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Those weird dreams Abby Kendrick has been having? Turns out they aren't dreams after all. They're out-of-body experiences, like the ones her cousin Logan is having.

This is the story of a friendship between a boy named Jackie and a giant who appeared one night.

With wisdom rooted in philosophy, spirituality, and lived experience, Keith Barbour invites readers to uncover their true purpose and harness the power of their thoughts and words to shape their reality.

This book was made to help a person who is of college age and older live on their own and help them get a job as well as other things.

Even kids can get involved in science! Ecologist Dr. Neeti Bathala and Jennifer Keats Curtis collaborate to bring us the story of these adventurous citizen scientists.

A guide to inspire and strengthen marriages and relationships around the world. To help those who have a partner to keep them.

You Can Do Anything! Will teach children to always dream big and believe in themselves. Through catchy rhyme, Bunzel will take your young reader on an exciting journey of possibilities. This book will teach your child that with hard work, you really can do anything.

"Many of us long for a sense of purpose, a reason to get up in the morning. But where do we begin? How do we break free from the same old, same old--and get started on a new path?"

This book celebrates the boundless power of imagination and the enchantment found in childhood adventures. Beyond a simple story, it's a voyage for those experiencing a myriad of emotions on their first day of school.

An introduction to the relationship between African Americans and Africa from the era of slavery to the present, mapping several overlapping diasporas. The diversity of African American identities through relationships with region, ethnicity, slavery, and immigration are all examined to investigate questions fundamental to the study of African American history and culture.

After receiving a book, a girl becomes a math whiz, travels to the moon, and more, all through her books! She eventually shares her love for reading with other boys and girls and even writes her own book. There are endless possibilities when you give a girl a book!

Former military officer seeks fathers past and a buried nuclear missile. Former CIA officer and foreign terrorists also are looking for the missile.

A science fiction adventure about a teenager who is given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly to space.

Jerry Fletcher's past has followed him to the Central Highlands of South Vietnam, where his exceptional survival skills serve him well in Long Range Reconnaissance Patrols. A confrontation in a Highland village and the breakdown of command 8,500 miles away at an Ohio antiwar demonstration set the course for the rest of Jerry's life.

The Morning Side is the first book in the historical fiction series Two Roads Home. Set in 1965, it follows two young men through their senior high school year in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

David Williams has completed a Peace Corps assignment in the Philippines and returns to rural Virginia, marries his high school sweetheart, goes to graduate school and launches a career in international development. But old rules, new love and a changing world view collide and he is faced with redefining himself and world he wants to live in.

Jerry Fletcher is bent on avenging his girlfriend who was critically wounded in an antiwar demonstration. David Williams is beginning a new life as a small-town college professor in rural Virginia, after the collapse of his marriage and prestigious career. When their paths cross again, Jerry's revenge becomes David's problem and he must decide how far he will go to help a friend who once saved his life.

Young boy goes fishing with his grandfather. He almost catches a large fish but it gets away. He realizes he still had a good day in spite of that disappointment.

Young boy on vacation in Egypt falls through hold in pyramid and meets friendly mummy.

The author spent two months in a coma, suffering severe physical losses, multiple amputations, and other medical setbacks.

El autor pasó dos meses en coma, sufriendo graves pérdidas físicas, múltiples amputaciones y otros contratiempos médicos.

The ideal lady wears lace, speaks quietly, and never under any circumstances fixes an automobile. But Gwyn Ruthers has never cared two snaps about being the ideal lady.

In Empower Our Girls, educators Lynmara Colón and Adam Welcome collaborate with a strong cast of contributing authors to shine a light on simple, meaningful changes that need to take place in schools and society at large to help girls achieve more.

How to survive and endure this present occupation.

Teen paranormal romance, first book in the Wolves of Shadow Grove series

Kamari Lee was just a small hometown artist with an obsession with drawing wolves... She doesn't know why she is obsessed but she is, she feels a love and attachment she just can't describe. Her studio is popular among the residents but she refuses to sell any pertaining to her muse until one day a man walks in... Kayden Miller is the Alpha leader of the Cheshire pack, he finds solace in drawing his mate, or features of her. He hasn't found her but he draws what he sees in his dreams and fantasies. When he runs out of supplies in the middle of an intense session, frustrated, he decides to go into town to get them himself. It's when he finds her shop, he sees her painstakingly painting her white wolf, but wait... This sparks a story for the ages because NOTHING about her is normal.

