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Welcome to the laugh-out-loud chaos of getting older—and refusing to act like it. In The Mind Said Yes… The Body Called 911, you'll meet a cast of lovable, slightly unhinged seniors who try everything their minds enthusiastically agree to... only to have their joints, muscles, and dignity cry out in betrayal. From trampoline disasters and Zumba incidents to TikTok misadventures and DIY plumbing chaos, this book is packed with hilarious real-life missteps, relatable aging wisdom, and the kind of humor that will leave you snorting into your applesauce. If you’ve ever said, “I still ...

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 ...

In The Everlight Chronicles, follow Calvin, an unstoppable 11-year-old dynamo, and his steadfast friend Maya on an epic journey through enchanted forests, ancient mysteries, and otherworldly realms. Armed with courage, wit, and three powerful stones, they face trials of shadow and light, unlocking secrets that bind the past, present, and future. This captivating adventure weaves suspense, friendship, and magic into a tale designed to inspire readers of all ages with a 5th-grade reading level. Join Calvin and Maya as they become guardians of a new dawn, proving that even the smallest hearts ...

Welcome to Ducklandia, where jellybeans fall from the sky, sparkler ducks rule the streets, and one brave hero waddles above them all. Meet Sir Quacksalot—noble, feathered, and never without his trusty Butterblade. Alongside his best friends Max, Lolly, and Party Pup, Sir Q is about to discover that Fourth of July isn’t just about fireworks... it's about defending fun, friendship, and flavor from the forces of blandness. From buttery battles to cornfield conspiracies, from marshmallow ambushes to glittering grand finales, this adventure will leave kids laughing, gasping, and maybe ...

This is not a story about exposure. It is a story about what comes after. This novel explores: what happens when the truth is finally told—and no one claps how a small town recalibrates after silence is broken the quiet cost of accountability without spectacle staying visible without becoming a symbol choosing ordinariness after upheaval learning when silence is harm—and when it is peace building a life that does not need to explain itself When Lena returns to Willow Creek, she isn’t there to save anyone. She isn’t there for redemption, recognition, or resolution. She is there to ...

Spend one unforgettable summer on the farm with Calvin, a curious city kid with a notebook full of questions and a heart full of wonder. Join him, his hilarious Uncle Amos, wise Grandpa Abel, and Pudge—the world’s most diplomatic beagle—as they explore mysteries, mischief, and memories hidden in every dusty corner of a family farm. From runaway tomato thieves to ghost stories in the attic, barn owl pacts to possum parades, Calvin and the Whispers of the Old Farm is a heartwarming journey into the past—and a reminder that sometimes the best stories are the ones waiting quietly on the...

Step into the Time-Traveling Treehouse where adventure never sleeps! Calvin is an ordinary kid with an extraordinary best friend — Pudge, his brave, curious beagle. But when they stumble into a mysterious treehouse in the old oak, life takes a wild turn. From dinosaurs to knights, pirates to mummies, and even the robot-filled future, Calvin and Pudge are whisked through time on a series of laugh-out-loud, heart-pounding adventures. Packed with humor, courage, and nonstop surprises, this story is perfect for kids (and grown-ups!) who believe that even the smallest heroes can make the ...

Welcome to the jungle… of ideas! Meet Alfred J. Moneyshot—the slick, shades-wearing chimpanzee who believes that every animal has a talent, and every talent can become a business. From Belinda the Beaver’s Build-It Boutique to Sasha the Sloth’s Sleep Retreat, Alfred helps his furry, feathered, and four-legged friends turn their passions into real jungle enterprises. This wildly fun and imaginative story teaches young readers the basics of entrepreneurship, money smarts, teamwork, and confidence—without ever feeling like a lesson. Packed with clever dialogue, creative business ...

Meet Agent Calder Flint, a top-secret shapeshifter working deep undercover for the C.I.A. His assignments are dangerous, bizarre, and sometimes downright gross (ever shapeshift into a sewer rat?). But nothing has prepared him for Operation Chameleon—the code name for a case involving mysterious wildfires, disappearing agents, and something ancient stirring beneath the surface of the Earth. When Calder discovers clues pointing to a hidden society of reptilian shapeshifters—ones who aren’t so friendly—he must use every skill in his arsenal to stop them from unleashing chaos on the ...

Everyone believes dragons belong to myth. Stories told beside the fire. Legends carved into stone. Tales meant to frighten or fascinate. But what if dragons didn’t go extinct? What if they were assigned? What if their fire wasn’t a weapon—but a memory suppressant? This is the story of Elia, a fractured empath with a mind that hears echoes instead of answers. And of Graham, a stubborn truth-seeker carrying a blade that hums with forgotten songs. Together, they’ll unravel the real reason small villages across the world are vanishing—burned from the inside out—and face an ancient ...

