A series of inspirational meditations that will help readers find strength and direction by relying on their inner selves, from the bestselling author of Das Energi.

Originally published: New York: Harmony Books, 1987.

Jonas is frustrated over a conversation about the dwindling population of the Tokpar he had with his father, an elder among the Tokpar and head of the NYC-based Tokpar Center. Teresa has left work because of a premonition of doom, which she knows will end in harm to herself or someone she loves. Their attraction is immediate but quickly ends in the deaths of Teresa and the person who tried to kidnap her. Jonas rushes Teresa’s body to his father, who places her essence in a stasis box to await a host body. Meanwhile Jonas is tasked to investigate the kidnapping.

Essence of Tokpar follows Jonas and Teresa, whose essence has been transferred to an attractive new host body, as they forge a relationship. Both have special gifts unique to the Tokpar race, and they soon join forces to find a group of Tokpar women who have also been kidnapped. Their quest leads them to Bear Mountain Lodge, where things take a turn for the worse, and Jonas learns the motive behind the kidnapping operation. His case is finally closed…for now.

It’s been five years since Livy and her family have visited Livy’s grandmother in Australia. Now that she’s back, Livy has the feeling she’s forgotten something really, really important about Gran’s house. It turns out she’s right. Bob, a short, greenish creature dressed in a chicken suit, didn’t forget Livy, or her promise. He’s been waiting five years for her to come back, hiding in a closet like she told him to. He can’t remember who—or what—he is, where he came from, or if he even has a family. But five years ago Livy promised she would help him find his way back home. Now it’s time to keep that promise. Clue by clue, Livy and Bob will unravel the mystery of where Bob comes from, and discover the kind of magic that lasts forever. Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead, two masterminds of classic, middle-grade fiction come together to craft this magical story about the enduring power of friendship. This title has Common Core connections.

"A hauntingly witty, illustrated debut in the vein of Edward Gorey, that explores the power and mystery of human memory, by artist Cecilia Ruiz"--

There is no way to control life and any attempt can gene- rate unnecessary suffering. The ideal is to accept the changes and comprehend which lesson life is presenting to you. In 2020 the world changed abruptly and a feeling of soli- tude and impotence took over must of us. However, in every difficulty there is an opportunity to evolve and review our choices. At that time Marcello Cotrim came up with the Project Point of Reconnection and through daily internet LIVES helped thousands of people showing them a happier and lighter way amid life adversity. The world shut down and with that a lot of questions were put in place by everyone about their life’s especially the question: “Am I happy with my life?” Marcello Cotrim proposed life lessons and the most essential ones are here in this book and they reflect gratitude for this project created.