Early Bird

Betsy Stevenson is praying fervently for a change. But when a big part of her prayer is answered she asks the Lord, “Is this really You? An RV, of all things.”According to Ben (her hubby and a workaholic), he thinks retiring at 60, buying an RV and traveling is a grand idea. He says, “I’ve been talking to Matilda (their pooch) and the Lord and I feel it’s a go. After much more prayer and preparation Betsy agrees and they begin the journey to downsize into a 38 foot 5th wheel. Then their RV adventure begins. Their best friends Rose and Larry Wilford tag along and the four get On ...

The spirit of an ancient witch haunts the woods outside Millsboro, Delaware. For two hundred years children have heard warnings about the old woman who would steal you away if you roamed her woods. What if the stories are true? What if she's still out there? Gifted child psychic Maggie Mumford is sure she is and is determined to stop her. But what would you do if you lost your child? It's a terrible question to even consider. Mollie Kehonk had to face a furture without her daughters in it. When the opportunity to snatch them back from the cold hand of death requires her to turn her back on ...

Marie-Laure lives with her father in Paris near the Museum of Natural History, where he works as the master of its thousands of locks. When she is six, Marie-Laure goes blind and her father builds a perfect miniature of their neighborhood so she can memorize it by touch and navigate her way home. When she is 12, the Nazis occupy Paris and father and daughter flee to the walled citadel of Saint-Malo, where Marie-Laure’s reclusive great-uncle lives in a tall house by the sea. With them they carry what might be the museum’s most valuable and dangerous jewel.

Follow the adventures of Wiggly Worm and his best friends (Snarky Snail, Rattles Snake, and Munchy Mosquito). Wiggly and his friends live in a backyard garden. What happens when they decide to explore outside the yard? This is an excellent storybook for early listeners as a bedtime story.

Before Genys Arroyan was captain, and M'kar was Chief of Talents and Treinna was head of linguistics and Jasper was chief engineer … in the golden years under Captain Rob Hollis's leadership … A dark shadow from the crewmates' past shows up to make life and a new, precarious mission difficult for the junior officers of the Defender. A nomadic fleet grudgingly agrees to host a diplomatic team from the Alliance.

The Early Birds is the feel-good and funny follow-up to The Future Homemakers of America that proves that no matter what life throws at you, great friends and regular cocktails will always see you through. In this hymn to lifelong female friendship, Peggy soldiers on through new upheavals, including her ex-husband Vern's Alzheimer's diagnosis, the death of one of her nearest and dearest, a life-changing house move and the world-shattering events of 9/11.

Follow the adventures of Peanut the Elephant and her friends at the zoo! Peanut is a very happy elephant and she has lots of playful and adorable friends.

Jasmine has wanted her very own pet for years. On her seventh birthday, her wish finally comes true! She adopts Cuddles from the local animal shelter. They quickly become best of friends. Follow the adventures of Cuddles and Jasmine! This is an excellent storybook for early readers, listening aloud at home or school, and as a bedtime story.

WIE WEIT WÜRDEST DU GEHEN, UM DEINE LIEBSTEN ZU BESCHÜTZEN? Der Sommer vor zwei Jahren. Die Geschäfte von Bestatter Hermann Thaddäus König laufen schlecht. Als er seinem väterlichen Freund Manfred in einem Akt der Freundschaft beim Übergang ins Jenseits und damit sich selbst aus der Bredouille hilft, bleibt das nicht ohne Folgen. Es führt Hermann Thaddäus (vorerst) heraus aus der Pleite, die Jugendliebe Emma in Hermanns Bett und manchen Bewohner Ingelreins in Königs schwarzes Firmenauto.

WIE KANNST DU ALS ZEUGE VON UNERKLÄRLICHEN UND MYSTERIÖSEN EREIGNISSEN DIR DEINER SELBST NOCH SICHER SEIN, WENN SICH DEINE VORSTELLUNG VON DER WELT GERADE FÜR IMMER VERABSCHIEDET? Dieser Roman schlägt den Spannungsbogen von Island bis zum ehemaligen Kloster Corvey an der Weser. Das Buch verwebt Aspekte nordischer Mystik und mittelalterlicher Geschehnisse mit dem Leben eines jungen modernen Paares: Von ihren Flitterwochen auf Island zurück, wird die dreißigjährige Wissenschaftlerin Theresa plötzlich von verstörenden Visionen einer dunklen, fratzenhaften Gestalt heimgesucht.

