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Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a magical adventure that teaches children about balance, tradition, and caring for others! When pizzas start walking up the front steps and food begins escaping from kitchens all over the neighborhood, seven-year-old Imani and her friends know something magical is about to happen. Armed with Maya's mysteriously glowing wooden spoon and Tommy's trusty compass, the three young adventurers are whisked away to Feasthaven—a fantastical kingdom where ten different February celebrations have spiraled into chaos! Perfect for early chapter book readers ages 6-9, The ...

Many believe that Constantine chose Christianity because it was the only religion that could offer him absolution for the innumerable crimes committed during his historic reign. He was a deeply troubled soul, an undeniably violent man, and an immensely immoral human being, but he was also more aware of his sins than most men. He knew how desperately he needed forgiveness. That is why he waited until the end of his life to be baptized, as it was the only way to ensure that his terrible record of inhumane acts was wiped clean. How then could it be that this beastly figure who was so full of ...

A dreadful pall has overtaken the west. King Alaric and his violent horde of Gothic marauders roam unchecked in central Italy, yet another usurper has risen to steal control of Gaul, and a half-dozen Germanic tribes have overrun the Rhineland and spread their havoc south across the Pyrenees. A prisoner of his own capital, Honorius is a fallen ruler clinging bitterly to a diminished throne. Every citizen in the west can picture the fall of Rome, with no need even to close their eyes. The Age of Kings is the enthralling Final installment of the epic Roman saga The Ghost of Rome.

🌟 Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on Their Most Magical Adventure Yet! 🌟 When paper airplanes fly backwards and shadows glow white, three best friends know they're in for an extraordinary day! Perfect for children ages 6-9 who love magical adventures and early chapter books. ✨ What Makes This Story Special: 📚 Educational Fun: Your child will discover important values like courage, friendship, kindness, and civic responsibility through an engaging fantasy adventure - perfect for homeschool reading and classroom discussions. 🎯 Character Development: Watch as Imani, Tommy, and Maya ...

Born of the most prominent family in Hispania, the father of Magnus Maximus squandered his part of the family fortune before his sons came of age. While his cousins lived a life of privilege, Maximus rose through the ranks of the western armies the hard way, becoming known as the “Crusher of Rebellions” for his ability to quell uprisings of the most violent order. It was this reputation which saw Maximus sent into the hard north to tame yet another heathen rebellion. Had he been of moderate ambition, his career might have ended in Britannia, but there was nothing moderate about Magnus ...

A story about 12 ways to have winning relationships.

Join Three Young Heroes on a Desert Adventure That Teaches Courage, Cooperation, and Cultural Heritage! Perfect for early readers ages 6-9, this enchanting chapter book combines magical adventure with meaningful educational content that parents and teachers will love. 🌟 What Makes This Book Special: Educational Adventure Learning: Children discover the heroic story of Navajo Code Talkers during WWII, explore the fascinating world of lizards and wildlife, learn about post-war cooperation and community spirit, and understand the joy of sharing and friendship - all woven seamlessly into an ...

“Guard your heart”--the prime real estate of your life--with F-A-I-T-H! Ever ask yourself: Can I continue at this pace? How do I keep up with the demands of achievement mode? Do I have a choice? Do you tell yourself: Keep up the ‘good face,’ everything is fine, just be a good person, do what is best for others, just work harder because you’ve got this--as you feel like crumbling inside? You are not alone! Collectively, allow these testimonials to guide your reflections through intentional journaling as you question your motivations, mark your purpose, and grow your faith, be more ...

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on Their Most Important Adventure Yet! When magical seeds appear in their neighborhood, three young friends discover the true meaning of community in this heartwarming children's adventure story. Perfect for ages 6-9, "What Shall We Do Today? The Great Harvest" combines fantasy adventure with valuable life lessons about gratitude, service, and belonging. What makes this book special: • Educational Adventure: Children learn about farmers, community helpers, traditions, and the importance of gratitude through an engaging magical journey • Character Development:...

