Short Days

"What Shall We Do Today? The Day of Stories and Sea Lions" - An Educational Adventure for Young Readers Ages 6-9 Join curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya in their latest heartwarming adventure as they discover the importance of marine conservation, storytelling, and community celebration! When Maya arrives with exciting news about three special holidays happening on the same day—Marine Mammal Rescue Day, National Tell a Story Day, and National Prime Rib Day—the three friends embark on an unforgettable trip to the local aquarium. Through engaging stories about ...

In each section of Michael Cunningham's new book, we encounter the same group of characters: a young boy, an older man, and a young woman. "In the Machine" is a ghost story which takes place at the height of the Industrial Revolution, as human beings confront the alienated realities of the new machine age. "The Children's Crusade," set in the early twenty-first century, plays with the conventions of the noir thriller as it tracks the pursuit of a terrorist band which is detonating bombs seemingly at random around the city.

Emily Pinkston learned at an early age that if you want something you should be willing to work for it. She bravely offers herself up for hire in Mr. Schulz's Doll Shop. See how one little girl changes the heart of a stern old German man and his wife. Nancy B. Brewer’s Emily Pinkston's short story series will delight, inspire and remind you to always be a child at heart. Perfect for readers of all ages.

Papa was a great storyteller, and his daughter wouldn’t settle for recycled tales. While Papa was not interested in telling stories he was badgered enough to come up with a whopper. Prepare to smile, and to wonder what it would really be like if it were Christmas every day - at least the way we often celebrate it.

Embrace your time with the Lord, no matter how busy you are! This devotional invites you into the Psalms, a place of praise and reflection. Realign your heart with God’s as you read through the Scripture and spend just a few minutes with Him. Whether you’re on a quick lunch break, between classes, or relishing some peace and quiet during nap time, 10 Minutes in the Word: Psalms gives you what you need to keep going. Just 10 minutes a day will guide you into Psalms, helping you feel closer to God and His Word.

Immerse yourself in a collection of stirring tales specifically curated for seniors. 'Uplifting Short Stories for Seniors' offers not just stories but experiences crafted to lift the spirits and warm the hearts of older adults. This collection makes the perfect companion for peaceful afternoons or family gatherings, helping to bridge generations through shared storytelling.

This delightful collection of Christmas stories includes the full-cast dramatization of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS DAY, and the holiday favorites THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL, ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, and THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER.

Pirates and kraken, boats and submarines, deadly sirens, mermaids, and the women who face them all. These are our heroes. High seas adventure, fantasy, and magic weave together in this sapphic anthology focusing on the joy of the unbounded oceans.

Making Wishes is the successor to Smile Anyway―another collection of original quotes and poems written by American author and novelist, Richelle E. Goodrich. Making Wishes also includes a small number of mini-stories. Enjoy a profound thought for every day of the year, including the popular following: "Dress yourself in the silks of benevolence because kindness makes you beautiful." “Temptations don't appear nearly as harmful as the roads they lead you down.” “Don't seek to be happy; let everyone else chase after that rainbow. Seek to be kind, and you'll find the rainbow follows you...

My pup graduated on this day and learned helpful things along the way, in the future with us you will stay, to love you each and every day!

Callan Harcourt has never desired a life mate, and he’s never been one to test the boundaries between mortals and vampires. But when his interest is piqued by Brianna Kensington, the veil between the two realms becomes increasingly thin, and staying away from temptation proves to be his greatest challenge yet. Paths get crossed, lines get blurred, and passion ignites until only one question remains: Will fate sever the ties between the two when tragedy strikes, or can Brianna be Callan’s Valentine…forever?

Once. Twice. Three times the fun on St. Patrick’s Day. With her shocking red hair and creamy, pale skin, Rhiannon Kelly is every man’s St. Patrick’s Day fantasy. Dressed to kill in a green strapless dress, Sean can’t help but undress his wife before they’ve even left the house. When he leaves her wanting though, it awakens something in her that neither of them will soon forget. Enter a sexy stranger, an ex-boyfriend and his friend and it becomes a St. Paddy’s Day to remember. Transpiring in a hotel room downtown, Rhiannon opens up a whole new world for her husband as she’s ...

This one-of-a-kind treasury brings together the talents of nearly two dozen best-selling middle-grade authors - including Shannon Hale, Brandon Mull, Ally Condie, and Jennifer A. Nielsen - who have created original short stories and modern-day fairy tales based on the lives and dreams of children they have met who all have two things in common: They have very big hopes and dreams, and they are all cancer patients.

This collection of classic science-fiction stories from the 1950s and 1960s features three imaginative novellas from some of the pioneers of the genre.

Existe un territorio difícil entre el cuento y la novela al que ni siquiera se le puede dar nombre. Jorge Volpi demuestra con estas tres historias que es uno de los maestros en ese género impreciso del relato de largo aliento.

A sequel to Being Here, this audiobook illustrates how life can be easy and will support you if you let it. Your day-to-day experience of living can literally transform so that accomplishments come naturally, and things you have strived to change dissolve all on their own. From Brooklyn and Kansas City to Zurich and Hong Kong, join storytellers from around the world and spark instantaneous transformation in your own life.

This a handpicked collection of some of the greatest Christian stories ever written. When we speak of these works as Christian stories, we mean that each story has a powerful Christian message based on Jesus' teachings. Three of the stories are from Jesus himself. Others were written by devout believers like Henry Van Dyke and Johanna Spyri. Yet, one of the authors, Mark Twain, was not a Christian himself, but his story reveals profound insights into the teachings of Christ.

Royalty...it was more than just a word to her. It was her life. But not for long. Marlie loved her family dearly, even when she didn’t like them very much. But their life wasn’t the life she wanted for herself. Maggie had always fulfilled her responsibilities, she’d always done exactly as she was expected to...she knew no other way. Until now...until after reading a letter from her father suggesting she visit her niece and learn how to do as she pleased every once in a while, including the joy of eating pizza at her slightest whim. The last thing Maggie expected when she showed up at ...

Romance can be found in every corner of the world and has changed the lives of people in every period of history. In this collection of 16 stand-alone short stories, including a brand-new tale, Anna Jacobs encapsulates the spark of first love and the glow of second chances in her inimitable style, which fans new and old will take to their hearts.

A Sweet Historical Western Romance Collection about proxy brides who help to tame the west. Enjoy these three books by author Cyndi Raye. These books are part of the Proxy Bride Series. This collection consists of: A Bride for Arthur-A rich man in disguise - A proxy bride with something to prove - Can a wager turn into real love? When Gwen Moyer gets evicted from her apartment and loses the only job she knows, she has no other choice but to take the offer of becoming a Proxy Bride. Moving back home to an alcoholic father and lazy step-mother is not a choice. Can she make a new life as a ...