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Poems that will Save Your Life: Inspirational verse by the world's greatest writers to motivate, strengthen and bring comfort in difficult times


John Boyes - 2010
    In this superb anthology can be found the best of the English-speaking world’s inspirational and reassuring verse, including such classics as Rudyard Kipling’s ‘If’ and W.H. Davies’ ‘Leisure’. This beautifully illustrated collection of over 120 poems is sure to offer solace, hearten the soul and motivate the human spirit.

Brahma Rakshas: The Monster Within


Sandiip N. Paatil - 2021
    At 11, he looks big and strong for his age. His kind mother, Geeta is a rural Indian archetype: the overworked, stressed-out, barely-keeping-it- together single mother. His father is in prison for multiple robbery cases. The villagers are cold and overbearing, and his schooldays are made hellish by bullies. If this wasn’t enough, he has nightmares and uncanny callings from the age-old monstrous Peepal tree that lays on his way to school. The legend is a monster called Brahma Rakshas, living under this tree, for years unknown to people, lures kids with the black devil fruits and then makes them wrestle until one dies.And, one stormy night, the legend comes true when Brahma Rakshas meets Sarja. Set in a fictional village of Deogiri; a small haven of human civilization, away from the din of city life, this story is an adventure ride filled with riddles and monster wrestling.

The Ultimate Guide: An Unofficial ROBLOX Game Guide


Anthony Wright - 2017
    This guide starts with the basics and will teach you everything you need to know including how to make an account and how to customize your avatar. The guide quickly moves into more advanced topics such as how to earn robux, reduce lag, make your own games and even make create paintings! So what is ROBLOX? ROBLOX is an online virtual playground and workshop, where kids of all ages can safely interact, create, have fun, and learn. It

I Love My Dad


Shelley Admont - 2015
    In fact, sometimes he gets teased for it. When Dad shows Jimmy how not to be afraid to try something new, that’s when the fun begins. Pick up your copy of this wonderful bedtime story today!

The Deadly Feast: Jataka Tales - Wisdom Conquers All


Yagya Sharma - 1988
    Scheming rivals, foolish rulers and wicked courtiers leave him undaunted. He can organise king Vaideha's security, a network of spies and a royal wedding with equal flair. so, when a deadly plot is revealed, it is Aushadha who swings into action.

Snakes: Amazing Pictures & Fun Facts on Animals in Nature (Our Amazing World Series Book 7)


Kay de Silva - 2012
    The book uses captivating illustrations and carefully chosen words to teach children about "the farmer’s friend”. This series is known as one of the most beautiful on the kindle. The pictures look great even in black and white and are excellent on the full color kindle. The description in the large text beneath is simple enough for early readers or for a parent to guide a child through. There are also picture captions that provide more information to talk about with your child. Alternatively, a child of any age (even the child in you) can just look at the images and appreciate their beauty. This book depicts the wonder of the world of Snakes in all its glory. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of this beautiful reptile: its anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. The following Snakes are featured: * The magnificent Anaconda * The fearsome Boa Constrictor * The majestic Cobra * The gentle Corn Snake * The social Garter * The fierce Inland Taipan * The awesome Python * The ominous Rattlesnake * The stealthy Sea Snake Get this book at this SPECIAL PRICE exclusive to the Amazon Store. *** Your child will love it - this is guaranteed.***

How to Train Your Dragon Gift Set #2


Cressida Cowell - 2011
    Join Hiccup and Toothless on their first eight adventures in How to Train Your Dragon: Hardcover Gift Set #2. This hardcover boxed set includes:How to Train Your Dragon;How to Be a Pirate;How to Speak Dragonese;How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse;How to Twist a Dragon's Tale;A Hero's Guide to Deadly Dragons;How to Ride a Dragon's Storm; and How to Break a Dragon's Heart.

