A Booklist Starred ReviewA big-hearted coming-of-age debut about a tiger, a Russian, a model airplane, unexplainable disaster, and a bewildered twelve-year-old boy just trying to find his place in the world.It's 1981 in Texarkana, Texas, and Noah Ellis is trying hard to remember. Still reeling from the loss of his father in a suspicious tragedy, Noah is in a tragedy of his own—one that results in another inexplicable death, this ti...

Ever since that little finger licking slipup during their "double dating" session, Dorian's tongue has been on Ryan's mind. If only Ryan had the courage to tell his friend what's been nagging at him. Maybe Dorian could help him verbalize what he so desperately wants. Maybe Dorian will give him even more than he asks for.

Queen Lillie's Affirmation Adventure!Queen Lillie is on a mission to find the magic in words. As she dances her way through the park, she discovers affirmations that light up her world and fill her with joy. Each word she finds-whether it's "Potential," "Brave," or "Creative"-teaches her something new about herself. This vibrant and empowering story is perfect for children who need a reminder of how incredible they are. With every page, young readers will feel enco...

Book synopsis:In the Book, LESSONS LEARNED And SHARED: A Collections of Poems. I have sporadically revisited, and recalled some of my life's meaningful and significant instances. And then offered my interpretations as to their philosophical conveyances to me in my time on Earth. This is to speak to some of the profound "instances of teachings" that I have experienced by this time in my life.Its first purpose is only to share the visuals th...

JUMP START YOUR SMALL BUSINESSReady to turn your business idea into a thriving enterprise?Starting a business can feel overwhelming, but the right roadmap can make the journey clearer and more manageable. In Jump Start Your Small Business, attorney and entrepreneur Lee S. Saunders provides a practical, step-by-step guide to help aspiring business owners move confidently from idea to execution.Whether you're launching your first startup, bui...

In the wake of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression and the Supreme Court's landmark Citizens United decision, politicians are targeting working Americans as never before. As American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) President Gerald W. McEntee and Secretary-Treasurer Lee Saunders show, efforts to crush what's left of the working middle class and the American Dream are supported by those willing to stop at nothing to enshrine profits for the few ...

In the bustling streets of New York City, amidst the vibrant tapestry of immigrant life, a young Italian boy named Tony navigates the challenges of growing up in a foreign land. With his infectious spirit and unwavering determination, Tony faces prejudice and adversity with a mischievous grin and a heart filled with dreams. As he stumbles through the complexities of adolescence, Tony's journey is marked by laughter, tears, and the unbreakable bonds of family and friendship. Through his adv...

A new threat emerges, and the darkness can no longer be contained…Under the command of its bloodthirsty general, the Supremacy joins forces with a deadly new ally, unleashing carnage with fanatical precision. With war spreading to all corners of Atala, Nadon undergoes a dark metamorphosis; one that threatens to fracture the already-cracking continent and to undermine Nadon’s very humanity.As he alienates those around him and more earth-shattering secrets are revealed, Nadon...

In the heart of a forgotten continent, a spark ignites in the strangest of places…Nadon-Kesh grows up like any other child abandoned to the Saget riverbank, but his life takes a dangerous turn when the Supremacy, the tyrannical force enslaving the realm, drives him from his home. Thrust into the dangerous world beyond the riverbank alongside his closest friends, Nadon learns of his place in an age-old conflict that may change the face of the land forever.Ensnared in the bat...

Justice—a word of great simplicity and almost frightening scope. When we were invited to edit a volume on justice in law, we joked about the small topic we had been assigned. Often humor masks fear, and this was certainly one of those times. Throughout the project, we found daunting the task of covering even a fraction of the topics that usually fall under the umbrella of justice research in law. Ultimately, the organization of the book emerged from the writing of it. Our introductory chap...

Granted superhuman abilities via cybernetic implants, they were created to be the pawns of a corrupt and evil corporation.  Free and united against their creators, they are known as Cyberforce.  Fighting the battles that are never reported by the major media conglomerates, they protect the world from total corporate takeover.  Outnumbered and outgunned in the struggle against international powers with limitless financial resources, the members of Cyberforce are never safe.

"Reading through this volume is to be taken on a journey. It is to walk with Robert Sardello on his journey as he pushes forward toward new realities. In a sense, each step is not so easy. The thinking often appears dense, the ideas often new and therefore disconcerting. But each individual piece, as the whole, is bathed in an aura--in a way, we may say it is bathed in soul; in love, in generosity, and friendship. Attending to these, we find the ideas and the new possibilities...