"My second nature reader includes 20 short books for beginning readers at a first grade reading level. Each level focuses on one or two phonics concepts or groups of sight words."--Back cover.

"No More Secrets" Everything Tennis champion Tyler Florman touches turns to gold. Winning is easy, but fame comes with a price. Living in the closet in exchange for riches and honors was second nature, until he met the younger man who conquered his heart. Chip Carter turned a childhood trauma into a career saving lives. As an EMT, he's never found time for love, but all of that could change when he rescues the famous athlete who steals his heart for...

From two-stepping to tamaladas, "a must-read manual for anyone looking to learn more about the wild and wonderful state" (Texas Monthly) There are certain things every Texan should know how to do and say, whether your Lone Star roots reach all the way back to the 1836 Republic or you were just transplanted yesterday. Some of these may be second nature to you, but others...well, maybe it wouldn't hurt to have a few handy hints if, say, branding the...

Growing your own veg, fruit, herbs and flowers is second nature for many gardeners but this book shows how to preserve the best homegrown ingredients in jams, chutneys, cordials and sauces for many months and even years to come. From planning the jam-maker's garden through to selecting the best varieties to grow; from sowing and planting to harvesting and foraging, and using tried and tested cooking methods to preserve the best flavour and quality,...

A Human Catechism is a theopoetic journey. It is the integration of personal experience, theological reflection, and contextual analysis. This book proposes a radical way of discipleship in which we are invited to run the risk of positively imitating one another through the imitation of Christ. If violence happens through the imitation of one another, maybe good things do too. As the reader embarks on a contextually self-reflective journey, this book...

In the glittering world of Regency London, where gossip is exchanged-and reputations ruined-with the tilt of a fan, Mélanie Fraser is the perfect wife. Devoted to her husband, Charles, the grandson of a duke, she is acknowledged as society's most charming hostess. But just as the elegant façade of Regency London hides a dark side, Mélanie is not what she seems. She has a secret: one that could destroy her perfect jewel-box life forever . . . and...

"A photo-filled trove of tips for seeing more birds wherever you look, from crowd favorites (hummingbirds, owls, eagles) to species you've never spotted before"--

(El Librito Azul English edition) Conny Mendez firmly believed in metaphysics for everyone, and dedicated a significant portion of her life to teaching spiritual truths in plain simple terms that anybody can begin to apply in everyday life. One of her most important, prized, and popular books is El Librito Azul, or The Little Blue Book. It is a compact and concise read that is designed to be carried and read on a regular basis, until its laws...

In this essential guide, we delve into the heart of raising mindful children, emphasizing the importance of compassionate understanding of emotions. Recognizing the unique developmental stages of every child, we offer tailored techniques, fostering both emotional intelligence and resilience. This book not only explores structured meditation practices but also highlights the beauty of weaving mindfulness into the fabric of daily life. We recognize...

Rose jumps at the chance to be the architect of a big project in the only town she's ever dreamed of living in. She thinks this could be her chance at happiness, until she realizes that the Jordans have put Jacob in charge of the project. Why did the man infuriate her? It couldn't be the fact that she's been secretly crushing on him all her life. Jacob is hired by his uncle to oversee an exciting new project that could save the town of Pride. Unfortunately,...