Chimney Dweller describes a journey through the perimenopausal mind of a married woman after her "nest" has emptied. The woman enters into a stream of consciousness of discovery to redefinition and self empowerment based on a coincident event in her life when during her 50th winter, an unknown animal becomes a resident within her family room chimney. As the woman ponders what the creature might be, its condition, and her possible need for intervention, she is inspired to consider parallels in her life versus that of the animal which, in the book, ultimately become a metaphor for the self...

This book is a "MUST READ" for those who are planning to build a horse barn/farm, those who are just dreaming of some day building one, those on a limited budget, those on a limitless budget (because you will still have to give direction to your planners and architects to make sure you wind up with a functional barn/farm, and the one you wanted), those looking to buy an existing farm, those of you boarding, and anyone who rides or is thinking about riding (because the horse's housing and care will contribute to the horse's overall temperament and ability to perform). The author offers hard...

The message of this story is that bullying can occur because your situation has changed--not because of who you are. Maggie, a happy and popular junior high student, was challenged to hold onto her personal self worth when her father lost his job, their family farm was forced into foreclosure, and they became homeless. The family decided to live in a homemade camper on the back of their pickup truck and drive to Florida to find a better life. Stuck in homelessness, with their homemade camper as their only home, and their personal lives deteriorating, Maggie's mother insisted Maggie go back to...

FOX TAIL FARMS, Volume One, is a collection of eight short stories for young adult readers who love horses and farm animals either from close up, hands-on experience or observing from afar. The stories are loosely based on real animals and people, and real experiences. The short stories are currently available for sale individually or in this collection.

Exam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Care First Teaching: August 2018 First Exam: June 2019 Develop the values, knowledge, skills and understanding that you need to succeed in your course and become a reflective care worker. Care in Practice combines clear explanations of policy, legislation and theory with practical guidance and real-life case studies. Fully updated throughout and written in a highly accessible style, the Fourth Edition of this book: - Comprehensively covers the material and assessment for the revised Higher Care specification and includes relevant content for...