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Tuesday, July 7, 2015

The Chosen

MarksvilleandMe reviews

The Chosen Book 1

written by

Shlomo Kalo

If you happen to like the story of Daniel in the Bible then you might like this book. The Chosen looks into the life of Daniel from a child. I enjoyed as a child and now as an adult the books of the Bible but it is nice for someone else to put it all together into a story, that you can read in one sitting instead of having to bounce around in the Bible.

For those of you who haven't read the Bible or those interested in the life of Daniel this would be the book for you.

You can purchase the Chosen on Amazon.

Book Description:
An Epic Novel Based on the Biblical story of Daniel
Separated from his family, his homeland and his childhood sweetheart, Daniel, a Judean youth of noble lineage, is exiled to Babylon, where his captors hope to use his talents at the Royal court.
What will eventually become of the youth - as he is subjected to grueling trials and tests - neither he nor his captors can even imagine...
Shlomo Kalo’s masterpiece of Biblical literature, THE CHOSEN, is being republished in three volumes. Kalo, one of the most prolific writers in Israel and a nominee for the Nobel Prize in Literature, brings to new life the themes and spirit of the Biblical story of Daniel in this lively, dramatic epic novel. His masterwork of storytelling weaves together the themes of faith, friendship, betrayal, love stronger than death, and redemption.
˃˃˃ The first installment, Book 1 THE YOUTH
In THE YOUTH, Daniel and three friends are among those forcibly sent to Babylon to serve in court after the conquest of Jerusalem by the armies of Nebuchadnezzar. The long and tortuous journey from Jerusalem to Babylon is filled with danger, as well as reminiscences of his love since childhood, Nejeen, and his slain father, Prince Naimel.
Once in Babylon, the youths are educated in their roles in service of the King, learning the Chaldean language and the ways of the court. Daniel passes an early test, refusing to partake of non-kosher meat and wine, being allowed to eat what is their diet for ten days.
Daniel’s powers of prayer and healing, along with his excellence in studies and horseback riding, gain him great supporters in court, as well as jealousy and hostility from others in Babylon, leading to the first attempt on his life by his own compatriots.

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Hugo the Happy Starfish Good Friends

MarksvilleandMe Reviews

Hugo the Happy Starfish Good Friends

written by

Suzy Liebermann

Reading books to my children and grand children is something I enjoy. As my children grow they read more to me which is a blessing in itself. I enjoy hearing how far they have come in their reading achievement.

I like Suzy Liebermann's style of writing to help children learn about how to deal with things that come up during life.

As parent we try to teach our children how to survive and succeed in society but we can't always teach them everything. This is where books and stories come into play. They can help up teach our children things that might not happen when they are little.

You can purchase Hugo The Happy Starfish Good Friends on Amazon.

What they have to say about Good Friends

Come on a sea adventure with HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH as he finds out that HAPPINESS begins with TOLERANCE.

GOOD FRIENDS (THE ISLAND OF TOLERANCE) contains a great educational lesson about TOLERANCE AND FRIENDSHIP.
On the ISLAND OF TOLERANCE Hugo learns not to judge others by their appearance. He discovers that good friends can come in all shapes and sizes and that you have to be tolerant in order to have good friendships.

Hugo is a little starfish whose home is at the bottom of the wide ocean. He longs to visit the real world, and one day he decides to go and find it. Hugo's journey to happiness isn't quite as straightforward as he hopes though. He is sent to a series of different islands where he is taught important character lessons.
By the end of his journey, Hugo has visited fourteen islands, made many more friends, and, most importantly, learned how to be a better starfish.

‘HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH - ISLAND ADVENTURES’ is packed with life lessons for kids, showing them the importance of appreciation, patience, tolerance and optimism amongst others.

Teaching children life skills can be tricky, but with this exciting book your kids will come across some of the most important lessons there are to be learned. Like Hugo, their journey to the real world will be full of character lessons along the way.

In Hugo, children, parents, and educators will discover a lovable and engaging role model with whom they can identify.

The story consists of 29 gorgeous illustrations showing a colorful and magical underwater world.

Children will laugh at the delightful characters, hold their breaths in suspense and love to read this story over and over.

The book is suitable as a read aloud book for preschoolers or a self-read book for older children.

The book comes with a number of worksheets which are downloadable at no cost on our website.

