Books published by MindStir Media

The Kids Have Ups and Downs Too series, from Fertile Ground Creations, starring Booker Weed are fun, illustrated stories from author Clyde Heath. Young readers will be encouraged that, no matter what's happening at home, in their neighborhood, or with their friends they have what it takes to make good choices and not play the blame game. The young reader will find this theme throughout the series and begin to understand they have what it takes to press on to be the best they can be no matter what. Each book concludes with a journal for recording their thoughts while reading and to inspire them to read, think, write. This installment gives a look at bullying from the bully's side...and includes a journal...

Poppy the Three-Legged Puppy is different from the other puppies. She only has three legs and misses out on lots of fun. Follow Poppy through her journey as she learns that though she may be different, she has a special talent. Her abilities enable her to be a hero!

Hope was outgoing and popular, she easily made new friends. Ebe was shy and insecure and did everything she could not to be noticed. Both girls dreamed of a horse of their own. Even though they were from very different backgrounds they found out how much they had in common. Through the magic of horses and the gifts God gave them they formed a bond that would last a lifetime.

Sometimes a sign for our life path is right before our very eyes if we only take the time to look. Now that Faith is grown, she discovers what that mission is. Follow along with Faith and her friends as she leaps toward that path of discovery. This second installment in the new multilingual series will once again capture your heart.

Adam is a graduate of Jacksonville State University where he majored in history and minored in communications. He has worked as a freelance writer for several online newspapers covering hard news events and has written his own political columns for an online magazine. The Flurple Woozle is a story Adam created when he was nine years old. He is currently writing a science fiction novel which he hopes to have published soon.

Charley McChooChoo is a little switch engine with big dreams. Charley longs for his own train and his own adventure, but Mr. Big doesn''t think he is ready. One day, Charley gets the chance to prove himself, but he runs into some unexpected dilemmas along the way.

Clawing and Scratching and Thumping About was written in 1999 when the author's middle son Jack was experiencing bad dreams. It's about these monsters that were in Jack's room and how monsters are really only in our dreams - at least until Dad switched rooms with Jack.

I Didn't Do Nuthin' is a short story about a boy that always seems to get into trouble because of his behavior in class, at home and on the playground. The story winds the reader through the boy's decisions and inner thoughts as he comes to the conclusion that many of his decisions made him a bully in the eyes of his classmates and his family. The story follows his journey to discovering what bullying looks like and how it makes others feel. The artwork is vibrant and the story provides a framework for opening up a discussion about bullying.

Bogie is a funny dog, who likes to do dog things. Just like a person, Bogie has lots of activities that he enjoys. He particularly LOVES the garden. Do you like the garden, too? Read more to learn about Bogie's adventures!

Patch is a little kitten getting to know a big world. Come and take a peek into her typical day. She'll be glad that you did!

Do you know of a King who had no kingdom? What was the Bumblebee's Plight? Have you ever met an Eccentric Con Man? How far would you go to protect your ice cream? Eleven year old Max Snyder welcomes you to his vivid world of imagination. Max started writing poems when he was eight. 'School' and 'Rebellion' were written during that time as part of his class assignments. The rest of the poems in this book were written during the summer months over the last two years. Max drew the pictures of 'The Autonomous Airship' and 'The Knowing Owl' first, then composed the poems afterwards. One of Ili's passions is painting in watercolor. She loved how whimsical Max's poems were and transformed them into the watercolor illustrations in this book.

This book contains refereed papers which were presented at the 34th Workshop of the International School of Mathematics "G. Stampacchia, the International Workshop on Optimization and Control with Applications. The book contains 28 papers that are grouped according to four broad topics: duality and optimality conditions, optimization algorithms, optimal control, and variational inequality and equilibrium problems. The specific topics covered in the individual chapters include optimal control, unconstrained and constrained optimization, complementarity and variational inequalities, equilibrium problems, semi-definite programs, semi-infinite programs, matrix functions and equations, nonsmooth optimization, generalized convexity and generalized monotinicity, and their applications. Audience This book is suitable for researchers, practitioners, and postgraduate students in optimization, operations research, and optimal control.

This children's book is a compilation of short poems based on nature but heavily influenced by everyday events around us. The individual short stories were the result of the author's inspiration that came about by her sensitivity to daily occurrences around her. It is hoped that whoever is reading the book will enjoy the stories by discerning the basic concepts applied together with illustrations.

Little Liam has lost his imagination! Can he find it again? Come along with Liam as he searches through backyard jungles, across the high seas and beyond, until he discovers for himself what his mom knew all along.

Dottie the Bus Driver teaches young readers to enjoy reading while improving their reading skills and interjecting life lessons such as: Teaching morals and family values; honor and respect for parents and others; honesty in all aspects of their daily life; good manners and behavior; and how to be responsible, law-abiding citizens.

It is hard to say goodbye. If you don't get to say goodbye, it is even worse. There are all those things you wanted to say. There are all those things you wanted to do together... "I Never Got to Say Goodbye" addresses the Christian view of death and puts it in simple prose that children can easily understand. The book beautifully demonstrates that "goodbye" is not forever...

When your favorite bike is broken and the only way to fix it is to get an A+ in your most un-favorite subject in school, math ... What's a boy to do? Maybe getting a wish granted by a Leprechaun on St. Patrick's Day would help, but you need to catch one first ... What's a boy to do? It just so happens there's a Leprechaun out there who specializes in math and making dreams come true. Join young Adam on his adventure as he tries to make his wish for a new bike come true with a little help from Leprechaun Land and Tiny O'Liddle!

Forgetful Freddie is a fun, educational tale of a forgetful squirrel who learns an important lesson about crossing the street correctly. Young children of all ages will laugh and learn with Freddie as he learns his lesson.

"Through Talen's Eyes: A Visit to Grandma's House" is a delightful story about the fun a little boy and his grandmother have whenever he comes to visit. A unique feature of this story is that the boy's grandmother is blind. This fact, however, never interferes with the games they play and the fun they have. The book identifies and celebrates many ways the grandmother is able to see things through her grandson's eyes as they interact and play together. Talen learns to appreciate his grandmother's insights as well. A reading awareness section is found in the back of the book. This can be used as a reading game that will encourage conversation between the child being read to and the adult reading the book. "Through Talen's Eyes: A Visit to Grandma's House" will delight every child!

Timothy Frog is a short story about an unlikely friendship between a baby frog and a kind stranger. Timothy finds himself lost and scared away from his Mom. A kind woman helps Timothy and a friendship is born. Find out more in this beautifully written rhythmic tale.

This is a heartwarming children's story about a lost little boy who becomes snow blind. He encounters a dangerous wolf, but eventually is rescued with the help of a skunk and an angel.