The Scoop

The debut of a wonderful new series, The Scoop is #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels's introduction to The Godmothers, four unforgettable women who are about to get a whole new lease on life. . . Teresa "Toots" Amelia Loudenberry has crammed a great deal of living--not to mention eight much-loved husbands--into her varied and rewarding life. Once again single, Toots is ready to taste life again, and fate has just handed her the perfect opportunity. . . The owner of the gossip rag where Toots's daughter works is about to lose the paper to his gambling debts. Eager to keep her daughter employed among the movers and shakers of Hollywood, Toots calls on her three trusted friends--Sophie, Mavis, and Ida--to help pull some strings. Together, they hatch a plan that proves you should never underestimate Southern ladies of a certain age, and that each day can be a gift, if you're willing to claim it. . . Praise for Fern Michaels and the Godmothers series "Michaels's engaging version of the Golden Girls." --Booklist "Witty, charming, and complicated." --RT Reviews

2021 Edgar Award Nominee for Best Juvenile Mystery From award-winning author Taryn Souders comes a charming, southern middle grade mystery perfect for fans of Stranger Things and the Masterminds series. The whole town is talking about what's buried beneath the playground... Windy Bottom, Georgia is usually a peaceful place. Coop helps his mom at her café and bookstore, hangs out with his grandpa, bikes around with his friends Justice and Liberty, and is determined to live up to his dad's legacy. Windy Bottom is full of all kinds of interesting people, but no one has ever caused a problem. Until now. And somehow, Gramps is taking all the blame! It seems like there are a lot of secrets that were buried in their small town after all... Will Coop and his friends get to the bottom of the mystery and clear Gramps's name before it's too late? You will love Coop and his adventures if you are looking for: Mystery books for kids 9-12 Heartfelt and quirky stories for young readers Kids detective books 5th grade mystery books

It's not every day that a woman has to go into hiding from the online world, but when you're being hunted by the paparazzi because of a rockstar's lies, you do what you gotta do. Sonya knows all too well, but she's tired of running and hiding. That's why when Max Ross, the man who caused her old life to go up in flames, walks back into her life with his niece in tow, she decides to face the music. With a little help from her fifth-grade class and a whole lot of humor, Sonya sets out to prove that love can conquer all - even when the paparazzi are lurking in the bushes. Max Ross may be a movie promoter, but he's not exactly a master of his own destiny. When he stumbles back into Sonya's life when he walks into her fifth-grade classroom with his orphaned niece, he knows he's got a lot of making up to do. Unfortunately, Sonya's not exactly making it easy for him. With the school musical fast approaching and the rockstar coming back into the limelight, Max has his work cut out for him. But with a little help from the kids and a whole lot of wit, he's determined to show Sonya that love is worth fighting for - even if it means going up against the paparazzi and the online world. This spicy romance can be read as a standalone and is book 2 in the Coming Home series, which is part of The Way to a Woman's Heart world. In this lighthearted and laugh-out-loud romantic comedy, Sonya and Max will have to avoid the limelight, avoid the trolls, and survive the fifth-grade musical if they want to find love. With plenty of laughs, a touch of drama, and a whole lot of heart, this book is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

Flush it and forget it is the plumbing mantra of the industrialized world. Most people just want sewage to go away, preferably without having to see, smell, or worse yet, touch it. But crap has a bad rap. Human waste is a valuable resource we can use to support food production. Blackwater, greywater, and solids are actually rich in organic matter, and alternative means of handling these "wastes" can conserve enormous quantities of fresh water for other uses. The Scoop on Poop presents a wide range of ways to answer the call of nature, and in so doing to maximize the benefits of existing waste water. This book explores proven alternatives to Western sanitation. Whether you're interested in composting toilets, outdoor grey- or blackwater planters, constructed wetlands, or other innovative solutions, author Dan Chiras will walk you through: System pros and cons Design, construction, and maintenance advice Costs, permitting issues, and the safe treatment of composted waste All system plans are relatively simple and straightforward enough for the average homeowner to build and install. Intended for readers who live in cities, towns and rural environments, this is a practical guide to safe, ingenious ways to capture the nutrients from waste and recycle them back into your soil to grow fruit trees, vegetables, and flowers—all without running afoul of the "ick" factor. Dan Chiras is the author of over thirty books on residential renewable energy and green building, and is the director of the Evergreen Institute's Center for Renewable Energy and Green Building.

Chill out with the fascinating history behind ice cream, the first in a fact-tastic Level 3 Ready-to-Read nonfiction series about the history of fun stuff! Did you know that immigrants to Ellis Island were served ice cream as part of their first meal in America? Or that George Washington spent more than $200 on ice cream during the summer of 1790? Learn all about the cool history of everyone’s favorite frozen treat in this fun, fact-filled Level 3 reader. A special section at the back of the book includes relevant info on subjects like geography and science, and there’s even a fun quiz so you can test yourself to see what you’ve learned!

“Finally ! A straight forward, easy-to-read, entertaining guide to good digestive health. With the assistance of Scoop The Poop, intrepid reporter, this empowering bathroom book will help you make a perfect poo. What is the perfect poo made of? What are the ingredients to a perfect poo? Learn the four major building blocks to a perfect poo and how they can make a perfect you. What happens when you don’t poo? Learn how failure to eliminate waste is like a garbage strike in the dead of summer. All that trash just sits and swelters on the 98-degree sidewalk. As it rots, ammonia gas builds up, emitting foul odors. How do you make a perfect poo? Learn the secrets to making a perfect poo. It’s not as hard as you think, and you should be making peerless poos in no time. Anne Ferguson takes the reader on a comprehensive, stepwise journey to proper digestion, explaining the importance of proper elimination. This book puts focus on the principle of ‘what goes in must, come out’ and its relationship to a healthy, functioning body which is the mainstay of a naturopathic approach and disease prevention. The Scoop on Poop, is a great addition to any health-minded household or individual who has an interest in knowing the ‘scoop’ on proper elimination and how it reflects on our health from the inside out.” –Dr. Michelle J. Salga, ND (Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine), IVT (Intravenous Vitamin Therapy Practitioner), BHRT (Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy Practitioner) “What a fabulous mix of health knowledge, digestive insight and Anne’s humour! Everyone should take some time to read this fun, simple and educational tool on healthy digestion! I just love it!” – Leanne Jacobs, author of 30 Days to Wealth, founder of Healthy Girl

For cavemouse Geronimo Stiltonoot, life is one prehistoric problem after another! Geronimo Stiltonoot and The Stone Gazette are in the running for the Stone Age Ratitzer: the award for the best prehistoric journalism! But their main competition is Sally Rockmousen, the ruthless host of Gossip Radio -- and she'll stop at nothing to win. Can Geronimo sniff out a scoop in time to defeat her?