Books published by publisher Imagine CN

Never in history have so many people been displaced by political and military conflicts at home—more than 65 million globally. Unsparing, outspoken, vital, We Are Not Refugees tells the stories of many of these displaced, who have not been given asylum."With the keen eye and sharp pen of a reporter, Agus takes us around the world to meet mothers, fathers, [and] children displaced from their homes. Now, more than ever, this is a book that needed to be written and needs to be read." —Ali Noraani, Executive Director of the National Immigration Forum and author of There Goes the Neighborhood: How Communities Overcome Prejudice and Meet the Challenge of American Immigration "Morales notes [that] those who live on the margins are not even refugees, often seeking survival without the UNHCR, internally displaced people whose stories we need to hear, whose lives we need to remember. . . a must read." —Dr. Westy Egmont, Professor, Director of the Immigrant Integration Lab, Boston College School of Social Work For over a decade, human rights journalist Agus Morales has journeyed to the sites of the world's most brutal conflicts and spoken to the victims of violence and displacement. To Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the Central African Republic. To Central America, the Congo, and the refugee camps of Jordan. To the Tibetan Parliament in exile in northern India. We are living in a time of massive global change, when negative images of refugees undermine the truth of their humiliation and suffering. By bringing us stories that reveal the individual pain and the global scope of the crisis, Morales reminds us of the truth and appeals to our conscience.

This is weather beyond your wildest imagination—yet it’s all true: showers of worms from the sky, watermelon snow, gory storms, and other freakish and fun phenomena! These stories are anything but ordinary, and they will leave you stunned, horrified, amazed, and sometimes even amused at the incredible things nature can do. Gathered from historic records, present-day news reports and research studies, and spanning the globe from the Sahara to the tundra to the USA, they reveal just how volatile and bizarre weather can be.Find out about supersized hailstones as big as bowling balls; fish raining from the sky; the never-ending lightning that has become a UNESCO National Heritage Site; and fog so thick it killed hundreds of people in a single day. And if that isn’t strange enough for you, there are terrible typhoons and tsunamis, tornadoes that have carried people into the air, temperatures that soared over 49 degrees in two minutes, and even cyclones that have raised ships buried for over a century. Scientists can explain how and why some of these things happen—but other events remain a mystery.

The law can be scary, the law can be lenient or cruel...and, at times, the law can just be downright, unbelievably wacky. Be assured: every statute in this entertaining and illustrated compendium is absolutely real. They come from down the block and around the world, and they prevent us from no-nos like eating pies baked by grandmothers in non-certified kitchens; accidentally getting a glimpse of a sweaty naked person through a window; and being subjected postmortem to the tacky taste of any loved one who would dare put plastic flowers on our graves instead of fresh ones. The jaw-dropping regulations cover animals (no licking hallucinogenic toads in Missouri); transportation (do not run out of gas on Germany's super-speedy autobahns); public decorum (kissing and hugging in public forbidden in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia--but in India, it will just get you fined); house rules (no flushing after 10PM in a certain Swiss apartment building), food (only certain pizzas in Italy can be called Margheritas); and much, much more. And the best place to get a job? Portugal--because you can't be fired. One thing that's absolutely allowed: laughing hard and long at these laws!

Poop gets a bad rap, but it’s really very cool and useful. Animals use poop in many different ways: to trick predators and prey, send messages, feed themselves and their babies, build homes, mark their territories, and more. Young readers will discover why rabbits, hamsters, pigs and gorillas eat their own feces (gross!), why some ground-nesting birds circle their eggs with poop, and how caterpillars can build umbrellas made of poop to hide under. There are so many ways to use poop, it is a shame to waste it.

A is for anonymous (who’s the one who farted?)B is for bloated (watch out...coming soon!)F IS FOR FLATULENCE and...H IS FOR HILARIOUS!You’ve never seen an ABC book like this before! It’s the wickedest, wackiest alphabet ever, all centered around the sound and smell of that always uproarious, occasionally uncontrollable bodily function: the fart. Colorful classic cartoons—including an ever-present ominous green, gassy cloud—bring out all the entertaining fun of Left Cheek Squeak; Noxious (people wearing gas masks); and the Fart and Run Technique. And don’t forget "S" for Silent But Deadly!It’s even more side-splitting than a whoopee cushion. Just be glad there’s no smell-o-vision, though!

Fairies in our Yard is a book that ignites the imagination of children. It explores the hidden life that exists just outside our windows. From flowers missing petals and dandelions only halfway blown, to thinking we hear music or feeling a tickle in our hair, this book explores the signs that fairies are among us. Ever notice a missing earring or button? Chances are, the fairies have it hidden deep within their fairy den, but don’t expect to find the den easily, as the crafty fairies are constantly moving it and their squirrel friend is always keeping watch… well, unless he’s taking a nap.

I wrote this book originally in 1965 to show young people how to have fun doing simple monster make-ups. It was published as a 60s magazine and was sold for many years as a back issue. I’ve been a professional makeup artist now for forty years but I still remember the thrill I had making myself up as monsters when I was a teen-ager. What I wanted to do with this book was to provide young amateurs with the information they need to understand and enjoy this art. The book begins with very simple make-ups and ends with some complicated ones. All are explained and illustrated in detail and most of the monsters are ones which I invented for this book. The various make-ups are designed to illustrate the greatest variety of methods and materials. The knowledge you gain from each will enable you to create many make-ups of your own. All of the examples are monsters because they are the most popular, but many of the techniques may be used for character make-ups as well. I’ve brought the text completely up to date in materials and techniques. I hope that this revised edition will introduce many more to the magic of make-up. (from the Preface)

I Take a DEEEP Breath! encourages children to take a deep breath in-accessing their own courage, strength and inner peaceÉand then breath out fears and doubts in order to face challenges they may encounter throughout their lives. A powerful coping mechanism as well as the perfect starting place for children to learn breath education, this book is the first step to good health! Narrated by an adorable young child the CD engages children with itÕs delightful melody and interactive verse. Narration of I Take a DEEEP Breath! book. AWARDS - Images Available on request Mom's Choice Award (Best Children's Series) Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award CNE Award of Excellence

Tristan, a 9-year old boy, has a troubled home life that comes to light at school. Tristan’s biological mother and father divorced and his father quickly remarried. His stepmother had a new baby and there is an obvious difference in how she treats Tristan versus Cyrus, Tristan’s half-brother, and Tristan’s dad doesn’t seem to notice. Tristan begins bullying a new boy in school because of all of his anger. He gets suspended for fighting and gets in even more trouble at home. Will Tristan be able to return to school and stop his bullying … and will his dad and stepmother realize the effects they have on him?