With a foreword by Blake Erickson, co-author of the New York Times bestseller The Science of Scaling**.**What if fear is the biggest threat to your financial future?Imagine reaching life's second act only to feel unprepared for its hidden dangers, unexpected medical expenses, market downturns, and the unsettling reality of outliving your savings. Unforeseen challenges can unravel the best-laid plans and leave you vulnerable in year...

If we look beyond the ribbons and wrapping paper, it’s plain to see that the holiday magic isn't just for people! Holiday Hijinks: Toy Trucks and Teddy Bears brings us ten stories about the beloved children’s toys that make the season bright.These are stories of favorite old toys with tales to tell and shiny new gifts waiting for their adventures to begin – whether tattered and worn or sparkling and new, toys and the children they love are at the heart of every festive moment of th...

Prepare for a fierce battle as you step into a world where dragons clash with courage and ferocity. In these 17 gripping tales, heroes rise and fall, facing fire-breathing foes in epic confrontations. Each story unravels a unique conflict, from desperate towns defending their homes to warriors seeking vengeance.Meet the brave and the foolhardy, each with their own motives. Discover the price of power and the cost of survival. Will they conquer the flames, or will they be consumed?

Jealousy. Envy. Loneliness. We’ve all felt these emotions. In this story of frustration and friendship, teen authors Jordan, Rico, and Brandon share the silly things we do when feeling bad about ourselves. Bobby, the editor of the school newspaper at REACH Middle School, is jealous of a popular threesome. His plan: break up the trio. Does it work?The authors of this story are part of an innovative program run by Reach Incorporated. Reach develops grade-level readers and capable lea...

Pets come in all shapes and sizes, from dogs and cats to birds and goats, and more. But whether they have fins, fur, feathers, or scales, they’re part of our families – and that makes them part of our holidays!In TIDBITS & TINSEL TAILS, it's our four-legged friends who are the stars of the show: the dogs and cats who participate in - or are challenged by - the holiday festivities in a variety of ways.Contains stories by Rebecca M Senese, L.D.B. Taylor, Caryn Larrinaga, Liz ...

In the Wyrd Wild West, anything can happen and you never know who just might be a bit "wyrd." Enjoy these eleven stories showcasing the weirdness of a west that could have existed and just might yet.When the winds whistle over the prairies and the skulls begin to talk, the adventures truly begin.

Prepare for a fierce battle as you step into a world where dragons clash with courage and ferocity. In these 17 gripping tales, heroes rise and fall, facing fire-breathing foes in epic confrontations. Each story unravels a unique conflict, from desperate towns defending their homes to warriors seeking vengeance.Meet the brave and the foolhardy, each with their own motives. Discover the price of power and the cost of survival. Will they conquer the flames, or will they be consumed?

Jealousy. Envy. Loneliness. We’ve all felt these emotions. In this story of frustration and friendship, teen authors Jordan, Rico, and Brandon share the silly things we do when feeling bad about ourselves. Bobby, the editor of the school newspaper at REACH Middle School, is jealous of a popular threesome. His plan: break up the trio. Does it work?The authors of this story are part of an innovative program run by Reach Incorporated. Reach develops grade-level readers and capable lea...

Build Wealth and Avoid Debt Before You Graduate—Even If You Don’t Have Income Yet!Feel like your money disappears the second you get it? Wonder why school teaches algebra but not how to open a bank account? You’re not alone—and that’s exactly why Money Skills for Teens Decoded exists.This is your go-to guide for taking control of your finances, even if you don’t earn money yet. Whether you're saving for a car, figuring out how credit works, or just...

After being abducted from Earth and his memories obscured, Corbin Sterling awakes aboard a massive spacefaring generation ship streaking through space towards the Gliese-832 star system. He is joined by thousands of other memory-inhibited crew members who begin a rigorous training program under the mysterious Zero-Crew to become the lead caretakers of the ship and its mission. While a rogue AI-like entity influences Corbin and hints at the secret motive for their mission, growing disconten...

In 'From Passive to Powerful,' R.A. Lindsay charts a course of profound personal transformation. The book is a rallying cry for those who mute their voices when they yearn to be heard, for the ones who constantly hold back when they aspire to lead. Lindsay, having navigated this journey, speaks with authority drawn from both experience and success. Forget the clichés; "From Passive to Powerful" gives you the kind of guidance that gets results, setting his book apart in the world of self-he...

A Classic Adapted to Inclusive Language. William George Jordan author of The Power of Purpose was born in 1864 and followed the literary path of author, editor, and public speaking up until the time of his death in 1928. During the journey he became the editor of the Saturday Evening Post as well as the Ladies Home Journal, but his real love was for public speaking, writing, and lectures surrounding the topic of advancing one’s life through positive mental training. So, why a revised Gende...