A Twinkle Of Trouble

A mysterious magician needs Tyler and Charlie's help.

Never having the influence of a male, five-year old Billy has been afraid of men and big dogs all his life. Enter his Kindergarten teacher at the Concrete Elementary School. Gunnar Smyth loves kids and can’t figure out why Billy singled him out to hate. Billy’s mother, Francine Dodd, hasn’t had time for men since her husband died. She meets the handsome teacher for a conference on her son’s behavioral problem and her heart pounds. Gunnar moves in next door to them with his Saint Bernard dog. Now the fights escalate between Billy, his cats and the dog. Trouble follows the kid and dog until both nearly lose their lives up on Baker Lake. It’s a lesson in growing up and learning to love for all of them.

The PISA 2003 Assessment Framework presents the conceptual underpinning of the PISA 2003 assessments. Within each assessment area, the volume defines the content that students need to acquire, the processes that need to be performed and the contexts in which knowledge and skills are applied.

Carmel-by-the-Sea garden shop owner Courtney Kelly sees things others can’t—like fairies, and hidden motives for murder . . . Courtney is delighted when her tiny friend Fiona returns from the fairy realm, appearing at the base of a Cypress tree. When her Ragdoll cat, Pixie, emerges from her own portal—aka the cat door—the three set off for a busy day. Busier than usual, since Courtney has rented a small plot of land at the Flower Farm, where she hopes to grow her own supplies for her fairy-garden business. Plus, the annual Summer Blooms Festival is coming up, and Courtney has booked a booth . . . But the murder of Courtney’s friend, Genevieve, casts a pall over the festival. Ever since Genevieve sold her floral business, she’d been building a career as an influencer. She was perennially opinionated—but in her new role she’d become surprisingly vicious, dissing local entrepreneurs with nasty posts and unwarranted bad reviews. That’s landed a couple of Courtney’s other friends on the suspect list—including Flower Farm owner Daphne Flores. And when a second victim is discovered, seeds of doubt about Daphne’s innocence sprout in Courtney’s mind. With only a germ of a clue, Courtney will have to overturn every rock to get the dirt on the real killer . . .

In the second installment of the Glen & Tyler series, the guys find out what happens when you inherit a Scottish castle, tussle with international crime gangs and host formal balls. Yes, balls -- with dancing and everything! In typical Hardy Boys--er, Glen & Tyler fashion, there are secret passages, irascible old men, caves, missing treasure, fine liquor and kilts. Ok, the kilts thing is new -- but believe me, you'll like 'em. Although there isn't much hockey this time around, there is shinty*. There's also some romantic anniversary thing, but really, stay for the shinty. * For those readers unfamiliar with the ancient sport of shinty, think hockey played on a field, without protective gear and with a solid rugby sensibility. Or a riot with sticks and a score keeper.

A collection of three bestselling historical novels; independent, feisty women find love and God's plan for them in these humorous romances.

Embark on a journey to the charming town of Cupid, Texas, where love, laughter, and a touch of superstition come together in a heartwarming three-book box set. Join three best friends as they take a leap of faith, testing the whimsical town's age-old tradition that promises to unveil their romantic destinies. Cupid Stupid Taylor Braxton, a spirited free spirit, finds herself in a hilarious predicament when a dare leads her to dance around the Cupid statue in the nude. Little does she know, her unexpected encounter with the town's enigmatic Sheriff sparks a connection that goes beyond the town's charming superstition. Will their unexpected meeting lead to a love as wild and untamed as the Texas plains? Cupid Scores Meghan Scott, the town's beloved librarian, dances back into the arms of her old flame, Max Vandenburg. However, Max harbors a misguided belief that threatens to tear them apart. As they navigate the tangled web of rumors and misunderstandings, can Meghan and Max find a way to rewrite their love story and rekindle the flame that once burned so brightly? Cupid’s Dance Kelsey Lawrence, the feisty little sister in the trio, takes a chance on Cupid's dance and ends up in the arms of Cody Graham, her brother's best friend. Warned to stay away, Cody can't resist the magnetic pull drawing him to Kelsey. Will they defy the odds and discover that sometimes, true love is worth breaking the rules for? Indulge in this delightful box set filled with small-town charm, unforgettable characters, and the enchanting magic of Cupid, Texas. Each book is a captivating tale of love, redemption, and the enduring power of destiny that will leave you believing in the magic of true love.