[close] Be one of the first to read A Sallamong’s Story! Enjoy the story of an endearing creature who finds his way through hardship and comes to the amazing realization that no matter what skin he’s in, deep down he’ll always be himself! This short chapter book with watercolor illustrations is designed to speak to both the minds and hearts of 6- to 10-year-old children, as well as older folk who are young at heart.

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"A strikingly insightful gem...Nothing in this collection is trite or mundane, which is remarkable given the nature of the work...reads much like one of the many collections of quotations from Henry David Thoreau, providing thoughtful, proverbial and eminently repeatable snippets on the big issues and questions of life... his two-page poem "A Patient's Appeal," will resonate with anyone who has navigated a hospital or doctor's office..."

A book of beautiful contemplations to refresh your mind, body, and spirit by making philosophy accessible and useful. Written by a physician who has lived and suffered well. Heart-touching and thought-provoking!


Biography

Vijay Mattewada, M.D., a 44-yr-old family physician, was born and raised in India, and currently lives in the United States. His book The Contemplator has been more than ten years in the making, put together now in the midst of his devastating illness, chronic fatigue syndrome, which has left him homebound for the last two years. He holds that there is a contemplator in every person--what he has done in this book is merely give words to what everybody thinks, feels, and wonders. [close]

[close] Even before they reach their teens, girls are bombarded with imagery and expectations of what a teenage girl should be: how they should dress, what they should be interested in, and how they should conduct themselves.

But what is there for preteen girls who aren’t cheerleaders, aren’t interested in becoming the prom queen, or just plain don’t want to conform? 120 Ways to Annoy Your Mother (And Influence People) is the funny, gently subversive guide to everything that’s actually important to independent girls as they face the tricky matter of growing up.

Part journal, part sketchbook and cheeky guide, this book brings together humorous and sometimes biting tips on everything from “How Not to Make Eye Contact with Your Mother,” “How to Check Your Email 100x a Day,” and “How to Turn Your Life into a Soap Opera” to “How to Speak Only in Metaphors,” “How to Create a Masterpiece,” and “How to Fall From Grace.”
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