A photographic exploration of one of Ohio’s most remarkable landmarksNearly 100 years after its construction, the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center in Columbus, Ohio, is finally receiving the artistic recognition it deserves in this richly illustrated book. In the early 1920s, when plans for the Ohio Judicial Center building were initially conceived, American culture and politics were in a period of transition and turbulence. The country emerged from World War I...

In this fifth Level 1 Ready-to-Read story about a spunky chicken from the illustrator of the Heidi Heckelbeck series, Sabrina Sue walks on the moon!Sabrina Sue wants to travel to outer space. Her barnyard friends worry it’s too far and dangerous, but Sabrina Sue may just prove them wrong with her out-of-this-world adventure!

In this sixth Level 1 Ready-to-Read story about a spunky chicken from the illustrator of the Heidi Heckelbeck series, Sabrina Sue climbs a mountain!Sabrina Sue loves mountains. Her farm home is too flat—she dreams of peaks and thrilling cliffs. So she sets off for the hike of a lifetime!

Secrets and Lies in a Quiet SuburbIn Riverton, Illinois, neighbors Wanda, Charlotte, and Marcy find their lives upended after a fire reveals a brutal murder. As the investigation unfolds, hidden identities and simmering prejudices come to light, exposing the dark underbelly of their seemingly peaceful community. Wanda, hiding her Jewish identity, and Marcy, converting to Judaism, grapple with rising fears as white nationalism intertwines with the crime.Char...

This work examines the history and development of Advance, Indiana, a small town that has evolved through significant economic, social, and political changes. From its early days as a frontier settlement focused on agriculture, the town transitioned to an industrial economy with the arrival of the railroad and the growth of manufacturing. As industries like textiles and furniture became central to the local economy, the town also experienced shifts in its political landscape, with labor mo...

Flesh and Shadow: Seven Tales of Primal DreadUnlock the ancient fears that lurk just beyond the veil.In Flesh and Shadow, prepare to journey into a darkness both visceral and unseen, where the boundaries of reality fray and the human form is terrifyingly mutable. This chilling collection features seven reimagined public domain horror classics, each twisted into a fresh nightmare for the modern age.Within these pages, you will encounter:The curse of a p...

In this third Level 1 Ready-to-Read story about a spunky chicken from the illustrator of the Heidi Heckelbeck series, Sabrina Sue sets off to the big city.Sue decides she wants to see a busy city. So she’s off on a new adventure to see tall buildings, taxi cabs, museums, and more!

From the beloved illustrator of the Heidi Heckelbeck series comes a smart and sassy Level 1 Ready-to-Read story about a spunky chicken clucking her way toward the beach!Sabrina Sue is a small barnyard chicken with big dreams. She wants to see the sea! The other animals tell her she’s being silly, that chickens belong on a farm. But Sabrina Sue thinks not following her dreams would be silly, and one day, she takes off on a wonderful adventure.

In this compilation of anecdotes, Dr. Charlie Burry reflects on his 45-year career in public education. He remembers the people who guided him toward the profession, those who influenced him, and the experiences that shaped him as both a man and an educator. Burry spent nearly a third of his career serving as principal of Hartsville High School, his alma mater, in Hartsville, South Carolina, and his experiences are related here. He also served as church deacon, and wrote devotions that fou...

"I Got a Better Idea" shares a deeper reflection of Dr. Charlie Burry's forty-five-year career in public education. Since his initial foray into the writing and self-publishing business, Dr. Burry has recalled other stories of "light bulb" moments from his life and career, people who influenced him, and more life lessons that he thought might be fun to write about and enjoyable for others to read. To begin, Dr. Burry has written about learning experiences in his life that range from the ti...

"The Choices We Make" delves into the philosophical foundations of life's critical decisions, offering thoughtful reflection through engaging personal anecdotes. Dr. Burry explores how principles like faith, character, and attitude shape our values and influence decisions about family, relationships, education, careers, and leisure. These choices, colored by our humor, adaptability, and forgiveness, define who we are and how we will be remembered. The book encourages readers to reflect on ...

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished . . .After saving a human child, Coal is not only exiled from the deadly fey realm, but he is sentenced to six months in a juvenile detention center in the human realm.They think he's the kidnapper.He can't exactly tell the truth. Because the truth would incriminate a dangerous fey queen.But being exiled isn't going to stop Coal from finding his back to the fey realm.In order to find his way home, Coal mu...