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Ripples: An Anthology

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In the intricate tapestry of human existence, each thread is interwoven with countless others, creating patterns that are both beautiful and complex. This anthology delves into the profound and often unrecognized ways our actions, words, and even our mere presence can influence the lives of those around us. From a simple smile exchanged with a stranger to the thoughtful advice given to a friend, every interaction holds the potential to create ripples that extend far beyond the moment. Our daily lives are a series of encounters and decisions that shape not only our own experiences but also the experiences of others, often in ways we may never fully comprehend. Through a diverse collection of stories, essays, and reflections, this anthology explores the myriad ways in which our lives are interconnected. It highlights the power of kindness, the significance of empathy, and the impact of our choices on the world around us. Each piece serves as a reminder that, whether we are aware of it or not, we are constantly influencing the world and the people within it. Product Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lionheart Group Publishing (June 28, 2024) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1938505670 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1938505676 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.1 ounces Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.33 x 9 inches Best Sellers Rank: #3,000,586 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3,978 in LGBTQ+ Biographies (Books) #30,297 in Short Stories Anthologies #47,863 in Short Stories (Books)

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Daddy's Boots

Picture BookAges 0–12

This award-winning deployment book for kids is a favorite of all major military branches: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserves in military books and best deployment books for children. The illustrator has masterfully drawn the lovable and relatable characters to be racially non-specific; Bean is non-gender specific, as well. It’s Boot’s task to take Daddy where he’s needed, but it’s Daddy’s job to explain why. In only 37 pages, the author provides a valuable tool for caregivers to explain to service members’ children why their daddy leaves, what he does, and how he helps others while he’s away. As it would be impossible to explain every job, rank, and branch specific name for every object and service member, the author succeeds in covering the essentials in a generic and loving way. Daddy is a soldier. Boots are preparing to take him away. If Bean can hide Boots, will Daddy be able to stay? Daddy explains the many jobs he’s called to do, and how his work isn’t that much different than the work other daddies do. Being deployed is a fact of life for soldiers of all military branches. Humanitarian efforts, operations other than war (OOW), peaceful or wartime missions – a soldier’s duty is to be there. Sometimes it means leaving little ones behind wondering why. Daddy’s Boots is a loving description of a few quiet moments between a father and his child, as Daddy prepares to deploy for his job with the military.

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Another Southside

MysteryGeneral

Chicago has ANOTHER SOUTHSIDE! Hidden in plain sight. Enigmatic and complex. Full of intrigue, and as dangerous as you can imagine. Just the sort of place Jake Thompson, the city’s quirkiest crime fighter, would ply his trade. * * * Del Staecker is a hidden gem in the literary community—nothing short of a magician. His character development and plot twists are equaled only by his versatility in both content and style. Another Southside is ample proof of his talents. Relegated to the dregs of duties, contrarian Detective Jake Thompson waits for retirement, avoiding official interaction, using a local coffee shop as his unofficial office. But while part of him wants to be left alone, that’s rarely an option in Another Southside , where Jake winds up facing all manner of mayhem and a host of unbelievable denizens, made thoroughly believable by Staecker’s way with words. It’s Jake’s essence you’ll come to appreciate. With the turning of a phrase and evocative description, Staecker brings Jake to life. If you’re from Chicago, you will undoubtedly relate. But even if you can’t find the Windy City on a map, if you want a great read, this is it. And if you’re drawn to police drama, you’ll love it. Del is also one of the very few writers who pens like a native, no matter what locale forms the backdrop of his stories Del writes like an insider as his characters take you along on an intriguing ride. You know the old joke, “that’s several hours I wish I had back”. In the case of Another Southside , I yearn for several more hours and can’t wait to see what Staecker creates next.

