Books published by publisher Peachtree Press

These 16 true stories about dogs and love will warm the hearts of dog lovers and grinches alike. Some will bring a smile to your lips, others may bring a tear to your eye, but all will bring you to a closer appreciation of man's best friend. Perhaps you will recognize some of the dogs you have loved as you hear about the pain of losing a faithful pet, or laugh about the absurdity of dressing a little dog in a corduroy coat. From the dog blinded by an acid-throwing neighbor, to the abandoned hound that made a family whole, these stories are about the importance of dogs in the emotional lives of humans.

NOTES FROM UNDERGROUND is an 1864 novella by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. It is considered by many to be the first existentialist novel. It presents itself as an excerpt from the rambling memoirs of a bitter, isolated, unnamed narrator (generally referred to by critics as the Underground Man) who is a retired civil servant living in St. Petersburg. The first part of the story is told in monologue form, or the underground man's diary, and attacks emerging Western philosophy, especially Nikolay Chernyshevsky's What Is to Be Done?. The second part of the book is called Àpropos of the Wet Snow , and describes certain events that, it seems, are destroying and sometimes renewing the underground man, who acts as a first person, unreliable narrator.

Do you remember your first dog ...the way it somehow knew you alone were its person? There’s something about a dog’s companionship, and utter devotion, that eases the hard days and brings more joy to the good days. Entertaining, heartwarming and insightful, each of these true stories will trigger memories about the dogs you have loved, and no doubt, you will recognize your own dog in these stories. There’s a special bond between humans and their dogs, and as you read these stories, hopefully with a dog curled up on your lap or at your feet, you’ll appreciate the special connection dogs have with their humans. And us with them. Read it now. ‘"Dogs and Love” is not just about dogs. It's also about the "dog persons" who love them, spoil them, worry about them, grieve over them, rejoice over them, learn from them, and generally cannot live without them. This collection of stories is beautifully written - intelligent, witty, charming and touching without being corny.” Wiki Carter, North American Dog Agility Champion

Bedtime reading is the best……and it can be both fun and educational.Does your child know how bugs help us?Do you?The Queen demands perfection, and after a bug bites on her heel, she makes a proclamation: All bugs are banned from the kingdom!What will happen next? It isn’t what the Queen thinks.This delightfully illustrated children’s book uses wonderful verse to teach valuable lessons about saving the environment.Your child will love the humorous rhymes and learn why bugs are important. And you might learn something, too.You’ll cherish the time you spend with your child and this book, because everyone wants a bright future for the planet. It starts with the bugs.Get it now.

Bedtime reading is the best … and it can be both fun and educational. Does your child know how bugs help us? Do you? The Queen demands perfection, and after a bug bites her, she makes a proclamation: All bugs are banned from the kingdom! What will happen next? It isn’t what the Queen thinks. This delightfully illustrated children’s book uses wonderful verse to teach valuable lessons about saving the environment. Your child will love the humorous rhymes in “The Queen Who Banished Bugs,” and learn why bugs are important. And you might learn something, too. You’ll cherish the time you spend with your child and this book, because everyone wants a bright future for our planet. It starts with the bugs. Get it now.

When the Queen banishes pesky bugs, she is shocked to realize all of her lovely songbirds are gone! How can she bring them back? After much pondering, maundering and advice, she finally realizes birds rely on bugs to live, but can she change her idea of horticulture to make her kingdom useful to wildlife? Inspired by Doug Tallamy and Heather Holm, the author reaches our planet's youngest caretakers in an educational and entertaining rhyming book. In a fun way, this book teaches kids that nature and wildlife are important.

Do you ever wish there were no bugs to bother you when you go outside? Not thinking it through, Queen Libertine flies into a rage when a tiny sweat bee lands on her heel, and she immediately banishes all bugs in the kingdom of Dunce."She didn't stop at caterpillars, moths, bees and ants - bats, beetles and snakes did not have a chance! All of these critters play important roles in getting food in our cups, our plates, our bowls!"After getting rid of all insects, Queen Libertine is livid when there is no more watermelon or cheese or cashews, all foods that rely on pollination.One in every three bites of food we eat depends on pollinators, so imagine only the hamburger bun on your plate, but not the meat or the French fries. (Wheat is self-pollinated, but potatoes and alfalfa (food for the cows) need insects!)"Since reading Doug Tallamy's book, Bringing Nature Home, I love planting things that are useful to bees, butterflies, birds and other pollinators," says author Ferris Kelly Robinson "This notable book changed my philosophy on gardening, and now I judge the importance of a plant by how much wildlife it sustains. So, when I walk through a garden or the woods and see lots of tattered chewed-up leaves on plants, I tip my hat to it and think, 'Good job.'"With illustrations that are both enchanting and hilarious and a humorous rhyming verse, The Queen Who Banished Bugs addresses both the problem and the solution to our declining pollinators.

When the Queen banishes pesky bugs, she is shocked to realize all of her lovely songbirds are gone! How can she bring them back? After much pondering, maundering and advice, she finally realizes birds rely on bugs to live, and she changes her idea of horticulture to make her kingdom useful to wildlife.Inspired by Doug Tallamy and Heather Holm, the author reaches our planet's youngest caretakers in an educational and entertaining rhyming book. In a fun way, this book teaches kids that nature and wildlife are important.

Out in the meadow, ten cuddly friends play a game of hide-and-seek. But it’s almost time for bed. Where is Mouse?Bear is It, and one by one he finds his playmates in their hiding places in the meadow. Finally, all the animals have been found except for one — Mouse. It is getting late and soon it will be bedtime. Where can Mouse have gone?John Butler’s charming story features a playful, rhyming text and pastel-colored illustrations of adorable baby animals. Readers will be delighted each time an animal friend is found in this irresistible read-aloud story perfect for sharing at bedtime or anytime.

These are the voices of the residents of Fall River, Massachusetts, but they are also America’s voices. Small towns, mill towns, and cities across America would yield similar stories from this period in our history. As you read through these personal accounts of what it was like to grow up in Fall River you will be reminded of your own family’s stories of these places and events. To each and every one of you who shared your time and your memories with me, I give my heartfelt thanks for opening up your lives to the readers of these pages and for sharing your family’s history of growing up in Fall River.

On April 27th, 1944, an 8th Air Force B-17 piloted by Lt. W. C. Shaddix was hit by anti-aircraft fire over Belgium. Shaddix and his crew bailed out of their crippled bomber and Shaddix alone was able to elude capture by the German Army. The rest of his crew spent the war in German POW camps. Shaddix was hidden and protected by the Belgian underground who passed him along from family to family. While trying to make his way to neutral Spain along with another downed pilot, Shaddix was picked up by the French Underground who were fighting a guerilla war in the Ardennes Forest. He joined them in their battle against the retreating German Army. Finally their unit was swept up by Patton’s 3rd Army as it raced across Europe.Drawing on interviews, diaries, and recently declassified documents, author Tom Bartlett, a former Air Force officer, traces the remarkable story of the training, survival, and return of a downed B-17 pilot.

These are the voices of the residents of Fall River, Massachusetts, but they are also America’s voices. Small towns, mill towns, and cities across America would yield similar stories from this period in our history. As you read through these personal accounts of what it was like to grow up in Fall River you will be reminded of your own family’s stories of these places and events. To each and every one of you who shared your time and your memories with me, I give my heartfelt thanks for opening up your lives to the readers of these pages and for sharing your family’s history of growing up in Fall River.