Download or read book A to Zoo written by Rebecca L. Thomas and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2018-06-21 with total page 3583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether used for thematic story times, program and curriculum planning, readers' advisory, or collection development, this updated edition of the well-known companion makes finding the right picture books for your library a breeze. Generations of savvy librarians and educators have relied on this detailed subject guide to children's picture books for all aspects of children's services, and this new edition does not disappoint. Covering more than 18,000 books published through 2017, it empowers users to identify current and classic titles on topics ranging from apples to zebras. Organized simply, with a subject guide that categorizes subjects by theme and topic and subject headings arranged alphabetically, this reference applies more than 1,200 intuitive (as opposed to formal catalog) subject terms to children's picture books, making it both a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that is accessible to parents and teachers as well as librarians. It can be used to identify titles to fill in gaps in library collections, to find books on particular topics for young readers, to help teachers locate titles to support lessons, or to design thematic programs and story times. Title and illustrator indexes, in addition to a bibliographic guide arranged alphabetically by author name, further extend access to titles.

Download or read book Goodbye Brecken written by and published by . This book was released on 2012-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Goodbye, Brecken is an evocative and sombre telling of a girl's loss surrounding the death of her dog. With this loss comes her (and undoubtedly the readers') first experience with grief and profound sadness. As she comes to accept Brecken's death, she can deal with her grief and remember her lost dog with happiness.

Download or read book Broken Heart Shared Heart Healing Heart written by Barbara Allen and published by Augsburg Fortress Publishers. This book was released on 2024 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by Australia's first animal hospital chaplain, this book shares cultural expressions of pet loss, spiritual beliefs on the afterlife for animals, and rituals of memorialization. With tools for self-care as well as emotional and spiritual comfort, this book is the perfect companion for those grieving after a pet dies.

Download or read book The Elementalist written by Melissa Cunningham and published by Clean Teen Publishing. This book was released on 2015 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deceased Alisa Callahan thinks nothing could be worse than watching the boy she loves move on in his life without her… until she is ripped from her less-than-peaceful existence in Elysium to be trapped… in someone's else's body. Seventeen-year-old Claire Balister wants only one thing. To master the art of Elementalism. To accomplish this, she must learn to control a damned soul. Her old classmate and suicide victim, Alisa Callahan, is the perfect candidate. But when the spell goes wrong, Claire finds herself in the worst possible situation… sharing her body with an unwanted guest. Everything swirls out of control when Alisa learns the terrifying truth about her entrapment. Her only hope rests with a boy who can't remember her, his past, or more importantly, who he really is… One of the bad guys. The Elementalist is the much-anticipated sequel to Reluctant Guardian.

Download or read book School Crisis Response written by Jeffrey C. Roth and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-10-14 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: School Crisis Response introduces a unique educational approach that provides compelling scenarios for the development of school crisis responders. There are many books describing the how-to of school crisis response, but few describe the thoughts and emotions to help guide the application of skills learned. This book provides narratives about traumatic events to supplement concepts with lessons from actual crises. The author documents the perspective of a team leader, vividly illustrating real events to confront the challenges, decisions, and problem-solving demanded to effectively stabilize emotional reactions, ameliorate trauma, and support resilience and recovery. While encouraging reflection, educating, and strengthening new and experienced responders, this book celebrates the vital work of school psychologists, counselors, administrators, teachers, social workers, and nurses who provide extraordinary service under the most difficult circumstances. It combines an intellectual, evidence-based "in the head" understanding of how to do crisis response with an emotional, empathetic "in the heart" understanding of how it feels to do it.

Download or read book Etherya s Earth Volume II Books 4 6 written by Rebecca Hefner and published by Reading Goddess Press, LLC. This book was released on 2023-02-14 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Hefner The battle against the Dark Lord rages on... Book 4: The Reluctant Savior A complex heroine who doesn't believe in love must choose to save the realm... Book 5: The Impassioned Choice A new villain emerges, threatening the peace the immortals crave. Book 6: The Cryptic Prophecy The next generation of Etherya's Earth begins… Read the sizzling paranormal romance series now! Search terms: fantasy romance, paranormal romance, PNR, steamy romance, mythology, Gods, demons, alpha hero, Etherya's Earth, antihero, reformed antihero, antiheroine, reformed antiheroine, slayer, vampire, goddess, enemies to lovers. * * * * Perfect for fans of KF Breene, Britt Andrews, Susanne Valenti, Caroline Peckham, Tate James, Angel Lawson, Siobhan Davis, Crystal Ash, Eva Ashwood, Raven Kennedy, Kait Ballenger, Ruby Dixon, Ella Maven, Holly Roberds, Amanda Aggie, Nikki St. Crowe, J. Bree, Elizabeth Briggs, Eva Chase and Jaymin Eve.

