December Releases! Just in time for the holidays!
The Death of Dulgath: Volume Three of the Riyria Chronicles
By Michael J. Sullivan
When the last member of the oldest noble family in Avryn is targeted for assassination, Riyria’s Royce and Hadrian are hired to foil the plot. Three years have passed since Hadrian, the war-weary mercenary, and Royce, the cynical ex-assassin, joined forces to become rogues-for-hire. All has gone well until they’re asked to help prevent a murder. Now they must venture into an ancient corner of the world to save a mysterious woman who knows more about Royce than is safe and cares less about herself than is sane.
From the best-selling author of The Riyria novels comes the third installment of The Riyria Chronicles. Although part of a series, it’s designed to thrill both new readers looking for fun, fast-paced fantasy and Riyria veterans wishing to reunite with old friends. For those who do wish to experience the entire Riyria saga, two reading options exist: chronological (starts with The Crown Tower) or order of publication (starts with Theft of Swords).
Front Row Seat at the Circus: One Journalist’s Journey Through Two Presidential Elections
A Mosquito on My Nose: Tales of Africa
By Vivien J. Davies
On the day of their wedding, Vivien and Bill Davies left England to sail to East Africa. They spent over two years working there and traveled extensively. They lived in Nairobi, Kenya where their daughter was born. The stories tell of the often unbelievable and amusing incidents that happened in their lives there. Working and living beside the Kenyans, they experienced a different culture and came to love their new lifestyle. At the end of their contract they drove from Nairobi to Cape Town, known as the Hell Run. On this long safari they had encounters with monkeys, ran out of gas in a remote area, and met many Maasai. Finally, they boarded a ship to sail back to England.
The Peril of Thyself
By Mark Mozeson
After 30 years of clawing his way to the top, Fred Fallon is within reach of becoming CEO of global professional services giant -Spectrum. To become the anointed successor to Arthur Hegland, Fallon must agree to support a divestiture he believes will threaten his success. Will he compromise to achieve his dream orwill he find some way to have it all on his terms? What consequences lie ahead with each alternative?
As a young star in the management consulting world with great ambition, Mitch Howard is selected by an investor group to start a firm called Velos. He assembles a great team that offers him the best chance of success. He finds over time that while he enjoys the privileges of leadership, the ambitions and aspirations of others forces him into situations where he cannot keep promises to his people and he loses their trust. As he becomes vulnerable in the eyes of his recalcitrant team and his investors he needs to take action to keep the business on the right path. Can he navigate a path to success or will his leadership dream slip away?
These are two stories, intertwined and also parallel in the way the personal attributes of an organization’s leader seals an organization’s fate.
Re-Imagining Philanthropy
By Jimmy LaRose
Jimmy LaRose, author, civil society advocate and global cause entrepreneur takes donors and volunteers on a wild ride into the upside down world of nonprofit management. Hailed as both provocative and uplifting RE-IMAGINING PHILANTHROPY uses an “emperor has no clothes” approach to confront the “crazy-making” that’s paralyzed the charitable sector for the past fifty years. Relying on humor and vivid story-telling RE-IMAGINING PHILANTHROPY “challenges the existing order of things” inspiring philanthropists to solve global problems by transforming the nonprofits in whom they invest.
Children’s Books
By Howard Eisenberg A treasury of toddler poems for parents and grandparents – and for toddlers when they’re old enough to read about themselves.
The Adventures of Connor the Courageous Cutter: Saving Sarah
By Scott McBride and Rod Thompson
Join Connor the Courageous Cutter in his first adventure in beautiful Serendipity Sound. When Sarah the Schooner gets caught in a storm, panic riddles the sound. Who will heed the Harbor Master’s call and save her?
Follow Connor and his fun-loving friends as they learn lessons in courage, teamwork, and friendship with each new adventure.
Aziz & the Baobab Tree
By Valerie S. Johnson
After being entrusted with the last of the family money, Aziz is given the task of going to a neighboring village to purchase a goat. During his travel Aziz meets Roozani, a peculiar-looking man who seems to be able to read Aziz’s thoughts. After that meeting, Aziz’s magical adventure begins.
By Philippa Moss After a crazy dream, Benny was set to have a day of fun, adventure, and sweet treats at Aunt Sonnie’s house with his sister Bree. But when Benny and Bree’s toys go missing, Benny begins to wonder, Was it really a dream?
