The author's poems were constructed during the struggles following the biggest natural/man-made disaster the region has endured in recent history--Hurricane Katrina. One may use the poems to ponder, plan, and produce long-term strategies, in many of the areas discussed, planting seeds in your neighborhoods and throughout the world; also, to develop a positive mission statement to act as a guide for your family and local/national governments in attaining all goals and other endeavors. Your insight will be useful in eradicating the thoughts of the past and in ushering into existence new, positive thoughts to really make this democracy greater than we, the people of the twenty-first century, could ever imagine. It will help to create a civilization that would baffle the minds of past leaders and prophetic spirits, changing the path in which we are now heading, a feat that only God's people are capable to bring to pass through him--the Creator.

The fourth book in this heart-warming series about the residents of Poppy’s Place cat caf�! Perfect for fans of Holly Webb, Helen Peters and Anne Booth. It’s the Easter holidays and Isla can’t wait to spend two whole weeks with the cats at Poppy’s Place, including the two new cats from Dolly’s farm - Sylvie, a friendly three-legged cat, and a timid ginger cat without a name. But she soon finds she’s got other things on her mind – the appearance of a thin black cat in the garden and Mum’s weird and secretive behaviour. Then Isla spots Mum outside a jeweller’s with Mr Black holding a small bag and puts two and two together - could the bag contain a ring? Amidst all of this, Isla’s cousin Seb is causing problems in the caf� with his constant practical jokes and Isla determines to get her own back with a special Easter egg surprise and a little help from Gran. As Isla’s suspicions escalate, things come to a head when Milo overhears her talking to Tilda about Mum and Mr Black and locks himself in his room. Mum has a lot of explaining to do – and Isla’s in for a surprise, but not quite the one she was expecting. And there’s a happy ending for the mystery cat, too, as Poppy’s Place works its magic in the most unusual way!

Tag, Skyla, and Blaze need to find a way back home to Perodia, in this action-packed fantasy series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! Tag and his friends have found Blaze's firehawk family! Now Tag and Skyla want to return home to Perodia. But they're trapped in the Land of the Firehawks! To get home, they must find their way through a mysterious underground maze. But the maze is full of confusing turns, and magical secrets. Will the friends be able to make it back to Perodia? And what dangers will they meet along the way? This fully illustrated series makes a great introduction to fantasy and quest stories for younger readers!

The Secret - Book 7: The Competition The exciting story of Tessa and her neighbor, Sam, a boy who possesses extraordinary powers, continues with more drama and suspense. As the two friends do their best to support each other, the school bully, Mason, fights for Tessa's attention and causes Sam's jealousy to spike. At the same time, Sam is put in a difficult position by his father and struggles to cope. When Tessa and Tahlia enter a competition, they are forced to battle against their arch enemies, Sienna and Marnie. Sam also finds himself involved in a contest, one that could lead to problems beyond his control. Excitement, fun, and romance combine to create another great story. A fabulous book for girls 9-12 and beyond.

Agent Svetlana Simonov of the government’s top-secret Omega Force is sent to Florida to find out if a former secret agent killed his family, then himself, or if something more sinister has happened. In Florida she comes across the beautiful Katrina Luvesky, leader of the deadly Moscow Cartel. Svetlana must infiltrate Katrina’s network and stop it before the United States finds itself in an international drug war. Passion and violence erupt as Svetlana and Katrina do battle.

When 12 year old Tess moves to a new neighborhood, she tries to befriend the boy who lives next door, a boy of the same age, named Sam. Tess doesn't know that Sam has a special power, one that he must keep secret at all costs. No, he is not a mind reader, but he is capable of something else which at times he struggles to control. The other kids think he's strange and tend to avoid him. But with Tess's arrival, everything changes. However, Sam is not the only one who takes an interest in Tess.The coolest kid in the grade, a boy named Jake Collins begins to notice her as well and Sam decides he does not have a chance. Then, when Jake's bullying becomes worse than ever, Sam is forced to teach him a lesson. But what happens when Sam goes too far? And does Tess find out what he is actually capable of? If you love reading about kids with special powers and you enjoyed my series called 'Mind Reader', then you are sure to enjoy this series too. It is another exciting story full of drama, suspense, romance, boy crushes, friendship issues and much, much more. A suspenseful book for girls that you will not be able to put down.

From the author of You Must Not Miss comes a haunting contemporary horror novel that explores themes of mental illness, rage, and grief, twisted with spine-chilling elements of Stephen King and Agatha Christie. Following her father's death, Jane North-Robinson and her mom move from sunny California to the dreary, dilapidated old house in Maine where her mother grew up. All they want is a fresh start, but behind North Manor's doors lurks a history that leaves them feeling more alone . . . and more tormented. As the cold New England autumn arrives, and Jane settles in to her new home, she finds solace in old books and memories of her dad. She steadily begins making new friends, but also faces bullying from the resident "bad seed," struggling to tamp down her own worst nature in response. Jane's mom also seems to be spiraling with the return of her childhood home, but she won't reveal why. Then Jane discovers that the "storage room" her mom has kept locked isn't for storage at all -- it's a little girl's bedroom, left untouched for years and not quite as empty of inhabitants as it appears . . . Is it grief? Mental illness? Or something more . . . horrid?

A young and stylish mother of two, Maria Rodale hates doing laundry. Enter Betty Faust, a longtime professional laundress who shared with Maria the tricks of the laundry trade. From these interviews comes this, fun, feisty, and extremely useable guide to washing clothes. For experienced laundry doers and first-time Laundromat users, this book offers unique, low-tech approaches to removing stains and a load of tips to make it easierplus Laundromat-survival advice.

This is a story about a girl, Katrina Woods, a typical high school girl who hadn't a care in the world. On her sixteenth birthday she discovered she was a witch. She was simultaneously told she would have to leave for a new school to learn her powers. Thankfully Katrina accepted her fate, and went to Witchfield Academy. The following tells of all the extraordinary people she met and events that took place that helped to shape her destiny. She wouldn't just learn magic but she would find love, discover new friends and enemies. She would also learn the truth about her family origins and her importance in not only her survival but the survival of all good witches. Witchfield Academy where good will overcome evil, love shall conquer all, and Katrina will find her place in life.

The Secret, Book 1: Mind Magic is a suspenseful and exciting book for girls...When 12 year old Tess moves to a new neighborhood, she tries to befriend the boy who lives next door, a boy of the same age, named Sam. Tess doesn't know that Sam has a special power, one that he must keep secret at all costs. No, he is not a mind reader, but he is capable of something else which at times he struggles to control. The other kids think he's strange and tend to avoid him. But with Tess's arrival, everything changes. However, Sam is not the only one who takes an interest in Tess. The coolest kid in the grade, a boy named Jake Collins begins to notice her as well and Sam decides he does not have a chance. Then, when Jake's bullying becomes worse than ever, Sam is forced to teach him a lesson. But what happens when Sam goes too far? And does Tess find out what he is actually capable of? If you love reading about kids with special powers and you enjoyed my 'Mind Reader' series, then you are sure to enjoy this series too. It is another exciting story full of drama, suspense, romance, boy crushes, friendship issues and much, much more. A fabulous book for girls 9 - 12 that you will not be able to put down. Young teens will also enjoy this story!