A young woman resisting the demands of her dependent family seeks escape in an increasingly dangerous outdoor adventure. When Hannah Blue joins the Adventurer's Club, she pictures campfires and star-filled nights. And, she imagines a temporary respite from the ever-present shadow of her parents' divorce, her siblings' inability to cope in the real world without her vigilance, and her boyfriend, Ben, who, it seems, is looking for a commitment. Most...

"Thirteen-year-old Wes is on his first ever fishing trip to Leech Lake in northern Minnesota with his best friend Josh and Josh's family and he is more skeptical than enthusiastic--but when he hears the stories about catching a gigantic 'Muskie', he is hooked"--Title verso page.

"When Trevor MacDaniel, high country outfitter, rescues a toddler -- Natalie Reeve's nephew -- from the jaws of a mountain lion, he can't foresee the far-reaching consequences of his action ... how it will entwine his life with gifted sculptor, Natalie Reeve, and how it will attract a grim admirer. Trevor's need to guard and protect is born of tragedy, prompting his decision to become a search and rescue volunteer. Natalie, an eidetic savant, processes...

"The Couch Potato has everything he needs within reach of his sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel himself away from the comforts of his living room and venture outside. And when he does, he realizes fresh air and sunshine could be just the things he needs..."--

It is the first big snow of the winter and Poppy does not want to play outside in the cold--but her mother insists.

This series of children’s books is aimed at enriching story time with practical, fun messages to encourage family values and positive attitudes and to help children explore the world around them so they can grow up happier and healthier.-excert from Amazon.

"Come along with Daniel as he finds an anthill, gathers sticks for a bird's nest, and even discovers that some lizards can change colors!"--