New Releases by Heather Collins

Astrid Fells, meticulous and passionate about restoring forgotten beauty, believed her perfectly orchestrated dinner party marked a fresh start. Twelve guests gathered in the resurrected kitchen of her century-old Portland craftsman: old friends, new acquaintances, and one enigmatic stranger. As the grandfather clock chimed 9:13, Astrid’s vision of a perfect evening shattered. The world shimmered, resetting. Appetizers vanished, music restarted, conversations rewound. At first, Astrid alone felt the disorienting lurch, but soon, whispers of déjà vu rippled through the gathering. Her renovated kitchen, a testament to her hard work, had become a time loop, dragging her guests into a terrifying, repeating nightmare. Each reset peeled back another layer of their carefully crafted facades. Jovial laughter masked crippling insecurity. Polished composure fractured, revealing a heart grappling with silent grief. And the stranger, John Palmer, watched with an unsettlingly knowing gaze. Astrid’s search for answers led her to a dusty photograph, a chilling echo of a dinner party held in the same kitchen in 1913. A forgotten tragedy – a devastating fire, a missing thirteenth guest, and a story deliberately buried. The house, Astrid realized, wasn''t just a setting; it was a sentient entity, demanding a reckoning with the past. The loop wasn''t random; it was a twisted form of karmic balance, an unspoken debt from 1913. Hidden connections emerged. A pragmatic lawyer discovered she was a relative of the missing guest, inheriting a psychic link to the house’s vibrations. John Palmer''s obsession with the house’s history bordered on the uncanny, blinding him to the real danger. Astrid uncovered a shocking truth: the missing guest wasn''t missing; he was murdered, a sacrifice to appease the house. Now, the house demanded another. The ticking clock became a relentless countdown, each tick a stark reminder of the dwindling time and the impossible choice Astrid faced: who would be the next victim? As 9:13 approached, faces warped by flickering gaslight, contorted by secrets, Astrid knew she wouldn''t offer a sacrifice. She would offer something the house craved even more: the truth. In a final, desperate gamble, she used the time loop as a rehearsal, recreating the events of 1913, exposing the long-hidden

What doesn''t kill you makes you stronger.'' No truer words have ever been spoken, and Addyson Grace Coulter Mills is proof of that. She lived alone in Boston, attending college, and she inadvertently gathered the wrong kind of attention that left her insecure and shattered. Moving home to continue her education, Addy begins to rebuild her life. Edward Thomas Breda screwed up royally, and only has himself to blame. After what was supposed to be a quick weeklong trip home, he is making plans for the future. The person who has his focused attention is a shell of the person she used to be. When he sees the competition has a leg up, Edward makes moves to focus her attention where he wants it...back on him.

He too was distracted by the girls around him. Showing oj his pearly whites, I watched as he leaned towards one of the girls and whispered qirtatious nothings in her ear, causing her to burst out in fits of giggles.

Hundreds of facts about Big Cats.Lions, tigers, cheetahs, leopards, lynx, snow leopards, jaguars, and cougars.

Easter-themed would you rather questions for kids.The perfect little gift for their Easter basket.

A fun and silly story for young kids. This book is meant to be read aloud by a parent, babysitter, or older sibling.Watch them laugh and learn at the same time!

Circuit Breaker is a fun and simple game the entire family will enjoy. It''s played in groups of two or more. One person holds the book. They read out a subject. For example: Zoo animals. Then, players take turns naming zoo animals. You have five seconds to blurt out lion, tiger, monkey, etc.If you can''t name one, or you name one that someone else has used, then you''ve broken the circuit and you''re out for this round. The remaining players keep guessing until all but one player is eliminated. That player wins the round and scores a point. Play until someone gets 10 points.

300 arts and crafts ideas for kids.

301 things to do when it''s raining.Games, activities, crafts, baking ideas, and more!

An Easter activity book for kids.Filled with hundreds of jokes, songs, games, riddles, activities, and would you rather questions.

Hundreds of Would You Rather questions for teenagers and high schoolers.Would you rather... play on a sports team with your crush, or save them from a burning building?Would you rather... be in your school musical, or play on the basketball team?Would you rather... study abroad or swim with sharks?A great stocking stuffer for ages 13 to 17.Order now!

A book of games for Girl''s Night. (Age 16+)Three sections: Would you rather questions, who''s most likely to questions, and never have I ever.A great stocking stuffer!

A fun trivia/puzzle brain game.Play in a group or fly solo!Clues from Harry Potter, Star Wars, Sports, Music, Video Games, Board Games, Marvel, Disney, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, Apps and Phones, and Famous Toys.A great stocking stuffer!ORDER NOW

A hilarious party game for kids (7-14).Easy to play and super funny. Played in groups of 3+. Read a question and then everyone votes on the winner.Examples: What if it was your parent''s birthday? Who''s most likely to forget?h2u003eWhat if ghosts were real? Who comes back to haunt you in the afterlife? What if everyone had one minute to finish a math question? After the minute, who''s still reading the question?...and hundreds more. Order now!

