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The Adventures of Luna.

Bilingual English-Spanish.: Little Explorer, Big World

 

The Adventures of Luna. Bilingual English-Spanish.: Little Explorer, Big World

Children’s Book

Date Published: August 13, 2023

 

 

Dual Language Books for Children 

( Bilingual English-Spanish).

Join Luna, a determined and caring girl, on her journey to make a difference in the world. Through her simple daily routine of planting trees, Luna inspires the animals of the forest, including her owl friends Churros and Panela, to take action against the destruction of their home. When disaster strikes and the Buhouho family is left homeless, Luna’s unwavering dedication to planting trees proves to be the key to restoring their beloved forest. With beautiful illustrations and a heartwarming message, “Luna, the Girl Who Planted a Forest” is a captivating tale that will leave children inspired to make a difference in their own world.

¨Luna’s understanding of the value of trees is prescient. For all of human existence, the role of trees was understood as a necessity for survival. The deforestation that Luna is witnessing in this story has implications for two interrelated environmental problems – biodiversity loss and climate change. Luna’s instinct is in sync with the international conservation community’s focus on the need to restore our planet’s degraded habitats. We must act on ecosystem restoration to address climate change, which includes the added benefits of safeguarding biodiversity, creating jobs, and securing our food supply. The United Nations highlighted this need by declaring 2020 – 2029 as the “Decade of Ecosystem Restoration.” Luna’s initiative in this book’s story is in the spirit of that important effort. In the face of massive, intertwined deforestation and climate change, what can one person do? It is easy to get overwhelmed by the challenges. Whether you live in an apartment and can nurture as all fishtail palm in a pot near a window or have a yard with space for a mighty oak tree, you can make a difference. If you learn more about your tree’s natural and cultural history, that knowledge will lead you to respect it and care about that species even more. Over time, as you watch your tree grow and thrive, you can do so knowing that you are its guardian and partner in fostering a shared, sustainable planet. Luna learned this lesson well and sets a wonderful, inspirational example in this book’s story.¨ – Brian Boom, Curator Emeritus, New York Botanical Garden.

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Libros Bilingües para Niños (Inglés-Español). Acompaña a Luna, una niña valiente y amorosa, en su extraordinaria aventura para cambiar el mundo. Con su rutina diaria de plantar árboles, Luna inspira a los animales del bosque, incluyendo a sus amigos búhos Churros y Panela, a unirse y lucharcontra la destrucción de su hogar. Cuando un desastre golpea y la familia Buhouho se queda sin hogar, la dedicación incansable de Luna por plantar árboles se convierte en la clave para restaurar el bosque que tanto aman. Con ilustraciones hermosas y un mensaje conmovedor, “Luna, la Niña que Sembró un Bosque” es un cuento cautivador que inspirará a los niños a hacer la diferencia en su propio mundo. ¡Embárcate en esta emocionante historia y descubre el poder de una pequeña acción para cambiar el destino de un bosque y la vida de sus habitantes!

About the Author

KIKE  CALVO has been on assignment in dozens of countries, working on stories ranging from belugas in the Arctic to traditional Hmong costumes in Laos. Kike’s images have been published in National Geographic Magazine, The New York Times, Time, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, New York Magazine, Rolling Stone, and Vanity Fair, among others. A National Geographic Certified Educator and a former contributor to National Geographic’s Voices blog, his images are represented by AP Images, Redux Pictures, and the National Geographic Image Collection.

Kike has been part of scientific river expeditions in Colombia, Brazil, and Peru. Over the years, Kike has joined numerous National Geographic Expeditions, from Spain and Patagonia to Costa Rica and the Amazon. He also enjoys teaching photography workshops and has been a guest lecturer at leading institutions like the School of Visual Arts and Yale University. Kike is the recipient of the 2020, 2021, and 2022 Safina Center Fellowship.

Kike is the co-founder of The Adventures of Pili initiative, a project with the mission to create bilingual books that will increase children’s awareness of global environmental issues and foster multi-lingual literacy. Partnering with local NGOs, and adding the support of companies and readers, to date, thousands of free bilingual books have been given to kids living in remote communities around the world.

Kike is pioneering in using small unmanned aerial systems to produce aerial photography as art and as a tool for research and conservation. His early work with drones was profiled as a genius in the 2019 National Geographic Almanac. He is also known for his iconic photographic project, World of Dances, on the intersection of dance, nature, and architecture. He has authored fifteen books, including Drones for Conservation; Staten Island: A Visual Journey to the Lighthouse at the End of the World; Habitats, with forewords by David Doubilet, and Jean-Michel Cousteau; and Corpus Christi in Atánquez. Professor of Anthropology and author Wade Davis, has described Kike as a worldly and seasoned photographer, and a fresh voice in the world of (visual) anthropology.

