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Dave Grimland journeys from his roots in Texas to his final home in Montana via stops in Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Bangladesh, and India-like Odysseus traveling home to Ithaka. As a member of the American diplomatic service, he had the rare opportunity to learn about other cultures and religions in a series of exciting and occasionally dangerous adventures. Take a deeper look into other cultures, and gain new perspectives on old, vexing problems with a Journey to Ithaka. "In a series of highly readable vignettes, career diplomat David Grimland shares personal experiences from his many years abroad. These entertaining, sometimes suspenseful accounts clearly reflect Grimland's intelligence, wit, and sensitivity to the cultural differences he encountered in foreign lands. A delightful book. I loved it!" -George Bass, distinguished professor emeritus at Texas A&M University; founder and chairman emeritus of the Institute of Nautical Archaeology

A great war has just ravaged the Pleiades galaxy, leaving two of its residents without a choice but to reside in a new solar system. The Annunaki, an aggressive species determined to become a galactic power, have taken residency on Nibiru. The more peaceful Eolusians have relocated to Mars. Now the two conflicting cultures must not only adapt to each other and their new worlds, but also find a way to survive. After it is discovered a nearby planet harbors essential resources, the Eolusians attempt to protect the planet while the Annunaki plot to take it over. In this gripping tale, two vastly different species face a final showdown for a planet vital to their continued existence as a new race arises amid an uncertain future.

The Code of Seven is an elite group who can harness tremendous forces to influence events throughout the galaxies. Each possesses a power that they don’t yet understand or know how to control, and their destinies will be revealed in this first book. Eva and Nathaniel, two of the Code of Seven, led ordinary lives until they meet each other. The importance of their role is revealed in an upcoming battle that can affect the future meeting of the Code of Seven. Together, they open a portal that reaches out to the home worlds of the other Code of Seven members… but a dark force lingers in the shadows. Can the Eva and Nathaniel protect their home worlds from the insidious schemes of this new enemy … or will these mystical portals fall into the wrong hands?

Rusty is a police horse, and he is very proud to be one. He is eager and ready to perform his duties and knows that he does his best every day.Rusty begins his day with a good breakfast. After that, the real fun begins. He likes to train, which helps him be brave, and to keep clean. He goes out on patrol, where he loves to greet people—especially children! On special days he marches in parades, which is very exciting. Although sometimes the sights and sounds of the city may scare Rusty, he knows he must face his fears with courage and confidence. His job is very important! What’s more, he has important advice to help everyone do their best every day.This illustrated children’s story shares a typical day in the life of a police horse and offers valuable lessons for young readers.

Lucky is a funny-looking old man who lives alone in a tiny house. He is kind and loving but also very poor. But he isn’t lonely because Lucky is just clever enough to form his own mosquito band. A little swarm of critters play him music. Besides the buzz of their wings, there’s a guitar, trumpet, keyboard, tuba, and more. Every night at six o’clock, Lucky and his mosquito friends dance and sing. They play until midnight, never once going out of tune. Lucky boasts about his buzzing friends, and they sing joyfully in his ears, “Oh, Mr. Lucky!” They love him just as much as he loves them, so they play wild, wonderful melodies to make him smile. The mosquito voices echo through the room most every night, lighting up the tiny house and making it shine bright. Even though Lucky is old, he’s a master of his special dance called “the wibble-wobble.” No matter that money is scarce or that Lucky’s health isn’t the best; the mosquitos love him, and when they come together, they make the perfect band.

Illustrated by Joshua Allen. Sweet little Veronica and her sweet little dog Rennie love going gardening, shopping or going to the horse races with her favorite Aunt Sophie. However, on every gardening outing, Mr. Mosquito loves buzzing around the sweet little girl. She has proof! Spend an afternoon with this sweet little girl, her sweet little dog Rennie, her comical Aunt Sophie, the mischievous Mr. Mosquito and her flying friends, Charlie, Priscilla and Penelope. Veronica wants to be your friend. Activity pages are in her book. So have fun learning new words, coloring and drawing with Veronica.

In this novel, after a boy and his father adopt a puppy, an adventure begins as the three of them learn to make friends, deal with bullies, and become a family. Six-year-old Jeffrey Hennings is sad because his mother died not very long ago. Now it’s just him and his dad, Richard, and it has been difficult for them. One day, after Jeffrey has a fight with another boy at school, he and his dad are walking home when they encounter a small brown-and-black puppy. A cowboy is selling the dog, and Jeffrey and his dad adopt him and call him Doc Holliday. As he settles in, Doc makes friends with a squirrel named Penelope. But one day, after overhearing a conversation that makes him think Jeffrey and his dad don’t actually love him, Doc decides to run away and find his birth family. Out on the streets, he encounters a world of trouble. Only time will tell if Jeffrey and his dad will be able to find Doc and let him know that he really is part of their family.

This children’s story tells the tale of a little dog who gets into big trouble on Christmas Eve after following her cat friend’s bad advice and about how a loving Grandmother comes to the rescue. Meg Bolton Scott, a former English professor and newspaper reporter, has raised twelve dogs of her own over the years and has also volunteered for over 300 hours with SPCA Florida in Lakeland. She currently lives in Plant City, Florida. Calamity Jane was her own remarkable little dog, rescued from a small cage, who lived a long and adventurous life and was dearly loved by her family.

The gang is finally back!As evil once again strikes the Washington Heights area of uptown Manhattan, Sofie and her friends will hold the fate of humanity and all they hold dear in the balance!After defeating the demon Salazar Montenegro almost an entire year ago Sofie, Bas, along with the rest of the young witches- find themselves in a similar predicament- except this time the power of the witches might not be enough to stop the evil that has been unleashed. As destinies unfold, new friendships will be made, truths will be revealed and promises will be broken. Join them on their supernatural journey as they search for magic of the old, in hopes of saving the world as they know it.In this new adventure, follow right along, as these young witches continue to transform uptown Manhattan into nothing less than a supernatural sanctuary.

Rowdy is a very active young rabbit. Because he is so curious, he can get himself into trouble. He has two sisters who watch his comedic behavior in amazement, whether near their home or visiting an animal at sea or at a farm or a zoo. The rabbit family knows that Rowdy is just being Rowdy, like it or not, but mama and papa are never quite sure what to expect next and realize a need to watch him very closely.