A Teachers' Pick for ages 5 to 8 Take a tour of 13 countries in this introduction to cultures around the world. This edition of a bestselling favorite is newly updated and re-released in 2022. Join a young boy as he hops around the globe, visiting friends in 13 different countries spanning all 6 populated continents. Along the way, each friend introduces us to their country's environment and customs, and shares interesting facts about their country's culture, language, food, geography, wildlife, landmarks and more. Each country has a dedicated spread with a small map that shows geography and landmarks, letting readers imagine they are traveling, too. The format makes it easy to spot similarities and differences between countries. This informational picture book brings engaging nonfiction content to younger readers by showing them how other children live around the world. Playful illustrations done with stylized realism lend warmth and whimsy to the book, making each locale feel welcoming. A Ticket Around the World will leave young readers feeling like they've toured the globe without ever having left home.
"WITH A DOSE OF FAMILY CUDDLES...", said Baby Giraffe, "...YOU SAY GOODBYE TO ALL YOUR TROUBLES "Is there anything more important for kids than feeling the love of their parents? Join Baby Giraffe s friends in this new beautiful book about family love and care The little ones will have a great time following forest dwellers around this sweet and funny story and they will meet Baby Giraffe s loving family. This book is specially thought for 2-3 year old, but anyone who likes a good snuggle will love it As always, it is full of incredible colorful illustrations and funny, bright rhymes. In this edition, Baby Giraffe s friends are having an amazing time with their families as they receive a good share of hugs and kisses. My book about hugs and kisses was inspired by Sue Gerhardt. In her book "Why Love Matters", he suggests the following benefits of hugs and kisses: -Kissing your baby can help strengthen their immune system-Affection can raise your baby's IQ and overall intelligence-Loving your baby and showing it through touches or by responding to baby's signals help its brain mature without letting it get stressed out.-Your little human feels secured, and it enables the brain to develop in various aspects.-Your baby develops a robust stress response.-You help your baby to hold more information in the prefrontal cortex, learn restraint over impulses, and help to adjust in social relationships.-Kissing helps your little one get exposed to positive experiences of love.Join them in this new adventure and have a good cuddle while doing so Don t miss out, Baby Giraffe s and her friends are waiting for you
Roll the dice. Take a chance. Play the cards you're dealt. Gamble on a Cowboy.From the international bestselling Western Romance authors, Gamble on a Cowboy tugs at your heartstrings as two women take a chance on love with a total stranger. Will they find their happily ever after or will they end up with a broken heart?A Vegas Cowboy by Melissa Keir What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas...Alicia Cortez turns failing businesses around and comes to Vegas to give the keynote speech at the National Restaurateurs' Convention. Talented and opinionated, she knows what will work and what won't, but she's been unable to find love. David "Daisy" MacKenzie reinvented his life after the death of his wife and daughter. He keeps their dreams of a family restaurant alive in small-town Whisper, Colorado. Now he's in Vegas and up for an award when a beautiful woman literally falls into his arms. When Alicia and Daisy wake up missing ten hours of memory and married, will they be able to compromise and see that love is what they both need...or will their marriage be lost like dollars in Vegas?Vegas, Baby, Vegas by D'Ann LindunAs a woman stock contractor, Bailey McKlellan is fiercely independent. A woman in a man's world, she can hold her own with anyone. For some reason, a cocky newcomer gets under her skin and won't let go. In an attempt to get him out of her system, she decides to spend the night with him...with unintended consequences. New to the world of contracting stock, Maverick Cartwright's intrigued by Bailey McKlellan...so much so he can't get her out of his mind. He's ecstatic when the lady decides to spend one night with him. Will he be so happy when they meet again in Las Vegas?
The ultimate week-by-week quilt-along companion from best-selling sewing author Debbie Shore and quilting expert Melissa Nayler: learn how to create 52 unique blocks – one for every week of the year – then combine them into a stunning patchwork quilt. Follow the book from start to finish to create a stunning, harmonious quilt using all the block designs, or dip in and out, experiment with the techniques and then mix and match your favourite blocks to create your own unique creation. The book features: An inspiring variety of quilting techniques – from simple machine piecing and appliqué to foundation paper piecing, every block explores a different patchwork and/or quilting method.Simple instructions, perfect for beginners - each unique block is accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions, clear photography and full-size templates.All the patchwork and quilting techniques needed – from piecing your initial shapes right through to binding your finished quilt.Matching, bonus projects - if you‘re looking to make items to match your quilt, Debbie has shared ideas on how to transform individual blocks into homewares and accessories, including pillows, pouches and placemats. This book is inspired by Debbie and Melissa’s incredibly popular Block of the Month quilt-along from the award-winning Half Yard Sewing Club: www.halfyardsewingclub.com
Award winning Psychiatrist Dr. Melissa Deuter and renowned Interventionist Rich Whitman walk you through A Vision for Change: How to Help Someone with Addiction or Mental Illness step-by-step. From finding help all the way to urgent intervention, the authors are your experts to show you the way. You are no longer on this path alone.
