Books with author Catherine Ard

Trusted family food expert and Weelicious founder serves up almost 100 transformative recipes for nourishing and delicious smoothies Weelicious founder Catherine McCord is an expert recipe developer who helps families eat healthfully and deliciously. When her son started suffering from chronic nausea and her family doctors couldn’t help, McCord turned to her experience with nutrition for an answer, researching until she discovered a surprisingly simple solution—smoothies. She shared her family’s story and some of her favorite smoothie recipes on social media, and the Smoothie Project, a daily online source of inspiration, was born. People began to use her recipes and share how smoothies had become a force of change in their lives, too. Years of witnessing the positive effects that smoothies can offer inspired McCord to create a smoothie bible packed with almost 100 of her favorite, tried-and-tested recipes. With guidance from top nutritionists, McCord also explains how to eat based on your age and details the health benefits of key smoothie ingredients, so you can:• Reduce stress and anxiety• Lose weight• Control ADHD symptoms• Boost your immune system• Improve digestion• Increase your energy• Eat to support pregnancy or breastfeeding• Have beautiful, strong skin, hair, and nails• Encourage kids to eat nutritious foods• And more…McCord offers a way to change your life in just twenty-eight days, using only your blender. All you have to do is commit to having one of her smoothies each morning for a month, and every glass will bring you one step closer to achieving your goals.

This light-hearted and engaging journal will bring Mom and teen son closer together through painless (promise!) easy, fun questions!An equal mix of fun and thoughtful questions for mom and teen to answer. No essays or long answers required! Questions are all fill-in-the-blank, checklists or multiple choice. All are engaging, quick and easy. Do you think you know your teen son? Questions include:Does your son believe in Karma? Love at first sight?What skills will help him in a Zombie apocalypse? What world problem would he solve if he was in charge for the day? Can you predict what qualities he hopes for in his future career? What is he most worried about right now?What things do you say annoy him the most? Take turns answering questions, or just pick up and read aloud and answer and discuss.Teen-tested…this journal is guaranteed to create discussion, have a little fun and do a bit of bonding. This light-hearted journal is a painless way for a teen son to share his thoughts with his mom.Makes a great gift for Mom. Also perfect for a long car ride, vacations or even while at the dinner table.

This light-hearted and engaging journal will bring teen girls and moms closer together through painless (promise!) easy, fun questions. An equal mix of fun and thoughtful questions for mom and teen daughters to answerNo essays or long answers required! Questions are all fill-in-the-blank, checklists or multiple choice.Extra space is provided for extended answers if desired.All are engaging, quick and easy.Connect with your daughter like never before!Growing up can be a challenging, amazing and confusing time for parents and their children. This insightful journal/workbook, will help start, improve, and rebuild a positive relationship between mother and teenage daughter.Encouraging communication and bonding has never been so fun!Did you know that the biggest issue that teens have with their parents is communication? Whether it is the belief that parents don't listen, don’t' trust them enough, or treat them as if they are "just kids". Communication is the cornerstone of parenthood.This journal helps tear down those communication barriers and allows you to uncover the true motivation behind your child's actions, bridging the road to more thoughtful discussionsThis journal will:Encourage positive communication between mother and daughterCreate easy, engaging bonding timeProvide a peak into your sons thoughts and motivationsHelp discover issues facing your sonHelp you discover what you do that bothers your son most.Fun Questions include:Does your son believe in Karma? Love at first sight?What world problem would he solve if he was in charge for the day?Can you predict what qualities he hopes for in his future career?What is he most worried about right now?Guaranteed to create a discussion in a painless way for your preteen/teen daughter to share her thoughtsThis journal is the perfect for all families. Great to use while on long car rides, vacations, and even at the dinner table.Don’t hesitate to pick up your copy today, your daughter will thank you!For ages 12 and up.Makes a great gift for Mom or Daughter birthdays, Valentines Day, Christmas, Easter, and Mothers Day. Order today and begin your journey of being closer together!

