New Releases by Ann Martin

An NPR Best YA Book of 2018 The author of The Big F is back with another snappy, utterly relatable contemporary novel about loving yourself and forging your own path. Savannah is dreading being home alone with her overbearing mother after her big sister—and best friend—goes off to college. But if she can just get through senior year, she''ll be able to escape to college, too. What she doesn''t count on is that her mother''s obsession with weight has only grown deeper since her appearance on an extreme weight-loss show , and now Savvy''s mom is pressuring her even harder to be constantly mindful of what she eats. Between her mom''s diet-helicoptering, missing her sister, and worrying about her collegiate future, Savvy has enough to worry about. And then she meets George, the cute new kid at school who has insecurities of his own. As Savvy and George grow closer, they help each other discover how to live in the moment and enjoy the here and now before it disappears. To Be Honest is another sharp, witty novel from Maggie Ann Martin, about a spunky heroine who is dealing with very real issues—body image, parental pressure, loneliness, first love, and finding your way—with heart and humor. Praise for To Be Honest: "Savvy''s story is a welcome one in today''s YA market and will help spread a much-needed message to teens about parental mental health issues and the potential dangers of diet culture." — School Library Journal, starred review "I love that the book, itself, is not obsessed with its plus-size main character. ... It''s a shame that books like this are so few and far between." — NPR " To Be Honest captures the struggle to be proud of who you are and to find the courage to live boldly, no matter your shape or size ... For fans of To All the Boys I''ve Loved Before and Dumplin''." — GERM Magazine

A Collection of Poems Celebrating First Loves, Passionate Romance, and Everlasting Devotion Love is a feeling that deserves to be celebrated, shared, and remembered. Loving Moments is a heartfelt poetry collection that captures the beauty of love in all its forms—from the butterflies of first love to the deep passion of romance and the unbreakable bond of lasting devotion. Each poem speaks to the joy, vulnerability, and intensity of human connection. Whether you''re falling in love for the first time, honoring a lifelong relationship, or simply cherishing meaningful moments with someone special, this book offers the perfect words to express what’s in your heart. Why You’ll Love This Book • Celebrate First Love: Feel the thrill of new beginnings and innocent crushes. • Romantic Keepsake: Perfect for anniversaries, weddings, or just because. • Timeless Gift: Ideal for partners, friends, or family—anyone who believes in love. • Special for New Moms: A comforting and beautiful reminder of love’s many forms. • Perfect for Every Occasion: Valentine’s Day, wedding gifts, anniversaries, or heartfelt surprises. Loving Moments is more than a collection—it''s an emotional journey. It invites readers to reflect, reminisce, and connect with the ones they love. Looking for the perfect gift? Find a poem that speaks to your heart, and add your own personal message beside it. A small note can turn a simple page into a cherished memory. Don’t wait for the perfect moment—make today the day you celebrate love. Get your copy of Loving Moments and give the gift of poetry, passion, and devotion. NOTE: To make this book even better, find a poem that captures how you feel and then write something special on that page and write your special note beside it.

A Delightful Poetry Book Filled with Seasons, Nature, and Stunning Illustrations Create lasting memories with this beautifully illustrated poetry book—a treasure for every child’s bookshelf! Step into a world of rhyme and wonder, where the beauty of the four seasons comes to life through engaging verses and breathtaking illustrations in this poetry books for children. Enjoying the Seasons takes young readers on a journey through splashing in springtime puddles, soaking up summer sunshine, crunching through autumn leaves, or catching winter snowflakes, this enchanting book takes young readers on a journey through the year. From playful animals to children exploring the changing world around them, each page is filled with poetic storytelling that sparks curiosity and imagination. With engaging rhymes and vibrant illustrations, this book brings the changing seasons to life, capturing the joy of children exploring nature and the charm of playful animals along the way. This Childrens poetry book is a must have! A must-have for all ages, this charming book blends joy and learning, making it perfect for bedtime, early readers, kinder time, and read-aloud moments with family and educators. Children will delight in exploring the four seasons with rhythmic poetry and captivating imagery while building early language and literacy skills. Why You’ll Love This Book: Stunning illustrations that bring each animal and rhyme to life Engaging bedtime stories that help little ones wind down Perfect nursery rhymes book for toddlers, babies, and early readers Fun way for early readers to learn language and rhythm Designed for all ages, including seniors who enjoy large-print reading For parents, grandparents, and teachers looking for engaging read-alouds Encourages a love of language and rhythm in young readers Is for Storytime, classroom reading, and bedtime routines For special gifts for birthdays, baby showers, Easter baskets, Christmas presents and other special occasions Whether you''re introducing a child to the beauty of poetry or looking for a heartwarming book to share, Enjoying the Seasons is a must-have addition to any collection. Start the adventure—explore the seasons through poetry today! Discover more captivating children''s books by Deborah Ann Martin, including The Farmer Girl, Joey’s Hat Collection, and her Life Moments poetry series, available in both English and Spanish. Visit her Amazon author page or explore www.survivinglifelessons.com to learn more about Deborah, her books, and her inspiring journey. Keep the adventure going!

