Most Popular Books by Mary Anne

The Fourth Edition of the bestselling Focus Groups: A Practical Guide for Applied Research offers an easy-to-ready overview of sound focus group practices. Authors Richard A. Krueger & Mary Anne Casey describe how one can set up and conduct quality and effective focus group interviews. The process depicted is unbiased, non-judgmental and is respectful of all views. It is a deliberate and systematic way of listening that is helpful to public and private organizations as they listen to stakeholders, customers, and employees. This book cuts through the theory and gives hand-on advice to those who are seeking to actually conduct a focus group. It is most helpful for conducting focus groups for research or evaluation with public, non-profit, educational, health, human service, and religious organizations. Key Features Offers the latest on telephone and Internet focus groups Provides suggested focus group questions that help students construct quality questions that engage participants and produce dependable and valid results. Gives solid information on organizational focus groups Presents ways on how to recruit participants to the focus group Contains a number of practical tips that actually work. It is written for the person who has to plan, recruit, develop questions, moderate, analyze and report the results. Incorporates icons throughout the book that offer tips, examples, additional resources and others bits of practical information. Intended Audience This book is appropriate for a variety of research methods and evaluation courses in departments such as education, sociology, political science, journalism, business & marketing, public administration, and public health.

Lean Forward into Your Life is an invitation, a reflection, and a set of prompts to help you remember the questions you want to ask yourself. In the words of artist and author Mary Ann Radmacher, Lean Forward into Your Life is a “commonplace book for leading an uncommon life. An uncommon life need not include fame and fortune. An uncommon life means living with intention, paying attention, celebrating, taking care of yourself, risking love. To live an uncommon life means to live large from the heart.” Live with intention Walk to the edge Listen hard Play with abandon Practice wellness Laugh Risk love Continue to learn Appreciate your friends Choose with no regret Fail with enthusiasm Stand by your family Celebrate the holidays that make sense Lead or follow a leader Do what you love Live as if this is all there is

This little book is a winning combination of original art and hand-lettered words created to celebrate accomplishments and inspire courage. "Courage does not always roar. . ." is the all-time best-selling Mary Anne Radmacher art poster. And now she''s created a book that celebrates and promotes courage in our everyday lives. With twenty pieces of art created originally for this book, Courage Does Not Always Roar will quietly and grandly make its way into the hearts of readers everywhere.

From the author of Life Begins When You Do comes a collection of warm words and welcoming colors to make you feel right at home. Mary Anne Radmacher could be the Martha Stewart of inspired living—living life to its fullest. Her previous books, Live Boldly and Lean Forward into Your Life, share stories and strategies for savoring every morsel of this life and living up to our fullest potential and beyond our wildest dreams. In May Your Walls Know Joy, Radmacher returns to her signature style, combining a few poetic, aphoristic words with beautifully constructed four-color art. This book is a celebration of home and family and all that they mean—a refuge from the world, a creative incubator, where lives are lived and friends are welcome. This book is a benediction and a blessing for a new home (or for a special occasion in an old home): “May your walls / know joy, / each room / hold laughter, and every window open to great possibility. May home be the place from which you launch your dreams.” Perfect for a housewarming gift or house blessing, or for readers of Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers, House Blessings, or Being Home.

Based on diary entries, news articles, published sources, interviews, and personal memories from the author and other family members, Crossing the Yellowstone: The Saga of a Montana Ranch Family is a classic American drama of challenges met and legacies left. In 1894, Andy Mercer journeyed on horseback from Missouri to the Great Plains, with plans to homestead in the West. Crossing the Yellowstone is a love story of land, family, and one man’s dream. This narrative tells a true story set in the American West in the early 20th century, illustrating the core values of the settlers: independence, determination, and respect for the land. Andy’s love for Florrie, an English nurse, turns tragic when she dies, leaving him alone with a motherless infant, Russell. The child grows from a lonely schoolboy to a reluctant cowboy and eventually must choose whether to stay on the family ranch or strike out in search of a different life. Despite the challenges of the drought during the Dirty Thirties and the Great Depression, Andy’s legacy has endured for three generations on the Montana ranch near the Yellowstone River.