Download or read book How To Rope A Cowboy Boxed Set 2 written by Anya Summers and published by S & G Books LLC. This book was released on 2022-05-24 with total page 723 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Bestselling Silver Springs Ranch Series, Boxed Set 2 with books 4-6! HOW TO ROPE A LOYAL COWBOY Widowed single dad Noah needs help in the worst way. He’s desperate to find a new live-in nanny to care for his four-year-old twins while he’s at work in the stables. Ever since his wife died, he has lived like a monk. What with raising two boys solo and working as the horse master for Silver Springs Ranch, there hasn’t been time in his life for things like finding a willing bed partner to slake his dark needs. When the achingly beautiful Morgan appears on his doorstep inquiring about the job, he doesn’t think twice about hiring her. He snaps her up before she discovers his boys are little hellions who have driven the last few nannies away over their antics. And yet, for the first time in three years, since he buried his heart in the ground, Noah is entranced by naughty visions of the new nanny. She’s young, full of enthusiasm, and stirs up every wicked fantasy in his arsenal. He prays he has the fortitude to resist her delectable charms because she’s forbidden. At his age, he can’t sleep with, let alone crave, a woman fresh out of college. But she keeps casting sexy glances suffused with desire in his direction, battering his resolve to stay away. She’s headstrong, and he aches to exert his dominance. Will he wave the white flag, and surrender to her naughty whispered pleas? HOW TO ROPE A VALIANT COWBOY Retired Navy Seal Duncan has a stellar set up. After years of covert operations dodging bullets, he’s living the high life, teaching tourists basic outdoor survival skills at Silver Springs Ranch. The only thing he is evading these days are the countless women trying to trap him into a relationship. He enjoys women and their company immensely, but the institute of marriage and committed relationships are not for him. And yet the newest maid, Eve, leaves him stymied. She’s heart-stoppingly gorgeous, one of the worst maids he has ever encountered, and is holding on to dark secrets—ones that engage his every need to protect and shield her from whatever darkness eats at her. She’s a total thorn in his side, turning him inside out and tying him up in knots with unquenchable desire. Due to the severity of his fascination, he cuts a wide berth around her, figuring it’s best to stay as far away from her as possible… Until she comes to him one night and begs him to teach her self-defense. Duncan discovers he can’t contain his need any longer, not when she is looking to him for guidance—and like his every fantasy come to life. He yearns to have her on her knees, begging for his dominance. And when she becomes a target, he will do whatever it takes to save her. HOW TO ROPE A SAVAGE COWBOY Lincoln is floundering. He did something undeniably stupid. On an evening out with his best buddies in Vegas, he hooked up with a smoking hot female for a torrid, all night escapade. It was one of the most carnal experiences of his life, and one he wouldn’t be averse to repeating. Under most circumstances, a one-night stand wouldn’t be an issue. Except, the woman is his boss and his best friend’s sister. If his buddy discovers their tryst, Lincoln is a dead man. Utter disaster. And yet, there was something about that night that makes him want to risk life and limb to hold her, experience her scorchingly addictive surrender again. As if that isn’t bad enough, after they return home, her ex-boyfriend appears in a bid to win her back, unleashing the territorial beast inside Lincoln. She belongs to him, not some city slicker in a suit. He plans to prove to her that she belongs in his bed. That he’s the only one who should be gifted with her seductive surrender. Now he’s navigating wooing his boss, and falling for her. Can he convince Amber to take a chance on him for more than one night?

