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Watch the short cinematic trailer below. Experience the story before you read about it.BOOK TRAILER LINKA heart-warming, empowering picture book that helps children explore the language of emotions through the eyes of a young child named Riley. When Riley wakes up one morning tinged in blue, they begin an extraordinary journey through a week of color-shifting feelings. From red-hot anger to yellow-bright joy, nervous green, foggy gray, and more.With the gentle guidance of Miss Arlo, a wise and caring teacher, and the comfort of family and furry friend Bongo, Riley learns that every feeling has...

Watch the short cinematic trailer below. Experience the story before you read about it.BOOK TRAILER LINKWhen dark fog clouds the bright waters of Brainport Bay, Captain Brain and the Thought Pirates launches into a courageous quest across the Sea of Emotions. Calm, Confidence, and Kindness have been stolen by a sneaky crew of Thought Pirates, and it's up to Captain Brain and his sparkly sidekick Neuron to get them back.From the buzzing Island of Anxiety to the echoing Caves of Criticism, from the wild Feelstorm to the healing Inner Island, readers follow an emotional odyssey full of talking wa...

Watch the short cinematic trailer below. Experience the story before you read about it.BOOK TRAILER LINKIn this enchanting picture book, follow Luna, a curious girl with a glowing Leaf Locket, as she travels through diverse and vibrant ecosystems — from melting Arctic ice to whispering forests, coral kingdoms, and desert secrets.Each chapter reveals a new part of the natural world that needs care and remembering.With rich, vivid illustrations and gentle storytelling, Luna's journey teaches children and families aboutecologyconservationAnd the power of listening to nature's quiet voices.As Lu...

Fact or Fiction? You Decide is a concise, reader‑friendly guide to fourteen foundational concepts found in A Course in Miracles, a text the author has studied and written about daily for more than fifteen years. Each chapter presents one core idea—such as the nature of reality, the meaning of non‑duality, the role of consciousness, the idea of a Higher Self, and the illusory nature of time and space—and expands it with clear, contemplative commentary.Rather than arguing for a doctrine, the book offers a reflective journey. It explores themes such as the difference between perception an...

The Sock Who Ran AwayWhen Sully, the orange sock with yellow stars, wakes up to find his matching twin Sunny missing, he refuses to stay behind in the laundry basket. Determined and a little nervous, he hops out on a daring journey through the house and into the great wide garden beyond.Along the way, Sully meets a parade of curious bugs, joins frog “pirates” on a puddle adventure, outwits a nest-building bird, and even befriends a wise old sneaker and a patch who remembers every thread in the yard.Through courage, kindness, and a few muddy missteps, Sully discovers what it truly means to ...

Watch the short cinematic trailer below. Experience the story before you read about it.BOOK TRAILER LINKIllustrated, heartwarming collection of magical short stories about invisible comfort, emotional healing, and the quiet power of hope.No one sees them, but everyone feels them.Elias and Orion are the Empathy Brothers. They are silent companions in a loud world. They drift across oceans and cities, mountains and rainstorms, drawn not by sight, but by sorrow. Wherever someone is losing hope, they arrive, invisible and glowing, to offer comfort, courage, and healing.Through ten deeply emotional...

The Chillin’ KingIn the peaceful kingdom of Willowmere, King Chester is known for one thing:Doing absolutely nothing!While his people struggle with leaky roofs and wobbly bridges, Chester naps in hammocks, braids his horse Buttercup’s mane, and sings songs about nothing at all. He’s the very definition of a lazy king.But when a ride through the woods leaves the “Chillin’ King” lost, injured, and alone, he begins to see his kingdom, and his people through new eyes. With the unexpected help of a wise old goat herder, Chester embarks on a quiet, heartfelt journey home and learns what ...

Windy and Wendy Get Bendy and Fly!

This book will help teach young children all about the transformation of caterpillars into butterflies.
The book includes Windy and Wendy's transformation story as well as a whole bunch of interesting facts and figures, along with some caterpillar and butterfly quotes and jokes.