Resort to Love Christian Romance Boxed Set: 4 Full length novels & one novella


Angela Ruth Strong - 2019
     Oregon Coast – Christina Lovejoy finds herself honeymooning alone when she leaves her fiancé at the altar. Dave Lake prayed for a wife and has a bride show up at his bed and breakfast. When she agrees to stay on as his cook, will he be able to convince her not to run away from another chance at romance? Eureka—Adopted into a family of dysfunctional siblings, Genevieve Wilson doesn’t believe she’s capable of successful relationships, which makes her crush on the pilot at work feel safe. Matt Lake has a perfect life, girlfriend included, but the redhead who works at the Eureka airport makes him smile like never before. Will he give up the flawless life he planned in exchange for the messiness of love, and if so, will Gen risk more heartbreak? Sun Valley—Actress Emily Van Arsdale returns to her home state to film a movie and is drawn to a rafting guide who seems to want nothing to do with her. Since Tracen Lake’s former fiancée left him for the allure of Tinseltown, he’s mistrusted all things Hollywood, including the little spitfire he finds himself falling for. Is he foolish for believing things might work out this time around? Big Sky— The last thing Paisley Sheridan wants for Christmas is to spend time with Josh Lake—the guy who broke her heart in high school—but until her bank loan goes through, she has to take all the free help she can get on her ranch. Unfortunately, Josh seems to want back in her life again, and the town’s quirky coffee shop owners don’t help by hanging mistletoe at every opportunity. Will Paisley succeed in driving him away, or will she find the healing needed to have hope for a future together? Park City—Single mom C.J. Lancaster meets Sam Lake when she’s supposed to be interviewing his movie star sister-in-law, but, for the first time since her divorce, she finds herself more intrigued with a man than her career as a journalist. As the last single brother, Sam would rather spend time with C.J. than his highly successful siblings, but when his PTSD arises, he realizes C.J. has enough challenges in her life to face without his added baggage. Can the two overcome the emotional mountains in their lives to reach their happily-ever-after?

Smörgåsbord of Musings


Rathnakumar Raghunath - 2020
    People living happy lives, some not-so-happy lives, people in love, hopeless romantics, people dealing with heartbreak, the ones who believe life is better with a bit of whimsy, this book, hopefully, has a little something that resonates with everybody, lets the reader find the silver lining when needed and discover the joie de vivre even when times are hard.

Amazon Adventure / South Sea Adventure


Willard Price - 2010
    Someone threatens their mother back home, so John returns. Alone, the boys face hostile natives, dangerous rapids and wild animals, delayed by a brutal enemy hot on their trail. South Sea Adventure - Hal and Roger search the beautiful waters of the South Seas for unusual sea creatures, with a side mission for pearl oyster-beds of a remote lagoon. Other visitors to Polynesia conspire to steal the pearls. The boys learn the true nature of friendship and sacrifice, and how far men will go to get what they want. Abandonment on a deserted barren atoll tests their survival skills.

Silly Riddles for Silly Kids: Children's Riddle Book Ages 5-12


Silly Willy - 2015
     The illustrations provide a visual aid to all who may become quickly tired of simply reading line after line. Kids will be laughing and sharing silly riddles with everyone in no time! Great for early readers! Be warned, some of these riddles are really, really, really silly. So silly, in fact, it is hard not to laugh!

A Book for Kids


C.J. Dennis - 1921
    You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

Claimed by Ice


Eris Sage - 2015
     If she doesn’t come up with a hundred thousand dollars, the person she loves most will have to deal with the consequences. It’s hopeless. Or so she thinks until ice dragon Exander Vale enters the picture. Exander thought he was content, but one look at Jane sparks feelings he’s never had before. He’s curious, intrigued by the human but determined to keep his distance. But with each day, the call of her brave, giving spirit and her enticingly curvy body grows stronger. Exander fights to deny their bond, but danger lurks, and if he doesn’t protect the woman he now knows is his mate, he might lose her forever…

Come Fly with Me


Gigi Sedlmayer - 2009
    She moved to Peru when she was five with Australian missionary and schoolteacher parents. Because Matica is trapped in the body of a two year old, her growth handicap has caused her to be rejected by the local people and they would not accept her into their community or allow her to play with the children. With patience and a sense of adventure Matica befriends a pair of condors. A strong bond and love develops between them. Matica rescues the egg the condors, Tamo and Tima, are trying to protect from poachers and nurtures it to hatching. The egg hatches on her 10th birthday and she names the new fledging Talon. Many adventures unfold, including her finally being accepted into the local community. And something totally unexpected... This is the beginning of many incredible adventures with Talon and Matica. It is a story of hope, determination and love.

The 25 Weirdest Animals in the World! Amazing facts, photos and video links to the strangest creatures on the planet. (Amazing Animals Series)


I.P. Factly - 2012
    Using video links, IP Factly's Amazing Animal series has been designed to encourage and bolster independent reading. The animals are accompanied by pictures and facts plus video links so children can see the animals and how they behave.