New Releases by Doug Peterson

Are you ready for a challenge? If you are feeling fat and have tried many of the ''traditional'' diet plans out there without success, it''s time to make a significant change. It''s time to try something very different. Get off your lazy butt and begin your journey today! If you follow the simple rules and guidelines I promise you this: You will lose a ton of weight, get your body fit and healthy and have incredible life experiences that you and your friends will remember and talk about for years. What other diet plan can promise you that? Have you been told time after time that you need to eat healthy, lose weight and exercise? But you just can''t get motivated enough to do it? Well, this 40-day plan will jumpstart your life into a new and positive direction. You will get all the exercise you need without ever going to the gym and you will eat the healthiest meals available without ever having to go food shopping. Overweight, high blood pressure, sleeping problems, snoring, bodily gas, high cholesterol, diabetes, chronic headaches, etc? The Survivor Diet Challenge is the cure. No more excuses. Start your own challenge today. This book lays out the general rules and guidelines for the challenge and chronicles the 40-day program sighting several examples of how it can be done. Follow the author as he takes you on his journey and use his successes and mistakes as a guide to start your own personal quest. See if you have what it takes to survive the Survivor Diet Challenge!

Sometimes there''s no time to sit and linger; you''ve got to solve your puzzle lickety-split! These entertaining but not-too-hard crosswords fill the bill, giving your brain a quick, gentle workout. And every one of these 10x10 grids contains a mini theme too, with two of the longest answers connected.

Up for some brain-straining solving? This compact collection of tough 10x10 crosswords is perfect for a mental challenge on the go. It''s filled with tricky clues, fun wordplay, and even a few mini themes, in which two of the longest answers are related in some way. So sharpen your pencil-and sharpen your mind!

Spearfishing: How to Get Started - This book is a MUST for anyone who is curious about the sport of spearfishing. It covers all of the basics by discussing safety considerations, costs, equipment, techniques and skills that are necessary to get started. It is designed specifically for the beginner and is packed full of knowledge that has been acquired through years of practice. You should not attempt this activity until you read this book. Learn from the experience of others so that your journey into spearfishing can be safe, rewarding and exciting.

John and Peg Scobell are the perfect spies. As slaves for most of their lives, they have been treated as invisible people, barely worth notice. Now, with the Civil War marching down upon them, they decide to use their "invisibility" for the Northern cause. They become spies. This thrilling tale is based on the real life of John Scobell, one of the first black spies in our nation''s intelligence service. He has no idea that his wife has become a spy in the heart of the Confederacy, and she uncovers information about Rebel submarines that could change the course of the war. But their world unravels when someone begins picking off agents, one by one. In the beginning, John saw the war as a fight for honor, glory, and freedom. Suddenly, for John and Peg, it becomes a fight just to survive. Based on the true story of John Scobell.

How do you spell F-U-N? With Easy as ABC Crosswords, of course! This book of 72 daily puzzles is chock-full of easy-to-grasp themes, answers that don''t use “crosswordese,” and entertaining clues that test you without being too tricky. If you''re in search of the very best collection of beginner-level crosswords, this makes the choice as E-Z as can B!

Larryboy, a heroic cucumber returns in three adventures.

Larryboy, a heroic cucumber returns in three adventures.

A Lesson in Saying Sorry A day at the water park turns messy for some Veggie friends. Can LarryBoy and Alfred lend a hand and save the day? This is a Level One I Can Read! book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3rd grade.

"Based on the true story of Ellen Craft''s incredible escape from slavery"--Cover.

Junior and Laura find out that being responsible means working with all your heart—and keeping your commitments.

Junior and Laura discover what happens when you have a servant''s heart.

Junior must learn to persevere in order to help God''s people from the evil clutches of Dark Visor.

Junior Asparagus and Laura Carrot learn that patience is a virtue—especially if you’re in a hurry!

Junior Asparagus and Laura Carrot teach their friends that a little cooperation means more fun for everyone.

Junior Asparagus discovers a lesson in faith as he learns how to rely on God in times of trouble. Junior realizes that he must have faith to be a real winner.

When the borders between East and West Berlin closed overnight in August of 1961, families and friends were suddenly split by concrete and barbed wire. Couples found themselves marooned on opposite sides of a divided city. In 2002 Kurt Hilst and Anna Robinson are assigned to begin piecing together documents found after the East German police began shredding documents after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. They encounter and follow two couples whose lives were changed forever by one of the most dramatic events in modern history in August 1961—the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall. They uncover a deeper story of a fragmented country, fragmented relationships, and of four people trying to put the pieces back together. The Puzzle People is a story of love, heroism, and the ultimate divide—murder.

A collection of 8 Veggie Tale stories.

The citizens of Bumblyburg are no longer showing compassion! They are committing outrageous crimes and giving into peer-pressure amidst some unusually stormy weather. Something is amiss in the city of Bumblyburg, and LarryBoy is out to discover who’s behind these evil doings.Little does he know, it’s none other than the evil genius, Plum Loco. This cold-hearted plum has created a new device called the Brain-twister which rages through town mixing up brains, causing the citizens of Burblyburg to end up on the receiving end of their own teasing. How will LarryBoy calm this storm and show everyone the importance of being kind?Through imaginative and innovative products, Zonderkidz is feeding young souls.

Case #101--1:25 pmVeggie detectives, Bob and Larry, are called to the scene of a messy crime already in progress. But they arrive too late—the bedroom of Junior Asparagus is already seriously messy. It’s time to uncover the messy truth. Who did it? Was it Junior? Or could it have been a gang of nasty Slobsters, led by the notorious Slobfather—the mastermind of all messes? Kids will enjoy being a part of the investigation as they find out who’s really behind the whole messy mystery. Children will laugh and learn with their favorite friends from VeggieTalesTM as they discover the importance of telling the truth.Big Idea Productions: Sunday morning values, Saturday morning fun!Through imaginative and innovative products, Zonderkidz is feeding young souls.