“Accessible, grounded, joyful, and wise . . . [a] pure gift, especially if you’re looking for a practical yet visionary map of contemporary life.” —David Kundtz, author of The Art of Stopping More than three decades ago, noted author, artist and teacher Mary Anne Radmacher, was beginning her chosen path-to live with purpose, to make a difference. She lost a dear friend and she wrote these words “live with intention . . .”, which have appeared wrapped around mugs, on carry bags and journals, day planners, refrigerator magnets, and posters. In her book Live with Intention, Radmacher shares the ten qualities she considers essential to intentional living and offers you exercises, inspirations, and promises to help you find what’s important in your life. Live with Intention explores with you what it means to live each day with intention:Understand what counts for youDiscover what will make your life richerDetermine how to make a differenceRealize what brings verve to every wonderful day “A book of beauty, creativity, wisdom, and great good will. Her chapter on forgiveness alone is worth the price of the book.” —Hugh Prather, bestselling author of The Little Book of Letting Go “Mary Anne’s newest book is beautiful, artistic, inspiring, and written from her heart.” —Patrick Williams, coauthor of Becoming a Professional Life Coach “Living with Intention should be within easy reach of every person who has ever dared to dream. It gives us the tools to believe we can go after those dreams and actually capture them. It is a tool for living life to the fullest.” —Pat Ballard, author of 10 Steps to Loving Your Body (No Matter What Size You Are)

Quint Gallagher in love? It would take a miracle… Self-made millionaire Quint Gallagher could rule a boardroom and bend numbers to his will, but he''d rather lose a merger than analyze his feelings for day-care worker Amy Blake. He was too old for the beautiful widow, too jaded to fall in love. Yet when he found a baby on the day-care doorstep just days after Christmas, Quint turned to Amy. The sophisticated millionaire was more man than Amy could handle. But Quint with the tiny babe touched her wary heart. Fate had thrown them together in the season of miracles—was it too late to wish for the miracle of love? Just for Kids: A day-care center where love abounds…and families are made!

As an outcast too English for his tribe, Colt sold himself to survive. As the lord too savage for the ton, he sold himself to succeed. With nothing left to lose, he vows never to play man whore again. He meets an English lady in a gold rush mining camp and sparks fly. He follows her home and uses passion to win her back. But a demonic Duke''s vengeance casts him back to his darkest nightmares.

Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe is the third novel by George Eliot [Mary Anne Evans], published in 1861. An outwardly simple tale of a linen weaver, it is notable for its strong realism and its sophisticated treatment of a variety of issues ranging from religion to industrialization to community. set in the early years of the 19th century. Silas Marner is a member of a small Calvinist congregation in Lantern Yard, a slum street in Northern England. He is falsely accused of stealing the congregation''s funds while watching over the very ill deacon. The novel contain elements drawn from the author''s life and there have been at least six film adaptations of Silas Marner and an opera based on it.

Author Mary Anne Thomas delves into the mystifying world of twenty-something year old dating with her first book Kissing Frogs. Told with raw vulnerability and complete lack of sugar coating, Mary shares her lessons, blessings, and notes-to-self as they pertain to each of her dating misadventures. Mary talks to the reader like a best girl friend and through the pages, the reader will find themselves laughing and crying along with her. While on the surface it is a tale of a young love repeated; at it''s core, it is a book which speaks to its reader on a deeper level; especially those who may have a few dating nightmares of their own.

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe" by Mary Anne Evans. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Mary Anne Warren explores a theoretical question which lies at the heart of practical ethics: what are the criteria for having moral status? In other words, what are the criteria for being an entity towards which people have moral obligations? Some philosophers maintain that there is one intrinsic property—for instance, life, sentience, humanity, or moral agency. Others believe that relational properties, such as belonging to a human community, are more important. In Part I of the book, Warren argues that no single property can serve as the sole criterion for moral status; instead, life, sentience, moral agency, and social and biotic relationships are all relevant, each in a different way. She presents seven basic principles, each focusing on a property that can, in combination with others, legitimately affect an agent''s moral obligations towards entities of a given type. In Part II, these principles are applied in an examination of three controversial ethical issues: voluntary euthanasia, abortion

Mary Anne declares that every new day gives us reason for conveying our appreciation to God, who has made conceivable all things worth having in life and the life to come. However, the Adversary would like to use your past as a weapon. The author talks about how she has used her past as a pathway for greatness. She believes in the words of 2 Corinthians 12:7. And lest I should be exalted above measures therere was given to me a throne in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measures. In this book, Shut Up for What?, the author talks about her life growing up as preacher kid, a teenage mothertwiceteenage marriage, and how the God she serves turned her ashes into beauty. During her teenage years the question was raised if she would finish high school. Not only did she finish high school, shes a Registered Nurse, License Real-estate Broker, the owner of her own real-estate company Triple A Realty, LLC.

