Smile Cry

Author : Tania McCartney
Publisher : EK Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1925335372

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Smile Cry by Tania McCartney Pdf

A fun, flip-over picture book for children that reads from both front and back. Smile Cry is an innovative picture book for young kids, showcasing the full emotional range of their formative years. Readers' follow three adorable characters - piglet, bunny and cat - as they react emotionally to a variety of events and circumstances from everyday life. From an 'ate all the pies' smile to an 'ice-cream plopping down cry'; from a 'cosy under blanket smile' to a 'need a band-aid quick cry', children will empathize with the tear-jerking calamity of a popped balloon or lost toy, or feel the smiley warmth of a being tickled. It's the little things that touch the hearts of children the most, and Smile Cry typifies both the small joys and challenges that are the essence of childhood. Younger kids will respond to the soft whimsical illustrations, while older readers will learn more about the range of their emotions - how it's possible to cry with happiness and also smile with trepidation. The clever 'flip book' format means that the 'Smile' story reads from front to back, while the 'Cry' story reads from back to front, with both delicious narratives meeting in the middle. A heartfelt picture book that will be treasured for years, Smile Cry is perfect for ages 3 and upwards.

Author : Freddy Negrete,Steve Jones
Publisher : Seven Stories Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-02-14
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781609806958

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Smile Now, Cry Later by Freddy Negrete,Steve Jones Pdf

Pioneering black-and-gray tattoo artist Freddy Negrete was twelve years old and confined in the holding cell of a Los Angeles juvenile facility when an older teenager entered—covered in tattoos. Freddy was in awe, not just of the art, but of what it symbolized, and he wanted what this kid had: the potent sense of empowerment and belonging that came from joining a gang. The encounter drove Freddy to join the notorious gang La Sangra, and it didn't take long before he was a regular guest at LA County's juvenile detention facilities. By the age of twenty-one, Freddy had spent almost his whole life as a ward of the state in one form or the other. Enthralled by the black-and-gray tattoo style that in the 1970s was confined to the rebel culture of Chicano gangsters and criminals, Freddy started inking himself with hand-poked tattoos. Everyone wanted a piece of Freddy's black-and-gray style--gangbangers but also Hollywood starlets and film producers. In a riveting narrative that takes the reader from Freddy's days as a cholo gang member to evangelical preacher to Hollywood body art guru to addiction counselor, Smile Now, Cry Later is, ultimately, a testament to that spark within us all, that catalyst which gives us the strength to survive, transform, and transcend all that can destroy us.

Author : Marvin Lederman
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-31
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781479709854

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Should I Cry or Smile? You Tell Me by Marvin Lederman Pdf

This book is a true life story of a young boy in his early years living on a farm in Colorado. He Enlisted in the Navy during the second world war, survived the war, never graduating high school, but who started a business with his younger brother and became one of the most respected and wealthy person’s in the State of Colorado. Marvin Lederman in his book tells about all of the experiences of his life for the past 80 years. He doesn't pull any punches, he talks about the mistakes he made, the men he helped kill, the fist fights he had, the sad and funny times of his life and the Rags to Riches to Rags and back to riches again. Every single word is the truth. Mr. Lederman at the publishing of this book is 86 years old if you have any questions for him. he can be reached on his Web site.

Author : Joan Lowery Nixon
Publisher : Delacorte Press
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2009-02-04
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780307536976

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Laugh Till You Cry by Joan Lowery Nixon Pdf

For fans of Gillian Flynn, Caroline Cooney, and R.L. Stine comes Laugh Till You Cry from four-time Edgar Allen Poe Young Adult Mystery Award winner Joan Lowery Nixon. Thirteen-year-old Cody doesn’t like Texas. He and his mom were only supposed to spend the summer there, helping out his grandmother. But Cody’s grandmother is sick and needs them to stay. Now he’s the new kid at the local middle school and all his friends are back in California. You’d think Cody’s cousin Hayden would show him the ropes. Not only is Hayden in the same grade; he lives next door. But Hayden doesn’t want anything to do with Cody. Cody’s luck begins to change when he befriends Officer Ramsey, a policeman and aspiring stand-up comic. Officer Ramsey appreciates Cody’s jokes so much, he pays Cody for the material! But it’s no laughing matter when a crime is committed at school and Cody becomes a suspect. Cody is going to need more than jokes to solve this mystery—and clear his name. “Nixon has crafted a lively, fast-paced tale with an intelligent young hero who is creative, courageous, and compassionate.” –Kirkus Reviews “Cody’s humorous side…and the book’s length make this mystery ideal.” –School Library Journal “A fast-paced and fun read.” –VOYA

Author : Jasna Jackson
Publisher : Author House
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781477270066

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When Grown Ups Cry by Jasna Jackson Pdf

"Yoyo was interesting because she was always having a lot of secrets and she never shared them, sometimes maybe with anyone. She felt that if she will talk about it those words and things will disappear so she rather was just listening and observing and was quiet. " The book is about a growing up girl. She was adopted and she sees things a bit different and since she was little, she loves the stars the most. First she saw them on the sky at night than as people too.

