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"When you go to sleep, what does your brain do? Does it rest too? It can't because it's busy working while you snooze! It repairs, and resets, and helps your body even when you aren't awake. Using up-to-date research to explore our brains' critical functions when we are asleep, psychology experts JoAnn and Terrence Deak invite kids (and adults) to unpack all the amazing things your brain is doing when you're not awake-and why it's so important to get your sleep!"--

"Originally self-published in 2017 by Black Owl Books"--Title page verso.

"Originally self-published in 2017 by Black Owl Books"--Title page verso.

"Originally published in 2009 ... by The phazelFOZ Company, LLC"--Copyright page.

A hilariously brilliant compilation of all things related to band-nerd utopia will have you at cello! This sharp installment of the 13th Chair series from DJ Corchin is laugh-out-loud funny!Socrates. Plato. Aristotle. Mere child's play! Band Nerds Confessions is the newest addition to the Band Nerds Book Series. With over 800 quotes, anecdotes, and thoughts from the 13th Chair, there isn't a larger source of band hodgepodge genius on the planet.We've all wondered what our messy music lockers say about us. Or dreamed of the many ways instruments can fit together to form a super robot. Truly thought-provoking words await you. Go ahead, open to any page and transport yourself to the humorously inspiring music world of the 13th Chair!

Move over, Pulitzer! Get out of the way, Nobel Prize! The most prestigious award of the century is calling. Don¿t miss another laugh-out-loud installment in the 13th Chair series by DJ Corchin!The Marching Band Nerd Awards are not your typical awards. But do any other awards even matter? Could you win the award for the Most Texts Sent During Rehearsal? Or the Fastest Person with a Tuba award? Most Creative Use of a Saber? Or the award for the Largest Spit Pool? These hilarious awards will have band nerds of all ages picking winners.

"Originally published in 2012 ... by The phazelFOZ Company, LLC"--Copyright page.

Award winning author DJ Corchin offers delightfully fantastical life lessons in this sweet and witty collection that inspires readers to embrace the magic within them.You have a choice to cast good spells or bad spells. Choose good spells. People will tell you you can't be a knight because you have magical abilities. They are wrong.And remember...if you happen find a unicorn, it is not yours to keep!DJ Corchin offers timeless wisdom with a mystical twist in this lighthearted rulebook for the whole family to enjoy. Plenty of enchanting lessons to live by paired with whimsical illustrations are sure to be passed down from generation to magical generation. A perfect graduation, birthday, or just-because gift for daughters of any age.

"At the end of the London season, Harriet Finch reluctantly returns to her wealthy grandfather's country house. His rigid opinions for how she should live and whom she should marry sparks Harriet's rebelliousness. Yearning to reclaim her freedom, Harriet goes for a long walk and a handsome rogue from the nearby Travelers camp catches her eye. Little does she know, the rugged Traveler she's flirting with is the missing Earl of Ferrington in disguise. Will this intriguing man, who goes by Jack tell Harriet the truth about who he is for the sake their blossoming relationship? Or will he keep his distance altogether? Time is running out, and the earl can't hide forever..."--Provided by publisher.

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling team comes a new, epic winter adventure in the How to Catch series!When our brilliant Catch Club Kids hear about the legendary Yeti, they head to the mountains to catch a glimpse and prove it really exists! Full of hilarious high jinks, bright illustrations, and clever STEM traps, this funny picture book for kids is a fun-filled ride you won't want to miss! Will our Catch Club Kids prove the Yeti exists, or will he remain a mystery to the world?We've all heard unexplained tales of the Yeti, Bigfoot, Sasquatch, and more... do YOU have what it takes to catch one? Find out in this action-packed story for children, the perfect readaloud all winter, as a Christmas gift for kids, for classroom activities, and beyond!Legend has it there lives a beastwe really want to meet.He's extra huge with snow-white furand giant, fuzzy feet!I know the Yeti does exist,and I can prove it too!And with my friends, we'll find him fastbefore the day is through!Also in the How to Catch Series:How to Catch a UnicornHow to Catch a SnowmanHow to Catch a DinosaurHow to Catch an ElfHow to Catch a Monsterand more!

