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Visit a farm and learn about all the animals you can find there in this delightful children's book written and illustrated by Lynne Pickering.When Jane hears a strange noise on the farm, she wants to find out which animal is responsible! On her way to find out "who done it," she learns about the different sounds that animals make. Her question Is It you? is answered once Jane hears all the animals.The author owned a childcare center and often wrote stories and did puppet shows for the children. She says farm stories were always popular. "When I obtained the little sheep toys and the calico cows and the calico pigs, I thought they would be gorgeous in a book. So I painted backgrounds of countryside and obtained porcelain dolls, creating farm scenes for the characters."This is her second children's book to be published. Another four books are also being published. James and the Naughty Seagull, James and the Greedy Naughty Seagull, James and the Jealous Naughty Seagull, and The Magic Doorway (a fairy story).Lynne Pickering resides in Warwick, Queensland, Australia. She paints art and exports art worldwide. Most of her children's books were written over ten years ago. She revised them and edited them to be published. "We intend to open an art gallery and coffee shop at our country retreat where friends can come and enjoy the many rare bird species and wildlife."

James is the littlest bear of three bears in his family. He tends to tell stories to get attention, so no one believes anything he says. When he really does have an adventure with a naughty seagull, no one believes him until the seagull is injured. It is up to James to come to the rescue!This delightful children's book was written and illustrated by Lynne Pickering, who says, "We owned a childcare center for nine years and there were some children with behavioral problems. I often found if manners and examples of good Samaritan deeds were explained in a story concerning animals, the children often took notice and an improvement could be seen in them. If stories are told in a humorous and enjoyable tale, it gets through to them in a childlike way."She adds, " I love painting, and it was enjoyable to paint this cute little shaggy bear and his adventures with this naughty seagull. The characters took a life of their own once I painted them." Her other children's book to be published include James and the Greedy Naughty Seagull, James and the Jealous Naughty Seagull, Is It You? and The Magic Doorway (a fairy story). Lynne Pickering resides in Warwick, Queensland, Australia. She paints art and exports art worldwide. Most of her children's books were written over ten years ago. She revised them and edited them to be published. "We intend to open an art gallery and coffee shop at our country retreat where friends can come and enjoy the many rare bird species and wildlife."

Poems of Love and Pain is meant to show that people aren't alone in this world and that others have the same feelings that they do.This collection of poems and letters were sent to ladies I have loved though the years. It includes my feelings, hopes, dreams, love, and my pain. My heart and soul are trapped between these lines, showing my raw emotions and letting the ink flow to express myself the only way I can.I was born July 19, 1976 in Brooklyn, New York. I have two sisters and loving parents, but I've had a hard time dealing with love and the pain it can bring. I'm very romantic and my feelings get hurt easily.I love big and get hurt big. I'm the type who will love a woman endlessly and forever.I began writing at age 16 and never stopped. Moments get captured in my mind like a camera, creating snapshots of my memories to never let them go. I hold a lot in, but write everything down, as it's the only way I know to express my feelings.A single dad, Vincent Dizeo says, "I moved to Florida to give my son a better life and start all over with my wife, which never worked out. My heart was broken by her many times." This is his first book. "I will never stop writing as long as I have love and pain in my heart."

This is the story of Tran Van Tuan, a Vietnamese man struggling to survive through wars, six decades of hardship, and the ever-present threat of death, so he could realise his dreams.Born in North Vietnam during World War II, Tuan is abandoned in infancy by his father. The family is forced to flee the post-war fighting between the returned French colonialists and the Viet Minh nationalists. A harrowing period as refugees ends with the defeat of the French and the family exodus to Saigon.Journey with Tuan through the desperate years of what the Vietnamese call "the American War," the death of his beloved mother, his fight to educate himself and rise above poverty, his eventual marriage, and the chaos and drama of the fall of Saigon to the Communists.Tuan clings to the dream of freedom as he faces the threat of execution, forced labour camps, the collapse of his marriage, and a final daring escape by boat that almost ends in death.Repatriated to Australia from a Malaysian refugee camp, he strives against the odds once again to fulfil his destiny as an artist, committed to portraying the sufferings of his generation through his visionary canvases.Compelling, courageous, and immensely touching, The Drifting Clouds speaks simply, yet eloquently of the indomitable nature of the human spirit that sustains hope even in the darkest hours.Born in 1947 in Sydney, Australia, Gary L. Edgar moved to his father's hometown of Brisbane when he was six weeks old and has lived there ever since. Brisbane is the state capital of Queensland, with a subtropical climate and an easy-going, tolerant ambience with numerous cultures present.Publisher's website: http://sbprabooks.com/GaryLEdgar

