Books published by publisher 7 Sisters Publishing

*Diamond Readers: The Blackman Saga picks up at the end of Her Warrior in the The Uncut Series.*Mel Blackman is the leader of the infamous Blackman brothers, and now entrusted with the welfare of The Camilles by his cousin, the Sun God...his team is even larger and headed back to the States on a mission to protect the Stolen Ones.Reminiscent of another time in history, black activists are being targeted and the team's undertaking is to find out who exactly, is behind the mysterious deaths...Note: The Blackman Saga is CONSCIOUS fiction with elements of romance, mystery, and history...

This delightful book—now in board—introduces kids to those wide-eyed, furry, and irresistible animal babies that live in the snow. They're soft, fluffy, cuddly, and cute—and they all love snowy places. Time to meet the snow babies! From roly-poly polar bear cubs happy at play to seal pups snuggling and penguin chicks waddling, there's nothing more adorable than these baby animals. Toddlers will love Laura Ellen Anderson's bold pictures.

“Our souls are like those orphans whose unwedded mothers die in bearing them: the secret of our paternity lies in their grave, and we must there to learn it.” –from Moby DickMoby Dick is Herman Melville’s sixth novel, first published in London in 1851, and a masterpiece of American literature which combines a dozen of literary techniques like fictional adventure story, scientific interpretation and historical detail.Moby Dick is a story telling about a sailor, Ishmael, and his voyage upon the whale-ship commanded by Captain Ahab, who is obsessively pursuing his revenge plan to seek and find Moby Dick, the gigantic and ferocious white whale that in their previous encounter destroyed captain Ahab’s boat and bit off one of his legs.Herman Melville, by employing an elevated style and stylized language, touches upon the existence of God, the concepts of social status and class, good and evil, which resulted in the creation of a marvelous novel about whaling and contribution to the writing of the first American epic.

Betrayed by Family. Tortured by the Enemy. Destined to Destroy the World.Wynter Reeves lives by three rules: Don't stand out. Blend in. Remain invisible. In a world where individuality is dangerous, being forgettable keeps her alive.But all that changes when a terrifying vision of the future lands her in the hands of the very government she fears. Surrendered to the State's sinister research facility, Wynter becomes the subject of the psychotic Dr. Richter, who is determined to make sense of her condition.No matter the cost.After months of horrifying experimentation, a small glimpse of her growing power leads to an opportunity to escape her captors. But freedom isn't what she expected, and as her visions worsen, she must make a choice. One that will determine not only her future...but the fate of the world.ULTRAXENOPIA is the first book in the young adult trilogy Project W. A. R. which readers have compared to The Giver, Divergent, and The Hunger Games!

The date is 1919—a time of unrest and drastic change. For Alena, though, life in Mississippi is perfect, and she prays she will never leave her home. That prayer is shattered when she makes a horrible discovery—a discovery that leads her to challenge all she believes. Against the backdrop of the Great Migration, from a quiet, country setting, Alena is catapulted to Chicago, the “city of broad shoulders.”There, amidst riots, misplaced love, and post-war confusion, the outspoken young woman struggles to find herself and the one true thing that will save her.-------------“Passing by Samaria takes a sensitive and thoughtful look at a revolutionary time in American history. Foster’s characters are unforgettable; full of life and unhesitatingly charming, they drive this powerful book.”—Kweisi Mfume, former President and CEO, NAACP“A vibrant new voice in inspirational fiction offering insights that are deep, rich, and honest.”—Liz Curtis Higgs, Author of Bad Girls of the Bible-------------"[Foster's] style compares with Bebe Moore Campbell's in Your Blues Ain't Like Mine (Putnam, 1992). This inspirational novel with believable characters and attention to detail will speak to readers throughout every page."--School Library Journal, Connie Freeman, Ivy Tech State College, Fort Wayne, IN Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc."In this first novel, Foster's poetic telling is soft enough to capture and sharp enough to cut as she evokes the strength of faith needed to survive when all seems lost. This unique addition to the Christian fiction genre is highly recommended for all collections."--Library Journal, Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.*Starred Review* "Passing by Samariais a rarity in Christian fiction: it features an African American heroine in a kind of female Black Boy. . .beautiful. . .This is a fine first novel and most welcome." — John Mort, Booklist

Seventeen-year-old November Lonergan spent her whole life feeling like an outsider; like she was different. She was right. She’s a reaper like her mother; like her two cousins, Kai and Tristin. The supernatural world believes they are part of a prophecy to save them from an evil known as the Grove. Ember just wants to survive high school and fix the fallout from bringing back her friend.Old enemies are lurking; waiting for their opportunity to strike but the pack has a new problem. A group of legendary hunters has resurfaced, threatening the reapers and anybody who stands with them. They are making good on their threats too; attacking those closest to the pack. Their only hope of defeating the Legionaries involves trusting a stranger to perform a dangerous spell to advance Ember and her cousin’s powers. But Ember has a secret; a secret she can’t tell the pack. One that leaves the pack vulnerable.An attack on pack allies, leaves one member of the group injured and another missing, along with a mysterious girl named Evangeline who may play a bigger part in this than any of them realize. As the Legionaries are closing in, the pack must trust their enemies, enter hostile territories, and play a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a psychopath. Their entire plan lynches on a dangerous bargain, but rescuing one member of the pack could mean losing another in their place…possibly forever.

