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The Dream Team!/Glitter and Shine! (Step into Reading)
by Random HouseStep into the realms of LEGO® DREAMZzz™️ to follow the adventures of Mateo and Izzy and the other dream chasers in this action-packed leveled reader!Mateo, Zoey and the other heroic dream chasers use all their dream tools and their imaginations to fight the Grimspawn in one story, while Zoey and Izzie use glitter as a surprise defense against the Nightmare King—but will it be enough to save the world of LEGO DREAMZzz? Find out in this leveled reader filled with full-color illustrations throughout!LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, the Brick and Knob configurations, DREAMZzz and the DREAMZzz logo are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. ©2024 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own.
The Greatest
by Veera HiranandaniIn this poignant tribute to grandparents everywhere, a grandfather reflects on his loving relationship with his three grandchildren. This story beautifully captures how love can make anyone "the greatest" in someone's eyes.From Newbery Honor author Veera Hiranandani and National Book Award finalist Vesper Stamper comes a poignant story about the love between grandparents and grandchildren.Grandpa loves Sundays-- that's when his three grandchildren come to visit. They act out plays, catch fireflies in the yard, and celebrate Jewish holidays together. His grandchildren bestow affection and admiration on him. Sometimes, though, he wonders why they think he's so great? Should he tell them that he's just an average, ordinary man?Here is a book that wonderfully captures how simple, everyday moments can turn into treasured memories, and how the power of love makes us all the "greatest" to somebody.
Here Comes Frosty! (Frosty the Snowman)
by Random HouseBabies and toddlers can celebrate Christmas with this sturdy board book based on the holiday classic, Frosty the Snowman!Everyone's favorite snowman with a corncob pipe, a button nose, and coal eyes comes to life on Christmas every year. Children will have snow much fun with this sturdy board book that is a retelling based on the beloved 1969 animated holiday television special, Frosty the Snowman!
Effi Briest (Pushkin Press Classics)
by Hugh Rorrison Theodor FontaneAn exceptional translation of Fontane's masterpiece: one of the great 19th-century novels of adultery to stand beside Anna Karenina and Madame Bovary&“A stunningly moving, beautiful, witty and urbane novel: I was blown away by it&” — Kate Saunders, author of The Secrets of WishtideIn this witty masterpiece of poetic realism, expertly translated by Hugh Rorrison, Effi Briest shows Theodor Fontane at the height of his talents, as he questions the hypocrisies and destructive values of middle-class society.Effi Briest is only 17 when she is married off to Baron von Innstetten, travelling to live with him in a provincial town on the remote Baltic coast of Prussia. He is 20 years her senior, an ambitious bureaucrat uninterested in his young wife, and lively Effi becomes increasingly isolated, bored and anxious in her stifling surroundings.A half-hearted affair with Major Crampas – a manipulative married man with a reputation for womanising – temporarily distracts Effi from her loneliness. But years later, this brief liaison will return to Effi with devastating consequences.Written with great empathy for his characters, Fontane portrays a woman torn between her own desires and her roles as wife and mother, between her heart and the obligations of social circumstance.Part of the Pushkin Press Classics series: outstanding classic storytelling from around the world, in a stylishly original series design. From newly rediscovered gems to fresh translations of the world&’s greatest authors, this series includes such authors as Stefan Zweig, Hermann Hesse, Ryūnosuke Akutagawa and Gaito Gazdanov.
A Second Chance on Earth
by Juan VidalA father, a friend, and a favorite book help a teen boy understand love and loss in this moving and vivid YA novel in verse.Have you ever encountered a book that KO&’d you, Iron Mike Tyson style? One that hit you square in the face and heart like some abracadabra casting a hex from an unknown planet? For sixteen-year-old poet and b-baller Marcos Cadena, that book is the beat-up copy of One Hundred Years of Solitude he finds among his late father&’s possessions after Papi is killed in an accident.Marcos&’ papi has always loomed large in his eyes. So, when Marcos travels to his parents&’ childhood home of Cartagena, Colombia to spread Papi&’s ashes, he brings his father&’s book with him, convinced that Gabriel García Márquez&’s masterpiece holds the key to understanding Papi&’s life and accepting his death.In Cartagena, Marcos befriends eighteen-year-old Camilo, a taxi driver and fellow García Márquez fan who appoints himself Marcos&’ unofficial tour guide. Together, the two boys explore the landscape of Cartagena, from the picturesque streets of Old Town to the poor neighborhood where Camilo grew up. But when Camilo reveals a troubling secret from his past, Marcos must ask himself whether everyone deserves a second chance.Woven through with themes of friendship, family, and forgiveness, this poignant novel in verse is also a love letter to Colombia and to the books of Gabriel García Márquez.
