**“Told in wise, allegorical prose, Harris’s musings on friendship are steadfast and true.”—**Kirkus Reviews“A book about kindness feels especially meaningful right now. It’s one of the most important values we can teach our children and model every single day. …” —Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, New York Times bestselling authorWhen a gentle girl named Kindness wanders into the Whispering Woods, everything begins to change. The tr...

Master everyday and deep-rooted conflict with The Conflict Crunch, perfect for readers of What If You Are the Answer by Rachel Hollis and The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins.The divorce papers on your kitchen counter? Your neighbor's middle of the night carpentry hobby? The news segment you can't unsee on your morning commute? If you're a sentient being with a pulse, you're feeling conflict's sting. So how do you resolve conflicts that initially appear insurmountabl...

A girl in the wild can be anything . . . Summer in the city is full of places where Phyllis isn’t welcome. People stare. Whispers follow. Sometimes it feels like the world has already decided who Phyllis is and what she can do. But Phyllis has a secret: a forest in a park near the heart of the city where she climbs trees, catches fish, and swims like a mermaid. Dragonflies skim the ponds, salamanders lurk under damp logs, and orange-bellied turtles bask on the banks of sun-dappled streams....

**"The book that out-temples all the rest…the essence of Kyoto." —Kansai Time Out Magazine"What distinguishes this title from many others purporting to be the last word on the subject is its highly detailed content, reflecting a rare cultural depth and appreciation of subject." —The Japan TimesExplore the rich culture and history of Kyoto's historic districts and sites — on foot!**Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto is one of the world's most...

Lessons That Didn't Come with a Syllabus by Dr. Phyllis Travis-Perez is a deeply reflective and emotionally grounded exploration of education as lived experience rather than institutional practice.Drawing from over three decades as an athlete, coach, and educator, Dr. Travis-Perez offers readers an honest, unfiltered look at the human side of teaching, where relationships, resilience, and belief shape outcomes far more than curriculum ever could. Rather than relying on the...

Jingle Bells, what's that SMELL? Can YOU find the Farter this Christmas?Readers of all ages will laugh-out-loud at this seasonal seek-and-find activity book that is full of fa la la la FARTS. From holiday shopping chaos to smelly shenanigans at the North Pole, reluctant readers, kids ages 4-10, and fart fans of all ages will love the hilarious rhyming text, highly detailed illustrations, and toot-tastic festivities. This activity book is the perfect Christmas gift,...

A fascinating account of one of the most important eras in history spanning the breadth of the globe and illustrated throughout with brilliant full-colour illustrations.A History of the Middle Ages follows the history of the world through the turbulent times after the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 to the year 1492, when contact between Europe and the Americas reshaped world history.This book examines the rise of Christianity; the astounding advan...

What if the greatest obstacle to your calling isn't failure—but comfort?"Stop Sitting and Stand: When Faith Demands Movement, Not Comfort" is a clarion call to believers who know God has spoken—yet find themselves hesitant, stalled, or spiritually seated.Too many believers are waiting for the "perfect time," the "right sign," or the confidence they believe they need before obeying God. But delayed obedience is still disobedience, a...

Summers spent “down south” were for many African Americans foundational for curating who they became in later years. is author is a prime product of that practice and shares vivid accounts of those childhood years in the rural south. Much like family reunions, sending children to stay with relatives living in the southern regions of the United States was and remains a practice among many as a means of forging connections among the generations. is taught them about family history, which ult...

Have you ever thought about how you can have continuous access to the heart of God?The Keys to God's Heart will help you become a prayer vessel for Him. This book provides the "prayer key," the most captivating key that will help you incorporate all the other keys during your prayer walk with God. God wants to download into you the value of prayer because He knows it is an essential tool for receiving direction and keeping a connection with Him.Each chapter gives y...

This inspiring book invites readers aged 60 and above to embrace their continued significance in both the marketplace and in life. Blending practical wisdom with spiritual insight, it explores the career transitions, addressing the uncertainties and opportunities that arise. The author encourages readers to challenge society’s limiting views on aging and to seek God’s purpose for their later years, emphasizing that relevance and influence do not diminish with age. Through personal lessons,...

Founded in 1876, Prairie View A&M University is the second-oldest public institution of higher learning in Texas, one of two Texas land-grant universities, and an “institution of the first class” within the Texas A&M University System. It is also the first public historically Black college or university (HBCU) in Texas. Prairie View A&M has played a pivotal role in the educational and economic experiences of African American Texans. As the university celebrates its sesquicentennial in 2026...