Parents use Qikit as a way for their children to learn to read and then use it as a steppingstone to traditional spelling. Children enjoy pronouncing and spelling new words that follow a pattern. Even bright children benefit immensely from early reading.Phonics provides instruction for pronunciation when reading; and reliability for spelling when writing so it helps learning. Our alphabet provides a simple and consistent phonics that has always been lacking in English.This ...

Hillbilly landlubber Ben Gray and his sons launched a 55 hp boat near their ranch in Alberta. 2,000 miles with portages and groundings to the Arctic Ocean. Then west past Alaska to the Bering St and turned back North and East through the ice choked NW Passage to circumnavigate the world in 2005. From hurricanes to pirates to being arrested to meeting lovely people, it was An Incredible Journey.

Renata Project is a new concept in transportation that will provide sustainability through efficiency. Out of necessity it changes cities too. Renata brings practical ideas that no one has dared express. They can be developed progressively from a simple town to a worldwide integrated transportation system for freight as well as people. Ben explains that; in spite of the massive amounts that municipalities spend on public transportation, individual transportation still dictates how we desig...

The Wish That Turned Into Christmas tells the heartwarming story of Emily, a young girl who moves to a new town just before Christmas and feels lonely during the holiday season. One evening, she makes a heartfelt wish for a perfect Christmas. That night, she embarks on a magical journey with a talking snow globe, a playful gingerbread man, and a wise Christmas angel. Through kindness and sharing joy with others, Emily learns that the true magic of Christmas lies in the love and me...

In Fionnuala and the Puzzles of the Past, a young girl with a passion for history uncovers a series of ancient puzzles that take her through the most exciting moments of time. From ancient Rome to the Victorian era, each puzzle reveals a new piece of the world’s history, helping Fionnuala understand how past discoveries and inventions shaped our present. Guided by Aodh, a witty time-traveling companion, Fionnuala embarks on a journey filled with mystery, humor, and adventure, all ...

The Wishing Star That Saved Christmas Night is a heartwarming tale that follows Stella, a small star with a big purpose. When the world’s children make a wish for Santa to find his way through a fierce blizzard, Stella finds the courage to shine brighter than ever before, guiding Santa’s sleigh and helping deliver Christmas cheer. Through her journey, Stella discovers that the true power of a wish lies in the belief that it can make the world brighter, one heart at a time. This be...

Critically acclaimed author Keith Gray masterfully grapples with the difficult dynamics of a tumultuous family environment in this compelling and bittersweet tale.When Ben sees a monstrous gargoyle creeping across the midnight rooftops, he’s desperate to tell someone. But Ben feels alone in his new home and is finding it hard fitting in at his new school.Ben’s dad doesn’t believe him. He’s always angry. He says Ben needs to act his age, stand up to the scho...

Critically acclaimed author Keith Gray masterfully grapples with the difficult dynamics of a tumultuous family environment in this compelling and bittersweet tale.When Ben sees a monstrous gargoyle creeping across the midnight rooftops, he’s desperate to tell someone. But Ben feels alone in his new home and is finding it hard fitting in at his new school.Ben’s dad doesn’t believe him. He’s always angry. He says Ben needs to act his age, stand up to the scho...

I began to think I heard something else than merely the noise of my own of own footsteps . . . the eerie crunch, crunch, sounded behind me, I was seized with terror and took to my heels, staggering blindly among the boulders for four or five miles . . .Mountaineer and historian Affleck Grey explores one of Scotland's most chilling unsolved mysteries in this acclaimed account of the terrifying figure said to haunt the desolate passes and summit of Britain's second highest m...

California is at a tipping point. Severe budget deficits, unsustainable pension costs, heavy taxes, cumbersome regulation, struggling cities, and distressed public schools are but a few of the challenges that policymakers must address for the state to remain a beacon of business innovation and economic opportunity. City Journal has for years been cataloging the political and economic issues of our nation's largest metropolitan areas, and in this collection compiled and introduced by City J...

In this ground-breaking book, we navigate the uncharted terrain of social virtual reality (VR), a technology that, while offering unprecedented immersive experiences, brings forth significant governance challenges. By merging theoretical insights with practical examples, the book examines the risks of harm in social VR environments, including both content and conduct issues. It charts a course for developing inclusive and safe social VR spaces that are respectful of diverse users’ rights a...

"You will always be fond of me. I represent to you all the sins you never had the courage to commit."One day, the artist Basil Hallward is painting a picture of his muse Dorian Gray with his friend Lord Henry watching. Dorian listens as Lord Henry confidentially presents his hedonistic world view, saying beauty is the only thing in life that truly matters. It makes Dorian wish that his painting would age instead of him. Not long thereafter, Dorian sees his girl perform Shakespeare'...