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There are a few things you should know before you dive into this book: Chocolate is powerful. Eleven-year-olds are smarter than they look. Not all mysteries wear trench coats—some wear velvet and smell like fudge. This is a story about Sky Holloway. She’s not your average kid. She doesn’t play it safe, doesn’t follow instructions (especially the ones that say “Do Not Enter”), and absolutely refuses to let a good mystery go unsolved—even if it leads her straight into a secret candy vault, a rogue with a peppermint cane, or a recipe that can bend time. You might laugh. You might...

Kids ask questions adults don’t always know how to answer. Not because adults don’t care. Not because kids are wrong to ask. But because some questions don’t come with easy endings. In this book, Calvin—a curious kid with a thoughtful mind—and Pudge—his loyal, snack-loving beagle—wander through everyday moments that turn into something bigger. Dinner tables. Classrooms. Walks around the neighborhood. Quiet nights when thoughts won’t settle down. Each chapter begins with a question many kids have asked… and many adults have avoided. Why do grown-ups pretend not to be afraid...

Welcome to the laugh-out-loud chaos of getting older—and refusing to act like it. In The Mind Said Yes… The Body Called 911, you'll meet a cast of lovable, slightly unhinged seniors who try everything their minds enthusiastically agree to... only to have their joints, muscles, and dignity cry out in betrayal. From trampoline disasters and Zumba incidents to TikTok misadventures and DIY plumbing chaos, this book is packed with hilarious real-life missteps, relatable aging wisdom, and the kind of humor that will leave you snorting into your applesauce. If you’ve ever said, “I still ...

In the backwoods of Millwater County, legends aren’t born—they’re built on burning rubber, whispered deals, and split-second decisions. Calvin “Skipper” Dale is the kind of man who leads with quiet grit and moves faster than the law can write him up. Jason “Jump” Taylor turns any escape into an art form—vaulting rivers, fences, and doubt in a single bound. And Megan “Hop” Lamont? She’s charm in denim cutoffs, with a past more complicated than a CB radio full of static. They don’t just run moonshine. They outrun betrayal, corruption, and a deep-state conspiracy that ...

On the desolate plains of the Moon, a single seed becomes humanity’s greatest gamble. Encased in glass and shielded from cosmic fury, Project Greenleaf’s fragile sapling must prove that life can take root beyond Earth. As rival nations vie for lunar dominance, a team of scientists battles sabotage, solar storms, and political intrigue to cultivate the first lunar harvest. From the first bud to the inaugural loaf of space-grown bread, Project Greenleaf is a high-stakes tale of survival, cooperation, and the audacious hope that will feed our future among the stars.Two Superpowers. One ...

In a realm painted gold by sun and storm, one lion’s roar weaves the law of survival and the melody of unity. He is King—a sovereign whose dawn proclaims dominion and whose mercy tempers might. Follow his journey through challenges of pride, purpose, and peril, from the first crack of dawn to the hush of starlit vigil. Discover a world where every heartbeat echoes in the grass, and every roar shapes the destiny of a kingdom. KING is the epic saga of leadership etched in claws and compassion. In the vast savanna, a mighty lion claims his throne—not through ruthless conquest alone, but ...

Dilly the Dolphin is famous for one thing: showing up late to everything. From coral concerts to pancake breakfasts, Dilly’s the dolphin who always arrives just after the fun begins. But when the reef is threatened by strange undersea storms and ancient machines buried deep in the ocean trenches, Dilly stumbles (slowly) into the most important mission of his life. With the sea out of balance and no one else willing to dive deep enough to face the danger, Dilly teams up with a sarcastic dolphin named Flip, a cranky lobster submarine captain, and a glow-in-the-dark squid with surprisingly ...

Welcome to another Calvin & Pudge Adventure—a story of laughter, mystery, and heart. When Calvin’s family plans an easy two-week trip to Hawaii, no one expects the islands to hide riddles inside waterfalls, tide pools, and quiet valleys. With Pudge the beagle as loyal captain, Calvin discovers that sometimes the best souvenirs aren’t things you can pack—they’re the stories that teach you how to listen. This book blends sunlit humor, gentle suspense, and the wonder of exploring new places with people (and dogs) you love. Whether read aloud or curled up solo, it’s meant to leave ...

Welcome to Crayton Middle School—where the vending machines eat your change, the janitor closet leads to another dimension, and one kid’s sketchbook might be the only thing standing between the school and total reality-erasure. Dexter “Doodle” Dalton isn’t your average sixth grader. Armed with a magical pencil that brings his drawings to life—and an attitude somewhere between sarcastic and snack-obsessed—Dexter finds himself at the center of a mystery no one else even realizes is happening. When Ms. Pine, the school’s quirky art teacher, vanishes in the middle of class, the ...

