Harrison Home Children

Harrison, Harry H. FATHER TO DAUGHTER, New York Workman Publishing Company, Inc. 2003
0-7611-2977-4 New Condition

As a former boy, a father immediately understands why his son builds a tower of blocks, calls it a boom crane, and then knocks it down. But why does his daughter build the same tower, call it an ice-cream cone, and then offer a taste? As Harry Harrison, author of the chunky little bestseller Father to Son, would suggest, fathers of daughters should simply enjoy that imaginative treat, and every other she's likely to dream up. Filled with short, sweet, inspirational words of wisdom, Father to Daughter is a book of guidance for Dads on loving, shaping-and learning to comprehend-their inscrutable little girls. Divided into stages from infancy on up, it offers a pithy lesson on every page. Helpful reassurance: Tickle her, play with her, give her piggyback rides. She's not breakable. Advice on passing down skills: Show her how to climb up a tree. Also, how to climb down. Your role: Be home for dinner on time. This is very important. Make sure she knows she can call you at any time and you will go get her. This is why the cell phone was invented. Guideposts, both material and spiritual: Give her a piggybank when she's little. She's never too young to learn the value of saving. And, Help her understand that there's more to life than wearing the right jeans. And finally: Prepare for the day when you're not the most important man in her life. Meredith Kiger, Ph.D. - Children's Literature This neat little handbook is wisdom passed on by the author from fathers of successful daughters, 378 pages of short suggestions, to be exact. The book begins when "she" is born and is divided into sections called The Wonder Years, The Mystery Years, Girls and Spirituality, Girls and Sports, Girls and Money, Girls and Cars, Girls and Boys and Older Girls. There is advice for every occasion and some will surprise you, like, "She may decide to punish you by not talking. Enjoy your peace!" (p.193) There is invaluable advice that is likely to bring a smile to your lips or a tear to your eye. A perfect gift for the new father! 2003, Workman Publishing, Ages adult parent. Synopsis As a former boy, a father immediately understands why his son builds a tower of blocks, calls it a boom crane, and then knocks it down. But why does his daughter build the same tower, call it an ice-cream cone, and then offer a taste? As Harry Harrison, author of the chunky little bestseller Father to Son, would suggest, fathers of daughters should simply enjoy that imaginative treat, and every other she's likely to dream up. Filled with short, sweet, inspirational words of wisdom, Father to Daughter is a book of guidance for Dads on loving, shaping-and learning to comprehend-their inscrutable little girls. Divided into stages from infancy on up, it offers a pithy lesson on every page. Helpful reassurance: Tickle her, play with her, give her piggyback rides. She's not breakable. Advice on passing down skills: Show her how to climb up a tree. Also, how to climb down. Your role: Be home for dinner on time. This is very important. Make sure she knows she can call you at any time and you will go get her. This is why the cell phone was invented. Guideposts, both material and spiritual: Give her a piggybank when she's little. She's never too young to learn the value of saving. And, Help her understand that there's more to life than wearing the right jeans. And finally: Prepare for the day when you're not the most important man in her life. Meredith Kiger, Ph.D. - Children's Literature This neat little handbook is wisdom passed on by the author from fathers of successful daughters, 378 pages of short suggestions, to be exact. The book begins when "she" is born and is divided into sections called The Wonder Years, The Mystery Years, Girls and Spirituality, Girls and Sports, Girls and Money, Girls and Cars, Girls and Boys and Older Girls. There is advice for every occasion and some will surprise you, like, "She may decide to punish you by not talking. Enjoy your peace!" (p.193) There is invaluable advice that is likely to bring a smile to your lips Soft Cover 4.3 in x 4.3 in x 1.0 in

[SW: Fathers and daughters, Parenting, Fatherhood]

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Harrison, Phyllis: The Home Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada J Gordon Shillingford Pub Inc 1997 ; weicher Einband / soft cover ISBN: 0920486045
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From 1870 to 1930 British Home children, over 1000,00 of them, arrived to work on Canadian farms. Travelling in groups of up to 400, their worldly possessions in small metal trunks, they came from the discipline of British Homes to the land that was believed to offer the best hope for their future. Some of them are still living; their personal stories have been compiled and edited by Phyllis Harrison. From childhood memories, the writers tell of the harsh conditions that separated them from family and friends, of the reality of loneliness, of grinding hard work, discrimination, and disappointment. Soft Cover 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall Book

