Books published by publisher Bendon Publishing International, Inc.

Marley meets…Cujo?A dog down the block is being forced to live outside, at the mercy of abusers, wild animals and brutal weather. The author does nothing—at first. Then, an accidental meeting with Lance, a Border Collie, sets the wheels in motion for a life-saving rescue and a disappointing discovery: Lance turns out to be a semi-feral dog.During the first twenty-four hours of his liberation, he attacks both the author and his wife, and soon proves to be a threat to anyone he can get his teeth on. His rescuers ask themselves: Do we euthanize the dog we rescued? Making their soul-searching even more difficult is Lance’s alter ego; when not threatening, he’s getting into all kinds of highly entertaining mischief. Among the many “victims” of his hilarious quirkiness are a State Trooper, the local school bus driver, and a neighborhood drug dealer.This rollicking and—at times—heart-wrenching, true-life account of the unorthodox rescue of an unorthodox dog has been called “riveting,” “spellbinding,” and ”jaw-dropping.” The compelling tale reveals as much about the rescuers as it does the rescued.Lance: A Spirit Unbroken is a book for any reader looking to have her or his faith in the human race restored.

At a time when everything seems to have changed in the world, nothing seems to have changed in the way black people are seen. As we seek to have our voices heard, Black children need to understand the value beyond the criticism they face each day in America. Black children are our future, and we must plant the right seeds now for them to live fruitful lives later.

With the Sizzix die cutting machines, there are thousands of fun and useful applications. These machines cut shapes from paper or fabric, and they also emboss designs into paper. Uses include:Scrapbook or photo album designs and embellishmentsHandcrafted greeting cards and decorative envelopesInvitations & decorations for weddings, parties, events, etc.Frames, signs, banners, calendars, accents, and other home decorCustomize your next holiday: Christmas ornaments, Valentine's cards, Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Easter decorations, Birthday Party, Baby Shower, and Wedding/Reception embellishmentsHome decor for kitchens, living rooms, gardens, home offices, and family roomsAdd some flair to quilts, blankets, hair pins/clips/ties, clothes, jackets, backpacks, purses or handbagsFor the kids: add a flourish to school projects, arts & crafts, dioramas, posters, etc.Decorative art, collages, papercrafting, and other crafts projectsUpcycle with Sizzix offers detailed instructions on how to use a Sizzix die cutting machine to create projects from recycled papers, fabrics, and other materials. Learn how to upcycle found materials in all sorts of crafty projects like collages, banners, gift-giving, and small home decor items, with a new project on nearly every page. Each project includes a detailed materials list and walks crafters through any special techniques that are needed.Packed with photos, illustrations and ideas, Upcycle with Sizzix will have crafters creating amazing elements in no time. And by using "found materials" including music sheet paper, magazine pages, leather, aluminum, old greeting cards, wrapping paper, and lightweight cardboard packaging, they'll feel great about the green projects that are created.

The Complete Guide to Freshwater Fishing offers the nearly 40 million freshwater anglers in the U.S. with a comprehensive fishing resource. From the highly respected The Freshwater Angler series, this title covers all the major freshwater species in North America. It includes tips and techniques for catching gamefish throughout the country under every conceivable on-the-water situation.In developing this book, the writers, editors and researchers traveled from Alaska to Mexico to fish with veteran guides and nationally known tournament anglers. The tips and techniques they uncovered are fully explained and illustrated in the book.This giant book features:Over 500 spectacular fishing photographs that have never before been published.Extensive step-by-step visuals for learning every important fishing skill, including advanced fishing techniques for many species.The best how-to instruction ever found in any fishing book.Guide-tested tips from some of North America's top experts.

The sequel to RACING THE FLAME . . .The Landers family attempts to leave the devastation of the wildfires behind them as they look forward to finding the perfect horse for Abby’s birthday. But the joy of her birthday celebration is soon overshadowed by a menacing new nemesis threatening the cattle ranch; a mountain lion has crept from the charred and barren forest in search of prey. Jay and his sister Katy must summon a courage rooted deeply in faith as they prepare to defend their livestock and face the lion before it strikes again.

This African American children's book is designed to show children that they can be anything they put their minds to and that inspiration can be found in their own home or community. Author Dr. Shanita Brown Aaron brings to life the dreams of one child through a classroom assignment. The main character Morgan cannot decide who to report on for her Black History project. As the reader follows Morgan throughout her week, they learn many Black History facts. The knowledge will inspire your child. They will learn nothing is out of their reach and never to rule out any options. "My Inspiration!" includes an activity for teachers or parents to search within their community for African American success stories. This African American children's book is the perfect addition to your classroom or home library and is for all children. Children are never too young to be encouraged by role models and the trailblazers who set the stage.

This book tells the story of adoption from one child’s perspective. Elizabeth is at an age where she is beginning to ask questions about where she came from and, although she knows she is adopted and came from someone else’s belly, she wonders about her birth family and why they gave her up. This book explores her feelings and her adoptive parents’ responses to her questions.

Crissy Butts, takes you on a journey overcoming adversity with her family living in a 1 room rustic cabin with an outhouse in Alaska. She reveals how they grew a national award-winning l company in Alaska. Her humorous and intimate view of the inside world of an entrepreneur will have you laughing and crying.Discover how to creatively rise above challenges.Reflect what it takes to keep a family together.Bonus material: Journal areas, breathtaking photography, The Sunshine Strategy, The 21 Day Happiness Challenge, The Royal Banquet“From the moment I opened this book I was totally absorbed. I found the story and the experiences totally engaging. This truly is a must-read. I requested additional copies the next day so that I could pass it on to friends. Thank You Crissy for your insights and inspiration!" -Rory Aplanalp, Motivational Speaker/Educator“A very courageous and honest open window into her soul. Her passion for compassion inspires us all. Her work, and life are noble, good and important." -Mark Kistler, Emmy Award Educator

The Garza family's Christmas vacation in Mexico is cut short by the appearance of Pingo, one of the tzapame - Little People. The news is grim - a rogue prince from an ancient undersea kingdom is seeking the Shadow Stone, a device he will use to flood the world and wipe out humanity. Now Carol and Johnny must join a group of merfolk and travel into the deepest chasms of the Pacific Ocean to stop him and his monstrous army with their savage magic.