New Releases by Jeff Brown

Flat Stanley’s iconic original adventure is brought to life in a full-color graphic novel! Stanley Lambchop wakes up one morning to find a bulletin board has fallen on him during the night. And now he’s only half an inch thick and incredibly flat! But then amazing things begin to happen to him. He gets rolled up, mailed, and flown like a kite. He even becomes involved in an art mystery! But will he be able to use his flatness to help people as well—and become the flattest hero of the day? Kids love Flat Stanley—even reluctant readers—and this accessible format is a great introduction to the beloved series. And for parents and teachers, each Flat Stanley book delivers problem-solving adventures, plot and character development story elements, and compare-and-contrast lessons.

Es el hábito común compartido por muchas personas exitosas a lo largo de la historia. Es el responsable de desbloquear una creatividad e influencia ilimitadas. Se sabe que reduce el estrés, mejora las habilidades para tomar decisiones y lo convierte en un mejor líder. ¿Qué es? La lectura. En El hábito de los líderes encontrará: •Las cinco razones científicamente comprobadas que demuestran que leer lo ayudará a desarrollar su carrera. •El secreto para interiorizar un libro en su torrente sanguíneo intelectual. •Técnicas con las que podrá duplicar (¡o triplicar!) su velocidad de lectura. •Consejos prácticos de grandes líderes empresariales y autores bestseller para crear un hábito de lectura para toda la vida. •Y mucho más. Si es un gran lector, no necesita leer un libro para convencerse de leer más. Ya conoce los beneficios de la lectura. Sin embargo, este libro se los va a reforzar aún más y le va a dar las herramientas para aprovechar el 100% de su lectura, pues le permitirá crear un plan de lectura personal que lo llevará a construir una carrera llena de logros.

Paradigm Shift is a collection of 22 short stories of various genres, including horror, science fiction, and fantasy. Four of these stories include a guest appearance by the character Carter Nash, the Last Mage, and the final story, the story giving the collection its title, serves as an introduction to Book 6 of the Last Mage series. Some ideas include: a vampire seeking her mate, a man who can make dreams come true, an encounter with a cult, shifting dimensions, possessions of various types, and a few characters that will join the Last Mage.

Beloved character Flat Stanley is back with a whole new set of friends in this STEM-focused chapter book series. In the fourth book, Stanley and his best friend, Marco, learn all about coding and friendship during Classroom 2E’s great robot race! Ever since Stanley Lambchop was flattened by a bulletin board, each day brings new adventures! Stanley likes to follow the rules, but he can get carried away sometimes when listening to his best friend, Marco. And the last thing Stanley wants to do is get in trouble…again. When Ms. Root introduces Classroom 2E to movable robots called Zoombots, Stanley tries to follow her coding directions exactly. But when Marco just wants to have the fastest robot in class, trouble may be ahead! Can Stanley and Marco win a robot race while following the rules, and will Stanley learn to speak up for himself? Featuring adorable black & white illustrations, an accessible approach to STEM topics, and additional coding resources. Don’t miss any of Flat Stanley’s classroom adventures!

Beloved character Flat Stanley is back with a whole new set of friends in this STEM-focused chapter book series. In the third book, Stanley must calculate the perfect number of treats to bring to Classroom 2E’s hundredth day of school celebration. Ever since Stanley Lambchop was flattened by a bulletin board, each day brings new adventures! It’s the hundredth day of school, and the second graders in Classroom 2E will each be bringing in one hundred of something to celebrate. Stanley knows exactly what he wants to bring—flat pancakes. But the number of people coming to the party keeps changing! Stanley must add, subtract, and multiply his way to the perfect treat for the Hundredth Day of School bash. Will he get the numbers right? Featuring adorable black & white illustrations, an accessible approach to STEM topics, and a fun recipe for readers to try themselves. Don’t miss any of Flat Stanley’s classroom adventures!

