New Releases by Jeff Brown

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.

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!

Cualquier runner sabe bien que su cerebro es su gran aliado, pero a veces la mente puede convertirse en el peor enemigo. Cuando te calzas unas zapatillas y te pones en marcha, lo haces con la intención de dar lo mejor de ti, pero una buena condición física no es suficiente para ponerle alas a tus pies y cumplir tus objetivos. Lo que piensas y sientes mientras corres tiene una gran influencia en tu rendimiento. La mente del runner muestra cómo desbloquear y aumentar el gran potencial del órgano más misterioso del cuerpo huma- no. Basado en las últimas investigaciones científicas y técnicas psicológicas, el doctor Jeff Brown, profesor de la Harvard Medical School y experto en psicología del deporte y rendimiento, ha escrito un estimulante libro repleto de fascinantes detalles para que runners de todos los niveles puedan tener un control total sobre su mente y mejorar así sus resultados.

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!

In this exciting new installment in the Flat Stanley''s Worldwide Adventure series, the Lambchop family is off to Boston, Massachusetts, for a little history and a whole lot of fun. 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. 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? -- Amazon.com

In this entrancing collection, author Jeff Brown shares more of his profound quotes and musings with us. Words written on walls- in his home, in back-alleys, on Facebook- come vibrantly to life in this poignant offering. Building on the popularity of his first two quotes books- Love it Forward and Ascending with Both Feet on the Ground- Brown takes it to the next level in this collection, cutting straight to the heart of the matter with wisdoms that both energize and uplift. This book is alive! In a style uniquely his own, Brown invites readers in the direction of their own transformation. They are invited, and they are supported as they endeavor to find meaning on their life''s journey. Spiritual Graffiti is a lighthouse of possibility, one that both celebrates our perfectly imperfect humanness and reminds us that there is hope at every turn. As an added bonus, Jeff has included more of the inspirations he wrote for ABC''S ''Good Morning America'', and his popular healing blog ''Apologies to the Battered Child''. This book is a beautiful gift for anyone who is seeking a deeper and more authentic life.

Flat Stanley and Arthur are excited to go ice-skating on the frozen lake. But when the weather suddenly warms up, Stanley finds himself skating on thin ice! Beginning readers will love following along with Flat Stanley''s winter adventure. Flat Stanly: On Ice is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

Runner''s World The Runner''s Brain shows you how to unlock and capture the miraculous potential of your body''s most mysterious and intriguing organ and rewire you mind for a lifetime of athletic success. The book combines cutting-edge brain science and leading-edge sport psychology that author Jeff Brown uses in his private practice. Dr. Brown is a Harvard-trained clinical psychologist specializing in sport and performance psychology and is part of the medical team of several major road races, including the Boston and Chicago Marathons. Chock-full of entertaining tales from runners of all abilities--including some of the greats--The Runner''s Brain offers trustworthy information that''s been proven to work both in the lab and on the road. Dr. Brown also touches upon his personal experience dealing with aggrieved runners in the medical tent following the tragic events at the 2013 Boston Marathon.

In this higher consciousness love story, author Jeff Brown introduces the concept of ‘uncommon bonds’ through the profound connection between Sarah and Lowen- two soul-mates who have found their way to one another yet again. In this remarkably engaging story, we walk beside the lovers as they touch the divine and then struggle to ground their love in daily life. From the heights of sacred sexuality to the depths of human foible, they ultimately have to choose- die to this love, or shrink back to mediocrity, open to the next portal of possibility or postpone it until the next lifetime. Shaped and reshaped in love’s cosmic kiln, Sarah and Lowen become a symbol of our own longing for wholeness in the presence of another. This book is not a regular love story. It is not like anything written before. It is more of a sacred text- one that people will turn to for years to contemplate, discuss and understand the ecstasies and challenges of love. In a world that yearns for deep soul connection, ‘An Uncommon Bond’ provides a blueprint of possibility for all of us- reminding us of the luminous nature of great love, and showing us the opportunities for expansion that live at its heart. The path of the beloved is no easy walk, but the fruits of our labor are ripe with blessings. ,

The “beloved character” returns in another deliciously funny story as he tries to help save his favorite bakery (School Library Journal). Flat Stanley loves to help Mr. Pete the Baker make his tasty treats! When another baker begins taking away all his business, Mr. Pete comes up with a BIG idea to save his bakery—but he needs help from Stanley and Arthur. Will they succeed or will everything just fall flat? Flat Stanley and the Very Big Cookie is a Level Two Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

Debate about church order has gone on for centuries within Christianity, and an end is nowhere in sight. Perhaps that is good, since the debate shows the weaknesses of many ideas that need correction. Corporate Decision-Making in the Church of the New Testament examines church order from a careful exegetical perspective, with particular attention to the social world of the New Testament. While most works about church government address structure and qualities of leadership, Jeff Brown deals with the interaction of the people of the church, both with their leaders and with one another, in setting policy. In brief, though all believers in the young church of the New Testament revered Christ and his Word as authoritative, not all church decisions were from the top down from earthly leaders. On the contrary, many were from the bottom up. This should come as no surprise to those familiar with Jesus'' admonition in the Gospels, You have one teacher, and you are all brothers.

