I Want to Vote tells the inspiring story of Tricee, a young girl curious about how elections work and why voting matters. Guided by her father, Tricee learns that voting is a powerful way to use her voice and influence change. As she gains a deeper understanding, she becomes excited to share her newfound knowledge with her classmates, realizing that even one person can make a significant impact in their community.

This engaging and heartwarming book is perfect for young readers who are eager to become future leaders, understand the importance of civic participation, and inspire others to make a difference. Ideal for parents, teachers, and young learners, I Want to Vote encourages children to recognize their potential to influence the world around them.

Discover the ultimate resource that every educator, teacher, parent, and child mentor should possess to promote a student's success. Based on her research and dissertation work Reading Fadeout, the experienced and respected Dr. Jacquelyn Bobien-Blanton authors this transformational and in-depth research study that formulates a strong case and need for a child's reading proficiency; and how their learning infrastructure and living ecosystem can hinder or promote it. Based on her foundational research, Dr. Bobien-Blanton shows you why and how children must be capable and competent readers by third grade.

Unlike other individual research theory books, this collective and holistic analysis is exactly what is needed to modify reading instruction and positively change the educational trajectory and future of our children. Don't miss out on this vital and essential guide to shape young minds.

In The IPO Playbook veteran-CFO Steve Cakebread walks readers though the ins and outs of taking your company public, from how to make the decision to do an IPO, to timing, preparation and execution, including building the right internal team and how to select external partners. Readers get a glimpse behind the scenes from the early, embryonic days of Salesforce, Pandora and Yext, to the bell-ringing moments at the New York Stock Exchange, and the post-IPO years. Steve's stories, from creating three successful IPOs, and his earlier career at Autodesk, Silicon Graphics and Hewlett Packard, make The IPO Playbook an invaluable reference guide and an enjoyable read.

In I Voted, the second book in Tricee's Journey to Civic Engagement series, Tricee embarks on an exciting new chapter-casting her first vote. With a deep understanding of the importance of democracy and the power of her voice, she steps confidently into her role as a voter. The story highlights Tricee's journey from learning about voting to becoming an active participant, showing young readers that their votes make a difference. This empowering story encourages young readers to see voting as a way to shape their communities and futures. I Voted reminds readers that every vote counts and reinforces the message that youth voices are vital in creating lasting change.

Come along with Constance as she explores the family farm and meets other animal friends

including Pansy the Pig and her piglets, some ducklings, and a sweet horse named Patches

She observes unique characteristics about each and has fun emulating them as she learns about

environment, community, and family.

When she wanders a little too far, she finds herself in big trouble Luckily, she remembers her

experiences with the other animals, then uses that knowledge to help solve the problem

and get the help she needs to get back home.

When Pearl schedules a playdate with her friends Sallie and Ella, they have no idea they're about to travel back in time to Gee's Bend, Alabama to discover the origin of the beautiful quilts in Grandma's house. It doesn't take long for the girls to learn Grandma's quilts are more than pretty pieces of fabric stitched together to keep them warm; the history behind the family treasures is rich and bursting with love.

Pearl and her Gee's Bend Quilt is a journey through art and adventure, stitched together through the eyes of young Pearl, who dreams of creating a quilt of her own one day. Will her friends support Pearl's dreams of making a quilt? Has she learned enough to do it? And what surprise does Grandma have for the girls that will change everything?

Find out what happens in the heart-warming tale, Pearl and her Gee's Bend Quilt.

Sycamore Song is about a young Malawian woman, Chimwala, who loses her father at the age of 15 and is given the charge of protecting and providing for her impoverished family. Though in love with her childhood neighbor, Chimwala is forced to marry into a wealthy family to provide for her mother and younger sister. This obligation takes her on a series of dramatic twists involving the attempted murder of her sister, a deceased husband, the escape from his abusive family, and a trek across Malawi and into Tanzania. Now a young woman and a mother of three, Chimwala has to figure out a plan to make it with the few dollars she secretly tucked away while she was married.

In need of money and an opportunity, Chimwala takes a job in America. What she thought would be a wonderful opportunity to provide for her family turns out to be a web of trafficking horrors, yet the resilient Chimwala escapes with determination to make it back to Tanzania where she left her three kids. Though headstrong, she's a woman without identification in a Western world where she knows no one. Her hard-wearing, resistant spirit is why her father once compared her to a sycamore, and now she'll need that fortitude to get back home. Favor shines upon her, and she meets several American strangers who led her to a group of women with whom she has much in common. Chimwala thinks irony is fate taking her to a bigger cause than her original mission. Through facing her fears and challenging her God, Chimwala discovers that her hardships were only stepping stones for her life's true legacy. Her sacrifices were all efforts to protect her family, but at 25 years of age, a very wise Chimwala uncovers that her safeguarding journey is just beginning.