Download or read book Visions of Love written by C.M. Albert and published by C.M. Albert. This book was released on 2019-08-21 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rosalie Alexander never fit in. Raised by adoptive parents in the small town of Arden’s Glen, her mixed Latina skin and ability to talk to the dead kept most folks away. When her radio program takes off and a small TV network offers her an opportunity she can’t refuse, visions of love are the last thing on Rosalie’s mind. But when the town’s sexy young surgeon goes and mucks things up by setting his sights on her, Rosalie’s heart is torn in ways she never expected. Dr. Zade Zampogna had everything going for him: Sexy? Check. Doctor? Check. Rich? Check. But he missed the excitement of the large hospital he transferred from in order to take care of his aging mother. When she passes unexpectedly, Zade has nothing left to keep him in the small community. Until . . . Rosalie. He knew from the moment they met that she was the one, and he would stop at nothing to win her over. Despite the charming doctor’s persistent and flirtatious attention, Rosalie doesn’t know if she can trust Zade’s intentions—or if she even wants to. When resistance crumbles, and her visions unearth secrets she’d rather leave buried, will Rosalie grab her one shot at stardom or take a chance on something a little closer to home—love?

Download or read book Reluctant Guardian written by Melissa Cunningham and published by Clean Teen Publishing. This book was released on 2013-09-20 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guarding Brecken Shaefer—a dark and dangerous rebel—is harder than it looks. Death was nothing like sixteen-year-old Alisa Callahan thought it would be. Resting on pink, fluffy clouds for eternity with her gram and best friend sounded like a dream come true. After all, enduring one torturous experience after another in her short life deserved some kind of reward, right? Unfortunately, eternal rewards aren't given out so freely when you take your own life. Required to pay the debt for committing suicide, Alisa must become a guardian. It sounds easy enough, but not when the boy she is forced to protect has a dangerous secret and wants absolutely nothing to do with her. Brecken Shaefer isn't any normal teenager. He has special gifts that are sure to make Alisa's afterlife miserable. When feelings develop between them, everything spins out of control. Not only must Alisa face her own demons— but to protect Brecken, she must face an evil so heinous that it threatens to destroy their souls completely. Alisa is tired of hiding from her past. When the easiest thing to do is run, can Brecken give her the strength to stay?

Download or read book The Cryptic Prophecy written by Rebecca Hefner and published by Reading Goddess Press, LLC. This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Hefner The next generation of Etherya’s Earth begins… Calinda, daughter of Darkrip and Arderin, has never quite fit in the immortal world. Raised alongside humans, she returned to the realm as the subject of a cryptic prophecy. Feared by some and shunned by others, Callie struggles to understand her place in the kingdom. When a handsome suitor begins to court her, she is taken by his ardent gestures, even if she has doubts. Stoic Vampyre soldier Brecken grew up far from royal castles and wealthy aristocrats and understands he and Callie are worlds apart. Silently, he guards her and her suitor, falling for her more each time he hears her silken laugh and observes her kindness toward his little sister. He might not deserve her, but he vows to keep her safe. When Callie’s suitor betrays her by aligning with their enemy, Brecken is there to pick up the pieces. As the final battle with Bakari draws near, Brecken continues to protect Callie, knowing a future between them is uncertain. But Callie is determined to defy the prophecy and prove to her heroic soldier that destinies are never set in stone… **The Etherya's Earth fantasy romance series is best read in order although each book does have its own featured hero/heroine and HEA. Content information can be found on the author's website. The Etherya's Earth Series (also available as audiobooks) Prequel: The Dawn of Peace #1: The End of Hatred #2: The Elusive Sun #3: The Darkness Within #4: The Reluctant Savior #4.5: Immortal Beginnings #5: The Impassioned Choice #5.5: Two Souls United #6: The Cryptic Prophecy #6.5: Garridan's Mate #7: The Diplomatic Heir #7.5: Sebastian's Fate #8: The Solitary Protector Search terms: fantasy romance, medium burn romance, paranormal romance, PNR, steamy romance, mythology, Gods, demons, alpha hero, Etherya's Earth, antihero, reformed antihero, antiheroine, reformed antiheroine, slayer, vampire, goddess, enemies to lovers, love letters. * * * * Perfect for fans of KF Breene, Britt Andrews, Susanne Valenti, Caroline Peckham, Tate James, Angel Lawson, Siobhan Davis, Crystal Ash, Eva Ashwood, Raven Kennedy, Kait Ballenger, Ruby Dixon, Ella Maven, Holly Roberds, Amanda Aggie, Nikki St. Crowe, J. Bree, Elizabeth Briggs, Eva Chase and Jaymin Eve.