Practical everyday magic spells for the young fans of Harry Potter, Descendants, Sofia the First, and other books and films of the magic fantasy genre. These spells use only safe everyday objects and substances you have at home or outside (like milk, sugar, salt, mirror, a ring, a ribbon, tree leaves, rocks, etc.); absolutely no use of fire, or anything gross, or any ingredients or items you may not have in your kitchen at the moment (like rosewater, or sage, or a crystal ball).These spells are not based on any witchcraft, New Age, or esoteric religion, lore or rituals. This is fantasy-fiction-style educational activity material for kids ages 7-12, that helps them develop imagination, and engage in fantasy play which is vital for their intellectual and emotional development;Introduces to them a few facts of math, sciences, and history;Helps develop their interest in reading, and grow their reading fluency with an easy, 1st-2nd grade core vocabulary.If a kid in your life runs around waving a magic wand, talks about "dark chronicles," "immortal secrets, " dragons and hidden chambers filled with ancient manuscripts... If your kid recites Harry Potter spells in pseudo-Latin, and mixes magic potions in your kitchen sink...Your kid is ready for magic training. Buy this spell book for that child without delay! Your young magician will stop wasting your dish detergent, and start using actual classical Latin to punctuate his/her powerful spells.By the way, is this kid resistant to reading? Well, resistance is futile when you are dealing with a real ancient hands-on practical spell book, where you read a couple sentences, then do what you’ve just read about, then read again, and do again, read-do, read-do.... In addition to its easy vocabulary, the book is beautifully illustrated to increase your kid’s reading enthusiasm.Just like the ancients who made most of the great discoveries in math, the sciences, and arts in pursuit of magic, your child will play with the ideas of intelligence in nature, and the great unknown beyond, and develop curiosity about the world.Upon working with this 30-page book, your student of magic arts will know a fact or two about sciences and history, will be able to recite the Pythagorean Theorem and the Fibonacci Sequence (no kidding), and will answer many questions you’ve always had, like:How to find the North star?Why does your breath fog up the mirror?Who introduced Arabic numerals to replace Roman Numerals in Medieval Europe?What kind of writing system did Ancient Egyptians have?What are fractals?Who spoke Latin (besides Harry Potter at Hogwarts)?What is divination?How numerologists predict the future?Who was Pythagoras?When were the Middle Ages?What is an Ankh?What are the phases of the Moon?What are the directions of the wind in your area?Why do oil and water never mix?...And more!Currently residing in New York City, I've spent my life doing magic and taming dragons at home and at work. With an M.A, in Linguistics and years spent perusing Gothic manuscripts in underground library cells at universities on both sides of the Atlantic, I have a decent command of classical Latin and Greek, with a few European languages thrown in.But the most important thing about me is that I am the mother of a magic-obssessed 6-year old. My son hates reading, but he will read if the book contains the secret magical lore not available on Disney Channel, or in his Catholic school curriculum. I started writing this book for him during summer vacation, to help him get fluent in reading, so that one day he may understand that the only magic in the world that opens all doors is...knowledge.

