Did you ever wonder who prepared the stable where the baby Jesus was born? In this imaginary tale, Eli, who longs to be a shepherd like his father, is given the task of making the stable ready for the sheep to come down from the hills. But little does he know that in being obedient to his father, Eli is actually getting the stable ready for the Promised Messiah.

Did you ever wonder who prepared the stable where the baby Jesus was born? In this imaginary tale, Eli, who longs to be a shepherd like his father, is given the task of making the stable ready for the sheep to come down from the hills. But little does he know that in being obedient to his father, Eli is actually getting the stable ready for the Promised Messiah.

Harold Evans, a stable boy at the Alamo, is fighting alongside other "Texians" for independence from Mexico. As the enemy attacks the fort, Harold comes face to face with General Santa Anna. What will the Mexican leader do? Union sailor Will Randall and Confederate seaman Eli Reynolds are engaged in battle. Whose ironclad, the North's or the South's, will be the victor? Read these stories to find out.

Elizabeth’s two boys William and Henry, discover the devilish little creature named Rrrr, who takes them on a journey to the forbidden forest. There they find a hidden entrance to Fire Fly Valley, where they discover a strange world, that takes them into timelessness. Rrrr shows the boys the Future Pond, where the boys get a glimpse of their personal futures. Ugo appears as a sailor… While Eli’s ship is moored, the boys and Ugo, prevent a major attack on Eli’s ship, saving many lives. At the same time, this scares the life out of one of the sailors, when he sees the transformation of the sailor, into a huge semi-transparent figure, called Ugo.

Isaac Burns Murphy (1861--1896) was one of the most dynamic jockeys of his era. Still considered one of the finest riders of all time, Murphy was the first jockey to win the Kentucky Derby three times, and his 44 percent win record remains unmatched. Despite his success, Murphy was pushed out of Thoroughbred racing when African American jockeys were forced off the track, and he died in obscurity. In The Prince of Jockeys: The Life of Isaac Burns Murphy, author Pellom McDaniels III offers the first definitive biography of this celebrated athlete, whose life spanned the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the adoption of Jim Crow legislation. Despite the obstacles he faced, Murphy became an important figure -- not just in sports, but in the social, political, and cultural consciousness of African Americans. Drawing from legal documents, census data, and newspapers, this comprehensive profile explores how Murphy epitomized the rise of the black middle class and contributed to the construction of popular notions about African American identity, community, and citizenship during his lifetime.

Abby is a beautiful biracial slave living on a plantation in Mason, Georgia. She pretends to be a slow-witted mute, a ruse suggested by her owner as a means of protection from her white grandfather, who seeks to kill her. She dreams of two things: safety and freedom. A further scheme to keep her safe brings her in contact with wealthy, handsome Lawrence Mallory, who has impulsively married a beautiful woman only to find she suffers from a violent mental illness. Lawrence soon learns Abby is more than she appears to be, and an attraction grows between the two. When Lawrence’s wife dies, he goes away for several years, leaving Abby bereft. Returning home at last, he is prepared to ask the woman he loves to marry him despite the odds against them as an interracial couple, but a terrible misunderstanding separates them. Will their love remain in the shadows forever?