When Poppy's mum gets some hens for her new chicken coop, one turns out to be ... ɑ rooster. Mum says that Mr Penny is the rowdiest rooster she has ever known.Poppy is worried about what will happen to Mr Penny if they return him to the hatchery, but her mum and dad need some sleep!Whɑt cɑn she do?

Meg has a problem!She has one day to find Dad the perfect present, but coming up with the right gift is hard.Meg gets her best ideas when she's drawing, so she finds her favourite felt pens and a pad of paper...The Picture-Perfect Present is a book for creative children who love drawing, using their imagination, and their dads!

A fascinating exploration into the construction of the iconic Empire State Building in New York City. Learn how the construction was able to be completed in just one year and how assembly line techniques used in the auto industry were implemented in the construction of the building resulting in the unprecedented build time. The building of the Empire State Building was a result of a very coordinated, organized effort. The materials were prefabricated, labeled, and arrived at the site per a...

"The Lotus's Flame" is a gripping tale of love and sacrifice set against a world consumed by passion, music, and the relentless pursuit of salvation.In the fast-paced world of rock and roll, where drugs and alcohol flow freely, a renowned rockstar finds himself exhausted by the constant disconnect in his lifestyle. Seeking solace and meaning, he unexpectedly crosses paths with an innocent preacher's daughter. Despite their stark differences, a powerful attraction ignites between th...

Welcome to Bluebonnet, Texas -- Real Life. Real Romance. Real Sexy.THE COWGIRL RIDES AWAYJessalyn Stratton has been riding the rodeo circuit since she was seventeen. Now, she’s a twenty-six year old wash-out, a has-been with a fake knee who’s never really dated and never had a boyfriend. Then she stumbles across a personal ad on the Internet.Zack Boudreaux is a twenty-something single dad living and working on his family’s ranch in ...

She was never supposed to fall for him.He was never supposed to want her.Ophelia Geno has grown up protected by money, power, and an army of men willing to die for her. As the daughter of one of the most dangerous crime lords in the country, freedom has always come with rules especially when it comes to love.Damian Blackman is one of those rules.Cold, disciplined, and devastatingly irresistible, Damian is her personal bodyguard and strictly off-limits. He's ...

Allen Barnett saw this collection of short stories published in 1991, the same year as his death due to AIDS-related illness at the age of 36. The Body and Its Dangers and Other Stories won a Ferro-Grumley Award and a Lambda Literary Award and is widely regarded as a classic of American literature."Allen Barnett knew how to plait the somber and the sardonic. His work is as light as it is dark, as funny as it is heart-breaking. I met him only once at a gay literary conference in San...

In this heartfelt chronicle of maternality, a tapestry of tender and tumultuous experiences unfolds, capturing the essence of a role as ancient as life itself. Here is an odyssey through the trials and triumphs of nurturing young souls, an intimate glimpse into a realm where every day is an act of balance, a dance of devotion and duty. The author's journey reveals a world where love knows no bounds, where sleepless nights and selfless sacrifices lay the foundation for a bond unbreakable by...

An action-packed interactive series-starter that challenges readers to survive when trapped in a treacherous new world. Perfect for fans of series like Choose Your Own Adventure and games like Dungeons & Dragons!You are about to embark on an adventure unlike any other…one you may not survive. Will you play as Bec, for strength? Sebastian, for smarts? Or Ash, for charm? Tra...

Learn about the life and art of the 17th century artist, Rembrandt Van Rijn, as told through the eyes of his (fictitious) young student, Mariska. She learns that Rembrandt attended a Latin school as a boy where he learned about the Bible and how these lessons influenced many of his works. He shares that his mastery in creating light in his painting was learned from his first teacher and that his largest painting depicting men preparing for battle was 12 feet wide by 14 feet wide. She also ...

Kiki is clever at solving puzzles.But this problem requires teamwork.Will Kiki and his friends unravel the mystery of what the pirates want?Space pirates? Check. A spaceship in trouble? Double check. One brave alien and his quirky crew trying to save the day? Triple check!Kiki is just trying to have a normal space adventure (exploring cool planets, playing hide and seek with his friends, the usual), when a g...

The Gulf of Mexico is shaped like a horseshoe. Manatees live along the coasts of the Gulf of Mexico. There are more than 750 known shipwrecks in the Gulf of Mexico. These are just a few of the amazing facts in Life in the Gulf of Mexico. This educational exploration book invites young readers, grades 1-4, to learn about the sea creatures who make their home in the Gulf of Mexico, its topography, and vegetation through vibrant photography and captions. Content includes further read...