Books published by publisher Orchard Academy Press

by Roy H. WilliamsIncluding the complete text of:Book 1: Free the BeagleBook 2: Beagles of DestinaeBook 3: Beagles Visit the Seven SistersThree books containing the epic story of a lawyer named Intellect and a beagle named Intuition on the road to self-discovery. What will they find? The narrative arc is that of a straightforward and delightful children's story, but the adult reader will find complexities revealed beyond their wildest expectations, including subtleties of business, science, and faith.Read the interchaptoral comments and use them as keys to unlock the hidden mysteries each multilayered chapter contains. Also included are the verbatim transcripts of eye-opening discussions about each of the chapters involving a total of 10 leading experts in their fields; you'll be rocked by the obvious interpretations you failed to see.The author's recommendation is that you experience the story in it's pure narrative form - listen to the audio CDs or read the basic narrative in printed form - then go on to the expert discussions. It will be a journey you'll never forget."The businessperson who sees no lessons in this book is no entrepreneur, but only a clerk." - Talya Madora, CEO, Allura Cosmetics"You could read this book a hundred times and find new meanings in it each time." - Jim Chaney, Chaplain, US ARMY"What we're looking at here is Pilgrim's Progress Meets Finnegans Wake."- Pauline Lepine, Literary critic"The most fun I've had in a long time." - Dr. Dink Weber, Motivational speaker and CIA analyst, retired.

London, New York, Paris, Milan … The very mention of Milan by name evokes modern design, elegance and luxury. Milan is without a doubt the most influential city in the world in terms of design and it intends to stay that way. The Milanese’s unique flair for combining commerce with a respect for good design has made it a must-do show venue for premier fashion and product designers, as well as the site of the world’s most prestigious furniture fair. With the new millennium Milan has entered one of the most exciting periods of its urban development. Alongside interventions on a large scale, like the stunning new Milan Trade Fair by Massimiliano Fuksas and the Santa Giulia Apartments by Foster and Partners, Milan is also rediscovering its natural talent for interior design in a number of innovative projects. It is precisely this renewed energy that Design City Milan evokes by showcasing 40 of the most recent interior design projects: gems of understated elegance, such as the Hotel Bulgari by Antonio Citterio and the Prada shop in the Galleria; new concept, lifestyle stores like 10 Corso Como and 11 Store; contemporary dining spaces like Shu and Maru; truly luxurious relaxing zones like the spas designed for Culti and Ferré; cultural strongholds like the Bocconi University and the new headquarters of Abitare; revolutionary premises such as the Hotel Nhow and Gold, the new restaurant by Dolce & Gabbana; more intimate and private spaces, like the residences of Fabio Novembre and Mario Bellini...

Denise wants to grow mold. But where? After getting a microscope for her birthday, Denise searches for something to look at. She decides that growing mold in her room will provid her with exciting specimens, but her mother has other ideas. The story comes alive with beautifully rendered watercolors by illustrator Penelope Dullaghan. It includes the names of different molds, instructions about growoing mold and preparing slides for your own microscope as well as lesson plans for teachers and home-schooling parents. Based on the true adventures of the author's mother, who grew up to be an award-winning microbiologist, the story is both educational and humorous. The perfect book for any curious child.

3-in-1 Edition Storybook, Audio Book, eBook Read. Listen. Experience. This quiet story is a beautiful introduction to the life of nocturnal animals. Follow a badger, rabbit, owl, opossum, porcupine, bat, mouse and cat from dusk to dawn, as they forage for food and go about their busy lives. Lumber slowly, soar through the night sky. Take a journey through the night with all these gentle nocturnal animals and, at the end of the book, see who is awake to welcome the day. This incredible premium storybook ships with a CD with two audio versions of the story and a read-along ebook for your home computer.

My Adventure books are as unique as the child who finishes them. Every page calls for new pictures to be drawn. From the space on the front cover where a child can write his or her name, to the never-ending choices for each blank in the story, My Adventures challenge the imagination and create books to be read again and again. Each adventure in the series is innovative and different. My Adventure stories are rich in excitement and detail, allowing young authors and artists to truly create a book of their own.