Braden and Finley accompany their father, a wildlife biologist, when he tags a bear that has just had cubs and later, use the tag to find her again in hopes she will adopt an orphaned cub. Includes activities.

Join the Lizard Lady as she cuts her way through thick Caribbean forests searching for critically endangered St. Croix ground lizards. Hunted to extinction on the island of St. Croix by invasive species brought by colonizing farmers, these lizards are now only found on surrounding islands in the US Virgin Islands.

A powerful memoir that is ultimately a story of profound healing.

In the mid-1860s, Kirk Petersen's family settles on a homestead in North Dakota. After tragedies, he moves to Fargo, where he meets Alice, a beautiful woman running from her past.

In this second book of the Graceton series, the homesteaders' dream of their own village continues. It could be dashed by a tragic accident but Myrtle Nesslebaum does her best to keep her vision alive.

The everyday tasks that make a child feel loved, safe, and important are captured through the eyes and voices of children in this delightful tribute to mothers. Parents read this light-hearted bedtime story to their little ones and revisit the activities of the day gaining a feeling of satisfaction and validation in their commitment to their child's care and welfare.

A Little Black Girl's Tale celebrates the unique beauty, strength, and limitless potential of every little black girl.

They tell me he's dangerous. His memories tell me he's not. Someone is lying, and it's my job to figure out who.

Memoir of rebuilding my life after prison and using my story to inspire other women.

A workbook for people who have survived a suicide attempt and for those who have contemplated suicide. Written by people who have survived, or have known the feeling of not wanting to live, and who are now thriving. NOTE: If you are experiencing difficult thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 988. You're not alone, help is available.

Desperate to avoid extinction, the Jattarian war machine grinds on, fueled by the blood of children. Thyra and Agnor will have to find the Virtues within as their paths take them in opposite directions as they grow in Fortitude to save themselves and those closest to them.

Max & Tucker were headed to the woods after some bad rain storms. While playing in the river, they found a deer who was trapped.

A Story about kindness, bravery, and inclusion--through flowers.

A Story about how a playground enables two sisters to help a friend in need.

The author's reflections on life, God, society, and blackness of "Blumaniterrian", plus more social issues and angst.

Matthew Cooney and Donal Mannion shared their time as boys in a rundown neighborhood, without fathers, without comfort, without a sense of tomorrow, then went their separate ways, one to chase the trappings of maturity, the other to the streets. Their days shrouded in boredom, their nights filled with the thrill of the chase, each sought his place and his purpose.

Horace goes on an adventure while explaining the absence of his hair.

A granddaugher shares her journey with her grandpa as he begins to lose his memory

A Memoir of Service with the 101st Airborne Division Air Assault (AASLT) in Iraq.

Saved, single and pregnant was inspired after I gave birth to my son as a single Christian woman over twenty three years ago. It addresses relationship issues, parenting struggles medical diagnoses, and triumph!

Featured in Publisher's Weekly; selected by NIH for their website, winner of 3 national awards.

We follow Harris Norton and his team through the complex and harrowing operation to thwart an evil plot to take down our country. Recognize the nature of the special people we can count on when the going gets tough.

It's Bath Time Baby is Tasha's big debut. What began as an impromptu bath time song to soothe and entertain her daughter. Slowly blossomed into an amazing children's book with illustrations from the talented Christiana Sandoval.

They come from the smoky depths of Hell's pit. Remnants of the shattered Pious Legion, these hateful castoffs of Earth's Roman Empire seek to conquer. Armed with maddening gas, Maximinus Thrax's airships swarm the skies like vengeful locusts, reducing entire populations to ash.

Orphaned and alone in the world, Arvin heads to the only place desperate enough to take him: the camp of a war chief. Though the elders in charge of assignments aren't impressed with Arvin, the war chief himself, Evrick, finds his alchemy skills and unique way of solving problems interesting—and possibly useful.

As World War I rages on Earth, Hephaestion, lauded general and soul mate of Alexander the Great|and now a citizen of Purgatory|embarks on the darkest, most challenging journey of his existence: descending into The Pit of Hell to rescue his king.

A child learns about good manners and also about consent.

A study of the Gospels and questions about if and how God answers prayers.

Mother dealing with having a baby born with a congenital heart defect.