Frightful Folklore of North America: Illustrated Folk Horror from Greenland to the Panama Canal
by Mike BassTapping into the resurgence of interest in horror and folklore and illustrated with 75 linocut-style artworks, this contemporary, cool and highly desirable collection of scary North American legends has standout visual appeal."The brilliance of Frightful Folklore of North America is how it captures the expansiveness of the land, the various cultures (Native and non-Native), the stories told over time … This impressive collection will haunt your imagination."– V. Castro, author of Goddess of Filth and The Haunting of AlejandraDiscover the original folk horror of North America: over 100 of the most terrifying legends and gruesome folklore that emerged over the centuries in response to this wild continent&’s harsh and awesome landscapes and often tragic history. From the Indigenous Peoples to those who in later times crossed sea and land to settle there, each culture has added its stories, taboos and fears to this ghastly anthology. Read about:Qallupilluit of Nunavut: This green, scaly, web-handed sea-monster hunts along the ice floes, kidnapping children that wander too close to the water.La Corriveau of Quebec: A woman hanged for murder and witchcraft runs through the night in her gibbet chasing her victims.Sasquatch of the Pacific Northwest: The Wild Man of America, who has been spotted throughout history.Ghost Moose of Maine: Hunters are drawn to keep pursuing this spectral creature until they die of exhaustion or exposure.La Diablesse of Tobago: A young woman who made a pact with the Devil. When in human form, she entraps men with her beauty and lures them to an untimely end.Green Lady of Hawaii: With seaweed for hair, knotted roots for hands and jagged splinters for teeth, she hunts for children to replace her own lost boy.And many, many more … Each chill-inducing tale is illustrated with a spectacular linocut-style artwork. From Greenland to Mexico and from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast, this collection embodies the unique melting pot of American cultural heritage, alongside monsters, cryptids, spirits and ghosts of the most horrific sort.
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Volume 2 (My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 #2)
by MashiroCan in-game friendship level-up to something more in real life? The second volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999.After college student Akane was dumped by her boyfriend, she met Yamada, a handsome high school boy and pro gamer, while playing an online RPG. In-game, he brushed her off, but in the real world, Yamada helped Akane escape an embarrassing encounter with her ex. When Akane&’s guild master invites her to an in-person meet-up with other members of their guild—including Yamada—she eagerly accepts. But things get tense when she meets Runa, a player who didn&’t want to include Akane—or any new members—in their guild activities. Meanwhile, Akane&’s feelings for Yamada continue to grow, but she&’s conflicted about those emotions. Could Yamada like her too?Volume 2 includes Chapters 10-19.
Harry Styles: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Wendy LoggiaDream big with a Little Golden Book biography about superstar singer, actor, and fashion icon, Harry Styles. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about Harry Styles—the world famous performer who got his start on the singing competition show The X Factor, and as a member of One Direction—is an inspiring read-aloud for all Harries!Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • The Beatles • Beyoncé • Lady Gaga • Taylor Swift • Dolly Parton
Death at the Sign of the Rook: A Jackson Brodie Book (Jackson Brodie Series #6)
by Kate AtkinsonTHE INSTANT #1 BESTSELLER (SUNDAY TIMES, UK) • The highly anticipated return of "irresistible" (New York Times) private eye Jackson Brodie in the newest installment of the bestselling series hailed as "unputdownable" by Time &“How delicious to have Jackson Brodie back, this time in a story that starts off in Agatha Christie's world but soon becomes a landscape that could only have been crafted from the pen of the incomparable Kate Atkinson.&”–Ian Rankin, author of the Inspector Rebus NovelsWelcome to Rook Hall. The stage is set. The players are ready. By night&’s end, a murderer will be revealed.In his sleepy Yorkshire town, ex-detective Jackson Brodie is staving off boredom and malaise. His only case is the seemingly tedious matter of a stolen painting. But Jackson soon uncovers a string of unsolved art thefts that lead him down a dizzying spiral of disguise and deceit to Burton Makepeace, a formerly magnificent estate now partially converted into a hotel hosting Murder Mystery weekends.As paying guests, impecunious aristocrats and old friends collide, we are treated to Atkinson&’s most charming and fiendishly clever mystery yet, one that pays homage to the masters of the genre—from Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers to the modern era of Knives Out and Only Murders in the Building.