If your kid is mixing magic potions in the kitchen sink and they make all the dish soap mysteriously disappear, maybe he/she is ready for a real textbook on the art of potions and elixirs from a longtime professor at one of the best magic schools in Middle Earth. I wrote this book for my course at the North Landing Academy of Magic Arts, and it's been recommended for kids ages 7-12 at-home magic training.These potions and spells are not based on any witchcraft, New Age, or esoteric religion lore or rituals. This book is fantasy-fiction-style educational activity material for the young fans of Harry Potter, Descendants, and other books and films of the magic fantasy genre. It helps kids • engage in fantasy play where they are the main character;• develop their independent reading habit and grow reading fluency with an easy, 1st-2nd grade core vocabulary (about reading level 4)• learn to organize and plan their own activities in advance by collecting and preparing potion ingredients (such as drying flowers, or orange peel, or collecting rocks).The potion recipes and magic spells in this book use only safe everyday objects and substances you have at home or outside (like twigs, rocks, milk, sugar, salt, leaves, etc.), or common fruits and vegetables, like cucumber, apple, or orange. Absolutely no use of fire, household chemicals, or any items you can't purchase at a local grocery.In this course we create potions which are not drinks: You sprinkle them around the house or outside. The only exceptions are a couple recipes from the Kitchen Magic genre (for example, fresh cucumber and basil enchanted water).Along with magic, we'll learn a few facts of history and science, such as:What is the oldest tree in the world?Who invented glass windows, and what were windows like before glass?What is the Archimedes Principle? Why don't big heavy ships sink?What do salad and salary have in common?What is the meaning of Mon in Monday, Tues in Tuesday, Wednes in Wednesday, and so on?Who invented paper, and what did people write on before paper?What is the origin of the words 'paper,' 'book' and 'library'?What is the alchemical symbol for salt?Where do cinnamon and cloves come from?What is the Ogham alphabet?Who caught the Midgard Serpent?...And more!I will also address the two questions my Magic Academy students ask me most often:'Are love potions real?' and 'Are fairies real?'I'd like to warn you, that at the risk of disappointing your child, I have to be honest answering these questions, since this is a school textbook, not a fantasy fiction novel like Harry Potter.

Mission Amsterdam takes your young travelers through the famous sights of the Dutch capital, engaging them with an exciting scavenger hunt as you explore city landmarks together. Say “tot ziens” (goodbye) to a trip filled with the stress of keeping everyone entertained. Instead, say “hallo” (hello) to a memorable vacation, with your kids actively engaged in exploring the landmarks of Amsterdam with you. Imagine, not only will your kids want to sightsee, together you’ll uncover the intriguing histories of sights like the Van Gogh Museum, Royal Palace, Rijksmuseum, and many more. Mission Amsterdam ensures a fun trip for everyone with a captivating, spy-theme scavenger hunt packed with fun activities and the fascinating stories behind the city’s landmarks. Mission Amsterdam is a must-have book for kids visiting Amsterdam! Be sure to check out our other books for Paris, Rome, Barcelona, London, New York, and Washington, D.C. Here’s what Amazon customers have to say about other books in the Scavenger Hunt AdventureTM series: “This book was flat out fantastic. We took a family trip with two adults and one seven year old. I was worried that he would be bored looking at the museums and sights. This book made a huge, huge difference.” –Chinagrl “This book helped make our trip…with 6th graders fun and fulfilling. We weren't sure how our kids would take to going to all the museums and landmarks…but this book had us visiting many sites more than once. They were so excited to find each item in the book.” –CC in SF “Great for teenagers! I love these books! My kids are 12, 14 and 16 so I was afraid they might think they were "baby" books, but they are enjoying them.” -Marilyn Thomas

