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Journee is not only a mouse but a princess who loves adventure, especially when she has them alongside her best friends, Mr. Toad, Mr. Owl, and Mr. Steed. Not long after their very first escapade together, finding the legendary Pond of Reflection, the four companions find themselves in yet another wild exploit that is decidedly dangerous and threatens the entire kingdom. This adventure story is inspired by the Biblical Proverb 30:24-28 (NKJV) and communicates the morals of helping your neighbor, that power can come in small packages, and the effectiveness of working together.

Journee is no ordinary mouse. She is a princess and daughter of the Great Mouse King, who is incredibly wise and presides over a vast and beautiful kingdom. Princess Journee loves life, but has one nagging question: Who is she? With her adventurous spirit and her father's mighty steed to protect her, she embarks on a quest to find herself. The adventure takes an interesting turn when she befriends a valiant toad and a wise owl who tell her about a mysterious and legendary Pond of Reflection, known to reveal one's true identity. But first they must find it, if indeed it exists.

One day, you will exit your business. Whether you are ready for it or not. This is the book that shows you how to defend against tragedy and win so you exit on top. Randy has spent his entire professional career helping business owners exit their business on their time, for the highest price, to the buyer of their choice. In this fast-paced, short, and impactful book, Randy reveals the secrets that make businesses worth more, families that leave true legacies, and business owners who sell or transition the right way.

You have most likely encountered fear many times in your life, and were able to overcome it. We encounter different types of fears that challenge our growth and our progress in our lives. We deal with them and move on. The fears may be strong at first, but they do not hold us back. It is the fear of the unknown that should make no sense to us. But we imagine the worse possible outcome, and we let it take control of our lives. Our health, relationships, and sleep are affected by this fear.

Continuum is a genre-defying collection of sharp suspenseful stories that tread on the darker side of human nature. Ambitious in scope, it vividly moves through slices of time - from ages past, the present, and into the unknowable future. Original, startling, and impeccably paced, Continuum: A Short Story Collection takes you by the hand and pulls you into the shadows of the human race.

This audiobook is designed to be helpful to anyone who wants to formalize their direct investments, improve their deal flow, or have a virtual or single-family office which typically starts at $15M-$30M in net worth, but if you are a centimillionaire ($100M+), this is the only audiobook ever created to really focus squarely on your needs. All of my clients are first- or second-generation families, most are entrepreneurial, and all have some desire to improve their direct investments into operating businesses and real estate assets.

Newly minted research economists are equipped with a PhD’s worth of technical and scientific expertise but often lack some of the practical tools necessary for “doing economics.” With this book, economics professor Marc Bellemare breaks down the components of doing research economics and examines each in turn.

Det. Apelu Soifua risks losing his career—and his life—in a case that exposes the dark heart of American Samoa, from the author of Pago Pago Tango. Long before he was a cop, Apelu Soifua performed as a fire knife dancer during his teen years in San Francisco. The Polynesian dance troupe was headed by Ezra Strand and his wife, who now live in a secluded house on the cliffs between the ocean and the jungle in Piapiatele. The elderly Ezra has once again been caught discharging a firearm, and Apelu must confiscate the weapon. He never expects Ezra to turn the shotgun on him.

An accomplished poet and the author of Canadian Hungarian Literature (1897 - 2017), Frank Veszely brings to the English listener the rich treasure-house of folk, classical, and modern Hungarian poetry (1000 - 2020).

One day Tam is waitressing at a neighborhood tavern and taking community college classes in firefighting. The next… Well, months later when she finally gets her sight and hearing back, after waking up in a hospital… She’s living on a county-sized space station, one of the few humans in a community made up of giant, sapient lizards and birds.

Kindness goes a long way – and when Boo Bear discovers a lost and injured firefly named Jack, he makes it his mission to help his new friend and bring him home to his family. With the help of his supportive parents, Mama Bear and Papa Bear, Boo Bear embarks on a rescue mission that will light up your day and leave no letter unturned!

On a crisp winter day, Belle and her father, Ben, walk through the woods. The beauty around her awes her and inspires her curiosity, prompting the endless question of why. In his wisdom, Ben lets Belle explore her curiosity when, after awhile, Belle's questions become increasingly difficult to answer. Questions like: Which came first, the chicken or the egg, and why? After a full day of fresh air and Belle's questions, Ben finds himself contentedly also wondering why.

After a hit man blasts telepathic psychiatrist David Lumen’s mind into the body of a pampered kitty on its way home to the moon, David’s desperate plan to make himself whole again is hampered by his new feline life. The only person close enough to communicate with is struggling avant-garde artist, Pippin Applegate. Pippin has problems of her own. The Fashion Police ticket her unmercifully for appearing disheveled in public, even though her accidents are never quite her fault.

Wrens are born to sing! So, what do you do when you are a wren who can only squeak? Poor little Wren Three had this very problem. Though Mamma Wren and her other siblings, Wren One and Wren Two, loved her very much, Wren Three could not sing like they could. One day, Wren Three makes a new friend: Picco, the piccolo, and they soon share their talents with each other. Will Wren Three ever be able to sing? What could possibly turn Wren Three’s squeak into a song? Perhaps true friendship holds the key to success.

One of the biggest challenges at the Bouncing Baby Farm is getting the animals to bed, especially on lovely summer evenings. Goats, ducks, and chickens simply do not cooperate. It takes so much time to say “goodnight” that an owl informs the owner that it will soon be dawning a new day. Regardless of critter shenanigans, all is well at the Bouncing Baby Farm. This delightful, fun poem will entertain kids and parents alike as a go-to bedtime story before they say, "Goodnight!"

Dr. Matt’s Gutsy Guide to Reading in College takes you step by step through how to succeed with your college reading. This all-in-one guide shows you what happens to your brain on books and what’s going on in your professor’s head when they’re picking readings.

Two expert collaborative problem solvers deliver an incisive, hands-on guide to de-escalating conflict and constructively engaging with those you disagree with to find better solutions to problems. In this book full of real-life stories and examples, you'll find a collection of tried and tested strategies you can employ immediately as you negotiate and navigate your most seemingly intractable conflicts. You'll learn how finding what the authors call “higher ground” can advance your interests even when facing people and groups you think you have little in common with.

“Read the tape” is the first lesson Bennett Gates learns after discovering podcast host Mike Shapiro. That nugget of wisdom catapults his journey of personal and professional transformation. Follow Bennett’s journey of self-discovery as he listens to Mike’s podcast and applies the lessons learned to his own life. While feeling lost without direction and having a hard time finding success, Bennett "finds his inner genius,” a “Mikeism” he learns during one of the podcasts.

This is a heartwarming story about a young boy's courage, commitment and loyalty for an elderly neighbor. James has developed a caring relationship with an elderly neighbor Ms. Davis. He looks out for her every day on his way to school. When James did not find her sitting at her usual spot in her rocking chair, he became very concerned. Follow James on his mission to rescue Ms. Davis.