Welcome to the world of Little Chef where kids are empowered in the kitchen and the best memories are made with the people they love, created by Danielle Kartes of Rustic Joyful Food! From food preparation and beginner kitchen skills to simple starter recipes this mom and me cookbook is the perfect tool to introduce kids ages 4 and up to the joys of cooking.Time spent with Mom making something delicious is the most fun.The perfect gift for moms with toddlers and young chefs, this kids cookbook is full of foods they will both love to cook together! Kids will feel proud of what they cook up while strengthening that special familial bond.Along with recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and desserts are tips for creating traditions and finding ways to celebrate the everyday wonderfulness of just being together. This new series from author and food stylist Danielle Kartes is sure to please the littlest of chefs through the shared joy of cooking!

"Originally published as An accidental corpse in 2018 in the United States by Dunemere Books"--Copyright page.

Everybody's talking about the hot new app rating New York's most eligible bachelors. But why focus on Prince Charming when you can read the latest dirt on the lowest-ranked "Bad Bachelors"-NYC's most notorious bad boys.He says... If one more person mentions Bad Bachelors to me, someone's gonna get hurt. Who thought this app would be a good idea? Like dating isn't hard enough without being critiqued for every little misstep. My name is Reed McMahon and I'm supposedly a PR whiz and "image fixer," but now I need some help cleaning up my own image.She says... When Reed strolls into my workplace offering to help save the struggling library, I'm not buying his story. I'm Darcy Greer, a no-nonsense Brooklynite who knows Reed is exactly the kind of guy to be avoided. I've seen the app, and Bad Bachelor #1 has no place in my life. However, the library does need his help, and this guy needs to make some serious amends, so who am I to stop him? If only he didn't work so hard to find redemption..."Delightfully fresh. Stefanie London delivers all the feels in this exceptional opposites-attract love story. Bad Bachelor is an absolute must-read."-LAUREN LAYNE, New York Times bestselling author "Original, witty, and sexy. My #1 romance read of the year!"-JENNIFER BLACKWOOD, USA Today bestselling author

Curl up with a quirky small-town Alaskan rom-com that'll leave you laughing over:A grumpy local and the sunny tourist who turns his world upside downA rogue moose who threatens to steal every sceneA vacation you'll never forget And a sweet romance that doesn't need to scald the pages to burn its way into your heartHe had a strict "no tourists" policy...until she broke all of his rules.When Graham Barnett named his diner The Tourist Trap, he meant it as a joke. Now he's stuck slinging reindeer dogs to an endless parade of resort visitors who couldn't interest him less. Not even the sweet, enthusiastic tourist in the corner who blushes every time he looks her way...Two weeks in Alaska isn't just the top item on Zoey Caldwell's bucket list. It's the whole bucket. One look at the mountain town of Moose Springs and she's smitten. But when an act of kindness brings Zoey into Graham's world, she may just find there's more to the grumpy local than meets the eye...and more to love in Moose Springs than just the Alaskan wilderness.This story of Alaska marries together all the things you didn't realize you needed: a whirlwind vacation, a friendly moose, a grumpy diner owner, a quirky tourist, plenty of restaurant humor, and a happy ending that'll take you away from it all.

Includes an excerpt from Highland defender by Kathryn Le Veque and Truly madly plaid by Eliza Knight.

"Madeleine d'Leon doesn't know where Edward, her novel's main character, came from. But as she writes, he becomes all she can think about. Edward McGinnity can't get Madeleine out of his mind. She will be the perfect heroine for his next book. But who is the author and who is the creation? And as the lines start to blur, who is affected when a killer finally takes flesh?"--

Take a trip to Blessings, Georgia, where bestselling author Sharon Sala welcomes you with a small-town romance filled with:An orphaned little girl who desperately needs a new homeA couple ready to welcome her with open armsFriendly neighbors who are always there for each otherA Southern small town where great things happen to good peopleRuby Butterman and her husband, Peanut, cannot have children, but they're given a second chance at a family when eight-year-old orphan Carlie is left in their care. It's a challenge for Carlie to adapt to a new town, a new school, and a new family, and when she gets bullied at school, Ruby and Peanut discover how to step up as parents, and how to make a forever family for their beloved little girl.No summer reading list is complete without a bright, hopeful, and uplifting romance by Sharon Sala!

