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  Isabella's Grandma

  Kerrie Hepworth

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  Isabella’s parents wondered how they were going to tell her that grandma has been diagnosed with cancer. 
  Join Isabella as she learns what cancer is in a gentle way, and how treatment can cause physical changes in this educational, heartfelt, beautifully illustrated picture book aimed at children aged 3-8 years.

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  The Velvet Glove - Robots and...

  Harry Harrison

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  The Velvet Glove by Harry Harrison is a sharp, thought-provoking tale that examines what it truly means to be human. First published in Fantastic Universe in 1956, the story follows a robot named Jon Venex, built to serve humanity in a society where machines have begun to think, feel, and perhaps surpass their creators. When Jon meets a human woman who sees beyond his metal shell, the story becomes both a love story and a quiet tragedy about prejudice, purpose, and identity. With crisp dialogue and a touch of irony, Harrison explores the uneasy relationship between man and machine—long before artificial intelligence became a common theme in science fiction. 
  Like much of Harrison’s early work, The Velvet Glove blends social commentary with pulpy adventure energy. It reflects his fascination with how technology reshapes ethics and emotion, and how progress can expose the flaws in human nature. Beneath the futuristic surface lies a timeless question: if a machine can feel compassion, who is truly more human? 
  Harry Harrison (1925–2012) was an American author best known for his wit, imagination, and biting satire. Born in Stamford, Connecticut, he served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II before turning to writing and illustrating for pulp magazines. He gained fame with the Stainless Steel Rat series—rollicking space adventures featuring a charming rogue—and with Make Room! Make Room! (1966), the grim novel that inspired the film Soylent Green. 
  Harrison’s work often mixed humor with moral inquiry, challenging the militarism, greed, and hypocrisy of modern life while celebrating intelligence and individuality. Whether through a rebellious con man or a soulful robot, his stories reminded readers that humanity’s greatest strength—and weakness—lies in its capacity to choose compassion over control.

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  Cat Tale - The Comprehensive...

  Marianna Andrei

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  Cat Tale: The Comprehensive Guide on How to Take Care of Cats. Learn Essential Tips from Buying to Owning Your Feline FriendIn order to decide what cat to get, you first need to do a little research into the different breeds that are available. Just like any other type of animal, different breeds can mean different mannerisms and behaviors. There are many different breeds to choose from and what type of cat that you will choose will depend largely on if you are looking for a cat to have in your home as a pet or one that you can breed.This audiobook will teach everything you need to know about having a cat. You will get advice on how to choose the breed of cat that will be best suited for you. You will also learn how to properly care for your cat and how to train it.This audiobook will discuss the following topics:-Popular Cat Breeds-Choosing a Cat-Tips for Dealing With a New Kitten-Cat Supplies-Cat Food and Feeding Tips-The Health of Your Feline-The Basics of Grooming-Traveling with your Feline Companion-Behaviors that Many Cats Share-Discipling Your Cat-And many more!If you want to learn more, scroll up and click “add to cart” now!

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  The Time Snatcher - A Heist...

  Randall Garrett

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  The Time Snatcher by Randall Garrett - Tampering with events of the past could bring disastrous results in the future. It was why Brek was given a pair of six-guns to catch—The Time Snatcher.  
  "We're in a hell of a jam, Brek," the Councillor said. "If Sagginer isn't stopped, he'll change history. The situation's desperate." 
  Time Patrolman Brek Halliday nodded in agreement. It was a tense situation. Time travel, he knew, was possible only so long as the traveller into the past did nothing that would change history significantly; the time-stream itself would straighten out little changes in the past so that overall history would remain the same. 
  But a big change was something else again. If you stick your finger in a river, there are a few ripples around it, but the flow of the river remains the same. If you build a dam, though.... 
  "When is he?" Brek asked. "Do we know?" 
  "Fortunately, yes. He forced one of our operators to use one of the chronokinetic projectors, and then kidnapped her and took her with him. But he didn't know that the power drain was measurable and had been recorded on the meters. We know how much energy he used, so we know how far into the past he went. We've got him pinpointed in the area of the old United States, somewhere between 1880 and 1895." 
  "Who was the girl he kidnapped?" Brek asked. 
  The Councillor smiled apologetically. "Dori Clayton." 
  The muscles of Halliday's jaw tightened. "I see," he said stiffly. "When do I leave?" 
  "We'll prepare you immediately. It's going to be a touchy job to get both of them out of there, so watch yourself." 
  "Don't worry," Halliday said quietly. "I'll manage it." He walked out, eyes hot with rage, thinking of Dori in Sagginer's clutches. His hands slowly clenched and unclenched as he headed down the long hall.

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  The Reel Wish

  Yamile Saied Méndez

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  After a panic attack prevents Florencia from performing as Clara in The Nutcracker and her best friend takes the lead, a new dance style helps her face her anxiety as well as a troubled friendship. 
    
  Ballet is Florencia del Lago’s entire world. After years of hard work, she is chosen as Clara in the winter production of The Nutcracker. Not only is she the youngest dancer to receive such an honor but also the first Latina. She’s on track to be recruited by the best ballet companies. 
    
  Unfortunately, she suffers a panic attack on opening night—on stage, in front of everyone. And then Selena, Florencia’s best friend, steps right into the role to replace her. Just like that, Florencia’s whole world falls apart—the ballet studio expels her, and her best friend turns on her, tormenting her on social media and in real life. 
    
  But even though the one thing she was driven toward has come to an end, therapy and family support help Florencia open up to new experiences. She notices people at school she’s never paid attention to before, and she even stumbles upon an Irish dance school and decides to give it a try. Can a new passion for Irish dance help Florencia find the joy of performing on the stage that she lost that fateful winter night?

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  A Lion to Guard Us

  Clyde Robert Bulla

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  The inspiring classic that The New Yorker called "an exciting tale [with] top-notch writing," about one girl facing harsh conditions and huge responsibility as she brings her family to the American colonies. 
   
   
   
  Featuring a heroine with faith, courage, and a great deal of grit, this acclaimed historical fiction novel portrays the realities faced by three children hoping to find a new home in an unknown land. 
   
   
   
  Amanda Freebold doesn't know what to do. Her father left three years ago for the new colony of Jamestown in America, thousands of miles away. But now that her mother has died, Amanda is left to take care of her younger brother and sister all alone back in England. 
   
   
   
  As the new head of the family, Amanda finally decides to take her brother and sister to America to find Father. The ocean crossing is long and hard, and the children don't know whom to trust. But with her father's little brass lion's head to guard them, Amanda knows that somehow everything will work out.

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