A hilarious party game that''s perfect for game night.Easy to play and borderline savage. Played in groups of 3+. Ask a question and everyone votes. The "winner" scores a point and/or takes a sip of their drink.Examples questions: What if you had to keep quiet during a break-in? Who would get you murdered? What if a van that said FREE CANDY pulled up? Who''s getting abducted? What if everyone were pregnant? Who doesn''t know who the father is? What if everyone had one minute to finish a math question? After the minute, who''s still reading the question?...and hundreds more. Order now!

Hundreds of hilarious questions for kid and teens. The perfect game for parties, winter break, and relaxing at the cottage. A great birthday gift, stocking stuffer, and travel game. Would you rather ... fire a bazooka, drive a tank, or jump out of a plane? Would you rather ... play volleyball with seals, football with dogs, or soccer with horses? Would you rather... ride a shooting star, a giant cheetah, or slide down a rainbow? Order now!

200 fun games for kids, tweens, and teens. Each game includes a hard mode so older kids and adults can participate. Examples: Game #2: Jobimals. Players select a random job and a random animal, either by picking them or using an online generator. Then they try to draw the animal doing the job. Like a gorilla dentist, or a lion firefighter. Once they''ve drawn the picture, it''s time to color it in! Grab your colored pencils and get to work. You''ll need: Random lists of jobs and animals, paper, colored pencils. Hard mode: Put a time limit on drawing. Best drawing wins. (Can''t vote for your own.) Game #9: Stupid Movie Lines. Download the script/screenplay to a movie or TV show that everyone in the group has seen. One player (or parent) picks a line, players have three minutes to write a new line on a scrap of paper. Throw the scraps into a hat. One player reads the scraps and then everyone votes for their favorite line (can''t vote for yours.) Player with the most votes gets a point. You''ll need: Paper, movie lines. Hard mode: Less time. Order now!

A fun game for kids, teens, and grownups.Players get 6 seconds to guess 4 things, other than the obvious answer.Examples: Choose four... things kids do at school, other than study Choose four... vegetables, other than carrots Choose four... words that rhyme with fish, other than dish Choose four... synonyms or slang for money, other than cash Choose four... types of pasta, other than spaghettiAny number of people can play, and you can change to rules to suit the age group.Hours of entertainment for road trips, birthday parties, rainy days, or waiting at the airport.Order now!

A fun and challenging game that teaches problem-solving and creativity. Earth, Mars, Venus, Jupiter. Who doesn''t belong?Venus! Because it doesn''t have any moons.Score points by guessing the right answer, or coming up with answers of your own.Who Doesn''t Belong? is a great party game, camping game, or car activity for long road trips.Order now!

An innovative coloring book that helps teach kids to draw, and use their imagination.Draw and Color! is a positive, fun, and confidence-building activity for any child.A great birthday gift, Christmas present, and a fun distraction on long car rides.With more than 70 scenes to draw and color, this book will keep them entertained for hundreds of hours.Order now!

A fun storytelling game for kids and teens. Supercharge their creative side! How to play: One player reads a story starter, and finishes the sentence.Another player continues the story with "But..."And then another player continues the story with "Meanwhile..."And then another player continues the story with "So..."And so on! The objective is to tell a silly story, and have a ton of fun.Fill in the blanks with yours or a friend''s name.Story Starter Examples: The doorbell rang five times. When _________ opened the door....While hiking in the mountains, _________ discovered...One day _________ receives a letter from the School of...Buy now!

999 modern, fun, and clean Would You Rather questions.Keep the kids entertained so they don''t go bananas on a long car ride, or when it''s raining at the cottage.Play in a group, or just the two of you. Great for parent/kid/family bonding.Fun to play at birthday parties while you''re waiting for the pizza.Five Star Reviews for Heather Collins'' Would You Rather Game: ""Bought for 8 year old boy. We have spent hours chatting, and laughing because of this book." -Katie"Kids loved it. My 3rd grader (girl) goes to her she-shed and reads it with her girlfriends. And they giggle and giggle!" - Lovemy3babies"Funny book. Our kids ages 5-10 love this book!" - Brian CareyOrder now!

A question and answer game for kids, teens, and grownups.Play in a group or by yourself!Fun to play at parties, or when you''re sitting around the campfire.A great distraction for long car rides, or waiting in line at the airport.EXAMPLES: A giant robot-gorilla is attacking New York City and the military is on vacation. You don''t want the city to be destroyed, and you don''t want to hurt the ape. What do you do?The President has been kidnapped by ninjas. You need three things to rescue him. What are they and...what do you do?Order now.

Fill in the blanks to build your own dad jokes.A fun gift for anyone with a sense of humor.Great for kids on a road trip, or a neat group activity for when it''s raining at the cottage.The perfect Father''s Day, Christmas, or birthday gift.Order now!