Eine Entdeckung, für die Menschen töten würden. "Ich glaube, ich fange an, zu verstehen. Diese Entdeckungen müssen Milliarden wert sein." Eine mysteriöse Mordserie erschüttert München. Im Forschungs- und Innovationszentrum eines Automobilherstellers stirbt ein Ingenieur bei einer Wasserstoffexplosion. Noch am selben Tag wird ein Physiker der TU München in einen tödlichen Autounfall verwickelt. Bloßer Zufall? Als nur einen Tag später ein Vorstandsmitglied des Automobilkonzerns vom Dach des Firmengebäudes in den Tod springt, wird es Zeit zu handeln.

Talk to your child about perseverance and never giving up as you read how Meow Meow used her grit and her determination to succeed - with a little help from her sharing friends! Meow Meow stories are simple, fun stories of friendship, happiness, and childhood.

Follow the adventures of Chompy the shark and his best friends (Jilly the jellyfish, Buzz the swordfish, Slick the seal, and Flashy the starfish). Chompy didn't always have friends, because most of the sea creatures were afraid of him. Find out how he made friends!

Follow the adventures of Franky the Frog and his best friend Felix the Fly. Franky is a very happy frog. Do you want to find out why he is so happy? This is an excellent storybook for early readers, listening aloud at home, and as a bedtime story.

Die Hütten sind geschlossen bis März – doch der Tod geht ein und aus. Raphael, von Verlusten in seiner Heimat Luxemburg gebeutelt, sucht in Südtirol einen Neuanfang. In der Abgeschiedenheit der Berge findet er in seinem Vermieter Luis einen echten Freund und kann endlich wieder durchatmen. Doch seine Suche nach Frieden wird zum Albtraum, als er beim Wandern auf mehrere Leichen stößt. Auch Luis' Erzfeind, mit dem dieser zuvor ein Handgemenge hatte, wird übel zugerichtet gefunden.

The following is a selection from three books that were published in 1894, 1910, and 1905 respectively by early pioneers who ventured into Tibet. They are Among the Tibetans, India and Tibet, To Lhassa at Last. Although as Westerners their perspectives are culturally bounded (and too often myopic), they each write vividly and occasionally with great insight about what they experienced in their travels. Sadly, however, two of the narratives are militaristic and we witness an unwanted invasion on behalf of the British to gain controlling interest in the region.

Lucky is a very unlucky frog. To make his life even more unlucky, his mom is kidnapped by the evil beaver named Gary. Gary controls all the water of the forest with his dam. Can Lucky save his mom and the forest in time?

"Nimm eine und tue es!", steht in großen Lettern auf den Kisten, die frei zugänglich auf dem Times Square herumstehen. Sofort bekriegen sich zwei Streetgangs um den Inhalt: Waffen! Mit dieser Provokation läuten Islamisten den Straßenterror in New York ein. Es folgt ein Anschlag auf den US-Präsidenten. Auch die Vatikanstadt wird von Anschlägen heimgesucht: Der Nachfolger Osama bin Ladens will die christliche Welt zerstören. Doch damit nicht genug! Der Papst riskiert ­seinerseits, den Weltfrieden zu gefährden: Er ruft zum Heiligen Krieg gegen den Islam auf – und wird bald darauf entführt.

Ein führender IS-Terrorist, dessen Ziel die Etablierung eines globalen Gottesstaates ist, gelangt in den Besitz eines todbringenden Erregers. Damit infizierte IS-Kämpfer tragen das tödliche Virus, unerkannt in der Masse des Flüchtlingsstroms, nach Europa. Eine Pandemie ungeahnten Ausmaßes bedroht die Menschheit.

In Mindset for the Early Birds, J. A Hardy has laid out a step-by-step plan for you to develop that routine that complements your own intentions in life. Just imagine the feeling of waking up each day with a strong intent to tackle your own goals with high energy and confidence. You could experience these benefits and much more by adopting a morning routine. Could this change your life? Be part of the 10 percent of people that are highly successful because of morning routines.