Books published by publisher Resource Publications

Thirteen-year-old Kate is lonely and depressed. Her family is broken and her world has lost its color and energy. One day, she is drawn by a crow into a land of uncommon beauty and love. But Kate soon discovers this new land is under siege by the rebel Grod Vurmis, who is causing freak storms and environmental disasters. Vurmis is turning the inhabitants into shadows, looting the kingdom libraries, and changing the stories so the people will no longer remember who they are. Kate's curiosity and courage lead her and three friends on a perilous quest to save the Kingdom of What Is. Traversing rivers, seas, and countryside, while avoiding the deceptions of Dreglings, they finally discover the royal palace in shambles. They join the paltry army of Prince Servan and, without weapons, go up against Grod Vurmis.

Sad Mad Bad GladBook Two, Set OneThis book practices the student in three letter words containing the short vowel sound of the letter "a" followed by the letter "d." Once again, the first page lists all of the words used in this book and the student should practice reading each of these words before beginning to read the book. As the student is now on his second book of short "a" sounds, this book also contains one four letter word which the student should have no trouble sounding out if he has learned well the sounds of the consonants (which he should have learned prior to beginning reading).The best sequence for teaching reading is:1. teach the student to say the letter of the alphabet2. teach the student to recognize each letter of the alphabet by name3. Teach the student the sound of each letter of the alphabet.It will be found that most students have no difficulty, once they can name each letter, in learning the sound the consonants make, as they all sound very much like their own name. It is the vowels which tend to give the student trouble and it is for that reason that our phonics readers concentrate on practicing the student in the vowel sounds in these early books.

CatBook One, Set OneThis book practices the student in three letter words containing the short vowel sound of the letter "a." These are not simply lists of words - each book tells a story in complete sentences or phrases but does not progress beyond the short "a" parameters. The first page lists all of the words used in this book and the student should practice reading each of these words before beginning to read the book. If he or she can recognize all of the letters of the alphabet and knows the sounds of the consonants, he is set up to begin reading words with vowel sounds, which are typically the most difficult sounds for the emerging reader to master. By the end of Book One, the student will feel comfortable and competent reading any words containing the "at" combination and will be well on his way to learning to read.

Quotes on Art and Artistscompiled by Patty Crowe "As music is the poetry of sound, so is painting the poetry of sight." James Whistler Exquisitely illustrated with some of the greatest masterpieces of all time, this book is a celebration of life through art. The perfect gift for young and old alike, Quotes on Art and Artists is both an introduction to the world of art and a celebration of civilization's greatest artistic creations. Theodore Drieser called art, "the stored honey of the human soul." This book is a sampling of that honey. Richer Resources Publications is pleased to add this latest title to their Greatest Quotes Series of books.This edition is more appropriate for newer Kindles such as the Fire series of Kindles

"Will you help me remember, especially when I or someone else you know is having a hard time feeling good about him or herself and the world around us, that God made the whole world and said that it is good?" --sample excerpt Help Me Remember is a unique interactive resource that invites parents, clergy, and Christian educators to share Bible stories with young children ages four to eight. It includes the actual Scripture passages in story format, and Help Me Remember can be read to or with children. Some of the stories included are: - It Is All Good--The Creation Story--Genesis 1:1-31 - Floating on the Flood--Noah's Ark--Genesis 7: 1-24,8:1-22 - Baby in a Basket--The Story of Moses--Exodus 1:1-14,2:2-10 - Up on the Roof--Matthew 9:2-8, Mark 2:1-12, Luke 5:17-26 - Jesus Heals a Man--Luke 5:12-16 - The Good Neighbor--Luke 10:25-37

Homer's Odyssey, composed in the eighth century BC, is the most influential and most popular epic poem in our cultural traditions. The story of Odysseus' adventures on his return home from the Trojan War has inspired the imaginations of readers for centuries and has become an integral part of our civilization's greatest artistic achievements, exerting its appeal on writers, painters, poets, film makers, and others, right up to the present time. Ian Johnston's abridged version of this magnificent poem, approximately one third the length of the original, is based upon his acclaimed new translation of the entire work (also published by Richer Resources Publications). Every line in the abridged text comes from Homer's poem, and a few short summary comments are included to keep the narrative thrust of the action coherent. This abridgment also has explanatory footnotes, a glossary of names and places, a floor plan of Odysseus' palace, and a map of his route home. It thus serves as an ideal entry into Homer's poem for those who do not have the time yet to tackle the full poem.

Thinking about moving to New Zealand? The land of Lord of the Rings, sheep, mountains, lakes, milk and honey. New Zealand has friendly people, excellent education, and universal healthcare. It’s also a land of immigrants: people from all over the world migrate to make their home in New Zealand. Perhaps you are dreaming of making this delightful little country at the end of the South Pacific ocean your new home, too. But the process can be daunting. Have you looked at all the visa options, gotten overwhelmed and wondered if you should give up your dream? Don’t. There’s a simple path to residing in New Zealand and this book will show you the way. The author, her husband, and their two daughters moved to New Zealand in 2012 by sailing their home—a 38-foot sailboat—across the Pacific ocean. They carried their dream of New Zealand residence aboard their small ship. Once they arrived, they successfully navigated the work and residence visa process and are now permanent residents of New Zealand. She tells you exactly how they did it. In addition to describing the visa process, this book also presents the realities of settling in New Zealand. You’ll learn how to: • find a job • choose a town to live • settle in when you arrive • get your kid(s) enrolled in school • rent a home • talk like a Kiwi • enjoy New Zealand like a local If you’re thinking about moving to New Zealand, read this book first. And then go.

Music, which some call the universal language, has been with us as long as life itself. From each continent's birdsong to the thumping of elephants on their moonlit jaunt across a grassland, from the Neanderthal's bone flutes and triangles to Mozart's orchestral harmonies to today's electronically generated sounds, music has been created, advanced and enjoyed by every living creature in history. Acoustic, electrified, natural or man-made, sounds which speak to us, which harmonize and touch the soul, are perhaps the truest and most spiritual form of communication ever devised by life forms. Indeed, among many life forms, they are the essence of communication itself. Jean Paul Richter reminds us that, "Music is the poetry of the air." Add to that the admonition of British composer Edgar Elgar that, "there is music in the air, music all around us...simply take as much as you require," and it is certain we can never be the poorer for living in this world if we only take a moment to listen.

Jam on HamBook Six, Set TwoIn Book Six we move onto the short "o" sound and have a fund time with this book. The illustrations are well loved by students reading this book and picking up the "o" sound is generally not very taxing for most students.Now, your student is moving along at a fairly rapid pace, learning new sounds and reading faster and better.

3 Pups in a TubBook Ten, Set TwoBook Ten tackles the "u" sound in what is one of the most loved of all of our readers. By the end this book, your reader has now learned and practiced all five of the short vowel sounds. This is the most challenging part of learning to read and, having mastered it, your readers is now well on his or her way to a lifetime of pleasant reading.Future sets will cover two and more consonants together, "gh," "ph," "ough," "igh," and the most important phonics rules. To be notified when each new set is released, simply sign up for our mailing list and we will let you know when new books are ready.

A Fan Ran!Book Four, Set OneIn Book Four, the student will practice reading words containing the sound "a" sound again but this time followed by the letter "n." There will not be this many books devoted to each of the short vowel sounds, only this first one to get the student off to a good start and to help him discern the minor differences in sound with the various endings. This book also introduces the exclamation point, where only a period has been used before. It is important to explain to the student what this symbol means so he isn't thrown off by it and so he gets the full excitement of the book he is reading.