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What happens when a childhood marked by pain refuses to let go-and faith refuses to let fail?

In The Yellow House: Foundations, Ronald Lee Sparks opens the door to a life shaped by family fracture, emotional wounds, and the search for meaning. Growing up in South Central Ohio, Sparks navigates loss, anger, and choices that pull him toward darkness while quietly setting the stage for something greater.

This first book in a three-part autobiographical series traces formative years with unflinching honesty, revealing how hardship, missteps, and broken relationships still carried the seeds of purpose. Each memory, whether tender or devastating, points toward a larger story unfolding beyond immediate understanding.

Readers will:

• Witness a raw coming-of-age marked by struggle and survival
• Explore how faith emerges slowly through pain rather than comfort
• Discover hope rooted in perseverance, not perfection

Open these pages and step into The Yellow House, where beginnings matter and redemption starts long before it shows its face.

Discover the Hidden Wisdom of Scotland's Folk Traditions

Mill Dust & Dreaming Bread takes readers on a captivating journey through the landscapes, legends, and lore of Scotland. This rich tapestry of folk belief and folk magic uncovers the enduring connections between land, community, and spirit, rooted in the ancestral traditions of Scotland.

From animistic practices and seasonal celebrations to the struggles of resilience against suppression, this book reclaims a marginalised cultural heritage and invites readers to rediscover its relevance in the modern world.

Blending deep archival research, personal storytelling, and vibrant explorations of ecology, history, and spirituality, this work is an evocative homage to Scotland's past and a powerful call to embrace its enduring wisdom. Whether delving into the fairy faith, uncovering the rituals of ancient festivals, or examining the impact of societal upheaval, Mill Dust & Dreaming Bread offers a transformative perspective on our shared heritage and a vision of how it can inspire us today.

This is a book for seekers, storytellers, and all who yearn to connect with the echoes of an ancient land.

Kids love to ask why things are the way they are. But a lot of adults don't have an answer to one of their most common questions: why is the sky blue?

It turns out, there's some pretty complicated science that goes into making our sky the color it is! Everything from wave lengths and dipoles to the Rayleigh and Mie light-scattering principles come into play. Is the Sky Always Blue? simplifies that complex science for young minds. Using clear, easy to understand language and bright, engaging pictures, the book gives every child the answers they've been waiting for.

A little Glow-of-Light, the narrator, walks kids through the science at play in our atmosphere, explaining why the sky can be so many different colors from the time we wake up until the end of the day. The beautiful artwork and charming story will have even the least scientific kid rattling off the secrets of the sky. Meanwhile, a glossary digs into the scientific terms behind the phenomenon, providing age-appropriate insight for every child and their parents.

Two Riders will rise.

A single prophecy will destroy them both.

A long-running rebellion against the Empire is tearing the continent of Artalu apart, plunging two young orphans-Uldrird and Kudrel-into a war older than creation. Uldrird, a barbarian of mysterious lineage; Kudrel, an Imperial soldier seeking his life's purpose. And both are about to be transformed into the last Dragon Riders ever to walk this war-torn land.

As the rebellion reaches its crisis, the pair's loyalties will be sorely tested-by a god's wrath, by the Emperor's iron determination, by enslavement to dark powers, and by a struggle to reconcile virtue with duty, free will with destiny.

And their dragons-the first to grace Artalu's skies in centuries. Powerful, beautiful, vengeful, each indelibly bound to its Rider. Through those bonds flow thought, emotion, memory, and power...the power to free the world or bury it in darkness. Time is running out. Uldrird and Kudrel's loyalties to the rebellion, the Empire, and themselves, ever shifting, will force them to make choices that will echo through time.

A Dragon's Loyalties reimagines elements of classic fantasy, as its two protagonists try to discern whether loyalty should be defined by personal alliances or by a devotion to the greater good. It reveals hidden empires, perilous Magic, and the role of moral choices in a battle where light and darkness blur and every truth demands a sacrifice.

Your Life Changed in an Instant. Now What?

