Welcome to the enchanting world of MEP, where anything is possible and the unexpected awaits around every corner. But don't be fooled - this book is not like the others. Instead, you'll find a collection of charming and heartwarming stories perfect for children of all ages.In this absurd world, animals talk, children are brave daredevils, and parents are just as adventurous as their little ones. From a mischievous elephant who rises from the ocean to children who go on wild adventu...

Strap down and prepare for a wild ride through (MEP)'s twisted and unpredictable world.In this collection of short stories, readers will be transported to a dark and chaotic reality where anything is possible.Meet a cast of characters that will both shock and delight you, from violent children to ambitious career builders, police officers to freaks. But be warned, no one is safe from the dangers and absurdities of this world.With each turn of the pa...

Vincent Flowers was living a seemingly perfect life with his loving wife Allie, working mundane corporate jobs, until two events spin his world out of control - a suicidal stranger nearly kills Vincent and Allie becomes pregnant.Vincent is now facing an uphill battle as he attempts to climb the corporate ladder and meet the new standards placed upon him, in this hysterically funny novel about a man's journey to find a "normal" life that is anything but.If you love novels wi...

Experience the dark and twisted world of American absurdist literature in this collection of stories that will leave you both perplexed and entertained.From micro-fiction to short stories, each piece delves into the encounters, desires, and violence that make up the fabric of American culture and psyche. Meet characters who are both familiar and bizarre, as they navigate a world that blurs the lines between imagination and reality.Fans of Samuel Beckett, Ly...

Disaster preparedness is a topic that everyone should consider, not just people on the fringe. No matter where people live, the potential for a natural or manmade disaster exists, and every home should be stocked and ready for the worst. Disaster Preparedness is a practical, highly useable guide to preparing to survive all forms of disaster-both natural and manmade. Readers will learn how to prepare their family and home for emergencies by teaching the essentials for prod...

Faced with a devastating case of writer's block, Margaret Meps Schulte turns to a 25-year friend, a stuffed polar bear with an upturned gaze and a beatific smile. Frank Lloyd Bear, known as Frankie, conducts a series of conversations with her about mindfulness, self-compassion, and how to overcome depression and anxiety. The result is this unusual true story, co-written by the wise-but-funny Frank Lloyd Bear. Frankie's guidance brings Meps out of her funk and gives her the confidence to be...

Play Trains with Bluey and Bingo in this chapter book based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+Bluey and Bingo decide to play Trains with Mum and Dad!Bingo, the doctor, always takes the Dad Train to leave her daughter at Mother Duck Day Care before going to work at the veterinary clinic. But one day, a cheeky customer and their cat throw everything off schedule!Will Bingo make it to work on time? Read along to...

Trisha Ashworth and Amy Nobile conducted interviews with hundreds of mothers while researching their best-selling book I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids. It didn't take long before these moms began to reveal their Dirty Little Secrets—surprising, thought-provoking, guilty confessions they hadn't told anyone else. Cringe-worthy moments ("I bit my daughter's finger trying to steal a bite of her cookie.") meet real insights ("I love my kids but I didn't always. It took time t...

Book 2 in the fantastic four book series about taking risks and flying high, from the children's book legend Paul Jennings and brilliant cartoonist Andrew Weldon.'You're grounded, Ricky,' said Mum. 'Yes,' said Dad. 'In more ways than one.'Ricky is an ordinary boy, who can fly. He can really fly! But only when no one is looking. His dream is to one day be FAMOUS. But after accidentally opening the car window at the car wash, he's grounded. No movies...

**From New York Times Bestsellingauthor Jessica Wood comes this STANDALONE full-length novel**I wake up to a life and a man that I can’t remember.He says his name is Connor Brady—the tall, sexy CEO of Brady Global, Inc.He says my name is Olivia Stuart, and that I was recently in an accident and lost my memory.Also, he says I’m his fiancé.Although I don’t remember Connor, or anything about my past, something about him seems f...

A sinister puppet finally makes a new friend.A man learns about his bleak future.A killer has another painful lesson to teach.From the author of LESSONS AND OTHER MORBID DRABBLES comes this terrifying and amusing follow-up. 30 100-word shorts about horrible ghouls, monsters and deranged, bloodthirsty lunatics. In these drabbles, you'll run into kid-hungry goblins, sadistic dolls, zombies and psychopaths who believe that violence can solve just about anything.D...

The cat sat comfortably on the wall.Are you sitting comfortably?Then I will continue.As you know cats like to sit. Sometimes they like to sit and think, and sometimes they just like to sit. But on this occasion the cat was sitting and thinking,'What a lovely day'.But little did the cat know that it was all going to go horribly wrong.