"Sometimes You Just Gotta Take A Walk" is more than just a collection of opinions; it also includes the author's observations, musings, gripes, and pet peeves. It's full of color and humor. The casual, conversational, and approachable writing style makes it feel as if you're sitting and chatting with an old friend over coffee. Sometimes you'll chuckle, sometimes you'll nod, and sometimes you'll raise an eyebrow. This thought-provoking book includes plenty of "I never thought of that" momen...

In a conversational, writing out loud style, the author covers the inane and mundane of daily life, offering his insights and opinions on myriad subjects including euro-steppin', pancakes, tooth enamel, universal health care, heart tingles, quality sleep, good clean fun, and an occasional political rant among dozens more topics. This sequel completes the duology with seventy-seven topics complimenting the sixty-nine topics covered in the author's first offering.

The Great March by Rose G. Lurie

The Great March represents a selection of Jewish stories for little children covering the period beginning with the Destruction of the First Temple and ending with the expulsion from Spain. As the book is intended to meet the needs of children in Grades Three or Four, the stories are written in simple style. A definite attempt was made by the author to write the stories as they would be told to the child by the teacher in the class or by the mother in the home. It is important that those u...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

"The Third Time's the Charm, Right?" is a continuation of the author's sequel, "Sometimes You Just Gotta Take a Walk…More: MORE Insights, MORE Observations & MORE Pet Peeves. The book reads like a casual chat with a clever, slightly sarcastic, endlessly observant friend who has something interesting to say about most things. The author turns everyday social-cultural moments into witty reflections that are relatable, thought-provoking, and frequently chuckle-inducing. The storytelling is co...

When Owen first feels the tickle in his throat, he doesn't think it's a big deal.Everybody gets sick sometimes, right? The problem is, he never seems to get back to normal. With the threat of summer school hanging over his head and a new art project on his mind, he doesn't want to think about what his symptoms might mean.Avoiding the sneaking suspicion that something is wrong brings him to the bank of a mysterious river. There Lethe, the goddess of Oblivion, offers to take ...

The renowned food historian delves into the early culinary traditions of Dutch settlers in New York state and their influence on the American kitchen.In 1609, Henry Hudson, under contract with the Dutch East India Company, set out to discover the lucrative Northwest Passage. The Hudson River Valley is what he discovered instead, and along its banks Dutch culture took hold. While the Dutch influence can still be seen in local architecture and customs, it is food and...

A vibrant treasury of post-Biblical Jewish tales, this collection brings to life stories drawn from Talmudic tradition and beyond. With humor, moral insight, and timeless wisdom, the narratives highlight themes of perseverance, justice, and spiritual devotion.Alongside accounts of resilience in the face of persecution, the book offers moving depictions of cooperation between Jews, Christians, and Muslims, reflecting moments of shared humanity across faiths. Originally crafted for y...

In recent decades there has been a burgeoning interest in the development of blue-green corridors: areas where waterways are complemented by adjoining green spaces and related paths and leisure facilities. Urban planners have increasingly favoured such zones as a means of refreshing inner-city spaces. In many cases, such projects have involved the rehabilitation of former industrial and/or otherwise polluted waterways and adjacent land. These newly configured blue-green spaces have benefit...

Aerodynamics Principles for Air Transport Pilots provides a thorough understanding of the forces acting on an aircraft across a range of speeds and their effects on the aircraft's performance, including a discussion on the differences in aerofoil and aircraft shapes.Describing the differences of airflow around subsonic, transonic, and supersonic aircraft, the book gives readers a better understanding of aircraft behavior across different speed ranges. This book begins with...

"The Great March" by Rose G. Lurie is a historical children's book that vividly narrates the story of the famous Exodus from Egypt, as told in the Jewish tradition. This book brings to life the dramatic journey of the Israelites as they escape slavery under the Pharaoh and travel through the wilderness towards the Promised Land. Lurie's storytelling captures the monumental challenges faced by Moses and his people, including the crossing of the Red Sea and the receiving of the Ten Commandme...