FUN AND CAREFREE CATERPILLAR CRAZINESS

INTRODUCING WINDY & WENDY

Ideal reading book for young children to learn how the wickedly-wonderful-wriggly caterpillar turns into the bold-beautiful butterfly.
 

 

A moment of destiny disguised as an ordinary day. Two souls met by accident, only to recognize a love older than memory. One glance, one shared silence, and something timeless awakened, an energy beyond words, a reunion long overdue. She glowed with a light he'd never seen, and in her voice, he heard music. What began as a simple call became a twenty‑year unfolding of friendship, devotion, and a love that nothing could touch. They were truly happy and nothing would ever separate their love again. P.S.   Twenty-four years ago, Mary Jo, my wife of twenty years, died suddenly in front...

Lana is seventy‑five and one of the wisest souls I know. She's had astonishing near‑death experiences, and after twenty years studying A Course in Miracles, she sends me truths that feel like they come straight from the Light. And every one of them points to "God Is". So, Who is this God? A Love absolutely perfect. A Love beyond purity, immeasurably beautiful, all‑knowing, all‑seeing, everywhere, outside of time. A Love that cannot conceive of loss. A Source that gives only joy, contentment, and eternal happiness. A Light that extends to all existence and we are part of this. Forever. ...

Watch the short cinematic trailer below. Experience the story before you read about it.BOOK TRAILER LINKEden’s Eco Quest – An Interactive Adventure for Eco Warriors invites children on an exciting mission to explore, protect, and reconnect with the natural world. This beautifully designed interactive book blends story, rhyme, puzzles, games, and real-world ecology to inspire young readers to become heroes for the planet.Across seven magical chapters, readers follow Eden throughForestsOceansRiversAnd secret wildlife hideaways.Each chapter includes a full-colour picture and a rhyming eco mes...

The Faerie Hill of AberfoyleSome places are beautiful.Others are beautifully bewitched.Some journeys change your life.Others change the very fabric of what you believe.When Stephen, his spirited wife Maria, and their mischievous Springer Spaniel, Bailey set off in their camper van for Aberfoyle, they expect fresh air, stunning scenery, and maybe a little hidden folklore. What they find is a place alive with centuries of legend, where faeries are said to guard their secrets fiercely.From hidden trails lined with carved toadstools to the storied hill where Reverend Robert Kirk vanished without a...

Love is not an emotion but the creative force behind everything real. God's Love is eternal, unchanging, and incapable of loss. Heaven is our True Reality and Hell does not exist. I'm discovering a peace beyond understanding, a life free of fear, impatience, and worry. Humanity is remembering what was never lost: we have never been separate from God. Pray from the heart, listen to the Sacred Silence between your thoughts, and you will begin to know that God Is. Bob

 

 

A far cry from his hollow log house, an upbeat and unruly ferret, sets out across Woodzley in search of an adventure. With his new companion Birzy, Ferald embarks on a journey into the unknown. Along the way, they meet many interesting characters, such as Mr. Wiggly, who offers them a scrumptious tea and toast. Join Ferald and Birzy on their journey as they learn the true meaning of adventure and appreciate the beauty of nature.

Watch the short cinematic trailer below. Experience the story before you read about it.BOOK TRAILER LINK"Marisol and the Guardians of Nature" is a vibrant picture book brimming with environmental wonder.Over ten immersive chapters, Marisol rallies her friends, young Guillermo, Manuel, Diego, Presi, and Yolanda, are the Guardians of Nature.Each chapter takes them on a mission to restore and explore diverse ecosystems in southern Spain. From the crystal-clear Río Majaceite to the cork-oak forests of Los Alcornocales, from dune-guarded marshes to a lush botanical garden.Along the way, children w...

