Books published by publisher Ocean Publications

Violet and Scarlet are just like every other child their age: energetic and excitable. Being twins means having a constant playmate, and they've been thick as thieves since the moment they were born, balancing each other and playing confidante or co-conspirator as needed. Violet, older by a few minutes (and don't you forget it) is her father's daughter; level-headed, curious, eager to learn. Scarlet is the fierier and more whimsical of the two, always getting them into trouble.Together, they run around their gardens and into the park near their house, having grand adventures where they fight dragons and brew potions in their wild imaginations. After all, magical ability manifests by the age of thirteen, and that birthday came and went, and no one in the family has shown any magical inclination that they know about.They are perfectly normal young girls with their whole lives ahead of them, content with their parents in a grand, comfortable home in Virginia, where nothing dramatic ever happens.Until, one night, their Aunt Cal – a mysterious and chaotic woman at the best of times, who comes and goes like a summer storm with no concern for the drama she stirs in her wake – visits their parents, a month after their thirteenth birthday. She comes bringing news of the impossible – magical blood is in their family line. Violet and Scarlet may be powerful witches and must go to Wyvern's Landing immediately to be assessed.Suddenly, these two perfectly normal girls might not be as normal as they thought they were. A real adventure awaits them at Wyvern's Landing, a magical school hidden in the rural flatlands of Ohio. Behind the veil and within the hallowed halls, excitement and danger and mystery await, as well as burgeoning power that will require both of them to harness and control.

Stop rushing into businesses born from half-baked ideas, misguided theories, and other forms of self-delusion. A lack of proper validation kills more businesses than anything else. As Joel Barker says, "Speed is only useful if you're running in the right direction." Will It Fly? will help you make sure you are clear for takeoff. It answers questions like: Does your business idea have merit? Will it succeed in the market you're trying to serve, or will it just be a waste of time and resources? Is it a good idea for you? In other words, will it fly? Chock-full of practical suggestions you can apply to your business idea today, Will It Fly? combines action-based exercises, small-scale "litmus tests", and real-world case studies with anecdotes from the author's personal experience of making money online, hosting successful podcasts, testing niche sites, and launching several online businesses. Will It Fly? will challenge you to think critically, act deliberately, and dare greatly. You can think of the book as your business flight manual, something you can refer to for honest and straight-forward advice as you begin to test your idea and build a business that takes off and soars. In five parts, Will It Fly? will guide you through the validation of your next business idea: Part one, Mission Design, helps you make sure your target idea aligns with and supports your goals. Part two, Development Lab, walks you through uncovering important details about your idea that you haven't thought about. Part three, Flight Planning, is all about assessing current market conditions. Part four, Flight Simulator, focuses on the actual validating and testing of an idea with a small segment of a target market. Finally, Part five, All Systems Go, is to help you make sure your idea after all that will fly! Please Note: Additional materials for this audiobook can be accessed at willitflybook.com/course

The journey toward Minimalism can be tricky. This book will help make the journey of learning how to be a minimalist much less difficult – even enjoyable – for you. Wannabe minimalists often have not only hundreds, if not thousands, of material goods to declutter, but also a plethora of mainstream mindsets that make navigating their way toward voluntary simplicity a rough and rocky path. I wrote this book to ease that navigation process for newbies. I also wrote it to help intermediate Minimalists who want to dive deeper into the journey, to overcome the obstacles that are holding them back. The steps and tips are those that my husband and I used to begin the journey toward Minimalism, and the ones we continue to use to remain on the path.The book begins by briefly addressing what Minimalism truly is (as opposed to what religious minimalist gurus have made many people think it is). It continues by explaining the benefits of becoming a minimalist.The rest of the book, the bulk of it, describes the steps you need to take in order to master Minimalism; that is, to overcome the insidious materialistic mindset of the modern age and to integrate the philosophy into your soul so completely that it becomes as easy as breathing. The first step toward simple living is one you likely won’t hear about in any other book on the subject. Then, you will be asked to consider two major paradigm shifts that will completely change the way you look at material goods. The remaining steps are more practical and hands-on, enabling you to take instant action on your desire to join the minimalist movement.If you are looking at becoming a minimalist, or you have already begun moving toward it but need some encouragement to “fight the good fight,” read this book. It will help.

