Spread a little kindness and watch empathy ripple through the community… spreading happiness like sunshine, connecting diverse groups like a footbridge and lifting hope like a kite string. How can YOU lift others with kindness?This compelling book illustrates simple, yet impactful ways, to spread kindness and brighten the lives of others. Through poetry, the inspiring words uplift young readers, planting seeds of empathy, kindness and community support. The best book for positively teaching kindness.Kindness is a Kite by Michelle Schaub carries the key message of kindness as well as how to teach similes and metaphors supported by the many advocates of positive parenting solutions. It'll sit comfortably on your shelf alongside other books that focus on the power of kindness. Like the work of Diane Alber (Scribble Stones) and Brandon Walden (Trees)  This book comes with a free Reader’s Guide for children. The guide is available for free download from the publisher website. Lesson plans, activities and discussion questions to allow parents, teachers and caregivers to explore the topic further and deepen comprehension.

     Many of the novels are the first in a series, so if you like these stories, you’ll be able to click through to the sequels. Whether you're aged 9-12 or an adult that just loves a good story, we hope you enjoy reading them as much as we enjoyed writing them. The Mystery of Smugglers Cove by Paul Moxham When twelve year old Joe and his two younger sisters visit Smugglers Cove for the summer holidays, they get caught up in a thrilling adventure that is beyond their wildest imagination. B: or How the Bogeyman Didn't Save Christmas by Jessie G Talbot Christmas is steamrolling the holidays and they're angry. Then Santa really makes trouble. It's up to the Bogeyman to save the right jolly old elf, three innocent families, and Christmas itself in his own fantastic way. Or, y'know, not... The Fisherman’s Son by Marilyn Peake A fantasy novel about the adventures of Wiley O’Mara. On the back of a magical dolphin, the twelve-year-old rescues six boys trapped in an ancient city under the sea. Along the way, he fights both The Beast in the Forest and a Fire Beast guarding the city of old. The Emerald Quest by Renee Pawlish A long-lost emerald, a missing treasure map, and a wealthy villain combine for an action-packed adventure! Angus Adams: The Adventures of a Free-Range Kid by Lee Winter As a free range kid, Angus is allowed to do things other kids his age aren’t. But when he’s accused of stealing an iPhone from school, Angus must use everything he’s got to catch the real thief, clear his name, and outwit the seriously bad dudes hot on his tail! Andy McBean and the War of the Worlds by Dale Kutzera When aliens invade, Andy McBean is a kid on the run! Join Andy in this modern retelling of the science fiction classic as he rescues his friends, meets an alien, finds his family, and saves the world. Angels Club by Courtney Vail When a malnourished horse shows up as a rescue, Jacinda, a bullied girl takes it on as a project horse, and the horse's sweet nature inspires her to spread kindness around to make a positive difference in the world. Fire by David L Dawson What happens when a girl without magic, in a world brimming with it, has the chance to be the person she always wanted to be? Find out in this epic fantasy adventure for fans of Harry Potter and Peter Jackson.

    While they're trying to decide between the ski lodge in Telluride and the Tuscan villa, for the rest of us, it's an endless litany of corporate lay-offs, stagnant wages, crushing credit card debt, skyrocketing medical costs, exorbitant utility bills, the high cost of higher education.... And they call this "the good life." Is there a better way to live? Can you get what you need and what you want without killing yourself to get it? "Absolutely," says frugal-living guru Deborah Taylor-Hough, and in Frugal Living For Dummies, she shows you how. In this warmhearted guide to living the good life on less, Deborah shows you how to live within your means and enjoy doing it. Among other things, she shows you how to:Eat like a king on a peasant's budget Take the sting out of gift-giving Dress well on a shoestring Save big bucks on family expenses Slash household expenses Save on medical expenses Involve the whole family in saving money Save more for the things you want From basement to attic, cradle to grave, Frugal Living For Dummies covers all areas of life with common sense advice and guidance on:Working with your partner to achieve financial goals Going to the grocery without being taken to the cleaners Quick and thrifty cooking techniques Providing kids the basics on a tight budget Putting kids through school without going broke Looking good and feeling good on a tight budget Frugal holiday fun year round Saving money around the house and driveway Finding quality in pre-owned merchandise Packed with tried-and-true techniques for cutting costs and stopping the insanity, Frugal Living For Dummies is the ultimate financial survival guide for the rest of us.

