Laura Johnson

Regent Park Redux evaluates one of the biggest experiments in public housing redevelopment from the tenant perspective. Built in the 1940s, Toronto’s Regent Park has experienced common large-scale public housing problems. Instead of simply tearing down old buildings and scattering inhabitants, the city’s housing authority came up with a plan for radical transformation. In partnership with a private developer, the Toronto Community Housing Corporation organized a twenty-year, billion-dollar makeover. The reconstituted neighbourhood, one of the most diverse in the world, will offer a new mix of amenities and social services intended to "reknit the urban fabric." Regent Park Redux, based on a ten-year study of 52 households as they moved through stages of displacement and resettlement, examines the dreams and hopes residents have for their community and their future. Urban planners and designers across the world, in cities facing some of the same challenges as Toronto, will want to pay attention to this story.

'ABC's & Names' is the first of the 'Little ABC's Books' series. There are 26 names, one for each letter of the alphabet, with pictures. For instance: "L Is for Lisa, a sweet little girl. She is rarer than a diamond and fairer than a pearl. Her Daddy is a soldier. She is the apple of his eye. Today he had to go to war and that made Lisa cry". This ABC series will include books about birds, flowers, trees, animals, and so much more. Help your children learn their ABCs through this series of Little ABC's Books.

Baskets Galore Turning the Art of Making Beautiful Gift Baskets into a Profitable Business How to Turn Your Passion into a Profitable Home-based BusinessHow many gift-giving parties do you attend a year? Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, weddings and baby showers are all happy occasions that require that you give the guest of honor a gift. What if you could make that gift a beautiful personalized basket full of goodies you know they will love? What if you SOLD that basket for a profit to someone for them to give as a unique and thoughtful gift? Wouldn't you like to be your own boss and work from home on your own terms? The market for providing unique and personalized gifts is vast. There are numerous reasons for someone to be interested in giving a personal, customized, and thoughtful gift basket. Gift baskets are a unique and appealing gift. I began making gift baskets as a hobby to provide my friends and family with uniquely customized creations made just for them. I would make gift baskets for every occasion Eventually, my gift basket making hobby became a profitable business. I could work from home and be my own boss. I set my own hours, the sky is the limit Now I share my advice about starting your own home-based gift basket business empire in this book "title." I bring my years of cultivated business knowledge about this industry to you in this concise step-by-step guidebook. This book is broken into two parts. The first part is all about crafting quirky and unique gift baskets as a hobby. Even if you choose to make this a business, I show you how to create your inventory to sell. In part 1, you'll learn: About different containers to use for the basketsVarious basket fillersadvice on selecting basket themeshow to tie a bow properlyhow to make baskets on a budgetwhat essentials not to scrimp on when creating your basketendless ideas on what to include in the gift basketsI also provide you dozens of theme ideas for your baskets. There is a glossary of at least 50 different types of gift baskets for you to create. In part 2, we talk about the business aspects of the gift basket making craft. How to start your business while complying with legalitiesWhat your workspace should be likeHow to find vendors for suppliesHow to market and advertise your businessThe importance of networkingHow to utilize social media to your advantageCreating a websiteCreating a portfolio catalogAdvice on how to throw a successful in-home sales partyAll of this and much more, sprinkled with my time-tested advice about building and sustaining your gift basket business. As a special bonus, when you purchase the paperback book on Amazon, you can get the eBook version for FREE Best of luck to you as you begin your venture into the world of gift basket making

Break free from social anxiety, one step at a time Feeling anxious around people? Not sure where to start? Then this user-friendly, practical resource might be exactly what you’re looking for. This workbook helps you tackle your fear of judgment and worry about what others think of you. You’ll find simple step-by-step instructions, worksheets and real-world examples to help you gain insight and control over your social anxiety. Social Anxiety For Dummies is a solution-focused guide to creating a new mindset about social anxiety and your ability to cope with it. This book has easy-to-understand information and effective strategies to help you make positive changes in your life. Packed with tips and tools to conquer your social anxietyCreate positive self-talk, reduce avoidance and face your fearsDiscover how to deal with social situations, dating, public speaking, kids with social anxiety and workplace anxietyExplore how positive psychology can help you live a life of meaning, with or without social anxiety A complete guide with proven ideas, this is a jargon-free and a fun approach to gaining mastery over your social anxiety. Social Anxiety For Dummies puts you on the fast track to building your self-esteem and confidence.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.

