The purpose of "Bumble Bee" is to foster an environment that encourages parent-child interaction. As the author, I also want to expand the knowledge of every reader. It is my understanding that if a child hears a larger word early in their development they are more likely to grasp an advanced vocabulary as they develop. My goal throughout "Bumble Bee" is to engage all readers, including parents, so that everyone enjoys themselves throughout the book. I have composed an upbeat tempo and exp...

Lady Gaga represents both the height of celebrity and a disruption of the norms surrounding the social position. This book charts the way the pop star manages the celebrity persona in her relationships with her fans, the development of her gender identity, her parodying of other celebrities, and her navigation of the legal and economic system that make up the music industry. Much of Gaga's ability to maintain ownership of her identity comes from her early decisions to characterize herself ...

This wonderful tale introduces young readers to the world of science. Through a basic, fictional retelling of the life cycle, young children will more easily grasp the growth process of a frog.

This Element looks at religious experience and the role it has played in philosophy of religion. It critically explores the history of the intertwined discourses on mysticism and religious experience, before turning to a few specific discussions within contemporary philosophy of religion. One debate concerns the question of perennialism vs. constructivism and whether there is a 'common core' to all religious or mystical experience independent of interpretation or socio-historical backgroun...

In this tale, Thumperino learns that books are being stolen from libraries all over the city. During an investigation into this crime, he meets a maniacal former librarian with a powerful laser and a painful past. In order to put an end to the villain's plans, he enlists the help of his best friend Veronica, which may prove to be dangerous.

Amy Rosen was going to make bath bombs with her friend Trinity, but she posted her plans on social media. Before she knew it, two more friends self invited. One brought another friend, and the other brought chaos. Plus two more short stories.

In this tale, Thumperino visits the Metropolitan Museum of Art and by chance discovers an ancient Egyptian mystery that could be a link to the source of his super-powers. Just as he begins his research, a cache of art and a cursed mummy go missing. To continue his quest, he must first solve the crime and ensure that everything is returned to the Museum. Insightfulness, determination, and a level head may prove to be the best tools he has for wrapping up this case. His super-hero skills are...

Thumperino Superbunny and the Pirates of the High Seas is the third installment in the children’s book series Thumperino Superbunny by Amber L. Spradlin. Thumperino is an adventurous house rabbit blessed with super-powers and a duty to make the world a better place. Hollywood Book Reviews heralds it as “…an entertaining, imaginative, and thoughtful adventure story about a superhero with the ingenuity of Sherlock Holmes…something children will enjoy.” Thumperino is assisted in this adventur...

Do you have a favorite color? What makes it your favorite? Do you often wear clothes that color? Do you think your friends and family know what it is? Amber is happy about painting a picture using her favorite color in school. But she forgot her watercolors at home. Now she has to borrow paint from her classmates to finish her painting. How can Amber borrow paint from her classmates and keep her favorite color a secret? With the author’s included questions, What’s Your Favorite Color? is b...

Never underestimate an apprentice’s ability to ruin everything. When mishaps and mayhem befall, they must develop their talents to untangle the messes they’ve made. Black magic, talismans, and incantations intertwine within their worlds, making solutions murky.Featuring eleven stories by best-selling and award-winning authors, The Mage’s Apprentice will take you to fantastical realms, new dimensions, and across time, exposing the secrets of magic.Will the apprentice remain ...

Teenagers Lisa, Decker and Adam find themselves caught up in a strange world, a world where aliens actually exist, and every mystery they've ever wondered about, any history they've ever read about in a book will be revealed. The new girl in school, Rosalind, offers a deal to the teens: If they can answer any and all of her questions, then she in return, will answer any of theirs. The teens agree to the deal, their suspicion over what the new girl was proposing clear, but their curiosity t...

Exploring how analytic philosophy of religion can expand its horizons to combat old biases, Amber L. Griffioen's new book argues for reorientations in the discipline aimed at transforming it into a field that is simultaneously theoretically rigorous, socially relevant, and radically inclusive.Drawing on diverse philosophical resources, Griffioen brings the practical and imaginative aspects of religion to the fore as objects for philosophical reflection. Chapters in...