Smart Families

The Convergence It had been thirty years since the Convergence, when the dimensions aligned and combined Earth and the world of Gwyllon, known in human mythology as “Underhill”. Elven castles and ancient ruins sprouted in vacant lots, on major highways, sometimes merging with existing buildings, twisting into completely new structures. Roads and rail systems reformed, and after the rioting, starvation and death, agriculture finally sorted itself and food began to flow. A new government formed of elves and men had arisen, a society of human tech and elven magic. Cell phones and frost ...

Jessica Sunshine—bright, warm and downright deadly if one got too close. That’s the lesson homicide detective Matt Denby learned the hard way when he teamed up with the youngest Sunshine sister. Sure, he wanted to help solve her father’s murder. But being on the case—day and night—with the sultry TV reporter was driving him up the wall…in more ways than one. Jessica steamed through life and into danger without regard. And Matt was hell-bent on protecting the vixen. But who was going to back him up once the blond bombshell turned her charms on him?

Wits Guts Grit is inspired by the many what-if questions acclaimed science writer and mother of two Jena Pincott asked herself as research on the invisible forces that shape our minds and health has emerged and grown over the past decade. What if we identify the microbes that support stress resilience, find ways to expose our kids to them, and then test them?

Riddles for Smart Kids is a book that contains many original riddles. These riddles are all ordered in a simple way. They are entertaining and educational and can help your child develop the skills you want them to have in a world that doesn't encourage people to think outside the box. This book is what your child needs to have if you want him to have a good time while learning.

Jade Sunshine isn’t one to back down from a challenge. That feisty spirit is what made billionaire business-whiz Courtland Becket fall in love with the sexy detective. It’s also what led to their divorce. Now, with the murder of Jade’s father, the exes are working together to catch a killer, though the chemistry still crackling between them makes it almost impossible to focus. Jade is still as fearless as ever, and Court will move heaven and earth to protect her. And he just may have to. A lot can happen in twenty-four hours. They could be swept away on a wave of rekindled passion. Or...

Parenting: It is every parents desire to give their children a solid educational foundation. After all, we want the best for our children and we want to see them experience success in life. Rebeccah Moss, the author, guides parents through proven studies, research and helpful suggestions to making your children smarter. She also explains the reasoning behind the various success strategies.

A violent murder. A family secret. And a boyfriend who's not who he says he is... Sydney, Australia. Lawyer and companion Natalie Coommaraswamy struggles to be the good daughter her parents demand. A second-generation Sri Lankan, she’s never penetrated her family’s resolute silence surrounding their flight from Sri Lanka, and has been left with unanswered questions about where she belongs and who she can trust. Then her best friend is found murdered. Fuelled by disinterest from the police, Natalie begins her own hunt for the murderer. But when clues point to her new lover, her carefully...

A perfect life, or a perfect lie? Rebecca Giovanni has a beautiful life—a job she loves, a new husband who’s a great deal better than the old one, and two charming daughters from her first marriage. It’s hard not to be smug about how well she’s done for herself. She trusts her new husband. Then she wakes to find him and her sixteen-year-old daughter missing. Their dog is dead, and the front door is wide open. No matter what the police insinuate, Rebecca cannot believe Leroy and Tabby went anywhere together willingly. She’s doing a stellar job, but blended families always have ...

Most older Americans can see the end of their lives approaching and agonize over how to best share all they have learned about love and money. Hopefully this audiobook will help some families experience the joy than smart financial moves can send as a message through time.

When barista Ali discovers her grandmother's antique mirror is a portal to a magical realm, she stumbles into more than she bargained for. One moment she's about to lose her Victorian home to foreclosure, the next she's riding shotgun with a dangerously attractive white-haired biker named Rabbit through a world where nothing plays by the rules. But this fairy tale has teeth. The ruthless Queen of Hearts views Ali as a threat, the seductive Cheshire Cat has his own agenda, and Ali's supposed dead parents? They were actually royalty in this mirror world—making her a princess with a target ...

She’s a brash deputy. He’s an undercover agent. When sparks start to fly, a murderer might be the death of them. Deputy Sheriff Tanya Trouble can't help being pushy. In her dusty border town, being a polite cop could get her killed. When a fifteen-year-old girl is murdered, Tanya turns up the heat to track down the killer. She’s convinced one of the town’s white supremacists killed the girl, but when she starts lining up suspects she can't help but be sidetracked by a sexy new ranch hand. Ryker Thompson is smart and more than a little cocky. The FBI agent figures that's why he's ...

In 52 Ways to Connect with Your Smartphone Obsessed Kid, author Jonathan McKee offers just the help you need to have meaningful interaction with your kids instead of always overreacting to their unhealthy consumption of technology and media. In a world where over 80 percent of 12- to 17-year-olds now own a smartphone, parents are searching for ways to pry their kids' eyes from their devices and engage them in real, face-to-face conversation.

Tech Sergeant Gale Adam’s final flight over the North Pole is supposed to be routine; instead it changes her destiny. Transformed by the Fates, tossed out of her KC-135, Gale is alone in the desolate arctic wilderness. Cursed with the power to destroy all she loves, can she prevent elemental Nitro from extinguishing her home, her family and their future? Humans feared the power of the elementals, so they locked them away. In the process they altered the balance of nature. 800 years later, the elements have awakened. Maddened by centuries of imprisonment, these powerful beings crave ...

Our teens unlock secrets to financial independence now – prepare them for a bright future of smart money management, even if they've never saved a cent! Are you concerned about your teenager's financial literacy and their future financial independence? Do they feel overwhelmed by budgeting, saving, or managing money wisely? Do they want to make informed financial decisions but need help knowing where to start? You're not alone if you've answered "yes" to these questions.

When the stylists told her they would make her hot, Kira didn’t believe they meant literally. She never dreamed that at the end of the free makeover, a stranger would toss the torch that would burn away her former self. To her horror, she would find more changed than her hair color. For Kira, life would never be the same. Humans feared the power of the elementals, so they locked them away. In the process they altered the balance of nature. 800 years later, the elements have awakened. Maddened by centuries of imprisonment, these powerful beings crave vengeance. Three unsuspecting women ...

Late school projects? Missing tennis shoes? Sibling squabbles? Arguing over the fact that laundry belongs in the hamper? Rushing out the door in the morning? If any of this sounds familiar, you're in the right place.

Smart Parenting is all about making the difficult and often frustrating job of parenting a little bit easier and much more fun.

Fast-track your journey through the roller-coaster of parenting emotionally intense children. Are you constantly walking on eggshells, hoping not to trigger another emotional explosion from your extraordinarily bright child? Do you feel overwhelmed with your child's intense emotional reactions and, sometimes, aggression, not knowing how to respond effectively? You're not alone. Raising a brilliant child who struggles with emotional regulation is a unique, often challenging journey.

A funny book that makes you cry. A sad book that makes you laugh. A book about two sisters and their family that makes you wish you were part of it - and grateful that you are not. In short, this book is one surprise after another. The only thing that is not a surprise is that Vera B. Williams has created a wholly unforgettable, absolutely wonderful portrait of Amber, Essie, and their world. Listen to the book. You will never be the same again.

She makes him steam. Alicia hates the water that claimed her life and washed away her humanity, leaving her forever changed. Surge is the sea, an enemy who makes her boil. His touch washes away the fear, but can she trust the element that killed her? She’d better decide fast, because there’s a greater threat closing in, and more than one way to be burned by the sea.... Humans feared the power of the elements, so they locked them away. In the process they altered the balance of nature. Eight hundred years later, the elementals have awakened. Maddened by centuries of imprisonment, these ...