Middlemarch: A Study of Provincial Life is a 1874 novel by English author George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Anne Evans. It is her seventh novel, begun in 1869 and then put aside during the final illness of Thornton Lewes, the son of her companion George Henry Lewes. During the following year Eliot resumed work, fusing together several separate stories into a coherent whole, and during 1871-72 the novel was serialized. A one-volume edition was published in 1874 and sold well. Subtitled "A Study of Provincial Life," the novel is set in the fictitious Midlands town of Middlemarch, which is thought to be based on Coventry, during the period 1830-32. It has multiple plots with a large cast of characters and distinct, though interlocking narratives. The main themes, include the status of women, the nature of marriage, idealism, self-interest, religion, hypocrisy, political reform, and education. The pace is leisurely, the tone is mildly didactic (with occasional authorial comment). Although Middlemarch has some comical elements, it is a work of realism. Through the voices and opinions of different characters we become aware of various issues of the day: the Great Reform Bill, the beginnings of the railways, the death of King George IV, and the succession of his brother, the Duke of Clarence (who became King William IV). The novel also provides insight into the state of contemporary medical science and the deeply reactionary mindset found within a settled community facing the prospect unwelcome change.

Is a cowboy’s love… Enough to keep her? Grace Bennet fought hard to create a life she loves in Tucson. So when she unexpectedly inherits a lodge in Wyoming, she travels north, intending to sell. But with Max Donovan showing her all Eclipse can offer—from horseback riding to stargazing—Grace is falling for the town and the charming sheriff. Is she really ready to give up city life for her Wyoming cowboy? From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging. Flaming Sky Ranch Book 1: A Cowboy''s Christmas Joy Book 2: A Cowboy Summer Book 3: Grace and the Cowboy

Meet Christina Aguilera through a thorough and honest portrayal of her life and career and the things that have influenced both. Christina Aguilera appeared on Star Search when she was eight years old and hasn''t stopped performing since. Christina Aguilera: A Biography traces the life and career of this exceptional performer, looking also at the historical, political, and philosophical influences that have affected and motivated her. Readers will learn about the little girl who used music to drown the horrors of domestic abuse, about the young television star who wowed audiences with a voice that spanned four octaves, and, of course, about the wildly successful artist of today. Offering a complete and balanced portrayal, the book begins with Aguilera''s childhood and ends with her current activities. It discusses early influences on her music, her father''s role in fostering her interests, her evolution from squeaky-clean singer to sexy siren, and her maturation as a performer. In addition, readers will learn about her many awards and accomplishments, her generosity, and the importance of Latin culture to her work.

After years of sacrifice in order to keep a roof over her young daughter''s head, Sara Flynn is thrilled when she''s offered a part-time job at the local day-care center and is allowed to bring little Hayley with her. But it''s her work on the upcoming charity ball that changes her life forever... E.J. Sommers might have the Midas touch in business, but what about love? After agreeing to hold the ball at his house, E.J. finds himself falling hard and fast for the blonde beauty and her daughter. Only problem is, she doesn''t know about his millionaire status or even his real name. Now E.J. has to find a way to win Sara''s heart without losing her trust....

MORE THAN MEN He was her savior There was a blizzard raging when Harley Madison wrecked her Jeep in the frozen Montana mountains. All she recalled were fleeting images of a man, his deep voice calling to her, his strong arms cradling her. But was that strong hunk real…or a hallucination? He was her fantasy With wild raven hair and mesmerizing eyes, Mitch Rollins unsettled her. His lean, hard body took her breath away, and she craved his touch—which proved elusive. Was he real? Mitch needed no sleep, had the strength of ten men and lived like a recluse in the Crazy Junction clinic. Harley knew firsthand what it was like to hide secrets. What were Mitch''s?