Nancy and Dom must deal with a very annoying Mrs Biddlethorpe, a very hungry Wodge, a very bad-tempered fairy, and a very uninvited bulldozer – all the while rehearsing for the school concert. What could go wrong?

A spunky, contemporary novel about friendship, failure, and what happens when things don''t go according to plan, ideal for readers who like their heroines smart and strong—but not perfect. Nominated for Best Young Adult Novel by the 2017 RT Reviewers'' Choice Awards! Danielle''s plans for the future were all figured out... until she failed senior English and her single college acceptance was rescinded. Determined to get her life back on track, Danielle enrolls in her hometown community college with a plan: pass English and get back into Ohio State—and her mother''s good graces. Romance isn''t on her radar... until she reconnects with her childhood crush and golden boy next door, Luke. Between family drama, first love and finding her own way, Danielle can''t help but feel a little overwhelmed. Thankfully she has her friendship with the snarky and frustratingly attractive Porter, her coworker at the campus bookstore, to push her to experience new things and help keep her afloat. One thing''s for sure: This time, failure''s not an option. Chosen by readers like you for Macmillan''s young adult imprint Swoon Reads, The Big F is a smart, funny, and highly relatable novel by debut author Maggie Ann Martin about finding your own way after one epic fail. Praise for The Big F: " The quirkiest, most fun-loving read of [the year] so far!" — RT Book Reviews " Danielle is a savvy, likable character with whom teens will easily identify." — School Library Journal " An easy, enjoyable read." — VOYA " Fun, cute, and totally relatable." — Book Allure

Universities have stood for 900 years in Western culture with most of their institutional structures essentially unchanged. They still serve three basic functions: educating the faculty, teaching students and gathering knowledge. Funding is, and always has been, the main difficulty within universities and most of the problems critics point to can be traced to a lack of it--universities, it seems, are always in crisis. The authors demonstrate that universities are in fact doing well. They generate an immense amount of research and drive the development of new technologies. On the whole, faculty members teach pretty well and students are in fact learning (at least something), and the challenges of inadequate funding are faced with adequate success.

After attending daycare for five years, Haley has graduated and is ready for kindergarten. Haley understands that, at first, kids might be scared or sad to start daycare. In Daycare Advice from Haley, she shares all the things she has learned throughout the years to make it easier for new kids to handle the transition. From walking into the front door, to learning lots and lots of new things, to playing, and to making new friends, Haley talks about all the important parts of going to daycare. She tells about being safe and sharing and napping and snacking. With photos included, Haley offers firsthand advice for having a good experience at daycare.

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children''s book presents a classic Balinese fairy tale—providing an entertaining look into a rich oral tradition. Featured as a "Top Pick" on TravelForKids.com, Gecko''s Complaint tells the story of a Gecko who once lived on the island we now call Bali, in a jungle dense with flowers and vines. After hundreds of fireflies disturb Gecko''s sleep, he complains to kindly Raden, the jungle''s lion leader. In his efforts to get to the bottom of Gecko''s troubles, Raden discovers all too much complaining and far too many irritable animals. Can Raden help the animals with their troubles? Can peace and happiness return to the jungles of Bali? A simple yet absolutely delightful Balinese folktale for kids, this bilingual edition, which features both English and Indonesian text, is a perfect introduction to the true spirit of Bali. The Indonesian island of Bali has a strong art and storytelling tradition—folktales that have been passed down from generation to generation. As a nation with over 18,000 islands, Indonesia has hundreds of traditional languages and cultures, each with myths and legends to tell. With its backdrop of volcanoes, earthquakes, dense jungles, diverse wildlife and people, it is not surprising that Indonesia is rich with fabulous, imaginative tales.

America''s favorite baby-sitters come to life in a new graphic novel series! Poor Stacey. She''s moved to a new town. She''s still coming to terms with her diabetes. She''s facing baby-sitting problems left and right. And her parents are no help. Luckily, Stacey has three new, true friends -- Kristy, Claudia, and Mary Anne. Together they''re the BSC -- and they will deal with whatever''s thrown their way... even if it''s a rival baby-sitting club!