Facing Suicide: Understanding Why People Kill Themselves and How We Can Stop Them
by James BarratA deep dive into a national catastrophe that examines how and why suicide happens so that we can prevent itSuicide has reached epidemic proportions in America, claiming over 45,000 lives each year—more than car accidents or homicides. For every person who dies there are about 10 unsuccessful attempts. Yet suicides are preventable, if we can grasp the complex factors behind it and look out for suicide&’s signs in our families, communities, and colleagues. In this groundbreaking book, acclaimed journalist James Barrat delivers these insights with a deep dive into America&’s suicide crisis.With profiles of survivors and their families, and interviews with experts, Barrat assembles a thorough, nuanced portrait of this confounding killer. He examines suicide&’s many risk factors, including genetics, substance abuse, access to lethal means, and mental health. Importantly, he explores how societal issues like racial trauma, bullying, and financial stress – in combination with other factors - can push people to kill themselves. Barrat reveals the structural and chemical differences found in suicidal brains, providing biological insights.Facing Suicide celebrates solutions. Barrat shows how the US Air Force and the nation of Denmark lowered suicide rates with comprehensive &‘systems approaches&’ that enlist every member of society in impactful interventions. Importantly, Barrat finds that 100% of the people he interviewed who attempted suicide are happy they got help and are alive today. Their message is one of healing and hope. With deep reporting and keen insights, Facing Suicide sheds essential light on this painful, growing crises with actionable information about preventing suicides. Barrat's urgent book makes clear that understanding and preventing suicide must be a national priority. We all have a role to play in this vital effort.
Save the... Penguins (Save the...)
by Chelsea Clinton Anita SanchezPenguins have marched and waddled their ways into kids' hearts. With this book, readers can become penguin experts and learn how to save the animals they love. Featuring an introduction from Chelsea Clinton!Did you know that penguins are the fastest-swimming birds on the planet? How about that their tuxedo-like coloring actually helps them keep their bodies at just the right temperature? Or that the biggest penguins of all, Emperor penguins, can dive deep into the water, holding their breath for almost half an hour? Perfect for all animal lovers—and penguin fans in particular—this book is filled with all the facts you need to know to become a penguin expert! Where are penguins found? What's it like to be a penguin? Why are penguins endangered, and who has been working hard to save them? Read this book and find out how you can help save the penguins!Complete with black-and-white photographs, a list of fun penguin facts, and things that kids can do right this very moment to help save penguins from extinction, this book, with an introduction by animal advocate Chelsea Clinton, is a must for every family, school, and community library.
No One Does It Like You
by Katie ShepardCollege sweethearts reunite to restore more than just an old inn in this new romance by Katie Shepard, author of Sweeten the Deal. When&’s the best time to tell your ex that you want them back? Probably not in the middle of a Category 3 hurricane. But when Broadway actor Tom Wilczewski is about to dive into the floodwaters to rescue his co-lead, he calls the ex-wife he hasn&’t seen in ten years to swear he still loves her and ask for a chance to make things right. Two months later, Rose Kelly is tired of seeing pictures of her ex-husband Tom rescuing Hollywood darling Boyd Kellagher. Not that she&’s jealous. Of course not. She&’s far too busy taking care of her elderly aunt and worrying about the storm damage to the family B&B on Martha&’s Vineyard to miss the love of her life. But after belatedly hearing Tom&’s voicemail, Rosie asks him to follow through on his promises for once by helping her fix the inn. Thinking this is the perfect way to win her back, Tom agrees. When they get there, things are…less than ideal. Rosie expected the inn to be in better shape. She expected it to have more beds. And she expected more help from her actual family—not from Tom and the rest of his Broadway cast. But Rosie begins to wonder if maybe the life she expected isn&’t the one she really wants. If she and Tom can repair the inn together, can they possibly repair the damage to the relationship they both thought was long gone?
