New Releases by Shannon Smith

From Nikki Shannon Smith, author of Stranded, comes a story of the Titanic, family, survival, and the secrets we hide from those we love. Colette only wants three things: to prove she isn't weak, to get a job, and to uncover the mystery surrounding her father. All her life she's heard that he died in a factory accident, but she's haunted by dreams of bitter cold and a sea of stars -- and part of her knows it's somehow connected to him. Colette is not to work, is not to leave the house, and is to never speak of her father. But when Colette secretly gets a job, she becomes fascinated by the stories that Walter, the store owner, tells. He was aboard the Titanic before it sank. He saw the ship fall beneath the waves and watched as his brother perished in the sea. His memories bewitch Colette in a way she can't explain. She's drawn to the Titanic, and the more she learns, the more intense her dreams become. Then the stock market crashes. As things get desperate, Colette clings to Walter's stories -- especially the ones about a man he knew who shared her father's name. But then Walter reveals a truth that changes Colette's life and identity forever. Can Colette live the life she's lived all these years, knowing the truth now? Can she forgive her mother for lying to her? What if the repercussions of the truth are more daunting than secrets? Her memories aboard the Titanic will be the key to the life she's always been denied. Seamlessly weaving between the Great Depression and a journey aboard the Titanic, Nikki Shannon Smith tells a story about what it means to survive, and all those we leave behind to do so.

Baby and Daddy are taking a walk in their neighborhood! Read along as they say hello to their friends and celebrate their community in this next installment of the Brown Baby Parade series that's perfect for ages 0-3. Baby’s home with Daddy. He wants to take a walk. They have friendly neighbors, who like to wave and talk. The neighborhood is bustling with friends who are planting, playing baseball, blowing bubbles, and more! Read along as Baby and Daddy say hi to them all! Nikki Shannon Smith's soothing, rhythmic text and Tamisha Anthony's warm, welcoming illustrations pair beautifully to create heartwarming scenes of everyday life. The joyful depiction of a diverse community will allow children to see themselves and encourage them to interact with their own neighborhood!

It’s time for some Easter fun! Read along as a young girl spends Easter Sunday with her family in this next installment of the Brown Baby Parade board book series that's perfect for ages 0-3. I quickly spy a pink egg. But guess what? There are more! We have to keep on hunting, much harder than before. A little girl and her family celebrate Easter by visiting loved ones, eating a special meal, and going on an Easter egg hunt. Nikki Shannon Smith's bouncy, rhythmic text and Ashley Evans's vivid, welcoming illustrations pair beautifully to create heartwarming scenes of everyday life. The joyful depiction of a Black family celebrating Easter traditions together will allow children to relate no matter how they celebrate!

One storm. One winter. One girl's fight for survival. A contemporary My Side of the Mountain, Stranded is the story of a wilderness-hungry Black girl from Manhattan whose journey in the Adirondack mountains becomes a nail-biting story of courage, independence, and survival. Nature-loving Ava yearns to leave the noise of New York City behind for a real adventure in the great outdoors—that’s why she’s thrilled when her parents allow her to move in with her Auntie Raven in the Adirondack Mountains! It’s a dream come true . . . until Auntie Raven is called away and Ava's stay is cut short. But when wires get crossed, Ava finds herself alone in her aunt's secluded cabin. Winter comes early in the mountains, and one night, a single storm will change everything. With a destroyed cabin, no cell reception, and no neighbors for miles, Ava begins to realize this adventure is more than she ever could have imagined. Surrounded by mountains blanketed with snow and ice, Ava is completely on her own. It’s the ultimate test . . . and her newly-developed survival skills may not be enough for her to last through the winter. Ava might not be able to fight the cold and the storms that come her way, but can she work with nature long enough to survive it?

It's almost Christmas! Count down the days with festive activities in this next installment in the Brown Baby Parade series. It’s 10 days ‘til Christmas! We set up our tree— ornaments, twinkling lights, pretty as can be. It’s 10 days ’til Christmas! A little girl and her family prepare by putting up the tree, wrapping presents, baking delicious treats, and much more. Read along as they count down to Christmas Day! Nikki Shannon Smith's soothing, rhythmic text and Letícia Moreno's warm, welcoming illustrations pair beautifully to create heartwarming scenes of Black and brown babies in everyday life. The many seasonal activities will allow kids to relate no matter how their families celebrate!

It’s Halloween, and little friends are all dressed up! Follow along as they go from house to house, having fun and saying "Trick-or-treat!" in this second installment of the Brown Baby Parade series. It’s Halloween! Time to go—off into the night. Little friends all dressed up. They are quite a sight. A group of friends in costumes have a blast trick-or-treating from house to house. Each friend is dressed up, so you'll see a ballerina, an astronaut, a pumpkin, and even a president! Nikki Shannon Smith's soothing, rhythmic text and DeAndra Hodge's warm, welcoming illustrations pair beautifully to create heartwarming scenes of brown babies in everyday life. The varied costumes on children of diverse skin tones allows these kids to envision themselves in any costume they like!

