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After the Apollo program put 12 men on the moon and safely brought them home, anything seemed possible. In this spirit, the team at NASA set about developing the space shuttle, arguably the most complex piece of machinery ever created.

The Barrel Racing Tips Podcast hosted by Heather Smith has a very clear mission - which is to help barrel racers WIN in the arena and in LIFE with education, inspiration and implementation for developing educated, confident, and competitive equine athletes. You'll gain valuable insights for bringing out you and your horse's greatest potential for maximum positive results in competition, in a way that honors your horse's physical and mental well-being every step of the way. The Barrel Racing Tips Podcast shares tips for advancing your horsemanship skills, offering the best possible horse health...

As a barrel racers, we put a lot of time, expense and effort into improving our skills and developing our horses. But even when we seem to be doing everything right on the outside, it's not uncommon to continuously miss the mark in competition. When this happens, the problem often lies in the rider's inner, mental game - the aspects of competition that aren't always easy to see, but have an even greater impact on the end results. Finally, The Confident Barrel Racer book is available to assist barrel racers in truly becoming more confident from the inside out. The Confident Barrel Racer ...

Barrel racers are driven by an unrelenting desire to win. But, they are often misled. The secrets have been well kept for much too long. It's time for barrel racers to stop looking for barrel racing success, in all the wrong places. In this best-selling barrel racing book, author Heather Smith shares tips for barrel racing that reveal the real reasons for slow times, tipped barrels, behavior problems, and much more. Smith challenges barrel racers to develop new perspectives and describes the specific action steps, proven time and again to yield positive, fast results. As Volume I in the ...

When it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, we’re getting it all wrong. Why? Because by focusing entirely on sleep itself, we’re missing the biggest factor that dictates whether or not we sleep well: how we spend our waking hours. In this practical guide, sought-after sleep psychotherapist Heather Darwall-Smith explores the interplay between our daily activities and sleep, offering valuable insights that lead to meaningful change.

Sleep is the hottest of hot topics. Experts queue up to warn us that lack of sleep, or the wrong kind, will bring down a bewildering array of dire consequences. But how do we keep from being overwhelmed by this deluge of data? What if all this knowledge just feeds anxiety and drives sleep even further from our grasp? Heather Darwall-Smith's message is simple: Don't panic! Humans are biologically programmed to sleep - and by interrogating the factors that might impede this innate instinct, we can make changes in our lifestyles and find our way back to good sleep.

After months of living without electricity or parents, Tig and Peter are forced to move in with their Uncle Scott and his partner, Manny. The transition from down-and-out to picture-perfect isn't easy, especially in pristine Wensleydale with the idyllic couple and their beautiful home. Tig, with Peter's support, decides to make their new life messy, starting with daily arguments and her plans to become a competitive cheese racer. She'll run circles around her new guardians, outrun a wheel of cheese, and leave the past buried in her dust.

It's Newfoundland, 1986. Fourteen-year-old Bun O'Keefe has lived a solitary life in an unsafe, unsanitary house. Her mother is a compulsive hoarder, and Bun has had little contact with the outside world. When Bun's mother tells Bun to leave one day, she does. Hitchhiking out of town, Bun ends up on the streets of St. John's, Newfoundland. Fortunately, the first person she meets is Busker Boy, a street musician who senses her naivety and takes her in. Together they live in a house with an eclectic cast of characters.

Exploring the intersections of accounting, technology and modern practice methodologies. Hosted by Heather Smith, an award winning Chartered Accountant with a flair for storytelling. Heather is obsessed with how effective automation and integration can produce timely clean data, to surface information for brave, fast data-informed decision making. Better data, better decisions, better business. She explores this topic with her guests, uncovering insights that offer you a competitive edge. Delve deeper into the Accounting Apps landscape and enhance your understanding. The podcast promises ...