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My Daddy Sleeps Everywhere

Picture BookAges 0–12

As military families tuck in for the night, their thoughts often turn to daddies who can’t always be home. This award- winning children’s military deployment book shows some of the many places daddy sleeps while he is away. In this wonderful story, daddy travels to every clime and place including the mountains, the prairie, the jungle, and everywhere in between. Though daddy’s particular location and sleeping arrangements are constantly changing, one thing never does. No matter how far daddy is from home, home is never far from his mind.. My Daddy Sleeps Everywhere earned the 2018 MWSA Silver Book Award for Children’s Books at the Military Writers Society of America Annual Conference. Product details Item Weight : 4.6 ounces Grade level : Kindergarten – 6 Paperback : 39 pages ISBN-10 : 1938505255 ISBN-13 : 978-1938505256 Dimensions : 8 x 0.1 x 10 inches Reading level : 8 – 12 years Publisher : Lionheart Group Publishing (November 27, 2017) Language : English Best Sellers Rank: #753,617 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #236 in Military Families (Books) #20,967 in Children’s Family Life Books (Books) Customer Reviews: 4.8 out of 5 stars 19 ratings …duty officer in the United States Navy I cannot recommend this book enough for a parent or family member… As an active duty officer in the United States Navy I cannot recommend this book enough for a parent or family member of young children trying to aid in discussing and coping with the separation of deployment.

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My Daddy is a Sailor

Picture BookAges 0–12

Daddy is a sailor in the United States Navy. Learn the words Daddy knows about his ship and his mates. Join Ollie the Octopus and travel with Daddy as he sails on every sea in a great, big ship, watch what he does on board, and see the sights he sees. Due to the naval tragedies that occurred while creating this book in 2017, I paid tribute to our fallen sailors aboard the USS John S. McCain (DDG-56), the USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62), and the C-2A Greyhound (VRC 30).Each lost sailor is represented by a golden bird in flight or a star in the heavens, signifying they have passed from this world but their memories remain. My heart and love go out to the families, friends, and loved ones of these twenty sailors, and every sailor who never made it home. This award-winning picture book is a must for all Navy families. My Daddy is a Sailor earned a Silver Medal at the Military Writers Society of America Book Awards in South Carolina in 2018. Product details Item Weight : 4.5 ounces Grade level : Kindergarten – 6 Paperback : 38 pages ISBN-10 : 1938505344 ISBN-13 : 978-1938505348 Dimensions : 8 x 0.09 x 10 inches Publisher : Lionheart Group Publishing (January 10, 2018) Reading level : Baby – 12 years Language : English Best Sellers Rank: #582,105 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #181 in Military Families (Books) #1,808 in Stories in Verse Customer Reviews: 4.7 out of 5 stars 61 ratings The pictures are adorable and the text is enticing to young children This book is perfection!

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Momma's Boots

Picture BookAges 0–12

This award-winning deployment book for kids is a favorite of all major military branches: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserves in military books and best deployment books for children. The illustrator has masterfully drawn the lovable and relatable characters to be racially non-specific; Bean is non-gender specific, as well. It’s Boot’s task to take Mommy where she’s needed, but it’s Momma’s job to explain why. When Momma puts on her boots, Bean knows it’s time to say good-bye, and maybe for a long time. What does Momma do when she goes? Do the other mommies wear boots which take them away, too? Can Bean understand the many things Momma’s called to do, why her boots sometimes take her far away, and how a soldier’s work is not much different than some other mommies’ jobs? Being deployed is a fact of life for soldiers of all military branches. Humanitarian efforts, operations other than war (OOW), peaceful or wartime missions – a soldier’s duty is to be there. Sometimes it means leaving little ones behind wondering why. Momma’s Boots is a loving description of a few quiet moments between a mother and her child, as Momma prepares to deploy for her job with the military. This charming picture book written by the award-winning author, Sandra Miller Linhart, and illustrated by the accomplished artist, Tahna Desmond Fox opens up a dialogue between the military child and his or her mom, and makes military deployments a much more positive event.