Once upon a time, a little girl wore a red hood and wandered through the woods with a basket of treats. That story is dead. In its place rises Red—a battle-trained, tactically armored operative whose mission is far more lethal than delivering baked goods to Grandma. The world has changed. The once-whimsical forest is now a quarantined war zone, home to cryptic disappearances, ancient lore reawakening, and whispers of a creature long believed to be just a fable: The Wolf of the Woods. But Red is not here to be hunted. Trained in covert operations, skilled in survival, and equipped with a ...

Juliana never wanted to work for anyone else—not now, not ever. So, while most girls her age were looking for summer jobs at local cafés or souvenir stands, Juliana was busy polishing the wheels of her brand-new juice cart. With her heart set on independence and her cart full of the freshest fruit around (especially naval oranges, her favorite), she sets off down the salty cobblestone streets of her ocean-side village to meet the curious, wild, helpful, annoying, and downright hilarious world of tourists. But being your own boss isn't always sweet. Sometimes the juice stings. And ...

“Sublimation is a unique printing process that allows for vibrant and durable designs on a variety of materials, making it a popular choice in the apparel industry. This technique involves transferring dye onto fabric through heat and pressure, transforming it from a solid state directly into a gas without becoming liquid. The result is a permanent bond that embeds the ink into the fibers of the fabric, which not only ensures longevity but also allows for intricate designs that can include detailed pet-themed graphics and inspirational quotes.” Excerpt From Sublimation Success: Building...

Welcome to Calvin, Pudge & Blaze: The Great Dragon Getaway — a laugh-out-loud, heart-warming adventure about a boy, his loyal beagle, and a baby dragon who can’t help getting into mischief. When Blaze decides he’s big enough to explore the world on his own, Calvin and Pudge have no choice but to race after him before curiosity — and the occasional puff of fire — turns their peaceful village upside down. Packed with gentle humor, clever twists, and lessons about courage, teamwork, and self-control, this story invites readers to discover that even the smallest hero can make a big ...

The Last Ride of Wyatt Earp is more than a retelling of one man’s story—it is an exploration of how history fades into legend. Beginning with Wyatt’s earliest days on the prairies, through his time as gambler, lawman, and reluctant hero at Tombstone, this sweeping narrative follows his victories, failures, friendships, and betrayals. But it does not end where the history books do. Here, the story continues into the whispers and rumors—that Wyatt Earp did not die in Los Angeles in 1929 as recorded, but instead stepped away from the public eye, living out his final years in obscurity ...

What people don’t know is that Calvin’s father, Kirk, is a government time traveler—on missions so secret even the president rarely knows. For Calvin, life has always seemed ordinary, but in truth, his family has been caught in the tug-of-war between the Archivists, who seek to bind every life to their ledger, and the Watchmen, who patch the breaks in time. When Calvin discovers the briefcase storm—alive, dangerous, and listening to him—he learns he was never just a bystander. He was always the Margin: the unwritten choice the Builders never planned for. This is Calvin’s story. ...

Fort Knox Is Missing is a mind-bending thriller that begins with an impossible truth: not only is America’s most secure vault empty—it’s simply… gone. No doors. No walls. No building. Just grass and silence where the gold once lay. Dalton Bishop, a former intelligence analyst turned truth-seeker, is pulled back into a world of hidden vaults, buried spirals, and memories no one was supposed to remember. Alongside recursion theorist Alix Vega, they uncover a global Pattern—an ancient design threaded through time, memory, and loss. What starts as a search for gold becomes a desperate...

WHEN I WANT YOUR OPINION, I’LL GIVE IT TO YOU isn’t just a title—it’s a line you’ve probably rehearsed in your head a hundred times and never had the guts to say out loud. Until now. This book is your front-row seat to the drama of modern-day bullying—social, political, professional, and personal. But this isn’t just about high school flashbacks or the mean girl who ran the locker room. Nope. This is about the boss who cancels your promotion but keeps your ideas. The politician who yells “freedom” while silencing dissent. The keyboard warrior with Wi-Fi and a vendetta. The...

Introduction Welcome to the ctrl-alt-deleted version of my life. Once upon a time, I had a morning routine that didn’t involve stepping on LEGOs barefoot, explaining to a toddler why the cat can’t wear diapers, or muting myself mid-Zoom call because someone was screaming about the injustice of a banana being “too banana-y.” Then came motherhood. And then came remote work. And then came the apocalypse. (Okay, maybe not the biblical kind—but certainly a toy-strewn, schedule-destroyed, sleep-deprived version of one.) This isn’t a guide. It’s not a parenting manual. It’s not ...

When Halloween rolls into Granger Hollow, it brings more than costumes and candy—it awakens something ancient. Join Calvin and his brave beagle Pudge on a mysterious, thrilling, and heartwarming Halloween adventure unlike any other. After stumbling into a forgotten part of the town's pumpkin patch, Calvin uncovers an eerie lantern tree, a Memory Book that writes itself, and a long-buried secret that threatens to twist Halloween into eternal darkness. With his loyal friend Max and a town full of strange clues, cryptic shadows, and flickering lights, Calvin must solve riddles from the past,...