What do you call a cult leader who makes you hurt the one who loves you and love the one who hurts you? An Irish mother.And what do you call the devoted children of an Irish mother?Disowned.Ah, but this can't be my mother. My mother is so sweet, so cute, so TINY. Why, she's more like the Little People of her girlhood stories than some ominous Jim Jones figure...Isn't she?While this family history has all the elements of a sad childhood -- alcoholism, neglect, divorce -- the mother is so oddball-amusing, you scarcely notice the devastation of her children, even as they help to destroy their father. Unlike Frank McCourt's claim that there is no childhood more miserable than an poor Irish childhood, this is a chronicle of how true misery is more insidious. For it's when an Irish parent puts down the whiskey, and drags her children into her version of the American dream, that they will pine for the good old days when their mother was just a drunk and their daddy a happy deadbeat. BACKWARDS is a story of loyalty. And betrayal. Set in the innocent fifties and turbulent sixties, this childhood memoir traces an Irish war bride's pursuit of success. And when this poor country girl finally lands wealth and prestige, despite the hindrance of her backward children and their lazy father, surely that's a happy ending.Isn't it?

In this fun spin-off to the bestselling middle grade adventure series, young readers meet the prehistoric ancestor of mouse journalist Geronimo Stilton. Who is Geronimo Stiltonoot? He is a cavemouse—Geronimo Stilton’s ancient ancestor. He runs the stone newspaper in the prehistoric village of Old Mouse City. From dealing with dinosaurs to dodging meteorites, his life in the Stone Age is full of adventure! Geronimo Stiltonoot wakes up to a terrible morning. Meteors are falling from the sky, and it seems like everyone in Old Mouse City has an awful stomachache! Geronimo must travel to the Cave of Memories to find the ancient shaman cure for his fellow cavemice. But dangers lurk on his journey—can he make it back home safely? Praise for the Geronimo Stilton Cavemice series: “Fans of the other Geronimo Stilton books will definitely embrace the over-the-top silliness in this new spin-off.” —Booklist Praise for Geronimo Stilton’s books: “Lightning pace and full-color design will hook kids in a flash.” —Publishers Weekly

This story follows Jane Fellowes as she searches for the truth behind the Newton Box--a mysterious box which may in fact contain proof of the existence of God.

This board book is perfect for little hands, with stories written especially for the very young. The text is humourous with witty, colourful and lively illustrations

It is 1898 and Ruth is an adventurous young Texan who stands at just four feet eleven inches tall. Naturally spiritual, she has an intimate relationship with all life forms, but not so much with other humans. After eloping with Riley Welty, a carefree and impulsive man whom she barely knows, she runs away with him across the Red River and into Oklahoma Territory to claim free land, much to the dismay of her family. As Ruth attempts to survive in a lonely place where she knows no one, she faces many trials that affect her physically, emotionally, and spiritually. After her husband sets out on a lengthy hunting trip and leaves her alone in a dugout shelter that is smaller than her bedroom back home, Ruth must rely on the wisdom gathered from scripture and God-inspired family and friends to endure the long days. But as fire ants, hail, and fierce winds wreak havoc on the prairie and in her life, now only time will tell if love will conquer fear and allow Ruth to find the strength within herself to not only survive but thrive on a barren parcel of land. Forty Days with Ruth shares the coming-of-age tale of a young woman’s experiences after she elopes with a dreamer in search of a better life in Oklahoma during the nineteenth century.

Young Bold and Physics is part of a science book series created by Pearl Frye-Joplin. Do you want to introduce physics to your child and give them a head start in learning science? Would you like to know how to bring clarity to complex subjects in a way that your child will understand and retain the information? If you answered yes, this is the book for you! Ms. Frye-Joplin has instructed children as early as daycare through high school. In her first children’s book, she introduces short stories, poems, as well as recall sections, which are designed to help students practice reading comprehension. Children of all ages will be able to benefit from this innovative book series. There are scientific terms used in this book along with colorful illustrations that will further explain the scientific concepts presented. It is fun, interactive, and exciting! Your child will gain an excellent foundation in basic physics concepts by the end of this book.

Ebb is a young troll who sets off on a journey to find his future. He first meets and rescues Freefall, a baby falcon that has fallen from his nest. Unwilling to leave little Falcon all alone, Ebb invites him to join on the journey. Next, they come upon Nibblets, a baby lemming who was separated from his family while running from danger. Nibblets tags along, too. The three friends grow to trust each other as their travel continues, and soon, they meet two dragonflies, Pinwheel and Hoverine. Lucky for Freefall, these winged characters teach him how to soar and even the fine art of loop-de-loops, dragonfly style! Their adventure takes a thrilling turn as Ebb and friends enter the mysterious, magical North Forest filled with faeries. For all of us seekers like Ebb, the future is a brightly wrapped present just waiting to be opened. Ebb Finds His Heart is a coming of age story as a young troll discovers the importance of friendship and how to believe in himself. Its also a coloring book, so children can create Ebbs world in their own imagination, with more Ebb books to come!

The second book in the all-new Glitch Force series for Minecrafters! NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG. The Glitch Force: Three kids interested in Minecraft. There’s Duncan, a genius redstoner, Miranda, a sharpshooter with encyclopedic knowledge of Minecraft, and Zed, an expert builder with a prankster heart. Oh, and Duncan happens to a genius at repurposing his scientist mother's quantum electronic gizmos. When he happens to find a quantum glitch in the Minecraft programming code, it creates an opening for the three kids to visit Minecraft worlds FOR REAL. The problem is, the glitch technology isn't quite stable yet, and dangerous anomalies in their new world threaten their ability to return home. They will have to repair each world before they have any chance of returning to reality. There’s rumor of a major anomaly in a swamp in Sector Z-D71508, and the Glitch Force must investigate. Everything looks normal, until nighttime, when a bubbling green ooze begins to seep from the swamp, infecting everything it touches. But Miranda, Zed, and Duncan’s efforts to contain it only make the problem worse—The green slime solidifies and mutates into an enormous hostile mob that engulfs everything in its path. But is this green swamp monster the real enemy? A frog tornado, a pack of hissing feral cats, and a hidden trove of deadly potions suggest that the anomaly is more complicated than they imagined.

THE CHARACTER BUILDERS BIBLE Features 60 charming Bible stories with colorful illustrations, verses, definitions and everyday story examples that will help children to apply lessons of value and character, all the while increasing their love and understanding of God's Word. No matter what your goal is in raising your children, they will have a greater chance of being happy and successful when they grow up if they learn good moral objectives through God's Word. Each Bible story is accompanied by a rhyming definition of the moral lesson that children can learn from the story, as well as a cartoon strip with an example of how this might play out in everyday life. “The Bible is inspired by God and is good for teaching the truth, correcting faults, and giving instruction for right living.” (2 Timothy 3:16) Applying Biblical values to everyday life. Suggested for ages 8 and under. ---- Note to parents and caregivers: These Bible stories are intended to help children identify important moral character traits. Because we have tried to cover a wide range of morals, you will notice that each story only focuses on one topic. But as you converse with your children we invite you to dig deeper and mine further lessons in these Bible stories as is appropriate for their age. ---- Also available in print, as a coloring/activity book, and a curriculum. For more kids products and downloads, visit our website at www.icharacter.org

Presenting an innovative take on researching early childhood, this book provides an international comparison of the cultural and familial influences that shape the growth of young children. The book presents a unique methodology, and includes chapters on musicality, security, humour and eating.