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Thanksgiving is about to get a whole lot wilder in the town of Tuckleton! Join Calvin and his trusty beagle, Pudge, in a hilarious, heartwarming, and mystery-packed caper as they tumble headfirst into a Turkey Trot Triathlon gone wrong. With secret recipes, vanishing trophies, feuding families, and a pie-eating poultry celebrity, this small-town Thanksgiving turns into a whirlwind of puzzles, pawprints, and pumpkin-spiced adventure. Perfect for young readers who love clever kids, comical pets, and cozy mysteries that tickle the funny bone and warm the heart.

Welcome to Camp Creepout. You know the place—the fog rolls in heavy, the trees whisper your name, and the canoes? Well, they have teeth. When 11-year-old Josh and his best friend Cooper arrive at Camp Creepout, they expect some hiking, s’mores, and maybe a few bug bites. What they don’t expect is to be stalked by a wooden monster with paddles for arms and a taste for rule-breaking campers. Now it’s up to a crew of goofy, terrified kids, a glowing-eyebrowed counselor, and a lot of marshmallows to stop an ancient canoe uprising before the entire camp is eaten—one bunkmate at a time....

Welcome to another Calvin & Pudge Adventure—a story of laughter, mystery, and heart. When Calvin’s family plans an easy two-week trip to Hawaii, no one expects the islands to hide riddles inside waterfalls, tide pools, and quiet valleys. With Pudge the beagle as loyal captain, Calvin discovers that sometimes the best souvenirs aren’t things you can pack—they’re the stories that teach you how to listen. This book blends sunlit humor, gentle suspense, and the wonder of exploring new places with people (and dogs) you love. Whether read aloud or curled up solo, it’s meant to leave ...

This book is for the woman who: Is walking away from a marriage, not because she’s failed—but because she’s finally listening to herself Feels guilt, grief, and relief in the same breath and doesn’t know how to hold it all Wonders who she is now without the roles she used to play Wants to raise strong children in a stable home but isn’t sure how on her own Desires healing—but not through perfection, just through presence Needs to know she’s not crazy, broken, or alone Inside these pages, you’ll find: Honest, raw chapters filled with practical wisdom and emotional courage ...

Fitness for Introverts: Activities That Don’t Require Eye Contact Solo hikes, yoga in your living room, and other peaceful pursuits. Do crowded gyms, group classes, and noisy workouts drain your energy? Do you crave fitness routines that feel peaceful, private, and actually enjoyable? You're not alone—and you don’t need to be loud to be strong. Fitness for Introverts is your go-to guide for creating a quiet, sustainable fitness lifestyle tailored to your unique rhythm. With 20 in-depth chapters full of solo activities, calming rituals, and practical tools, you’ll learn how to move ...

Dilly the Dolphin is famous for one thing: showing up late to everything. From coral concerts to pancake breakfasts, Dilly’s the dolphin who always arrives just after the fun begins. But when the reef is threatened by strange undersea storms and ancient machines buried deep in the ocean trenches, Dilly stumbles (slowly) into the most important mission of his life. With the sea out of balance and no one else willing to dive deep enough to face the danger, Dilly teams up with a sarcastic dolphin named Flip, a cranky lobster submarine captain, and a glow-in-the-dark squid with surprisingly ...

Technology is racing ahead of what anyone ever imagined it could. The introduction of artificial intelligence has stunned even the most educated and well informed people. Companies are now using AI as part of their business and it has helped them succeed beyond their wildest dreams. You can do this too. Use AI in. your diesel mechanic business and watch your business soar.

Sit, Sweat, Repeat: The Ultimate Wheelchair Exercise Program for Seniors Over 60 is more than just a workout guide—it’s a celebration of movement, confidence, and fun. Whether you’ve been using a wheelchair for years or have recently joined the “wheels club,” this book will show you how to build strength, boost energy, improve flexibility, and increase balance—all without leaving your chair. And it’s not all serious—laughter and humor are as much a part of the program as resistance bands and soup-can curls. With safe, step-by-step instructions, easy-to-follow routines, and ...

Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack who traded his family’s only cow for a bag of talking beans. Yes, talking beans. Yes, he thought this was a good idea. From the moment those beans sprouted into a skyscraper-sized beanstalk and started offering unsolicited life advice, Jack found himself swept into a sky-high adventure filled with cranky landlords, unionizing poultry, musical flowers, and cloud squirrels who might just run the world someday. Packed with absurd humor, quick-witted banter, and fairy-tale chaos, Jack and the Beans Talk is a laugh-out-loud twist on the classic tale...

Forget the Cinderella you think you know. This isn’t a dainty tale of grace, elegance, and instant romance. This is the unfiltered, slightly ridiculous, and entirely hilarious version — complete with sentient dust bunnies, a raccoon attack, swan-related diplomacy, and a fairy godmother who probably shouldn’t be left unsupervised near an open flame. From pumpkin spice carriages to slipper-based investigations, this Cinderella’s journey to “happily ever after” is full of missteps, mishaps, and more awkward encounters than a family reunion with assigned seating. If you’ve ever ...

