Best Selling Books by Heather Smith

At times tender, at times scathing, Tongue Screw explores themes of female sexuality and agency, of personal connection, of love, and of desire sometimes gone wrong and violent.

A five night devotion explaining the gospel to a child. Join Josephine as she discovers who she is in Christ. A child of the Most High!

You''re never too old for fun, faith, or love. Lavinia Lewis is a wealthy, Southern widow who enjoys a good prank. But when a resident at her posh retirement community in Southport, North Carolina gets sick at a potluck, Lavinia''s reputation as a jokester lands her in big trouble. How can she clear her name when her own daughter doesn''t believe she''s innocent? Neville McGrath is a long-in-the-tooth lawyer, afraid of being put out to pasture. Torn between his nephew''s offer to move to Maine to live with him and his desire to keep working, Neville discovers other options when he takes Lavinia''s case. The jokes keep her young, but Lavinia remembers the true source of joy as she faces criminal charges. Can she help Neville find his faith for the first time, and can they both find love at eighty years old? A humorous and inspirational story with lovable characters, a beautiful setting, fun mystery, sweet romance, family drama, and an ending that will leave you sighing in satisfaction.

The Secrets are OUT! Barrel racers are driven by an unrelenting desire to win. Unfortunately, they are often misled. The secrets have been well kept for much too long. The time has come for barrel racers to stop looking for success, in all the wrong places. In this revolutionary book, author Heather Smith boldly reveals the real reasons for slow times, tipped barrels, behavior problems and much more. Smith challenges readers to develop new perspectives and describes specific action steps, all proven to yield positive, fast results. Secrets to Barrel Racing Success provides an integral foundation, yet far from just the basics, it empowers barrel racers to demystify even the most advanced concepts: Sense and correct subtle mistakes on the pattern quickly and easily. Utilize special techniques to make any barrel horse faster. Realize what feel really is, and how you can harness it''s power. Develop a barrel horse that is always mentally focused and with you. Communicate in a way that creates feather-light responsiveness. Become a rider and competitor that brings out the best in every horse. Achieve optimum barrel racing performance, through optimum horse health. Master your inner game for confidence every time you blast down the alley. Understand true collection, why it''s so critical and how to achieve it. The secret to winning lies in becoming aware of and dissolving the lesser-known blocks (that many don''t even know exist) standing in the way of success. In the process, a path is cleared for each barrel racer to achieve their greatest potential. Only when the secrets are revealed, does winning become possible. Heather Smith is a Wyoming barrel racer with a passion for learning and self-development. Through her own journey to achieving barrel racing success, she became inspired to help others do the same. Heather continues to compete and share her insights at BarrelRacingTips.com.

In order to win at the science fair, go to the experts--kids who have already taken the prize. These blue-ribbon science experiments are based on those from real students, and they''re smart, imaginative, fun to do, and sure to be a hit with the judges! Youngsters will find over 50 exciting and challenging choices in all the major categories: biology, physical science, and chemistry. Using easily found materials, they''ll test such things as whether people who play video games have a different reaction time than those who don''t, or whether sound travels better underwater than through air. Easier projects come first, more difficult ones after, and many include a section called "Take a Closer Look" with research suggestions and additional information. Plus, an introduction covers exactly what a science fair is, typical rules and regulations, and tips on display and presentation. Your child is sure to win!

"The Astounding speed of technological progress and evolution is pushing some companies to the front of the pack while leaving others playing catch-up. Information technology (IT) professionals are on the front lines of this battle and, in order to win, they must develop the capabilities and leadership mindset to innovate and thrive in the digital world. Driving IT Innovation is a practical blueprint that IT executives and managers can use to learn how to propel innovation through IT. Two of the leading academic experts on IT provide a detailed examination of the three stages that drive innovation--opportunity, discovery, and delivery--and how IT departments can support initiatives in each phase. Through extensive interviews and interactive sessions with senior IT executives and managers from leading-edge organizations across a variety of industries, the authors distill best practices and guidelines for successful IT innovation."--Cover page 4.

"RAND justice, infrastructure, and environment."

Understanding Your Autistic Brain is a clear, affirming guide for autistic children and the adults who support them. Written in simple language, it explains emotions, sensory differences, communication, and support with care and honesty.

Safely and successfully train your own horse. Stressing the importance of understanding equine behavior, Storey’s Guide to Training Horses provides a series of progressive exercises that can easily be adjusted to suit your horse’s personality. Whether you’re raising an animal for farm work, competition, or show, you’ll learn everything you need to develop a well-trained and happy horse.

Presents a collection of short stories chronicling the adventures of several young forest animals as they discover the world around them. Includes factual information about the habits and behavior of each animal.

Social studies text suitable for elementary schools describing the Haida Indians of British Columbia and the Inuit of the Northwest Territories and northern Quebec.

A heartwarming picture book about an iron ore - mine horse and a timid young miner in Bell Island, Newfoundland, from award-winning author of Mr. Hirota''s Garden and The Agony of Bun O''Keefe

Provides experiments intented to reinforce the learning of geography.