Sycamore Song follows Chimwala's arduous journey as she discovers she's always given the strength to prevail when following a destiny greater than her desire. It will take readers on an impassioned, life-changing pilgrimage as they question how much the human spirit can take before breaking and how much sacrifice and satisfaction comes with fulfilling a destiny.

When Charles schedules a playdate with his friends Lucius and Robert, they have no idea they're about to travel back in time to Gee's Bend, Alabama to discover the origin of the beautiful quilts in Grandma's house. It doesn't take long for the boys to learn Grandma's quilts are more than pretty pieces of fabric stitched together to keep them warm; the history behind the family treasures is rich, and bursting with love.

Charles and his Gee's Bend Quilt is a journey through art and adventure, stitched together through the eyes of young Charles, who dreams of creating a quilt of his own one day. Will his friends support Charles' dreams of making a quilt? Has he learned enough to do it? And what surprise does Grandma have for the boys that will change everything?

Find out what happens in the heart-warming tale, Charles and his Gee's Bend Quilt.

Summer's Secret Keeper spins a tale of intrigue and bravery fit for the young and curious. Meet Summer, a bubbly seven-year-old whose days are filled with giggles and games, until her world tilts on its axis with her mother's demanding job as a doctor. Everything seems okay when her mom hires a babysitter named Ms. Anna, who everyone says is really nice. But things get tricky when Summer experiences something strange with Ms. Anna. Now, Summer has to figure out who she can trust and what to do next.

With exciting challenges, Summer's Secret Keeper takes young readers on a journey of bravery and friendship. As Summer faces tough decisions and unexpected surprises, she shows us that even when things seem scary, being brave and sticking to what's right can help us find our way. Through Summer's adventures, kids learn about trust, friendship, and the power of speaking up, all in a fun and exciting story perfect for elementary school readers.

An intense courtroom drama...

Robert Jones had indeed enjoyed a full life. But after practicing for nearly half a century and after losing the love of his life, he was ready to shut down.

Nothing mattered anymore. His wife had passed. As the result of an automobile accident, he had lost his son and daughter-in-law. His only grandson had run away while a teenager and never been located. Robert had reached the point where he simply wanted to end it all and stop the pain.

But then came that phone call-the phone call that suddenly created a reason for living-his runaway grandson had been found. However, along with that phone call, came an obligation to practice criminal law, which, for him, would present a significant challenge. Robert was not qualified to practice in that area of law. The cases he handled in that field had turned into a disaster. With only a very few exceptions, Robert had never represented anyone charged with a major crime in all the years he had practiced.

Eventually, the lives of both Robert and his grandson, will rest in the hands of twelve jurors. For his grandson, if found guilty, the sentence would send him to prison for the rest of his life. For Robert, a verdict of guilty would, for all intents and purposes, mean the end of his relationship with his only living relative and a grandson he loves with all his heart. It all comes down to a verdict which will either send Robert into the depths of depression or reestablish his family.

In the final analysis, absolutely nothing mattered other than the verdict of those twelve jurors.

Ten billion or more times each day, electronic scanners read data encoded in black-and-white codes-barcodes-printed on or affixed to physical goods. The Barcode is the memoir from the team who helped create the barcode.

The Barcode is a celebration of the digital age and the entrepreneurial spirit ... and of the men and women who had the vision, the courage and the fortitude to take an 'impossible' idea and make it real. The Barcode tells the real story of the team at IBM that developed the technology we use today, why it was selected in layman's terms, and in the appendix, why it is superior for the technical community. In its contribution to both global economic prosperity and the quality of daily life few ... technologies ... equal the barcode. But who knows the history of the barcode? No one is better suited to tell the story than Paul McEnroe. In so many ways, the story of the barcode is his story.

Barcode scans are so common, so ubiquitous, that we scarcely notice them. They permeate every corner of our lives. They can be found on Mars rovers and ocean bottoms ... on children's toys and giant earthmoving equipment. You are likely wearing some at this very moment without really knowing how they happened or who created them. A truly successful technology becomes invisible. And then, even if you encounter it dozens of times each day, as you do with barcodes, it becomes forgotten.

-From the Foreword by Michael S. Malone

When Charles schedules a playdate with his friends Lucius and Robert, they have no idea they're about to travel back in time to Gee's Bend, Alabama to discover the origin of the beautiful quilts in Grandma's house. It doesn't take long for the boys to learn Grandma's quilts are more than pretty pieces of fabric stitched together to keep them warm; the history behind the family treasures is rich, and bursting with love.

