Books published by publisher Bowker

Why in the world do kids have to go and invent things these days? Welcome to this steampunk universe! Inventions, power games, strawberry tarts, and hot air balloons guaranteed! "Maram Taibah's Weathernose is a charming novella, driven by reflective characters and a playful plot that focuses on intergenerational relationships." ~ Indie ReaderIn the Cerulean Universe, the world is only just awakening to scientific discovery and invention. And Tart Morning hates change. He’s had the same old quilt since he was twelve, if you know what I mean. And now, thanks to a ground-breaking invention called “the weathernose” – a machine that calculates weather predictions, Tart’s career is on the line. His only choice is to destroy the weathernose, but the machine’s smug ten-year-old inventress, Cypress Korkul, is far too clever for him. Also, she has no sense of humor.In his scrambling efforts to keep up with the times, Tart finds himself willing to go to ever more dastardly lengths. How far is he willing to go to get his job and his old life back? What will he find out about Cypress – and himself – along the way? For readers who enjoy authors like Terry Pratchett and Lemony Snicket.Get your copy of Weathernose! Available in e-book and print!

“How’s your atlas?” The answer to this simple question could change your life . . . and the entire world. The atlas, the first cervical vertebra of the human spine, encircles the brain stem and acts as a suit of armor protecting the central nervous system. But what happens when the integrity of that barrier is compromised? Answer: catastrophic, system-wide failure, manifesting in the form of disorders, disease, and a devastating reduction in overall quality of life. And most people don’t even know it’s happening to them. The most effective care for this problem is also the most non-invasive. It requires no surgery, no drugs, and no lifestyle change. And it’s been around for over 100 years. After watching his brother suffer from the life-altering effects of a sports-related neck injury, Dr. Steve Judson’s passion became helping humans to heal from within, unleash their innate healing power, and reach their fullest potential through chiropractic. Now, he is speaking out, sharing this powerful truth with you. This is not just a book about human health. This is a book about coming alive. It's about challenging your preexisting notions about life, discovering your purpose as a human being, and unlocking your innate potential. Too many of us are asleep, unaware of an incredible truth that could literally save our lives if we only understood its power. Are you ready to wake up?

“Star Wars Meets Blade Runner In An Awesome Adventure!” -Amazon Review (5 Stars)Moss’ life is going nowhere until a mysterious woman knocks on his door and leaves him with the key to take down one of the world’s largest corporations. When he discovers a familial connection to the stranger, Moss leaves the comfort of his home with his best friend for the sprawling megacity.There, he joins a group of ruffians dedicated to freeing people from the yoke of the evil companies. Police-for-hire, motorcycle gangs and betrayal threaten them at every turn.Can Moss help this small group of rebels fight the power before it’s too late? Find out in Into Neon: A Cyberpunk Saga.

Did you know, sloths are slow? Meet Lento, the three-toed sloth, and join him on an interactive journey to the colorful South American rain forest where he lives. Written by Kimberly Marino, an experienced licensed Speech and Language Pathologist, to assist in developmental areas not often covered in early books. Young learners will love engaging with this factual and playful book as they "work" on developing fine and gross motor skills, expressive (talking) and receptive (understanding what is said) language , and cognitive skills (counting and more). It’s an exciting addition to the preschool classroom, speech and language therapy bag, special education therapy bag, as well as physical and occupational therapists, and a must have for all who have, or work with, little ones! Recommended for children ages 1 and up!***A portion of proceeds are donated to GiGi's Playhouse of Long Island. GiGi's Playhouse is the ONLY nationwide network of Down Syndrome achievement centers; changing lives through FREE, result-driven programs for individuals of all ages, families and communities.~ "Sloths Are Slow" was written in loving memory of Thomas Scully. Thomas lost his life to an aggressive malignant brain tumor at the age of 12. www.ThomasScullyFoundation.org

Celebrate love, find comfort in heartbreak and inspiration to heal, and find the courage to try love again. A raw collection of poetry in which you will discover the many sides to love, from the unrestrained joy of the first flutter of a new romance to the pain of heartbreak, and the journey to healing and finding the strength to try at love again. This award-winning collection is organized in the following three sections; The Love, In the Dark and The Light, to help you connect immediately to the emotion you are experiencing. With poems as short as the four lines of Sparks, to longer and more thought-provoking verses such as Wasted, there is something for everyone to connect to as their own. And whether you are picking it up in a snatched moment during a busy day or settling down for an evening of reading with a relaxing glass of wine, When Love Rises offers something that will touch the soul of any reader.

