At one moment, while reading James Capozzi’s manuscript, it occurred to me that he might actually be a Martian who learned to write by studying the incomplete works of John Donne, Raymond Queneau, and J. G. Ballard. But that only tells part of the story. He seems to have traveled to different countries—Spain, New Jersey, and Nevada—and recognized that all of them are foreign. Ghosts and ghostly voices rise up from the ground. Without falling into some obvious pattern or strategy, Capozzi p...

While the profession of public relations is only a century old, man has been practicing the art of influencing public attitudes since the dawn of civilization. This book looks at modern America through the lens of public relations, showing how many of the events that have changed the course of our nation’s modern history were triggered by campaigns to influence attitudes, opinions, and behaviors. And while the channels may have evolved in the modern era—from radio and newspapers, billboard...

Filippo lives in Rome, in an apartment where his window looks out onto walls and more windows—but every Sunday he finds freedom at Villa Borghese: among daisies, tadpoles, and carousels. His favorite moment? Meeting Mr. Longshadow, the man with the balloons. One day, while gripping the strings of all the colorful balloons, Filippo is lifted off the ground and taken on a journey to the mysterious place where all balloons go… the Moon.There, he meets a “lunatic”—a child just like him—...

It takes a bold approach to leadership to thrive in the era of disruptionThe Growth Mindset provides a roadmap to the future for financial professionals. While the FinTech revolution is changing the wealth management industry, there is one thing that technology cannot offer—the human component of advisory services. Your client can pull numbers out of a computer, but they come to you for analysis, perspective, and interpretation based on your understanding ...

Freddy Murphy's life has been a challenge since his father walked out on his family, soon after his favorite Aunt Margaret died for no reason. If it was not for his friends, Chris and Simon, Freddy would have gone crazy over the summer. They were all looking forward to entering Waldport High School until they felt like they were being followed. While constantly looking over their shoulder and trying to help Uncle Jack, they find themselves running from the Irish mob and on an adventure to ...

In an ancient castle hidden among the mountains and the shores of a lake, lives a tiny little ghost different from all the others: he’s afraid of the dark, of people… and even of the other ghosts! While his companions enjoy scaring visitors, he dreams only of being rescued.One day, a glowing fairy gives him a mission and a mysterious gift: to be free, he must find a brave child capable of opening a magical door. Time passes and no one comes… until one day, a school group visits the ...

Social media has fundamentally changed the contract between institutions and the public. Today, people expect a conversation, not a one-way diatribe. That, combined with the speed of the Internet, changes the game for many companies in anticipating, managing, and ultimately avoiding an “instant crisis”—an instant crisis example is when Verizon added a $2 charge for all their customers; one hour later 100,000 signatures appeared on a Twitter petition, and soon Verizon was in the middle of a...

It’s Thanksgiving Day, and there’s a lot to be done before turkey time! I Am Thankful follows a young boy through his busy holiday adventures, from running in the turkey trot to helping his family bake pies. Even though the weather might ruin the annual family football game, the jam-packed day proves there’s never a shortage of things to be thankful for. In this first installment of the Positive Power series, kids will learn the affirmation “I am thankful” through a delightful sto...

I Am Strong follows a young boy on a fun-filled day as he learns what it means to be strong. Despite his small size, he surprises his teammates and himself when he demonstrates mental, emotional, and physical strength to become the Field Day champion! This third title in the Positive Power series will get kids excited about their own strengths—whether it’s learning to read or running really fast. And it includes 2 sheets of stickers!About the Positive Power Series:S...

The little girl in I Am Helpful thought that having a baby sister would be fun. But with a different daily routine at home, and her parents constantly distracted by the family’s newest member, the little girl has a lot to adjust to. However, by helping her parents, and taking on special jobs, like singing to the baby, she learns that being a big sister comes with big rewards (though a little spit-up too). Through simply text and joyful illustrations, this final title in the Positi...

The Positive Power series introduces self esteem and empathy to budding young readers. I Am Kind is a fun and encouraging story about the power of kindness! Now a part of the premier early reading line, Step into Reading!A little girl sees kindness all around her. Her mother is kind when she volunteers in the community, and her neighbor is kind when he gives her strawberries from his garden. The little girl realizes that she, too, has the power to be kind....

This Step 4 leveled reader about Nelson Mandela, the Nobel Prize–winning activist for racial equality in South Africa, is as spellbinding a biography as you can find. His journey from student to revolutionary to inmate to president of South Africa will inspire and engage kids of all ages.As conversations about race, prejudice, and injustice pervade classrooms and homes, teachers and parents need books that can bring those discussions within the grasp of kids. Nelson Mandela’s story...