This dramatic tale recounts the dangers that lurk in the streets, clubs, and every corner of your community. It's about good vs evil. It's about greed and blatant sex. It's about a serial killer with no conscience. It's about friendship gone bad.Blaze, a ruthless, cold-hearted killer, has no conscience when it comes to slaughtering anyone who gets in his way. Ty has been Blaze's best friend since second grade.Word on the street alerts Ty about Blaze's ruthless murders. Ty's life is turned upside down when his cousin is killed. Time is against Blaze as he realizes that his childhood friend wants revenge for his cousin's death.Will Blaze get payback, or will he escape A Friend's Rage for Revenge?Mary Houck also wrote The Circle of Poetry from a Mother and Son, which was published in 2010. A single mother of three children, she lives in Washington, D.C. She wrote and directed several different screenplays and got a job in a faith-based after-school program, where she continued to direct and write screenplays. Her mission is to reach as many young women as possible to help them understand their worth and develop a healthy self-image. The author is currently earning an associate degree in computer information.Publisher's website: http://sbprabooks.com/MaryHouck

The Kingdom of Tutterhelm is turned completely upside-down, when a jealous older brother named Prince Vincent decides to play a seemingly harmless trick on his parents.The Prince wants to teach them a lesson for giving more attention to his new baby sister, Princess Caroline. But his intentions backfire, and the royal family must learn to cope with jealousy.A magic mirror, a missing Queen Helene, a forlorn King Magnus, an estranged Princess Caroline, and years of strife play out, as the Prince and King are used as pawns by an evil councilman trying to bring down the royal family.Discover how the royals endure the twists and turns of a plot gone wrong, and rejoice in the magical ending that will warm hearts and result in lessons learned.What Happened in Tutterhelm is sure to become a favorite new fairy tale for everyone who is young at heart.Melissa Bailey Slater is a wife, mother of two, and an engineering project manager. As a child, she made up stories to entertain her three younger siblings. As a mother, she is still telling stories. The author grew up in South Carolina and Georgia, and now resides in Washington State. The sibling rivalry from her childhood is the inspiration for this story. Her previous books are Well, For Goodness Sake Little Jake and Something's Amiss With Miss Priss. She hopes to open children's minds through the imagination of books and spur a love for reading.Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/MelissaBaileySlater

Why Women Do What They Do is a memoir about love, hate, betrayal, sex, rape, and abuse.What makes women do what they do? What triggers them? Is it boredom, cheating, betrayal, loneliness, stability, or perhaps finances?From Holland to Africa to New York, this exciting and highly erotic true story considers relationships and marriage, as well as what makes women from different cultures tick.After his first sexual experience with his nanny, a grown-up Kenneth becomes involved with two gorgeous women, both with feral instincts, and both related. They are mother and daughter. Simone and Catherine seek their prey (Kenneth), with everything they have.Says Kenneth, "I have been running scared most of my life. That's why I went for the gold with everything that I ever did. That's why it had always been all or nothing with me. I had spent my whole life living like there was no tomorrow. Maybe there wasn't."About the Author: World traveler Kenneth Madu grew up in Amsterdam, then moved to Africa, went to school in England, and now lives in New York. This is his first book.Publisher's website: http://sbprabooks.com/KennethMadu