Download or read book Assignment written by Melissa A. Craven and published by Midnight Hour Studio. This book was released on 2021-11-04 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare to be swept away by Melissa A. Craven's highly original, dark and gritty tale of Immortality, prophecy and fated romance. She has devoted her life to training with the elite Immortals of Soma. For nearly a decade, Tessa St. James has sacrificed her life with her family to live, train and work behind the safety of Sterling Tower, waiting for the day when she will receive her first assignment. With Soma at her back, her days of working the Amrita circuit are numbered. As soon as her trainer deems her ready, Tess will be one step closer to a world-class career as a Soma agent. When a casual flirtation at an anonymous Amrita event becomes not so anonymous, Tess is left with images of Dean McBrien to haunt her when she returns to life at Sterling Tower where nothing is ever as it seems. For the first time Tessa questions the world she lives in and is no longer able to look the other way when Soma’s actions don’t add up. What will happen when Tessa finally realizes her new position isn’t all she dreamed it would be? Assignment is an Immortals of Indriell Short Story. A satisfying read with twelve full chapters and tons of action, intrigue, and series insight!* (Should be read between Captive and Heir.) Readers of Cassandra Clare, Mortal Instruments, Victoria Aveyard, Red Queen, and Jennifer L. Armentrout, The Dark Elements will devour The Immortals of Indriell Series. *** KEYWORDS: Young Adult, fantasy, novella, Quick Read, forced proximity romance, Immortals, Dangerous, live forever, supernatural powers, academy, special abilities, YA urban fantasy, paranormal romance, dark fantasy romance, YA fantasy, contemporary fantasy, YA contemporary fantasy, fated romance, teen fantasy, teen urban fantasy, Broody, Anger, Dark, Twisty.

Download or read book Castlestone Ascension written by M Wagner and published by M Wagner. This book was released on 2023-11-30 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the Magic of ‘Castlestone: Ascension’ – The Beginning of ‘The Dragon’s Promise Saga’ Step into the enchanting world of Fyrsgard, where the shadow of an ancient tower stands as a silent guardian over a realm teetering on the brink of chaos. ‘Castlestone: Ascension’ is the gateway to an epic saga where the fate of an entire world hangs in the balance. Threatened by the relentless power of the Undying King, his dragon abominations shake the very foundations of the realm's last remaining free city. Brecken’s Awakening: A Tale of Destiny, Prophecy, and Power Meet Brecken, a young man whose ordinary life is upended when he discovers a dormant power within—a legacy waiting to be reclaimed. Thrust into a pivotal role, Brecken must navigate the treacherous paths of Castlestone Academy, where the echoes of Skyview Tower’s enigma resonate with every step. A Tapestry of Intrigue and Adventure ‘Castlestone: Ascension’ weaves a rich tapestry of intrigue and adventure, reminiscent of the epic scale of ‘Game of Thrones,’ the lyrical storytelling of ‘The Name of the Wind,’ and the captivating charm of ‘Harry Potter.’ Join Brecken as he embarks on a perilous quest to unravel the mysteries that have unfurled atop the legendary Skyview Tower. A Magical System Rooted in Science and Mathematics Within the hallowed halls of Castlestone Academy, a unique system of magic awaits, grounded in the principles of science and mathematics. This innovative approach to the arcane arts invites readers to explore a world where magic is not just a mystical force but a field of study that intertwines with the very fabric of reality. ‘Castlestone: Ascension’ is not merely a story—it’s the start of a journey that will take readers through the depths of the multiverse and the corridors of time. Prepare to be spellbound by a saga where every page holds the promise of secrets revealed and the awakening of ancient power that will unravel Brecken’s connection to ‘The Dragon’s Promise.’

Download or read book Abracadabra written by Maria Loretta Giraldo and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Little Owl is afraid of falling and will not try to fly until his forest friends persuade him to say a special word--and keep trying, even after he fails. Includes note for parents.

Download or read book The Undoer written by Melissa Cunningham and published by Clean Teen Publishing. This book was released on 2016 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They call it The Door to Hell. It's a blackened crater that never stops spewing up poisonous gas. But gas isn't the only thing coming from the bowels of the Earth… They slither out, those malevolent souls—demonic filth that wreak havoc and destroy lives. They don't even pretend to hide… Brecken, an ex-demon trying to find redemption, is given the task of closing The Door. It's a seemingly impossible task. A group of teens who call themselves Cazadors will be his allies. These extraordinary youth can see the demons when no one else can, but Jag, their leader, wants nothing to do with Brecken. Brecken must earn their confidence and defeat the demon horde infiltrating the Earth. The Cazadors might not be much… but they are all the world has.

