The Buttercup Babies series of board books presents an original cast of charming characters including Mimi the mouse, Bunny the rabbit, and Lulu the kitty, who are sure to capture the hearts of little ones everywhere! This series gives a fresh take on the board book, featuring Shizue Arakawa’s iconic characters, peek-a-boo die-cuts, touch-and-feels, and early learning concepts. Babies will sharpen their gross motor skills with interactive elements, feel soothed by the touch-and-feel spots, and relate to the child-like characters. It's almost time for bed, and Charlie peeks through the clever die-cuts in this book to see each of his friends. When the page is turned, he sees each friend cuddling in for a good night hug from mommy or daddy. Charlie wants a hug too. When will it be his turn? Finally, Charlie’s mommy appears, and Charlie gets the cozy good night hug he’s been waiting for. Babies will love to see their reflection in the mirror-effect cover!

The old man always sat in front of the five-and-dime, begging nickels, dimes & quarters from those who passed his way. The folks who saw him weren’t sure how he got there most mornings because he didn’t seem to have a soul who cared. Saturday was the day the boy got to come downtown with a few friends and watch a black & white movie at the movie house on Main Street in Jackson, TN The old man was ridiculed by most of the kids because he was so pitiful. “Hey Boy” the old man yelled on that first Saturday encounter. It scared the boy half to death. Because he knew the old man was talking to him. Ivan Raley passed through small towns in Tennessee, South Carolina and the mission fields of Venezuela, Mexico, Belize and Africa on his journey to the ends of the earth. Ivan says he is forever on his way to the ends of the earth and his stories simply reflect that journey. The story of how the old man picked Ivan out of a crowd is just one of hundreds that have unfolded on his journey; but perhaps none is more powerful, especially the way he tells it. When you are able to communicate a story as powerfully as “the boy” can, people like me wonder how in the world he does it. The preacher boy is now Dr. Ivan N. Raley. On his way to the ends of the earth there have been several stints of overseas missionary duty to some of the poorest people on the face of the earth, and for the last 65 years he has been able to do the job he loves best: pastor a church. The stories are warmly & wonderfully woven into the sermons he shares. 1 Read more about the old man and what he wanted from the boy; and many more stories from Dr. Raley on his journey to the ends of the earth. 1 excerpt taken from Bob Hurley article in the Greenville Sun, October, 1997.

After her husband dies, Miriam turns to her best friend Jamal, but when comfort and support turns into passion, Miriam believes that she is in love and becomes a woman scorned and out for revenge when Jamal rejects her after their heated affair.

What's a bachelor to do when he finds out he's a daddy? Dr. Corey Harte, Chicago's most eligible man, had wealth and success, but there had been only one woman for him: Robyn O'Halloran. Four years ago at the debutante ball, she'd been a vision in white, and they'd shared a night of lovemaking. Little did Corey know the secret she'd carried away within her.... Willful and proud, Robyn met her match in Corey—they'd always been as scalding as steam heat. And to learn together they'd made a baby filled Corey with an unstoppable need to start dating the mother of his son. Gowns of White No man can resist a woman in white.

Bubbly, blond Krista Brown is pretty and popular. Her sister, Charlie, is more interested in braving the Malibu waves than the halls of the school that Krista rules. But when Krista and Charlie are both recruited to the school's soccer team, they are forced to face their differences. Can these two sisters become teammates, and friends, in time to make it to the championships? Classic themes of sisterhood and romance make PrettyTough a new take on Francine Pascal's Sweet Valley High.

This is a story about a young man who finds himself caught up in a deal to save the life of his one true love. If he was not to perform the acts or keep the promise that he had made with Death himself, then the deal would be broken. His love hangs in the balance that consists of appeasing Death as he does it "all for her." Doctors had no hope for her, and Charlie found himself in a hospital chapel. His prayers are answered by neither angel or demon but Death. A deal is offered to Charlie that could be considered a blessing or a curse. A deal that Charlie has no choice but to accept, and as time goes on, the answers are revealed. The deal, if fulfilled, will save his true love's life. How far would you go to save the life of your one true love? What would you do to make sure that they lived? One moment, you're about to ask a question that would change your life forever. The next you're caught up in a deal that will change your life forever.

The International Story is an anthology with guidelines for reading and writing about fiction. Unique to this text is the integration of literary works with detailed guidelines for reading and writing, and for writing an interpretive essay. The Student's Book fosters reflection, creativity, and critical thinking though interactive discussion activities. It emphasizes the connection between reading and writing and between literature and composition.

Who are my birthparents? Is it okay to think about them? Can I care about all of my parents at once? A Place in My Heart tells the simple story of Charlie, a chipmunk adopted by a family of squirrels, who starts to wonder about his birthparents. At first he is scared that this might upset his family but feels much better when he talks to his mother. The story reassures children that it is okay to ask questions about their birthparents without upsetting their “forever” (adoptive) parents. This fully illustrated picture book for adopted children aged 2-5 gives you an opportunity to discuss adoption, birthparents, and the fact that our hearts are big enough to hold everyone we care about.

Isabella had it all. A young, driven career woman making her way to the top. She didn't have time for romance. Enter Jason, the man of the dreams she didn't know she had.Two months later her life is as perfect as it's ever been. Happy in love and a promotion at work, then just as suddenly it all comes crashing down. She wakes up, sick, single and unemployed. How did that happen?She withdraws and discovers daytime television. Can she overcome her latest addiction to infomercials and get her life back on track?