Big Baby’s Skills to a Healthy Life
By Ann Marie Gardinier Halstead
It’s an ordinary day at Strawberry Hill Summer Camp until a magical creature arrives and surprises the campers, Trey most of all. Trey has been dipping his friends’ buckets. Bucket Filling Fairy (BFF) tries to help Trey see “that buckets are for filling, and making people happy can be so thrilling!” Will Trey learn this important message, earn his friends’ forgiveness and become a Super Bucket Filler? Or is it too late for him to change?
Christmas Holiday CD and Song Book
The Cookie Story
By Cynthia Garcia
If you have ever had a dog in your life, you have known true happiness that comes from true friendship. But how do we keep those memories and feelings alive forever? That is the secret The Cookie Story reveals.
By Drew Dozier Go on a journey with the little bee as he learns that something as tiny as he is has a purpose in God’s creation plan.
By Cody VandeZande As Santa heads out to deliver gifts on Christmas Eve, he encounters trouble over Australia. Unexpected friends arrive to help save the day, and along the way Santa learns a valuable lesson. Join Santa, Oli, and the rest of the crew in this unique Christmas tale!
A Great White ChristmasBy Wendy Woods Heaux-heaux-heaux! Santa is in big trouble! He’s left the Naughty and Nice List at Indigeaux’s house! Will Indigeaux be able to get it back to him in time to save Christmas? Join Indigeaux, Summer, and Cooyon the reindeer on a Christmas Eve hunt for Santa Claus!
By Anjali Joshi Harini is excited to share her Diwali story during circle time at school. She quickly learns that she’s not the only one with a story to share! Diwali is celebrated by many different religions, each with its own Diwali story. Join Harini as she learns about Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and Buddhist Diwali traditions.
By Kerry Morris A lazy, lying lion joins Hoss on his safari after being banished for bad behavior. As they explore the Serengeti, Hoss helps the lion discover more than the marvelous plants and animals: the value of hard work and honesty.
By Jordan J. Scavone What do you do when you start preschool? You play! You learn! But sit in the corner and refuse to speak to anyone?… Unfortunately if you’re as shy and nervous as Emma, this is what you do. Or, you can stand up, put your mask on, and firmly place your hands on your hips and stand proud. Stand and be Might-E!
By Denise L. Kaminsky Nittany Lion™ and Annie talk about all that goes into THON™.
Richie and Shelly at the Farm Festival, an Adventure in Healthy Eating
Sam the Porcupine and His Quills of Courage
Sasha’s Glowing Eyes: Marie Curie and the Discovery of Polonium and Radium
By Monica León
Experiment after experiment, Sasha still doesn’t know what all the fuss is about. Join Sasha as she watches Marie and Pierre Curie discover the unknown and make history along the way.
Saying Thank You
By Monisha Vasa, M. D.
I say thank you every day for our lungs that breathe life into us. What do you say thank you for?
Saying Thank You is written by Dr. Monisha Vasa, a psychiatrist and writer who firmly believes in developing mental and emotional well being from a young age. Parents and children alike will enjoy reading this book together about the power of gratitude. “Saying Thank You” will spark countless discussions about all that we have to be thankful for, long after the last page has been read.
Steak at Stake
By Desirée DeNourie
Come see what happens to Cole on the hungriest day of his life! Cole loves eating at restaurants, especially when steak is on the menu. The problem is Cole has many food allergies and sometimes people struggle with tolerance.
Sydney’s Dress
By Paul O’Connell
Sydney’s life is pretty ordinary. He has a mum, a dad, a brother and sister, and a little dog too! One day, Sydney wears a dress to school. People aren’t sure what to think!
Join Sydney as he shows what makes us different makes us special and unique.
Tiny the Tree
By Mary Clark Dalton
Tiny is sad, he knows he’s the smallest tree on the farm. He longs to go home with someone and decorate their house for Christmas. He watches as tree after tree leaves the farm. Will he be the last tree standing on Christmas morning? Follow Tiny as he discovers Christmas is more than fancy decorations and expensive presents.
‘Twas the Night Before Game Day – SEC
By Susan S. Carothers
’Twas the night before game day
And all through the South
All the tailgates were ready
Cheers came from each mouth.
See how each mascot prepares for game day. Together we make up one big family The family that we call The Great SEC.
Unika the One-of-a-Kind Unicorn: A Story about Bullying
By Sky Welkin Read along as a Weebee sets out on a journey to see the ABCs!