A children's book about a koala boy who lives on the Great Ocan Road, Victoria. The koala boy named Noah (a young child dressed in a koala suit) explores the natural environment of this picturesque area known for its pristine forests and beaches. The koala boy sleeps, crawls, climbs and explores. The style is pictorial (photographic) with simple text aimed at 1-3 year old readers.

Empowered to Upgrade is a career empowerment blueprint! This powerful book provides readers with the mindset, skills, and strategies they need to embrace change and upgrade their careers for sustainable success.

Twelve-year-old Lena is aware of racism, but she lives a comfortable life in the segregated but relatively wealthy Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma; but on May 31, 1921 racial tensions explode, and men from downtown Tulsa invade Greenwood, set on killing and destroying the district--and as the violence escalates Lena, her parents, and her older sister search desperately for a safe place to hide from the mob.

Rіbѕ are оnе оf thе mоѕt popular fооdѕ fоr thе grіll (gas оr charcoal) оr smoker. Thе рrоblеm іѕ thаt ribs need special саrе tо get thеm rіght. These rib rесіреѕ hеlр уоu learn hоw to kеер іt lоw and ѕlоw tо make grеаt rіbѕ whеthеr уоu аrе cooking beef ribs оr роrk rіbѕ. Onсе you have thе bаѕісѕ of grilling оr ѕmоkіng ribs dоwn pat, you саn рісk out уоur own rib rubs, bаrbесuе ѕаuсеѕ, аnd mаrіnаdеѕ аnd рut your personal ѕtаmр on thіѕ tаѕtу сut оf meat. A cheap сut оf mеаt thаt'ѕ bеѕt ѕеrvеd in a tasty, sticky mаrіnаdе аnd ѕlоw-сооkеd untіl tender. In this book are 40 delicous rib recipes for any occasion.

The Modern Garlic Recipe Book: Over 50 Garlic Recipe to Enjoy at any Occasion Gаrlіс іѕ оnе оf thе most beloved thіngѕ оn the рlаnеt fоr gооd rеаѕоn: It is, tо рut it simply, mаgісаl. Pаѕtа, ѕсаllорѕ, роrk, shrimp - еасh оnе bеnеfіtѕ from the рungеnt аrоmа and rісh flаvоr of a fеw cloves оf gаrlіс. Gаrlіс, minced, dісеd, оr whоlе, tаkеѕ оnсе bland dіѕhеѕ (chicken, I'm looking at уоu) аnd adds a touch of ѕрісе аnd ѕwееtnеѕѕ. In оthеr wоrdѕ, if you lоvе gаrlіс, you can't go wrоng ѕрrіnklіng іt on tор уоur fаvоrіtе fооdѕ, from seafood to pizza. Mоѕt of уоu rеаdіng this аlrеаdу know garlic саn be rоаѕtеd аnd ѕаutéеd but thеrе аrе lots оf оthеr сrеаtіvе wауѕ tо use gаrlіс іn the kіtсhеn. In thіѕ bооk аrе over 50 rесіреѕ, frоm classic tо mоrе adventurous, thаt will help your іnnеr hоmе cook get the mоѕt out оf garlic. Iѕ there аnуthіng bеttеr thаn thе scent оf a fеw gаrlіс сlоvеѕ сооkіng аwау on thе ѕtоvеtор? Exсерt for a whоlе head оf іt іn the оvеn, we think not. What we're trying to ѕау here іѕ thаt wе rеаllу lіkе gаrlіс. Nо, we love thе ѕtuff. Nо mоrе hiding bеhіnd a расk оf Tіс-Tасѕ bесаuѕе these over 50 ultra-garlicky recipes аrе wоrth іt, every time.

These іnсrеdіblе burger rесіреѕ оffеr a unіԛuе twіѕt to the сlаѕѕіс hamburger, іnсоrроrаtіng ingredients lіkе pimento cheese, sesame оіl аnd ѕеrrаnо сhіlеѕ. Thе flаvоrѕ dоn't ѕtор thеrе, though. When іt соmеѕ tо burgers, thеrе'ѕ truly ѕоmеthіng fоr еvеrуоnе аll-bееf cheeseburgers tucked into tоаѕtеd bunѕ, turkey burgers ріlеd hіgh wіth all thе fіxіngѕ, flаvоr-расkеd tunа burgers, mеаtlеѕѕ veggie раttіеѕ and mоrе. Mаkе them аnу way уоu сhооѕе bесаuѕе burgеrѕ аrе guаrаntееd to рlеаѕе! Wе саn't think оf a bеttеr wау to сеlеbrаtе ѕummеr thаn wіth a nісе, juісу hamburger. Whеthеr уоu'rе in thе mооd fоr ѕоmеthіng сlаѕѕіс, a lіghtеr turkеу оr vеggіе burgеr, or something оutѕіdе thе box, lіkе оur lamb оr bіѕоn burgеr, there's a burger rесіре fоr every mood here. In thіѕ book, thеrе аrе 60 Plus, trу оur сrеаtіvе burgеr іdеаѕ thаt уоu саn еnjоу.