In the spring of 1961, 10-year-old Nate "Weenie" Dooley has a revelation: His father is not a good one. Inspired by National Geographic, his favorite thing next to the Bible storybook his mother gave him before she died, Nate plans to leave his father and their home in the Smokies to set out on adventure.

Sleep is the hottest of hot topics. Experts queue up to warn us that lack of sleep, or the wrong kind, will bring down a bewildering array of dire consequences. But how do we keep from being overwhelmed by this deluge of data? What if all this knowledge just feeds anxiety and drives sleep even further from our grasp? Heather Darwall-Smith's message is simple: don't panic! Humans are biologically programmed to sleep - and by interrogating the factors that might impede this innate instinct, we can make changes in our lifestyles and find our way back to good sleep.

How big was the world's biggest cookie? How many dominoes were used in the longest domino wall? Listen to this book to find out!

Poppy used to be an optimist. But after a photo of her dressed as Rosie the Riveter is mocked online, she's having trouble seeing the good in the world. As a result, Poppy trades her beloved vintage clothes for a feathered chicken costume and accepts a job as an anonymous sign waver outside a restaurant. As the summer unfolds, Poppy stops glorifying the past and starts focusing on the present. But just as she comes to terms with the fact that there is good and bad in everyone, she is tested by a deep betrayal.

It's 1995. When the Full Tilt Dancers give an inspiring performance at the opening of the new bingo hall, 12-year-old Finbar (Barry) Squires wants desperately to join the troupe. Led by Father O'Flaherty, the Full Tilt Irish Step Dancers are the most sought-after act in St. John's, Newfoundland (closely followed by popular bagpiper Alfie Bragg and his Agony Bag). Having watched Riverdance twice, Barry figures he'll nail the audition. And good thing, too - it'd be nice to be known for something other than the port wine stain on his cheek.

Springville Community Christian Church is nestled in the mountains of North Carolina and is a quiet, Mayberry-esque type of town - that is until a ruthless businessman sets his sights on the town and opens the first bar in the middle of the quiet community. Pastor Daniel Whitefield seeks only to do the will of God. Nothing more, nothing less.

In Grace and Lavender, recently retired Colleen Hill is always busy, constantly on a quest to make life more interesting. When the ladies' group at her church partners with the local children's home, Colleen jumps in as usual, volunteering to share her passion for cooking with a troubled teenager named Grace. But Colleen must balance the new project with her pursuit of becoming a contestant on a television game show, along with all the other ideas her brain continually spins out.

The Benefits of Coaching are Priceless! The Power of Coaching is for you if you are ready to achieve total success in your personal and professional development. You will read stories from 12 business and life coaches who have successfully facilitated transformations and growth for others and their own lives. Their stories will give you hope and key strategies to create a life filled with purpose, passion, and prosperity. Authors share their definition of coaching and testimonies of transformations they use to support others to take charge of their business and life journey. This book ...

To Angus, shiny objects not only look beautiful; they also crackle, buzz and go whiz-bang-POP! His unique ability is lost, however, when Angus wears his grandma's beaded necklace to school, and his classmates tease him for his atypical choice. Saddened by their laughter, Angus stops hearing the sparkle.

9 Inspiring, Insightful, Educational, and Motivational Stories from Entrepreneurs Who Have Overcome the Odds. Building your business, your legacy, is like climbing Mt. Everest: you have to train and be prepared and adaptable, it’s a tough climb, and not everyone makes it to the top. Entrepreneurs are the way pavers, the innovators, who turn the world upside down with new creative ideas that change lives. Every entrepreneur has a unique journey that has helped them grow into the person they needed to be to accomplish their goals. As you read these incredible stories, you’ll see that no ...

So many suffer in silence. We suffer from addiction, isolation, substance abuse, depression, and just the real struggles of daily life. For years I suffered in silence and saw no way out. I felt stuck. I overcame my struggles with abuse as a child and addiction. I now Overcome Outloud in the hopes of helping others find the courage and path to face the challenges in their lives. As we Overcome Outloud we share our story with others and provide a message of hope.