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JEEP: Book 4

Chapter BookMiddle grade

This award-winning chapter book series follows four friends — two military brats (one African American), one Arapaho Indian, and a mini-genius — as they live, learn, explore, and discover cultures, mysteries, and caves. Jones’ dad has taken a turn for the worse. JEEP enlists Buck and Blue’s assistance to attempt everything to beg, earn or acquire enough money to send Jones to be with her parents. It couldn’t be that hard. Or, could it? When JEEP and Buck locate the old, abandoned mine will they discover enough gold? What other nightmares await to be unearthed there? Will they both escape with their lives? Product details Paperback : 142 pages ISBN-10 : 0984512780 ISBN-13 : 978-0984512782 Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.32 x 8.5 inches Publisher : LionHeart Group Publishing (May 1, 2010) Item Weight : 6.1 ounces Language: English Best Sellers Rank: #7,801,016 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5,901 in Children’s Bullies Issues Books #29,429 in Children’s Mystery, Detective, & Spy The Elementary Adventures of Jones, Jeep. Buck and Blue (complete edition) This book combines the previous chapter books and adds some illustrations. Sandra Miller Linhart has a great way of telling each child’s story and then incorporating, bringing all the characters together to complete the picture. She has spotlighted many situations military children face and how they are able to cope. This is a touching and sometimes funny look at their lives. A well written and thoughtful presentation.

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Grandpa, What If?

Picture BookAges 0–12

This picture book beautifully complements the award-winning picture book, Momma’s Boots and is highly acclaimed in military books and deployment books for children. Dealing with the separation and reunion anxieties associated with military deployment, this book is a solid favorite among all branches of military – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Reserves, and National Guards. The illustrator has masterfully drawn the lovable and relatable characters to be racially non-specific; Bean is non-gender specific, as well. Will Momma remember me? Will I remember her? Homecomings are wonderful reunions, but they can also be stressful at times. Momma is coming home, but she’s been gone a long time. Will she recognize Bean? Will Bean be able to pick Momma out in a sea of soldiers? This charming picture book written by the award-winning author, Sandra Miller Linhart, and illustrated by the accomplished artist, Tahna Desmond Fox opens up a dialogue between the military child and his or her caregiver, and makes military separations and reunions a more positive event. Being deployed is a fact of life for soldiers of all military branches. Humanitarian efforts, operations other than war (OOW), peaceful or wartime missions – a soldier’s duty is to be there. And when it’s time for Momma’s Boots to bring Momma home, well, sometimes the unknown can be a bit scary. Grandpa, What If? is a loving description of the subtle insecurities a child of a returning female soldier may have.

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The Elementary Adventures of Jones, JEEP, Buck & Blue: Complete Edition

Chapter BookMiddle grade

This award-winning chapter book series follows four friends — two military brats (one African American), one Arapaho Indian, and a mini-genius — as they live, learn, explore, and discover cultures, mysteries, and caves. Jones, JEEP, Buck & Blue are as diverse a group as you can get. From all different cultures and walks of life, these four find friendship in the oddest places, under just as odd circumstances. Although they’re different, they’re surprisingly very much the same. Follow the girls from Ft. Benning, GA to Lander, WY where they team up with the boys… And follow the clues to solve many mini-mysteries with this group of un-fit-ins, in this award-winning chapter book series – all together inside one cover for the first time! Product details Item Weight : 1.1 pounds Paperback : 436 pages ISBN-10 : 0984512748 ISBN-13 : 978-0984512744 Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.99 x 8.5 inches Publisher : LionHeart Group Publishing (May 1, 2010) Language : English Best Sellers Rank: #10,102,366 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #9,874 in Children’s New Experiences Books #33,222 in Children’s Mystery, Detective, & Spy Customer Reviews: 5.0 out of 5 stars 2 ratings The Elementary Adventures of Jones, Jeep. Buck and Blue (complete edition) This book combines the previous chapter books and adds some illustrations. Sandra Miller Linhart has a great way of telling each child’s story and then incorporating, bringing all the characters together to complete the picture.

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But… What If?

