“God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform,” wrote poet William Cowper. And according to the Bible, God’s wonders never cease. God works in and through usHis image bearersas He carries out His perfect will. They say that truth is stranger than fiction, and in this book of true stories, the reader will definitely discover some strange things. But they’ll also find others which are encouraging, helpful, motivating, inspirational, challenging, and thought-provoking. And these true stories are meant to be informative, expanding readers’ appreciation of the cultural richness this world affords, and the people who have contributed to its development. This the author sets out to do in an entertaining manner which invites readers to anticipate the surprise ending concluding each story. . . . because THERE’S ALWAYS MORE TO EVERY STORY!

There's Always More to the Story is a collection of 80 extraordinary true stories selected by John Laws and Christopher Stewart that will intrigue, delight and inform every reader. Ranging right across Australia's history from the First Fleet to the present day, these fascinating stories detail the people and events that helped shape the Australian legend-stories that recount heroism, perseverance, strange coincidence, genius and tragedy. Each story is compellingly told in Laws' inimitable style. And each one reveals that with even the best-known tales, there's always more to the story than first meets the eye. Illustrated by original black and white photographs throughout the text, this book is a treasure-trove of fact and anecdote, specially chosen by John Laws from amongst his favourite Australian stories.

In this rhyming story, Kiara learns how to keep going even when things get too hard. Through colorful illustrations and rhythmic rhymes, Kiara reflects on her mistakes and realizes that mistakes help her grow. Instead of avoiding them, she learns from them so she can improve. Do you want your child to learn about perseverance and diligence? Your child will learn how easy it is to get back up after failing. "I Choose to Try Again" is a story with social emotional learning (SEL) in mind. It has been praised by teachers and therapists worldwide. This story told from Kiara's point of view will help open your child's mind to what it feels like to fail, and then try again. Kiara will teach your child how to be mentally strong. With Kiara in real life examples, your child will learn to develop their understanding of their own emotions. Throughout the story, Kiara will show you what perseverance looks like. Teacher and Therapist Toolbox: I Choose is an empowering series curated to empower young children to become aware of big emotions. A new book series developed in tandem with teachers and therapists to help children cope with a range of emotions and teach them that they indeed hold the power to choose their actions and reactions. Try not to say 'never.'. That brainwashes you to fail. It means that you won't have the chance To raise the victory sail. "I Choose to Try Again" was developed alongside counselors and parents to be used as a resource in a social emotional curriculum.

"In the summer of 1932, with the Cubs in the thick of the pennant race, Billy Jurges broke off his relationship with Violet Popovich to focus on baseball. The famously beautiful showgirl took it poorly, marching into his hotel room with a revolver in her purse. Both were wounded in the ensuing struggle, but Jurges refused to press charges. Even without their star shortstop, Chicago made it to the World Series, only to be on the wrong end of Babe Ruth's legendary Called Shot. Using hundreds of original sources, Jack Bales profiles the lives of the ill-fated couple and traces the ripple effects of the shooting on the Cubs' tumultuous season"--Back cover.

The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.

More Magic of Metaphor explores the notion of leadership in its widest sense. Whether you lead in business, education, coaching, sports, health, parenting, or any other context this book offers insights into the many aspects of this complex, fascinating, and demanding role that we are all, from time to time, called upon to fulfil.