This is my story of the times when the Lord had caused me to perceive his amazing presence and to know by experience his preservation of my life.It is my desire to share how God is continually at work even today in our lives, in this generation, just as he had in previous generations. I want to share the many wonderful times that he has chosen to reveal his hand to me as he has been involved in the day by day circumstances of my own life. I will also write about the times when I sa...

''In this world of unending troubles, pain and strife, Minister Lois Wright Smith understands the power of prayer, praise, and, of course, the matchless power of The Name. Being a missionary at heart, her poems and original illustrations convey a life of love and praise which is her testimony. Changed: He Made Me Whole is a celebration of the Lord she knows in her own life and desires to share with others. This poetry collection and personal journal gives the reader an opportunity to give ...

This handbook offers a comprehensive overview of key themes and agendas in contemporary Participatory Design across diverse disciplines, continents, communities, and practices. Building on Participatory Design’s core values of empowerment and democracy, the handbook explores how the field is developing and diversifying to address contemporary societal challenges in a global community.Participatory Design actively engages peoples, groups and other actors in collaborative design proc...

From actress, activist, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Marlo Thomas comes a unique, inspirational book “filled with stories of bold and brave women who won’t give up and won’t be held back” (Sheryl Sandberg, bestselling author of Lean In).Anyone who has ever tried to make a big life change knows it can be complicated—and frightening. Especially if you’re feeling stuck. But how do you get up the nerve to actually take the leap?Mar...

Light in the Night contains stunning photographic evidence of the light-filled beings that medium Lois Anne Smith says have always been with her. The pictures were taken in the gardens surrounding her small healing center located in the quiet community of Valley Mede, Maryland.It never occurred to her to share them in book form until the summer of 2013 when, standing in the middle of the garden, she asked out loud, Where is everyone? She had enjoyed three years of capturing extraord...

Meet five North Carolina women who are about to change the way you think about friendship. For Rhonda, a gritty, fun-loving hairdresser in tight jeans, the sights and smells of Ridgecrest Nursing Center are depressing. But before she can change her mind about working there, two residents glue themselves to her: Margaret, droll and whip-smart, with a will of iron that never fails her even when her body does, and Bernice, an avid country music fan who is rarely lucid. Together with Lorraine,...

Nicole Krauss sits down with Deborah Treisman to discuss her book, Great House. Lois Smith reads an excerpt.

Mary Alice and Grandma Dowdel return for more astonishing, laugh-out-loud adventures when fifteen-year-old Mary Alice moves in with her spicy grandmother for the year. Her extended visit is filled with moonlit schemes, romances both foiled and founded, and a whole parade of fools made to suffer in unusual (and always hilarious) ways.

Hilarious and colorful episodes in the lives of families... many depicted from a kid's-eye-view... are the theme for this compilation. Being part of a family is often trying, and stranger than any fiction, but never dull and always worth it in the end. Join these very different families as they face the shrinking of parents, the preemptive guilt of First Confession, the secret worlds of children, and more!Included are:Shirley Jackson's CharlesRead by L...

William Golding’s profound tale of stranded youth, survival, and the shadowy depths of human natureA Penguin ClassicAt the dawn of the next World War, a plane crash strands a group of schoolboys on a remote island. There are no grownups. No rules. Freedom is celebrated. But when strange, distant noises and visions of a beast begin to haunt the boys, their fragile order unravels, and all hopes of rescue fade.Since 1954, William Goldi...

Cinderella and the PlayboyWhen a gorgeous doctor invites waitress Jenny to a fancy ball, she knows that the scandal-plagued playboy is everything her young daughter doesn’t need in a daddy. And as the clock strikes twelve, Jenny’s still wrapped up in Chance’s big strong arms…The Texan’s Happily-Ever-AfterAnyone with eyes can see that rancher Shep’s mad about Rania and she’s crazy about his three foster children. When Rania discovers...

Champions Needed delivers an essential guide for families navigating the evolving landscape of long-term care. As our senior loved ones enter vulnerable phases of their lives, often unable to advocate for themselves, the responsibility increasingly falls on family members to step into the role of advocates. This book provides a powerful blueprint for active participation in critical decisions-from selecting the proper care community to managing finances and ensuring optima...