Download or read book TORTURED written by Nicole Williams and published by Nicole Williams. This book was released on 2017-04-09 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ***SPECIAL RELEASE PRICING*** From New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Nicole Williams: When he left for a twelve-month deployment, she knew it would feel like forever before they saw each other again. She didn’t realize how right she was. When Lance Corporal Brecken Connolly gets taken as a POW, Camryn hopes for the best but steels herself for the worst. In the end, steel was what she needed to survive when he didn’t. She moves on the only way she knows how—gilding herself in more steel. Years go by. She builds a new life. She leaves the old one behind. Until one day, she sees the face of a ghost on the news. Brecken seems to have risen from the dead, but she knows she can’t perform the same miracle for herself. While Brecken was held in a torture camp for the past five years, she’s been trapped in her own kind of prison. The man she mourned comes back to join the living, but the girl he wanted to spend his life with isn’t the same woman he comes back for. Brecken isn’t the same person either. The past five years have changed them both. While he’s determined to put the pieces back together, she’s resolved to let hers rot where they shattered. Broken or not, Brecken wants her back. He’ll do anything to achieve that. Even if it means going against the warden of Camryn’s personal prison—her husband. *May contain sensitive content for some readers.*

Download or read book Lore written by Alexandra Bracken and published by Disney Electronic Content. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLER “Epic from start to finish.” —Marie Lu, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Warcross “A brilliant and breathless twist on classic mythology!” —Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Lunar Chronicles Every seven years, the Agon begins. As punishment for a past rebellion, nine Greek gods are forced to walk the earth as mortals. They are hunted by the descendants of ancient bloodlines, all eager to kill a god and seize their divine power and immortality. Long ago, Lore Perseous fled that brutal world, turning her back on the hunt’s promises of eternal glory after her family was murdered by a rival line. For years she’s pushed away any thought of revenge against the man—now a god—responsible for their deaths. Yet as the next hunt dawns over New York City, two participants seek her out: Castor, a childhood friend Lore believed to be dead, and Athena, one of the last of the original gods, now gravely wounded. The goddess offers an alliance against their mutual enemy and a way to leave the Agon behind forever. But Lore's decision to rejoin the hunt, binding her fate to Athena's, will come at a deadly cost—and it may not be enough to stop the rise of a new god with the power to bring humanity to its knees. From the #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Darkest Minds comes a sweepingly ambitious, high-octane tale of power, destiny, love, and redemption.

Download or read book Five Total Strangers written by Natalie D. Richards and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Bestseller A "page-turning thriller that will keep readers guessing until the very end" (School Library Journal) about a road trip in a snowstorm that turns into bone-chilling disaster, from New York Times bestselling mystery author and "master of tension" (BCCB) Natalie D. Richards. She thought being stranded was the worst thing that could happen. She was wrong. Mira needs to get home for the holidays. Badly. But when an incoming blizzard results in a canceled connecting flight, it looks like she might get stuck at the airport indefinitely. And then Harper, Mira's glamorous seatmate from her initial flight, offers her a ride. Harper and her three friends can drop Mira off on their way home. But as they set off, Mira realizes fellow travelers are all total strangers. And every one of them is hiding something. Soon, roads go from slippery to terrifying. People's belongings are mysteriously disappearing. Someone in the car is clearly lying, and may even be sabotaging the trip—but why? And can Mira make it home alive, or will this nightmare drive turn fatal? Perfect for readers who love: YA horror books for teens Mystery books for teens Natasha Preston, Megan Miranda, Karen McManus and Ruth Ware Praise for Five Total Strangers: "A twisty thrill ride that will leave you breathless. I stayed up after midnight just to see how it all ended."—April Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Girl, Stolen "Richards is a master of tension. Suspense fans will get all the ups-and-downs of a well-paced narrative, but they may never want to drive on a snowy road again."—BCCB "A page-turning thriller that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Just the kind of fun book one needs for a hot summer day or a cold winter's night."—School Library Journal on Five Total Strangers "High thrill factor."—Booklist Also by Natalie D. Richards: Six Months Later Gone Too Far My Secret to Tell One Was Lost We All Fall Down What You Hide