When Carlene Lovelle discovers her husband has been keeping a secret, the women of Texas rally behind her in a battle-of-the-sexes romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown.Carlene Lovelle, owner of Bless My Bloomers lingerie shop in Cadillac, Texas, has everything she's ever wanted: a loving husband, a successful small town business on Main Street that sells custom lingerie for making women feel beautiful, and great friends who never disappoint.However, that all changes when Carlene finds a pair of sexy red panties in her husband's briefcase. She knows exactly who those panties belong to-they were purchased from her very own shop! She's beginning to think her life would've been easier if she'd just opened Main Street Books and stayed away from silky underthings.Now her marriage is over and her life is in a tailspin. She's humiliated, upset, and heartbroken, but it's time to move on to the anger stage of grieving. There's no point looking backward when looking forward reminds Carlene that all she needs are the ladies of this small town to rally around and teach her that revenge is a dish best served red-hot.(Previously published as The Red-Hot Chili Cook-Off and A Heap of Texas Trouble.)

New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown's contemporary romance is a delightfully fresh take on modern love.Cathy Andrews has a choice: marry Mr. Safe-But-Boring, or take a chance on finding herself.Cathy Andrews wants it all: a husband, a baby, and a little house in her charming small town of Cadillac, Texas. With all that she's gone through in her past, she's earned her happily ever after and is more than ready to put down some long-term roots. The trouble is, she's no longer sure the reliable man she agreed to marry is the right guy. Sure, he's got great teeth and hair, but he's also got dreams of being a politician-and Cathy doesn't know if she's ready to be just arm candy to a man who doesn't stir her blood.It'll take the help of her twin sister to set her back on a path to being the woman she always knew she could be.Marty Andrews has got a thing or two to say about Cathy's duller-than-a-doorknob fiancé. She thinks Cathy's meant for great things, not settling for second-best. Marty's determined to see her sister find a truly happy life, so she gathers up their squad of sisters-by-choice to help Cathy learn to let go of what she thinks is right...and become the woman she was meant to be.Get ready to start a ruckus: What could be better than twin sister shenanigans, best friends who have your back no matter what, and a whole lot of small town Texas love?(Previously published as The Blue-Ribbon Jalapeno Society Jubilee and What Happens in Texas by Carolyn Brown.)

"Werewolf agent Caleb Lynch takes the lead on STAT's newest case: to track down the thieves who stole nuclear weapons from the Air Force. His best connection is a brother-sister duo with a shady record, but there's no guarantee Caleb can trust them--especially because of Brielle Fontaine's supernatural abilities. Still, Brielle could be a useful ally for STAT, and Caleb sees something in her that could change his whole world."--Page 4 of cover.

The guys in the Special Wolf Alpha Team (SWAT) are hotter than ever.SWAT werewolf Diego Martinez was on a mission to save lives when he walked into the hostage situation¿he didn't expect to find a newly turned teenage werewolf and the kid's fiercely protective mother. For Bree Harlow and her son, Brandon, Diego is a godsend, and not just because he saved the day.Bree has spent the years since her divorce trying to do her best by Brandon. But lately the boy who used to tell her everything has been keeping secrets. In the face of all the bizarre things happening at home, there's something about Diego that Bree can't resist¿especially when he's able to explain Brandon's new abilities.But the hostage incident was just the start in a wave of violence that no one can explain, and when Bree and Brandon are caught in the middle, Diego will do everything in his power to protect the family he wants as his own."SWAT is hot hot hot!"¿Kerrelyn Sparks, New York Times bestselling author"Paige Tyler's SWAT series hits all the right marks, blending steamy paranormal fantasy with modern-day realism."¿Larissa Ione, New York Times bestselling author

