A long-time confidante of Elvis Presley reveals intimate details of the legendary performer's dreams and disillusionments, showing his disintegration due to drugs and the harm he inflicted on himself

Dream big! Young readers help characters pursue their aspirations—from driving a race car to traveling to Mars— just by wiggling their fingers! But wait! There's even more fun. In an impressive gatefold finale, kids help a firefighter, astronaut, artist, and more come together to follow their dreams. With interactive holes on every page and a satisfyingly funny touch-and-feel cover, this charming board book offers a uniquely entertaining way to play and read together.

A Spring 2017 Indie Next Selection Nina Laden’s warm and lyrical picture book sees and appreciates through a child’s eyes how fortunate we are to live in the world we do. Celebrate the wonder of the world in this reassuring picture book about the joy, love, and beauty that is part of each and every day. Our world is full of possibilities if you look for them.

Discusses activities astronauts do while they're in space.

Anyone can achieve their dreams, no matter what their present circumstances. You are in control of your life and you can decide right now to make the most of it. It's never too late to really live. It's up to you to give life your all and build a life worth living. That's what this book is all about. It aims to show you how to make the most of your life by living it to the full and achieving your dreams. This book is a challenge to be all that you can be. Not only does it make you really think about your life and the changes you may need to make, but it also shows you how to go about making these changes and creating the life of your dreams. By mastering the simple, yet detailed 6-part work theory covered in this book, you can make your journey through life an adventurous one, full of achievement and happiness. We all need a little boost and reminder every now and then that life is short and should be made sweet not sour. This book is that reminder and aims to make your life a little sweeter. The remarkably moving stories and powerful insights within these pages will certainly help to make your journey through life a little less difficult and a lot more meaningful.It is sure to be exciting and inspiring reading as well as an excellent practical hand-guide to achieving success and happiness in your life.

The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.

EVERYONE IN HIGH SCHOOL WONDERED WHO WOULD WIN THE FREE FLYING LESSONS... ‘Tomboy’ Loretta Larkin excels in sports, but privately envies her popular blonde high school classmate, Elsie Wynn. When the new local airport announces an essay contest with flying lessons as the tempting prize, Rette decides to enter—and wins! She finds that learning to solo can be a way to not-soloing the prom. Betty Cavanna writes of teenagers with sure understanding of their inner lives and the high school scene. A Girl Can Dream was a Junior Literary Guild Selection. Before writing it Miss Cavanna herself took flying lessons and learned about ‘stalls’ and ‘spins’ from a flying instructor not unlike Pat Creatore.

Girls Can Dream takes children through the alphabet to introduce them to 26 careers that they can aspire to be. It is a celebration of African-American girls - their diversity, excellence, and limitless potential.