Finnegan Fox
by Katie GilstrapA heartwarming story that offers reassurance to anyone who is hesitant to try new things, giving them permission to take the time they need to feel readyTonight&’s the night! It&’s the very first time that Finnegan Fox and his brothers and sisters are allowed to venture out of their den. Everyone is bursting with excitement—except for Finnegan, who feels safer staying inside with Mama. Finnegan can hear his siblings having a great time playing outside, but no matter how much they want him to join them, their invitations fall on too-anxious ears. Then a gust of wind carries in a smell that just might be too delicious to resist. Will Finnegan be able to work up the courage to follow it?
Popcorn
by Rob HarrellThe beloved author of Wink is back with a hilarious and moving story about coping with anxiety on a day when everything is going wrongAndrew&’s just trying to make it through Picture Day, which is easier said than done when it seems like the whole world is out to get him—from a bully to a science experiment gone wrong to a someone else&’s juice snot (don&’t ask).But as Andrew goes through the school day, and as one thing after another goes wrong, that little kernel of worry in his stomach is getting hotter and hotter, until it threatens to pop and turn into a public panic attack, his worst fear. He tries to keep his anxiety at bay, but the news that his grandmother with Alzheimer&’s is missing is too much.Interspersed with humorous spot art and &“anxiety file&” panels that depict the real, difficult feelings of anxiety and OCD and real tips for coping, this is a poignant, personal, and laugh-out-loud funny story about letting go of control and accepting help—all while trying to get the perfect school picture.
The Haunting of Moscow House
by Olesya Salnikova GilmoreIn this elegant gothic horror tale set in post-revolutionary Russia, two formerly aristocratic sisters race to uncover their family&’s long-buried secrets in a house haunted by a past dangerous—and deadly—to remember.It is the summer of 1921, and a group of Bolsheviks have taken over Irina and Lili Goliteva&’s ancestral home in Moscow, a stately mansion falling into disrepair and decay. The remaining members of their family are ordered to move into the cramped attic, while the officials take over an entire wing of grand rooms downstairs. The sisters understand it is the way of things and know they must forget their noble upbringing to make their way in this new Soviet Russia. But the house begins to whisper of a traumatic past not as dead as they thought.Eager to escape it and their unwelcome new landlords, Irina and Lili find jobs with the recently arrived American Relief Administration, meant to ease the post-revolutionary famine in Russia. For the sisters, the ARA provides much-needed food and employment, as well as a chance for sensible Irina to help those less fortunate and artistic Lili to express herself for a good cause. It might just lead them to love, too.But at home, the spirits of their deceased family awaken, desperate to impart what really happened to them during the Revolution. Soon one of the officials living in the house is found dead. Was his death caused by something supernatural, or by someone all too human? And are Irina and Lili and their family next? Only unearthing the frightening secrets of Moscow House will reveal all. But this means the sisters must dig deep into a past no one in Russia except the dead are allowed to remember.
How Do You Spend? A Moneybunny Book (A Moneybunny Book)
by Cinders McLeodCelebrate the many different ways a little bunny can spend her savings, and learn about opposites too!Bun has been saving her carrots, and now it&’s time to spend some—but HOW will she spend them? Well, she could spend fast and buy a lot of things all at once, or she could take her time and spend slowly on something unique. She could buy something ordinary like a toothbrush, or something exciting like a mini sports car. Then there are things to buy for herself and things to buy for others, as well as things she needs and some that she wants. There are so many options, and little bunnies will have a ball considering them all!
Good Night Thoughts
by Max GreenfieldFrom actor Max Greenfield, the author of I Don't Want to Read This Book and its two companion titles, comes a sweetly funny bedtime book about anxiety and being present.What do we do when we can't fall asleep? The child in this story has racing thoughts--funny, silly, and scary--that are running on a cycle they can't stop. It's only when they begin to think to themselves: Do any of these thoughts have merit? Am I in any danger right here and now? that they are finally able to settle down.This lovely picture book is a simple but complex message about acknowledging anxiety without succumbing to it that will appeal to so many little ones (and adults) out there who find that nighttime is when their thoughts carry the most weight.