An Epic Novel Based on the Biblical story of DanielSeparated from his family, his homeland and his childhood sweetheart, Daniel, a Judean youth of noble lineage, is exiled to Babylon, where his captors hope to use his talents at the Royal court.What will eventually become of the youth - as he is subjected to grueling trials and tests - neither he nor his captors can even imagine...Shlomo Kalo’s masterpiece of Biblical literature, THE CHOSEN, is being republished in three volumes. Kalo, one of the most prolific writers in Israel and a nominee for the Nobel Prize in Literature, brings to new life the themes and spirit of the Biblical story of Daniel in this lively, dramatic epic novel. His masterwork of storytelling weaves together the themes of faith, friendship, betrayal, love stronger than death, and redemption.The first installment, Book 1 THE YOUTH, gives an account of Daniel's early years – from his childhood in Jerusalem, the cradle of his spirituality and character, to his young adulthood in Babylon, when he is sent to his first duty at Nebuchadnezzar's Royal court."It is indeed an epic-like novel filled with drama and passion. Mr. Kalo weaves together the political, personal and spiritual with great skill." G. Glijansky, HarperCollins, US Scroll up and grab a copy today.

With an emphasis on safety and adult supervision, Forest Craft presents a range of simple and fun whittling projects that children can make and enjoy hours of play with afterwards. The author, Richard Irvine, extols the virtues of exploring woodlands, getting to know the trees in your local area and learning about their characteristics and suitability for whittling. Projects include kazoo, mini furniture, duck call, rhythm sticks and elder wand. Includes a thorough guide to the basic tools and equipment that are required, the timber he recommends and would advise against for beginners, and the techniques that will be used in the projects. 20 whittling projects, with simple step-by-step instructions accompanied by photographs and useful tips. Includes a chapter on safety and safety tips throughout. Appealing to both forest school teachers and families, this is a book that can be turned to time and time again, through the different seasons and over many years. The skills learned can be treasured and passed down through generations, in time-honored traditions.

Have you been burned from rushing into a business idea too quickly? Discover a step-by-step system for testing your concept before it goes to market. Are you the kind of person who likes to fire before you aim? Do you have an endless list of business ideas with no clue as to which one you should run with? Smart Passive Income founder Pat Flynn has created multiple successful businesses, and learning from his experiences may be the key to starting your idea off on the right foot. A lack of proper validation kills more businesses than anything else. Will It Fly provides you with action-based examples, small-scale litmus tests, and real-world case studies that ensure you properly vet your idea before you spend your hard-earned time and money. Pat’s book is the business flight manual you never had to transform your part of a plan into a business that takes off and soars. In Will It Fly, you’ll discover: - How to make sure your target idea aligns with your goals to inspire 100% passion- How to uncover important details about your plan to give you all the facts you need to succeed- How to think critically when you evaluate the current conditions of the market- How to validate and test your idea to see if it can actually work - How to make sure your idea is ready for launch, and much, much more! Through a collection of practical exercises and insightful anecdotes, Will It Fly challenges you to get past analysis paralysis and do the work you need to launch a successful business. If you’re going to start a new endeavor, there’s no better person to learn from than Pat. Buy Will It Fly today to test your way to success! What people are saying about Will It Fly? “Pat has done the perfect job of inspiring, teaching, motivating and guiding new entrepreneurs through the most important part of the business building process... the fundamentals. However, he goes further, taking us on a journey of discovery, confidence building and support - all with a healthy slice of reality! If you want to get started in online business the smart way, you need to read this book.” -Chris DuckerBestselling Author of Virtual Freedom“People love to dream, imagine and hope. But even great ideas without action and execution never get off the ground—they don’t change the world or your bank account. This book will help identify your ONE sentence, your ‘unfair advantage,’ and a plan of action to make your idea fly. Spectator or pilot—you get to choose.” -Dan Miller, New York Times bestselling author, 48 Days to the Work You Love