The Master vampire has been destroyed, taking with him the power to lead and control the vampire population, or so the members of the Domestic Security Agency task force dedicated to destroying vampires believed. Until rumors of a trio of vampires claim to have received the power of the Master before his destruction. Alex Chance, leader of the task force's insertion team, the combat unit, has left the unit, prepared to live out his life without the constant threat of vampires. However, when his high school girlfriend, a woman he hasn't been in contact with for more than fifteen years, is attacked by one of the new Masters, he is called back to duty and takes the team to his hometown of Pine Ridge, Mississippi to findo out the truth. He learns quickly that the trio, calling themselves "The Virate," has acquired a book containing the writings of an ancient Master detailing a plan for the vampire conquest of the world. It becomes the mission of Alex Chance, known to the vampires as "The Nemesis," to find and stop them before they can claim an ancient power that will give them greater control over the vampire population and a unity that will bring about the downfall of humanity.

Being flat comes in handy when you''re looking for hiding places—but is there any place to hide from a big swarm of bumblebees? On a hot summer day, Flat Stanley and his friends have lots of fun backyard games to play. Stanley''s flatness comes in handy, especially on the slippy slide and during games of hide-and-seek. But when the fun disrupts a beehive, can Stanley save his buddies before the bees get them? Beginning readers will love how Flat Stanley gets out of a sticky situation to save the day . . . with the help of his mom''s honey buns! Flat Stanley and the Bees is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success. Praise for the Flat Stanley books "After a bulletin board fell on him and decreased his thickness to one-half an inch, Stanley''s life changed in peculiar ways . . . comical." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "A beloved character." — School Library Journal

The "beloved character" returns in another deliciously funny story as he tries to help save his favorite bakery ( School Library Journal). Flat Stanley loves to help Mr. Pete the Baker make his tasty treats! When another baker begins taking away all his business, Mr. Pete comes up with a BIG idea to save his bakery—but he needs help from Stanley and Arthur. Will they succeed or will everything just fall flat? Flat Stanley and the Very Big Cookie is a Level Two Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

Beloved character Flat Stanley is back with a whole new set of friends in this brand-new STEM-focused chapter book series. In this first book, Stanley’s class gets an adorable class pet, plus a crash course on animal life and engineering! Ever since Stanley Lambchop was flattened by a bulletin board, each day brings new adventures! Stanley’s second grade teacher, Ms. Root, loves science, and she has an exciting surprise in store for the class: they’re getting a pet! Stanley and his classmates can’t wait to play with their adorable hamster, Cottonball, and learn all about animal life. But then Cottonball escapes! Stanley and his best friend, Marco, have some ideas on what to do to find her, but they’ll need to work through their disagreements and overcome engineering roadblocks to construct the best solutions for Cottonball. Will classroom 2E be able to catch her? And how will they keep her from escaping again? Featuring adorable black-and-white illustrations, an accessible approach to STEM topics, and fun facts about wild hamsters in the back matter. Don’t miss any of Flat Stanley’s classroom adventures!

A story is like a song. A song tells a story. Sometimes, the song inspires a somewhat different story. This collection contains twenty-one stories ranging in genre from the supernatural and horror to science fiction and fantasy. These were all loosely inspired by the music of some favorite artists and some nostalgic tunes. The titles are close, but they aren't connected to the songs or the artists. It's just sort of my written tribute to the songs that made a difference in my life. These artists include: Kansas, Rush, Night Ranger, Honeymoon Suite, the Doobie Brothers, Def Leppard, Heart, Pete Townshend, Pat Metheny, Supertramp, The Knack, Yes, Paul Simon, and the Electric Light Orchestra. There are some repititions, but those artists keep repeating in my life. All I can do is share what they mean to me.

Humanifestations provides a grounded and compassionate blueprint for individual and collective transformation. In his fiercely honest style, Jeff speaks to the challenges of living our truth in the world, and support our efforts to heal and ReBrave.