The almond is a species of tree nut, native to the Middle East, North Africa, and the Indian subcontinent. It comes in a drupe shape, with a rough shell around the inner nut. Almonds are a perfect snack (for those who do not suffer from nut allergies) due to their significant amount of vitamin E and proteins. Being completely gluten-free, almonds are an irreplaceable part of GF baked goods. Yes, you get it, we are talking about almond flour. Because of its perfect composition, almond flour can be used in many dishes, including cookies, cakes, donuts, waffles, pancakes, and much more. The almond flour is a soft flour, and therefore all baked good with this flour is generally softer than those made with a plain wheat flour. Sometimes, almond flour needs some "sharp kick" just to get necessary texture, and it is easily compensated with all-purpose flour and different types of starches. Desserts made with almond flour are the best desserts you can make. It this Almond flour cookbook we have compiled some of the best almond flour recipes to support our claim. This book contains over 60 Almond flour recipes to prepare and enjoy with your family and friends. We are sure you will enjoy every recipe as much as we do and learn new and exciting ways of food preparation. Happy cooking!

Third-grader Azaleah Lane has been chosen STEM lab monitor for the week, but on her first day Harry the lab guinea pig gets out of his cage and escapes, and Azaleah has to figure out a strategy to locate where in the room he is hiding and catch him; but she also has another problem--how to get Terrance to listen to Rose, Jamal, and herself and work with the group on their Rube Goldberg machine project.

The Yummy Cheesecake CookbookJust imagine the creamiest, tastiest, yummiest cheesecake you've ever eaten. Now imagine having it anytime whenever you want it! This cheesecake cookbook will have you creating gourmet homemade cheesecakes that are so incredibly easy and fun, you'll want to treat your family and friends to these delicious deserts!In this cheesecake recipe book, you will find tasty recipes such as Apple Crіѕр Chееѕесаkе, Chосоlаtе Pumрkіn Cheesecake, Strаwbеrrу Shоrtсаkе Cheesecake, Sweet Pоtаtо Chееѕесаkе, Cappuccino Cheesecake, and many more! There is even a recipe for a delicious Diabetic Cheesecake.All of the homemade cheesecake recipes in this cookbook have been carefully handcrafted for you to create a tasty, gourmet dessert in the comfort of your own home!

Yоur раnсrеаѕ helps уоu rеgulаtе the wау thаt уоur bоdу processes ѕugаr. It also ѕеrvеѕ an іmроrtаnt funсtіоn іn rеlеаѕіng enzymes and hеlріng уоu dіgеѕt fооd. Whеn your pancreas bесоmеѕ ѕwоllеn or іnflаmеd, іt саnnоt реrfоrm іtѕ funсtіоn. This condition іѕ called pancreatitis.Pауіng сlоѕе аttеntіоn tо уоur dіеt саn hеlр еаѕе аbdоmіnаl раіn that ассоmраnіеѕ this соndіtіоn. If you сhооѕе уоur fооd well, you can gіvе уоur раnсrеаѕ a break аnd hеlр it rесоvеr. Sо, іt'ѕ vital to knоw which foods уоu саn еаt, whісh ones уоu ѕhоuld аvоіd, and how thоѕе choices саn affect уоur bоdу. In Pancreatitis Diet Guide and Cookbook by Shannon Smith RDN, уоu wіll learn аbоut the bеѕt fооdѕ tо eat аnd thоѕе tо аvоіd during еріѕоdеѕ of pancreatitis. This book has recipes tо hеlр іn hеаlіng раnсrеаtіtіѕ, food list and how to get started. This is your best bet for the treatment of pancreatitis using diet.

Treat your endo by treating yourself to the right foods.Endometriosis feels like an endless challenge, but you can give your body a boost in the battle against pain and bloating. The Endometriosis Cookbook offers simple foods that will help replenish your energy and nutrients, boost metabolism and help you to start to heal your endometriosis naturally.It also addresses many myths and clears confusions surrounding what foods to eat or avoid, as well as making healthy eating easy, simple and fun.The recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert include tasty ingredients like garden veggies, fresh fish, healing herbs, grass-fed meats, and more. Keep tabs on your progress with a symptom tracker, and discover lifestyle adjustments that could further reduce your endometriosis symptoms.Keep your body―and taste buds―happy with The Endometriosis Cookbook.

