A modern-day classic underdog story to share with middle graders alongside such favorites as Wonder, Holes, and Bridge to Terabithia.Paul Fisher sees the world from behind glasses so thick he looks like a bug-eyed alien. But he’s not so blind that he can’t see there are some very unusual things about his family’s new home in Tangerine County, Florida.Where else does a sinkhole swallow the local school, fire burn underground for ye...

English Dutch Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Dutch as their second language.On the first day of summer, three bunny brothers receive colorful kites from their grandparents. When Jimmy loses his kite, the family comes together to help him make a new one. The day ends with laughter, play, and a sweet surprise. This story celebrates family connections and the joy of summer days.Op de eerste dag van de zomer ontvangen drie konijnenbroertjes kleur...

Fear, anxiety, and stress motivate us more than we realize. Our need to control situations can leave us feeling overwhelmed. But God has given us a biblical strategy to battle anxiety, stress, and panic. With practical and activating steps, Dawna De Silva, founder and coleader of the International Bethel Sozo Ministry, shows you how to· identify the fears, patterns, and lies that harm your connection with God· resist fear by taking ownership over its influence· find h...

Fear, anxiety, and stress motivate us more than we realize. Our need to control situations can leave us feeling overwhelmed. But God has given us a biblical strategy to battle anxiety, stress, and panic. With practical and activating steps, Dawna De Silva, founder and coleader of the International Bethel Sozo Ministry, shows you how to● identify the fears, patterns, and lies that harm your connection with God● resist fear by taking ownership over its influence● find...

This fun little book will intrigue you with facts, inspire you with quotes and amuse you with jokes... all about the most powerful human emotion: LOVE!A great gift for Valentines Day to a partner or single friend, engagement or wedding. Perfect stocking filler at Christmas time or a birthday gift add-on. Planning a wedding speech? Get some inspiration here!Why not buy one for your bathroom – your guests will be delighted!Example Fact:Hug Ther...

The definitive history of Seattle’s 1999 World Trade Organization protests, featuring over 100 original interviews and timed to the event’s twenty-fifth anniversary.One week in late 1999, more than 50,000 people converged on Seattle. Their goal: to shut down the World Trade Organization conference and send a message that working-class people would not quietly accept the runaway economic globalization that threatened their livelihoods. Though their mission succeeded...

This timely book presents a multifaceted look at war, media, and propaganda from international perspectives. Focusing on the media's role in global conflicts, prominent authors, journalists, scholars, and researchers provide an insightful overview of the impact of globalization on media practices. They examine the processes behind media coverage of war, sophisticated propaganda techniques, the dynamics of public opinion, and the effects on human affairs and communication. As the book moves...

David Morrissey stars as Billy Rucker in these two gritty urban noir thrillersEx-copper turned private investigator Billy Rucker scours the seamy underbelly of London, hunting for runaways - and murderers. Tough, worldly-wise and street-savvy, he can go where the police can't: and once he's on the trail, he won't stop until he finds the truth...Shut Eye - When an airline pilot is found brutally murdered with a champagne bottle, his...

The Cutting Edge of Modern Short FictionA three-time Hugo Award nominated magazine, this issue of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine offers up ten fantastic stories by some of the best writers working in modern short fiction.No genre limitations, no topic limitations, just great stories. Attitude, feel, and high-quality fiction equals Pulphouse."This is definitely a strong start. All the stories have a lot of life to them, and are worthwhile reading." —Tangent Online on Pulpho...

Here are two mean and nasty words: Mrs. CakelSomething has gone wrong in Danny and Calvin’s fourth-grade classroom-out of the blue, Mrs. Cakel has transformed from a rampant rule-enforcer to a quiet excuse-accepter. Has she been replaced with an alien? Has she undergone a top-secret personality makeover?Danny and Calvin decide there’s only one way to find out what’s really going on—spy. But spying soon leads to a greater mystery filled with dog chasing, jelly-injected donut...

Dutch English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Dutch as their second language.On the first day of summer, three bunny brothers receive colorful kites from their grandparents. When Jimmy loses his kite, the family comes together to help him make a new one. The day ends with laughter, play, and a sweet surprise. This story celebrates family connections and the joy of summer days.Op de eerste dag van de zomer ontvangen drie konijnenbroertjes kleurr...

Calvin Waffle doesn’t believe in bad ideas.Danny knows his friend Calvin has crazy ideas, so he’s not surprised when Calvin suggests they start a Rent-a-Pet business. After all, Calvin’s Aunt Ruth wants the boys to watch her dog while she’s away, and what better way to get the miniature Collie off their hands than loaning him to a kid in the neighborhood for a few days?But in order to rent a pet, you need a renter. Which Calvin and Danny don’t have. Can the two drum up some...