TC Murray is a young lobster that lives in a colorful reef. He takes us on a journey that is filled with compassion as he saves some trapped lobsters and helps other creatures along the way who in return, end up helping him find his way back home. A Cupful of Kindness adventure story has lessons in generosity, sharing, acceptance of others and of oneself and dealing with bullying and respect. This book lends itself to many different parent-child discussions about the above and also provides opportunities to learn about sea life. A Cupful of Kindness is beautifully illustrated by Peter J. DeLuca who has worked in the animation industry for over 29 years with credits on 20 animated films for some of the major animation studios. He has also designed for several themed parks. The story is told in a playful rhythmic style. To view BOOK TRAILER: select, copy and paste on new browser this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbb0aM5zHLc

When a demon tries to divide four sister witches, he learns the hard way sisters who slay together, stay together!After the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina and a life drenched in tragedy, Patrice Lawson struggles to build a new life in Atlanta with younger sisters Yolanda and Makayla. Although outwardly she seems like a normal successful black woman, she is also an heir to the Voodoo Queen, and descendant of Marie Laveau. For six years she has enjoyed a magical free existence with her sisters.That is until banished sister, Amina returns.When Amina

This coloring book will take you to the magical world of unicorns. The Unicorn Coloring Book for Kids contains 50 images of unicorns, each drawn with unique designs set in various backgrounds that can stimulate a little girl's imagination as they take her to the magical world of unicorns with every stroke of her crayons. The sizing of the pictures of this coloring book is in a large format of 8.5" x 11", so it provides a lot of space for pouring out one's creativity. Its plentiful pages with different designs in a large size can bring a lot of fun for a little girl. Moreover, the pages of this coloring book are single-sided, so the colors won't bleed through, and a little girl's works of art would be kept neatly. Age-appropriate designs for girls 8-12 years old.Benefits of this unicorn coloring Book Large Format ( 8.5" - 11") - Allows plenty of space to demonstrate your creativity. 50 Unique Designs - That will take you into the magical realm of fairies. Single-Sided - This prevents bleed through. Wonderful gift idea - Coloring is relaxing, fun, and entertaining.Unplug from electronics. Coloring also brings us back to a simpler time. The time and focus that coloring takes help the individual remove the focus from negative issues and habits, and focuses them in a safe and productive way. Coloring utilizes both hemispheres of the brain t and enhances concentration. Coloring can help us replace negative thoughts with positive and pleasant ones.Gives parents blocks of time to get things done while your kids are engaging their imaginations. Bring this book of fairies to life with your colorful imagination. Order your copy today!

Understanding ArubaOS: Version 8.x goes beyond documenting and describing the ArubaOS 8 operating system. It focuses on explaining the hierarchical environment and architecture. ArubaOS 8 is extremely powerful and capable, providing many different features. This book attempts to increase the reader’s understanding of how this powerful tool can improve the security and quality of any size wireless network.Written by Aruba’s senior trainer with over 15 years of Aruba experience, Understanding ArubaOS: Version 8.x will help you understand the different pieces of the Aruba Mobility Master–based wireless platform, the functions of these pieces, and how they fit together. This book does not just focus on the commands and configuration screens, but gives functional knowledge about the entire Aruba Networks wireless system.The book takes a very matter-of-fact, straightforward approach to understanding the Aruba Networks architecture and its components. Stories and analogies are used to make it easier to understand complex topics. The book is not intended to be an A through Z, step-by-step user’s guide to configuring ArubaOS 8; however, it does provide hundreds of graphics and CLI commands, along with the output displayed, describing and showing the steps to perform most of the tasks in the book.Numerous logic diagrams are provided, along with pages of explanations, describing what occurs at each step in the process. These diagrams include:§ Mobility Master(MM)/Mobility Controller(MC) architecture§ Clustering§ Node Hierarchy§ AP forwarding modes§ Role/VLAN derivation flowchart§ Virtual AP (VAP) profile components§ 802.1X/EAP VAP§ Captive portal VAP§ PSK VAP§ Captive portal logical flow§ Remote AP (RAP) configurationIf you are new to Aruba Networks Mobility Master platform, this book will provide a good foundation that will make it easier for you to further learn and understand the product through formal Aruba training classes, hands-on experience, conversations with your peers, and through the many other available Aruba resources.If you are already familiar with Aruba Networks, this book will help you understand concepts that you may not be familiar with, and help you better understand the more advanced features of ArubaOS 8 by reinforcing the foundation that those advanced subjects are built on. Understanding ArubaOS 8 is truly a resource for an Aruba network administrator at any level.

Paddle out with Kai and Reef as they surf with their mommies and explore mother ocean! Through this fun and interactive story, your child will be inspired to care for the ocean and develop a deeper relationship with their mommy by learning about pregnancy and growing up in waves of love. Help sprinkle all of the goodness that mother ocean brings to our world — just as mothers do each day. Purchasing this book supports amazing nonprofits that provide waves of love via surf therapy, ocean conservation and education, and advocating for mother ocean! Swim over to JennyWoudenberg.com to learn more.

The story of a girl, a wild stallion and a magical amulet. The adventure continues for Meadow when her family moves from the mountains back to the Arizona desert for the winter. It’s not easy being the new girl in school and someone is threatening her with strange phone calls. To top it all off, Arrow the Sky Horse is missing. When a new opportunity opens for the Shepherd family to operate a stable at the base of the Superstition Mountains, Meadow finds danger lurking at every turn as she searches for the silver stallion and the famous Lost Dutchman mine. She’s just one jump ahead of the pot-hunting villains still on their quest to find the Indian Medicine Chest. The secret of her heritage weighs heavy. Will she ever discover the answers?