My Brother Otto
My Brother Otto

Author: Meg Raby

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

Published: 2019-03-19

Total Pages: 20

ISBN-13: 1423652908

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This engaging picture book shows everyday life with little crow siblings when one of them is on the autism spectrum. My Brother Otto is a child-friendly, endearing, and fun picture book for children about the love, acceptance, and understanding a sister, Piper, has for her little brother Otto, who is on the autism spectrum. The book provides explanations for Otto’s differences and quirkiness in an easy-to-understand language, and highlights Otto’s desires for adventure and love—just like his peers. To be more specific, My Brother Otto is a sweet story about a sister and a brother who engage in common, everyday experiences in their own unique way with the idea that kindness and understanding always win! Lexile: 570L Meg Raby holds a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology with a certification in Autism Spectrum Disorders from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, and has several years of experience working with children ages 2–17 on the autism spectrum. Meg recently started a booming handle on Instagram, called @bedtime.stories.forevermore, promoting literacy and highlighting only the best in children’s books. This is her first book. Elisa Pallmer studied design at Escuela de Diseño del INBA and English Literature at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Her focus is on illustrations for children, and she lives in Mexico City.

The Being of King
The Being of King

Author: HAYDER RIYADH HASHIM ALDIWANI

Publisher: Hayder Riyadh Hashim Aldiwani

Published:

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13:

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In the Firmament Kingdom, Sarc, the ambitious second son, craves the crown, but fate has other plans. When Sarc's malice leads to his brother's death and the blame falls on young prince Megs, who flees and seeks refuge with Dwarfs, concealing his true identity. As Megs adjusts to his new life, he discovers his inner strength and uncovers the truth. With the help of his father's supporters, he must confront his past and fulfill his destiny as the true king, facing betrayal and redemption in "The Being of King," a gripping tale of resilience and epic fantasy.

Destiny's Plan
Destiny's Plan

Author: Victoria Saccenti

Publisher: Victoria Saccenti

Published: 2015-09-15

Total Pages: 427

ISBN-13: 0996416927

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When Raquelita Muro and Matthew Buchanan meet by chance on a Greyhound bus, neither suspects their journey has just begun. To Raquelita, a gentle girl under the heel of her abusive mother, this kind young man is a miracle. To Matthew, an idealistic young soldier, the sweet-natured girl he meets between Texas and Tallahassee is an angel in need of a guardian.But fate is rarely so kind. The next stop on Matthew's journey is Fort Benning to report for deployment to Vietnam, with Raquelita to be moved at her mother's whim. When they find a way to secretly span the distance, they end up closer than ever. Until the vagaries of war'and the unstable tempers of Racquelita's mother'intervene, leaving both ill-fated lovers feeling desperately alone. Fifteen months later, living without each other has all but left Raquelita and Matthew in pieces. When a friend reminds Matthew of what is important, he seeks out the woman he loves, and even under the weight of lost faith, shattered memories, deferred dreams, and broken promises, two damaged souls begin to craft a life together, stronger and sweeter than either might live alone.

Destiny's Series Box Set: The Complete Trilogy
Destiny's Series Box Set: The Complete Trilogy

Author: Victoria Saccenti

Publisher: Victoria Saccenti

Published: 2017-08-22

Total Pages: 1188

ISBN-13: 0998950408

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Their future is shining with hope…but Fate casts a long, long shadow. DESTINY’S PLAN Matthew Buchanan’s bus seat mate is more than something pretty to look at before he ships out for ’Nam. Deep in Raquelita Muro’s sad, whisky-colored eyes is a dream, and they promise to exchange letters in secret. But Fate will push two lonely hearts to the breaking point. Perhaps beyond any hope of healing… DESTINY’S CHOICE Four years in Spain was supposed to give Marité Muro some perspective. But she’s come home knowing exactly what she wants. Brian MacKay. To Brian, Marité is ripe, tempting, forbidden fruit, yet she challenges his resolve until, in a moment of weakness, his wartime demons slip free. And the past threatens to destroy their love. DESTINY’S WAY When Brian’s PTSD-fueled demons flare dangerously out of control, he packs his crippling load of baggage and leaves, convinced Marité is better off with anyone else—even his bitterest rival. Anger tears at Marité’s heart, especially at herself for realizing too late she should have fought harder for the only man she’ll ever love. But Fate has a few more tricks to play. And one tiny, fragile miracle with the power to heal them. If it lives to draw breath…