Author : Kim Sorrelle
Publisher : Morgan James Publishing
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781630472689

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Cry Until You Laugh by Kim Sorrelle Pdf

There are so many things that we do not have control over, things that we would not ever choose: cancer, loosing a spouse, tragic accidents. But we can choose how we will handle these things. Joy is a choice that anyone can make but not everyone knows how. Facing cancer, becoming a widow, loosing the future as the author saw it made her recognize that she had to choose a way to deal with the present.

Author : Becky Johnson,Rachel Randolph
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-06
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780310330844

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We Laugh, We Cry, We Cook by Becky Johnson,Rachel Randolph Pdf

Becky Johnson and her daughter Rachel Randolph come from a long line of laughter. The female side of her family tree is dotted with funny storytellers, prolific authors, hospitable home cooks, and champion chatters. In We Love, We Laugh, We Cook, Becky—a butter and bacon loving mama—and Rachel—a vegan bean eating daughter—share stories of their crazy, wonderful, and sometimes challenging lives as Rachel becomes a mother herself. Becky is messy; Rachel craves order. Becky forgets what month it is; Rachel is an organizational genius. (At least before baby arrives.) Sprinkled throughout are the lip-smacking, nourishing recipes they love to make and share. From food for a family reunion of thirty, to lunch for a party of one in a high chair, to a hot meal for a sick friend, the authors demonstrate grace, acceptance, and love to others through the bonding gifts of humor, attentive listening, and cooking ... whether diners prefer beef or tofu in their stew.

Author : Lance Rubin
Publisher : Ember
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-03
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780525644705

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Crying Laughing by Lance Rubin Pdf

A tragicomic story of bad dates, bad news, bad performances, and one girl's determination to find the funny in high school from the author of Denton Little's Deathdate. Winnie Friedman has been waiting for the world to catch on to what she already knows: she's hilarious. It might be a long wait, though. After bombing a stand-up set at her own bat mitzvah, Winnie has kept her jokes to herself. Well, to herself and her dad, a former comedian and her inspiration. Then, on the second day of tenth grade, the funniest guy in school actually laughs at a comment she makes in the lunch line and asks her to join the improv troupe. Maybe he's even . . . flirting? Just when Winnie's ready to say yes to comedy again, her father reveals that he's been diagnosed with ALS. That is . . . not funny. Her dad's still making jokes, though, which feels like a good thing. And Winnie's prepared to be his straight man if that's what he wants. But is it what he needs? Caught up in a spiral of epically bad dates, bad news, and bad performances, Winnie's struggling to see the humor in it all. But finding a way to laugh is exactly what will see her through. **A Junior Library Guild Selection**

Author : Wayne Tozier Seames
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 53 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781469700182

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I Cry for You, I Cry for Me by Wayne Tozier Seames Pdf

I Cry for You, I Cry for Me is a memoir of author Wayne Tozier Seames's struggle since the loss of his cherished partner. It represents a compendium of his thoughts reflecting the overwhelming despair that has come into his life. Grieving the loss of a spouse or partner is a heartrending confrontation that must be undertaken by the surviving partner. As a guide, I Cry for You, I Cry for Me seeks to help those suffering the agony of their loss. Seames explores the commonality of grief all survivors must confront and offers help in coping with the agony of such a profound lost. Additionally, he has developed a plan of self-recovery in the face of the anguish that anyone who has lost a loved one must deal with after their loss. While he has begun to make the steps necessary to heal, there remain many more critical steps to be taken. For many months he has cried daily over the loss of his partner. The cries are not volumes of tears but tears of emotional distress-of the loss of the earthly presence of true love.

Author : David Briggs
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-07
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781514472330

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Silent Cry by David Briggs Pdf

When you read these pages, you will see a part of my life and most of me. What I think of some of the time, you'll be able to look in to my mind. Read this one and much, much more by buying this book.

Author : CT Srinivas
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9789386073891

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Cry, Laugh but Think by CT Srinivas Pdf

Recall old memories from your life as you read the author’s moving story. Be a part of an inspiring journey as you laugh, cry and think. Laugh with the author on this roller-coaster ride. Shed a few tears if you have to, but move on. Understand the value of what you have. Are you happy with who you are? Do you have superstitious beliefs and habits that annoy others? Think! Do not lead a life in self-denial. Remove the tinted glasses that block your vision and see the real dimensions of life and its challenges. This book will help you assess yourself and start afresh, if required, on a journey in which caste, creed and other artificial barriers do not matter. Make the transformation now before it is too late. Choose any chapter to read as the episodes are not interrelated. Though this book is for everyone, teenagers and young adults will especially benefit from it.

