Books published by publisher Sourcebooks Inc. 2009

A creative way for little ones to show their love for Mom!With this coupon book children get to make their own gifts to hand out to mom throughout the year and especially to celebrate special occasions. 24 unique coupons that range in design from fill in pages, ideas for fun projects and activities, to birthday cards. Loads of fun to complete and receive!Some of the fun surprises inside: Lip sync battle coupon Mom's Helper for One Day couponDining Without WhiningBreakfast in Bed

"For those who like their history rich in vivid details, Derek Beck has served up a delicious brew in this book. This may soon become everyone's favorite." -Thomas Fleming, author of Liberty!: The American Revolution A provocative new look at the pivotal start of America's fight for freedom...In this gripping history, Derek W. Beck draws on meticulous new research and previously unpublished documents to reveal the full story that ignited the Revolution - told from both the British and the American sides. The Revolutionary War did not begin with the Declaration of Independence, but several years earlier with the Boston Tea Party. Spanning the years 1773–1775, Igniting the American Revolution sweeps readers to the passionate debates within the halls of Parliament and onwards to that fateful Expedition to Concord and the shot heard round the world. With exquisite detail and keen insight, Beck brings revolutionary America to life in all its enthusiastic and fiery patriotic fervor, painting a nuanced portrait of the war's perspectives, ambitions, people, and events.Captivating and inspiring, Igniting the American Revolution is the most thorough and nuanced telling of these landmark years in our nation's history."Precise while being straightforward to read, [Igniting the American Revolution] shows the passion of the participants without taking sides, and gives equal play to the political and military affairs." -Don N. Hagist, author of British Soldiers, American War and editor of Journal of the American Revolution

In the midst of a $1 trillion student loan debt crisis, students and their families have had the same question on their minds: Can I afford to pay for a college education? Good news: the answer is yes. By shifting the way we think about the college search, every family can find the right college at the right price. Right College, Right Price helps you discover the real cost of a college (after scholarships, work study, loans, etc.) before you even begin to apply―saving you hundreds of dollars in application fees and thousands of dollars in tuition. This guide will walk you through simple, but powerful, steps of the Financial Fit program, which will allow you to: Calculate exactly how much you can afford to spend on college. Find great colleges you can afford. Understand the ins and outs of the financial aid process. Choose the right college and avoid excessive debt. With Right College, Right Price, your student will not only have access to a college education, but also a life after college―without the burden of excessive student loan debt.

"For those who like their history rich in vivid details, Derek Beck has served up a delicious brew in this book....This may soon become everyone's favorite." ―Thomas Fleming, author of Liberty! The American RevolutionA sweeping, provocative new look at the pivotal years leading up to the American RevolutionThe Revolutionary War did not begin with the Declaration of Independence, but several years earlier in 1773. In this gripping history, Derek W. Beck reveals the full story of the war before American independence-from both sides. Spanning the years 1773-1775 and drawing on new material from meticulous research and previously unpublished documents, letters, and diaries, Igniting the American Revolution sweeps readers from the rumblings that led to the Boston Tea Party to the halls of Parliament-where Ben Franklin was almost run out of England for pleading on behalf of the colonies-to that fateful Expedition to Concord which resulted in the shot heard round the world. With exquisite detail and keen insight, Beck brings revolutionary America to life in all its enthusiastic and fiery patriotic fervor, painting a nuanced portrait of the perspectives, ambitions, people, and events on both the British and the American sides that eventually would lead to the convention in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. Captivating, provocative and inspiring, Igniting the American Revolution is the definitive history of these landmark years in our nation's history, whose events irrevocably altered the future not only of the United States and England, but the whole world." Integrating compelling personalities with grand strategies, political maneuverings on both sides of the Atlantic, and vividly related incidents, Igniting the American Revolution pulls the reader into a world rending the British Empire asunder." – Samuel A. Forman, author of the biography Dr. Joseph Warren

Teenage girls are in need of a positive role model, and Sondra Clark, 16, is just that. Sondra, the author of five published books, has traveled the world, speaking to thousands of people about her experiences. She also has been the international spokesperson for worldwide causes. But that doesn't make her perfect-she still has a messy bedroom and argues with her parents.Sondra knows that intelligence and confidence are more important than looks, and she knows that teenagers today need and will heed advice from someone they trust. She shows teenage girls how to:--Set goals to reach their dreams--Use time management to help them on a daily basis --Understand the importance of their beliefs--Achieve both academically and socially --Understand that being successful is more important than having a boyfriend and nice clothes --Know the importance of looking beyond themselves to help othersSondra's website can be visited at www.sondraclark.com.

The captivating story of Hamilton and Madison fighting the odds to forge a nation's legacySeven years after the revolution, America was in crisis. The government didn't work, but the citizens didn't care―or were in a state of rebellion. Then two unknown men, Hamilton and Madison (unknown especially compared to the revered Founding Fathers), envisioned a plan that no one else thought could happen: a truly United States. Against all odds, these men maneuvered and strategized to get the right men to agree on the right ideas. The result: the most brilliant political document ever, and a powerful United States.From New York Times bestselling author Charles Cerami, this gripping tale of young men founding a nation will captivate both history buffs and those who just love a great story."Cerami spins a good historical tale." ―Kirkus Reviews

It had been well over a month since I had seen or heard from Dirk, and it was showing in my bank account...I was tempted to start searching for another job. I still had faith, though, that somehow, someway, I was meant for this line of work..."Hello?" I mumbled, not recognizing the number on the caller ID."Jeff, it's Dirk," said the voice. I waited curiously, wondering who the hell Dirk was. "We've got one," he eventually said when I failed to answer.We had never bothered to get together for any sort of training, and now, it was too late.After toiling for minimum wage for years, Jeff Klima got an unexpected offer: to head up a brand new crime scene cleanup company in Orange County. The upside? A chance to make incredible money in a field with no competition. The downside? Everything else about the job.The Dead Janitors Club is an engrossing, hilarious, and morbidly fascinating memoir of life and death, from someone whose life is death. From his first job-where a piece of brain fell off the ceiling and landed in his eye-to having to clean up one of his former neighbors, The Dead Janitors Club is more than just a retelling of crime scenes and what it takes to clean them up. It is a memoir about struggling to survive college, love, life, and keeping one's sanity when one never knows if, the next time the phone rings, you must delve into the darker side of life and death.