Coming home to a Copper Mountain Christmas... Tis the season of mistletoe and magic in Marietta, Montana. Snuggle up with these sexy, heart-warming holiday stories by three best-selling authors, in which love at first sight and second chances prove that, at Christmas time, dreams can be realized and wishes will come true Christmas at Copper Mountain by Jane Porter Widower Brock Sheenan needs things taking care of at the Copper Mountain Ranch over the holidays, and Harley Diekerhoff seems like the ideal hard-working housekeeper. Until she discovers he and his kids have never had a proper Christmas together. Suddenly, the ranch is full of festive cheer-and the passion between Brock and Harley steams like mulled wine But Harley's not looking forward to the New Year... because she'll be saying goodbye to this handsome, taciturn Montana cowboy, who doesn't know how to open up, or share or love... A Cowboy for Christmas by Katherine Garbera Annie Prudhomme may have lost almost everything, and she's daunted by having to return to her native Montana, penniless and alone. But seeing cowboy Carson Scott again, the guy she dated in her teens, soon injects some sparkle into her homecoming-his eyes are still as blue as the Big Sky. However, Annie's still not sure if Marietta is where she truly belongs-she needs to decide over the holidays if she must move on once more. Though, when Carson helps her find the perfect pine at the annual Christmas Tree Cut, and then delivers it with some hot, hot loving, she feels that, just maybe, her deep-frozen heart might be beginning to thaw... Home for Christmas by Melissa McClone Rachel Murphy's spending the holidays at the Bar V5 ranch with her older brother. She loves Christmastime and the scent of gingerbread, almost as much as she enjoys creating custom edible houses. But, after being burned in business, she's wary when handsome venture capitalist turned dude ranch owner, Nate Vaughn shows a real interest in her baking. Then there are his tempting mistletoe kisses... he's good enough to eat But mixing business with anything else could be another recipe for disaster. Can Nate convince her that, here with him in the snowy mountains of Montana, she's found her real home?
Children often wonder how their favorite television star became an actor. Olivia Lauren, child actor, shares steps that she took to become an actor. Through these ten steps, detailed description, and illustrative pictures, show business is no longer a mystery for children and their parents.
A surprising and romantic YA retelling-mashup of A Little Princess and The Secret Garden by bestselling authors Margaret Stohl and Melissa de la Cruz. Best friends Mary Lennox, Sara Crewe, and Cedric Erroll are best friends. And thank goodness, since their boarding school is basically insufferable. When one of the friends suffers a personal tragedy, a plan--and a secret--change everything for the trio . . . for good. Filled with charm and romance, and inspired by some of classic literature's most beloved characters, The Secret Princess is the perfect blend of A Little Princess and The Secret Garden--and the perfect companion to Jo & Laurie.
Best friends Mary Lennox, Sara Crewe, and Cedric Erroll are best friends. And thank goodness, since their boarding school is basically insufferable. When one of the friends suffers a personal tragedy, a plan—and a secret—change everything for the trio . . . for good. Filled with charm and romance, and inspired by some of classic literature's most beloved characters, The Secret Princess is the perfect blend of A Little Princess and The Secret Garden—and the perfect companion to Jo & Laurie.
What do we NEED after a painful split? No... Not another banana split...It's the help of a good friend who's been there. Someone who knows our pain and has come out the other side. A friend to help us forget the ice cream and remember our awesomeness. Here she is, our new BFF, Melissa. In Beautifully Broken, she guides us as we pick up the pieces. Reassembling ourselves to emerge even more beautiful than before. Breaking Up. Breaking Open. Breaking Free.Melissa Oatman is a healer, channeler, teacher, and intuitive. She hosts Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness, a podcast dedicated to improving lives and deepening spirituality. As a divorced mom of toddler twins, she survived single motherhood and discovered how to thrive. Sharing lessons learned along her journey, she helps others walking the same path.With sage advice, tools, tips, and prayers, Melissa paves the way for women to step into their power. To see that though they may feel broken, they are not. With laughter and love, she shows us that our scars do not define us.We do.