    It's Alien Ice Cream. Traverse City, Michigan is the home to three special superheroes. Meet Abigail, the oldest. When it comes to sports, she can't be beat. Andrew is her twin. If it has wheels, he can ride it. Baby Zoe is the youngest but also the strongest. Don't let the diaper fool you. In this first adventure, the heroes try to keep their cool on the hottest day of the year. Soon, however, they discover that not all ice cream is created equal. Some is created by mysterious aliens who have plans to take over the world.

    When an alien spaceship crashes outside his house, he suddenly gets his chance. With the help of his friends - Eudox, a green space alien pretending to be from Texas, Sam Duval, a professional complainer who has huffed too much government mind control gas, and Corpsy, a stone-cold dead corpse - Arnold sets out into orbit to show everyone that the world is flat once and for all! Flat Earthers in space, the real reason the moon landing was faked, where the arrow in the Fedex logo is really pointing, the identity of the secret fifth Teletubby, the meaning of crop circles, and the true nature of the evil conspiracy that runs the world - all in Flat Space, a hilarious new comedy from author Andrew Stanek.

    Letting Go: A Marine’s Journey Through War and His Search for Meaning takes the reader deep inside the authors head, giving them an unfiltered view of his struggles with war, and the difficulty he faced trying to adjust as a civilian to a world out of touch with his values. “I looked inside, compelled to stare, staining the image of a dead body into my memory. I did not deserve to look away. I had to know the awfulness of war; the wickedness of our species.” - Page 162 MORE FROM THE BACK COVER Letting Go is an excellent account of a Marine before, during, and after 9/11. Through the eyes of Jeff Sands, he retells his story with brutal honesty, describing what possessed him to join the Marine Corps, his experiences while serving, to include deploying to Iraq during the initial invasion, and the demons he endured while trying to readjust to civilian life. This book was begun as a diary of sorts. It was written to try and understand the chaos that exists inside one’s own head, especially after experiencing war and seeing its effects. It was flushed out over many sleepless nights, and refined over time with clarity. It’s more than just a story about war and struggle, it’s a story about what compels someone to join the Marine Corps, risking his life for something greater than himself. It’s a story about how the Marine Corps molds not only men’s bodies, but their minds. It’s a story about war, and its effects... good and bad. It's a story about heartbreak. And it’s a story about trying to adjust to a corporate world out of touch with the values of the Marine Corps; a world without a purpose. Follow Jeff as he takes you through the streets of Baghdad, giving you an unfiltered description of what he experienced and the injustice he saw. Then, watch him try to adjust as a civilian, eventually leaving behind his job, his marriage, and everything he owns, in order to pursue the ideals that were the reasons he joined the Marine Corps; ideals that were reinforced by war. See how he deals with his tortured mind, eventually teaching himself how to let go. ABOUT LETTING GO: A MARINE’S JOURNEY THROUGH WAR AND HIS SEARCH FOR MEANING Released December 15th, 2014, this is the first book by Jeff Sands about his own life and his own experiences.

    He's brilliant, handsome, driven, and he has just landed his first major reporting job: covering New York's biggest trials for the city's second-biggest daily, The New York Standard.As if his luck couldn't get any better, Alex befriends a top prosecutor who helps him uncover a secret about a legendary defense attorney. When he breaks the story, the trial of the East Coast's most deadly drug kingpin falls into turmoil.But as he digs deeper, the story begins to unravel. Now Alex must figure out whether his source was playing him and, if so, why? And if he fails, he might be the one who ends up behind bars.In this prequel to The Anonymous Source, A.C. Fuller brings you New York City at its optimistic peak. Before 9/11, before the financial crash, and before the Internet revolutionized the news media and permanently altered the lives of reporters like Alex Vane.Series List:The Cutline (An Alex Vane Media Thriller, Book 0)--Available NowThe Anonymous Source (An Alex Vane Media Thriller, Book 1)--Available NowThe Inverted Pyramid (An Alex Vane Media Thriller, Book 2)--Pre-order Available Now (Release Day is April 23, 2017)The Mockingbird Drive (An Alex Vane Media Thriller, Book 3)--Coming July 2017

    She is prepared for her grandfather's scary stories, but is anything but prepared when events from the story about a draugr--a man who comes back from the dead--begin to happen around her. A tale to frighten and entertain the young and the young at heart.

