New Releases by Jeff Brown

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.

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 & white illustrations, an accessible approach to STEM topics, and fun facts about wild hamsters in the backmatter. 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 brand-new STEM-focused chapter book series. In this second book, Stanley and his friends learn all about the scientific method, gravity, and friction through a heated contest on the playground! Ever since Stanley Lambchop was flattened by a bulletin board, each day brings new adventures! According to Stanley’s second grade teacher, Ms. Root, everyone in classroom 2E is a scientist. That’s good news for Stanley because he has a problem in need of solving! Both his classmate, Josie, and his little brother, Arthur, think he’s been using his flatness to cheat during playground games. But Stanley can’t help being flat! It’s time to test how flatness affects Stanley on the playground. Will science be on his side? Featuring adorable black & white illustrations, an accessible approach to STEM topics, and a fun experiment in the backmatter for readers to try themselves. Don’t miss any of Flat Stanley’s classroom adventures!

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 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.

Do you want to know how to get out of the clutches of depression, stress and anxiety? Do you occasionally experience uncontrollable negative emotions that seem to ruin your entire day? Do you feel that you are not good enough for anything in life? Well guess what? This is something that many of us experience, so you need to stop feeling lonely first. Sometimes all you need is a little help dealing with the daily stress that builds up in your life, often leading to anxiety and depression, and that''s exactly what we''ll be doing here - this book will act as a guide to help you find your way. That said, understanding your own emotions and acknowledging them is the first step, and this book will help you with that too. Once you have identified your emotions and specifically pinpointed the ones that are causing the problem, you can use the strategies to reprogram your emotions to see the world in a different way. Just know that no matter how damaged or broken you feel, there is always hope and a happier life is possible for everyone! In this book, you''ll learn why people develop depression, stress, or anxiety, the underlying causes of these problems, and what steps can be taken to get out of their clutches. But in the end, I would also like to remind you that these things do not develop overnight and in most cases it takes months or even years of trauma or bad experiences to develop such situations; therefore, you should not expect them to disappear in a day. You have to be patient and continue with the strategies mentioned in the book, and after a certain point, you will definitely notice changes! Every effort has been made to ensure that this book is packed with as much useful information as possible.

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 the months since Carter Nash, the Last Mage, stopped the demons from unleashing Hell on Earth, things have changed in the town of McLain, Mississippi. The number of supernatural events has grown and Carter has dealt with them all. He has settled into a relationship with the town''s mayor and life is as good as he thinks it can be for an immortal Mage living with a mortal. Then things changed. A late-night call offering him a large sum of money for a meeting turns into a revelation that vampires actually exist and a quest to aide the vampire nation in its very survival. The situation makes sense to him and he agrees to the offer. Once he''s left town to being that quest, strange things start happening in McLain. Without the presence of the Mage, the few that know the truth about him band together to face this new threat. As they learn more, they discover that something entirely unexpected has come to McLain and only the return of the Mage can keep it from destroying the town and then infecting the world.

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.

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.

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

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...

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.

Stanley Lambchop has been invited to New York City to take part in an International Declaration of Friendship at the United Stations. But before anyone can sign anything, Stanley and his new friend Ian get separated from their group on a tour of New

Flat Stanley is taking over the world, one city at a time! In this exciting fourteenth book in the renowned Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures chapter book series, the Lambchops are going on a royal adventure in London, England! Stanley and his family receive an unexpected phone call from Scotland Yard. Stanley has been invited to London to help with a top-secret case. One of the crown jewels was stolen years ago. The Queen has long suspected Lady Laura, her distant cousin, of the theft, and Lady Laura will be in London to attend a formal ball at Buckingham Palace. If she has the jewel, this will be the perfect time to wear it. And that’s where Stanley comes in. This unforgettable adventure features fun, fascinating facts about London! 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!

The Revolt is the story of Kyle Slade, a high school senior seen as a thug and loner, though he is neither. He is misunderstood, but there are a few that believe in him, namely the girl of his dreams. During a homecoming pep rally, a group of aliens arrive through a portal and capture a number of them, intending to take the females to breed with their race. A few of the males go through the portal as well. Kyle makes contact with the natives of the new world and is seen as their messiah, destined to save them from the oppression of the aliens, to their world as well, that took the people from Earth.

A group of survivors leave the party where the zombie apocalypse has begun at the urging of a person from the future. Following his instruction they begin a quest to cross the country protecting the one person who has the mysterious key to ending the zombie threat.

In this Flat Stanley I Can Read adventure, Stanley visits his relatives at the farm and helps his uncle win big at the pumpkin contest! There are so many fun ways for Flat Stanley to help on his uncle’s farm in the fall. Being flat comes in handy when picking corn and even acting like a scarecrow! But when pumpkins begin to disappear right before the county fair, will Flat Stanley be able to help? Flat Stanley and the Missing Pumpkins is a is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

Soulshaping is the inspiring memoir of an archetypal ''''''''''''''''male warrior''''''''''''''''-a trial lawyer-who struggled to find his heart and a more authentic, soulful path. Rivetingly personal and profoundly universal, this book is for anyone who has heard a whisper of something truer calling out to them amid the distractions of modern life. Jeff Brown''s dramatic and often funny story takes readers through remarkably human experiences-emotional, physical, and economic-as he vividly recounts his troubled childhood, his success in apprenticing with Canada''s top criminal lawyer, and his ultimate decision to leave the law and begin an inner journey to discover his soul''s purpose. A work of courageous self-creation, Soulshaping reminds us that we are all truly connected, that our seemingly isolated struggles are actually part of the shared human challenge to live a life that is heart-centered and soul-driven. Both down-to-earth and magically mystical, Soulshaping will meet you where you live-and where you long to live.

When Rick Lifer enters college in 1986 at the age of 24, he expects only to receive an education and hopes to finally put his violent past behind him. Things change when he meets Karla Sanders and she recruits him for a position in the university''s student government. He doesn''t fit in with the Greek-centric organization, but he remains because he has fallen for her. Then the murders begin. Rick soon learns that the victims all have a connection to Karla and, being a natural protector, begins to unravel the secrets of the campus killings.

Flat Stanley is taking over the world! In this fun thirteenth installment in the renowned Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures chapter book series, the Lambchops are getting a little history lesson in Boston, Massachusetts! When the Lambchop family gets to Boston, Stanley is excited to go on a Duck Tour, eat lunch at Quincy Market, and see Fenway Park baseball stadium. Stanley even gets to be in a reenactment of American Colonist Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride. But Stanley has a problem. The Lambchops’ friend, Dr. Dan, is in town, too, and he’s giving a speech about his cure for flatness. And he wants Stanley to talk about being flat! But does Stanley want to change and be a regular kid, or would it be better to stay flat after all? This unforgettable adventure features fun, fascinating facts about Boston! 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!

Four classic Flat Stanley adventures in a brand-new bind-up! When a bulletin board falls on Stanley and makes him flat, the adventures begin! This paper-over-board bind-up edition includes Flat Stanley, His Original Adventure; Stanley, Flat Again; Stanley in Space; and Stanley and the Magic Lamp. Join everyone’s favorite flat friend as we find out how he became flat . . . and flat again! And join him on adventures flying to space and even meeting a genie! When readers follow Stanley on his adventures, they’re bound to have tons of fun!