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Choosing Liberty in California Policy Reform examines major problems facing California. Affordable Housing, Euthanasia, Occupational Licensing, and School Choice in California are problems that need new approaches to solving. Through the process of applying Libertarian principles of liberty and freedom, the full rights and dignity of the citizens of California can be restored.

Michael Bishop’s forty-ninth year of teaching is off to a good start until the body of one of his colleagues is found floating in a country club swimming pool. The victim was easily the most disliked teacher in the school, and when Ron Jennings, the principal and close friend of Bishop, emerges as the primary suspect, Bishop faces his most challenging case as an amateur detective. In his personal life, Bishop is now in a relationship with a former student who happens to be the mother of the assistant principal, blonde bombshell Luella “Lulu” Pitts. Complicating matters, the Kate Upton...

Rebecca Brent has issues and her brother Nicholas becoming a girl doesn’t help things. When Nicole comes out, her family is very accepting but Becky feels threatened by her new sister. She does everything possible to snub her sister, hurting her in the process. This portrait of an unusual family is the touching story of how one girl deals with having a transgendered sibling, the struggles they share, how they find common ground and learn to love one another again. Reviews- "Review by: 5amm1 on Dec. 07, 2015 : TISSUE ALERT I enjoyed this story mainly because it was creatively told from the...

In 1976, fourteen-year-old Aiden wants to free his mother from McCall's, a psychiatric institute outside of Boston. He's certain she's not schizophrenic because he also sees ghosts. His grandpa, whose spirit visits at night, tells him he must rescue his mom from "that shower of savages" at the hospital. "Like you, she has second sight. Your grandmother's ma also had the gift. She was demonized, and we can't let that happen to your mother.” Aiden enlists the help of his nana's old-lady friends, his brother Martin, and a cat named Arthur. Aiden has the foresight to know that everything will...

One snowstorm. One Golden Retriever. One unforgettable week of tech glitches, talent shows, and digital mayhem. Seventh-grader Marie Lane thought a week of virtual school would be easy—until the internet crashed, the chat exploded, and her Golden Retriever, Max, became the most chaotic Zoom Bomber the class had ever seen. Thrown into a whirlwind of frozen screens, mystery guests, and surprise breakout room disasters, Marie and her classmates scramble to make their snowbound week count. With a mismatched team of brainiacs, artists, and accidental comedians (plus one extremely determined ...

What if everything you believe about reality is an illusion? What if, at the same time, everything is perfectly complete? These are not riddles—they are the foundations of two of the most powerful schools of Buddhist thought. For over a thousand years, Madhyamaka and Tiantai have shaped Buddhist philosophy, transforming how seekers, scholars, and practitioners understand existence. Madhyamaka tears down illusions, revealing that nothing—your thoughts, your identity, even the universe itself—has an independent essence. Tiantai, in contrast, builds up a grand, unifying vision, showing ...

Winner of the CLC Book Excellence Award! When forbidden magic meets forbidden love, their hearts cast the deadliest spell of all. At the mystical Westbrook Academy, ancient magic runs deep beneath the ivy-covered walls, and Eve has more to hide than most. As the last heir of a powerful magical bloodline, she must conceal her true identity while hunting for an artifact that could change everything about how magic works. Her carefully laid plans never accounted for Nate Ashford, the devastatingly handsome Triad member tasked with exposing her secrets. He's supposed to be her enemy, yet his ...

If you loved HEARTSTOPPER and LOVE SIMON, then welcome to Boysenberry Valley High, an all-boys school where love is tenderly blossoming, romance is nervously finding its feet, and the students are feeling things they’ve never felt before. When Angus Jones finds out that the perfect, all-rounder Dean Davenport wants to try out for the debate team, Angus is determined to thwart his efforts. Everybody knows that Angus is king of the debate stage. Why could an overachiever like Dean possibly want to take his spotlight? Besides, if he did join the debate team, Dean might discover that Angus ...

What if you didn’t have to wait until you’re 30 to be your own boss? What if your breakthrough, your business, and your financial freedom could start before you even graduate high school? While your classmates are stressing over prom and final exams, you could be building a brand, running a profitable business, and laying the foundation for a life of unshakable independence. "Teen CEO" isn’t just a book—it’s your launchpad into a future most adults only wish they had started chasing earlier. In a world where the rules are changing fast, and college debt is rising even faster, ...

This inspiring book, which is volume 1 in the "The Gifts of the Holy Spirit Series" (The School of the Supernatural) answers vital questions such as: Are they truly free gifts or rewards we work for? Can they be used to raise money or they are strictly for divine assignment? Are they purely spiritual manifestation or partly manipulation? How are they distributed? What are their timing, frequency and manner of operation? What is the purpose for which they are given? What determines the form and measure of the anointing on them as well as the degree of anointing to move in within the same ...

