A delightful adventure teaching patience and grit - perfect for ages 3-8! Step into a world of wonder with Billie and Millie as they discover Grandma's magical marshmallow machine! Will Billie and Millie resist temptation, or will they give in to the sweet treats surrounding them? Through their exciting journey, children will learn:-The power of patience and its rewarding results- How to bounce back when things don't go as planned- The joy of sharing with others. Parents will love ...

The Big Picture of U.S. National Government is a comprehensive introductory text for entry-level political science or civics courses in U.S. national government and politics at the university, community college, or advanced high school level. Written by a political scientist with over een years of practice in civics education, the book offers students a basic yet thorough overview of the history, theory, and practice of U.S. government. Reviewed for accuracy of content, ideologica...

For decades, the Louisiana political scene has been a source of interest and intrigue for scholars and casual observers alike. In recent years, the state’s political, economic, and environmental challenges have drawn sustained attention from regional and national media. Observers have typically focused on Louisiana’s distinctive political culture, including jungle primaries, colorful candidates, and tolerance for scandal. However, recent shifts have eroded the state’s unique political char...

Rick Swanson presents nine true life stories of personal and professional challenges, and how he overcame them to turn failure into a triumph. Whether you are a small business owner, an educator, a musician, or project manager, you'll find nine relatable stories that will motivate you to power your way through challenges in your own life. In addition, readers will receive access to tools you can use tell your own triumph stories, or to give your organization a boost.

While large corporations and nonprofit organizations have long had positive relationships with each other, the donor-recipient model they embody often is unsustainable and untenable for small businesses and local nonprofits. What new relationship model will serve small businesses and local nonprofits in the future?The SPARC program offers a new model for small businesses and local nonprofits to follow that benefits both, and increases the philanthropic climate in your community. Ri...

Annabeth is terrified. Just when she’s about to be reunited with Percy—after six months of being apart, thanks to Hera—it looks like Camp Jupiter is preparing for war. As Annabeth and her friends Jason, Piper, and Leo fly in on the Argo II, she can’t blame the Roman demigods for thinking the ship is a Greek weapon. With its steaming bronze dragon figurehead, Leo’s fantastical creation doesn’t appear friendly. Annabeth hopes that the sight of their praetor Jason on deck will reassu...

Brought to you by Puffin.An incredible, brand-new spin-off series from the best-selling creator of Percy Jackson.OLD ENEMIES AWAKEN AS CAMP HALF-BLOOD'S NEW ARRIVALS PREPARE FOR WARWhen Jason, Piper and Leo crash land at Camp Half-Blood, they have no idea what to expect. Apparently this is the only safe place for children of the Greek Gods - despite the monsters roaming the woods and demigods practising archery with...

A practical approach for leaders to guide their congregations to become more externally focusedThe Externally Focused Quest: Becoming the Best Church for the Community is designed for church leaders who want to transform their churches to become less internally focused and more oriented to the world around them. The book includes the clear guidelines on the ten changes congregations must adopt to become truly outwardly focused. This book is not about getting all churches t...

Brought to you by Puffin.The SECOND title in this number one, bestselling spin-off series from Percy Jackson creator, Rick Riordan.This crazy messed up world of gods and monsters is Percy Jackson's reality, which pretty much sucks for him.Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon, God of the Sea, has woken from a very deep sleep and come face to face with two snake-haired ladies who refuse to die.But they're the least ...

The Externally Focused Quest: Becoming the Best Church for the Community will help readers understand the ten changes necessary to becoming externally focused. The changes are not about changes in degree but changes in kind that affect the very idea of what it means to be church. This book is not about getting all churches to have an annual day of community service as a tactic but changing the core of who they are and how they see themselves. This is not about 40 days of purpose but more l...

Roy Bowers wins a 160-acre lot in the 1832 Georgia land lottery. He leaves his successful Macon business in the hands of his oldest son and takes his sixteen-year-old boy with him on a long journey through the frontier to North Georgia. Roy finds the land rich in resources, and Tim meets a lovely half-Cherokee maiden. Still, the Bowers must overcome attacks and take big risks in developing a thriving community along the Toccoa River in the North Georgia mountains. The 1800s were a monument...

Brought to you by Puffin.The third audiobook **in the bestselling spin off series from Percy Jackson and the Olympians - now a major Disney+ series!ONE FATAL PROPHECY. SEVEN BRAVE DEMIGODS. A QUEST TO FIND - AND CLOSE - THE DOORS OF DEATH.**Annabeth felt as if someone had draped a cold washcloth across her neck. She heard that whispering laughter again, as if the presence had followed her from the ship.She looked up at the A...