You can't stop rooting for Lee Fitts. They say he had such potential. Then after that morning, he became mostly a survivor, traumatized by a horror that took so many innocent lives.

This anthology brings to life the remarkable journeys of 21 African immigrants who have made their way into American society.

Officer Valarie Garibaldi, cancer survivor and heir to her cop father's legacy, seizes an opportunity to fulfill his dream and earn her gold detective's badge. Partnering with veteran Detective Deesay Becerra, their first case together starts with a dead macaw–stuffed with millions in diamonds.

Senator and most likely future Governor of Florida Jeffries Kingston's daughter has been kidnapped by a Jamaican woman who believes she's rescuing her own granddaughter, stolen at birth.

A double homicide, a million dollars in cocaine, and the Mayor's daughter, are all linked to a seventy-year-old nosey neighbor with a telescope and camera.

A collection of short stories, flash fiction and poetry in the genres of dark fantasy and horror.

Historical biography of an antebellum and Civil War character. Notorious scoundrel and delightful rogue.

Flip the Dog has many adventures!

Children's book told from a dog's perspective about an experience he had in a fire engine incident. He becomes a hero in the story and teaches children morals and fire safety rules.

Three different poets contribute their voices to this collection.

An interactive book for children ages 4 to 6 to allow them to be creative and interpret the text themselves.

Children's book featuring short stories to build self confidence and self esteem, and to practice mindfulness and gratitude.

A little girl brings joy to her small town by leading a Christmas Day parade.

Anita L. Helm's nonfiction memoir speaks about her losses, her transitions from a naïve girl to a woman, and the resilience of recovering from bad decisions. A Leap of Faith shares personal struggles living a double life in her faith and relationships.

Story of an African-American Pioneer.

The story is set after the US Civil War. James Watson, a confederate soldier, is unable to pick up his former life in war-torn Georgia and heads west in search of healing, love, and fortune.

Teenage girl inherits old manor which contains journals in which she learns she's the latest in a line of "Caretakers" who do battle with supernatural beings.

Warrior Kurt Hargrove has shut himself off from the outside world, the pain of battle weighing heavily on his shoulders. But when his beloved town of Briole is attacked by undead beasts, he must learn to overcome his past trauma to save his home and protect everything he loves.

Once the heart ‘speaks’ he can then heal. It is the author's hope that this poetry book helps you to heal from the inside out and gives you the courage to love again, even yourself.

Ogoni storytelling was a creative delight — a night and sometimes daytime event. Because of their imaginative and artistic underpinning, children were encouraged to sit and listen to stories — most of which were thought-provoking yet funny in many ways.

A step-by step guide to help and support a parent struggling with a young adult or a child struggling with a parent.

A story of father and son who stumble upon a mysterious book that inspires them to embark on a journey into the unknown, to break the curse of a princess trapped in a cat's body.

When Butter the caterpillar loses a race, he wanders off to wallow in his sadness. But what he finds is a wishful idea that transforms his grief into confidence. Adorable and curious, Butter's story teaches us that not everyone can win, but everyone is good at something—and in Butter's case, that something is his imagination.

Licorice and Black Jack is a fable about twin seafaring cats that lived on the Clipper Ship "The Fair Winds" during the mid-1700s. These brother cats were famous for catching rats throughout the Seven Seas.

Two black cats travel on a sailing ship in the 1700's.

We are going to talk about the part they left out and we're going to conquer this.

These books are dedicated to all the children and children at heart, who have yet to discover their talents. We have all been created for a purpose and children are no exception! Once you discover your talents, you should use them to help others; and in doing so, you live out your purpose.

Partisan Rangers who were killed in action or died from other causes while in service with the 43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry, CSA, Colonel John S. Mosby's Command 1863-1865.

We are going to talk about the part they left out and we're going to conquer this.

AI is not just a technological issue; it's a human one. It challenges us to reflect on what we value, how we define progress, and who we want to become as a species.

As a teen, it is easy to feel lost and isolated when the world around us doesn't seem to offer an understandable environment.

Little Red Riding Hood... re-imagined. Mary Rose feels uneasy around Mr. Linden from the moment she meets him on the stagecoach ride to her grandmother's ranch in Wyoming Territory. But he works for her grandmother, so that means he's trustworthy, doesn't it? Everyone else seems to view him as honest and respectable, and Mary Rose wonders if she's overreacting.

Story about Hispanic Christmas traditions.