Me, Him, Her, Them, and the Others.This is a totally strange and weird laugh-out-loud, offbeat tale of seven strangers who meet for a week-long camping holiday at a place known only as The Place. They’ve only ever met online. But now, with mismatched tents, mysterious silences, secretive habits, and an overwhelming number of sardines, things get weird fast.Told from the hilarious point of view of Me, this quirky novella is packed with British humour, awkward dynamics, mysterious identities, and the slow, unsettling realisation that you might be sharing marshmallows with spies.Perfect for fan...

Watch the short cinematic trailer below. Experience the story before you read about it.BOOK TRAILER LINK"What time is it?""And what time is it through the human interstellar portal?"Amy and Fin know all about weird dreams...They get them all the time...What they don't know is that everyday life is about to change for them inextricably, and in so many ways...Ways that they could never have imagined?For one thing, they don't have the faintest idea about the human interstellar portal or their special genealogy and secret hidden powers.And for another, the missing Lorentz force law quantum equatio...

Watch the short cinematic trailer below. Experience the story before you read about it.BOOK TRAILER LINK"Is it a bird… or a plane… or another labor pain?"Since falling hook, line, and sinker for globetrotting English ecologist, James, Eden, and her son Jamie's worlds have changed for the better.Then, life changed even more after they left the past behind, and moved from Kentucky to England.It was time to distance themselves from the wreckage and ghosts of their past, for once and for all.A new life, with a new love.And low and behold, it worked!At least it seemed so.Until the skeletons hol...

Pip and the World Beneath Our Feet.The Tiny Creatures That Run the Earth.What if the smallest creatures on Earth were actually the ones helping keep our planet alive?Meet Pip, a curious little ant with a big question: What difference can one tiny ant make?As Pip explores the bustling world beneath the forest floor, he discovers an amazing secret. Ants may be small, but they play a huge role in helping forests grow, spreading seeds, enriching soil, and keeping nature in balance.Along the way Pip meets new friends, learns about teamwork, and discovers that even the smallest actions can help chan...

Meet Hamish, the clumsiest hedgehog you’ll ever fall in love with!From a lonely garden along the River Clyde to the exciting adventures along his very own hedgehog highway, Hamish’s story is full of tumbles, wiggles, and unforgettable fun.This interactive book includes:Clumsy, playful illustrations bringing Hamish’s night adventures to life.Three musical songs by The Eco Band™ – sing along and join the hedgehog fun!Tumbling Through the GardenSniff and Cuddle (Hamish & Heather’s Song)Wiggle, Wobble, Tumble, TwirlFamily, friendship, and teamwork – from Hamish’s first meeting ...

THE GRUMPY TRUMPERSA bottom-blasting, side-splitting family fart-fest!Meet the Trumpers.They're loud.They're proud.They're honestly quite flatulent.And thanks to a mysterious condition called AUBS (Almost Uncontrollable Bowel Syndrome), they let rip at the worst possible moments.Life was already gassy on their run-down council estate...But when the Trumpers inherit a giant posh mansion from their estranged Uncle Elijah, the inventor of an IBS cure.Things go from bad to absolutely hilarious.Dad (Terence Senior) blows more than just hot air.Mum (Marjorie) tries to keep order with air fresheners ...

Greenock: A Brief History of Greenock — A Chronicle of Industry, People, and PlaceStep into the rich and storied past of Greenock.A proud port town on the banks of the mighty River Clyde.Once famed around the world for its shipbuilding might, sugar trade, and industrial heritage.In this brief, engaging and accessible account, discover how Greenock grew from a modest fishing village into a vital cog in the engine of Scottish and British industry. Learn about the town’s shipyards that built renowned vessels such as theRMS Empress of Britain,TS Queen Mary, andSS Viceroy of India—all testame...

Watch the short cinematic trailer below. Experience the story before you read about it.BOOK TRAILER LINKBobbi and the Beachcombers in Benalmádena™When Bobbi travels to Spain for a family holiday, she stumbles upon a new way of caring for beaches. In Benalmádena, she wakes up early to watch the tractors sweeping the sand at sunrise, and soon meets a group of local children who share her passion for protecting their coastline. Together, they forge an unexpected bond and begin learning that caring for the planet can look different depending on where you are.Through the eyes of her new friend ...