Luminous Beings: A Graphic Novel
by David Arnold"A gorgeously rendered adventure that captures the ache and joy of adolescence in a mad world."--Tillie Walden, award-winning author of On a SunbeamTy and Burger have known each other since before they could walk. But this shared history is nothing compared to their plans for the future: step one, make a killer documentary about humanity&’s recent brush with extinction; step two, apply to film school together; step three, achieve legendary status as the next great filmmaking duo. But Ty has a secret that will ultimately shake the foundations of their friendship and force them both to wonder if growing up means letting go of the people they once were.With heads full of bioluminescence and hearts full of fury, &“squizzies&” have one thing on their tiny rodent brains: global annihilation. Their reign of terror may be a thing of the past, but Ty and Burger are determined to chronicle the perseverance of the human race in the wake of the &“squirrel-pocalypse.&” With friends Miles and Fib, they embark on an overnight excursion through rowdy nightclubs, once-familiar neighborhoods, perilous castles, and off-grid RVs, all the while, recording quiet lives of love and loss in a strange new world.Set over the course of a single day, Luminous Beings explores the many facets of friendship and love, the heavy burden of a well-kept secret, the boundless tenacity of the human spirit, and, yes, the furriest of all zombified mammals. But don&’t worry, it&’s not the end of the world. Just the end of the squirrel
Loop de Loop: Circular Solutions for a Waste-Free World
by Andrea CurtisGet loopy with this playful introduction to the hopeful, transformative possibilities of circular systems! Nature works on a cycle, where everything in the loop has value and nothing is wasted. But modern humans have created a different kind of system: it’s less like a circle and more like a line. We take, make, use and then, when those things break or we’re finished with them, we toss them away. But our planet’s resources are limited, and we’ve taken too much. That’s why all over the world, people are reusing, repurposing, repairing and designing waste out of the system! Explore the ways that people everywhere are creating a loopier world: from growing building materials out of fungi to designing headphones (and cellphones!) that last, to producing vehicles that run on renewable energy. Plus, kids and families have a role to play, too. Loop de Loop introduces young readers to repair cafés, toy rentals, tool libraries and many more fun, innovative ways to build community and a more sustainable world. Includes a list of ways children can take part in circular systems, along with a glossary and sources for further reading. Key Text Features Illustrations glossary definitions further reading Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.8 With prompting and support, identify the reasons an author gives to support points in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.2 Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.
Eyes on the Ice
by Anna RosnerIn 1963, under the brutal Communist regime, two hockey-loving brothers must throw a game in a Soviet-Czech tournament to help their imprisoned father. Ten-year-old Lukas and his brother Denys want nothing more than to play hockey, but it’s 1963, and they live in Czechoslovakia, where the secret police (the “Eye”) are constantly on the lookout for anyone committing crimes against the state — whether that be reading a magazine about the NHL or saying anything negative about the Communist regime. Lukas’s father works for a newspaper, and printing the truth is a dangerous activity. The family is poor, but hockey is the one bright light for the boys. They learn to skate on a bumpy outdoor rink in a city park. And when their talent is noticed, they are encouraged to try out for a local youth league, where they are thrilled to play in a real arena for the first time. Then the boys’ father is arrested. No one knows where he has been taken or when he might be coming home. Lukas and Denys soon realize they are being watched, too, and when the secret police promise them information about their father if they help throw a game against a visiting Soviet team, Lukas must make some difficult decisions that may endanger his family and his friends, as he faces some tough questions about what loyalty really means. Key Text Features author’s note biographical information chapters dialogue glossary historical note Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.3 Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.6 Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.7 Compare and contrast the experience of reading a story, drama, or poem to listening to or viewing an audio, video, or live version of the text, including contrasting what they "see" and "hear" when reading the text to what they perceive when they listen or watch.
Tamil class 8 - Tamil Nadu Board: தமிழ் எட்டாம் வகுப்பு
by State Council of Educational Research and Training Tamil Naduதமிழ் எட்டாம் வகுப்பு பாடநூல் வழியாக தமிழ் இன்பம், ஈடில்லா இயற்கை, உடலை ஓம்புமின், கல்வி கரையில, குழலினிது யாழினிது, வையம்புகழ் வணிகம், பாருக்குள்ளே நல்ல நாடு, அறத்தால் வருவதே இன்பம் மற்றும் குன்றென நிமிர்ந்துநில் போன்ற பாடங்களை நன்கு கற்று புரிந்து கொள்ளலாம்.