Courage the Lion is the story of a lion who doesn't quite fit in with his pack because he is not strong or brave. But, one day, in the most terrifying of times when a lion cub is in danger, Courage is the only one brave enough to save him. While his bravery is not the same as the other lions, he proves that he can be just as strong and courageous as any of them.

Healing Feathers is a heartwarming illustrated chapter book about Libertas, a timid baby bird who wakes in a dark forest with no memory of who he is. As he journeys through healing and self-discovery, he learns to set boundaries, find courage, and remember the truth of who he was made to be.

Moose the Oldie Goldie is a story about what all dog owners face as our beloved pets get older.

A 7-Step Guide for coaching athletes toward peak performance. It is designed to help coaches help their athletes improve and bounce back from setbacks.

A young child expresses their fear of the dark as bedtime approaches and their imagination begins to run wild. Ultimately, they find comfort in their familiar surroundings and begin to calm down, read to sleep.

A celebration of sisterhood! If you have had the pleasure of watching your daughters form the special bond shared between sisters then this is the book to share with them.

There is a town that is similar to a few other small-time places in the US. It's a countryside oasis for both its long-term citizens with roots spanning over generations and urbanites transplanting quickly with their lifelong dreams of "country life" or raising backyard chickens.

A memoir of my time in the Marines in Vietnam including my experiences in combat and being wounded and recovery.

Betrayed by one she trusted, Ses led her father's demonic enemies to his secret headquarters. Now she and the survivors must reach their new home - the forgotten city of Ocypode. But something is already waiting for them there.

When Valley learns that a tail wags when you're happy, there's just one problem--she doesn't have a tail!

This is a story about life, love, time and a wish. It encapsulates how quickly time passes as a child grows and enduring love grows in a family. It is also a wonderful depiction of today's diverse family. This book reminds young and old alike that time passes quickly and to enjoy every moment!

Describes and illustrates 26 different aspects of the United States Air Force to familiarize young readers with the people, operations and missions.

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A young girl named Bella has adventures.

Bella prays for her mother.

A young girl experiences love and grief.

True story of my rescued dog, Mickie and how he found his furever family. Mickie might be a little different than other dogs, but that's okay: being different rocks!

If you have experienced an infant loss and have young children, you know it can be difficult to share the news with the older sibling(s). This book serves as a tool to help explain pregnancy loss.

Grace, a Finnish Lapphund, asks to go on a road trip to the East Coast so she can visit where her mommy grew up and her big brother lived for five years.

People and places never stay the same, so there are adventures to be had even returning to places we've been before to see people we already know.

Grace shares the next part of her road trip adventure to Washington, DC and Virginia where she visits Mommy's family.

This is Grace's first adventure to visit her mommy's Uncle Pete and the Grand Canyon in Arizona.She learns that dogs are only allowed on select trails in national parks. Grace has fun exploring new smells and different mountains than she's used to seeing in Colorado.

Grace ... asks to go on a road trip, this time back to Texas. This adventure starts in San Antonio with a visit with long time friends. Grace visits the Alamo and talks about armadillo, deer and skunks.

At the age of four, Grace embarked on a journey from her home on a farm to the city life of Denver, Colorado. The journey, as it is told through Grace's eyes, is one of adventure and optimism.

Katy McQuaid, former Deputy Director of Logistics in the CIA, brings you a collection of exciting, powerful, true-life stories of courage, faith, and adventure. From the life-changing events in her first year of college to her remarkable career in the CIA, McQuaid shares that you don't have to be loud to be strong.

Marcus is a charming, smooth-talking lover of life, excelling at everything he touches, especially Texas Hold 'em. When he learns about a high-stakes poker tournament in New Orleans, he races to join, eager for the challenge.

Collection of short stories in Spanish.

Spanish poetry. Poesia en Español.

Julia begins a journey beyond her wildest imagination when she moves to her father's quaint hometown. As she grapples with the challenges of moving back in with her dad, she discovers a world where the walls between the scientific and spiritual world come crashing down as a dopamine stealing entity terrorizes the citizens.

Panic coils itself tightly around me and slowly strangles my confidence like a boa constrictor. The feather in my hair clings to my sticky face, getting in my eyes, obstructing my view. Jagged sequins and pins on my costume uncomfortably prick at my sides and underarms.

In this children’s book, a little girl is thankful for and appreciative of everything her grandfather does for her, such as taking her on her first plane ride, going to parks and museums with her, and introducing her to family in other states. The story brings to light the important role a father plays in the family dynamics.

