A heartwarming story about a military child separated from a loved one by deployment, and the love between them that holds no distance Deployment (definition): Any movement from a military personnel's home station to somewhere outside the continental U.S. and its territories (source: Dept. of Veterans Affairs). Since 2001, more than 2 million children have experienced a parent deployed at least once. Military families relocate ten times more than civilian families. This averages to a move every two to three years. 37% of children with a deployed parent reported that they seriously worry about what could happen to their deployed caretaker. Children in military families experience high rates of mental health, trauma, and related problems. One day, during a class assembly, Max gets some strong "Super Max" vibes. A special visitor has arrived at the school, and all eyes are now staring at Max. Why is everyone looking at her, and who is the special visitor to the assembly? She saw a face that mirrored hers, with eyes so full of mist. A beaming loving grin and daisies clutched inside his fist. She recognized the uniform with black and brown and green, and on his chest, her last name sewn, could easily be seen. Max rubbed her eyes to clear them-she could not believe the sight. Convinced her eyes were tricking her, she rubbed with all her might. But then she looked again and saw the image was quite real, and promptly, Max excitedly let out the loudest squeal. Is this special visitor a brother? Cousin? Uncle? Father? Join Max as she discovers who this surprise visitor is, and why they are setting off her "Super Max" vibes. Written in rhyme, Super Max's Hero Surprise will take readers on an emotional journey as it captures the strength of family ties, the emotions of living through deployment separation, and the joyous feeling of re-connection.

A dystopian novel about the future of humanity, transhumanism, and the role of general artificial intelligence, featuring a boy with cerebral palsy who overcomes his condition with the help of a neural chip implant and achieves consciousness singularity. To help their son overcome his disease, David’s parents implant a neurochip in him, gradually transforming his brain into a quantum computer. Super-David uses his superpowers to prevent global disasters and wars. David must face the world's evil in the form of the deceased but digitized dictator Vladimir Putin. This fascinating story combines science fiction, dystopia, the philosophy of the universe, and sparkling humor for readers of any age! The book explores questions of quantum physics, digital immortality, parallel universes, religious and atheistic perceptions of reality, and the ethical issues of using universal artificial intelligence.

Eighteen years ago, Maci Knight’s family was destroyed when Aurora Falcon killed her mother. Now Aurora’s partner, Felix, has kidnapped Maci’s brother. For five long months, there’s been no sign of Max. His Codex is offline and she can’t feel even the slightest trace of his power. Maci refuses to give up hope, but when a new threat on King City emerges, Maci is ordered to abandon her search. Somehow Felix has managed to do the unthinkable: repower all the villains that Central has depowered over the years. Now they’ve banded together to get revenge on the Supers who wronged them. What feels like an arduous mission becomes an opportunity when Maci realizes that if she can stop the villains, she can get them to lead her to Felix—and her brother. In the action-packed conclusion of the City of Legends trilogy, Maci vows to save her city and bring her family back together—no matter the cost. Previously published by Amazon Publishing and Alloy Entertainment, LLC

The award-winning #1 international bestseller that's perfect for fans of The Last Kids on Earth and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Luke Parker was just your average comic book fan until his boring, teacher’s pet, helps-old-ladies-across-the-street brother Zack got turned into a superhero. Luke can’t believe the unfairness of it all—he’s the one with the encyclopedic knowledge of everything from Ant-Man to Wolverine! At least he can help Zack—aka Star Guy—with all the important parts of becoming a superhero, like using his newfound powers and deciding whether or not to wear a cape. But when Star Guy gets into super-size trouble, it’s up to Luke—and his intrepid neighbor, Lara—to rescue his big brother and, with a little luck, help him save the world. * “A non-stop action-packed, laugh-out-loud winner of a story.” —School Library Journal, starred review “A loving tribute to the genre consumed with capes, masks, supervillains, and great responsibility.” —Kirkus Reviews "Readers will enjoy the deadpan narration that reveals the unexpected difficulties of being a modern-day superhero.” —Publishers Weekly

"CARL VALTS" aka "MAX" , A Billionaire Tec-Industrialist, once a symbol of innovation, now stands as the last hope for humanity's survival. Battling against former allies and facing unimaginable challenges, Carl Valts Led to Construct a Cyborg Clone to defend human raise when evil powerful AI Robot "LUDO" Start Artificial Reality , A war against humans Carl must navigate a treacherous path to confront a malevolent force threatening to plunge the world into chaos. As alliances shift and betrayals unfold, Max's unwavering resolve to bring peace to a fractured world will be put to the ultimate test. In this high stakes battle of technology and humanity, can Max triumph against all odds, or will darkness prevail?

Jesse Rigsby hates video games—and for good reason. You see, a video game character is trying to kill him. After getting sucked in the new game Full Blast with his friend Eric, Jesse starts to see the appeal of vaporizing man-size praying mantis while cruising around by jet pack. But pretty soon, a mysterious figure begins following Eric and Jesse, and they discover they can't leave the game. If they don't figure out what's going on fast, they'll be trapped for good! With black-and-white illustrations throughout and a cliff hanger at the end of every chapter, this is a great series for kids who think they don’t like to read!

Super Max and the Math Menace is a book about overcoming test anxiety. The students of room 23 become very anxious when they are presented with a surprise math test. Super Max wants to help her friends overcome their anxiety and defeat the math menace.

Maci Knight has grown up in the shadow of legends. Her father and her brother, Max, are Heroes, worshiped by humans and Supers alike for their strength and valor. All she’s ever wanted is to follow in their footsteps, to fight villains and protect humankind. But Maci has a secret—one that could change everything. Maci had a twin sister who died the same day they were born. In their world, one twin is always good, while the other always eventually turns evil. There’s no way to tell which twin will go rogue . . . which means no one knows if Maci will suddenly become a villain. The closer she gets to her eighteenth birthday, the more she has feelings she can’t control: Violence. Rage. Revenge. Maci wants to be a Hero. But she may not have a choice . . . The complete series in one book, City of Legends introduces a new superhero mythology and an unstoppable heroine. This edition includes: City of Legends The Valiant Empire Rising

Blind but able to see auras, Starla Moon's world is anything but dark. Her white hair, ivory skin, and crystal-pink eyes target her for human ridicule. Her ability to communicate silently with animals allows them to guide her without stumbling. She is different, definitely not human. Starla is comfortable living on her animal reserve, tucked quietly into the Idaho Mountains. But 48 hours after her father's death, she finds herself face to face with Victor, a roguish vampire who wants to kill her. Her magical powers ignite, freeing her from his clutches. In a hasty escape, destiny opens the door for Nicolas Angel, her true love, to rescue her. Entering the vampire world she longs to know, Starla must fight to prove her worth amongst the Protectors, who are the super heroes of this magical but perilous realm. Evil in many different forms stalks the land. Finding her courage within, Starla goes into battle, swooping down on a dragon's back, killing the enemy with her wand and leaving the Protectors on the ground marveling at the sight. Pride and strength surge from within her, breaking the bonds of weakness that have kept Starla hidden from her true identity: the first female Protector. Protector's Awakening is book one in The Protectors series, a vampire fantasy epic about finding true love, crusading against evil, and creating family. Tami Blake grew up in Seattle, Washington and currently resides in Jacksonville, Florida. A nurse by profession and lifelong lover of fantasy fiction, she was encouraged to write this book by her husband and sister. When not working or writing, she enjoys knitting and crocheting. Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/TamiBlake