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The IX Series Book 1

by Andrew P. Weston

Genre: SciFi Fantasy 

Sometimes, death is only the beginning of the adventure.

Creative Ways to Hide Vegetables for Picky Eaters

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Creative Ways to Hide Vegetables for Picky Eaters

 

Nonfiction, Parenting, Food

Date Published: August 2, 2023

The ultimate guide for parents struggling with picky eaters…

This comprehensive book delves into the world of fussy eating, exploring the causes and impact of picky eating on nutrition and health. Discover the magic of invisible vegetables and their role in your child’s diet, ensuring they get the nutrients they need.

This book features an array of delicious hidden vegetable recipes, cleverly incorporating carrots, butternut squash, broccoli, zucchini, and pumpkin into meals that kids will love. Say goodbye to mealtime battles and hello to nutritious, kid-friendly dishes.

With insightful advice and practical tips, you’ll learn how to encourage healthy eating habits in your children and understand the proper amount of food they should be consuming. Even if you’re short on time, “Sneaky Eats” offers solutions for incorporating healthy food into your child’s diet effortlessly.

Embark on a 21-day journey filled with activities and strategies to tackle picky eating challenges head-on. Karen Massy’s expertise and creative ideas will transform mealtime stress into a fun and nourishing experience for both you and your picky eater.

Grab your copy today and watch your child embrace a healthier, vegetable-rich diet without even knowing it!

 

About the Author

Karen Massy is an acclaimed expert with a multifaceted range of expertise that spans home organization, parenting skills, gardening, science, and various how-to skills. With years of experience in each respective field, she has guided countless individuals in creating functional and clutter-free living spaces, navigating the challenges of middle school parenting, exploring the world of micro greens, perfecting lunch box preparations, and mastering the art of potty training. Through her books, Karen inspires and empowers readers to take control of their environment, acquire essential life skills, and lead more organized lives. With a down-to-earth approach and a passion for sharing her expertise, Karen has become a trusted authority in various fields. Her engaging writing style and comprehensive guidance equip readers with the tools they need to tackle any challenge and create balanced and organized lives.

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by Natalie Triumphs

Genre: SciFi, Suspense 

 

A White House Researcher for a non-existent department that oversees a demented robotic President, finds herself in the middle of a string of murders, fires, earthquakes, embassy bombings, assassination attempts, bribes, wars, and an Administration that can best be described as a kakistocracy. 

Kakistocracy of the Technocrats

Reflections of Michael Trilogy Book 2

by L.J. Ambrosio

Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Coming of Age 

 

A teacher and his protégé take a haphazard journey of joy, friendship and discovery.

Reflections on the Boulevard

Book 1 of The Lilac Lake Inn Series, Romantic Women’s Fiction

The Lilac Lake Inn Series, Book 1

 

Romantic Women’s Fiction

Date Published: August 22, 2023

 

 

Keeping a family promise can be the beginning of a whole new life for everyone in town…

Danielle “Dani” Gilford eagerly accepts her share of the gift of a cottage on the property of the Lilac Lake Inn in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Her grandmother, Gigi, has decided to sell the inn after realizing it’s too difficult to run as she ages and with rising taxes. Dani and her two sisters, Whitney and Taylor, must renovate and maintain the cottage and live there at least six months of each year, as a means of helping Gigi keep a vow to hold onto as much of the family property as possible.

The first person that Dani meets when she returns to the lake is Brad Collister, who, with his brother, has been hired to renovate the inn for the new owners. His brother, Aaron, is as attractive as Brad, but life with the brothers is complicated. Brad is still grieving for his wife, who died two years ago from cancer and Aaron’s interest lies with the business. And after working in Boston at an architectural design firm where the men in the office do everything they can to keep her from getting recognition for the work she does, the last thing Dani is looking for is a man. But the little town of Lilac Lake is full of interesting people, and surprises await Dani as she and her sisters work together to keep a promise to their grandmother, and Dani discovers new possibilities for herself about life and love.

Another of Judith Keim’s series books celebrating love and families, strong women meeting challenges, and clean women’s fiction with a touch of romance—beach reads for all ages with a touch of humor, satisfying twists, and happy endings.

About the Author

Judith Keim, A USA Today Best Selling Author, is a hybrid author who both has a publisher and self-publishes. Ms. Keim writes heart-warming novels about women who face unexpected challenges, meet them with strength, and find love and happiness along the way, stories with heart. Her best-selling books are based, in part, on many of the places she’s lived or visited and on the interesting people she’s met, creating believable characters and realistic settings her many loyal readers love.

She enjoyed her childhood and young-adult years in Elmira, New York, and now makes her home in Boise, Idaho, with her husband and their two dachshunds, Winston and Wally, and other members of her family.

While growing up, she was drawn to the idea of writing stories from a young age. Books were always present, being read, ready to go back to the library, or about to be discovered. All in her family shared information from the books in general conversation, giving them a wealth of knowledge and vivid imaginations.

