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There are as many love spells as there are people who wish to cast them. The most powerful spells are those that influence the chakras (spiritual pathways) of another or create love bonds between two souls. These spells can be challenging and even dangerous, however, so it is often better to rely on magic that embraces the natural world and only subtly creates the opportunity for others to recognize one's inner beauty.

Children are faced with difficult decision each and every day, topics from peer pressure, problems at home, friendships and enemies, even parental issues. Most children have no way of dealing with the situation and don't know where to turn. The phrase "Be Happy, God Made Us Different" is a phrase of encouragement to help children know you are not alone and God will always be there.

A short story about a boy discovering the true meaning of Christmas. This book is dedicated to people everywhere as a reminder of the beauty of Christmas when we count our blessings and help those in need. In the tradition of family togetherness, Baba Treasure Chest stories are geared toward the entire family.

Kerana is spending the summer with her grandmother while her mother is busy with work. Keeping with old traditions, Baba (the grandmother) initiates Kerana as a znahar, an herbal healer, who people often call a witch. Things go wrong when she disobeys her grandmother's warning.

Rada knows little about her Bulgarian heritage because her family doesn't practice their customs. That changes when her grandmother comes to visit. On a trip to the zoo, Rada discovers more than animals. She learns that diversity is not something to be ashamed of. Her grandmother tells her about the traditions of their ancestors and the meaning of the martenitsi that she makes every spring. The Miracle Stork is a story about creating and maintaining traditions and customs to embrace who you are.

The Lil Defenders have just beaten their first foes, but they know they still have work to do. Join them as they learn the story of their families' superhero past and meet their next adversary, a super villain, the Yellow Menace.

Nine-year-old Nick celebrates his Name Day in December, on St. Nicholas Day. But the day is filled with worry because his father is caught out fishing on the ocean during a storm. He receives a special gift from his mother that day, a gift that has an unusual message. Mermaid's Gift is a short story. In the tradition of family togetherness, Baba Treasure Chest stories are geared toward the entire family.

Who says kids can't be superheroes? Don't believe it's true? Follow these kids on their first mission, they'll make a believer out of you too. Inspired by real-life children achieving extraordinary feats using everyday items, their brainpower, and teamwork.

Every year, a few days before Valentine's Day, the Spring Valley neighbors gather at the local community center for the Valentine's Day Ball. But this year, a few weeks before the special event, 13-year old Abby Douglas becomes entangled in mysterious events that are plaguing her neighbors and friends.

When Kendall quits stopping by after school to see Grandma Tyler, Grandma knows she has to find out why. When she finally talks to Kendall she knows it's time to tell her about Mrs. Peavy.

Micah longed for a special friend that he could play with while his father was at work. Every time he and his father would walk to the supermarket, Micah would stop and wave at all of the little puppies in the pet store window. One day Micah's father asked him if he would like to go into the pet store and look at the puppies that were for sale. Did Micah get a puppy? Which one did he choose as his new friend? Listen and find out for yourself!

In the future we as a people will be going through many strange and conflicting changes. We will be traveling and living in space and under water. We will have an even better network of communications and transportation but we will still need to have a vacation and to relax from this antiseptic new environment. People will need an escape and most people dream of the future and the past, because no one romanticizes about their own time.

Being the new guy in town is never easy. When you're a poo who doesn't know where he is or how he got there, it stinks! How will Stanley handle his new surroundings? Will anyone give him a chance even though he smells?

Have you seen Benjamin's belly button? He just discovered that everyone has one, except for him. With his trusted sidekick, Baxter in tow, Benjamin searches high and low for his missing belly button.

Baby Jaimie is growing up so fast. In fact, she's celebrating her fifth birthday and you're invited to her party. Join Baby Jaimie and her friend as they play games, eat yummy food and have a lot of fun!

I am not a lawyer; I am survivor of a divorce that to a great extent was resolved amicably because my lawyer/partner and I adhered to the principles and rules I put forth in this book.

It's Baby Jaimie's last day of school, and she is planning a fun summer with her friends. Her sister, Kelly, also has big plans for her. How can Baby Jaimie be in two places at once? Not wanting to disappoint anyone, Baby Jaimie tries to figure out a way to do everything but falls asleep before she can come up with a plan. She's awoken a couple of hours later with a sore throat. So instead of being with friends or her sister, Baby Jaimie's summer vacation will start out with a trip to the hospital.

Gabby was your average nine-year-old girl. She loved playing princess and castles, she loved taking baths, and she never wanted to listen. Her mommy would say her voice went in one ear and out the other when she told Gabby anything. Despite this, Gabby still wouldn't listen to her mommy and would want to play or do other things that her mommy would tell her not to do.

Baby Jaimie had never met a cookie she didn't like, that all changed one day while she sneaking them before dinner. She bit down on one and it bit back, or at least so, she thought until her mother told her it was just a loose tooth. Baby Jaimie didn't want to lose her tooth until her sister told her about the tooth fairy. Now, she can't wait for her tooth to come out, but it's not ready to come out yet. It looks like she'll just have to wait, or will she?

Ever since she met him, everyone thought Baby Jaimie's first crush was Derek. Derek even thought so. That's why he asked her first-grade teacher, Mrs. Smith if he could come visit her. The day of the visit didn't go as planned. While Derek was introducing himself a new student, Jack, entered the room and stole everyone's attention. Especially Baby Jaimie's. For that reason, Derek took an instant disliking to the new kid. Baby Jaimie is forced to choose between Derek and Jack, and she doesn't know what to do.