The book is offered in two editions (a version with Spanish introductory vocabulary and an English only version) as well as in different languages such as German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese.

There are more HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH stories waiting to be discovered. Make sure to read THE LAST BULLY and THE SECRET TO HAPPINESS, THE MAGIC OF THE MOMENT, ONE STEP AT ATIME and many more.
Through his adventures, Hugo learns many valuable lessons of character, life skills, and ecological alertness – all amid the backdrop of a magical underwater world and mystical islands.
The stories were developed in conjunction with the author’s teaching experience at an International Baccalaureate® School and they support the different learner profiles and attitudes of the IB PYP curriculum.

You can find out more about Suzy Liebermann on:

Website

Amazon

Goodreads

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Tenderizing meat.

Being frugal has been away of life for me ever since I was a child. My father grew a huge garden and we raised our own, chickens, turkeys, pigs, steer, and veal calves. When I became a mother and had children of my own. I learned quickly how to use coupons to save money. Believe me saving now does help out later. We have tested this more then I would like to say.

We are able to do things others who live on the same budget as us can not do because of the savings we take advantage of. Since we don't have a place to raise our own meat, and only a small yard to grow vegetables, I have learned what prices I am willing to pay for meat, and when they hit that price we stock up.

Having the right kitchen tools is needed when you buy large pieces of meat, or packages that need to be cut down into smaller meals. We do have a mallet meat tenderizer but for things like skirt steak you really need a meat tenderizer like this one by Kuuk. Makes the difference between eating leather and having something that is tender and delicious.

This is a very sharp item so please keep away from children and even as an adult be very careful while using. I love how easy is it to use.

You can purchase this meat tenderizer on Amazon.

What Kuuk has to say about their product.

Improve flavor
Meat has always been expensive, and with prices soaring higher than ever, all you can do is buy the least expensive cuts and hope for the best. With our Professional Meat Tenderizer, you don't need to worry. Thanks to its 48 razor-sharp blades, our meat tenderizer cuts through the connective tissue that makes meat tough, to improve both its appearance and flavor! In short, it can transform a cheap cut into a juicy, pricey-looking one!
Juicier cuts
Ever wondered why steak is so juicy and tender in expensive restaurants? This is their best kept secret: tenderizing meat cuts retains juices, which makes for less shrinkage and fuller flavor!
Cook faster
Did you know that by tenderizing meat you can slash cooking time almost in half? Perfect for those big family dinners, when you have loads of dishes to prepare and cook -or even for those nights when come home from work exhausted, and spending an hour by the stove just sounds impossible.
Marinade made easy
Sure, we all love a good marinade. It adds flavor and moisture, but it also takes 6 to 8 hours -many chefs even recommend marinading the meat overnight. But who has the time? When you use our meat tenderizer, you allow the ingredients to really penetrate the meat. They'll be absorbed faster and better and you'll need to marinade only for a couple hours!
100% safe
Our professional meat tenderizer is dishwasher safe, and in compliance with FDA standard.

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LED Party Lights

These are great little lights that can be implemented in lots of different ways. When you first get them you need to unscrew them and take out the tiny little piece of paper then re screw and it will work fine, The light has a little spot where you can loop string through to hang lights individually or in sets.

Great for parties, lanterns, etc. There are 8 different colors to choose from and they come in sets of 12. You can order several sets to make up your own color combination for the perfect look you want to achieve.

These are also water proof perfect for a center piece with flowers all lit up.

You can purchase these LED lights on Amazon.

Features:Light color: warm white
Material: Silver-plated ABS

Dimension(each): Approx. 3.5x1.1cm(LxD), 3g~5g
Battery: Powered by 3pcs L736C button cell batteries, (battery included and replaceable)
Operation:
1.Usage method: Tightening thread, it will bright; Loosening thread, it will turn off.
2.Its function includes always bright. Always bright is brightening all the time which can last 1~2 hours.
3.Fit for anniversary celebration, party, concert, wedding, birthday, carnival, Christmas day, Halloween
4.Sell number is 12 each time
Package included:
12X LED balloons lights

This is a set of led balloons lights for Paper Lanterns. Perfect for decoration of parties, weddings, birthdays, hotels, anniversaries, restaurants, christmas, halloween, lounge, bars and so on.

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