Author : Colin Zwiebel
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2006-03-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780595826599

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The Way Brilliant Souls Cry by Colin Zwiebel Pdf

The protagonist in The Way Brilliant Souls Cry is a great performer and artist who wants only to love-and to be loved in return. But his relationship with the mentally wrecked, bipolar Katrina threatens to destroy him. Following one of his shows, the artist is approached by Katrina's father, Richard. The man makes a plea for the artist to visit Katrina in the hospital-claiming that he is the only one who can bring her out of her depression. The artist has always loved her with all his being and agrees to visit her. Shortly after, the two troubled souls become engaged and embark on a month long holiday in Europe. Upon their return, he throws himself wholeheartedly into preparing another show. But shortly after the show opens, the couple's relationship starts to unravel. Katrina and the artist break up and reconcile many times until their final ending is tragically realized. This is a story about the human need for love as told from the perspective of the artist's friend Luna. The Way Brilliant Souls Cry is the depiction of madness-turned-genius and back again; it examines the gifts that our lives give to other people and illustrates how pain isn't always easy to recognize.

Author : Ruth D. Watkins-Leech
Publisher : Dog Ear Publishing
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781608449514

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You Have to Laugh Or Else You'll Cry by Ruth D. Watkins-Leech Pdf

This book is a biography of my late Aunt Alice, who, like millions of other people, developed Alzheimer's disease. I was responsible for her the last few years of her life after she could no longer live alone. She had quite a sense of humor and could also be difficult. I "inherited" my aunt in 1996 and so much has changed since then. I've included many helpful websites and also provide a comparison of costs in the different kinds of facilities that care for Alzheimer's patients. I also describe the increase in costs from 1996 to the present for each of these kinds of facilities. Barbara Larsen, the author who endorsed my book, has written a book about early-stage Alzheimer's and she provides her readers with detailed activities to decelerate Alzheimer's disease in the early stages. At the end of the book, I discuss the causes of Alzheimer's and how the theory seems to be changing as to the cause. Anyone who has ever had a loved one with dementia and/or Alzheimer's disease will benefit from and enjoy reading this book. Ruth D. Watkins-Leech grew up in the town of Butte, Montana, and attended Longfellow Grade School for eight years and graduated from Butte High School. She was on the journalism staff in high school and had her own column, titled Ruthie's Rumors. Right out of high school, Ruth worked as a dental assistant for several years. She went back to college in her late twenties and received an Associate in Science degree in Respiratory Therapy. She interned at Stanford Hospital and then worked for several years at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, California. In her fifties, she traveled extensively with her late husband and wrote travel articles for a magazine titled Lifestyles. Ruth is now retired but enjoys teaching Tai Chi at Gold Country Community Center in Grass Valley, California. She also teaches at an assisted living facility and a convalescent hospital in Grass Valley. All of her compensation is donated to the Gold Country Community Center and to the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Cancer Center. Ruth is a breast cancer survivor. This is her first book. Enjoy

Author : Damien Angelica Walters
Publisher : Apex Publications
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Cry Your Way Home by Damien Angelica Walters Pdf

"Once upon a time there was a monster. This is how they tell you the story starts. This is a lie." Sometimes things are not what they appear to be. DNA doesn't define us, gravity doesn't hold us, a home doesn't mean we belong. From circus tents to space stations, Damien Angelica Walters creates stories that are both achingly familiar and chillingly surreal. Within her second short story collection, she questions who the real monsters are, rips families apart and stitches them back together, and turns a cell phone into the sharpest of weapons. Cry Your Way Home brings together seventeen stories that delve deep into human sorrow and loss, weaving pain, fear, and resilience into beautiful tales that are sure to haunt you long after you turn the last page. "Once upon a time there was a girl ..." Featuring the following works: "Tooth, Tongue, and Claw" "Deep Within the Marrow, Hidden in My Smile" "On the Other Side of the Door, Everything Changes" "This Is the Way I Die" "The Hands That Hold, the Lies That Bind" "Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys: The Elephant's Tale" "The Judas Child" "S Is for Soliloquy" "The Floating Girls: A Documentary" "Take a Walk in the Night, My Love" "Falling Under, Through the Dark" "The Serial Killer's Astronaut Daughter" "Umbilicus" "A Lie You Give, and Thus I Take" "Little Girl Blue, Come Cry Your Way Home" "Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice" "In the Spaces Where You Once Lived"

Author : Sam Porter Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015063595352

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Gospel Sermons as Delivered by the Great Preacher Rev. Sam. P. Jones ... by Sam Porter Jones Pdf