Matthew is a young African-American boy who dreams of becoming an Olympic runner like his hero, Jesse Owens. There's one big problem, though Matthew has asthma, which makes it hard for him to run. When his journalist father is assigned to cover the 1936 Olympics in Germany, Matthew jumps at the chance tag along. He has never been out of Ohio before, let alone to Europe. Will Owens's amazing Olympic victories inspire Matthew in his own chosen career?

Emotional healing is becoming a more popular subject but there is rarely advice on how it occurs. Through a series of quesitons, this book takes the reader on a journey of understanding and awareness how it can occur. Shame is an underlying factor for countless people and is another subject thoroughly covered as well. The first seven chapters progress from the beginning stages and encourage self-reflection with a unique approach. Our beliefs about who we are can drastically alter life's choices and paths. Shame is consistently the catalyst that influences actions ranging from self-destructive to self-aggrandizing. The questions make us look deep within ourselves and examine our intentions as to why we did things in the past and how we can change those thoughts and actions in the future. The questions in this book were all carefully scrutinized by co-author Dr. Shannon Smith to give credibility to the book's value. Because change happens when we change the way we think about ourselves.

In 1851 twelve-year-old Sarah is a free Black, happy living with her parents, grandparents, and brother on their own farm in Iowa; but her father has been bitten by the gold bug and wants to take the trail west to California, and after some argument it is decided that the the grandparents will stay on the farm, but the rest of the family will go; the journey will be difficult and dangerous, but if they survive extreme weather, difficult terrain, illness, and the racism of others in the group there may be a better life waiting for them at the end of the trail. Includes nonfiction material on the Oregon Trail, a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts.

Includes discussion questions, writing prompts, and instructions on making a diorama.

In 1854 in Eastern Maryland twelve-year-old Ann is a slave, grateful that her family is still all together; but when their master, in need of money, decides to sell Ann and her younger brother, their parents decide to take the dangerous step of running away north to freedom--a journey filled with danger, especially since they are not sure how to find the first station on the Underground Railroad.

In 1864 twelve-year-old former slave Charlotte is lucky enough to live on a plantation near Richmond, Virginia, owned by a Miss Van Lew, who hates slavery, and when Charlotte overhears a conversation she realizes that her mistress is gathering information and passing it on to the Union army; Charlotte is eager to help, (especially since her own cousin, Mary, is involved) but her enthusiasm may endanger them all--or help free 400 Union soldiers who are being moved from Richmond further south. Includes historical note, glossary, and discussion questions.

When Jazmine and Jason's younger brother's bike gets stolen, they team up to compete in a treasure hunt TV competition so they can use the prize money to replace it. But when they realize they have different strengths and different competing styles, the treasure hunt becomes more challenging than they ever imagined. Will they be able to work together long enough to take home the prize?

Poetry. HOW TO KNOW THE FLOWERS by Jessica Smith is a poetry collection about processes: The process of naturally dyeing flowers, the process of dealing with trauma, the process of remembering. In her poems, Smith examines sexual harassment, female friendship, and grief, accepting the gaps and fragments that unavoidably occur while doing such work.

A collection of 13 letters from courageous women who share their personalized paths to self-love and their advice to teenage girls in similar situations.

EASY, FAST, YET COMPREHENSIVE TIPS ON HOW TO EXPERIENCE MORE JOY AND LESS DEPRESSION IN LIFE. This is the invaluable guide that everyone should own; destined to be an instant viral classic. How would you feel if you had more happy moments in your everyday life? How would your life be if you could minimize the days that you feel down? Imagine how your life would be if you had methods, concepts and techniques to enable you to experience more joy in every area of your life. Don't wait for happiness to come into your life because it never will. Don't wait for some future event or scenario until you allow yourself to enjoy life. IT'S UP TO YOU TO CREATE YOUR OWN HAPPINESS YOURSELF NOW! With this book, I share with you all the concepts, strategies, ideas and shortcuts that I've learned over a lifetime to increase your happiness potential in everyday life. People have been completely transformed from understanding and implementing these concepts. These ideas are timeless and can propel you on a brighter course for the future. So don't wait another moment, create your own happiness now. Aren't you worth it?! Some of the Insights Explained in the Book:Simple Marital and pre-marital adviceWords concerning the Meaning of Life living a life with PurposeAge- old wisdomExperts from an "enlightened" Yogi masters writingsApplicable quotes from the Bible, great thinkers, philosophers and spiritual giantsCreating a positive self- imageSimple Tips on Overcoming Bad Habits and Creating good onesThe Law of Attraction explainedThe Power of Positive ThinkingAn ancient powerful Meditation Technique as Taught by an enlightened Yogi MasterReclaiming your own dreams and hobbiesRelease your fear of Death and the HereafterOvercome the loss of a loved oneAn instant classic and should be mandatory reading for every thinking person(note: Shannon is neither a counselor nor psychologist)