A richly-detailed real-life account of ancient tribal life and the fascinating role of Ayahuasca in the heart of the Amazon.Wizard of the Upper Amazon provides an insightful depiction of a South American tribal society at the turn of the 20th century. It delves into the captivating world of the Huni Kui tribe and their deep-seated connection with Ayahuasca, a powerful hallucinogenic plant. With the resurging interest in Ayahuasca today, th...

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The inside story of award-winning, popular entertainer and actor who discovered that the key to success in the entertainment industry is a strong work ethic and a willingness to reinvent, never quit, and keep learning to survive.Joe Piscopo has made both live and living room audiences laugh for five decades, winning the acclaim and affection of millions of fans. Often recognized as one of the actors who replaced the original cast on Saturday Night Live, he...

Heather is a lamb who happens to be blue. She wanders the desert wondering why she is blue. She encounters Mary, Joseph and a donkey on their way to Bethlehem. Joseph gives her a bowl of water to drink, and Mary rocks her. She falls asleep and dreams of an angel who tells her to follow the star to where it leads. Suddenly, she is surrounded by other animals. They follow the star to a humble stable. Inside, Heather finds the Baby Jesus in a manger. When he touches her, she realizes that blu...

**"Tender and illuminating. A beautiful debut." --Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach MeA heartrending and hopeful debut novel about a nonverbal girl and her passion for space exploration, for fans of See You in the Cosmos, Mockingbird, and The Thing About Jellyfish.**Twelve-year-old Nova is eagerly awaiting the launch of the space shuttle Challenger--it's the first time a teacher is going into space, and kids ac...

The thrilling sequel to the acclaimed Beautiful Blue World follows a brave girl who must flee her country during wartime and work undercover to defeat the enemy. For fans of The War That Saved My Life and Wolf Hollow.“A thoughtful, pellucid story . . . [that] gently probes questions of loyalty, patriotism and sacrifice.” —The Wall Street Journal on Beautiful Blue WorldA war took Mathilde away fro...

Parent Imperfect, the sequel to One-Match Fire, tells the story of a man who was almost givenup for adoption, another man who wishes he had been, and the son who came to them because hewas.Parent Imperfect is a novel about the joys and sorrows of fatherhood as two men, one an eagerfather and the other a reluctant father, face the challenges of raising their adopted son. One grows

Meet Homer! He's not just any jackalope-he's the traveling jackalope!Have you ever seen a furry rabbit with horns travel across America over the course of twenty-plus years? Well, now you have-because that's exactly what Homer, America's traveling jackalope, has done! From big rig trucks and cars to trains and planes and even a hot air balloon, Homer has used various modes of transportation to visit different areas across the US, making friends and spreading joy al...

Beautiful Blue World is a thrilling and moving story of children who become the key to winning a war.Sofarende is at war. For twelve-year-old Mathilde, it means food shortages, feuding neighbors, and bombings. Even so, as long as she and her best friend, Megs, are together, they’ll be all right.But the army is recruiting children, and paying families well for their service. If Megs takes the test, Mathilde knows she will pass. Megs hopes the army i...

"The Blue Jar Story Book" is a collection of children's stories compiled and edited by Maria Edgeworth, Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb, and Alicia Catherine Mant. It was first published in 1907 and has since become a beloved classic in children's literature.The book contains a diverse selection of stories, each with its own unique charm and moral lesson. Some of the stories are original works by the editors, while others are adaptations of traditional folktales and fairy tales. The title story, "...

"In Atlanta Blues, Robert Lamb writes with the authority and sensitivity of (Joseph) Wambaugh at his best. This haunting novel will keep you awake – reading it the first night, thinking about it afterward." ~ Richard Layman, author and publisher"Crackling with narrative energy and hardboiled dialogue, Bob Lamb's new novel is a cat-and-mouse thriller that blows Elmore Leonard out of the water and gives Joseph Wambaugh a tight run for the money." ~ Wade Tabor, author, Miller's Rules ...

One-Match Fire is the story of love given and withheld among a grandfather, a father, and a grandson, and the Ozark cabin where they could usually find peace amid their struggles with each other. It is a saga of three generations. A late-in-life, reluctant father of an adoring son, learns he can atone for his own father's abandonment. A man who became a father far too young, adores his resistant son and feels inadequate in the role thrust upon him. A son distances from the father he has pr...