Note To Self: Just Don’t Be WeirdLock is awkward. He can’t make eye contact, counts when he’s nervous and has to remind himself several times a day how ‘normal’ teens behave. Homeschooled most of his life, he’s resigned himself to a friendless existence at his new Atlanta high school.Until he meets West.List Of Reasons Why My Life Is A Mess: How Much Time Do You Have?West has everything. Looks. Talent. Money. And secrets… so many secrets. Beneath the surface of West’s perfect existence is a pain he’s buried so deep a million therapists couldn’t unearth it and he’s determined to keep it that way. He’s an actor. He can act normal.But then there’s Lock.Sometimes Two Wrongs Can Be RightThey don’t fit. Their lives are equal but opposite disasters and the universe just keeps throwing obstacles in their path. Every time they are together they find it harder to say goodbye, harder to keep their secrets, harder not to lean on each other. But for this relationship to have a fighting chance, the two must stop trying to re-write the past and start figuring out how to build a future… together.Warning: This book deals with content which some readers may find disturbing such as eating disorders, past sexual abuse and post traumatic stress disorder.

A gifted child’s comprehension, critical-thinking ability, and interests can range far beyond his or her current grade level. This workbook caters to that unique capacity. It contains almost two hundred pages of math activities carefully calibrated for your advanced student. Avoiding practice drill pages in favor of logic-based activities provides kids with a chance to grow and challenge themselves beyond the work they do in the regular classroom. The advanced content is rich in problem solving and develops critical and creative thinking. The varied activities encourage your gifted learner to experience learning at an accelerated level. Each Math for the Gifted Student workbook features: Activities designed to encourage independent thinking and stimulate creativity Logic-based activities aligned to national math standards Full-color illustrations and diagrams that bring concepts to life Perforated pages for on-the-go practice

Feared by many. Frightened of few. Torn between humanity and the monster she's become.When Wynter surrendered to the DSD two years ago, she thought she was protecting her friends. Lured by the promise of a cure, she hoped she might finally be rid of her devastating disease, or at least, be on the path to controlling it. But Dr. Richter was never interested in curing her.With a collar around her neck tethering her to her captors, Wynter is compelled to do the State's bidding. Transformed into a weapon, she kills without feeling, remembering nothing of the people she gave herself up to protect.Her only thought is to obey. No matter what.As Wynter pieces together her past, the decisions before her become harder to make. The enemy is no longer obvious, and with the threat of war looming, she must again make a choice.Can she escape her role in the impending destruction? Or is she doomed to remain a monster forever?TYPE X is the second book in the young adult trilogy Project W. A. R. which readers have compared to The Giver, Divergent, and The Hunger Games!

“Grandma’s acting worried, and looking very grim. She never knows each morning, just what the cat dragged in!” Mice and lizards and bats . . . EEEW! What will the cat drag in next? This hilarious picture book has a fun “yuck” factor that will make kids laugh again and again! A week at Grandma’s house descends into chaos when her adventurous kitty—who sneaks out every night through a flap in the door—drags in an assortment of increasingly icky creatures. From creepy crawlies and hissing snakes to an angry, snarling weasel and a load of dirty laundry, each day’s “gifts” grow wilder and wilder . . . until Grandma comes up with an ingenious way to put a stop to her wandering feline’s nighttime fun. Children will love chanting along with the refrain “OH NO NO NO! Look what the cat dragged in” and will delight in Jenny Cooper’s gleefully gory illustrations.

The date is 1919—a time of unrest and drastic change. For Alena, though, life in Mississippi is perfect, and she prays she will never leave her home. That prayer is shattered when she makes a horrible discovery—a discovery that leads her to challenge all she believes. Against the backdrop of the Great Migration, from a quiet, country setting, Alena is catapulted to Chicago, the “city of broad shoulders.” There, amidst riots, misplaced love, and post-war confusion, the outspoken young woman struggles to find herself and the one true thing that will save her. ------------- “Passing by Samaria takes a sensitive and thoughtful look at a revolutionary time in American history. Foster’s characters are unforgettable; full of life and unhesitatingly charming, they drive this powerful book.”— Kweisi Mfume, former President and CEO, NAACP “A vibrant new voice in inspirational fiction offering insights that are deep, rich, and honest.”—Liz Curtis Higgs, Author of Bad Girls of the Bible ------------- "[Foster's] style compares with Bebe Moore Campbell's in Your Blues Ain't Like Mine (Putnam, 1992). This inspirational novel with believable characters and attention to detail will speak to readers throughout every page."--School Library Journal, Connie Freeman, Ivy Tech State College, Fort Wayne, IN Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. "In this first novel, Foster's poetic telling is soft enough to capture and sharp enough to cut as she evokes the strength of faith needed to survive when all seems lost. This unique addition to the Christian fiction genre is highly recommended for all collections."--Library Journal, Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. *Starred Review* "Passing by Samariais a rarity in Christian fiction: it features an African American heroine in a kind of female Black Boy. . .beautiful. . .This is a fine first novel and most welcome." — John Mort, Booklist

Illustrated with detailed artworks of Japanese aircraft and their markings, Japanese Aircraft of World War II is a detailed guide to all the aircraft deployed by the Japanese military from the Second Sino-Japanese War to the surrender in the Pacific in August 1945. Organized alphabetically by manufacturer, this book includes every type of aircraft, from fighters to seaplanes, bombers, reconnaissance aircraft, torpedo bombers and carrier aircraft. All the best-known types are featured, such as the Mitsubishi G4M ‘Betty’, Nakajima B6N2 Tenzan, Aichi B7A2 Ryusei torpedo bomber and the world- famous Mitsubishi A6M ‘Zero’ fighter. The entries are accompanied by exhaustive captions and specifications. The guide is illustrated with profile artworks, three-views, and special cutaway artworks of the more famous aircraft in service, such as the Aichi D3A1 ‘Val’, Mitsubishi A6M2 Reisen, and Nakajima Ki.27 ‘Nate’. Illustrated with more than 120 artworks, Japanese Aircraft of World War II is an essential reference guide for modellers and enthusiasts with an interest in military aircraft of World War II.