Books published by publisher 102nd Place LLC

If you’re anything like me – you either have, or would like to have, a love affair with cigars. Whether you are a cigar connoisseur or just getting started you know that a great cigar can mark a memory for life. Just like certain aromas or a special song on the radio will trigger a look back, fond or otherwise, the right cigar at the right time will forever be a placeholder in your mind. I’m not talking about the cigars you might smoke every day. No – I’m talking about the ones you save for, the ones you savor, the ones you may only be able to afford once in a lifetime. Like a fine bottle of wine for a special occasion – an excellent cigar celebrates the milestones in one’s life. Just before my 50th birthday I decided that I would celebrate the year by smoking each of the top 25 cigars on the 2013 Cigar Aficionado’s list. This book is a review of those cigars and a few other gems I discovered on my journey. Each smoke marks the story of a special place, person or event. Draw deep and enjoy.

By Bestselling Author Matthew Taylor - For most of us, the only contact we have with reindeer is through the annual showing of Rudolph or a reading of The Night Before Christmas. But there is so much more to these amazing animals! Do you know why Santa's reindeer had to be girls? Do you know what cool body part lets reindeer swim? Do you know how fast a one day old reindeer can run? Reindeer! explores these fun facts and so much more! Filled with colorful pictures of both wild and tame reindeer that both you and your child will enjoy. In this book you'll learn about:Reindeer bodiesAntlersWhat they eatWhere they liveHow social they areReindeer enemiesRandom Fun FactsPlanet Discovery Books for Kids is dedicated to helping children learn about and respect the creatures who share our planet. Other Planet Discovery Books include Snakes Alive!, Rabbits! and Leprechaun!

Leo is a sea turtle and sea turtles are supposed to swim. He’s sure he could if one of his flippers wasn’t shorter than the others. He’ll try anything to learn, but when none of his crazy fixes get him swimming he starts to lose hope. Then a giant ghost crab threatens his cousin Elliott and Leo discovers that caring about others is the only fix he needs.

Everyone knows that you can find a Leprechaun's pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, but do you know why you find it there? Did you know that leprechauns are an endangered species protected by law? Do you know how to recognize a leprechaun and where to find one? Written by bestselling author, Matthew Taylor, Leprechaun! answers these questions and so much more. You'll learn how to build a leprechaun trap and what you have to do once you catch one to make sure you get all his gold. You can also explore the different types of leprechauns, what they eat, the type of work they do and what they do for fun. Full of great pictures and interesting facts, leprechaun riddles and jokes, plus a maze that you can follow to find the leprechaun's pot of gold. Fun for children of all ages!Other Planet Discovery Books include Snakes Alive! Rabbits! and Reindeer!

Rabbits! by bestselling author Matthew Taylor is a fun look at all things rabbit. Did you know that a rabbit is not a hare? Did you know that the correct plural is bunnies not bunnys? Do you know how to do a binky and why rabbits do them? How about why a rabbit's tail is white and how they can see behind them without moving their heads? Discover this and so much more! Includes over 40 full-color photographs you and your child are sure to enjoy!Other books in the Planet Discovery Series include: Snakes Alive! Reindeer! and Leprechaun!

Mothers come in all shapes and sizes. But no matter what your mom looks like - you're pretty sure that she'll love and protect you no matter what. In the animal kingdom, it makes a big difference who you mother is. Some moms literally let their children eat them alive. While others leave their children to fend for themselves if they get sick or injured. Animal Mothers! takes a look at the best and worst mothers in the animal kingdom. Baby pandas are cute and cuddly, right? Well, their mother may not think so - find out what she does when she has more than one mouth to feed. Want to know what Octopus moms do with all those arms besides give great hugs? Wonder who's the laziest and most selfish mom? What about the vampire mothers - do you know who they are? Author Matthew Taylor explores these fun facts and more in Animal Mothers!, his latest book in the Planet Discovery Books for Kids series Great for Mother's Day reading or anytime!Other books in the Planet Discovery Books for Kids series include Snakes Alive!, Rabbits!, Reindeer!, and Leprechaun!.

