Alternately mythic, wistful, and quirky, this short story anthology resonates with an original and confident storytelling voice. An anomalous kiss, a white turtle ferrying the dreams of the dead, a working siesta in a five-star hotel, a woman’s 12-meter hair trawling corpses from a river, and a queue of longings in Sydney: these are some of the subjects of the 23 enigmatic tales brimming with chance and hope.

Sunny the sea turtle hatches out of his egg and gets turned around by the bright lights of the city, just one of the many dangers that can stop a baby turtle from finding his or her mama. A portion of the proceeds of this book are being donated to turtle rescue groups. Includes fun turtle facts. Easy reader, rhymes, 40 pages, 17 illustrations.

Moonrat, the leader of a band of pirate rats, plots to steal the moon from the sky and add it to his treasure hoard.

(Book). If Howard Kaylan had sung only one song, the Turtles' 1967 No. 1 smash hit "Happy Together," his place in rock-and-roll history would still be secure. But that recording, named in 1999 by BMI as one of the top 50 songs of the 20th century, with over five million radio plays, is only the tip of a rather eye-opening iceberg. For nearly five decades, Howard Kaylan has been a player in the rock-and-roll revolution. In addition to his years with the Turtles, Kaylan was a core member of Frank Zappa's Mothers of Invention and the dynamic duo Flo and Eddie, and part of glam rock history with Marc Bolan and T. Rex. He's also given street cred and harmonies to everyone from John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen and Alice Cooper to the Ramones and Duran Duran, to name just a few. Howard Kaylan's life has been a dangerous ride that he is only too happy to report on, naming names and shedding shocking tales of sex, drugs, and creative excess. Shell Shocked will stand alone as not only one of the best-told music-biz memoirs, but one with a truly candid and unmatchable story of rock-and-roll insanity and success from a man who glories in it all.

Susan B. Anderson's fifth book--her most enchanting yet--turns the spotlight on "reversibles": knitted projects that are two toys in one. This collection of a dozen delightful toys features a dog in a doghouse, a chrysalis with a fluttery surprise inside, a tiny hidden fairy, a vintage toy with a fabled theme to boot, pigs in a blanket, and much more. The adorable photographic sequences and the playful and energetic line drawings show how each finished reversible can be turned inside out to reveal its companion toy. Projects are arranged in order from simplest (fine for a beginner) to the most challenging. Finally, the book features tutorials from the author (a great knitting teacher), explaining special techniques: how to apply any applique, how to do the stem stitch, how to embroider "eyes" on the Bunny and Lamb, and 14 more. It all adds up to the best knitting book of the season.

GO BEHIND-THE-SCENES OF THE ORIGINAL TMNT MOVIES & GET ALL THE INSIDER SECRETS IN THIS ENTERTAINING, LAUGH-OUT-LOUD RIDE THROUGH HOLLYWOOD! Kenn Scott portrayed Raphael in the original hit TMNT films of the 1990s! Now, he shares amazing and funny stories about bringing the turtle heroes to life on the silver screen! Learn how all the incredible action was done! Find out what it was like to work with April O'Neil, Shredder, Splinter, Casey Jones, and more! With a relentless production schedule, grueling working conditions, and breakdowns in the state-of-the-art technology used to make the turtle costumes, making the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films was no walk in the park. Performers suffered injuries, illness, and exhaustion to meet the demanding needs of the production. But, they also had a WILD RIDE! Now, in this candid book, Kenn shares entertaining, laugh-out-loud stories of the blood, sweat, and tears shared by him and a crew of dedicated artists, as they brought some of the world's most beloved comic book characters to life. This book is a MUST READ for any Ninja Turtle movie fan, or for anyone interested in the wacky world of Hollywood filmmaking. See what life was like behind the shell! BUY IT TODAY! Bonus - 10% of ALL proceeds from this book go to the SEA TURTLE CONSERVANCY!

"…an amazing tale, told in a fast-paced and entertaining style." --Publishers Weekly This authorized biography of contemporary Taoist master Wang Liping (1949-), an 18th generation transmitter of Dragon Gate Taoism, tells the true story of his apprenticeship in Taoist wizardry, as well as the specialized body of knowledge, mystical wisdom and ritualized practice accumulated and refined over eleven centuries. The book opens with a seemingly chance encounter with three Taoist elders that changed Wang's life forever when he was a young boy. What follows is a philosophical quest in a coming-of-age tale like no other, playing out in mountainside temples and remote reaches of China. Wang's story parallels that of the Dalai Lama, as--like Tibetan Buddhists--Dragon Gate Taoists identify, raise and train specially chosen youngsters to become the holders, guardians and transmitters of their ancient, esoteric spiritual wisdom. While few of us will become spiritual gurus like Wang, his story speaks clearly and concisely to modern readers who are on their own "chosen paths," seeking their own forms of self-cultivation, enlightenment, wisdom and a life of greater harmony and truth.