Headed to Rome with kids? Want to ensure your young explorers get the most out of their incredible opportunity to experience the Eternal City? Then you've come to the right place! Mission Rome takes your young travelers through the famous sights of Rome, engaging them in an exciting scavenger hunt as you explore city landmarks together. Say “arrivederci” to a trip filled with the stress of keeping everyone entertained. Instead, say “buon giorno!” to a memorable family vacation. Imagine - your kids will be excited to sightsee (yes, even at museums!) as you discover the wonders of Rome as a family. Get Mission Rome today for your young jet-setters…and make sure it’s in their bag when they take off for Italy! Mission Rome offers a fun vacation for everyone - with a captivating, spy-theme scavenger hunt packed with entertaining activities. When your kids set off on their “mission,” with the goal of earning enough points to become a “special agent,” they’ll gain points as: -Art Sleuths: They’ll search for clues in the treasures of St. Peter’s, the Sistine Chapel, and the Capitoline Museums. -Culture Detectives: They’ll discover the fascinating stories behind landmarks like the Forum and Castel Sant’Angelo, practice their “italiano,” and sample Italian treats like gelato and gourmet pizza. -Monument Investigators: They’ll uncover clues on the façade of the Pantheon, the remains of the Colosseum, and the details of the Trevi Fountain…and many more engaging activities. Experiencing the Italian capital is an amazing opportunity for anyone, especially a young person. Make your kids’ trip one to remember. Get Mission Rome today for your young explorers…and be sure it’s in their suitcase when they set off for Italy! Our series also includes books for Paris, London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Washington, D.C., New York, and St. Augustine. Here’s what Amazon customers have to say about Mission Rome. 'A fantastic book. We visited Rome for 5 days and this book ended up being far more useful than any of our guidebooks. My 8-year old loved this, as did I.' - Deborah S. Anderson 'This is a must have series for those of you traveling with kids! My 11 year old had such a great time in Rome using the book to find all the items at each location. Best of all our oldest son was home on college break and it was so great watching him help her hunt for the items at each location. That was priceless! I love that not only are these great for the kids but that I learn new things as well.' - Mrs. B. 'My daughters (ages 7 and 9) are so excited to use this when we go to Europe...a terrific idea of having the kids earn a certain number of points for each landmark they find, with the goal of getting to 100. Highly recommend!' - DLS87

For those with a yearning for adventure, stunt planes are the aircraft of choice. These small planes zip through the air doing all sorts of flips and twists. With the help of this engaging guide, readers can create their own paper versions of these vehicles, and make them perform similar tricks. Each exciting activity is rated from easy to hard, making it simple for readers to challenge themselves, or pick a project they know they'll feel confident completing. With vibrant images and easy-to-follow instructions, this book is sure to be a hit among audiences of many ages and levels.

Headed to Paris with kids? Want to ensure your young explorers get the most out of their incredible opportunity to experience the City of Light? Then you've come to the right place! Mission Paris takes your young travelers through the famous sights of Paris, engaging them in an exciting scavenger hunt as you explore city landmarks together. Say “au revoir” to a trip filled with the stress of keeping everyone entertained. Instead, say “bonjour!” to a memorable family vacation. Imagine - your kids will be excited to sightsee (yes, even at museums!) as you discover the wonders of Paris as a family. Get Mission Paris today for your young jet-setters…and make sure it’s in their bag when they take off for France! Mission Paris offers a fun vacation for everyone - with a captivating, spy-theme scavenger hunt packed with entertaining activities. When your kids set off on their “mission,” with the goal of earning enough points to become a “special agent,” they’ll gain points as: -Art Sleuths: They’ll search for clues in the treasures of the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay. -Culture Detectives: They’ll discover the fascinating stories behind landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Château de Vincennes, practice a bit of “français” (French), and sample sweet treats at boulangeries (bakeries). -Monument Investigators: They’ll uncover clues on the façade of Notre Dame, the stained glass of Sainte Chapelle, the mosaics of Sacré Coeur, and the statues of Luxembourg Gardens…and many more engaging activities. Experiencing the French capital is an amazing opportunity for anyone, especially a young person. Make your kids’ trip one to remember. Get Mission Paris today for your young explorers…and be sure it’s in their suitcase when they set off for Paris! Our series also includes books for London, Rome, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Washington, D.C., New York, and St. Augustine. Here’s what Amazon customers have to say about Mission Paris. “I recently took my 2 daughters and their friend, to Paris (ages 8,11, and 11). I bought them each a copy of this book, and it was wonderful! This will have your children seeking out details in famous paintings, architectural anomalies, and give them fun facts about famous Parisians and history. It was a life saver, when waiting in long lines ;). I would definitely recommend this!” -J.A. “Whatilike” “My daughters (7 and 9 years old) were very excited with Mission Paris. I believe they enjoyed the city much more with this adventure. Easy, fun and different! We wouldn't have had such a wonderful trip without Mission Paris. I truly recommend it.” -Dulce Zorilla “I highly recommend this book for any parent looking for a fun way to engage their youngster in discovering the wonders of Paris…and the book turned out to be equally fun for the adults, giving us a new "take" on Paris…This book would be appealing for a wide range of ages.” -R.S. in SF

