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Grace’s aunt is a writer. She works with words every day and teaches Grace interesting words like “melancholy” and “delirious”. But Lily is often “flummoxed” by her writing. Her stories don’t go anywhere, her desk is a mess, and her writer’s group can’t help. So Lily posts an ad for an assistant: A writer of books needs an assistant, a coach, a helper for inspiration and some magic!

Do you dare to face your fears and explore your night-time house, full of shapes and shadows? What is hiding in the corner of the bedroom, or at the top of the stairs? Take a magical rhyming journey through the strange night of a young girl determined to explore the mysteries before her to find her courage and make her Dad proud.

Newbery Medal winner Lynne Rae Perkins introduces Violet and Jobie, two house mice exiled to the wilderness, in an exceptional read-aloud and read-alone for fans of Skunk and Badger, Nuts to You, and classic animal stories such as Stuart Little. This thrilling—and funny!—animal adventure explores themes of friendship, family, bravery, and the meaning of home. Violet & Jobie in the Wild is illustrated in black-and-white throughout by the author.

Last night Sarah was a bridesmaid, dressed in a hideous mango chiffon. Today she wakes up dead at the Mall of America. This is where the universe sends teenagers who were murdered. In fact most malls are haunted. The living don't notice it, what with all the bright lights, sales, and free samples. The dead just pass through them while finishing up the business of their former lives.

Surviving an economic collapse requires that you be prepared. This small guide will enable you to formulate a plan, allowing you to be proactive instead of reactive to a catastrophic financial crisis. In four chapters, you will gain invaluable knowledge and insight into what it takes to ensure you and your family have the tools necessary to survive the devastating impact of the loss of paper assets. Discover the skills you need to withstand the perils of a vulnerable financial system.

I take no prisoners.... I'm Chelsea Halloway and I will happily destroy your social life if you mess with me. Just ask anyone. There is no situation I can't handle. Divorcing parents? No problem. An ex-boyfriend who wants to date Smith High School's biggest geek instead of me? Just a matter of time before I can make him see reason. At least, until my parents decide to ship me off on a study abroad trip to Cambodia.... Now instead of being admired as the queen of the Notables, I'm stuck with a bunch of college students who don't take me seriously, and a professor who accidentally landed himself on the wrong side of a drug lord.

Limpy the toad has a vision. A world where cane toads and humans play mudslides together and help each other with the shopping. But how does a young cane toad discover the ancient secret of living in peace with humans? First he has to dodge the killer trucks and supermarket trolleys. Then he has to stop his cousin declaring war on the entire human race.

Now that Marcus and the Gutter Gang have established themselves in the Wastelands, things are looking up. There are more dungeons to create, more experiments to be done, and more adventurers to enlist.

Emotional intelligence is a skill set that is designed to provide you with social skills that can keep your relationships running smoothly once and for all. When you develop emotional intelligence, you focus on four key skills that all come together to create an ability to manage social situations with ease. These skills are self-awareness, self-control, empathy, and motivation. When you are able to employ these four skills within the emotional intelligence skill set, you unlock one more master skill — social skills that you may have been lacking.

When Jasmine Connolly's third engagement is broken off, she decides to make her man jealous by enlisting the help of her enemy, playboy Jake Ravensdale! Jasmine may never have forgiven him for his rejection years ago, but the heartless lothario is the perfect candidate for her plan. As tensions build, the line between love and hate increasingly blurs, teetering on the brink of explosion! Jasmine might be wearing Jake's ring, but she can't let go of the hurt he once caused her. Because if she does, what's to stop her from falling prey to the Ravensdale playboy's charms?

An incredible talent, Maya Rodale continues her deliciously exciting “Writing Girls” historical romance series with A Tale of Two Lovers. Fans of the bestselling romance of Laura Lee Guhrke and Suzanne Enoch will adore this Regency Era-set love story from one of the most exciting members of the new generation of romantic fiction writers.

Like it or not, global warming is a hot topic, and it will affect the younger generation the most. So why not turn to the teacher kids like the most, Ms. Frizzle! Only the Friz can boil all the hoopla down to the scientific facts in a fun and informative way. Kids already love the Magic School Bus, and the love to do what's right by the planet. At last, a way to teach the curriculum and make an impact!

Overcome with the loss of his boyfriend, Sydney, Gavin Winters has set fire to every reminder in their home. A neighbour has captured the blaze on video, turning this little-known TV actor into a household name. Gavin flees LA for New Jersey, where he hopes that 10-year-old Joan, the daughter of a close friend, can reconnect him with the memories of Sydney he is now in danger of losing forever. Joan was born with a rare ability to recall every single day of her life in perfect detail, and in return for sharing her memories of Sydney, Gavin will help her write a song.

To be able to read people accurately is an art mastered by only the wisest and most gifted among us. People like Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, and William Shakespeare were known for their deep insights into the human character. Many great leaders possess this skill, too, and are famous for their ability to choose and surround themselves with the best, brightest people.

Morris's books dominate the children's choice awards and there is a huge supply of fans awaiting his novels as they are published. Fourteen clever tales, featuring a host of Morris's beloved characters and some new ones! While Ginger and her dog, Anthony, organize the ultimate party, Wilton the worm meets Aristotle the nose germ in an unexpected location and Ben tries to save the world by not eating his vegetables.

What does a kid do when his Mum and Dad are past it? Get them into shape, decides Keith. And find them new partners. It's a brilliant plan, but he'll need help.

Swashbuckling Harem Adventures. That's the aim of Seductive Seas. Deetz knows his team has built a great game, and is ready for the big release of this MMORPG. But it isn't long before the NPCs - including Deetz's beautiful first mate, Zetta Cotton - start behaving in ways that are peculiarly...human. Caught between his real-life boss-turned-lover Carly and his in-game paramour Zetta, Deetz must discover what is wrong with the world he helped create while making sure the coming launch of The Seductive Seas goes off without a hitch.

Want to lose weight, reduce inflammation, and cleanse your body? Want to sleep better? Want to have more energy and better mood control? These are just a handful of benefits that can be achieved when a person embarks on a sugar-detox journey. In this insightful and functional guide, Keller teaches listeners to consider the scientific ramifications of detoxing from sugar.

In Write On!, Katie can't wait for her favorite author, Nellie Farrow, to come visit her class and tell them all about her new book. But when Katie starts working on a cool new website with Suzanne, she forgets to read the book! Then Katie turns into Nellie, just when she's about to give her presentation! Will Katie be able to turn things from wrong to write?

More and more states and countries all over the world are embracing the medicinal benefits of the cannabis plant. In many states the legalities of cannabis cultivation and use are changing. Some have even legalized recreational cannabis, or marijuana. Due to this change in laws, people are now considering growing their own legal cannabis for personal and professional reasons. This book will give you not only an outline, but also in-depth information about the methods of cannabis cultivation - from selecting seeds to the final product.