Created especially for younger readers, Getting to Know Amazing Animals features full-color images of some truly amazing creatures and lots of surprising facts about them. Written in a simple, easy-to-understand style, over a dozen animals are presented including flying foxes, walking fish, and freezing frogs. Readers will discover some of their unique abilities and behaviors. Even the youngest readers will love exploring details about these amazing creatures and learning some surprising facts about them. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Created especially for younger readers, Getting to Know Rainforest Animals features amazing full-color images of some of the most iconic rainforest animals and lots of interesting facts in a simple, easy-to-understand style. Fourteen animals are presented including the sloth, poison frog, toucan, jaguar, caiman, orangutan, macaw, leafcutter ant, and the giant river otter. Discover where they live, what they eat, and some of their unique behaviors. Even the youngest readers will love discovering details about these amazing creatures and learning some surprising facts about them. Recommended for...

Created especially for younger readers, All About Sea Turtle Hatchlings features amazing full-color images and lots of interesting facts in a simple, easy-to-understand style. Each stage of life, from nesting to egg-laying, hatchling, to adulthood, is explained and explored in simple, accessible text. Even the youngest readers will love discovering details about these amazing creatures and learning some things we can do to help protect them. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Created especially for younger readers, Getting to Know Sea Turtles features amazing full-color images of each of the 7 species of sea turtles and lots of interesting facts in a simple, easy-to-understand style. Discover where they live, what they eat, and the dangers and challenges in their lives. Even the youngest readers will love discovering details about these mysterious creatures and reading the comments of professional sea turtle scientists who are experts in the field. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Wentworth Wellington Hall (formerly Bob) has officially upgraded his entire existence. Next Tuesday at precisely 3:17pm he'll acquire a monocle while wearing a double‑breasted blue blazer, yellow long johns, and purple penny loafers, a combination so powerful it makes ladies faint and strong men whimper like startled turtles. He wasn't quite certain if taking 50 hits of Grateful Dead LSD, a huge ball of Magic Psilocybin Mushrooms and Very Pure DMT at the same time was the grandest idea he'd ever had. He'll find out sooner rather than later. Moments later, reality malfunctioned. Earthquakes t...

Watch the short cinematic trailer below. Experience the story before you read about it.BOOK TRAILER LINKWELCOME TO SEVEN DAYS IN THE LIFE OF A 1980's TEENAGER. Contains Swearing.I hope you enjoy the FUC$%&G RIDE!!!• A life of fun and fear.• And love and beer.• Joy and pain• And sunshine and rain.BUT LEARNING LIFE'S JUST LIKE THAT!The Market Lads and Me is fond recollections and happy memories of a week in my life in the early 1980s working at Wigan wholesale fruit and vegetable market.The story is based on real people's lives and real events.WITH A LITTLE TOMFOOLERY THROWN IN ...

Watch the short cinematic trailer below. Experience the story before you read about it.BOOK TRAILER LINK⚠ WARNING⚠Story could contain echoes of yourself."Listen carefully, I shall say this only once...Ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight...?""Oops, sorry... that was Batman!""Have you ever done communal living or shared a house or flat then...?""Good. Then you'll know exactly where we're coming from!"Q: What do you get if you have eight people and a dog living over a derelict pub and a landlord who doesn't care...?A: Mayhem! Everyday life is at its worst and best.After college a...

Can love save the people and the planet?When renowned English ecologist James Ustinov arrives in Harlan County, Kentucky, in the shadow of the Appalachian Mountains, he learns that a proposed road threatens a rare swamp home to endangered species—and the nearby houses of the local residents. Determined to protect both the swamp’s fragile ecosystem and the homes of the people he’s come to care for, James knows he must act quickly to have the area declared untouchable, before it's lost forever.Eden Buckley, a passionate advocate for her community and its natural beauty, is reluctant to tru...

