Editora: Austin Macauley Publishers
A weka steals a cake of soap from a young lad having a wash in a nearby river where he and his family are camping in the bush. The boy gives chase and encounters many hazards, creating a great and humorous story to relate to his sister at home. Will he catch the thief? More importantly, will he get his soap back, or does the weka keep his prize?
The Color of My Fingernails – Episode One: The Dancer of My Dream World Experience it all by my side, just as I did … A Cruise into the Unknown: You step onto the theater deck of the Norwegian Spirit, the luxurious cruise ship, the lights flickering in rhythm with the music, the scent of sea salt lingering in the air. Then I see her – and you see her with me. A dancer whose every movement tells a story. Her presence is a promise, her silhouette a temptation. Night after night, she appears with different men, yet in her eyes, a secret lingers—an enigma that slips through your fingers, an echo of a truth that only reveals itself in the dark. The Lingering Echo of the Past: Years later, I sit in a nail salon in Cologne—my hands resting in practiced, delicate touches as a file glides over my fingernails. But with every stroke, every faint whisper of perfume, I am pulled back to that cruise ship, back to her. And you are with me, feeling it all as I do. Was it just a dream? Or a reality hidden beneath the surface? A Story That Pulls You In: I am Sanny4Me, and I invite you to step into a world where reality and fantasy blur. I share with you what happened—and what might have happened. Let yourself go, immerse yourself in this intoxicating game of sensuality, mystery, and desire. Will We Ever See the Dancer Again? A story that lingers in your dreams. What is reality—and what are you willing to believe? Sensual, escalating passion that pulls you deeper with every chapter. (This book, audiobook, and video audiobook are available in English, German, and Spanish.)Ver livro
In an age where global food demand is rising, and environmental sustainability is paramount, Precision Agriculture: Harnessing Technology for Sustainable Farming and Enhanced Productivity offers an insightful exploration into the future of farming. This comprehensive guide delves into how cutting-edge technologies such as IoT, artificial intelligence, remote sensing, and big data are transforming agriculture, making it more efficient, sustainable, and profitable. From managing soil health and optimizing irrigation to monitoring crops with satellite imagery and drones, this book breaks down the essential tools and techniques that are revolutionizing the agricultural landscape. It highlights how precision agriculture empowers farmers to make data-driven decisions, reduce waste, conserve resources, and ultimately boost productivity while preserving the environment. Precision Agriculture is an essential resource for anyone committed to the future of farming and food security.Ver livro
In a society where growing old has become almost unacceptable, rejuvenation isn’t merely a medical breakthrough—it’s something everyone is expected to embrace. Howard Kent has already turned back the clock more than once, submitting to procedures that promise another stretch of youth. Now renewal is approaching again, and Howard is no longer certain he wants it. The risks are real, and each procedure leaves him wondering how much of himself might eventually be lost. Howard would rather accept the years nature has given him, but that decision is no longer entirely his own. The world around him has embraced staying young, and refusing treatment carries consequences. Even those closest to Howard cannot understand why anyone would choose old age when science offers another chance. A medical miracle becomes something far more troubling when saying no is treated as irrational. As Howard is drawn deeper into the renewal process, the bargain becomes impossible to ignore. Doctors can restore an aging body, but they cannot guarantee what the experience will take from the person inside it. Howard must decide whether more youthful years are worth surrendering control over the life he has left—and whether anyone will respect his decision if he refuses. Up For Renewal takes humanity’s ancient dream of defeating aging and imagines what happens after rejuvenation becomes routine. The question is no longer whether people can remain young, but whether they should be forced to do so. Lucius Daniel creates a future where remarkable medical advances have produced an unexpected form of coercion. The technology may restore youth, but the institutions surrounding it have little patience for those who reject its promise. Through Howard’s predicament, Daniel transforms rejuvenation into a deeply personal fight over who controls the final years of a human life.Ver livro
Doctor Dyslexia Dude is a compelling story of an African-American boy who is also a colorful superhero with dyslexia. The capped character is autobiographically based on the painful, early life experiences of Dr. Shawn Anthony Robinson. Robinson and his co-author, Mrs Inshirah Robinson RN, are parents who say their goal is to empower students in Special Education to stay encouraged and know they too can achieve greatness! These stories are designed to open the mind of young students with dyslexia to the possibilities life offers – all while living worthwhile, productive and successful live. Overall, Dr Dyslexia Dude is and exciting, colorful, often humorous and relevant source of hope and inspiration for kids, parents, and teacher.Ver livro
This charming story about three California sisters spending the summer on Cape Cod is perfect for fans of The Penderwicks—as a starred ALA Booklist review raved—and The Mother-Daughter Book Club. Though Marigold, Zinnia, and Lily Silver couldn’t be more different, they’re all excited about summer vacation. Twelve-year-old Marigold is hoping to get her first kiss from her big crush, while Zinnia, eleven, will most likely spend her time in Marigold’s shadow. And five-year-old Lily, though angelic, has a knack for stirring up mischief wherever she goes. But all of their plans come crashing down when the sisters’ parents send them to Cape Cod to visit their Aunt Sunny. Small-town life is not what these LA girls had in mind. They must adjust, however, to things like sharing a room and living without a TV. With the help of Aunt Sunny’s cheery disposition and her yummy brownies, though, the girls are quickly won over, and before Marigold, Zinnie, and Lily know it, they’re cracking lobster shells at clambakes, making new friends, and even organizing a local talent show. Full of moments both humorous and reflective, The Forget-Me-Not Summer is a story about three girls facing their fears, adjusting to change, and learning how to band together as the strongest version of themselves: sisters. Be sure to catch the sequel, The Brightest Stars of Summer, for more fun on Cape Cod!Ver livro
Set against the backdrop of WWII, this achingly beautiful middle grade novel in verse based on American history presents the dual perspectives of Claire, a Midwestern girl who longs to enter high school and become a nurse even as she worries for her soldier brother, and Karl, a German POW who’s processing the war as he works on Claire’s family farm. This poignant and moving story of an unlikely connection will stay with readers long after the final page. It’s October 1944, and while Claire’s older brother, Danny, is off fighting in World War II, her dad hires a group of German POWs to help with the apple harvest on their farm. Claire wants nothing to do with the enemies in the orchard, until she meets soft-spoken, hardworking Karl. Could she possibly have something in common with a German soldier? Karl, meanwhile, grapples with his role in the war as he realizes how many lies Hitler’s regime has spread—and his complacency in not standing up against them. But his encounters with Claire give him hope that he can change and become the person he wants to be. Inspired by the little-known history of POW labor camps in the United States, this lyrical verse novel is told in alternating first-person poems by two young people on opposite sides of the war. Against a vivid backdrop of home front tensions and daily life, intimate entries reveal Claire’s and Karl's hopes and struggles, and their growing friendship even as the war rages on. What are their chances of connection, of redemption, of peace? Enemies in the Orchard is:A gorgeously written novel in verse for ages 9 and upHistorical fiction based on true events during WWIIA heartfelt story that explores connection, trauma, and hopeVer livro
