Books published by publisher Xlibris Corporation

Briggsy, the tuba, is one of the instruments in Miss Poppy's music class. He's often bullied and teased by the other instruments because they think he's too big and too loud. Their antics make him unhappy, but he tries hard not to show it. When he's not chosen to play in Miss Poppy's classroom band, he begins to doubt himself, and wonders if what they say about him is true. Then one day something happens in music class, surprising everyone, even the instrument bullies. What does it mean for Briggsy? Will he at last feel like he belongs?

How can someone havea Whale in their Backyard? In this story, based on actual events, you will learn how a humpback whale is discovered off the coast of Maine, brought to the mainland and eventually its bones are reconstructed a display at The Bar Harbor Whale Museum. And, yes, for part of this adventure the whale is in a backyard. Have you ever seen a dinosaur, whale or other marine mammal skeleton on display at a museum or aquarium? Well, this book will answer your question, How did they do that? The book is intended for middle grade curriculum and readers ages 8-11 years. However, readers of all ages will come away from the book with a better understanding of how skeletal displays are created. Facts about humpbacks are woven throughout. Young scientists will find an enjoyable mix of information and adventure. Reluctant readers will be captivated by the realistic illustrations that are a strong bonus to the strong story line. These were created by Dee Perry with ink, colored pencils and watercolors.

In the heat of the summer, when Blueberries are at their finest, you should wander down the path that crosses the Big Meadow. If you are careful and quiet, you will see the strangest party you can imagine. Animals of all types now gather at the far end, near the creek bank. They bring food of all kinds. But everyone agrees that their favorite snack is the Blueberries! For a day or two they forget the cares and troubles of the world. They enjoy each other's company and get to know each other. And I think that with each passing year, the Big Meadow becomes a better place to live. The Big Meadow: Home of Heroes and Friends!

Profoundly Entertaining offers the general reader a chance to think about Shakespeare's artistry in a sustained way. Entertaining as Shakespeare's plays are, that quality by itself wouldn't justify the effort required to overcome the difficulty their language poses. Their enduring popularity suggests that, to varying degrees, their audiences sense their profundity even if they cannot confidently articulate their experience. Without any overarching argument to make-merely with admiration for the most intelligent, honest, courageous, and sustained confrontation of human life of which we have written record-the book invites its readers to accompany Shakespeare on his journey of exploration into the human condition unobscured by prevailing orthodoxies and comforting illusions.

Meet leprechauns Judge Custodio O’Donnell, his law clerk Blackstone O’Grady and the Judge’s very black cats, Mootly and Smartly. The little group in their rented German car begins their journey through the Black Forest, taking time to enjoy the Fall colors. Along the way, Blackstone O’Grady suffers an unfortunate mishap. Distraught the Judge calls Michael O’Hara and a group of their mutual friends to come to the aid of poor Blackstone O’Grady. Arriving in the blink of an eye, Michael O’Hara and his friends hear the Judge’s tale of woe and offer their advice. Will their advice bring Blackstone O’Grady back to health? Aside from the story’s main plot, author Patricia Richardson skillfully interweaves interesting subplots into the tale as well. Find out who Professor Fintan O’Rourke is and how he is connected to the aforementioned characters in Michael O’Hara and Friends to the Rescue.