Ms. Keim loves to hear from her readers and appreciates their enthusiasm for her stories.

 

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Janus Key Series Book 2

by Thomas Reilly

Genre: Time Travel Fantasy, Suspense 

 

“There will be a price to pay for bad medicine.”

Trial and Redemption

The Medicine Man Book 3

by Karen Kay

Genre: Native American Historical Romance 

Can her love heal the Medicine Man’s heart?

She Paints My Soul

A Romantic Suspense Novel

by Eliza Modiste

 

The Veiled Series, Book Two 

Romantic Suspense

Date Published: August 18, 2023

 

 

Zoey Sheffield never understood the appeal of the unknown. She’s a woman who knows what she likes. A blunt woman. A woman who craves control. She doesn’t need love—the mere idea of romance is detestable and, no, she does not need a man to stand by her side. She would much rather have their company in bed—or in a car—or in an alleyway—the location isn’t relevant, really. What’s important is that she could happily and promptly bid them adieu after they served their purpose and then, she could move on to the next one. The world that she’s been thrust into, however, is one where that thought seems utterly impossible.

It’s all because of the men. The stupid men.

There’s James Turner, the tall, muscular, tattooed one. Charming and charismatic with a sarcastic flair that knows no bounds, he’s worked for months to chip away at Zoey’s stone clad will to avoid romance with expertly placed sledgehammer strikes.

And, then, there’s Liam Cohen. Blonde and freckled, burly with golden retriever energy, a playboy mindset and a disguised damaged past, he and Zoey have long fallen into a friendship that both of them wish to remain a constant in their lives.

The men have made Zoey’s life more complicated than she wished it to be, and she struggles to hold onto the reins to her own reality. The universe that she’s a part of has different plans, however, for there is more for Zoey that lurks in the shadows. The threat crouches in the distance, hides around corners, and awaits the most imperfect opportunity to present itself. It’s ready to snatch the reins from Zoey’s hands altogether—and the uncomfortable unknown that she’s forever attempted to avoid is now a darkness that threatens to drown her completely.

 

Other books in The Veiled Series

 

Thinly Veiled

The Veiled Series, Book One

The past haunts her, the present beguiles her…and the future is ready to bring her full circle.

Freshly escaped from her unfulfilling and unnecessarily stressful criminal past of drug dealing and theft (and the manipulative ex-boyfriend associated with it), the beautiful, foul-mouthed romantic Claire Branson needs a fresh start. Routine. Monotony. An authentic happiness that could feel…simple. She needs her chaotic life to go right for once – please, and thank you.

Claire never expected her run of bad luck to turn so quickly. After moving to the Appalachian small town of Salem, Virginia, a spur-of-the-moment visit to a nearby tavern leads to new, unforeseen possibilities when she opens the front door and locks eyes with Luke Turner, the steel-grey eyed bartender at the run-down watering hole.

Luke could be the simplicity that Claire longs for – he’s undeniably sexy, sarcastically sweet, and, above all, radiating innocence. But with Claire’s dark past festering under the gauze of her quick getaway, will Luke be able to keep his innocence? And, more importantly, will they get out of everything alive?

Thinly Veiled is a steamy medium burn romance novel with a dark, adventurous edge that keeps fans of suspenseful romance novels turning pages, wondering if that ‘happily ever after’ ending will ever really come for Claire and Luke…while their passionate soirees will leave us all begging for more of their steamy love scenes.

 

“OMG, I just finished. This book was amazing. I cried, was on the edge of my seat; man, those sex scenes… damn. Eliza’s writing is impressive; I could see it all in my head so easily, and I didn’t see how it would end. I loved the ending, though. Yes, I totally cried!” – Amazon Review

“The writer expertly weaves together multiple plotlines, leaving readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page. “Thinly Veiled” is a must-read for anyone who loves a good suspense novel with a healthy dose of snark and irony.” – Amazon Review

 

If you’re looking for a witty romantic comedy combined with suspense and a bit of sexiness, scroll up and order now!

 

 

About the Author

Eliza Modiste lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband, daughter, and an abundance of animals. Graduating in 2017 with a degree in accounting, she became immersed in the ever-riveting world of numbers and reconciliation. Shortly thereafter, as a hobby – or, perhaps, a method of escape – she began to write in her spare time.

Her first novel THINLY VEILED started as creating characters that mimicked the brash, humorous, never-ending monologue in her mind. Combining this and a heavy splash of romance similar to the books that she would often get lost in made for an entertaining way to pass the time. This hobby, however, eventually blossomed into a full-blown passion. THINLY VEILED has since morphed into a mix of both romantic comedy and suspense, and Eliza has plans for several more novels to follow THINLY VEILED

When not writing, Eliza can be found baking, binging a television series, or spending time with friends and family.

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Source: Author Interview with novelist M.C.V. Egan