"Every Family Has a Different Story" invites young readers into the heartwarming and diverse world of families. Through the eyes of Alex, readers explore the many forms families can take, from two moms to grandparents raising children, single parents, and blended families. Each chapter introduces a different family structure, showing how love, care, and respect unite them. This book teaches children to appreciate and respect the differences in family dynamics while highlighting the importa...

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play an instrument or anything that requires a new skill? 76-year-old James Mitchell, a non-musician, set out to do just that––but not one instrument, the entire orchestra.Musical Chairs is a bow by blow adventure that follows Mitchell on his quest to perform excerpts from the classical repertory with just twelve lessons and practice on each instrument. His more than three-year journey provides a platform allowing his imagination to tak...

The organ is one of the oldest instruments in Western music, and its sound has inspired many of the greatest composers from the past half a millennium from Bach through to Messiaen. The full possibilities of the instrument, however, have often been overlooked. Orchestration textbooks tend to mention the organ only in passing, with little practical advice for the composer to latch onto. Many organ books will explain technical jargon and how the organ is designed, but do not discuss what sho...

Living with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis can leave you with plenty of questions about food. What should you eat? Are there foods you should avoid? Which nutrients matter for thyroid function? Should you eliminate gluten or dairy? How can you create healthy meals without turning your entire life upside down?**Hashimoto Protocol Diet for Beginners** provides a practical, easy-to-understand introduction to nutrition and lifestyle habits for people who want to make more informed food choice...

"Many Roots Make One Strong Tree" is a heartwarming children's book that celebrates the power of diversity, inclusion, and the beauty of understanding one another’s backgrounds. A group of children embark on a journey to explore their family trees, each one discovering unique stories of migration, heritage, and tradition. The children’s individual roots, though different, create a rich and diverse forest of strength and unity when combined. Through poetic storytelling, young reade...

"Stories My Skin Tells with Pride" is a heartwarming children's book that follows Jamal, a young boy navigating his way through a new neighborhood. Feeling different at first, Jamal is soon introduced to his diverse group of neighbors, each with a unique story rooted in family, culture, and pride. As Jamal learns about the traditions, crafts, and legacies passed down through generations, he begins to realize the beauty in embracing his own identity. This inspiring narrative encour...

"Fast moving... well written and informative about the illegal scene."J.C. Martin, Arizona Daily StarSomebody is killing immigration lawyer Carla Baca's clients. She hires Brinker to investigate, setting up his most dangerous case ever.From Tucson to Mexico to parts of Los Angeles that tourists seldom see, Brinker follows leads in seemingly-unrelated murders, before stumbling into mass killings in the southwestern desert.Two-time Shamus Award nominee James C....

In the city of Verita, the most beautiful truth is a lie.Ren is the realm's most gifted Weaver, a professional liar paid to mask the crumbling rot of reality with shimmering illusions of silk and marble. In a world powered by deception, she is a queen. But her newest contract is a suicide mission: escort Valen, a disgraced Paladin cursed with Absolute Truth, to the edge of the world.Valen physically cannot lie. To him, the world is not a paradise of violet ...

Booklist, in its starred review, called CHOKE POINT "equal parts classic PI novel, social critique, and psychological drama." The Mysterious Bookshop Newsletter described it as "a fantastic novel."The Dallas Morning News praised a "compelling story of betrayal and death." Publishers Weekly called it "gripping."From the original publisher, St. Martin's Press:"On the streets of Tucson, Arizona, a riot breaks out after a basketball game and a man is shot dead in the st...

Ready your broom and polish the ice-sheets and stones, for this book takes you on a game of curling!In this short and insightful read, James Mitchel displays intricacies of the curling sport. He starts with its origins and explains why it became associated with Scotland even though it may not have started there, details the role of every player and its physical and character requirements, and gives important tips on how to prepare equipment to the optimum.Mitchel also gives...

Uncover the hidden world of insurance fraud in this gripping tale of deception, moral dilemmas, and unexpected romance. Timothy Gordon thought he'd seen it all during his two decades as a cop. But when he trades his badge for a new career as an insurance fraud investigator, he quickly realizes he's stepped into a world where the lines between right and wrong are far more blurred than he ever imagined.Armed with his street smarts and a keen eye for detail, Timothy dives into a serie...

What if ancient wisdom, ritual knowledge, and sacred magic were preserved under the names of Solomon, Hermes, and the seekers of hidden knowledge?The Complete Hermetic and Ancient Esoteric Wisdom Collection enters the ancient esoteric imagination: royal wisdom, Hermetic philosophy, angelic lore, mystical ascent, sacred alphabets, ritual handbooks, hidden names, and the human desire to read the invisible world. The arrangement is built for readers who want depth, continuity, and mom...