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A witch, a dragon and Troglosauruses...Cecilia's bug hunting adventure in the garden takes an interesting turn. Trapped by a witch, can Cecilia outwit her captor and find her way home? Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime and meet the mesmerizing creatures and characters from the Brimstone Forest.

Have you had a detour in your life? It can be life-changing. To experience this at a young age further complicates things! Although this book is geared toward young and teen parents, anyone who has faced a detour will find affirmation and encouragement about life after a detour.

Thank heavens there was no line at the counter. With ticket in hand, she raced down the corridor and up the escalator and to the frustratingly long security line. When she finally got through, she hurried down the long, second floor corridor, reading the numbers above her as she passed under them. When she found the right section, she plopped into a seat near a massive window to await the plane's departure.

Work is Roberta "Birdie" Alexander's inspiration. If she works long enough and hard enough, her father will love her as much as he loves her older brothers. In her Christian walk, Birdie approaches her relationship with her Heavenly Father in the same way.

i>Chastity, the Orphan & Mail Order Bride, is a story about a very feisty, intelligent and strong willed orphan, sent to Idaho as a mail order bride and to meet her future husband, a rancher from Germany. Leaving her alone because she is called to deliver a baby, her chaperone tells her to stay in the hotel lobby but she wants to explore the small town and ends up in the saloon. Just in time her future husband shows up and they immediately get off on the wrong foot. Along with that she also has no clue as to what will be expected of her as a rancher's wife.

Malaria is nothing a good dose of quinine can't handle. At least that's what software training specialist Frannie Freeman thinks when her vile office manager Malia - aka Malaria - unexpectedly marries their boss, Sam, with whom Frannie has been in love for years. Certain it's only a matter of time before Sam comes to his senses, she hides her heartbreak behind sarcastic humor and copious amounts of tequila.

Tickles and Giggles are cats. They can be messy and trouble but they are loved. As any cat may be a bit of a bother sometimes they make up for it by being a comfort as well. If you have a cat you already know how loved they can be. If you don't have a cat this book may help you better understand how nice being a cat owner is.

Whispering Winds: Stories from the Cherokee Nation explores the rich history and vibrant culture of the Cherokee people through their folklore. The narrative navigates through various tales and legends, highlighting essential Cherokee values and beliefs, symbolized through the Sacred Fire, Cherokee Rose, Spirit of the River, Tale of Two Wolves, Legend of the First Flute, and the Fire Keeper and the Sparks.

On Earth, Grover Baines (a NASA scientist) is murdered in 1979 when he stumbles upon a secret third Voyager flight. Unlike the two other probes, Voyager 3 was a small manned craft loaded with reproductive material in hopes of finding a suitable planet for habitation on Alpha Centauri. Years later, in 2001, a fourth Voyager is sent on the same mission. Though technology has advanced dramatically in the 24 years since the first three Voyagers were launched, this mission manages to remain secret amid the attacks on the Twin Towers.

The book delves into legends of creation, mischievous trickster characters, animal spirits, and the interconnectedness of all living beings. With each story, children are inspired to appreciate their own heritage, embrace diversity, and become stewards of the environment. Whispers of the Earth: Native American Tales and Children sparks curiosity, promotes respect for different cultures, and instills a deep appreciation for the contributions of Native American traditions.

Lannah grew up in the Outback in Australia. Her life was filled with the usual and sometimes not so usual childhood joys, frustrations and adventures. The difficulties and challenges made her what she is today, an accomplished professional and mother of 2 wonderful daughters. This is her story. Lannah says: To acknowledge anyone for the writing of this book is something I am unsure about. I don’t really know who to acknowledge, or, indeed, if anyone should be.

Thirty years have passed since Cornel West's book Race Matters rose to the top of the bestseller lists in 1993. Yet his book remains as relevant as ever to American culture-even more so, if one considers its influence on contemporary racial justice movements such as Black Lives Matter, prison justice, and the fight for police reform. Prophetic Leadership and Visionary Hope looks back to the original 1993 text and forward into the future of racial understanding and healing in our current century.

Have you been wanting to add a kitten to your family but are overwhelmed with choices? Do you want your first purebred cat but are unsure of which perfect cat breed is right for you? Have you heard horror stories of people paying deposits online for kittens that never existed? Do you want to make sure you get a fun healthy kitten for a reputable breeder? Then this is the book for you!

With more crowns to her name than hairs on her head, Sierra Quintanilla knows the rulebook inside out. And with Closed Circuit, the reality-TV-meets-rodeo-tour competition, back for a second season, she’s ready to play her part to perfection. But no one is actually perfect. And nothing is more dangerous to a rodeo queen than desire.

Red 72: Revelation is a mystery-thriller about a female war veteran turned journalist who combats her PTSD by investigating conspiracy theories about the war. When one of those conspiracy theories turns out to be true, she does everything in her journalistic power to bring the truth to light. This is a story of learning to trust your own instincts even when everyone around you is telling you that you're crazy.

Popular author and speaker Dr. Trina Boice helps teens navigate self-confidence, dating, school, jobs, money, trials, family relationships, and more! Some celebrities share their wisdom too. Trina entertains with inspiring stories and advice to help teenagers choose wisely, because their choices today will affect the quality of the rest of their lives. Your teens are going to love this audiobook! We hope they enjoy the advice, laugh at the jokes, and feel motivated to set goals that will cause them to stretch and grow into the people they know they can become!

A diverse range of community helpers introduce the vehicles that help them keep their communities safe while teaching children about what each vehicle was built to do. In volume one of Finn's Fun Trucks, learn about vehicles used by rapid responders, the airlines, the military, the post service, and even those who work in space!

From the mysterious beginning to the heart-wrenching end, this young adult novel has all the ingredients of a winner: strange dreams, twins separated at birth, a cruel parent, and a spunky young hero who is plagued by a sense that she was missing part of herself. Fourteen-year-old Magda sets out on a quest to find that missing part. Accompanied by her faithful terrier, Sky, Magda hitchhikes out of town, then treks across endless mountain passes and beyond.

It’s time to go beyond saying “I’m not racist.” It’s time to take action. It’s time to become a color-courageous Christian and stand up to racism wherever you see it—in your school, in your community, and in your own heart and mind. In Color-Courageous Discipleship Student Edition, Michelle T. Sanchez shows you how racial righteousness was God’s idea in the first place.

First Nations Comedy Experience is the first ever Native American and World Indigenous standup comedy series. Each volume gives a voice to top Native Standups from across the country, up-and-coming Native Standups breaking new ground, and features some of the biggest names in stand-up comedy outside of the Native world, like Nikki Glaser, Craig Shoemaker, Chris Fairbanks, Jimmy Dore, and more. This show aims to shine a light on Native comedy, bringing these amazing comics into the mainstream!