Books with author Melissa Kim

The Endless Story examines death in a way that is frank, but gentle - talking about why people die and what happens to our bodies when we pass. The book explores traditions of remembrance and diverse ideas about a possible afterlife including reincarnation, energy, soul, heaven, and Mother Nature - ending with Love. The Endless Story invites children to engage in dialogue with their parents or caregivers about this weighty topic, providing them with information and engaging their imaginations with unique, colorful artwork.

“An essential resource.”—Alana Chernila, author of The Homemade PantryYour all-in-one guide to making creamy milks, velvety butters, and satisfying treats from almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, and more!DIY Nut Milks, Nut Butters & More brings nut power to the people with more than 50 recipes for homemade nut milks and butters—along with delicious, whole-food snacks and desserts that put them to use. Inside you’ll even find tasty ideas for using the leftover nut pulp! You’ll discover all sorts of goodies inside, including:Strawberry Brazil Nut MilkRich and Creamy Pistachio ButterChocolate Hazelnut SpreadAlmond Butter and Jelly MuffinsPeanut Butter Cup GranolaSalted Honey Cashew TrufflesTropical Protein SmoothieChocolate Peanut Butter Chunk Ice Cream These decadent yet straightforward recipes use simple ingredients that are most likely already in your pantry. Even better—every dish is gluten-free and vegan, and most are grain-free, too. Filled with smart advice, helpful tips, and fabulous recipes, this is your ultimate guide to homemade nut milks, nut butters, and beyond.

“An essential resource.”—Alana Chernila, author of The Homemade PantryYour all-in-one guide to making creamy milks, velvety butters, and satisfying treats from almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, and more!DIY Nut Milks, Nut Butters & More brings nut power to the people with more than 50 recipes for homemade nut milks and butters—along with delicious, whole-food snacks and desserts that put them to use. Inside you’ll even find tasty ideas for using the leftover nut pulp! You’ll discover all sorts of goodies inside, including:Strawberry Brazil Nut MilkRich and Creamy Pistachio ButterChocolate Hazelnut SpreadAlmond Butter and Jelly MuffinsPeanut Butter Cup GranolaSalted Honey Cashew TrufflesTropical Protein SmoothieChocolate Peanut Butter Chunk Ice Cream These decadent yet straightforward recipes use simple ingredients that are most likely already in your pantry. Even better—every dish is gluten-free and vegan, and most are grain-free, too. Filled with smart advice, helpful tips, and fabulous recipes, this is your ultimate guide to homemade nut milks, nut butters, and beyond.

3D printing was once only known through science fiction, such as Star Trek, the popular 1960s TV series. But inventors and engineers on Earth began experimenting in real life with 3D printing to find faster ways to develop and build prototypes, using computers, ultraviolet lasers, and printable materials. Now, there are many innovative uses for 3D printing. Yet 3D printing has drawbacks. Chemicals used in 3D printing can be toxic, and legal experts are not sure how to protect 3D printing inventions so that others do not steal ideas. Learn how 3D printing works and how we can keep up with the safety, health, and legal challenges that lie ahead.

The Endless Story examines death in a way that is frank, but gentle - talking about why people die and what happens to our bodies when we pass. The book explores traditions of remembrance and diverse ideas about a possible afterlife including reincarnation, energy, soul, heaven, and Mother Nature - ending with Love. The Endless Story invites children to engage in dialogue with their parents or caregivers about this weighty topic, providing them with information and engaging their imaginations with unique, colorful artwork.

A sharp, hilarious, and perfectly observed story of high school geeks falling in true love.Sam Kinnison is a geek, and he’s totally fine with that. He has his horror movies, his nerdy friends, World of Warcraft―and until Princess Leia turns up in his bedroom, worry about girls he won’t.Then Camilla Carter arrives on the scene. She’s beautiful, friendly and completely irrelevant to his plan. Sam is determined to ignore her, except that Camilla has a plan of her own―and he seems to be a part of it! Sam believes that everything he needs to know he can learn from the movies. But perhaps he’s been watching the wrong ones.Author Melissa Keil will have readers falling in love with these relatable characters. Sam’s exceptional voice gives a hilarious and painfully accurate take on high school life.

