Denim Lace calmly reached behind her, pulled the knife from its missed target, Tell your boss before he can rule the world he will have to deal with me, Denim Lace. Cys lips curled into a snarl. He would not let a mere girl upset his leaders plan for world domination. He opened his mouth--Jane, time for supper. And the walls came tumbling down Jane Long or Plain Jane; the Stick, as the mean, but very cute Robert at school calls her, is a skinny and insecure fifth grader. But every day, Jane uses her unbelievable skill and imagination to turn into Denim Lace, teenage super hero, who outwits her foes with her quick tongue and fierce action. In author Val R. Cheathams latest book, Denim Lace, Jane faces a bigger problem than most super heroes. She must help her mother overcome a serious illness and find her missing aunt, all on her own. If only she were Denim Lace but then again, isnt she Denim? Will Jane be able to find her aunt in time to help her mother? Can she turn into Denim Lace and save the day, or can she simply do this as Jane?

Clothes can keep you warm, but bring out your personality. Flatter your neck with a fringed and flirty scarf. Go vintage by covering your jeans with hints of lace or personalized patches. Cover up with simple shrug. Learn how to turn your old clothes into new styles that will follow the latest fashions.

In the vein of psychological thrillers like We Were Liars and One of Us Is Lying, bestselling and Edgar Award nominated author Caroline Cooney’s JANIE series seamlessly blends mystery and suspense with issues of family, friendship and love to offer an emotionally evocative thrill ride of a read. No one ever really paid close attention to the faces of the missing children on the milk cartons. But as Janie Johnson glanced at the face of the ordinary little girl with her hair in tight pigtails, wearing a dress with a narrow white collar—a three-year-old who had been kidnapped twelve years before from a shopping mall in New Jersey—she felt overcome with shock. She recognized that little girl—it was she. How could it possibly be true? Janie can't believe that her loving parents kidnapped her, but as she begins to piece things together, nothing makes sense. Something is terribly wrong. Are Mr. and Mrs. Johnson really her parents? And if not, who is Janie Johnson, and what really happened?

Discusses the history of anniversary customs, provides instruction for planning simple and elaborate celebrations, and suggests theme-appropriate gifts.

Dare to be Different Gone are the days of browsing through rack after rack of new fashions at the local store looking for the perfect shirt, pair of paints or accessory. Instead, take a "shopping trip" to your own closet, a friend's closet, consignment stores, thrift shops or the sale racks. In Altered Style, author Stephanie Kimura shows you how to transform everyday garments and accessories into personalized fashions that reflect your own style and show the world who you are. Your personality will show through with: • More than 30 projects for creating purses, blouses, tees, jackets and more • Ideas for embellishing with buttons, sparkly crystals, colorful fabric snippets, beads and anything you come across • Simple techniques, such as basic sewing, folding, bonding and drawing With a little creativity and simple embellishing, you'll be on your way to updating your wardrobe with your own style and flair. Never again will you have "nothing to wear"!

Provides instructions on ways to transform jeans by adding appliques, stones, beading, embroidery, and designs.

The book content transfers real experiences with unusual glimpses to those average concepts. The ideas so detailed and expressions relayed are by personal reflections. A number of ideas are by individual growth perspectives. Episodes and antidotes are placed to lighten some of the subjects and direct them in a different and tolerable light. The true purpose and benefit to all that chooses to read this collection is in the attempt to allow a more favorable response to the differences among people and life overall. As one begins the journey amid the places the poems may lead each; enjoy the translation, humor, and my respect for life, love and nature. I am certain the manner of description will offer new invisionary attitudes relating to numerous personal trials and endeavors.