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Lauren Steele has always been grateful for her adoptive family’s love and support. So much so that she takes over the family floral business when her parents retire, despite her dreams of working on political campaigns. Instead of crafting clever speeches, she spends her days writing out romantic messages on behalf of her clients—a bittersweet reminder that she’s never been on the receiving end of one of these orders. She’s accepted her simple life—until the sexiest man she’s ever met walks into her shop looking for a job.

Chances are, you’ve heard a variation of the saying, “We need to get on the same page.” Getting on the same page means making sure that you and whoever you’re collaborating with understand each other. But hidden within the accepted wisdom is a whole new meaning… In Getting on the Same Page, Steve Gran and Brian Cain introduce WorkExcellence, a method designed to empower everyone—from the C-suite to frontline employees. It provides strategies that foster collaboration and create lasting impact.

🌿 A Heartwarming Tale About the Joy of Sharing! 🍓 Deep in the Whispering Woods, Prickles the hedgehog has one great love—berries! He gathers as many as his tiny paws can carry, building a secret stash he refuses to share. But when his berry hoard is swept away by a storm, Prickles is left with nothing… until his forest friends come to his rescue. Through a touching lesson from wise old Oliver the owl, Prickles discovers that friendship is sweeter than any berry. Perfect for young readers, The Hedgehog Who Couldn't Share is a beautifully told story about kindness, generosity, and ...

Old Shoe thought he’d seen it all. Having settled in Arizona two decades previous, when Cochise was still taking trophies off white folks, the arrival of the steel pony was supposed to settle all that lawlessness. A silver strike in the Dragoon Mountains changed that, drawing desperate men from every walk of life to the upstart mining camp of Tombstone. That’s when an outsider with poor intentions showed up, asking for a price on land that wasn’t for sale.

Amazon Description: SUBJECT 31 Q thought the worst part of his IRS transfer would be the paperwork. Then he learned he was Subject 31. In 1952, Dr. Edwin Marsh hung himself in a psychiatric hospital at exactly 8:47 PM. His suicide note read: "My work continues." Bobby "Q" Sands doesn't believe in ghosts. The 30-year-old IRS agent wants a fresh start after his divorce. When he transfers to a quiet field office in Mays Landing, New Jersey, he expects boring tax forms and empty cubicles. What he gets is a number: Subject 31. The office is massive—ten stories—but almost empty. Only twelve ...

Is God angry, judgmental, and petty? Is God out to get us? Is God waiting to punish all the bad humans? Is God cold and distant? Is God really going to destroy everything in the end? Did God set us up for failure? These are just a few of the many questions and thoughts people seem to have when it comes to how we think of God. This is why so many have walked away from the church or turned their backs on the religion they were handed. The pictures of God that have been painted in Sunday schools and from pulpits over the past several decades haven’t served us well.

Close Like A Boss: A Problem Solver’s Guide for Consistent Lesson Closure, addresses the common roadblocks that teachers face when attempting to implement this high-yield instructional practice and provides field tested, actionable solutions. For schools and classrooms using The Fundamental 5 as an instructional framework, Close Like A Boss is an invaluable resource for both teachers and instructional coaches. Bypass the drudgery of trial and error implementation approaches and rapidly transform appropriate Lesson Closure from a suggested theory into powerful, consistent practice.

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook book edition of Quiet Power by Susan Cain, read by Kathe Mazur. The highly anticipated follow-up to the sensational bestseller Quiet - empowering introverted children, teens and young adults Susan Cain sparked a worldwide conversation with...

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on Their Most Magical Adventure Yet! When a mysterious red-haired girl appears on their doorstep communicating only in sign language, three best friends are swept into an extraordinary journey to the magical world of Silentia. In this enchanting children's fantasy adventure, young readers will discover the power of communication, self-trust, and working together. Perfect for Ages 6-9 Early Chapter Book 3,000 Words 10 Exciting Chapters What Makes This Story Special: Sign Language Learning: Children naturally learn basic sign language concepts through the adventure...

With the West divided, it was imperative that Eastern Rome become the pillar upon which the Roman Empire could lean while it recovered its strength. That’s what made the disastrous defeat suffered by Emperor Valens at the Battle of Adrianople so devastating. The folly of Julius Valens was so wide in scope and crippling in effect that it staggered the Roman mind. No matter where the story was told, the Roman people struggled to comprehend such wholesale defeat. The Emperor was dead, the eastern armies were decimated, and the victorious barbarian horde roamed unchecked across the Balkans. ...