As the practice of yoga continues to flourish within Western Black and Brown communities, this transformative, Black culturally centered toolkit highlights the barriers that hinder access to yoga. It takes core aspects of yoga philosophy and contextualizes it within Black cultural norms, religious taboos, and historical healing practices, and teaches readers how to foster a safe haven for their clients and communities.

This story follow a young princess who has everything she could ever want--but isn't grateful for it.

Thomas Carl was a cat waiting in an animal shelter waiting for a friend. This is the story of how the narrator found him and made a new friend in a new city.

The author seeks to inform every military child that their life is unique and through this life, one can make a significant difference in the world.

This book is to remind readers that they have a purpose for being here, a reason for having been born.

I lived in Dumfries and Marine Corps Schools Quantico in the late 50's and early 60's. The memoir explains how a gay man made a life for himself in that long-ago time. I wrote it as a gift to future generations of gay men who may be curious about life in pre-Stonewall times, and the early years of gay liberation. And the memoir is literally a "gift". It is free to download and I would be honored if the library in Prince William County were to include it in the collection.

There are different ways you can build a family, and all of them are beautiful—especially when you're a choice mommy, as seen in this heartwarming children's book that explores why telling your parenting story is important.

We Shall All Be Changed is a companion for those experiencing the lonely season of suffering and death.

Linda and the Mysterious Footprints introduces kids to the concept of reducing carbon footprints. The story weaves scientific knowledge, community involvement, and environmental responsibility into an engaging and beautifully illustrated story. When a spunky kid scientist finds mysterious inky black footprints all over her town, she has to investigate. Readers join Linda and her trusty turtle, Darwin, as they use the Scientific Method to solve the mystery and save the town.

In 1972, the landfall of Hurricane Agnes had catastrophic consequences for Virginia, and Prince William County in particular.

This heavily-illustrated book documents the founding, growth and development of Occoquan, Va.

This book is a historical account of our national anthem.

What if... Nat Turner’s insurrection was a success? What ripple effects would have gone through America? Would it have produced a better America Blacks plead for?

Deception and manipulation hide in emails, texts, phone calls, and social media posts. This book is a guide to avoid getting scammed in today's environment.

Explores the science of solar flares and geomagnetic storms, revealing their profound impact on Earth.

Dr. Josh Cooper finds himself embroiled in a high-stakes mission atop Changbai Mountain. The threat isn't just geological--it's also geopolitical.

When veteran geologist Marcus Wolfe and his team uncover an ancient rock fragment beneath the Canadian Shield, they stumble upon a mystery that defies scientific explanation.

A thriller about a seasoned geoscientist and disaster response expert who is sent to the Pacific Northwest to help prepare for a "megathrust" event, and the potentially disastrous aftermath.

This is a call for Americans to reclaim control over the People's branch of the Federal Government.

The author argues that hubris is the essential ingredient behind any human leap in progress--but when unchecked by humility, it leads to disaster.

A case for retiring the one-hundred dollar bill--a favored currency for drug cartels, tax evaders, kleptocrats, and corrupt regimes.

Blending history, geology and space science, this book examines our planet's magnetic destiny.

Explores the mysteries of consciousness through stories of patients who loast pieces of their "inner narrator".

A mysterious transmission from deep space brings a message nobody expected.

When the unthinkable happens at Yellowstone, the world is thrust into chaos. An unprecedented geothermal distaster reshapes the landscape and leaves humanity grappling with the limits of its ambition.

We've curated 12 representative Bible stories, each centered around different life themes.

Illustrated in a hand-drawn doodle style, the visuals complement the approachable and easily understood language.

This book argues that tariffs are hidden taxes on everyday goods, tools of cronyism, and obstacles to innovation.

Child paints picture of river with no bridge, and then a little blue train comes to life; child & train enter world of the picture. Celebrates power of imagination and creativity.

Rhyming story about a parent teaching a child how to play piano and develop love of music.

A house cat finds his way home after stowing away in a mail truck.

The happy atom story takes the principles of basic chemistry and weaves them into a fantasy tale that makes chemistry easy to understand and remember.

In the shadow of tyranny, one woman's diary reveals a fierce struggle for love and sanity amidst a world that demands silence.

Who built Stonehenge and why?

