Best Selling Books by Frank Murphy

Everyone''s family is unique--and good! From sprawling extended families and close-knit units to adopted and chosen families, A Family Like Ours celebrates all those important connections we build over the years. Regardless of what yours looks like, family is a place for support, safety, growth, and inspiration. What is special, surprising, or sensational about your family?

Illustrated by Josip Lizatovic A terrible storm wrecks Gulliver''s ship and he is washed ashore. He wakes to the strangest sight he has ever seen - hundreds of tiny people, and they''re all TERRIFIED of him, the ''MAN-MOUNTAIN''. Colour in the exciting pictures and bring this wonderful story to life as never before. Jonathan Swift''s famous story in a very simple version.

Davy''s mother is dead. Davy''s father is so wrapped up in his own grief that he can no longer care for his son. For Davy, his world has been turned upside-down, he no longer recognises his father and feels lost and lonely in a way he has never experienced before. Then he is sent to live with his grandfather, Batt Quilty. Batt is a shepherd in a remote valley in Kerry. He is a difficult man to live with. But there is more to Batt than meets the eye: his life seems to be lived under the shadow of the past. What is he hiding in the chest under his bed? Why do the townspeople seem to fear him? And what is Davy to make of the rumours about the dark secret that lies deep in the valley. Batt is connected in some way -- but how much should Davy believe of what he hears, and can he trust Batt when the word ''murder'' whispers through the valley?

Make Your Escape with Moon Tahiti & French Polynesia! Sparkling lagoons, verdant islands, and a vast marine wonderland of coral reefs: welcome to Tahiti and French Polynesia. What You''ll Find in Moon Tahiti & French Polynesia: Expert, local author Frank Murphy shares everything he''s learned about his island home Full-color guidebook with vibrant, helpful photos Detailed directions and maps for exploring on your own Strategic itineraries such as The Best of French Polynesia, The Life Aquatic, Romance in the South Seas, Best Beaches, Surfing Tahiti, Back to Nature, and Polynesian Archaeology Activities and ideas for every traveler: Sail across sparkling waves and hike lush trails, or relax at a high end resort for a romantic getaway. Taste French Polynesia''s signature dish, poisson cru. Dive into the beauty and wonder of the coral reefs, or explore valleys with archaeological sites. Learn to surf, explore the Tuamotu islands, or relax on the beach with a local brew Accurate information, including background on the history and culture Handy tools such as travel tips, safety information, and an easy to navigate format, all packaged in a book light enough for your beach bag With Moon Tahiti & French Polynesia''s practical tips, myriad activities, and an insider''s view on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way.

"Instant activities that build essential literacy skills and teach about this favorite theme."--Cover.

Offers, after San Francisco earthquake, to raise money to place at Schuessler''s disposal.

literary milk and cookies is a collection of powerful and memorable quotes selected from classic literature with the aspects of milk and cookies fused into them to create a new parodic and poetic perspective. Bibliophiles and literature aficionados will love the challenge of trying to identify these classic literary quotes disguised as subtle poetic parodies paying homage to the classic treat - milk and cookies. An appendix provides the original quote, its book, and its author. A great gift for lovers of literature and lovers of milk and cookies. A great gift that will also whet the appetite of readers to inspire the reading of classic literature. "The only cookies for me are the chocolate chip ones..." is borne out of "The only people for me are the mad ones..." from On The Road, by Jack Kerouac.A great book for the individual reader or for a group to create a game experience that can be played while enjoying milk and cookies. Can you identify the real identity of this quote? "It sounds plausible enough tonight, but wait until tomorrow. Wait for the common sense of milk with those cookies."

There''s nothing in the world like a wonderful friend. Friends are there to laugh with you and ready with a hug when you need one. Adventure friends and study friends. There are forever friends and brand new friends. In this book, celebrate ALL the marvelous ways to be a friend!

The poems in this book are a series of reflections, many written in traditional verse. Poems that range through the human condition, the search for something else. An often humorous and hopefully entertaining look. From environmental issues to emigration, from the cinema to the old west, a cautionary word. The common link holding them together is that they have something to say and whether you agree, I leave it with you.