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on their sweetest magical adventure yet in this enchanting children's chapter book perfect for early readers ages 6-9! When a mysterious talking owl appears on their favorite front steps, three best friends discover a magical cookie that transports them to Cookie Haven—a village where kindness and cooperation power everything. But when the Great Cookie Machine breaks down, threatening to cancel celebrations for children everywhere, our young heroes must learn the true magic of helping others. Perfect for beginning chapter book readers, this story combines: ✨ ...

A Magical Adventure Teaching Children About Health, Dignity, Unity, and Self-Worth When a giant cheesesteak sandwich rolls down the street and explodes into seven glowing treasures, Imani, Tommy, and Maya know they're in for an extraordinary adventure. But this isn't just any magical journey—it's a quest that will teach them the most important lessons of all. Perfect for readers ages 6-9, "The Treasure Seekers' Test" combines fantasy adventure with powerful life lessons about: ✓ Health awareness and caring for our communities ✓ Recognizing every person's inherent dignity and worth ✓...

When fear becomes a weapon, courage is the only way through. Zara Mitchell has led her team through six impossible trials. As one of the Fracture Hunters—three teens chosen to repair Earth's failing barrier against a world-devouring darkness—she's made the hard calls, chosen the dangerous paths, and kept her friends alive. But trial seven is different! Overnight, a crystalline garden erupts from a Portland construction site. Beautiful. Deadly. And it feeds on fear itself. Every spike of anxiety makes the glass formations grow sharper, more aggressive, more lethal. For Zara, whose ...

Perfect for Ages 6-9 Early Chapter Book CCSS Aligned Reading Practice Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on their most magical March adventure yet! When Tommy's compass starts spinning wildly and mysterious names begin disappearing from history, these three friends must race through a fantastical library to save seven special celebrations from being forgotten forever. What Parents Love: ✓ Encourages reading confidence in emerging independent readers ✓ Celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the importance of names and identity ✓ Teaches valuable lessons about history, memory, and why stories ...

In this heartwarming and captivating tale, embark on an extraordinary journey through the eyes of Percy, an African Gray parrot with a penchant for adventure and a gift for gab. "Percy the Parrot" offers a unique perspective on the world as we follow Percy's life from his early days in the pet shop to his loving home with his human companion. From mimicking household sounds to forming deep bonds with his owner, Percy's story is filled with laughter, love, and unexpected twists. But Percy's journey is not without its challenges. From navigating through misunderstandings to coping with loss, ...

When buried fears become real, three teens must face the darkness within to save the world. Finn Carter thought sealing dimensional fractures was the hardest part of being a cosmic guardian. He was wrong. Seventy-two hours after their mission in Kyoto, the mysterious device activates again—this time pulling Finn, Zara, and Mei-Lin to the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires. But the anomaly they encounter isn't like anything they've faced before. In a deserted plaza lit by tango music and lamplight, Finn comes face-to-face with his seven-year-old self: a translucent echo-child radiating waves ...

Opportunity Coaching: How to Coach Teachers on the Fly, guides instructional leaders through a straightforward, easy to comprehend process that will transform them into credible and influential Opportunity Coaches. Opportunity Coaching is powerful and timely coaching, addressing the rapidly evolving reality of today’s classrooms. Implemented correctly, consistent Opportunity Coaching significantly enhances the effectiveness of teachers and amplifies the performance of the students they teach.

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a Mathematical Adventure That Makes Learning Magical! When Tommy's compass starts spinning wildly and mysterious symbols appear on Maya's bronze disk, the three friends know they're in for another extraordinary adventure. This time, they're transported to Equation Grove—a magical realm where mathematics comes alive, rivers flow with numbers, and a desperate spider needs their help to save the Day of Infinite Connections. Perfect for Young Readers Ages 6-9 Who Love: Math adventures and STEM learning Fantasy stories with educational value Chapter books with ...

What happens when the girl who saved reality discovers she's been broken all along? Zara Mitchell thought she knew what it meant to be a Fracture Hunter. She's sealed cosmic wounds, mastered sacred geometry, and led her team through eleven impossible missions across the globe. But when her device fragment starts pulsing at 3:47 AM with an urgent message, everything changes. Deep beneath the Arctic ice, a piece of herself has been waiting for nine years. Torn away during her first encounter with the First Fracture at age seven, Zara's "fracture-self" has been learning, growing, and preparing...

Join Three Best Friends on a Magical Underwater Adventure That Teaches Valuable Life Lessons! Perfect for Beginning Readers Ages 6-9 Educational Chapter Book Award-Winning "What Shall We Do Today?" Series When curious Imani, adventurous Tommy, and clever Maya discover a mysterious seashell that sings secret songs, they're transported to an enchanting underwater world filled with talking dolphins, lost seahorses, and magical coral castles! What makes this story special: 10 exciting chapters perfect for independent reading or bedtime stories Valuable life lessons woven naturally into the ...