A sweet and humorous story about a young bird who is ready to leave the nest, but, unlike his siblings, can't quite get the knack of flying. My Name Isn't Oof! has a positive message about not giving up! Meet Warren, a fledgling whose first attempt to fly lands him on the ground with a resounding oof! He's soon joined by curious four-legged forest animals who gather to give him tips on flying, though they've never flown themselves. As they go through the motions with humorous results, Warren gets inspired to give flying another try. With the help of his new friends will he succeed to soar? In addition to the delightful narrative, there is back matter that introduces young readers to Warren's species, the Townsend's warbler, and shares what to do if you find a young bird on the ground.

A gorgeously written account of a freeborn black boy sold into slavery during the Civil War; think 12 Years a Slave for young adults. Well-mannered Samuel and his mischievous younger brother Joshua are free black boys living in an orphanage during the end of the Civil War. Samuel takes the blame for Joshua's latest prank, and the consequence is worse than he could ever imagine. He's taken from the orphanage to the South, given a new name -- Friday -- and sold into slavery. What follows is a heartbreaking but hopeful account of Samuel's journey from freedom, to captivity, and back again.

This bighearted, utterly charming novel explores immigrant experience and family life with humor and compassion (Celeste Ng, New York Times bestselling author of Everything I Never Told You).

Lord, My Name Isn’t Noah By: Carl Gross The true story of one man’s redemption, Lord, My Name Isn’t Noah uses the story of Noah’s Ark as the perfect analogy for what once was author Carl Gross’s life. Caught in a flood—not of water, but of sin, addiction to alcohol and pornography ruled his life. Journey with Carl as he incorporates life experiences with scripture and stories from the Bible to prove that God never gives up on us. Like the Forgiving Father, He is always there to welcome us home.

A woman abducted. A frantic husband. And no one can prove she exists ... One snowy night, in a suburban parking lot, a man finds the quarry he's been stalking for months. And Nola Elidad finds herself imprisoned by a strangely caring kidnapper--who insists she is his lost wife. Soon, he says--when she's no longer sick--she will remember who she is. But Nola knows she isn't the woman he claims ... or is she? A nightmare journey is about to begin, propelling her into the shifting shadows of her own memory ... Across town, Nola's husband of three months must admit to Detective Lucas Conroy that he knows nothing of his bride's former life. Nor, it seems, does anyone else--not her boss, not her doctor--or they're not saying. Who is Nola Elidad? Somehow, Conroy must find the answer, even if his search for the missing woman leads him into a dark past haunted by cruelty, subterfuge, and murder.

Alaskans Luke, Chickie, Sonny, Donna, and Amiq relate their experiences in the early 1960s when they are forced to attend a Catholic boarding school where, despite different tribal affiliations, they come to find a sort of family and home.

Simple, straightforward, and savvy--these are the watchwords of this professional, no-nonsense, A-to-Z book on affordable home decorating that will help you achieve the same finesse you get when you follow Martha Stewart's advice--without breaking the bank. Whether you're buying a sofa, painting an apartment, or doing a complete makeover of your home, interior designer Sharon Hanby-Robie will show you step-by-step, how to create a living space you'll love. With industry secrets, special shopping notes, and personalized tips to accommodate your decorating plans now and in the future, Sharon Hanby-Robie shows you how to do it all with skill and style on a budget you can afford.