From Emmy Award-winning writer D.K. Bennett comes a raw, honest 30-day devotional memoir drawn from real life.God is speaking. The question is — are you listening?We often expect God to show up in the extraordinary — the big moments, the life-changing events, the undeniable signs.But what if He's been speaking all along… in the quiet, in the routine, in the moments we almost overlook?This premium full-color 30-day devotional features origina...

This book is not just about bonsai; it is not just about bald cypresses; it is about a journey, one that began in the late 1960's and continues to this day. A journey of observation, patience, and a willingness to look beyond tradition to better understand how trees truly grow in nature. Notable bonsai artists have contributed photos of their bald cypress bonsai to be included in this book, including: Ryan Neil, David DeGroot, Rodney Clemons, Rob Kempinski, Sergio Cuan, Nacho Marin, Ed Tro...

Fun in the sun, a body in the sand, with a drink in hand!record scratch Wait what? Body in the . . . there goes this sleuths vacation.Join these sleuths as they try and salvage their day with another case solved.They'll need a beach vacation after these salty culprits.

Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: The SunChapter 2: Some Planet BasicsChapter 3: MercuryChapter 4: VenusChapter 5: EarthChapter 6: MarsChapter 7: JupiterChapter 8: SaturnChapter 9: UranusChapter 10: NeptuneChapter 11: PlutoChapter 12: Interesting FactsConclusion:Sources:Author BioPublisherIntroductionSpace, the final frontier… to explore strange new ...

In the 1950s and 1960s, the war against racism and inequality raged in America with fire, pain, and death. Rev. Dr. L.E. Bennett furthered his activity past the voting booth in civil rights, spurred by the in-person speech from John F. Kennedy (J.F.K.) in front of the Alamo on September 12, 1960, in San Antonio, Texas. Through many trials, he fought systematic bigotry and successfully integrated the business behemoth of Southwestern Bell/ AT&T—putting his life and his family at risk. These...

With researchers around the world are under increasing pressure to publish in high-profile international journals, this book explores some of the issues affecting authors on the semiperiphery, who often find themselves torn between conflicting academic cultures and discourses.

In this story, a young boy enjoys school but is terrified of taking tests. His anxiety causes him to forget what he has learned and do poorly, even when he knows the information. His teacher helps him and his classmates by giving them strategies to use to be successful on the test. She uses her stuffed puppy Rusty to help and shares how his name provides clues to remember the content and do their personal best. With the help of a new game plan, he takes on the challenge of completing a tes...

Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: Winter WeatherChapter 2: Why we love a safe winterChapter 3: Winter FactsConclusion:Author BioPublisherIntroductionWinter: Winter is a beautiful season when the days are short and the nights are long and cold.During wintertime, you will find the lowest temperatures on planet earth, and snow starts to fall from the sky!Lots of really cold things happen during winter like...

Inspired by trends in U.S. public libraries, this book teaches librarians how to create a welcoming environment that enriches, enlightens, and engages their library's growing aging community.The number of adults aged 50+ coming to public libraries is steadily increasing. These patrons include active, healthy, tech-savvy professionals; people who have little or no computer training; retirees; travelers; and those who have age-related health and behavior issues. Publ...

Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: Types of ParksChapter 2: National ParksChapter 3: Fun facts!Conclusion:Sources:Author BioPublisherIntroductionEarth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books. ~ John Lubbock***Parks are wonderful places to spend time with friends and family. They c...

Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1 Fascinating wondersChapter 2 Let's learn more: mountains are amazingChapter 3 Fun mountain factsConclusion Learning is an adventureAuthor BioIntroduction"Every mountain top is within reach if you just keep climbing." ~Barry Finlay***Mountains make the world more beautiful and a very interesting place to live. Some mountains are big and others are small. Did you know planet earth...

Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: Types of StarsChapter 2: Star GalaxiesChapter 3: Fun Facts!Become a Space Explorer!Vocabulary:Conclusion:Sources:Author BioPublisherIntroductionBe humble for you are made of earth. Be noble for you are made of stars. ~ Serbian ProverbLook up at the night sky. Do you see bright lights? They might look blue, red, orange, or white. What are they? Stars? Yes! G...