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A little girl, so enamored with the sun, decides to steal it and hide it in her room (inside a fishbowl)! But when the world goes dark, she realizes that selfish dreams don't necessarily bring happiness. This tale of adventure and childhood wonder reveals our interconnectivity and the importance of sharing love &

These forty personal stories from a lifetime of travel will transport you from country to country across the world in an immersive reading experience. Spanning many countries and many years, each tale is a brought back to life in a careful reconstruction of time, place and personal encounter using the fragments of memory that  we all take away from our most treasured travel

When Sikandar’s homeland is invaded, he must return to defend his people. Monica defies him, refusing to stay behind, insisting she won’t lose him again. The two of them, plus the Gang of Four, set off for the remote and desolate outback of Alcina Sahar, where Sikandar is certain his people have taken

Today is Haisley's birthday and she's ready to celebrate! But this is no ordinary birthday--Haisely has been gifted birthday money to spend, save, and give. With her mother by her side, Haisley embarks on an adventure full of discovery and growth. Join her as she discovers a new responsibility and learns the importance of money in Haisley's Birthday Money. With fun rhymes and whimsical illustrations, this book is sure to be a hit with children ages 6-9. If you enjoyed The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Money, you'll love Haisley's Birthday Money!

Parallel discoveries of a God-like power inflame a 1,000-year-old hatred. Radical science and religious fervour combine in a new form of former eco-warrior, Dr Daniel Bayford discovers something extraordinary in the hills of Southern France, he and meteorologist, Dr Kara Williams, become the unwitting targets of a powerful secret guild and the world’s most-wanted terrorist events, betrayal, and stubborn curiosity propel them on a dangerous quest to uncover dark truths and sinister connections…and prevent the mother of all religious

Award-winning novel - Third Place - The BookFest Awards Fall 2022War - It changes everyone and everything it touches. But especially the men who live in the trenches. Who fight the battles. Lt. Colonel Jackson Joseph MacKenzie is one of those men. He grew up in the shadow of a legendary Marine. Part of a family tradition to serve, he joined the United States Army. His first war - Korea -taught him death the hard way, both personal and professional. His second - Vietnam - never-ending pain. And betrayal by those above him. Those he trusted. His superiors. Given a top-secret mission to help end the war, he carried out his orders. Then upon his return, they disavowed any knowledge of it. He fou...

Would you believe that being different is something to be celebrated? In What If We Were All The Same!, readers are transported to a world full of vibrant colors and characters that embrace our differences. From the bright red hair of one character to the glasses of another, no two characters are the same! Animals are different, just like our food! Readers will learn that our unique qualities are what make us special – no two people are the same and that's something to be celebrated! With fun rhymes and vivid illustrations, this book is a must-have for parents and teachers alike.

Bonus kid-friendly discussion questions inside.

"Seen" is a heartwarming tale of friendship and kindness as Elisha and Ariana embark on a delightful adventure through FeatherTown. From the charming bakery to the flower shop and unexpected postal mishap, the story beautifully illustrates the magic of noticing others. In the end, amid laughter, ice cream, and the companionship of Teddy, Ariana discovers that being truly seen by her best friend is all she ever wanted. This uplifting picture book celebrates the joy of connection and the simple acts of kindness that make life so special.

Book One of the award-winning Katherine Wheel Series catapults Katy and Jem into the global arena of World War One and changes their lives style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(15,17,17);font-size:14px;">Cheadle is a sleepy village in rural Wiltshire, England. Nothing much changes and little family dramas provide the only food for scandal and gossip. Then WW1 erupts into the lives of these country people, leaving no one style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(15,17,17);font-size:14px;">We meet Katy as a young maidservant, restless for more than domestic service can offer and reckless to a fault. Katy has to develop and mature, as life throws joys and tragedies acros...

Jimmy Crikey, the orphaned alien who chose to make his life on Earth, is not magical, but he has unique skills that come in useful when his family of friends in Roombelow need help.Roombelow is suffering from the aftereffects of the rock-chewing Scarab beatles that undermined the town and the world of the Diamites, and even the water-world of the Aquamites is crumbling.Unexpectedly, a hole appeared in the centre of the Aquamites’ Emerald Lake. Not only does the lake begin to empty, but thirty Aquamites have been swept away in the flow and end up in the lake belonging to the Tritians.Rescue cannot come soon enough because the Tritians live in a radioactive environment that poisons the young...

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: The internationally famous Pop Diva, who after ending her tumultuous romance with the record mogul, Paxton Cummings, begins a new life on the French Riviera. She becomes embroiled in a passionate affair with her handsome, but mysterious, and much younger Belgian Leslie Vanderhoven:the sole scion of a media dynasty, who has fled her fireman lover for a new life and romance with her East Somarian Sheik in Countess Sara Haggener: After spending 5 years in the state prison, simply because she had the wrong boyfriend, is finally able to begin life Baroness Kitty Von Denmarke: An untimely injury has forced her to end her career as a ballet dancer for the Los Angeles Ballet Company. To make matters worse, a series of humiliating occurrences compel her to flee the DaLilla, the celebrated Queen of the Las Vegas Strip, has finally landed the man of  his dreams…the billionaire shipping magnate, Janus Daropopolis;

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