The Magical Rainbow draws on color, sound, and vibration. It allows children to use their imaginations while feeling, sensing, and experiencing an energy changing adventure.Caleb takes you on his journey when he moves to a new island. He is all alone and feels sad. Then he wakes up one morning to a rainbow dancing in his bedroom, a talking tree, and a bird that changes colors 8 times. Through Caleb's adventure, you journey into his world where learning and wonderment go hand in hand and miracles happen. This is a simple, playful story for all to enjoy.The Magical Rainbow teaches us there is a rainbow in every child. It was created for children to connect with their divine life force, and inspiration for the expression of self.Color, vibration and sound teach us how to empower ourselves to open the energy force and increase power to enlighten the possibility of miracles. A chakra is an energy center. We have many energy centers in and around our body. This story is about the seven basic chakras.The Magical Rainbow welcomes the use of imagination and magic to help understand not only the energy parts of ourselves, but also how we create our own world day by day. Deb uses Caleb and Bella to balance yin/yang. The bird that changes color is the spiritual energy id each of us, urging us to move forward. With vivid illustrations and the fascination of story narrative, Deb encourages children to enter a world of learning and enjoy a magical sense of wonderment. Deb Ogg is a rare and gifted woman who positively influenced the lives of many with her healing touch, knowledge, wisdom and compassion. Her love of children and desire to help and share information has been a life-long mission.This story illustrates a simple was to understand energy and balance through the use of color, imagination, and visualization to enhance one's health, wealth and happiness. It is about life and what you do with it. It is Deb's intention to inspire, educate, empower and enlighten. This book will take the reader on a journey to feel, see, sense and understand the energy centers of the body.

From Bestselling Author Matthew Taylor. Snakes - they silently slink on the ground, slither from trees, and swim in the deep. To many of us they are scary creatures and symbols of evil like the Slytherin house in Harry Potter and Lord Voldermort's pet snake Nagini. But most snakes won't harm humans and are actually good for our planet. This book lets kids see snakes as they really are. Not scary or bad, just a different type of creature sharing our planet. With 25 large color photographs and easy to read words SNAKES ALIVE! teaches children of all ages about the unique world of snakes.In this book you'll discover:- How snakes are born- What their bodies are like (no ears, no eyelids)- How they grow- What and how they eat- Where they live- How they handle cold- How they help our planet- And many other cool factsThe photos look great on any Kindle device or electronic app. Snakes Alive! has been kid tested. If your kids are curious about snakes - they'll love this book!Here's what Amazon Top 10 Reviewer J. Chambers had to say about Snakes! "I'm not scared of snakes, but I'm not completely comfortable with them either. Nevertheless, every year I accompany my reptile-loving wife to the local Repticon show to make sure she doesn't bankrupt us by buying several expensive snakes.In any case, Matthew Taylor's short book is a much less expensive introduction to the fascinating world of snakes. The book includes a representative sample of snakes from the tiny brahiminy blind snake to the giant anaconda. Some snakes give live birth, although most species lay eggs. There's a description of snake biology, what snakes eat, and how they digest their meals. Snakes are found on every continent except Antarctica, where it's too cold for them to survive. In colder areas where snakes do live, they survive winters by "brumating," a process analogous to hibernating. The book concludes with some interesting miscellaneous facts about snakes.I think both youngsters and their parents will enjoy this introduction to snakes. It's a basic primer intended give a brief overview of snakes without getting very technical or going into too much detail. The color photographs are very helpful, and some of them are really cool, like the one of a heron eating a green snake."Other Planet Discover Books include Rabbits!, Reindeer! and Leprechaun!

It's Vienna's birthday, and her Mer-gran promised her a big surprise!When Mr. Pelican delivers the package, instead of a present, there's a clue that sends Vienna and her best friend Chloe on a treasure hunt. Solving the clues is fun, but a wrong guess could be dangerous. The girls are determined to find the treasure, and when they do . . .SURPRISE!

Who are the deadliest creatures known to man - sharks, spiders, snakes? The answers may surprise you. Based on a list published by Bill Gates on his blog, this interactive book will help you explore the 12 creatures that cause the most human deaths per year. You'll discover how they kill, why they kill and what you can do to protect yourself. Click on the earth symbol that appears on each picture and additional fun facts "pop-up" that might just amaze you about these creatures. This is another great, educational book in the Planet Discovery Books for Kids series. Others include Rabbits!, Snakes Alive! and Animal Mothers! (Note - pop-up feature only works on Fire devices, and Kindle for iPad, iPhone, and Android.)

It's Vienna's birthday, and her Mer-gran promised her a big surprise!When Mr. Pelican delivers the package, instead of a present, there's a clue that sends Vienna and her best friend Chloe on a treasure hunt. Solving the clues is fun, but a wrong guess could be dangerous. The girls are determined to find the treasure, and when they do . . .SURPRISE!

Today is Saturday, and that means Safari!Elliott has waited all week for this adventure. He jumps out of bed, throws on his safari gear, and grabs his camera. Maybe today he'll see an animal he's never seen before like a crocodile or a rhinoceros. If he does, he'll have to be quick to snap a picture and add it to his prized collection.Would you like to come on Safari with Elliott?Yes? Great! Grab your safari gear and don't forget the sunscreen. But let me warn you, Elliott has a crazy, wild imagination. What he sees isn't always what it appears to be.Still want to go?Awesome! Have a wonderful, safari adventure!Note for adults: Saturday Safari is a book about encouraging the use of imagination to see the world differently. When you read it with your child, ask them to describe common objects in a new light. Perhaps even make up a story to go along with what "could be."