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Harrison, Phyllis (ed): The Home Children: Their Personal Stories, Winnipeg Watson & Dwyer Pub. 1979
0920486045 Very Good

-----Large soft cover, tight square and clean, flat uncreased spine, 271 pages with photos, minor edge wear, no names. "From 1870 - 1930 British 'Home' children - over 100,000 of them - arrived to work on Canadian farms. This is their personal stories." Contents include: Illustrations / Preface / Intro / Emily Boys / Emma Magahay, nee Kennett / William Jeffrey Baldwin / George Fisher / Minnie Esther Ashmore / Thomas Loach / Agnes McFadden, nee Short / J. L. Churcher / Robert Bishop / John Henry Thomas / Lillie Beatrice Wood, nee Elizabeth Owen / Emily King / Percy Ashby / George E. Penforld / Margaret Cleaves, nee Johnson / Harry Jeffery / William Gwilliam / George Sears / Fred Ashmore / Albert J. Dance / Flora Harrison, nee ward / Richard Jack / Ellen Higgins, nee Keatly / William Charlton / George Mackie / Ernest A. C. Gould / Thomas Wharf / Dave J. Brims / William Wood / Arthur James Dare / Alex McKean / Charles W. Carver / Jack Saunders / Percy F. Mitchell / Matthew Clarke / William Tonkin / Richard Maguire / George McDonald / Walter Baker / Percy White / Anna Hollamby / Clinton Webb, Sr / JIm Eccleston / Marry Wallace Blake, nee Woodhall / John H. Atkinson / Pollie Jones / Hugh West / Mary Wunder / Colin Taylor / William Houghton / Miller / Patrick Thomas Markham / Selina M. Barker / Jack W. / Lily Stewart, nee Clapham / William Moir / Florence Horne / Lillian McFadden / James Wilde / Ethel May Smith / Frederick John Bubb / Anna Mae Telford, nee Evans / Mary Feldey / Michael Driscoll / Vernon Nelson / Harry Dowson / Walter Henry Miles / W. B. Cartledge / G. Lebrun / Winnifred Titus, nee Jordan / Timothy Johnson / W. H. Bates / Gladys Jessie Simm, nee Hunt / Francis Burchett / Len Weston / Arthur Drape / Charles Gilkes / Norah Gray / Charles R. Morris, ne Reginald Greengrass / Vera Dorland, nee Coote / Fred Sanders / Ernest H. Harvey / Rudy Wilson / James Rook / Robert Guthrie / William Coleman / Walter G. Alway / Frank Searle / Allan M. Slade / E. Marshall / Colin Perry / Joseph D. Betts / William Donaldson / James J. Crookes / W. R. Elliott / L. Brannigan / Thomas Hilton Robert MacDonald / A. O'Hanlon / James Drummond / John Cameron. Any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a stock photo 2nd Printing Soft Cover 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾"

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Guarnaccia, Helene: SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS, Collector Books 1985
ISBN: 0-89145-295-8 Very Good Condition

Book Description This handy guide to salt pepper shakers by Helene Guarnaccia provides detailed photographs, complete descriptions, interesting facts, and current values for thousands of collectible shakers. Over 300 photos fill this first 5.5 X 8.5 identification value guide. 1999 values. AUTHORBIO: Helene Guarnaccia has been interested in antiques for many years. When her children were young and she taught Spanish, she enjoyed going to antique shows and flea markets, furnishing her home in period items. In the 1980s, Helene became an antiques dealer and has written four books on Salt Pepper Shakers for Collector Books, which have sold over 100,000 copies. She also co-authored a book on Handkerchiefs in 2003. REVIEW: This book continues to be a proven seller and is reprinted with updated values. It provides an excellent overview of postcard collecting, with the work of many different artists shown, some publishers, and other categories. Categories include Christmas, Indians, World War I, Advertising, Harrison Fisher, Novelty, Blacks, and Political. About the Author Helene Guarnaccia has been interested in antiques for many years. When her children were young and she taught Spanish, she enjoyed going to antique shows and flea markets, furnishing her home in period items. In the 1980s, Helene became an antiques dealer and has written four books for Collector Books, which have sold over 100,000 copies. Paperback 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches

[SW: Antiques & Collectibles]

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