Books published by publisher Germique Publishing, Inc.

WHAT LIES BENEATH THE BED - TOMMY'S TALES is the first of seven books in the WHAT LIES BENEATH THE BED - SERIES. TOMMY'S TALES is the story of seven friends who meet at Bucky's tree fort to plan their mischief and adventures. It's there that Tommy and his friends (known as the gang) share their dreams, nightmares and fears of what seems to be living under their beds at night. What they don't realize is that these tales during Story Time are about to become a reality. Tommy accidentally discovers the power to reach the nether world under his bed from an accident that had happened at summer camp, and finds himself on the tropical island of Maccabus. Omit, the friendly troll, takes Tommy to Crystal Pond and Tropical Garden, before heading to Orin's castle. Tommy realizes that all his friends' nightmares and dreams come to life on the island. Omit takes Tommy on multiple adventures that most kids would die for. However, the real adventure begins when Tommy arrives on the island a second time with his friends, after being warned by Orin not to return. Tommy and his friends find themselves in the fight for their lives as the island is completely the opposite of Tommy's first adventure; wicked and evil. Crystal Pond is now Murky Lake and Tropical Garden is now Dead Garden. Wicked Orin calls upon his evil creatures and army to stop the gang from finding the hidden tunnel that will lead them off the island and back to the safety of their homes.

The twentieth in the popular Mysteries and Secrets Revealed! anime sourcebook series How did Conan get so good at impersonations? Could Ai actually be a spy? What is Jodie Saintemillion's secret? Can't Ran tell who Conan really is? Conan Edogawa is quite remarkable for a six-year-old kid. As well as being a super sleuth and magnet for murder, he's also a shrunken version of his 17-year-old alter ego Shinichi Kudo. Conan is the victim of a poison attack that is meant to kill him after he witnesses and solves a local murder. Instead, the drug sends him reeling back to elementary school size but leaves his brain in tact, along with his incredible investigative powers. And so begins the many adventures of Case Closed. The Case Closed Casebook: An Essential Guide, the first-of-its-kind anime and manga factbook, takes the fan on an intriguing tour through the world of Cased Closed, the hit anime and manga series that is wowing audiences the world over. Brimming with character bios, hidden clues, truths and legends, and behind-the-scenes gossip, this illustrated sourcebook is an essential tool for any would-be sleuth and a must-have for all Detective Conan fans. Acclaim for other titles in this series "A great resource book" - DVDVisionJapan "This book is a must have!" - Sequential Tart "A treat for even the seasoned fan" - Anime Alberta

What Lies Beneath The Bed - Parade of Lights is book #2 of the What Lies Beneath The Bed - Series (7 books total). Tommy and the gang change their mischievous ways after their near-death experiences with Orin on the Island of Maccabus (book 1), but only for a short while. Derek has a dream in class that takes him to Gibeon - the City of Lights. Matilda comes to life from his dream and pays him a visit, telling him that his friends are needed in Gibeon. Derek endures much badgering from his friends, until Matilda shows up and reveals Gibeon. Tommy and his friends are lured to their next adventure, witnessing futuristic movie theaters, arcades and game centers coming to life before their eyes. Tommy leads his friends to Gibeon through the nether world that exist under his bed, where their nightmares, fears and dreams manifest. Derek and Tammy become trapped in Street Speed III and Troas. Tommy and the others must play the video games for their lives. The real challenge begins when Tommy and the gang find themselves in the middle of a battle between evil Jonathan, his sorcerer and the wicked creatures of Zevon Forrest and Mount Chrome and Mayor Messa's army. Mount Chrome, the source of all good and light, brings warriors from Troas to life to wage war for the citizens of Gibeon. Which kid will be the hero of book 2?

BEANS FINDS A FAMILY Beans is a chubby Chihuahua with short legs, a big heart and a lot of love to give. The only problem is he can t find a home. He lives in a shelter with other lonely dogs and waits every day for just the right owner to pick him. Then he meets Kenny, a human with a heart as big as his and a home that needs a dog. Kenny gives Beans everything he ever wanted: food, friendship, a warm sofa and...oh yeah, some more food! But then he gives him a surprise: a pesky little brother Chihuahua named Hollywood. A fun-loving troublemaker, Hollywood tries to make friends with Beans, but Beans won t have it. He wants Kenny all to himself. Because they can t get along, Hollywood plans to run away. Then something amazing happens: Hollywood falls down a well and Beans helps save him. In the process, they learn that they share a secret they both have special powers! Beans can use his tummy to sense danger and Hollywood can hear everything. When Kenny moves to the big city, taking Beans and Hollywood with him, the two Chihuahuas special powers are put to the test. Confronted by some bigger local dogs, Beans and Hollywood come to rely on each other, on Kenny and on a host of new friends as they stand up to the bullies.