Linda Steele Livres

Emerging from deep-rooted mental, physical, and emotional pain can be difficult. Thriving after it can seem nearly impossible. But it's not. We can escape the destructive, hurtful emotions that seem as if they can swallow us whole and convert that negative energy into the resiliency and fortitude needed to live life to the fullest. In Nerves of Steele, first-time author Linda Steele takes the reader on a personal and emotional journey to show how she not only emerged from pain, but transformed it into strength, power, compassion, and love. Through her story, she demonstrates that with time and persistent, tireless work, anything is possible. This book will inspire and empower the reader to be better, to do better, and to live better. None of it is easy, but the best things in life never are.

Set against the backdrop of World War I, the story follows Susanna Strashoffer Von Heldorf as she navigates the upheaval in Luxembourg after the German invasion. Fleeing with her grandfather to a secluded cabin in Northern Italy, she finds solace in her music despite the absence of her piano. As she adapts to her new life, the bond with her grandfather and her small dog, Minnie, provides comfort. Tragedy strikes when her grandfather passes away, leaving Susanna to confront the challenges of survival and solitude in a foreign land.

Set against the backdrop of the summer of 1940, the narrative follows Susanna and Joseph Von Helldorf, who are unexpectedly thrust into the chaos of war after being recruited to train combat surgeons. Despite their initial assignment to avoid combat zones, a series of clerical errors leads them into the heart of conflict, challenging their skills and resilience as they navigate the realities of war.

Focusing on legal frameworks for court diversion, this book critically examines how the law contributes to the marginalization and debilitation of disabled individuals. Through both theoretical insights and empirical research, it explores the intersection of disability and legal systems, highlighting the systemic issues that affect the treatment of disabled people within the judicial process.

With more than 60 delicious recipes, this book celebrates sharing good food with family and friends, inspired by the sweetness of living by the beach. Accompanied by food photography and beautiful Cape Cod landscapes, chapters focus on baked goods such as cakes, cookies, quick breads, cheesecake and biscotti, as well as appetizers, entrees, and salads and even summertime-perfect drinks. Many of the easy-to-follow recipes rely on seasonal and regional ingredients, such as Linda's Supreme Lemon Cake, Cape Cod Cranberry Loaf, Turkey and Cranberry Empanadas, Linda's Simple Lobster Salad, and Bella's Raspberry Tea. Children will enjoy helping with treats such as Nana's No-Fail Sugar Cookie Recipe, which the author makes with lobster-shaped cookie cutters. This celebration of Cape Cod focuses on gratitude for simple pleasures and includes reflections on life in a seaside community.

Adam finds it hard to make friends but with a little help from a friendly bear, he finds he just has to treat others how he wants to be treated.