This gifted and talented test preparation book contains a full-length CogAT® Form 7&8 Grade 5 practice test, which provides gifted and talented CogAT test preparation for fifth grade students. This Level 11 (Grade 5) test will prepare your child for the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT®), a test for children that is used for admission to US gifted and talented programs, including the San Diego Unified School District GATE program, Houston Vanguard schools, and Chicago programs for the education of the gifted. The questions in this CogAT practice test were created by educators who have prepared many children for gifted and talented tests. They cover all three of the test's sections (nine question types) so you can help your student improve the logical and visual reasoning skills required to excel on the CogAT test. This gifted and talented workbook also includes resources and tips for preparing for the test, and provides sample questions for each question type. By using this gifted workbook, your student can get used to the format and content of the CogAT Grade 5 test so he or she is adequately prepared and feels confident on test day. This practice test contains all nine question types on the Level 11 CogAT, including:Verbal (Picture Analogies, Sentence Completion, Picture Classification ) Quantitative (Number Analogies, Number Puzzles, Number Series) Figurative (Figure Matrices, Paper Folding, Figure Classification) We suggest you use the practice test as a diagnostic to identify your child’s strengths and weaknesses, or as a ‘mock’ exam to simulate real testing conditions. In the latter case of using the practice test in this book as a 'mock' test, we recommend that you have your child take the test in timed conditions over the course of a few days, as per the instructions in the book. What's Inside this CogAT Test Prep Book for Grade 5? A full-length CogAT Level 11 practice test (Form 7/8), containing 176 practice questions. Detailed descriptions of questions and answer keys. Essential test prep strategies to help students avoid mistakes and achieve their best score. This is the best value you will find for CoGAT prep! Who can use this CogAT® Prep Guide and Practice Test? Gifted Testing 5th Grade: The gifted and talented workbook is targeted to students who are preparing for the 5th Grade CogAT test. Gifted and Talented Test Preparation for Grade 4 4th grade students can also use this practice test to develop and hone cognitive skills that will be tested in Grade 5 for admission to gifted and talented programs. Why use our Gifted and Talented books? Our goal is to provide you with the very best gifted education preparation resources, and the best value for your money. We created our test prep material because we could not find enough good practice material to build thinking skills and effectively prepare students for gifted and talented tests. As tutors and teachers, we have used various CogAT test prep books and have found that they either have an incorrect difficulty level or are overly expensive. After studying original materials from test creators and testing them on children, we are confident our educational materials and tests reflect the real CogAT® both in difficulty and in structure. The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT®) is a registered trademark of Houghton Mifflin Company. Houghton Mifflin Company was not involved in the production of, nor endorses, this practice test created by Origins Publications and the Gifted and Talented CogAT Test Prep team.

From essential bushcraft basics and Stone Age skills to joyful outdoor play, Forest School Adventure is packed with ideas to bring your little ones closer to nature and all its magical offerings. The book is divided into four sections―bushcraft, wild food, nature awareness, and games. Learn how to: light a fire without matches build a shelter to sleep in cook on a fire hunt for bugs and much more Young children will be immersed in imaginative, messy play and crafts, while older ones can work on more complex activities like stone tool making and sourcing water. The idea of a forest school―an outdoor program that uses the woods and forests as a means to build independence and self-esteem in children, will result in confidence, bonding, and will bring to life the thrilling reality of sleeping in a cave or savoring your first-ever foraged meal!

The objective of our FSA Test Prep book for 3rd graders is to provide students, educators, and parents with practice materials focused on the core skills needed to help students succeed on the FSA ELA reading assessment 2018-19.A student will fare better on a test when s/he has practiced and mastered the skills measured by the assessment. A student also excels when s/he is familiar with the format and structure of the test. This book helps students do both. Students can review key material by standard through doing the skill-building exercises, as well as take FSA practice tests to become accustomed to how the content is presented and to enhance test-taking skills. By test day, students will feel confident and be adequately prepared to do his or her best.FSA English Language Arts (ELA) Test / Third Grade FSA ELA Reading Test In the state of Florida, third grade students are required to take the FSA ELA reading assessment. The test determines if students have mastered grade level appropriate reading skills, and is required for promotion to fourth grade.This FSA English WorkBook will give students plenty of practice in the format & content of the grade 3 reading test so they can excel on exam day.Why Buy this FSA English Language Arts WorkBook for Grade 3?Preparation for state reading assessments is essential. This FSA practice test book provides practice material focused on the core skills needed to help children succeed on FSA tests. It also provides grade 3 reading practice questions based on the real Florida tests.What You Get When You Purchase this Florida Test Prep English language Arts Grade 3 BookSkill building exercises organized by standard in order to help students learn & review concepts in the order that they will likely be presented in the classroom. These worksheets also help identify weaknesses, and highlight and strengthen the skills needed to excel on the actual exam. We include a variety of question types to help students build skills in answering questions in multiple formats, so they don’t get tripped up by perplexing/unfamiliar questions on test day. Two FSA Practice Tests Grade 3.Our ELA practice tests are based on the official FSA ELA reading assessments. Our tests include similar question types and the same rigorous content found on official assessments. With this test practice book, you get access to two full-length practice tests. One practice test is included at the end of the book. The other is downloadable or accessible for study online. Practice with “Technology Enhanced Items” (TEIs) in a paper-based format. Students taking the ELA reading assessment may be asked to respond to several types of questions, often associated with reading passages. By using these materials for grade 3 reading practice, students become familiar with item types & response formats on the test. Answer keys with detailed explanations to help students not make the same mistakes again. If a student is having difficulty in one area, encourage the student to improve in that area by practicing the specific set of skills in this literacy workbook.Test prep tipsso students approach the test strategically & with confidence.Test Prep Books FloridaWe also offer practice test books and test prep materials for higher grades. Our language and reading test prep books are written by seasoned educators who have familiarity with Florida’s curriculum and state assessments. Our books are used by teachers throughout Florida. The Florida Standards Assessment (FSAs®) is a registered trademark of the Florida Department of Education, which is not affiliated with Origins Publications. The Florida Department of Education (DE Florida) has not endorsed the contents of this book.