Charles and his Gee's Bend Quilt is a journey through art and adventure, stitched together through the eyes of young Charles, who dreams of creating a quilt of his own one day. Will his friends support Charles' dreams of making a quilt? Has he learned enough to do it? And what surprise does Grandma have for the boys that will change everything?

Find out what happens in the heart-warming tale, Charles and his Gee's Bend Quilt.

Meet 10-year-old Zyion, a fun-loving and energetic little girl who is loved and adored by her family. While Zyion recognizes that her family loves her, she is sometimes teased at school because she is different. Zyion is autistic and sometimes has difficulties expressing how she feels.

A Special Little Girl is meant to encourage every child that is labeled as different to remember that they are loved, valued and that they matter.

This book is for marketers. If you are selling anything-a product, a service, a company, an idea, a place, or a brand--you are a marketer.

Part exploration and part exhortation, Find Your Difference is a unique collection of observations, case studies, and hard-earned lessons from marketing expert and BRAND Is a Four Letter Word author Austin McGhie.

With humor and wisdom, McGhie makes the case for identifying your difference, highlights the importance of being distinctive, points out the difference dampeners that hold you back, and offers advice for creating real-world difference in business and in life. Here, you'll learn:

• How to identify what makes your brand and products unique


• The top ten things to consider as you pursue difference


• A five-step plan for getting those around you prepared to do different

No matter what you're selling, difference is key to building an audience. This practical guide provides thought-provoking tips and strategies designed to challenge you, inspire you, and, most importantly, help you find your difference.

What if the one thing standing between you and lasting entrepreneurial success is the very thing you've been neglecting-your legal strategy? Have you considered how a single overlooked contract or a forgotten compliance step could derail your business overnight? In DON'T LOSE IT: 7 Smart Legal Moves to Secure Your Financial Fortress, with over 20 years as a litigator and now specializing in estate planning, business law, and taxation, Toni Moore, ESQ, LLM, CEBS is bringing you a legal playbook packed with battle-tested wisdom to protect your business and your future. This isn't just theory; these are real-life lessons, mistakes you can avoid, and steps you can take to shield your hard-earned success. From protecting your intellectual property to building a bulletproof tax strategy, you'll leave this book feeling like a legal superhero ready to safeguard your business and your legacy...

Through practical tips, easy-to-digest legal concepts, and real-world anecdotes, DON'T LOSE IT will teach you how to craft airtight contracts, protect your assets, and create a financial fortress that can withstand any storm. Whether you're just starting out or already making millions, this book will help you stop reacting to legal disasters and start proactively building a business that's legally sound and financially unstoppable.

Corrona Boston, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist, with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, realized that children are often unsupported as a direct result of unprocessed pain related to intergenerational trauma. Corrona was inspired to offer professional guidance on this much unsettling topic after providing trauma-informed treatment to several children. She believes, We are not only meant to tell our stories, but we are also meant to survive and be healed by them.

Your Secret is Not Safe with Me, is a children's book created to help educators, parents or anyone responsible for teaching sexual abuse prevention to children. This book is a tool collaboratively designed to cultivate intentional and purposeful dialogue to dismantle self-blame, and to help parents and educators move towards healthy communication and forgiveness to effectively address uncomfortable situations that are essential for wholeness.

This is a family project that includes: Corrona's sister Nikia Evans and nephew/niece Illustrators' Ronald Glass, Tristan Glass and Zoey Anthony.

27th novel from INTERNATIONALLY PUBLISHED NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR

WINNER: 2024 Literary Titan Award for Children's Fiction

WINNER: 2024 Indie Reader Discovery Award for Children's Fiction

RECIPIENT: Reader's Favorite Five-Star review

THEY'RE IN THE SHADOWS . . . WAITING!

Last summer, Cameron defeated the Demon Lord, Malphas, and saved New Orleans, maybe the world. He assumed the Agarthan nightmare was over and looked forward to a fun summer at Camp Pontchartrain without any terror-filled adventures or evil monsters. Cameron will soon learn the reality of what's about to crash down upon him with sharp claws and pointed teeth.

Shadow-wraiths escaped their planet, Agartha, and came to Earth searching for Cameron Poole, the Hero of Pontchartrain. He's a critical part of the monster's evil plan, and when they abduct one of Cameron's childhood friends, he'll have no choice but to stand up to his anxiety and fight.

Get ready for more spine-tingling battles against the monsters of Agartha as Cameron and his friends learn to use their Earth-magic in defense of the world they love. But when someone close to Cameron perishes, he'll be tested to his limits.

