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A Moment for Men In a world that never seems to slow down, many men carry silent burdens—responsibilities, expectations, unspoken pain, and the pressure to perform without pause. Marvin's Meditation Moments for Men is a space to rest, reflect, and reconnect—with your strength, your spirit, and your stillness. This book was born from the idea that every man deserves a moment—a pause not to fix or figure things out, but to breathe and be. Within these pages are 100 reflections—each one crafted to encourage clarity, peace, courage, and purpose. Some are affirmations. Some are reminders...

Welcome to the front porch of Possum Neck, Arkansas—where the tea is sweet, the air is thick with crickets and mischief, and Grandpa Charlie’s rocking chair creaks with more secrets than a preacher at a pie auction. In That Reminds Me of a Story, you’re about to experience twenty outrageous, side-splitting, and possibly-not-entirely-true tales straight from the mouth of the South’s most animated storyteller. From possessed hams and time-warping lawnmowers to ghost-filled outhouses and championship possum pageants, these stories walk the fine line between “that never happened” ...

Welcome to the bubbly, bold, and brilliantly polite world of Beverly Blowfish, where puff and poise live side by side and the most powerful crown isn’t made of pearls—it’s built from kindness. From the muddy beginnings of a shy, squeaky guppy to the sparkling depths of queenly elegance, Beverly’s journey is filled with fashion flops, underwater misadventures, and heartwarming moments of self-discovery. Whether refereeing a school argument, hosting a tea party for the sea’s misfits, or standing up to reef-wide gossip, Beverly proves again and again that true SoFISHtication means ...

Dilly the Dolphin is famous for one thing: showing up late to everything. From coral concerts to pancake breakfasts, Dilly’s the dolphin who always arrives just after the fun begins. But when the reef is threatened by strange undersea storms and ancient machines buried deep in the ocean trenches, Dilly stumbles (slowly) into the most important mission of his life. With the sea out of balance and no one else willing to dive deep enough to face the danger, Dilly teams up with a sarcastic dolphin named Flip, a cranky lobster submarine captain, and a glow-in-the-dark squid with surprisingly ...

Silver Wing: Code Red Skies is a pulse-pounding, character-driven military suspense novel that brings together six unforgettable tropes: the Fearless Female Pilot (Samantha “Silver” Mercer), the Loyal Mechanic (Dutch, who knows her jet better than anyone), the Tech Genius (Blaze, who can hack or fix anything with a pulse), the By-the-Book Strategist (Lillian, balancing logic and moral lines), the Rogue with a Heart (Jackal, the unpredictable trickster with deadly instincts), and the AI Conscience (Piper, Silver’s voice of logic and silent partner in survival). Each character plays a ...

Calvin wasn't supposed to be on a spaceship. He definitely wasn't supposed to be heading to Venus. But when you're nine years old, brilliant at hiding, and have a dog like Pudge, anything is possible. Join Calvin and Pudge as they accidentally stow away on Starhopper 9, meet a crew of quirky space travelers, and discover the greatest surprise of all—friendly aliens who wave back. With pancakes, paw prints, and peanut butter medals along the way, this out-of-this-world adventure will leave young readers laughing, wide-eyed, and ready for more. Perfect for ages 5–12, Deep Space Trouble is...

Imagine waking up each morning to find a growing community of eager readers, customers, and fans waiting for your next message—people who trust you, value your insights, and are ready to buy what you offer. That’s the power of a list. In today’s noisy digital world, algorithms change, ads get muted, and social platforms rise and fall—but one thing never goes out of style: a direct line to your audience. In The Money Is in the List, you’ll learn how to build that line from the ground up. You’ll discover why an email address is more valuable than a like or a follow, how simple “...

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Kyle in "A Story Of Stones," a captivating children's book that combines the thrill of exploration with invaluable life lessons. Suitable for readers aged 8 to 12, this enchanting tale invites young explorers to follow Kyle, a curious nine-year-old boy, as he ventures off the beaten path and into a magical woodland world. While seeking a new route home from school, Kyle stumbles upon more than just a hidden trail. His simple detour leads him to meet Mr. Howard, a wise old stone collector, who introduces him to the fascinating world of geology. ...

Welcome to Crayton Middle School—where the vending machines eat your change, the janitor closet leads to another dimension, and one kid’s sketchbook might be the only thing standing between the school and total reality-erasure. Dexter “Doodle” Dalton isn’t your average sixth grader. Armed with a magical pencil that brings his drawings to life—and an attitude somewhere between sarcastic and snack-obsessed—Dexter finds himself at the center of a mystery no one else even realizes is happening. When Ms. Pine, the school’s quirky art teacher, vanishes in the middle of class, the ...

Unlock the secrets to transforming even the smallest space into a lush, productive vertical garden! Whether you’re working with a tiny balcony, a sunny kitchen wall, or a limited outdoor nook, Vertical Gardens: How to Grow Abundant Food in Small Spaces by Steven Doornbos is your ultimate guide to maximizing space, growing fresh vegetables and herbs year-round, and creating a beautiful, sustainable green oasis. Packed with practical advice, step-by-step instructions, and clever solutions to common gardening problems, this book makes vertical gardening easy, fun, and accessible—even if ...