One phone call. One unthinkable tragedy. And suddenly, everything you built, everything you believed about yourself, is shattered. In the aftermath of a child's drowning death at her swim school, Mary Reilly-Magee faced a choice: retreat into isolation and shame, or discover a radically different way of moving through grief, guilt, and rebuilding.

What she found became Infinite Generosity-a framework that reveals how giving and receiving aren't opposite forces, but a continuous flow that sustains us through life's darkest moments and brightest days. Through her journey from devastating loss to hardwon peace, Mary illuminates the four states we all move through-Giving, Receiving, Observing, and Floating-and shows how understanding where you are can transform how you heal, lead, and love.

You'll discover:

• The Infinite Generosity framework-understanding the four states of being and how to move fluidly between them
• Why receiving is just as generous as giving-and how resistance to help isolates you from healing
• The three rules of Infinite Generosity-guideposts for when you feel stuck, depleted, or disconnected
• How to ask "What's the generous thing to choose here?"-a question that opens possibility in impossible moments
• Practical wisdom for leaders and caregivers-how to give from fullness instead of emptiness and create sustainable impact

When tragedy strikes, love doesn't disappear-it asks you to flow with it differently. This is your permission to stop suffering alone and start moving with grace.

Sadie Campbell has always tried to do the right thing. She never thought she'd end up with her heart broken twice. And yet, this is where she finds herself... mad at God, disappointed in herself, and trying to find her way back to the girl she used to be- carefree, joyful, and full of hope.

Now a professional hockey player, Mason Gray never thought he'd find himself on the cusp of signing a life-changing contract, and still be pining after his high school sweetheart, the girl he let get away.

Set in Southwest Nova Scotia, where the lobster is plentiful and community equates to family, Returning Home is a heartfelt romance about finding love after life hasn't gone according to plan. Just as likely to make you laugh as it is to make you cry, readers are taken on a journey of hope, healing and a renewed understanding that mistakes don't define who we are, only God can do that.

"[A] fascinating book. . . . [Barnéoud] ruminates on how microchimerism might change our understanding of ourselves."--Sam Kean, Wall Street Journal

What if some of your cells were not your own? What if they once belonged to someone else?

Part mind-bending medical mystery--part cutting-edge science--Hidden Guests uncovers the astonishing phenomenon of microchimerism: the presence of foreign cells inside our own bodies. The incredible story of how those cells got there--and what they do once they arrive--might change everything we know about the immune system, lineage, and identity.

We are all told the same story as children: that we grew from a single cell into a human, that all of our cells came from the first fertilized egg, and that we have one distinct genetic code. But scientists are beginning to challenge that story.

The discovery of microchimerism shows that not all our cells are our own--some of them migrated from other bodies. How did they get there? Scientists are still studying their journey, but today we know cells are exchanged in pregnancy, through transplants and blood transfusions, and possibly even through sex. But what does this mean for our daily lives--is it really such a big deal if someone else's cell turns up in our bodies? The answer is, as author Lise Barnéoud shows in Hidden Guests, that the implications could be earth-shattering.

In Hidden Guests, Barnéoud interviews doctors, researchers, and medical experts at the forefront of microchimerism research. She interweaves their fascinating discoveries with the shocking human stories of microchimerism including:

- The story of the mother who gave birth to the genetic children of her sister ... even though her sister had never been born.

- The story of the man whose DNA was found at a crime scene--only he was in prison at the time. It turned out that he had received a bone marrow transplant, and the DNA came from his donor--the actual offender.

- The story of a cancer survivor who discovered that the cells in his blood, saliva, hair, and even his semen were slowly being replaced by the cells of his organ donor

- The story of a woman whose children were nearly taken away after genetic testing showed she was not their mother--until she proved that their DNA came from a vanished twin whose cells she had absorbed in utero

Hidden Guests traces the history of this still emerging science while asking philosophical and probing questions about immunity, biology, evolution, parental testing, criminal forensics, and the concept of individual identity. Barnéoud makes the case for expanding our notions of both self and immunity: as ever-changing collectives of cells in relation, we are not unlike ecosystems. And like ecosystems, perhaps, the greater our diversity, the greater our resilience.

