The Pocket Grandpa is a handy source of just the right words - at just the right time There’s a social expectation that grandpas are supposed to be reliable sources of homespun wisdom, often delivered with a wink and a clever turn of phrase. But let’s face it - sometimes Grandpa can’t bring the right words to mind, especially when the grandkids are quarreling, begging for something sweet, or playing hacky-sack with a fragile and treasured antique. With its winning blend of timeless inspiration and practicality, The Pocket Grandpa is the perfect gift for the new grandpa, or for those looking for some grandfatherly wisdom.

It was cold spring day, the rain was pouring and Mikey was not happy. Mikey wanted to go play with his friends. On this day Mikey would learn more about his grandpa and his father then he ever knew. He learned that one was a hero in days gone by and he learned what a kind heart his daddy and Grandpa had. He learned about the magic of angels. Mikey was taught about the spirit of Christmas. On this day Mikey learned the importance of life, love and family but most of all he learned how to make memories of Grandpa's and Dad's amazing journey to adulthood. Mikey was blessed to share a day with his dad that he would never forget.

In this young adult novel, the sequel to Warsaw Spring, sixteen year old Naomi's best friend has moved away, and Naomi herself is starting a new high school. Curtis, the artistic guy she likes, seems to be avoiding her, making her feel alone and lonely. Her dying Aunt Hanna has come to live with her family, her mother seems to be in the verge of a breakdown, and her father is absent and unsupportive. How ca can Naomi overcome all these negatives in her life? Over three harrowing months on the eve of the new millennium, the story emerges of a young woman finding strength and of a broken family mending. The action and circumstances of the book are laid bare in a series of diary entries, not only by Naomi, but also by her boyfriend, her mother, her mother's boyfriend, and Naomi's employer, giving the reader a much fuller understanding of Naomi.

More than fifty heartwarming stories dedicated to the bond between grandparents and grandchildren! The bond between grandparent and grandchild is like none other. A Cup of Comfort for Grandparents celebrates the unconditional love, mutual delight, and everlasting joy only this special bond can bring you. In this heartwarming collection you'll find more than fifty stories that pay tribute to the difference grandmothers and grandfathers can make in grandchild's life—and vice versa—including: Charles, whose granddaughters give him a reason to live after his wife passes away; Sydney, whose five-year-old grandson's first heartbreak reminds her of her own almost-lost love; Bobbi, who defies her age (and sore muscles) and rollerblades and rides horses with her grandson. These moving tales, along with the dozens of others in A Cup of Comfort for Grandparents, will make you appreciate your own special relationship in the way only A Cup of Comfort can.