Private Eli Recato's fellow soldiers call him “Bloodhound,” but Eli isn’t fond of the nickname. He isn’t fond of his self-appointed best buddy, Private Badger, either. What he IS fond of is saving lives by sniffing out IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices) in Afghanistan and disabling them. But when a bomb finds HIM, Eli is faced with a choice that seems to be little more than the flip of a coin: head into a crawlspace and hide with an Afghan man he’s never met before, or hightail it out of ...

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist Dan West has nerves of steel. He regularly risks his life to disarm IEDs. He puts up with his squad mates’ mean-spirited pranks without complaint. And when West finds an Afghan boy standing on a bomb’s pressure plate, he still manages to keep calm; because if he doesn’t, West will be forced to face the only thing he truly fears—the pink mist. The bloody result of a bomb taking someone’s life.

When she was just a kid, Rose Campbell’s mom constantly told her to “Take things slow.” Now, as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist, Rose takes the advice to heart. One misstep, and boom—somebody dies. But lately, every day feels exactly the same: IEDs are found in the same locations. Rose’s team finds the bombs. They disarm them. Then they move on to the next one. But Rose knows better than to get impatient--because that’s exactly what the bomb makers are hoping for.

Peteyboo was just a hungry bug with 18 legs and 37 eyes, but he was very sad, because while he had a lot of legs, he had no friends. But then one day, when he finds a strawberry to eat, he also finds a hungry worm. And before you know it, both of their lives are changed forever!Peteyboo and the Worm is a heartwarming story of sharing and friendship for 5- to 8-year-olds.Bram Stoker Award-winning novelist John Everson wrote this short fantasy tale to read to his son...

Mr. Peeple, the leader of the humans, will stop at nothing to drill for oil even if it means destroying Meropolis.Mike, a small citizen of Meropolis, must learn he's big enough to make a difference to save his city.Daring break-ins, shooting sea stars, mermaids the size of blue whales, and seaweed wrapped pizza, all lead to an exciting adventure that you don't want miss.Will Mike halt Peeple's progress or will he be left in ruins?

Coming to grips with the loss of his grandfather, young Gabriel Celtic gains new understanding, and respect for the man that had been his mentor.The Journal is a prequel for The Adventures of Gabriel Celtic by J.T. Lewis.

Private Matty Giaconne loves making lists. They sharpen his mind so he can focus on disarming IEDs (improvised explosive devices). They distract him from how much he misses his family back home. But when a routine IED search nearly ends in disaster, Matty considers reordering his most important list. But choices aren’t easy when all the options involve leaving loved ones behind.

Ever wonder what your cat is up to when you're not around? Now's your chance to find out. Each SpyKat Tale follows a different cat on one of his/her missions. Who gives out these missions, what do they involve, will they be completed? You'll have to read and see for yourself. Book 4 in the SpyKat Tales series.

Ever wonder what your cat is up to when you're not around? Now's your chance to find out. Each SpyKat Tale follows a different cat on one of his/her missions. Who gives out these missions, what do they involve, will they be completed? You'll have to read and see for yourself. Book 5 in the SpyKat Tales series.

Take a look at fascinating facts about the US Marines--one for each letter of the alphabet! There's a lot to learn about this important branch of our armed forces.With information from both history and the modern era, each letter covers something related to the Marines. From fire teams to jets, and from Parris Island to uniforms, this book is a wealth of information that highlights the courage and commitment it takes to serve in the US Marines.

Ever wonder what your cat is up to when you're not around? Now's your chance to find out. Each SpyKat Tale follows a different cat on one of his/her missions. Who gives out these missions, what do they involve, will they be completed? You'll have to read and see for yourself. Book 3 in the SpyKat Tales series.

The Civil War was a critical point in American history. This book makes that important era entertaining for all ages, especially children. Through the use of comic book style illustrations, the reader can visually learn about the various battles Grant and Lee fought. Throughout this journey, a selected few battles are chosen to follow a narrative of Generals Grant and Lee, who eventually collide against one another. What sets this book apart from other renditions of the historical era is t...