dave Barry, and Bob Greene, Erskine shows us ourselves in a funhouse mirror.

Author : Craig Shoemaker
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Conflict management
ISBN : 9781460244593

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Lovemaster'd by Craig Shoemaker Pdf

Seven years after his own first marriage has ended bitterly, happily remarried comedian Craig Shoemaker gets a Facebook message from Leah, a casual acquaintance, in which she tells him that her marriage of thirty years is ending. Something in Leah's deeply sorrowful message strikes a chord in Craig and he writes her back and offers to share some of his own hard-won wisdom on how to handle the dissolution of a marriage. But Craig's troubles with his ex-wife are far from over and he comes to need Leah's insights and support as much as she needs his. What evolves is a unique spiritual journey and an extraordinary friendship, conducted entirely through Facebook private-messaging. Through their correspondence, Leah and Craig struggle together through life's storms and eventually triumph over them, transcending into fully realized lives enriched by mindfulness, acceptance, and grace. Oftentimes painful, frequently funny, and always emotionally riveting, Lovemaster'd is a page-turner that imparts priceless lessons on spiritual awakening, in dramatic, can't-put-it-down style....

Author : George Barna
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781414360799

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Futurecast by George Barna Pdf

The world and culture are changing at a pace beyond anything ever seen in history. But where will all these changes lead? We need accurate information that will give us a real sense of what’s happening now—and what’s about to happen—in key areas of our lives, including family life, technology, media and entertainment, attitudes and values, and religious beliefs and behavior. In Futurecast, bestselling author and renowned researcher George Barna presents a timely look at the world we’re creating every day. He offers solid data to show the path society is on, a guide to what’s coming next, and unparalleled insights into how we can prepare for the changes that lie ahead.