Laura Johnson's debut chapbook strives to remind us that no matter how we view or deny death, we must live. Finding the profound in everyday intertwining of grief and renewal, this collection encourages us to accept our lives and live-really live-because if our name is not on a gravestone yet, we still have time.

'IT WASN'T CIVIL' is not a History book. It is a brief and interesting look at a dark period in American history. A young country was struggling to stay united but being torn apart because of strong conflicting beliefs over slavery and how much power the government should have over individual states' rights.'IT WASN'T CIVIL' was written for my 12-year-old grandson. He asked me to write a book that would help him learn about the Civil War since he wasn't learning about yet it in his school. So for Charles William Johnson Jr. and other kids like him, here is a brief look at some of the more influential people involved in, events surrounding, weapons used, battles fought, and a few little-known interesting facts about the war fought on American battlefields that pitted brother against brother, friend against friend and sometimes, Father against son.

This is the second in a series of "Little ABC's Books." In this book, there are 26 animals, one for each letter of the alphabet with pictures included. For instance: "T is for Tiger. Tigers are the largest cats in the world....."? The other books in the series will be about birds, flowers, fruits, vegetables, and so much more. Help your child learn the alphabet by reading these little alphabet books.

Do you want to host the best and most memorable party ever? Pulling a party together can be stressful and time-consuming. You don't need to feel anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed. Simply create a plan, review & revise the plan (if necessary), implement and follow the plan. My book will make planning a party easy and fun, with step by step guidance. Also included are ideas, suggestions, and definitions of 110 party theme ideas. Learn what steps to take to plan a successful, fun, unique, and memorable party. This guide will start 4-6 weeks before and go up to a week after the party. A checklist for you to use and my contact information is included, as well as pages to make your own notes as you are planning. So, sit back, relax, and start planning the best party ever.

This book is filled with unique recipes that have been handed down through the years from various family members and friends. Inside, you will find delicious and unique recipes like Guacamole Ole', Pom Pear Sparklers, Easy Autumn Soup, Key Largo Coleslaw, Southern Fried Okra, Bourbon Sweet Potatoes, Tuna Chip Casserole, Hot Dog Boats, Dottie's Poppyseed Twists, Fried Yeast Rolls, Drunken Figs, and Sex in a Pan. There are 72 recipes in this book and all are quick and easy to prepare. From our family to yours, please enjoy.

The Wonderful World of Audiobooks tells how the author, Laura Johnson, learned how to become an audiobook narrator in the comfort of her own home. At age 69, she was looking for a way to earn extra income from home and stumbled on a fun, exciting, and fulfilling way to turn her love of reading books into a new career. Because she had so many people in her social media family asking how to do what she was doing, Laura decided to write this book. Learn how you can earn money from home by becoming an audiobook narrator. Turn you dreams into a reality. Get started now. You'll be glad you did.

Regent Park Redux evaluates one of the biggest experiments in public housing redevelopment from the tenant perspective. Built in the 1940s, Toronto’s Regent Park has experienced common large-scale public housing problems. Instead of simply tearing down old buildings and scattering inhabitants, the city’s housing authority came up with a plan for radical transformation. In partnership with a private developer, the Toronto Community Housing Corporation organized a twenty-year, billion-dollar makeover. The reconstituted neighbourhood, one of the most diverse in the world, will offer a new mix of amenities and social services intended to "reknit the urban fabric." Regent Park Redux, based on a ten-year study of 52 households as they moved through stages of displacement and resettlement, examines the dreams and hopes residents have for their community and their future. Urban planners and designers across the world, in cities facing some of the same challenges as Toronto, will want to pay attention to this story.

Thoughts and ideas in the world of mind understanding, weird thoughts that highlight danger, anger, sadness and happiness all in one, seems so stressful yet interesting and adventurous. Amazing endless journey full of surprises and D j vu events.

The Leaky Whale tells the delightful story of a whale named Earl who, by helping a crew of friendly seamen in a terrible storm, was helped by them in return. This long out-of-print classic was originally published in 1946. The charming and colorful watercolor illustrations were created by Charles Darby, who died in England returning from a World War II mission in 1944. Darby's close friend Jack Johnson, and his wife Laura Johnson, were determined to share the illustrations with young readers and so, wrote the story and arranged for the book's publication. Darby and Johnson were both members of the legendary Beachcombers artists club in Provincetown, Massachusetts. When the New York Times reviewed the book in 1946, its reviewer wrote: When this book was read to ten four-year-olds, they wanted it 'again' and at the end of that reading, 'again.'