Gemma goes for a short stay in the countryside with her gran and when her parents arrive to collect her, they have a pleasant surprise.

Bobby Gerry was a child of privilege. His family had money that started with railroads and horses back in the late 19th century and was grown by subsequent generations until the family fortune was now so large that it became meaningless, especially to Bobby. He was never denied anything in his life and combining that with some liberal ideas of parenting by his mother, which included letting the child find their own path to maturity, Bobby was spoiled to the point of obscenity. As such, his social skills were atrocious. But then he met his match. And her name was Mistress Lillith. Lilith negotiated to get total control over Bobby's life and then the changes all began and a sissy baby began to appear. From the great writing of Christine Kringle

This is a heartwarming children's book that takes young readers on an unforgettable journey of friendship, resilience, and finding one's true home. Packed with vibrant illustrations and an engaging storyline, this delightful tale captures the imagination and tugs at the heartstrings. Daisy is a lovable dog who once lived in a cozy box with her siblings. Life was simple until one day, their world turned upside down. People came and took Daisy and her siblings away, separating them from each other. Daisy was forced to go out into the world, she encountered countless adventures, heartbreaks and she disappointments. After three years, Daisy found a special girl who took care of her and brought her home. This is a touching story that teaches young readers about empathy, compassion and the value of true friendship.

Daisy Parker isn't the woman that rock star Robby Grant would have imagined himself falling for. She's soft-spoken, sweet, and lives by a strange code the struggling musician is recognizing as Biblical. And he's helpless against it. Even if Daisy is hard-pressed to believe that a man like Robby would see her-a woman long forgotten by the rest of the world-as anything more than a step back to his career. But Robby challenges Daisy in ways she'd long avoided. With their mutual love of music, it seems nothing can separate them-not Daisy's wheelchair or Robby's ego. As Robby grows into the man he's long dreamed of being, Daisy dares to trust again. But will this sweet melody last?

PICKING WILLOWS, With Daisy and Lilly Baker, Maidu Basket Makers of Lake Almanor earned the iUniverse Editor's Choice recognition and stated that it is a compelling memoir and a valuable anthropological and cultural record. The seeds of a cross-cultural friendship were first sowed in 1955 when author Pat Lindgren-Kurtzs family first met indigenous Mountain Maidu basket makers Lilly Baker and her mother, Daisy. As the friendship grew, the contrasts in their backgrounds only enriched their experiences. In her heartfelt memoir, Lindgren-Kurtz not only retells the story of a lifelong friendship, but also details how two cultures intertwined while Daisy and Lilly create beautiful baskets to be cherished by many generations. As she shares charming anecdotes from her life living with the California Mountain Maidu people, picking willows, and observing their basket-making techniques, she offers an intriguing glimpse into the Maidu culture, their personal trials and tragedies, and the dramatic environmental changes affecting Maidu life from the Gold Rush to contemporary times. Lindgren-Kurtz details that Lilly and Daisy, as part of a large family of skilled basket-makers, persisted in sharing their culture and traditional art through hands-on demonstrations for thousands. Women basket makers from Daisys and Lillys Maidu family are recognized as some of the best artisans of Indian basketry in North America. A charming basket of untold California history, family memoir, and especially friendships among talented artists from two different cultures. Bruce Shelly, screenwriter and author

Lavishly illustrated with more than 450 images, A Typographic Workbook, Second Edition explains the process successful designers use to select, space, and creatively integrate fonts. This essential text demonstrates the use of type as a dynamic and expressive communication tool. This edition provides new and updated coverage of a broad range of topics–from a logical, clear historical overview of the craft to the latest digital technologies. Known for its highly interactive format, this Second Edition continues to include helpful review questions and multiple-choice quizzes, as well as many new projects and skill-building exercises that help readers immediately apply what they have learned. A Typographic Workbook, Second Edition is a valuable professional resource for working designers and an indispensable training tool for graphic design students.