They say a leopard can’t change his spots–but Spot sure can! Babies and toddlers will love pointing out the colors of his changing spots in this delightful, rhyming adaptation of Robert Lopshire’s classic Bright and Early Book.

A new, fun way to learn animal facts and perspectives. What does a giraffe see? What does a sloth see? A hippopotamus? A chimpanzee? Come on a journey through the zoo, and see the world through the eyes of animals!

Izzi wants to go to the zoo, and can't wait until tomorrow. She decides to use her imagination to create her own zoo - complete with animals you would never find in any real zoo! This fun-filled fully illustrated story is great for any kid with an active imagination!

A close-up look at the contradictions and wonders of the modern zoo Orangutans swing from Kevlar-lined fire hoses. Giraffes feast on celebratory birthday cakes topped with carrots instead of candles. Hi-tech dinosaur robots growl among steel trees, while owls watch animated cartoons on old television sets. In American Zoo, sociologist David Grazian takes us on a safari through the contemporary zoo, alive with its many contradictions and strange wonders. Trading in his tweed jacket for a zoo uniform and a pair of muddy work boots, Grazian introduces us to zookeepers and animal rights activists, parents and toddlers, and the other human primates that make up the zoo's social world. He shows that in a major shift away from their unfortunate pasts, American zoos today emphasize naturalistic exhibits teeming with lush and immersive landscapes, breeding programs for endangered animals, and enrichment activities for their captive creatures. In doing so, zoos blur the imaginary boundaries we regularly use to separate culture from nature, humans from animals, and civilization from the wild. At the same time, zoos manage a wilderness of competing priorities—animal care, education, scientific research, and recreation—all while attempting to serve as centers for conservation in the wake of the current environmental and climate-change crisis. The world of the zoo reflects how we project our own prejudices and desires onto the animal kingdom, and invest nature with meaning and sentiment. A revealing portrayal of comic animals, delighted children, and feisty zookeepers, American Zoo is a remarkable close-up exploration of a classic cultural attraction.

Being Invisible Is Nick Dunill's M.O. For nineteen years, he's been "the one who disappears" to his disapproving, Midwestern family. And now in New York City, a metropolis of anonymity built on not making eye contact, he feels right at home. Walking the streets of the Village, sneaking into dive bars, cleaning apartments, and trying to co-exist in a cramped apartment with his three roommates, Nick's trying to find his way without doing anything to put his wounded heart at risk, all the while wondering, "Does anything last?" But Nick's vanishing act is about to be challenged in ways he never dreamed. Little by little, he's being forced into the land of the living--into relationships and opportunities, love and sex, truth and acceptance, into the heartbreaking secrets of his past and the hopeful chances of his future. And the more visible Nick becomes, the more he realizes that in life and love, disappearing is not an option. . . "A book to get lost in."–Bay Area Reporter on Someone Like You "Funny and touching with wonderful characters."–The Texas Triangle on He's The One "A charming, humorously appealing tale."–Publishers Weekly on It Had To Be You Timothy James Beck is the author of Someone Like You, I'm Your Man, He's the One, and It Had to Be You. He divides his time between California, Texas, and New York, where he's hard at work on his next novel.

Is there such a thing as a shortcut to self-knowledge? CRazYZoo! is a fable filled with action and with relationship challenges that illustrate the use of a novel but proven method of learning to understand oneself and others and of charting one's own road to success. You are invited to make an initial decision about yourself as you start reading the book and another one as you progress through the story -- and you are on your way to self-discovery! This highly successful method of self-knowledge is being used by a growing number of trainers and facilitators, as it enables participants to increase their self-esteem, develop open-mindedness and tolerance, strengthen their ability to communicate and to discover opportunites for improvement and to solve problems. YOU can use it now on your own to learn to know yourself better and to become greater and more successful as a person.

When you see the animals in the zoo, they see you too! Come on a journey through the zoo to learn animal facts and perspectives through pictures.

John May spent the first half of his life to date in New York and the other half in California. He has worked in the finance industry for over 50 years as an analyst on Wall Street, pension fund manager, investment advisor and speechwriter. He began writing for fun and performing at open mics in Long Beach, California in 2007. Favorite topics for the poet, known locally as “Jack,” include romance, war, economics, politics, philosophy and comedy. Jack and wife Peggy have been married for over 50 years; they have two children, Jacqueline and John, who have a total of five more.

A Promise is the third and final book of the adventures of the Wilson family. The trilogy started with Mark Wilson in Secrets in the Attic, then his son, Carl, in Missing Pieces and now A Promise. Carl is a young man by age but possesses the courage, wisdom and faith of men twice his age. He is setting out to fulfill his promise to Amber to come back to the cold, dark, gray city and bring her back to the freedom of the settlement. The dangers that await him are much greater than before since he has raised the ire of the state by his rescuing many from their grip. In doing so he has slung mud in the face of the state and their government. There are many questions burning in Carl's mind like "Where is Amber?," "Is she free, imprisoned or ...?" David and Debbie Paton are the authors of A Promise, the final book of the trilogy. They have enjoyed writing Secrets in the Attic, Missing Pieces and now A Promise. During the day David is a Quality Inspector at a company in Red Wing, MN. Through writing these books he has discovered he likes reading because as a child he never did. Debbie enjoys doing things around their home and taking care of David. She loves to read and write poetry. Their books have reached out to all ages and they hope they have inspired people to read more. They hope you enjoy reading this book as much as they did writing it.

Middle school is far from a fairytale for adorkable misfit Lacey Unger-Ware. When Lacey ends up with popular girl Paige Harrington's smart-mouthed fairy godmother, Katarina, trapped in her hair, life gets more magical -- just not in a prince charming' kind of way. Katarina's wings are too damaged to continue her fairy duties, and Lacey must take over as Paige's fairy godmother. Distracted by her new responsibilities, Lacey's in danger of losing her best friend, Sunny. Can Lacey get the hang of magic, make Paige's dreams come true, and survive middle school? Barbara Brauner and James Iver Mattson's debut novel is full of heart and charm. Get ready for the Oh My Godmother series to cast a spell on tween girls! Praise for Oh My Godmother: The Glitter Trap "With all the twists, mishaps, and slapstick of a sitcom, Brauner and Mattson's lively debut will hook readers. Halpin's energetic b&w illustrations are frosting on this comedic confection of a book." -- Publishers Weekly "Featuring zany escapades, madcap magic and a cantankerous fairy godmother, this effervescent series debut enchants." -- Kirkus "This modern spin on a popular fairy tale will leave tweens LOLing." -- Booklist