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"Would you like to see what a piece of fried chicken looks like after I remove it from your heart?"These startling words came from a surgeon as 360-pound Sellers lay on an operating table experiencing a catastrophic and life-threatening cardiac event.It was enough to get his attention-and transform his life.That day, he came to a sobering realization:change or die.In I Almost Died Last Wednesday, Steven Sellers shares with uproarious humor and startling candor the event and the process that helped him shed a hundred pounds (and counting). Readers will learn from his experience:I Almost DIED Last Wednesday Steven Sellers¿ a simple strategy for losing weight (nogimmicks or high-cost program needed)¿ four easy changes to your lifestyle that willmake a BIG difference in your health¿ tips for communicating more effectively withyour health-care providersIt's a quick read with high impact. Read it, apply it, and change the trajectory of your health-and maybe your life.

Little Brother's oatmeal is too hot! He and his Grandma put his bowl of oatmeal outside to cool. Grandma thinks her grandson is simply using his imagination when several critters come by to sample his cereal. Will Grandma's solutions salvage his breakfast?The story uses a variety of animals, counting, shapes and two-tiered words.

A story about a little girl named "Gracie" who like many children has a peanut and tree nut allergy. Gracie learns the many ways she and her caregivers can keep her healthy, happy and safe. Gracie knows she is always amazing, even when her allergy is not! After all, allergies do not define who children are.

Sunshine Cake is about an 8-year-old do-gooder who knew at an early age that her gift was to lift up the world. She wears sparkles at the tips of her toes and spreads sunshine wherever she goes. A creator of her own happiness, she makes every day an adventure. Never bored, she seeks beauty in her surroundings and finds joy in simple pleasures like helping others, sharing her time, and writing letters. The perfect blend of an old soul and a young spirit, Sunshine Cake shows how easy it can be to take the ordinary and bake up something extraordinary. Her small gestures help change the way we treat each other and it is her acts of kindness and genuine spirit that make her so special. Readers are reminded that true beauty and character radiates from within. Her recipe for happiness is quite simple, you see. A dash of JOY drizzled with sweetness beyond measure is all it takes for Sunshine Cake to fill the hearts of every reader!

The subject of electricity is explored through a young person with a thirst for knowledge. The heart of the digital information age involving computers, Internet, smart phones, jump drives, music, video and cameras is seen through the eyes of a young girl named Rachel. A stepping stone for the next generation of all artists, scientists and engineers with passion and imagination! All this is explained in a non-technical, pragmatic way through a strongly visual picture book format. Meant to inspire ... pose questions and challenge all readers....

The Legends Of The Forest book series is designed for educators, home schoolers and service clubs such as Scouts and Girl Guides. The Fun Facts and Tree Identification sections found in the back of the book compliment any educator's library and fit into the school curriculum. Also included are science projects which are great for teachers to share with their class. There is a wonderful craft section which includes Fairy Gall Bowls, Twig Crayons and a delicious recipe for Pin-e-Oregano Cheese Melts . These books make a wonderful bedtime story. Children are engaged by the visually appealing illustrations and will have fun trying to find all the hidden acorns on each page. Each book is written to connect kids with nature by giving trees personalities and having them play and active role in the forest.

Mr. Squeaks and Pugsy is a story about a quiet squirrel "Mr. Squeaks", who has kept to himself, and enjoys his seclusion. His world is turned upside down when he is befriended by a little alien he has named "Pugsy". The two have a hard time getting used to each other, until they one day figure a way to overcome each others differences. ...

Before the Beginning is the majestic story of angelic creation, prior to the known story of Adam and Eve. Included is a glossary of facts regarding the Nine Choirs of Angels, based on the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas....

The Valley of LeMay is home to many animals and friends, all of whom have experienced their own challenges and life lessons. Every day, there is something happening... always an adventure to be had!Sammy is a young squirrel who discovers that not all negative experiences result in an entirely bad day. There is usually a silver lining!Bart the Beaver learns the hard way the importance of team work, and that being lazy isn't the right way to make friends or get things done!Ruskin the Rabbit shows that, no matter how small or powerless you may feel, there may come a time when you need to be brave!

Little bunny Ally is feeling sick. Her mommy and daddy take her to see Doctor Maggie.Doctor Maggie is very nice. She helps lots of children feel better. She tells Ally that she has Cancer. But what is cancer?Doctor Maggie explains what cancer is. She has a plan to help Ally feel better.

At the dawn of time there were......the Gitxsan who uttered the first words, told the first stories and sang the first songs. They gave description and order to the culture and handed it down through the ages. It was woven down from my ancestors to my grandfathers and my teachers. I have learned that if you want to write you need a master with words that connect with you. With their teachings my Gitxsan Elders have touched my soul. I thank God for the opportunity that I had to walk with them, I thank them for their great knowledge and for the privilege of allowing me to glimpse that knowledge. I thank them for their great inspiration that allowed me to create the ''Breath of our Ancestors.''...

Have you ever wondered what''s under all the leaves on the floor of the woods near your home? Is anything there? Take a walk through these woods and discover all the little "critters" that depend on those leaves that seem to clutter the ground....