Raising kids and a family is hard enough in today's world, but it's the things that are never said that can be detrimental. Parents, guardians, teachers and others who are too busy to notice the subtle hints of trouble ahead can be suddenly surprised to find they have a real problem on their hands. Then of course, they must be prepared to deal with it. Through this book, mother and daughter Suzanne and Kelly share the story of their own personal struggles,...

Presidents' Day was established back in 1880 to honor George Washington, the first president of the United States. Over the years, it has become a holiday to celebrate the careers of many of America's other illustrious commanders in chief. Simple text explains the origins and history of the holiday while photographs present the many ways people celebrate our nation's leaders on this one special day.

The New Girl at school plays the violin so beautifully that Almond gets lost in the music, but she also feels sad because she does not know if she herself has any talent at all--until the school play, when with the encouragement of her mother, her teacher, and the New Girl, she finds she has a talent for acting.

PopPop loves all of Gods creation, but most of all he loves the mountains and forests of Colorado. He loves the mountains so much that he assigned himself the project of taking care of the forest in a very special camping spot. This story is about one special day when PopPop and his dog, Champ, met a very clever and fearless song sparrow while he was working in the forest to get rid of a terrible weed threatening to take over the place he loves. Psalm...

Ms. Carries PB&J Farm is one very special place. It is a home for lost animals for ALL lost animals. Everyone is welcome at PB&J Farm. Ms. Carrie ensures everyone's needs are met. They all live as one big happy family. It doesn't matter if you are a fish or a dog, a cat or a frog, a bird or a ferret, a horse or a cow. No one is a stranger in this animal haven. Ms. Carrie is a hero. One Saturday morning, everyone is frisking and frolicking about....

There isn't much in Hollow Virgina, a state university, students, a few townies, and some overcast weather in an otherwise sleepy college town. On one special day, a former disgraced, yet popular President James Harris comes into town to give a speech. However, as Secret Service and Law Enforcement swarm thru the day, some students & businesses go about their normal weekly operations. The day before the big arrival, a trio of students who aren't currently...

Fired from his longtime job as captain of the Coal Patrol, two-foot-three-inch 1,300-year-old elf Gumdrop Coal is angry. He's one of Santa's original elves, inspired by the fat man's vision to bring joy to children on that one special day each year. But somewhere along the way things went sour for Gumdrop. Maybe it was delivering one too many lumps of coal for the Naughty List. Maybe it's the conspiracy against Christmas that he's starting to sense...

"In the last 30 years, the Make-A-Wish Foundation; has granted nearly 300,000 wishes worldwide to children battling life-threatening illnesses, shedding light on worlds darkened by disease and bringing hope to children and their families. With a foreword by Make-A-Wish; cofounder Frank Shankwitz, Once Upon A Wish shares the wishes of eight children-their stories inspiring testimonials to the resilience and strength of the human spirit. These families...

This sweet Little Golden Book tells the story about a young girl and her grandfather picking apples together. . . A grandfather and his granddaughter have a wonderful time picking apples in this sweet Little Golden Book. From enjoying a bumpy hayride to choosing the very best apples to petting cute farm animals, this is one special day! And it's a perfect book to share with your preschooler before heading out on your own apple-picking adventure!

"1910: Twenty-five-year-old Daniel Pitt is a junior barrister in London and eager to prove himself, independent of his renowned detective father's influence. And the new case before him will be the test. When his client, arrogant biographer Russell Graves, is found guilty of murdering his wife, Daniel is dispatched by his superior to find the real killer before Graves faces the hangman's noose--in only twenty-one days. Could the violent death have...