A fun brain game for kids, teens, and grownups.Players get 6 seconds to guess 4 things, other than the obvious answer.Examples: Pick fast...four things kids do at school, other than study Pick fast...four vegetables, other than carrots Pick fast...four words that rhyme with fish, other than dish Pick fast...four synonyms or slang for money, other than cash Pick fast...four types of pasta, other than spaghettiAny number of people can play, and you can change to rules to suit the age group.Hours of entertainment for road trips, birthday parties, rainy days, or waiting at the airport.Order now!

Diagnosed with MS at age 29, Heather Collins-Grattan Floyd has developed a systematic formula that has kept her multiple sclerosis under control for over 18 years. Here''s how to apply the system to your life to tamp down MS for good. Foreword by John Shuff, who left an executive position with Capital Cities (ABC) several years after being diagnosed with MS in 1975. He and his wife then moved to Florida, where they launched a successful magazine firm. He continues to write a column for the magazines.

Written for groups or individuals who want to collaborate to build learning objects, this book will also be useful to anyone with a desire to learn more about resource sharing, instructional design, and library instruction.

"The inactivation of the tumor suppressor Retinoblastoma (pRB) is a common tumorigenic event that helps cancer cells evade growth suppression. rbf1 is the functional homologue of pRB in Drosophila and rbf1 mutant eye imaginal discs exhibit cell cycle deregulation as well as a sensitivity to both cell death and differentiation defects. A Polycomb group protein, Posterior sex combs (Psc), was identified in a genetic screen designed to find factors that can specifically induce morphological defects in rbf1 mutant eyes. rbf1 mutations enhanced developmental phenotypes caused by Psc overexpression such as ectopic cell death and disorganized ommatidia. Our genetic analysis revealed that Psc-induced developmental defects were strongly influenced by Caf1p55, a shared component of chromatin-associated complexes including a histone chaperone dCAF-1. The expression levels of dCAF-1 components, CAF1p105 and CAF1p180, increased in rbf1 mutants. The upregulation of dCAF-1 was required for both the hypersensitivity of rbf1 mutant cells to Psc-induced cell death and for the cell death normally observed in rbf1 mutant eye discs. We propose that Caf1p105 and Caf1p180 are important determinants of cell death sensitivity in rbf1 mutant cells and contribute to the genetic interaction between Psc and rbf1.dCAF-1 also played a role in cell death sensitivity in other contexts such as wing discs and pupal eye discs. Reducing dCAF-1 components in eye imaginal discs increased EGFR activity offering a potential mechanism for the role of dCAF-1 in cell death. We postulated that other rbf1 mutant properties could be attributed to dCAF-1 upregulation. First, we demonstrated that the Notch pathway is ectopically activated when rbf1 is mutated and that rbf1 mutant eye discs are sensitive to Notch-induced photoreceptor dedifferentiation. Indeed, dCAF-1 was partly responsible for the rbf1 sensitivity to ectopic Notch. RNA-sequencing on eye discs expressing Caf1p180 RNAi was used to identify dCAF-1-regulated genes with the goal of uncovering the transcriptional targets responsible for the connection between EGFR, Notch and dCAF-1. This approach was unsuccessful in identifying candidate genes in these pathways but uncovered a novel set of genes that is regulated by both dCAF-1 and the E2F repressive complex dREAM. This set of commonly-regulated genes included germline-enriched genes that are not normally expressed in eye discs and have been shown to impact tumorigenesis. The significance of these genes in rbf1 mutant cells, where dCAF-1 is upregulated, remains unknown.Due to the pleiotropic nature of PSC overexpression, it was difficult to elucidate why rbf1 mutant cells are sensitized to PSC overexpression. To address this, we investigated the PSC domains required for PSC-induced phenotypes. Both complex formation and chromatin compaction are required to fully reproduce PSC-induced phenotypes such as loss of Sens, cell death and rough adult eyes. A C-terminal truncation, PSCdelta574-1603, and the homologous region alone, PSC233-552, acted as dominant negative forms of PSC causing hyperproliferation of the eye discs, derepression of a Hox gene Abd-B, and large, transparent larvae. Dominant negative PSC transgenes caused a decrease in PC nuclear localization. Surprisingly, these two dominant negative forms of PSC were not properly localized to the nucleus and were found predominantly in the cytoplasm. Some PSC233-552 entered the nucleus and colocalized with PC. PSC transgenes were examined for their ability to interact with rbf1 mutation. All of the transgenes genetically interacted with the loss of rbf1 to enhance the disorganization of photoreceptors albeit not to the same level as full-length PSC. In contrast, rbf1 mutation only increased the cell death phenotype when PSCdelta1-232 or PSCdeltaRING were expressed. The exact nature of the rbf1 mutant sensitization to PSC overexpression remains undetermined. " --