Timely and unforgettable, The Brightwood Code sheds light on hidden history and the brutality of being a woman in a war built by men.

"The Brightwood Code has everything I love in a book." --Stacey Lee, New York Times bestselling author of Reese's Book Club pick The Downstairs Girl

Seven months ago, Edda was on the World War I front lines as one of two hundred "Hello Girls," female switchboard operators employed by the US Army. She spent her nights memorizing secret connection codes to stay ahead of spying enemies, and her days connecting vital calls between platoons and bases and generals, all trying to survive--and win--a brutal war. Their lives were in Edda's hands, and one day, in fateful seconds, everything went wrong.

Now, Edda is back in Washington, DC, working as an American Bell Telephone operator, the picture of respectability. But when her shift ends, Edda is barely hanging on, desperate to forget the circumstances that cut her time overseas short. When she receives a panicked phone call from someone who utters the fateful code word "Brightwood," Edda has no choice but to confront her past. With precious few clues and help only from Theo, a young man bearing his own WWI scars, Edda races to uncover what secrets may have followed her across the ocean.

New York Times bestselling author Monica Hesse delivers a gripping thriller that will leave you guessing until the last page.

A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
Starred reviews from: ★ The Bulletin ★ The Horn Book ★ Publishers Weekly ★ SLJ

"Page-turning." ―The Washington Post

The story of Gumluck continues! Introducing the second installation in a laugh-out-loud and critically acclaimed chapter book tale from New York Times bestselling author Adam Rex.

Readers, be warned! This book contains three precious eggs, one confused dragon, a very silly wizard, and the tiny ghost who haunts his hair.

The follow-up to The Story of Gumluck the Wizard finds everyone's favorite noodlehead wizard at it again in another hilarious adventure of mistaken identity, courage in the face of fire (literally), and the most unlikely friendship in all of Prince Whoop-de-doo's unlikely little kingdom.

With entirely delightful illustrations and a lighthearted mix of fantasy and fairytale elements, this imaginative book is perfect for young fans of wizardry, magic, and the special alchemy of friendship.

THE DYNAMIC DUO OF GUMLUCK AND HELVETICA: This hapless wizard and his lovingly critical friend Helvetica the Raven are memorable characters young readers will love rooting for.

EVERYONE LOVES GUMLUCK THE WIZARD: Named a best book of the year by Kirkus Reviews, the Chicago Public Library, and many more, Book One in the series received five starred reviews, calling it "adorable," "silly and heartfelt," and "a tale to treasure."

FAVORITE AUTHOR: Acclaimed children's book creator Adam Rex is known for his funny and smart stories. The winner of countless state list awards, Rex is the author of beloved books, including On Account of the Gum, Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich, School's First Day of School, and many more.

Perfect for:

• Fans of Adam Rex
• Parents and grandparents seeking funny early chapter book series
• Teachers and librarians looking for engaging fantasy and magic books for emerging readers
• Anyone looking for funny, fantasy chapter books
• Readers who enjoy Chris Colfer's A Tale of Magic, the Unicorn Academy series, and Magic Tree House books

Six Muslim teens are falsely accused of a deadly attack in this timely and harrowing examination of America's justice system, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Samira Ahmed.

As fireworks pop off at a rowdy Fourth of July bonfire party, an explosion off the California coast levels an oil rig--resulting in chaos and worse, murder.

At the center are six Muslim teens - six patriots, six strangers, and six suspects.

An old soul caught in the wrong place. An aspiring doctor. An influencer with a reputation to protect. A perfect daughter with secrets to hide. A soccer star headed for Stanford. An immigrant in love. Each with something to hide and everything to lose.

Faced with accusations of terrorism, The Six are caught in a political game that will pit them against each other in exchange for exoneration. They must choose: frame each other to guarantee their own independence or expose their secrets to earn back freedom for them all.

★ A Stonewall Honor book

For fans of Amari and the Night Brothers and The Okay Witch comes a hilarious and affirming cozy fantasy about the adventures of a girl who discovers she is the descendant of a powerful witch coven.