What do you depend on to succeed in life? Your IQ, your contacts, your luck? According to psychologists Jeff Brown and Mark Fenske, the answer lies elsewhere: the key to success is developing a brain that is agile, trained, and prepared to resist failure. Every time we have a thought, feel an emotion, or exhibit a behavior, our brain changes. In The Winner's Brain, the authors explain how you can take charge of this process to make emotions your allies, activate the potential of your memory, eliminate distractions, and much more. This is an essential read for those who are looking to exploit the maximum potential of your brain and fulfill your goals and your dreams.

What began as a serial novel, five shorter volumes, is now collected in a single volume, edited and modified to reflect the best version of this story. It began with a group of twelve young adults traveling to a remote campground to help their pastor restore it to working condition where it was revealed that they were not quite what they'd grown to believe. They are taken to another world where it's revealed one of them is the Princess to lead the forces of that planet, Valdria, against the hostile invaders, the Trae-Shan. The group quickly learns the roles to which they'd been born and, with the revelation of the Princess's identity, join with the Valdrians to fend off the forces of the Trae-Shan to reveal the truth about them and the nature of the conflict.

Redemption is the final volume of the Vampire War series. Taking place several months after the conclusion of Vampire War: Ascension, the story begins with what appears to be the final collapse of the remaining human population. A few survivors settle in a new town and a former team member returns after several years with information that changes the course of their activities. Bringing in assistance from another dimension, the few humans that remain discover the method of resolving the conflict. A great deal changes on both sides of the equation and the conflict is finally resolved.

It's the common habit shared by many successful people throughout history. It's responsible for unlocking limitless creativity and influence. It's known to reduce stress, improve decision-making skills, and make you a better leader. What is it? Reading. And it's the single best thing you can do to improve yourself professionally. Reading more and better books creates opportunities for you to learn new skills, rise above your competition, and build a successful career. In Read to Lead you'll learn - why you need to read like your career depends on it - the five science-backed reasons reading will help you build your career - how to absorb a book into your bloodstream - a technique that can double (or triple!) your reading speed - tips on creating a lifetime reading habit - and more If you want to lead a more satisfied life, have more intelligent conversations, and broaden your mind, you need to read to lead!

Projects for Indoor Improvements and Outdoor Living

In this brilliant collection, author Jeff Brown delivers his most compelling message yet: the power of love, friendship, and healing. In his notoriously candid style, Jeff dazzles us with poignant, intimate, and insightful heart speak. This will be a book to carry around with you, or pass on to a dear friend. Like a pocket- sized oracle, turn to a random page and be uplifted by this lexicon of love.

The final installment of the Princess Agenda takes the team, now known as Shadow Squad, into direct conflict with the Trae-Shan forces. Princess Aileen leads them to Tritia Prime, the Trae-Shan homeworld, where a truth is revealed and a solution is presented, but it's not the solution either side had planned.

Development begins immediately following the conclusion of the previous installment, Exposition. The Princess has gained the authority necessary and has learned that the Trae-Shan has constructed a powerful new ship. By dividing her team into two squads, Shadow and Lumen, they will attack the facility where the prototype of this new ship has been constructed to steal both the ship and the plans.

The identity of the princess has been revealed. Princess Aileen and her team have been taken to their home world of Valdria. However, one of their number was taken captive by a Trae-Shan assault team. They have determined her location and Aileen orders a rescue mission against the protests of those charged with her protection. They embark on the mission, but they will not be alone once they reach the location where the prisoner is being held.

A minister has purchased an old campground with the intention of returning it to its former glory. To do that, he enlists the aid of twelve young adults that have been under his supervision since shortly after birth. They arrive at the old campground in Mississippi and begin working to restore it. Then strangers arrive and threaten them all. The minister finally reveals the truth to the twelve, about their true nature and their destinies. He just hopes it isn't too late.

Carter Nash is the Last Mage and the power residing within him has drawn him to the small town of McLain, Mississippi. As he begins to settle in, he learns that he's been drawn there to face the greatest challenge put upon him so far - confronting a demon that intends to use a decades old pact to not only destroy the town, but the entire world.