Edge of the Known World: A Novel
by Sheri T. JosephFans of Margaret Atwood&’s Oryx and Crake will be swept away by this riveting speculative fiction adventure and love story about family, genetic privacy, and the onrushing future of surveillance technology.2024 American Fiction Awards Winner in multiple categories, including Best New Fiction, Political Thriller, and Science FictionAlexandra Tashen is a brilliant student, adoring daughter, merry wit, and exuberant prankster. After a blissful childhood on a Texas ranch, she learns the truth: She is a refusé, an illegal refugee smuggled into the Allied Nations as an infant. Everyone from her birth region carries a harmless but detectable bit of viral DNA from a flu vaccine. If detected by the rapid genetic testing at security screens, Alex will be returned to the Federation and a likely death. Her adoptive father developed a gene therapy to mask her g-marker, but it is not fully effective. Every g-screen presents a nerve-racking one-in-ten chance of getting caught. When her father goes missing, Alex abandons her cloistered academic life in San Francisco for a globe-trotting Commission in a desperate race to warn him of a trap that will destroy them both. As Alex dodges g-screens on her precarious and often-hilarious adventure, a love triangle develops between her and two men: Eric Burton, a commanding and disgraced intelligence officer, and his blood brother, Strav Beki, a charismatic and dangerously unhinged diplomat. Betrayals mount and secrets unravel, building to the most confounding choices that people can face—choices between love, family loyalty, and moral obligation.
Anagram Destiny: A Novel
by Grishma ShahFans of Namrata Patel&’s Scent of a Garden will melt for Grishma Shah&’s characters as they confront their pasts and must find a way to both the Indian and the American Dream under the shadow of terrorism.When Aanya arrives in India, ready for a new beginning, she is in awe of the glitz and glamour of expat living. But on her very first day, in the still of her apartment, tears salt her welcome cake. The cake is supposed to be a celebration, a symbol of her career accomplishments, a salute to her triumphs—and yet she has never felt more alone, not even on her darkest days. Luckily, when she pitches her work to Abhimanyu, the self-made, down-to-earth Director of Events at the Taj Palace Hotel in Mumbai, he is charmed. But before Aanya can find the strength to reciprocate, she is thrust into reconciling her past: a coming of age at a roadside motel in Georgia, where her Indian-immigrant parents and their best friends manifest the American dream by turning over a thirty-four-room motel as their children, Aanya and Ayaan, develop a bond and fate as entwined as their anagrammed names. Now, in Mumbai, thousands of miles from home, can the fear of another loss help Aanya move forward?
Again and Again Back To You: A Novel
by Andrea EzerinsIn this enchanting novel, an encounter with a mystical channeler allows two soulmates to experience the road not taken and explores the profound impact first love can have on one&’s life.Marta and Kevin discover each other early in their lives, coming of age in the &’70s, only to be separated just when they are on the cusp of realizing the power of their young love. When Kevin&’s family moves away, Marta grapples with this loss, as well as their dashed dreams. After high school, she journeys away from her small farm in New Jersey—a place where she was always out of step with those around her—and on to college and a career. She works hard to remake herself and live a life with more sparkle and spontaneity—something she only ever experienced effortlessly with Kevin. But even as she focuses on achieving the goals she believes will ensure her safety and happiness, she remains haunted by what might have been if only she had been a brave enough to seize it. A chance encounter with a channeler who can transport people back to a juncture in their lives to reveal their road not taken has Marta jumping at the opportunity. But will she be brave enough to channel back to Kevin? Discover what happens as Marta learns that sometimes one must lose something important in order to truly embrace who they are meant to be.
Cakewalk: A Fully Baked Memoir
by Susan Katein Carole Algier Kathy LanyonThree sisters gathered after 9/11 to open a liqueur-infused cake business in this hilarious memoir, which spans farmers markets to Rachel Ray and appeals to fans of foodie memoirs and the Food Network.Born to a depressed, exhausted mother and an abusive father who uses his seven children as cheap labor for his business schemes, Sue, Carole, and Kathy raise themselves in their chaotic household. The sisters all marry young; two divorce quickly. But despite the obstacles they face, the three women grow into confident businesswomen and remain extremely close as they build families and recover from their toxic childhood. After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the sisters gather over chilled martinis to take a serious look at the future and decide they should be together—in business. Bring on the cake. Liqueur-infused cake, that is. They soon start handing out samples of their inventions at farmers markets like seasoned carnival barkers, and soon a Food Network producer who&’s stopped by their table invites them to New York City—sparking a hilarious adventure involving one-way streets, security guards, and the NYPD, all in an effort to get their cake into the hands of the producers at The Food Network and Rachel Ray.