Becca Slugg is bored. It's the tail end of summer, and it feels like she's done nothing but run errands for her family's Cape Disappointment Beach Inn,
argue with her frustratingly overprotective mother, and have one-sided conversations with the giant spider living by the dumpsters out back.

When Becca wishes for something to happen, she doesn't expect her wish to manifest in the form of an unwelcome visit from her mom's sinister and estranged sister, Malatrice. It turns out Becca's aunt is a powerful witch--and when she doesn't get the help she wants from Becca's mom, she unleashes a devastating ink spell. Becca is left with a mindless puppet for a mother and a whole lot of questions--like Can I castspells with the ink in my veins, too?

With the help of Natalya, her mother's tarantula familiar, and Oddvar, a friendly troll living in the motel's ice machine, a distraught but determined Becca sets out to uncover her own magical abilities and find the ingredients for a potion that will cure her mother. Besides, how hard can it be to find mermaid eggs, troll teeth, and the most precious possession of a Witch-Queen?

This magical adventure is equal parts hilarious and exhilarating, with a sassy, talking tarantula being just the tip of the iceberg.

The lovable Life in the Wild trio can't wait to get out on the ice to play hockey. Except, well, they're going to have to!

It's wintertime, and the bear, the moose and the beaver can't wait for hockey season to start. They're so eager, in fact, they head out onto the ice before it's thick enough, and they all fall through. Twice. While they wait for the lake to freeze, they try to take their minds off hockey. There's competitive napping. Karaoke. Lots of comfort food. Until, at last, the day arrives when the ice is ready. But, after all that time not being active, are they ready?

Part of the bestselling Life in the Wild picture book series from Nicholas Oldland, this funny romp is, at its heart, a love letter to the sport of hockey and the joys of playing in the wild outdoors. Oldland's distinctive dry humor shines here, making this a fun read-aloud. But the hilarious visual story -- including the character's facial expressions and numerous asides -- mean children, even nonreaders, will also want to spend time with the pages on their own. Children who love hockey will appreciate the friends' devotion to the game and the difficulty of waiting for conditions to be just right, but every child who has had to wait for something (that is, every child) will relate to the situation. In this, the book offers some character education lessons on patience and perseverance. Separately, there are connections to healthy outdoor activity and winter safety.

The dragons are coming ... are you prepared? This thrilling, dystopian adventure story is perfect for fans of Wings of Fire and Impossible Creatures.

Lucas isn't having the best summer. While normally he'd be away at camp, this year he's stuck home, watching over his younger neighbor Noah and mourning the death of his beloved cat. Even going outside is dangerous, thanks to mysterious fires making the air unsafe to breathe. Fires that Noah claims are caused by real life dragons. At first Lucas laughs it off--Noah's dad has always been fond of conspiracy theories. But when the family suddenly flees town and strange rumors start spreading online, Lucas realizes he needs to find out for sure.

Meanwhile, young Cinder and her dragon herd are just trying to survive in a strange new world. They've found a haven high in the mountains and hope to finally live in peace. But when Cinder suffers a terrible fall, she's not sure she'll live long enough to see it.

Searching for dragons, Lucas finds Cinder, and he can't help but feel sorry for this tiny creature and together they begin to form an unlikely friendship. But a simple misunderstanding between scales and skin is all it takes to spark a worldwide inferno. As the dragon apocalypse looms, can Lucas and Cinder find a way to help keep their families safe?

Don't Miss:
New Dragon City
Dawn of the Dragons
War of the Wings

"Mind-expanding and hilarious!"--Jeff Kinney, author of the international bestselling series Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Earth sciences meet Diary of a Wimpy Kid in Oliver's Great Big Universe: Volcanoes Are Hot!, second in an original illustrated middle-grade fiction series that blends science with narrative from bestselling author-artist Jorge Cham, the Emmy Award-nominated creator of PBS's Elinor Wonders Why

After writing his first book, eleven-year-old Oliver is kind of a celebrity around school--no big deal. But when he gets caught in a cafeteria catastrophe, he quickly goes from being the "funny science kid" to one of the "Epic Barf Kids," the result of too much explosive cherry pie in the lunchroom. Oliver is desperate to restore his reputation--and winning the science fair sounds like the perfect way for everyone to forget about the whole barf thing. There's just one obstacle standing in his way: Ana Lía Quintero, who wins the science fair every year.