Something smells very fishy in the city of Bumblyburg. It also smells like moldy gym shoes, rotten eggs, and spoiled milk. What’s to blame? The Abominable Trashman, one of the weirdest, wildest creatures to ever leap out of a garbage can!The Abominable Trashman and his evil creator, Awful Alvin, are spreading fear throughout Bumblyburg and turning the citizens into slaves of their own fear. Is Bumblyburg doomed to become a smelly trash heap for all-time? LarryBoy must battle the foul monster to rescue the city, but first, he must battle his own fears.Sunday morning values, Saturday morning fun. Now that’s the Big Idea!Through imaginative and innovative products, Zonderkidz is feeding young souls.

Case #683--The Trouble with Larry Junior has a little problem at school: he doodles, he whispers, and well, he messes around. Now his grades are in the dumpster! But Bob and Larry are on the case, asking all-important questions. Will Junior ever pay attention in class? Will he even listen to his parents or to God? Pay close attention and you''ll find the answers. (And you''ll probably find them quicker than a certain detective who isn''t listening very well!)

A mysterious disappearance has the Veggies worried until the world''s greatest detective, Sheerluck Holmes, and his sidekick, Dr. Bob Watson, take the case. Sheerluck finds out someone hasn''t been much of a friend to the missing Sniffy--but who will admit to breaking the Golden Rule? And will Sheerluck find poor Sniffy before the hounds of Baker Street do? Fortunately, the Veggies quickly learn the importance of treating others like you want to be treated! Based on the VeggieTales® video Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler.

When LarryBoy and his superhero buddies are invited to Superhero Island, they are in for a surprise of volcanic proportions. Trouble erupts when LarryBoy discovers he’s a second-class citizen, because he doesn’t have “super” powers like his buddies. Bumblyburg’s newest supervillain, Chili Pepper and his henchman Coconut, are cooking up a plot for disaster to destroy all superheroes. Will Larryboy help after his vacation is ruined and his friends treat him poorly? Kids will enjoy the adventure of finding out as Larryboy tumbles into a secret hideaway and uncovers Chili Pepper’s tourist trap. But is it too late when the volcano explodes?Will LarryBoy save himself or will he save the day before the island is covered in hot, molten chili? How will Larryboy learn that everyone is important in God’s eyes, even after being excluded from his friends?

The Mess Detectives, starring Bob and Larry, are back again to sort through another mess and help kids learn that laziness doesn''t pay. Veggie Detectives, Bob and Larry, are called to the scene of another messy crime. Laura Carrot has been taken prisoner by the laziest Veggies ever—the Couch Potatoes. This may be the Mess Detectives'' most dangerous case yet. How will they save Laura from the lazy spuds? Don''t be a couch potato, too—open the book to find out! Kids will enjoy being a part of the investigation as Bob and Larry battle snack-shooters and mountains of mess to solve another messy crime.

The Mess Detectives, starring Bob and Larry, are back again to sort through another mess and help kids learn a lesson about telling the truth and taking responsibility for their actions.Case #374--8:33 a.m.: Veggie Detectives, Bob and Larry, are called to the scene of another messy crime. When they arrive at Madame Blueberry’s house, they discover a horrifying scene. Percy Pea and his friends had a wild, crazy sleepover and someone broke the bed. But who did it? The four suspects try to make a “pea bargain,” but no one will admit to the dastardly deed. Who will come clean and take responsibility for this messy crime in this case of The Big Sleepover?Once again, kids will enjoy being a part of the investigation as Bob and Larry uncover another messy mystery and learn a lesson about responsibility. Sunday morning values, Saturday morning fun. Now that’s the Big Idea!Through imaginative and innovative products, Zonderkidz is feeding young souls.

The Mess Detectives, starring Bob and Larry, are back again to sort through another mess and help kids learn a lesson about sharing.Case #239--11:23 am: Veggie Detectives, Bob and Larry are called to the scene of another messy crime, but when they arrive at the home of Percy Pea, they discover he’s burning mad. Percy doesn’t want his little brother to EVER touch his stuff! His Magnetic Man action figure is missing and he thinks Li’l Pea took it. But, did Li’l Pea really do it? See how the messy truth comes out in this case of the Don’t-Touchables.Kids will enjoy being a part of the investigation as Bob and Larry uncover the messy mystery and learn a lesson about how to share with others. Sunday morning values, Saturday morning fun. Now that’s the Big Idea!Through imaginative and innovative products, Zonderkidz is feeding young souls.

"Who''s guilty in the case of the lost temper? Get the whole scoop and learn about the importance of controlling anger with this hilarious detective story with a twist."--P. [4] of cover.

"Based on the true story of Henry "Box" Brown''s amazing escape from slavery"--Cover.

Hoist the mainstay! Trim the sails! Paint the poop deck?!?! It''s BIG time for Bob and Larry! Universal Pictures® and Big Idea® bring everybody''s favorite talking vegetables back to the big screen worldwide in early 2008 with the release of The Pirates Who Don''t Do Anything: A VeggieTales® Movie. Elliot the Brave (Larry the Cucumber), George the Amazing (Pa Grape), and Sedgewick the Magnificient (Mr. Lunt) venture out on a high-seas adventure and find out that a hero isn''t the strongest, or the fastest, or the smartest, or even the best-looking. The hero is the one who does what he knows is right . . . no matter how hard it is.