Picture BookAges 0–12

Will Daddy remember me? Will I remember him? Homecomings are wonderful reunions, but they can also be stressful at times. Daddy is coming home, but he’s been gone a long time. Will he recognize Bean? Will Bean be able to pick Daddy out in a sea of soldiers? This charming children’s book written by the award-winning author, Sandra Miller Linhart, and illustrated by the accomplished artist, Tahna Desmond Fox opens up a dialogue between the military child and his or her caregiver, and makes military separations and reunions a more positive event. Being deployed is a fact of life for soldiers of all military branches. Humanitarian efforts, operations other than war (OOW), peaceful or wartime missions – a soldier’s duty is to be there. And when it’s time for Daddy’s Boots to bring Daddy home, well, sometimes the unknown can be a bit scary. But… What If? is a loving description of the subtle insecurities a child of a returning male soldier may have. This picture book beautifully complements the award-winning picture book, Daddy’s Boots and is highly acclaimed in military books and deployment books for children. Dealing with the separation and reunion anxieties associated with military deployment, this book is a solid favorite among all branches of military – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Reserves, and National Guards. The illustrator has masterfully drawn the lovable and relatable characters to be racially non-specific; Bean is non-gender specific, as well.

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Buck: Book 3

Chapter BookMiddle grade

This award-winning chapter book series follows four friends — two military brats (one African American), one Arapaho Indian, and a mini-genius — as they live, learn, explore, and discover cultures, mysteries, and caves. Buck doesn’t feel so alone anymore now that Jones and Blue have entered his life. And then the curious little JEEP guy pops in and balances out the group. Does it matter he’s three years younger? When a strange circle appears practically in Blue’s front yard and Grandfather’s prize bull ends up dead, will Buck be able to prove he’s not responsible to the local sheriff? Will JEEP’s logical approach be of any help? Do aliens exist? The stakes are higher for the four friends in this, their third adventure. But, together? Anything is possible. Product details Paperback : 132 pages ISBN-10 : 0984512772 ISBN-13 : 978-0984512775 Item Weight : 5.8 ounces Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.3 x 8.5 inches Publisher : LionHeart Group Publishing (May 1, 2010) Language : English Best Sellers Rank: #10,986,557 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,198 in Military Families (Books) #34,403 in Children’s Mystery, Detective, & Spy The Elementary Adventures of Jones, Jeep. Buck and Blue (complete edition) This book combines the previous chapter books and adds some illustrations. Sandra Miller Linhart has a great way of telling each child’s story and then incorporating, bringing all the characters together to complete the picture.

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Ballads & Bedtime Stories

FolkloreGeneral

Standing on the shoulders of giants like Aesop and Dr Seuss, Youree seeks to shine a light Where the Sidewalk Ends and bring The Velveteen Rabbit to life. With these poems and tales, he hopes to inspire the Charlie and Alice in all of us, as we taste the chocolates of wonder. The golden ticket of life is already yours. These words are merely magic beans. Gazing at the heavens, that dreamer in him whispers to the one in you: “Look for the Easter eggs.” Michael Dustin Youree spent nine years calling various neighborhoods of New York City home. Seven more, he couch-surfed around the world, embracing a nomadic life for the sake of his unquenchable curiosity and desire to expand his worldview. These stories and songs are treasures unearthed in the laughter and lesions. Product details Item Weight : 7.4 ounces Paperback : 150 pages ISBN-10 : 1938505557 ISBN-13 : 978-1938505553 Publisher : Lionheart Group Publishing (November 4, 2020) Dimensions : 6 x 0.34 x 9 inches Language : English Best Sellers Rank: #765,205 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #860 in Action & Adventure Short Stories (Books) #1,572 in Fantasy Anthologies #7,743 in Mythology & Folk Tales (Books) Customer Reviews: 5.0 out of 5 stars 4 ratings Inspired Deftly rendered words and stories that capture the imagination. MickR Amazon Customer Love it! This collection of short stories and poems are so creative. I love the story of the maze! What an awesome life lesson. Jennifer Bradburry Amazon Customer Great Author.

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