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All of the available letters of Charles Lamb, a master of the English essay, and his sister Mary Anne published in this definitive, scrupulously edited work. The letters, many of them written to illustrious figures of the Romantic period, are generally agreed to rank among the finest in the English language. Transcribing where possible from the originals or facsimiles, Professor Marrs corrects textual errors found in previous editions, and he pays particular attention to establishing precise dates for the correspondence. He includes letters that were omitted from the last collection (published in 1935 and long out of print), and he has uncovered more than eighty letters never published before. The Letters of Charles and Mary Anne Lamb totals five or six volumes, and presents nearly 1200 letters written by Charles and Mary, singly or together. The correspondence is fully annotated, the volumes are illustrated, and the holographic idiosyncrasies of the originals are rendered typographically wherever possible. Rich in revelations about the extraordinary lives of the Lambs, these beautifully written letters are an inexhaustible store of information about the Romantic era and its major figures-Wordsworth, Keats, and Coleridge. The publication of unexpurgated and authoritative texts is an important literary event. The first volume was published in 1975, the bicentenary of Charles Lamb''s birth. It contains 102 letters written by Charles, many of them after Mary murdered their mother. Among the recipients were the poets Coleridge, Southey, and Wordsworth. The letters provide shrewd observations on his friends'' writings and his own, vivid descriptions of life in London, and compassionate but candid remarks concerning his family and acquaintances. Notes to each letter place it in context, quoting where necessary from the correspondence Lamb is answering. Volume I includes Professor Marrs''s extensive Introduction to the entire collection. After supplying a biography of the Lamb family up to the murder, he treats Mary''s and Charles''s life together until Charles''s death, tracing through the letters a relationship that remained warm and affectionate even under the shadow of Mary''s insanity. Professor Marrs also gives the publishing history of the letters and sets forth the principles upon which his edition is based.

Delaney''s GROOMS "You don''t own a tux shop for forty years and not know a little something about romance."—Karl Delaney She''s still your wife! Not even his rented tux could mask the fact that J.T. Watson was 100% Grade A cowboy. Nor could he mask the feelings he still had for his ex, now his surprise bridesmaid partner. He hadn''t seen Candice Montgomery since their wedding night eight years ago after the shortest marriage on record. But now he found a note in his tux telling him they were still married. How could it be that the woman who stirred his cowboy blood was none other than his own wife? All J.T. had to do now was sign one paper and it would be over.... But why was he suddenly longing to consummate the marriage all over again?

Nevada County''s tumultuous wine history includes several booms and busts, starting in the 1850s when gold prospectors brought the first grapevines in their saddlebags. Economic downturns, prohibition and war all tried to kill the fledgling wine industry, but it hung on thanks to gentleman farmers and members of the mining industry who supplied a thirsty clientele. Today, although the mines have gone quiet, wineries are thriving in the hills of the Gold Country, and the pioneering spirit lives on in their distinctive vintages and growing techniques. Join author Mary Anne Davis as she explores the family vineyards of the California foothills.

The second edition of the best-selling Raising Girls with ADHD features the latest information on research and treatment for girls with ADHD presented in an easily accessible format. The book is packed with expert information to empower parents to make decisions about identification, treatment options, behavioral strategies, personal/social adjustment, educational impact, and many other issues from preschool through high school. Featuring practical suggestions and interventions, this book is a comprehensive guide for parents interested in helping their daughters with ADHD reach their full potential. Based on the author’s years of personal and professional experience, this book covers topics not often found in other parenting guides, such as the preschool years and early diagnosis, a Dynamic Action Treatment Plan parents and their daughters can work on together, as well as guidance for teens on money management, getting their first job and post high school planning. In addition to expert guidance, this new edition also features interviews with girls and their mothers sharing their personal strategies for success in managing ADHD. Full of tactics, resources, and tools, this book will provide the support you need to build a positive relationship with your daughters while seeking the most appropriate treatments and support.

The heiress has a secret… Out to prove she was more than just a pretty face and the daughter of a very wealthy man, Brittany Lewis eagerly agreed to take a job redecorating the Just For Kids day-care center—under an alias. But when she pulled the wool over the handsome C.E.O. Matt Terrell''s eyes, she never expected the job would come with the fringe benefit of a steamy office romance. Now that she had snagged the job—and the man—how could she tell Matt he wasn''t falling for simple "B. J. Smythe," but for an enigmatic heiress instead? Just for Kids: A corporate day-care center where love abound…and families are made!