Sue “Shoefly” McKinley isn’t your average middle schooler. Sure, she’s got friends, a locker full of mismatched socks, and a personality that practically kicks down doors—but she also happens to be the reigning queen of stomp. Known for her no-nonsense attitude and lightning-fast right hook (of the footwear variety), Sue lives by one rule: never let ‘em see your laces untied. From schoolwide mysteries and underground PTA shoe cults to flying high-tops and runaway fashion shows, Shoefly Sueis the wild, witty, and wonderfully weird adventure of a girl who believes in justice... ...

Juliana never wanted to work for anyone else—not now, not ever. So, while most girls her age were looking for summer jobs at local cafés or souvenir stands, Juliana was busy polishing the wheels of her brand-new juice cart. With her heart set on independence and her cart full of the freshest fruit around (especially naval oranges, her favorite), she sets off down the salty cobblestone streets of her ocean-side village to meet the curious, wild, helpful, annoying, and downright hilarious world of tourists. But being your own boss isn't always sweet. Sometimes the juice stings. And ...

Welcome to Gumdrop Gulch—a place where bubbles float sideways, goats wear rocket chairs, and adventure always comes with sprinkles. In this cheerful tale of friendship and fun, you'll meet MooCycle, a rainbow-colored motorcycle rider who never takes the straight path when he can loop-de-loop. Alongside his zany sidekick Bix and a whole parade of colorful townsfolk (and goats, inventors, tunnel trolls, waffle dancers, and more), MooCycle zips from one heart-happy chapter to the next. This story isn’t about saving the world—it's about celebrating it. It's silly. It's sweet. It's stuffed...

Strong for Life is the fitness book you’ve been waiting for—one that doesn’t demand perfection, expensive gear, or endless hours at the gym. Whether you’re 35 or 85, this simple, science-backed program shows you how to stay strong, steady, and independent for life. With a practical blend of strength training, balance drills, mindset shifts, and everyday nutrition, you’ll learn how to build real-world fitness that protects your future. Written in a conversational tone by someone who’s lived it, Strong for Life helps you train smarter—not harder—with a clear, adaptable system ...

When the Earth began to change, it didn’t start with earthquakes or fire—it began with silence. Cracks opened in the ground, not just in stone, but in memory, in truth, and in time itself. As strange breaches appear across the globe and reality begins to bend sideways, a team of scientists, skeptics, and dreamers must uncover what the planet is trying to say before it's too late. This is not a tale of destruction. It’s a story of recalibration. Of forgotten agreements. Of second chances whispered through roots, reflections, and rain. Join Kip, Juno, Langston, and Mara on a journey ...

What if the stars weren’t out of reach—but waiting? In a future not far from ours, the world has grown quiet. The sky, once full of wonder, has dimmed. But one boy, Milo, still dreams—and that dream comes with a destination: Mars. With only a worn notebook, a missing friend, and a question bigger than the galaxy, Milo sets off on an unforgettable journey through forgotten archives, mysterious spaceports, loyal friendships, and one long-lost journal written by the first dreamer to ever step foot on the red planet. Ticket to Mars is a breathtaking children’s adventure filled with ...

Birtha Blacktail isn’t your average hunting dog. In fact, she’s not much of a hunting dog at all—unless snoring in the sun and philosophizing from the porch count as skills. She’s big, she’s loyal, and she’s got just enough brainpower to wag when necessary. Alongside her 14-year-old human, Jason, Birtha proves that life doesn’t have to be fast-paced or fancy to be downright extraordinary. Set in the quiet rhythms of rural life, this heartwarming and hilarious tale explores friendship, loyalty, lazy afternoons, and the occasional wild adventure (reluctantly participated in, of ...

Hanover Elementary is not your average school. The milk cartons whisper advice. The pencil sharpener leaks secrets. And the cafeteria meatballs occasionally move on their own. Tommy Tiddleton was just trying to survive another weird Wednesday when he stumbled upon the first clue: a glowing sandwich bag marked “DO NOT OPEN.” Naturally, he opened it. Now, with the help of his best friends—Dev the skeptic, Blister the chaos enthusiast, and Miss Sheila the world’s most suspicious lunch lady—Tommy must navigate a bizarre underground archive, a sentient gravy spill, memory-erasing tacos...

Dear Reader, This book was not supposed to happen. It began with a pencil, a portal, and a mysteriously opinionated sandwich—and quickly unraveled into time loops, arguing punctuation marks, and a talking sock puppet with boundary issues. Molly, Kramer, and Alex didn’t mean to break the story. But when their magical compass shattered and the narrator went rogue, they had only one choice left: write their way out. This is not a story about chosen ones. It’s a story about accidental ones—about what happens when kids with big hearts and bigger imaginations fall into a world that ...

After the final battle in Sometimes, peace returns to the city—briefly. But it doesn’t last. When a young kitten named Always appears with no known origin and a connection to long-forgotten Purrfect Agency secrets, old shadows rise. Sometimes has gone off-grid. A new enemy is weaving danger into the future using something called The Threadline, a global network of memories, instincts, and decisions designed to overwrite free will permanently. Worse still, someone from the Original Nine Agents—long believed lost—is back, and they aren’t who they used to be. Now it's up to Always, ...