Amelia Taylor, or Amy as she likes to be called, misses Wallace Elementary, her old school, and her long-time friends. She especially misses Naomi Davis, her best friend.This year, her parents are making her attend a new school, Longwood Academy. Not only does she have to deal with being lonely, but for some reason several of the girls in her new fourth grade class have decided to make fun of her clothes.Amy understands that her parents brought her to this new school to give her more of a challenge. She hopes that dealing with the bad behavior from her classmates isn't the challenge her parents wanted for her.How does Amy solve the problem of the daily bullying, taunting, and teasing from her classmates?Vicki D. King, who once wrote romance novels, recently delved into a scripturally based compilation of inspirational blogs, and has now added children's books to her repertoire. Although Amy's New Dress is not the typical children's story, it carries a strong message that brings to light the issue of bullying and bad behavior in schools. The author has been married to Bill King for over 30 years. They live in Ohio, and have two grown children and two grandsons.Publisher's website: http://sbprabooks.com/VictoriaDKing

Ruby-Jane Ryan is a hardworking freelance journalist in Christchurch, New Zealand, who is widely traveled in her profession. She has friends who are prone to gossip, and though Ruby-Jane is fond of them, they also annoy the heck out of her.One of them is constantly trying to woo her into ascending new heights with him, preferably in his spa pool. Another stretches their friendship with his complaints as well as his problems with various unsuitable women he finds online.She finally gets moral support and love from a gorgeous Irish occupational therapist she meets during the course of her work. Ruby-Jane's additional work as an advice columnist written by "Agony Aunt" is kept secret from her gossipy friends. It's through her column that she's able to exact a form of revenge on her persistently annoying pals. After all, why should she take advice when she's the one dishing it out?About the Author: New Zealander Amber Jo Illsley has lived in various places, including Switzerland, Australia, and the USA, but currently resides in Invercargill, New Zealand, in the far south of the South Island. "I spent many years as a freelance journalist and editor, and thought that a novel about a young feisty journalist and her many experiences would be fun to write."Publisher's website: http://sbprabooks.com/AmberJoIllsley

A Bundle of Colorful Yarns: An Eclectic Short Story Collection represents the author's second book of short stories. A natural-born storyteller, Louis Winslow imbues his characters with honesty, "a trait I hold in high esteem."His new collection of 35 stories covers a wide range of topics. Most are action-adventure tales, and many feature outdoor themes. He explains, "The bulk can be described as realistic, but there are some fantasies. Although this is listed as a fiction book, there are a couple of nonfiction stories included."He hopes his works will be inspiring and will take readers on a truly eclectic journey.The Table of Contents backs that up, reading like a kaleidoscopic rollercoaster ride. Titles point to an unforgettable read and include: "Skull Rock," "Wizard of Oz Freeborn High Reunion," "Evil Monkey," "Hitchhiker," "Dangerous Tango," "The Locked Room," "The Pit," "Cupid Crossed," "Ghost Eyes," "His Evilness," "Assassination," "Alicia's Revenge," and "Salvation Angel." Then there's "Pursuit of Trout."There's something for everyone in A Bundle of Colorful Yarns.Louis Winslow is a retired chemist who took up writing after retirement. He and his wife Carole live in the beautiful Saint Croix Valley in Stillwater, Minnesota. His hobbies include hiking, hunting, fishing, reading, volunteering, traveling, and writing. They have three children, eight grandchildren, and a Springer spaniel named Joshua.Publisher's website: http://sbprabooks.com/LouisWinslow

After losing the college scholarship she earned in high school, twenty-year-old Lori Kelley is determined to work hard and save every dime she can for college. She's holding down three jobs, and has been doing without a lot of things, including a relationship with a man.Lori doesn't want anyone in her life except Hank, a man she looks up to as a father. Then Lori meets Garrett Malone and he starts to melt away her rough edges. She finds it difficult to fight her attraction to him, and their relationship slowly blossoms, until her older sister steps in.With their relationship over, Lori discovers some of her savings is missing. Will she be able to go back to the life she planned for herself, or will obstacles keep popping up and stop her?Find out in this captivating story of disappointments, heartache, and dreams, as they unfold for Lori and her unchained spirit that is determined to be triumphant.Born and raised in Wyoming, Dorothy Hamish has traveled to most other states and dreams of even more travel. This is her third book. She also wrote Traveling the Road to Destiny and Forgiveness Comes. Married for 42 years, she has three children and ten grandchildren. Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/DorothyHarnish