THE NEOPHYTE chronicles the unusual and breathtaking coming of age of a young man from the backlands of Georgia. From the safety of the Convent of the Righteous Path to the risky nightspots like The Fetal Attraction and The Ice Palace, we witness his metamorphosis into manhood.

There’s beauty in the dark, hopefully reader, you find some here. Fair warning, there’s a lot of gore. In a world full of hatred, everyone needs a dream or two to cling to. There are too many monsters in the world, they just might not be the ones most often associated with the word.14 Gothic and Twisted fables for the broken souls.13 poems for the rebels in us all. Praise for the Author As I read this I kept picturing Walt Whitman in my mind. This feels like something Whitman would be into - very earthy, natural. Felt like poetry. –Writing battle contestant Wonderfully Got...

We first meet Jack Stewart on his way back to his apartment in New York City, where he is pursuing a career as a jazz musician.As the novel unfolds, we learn of the difficulties he encounters, of the friendship he develops with George, his roommate—also a jazz musician—and the women he meets in the city. But more importantly, we learn of the very close relationship he has with his mother, who writes to him regularly from Southern Virginia. Through these letters and series of flashbacks, we come to understand Jack's background, the stifling environment he left behind, and his father's resen...

THE SUCCESSOR AND OTHER ODD STORIES, the latest offering from award-winning author Carlos Rubio, proves once again that he possesses a wide range of narrative scope. In this volume he has gone beyond historical fiction (Forgotten Objects), romantic fiction (Italian Tilt), satirical fiction (The Neophyte), to take a new direction. Each of the ten stories in this collection, all told in the first person, contains an element of the unexplainable, and every one captures the interest of the reader from the opening sentence. Echoes of Teotihuacán, one of the stories, was nominated for the Pushcart ...

Italian Tilt is a novel that goes beyond  exploring how Donald, the main character, finds romance and discovers a new culture while on a trip to Italy. It also deals with the nature of  personal  growth, the nature of friendship, as well as family conflict and reconciliation.

Watch the short cinematic trailers below. Experience the story before you read about it.CINEMATIC BOOK TRAILER LINKSONG PREVIEWS LINKBOOK TRAILER LINKBobbi and the Beachcombers is a joyful, moving, and beautifully illustrated interactive and musical picture book that brings children, adults, and classrooms together around one powerful idea: our beaches need our help, and everyone can make a difference.When Bobbi visits her favourite beach, she notices something isn’t right. Plastic is washing ashore, sea life is struggling, and the beach itself seems to be crying out for help. Instead of tur...

BEING ECLIPSED describes women’s lives under the care of the Church and State in Ireland at the beginning of the mid-19th century throughout the 20th century. It gives an overview of women who had to turn to prostitution out of necessity in order to survive, and also on nuns who were put in charge of them under catholic church rule creating a double-standard. Women were treated as the “Social Evil” when they were not considered pure and innocent by State and Church. This ignorant behaviour let basically to failing women instead of protecting them within society.

The Coin of Forever When billionaire Jensen Statler accepts a coin from a beggar outside the Monte Carlo casino, he thinks he’s buying time. He’s wrong. He’s signing a contract older than the universe.The coin doesn’t grant miracles—it collects debts. And the moment it enters Jensen’s life, the world begins to tilt: mirrors lag, clocks lose seconds, and the city forgets him in patches. As the coin burrows deeper, Jensen is pulled into a cosmic audit where every regret becomes a creature, every lie becomes a weight, and every stolen heartbeat demands to be repaid.Far from him, ...

 A quiet descent into cosmic horror. When reality fractures around him, Elias is drawn toward a presence that doesn’t chase — it waits. Nyxalath is a story of identity unraveling, ancient inevitability, and the breach that finds you.Some fractures don’t appear in the world around you. They appear in you.Elias has spent years trying to outrun the quiet distortions in his life — the moments that don’t line up, the memories that feel borrowed, the sense that something is watching from just beyond the edges of perception. He tells himself it’s stress. Exhaustion. A mind stretched ...