When crisis hits, a young girl becomes the only one left to take care of her family Pride, Nightingale and Baby are the Stars. Orphaned and living with their grandfather, Old Finn, in rural Minnesota, the children, like their grandfather, are wary of outsiders. They believe, as Old Finn taught them, in self-reliance. But then Old Finn falls seriously ill and is taken to the hospital all the way in Duluth, leaving the children to fend for themselves. Pride, as oldest, assumes the lead. Though she makes mistakes, she keeps them afloat; they even earn money for the bus trip to Duluth. But when they finally see Old Finn, he can't walk or even say his own name, and Pride knows her days of keeping safe the Stars are drawing to a close. Self-reliance can't make Old Finn well again. But maybe, just maybe, a secret from Old Finn's past might make a way for them to stay together after all. A poignant story about family and love, Sheila O'Connor has delivered another extraordinary and mesmerizing tale.

Help your child to discover that the world is a happier place when they learn how to play safe and stay safe, inside anmd outside the home! Great re-usable stickers bring extra fun to evry topic and encourage children to look at the pictures carefully, learn from the characters and see how safety habits are important in their own lives. Use the gold stickers to praise and encourage your child's healthy habits, and the special wipe-clean reward chart to record their successes.

In Staying Safe, Juval Aviv, a counterterrorism expert and international security consultant, outlines the essential tools for becoming personally responsible for the security and safety of yourself and your loved ones. You will learn how to safeguard your home and office, protect your identity, and travel without fear. Most important, you'll find that Aviv's recommendations and warnings are practical and easy to follow. Juval Aviv neither overstates nor minimizes today's threats, whether they are from criminals or terrorists; instead he sets out to inform and provide real advice for minimizing risks. Staying Safe is clear, comprehensive, and full of instructive and vital tips that cover: Flying with confidence Traveling to a foreign country Identifying a potential terrorist threat Basic safety precautions Survival and escape strategies Securing your business Keeping your identity confidential Making transactions on the Internet And much more

Former FBI Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) Operator & Special Agent provides you the Tactics, Techniques & Procedures to survive in today's dangerous world.

Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, one young girl is determined to save her brother from the draft—and gets help from an unlikely source—in this middle-grade tale, perfect for fans of The Wednesday Wars When eleven-year-old Reenie Kelly’s mother passes away, she and her brothers are shipped off to live with their grandmother. Adjusting to life in her parents’ Midwestern hometown isn’t easy, but once Reenie takes up a paper route with her older brother Dare, she has something she can look forward to. As they introduce themselves to every home on their route, Reenie’s stumped by just one—the house belonging to Mr. Marsworth, the town recluse. When he doesn’t answer his doorbell, Reenie begins to leave him letters. Slowly, the two become pen pals, striking up the most unlikely of friendships. Through their letters, Reenie tells of her older brother Billy, who might enlist to fight in the Vietnam War. Reenie is desperate to stop him, and when Mr. Marsworth hears this, he knows he can’t stand idly by. As a staunch pacifist, Mr. Marsworth offers to help Reenie. Together, they concoct a plan to keep Billy home, though Reenie doesn’t know Mr. Marsworth’s dedication to her cause goes far beyond his antiwar beliefs. In this heartwarming piece of historical fiction, critically acclaimed author Sheila O’Connor delivers a tale of devotion, sacrifice, and family.

“Matt Wright has crafted an expansive universe in his Sun Maker saga. Mirroring the struggles we face in our culture today, Matt has carved his path of truth through adversity - with a resonant paradigm of the importance of the choices his characters make! This epic could not have come to us at a better time.” —Dominician Gennari, author of The War for Ascension Their world is dying. Rich Wardens hold all the power. The Ruin hangs over them. Six-hundred years ago, their planet faced absolute destruction. Now, the remnants of a dying civilization risk annihilation once more as they confront their captor, Vidikas the Ruin Star. Gun's Journey: When a young boy named Gun meets an oathbreaker and a drunken scholar, his life changes forever. Driven from his desert town, he must find his place in the city while a revolution brews around him. Aithen's Dilemma: Aithen saves a Warden's life and is thrust into a world of privilege and expectation. As he grapples with his new role, he must decide whether to embrace the military might of the Wardens or forge his own path. A World on the Brink: The oppressive Wardens control everything, and the Ruin Star casts a dark shadow over their world. As unrest grows and war looms closer, Gun and Aithen must confront their deepest fears and highest hopes to change the fate of their world. Join the revolution: Packed with intricate world-building, intense action, and profound philosophical questions, Ruin Star is a must-read for fans of Brandon Sanderson, Frank Herbert, and Pierce Brown. Prepare to be enthralled by this dark and gritty sci-fi adventure as it explores the depths of the human spirit in a bleak future where hope is the most precious resource of all.

Saba leads a group of guerrillas against DeMalo and the Tonton, all while contemplating DeMalo's invitation to join him in building a New Eden.