Headed to London with kids? Want to ensure your young explorers get the most out of their incredible opportunity to experience the British capital? Then you've come to the right place! Mission London takes your young travelers through the famous sights of London, engaging them in an exciting scavenger hunt as you explore city landmarks together. Say “goodbye” to a trip filled with the stress of keeping everyone entertained. Instead, say “hello!” to a memorable family vacation. Imagine - your kids will be excited to sightsee (yes, even at museums!) as you discover the wonders of London as a family. Get Mission London today for your young jet-setters…and make sure it’s in their bag when they take off for London! Mission London offers a fun vacation for everyone - with a captivating, spy-theme scavenger hunt packed with entertaining activities. When your kids set off on their “mission,” with the goal of earning enough points to become a “special agent,” they’ll gain points as: -Art Sleuths: They’ll search for clues in the treasures of the British Museum and National Gallery. -Culture Detectives: They’ll discover the fascinating stories behind landmarks like Tower Bridge and Parliament/Big Ben and sample British fare like fish ‘n chips, tea, and scones. -Monument Investigators: They’ll uncover clues on the façade of St. Paul’s Cathedral, the statues of Westminster Abbey, and the walls of the Tower of London…and many more engaging activities. Experiencing the British capital is an amazing opportunity for anyone, especially a young person. Make your kids’ trip one to remember. Get Mission London today for your young explorers…and be sure it’s in their suitcase when they set off for London! Our series also includes books for Paris, Rome, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Washington, D.C., New York, and St. Augustine. Here’s what Amazon customers have to say about Mission London. "Mission London is probably one of the best travel books I've seen for kids. I'm highly impressed with this one. Perfect for kids from 8-14, this is a great way to keep your kids entertained while learning a lot about London. Full of gorgeous pictures and fascinating tidbits about history, this turns travel into a game." - Outlaw Poet "Really great. The writer understands what kids like and don't like. The idea of going on a mission really motivated my son -- who is 8 years old -- to check out the sites of London and he learned a lot in the process." -Iseprof "We enjoyed this book as a family and it kept our 10 year old entertained." - Marsha Flores

A trio of sharp-witted British whodunits featuring Detective Inspector Sloan—from a CWA Diamond Dagger winner and “a most ingenious” author (The New Yorker). In her debut novel in the long-running mystery series, The Religious Body, Catherine Aird introduced the sleuthing team of shrewd Detective Inspector C. D. Sloan and his less-than-shrewd sidekick, Detective Constable William Crosby, in the fictional County of Calleshire, England. Over the course of twenty-four crime novels, the award-winning author has maintained the perfect balance between cozy village mystery and police procedural. The Religious Body: When Sister Anne’s body is found at the bottom of a steep set of cellar stairs, her veil askew and her head crushed, it’s clear she’s been viciously attacked. Heaven help Detective Inspector Sloan as he’s called to the Convent of St. Anselm to determine why someone would want to murder a nun. Henrietta Who?: In a quiet English village, a woman’s body is found in the road, the victim of a hit-and-run. Miles away, her daughter, Henrietta, is given the bad news. But an autopsy brings even more shocking news: Not only was Mrs. Jenkins’s death no accident, the woman never had a child. If Henrietta is not her daughter, who is she? It’s up to Detective Inspector Sloan to find out. The Stately Home Murder: To survive financial hard times, the Earl of Ornum has opened his estate to tourists. One curious young boy sees a full suit of armor and lifts the visor . . . only to see a face staring back at him. Now Ornum House is a crime scene, with Sloan and Crosby determined to discover how a murdered man ended up in knight’s garb.