The final trial. The ultimate test. Everything they've fought for comes down to this moment. When the mysterious device leads Zara, Mei Lin, and Finn back to the forest clearing where their journey began, they know something monumental is about to happen. For a year, they've battled impossible challenges across the globe, completing eleven trials that pushed them to their absolute limits. Now, the twelfth and final trial awaits—and it's unlike anything they could have imagined. A dimensional rift tears reality apart. An ancient being steps through. And the truth about their destiny is ...

A story about nine tips to master and manage the time of your life.

What Shall We Do Today? Tales, Treats, and Flying Feats Ignite curiosity and learning through adventure with Imani, Tommy, and Maya! Join three best friends—curious seven-year-old Imani, enthusiastic eight-year-old Tommy, and knowledgeable eight-year-old Maya—as they embark on an unexpected Saturday adventure filled with learning, friendship, and discovery. When Maya arrives with news of a special Saturday School Day, the children find themselves immersed in a day celebrating literature, science, and culinary arts all at once! Perfect for young readers ages 6-9, this engaging children's...

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a magical adventure where names have power and hospitality saves a kingdom! When Tommy's compass mysteriously transforms into a spinning film reel and Maya discovers enchanted name tags on her door, the three friends know another adventure is calling. But this time, they're transported to the Kingdom of Golden Gravy—a fantastical realm made entirely of food, where every citizen needs a name to exist. The kingdom is in danger! A mysterious shadow is stealing name tags, causing everything from the Hospital of Healing to the Poutine Pools to forget what they ...

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: ✨ ...

Amina Cain's unique wandering sensibility, her attention to the small and the surprising, finds a profound new expression in her first nonfiction book, a sustained meditation on writers. Driven by primary questions of authenticity and freedom in the shadow of ecological and social collapse, Cain moves associatively through a personal canon of authors—including Marguerite Duras, Elena Ferrante, Renee Gladman, and Virginia Woolf—and topics as timely and various as female friendships, zazen meditation, neighborhood coyotes, landscape painting, book titles, and the politics of excess.

A starlet's plot to blackmail a film-studio executive results in her murder. Only the "trouble chaser" can clear her volatile lover and solve the crime.

The Wickedly Wonderful Day: A Magical Adventure Story for Kids Ages 6-9 (What Shall We Do Today? Series Book #220) Perfect for Young Readers Who Love Magic, Friendship, and Problem-Solving Adventures! When flying to-do lists start causing chaos throughout the neighborhood, best friends Imani, Tommy, and Maya know they're in for another magical adventure! Join these brave young heroes as they meet Melodia, the Theatrical Witch, and help restore her topsy-turvy celebration castle where seven special October festivities have gotten completely jumbled up. What Makes This Book Special: ...

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a Magical Time-Twisting Adventure Where Everything Goes Backwards! When a self-playing bagpipe appears on their front steps and the weather vane spins in reverse, the three young friends know they're in for an extraordinary day. Scottish poet Robert Burns materializes from a mysterious mist with an urgent plea: seven January 25th celebrations have collided into a backwards tornado, and without help, everything will stay opposite forever! In this exciting chapter book adventure, children will: Solve mind-bending opposite-day puzzles where hot ice must be warmed...

Perfect for children ages 6-9 Ideal for spring reading, character education & multicultural learning A Magical Spring Adventure Teaching Community, Diversity & Connection When a whirlpool of autumn leaves appears on the front steps in early spring, Imani, Tommy, and Maya know another adventure is calling. But this time, something extraordinary is happening: twenty different celebrations are converging on a single day—the Spring Equinox—and the balance of the seasons hangs in the balance. Armed with a glowing medallion, a weathered compass, and a magical book, the three friends step ...

The cascading perils of the Late Rome era were relentless, bombarding whichever emperor was so unfortunate as to inherit the Purple during the last gasp of the Roman Empire. From the moment that Julius Valens acceded to the throne of the East until the last dynasty faltered in the West, only Theodosius adequately withstood this constant avalanche of tumult. Romans far and wide shuddered to think what would become of their troubled world if the fate of Rome was to be decided by his disappointing sons, Arcadius and Honorius. The Last Dynasty is the enthralling Fifth installment of the epic ...