What happens when a clever, rule-bending, meatloaf-loving pup decides to keep a daily journal of his misadventures? You get Confessions of a Naughty Dog—a hilarious, heart-tugging, and occasionally slobber-covered memoir told entirely from the paws of Nugget, a stubborn pit bull with a nose for trouble and a heart of gold. From epic escapes under the fence to surprise garden stakeouts, Nugget’s “letters to Dogery” capture a year’s worth of laugh-out-loud antics, wild backyard operations, and a noble quest for snacks, justice, and maybe—just maybe—graduating obedience school. ...

You know those people who always seem calm, organized, and emotionally stable? Yeah. This book is not about them. Welcome to the unfiltered confessions of someone who has spent a lifetime pretending to be normal—and failing spectacularly. From turning therapy into stand-up comedy, to surviving public meltdowns in Costco, to attempting yoga while emotionally unwell and allergic to spandex, this is your backstage pass to one person’s absurd journey through modern life. Equal parts chaos and charm, this book doesn’t teach you how to fix your life. It just lets you laugh so hard you ...

There are a few things you should know before you dive into this book: Chocolate is powerful. Eleven-year-olds are smarter than they look. Not all mysteries wear trench coats—some wear velvet and smell like fudge. This is a story about Sky Holloway. She’s not your average kid. She doesn’t play it safe, doesn’t follow instructions (especially the ones that say “Do Not Enter”), and absolutely refuses to let a good mystery go unsolved—even if it leads her straight into a secret candy vault, a rogue with a peppermint cane, or a recipe that can bend time. You might laugh. You might...

Step inside the apothecary… where every jar holds a whisper and every shelf hides a truth. 🔹 Meet Mabel Whitaker – a quiet woman with a mysterious past and a talent for keeping things sealed... literally. 🔹 Discover the Mirror That Doesn’t Reflect – but absorbs memories and replays forgotten moments. 🔹 Uncover a Book That Writes Itself – chronicling not what happened, but what should have. 🔹 Follow the Cat (Yes, the Cat) – because Thomas knows far more than any human should. 🔹 Explore Fairhaven – a town where clocks tick backward, people whisper to tea leaves, ...

Silver Wing: Code Red Skies is a pulse-pounding, character-driven military suspense novel that brings together six unforgettable tropes: the Fearless Female Pilot (Samantha “Silver” Mercer), the Loyal Mechanic (Dutch, who knows her jet better than anyone), the Tech Genius (Blaze, who can hack or fix anything with a pulse), the By-the-Book Strategist (Lillian, balancing logic and moral lines), the Rogue with a Heart (Jackal, the unpredictable trickster with deadly instincts), and the AI Conscience (Piper, Silver’s voice of logic and silent partner in survival). Each character plays a ...

Calvin wasn't supposed to be on a spaceship. He definitely wasn't supposed to be heading to Venus. But when you're nine years old, brilliant at hiding, and have a dog like Pudge, anything is possible. Join Calvin and Pudge as they accidentally stow away on Starhopper 9, meet a crew of quirky space travelers, and discover the greatest surprise of all—friendly aliens who wave back. With pancakes, paw prints, and peanut butter medals along the way, this out-of-this-world adventure will leave young readers laughing, wide-eyed, and ready for more. Perfect for ages 5–12, Deep Space Trouble is...

Are you a man trying to rebuild your life after divorce? Feeling lost, silenced, or unsure of who you are now? This book was written for you. Inside these pages, you’ll discover how to: Reclaim your confidence without guilt or shame Show up fully for your children—even if you're not there every day Break free from toxic cycles and set strong personal boundaries Communicate with strength, truth, and compassion Find peace in solitude and power in vulnerability Rebuild a life that’s not a shadow of your past—but a beacon for your future Use real tools (and real stories) to move forward...

When pumpkins vanish, bells ring in the night, and a scarecrow seems to walk on its own, only one detective duo can face the mystery: Calvin and his faithful beagle, Pudge. Together with their friends, they uncover secrets older than the town itself—and learn that legends don’t always play by the rules. Packed with suspense, humor, and just the right touch of Halloween spookiness, Calvin and Pudge and the Scarecrow That Wouldn’t Stay Still is an unforgettable adventure about courage, friendship, and the power of standing together when the lights flicker low.

Welcome to a world where mosquitoes are more than just annoying—they’re everywhere, always hungry, and immune to every spray, zapper, and citronella candle money can buy. Enter Dr. Shmitza VonClankerberg: eccentric genius, slipper-wearing night owl, and humanity’s last hope for a bite-free summer. When itchy desperation pushes him into action, Dr. VonClankerberg launches an epic, globe-hopping quest to invent the one mosquito repellent that works for everyone, everywhere, all the time. But his journey quickly spirals into chaos—uncovering secret pastry cults, weaponized biscotti, ...

The Money Is in the List isn’t just another marketing book — it’s a step-by-step blueprint designed for one specific group of entrepreneurs: home-based laser engravers who want more orders, more loyal customers, and more freedom. If you’ve ever: Struggled to keep a steady flow of engraving orders Wished you had a way to reach past customers without relying on social media algorithms Wondered how the pros seem to have constant repeat business …this book will show you exactly how they do it — and how you can, too. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Build an engaged email list of ...