This book tells an American success story: the rise of Johnny Young from a life of poverty in the American South and the slums of the North to the highest ranks of the U.S. Foreign Service. As the story unfolds, Young learns the value of hard work in the face of adversity, fights to acquire an education, meets the love of his life, becomes an accomplished diplomat, and serves on four continents to promote and defend American interests. This is also the story of the shared challenges and re...

The young girl felt so safe in the beautiful, green woods. When she spotted the cabin, she felt at home because it all looked so familiar. What she found at the end of the long gravel road brought confusion, sadness, and joy.

Mystery has plagued Roses life since Wilson died. Her beautiful roses are being tampered with and often uprooted. Branches and thorns are buried deep into dangerous holes lining her well-kept fence.Someone is searching for something in Roses yard, and leaving subtle clues. When there is no one to suspect, the police are called. A slow cynical response leaves her to wonder what they know. Their approach is to make her feel her problems are small. This angers Rose and gets their full...

A collection of the year's best fiction, poetry, and personal essays selected by the League of Utah Writers 2021 Writer of the Year, Caryn Larrinaga.Featuring twenty recipients of the Olive Woolley Burt Awards for Creative Writing: Kylie N. Birch, Tracey G. Boyle, Liz Christensen, Kevin Lane Dearinger, Denis Feehan, Greg R. Goodman, Amy Lynn Hardy, Aren K. Hatch, Lorraine Jeffery, McKel Jensen, Grace Diane Jessen, Rachelle Knapp, C. H. Lindsay, September Roberts, Joyce Schmid, Rufo...

A collection of the year's best fiction, poetry, and personal essays, featuring thirty-seven recipients of the Olive Woolley Burt and Typewriter Awards: Linda Allison, Alice M. Batzel, Joseph A. Batzel, Lauryn Christopher, Emily Robyn Clark, Megan Condie, Vince Font, Gina G, Alexis Hansen, Jo Lynne Harline, Danielle Harward, Amanda Hill, Lorraine Jeffery, Rachelle Knapp, L. S. Kunz, Caryn Larrinaga, C. H. Lindsay, Terra Luft, Inna V. Lyon, Wm David Mallery, Paula Murcia, Eve Oeme, John M. ...

No matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you!The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers.Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won't fail to inspire and engage all learners._______________...

This pick-and-mix treasure trove of advice is brimming with tried-and-tested strategies for managing behaviour in the secondary classroom.The book contains 100 completely new ideas including:suggested scripts and keywords designed to pacify even the most aggressive situationshort-term and longer term strategiesadvice on pre-empting and avoiding challenging behaviourideas for thinking on your feet in extreme circumstancesThis book will be invaluab...

The truth about you reveals the secrets to living in victory and fulfilling the will of God for your life by understanding your covenant, identity, ability and relatinship with Christ.

Do you think that you don't make a difference?Think again.We all touch each other's lives in many ways.This is a story of a young girl who once received the kindness of strangers. Now, as an elderly woman, she is able to use her good fortune to help others. Her unusual encounters show us we all have the potential to spread joy to those that need a little help.Her demands were strong and sometimes harsh, but always with love.

The League of Utah Writers, in cooperation with Thrive125 and Utah Humanities, presents a look back at the first 125 years of Utah's statehood. This collection of poetry, prose, and essays paint a picture of Utah as a place through its history and its future. Journey with us through hidden stories of unknown lore, forgotten by folks and history books—sometimes even on purpose. These unique works come from a fascinating and diverse array of authors, each exploring what Utah means.Fe...

"The world breaks every one and afterward many are strong at the broken places."- Ernest Hemingway
What does it mean to break, to fall, to fail, to suffer? When we emerge from life's trials, are we the same people we were before they began? In Strong at Broken Places, members from across the League of Utah Writers explore challenges and adversity, illuminating the hope, joy, and triumph of finding strength in the choices we make.Featuring fiction, poetry, a...

As she searches for the truth about her husband's death, a TV reporter must control her anger -- and attraction -- toward the man who smeared his reputation.TV newscaster Kari Wynne blames her shattered life on one man: District Attorney Hunter McKee, the man who marred her late husband's reputation. McKee branded him a thief in the media, then dared to send Kari roses to apologize for hurting her.Soon, her anger against McKee starts affecting her objective...