If only life could be like surfing! Having "funny" hair and being embarrassed in school is hard, but when little surfer Mop studies the lessons of the waves—breathing, letting the bad waves go by, and riding the good ones—he learns how to bring the mindfulness and joy of surfing into his whole life. Celebrated San Francisco surfer-journalist-dad Jaimal Yogis teaches 4-8 year olds timeless beach wisdom with the story of Mop, a sensitive and fun-loving kid who just wants to be in the ocean. Going to school and navigating classmates can be hard—but all that goes away when little surfer Mop paddles out in the waves. With a few tips from his clever mom, Mop studies the wisdom of the water and learns to bring it into his life on land: taking deep breaths, letting the tough waves pass, and riding the good ones all the way. With newfound awareness and courage, Mop heads back to land—and school—to surf the waves of life. With stylish full-color beachy illustrations from cover to cover.

The Waves of Life Quotes and Daily Meditations are a collection of quotes by James A. Murphy, strategic coach and speaker."It's my sincere wish that The Waves of Life Quotes and Daily Meditations, will inspire you, assist you in your personal growth, and help you to navigate the oceans of your life..."

Based on a true story this novel tells an unfolding story of a family-hitting crisis. Eight members within the family faced day-by-day challenges, which were created by political situations. Set in Iraq, the city of Slemaniy, this family is one from many affected by the political war. Diyako, tries to make money, becomes sick, gets arrested and struggles to live with any happiness. Onto a love story between his sibling Hanar, and a man whom is not accepted within the family. Whilst dealing with threats the couple try to overcome the obstacles they are faced before getting married. Rozh goes through stealing and struggles, which leads one of the family members to a suicidal death.

A boy befriends a wave at the seashore and brings her home.

I sang yesterday and I am still singing. People did not see my art yet, I put it on the pages of my book, all my dreams and my sorrows. Every word will show the readers what was running in my deep feelings. Dr. Nabil El-Halawany

Lara Wilson had to deal with some people trying to make her look like a fool. She was the subject to a prank by a woman who was so insecure that she used her own boyfriend to try and hurt Lara. When Lara didn;t follow though as planned she attacked her verbally and in the only way that would affect the young woman. All Lara could do was go to the one place that would help calm her. Japan. Once there she finds the family clan was already there and celebrating the birth of a new child as well as getting ready to elect a new leader. The Elders wanted a little more peace. Though they seemed to have the perfect person lined up. Enter Mitsuhide Akechi. The one person she was not close to within his family. That soon changed. They grow close and through twists and turns alnong with a little humor the two end up married almost by acciednt but they decide to try and make things out for them. When they go back to the states they find a new world for the two of them where the bullies don;t get to win.