    The mountains brought them love… Angel has just one assignment left. After burning out from years with the SEALs and the DEA, he's ready to settle down and start a new chapter in his new life. When the investigation of a double homicide leads him to Lindsey's door, he knows that she's the one. But eight years after burying her husband, can Lindsey learn to let go and try again? One Step Closer - Joe Running Deer has spent the last thirteen years in the SEALs and loved every minute. He has also loved Sydney Wheeler for almost as long. She’s turned down all his marriage proposals, but that hasn’t stopped him from loving her. He’s decided to give her what she wants but when he returns from his last mission, she’s gone. Sydney’s on the run and Joe’s gut is telling him she’s in trouble, it’s time to bring her home so he can protect her. Sydney has run to Ireland for a very good reason, the man hunting her is determined to end all ties between them. Constantly looking over her shoulder for threats has taken its toll, she’s tired, but the thought of involving anyone in her mess keeps her from reaching out. Joe is constantly on her mind but she knows there isn’t a chance of rekindling the relationship they once had, not after what she’s done... When Love Takes Over -A virtuous, heartbroken marine. A romance-hungry virgin. Do they have to pick and choose between love… and lust? Cameron Savage is brave on the battlefield but not in matters of the heart. The marine’s last girlfriend left him wounded, and he feared he’d never fall in love again. But the new girl in his life is special, and he’s not going to let anything ruin their connection… Between her studies and her career, Kim never had time for romance. With her life in order, she hopes the shy, brawny marine could be her one true love. Little does she know that Cameron has vowed to protect her virtue and virginity until their wedding night… As Cameron’s newfound abstinence keeps Kim from getting the intimacy she craves, their relationship takes a turn. Is their love strong enough to make it to the honeymoon?

    In "A Matter Of Some Gravity" by fan favorite Don Rosa, saucy sorceress Magica De Spell turns Scrooge's life sideways - literally! - when she distorts the forces of gravity with a brand new magic wand! Then, in "The Sign Of The Triple Distelfink," lucky Gladstone Gander faces a 24 ­hour luck jinx­ and battles to hide it from a gloating Cousin Donald! Only ever published in the USA in underprinted mid­-1990s editions, these Rosa classics are back like you've never seen them before!

    The secret informant is Reiko Watanabe, geisha mistress to the plot’s mastermind.Headstrong and outspoken, Reiko prefers a “modern” life to being a geisha and is horrified that her lover, the American-educated descendant of samurai, Masaru Ryusaki, has become a fascist firebrand. Together with his allies in the Imperial Army, Ryusaki plans to overthrow the civilian government and establish a military dictatorship.Torn between honor and duty, Reiko and Inspector Aizawa must forge an unlikely alliance in order to stay one step ahead of Ryusaki and a fanatical Army officer. All the while, they uncover a shadowy conspiracy that reaches into the upper echelons of government, international finance, and even around the Imperial Throne itself.Set during the intersection of the Japanese invasion of Manchuria and the Great Depression, Shadows of Tokyo brings the turbulent and dangerous world of prewar Japan to vivid life.Shadows of Tokyo is the first book in a noir historical thriller series set in pre-World War II Japan.

    Fully illustrated and packed with a host of games, activities and pranks, Alfie invites you to join his online following as he challenges you to complete your journal of pointlessness and do virtually nothing with pride.

    Frances Calhoun wrote in the conversational southern language of the early 20th century. Episodes include: "The Rabbit's Left Hind Foot", "A Green Eyed Billy" and, "Education and Its Perils." After the author's death, later books in this series were written by Emma Sampson.

    Take your child on a journey about a mother’s love in this sweet, touching children’s picture book filled with beautiful watercolor illustrations and warm and engaging rhymes that speak to the power of a mother’s love and explain to children in terms that they understand just how immense that love is.Written for children of any age, this beautifully illustrated book will inspire, comfort, and make a young heart sing with joy and love.

    Grumpy Cat, the Internet's cutest curmudgeon, brings her hilarious brand of sass to comic shops everywhere with the official Grumpy Cat Free Comic Book Day 2016 special! Readers of all ages will love the misadventures of this killjoy kitten and her high-spirited brother Pokey! 8,000,000 Facebook likes and 306,000 Twitter followers can't be wrong - Grumpy Cat is a worldwide sensation and a (devilishly) delightful giveaway for comic shop fans and newcomers!