Intro (for Amazon Product Description – “Look Inside” preview): When the moon inexplicably shifts its orbit, the world’s tides surge beyond all reason—and humanity’s greatest coastal cities teeter on the brink of annihilation. Dr. Mira Patel, oceanographer and crisis-response leader, must race against time to decode an underwater network of electromagnetic nodes, combat gravity-warping anomalies, and confront the secret architects who would weaponize Earth’s oceans. From the flooded harbors of Nova Scotia to a hidden island fortress beneath the waves, Tides of Time is a high-...

Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack who traded his family’s only cow for a bag of talking beans. Yes, talking beans. Yes, he thought this was a good idea. From the moment those beans sprouted into a skyscraper-sized beanstalk and started offering unsolicited life advice, Jack found himself swept into a sky-high adventure filled with cranky landlords, unionizing poultry, musical flowers, and cloud squirrels who might just run the world someday. Packed with absurd humor, quick-witted banter, and fairy-tale chaos, Jack and the Beans Talk is a laugh-out-loud twist on the classic tale...

The Money Is in the List isn’t just another marketing book — it’s a step-by-step blueprint designed for one specific group of entrepreneurs: home-based laser engravers who want more orders, more loyal customers, and more freedom. If you’ve ever: Struggled to keep a steady flow of engraving orders Wished you had a way to reach past customers without relying on social media algorithms Wondered how the pros seem to have constant repeat business …this book will show you exactly how they do it — and how you can, too. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Build an engaged email list of ...

Welcome to the kingdom of Button, where fashion rules the land, glitter is considered a food group, and one emperor’s obsession with clothes leads to the most outrageous parade in history! In this hilarious retelling of the classic fairy tale, Emperor Vesti believes he’s about to debut the most magnificent outfit ever woven—one that only the wise can see. But when trickster tailors arrive with their “invisible” fabric, the entire kingdom gets tangled in a web of lies, laughter, and lightning-bolt bloomers. Packed with laugh-out-loud moments, slapstick mischief, and a parade no one...

Let’s be honest: dating after divorce can feel like rebooting an outdated computer—slow, frustrating, and filled with unexpected pop-ups from the past. But here’s the good news: you’re not starting from scratch. You’re starting from experience. This book isn’t a shallow guide full of pick-up lines or macho nonsense. It’s a real, grown-man roadmap for navigating the dating world with clarity, confidence, and a sense of humor. Whether you’ve been out of the game for five years or fifteen, Rebooted will walk you through every stage—from that first hesitant swipe to building a...

Meet Pudge — a floppy-eared, highly trained search-and-rescue beagle with a secret that not even his closest allies fully understand: he’s been through time, he's been through fire, and he’s come back with a mission that only a dog like him could carry. When Calvin Hartwell, a reclusive former cyber-operative, is pulled back into a world he thought he’d left behind, it’s not the agency that comes calling — it’s Pudge. Together, they uncover a conspiracy so deeply buried in the American Southwest that it defies logic, history, and even reality. What begins as a tactical ...

Regardless of where you look these days you'll find business using Artificial Intelligence in their business. As a dog breeding company you should too! Read and learn through this extensive guide and see exactly how you can use AI to your advantage in your business.

Lately you’ve probably had a quiet thought you didn’t say out loud. Something feels off. You’re not sad exactly. Not depressed. Not even unhappy. Just… mentally worn down. Things you used to enjoy feel flat. Starting tasks feels heavier than it should. You pick up your phone without deciding to. And a small part of you has wondered: Did I do something to my brain? You didn’t. And you’re not alone.

The sky was never meant to break. When a thin fracture appears at 10,000 feet, helicopter pilot Sky Vance becomes the first to witness something impossible — the atmosphere itself beginning to fail. What starts as a single crack in the blue expands into a planetary crisis that challenges science, governments, and the fragile balance between control and humility. But the sky does not collapse. It evolves. As Earth stabilizes into a new harmonic state, a deeper truth emerges: our planet is not isolated. Solar forces respond. The Moon shifts. The magnetic architecture of the solar system ...

When the Earth began to change, it didn’t start with earthquakes or fire—it began with silence. Cracks opened in the ground, not just in stone, but in memory, in truth, and in time itself. As strange breaches appear across the globe and reality begins to bend sideways, a team of scientists, skeptics, and dreamers must uncover what the planet is trying to say before it's too late. This is not a tale of destruction. It’s a story of recalibration. Of forgotten agreements. Of second chances whispered through roots, reflections, and rain. Join Kip, Juno, Langston, and Mara on a journey ...

Two worlds. One town. Zero chance of staying in their lanes. Welcome to Whispering Pines, where the women sip Merlot and analyze character arcs while the men pour whiskey and avoid emotional subtext. But when Michelle—a determined lit-lover with a freshly broken heart—returns to her hometown and crashes headlong into Jason—a bar owner with a mysterious past and a talent for avoidance—the entire town finds itself on a collision course of bookish ambition and barroom bravado. Add a fearless book club, a wisecracking bartender, more gossip than a Southern sewing circle, and just enough...