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| Tapestry-Zephyrhills, An Anthology of Its History Through Education is a collection of news coverage of formal education in Zephyrhills, Florida. The reader will see history through the eyes of ordinary students experiencing the regional and national historical events that shaped their lives, as well as the rites of passage of growing up in the ambiance of a small Florida town. Over the years, the town and its schools adjust to and reflect advances in technology, societal changes and dramatic growth. You will come to know the local families and laugh with them at their joys and feel the pain of tragic losses. You will experience the town's pride in their local celebrities. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Zephyrhills High School, which served as a cultural compass and center for local events and issues, the book provides highlights and news summaries from every year. Decade summaries for 1910 to 2010 highlight changes and movements as well as their impact on the community. The book chronicles the community's evolution and tells its history from the vantage point of education. |
| Juanita In Blue is a Great Depression era cookbook with authentic recipes of the day. The recipe collection is that of Juanita Widner Jervis who was a legendary chef in central Indiana. Growing up in the 1930’s, Juanita was a farm wife and mother as well as community leader, nurturing all she came in contact with throughout her life. As a business woman she owned and operated The Rainbow Café which was known for its gourmet pie recipes for nearly 20 years. The recipes (including restaurant quantity specialties) intertwined with vignettes of Juanita's beloved family and life events provide Depression-era recipes and glimpses into rural life in the early twentieth century. |
| Status: Published and Available for Sale! Available in Hardback and Paperback copies! ISBN 1-4392-0791-713 and ISBN 13 9781439207918 |
| Status: Published and Available for Sale! |
| Sam & Company is a collection of short stories that chronicle the impact of a beloved pet named Samantha (Sam) on a family. Central topics are based around the grief and healing process. The dog's antics run the gamete from the hilarious to the mysterious and evoke all types of emotions in the characters. The book was co-written by mother and daughter, Mamie Venita Jervis Wise and Madonna Jervis Wise, with illustrations by their cousin who is an artist, Darlene Sparks Pilcher. The book is a great reading for all ages and is equipped to be used by educators, particularly at the middle school level. Discussion guides provide thought-provoking questions and exercises for follow up. |
| Status: In the Process of Being Published! |
| Kachina & The Bully is a book that centers around middle school student, Kachina, and her peers, as they cope with bullying scenarios. Tweens through adults will enjoy reading this book which incorporates strategies and practical ideas for dealing with harassment and bullying. The majority of the stories are based upon real situations. The tales will undoubtedly offer some valuable insights into avoiding, preventing, and intervening with bullying episodes. Kachina’s predicaments and dilemmas will both entertain and provide valuable approaches for navigating a world that includes bullies. This mother and daughter team of writers, Madonna Jervis Wise, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Rachel Beth Jervis Wise, an active teenager, personified their cherished horse, Kachina, and relate bullying to herd mentality and pecking order. ISBN 1-4392-0807-7 |
| Status: Published and Available for Sale! |
| Wildcat Creek Kids is a collection of tales about the kids of Wildcat Creek in Cutler, Indiana as they are growing up in the midst of the Great Depression of the 1930's. Author Wise introduces you to her beloved father, Doyle Jervis, who endures the death his mother at age 12 and navigates the hardship of the Depression as the protector of his two handicapped siblings. His grandmother, a community icon, Mommy Allen, and his intuitive teacher, Bright Shaffer, provide the moral compass for Doyle as he makes decisions and sets examples. From the book you get a glimpse of the hardship of the 1930s in America but see the way that farm families were able to endure the period. Institutions such as the radio and automobile have an impact upon life and the AAA and REA begin to change the manner of farm life. You'll laugh and cry and reflect upon life in a different time era as you read about Doyle! The stories are based upon Doyle's reflections and anecdotes as told to his daughter, Madonna! |
| Status: Published and Available for Sale! |
| A Girl's Guide to Achieving in the Arts is a collection of biographies of children ages 10-18 chronicling their success in the Arts. It also has professional tips about how to achieve in the arts from Dr Frances A. Karnes & Dr Kristen R. Stephens from the Duke T.I.P. Organization. This book features a chapter written by Rachel Beth Jervis Wise and it is about her success in the many aspects of the Performing Arts. |
| Status: Published and Available for Sale! |
| More Books to Come in the Future! You Haven't Heard the Last of Us Yet! |
| ISBN:1-4196-9640-8 and ISBN 13 is: 978-1-4196-9640-4 |
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