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Encounters is a curated collection of six contemporary short stories set across three continents. The stories reflect disparate adventures in a globalized, rapidly changing world: A young couple discovers the luxurious allure of Monte Carlo’s Grand Casino, a woman from San Francisco reveals an inspirational uncle’s secrets, a Bangkok expatriate lives out a night of excess, and a Russian immigrant navigates her unique New World voyage. Each story shines a different, up-close perspective on a lived moment in a certain place and time.

"WA" is a Japanese word that describes, or encompasses, the “essence” of what it is to “be Japanese”. This spirit is intricately woven throughout these stories as fantastic creatures, fearsome monsters, animals that are all too human, and people that are, well, all too human too. They make choices and fateful decisions that'll take each character on journeys that are terrifying and miraculous, whimsical and thought-provoking, mysterious, magical, and uniquely Japanese. Come along and join them, as life’s lessons are learned, or sometimes not.

Dori Seider has been an author, teacher, music composer, and jewelry design artist. She and her husband Mac enjoy cooking and baking and their two beloved cats. This book is part of a series including Jazzy and Rhumbi in Paris and Jazzy and Rhumbi Become Chefs.

Spiritually poised in a realm of sanity comes with a mind that continuously travels extensively throughout time. As the heart accompanies, companionship becomes something so precious that words turn speechless. The heartfelt poems written throughout experiences, observations, stories and heartbreaks are the main cause of survival this soul has been.

Topsy-Turvy Boat Ride is another of Kitty and Tom’s adventures. Boat rides are serious, so with safety in mind, Betty and Al plan carefully for their curious pets’ first ride. Prone to seasickness, Betty does not go, but helps with the planning. Al is prepared and very patient. However, Kitty and Tom are curious cats that cannot sit still on the boat. Kitty and Tom learn from this adventure, even though things can get a little rocky.

There is lots of fun in the water with new friends, some with wings, and some without. It's summertime in Australia, and Margie and Wolf are anxious to make new friends. In the fourth book in author Lynette Collins' Margie and Wolf series, Margie and Wolf: New Friends, you will follow their adventures as they enjoy lots of fun in the water with their new friends. And you'll see that you don't have to be alike to be good friends.

This book of poems is the fruit of many years of struggle and difficulties. It is the beginning of seeing life lived from a deeper place of singleness of heart, life in union with Christ. "The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is sound, (simple, single) your whole body will be full of light." (Matthew 6:22)

Margie and Wolf: Catch Us If You Can is book two in the series. It is where Margie gets taken. Wolf and the other animals help to free her, and they take Margie somewhere where she will be safe. Margie and Wolf make some new friends - a wallaby whose name is Lisa and some cool fairies named Zoe, Kelly, and Johnathan. This is a story of how scary it would be to be taken from your family and home. But it ends well, thanks to some of Margie and Wolf’s brave friends.

You may never know how brave you can be until you need to show it. Margie and Wolf: Going to Free the Others is book three in author Lynette Collins Margie and Wolf series. Some of Margie and Wolfs friends have been kidnapped, and its up to them to free the children. You'll learn how much courage children can have when they have friends willing and able to help them. Margie and Wolf return to the camp with their fairy friend to free the children being held.

It starts out in a library and then is moved, with some assistance, to a “used” book store. All the while, having adventures trying to find a “home!” It dislikes “dog earing,” and being placed by scary books and books that have chaos and mayhem in them. It loves being read and having readers write in its’ margins. It has adventures and fun and meeting new books. And, hopefully it will find friends along the way in its quest to find a home.

Through unwavering hope, faith, and love, and against all earthly odds, divine intervention mystically bestows upon a young sea maiden a magnificent transformation. Desire, belief, and strong conviction enable a miracle beyond human comprehension. In the classical tradition of literary excellence, this poetic tale is reminiscent of many faerie tales of centuries ago. This is more than a story.

"Something’s happening. Everything looks different. The books on the shelves, the letters, they seem to be talking to me!” These were Duane’s words when he realized that something was happening in his life. He could read the words on the spines of the books as he entered the library where he was taught reading. He said, “I started to see things differently. Before, when I looked at the books on the shelves, the letters looked like a bunch of scrambled letters.

Fat Cat and Chickadee with Olivia Owl is a short rhyming audiobook. Olivia Owl watches as a fat cat and a chickadee develop a relationship of love and kindness. She thinks, “Fat Cat and Chickadee? What an unlikely pair”. Chickadee falls out of her nest and lands in Fat Cat’s hair. It’s a heartwarming story about an old, fat cat who helps a baby chickadee fly. The fat cat, who was somewhat of a weakling when he was just a kitten, was helped by the chickadee’s mother and will never forget her love and kindness.

An elegant saga with storylines across eras and family generations, set with geographical precision in both modern and Roman Portugal. A heartwarming tale of love, tragedy, loss, success, friendships, mystery, and love rediscovered for Paulo, the urbane successful architect of modern Portugal. Travel around the cities and towns, vineyards and Atlantic littoral landscapes of Portugal with Paulo and his friends and discover the magical history, culture, cuisine, and enology of this both ancient and modern country.

Six-year-old Connie Stuart-Anderson has recently moved to a town in upstate New York from New York City. Although she is going to miss her grandparents terribly, her mom has promised her a dog now that they have moved into a house with a big backyard. As she makes friends with Pam, a girl next door who is the very same age, Connie can hardly wait for her dream to come true.

Laboring in emergency rooms all around the country is a group of dedicated doctors and nurses who just want to make a difference. Some swear, some drink, and some laugh in order to manage their emotions while providing high-quality care in the most unimaginable, shocking, and difficult cases. Among this group of highly skilled medical professionals is Goldie Fisher, a nurse who is completing her first week of orientation at a level one trauma center.

A woman who is always happy feels like something is missing from her life. Now she just has to determine what that is. When the woman sees a balloon, she decides to try stripes. When that doesn’t work and she sees checkers on the floor, she goes shopping again. But when that effort fails, the woman suddenly stumbles upon a box with puppies. Now all she has to do is decide if a tiny furry creature full of unconditional love is exactly what has been missing from her life all along.

I want every child to know how special they are. This story shows children and their family members celebrating the child’s unique features. This book will teach children about family members while they learn to appreciate their individual uniqueness.

At school, Funny Jimmy is always happy that he is funny and can make his friends laugh. Then, Funny Jimmy thinks that he could be a great clown. Does he make it in the circus? Let’s find out as we get ready to jump into Funny Jimmy’s world and have some fun!

This book explores the plight of native fauna. CC's adventures starts when she visits the Zoo. There she meets a friendly koala named Bill, who takes her on a whirlwind adventure to see how animals are faring in the wild. CC visits many countries and sees how many native animals struggle to adapt to this changing world. This is when CC decide she must do something. With help from her school, CC finds the courage to start a campaign to save the animal kingdom.