In this humorous book, Samuel Clemens is suffering from writer's block. He decides to post a "Characters Needed" sign on the side of the road. When two mischievous boys named Tom and Huck show up, will they be able to help Mark Twain write his story? Or will they end up being more trouble than he bargained for? Students will enjoy this illustrated fiction reader that features compelling text, grade-appropriate vocabulary, and chapter format to build...

Readers will be "haunted" by this spooky, modern retelling of Edgar Allan Poe's classic poem, The Raven. For Heath, the worst part of a cross-country move is how much he misses his best friend, Lenore. That, and the strange raven who is always sitting outside the window of his bedroom! Readers will be captivated by this modern spin on an old classic that features vibrant illustrations, short chapter format, and compelling text. Appealing to both reluctant...

As a Father's Day gift Wayne Anderson's oldest daughter Jerilyn, often called Jeril, presented him with a fat three-hole notebook containing the letters and stories he had written her from the time she was twenty until she was thirty-eight-from 1977 to 1995. It was one of his dearest Father's Day gifts ever. And it was an especially appropriate gift as she had been an avid reader since childhood and was now a creative librarian who continued to cherish...

How to find guilt-free time for what you really want to do, and why it matters Do you feel like you're always busy, even as your to-do list continues to grow? Do you think you can't keep up as it is, let alone add another thing to your plate? An award-winning journalist, avid reader, and new mom, Karma Brown dreamed of writing her first novel. But, between diapers and tight deadlines, how could she? Like so many of us, she felt stretched taut and...

Bible scholar and avid reader Ron Rhodes gathers his favorite quotes from classic and contemporary Christians about Scripture, belief, God, and life. For added spiritual insight, Rhodes provides Bible truths behind each presented quote. Topical selections can be read in order or as areas of interest arise for a reader. Attitude "If you can't change circumstances, change the way you respond to them." Tim Hansel (1941-2009), Seminar leader Bible Truth...

This book was written with you, your child and your child's teacher in mind. Since the old adage says, "Every reader is a leader", it behooves us as responsible adults to help our children to develop a love for reading. Let us remember that every subject entails reading. As a result, when we teach or encourage children to read, we incidentally teach the other subjects like math, social studies, science and others. Bringing my own experiences into...

Detective Gigi Montgomery has been suppressing her ability to see ghosts her entire life. But when her best friend's shade appears, Gigi is determined to find the culprit-and that means facing her fears of the paranormal. Rory Dunnigan is an Irish antiquities dealer and philanthropist who finds himself romantically interested in financial crimes detective Gigi Montgomery. But her investigation into her friend's assault threatens to uncover secrets...

With Hearts Surrendered is a compilation of daily devotions to help the avid reader of the Word to deeper faith and to challenge the occasional reader to begin reading more often and for greater meaning and understanding. It is not intended to be a substitute, but a supplement. The Bible is the ultimate authority. This book will help set the stage for each of the passages and draw out relevant truths that can be prayerfully applied to daily living....

Twenty years ago, I began printing emails that contained short and long inspirational stories, quick quotes, poems, jokes, and other items that were forwarded by many of my Christian friends. I have finally organized these emails into those categories that will be useful while conducting Sunday school classes, bible study, delivering a sermon, addressing civic groups, changing a church sign, or to someone just needing a spiritual uplift. This is...

Akosua Annan is a confident and fiercely intelligent student at a posh Cape Coast school. There she comes under the influence of a charismatic feminist teacher. Osman Said's background is very different. Upon the death of his parents, a police sergeant and an unschooled market trader, immigrants to Accra from the North, he is adopted by a retired school teacher, Hajia Zainab. After a spell as an apprentice in an auto workshop, he returns to school....