This eclectic mix of short stories for adults brings out the author's penchant for the whimsy. From fantasy to creative non-fiction, you will travel the world with the characters.

'In the tradition of O. Henry but with a modern multicultural perspective, Ms Hand writes with authenticity and empathy about the lives of ordinary people who, we see through her eyes, are anything but ordinary. We meet gossips and lovers, lonely hearts and cads, deep thinkers and daydreamers, fruit sellers and businessmen, students and soldiers, and a host of other characters whose unexceptional lives take unexpected turns. Ms Hand's writing reflects a delicious balance of thoughtful curi...

Gus has had to work harder than most of his friends at school in order to succeed; the only thing that he has ever really succeeded in is Street dance- everyone has watched him change since taking it up.He forms a dance group called ‘Onbeat’ and enters a dance competition, but there is unexpected competition from a rival dance group ‘Kickback’. This is set to cause a stir within Onbeat in more ways than one.How will Onbeat react to having another dance group on their patch?...

Over 80 simple, feel-good recipes and 20 essays that take you behind the blackout curtain of early motherhood, where Christine and Emma, the two perfect allies for any new parent, await.How to Eat with One Hand was born of candid conversations between renowned chef Christine Flynn and Greenhouse beverage company co-founder Emma Knight when motherhood took them by surprise within a few months of one another. This unique collection offers over 80 simple, del...

Master the art of wheelchair massageWheelchairs open a world of mobility to those who use them. Yet the immobility of prolonged sitting can lead to health issues that can greatly impact a wheeler’s quality of life. The hands-on care of therapeutic massage helps wheelers get the most out of their chairs by alleviating the many digestive, respiratory, circulatory, and strain issues that stem from wheelchair use and by supporting wheelers’ emotional well-being.

Nicht ohne meinen Coach: Von den Besten lernenFahrstuhlkarrieren sind etwas Feines. Sie starten meist mit einem Praktikum und befördern einen in die Führungsetage des Unternehmens. Doch solche Traumszenarien sind rar geworden. Heute heißt es vielmehr, sich gut zu positionieren: als hochkarätige Mitarbeiter, die mit Know-how glänzen, sozial kompetent und offen für Neues sind und die Balance zwischen Arbeit und Privatleben nicht verlieren.21 profilierte Coach...

What would someone accustomed to the glamour of Hollywood and the bustle of New York think about tiny, simple Maplehaven?Charlene Moyen isn't looking for a nice guy. With her teasing barbs and badass chopper pilot skills, she needs someone who won't flinch every time she unleashes her quick wit and daredevil instincts. Unfortunately, Charlie's small hometown doesn't have any guys like that. It's probably for the best. Her parents' relationship hasn't provi...

Help your students connect historic technologies with today’s STEAM concepts through the lens of crafting! This book, written by a science education professor and a middle school STEM teacher, provides guidance for turning classic crafts into transdisciplinary STEAM lessons for grades 3–8. Ready-to-use lessons outline the history, science, mathematics, and engineering embedded within ten hands-on crafts from around the world. Each chapter outlines the history of a craft, its social impact,...

Use the healing power of touch for a healthier, happier pregnancy.Pregnancy is an exciting time full of promise, but most women could do without symptoms such as back pain, headaches, nausea, and swollen feet—luckily, many of these conditions can be treated with massage. Touch has the power to heal, calm, and nurture relationships.Christine Sutherland, co-founder of the Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic, teaches the basics of prenatal massage for h...

Bewegende Geschichten voller Wärme, Menschlichkeit und romantischer Spannung – eingebettet in die einzigartige Atmosphäre des Schwarzwalds. Im Schwarzwaldtal Ruhweiler ist Dr. Matthias Brunner weit mehr als nur ein Arzt. Gemeinsam mit seiner Frau Ulrike und Schwester Gertrud steht er den Menschen in jeder Lebenslage zur Seite – bei Krankheit, familiären Krisen oder den großen Fragen des Lebens und des Herzens. Während in der Landarztpraxis täglich neue Sorgen und Schicksale aufeinandertref...

They team up to find a healer, but the truth could tear them apart.After six quiet months, the Wilcox clan’s witch-finding software finally gets a ping. The article is cloaked in careful, journalistic neutrality, but Laurel Wilcox knows a solid lead when she sees one.Soon Laurel’s headed for Lake Tahoe to hunt for a healer who mysteriously appears when he’s needed, then disappears into the forest. She hopes she won't screw up her first solo mission...

Looking for something new? Every short story in The Lost Legends is bursting with characters you'll never forget and stories you won't be able to put down.Shadowy creatures at the edge of town. Looming dragons and crafty elves. The sounds you can't explain from the garden and the monsters living next door. The Lost Legends contributors include best-selling and award-winning authors who have let their imaginations run wild through each page.