The genius had a beard, a university post and a Nobel medal. That is the tidy story we were taught. The truth is messier and more interesting. Behind a surprising number of facts we recite, a woman did the painstaking work, ran the experiment, spotted the pattern, and watched a man take the bow.This is not a grievance list. It is 15 specific people, specific discoveries, and specific reasons their contributions were minimized, redirected or swallowed. When you read them together, a...

This story is mainly directed to 6+ years old children and it is composed of 11 illustrations; each constitutes 2 pages (22 pages in total). This story is different from other children's educational stories because it is very simple and straightforward in describing the importance of the marine food chain from base (phytoplankton and zooplankton) to the top (large fish and mammals). The story sheds light on the importance of the base and how its elimination or heavy decline, would mean no ...

How does a stay at home mom of ten years, 100% devoted to her children with no business experience and no career aspirations, suddenly become the architect of an explosive business that would take her to millionaire status in less than two years? Better yet, why is anyone who knows this mom not surprised by her record setting accomplishments?  Jen Smith was poised and ready for greatness all her life. There was always something unique about her. She had a gift; Jen was a dream...

For those who have enjoyed their fair share of success, life appears good. Yet at times, something seems to be missing, leaving us to wonder: Is there more? In the final installment of her ALIGN-ACT-ACHIEVE series, author Jen Smith explores this yearning for more and leads us beyond ourselves and into living in relationship and community.Smith includes anecdotes that disclose her personal journey, pause points for reflection, space for journaling, and a v...

In the complexity and speed of modern life, taking time to nurture oneself is often sacrificed to more immediate demands. We struggle to understand our purpose and how we show up in the world. We wonder what our lives are about and if we are making a difference. These are big questions with no easy answers, yet questions worth exploring.In ALIGN, author Jen Smith shows that the first step to creating a better life begins with understanding identity. In this first book of t...

When it comes to your life, do you let the urgent take precedence over the important? Do the days slip by with lots of activity, and yet the big thingsthose dreams youve carried for yearslie dormant, slipping further and further from reach? Are you ready to be honest with yourself? Are you ready to stake a claim and make a commitment? Are you ready to manifest your thoughts as concrete action in the world? Whatever it is that your heart desires, are you ready to get started, to close the g...

Lila Cartwright is thriving after dumping her toxic ex – well, mostly. That is, until she bumps into him and his new girlfriend, forcing her to grab the nearest man and introduce him as her boyfriend. Unfortunately, that man is her infuriatingly moody (yet undeniably attractive) colleague, Rhys Aubrey.Rhys isn’t Lila’s biggest fan either, but when he needs to convince his family that he’s excelling in both work and love, striking a deal with her suddenly makes sense.As thei...

The archaeological discovery of a lifetime…but her sworn enemy is digging it.When Laurel Fletcher’s meticulously ordered world is upended by the discovery of a possible Anglo-Saxon burial site on her beloved family farm, the last person she expects to see is Dr. Nate Daley—the man she hoped never to encounter again.As old university resentments resurface, Nate is baffled by Laurel’s hostility and strives to build a friendship with her. As they reconnect, Laurel and Nate rea...

First published in 1847, Jane Eyre was the most popular of the novels composed by the Brontë sisters. The narrative bristles with energy and passionate conviction, and was the first English-language novel written from the perspective of a child.Jane is an orphan, raised in the household of an unsympathetic aunt, who shows great favor to her own children—but not to Jane. Jane is soon sent to a boarding school, presided over by the harsh and tyrannical Mr. Brocklehurst. She ...

How to Gently Heal Your Relationship When You're Tired of Talking About ItIf you've been longing for something to shift in your relationship — for that warmth to return, for the tension to lift, for the connection to feel easy again — this book is for you.Whether you've been together for decades or just a short while, all relationships go through difficult patches. Maybe you feel distant. Maybe you're tired of always being the one who tries. Maybe you've st...

Entrepreneurs Brief Guide - How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence.In our daily lives, we encounter various people who are excellent listeners. These people know how and what to say at the right time, and do so in such a manner that we're neither offended nor upset. There are also people who have control of their emotions and never get angry at stressful times. People like these have a high degree of Emotional Intelligence (EI). This type of intelligence is just as important a...

An inspiring collection of healing messages offering comfort, encouragement, serenity and hope to anyone who has survived a painful childhood or traumatic event in their lives, including addiction, whether their own or that of a loved one. Touching on issues such as trust, denial, self-acceptance, forgiveness, and faith, with many messages illuminated by a vibrant, evocative illustrations.