The Atonement of St. JudeShe served the time. She bore the shame. But she wasn't the one who let the water rise.Eighteen years ago, a tragedy shattered the quiet village of St. Jude. A baby drowned, and fifteen-year-old Lottie Langford was the only one held to account. Convicted of criminal neglect and branded a monster, she was sent away while the village watched in hollowed silence.Lottie didn't fight the charges. She didn't offer a defense. She s...

"Forever is composed of nows."- Emily Dickinson, American PoetJessica Rivers believes that no matter what is happening in her life, she can always count on Christmas to make her happy. As the owner of the Bedford Falls Shop, and with the assistance of her older sister, Melissa, she tries every day to bring Christmas to life through her songs, her art, and her stories in her hometown of Modesto, California.Her belief in the healing power of Christmas is severely test...

When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry.- Jewish ProverbMikey Wright is a normal 13-year-old. With normal problems. Until the day he finds out his dad has cancer. Getaway Day chronicles Mikey's journey to save his father's life and learn the meaning of his own. His journey to help his father play catch with his idol, Mickey Mantle, takes him from the safety and security of his hometown to Anaheim, Chicago, and b...

This definitive guide to the sport of whitewater kayaking draws on the combined 30+ years of experience of world-renowned paddlers and instructors Ken Whiting and Kevin Varette. Covers everything from the most basic skills and concepts to the most advanced, cutting-edge paddling techniques.

When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry.– Jewish ProverbMikey Wright is a normal 13-year-old. With normal problems. Until the day he finds out his dad has cancer. Getaway Day chronicles Mikey's journey to save his father's life and learn the meaning of his own. His journey to help his father takes him from the safety and security of his home town to Anaheim, Chicago, and back down Route 66. Alon...

Have you ever wondered about the star of Bethlehem?A little girl named Krissy did, and her granddad shares an amazing story about the star.The star's name is Stella, and she impresses you as she shines above the stable. She inspires you by giving her all to show the way to the baby Jesus. However, you will be surprised by what happens next.So where is the star of Bethlehem now? That is Stella's secret. Read to find out!

The 12 Days of Central Valley Christmas is a children’s picture book that retells the traditional Christmas carol from a uniquely California point-of-view. The Central Valley provides the settings, creatures, and characters in this reimagining of the familiar holiday song. The vivid and colorful illustrations capture the distinctive features of the Valley in a fun, festive, and educational way. The book provides an opportunity to celebrate a California Christmas through reading (a...

When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry.– Jewish ProverbMikey Wright is a normal 13-year-old. With normal problems. Until the day he finds out his dad has cancer. Getaway Day chronicles Mikey's journey to save his father's life and learn the meaning of his own. His journey to help his father takes him from the safety and security of his home town to Anaheim, Chicago, and back down Route 66. Alon...

That Happiness Thing: A Hometown Fable is a children’s book that poses the age-old question, “What is happiness?” Which is what a 10-year-old boy from a small California town wants to know. It’s 1958. Christmas is just around the corner. His family isn’t happy and he doesn’t know why. So he sets out to explore his home town and find out. With a little help from an elderly gentleman and a magical snow globe, he discovers that true happiness isn’t about having the most of everything...

For pre- and in-service teachers, Teacher Communication is a one-of-a-kind resource for teacher education courses and workshops that want teachers to develop effective relational, organization and classroom communication skills. Its author focuses on the interpersonal, dialogical and relational aspects of teaching and learning, offering useful attitudes and strategies to enrich instructional skills. Readers learn how to keep a classroom interpersonal, how to communicate effectively with st...

A Movie Length Tale™ from Aisle Seat Books™.A hardball TV sports reporter learns the gambling scandal that drove her potential Hall of Fame father from major league baseball was a setup. Teaming with an idealistic sportscaster—her father’s former teammate and her girlhood heartthrob—she sets out to clear her father’s name.9

Ken White’s career spans an impressive six decades. He is perhaps best known for his murals, sited in a wide variety of locations. To date, he has painted over one hundred murals. For over twenty years Ken was the personal artist to Virgin boss Richard Branson and has completed works for him in Virgin establishments throughout the world, including recording studios, record shops, hotels and airport lounges. With the launch of Virgin Atlantic in 1984, Ken produced what is probably his most ...