You just landed your first IT consulting job—or maybe you’ve been doing this for years but feel stuck in your career. Either way, this is your chance to level up as a technology consultant. Whether you're just starting your IT consultant career or looking to transition into leadership, this practical guide gives you the consulting skills, tools, and mindset to succeed in a competitive consulting job. The book focuses on the essential skills that all successful consultants share, from soft skills like trust-building and communication to the mindset and habits that drive long-term success...

Kirkus Reviews: "A winning mixture of practical encouragement and big-picture advice." Imagination is the tool with which you architect your life. Your mind has the ability to inhibit or enhance your imagination. This book shows you secrets of how your mind works. It gives you keys to being a success by simply thinking differently and acting in new ways. Though there are no guarantees, if you learn to apply what this little book shows you, you will move more quickly into becoming the person you have always wanted to be. "Chapter 1: What Is Imagination?" explores the mystery of your creative...

In the world of espionage, LOVE is a four-letter word. As a senior at the Albright Academy, I’m known for two things: Successfully weaponizing my feminine wiles, and being the daughter of a traitor. The rumors about my supposed sex life are nothing compared to the snide remarks about my father’s treason, but when you go to a high school run by the Department of Defense, neither makes you many friends. I was only five years old when Dad disappeared. When the CIA came barging through our door to tell us he was a Russian spy. Maybe it was fate that I followed in his footsteps; some weird ...

An Adventure Beyond Time and Space When brothers Jacob and Isaac go on a school excursion to the Great Pyramid of Giza, they have no idea that they’re about to unlock a secret hidden beneath the sands for thousands of years. What starts as a typical sightseeing trip quickly turns into the adventure of a lifetime when they stumble upon an underground chamber filled with glowing alien symbols, mysterious artifacts, and a strange frequency that changes everything. With every step deeper into the pyramid, the boys uncover secrets of an ancient civilization that might not be entirely human. As...

Your school music program should be 100% funded by the school, the district, and the state. Unfortunately, for most of us that simply isn’t the case. Our programs are running on bare-boned budgets and as music educators and parents we often find ourselves over-worked trying to raise funding to establish a thriving music program. Fortunately, the best music programs never fail to attract supportive parents, alumni, administration, and community members at large. This makes creating and managing a booster program a particularly easy and attractive way to gain essential funding for ...

What if your childhood daydream wasn’t just a fantasy—but a doorway to the unimaginable? For three years, Jonas Shay has tried to forget Extraordinary, the imaginary world he once escaped to after his mother’s disappearance. With his dad’s help, he buried the daydream, convinced himself it wasn’t real. But now, just shy of thirteen, the whispers are back—talking seagulls, meddling elfins, a world that refuses to stay forgotten. Soon, Jonas learns the impossible: his mother is alive, trapped somewhere inside Extraordinary. Reality slips away as Jonas plunges back into the world ...

This memoir is the true, no holds barred story of my incredibly blessed, ridiculously messy life. If you’re looking for a fun, relaxing beach read, this isn’t it. This is more of a roller-coaster, “Good grief, what next?” kind of read. But I hope you’ll give it a chance because it’s definitely not boring, occasionally funny, and does have a wonderful, happy ending…eventually. Within the pages of this book you’ll find: Good Guys, Bad Guys, and Just Plain Monsters Abandonments by Disturbingly Imperfect Parents, and Adoptions by Nearly Perfect Parents Drug Addicts, Alcoholics, ...

PTA meetings: the ultimate battleground for passive-aggressive arguments, unnecessary debates about gluten-free bake sales, and power-hungry parents who think they should run the school district. But what if you could take it to the next level? What if you could become legendary? This book is your ultimate (and completely unapproved) guide to turning PTA meetings into unforgettable spectacles. Whether you're looking to derail discussions with absurd questions, fake deep concern over irrelevant issues, or just make everyone deeply uncomfortable, this masterclass in disruption has you covered...

"Exploring Realistic Fiction: A Guide for Elementary School Children": "Discover the power of realistic fiction! In this guide for elementary school children, readers will explore the rich world of realistic fiction, a genre that uses stories to help us understand different experiences and emotions. Through examples from popular books like "Wonder" and "Esperanza Rising," as well as movies, TV shows, and video games, readers will learn how to identify the key elements of realistic fiction, including plot, setting, character, and dialogue. They will also discover how realistic fiction can be...

Jack is an elite trader at his investment bank. People have high expectations for his daily performance at work and elsewhere, but not as high as his own expectations. Everything seems to be right where he wants to be in his life career wise. Dating wise, Jack lands the woman, but nothing seems to stick. He’s still young and has plenty of time to find the right woman, right? When the CEO of the company asks him to visit the top floor of the office, Jack drops everything to go. It turns out that the CEO has a hot prospect coming to intern at the company and he wants Jack to personally ...