Make decorative, simple do-it-yourself projects with this friendly guide to paper crafting. You and your family will love to spend hours making beautiful paper art, jewelry, and decorations with All Things Paper. This easy paper crafts book comes with simple-to-follow instructions and detailed photos that show you how to create colorful and impressive art objects to display at home--many of which have practical uses. It is a great book for experienced paper craft hobbyists looking for new ideas or for new folders who want to learn paper crafts from experts. Projects in this papercrafting book include: Candle Luminaries Citrus Slice Coasters Mysterious Stationery Box Everyday Tote Bag Silver Orb Pendant Fine Paper Yarn Necklace Wedding Cake Card Perfect Journey Journal And many more… All the projects in this book are designed by noted paper crafters like Benjamin John Coleman, Patricia Zapata, and Richela Fabian Morgan. They have all been creating amazing objects with paper for many years. Whether you''re a beginner or have been paper crafting for many years, you''re bound to find something you''ll love in All Things Paper. Soon you will be on your way to creating your own designs and paper art.

Join the Chinese admiral and his crew as they battle pirates and raging storms in this beautifully illustrated Chinese history book for kids. Did you know that 85 years before Columbus discovered America, Chinese ships longer than a football field sailed thousands of miles through unknown oceans and visited more than 30 nations? It''s true! Adventures of the Treasure Fleet: China Discovers that World is the amazing story of these seven epic voyages and their larger-than-life commander, Admiral Zheng He. Beginning in 1405, Admiral Zheng He led more than 300 gigantic, brightly-painted ships across the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean and all the way to the distant coast of Africa. The admiral and his crew battled pirates and raging storms and were amazed by the people and ways of life in distant lands. At each port, Chinese goods were traded for pearls, precious stones, herbs and medicines which were given as tribute to China''s powerful emperor when the ships'' returned home. Filled with historical facts, Adventures of the Treasure Fleet brings a fantastic piece of history to life. Gracefully told and beautifully illustrated, the story''s fast pace will keep young ones captivated while offering enough information to satisfy curious readers of all ages.

God spoke to Moses from an unexpected source, a burning bush. When Moses saw it, he went to investigate. God may use the most unexpected source when communicating with us today-whether through people, our thoughts, or dramatic events. We must be willing to go and look and be open to all of God''s surprises.

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children''s book presents a classic Balinese fairy tale--providing an entertaining look into a rich oral tradition. Featured as a "Top Pick" on TravelForKids.com, Gecko''s Complaint tells the story of a Gecko who once lived on the island we now call Bali, in a jungle dense with flowers and vines. After hundreds of fireflies disturb Gecko''s sleep, he complains to kindly Raden, the jungle''s lion leader. In his efforts to get to the bottom of Gecko''s troubles, Raden discovers all too much complaining and far too many irritable animals. Can Raden help the animals with their troubles? Can peace and happiness return to the jungles of Bali? A simple yet absolutely delightful Balinese folktale for kids, this bilingual edition, which features both English and Indonesian text, is a perfect introduction to the true spirit of Bali. The Indonesian island of Bali has a strong art and storytelling tradition--folktales that have been passed down from generation to generation. As a nation with over 18,000 islands, Indonesia has hundreds of traditional languages and cultures, each with myths and legends to tell.

Perfect for today''s hectic lifestyles, this quick-and-easy cookbook will help home cooks free up extra time without sacrificing great homemade meals. Distinctively different, this cookbook features dishes that can be prepared fast and left unattended while the cook answers an e-mail, spends time with the kids (or the guests), or simply relaxes. More than 100 delicious recipes include everything from main dishes and sides to breads and desserts. There are recipes for the crock-pot, stovetop, and oven. Unlike typical "quick" dishes, these emphasize freshness and flavor and avoid highly processed foods. With Hands-Off Techniques, Stress Savers, Eye Appeal ideas, useful tips on ingredients and equipment, plus timesaving recipes, Hands-Off Cooking is the cookbook busy people can''t wait to get their hands on.

iOpeners equips K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science, math and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores. Also available: iOpeners in Spanish. Click here.

"An equestrian journalist who covers the international show jumping circuit, she knows personally many celebrated riders, trainers and course designers, and they have been more than willing to share with her their secrets of show jumping success. Ann Martin profiles the riders and then interviews them in depth about the multifaceted world of show jumping. George Morris, one of America''s preeminent riders and teachers, offers a commentary on each rider, assessing his or her style and performance." --Jacket.

A real-time spectrogram instrument has been developed to provide an inexpensive and field-portable instrument for the analysis of animal sounds. The instrument integrates a computer graphics display package with a PC-AT computer equipped with an A/D board and a digital signal processing board. It provides a real-time spectrogram display of frequencies up to 50kHz in a variety of modes: a running display, a signal halted on screen, successive expanded views of the signal. The signal amplitude may also be displayed. Portions of the scrolled data may be saved to disk file for future viewing, or as part of a database collection. The screen display may be manipulated to adapt to special needs. Program source listings are included in the text. Keywords: Computer systems, Spectrography, Computer programs. (cp).