Luckily, Oliver has the help of his geoscientist aunt, even though she's a little, um, quirky (scratch that: really quirky). If Oliver has any chance of defeating his archnemesis, he'll have to learn all about volcanic burping and bacteria farts, how Earth's layers are basically like boba tea, and how school cliques and the solar system have a lot in common.

With laugh-out-loud humor and cartoon-style illustrations from bestselling writer and the creator of PHD Comics Jorge Cham, Oliver's Great Big Universe is a STEAM-themed, diary-style series following one kid who's taking on the whole universe--if he can survive middle school first.

More from the Oliver's Great Big Universe series:
Oliver's Great Big Universe (#1)
Oliver's Great Big Universe: Volcanoes Are Hot! (#2)
?Oliver's Great Big Universe: Evolution Changes Everything! (#3)
Oliver's Great Big Universe: Oceans Are Deep! (#4)

Development by Design: The Enneagram and the Law of Three

Most approaches to personal growth emphasize insight.

But insight alone rarely produces deep, lasting change.

Many people understand their Enneagram type and still find themselves repeating the same patterns. Awareness without a structure and process often leads to frustration and stalled development.

Development by Design offers a fundamentally different approach to personal growth. Grounded in the Enneagram and the Law of Three, this book presents development as a designed, intentional process.

What This Book Is About

Development by Design introduces a clear developmental architecture for moving from false self to true self.

Development is framed not as improvement, but as movement - the intentional engagement of the forces that shape change from the inside out.

Rather than asking, "What Enneagram type am I?" this book invites a deeper question: How am I developing - and how deliberately?

What Makes This Enneagram Book Different

Most Enneagram books emphasize:

• Type descriptions
• Self-recognition and insight
• Understanding personality patterns

Development by Design focuses on:

• Development as movement, not information
• The Law of Three as a living engine of change
• Working with resistance rather than fighting or bypassing it
• Designing growth for comfort, progress, or breakthrough

The Enneagram is used here as a developmental system, particularly relevant for personal and spiritual growth, relational dynamics, leadership, team development, coaching, and deep transformational work.

What You Will Do in This Book

This is not a book to read once and set aside. It is a structured, experiential process.

You will:

• Assess where you are developmentally, not just typologically
• Work consciously with resistance rather than against it
• Practice developmental actions aligned with your growth
• Use diagrams, frameworks, and guided reflection to support sustained change

Who is this book for?

This book is designed for people who are serious about transformational growth, including:

• Teachers and trainers
• Coaches and counselors
• Therapists and facilitators
• Leaders and team members
• HR professionals and spiritual directors
• Enneagram students committed to growth

Stephanie cradles her coffee and gazes out to the little house at the end of her garden. The family who just moved in seem perfectly nice, if a little odd. And it's only now that Stephanie realises: if she can see them, they can see everything inside her house, too...

Single mother Stephanie is more than happy to welcome the Kemps to her property. Tragically, they have just lost everything in a fire. The rent money means Stephanie can keep her children in this beautiful, rambling home - so expensive to run, since the divorce - all while helping the Kemps get back on their feet.

Jason Kemp is so handy, always offering to fix things. But his wife Cecelia finds a reason to knock on Stephanie's door every day. Their teenage daughter is sullen and rude. Then one day, Cecelia says the strangest thing...

"You know what teenagers are like. I would have sworn that she set our house on fire in a fit of rage."

It must be a joke. Stephanie smiles weakly. The Kemps have been through so much, she tells herself.

But when she opens her eyes in the middle of the night to the sound of unfamiliar footsteps on the staircase, Stephanie realises she has made a dangerous mistake. A mistake she may not survive...

An absolutely addictive and twisty psychological thriller where nothing is as it seems! Fans of Shari Lapena, Lisa Jewell and Noelle W. Ihli will be completely hooked.

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