With the ease and simplicity of a nursery rhyme, this lively story delivers an important message of social acceptance to young readers. Themes associated with child development and social harmony, such as friendship, acceptance, self-esteem, and diversity are promoted in simple and straightforward prose. Vivid illustrations of children's activities for all cultures, such as swimming in the ocean, hugging, catching butterflies, and eating birthday cake are also provided. This delightful pic...

Your Loving Son, Andrew is the story of a young man named Andrew Knox who leaves behind his parents and his responsibilities on the family farm in Virginia to enlist as a soldier in the U.S. army, enticed by the promise of seeing the world and learning what it truly means to be a man. After a heartfelt goodbye to his parents, Mike and Marie Knox, Andrew is on the bus heading to basic training when he meets Donald Birch, another young man who also enlisted in the hopes of m...

Bored and fed up with life, staring down a fiftieth birthday, Mike Tyler was looking for a change. Life had become routinized and unexciting. Maybe it was a mid-life crisis, or maybe just a yearning for one last big adventure. Mike decides to try hiking from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail, just to see what happens.Mike convinces his wife, Margo, to join him. Together they embark on a five-month hike full of anticipation. They hike through some of the most stunning and ...

New York Times?bestseller?Girls of the World: Doing More Than Ever Before?is an inspiring picture book that encourages young readers to dream boldly, speak confidently, and discover the many ways they can make an impact in their homes, schools, communities, and beyond.Written by ABC News anchor and bestselling author Linsey Davis, together with co-author Michael Tyler,?Girls of the World?invites us to celebrate the equality and fairness we should ...

Throughout much of the world, frog populations are declining, with the survival of many species under threat. In Australia, several species have become extinct in the past 35 years. This second edition of Field Guide to the Frogs of Australia provides fully updated accounts of all the known frogs of Australia. There are 248 species within the five native frog families: Hylidae, Limnodynastidae, Microhylidae, Myobatrachidae and Ranidae. Also included are the introduced Cane Toad and nine ‘s...

Now a New York Times bestseller! Using child-friendly language, this playful picture book explains how genetics make each person unique and celebrates how we are more alike than different and are all part of the human race. In The Smallest Spot of a Dot: The Little Ways We’re Different, The Big Ways We’re the Same, Linsey Davis, bestselling children’s author, Emmy-winning correspondent, and host for ABC News, together with co-author Michael Tyler, encourages child...

Wrong. Sinful. Taboo. I know I shouldn't want him.I know I shouldn't touch myself in the middle of the night as thoughts of him run through my mind.Thoughts of his kiss, his touch, his love.I'd spent years obsessing over the man I thought I couldn't have.But as it turns out, he wants me too.And he wants me now.

What happens when exile becomes more than a place—and turns into a state of mind?Exiles (Reflections of Michael Trilogy Book 3) by LJ Ambrosio, compellingly narrated by Tyler Nolan and published by Book Craft Services, is a haunting and intellectually charged literary thriller audiobook that masterfully blends philosophy, politics, psychological tension, and the fragile beauty of human connection.Dark, atmospheric, and emotionally resonant, Exiles continue...

This anthology draws together some of the best new stories of mystery and murder—compiled by the Anthony Award–winning crime fiction editor.This anthology collects the most original stories of murder by some of mystery fiction's most inventive talents from the United States and United Kingdom. With innovative new takes on locked-room mysteries and impossible crimes, these short stories are full of vexing conundrums and reality-defying puzzles. A murder has been comm...

Michael Ferris lives a solitary life, even as a werewolf within the confines of the Smooth Rock Falls pack. Not willing to risk getting hurt again, he’s built an impenetrable wall around his heart that only a few have had a chance of chipping away at. His job as a firefighter helps to keep his mind off his solitude for a while, but when he meets the right guy, Michael doesn’t know if he can let him in.Justin Blake isn’t lonely by choice. In fact, he’s not even aware of just how lon...

Learn the skills to get in on the crypto crazeThe world of cryptocurrency includes some of the coolest technologies and most lucrative investments available today. And you can jump right into the middle of the action with Cryptocurrency All-in-One For Dummies, a collection of simple and straightforward resources that will get you up to speed on cryptocurrency investing and mining, blockchain, Bitcoin, and Ethereum.Stop scouring a million different ...

Close the Deal: Strategies and Techniques for Ultimate Sales Success is your comprehensive guide to mastering the art of selling. Whether you're a seasoned salesperson or just starting out, this book provides actionable techniques to build trust, overcome objections, and seal the deal with confidence. Learn how to craft persuasive pitches, leverage psychology in negotiations, and develop lasting client relationships. Packed with expert insights, real-world examples, and pr...