2020 Mom’s Choice Gold Award Winner“Quirky and playful…instructional and enjoyable…. In the vein of the great cautionary tales, from writers like Hilaire Belloc to Roald Dahl, How Fred the Snake Got Squished, and Mended uses witty illustrations and multi-layered language to hide an important message within a wildly entertaining story.” —The Children’s Book ReviewFred came from a steamy forest spot,

“...a colorful, brilliant story that will introduce children to its subtle message of harmony and its endless visual experience of fun, laughter, and friendship.” —Readers’ FavoriteDaddy said, “Let’s have some fun,enjoy a day out in the sun.The forecast is for lovely weather.Get our beachy stuff together.”Jack’s dad surprises the gang with a fun-filled trip to beautiful Dewees Island off t...

2021 Mom’s Choice Gold Award Winner“...a charming story about a snake who goes to school and wins the hearts of everybody there…. The story has loads of appeal and children will enjoy going to school with Fred and the little boy, and having fun with them and their adventures.” —Readers’ FavoriteSoon the summer starts to cool,it’s time for me to go to school.Can Fred go too? Oh, please Mum, plea...

2026 Mom’s Choice Gold Award Winner2026 International Impact Book Award Winner in Children’s Picture Books“Energetic and educational....young readers will enjoy the familiar rhyme scheme and humor, and adults will welcome the book’s mix of fun and education...” —Kirkus ReviewsThe Chinese calendar, it appears,has animals instead of years!And, it is no mistake,

2025 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards 2nd Place Winner in Outdoor Recreation2025 Page Turner Awards Best Book Award Finalist in Children’s Picture Books“...the perfect book to read just before a child takes their first camping trip. Definitely recommended for children’s reading groups or libraries.” —Readers’ FavoriteJim explored, and quickly found,a very suitable campground,

Where does Fred live? No need to guess.Jim checked his jungle GPSand got directions to the streetwhere he knew they all would meet.Fred the Snake may love his new home in South Carolina, but he can’t help missing his old jungle friends, especially the adventurous Jungle Jim. So when Fred begins feeling lonely, Jungle Jim sets sail across the wild ocean on his trusty old shipping boat for a surprise visit!But Jungle...

2023 Mom’s Choice Gold Award Winner2025 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards Honorable Mention in Picture Books 6 & Older, Activity Books, and Best Illustrations“The book’s best element is its balance of educational information and an entertaining tone [that] stokes curiosity and a spirit of adventure.” —Kirkus ReviewsJim drove again so they could see,the national park Yo-sem-it-e....

2024 Mom’s Choice Gold Award Winner“…an excellent choice for parents looking for an engaging way to introduce their kids to famous American landmarks, as well as for teachers who want to add a fun book to their geography lessons.” —Literary TitanJim said, “After our rest,we will travel further west.“Fred, collect your mates, andwe will tour some central states.”The...

2024 Mom’s Choice Gold Award Winner“...a great pick for young kids who love adventure and silly characters. It’s perfect for early readers, especially those who enjoy rhyming books with lively illustrations.” —Literary TitanSee the Capitol, behind those doors,our leaders sit to make the laws.Wouldn’t it be a lot of fun,to take a ride in Air Force One?...

PRACTICAL GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPYThe fundamental guide to gastrointestinal endoscopy returns in a fully updated new editionFor over forty years, Cotton and Williams' Practical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has offered a clear, accessible introduction to the fundamentals of endoscopy, from patient positioning to the range of available procedures. Now updated by a new authorial team to reflect the latest advances in endoscopic proced...

This book provides a concise overview of several critically important techniques and their applications within Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration (LCBDE). LCBDE is rapidly emerging as the preferential management option for treating patients with common bile duct (CBD) stones. Chapters within this book describe how this technique can be applied to manage patients with concomitant gallstones, which aims to increase the exploration of the CBD via the transcystic route. Particular menti...

Provides the comprehensive knowledge required to perform ERCP safely and effectivelyAuthored by the very best in the field, this “how-to” guide to mastering the crucial yet complex gastrointestinal procedure called endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) covers the entire range of both standard and advanced techniques, using a highly practical approach. It also places a strong emphasis on patient education, safety, and minimizing risks, offering “tips...