Back To School Giveaway!
Just in time for the new school year, it's another huge book giveaway from the good folks at Hachette Book Group USA.This time, they're offering an amazing selection of ten new non-fiction titles:
1. Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World, by Vicky Myron
2. The Book of Calamities: Five Questions About Suffering and Its Meaning, by Peter Trachtenberg
3. Say You're One of Them, by Uwem Akpan
4. Bo's Lasting Lessons: The Legendary Coach Teaches the Timeless Fundamentals of Leadership, by Bo Schembechler
5. Knowing Right from Wrong: A Christian Guide to Conscience, by Fr. Thomas D. Williams
6. Titanic's Last Secrets: The Further Adventures of Shadow Divers John Chatterton and Richie Kohler, by Brad Matsen
7. A Whack on the Side of the Head: How You Can Be More Creative, by Roger von Oech
8. Ethics 101: What Every Leader Needs To Know, by John Maxwell
9. The Self-Esteem Trap: Raising Confident and Compassionate Kids in an Age of Self-Importance, by Polly Young-Eisendrath
10. Roads to Quoz: An American Mosey, by William Least Heat-Moon
Now THAT is a variety pack!
Five of my readers will win this book package, and all you have to do to be eligible is leave a comment on this post telling me something new you just learned.
Oh, and you have to live in the USA or Canada (sorry, Dan).
I'll pick the five winners next week.
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32 Comments:
RACISM!!
I just learned that Google's new browser - Chrome - doesn't yet easily work with Google bookmarks. Now isn't that ironic? I know it will, Chrome is still in beta, but still... I now will be in the middle of using THREE browers. Geesh!
And P.S. - although not a "true" stay at home dad, my hubby is responsible for homeschooling our 3 boys (although he still works from home) and we are here in Kootenai County (that is in "answer" to your statement that you have never "officially" met a "stay at home dad" - I guess DH doesn't "really" qualify - but he's pretty close :)
I learned how a hovercraft works (yesterday with Josh during his science lesson).
I learned how to replace the fill valve, flapper and overflow on a toilet tank thanks to my wife buying a full replacement kit that wasn't compatible with the only broken part, the fill valve.
I learned that I am scared of flying-terrified actually, but was able to overcome this fear to go on vacation out of state last week. Hoping to continue working on it, so that I will be able to fly anytime and not worry about bumps, turbulence or strange noises...
micaela6955 at msn dot com
I learned that despite what personal biases I may have, if your child smiles and dances to a singing chicken Elmo, then there must be something redeaming about it.
I learned even the toughest kid will apologize when given a graceful way to do it.
I just learned about a great new hobby called GeoCashing where hundreds of treasures are hiding all over the United States just waiting for anyone anywhere to find. They are hiding even in your very own neighborhood. All you need is a hand held GPS and your good to go. Kids just love this so the whole family can have fun. Thanks for having this great giveaway~!
I learned that I am as judgmental today as I was in high school. The difference since then is that sometimes, I'm okay with my judgement of others. So maybe the little girl in my daughter's class is nice, smart, funny and cute. But I don't like her tattooed, baggy pants dad with his multiple piercings and his two-pronged braided goatee. I just don't really want to mingle with him so I really am hoping that my daughter doesn't make that girl her new best friend for life. Call me awful, call me a b(*#h, call me normal -- I don't care. I just know I don't want to have to pretend it's okay when it's not. So I keep asking my daughter how the nice girl with the nice looking family is. For all I know, they could be awful people. But at least they looked like I could relate to them.
Some of those books looked like they might have some self help in the titles. Perhaps that would be helpful. :)
I learnt that if you try to cut corners by trying to super glue the new catflap to the back door instead of finding a drill and screws, that when you hold the said glued flap until it drys, then its best to not actually let your sons fingers touch the drying glue LMFAO..... or..... because it takes about 30 minutes to unstick superglued fingers from a catflap :)
I know I aint no doodle, but you can bloody well still put me in the draw, and if I win The Toadies can have the books :) - see, me, all dam heart ;)
x
I learned I have a really nice thrift store downtown.
I learned that the air conditioner will still blow air when the breaker has been switched. (Thus leading me to believe it was broken when it wasn't)
I learned after living here 7 years, I am no longer fazed by all the talk of Hurricanes.
I am learning to take a different approach to homeschooling.
I just learned about your great blog. thanks for all the motivation.
After taking a day off from work to spend a day alone with my kids, I don't yet have the patience to do what you do... Maybe someday.
Today I learned that despite the problems Sarah Palin has been having, her speech was well received!
Thursday whatnot.
Can you win twice in one year?
I guess I learned there are many more books I would like to read.
I am also enjoying your guest posts.
We also have E's pink cap we have to return to you.
yesterday i learned, from a friend, that there are some dinosaurs who's brains were as small as an almond! which meant that they didn't really think much about anything they just went along with their instincts so if they got hungry they just ate! : )
lc_intocable at yahoo dot com
I just learned that having a dryer sheet on your person, keeps the bugs away when playing outside!
I learned that gerbils only pee one drop per day. This was from my six year old daughter's library book.
I'm learning beginning French because my husband is taking me to Paris this winter. Woohoo! Lifelong dream coming true. "Il mange" means 'he eats.' :)
today we learned that,during the '30's in the "dust bowl" of America the wind once blew for 27 straight days and nights....
I just learned a lot about vampires after reading the Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer! Ha Ha.
digicat @ sbcglobal.net
I just learned about Library Cats. It is nice to know that some libraries adopt a cat and let it live in the library.
Thank you!
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
I've just learned seizures are fairly common in cats caused by many different things of course.
Theresa N
weceno(at)yahoo(dot)com
I just learned that "Clear Wood Finish" for treating your cedar fence may not actually be clear if there is a very tiny tag on the side of jug that says "Cedar Tone"
I am learning some history of England during World War II while watching a wonderful TV series on DVD I received from my brother for my birthday called "Foyle's War" that blends real-life war stories with tales of treachery and suspense.
We just learned that applying the top coat of Verathane too thickly will create a cracked, antique, but chic(!?), look for your repainted dining room furniture. Whoops. We're going to go with it...
We're fairly new to homeschooling, and are enjoying your blog. Thanks.
Kevin & Angela
I finally learned how to operate our DVD player--then we got cable and now have a DVR. Oh well, it's easier!
allmycrazycats @ aol.com
I just learned that the state of Hawaii doesn't recognize common law marriage.
Mel K.
Meljprincess AT aol DOT com
I learned that it's much easier to make frosting when the cream cheese is soft. And it's fun having teenagers in the house even though it's hard to keep their bellies full!
THE WINNERS!
jen
ttrentham
mamajd
mindy
dad stuff
Thanks to everyone for entering the competition.
In recent weeks, I've learned how contemptible the Deopartment of Social Services can be toward individuals who are considered below poverty level. You're given a phone number to call. A recording answers stating that no one is available to assist you. You're told to leave a message. You follow the instructions and they never return your call. It is beyond appalling to realize how little your worth to the local government agency that has been set up to "help" people.
I have learned alot this week. I took my fisrt born to have his senior pictures made and did very well with it. I am excited that he is graduating, but I have also learned that the very joy that seeing your children as they are growing up, is also one of the most painful experiences you will ever feel in your heart emotionally, when you realize that you have only a very few months and then they will be moving on to start thier life. There is no greater love then what a true mother feels for thir child.
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