Destiny's Tide
Destiny's Tide

Author: J. D. Davies

Publisher: Canelo

Published: 2019-06-27

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 1788632303

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Fight for your country. Fight for your king. Fight for your life... Gripping adventure in the Tudor Navy. Jack Stannard has spent his whole life at sea, enduring savage beatings from his father and the furious aggression of whip-cracking storms. But a more cruel and dangerous foe is on the horizon. When Henry VIII dissolves the monasteries and wages war against France and Scotland simultaneously, Jack must take up his family destiny at the head of the Dunwich fleet. But enemy blades may be the least of his problems. Aging ships, treacherous rivals and ghosts from the past all threaten to interfere with the war effort. The only man he can trust is Thomas Ryman, a former warrior turned monk. As the English fleet descends on Edinburgh, the dangerous game of politics and war reaches a shattering climax aboard the pride of Henry’s navy – the Mary Rose. Stannard and Ryman know that it is not just their lives that are at stake, but the future of England herself... Stuffed to the gunwales with gripping naval combat and adventure, Destiny’s Tide is the first in a thrilling new series set amidst the rise of the Tudor Navy, perfect for fans of Julian Stockwin, C. S. Forester’s Hornblower, and Patrick O’Brian

Feels Like Home
Feels Like Home

Author: Vicki Lewis Thompson

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2012-07-24

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 0373797036

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"City slicker Rafe Locke is no cowboy. When he arrives at the Last Chance Ranch for his brother's wedding, Rafe refuses to buy into the whole cowboy thing. That is, until he sees engineer Meg Seymour whoopin' it up-a city girl gone country-and she hits his libido with a bull's-eye! Meg grabs life by the horns, and it's not long before she's enticed Rafe into riding, roping, country dancing ... and gettin' naked in bed! But as they get tangled up in the sheets-and each other!-Rafe has to keep reminding himself that this cowboy life is just a fling. Or is it?"--Cover verso.

MEG: Nightstalkers
MEG: Nightstalkers

Author: Steve Alten

Publisher: Tor Books

Published: 2016-06-14

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 0765387972

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In this fifth installment of Steve Alten's New York Times bestselling MEG series--the basis for the feature film The Meg, starring Jason Statham as Jonas Taylor--Nighstalkers picks up where MEG: Hell's Aquarium left off. Bela and Lizzy, the dominant Megalodon siblings from Angel's brood, have escaped the Tanaka Institute to roam the Salish Sea in British Columbia. While Jonas Taylor and his friend Mac attempt to either recapture or kill the "sisters," Jonas's son, David, embarks on his own adventure, motivated by revenge. Having witnessed his girlfriend's gruesome death, David has joined a Dubai Prince's ocean expedition, tracking the 120-foot, hundred-ton Liopleurodon that escaped from the Panthalassa Sea. Haunted by night terrors, David repeatedly risks his life to lure the Lio and other prehistoric sea creatures into the fleet's nets, while battling his own suicidal demons. Steve Alten weaves these storylines together in a page-turning thriller that culminates in a final showdown between the most dangerous predators ever to inhabit the planet. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Meg's Destiny
Meg's Destiny

Author: Annette McLachlan

Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers

Published: 2024-03-01

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13: 1035837811

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In 1880, young Meg and her father embark on a perilous journey to Australia, but tragedy strikes when her father falls ill and passes away. Upon reaching Melbourne, Meg is relegated to a harsh life in a workhouse. Months later, she’s dispatched to New Zealand for work, only to be swept overboard during a storm near the coast. Miraculously, Meg washes ashore in a secluded cove on New Zealand’s West Coast, where she’s discovered by a local farmer, Jock, and his wife, Mary Ann. Welcomed into their modest homestead, Meg begins to carve out a new life for herself. As she becomes acquainted with the local community, intriguing truths come to light: her uncanny connection with animals, her blossoming friendship with Gypsy travellers, and whispers of a destiny she’s meant to fulfil.