See Something

Salem’s WICH-TV program director Lee Barrett is about to discover no good deed goes unpunished . . . Lee has been promoted from field reporter to program director. Keeping track of all the shows and managing the local TV personalities—including a cowboy, a clown, and a performing dog—has her head spinning. Perhaps that’s what makes her take pity on the distraught woman she finds sitting alone on a bench on the Salem common. When she realizes that the poor woman doesn’t even know her own name, Lee takes her into the warmth of the home she shares with her Aunt Ibby and their clairvoyant gentleman cat, O’Ryan. Maybe Lee can use her own psychic gifts to divine the woman’s identity. Lee’s detective beau Pete Mondello wants to talk to the “Jane Doe,” but before he can investigate, he’s called to a crime scene. A body has been found washed up in a narrow harbor cove. As harmless as her new houseguest seems, Lee can’t help but wonder if she may be harboring a killer . . . Praise for the Witch City Mysteries “Perfectly relaxing and readable.” —Kirkus Reviews “This rewarding paranormal cozy series debut will have Victoria Laurie fans lining up to follow.” —Library Journal “An entertaining story that keeps readers guessing until the very twisted and eerie end.” —RT Book Reviews

Learn how to react when you see something wrong or dangerous with this relevant nonfiction book. Perfect for young readers, the book includes a fiction story related to the topic, a connected civics project, a glossary, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color book explains in an easy-to-understand way that students should talk to a trusted adult about things that make them uncomfortable or scared. It also covers serious subjects such as bullying and “stranger danger”, and includes an extension activity for grade 2. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool, to explore kindness, leadership, and standing up for what is right.

In everything we do, we should ask God for wisdom and patience. Waiting on the Lord is a humbling experience. Dealing with the world demands great tolerance and understanding. "For this is the day that the Lord has made", I will be glad and rejoice in it!" That's why we see something blue at the end of each of God's blessed days. This book demonstrates difficult experiences that a boy and a girl go through at an early age and that is how their faith is developed. The author is a lifetime student of God's word the bible. In the past she has served as Sunday school teacher, Prison ministry and Senior's ministry helper. Professionally, she is works at a local nursing home. She is devoted to her family, church and education. Her major in college is in Sociology and Behavioral Sciences earning a Bachelor's degree from Metropolitan State College of Denver. Her grand children absorb much of her time and energy and they are paramount in her life. These children are the reason for her desire to publish stories in book form. The author is found singing praises to God and playing her guitar whenever the opportunity arises. Her husband Anthony Mataya is very prayerful, helpful and supportive in her efforts in preparing what we hope will be a family legacy. He is the boy in this story of Grandma Fagg. Likewise, the author herself is the girl in the, "Funny Girl" story. Mikelle A. Bryant-Mataya, is the writer and illustrator of her second book called, "I See Something Blue". The stories featured in this book are called, "Funny Girl" and "Grandma Fagg". Her first book was published in December 2009, it is called, "The Baby Giraffe".

Teach students that even small actions can make a big difference! This 6-pack of nonfiction readers will teach second grade students how to react when they see something wrong or dangerous. See Something, Say Something 6-Pack • Emphasizes that students should talk to an adult they trust about things that make them uncomfortable, angry, or scared • Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will interest students • Covers serious subjects such as bullying and “stranger danger” • Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will empower students to be leaders in their daily lives • Offers a lesson plan that will facilitate implementation of activities Whether they see a strange adult at the playground or a classmate who is being bullied, it’s important for students to learn when to speak up. This teacher-approved 6-pack explains why they students should stand up for their peers and tell a trusted adult about things that concern them. With a related fiction story and other beneficial features, this 6-pack will show second grade students how to make a difference by using their voices. This 6-pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

What drives creativity in the world’s most innovative companies such as Google, Nike, Apple and Microsoft? How is creativity and talent harnessed to lead these global businesses? Timo Kiuru, an internationally recognized creative director and public speaker, ventured on a mission to discover the answers to these questions. Timo reached out to numerous innovation experts with decades of experience in leading creative teams and companies, and asked them to share their stories. He captured their valuable insights and advice for this book. What turned out to be the common thread in all the conversations was their ability to see that something special in a person. It became clear that the essence of leadership is in the skill to nurture people’s individual growth. This book is about more than business: it’s about the experiences that make us who we are, the challenges that bring out the best in us. It helps us to see the connections between raw talent, creativity and business leadership. Because that’s how we turn potential into superpower. Timo Kiuru is a global creative director on a mission to change how creativity is seen in business. He travels the world to speak to professional audiences about innovation, leadership and change and writes books about creativity. Timo was recognized with the global 40 Under 40 industry award in Texas in 2016 and Speaker of the Year honorary award in 2019 in Helsinki. With this book, he wants to inspire people to seek more specialness everywhere. Don’t dance like no one is watching – dance how you want to, even if everyone is watching. Audiobook and e-book: © Laine Publishing & Word Audio Publishing

As a child, we all remember back in school when the sheriffs came to our class and spoke to us about the importance of telling the truth, how their job was to protect the community from criminals of all types; they instilled in us to always report a crime when you witness one. Even the vehicles they drove proclaimed to "protect and serve." We believed in and instilled those values in our children. When I grew up, I experienced quite the opposite of what I was taught, which was if you speak out against law enforcement that is involved in corruption, you will suffer irreparable consequences. This autobiography tells the truth about what happened when we "did the right thing" that we believed was our duty by calling out corruption in local law enforcement and the irreparable repercussions we suffered at the hands of the very people who were supposed to protect us. These past years I have prayed for the strength to forgive those who trespassed against us, but as the years went on, those involved continued with their lives, receiving promotions, pay raises, buying new homes, and obtaining new jobs; they, in a nutshell, went on with their daily lives as if it was just another day. With no thought to the ruins they had left our lives in. For us, there would be no new home, no job, and no raise; there would be nothing but trying desperately to put our lives back together. And the realization that those illegal acts we saw? Maybe we should have never done the right thing and turned a blind eye; then, we might have been left alone. Instead, in the end, doing the right thing costs us everything.

Teach students that even small actions can make a big difference! This 6-pack of nonfiction readers will teach second grade students how to react when they see something wrong or dangerous. See Something, Say Something 6-Pack • Emphasizes that students should talk to an adult they trust about things that make them uncomfortable, angry, or scared • Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will interest students • Covers serious subjects such as bullying and “stranger danger” • Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will empower students to be leaders in their daily lives • Offers a lesson plan that will facilitate implementation of activities Whether they see a strange adult at the playground or a classmate who is being bullied, it’s important for students to learn when to speak up. This teacher-approved 6-pack explains why they students should stand up for their peers and tell a trusted adult about things that concern them. With a related fiction story and other beneficial features, this 6-pack will show second grade students how to make a difference by using their voices. This 6-pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.