Autumn in Michigan's Upper Peninsula means hunting season, and the fall of 1950 finds most everyone in St. Adele township hunting for something--deer, grouse, uranium; love, redemption, escape; a story, a husband, a murderer...When the son of summer residents at the exclusive Shawanok Club is found dead after an uproarious dance at the town hall, the sheriff is flummoxed, and everyone is appalled: Bambi was found in the loft over the tool shed, bound, gagged, and inexpertly scalped. Who better to search for the killer than St. Adele's reluctant constable, John McIntire?The trail he must follow branches off like the spokes of a wheel, in multiple directions, leading to multiple dead ends. The only common link seems to be the boy's parents: a father who is mysteriously unavailable, a mother on a mission to see her son's killer dead, who remains sequestered in her rented mansion, baking cream pies and playing the piano. Her imported private eye seems more interested in dallying with McIntire's exotic Aunt Siobhan, who's just turned up on his doorstep some 25 years after she ran off with a carnival worker as a teen. And Bambi's mentor on a summer's search for uranium, a hot prospect in Flambeau County, is more conversant with archaeological artifacts than Geiger counters.McIntire's investigation takes him from the haunts of the affluent visitors, to the backwoods camp of a Rube Goldberg hermit, and finally to an abandoned gold mine where he learns what really happened that summer's night....

Explore animal habitats how they engineer their homes in this beautifully illustrated STEM book for kids. Filled with imaginative questions, animal facts, and educational backmatter, If Animals Built Your House is perfect for your elementary classroom or family library.If animals built your house, would you live in it? This unique story alternatives between the narrator telling the reader what kind of house you would live in if an animal built it, and some fun facts about each! Perfect for teachers looking for STEM/STEAM books for kids 5-7, and books that highlight engineering for kids, innovation, and how things work for kids.If a tree squirrel built your house, no one could ever sneak up on you. Your house might look like just a jumble of leaves, but it's really a tightly woven, waterproof ball. No hard walls here¿this furry builder used its body like a rolling pin to make a soft, cozy room. Just watch out for that first step out your front door!Animals featured include squirrels, termites, grouper, honeybees, chimpanzees, tree frogs, polar bears, and more!Backmatter Includes:Explore More for Kids: photos of all of the animals in the book, what their homes look like, and why they build themExplore More for Teachers & Parents: read-aloud suggestions, a STEAM design challenge, and more!

Botany for kids! Beautiful illustrations in this nature book provide information on the clever adaptations that help plants survive.How do you survive when danger is near and you are rooted in the ground? Plants use their defenses and fight back!As readers turn the pages of this beautifully illustrated book, they will find fun and poetic language describing various situation where different plants find themselves under attack. This is followed by informative, science-based lessons about these plants and their survival methods. Backmatter includes a glossary and a STEM challenge activity to use at home or in the classroom.Backmatter Includes:Explore More for Kids: photos and information about the plants in this book.Explore More for Teachers & Parents: Literacy and Science connections!A perfect book for:parents and teachers in search of homeschool supplies for kindergarten (or any grade!)anyone looking for children's books to help instill an appreciation of our planet!

The truth behind the biblical stories of the Old Testament.

A delightful new cozy mystery from USA Today bestselling author Amanda Flower!There's fowl play afoot on the farmShiloh Bellamy has saved her family's farm from financial ruin¿but now what? She's barely scraping by on the farm's new organic business model and the fall festival she organized to drum up business comes to a screeching halt when the body of a prominent townswoman is discovered underneath a scarecrow in a nearby field. Worst of all, the evidence points to Shiloh's childhood best friend, Kristy, as the prime suspect.Between cooking up delicious treats made with her farm's produce, convincing her cantankerous father to let her do things her own way, and dealing with a newcomer in town who could be serious competition for her customers, Shiloh doesn't have time to wade into a murder investigation. But with a killer on the loose and suspicious activity circling closer and closer to Shiloh and the people she loves, she realizes there's nothing to do but roll up her sleeves and get down to the dirty work of finding the killer and clearing Kristy's name once and for all.This book is perfect for cozy mystery readers and fans of Kate Carlisle, Denise Swanson, and Bree Baker!