From award-winning Australian author Melissa Keil comes this adorable romantic comedy about a movie nerd and the dream girl he refuses to fall in love with. Sam Kinnison is a geek, and he’s totally fine with that. He has his horror movies, his nerdy friends, World of Warcraft – and until Princess Leia turns up in his bedroom, he doesn’t have to worry about girls. Then Sam meets Camilla. She’s beautiful, friendly and completely irrelevant to his life. Sam is determined to ignore her, except that Camilla has a life of her own – and she’s decided that he’s going to be part of it. Sam believes that everything he needs to know he can learn from the movies ... but now it looks like he’s been watching the wrong ones. 'Full of energy, wit and tenderness; this is one big-hearted and unique book.’ – Leanne Hall. 'Yes. HELL YES. This book is made of awesome. This book is a unicorn puking rainbows onto the rest of the YA contemporary genre.’ – Navessa Allen.

Brother and sister Michael and Olivia Brooke haven't lived in their new house long before strange things start happening. First an amber-eyed wolf attacks Michael in the woods behind the house. Then the children's mother vanishes, the only clue an ominous message left drying on a wall.Michael and Olivia soon discover that the new house also comes with a previous occupant—the ghost of a young girl named Suzy Walters.Suzy leads the two children to the In-Between, a dimension that lies between the living earth and the underworld. Signs suggest their mother’s abductor took her there.But the In-Between is dying and the Brooke family is somehow connected; to unravel the mystery and save their mother, the children must first aid the denizens of the realm.A mixture of fantasy and horror similar in tone to Stephen King’s Dark Tower series, Lie with the Wolves introduces readers to a world that’s only a hairsbreadth away from our own.

Seventeen-year-old Alba is an aspiring comic-book artist, pastry enthusiast and eternal optimist. She thinks life in her tiny town is awesome (if predictable) and she never wants it to change. Unfortunately Alba’s just finished year 12 – so the only thing she can predict is that everything’s going to change.Even so, Alba didn’t see the end of the world coming. Apart from a questionable television psychic, no-one did. And for some reason, the world seems to be taking this guy seriously. As the tiny town is besieged by doomsday enthusiasts, Alba’s life is thrown into chaos. The childhood friend she thought was gone forever unexpectedly reappears; the boy who has been her best friend forever is determined to leave; and even her latest comic book creation, Cinnamon Girl, is out of control.It could be the very last summer of Alba’s life, but impending Armageddon might turn out to be the least of her problems.* Alba is about to discover that when it comes to her heart, there may not be infinite time to get things right…*Spoiler alert: the world doesn’t actually end.

Trees are essential. They provide water, shelter, and food for millions of plant and animal species, including humans. They deliver proven health benefits, and they capture and store carbon, which combats climate change. Yet trees are in trouble. Forests are struggling to adapt to climate change, and deforestation is a major threat. Recently, researchers and citizen scientists made the surprising revelation that trees communicate with each other through an underground system of soil fungi and other methods. Complex social networks help trees survive and thrive by transferring resources to each other, sending defense signals, communicating with their kin, and more. Meet the tree scientists and learn more of their fascinating discoveries.

From award-winning Australian author Melissa Keil comes this adorable romantic comedy about a movie nerd and the dream girl he refuses to fall in love with. Sam Kinnison is a geek, and he’s totally fine with that. He has his horror movies, his nerdy friends, World of Warcraft – and until Princess Leia turns up in his bedroom, he doesn’t have to worry about girls. Then Sam meets Camilla. She’s beautiful, friendly and completely irrelevant to his life. Sam is determined to ignore her, except that Camilla has a life of her own – and she’s decided that he’s going to be part of it. Sam believes that everything he needs to know he can learn from the movies ... but now it looks like he’s been watching the wrong ones. 'Full of energy, wit and tenderness; this is one big-hearted and unique book.’ – Leanne Hall. 'Yes. HELL YES. This book is made of awesome. This book is a unicorn puking rainbows onto the rest of the YA contemporary genre.’ – Navessa Allen.