Mark D. Donnelly

Brittney is a lively little girl. While waiting for her grandmother's visit, she and her mom play "Let's Pretend" and try to practice the sounds that animals make. Dr. Mark Donnelly's 20th children's book.

Western New York is a place of endless discovery. Right about when you think you've grasped the abundance of joy this region has to give, something new unfolds and totally blows your mind.Here in Western New York, it's hard to look around and not be awestruck by our vast wealth of arts, heritage, and special character of place. This region is home to a mind-boggling array of beautiful parks and gardens, cultural activities, a vibrant waterfront, architectural treasures, and dozens of remarkable neighborhoods, each with a unique pulse, spirit, and personality. A walk down the street is often a walk through our rich history. And there is a sensory overload of fairs, festivals, galleries, concerts, sports, and other unique activities for everyone to get their heads and hearts around.Please visit these places, frolic in our spectacular four seasons, and fall deeply in love with our city and region over and over again.

A colorful look at our history, architecture, waterfront, and everything else that makes Western New York an amazing place to live, work, and play from Dr. Mark Donnelly, author and photographer of The Fine Art of Capturing Buffalo, Frozen Assets, Celebrating Buffalo'sWaterfront, Shovel Ready City, A City Built By Giants, Statuesque Buffalo, and How To Eat A Buffalo.

Shovel-Ready City is a tip of the hat to Buffalo's hearty winter warriors who routinely navigate white-outs, black ice, cold feet, and a seasons worth of calamities with style, elegance, and grace. This book is an open invitation to be inspired by the majesty of our great city adorned in white, to debunk the exaggerations about our weather, and to laugh all the while you are doing it.

Most marketing strategies don't fail because they're wrong. They fail because someone else reacts. Game Theory: Because the Market Doesn't Sit Still is a sharp, accessible guide to strategic thinking in markets where competitors adapt, customers learn, and incentives quietly shape behavior. Drawing on the core ideas of game theory, behavioral economics, and organizational behavior, this book explains why smart strategies so often produce predictable surprises. Written in a graybeard, whiteboard-first voice, the book avoids equations and academic jargon in favor of clarity, humor, and hard-earned insight. It explores how signals, incentives, credibility, reputation, and repetition shape outcomes over time, and why "best practice" often traps entire industries in comfortable stalemates. This book is for marketers, strategists, and leaders who want strategies that hold up after the market responds. It's not about clever tricks or quick wins. It's about thinking one move further than the room - and designing strategies that still make sense when other people get their turns.

The Niagara River is more than water moving between two Great Lakes. It is the connective thread that binds our past and present, our culture and economy, our education and recreation. From the thunder of Niagara Falls to the quiet bends near Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, the river has shaped the story of communities on both sides of its shores. In Fluid Connections, readers are invited to travel this remarkable corridor, where history and heritage meet everyday life. Along its banks, battles were fought, industries were born, and freedom seekers crossed to liberty. Today, the same waters inspire parks, festivals, and classrooms, while providing power, drinking water, and a sense of well-being to millions. This book celebrates the Niagara River as our glue - a living current that unites natural beauty with human endeavor. It is the story of how one river connects us all: through entertainment and education, through culture and conservation, through resilience and renewal. Whether you are a lifelong resident, a first-time visitor, or a student of history, Fluid Connections reveals the river's enduring role as a force of connection-fluid, vital, and always flowing forward.

A Pocketful of Wishes is a gentle, heartwarming story about quiet acts of kindness, the power of hope, and how even the softest dreams can blossom into something beautiful. In a quiet town, the children of Maple Lane build a very special snowman. They call him Mr. Wisher, dressing him in a blue coat, red mittens, a scarf with stars, and filling his pocket with whispered wishes for kindness, love, and beauty. Mr. Wisher can't move or speak, but as he watches the world around him-lonely children, hungry animals, and tired souls - he wonders if a snowman can really make a difference. As winter melts into spring, something magical begins to happen. A forgotten coat finds a new owner. Tiny seeds become a blooming garden. And the wishes tucked into a snowman's pocket start to quietly come true... in the most unexpected ways. Because wishes can come true... sometimes not in the way we expect.

With its thunderous roar and mist-filled rainbows, Niagara Falls is more than just a breathtaking view; It's where nature, history, daring, and romance come together in spectacular fashion. Every drop of water tells a powerful tale. With a thunderous roar, Niagara Falls plunges into the gorge below, sending up a misty cloud scattered with rainbows-a breathtaking spectacle that leaves an indelible impression. It's no surprise that this awe-inspiring site is considered one of the natural wonders of the world, drawing more than 20 million visitors annually from across the globe. A symbol of the American and Canadian landscapes, Niagara Falls is renowned for its dramatic waterfalls, swirling rapids, and sweeping vistas. Straddling the border between Ontario, Canada, and New York, USA, it stands as one of the most iconic and must-see destinations for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts alike.

For the next lull in a conversation, here's everything you'll ever need to bore everyone with the history, euphemisms, and etymology of excrement disposal.For everyone on earth, regardless of wealth, poop is the great equalizer. In a deeply divided world, it is one of the things that connects all humans. All food, whether it's a bowl of Froot Loops(R) or a steak and lobster dinner, ultimately results in the over 20 billion pounds of poop that we collectively expel worldwide each year.Toilets and toilet paper are an essential part of modern civilization, yet few people take the time to consider the fascinating journey they have undergone to reach their current form. From basic systems in ancient times to the advanced sanitary systems we have today, the evolution of toilets showcases humanity's ingenuity, societal changes, and an increasing concern for hygiene and public health.

Cullan went to bed about an hour ago, but he's still wide awake.He'd like to count sheep to help him fall asleep, but the sheep are late. Join sheep Number 3's journey as she races to get back in line to be counted.