This gifted and talented test preparation book contains a full-length CogAT® Form 7 Kindergarten practice test, which provides gifted and talented CogAT test preparation for Kindergarten students. This Level 5/6 (Grade K) test will prepare your child for the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT®), an exam used for admission to US gifted and talented programs, including in the San Diego Unified School District GATE program, Houston Vanguard schools, and Chicago programs for the education of the gifted. The questions in this CogAT practice test were created by educators who have prepared many children for gifted and talented tests. They cover all three of the test's sections (nine question types) so you can help your student improve the logical and visual reasoning skills required to excel on the CogAT test. By using this gifted workbook, your student can get used to the format and content of the CogAT® Kindergarten test so he or she is adequately prepared and feels confident on test day. This practice test contains all nine question types on the Level 5/6 CogAT, including: Verbal (Picture Analogies, Sentence Completion, Picture Classification) Quantitative (Numbe rAnalogies, Number Puzzles, Number Series) Figurative (Figure Matrices, Paper Folding, Figure Classification) We suggest you use the practice test as a diagnostic to identify your child’s strengths and weaknesses, or as a ‘mock’ exam to simulate real testing conditions. In the latter case, we recommend that you have your child take the test in timed conditions over the course of a few days, as per the instructions in the book. What's Inside this CogAT Test Prep Book? A full-length CogAT Form 7 Level 5/6 practice test, containing 118 practice questions. Access to bonus online'challenge' CogAT questions. Detailed descriptions of questions and answer keys. Essential test prep strategies to help students avoid mistakes and achieve their best score. This is the best value you will find for CoGAT prep! Who can use this CogAT® Prep Guide and Practice Test? Gifted and Talented Test Preparation for Grade 1: The standardized test prep workbook is for Kindergarten students who are taking the CogAT test to gain admission to Grade 1 gifted and talented programs. Pre-K Workbook and Prep Pre-K students can also use this practice test to develop and hone cognitive skills that will be tested in Kindergarden for admission to 1st grade gifted and talented programs. Why use our Gifted and Talented Test Preparation books? Our goal is to provide you with the very best CogAT test prep materials, and the best value for your money. We created our test prep material because we could not find enough good practice material to effectively prepare students for gifted and talented tests. As tutors and teachers, we have used various test prep books and have found that they either have an incorrect difficulty level or are overly expensive. After studying original materials from test creators and testing them on children, we are confident our materials and tests reflect the real CogAT® both in difficulty and in structure. The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT®) is a registered trademark of Houghton Mifflin Company. Houghton Mifflin Company was not involved in the production of, nor endorses, this practice test created by Origins Publications and the Gifted and Talented CogAT Test Prep team.

A Study Edition, with Introduction, Commentary, Discussion Questions, and Glossary Prepared by Kieran Kavanaugh, O.C.D. St. Teresa of Avila is an unsurpassed teacher of Christian prayer and spirituality, and in The Way of Perfection she is at her best. Now, with the help of this study edition, everyone can enjoy the benefits of her wisdom. In The Way of Perfection, St. Teresa gives practical counsels and advice on prayer, destined originally for the few nuns who embraced the reformed Carmelite life she established. As a handbook for spiritual formation, it presented them with the basic Christian spirituality undergirding their Constitutions and Rule. Over the centuries, the book's appeal has reached far beyond the walls of Carmelite monasteries, and The Way of Perfection has become a spiritual classic. More and more today, Teresa's instructions speak to all those interested in prayer, providing them with basic guidelines for praying and showing how to avoid potential pitfalls. But as the readership and interest grow, so does the need for some help in working with this sixteenth-century text. The principles and teachings in Teresa's book, first presented within the limited horizons of her own situation, clearly lend themselves to broader applications, and can work well in all walks of life. This study edition-with its introduction, commentary, notes, discussion questions, and glossary-provides what is needed to assist contemporary readers in making these applications and delving more deeply into the text's spiritual riches.

LIFE-CHANGING REVELATIONSShould we really believe that the far-left liberals and the mainstream media hate President Trump because he shouldn’t have beat them in the 2016 elections or that he supposedly is racist, or not presidential, disrespectful, etc.? There has to be something more than these simple natural explanations to this hysteria. Many folks have attempted to answer these questions, but the real reasons have been difficult to pinpoint……Until now, Join author John Fraser as he ventures on a spiritual journey that exposes another side that is not being reported. From the moment God showed him how Donald Trump was going to be a modern day deliverer to the candid explanations of various scriptures that support people’s current behavior. Take heed as an unseen enemy is revealed and discover the many truths that will inspire a better way of life. Find the answers that you may be looking for…one page at a time!