Retaliation is a story of revenge. When four high school bullies take things too far, a small group decides to exact the revenge they feel is necessary. As they plan, more things come to light and reveal truths about the bullies. They do find their revenge, but that's only the beginning. The story grows darker from there.

High school football player Jason McNeill discovers an unusual grave in an old cemetery late one night and the vampire in the grave rises to terrorize the town. Another vampire arrives, posing as a stripper to start her own takeover to create a vampire sanctuary. A group of humans learn the truth and work to destroy them both.

In this courageous, groundbreaking book, Jeff Brown takes us on the spiritual ride of a lifetime. The book opens with the author's compelling journey, through a variety of spiritual approaches. Through decades of dedicated exploration and discernment, Brown exposes the transcendent notions of spirituality that limit our human experience. In his fiercely authentic, no-holds-barred style, Brown demonstrates that spirituality is a whole-being awakening, one that heartfully, embraces our entire human experience: our feelings, our stories, our bodies, our relationships with others, and the earth that houses us. Hands-on exercises throughout provide a direct experience of a vital new model. In 'Grounded Spirituality', the author lays down the tracks for an embodied way of being, one that leaves us 'enrealed,' integrated, and purposeful. Not transcending our humanness, but finding meaning and spirituality within in, right in the heart of our imperfect daily lives. Back to our roots, back into our bodies, back into all that makes us magnificently human. Home at last...

When Mike Bennett, an Atlanta-based private detective receives an early morning call from the son of his best friend, a single mother living in East Texas, telling him that she has disappeared, he drops everything and begins the search. He follows a cold lead while taking care of her two teenaged sons and soon discovers the truth, but it is more than he ever imagined, much more. It will alter the course of the world forever.

Flat Stanley is taking over the world, one city at a time! In this thrilling fifteenth book in the renowned Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures chapter book series, the Lambchops visit the Big Apple, New York City! Stanley Lambchop has been invited to New York City to take part in an International Declaration of Friendship at the United Nations! But before anyone signs the declaration, the group goes on a whirlwind tour of New York City. What should be an adventure quickly turns scary when Stanley and his new friend Ian get separated from their group. But Stanley and Ian manage to find the fun in their situation, traveling around Manhattan: through the subway, across Times Square, and—finally—to the top of the Empire State Building. But at the end of the day, Stanley and Ian are still on the search to find their families and friends before it’s time to sign the Declaration of Friendship. Will they meet up with their group before it’s too late? This unforgettable adventure features fun, fascinating facts about New York City! And for parents and teachers, each Flat Stanley book is aligned to the Common Core State Standards, like multicultural adventure, plot and character development story elements, and compare and contrast! Don’t miss any of Flat Stanley’s worldwide adventures!

In 1978, a group of high school students created an award-winning film and began a second. Then one of them died and the group fell apart, going in different directions. Twenty years later, the ghost of that member has returned with a threat to destroy the entire graduating class during their reunion. One of the group, the writer, returns to stop the ghost and save everyone in the class.

Vampire War: Corruptor begins six months after the conclusion of Vampire War: Nemesis. The DSA task force has relocated to the nation's capital, following the path of the vampires seeking to take control of the nation. Their new Master, Victoria, is continuing the plan begun by the Virate, but a faction does not support her. An ancient Master is raised from suspended animation to remove Victoria from power. The Corruptor takes charge and changes the plan, leaving the DSA without an idea of what to do. The vampires begin their takeover and the only hope of survival for the human race lies in the hands of The Nemesis, Alex Chance.

Jason Tanner is the new kid in town, starting a new school as a senior. His first day is the worst day. Everything goes wrong, including finding himself a target for the school's bullies. He eventually seeks help from a witch. Soon after meeting her, the dreams begin, dreams of killing the bullies one by one. And the bullies die in the way their deaths occur in Jason's dreams. Only the resident Mage, Carter Nash, can help. He becomes involved and discovers a network of magic, spells, curses, and evil. The Mage is Jason's only hope of surviving as The New Kid.