New Releases by Jan Spivey Gilchrist

Ten-year old Elly is furious with her three horrible brothers and her clueless parents. Her only fun times are with her best friends. In a fit of rage, Elly is thrust out of her living nightmare and into a magical place, which seems to be the answer to her dreams... but creatures and demons lurk around every corner. Elly realizes with the sparkle of magic comes darkness, and she has to face things far worse than any brother. She races against time and unearths a shocking secret about her own heritage. And as her tangled life untwines, she awakens to the mysteries of family and the ancient magical ties that bind her with her six best friends...

In this picture book, best friends Breyna and Emily have always heard the grown-ups talk about the historic moments they witnessed in their pasts. So when the girls hear about the possibility of history being made on November 4, 2008, they plan a special sleepover at Breyna''s house. Breyna''s parents and grandparents help to make the night memorable. "Grandpa popped popcorn that sounded like tiny crickets dancing, tap, tap, tap." The girls enjoy a wonderful historic night together that ends in the announcement of the First African American President of the United States of America. Award-winning illustrator/artist Jan Spivey Gilchrist creates a stunning picture book using poetic language and vibrant watercolors to depict what became one of America''s most historic moments.

An illustrated children''s poem which celebrates the diversity of America.

The award-winning illustrator of Nathaniel Talking makes her debut as author and illustrator. Gilchrist''s story of Autrie will touch readers, as the young girl thoughtfully gathers the most precious elements of her childhood to her one warm summer night. Full color.

"For undergraduate/graduate Principles of Management and Management Skills courses." Whetten/Cameron teaches students the ten essential skills all managers should possess in order to be successful. "Developing Management"Skills""," 7/e, " begin each chapter, starting with the PAMS assessment in the introduction, allowing students to see which skills they need to focus on more. It shows students with little work experience that most managers struggle with one or more skills presented in the book.

What does baby do? The happy, expressive baby in this book does many things.