Growing Problems

Mary Green was never supposed to change like this. After a violent seizure, she wakes up stronger, hungrier, and impossible to ignore—her body evolving overnight in ways that awaken both desire and dread. As reports of seizures and savage attacks spread across New England, her husband Lester uncovers the truth behind The Human Project, a secret experiment designed to “improve” humanity at any cost. What began as a cure becomes an addiction. What felt like salvation turns predatory. And as Mary advances toward the next stage of transformation, Lester must decide whether to resist what ...

Some people never quite grow up—not in spirit, but in a deeper, more troubling way. They drift from job to job, never quite committing. They fall in love repeatedly but flee when relationships become real. They brim with creative ideas that never manifest. They live as though life were a dress rehearsal for a future performance that never arrives. Carl Jung and his followers identified this pattern as the puer aeternus—the "eternal boy." The term comes from ancient Rome, where it described divine figures of perpetual youth, but Jung transformed it into one of the most penetrating ...

For every villain, there is a hero . . . Turtle isn't one of the heroes he reads about in stories. If he were, he'd use his animus powers to help Pyrrhia—instead of keeping his abilities a secret, even from his own sister. Now that Darkstalker, the sinister and impossibly old dragon from Pyrrhia's most notorious legends, has returned, Turtle knows his own role is simple: hide. And stay hidden.

The smell of smoke. A layer of stinky fog dims the sky. Except along the horizon, which is suddenly flickering orange above the treetops. Wildfire, moving fast. Heading in our direction. Birds, deer, squirrels, and raccoons explode from the surrounding forest, racing to stay ahead of the flames. The message couldn’t be clearer. Run. If you want to live, run.

In a peaceful Carthya, Jaron leads as the Ascendant King with Imogen beside him - but the peace he fought so long for is not destined to last. On a routine sea voyage, Jaron's ship is brutally attacked, and he is taken hostage. The mysterious captors and their leader, Jane Strick, accuse Jaron of unthinkable acts. They are also in possession of some shocking items - including the crown and sword that belonged to Jaron's older brother, Darius. The items unearth a past Jaron thought he had put behind him.

Three complete stories in one collection! Includes Mystery in the Sand, Mystery Behind the Wall, and Bus Station Mystery. In Mystery in the Sand, the Alden family is spending sunny days at the shore and summer nights in the mobile home right on the beach! One morning, Benny finds a gold necklace in the sand, and a search for its owner begins a trail of clues that leads to Tower House, the strange old mansion nearby. What will the Boxcar Children find there?

The story of Mia and her family and friends at the Calivista Motel continues in this powerful, hilarious, and resonant sequel to the award-winning novel Front Desk.

Before they were the Boxcar Children, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden lived with their parents on Fair Meadow Farm. Although times are hard, the Aldens are happy—“the best family of all,” Mama likes to say. One day, a blizzard hits the countryside, and a traveling family needs shelter. The Aldens take them in, and the strangers soon become friends. But things never stay the same at the farm, and the spring and summer bring events that will forever change their lives.

For centuries there have been rumors of another continent on the dragons' planet - another land far across the ocean, populated by tribes of dragons very different from those we know. But there's never been any evidence, and most dragons dismissed the rumors as fairy tales. Until now. Because it turns out the stories are true. And the other tribes are coming.

Winter has been a disappointment to his royal IceWing family his whole life. When his sister, Icicle, runs away from Jade Mountain Academy, fleeing terrible crimes and possibly planning to commit more, Winter knows that they both need a second chance to make things right -- if only he can find her. Winter's new clawmates, Moon, Qibli, and Kinkajou, won't let him make this dangerous journey alone. They don't seem to understand that IceWings, the most superior of all dragon tribes, can fix their own problems.

Three stories in one collection! This volume includes The Amusement Park Mystery, The Mystery of the Mixed-Up Zoo, and The Camp-Out Mystery. In The Mystery of the Mixed-Up Zoo, the zoo is wonderful - it has seals and giraffes and elephants and tigers, and Benny’s favorite, a little monkey named Amos. It also has a mystery. Someone is mixing up signs, switching off electricity, and endangering the animals’ lives. If the Boxcar Children want to save the animals, they’ll have to solve the mystery - and fast!

The Fear of Growing Old isn’t just about aging—it’s about protecting your most valuable asset: your mind. Memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s don’t appear overnight. Long before a diagnosis, subtle changes begin to take hold. The good news? You can take action now to protect your brain, stay sharp, and enjoy independence for decades to come. In this practical, science-based guide, you’ll discover: Early warning signs doctors often miss—and how to track them at home Medications, foods, and daily habits that either harm or protect your brain Simple exercises that build new ...

The war between the tribes is finally over, and now the dragonets of the prophecy have a plan for lasting peace: Jade Mountain Academy, a school that will gather dragonets from all the tribes and teach them to live together, perhaps even as friends. Moonwatcher isn't sure how she feels about school, however.

This volume includes: Benny Uncovers a Mystery, The Haunted Cabin Mystery, and The Deserted Library Mystery. In The Haunted Cabin Mystery, the Aldens are going with grandfather to visit his friend, old Cap Lambert, a retired riverboat pilot who lives in a cabin in the woods. To get there, the Boxcar Children take a wonderful trip down the Mississippi in a paddlewheel boat. But when they arrive at Cap Lambert’s cabin, they find some mysterious things are going on. Spooky phone calls, eerie flickering lights, strange dark figures. Is the cabin haunted?

One warm night four children stood in front of a bakery. No one knew them. No one knew where they had come from. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are orphans. Can they find a home where they can stay together as a family?

George, aka "Suds," has just entered third grade, and he's heard the rhyme about "first grade babies/second grade cats/third grade angels/fourth grade rats," but what does this mean for his school year? It means that his teacher, Mrs. Simms, will hold a competition every month to see which student deserves to be awarded "the halo" - which student is best-behaved, kindest to others, and, in short, perfect.

Grow better tomatoes with a practical, season-long guide that takes you from the first seed to the final harvest. Tomatoes are among the most rewarding crops in the home garden, but they can also be frustrating. Seedlings stretch. Transplants stall. Flowers drop. Leaves yellow. Fruit cracks. Plants grow enormous yet produce very little. Growing Tomatoes: A Home Gardener’s Guide explains what tomato plants need, why common problems happen, and what you can do about them. Whether you grow in a traditional garden bed, a raised bed, or containers on a patio, this book gives you a clear path ...

Good to Growing: The Proven System to Scale Your Business for Massive and Sustainable Growth You've built something that works - a real business with real customers and positive cash flow. But growth? That's another story. Maybe you've hit a ceiling. The more you push, the harder it gets. The systems that once worked are breaking, your team is stretched thin, and your days are consumed by putting out fires. You know there's a better way - you just need a clear path forward. That's where Good to Growing comes in. Author and entrepreneur Scott Winters has distilled decades of business-...

King Jaron has outwitted the Prozarians and returned to his own kingdom with one secret in his pocket that not even his friends know about. He's hoping that secret will help him finally bring stability to Carthya. But a surprise attack on his own land - on the castle itself - reminds Jaron that nothing is easy. The Prozarian Monarch threatens to crumble Jaron's entire kingdom. And that's not the only thing in danger: With old enemies and new rumors circling around him, even Jaron's relationship with Imogen is uncertain.

Further Along the Road Less Traveled takes the lectures of Dr. Peck and presents his profound insights into the issues that confront and challenge all of us today: spirituality, forgiveness, relationships, and growing up. In this aid for living less simplistically, you will learn not to look for...