The Great Suffrage Parade was the first civil rights march to use the nation's capital as a backdrop. Despite sixty years of relentless campaigning by suffrage organizations, by 1913 only six states allowed women to vote. Then Alice Paul came to Washington, D.C. She planned a grand spectacle on Pennsylvania Avenue on the day before Woodrow Wilson's inauguration. The author narrates the heroic struggle of Alice Paul and the National Woman's Party as they worked to earn the vote.

“Hi, I’m Lacey Winters. Are you single?” The woman at the island resort had one thing in mind: making her cheating ex-boyfriend jealous.

Carter is super excited that his friend Madison is throwing the biggest pool party! There's only one problem: Carter can't swim... yet. If he wants to go to the party and not be the only one who can't swim, he has to pass his swimming lessons first.

Carter dreams of how he would use his superpowers to make the world a better place to live for everyone.

Embark on a whimsical bedtime adventure where every room is a new world of wonder! As the stars twinkle outside, we'll tiptoe through a magical realm where toys dance and dreams come to life.

Applications of an abstract visual language illustrating concepts in philosophy, ethics, art, politics, and economic theory.

Join the little trash truck as it helps to keep the neighborhood clean.

Johanna Kolibrik's got plenty of problems—like keeping her PI business afloat—so when a well-dressed man from New Town offers to double her fee to find his missing wife, she ignores her gut and takes the case.

First biography of U.S. Civil War General Irvin McDowell who led Union troops at both major battles in Manassas in 1861 and 1862.

You can turn your photos into digital paintings. "Creating Digital Paintings" is a revised, updated, and expanded version of the 2019 publication of "Photo Painting using Adobe Photoshop." It's a hands-on, practical guide showing you how to create a digital painting from a photograph or freehand.

A meditative book of poems about nature. The subjects include animals and natural phenomena. They're meant to invoke appreciation for the natural world around us.

A basic overview of homeowners association and condo association law in Virginia, for newly minted (or long standing) board members to read and help understand their role as board members of their community association.

The journey of some soldiers caught up in an unpopular war.

Two young men drawn together by war develop a lifelong bond.

It is the time of Upheaval when Heaven and Earth are sundered. For Matthias, last Avatar, his burdens have never been heavier. Gathering other survivors and new guides, Matthias must embrace Chaos if he wants to steady the Balance and keep the world from destruction.

Matthias’ desperation to prove himself and heal his family has given him a brother.

The Heir of Time Series returns with the third volume. Matthias and Sollander are anxious to return home, to their father and the people of Iconia. Will their welcome be as warm as they hope? Matthias has grown into his role of Heir, but Sollander is no longer the awkward second son living in the shadow of his powerful brother. Sollander has become the Bin Hasara of the mysterious Grey Robes and brings disturbing new ideas and a staff of strange energy that almost killed his brother.

Two bunnies attempt to avoid bed time by imagining what it would be like if they were able to go on various adventures to new places.

Beckett is so excited to go to the fair and see the monster trucks for the very first time! His excitement quickly turns to fear when he discovers the monsters are bigger than he thought. His grandparents show Beckett how he is actually stronger than the biggest monsters!

A child with special needs finds the strength and courage to achieve her dream.

Children are never too young tolerant to fight the perils and evil of racism. This story is a non-threatening, yet frank approach teaching children how to love and honor ALL of God's creation with equal value and respect.

Truman is a little dog with exciting dreams and plans for his life! One day, something happens that seems to crush his dreams, but Truman learns to triumph in an amazing way!

The storybooks incorporate memorable quotes and Bible verses, adding depth to the narratives.

Coming from Chinese and English background, we made our Bible stories bilingual, featuring the two languages side by side.

An introduction to personal space for youngsters by debut author-illustrator Thomas. It’s Patrick Porcupine’s first day of kindergarten, and he’s excited to make new friends. However, when he squeezes between two classmates, both shout “Ouch!” when stuck by his quills. Patrick’s upset that no one wants to play with him, and he doesn’t understand why his classmates are getting hurt.

RISE celebrates the diversity of our beautiful planet and its inhabitants and it unveils harsh truths that need to be faced before we can experience total-world transformation. Most importantly, it inspires us to dive deep within ourselves and truly introspect, especially during these uncertain times fraught with fear, racism, and societal collapse.

Marty Watts, an apprentice at the Hertz County Police Department, investigates a computer hack with his mentor Sherman Hoakes.