Dive into "The Cupcake Conundrum," an irresistible bedtime story picture book that transforms bedtime into a deliciously thrilling adventure! When Sarah’s cupcakes mysteriously disappear, she becomes a cupcake detective on a quest to solve the tasty mystery. Along the way, she uncovers a world filled with mischievous dessert characters and scrumptious surprises. With engaging illustrations and a captivating plot, this book combines the excitement of a mystery with the fun of a sweet adventure. This interactive book features: A Colouring Page: Colour in scenes from Sarah’s cupcake quest and the whimsical dessert characters she encounters. An Interactive Puzzle: Tackle a themed puzzle that adds an extra layer of fun to Sarah’s tasty investigation. Perfect for ages 4-8, "The Cupcake Conundrum" blends detective excitement with creative activities, making it a delightful addition to any bedtime story collection. Solve the sweetest mystery! Add "The Cupcake Conundrum" to your bookshelf and let your child embark on a delicious detective adventure with Sarah.

Join Timmy and Lily on a scrumptious adventure in "The Cupcake Cartographers," a delightful bedtime story picture book that turns mapping into a sweet journey! When Timmy and Lily become cupcake cartographers, they embark on an exploration of a magical map made entirely of frosting, uncovering lands of sugary delights and mouthwatering discoveries. Filled with vibrant illustrations and an engaging plot, this book transforms bedtime into a deliciously fun adventure. This interactive book includes: A Colouring Page: Bring to life the frosting-covered map and delicious lands that Timmy and Lily explore. An Interactive Puzzle: Solve a themed puzzle that adds an extra layer of fun to the cupcake adventure. Ideal for ages 4-8, "The Cupcake Cartographers" combines the thrill of discovery with the joy of creative activities, making it a perfect addition to any bedtime story collection. Map out the fun! Add "The Cupcake Cartographers" to your bookshelf and let your child explore a world of frosting and sweet treats with Timmy and Lily.

The Cupcake Conundrum is a deliciously intriguing mystery novel that follows Lucy Sweet, the owner of a charming bakery called Sweet Treats in the small town of Sugarville. Lucy believes that a cupcake can cure almost anything, but when her rival, Betty Bitter, is found dead in her bakery, she's thrown into a whirlwind of suspicion and uncertainty. Determined to clear her name and save her beloved bakery, Lucy teams up with her Friend Emma and a local reporter, Jack, to conduct their own investigation. As they uncover the town's hidden secrets and follow a trail of suspicious clues, they must work together to unmask the real killer. Along the way, they discover more than just the truth behind the murder-they also find a blossoming romance that adds a sweet touch to their dangerous journey. Set in a cozy small-town atmosphere filled with endearing characters and mouthwatering treats, The Cupcake Conundrum is a delightful read that will keep you guessing until the very end. Join Lucy as she navigates through a web of lies and deceit, questioning who she can truly trust in her quest for justice. Will her love for baking and the support of her community be enough to see her through the most challenging time of her life? Indulge in this scrumptious mystery to find out.

In this gripping mystery adventure, Ava, an MIT graduate student and expert in ancient languages, is awakened in the middle of the night by a phone call from an old friend, Paul, with a baffling request: Could she fly to Yemen immediately? He's found something important and needs her help. Paul's subsequent coded e-mail alludes to what he and his boss, Simon Demaj, have found: the lost jars of Cana, the very jars that Jesus used at the wedding at Cana and a puzzle to be solved. Are the jars authentic and is there a prophecy somehow hidden in them? At the same time a shocking global announcement is made: Pope Benedict XVI announced that he will resign for the good of the church. Is there a connection? Ava and Paul set off on a deadly global adventure to Yemen, Egypt, Malta, and Rome searching for answers. Every step of the way they're chased by Paul's unscrupulous billionaire boss, a drug lord, and corrupt officials.

Is this poetry? Math? A brainteaser? Yes! It’s all that and more. The poet J. Patrick Lewis has reimagined classic poems—such as Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” and Langston Hughes’s “April Rain Song”—and added a dash of math. Between the silly parodies and the wonderfully wacky art, kids will have so much fun figuring out the puzzles, they won’t guess they’re learning! Answers appear unobtrusively on each page, and engaging information about the original poets is included. Math games and concepts, poetry and poet biographies—it’s all so cleverly put together. This funny book is a treat for fans of words and numbers alike.

Original publication and copyright date: 2009.

A biography of Leonardo Fibonacci, the 12th century mathematician who discovered the numerical sequence named for him.

“Nicole Galland is exceptionally well versed in the fine nuances of storytelling.” —St. Petersburg Times “Galland has an exceptional gift.” —Neal Stephenson The critically acclaimed author of The Fool's Tale, Nicole Galland now approaches William Shakespeare's classic drama of jealousy, betrayal, and murder from the opposite side. I, Iago is an ingenious, brilliantly crafted novel that allows one of literature's greatest villains--the deceitful schemer Iago, from the Bard's immortal tragedy, Othello--to take center stage in order to reveal his "true" motivations. This is Iago as you've never known him, his past and influences breathtakingly illuminated, in a fictional reexamination that explores the eternal question: is true evil the result of nature versus nurture...or something even more complicated?

Getting Ready for the 4th Grade Assessment Test: Help Improve Your Child’s Math and English Skills – Many parents are expressing a demand for books that will help their children succeed and excel on the fourth grade assessment tests in math and English –especially in areas where children have limited access to computers. This book will help students practice basic math concepts, i.e., number sense and applications as well as more difficult math, such as patterns, functions, and algebra. English skills will include practice in reading comprehension, writing, and vocabulary. Rubrics are included for self-evaluation.

Explains how self-delusion is part of a person's psychological defense system, identifying common misconceptions people have on topics such as caffeine withdrawal, hindsight, and brand loyalty.