Brace yourself for this fast-paced romantic suspense full of fan-favorite tropes: Forced proximity (forget only one bed-there's only one sleeping bag!) Survival romance Locked box suspense Grumpy/Sunshine goodness And scorching, brain-melting heat despite the freezing Antarctic settingWith a storm coming and a killer on the loose, every step could be their last...Angel Smith is finally ready to leave Antarctica for a second chance at life. But on what was meant to be her last day, the remote research station she's been calling home is attacked. Hunted and scared, she and irritatingly gorgeous glaciologist Ford Cooper barely make it out with their lives...only to realize that in a place this remote, there's nowhere left to run. Isolated with no power, no way to contact the outside world, and a madman on their heels, Angel and Ford must trust their instincts and fight to survive in the most inhospitable-and beautiful-place on earth. But what starts as a partnership born of necessity quickly turns into an urgent connection that burns bright and hot. They both know there's little chance of making it out alive, and yet they are determined to weather the coming storm-no matter the cost.Praise for Whiteout:"Scorching hot and beautifully emotional."-LORI FOSTER, New York Times Bestselling Author"Adriana Anders brings twisted intrigue and sizzling passion hot enough to melt the ice in Whiteout!  Sexy, smart, and tough characters in a beautifully ice-cold landscape will grab you from the first line and keep you along for a wild ride to the very end."-REBECCA ZANETTI, New York Times Bestselling Author"Strong heroines, sizzling tension. Heart and heat abound!"-MOLLY O'KEEFE, USA Today Bestselling Author"The gripping characters, fresh writing, unique setting, and a villain as cold as the Antarctic itself, make this a fiercely enjoyable story."-TONI ANDERSON, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author"Whiteout is an exhilarating story of survival and love against all the odds. I couldn't put it down!"-KATEE ROBERT, New York Times Bestselling Author"What a thrill ride! The action is nonstop-I don't think I took a breath until I finished."-KATIE RUGGLE"A thrilling chase across the desolate and changeable beauty of Antarctica. Adriana Anders is a master."-MARIA VALE

One little bite was all it took to turn Cameron MacPherson's world upside down. One little bite and Faith O'Mallery learns the hard way that not all wolves are the same.Cameron MacPherson arrives in the Canadian Arctic to search for his friends-partners in his P.I. business-who are late returning from a hunting trip. Faith O'Mallery is out there to discover what her father saw years earlier that made him lose touch with reality-man-wolves, he had called them. The two end up tumbling into an icy world of enemies bent on destroying the lupus garou kind. As they turn into lupus garou themselves, and bond with the pack that only they can rescue from destruction, the two find their soul mates in each other.Heart of the Wolf series:Heart of the Wolf (Book 1)To Tempt the Wolf (Book 2)Legend of the White Wolf (Book 3)Seduced by the Wolf (Book 4)Praise for Legend of the White Wolf:"If you like your werewolf stories with a bit of a bite, then pick this series up now."-Night Owl Reviews TOP PICK"Wonderful stories... Captivated from the very beginning to the end."-Fresh Fiction"A thrilling, engaging, wonderful ride."-Seriously Reviewed

USA Today bestselling author Terry Spear brings you a werewolf shifter romance like no other, with:Ruthless billionaires hiding hearts of goldThe deadly side of fame and gloryA confidential shifter who lives under lock and key And a bodyguard who'll do anything to keep the woman he loves safeLexi Summerfield built her business from the ground up. But with great wealth comes great responsibility, and some drawbacks Lexi couldn't have anticipated. Lexi never knows who she can trust... Even on vacation, Lexi has a hard time trying to relax. And for good reason-the paparazzi are dogging her, and so is someone else with evil intent.Then Lexi meets bodyguard and gray wolf shifter Ryder Gallagher, who's also vacationing at Redwood National Park. When the two run into each other on the hiking trails, and then serendipitously rescue two bear cubs, Lexi finally feels safe. But secrets have a way of surfacing... With the danger around Lexi escalating, Ryder will do whatever it takes to stay by her side...