Can he confront his anxiety, his Beast, while at the same time choosing who will live and who will suffer a fate worse than death?

Strap in and get ready for some laughter, excitement, and tears.

In Navigating Education's Uncharted Territory, Denice S. Dixon offers an intimate and compelling account of her transformative journey within the public education system. From her roots as a traditional teacher, Dixon unveils the pivotal moments that propelled her into the realm of Teacherpreneurship. The narrative explores the highs and lows of her venture, from the establishment of a humble tutoring center to its evolution into a non-traditional school. As an educational expert navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, Dixon candidly shares the obstacles that threatened to undermine her vision and the lessons she learned in overcoming them.

As the story unfolds, readers witness Dixon's transition from a conventional educator to a pioneer in reimagining the future of education. With a keen understanding of the shortcomings of the traditional public education system, Dixon advocates for a radical shift towards alternative models. Her experiences serve as a catalyst for change, highlighting the urgent need for innovative approaches that cater to individual student needs. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and insightful reflections, Dixon provides readers with a roadmap for building non-traditional schools that prioritize student-centric learning.

The book culminates in a practical how-to-guide designed for educators seeking to break free from the traditional classroom setting. Dixon's guide empowers teachers to embark on their own transformative journey, offering actionable steps for establishing learning pods or micro-schools. Navigating Education's Uncharted Territory is not just a memoir but a rallying cry for educators, parents, and advocates of change to join the movement towards a more dynamic, student-focused educational landscape.

NEW FROM INTERNATIONALLY PUBLISHED NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR

Mark Cheverton has written 27 books, with over 2 million copies in print.

Winner of the Mom's Choice Gold Award

Winner of the 2023 International Book Award for Children's Fiction

Winner of the 2023 NYC Big Book Award for Children's Fiction

Fans of Percy Jackson will love this book.

If you're looking for an exciting book your kids will love to read, but also teach them anxiety coping strategies . . . this is it!

Monsters are invading - demons, gargoyles, and gremlins . . . oh my!

Cameron Poole has a problem, a big problem: he's a bully magnet who struggles with anxiety. Being the smallest sixth-grader at his summer camp, everything around him triggers his anxiety, his Beast, making it impossible for him to do the same things other kids can do. In a constant state of worry, Cameron feels like a perpetual failure. That's bad enough, but when Cameron learns that mythical monsters are trying to invade his camp, things go from bad to worse.

Malphas, the Demon Lord from a parallel world called Agartha, wants to bring his monster army to Camp Pontchartrain and begin his invasion. But before he can bring the biggest and most lethal monsters to Earth, he must find the seven Skull Keys that will keep the gateway between open forever. Cameron and his unusual collection of friends are chosen to stop Malphas from finding the Skull Keys. But the Demon Lord of Agartha has other plans. He sends mythical creatures to Earth, gremlins, imps, gargoyles . . . to find the keys and destroy anyone in their way.

In order to stop the Malphas and his monster army from getting all the Skull Keys, Cameron must face his worst nightmares while trying to keep his friends safe. But when he learns Malphas's real plan, Cameron's blood runs cold with fear. Can Cameron control his anxiety and confront his Beast while battling an army of minotaurs, banshees, ghouls, golems, and other nightmarish monsters?

Buckle up and get ready for a thrilling adventure!

Painting Resilience is Julia Mayer's vivid personal exploration of the role Fred Terna's art played in surviving four concentration camps; his post-WWII marriage to his emotionally scarred childhood sweetheart - a fellow survivor; their escape to France, Canada, and the United States; their divorce; and his subsequent happy marriage to a daughter of survivors and the family they created.

Included are reproductions of more than two dozen of Fred's works, along with personal photos captured by Fred's son, photographer Daniel Terna.​ Fred's art is held by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Vienna's Albertina Collection, and Israel's Yad Vashem, among others.

Fred says that living through the Holocaust was luck but living with it takes skill. Julia wanted to discover what those skills are, record how Fred acquired them, and illuminate the manner in which his art gave rise to Fred's example that painful and destructive memories do not exclude a happy and productive life, as he puts it.

I have known Fred as a family friend since I was a young girl, recalls Julia. But it wasn't until six years ago during a tour of his studio and art archive - I was in my mid-20s; Fred was 91 - that I realized I needed to be a conduit for Fred's life and art inspiring future generations.

In the camps we promised each other that the one who survives would tell the story, Fred told Julia. Today, Fred is 97 and still telling the story and still painting; Julia is 31, and Painting Resilience is her effort at ensuring that Fred's story is available to future generations. Upon reading the finished book, Fred told Julia, By telling my story you have lifted a tremendous burden off my shoulders.