With this collection of the first four novels in Flat Stanley''s Worldwide Adventures, readers will soar through unforgettable adventure, witness friendship at its best, and learn tons of fun facts about the place Stanley visits! And for parents and teachers, each Flat Stanley book is aligned to the Common Core State Standards, including multicultural adventure, plot and character development story elements, and compare and contrast. Includes: #1: The Mount Rushmore Calamity: The whole Lambchop family is off to see Mount Rushmore. But when Flat Stanley and his brother, Arthur, team up with a scrappy cowgirl named Calamity Jasper, their vacation turns into the Wild West experience of a lifetime. #2: The Great Egyptian Grave Robbery: Ever since Stanley was flattened by a bulletin board, there are places he can get to that no one else can. So when Stanley receives a letter from an archaeologist, he travels by airmail to Egypt to help find an ancient treasure deep in the heart of a great pyramid. But what if even the flattest boy on earth can''t wriggle out of this dark tomb—and the terrible mess he finds himself in? #3: The Japanese Ninja Surprise: Stanley and his brother, Arthur, are such huge fans of the movie star ninja Oda Nobu that they decide to send him something even better than fan mail—Stanley himself! But when trouble surprises them, it will take a real hero to save the day. #4: The Intrepid Canadian Expedition: Stanley Lambchop and his family are in British Columbia, Canada, for some skiing and winter fun. But when Stanley and his new friend Nick go snowboarding—with Stanley as the snowboard, of course—they take a midair tumble just as the wind picks up . . . and find themselves floating in an amazing Canadian cross-country journey that might just be Stanley''s wildest adventure yet!

Flat Stanley is taking over the world, one city at a time! In this fantastic twelfth installment in the renowned Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures chapter book series, the Lambchop family is ready to explore San Francisco, California! Don’t miss any of Flat Stanley’s worldwide adventures! Not only will kids love going on a fun adventure with Stanley, this installment of the Worldwide Adventures series has fun, fascinating facts about San Francisco in the back of the book, and is perfect for Common Core State Standards, like multicultural adventure, plot and character development story elements, and compare and contrast. This unforgettable adventure features fun, fascinating facts about San Francisco! 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!

With this collection of all twelve novels in Flat Stanley''s Worldwide Adventures, readers will soar through unforgettable adventure, witness friendship at its best, and learn tons of fun facts about the place Stanley visits! And for parents and teachers, each Flat Stanley book is aligned to the Common Core State Standards, including multicultural adventure, plot and character development story elements, and compare and contrast. Includes: #1: The Mount Rushmore Calamity #2: The Great Egyptian Grave Robbery #3: The Japanese Ninja Surprise #4: The Intrepid Canadian Expedition #5: The Amazing Mexican Secret #6: The African Safari Discovery #7: The Flying Chinese Wonders #8: The Australian Boomerang Bonanza #9: The US Capital Commotion #10: Showdown at the Alamo #11: Framed in France #12: Escape to California

Flat Stanley’s show-and-tell becomes a lost-and-found when Miss Plum’s engagement ring goes missing in this I Can Read story. Everyone has something fun, from Squeakers the mouse to a pair of false teeth, to share at Show-and-Tell! Even Miss Plum shares something—a sparkly new engagement ring! But when the ring goes missing, the Show-and-Tell becomes a lost-and-found. Can Flat Stanley save the day? Flat Stanley: Show-and-Tell, Flat Stanley! is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

Flat Stanley is taking over the world, one city at a time! In this electrifying eleventh installment in the renowned Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures chapter book series, the Lambchop family is headed to the city of light, Paris! Stanley Lambchop is headed to France to the most famous museum in Paris—the Louvre. Readers will experience the city of light, soar to the top of the Eiffel Tower, and solve a mystery when one of the most famous paintings in history is stolen. And when Stanley Lambchop is asked to help catch an art thief, he can''t help but be excited! Posing as a painting in the Louvre on a wall across from the famous Mona Lisa?—c''est magnifique! However, Stanley soon grows bored—until he meets Etoile, an art student who shows him around Paris. But when Stanley goes back to the museum, he realizes that the Mona Lisa looks . . . different. It''s been switched for a fake! Will Stanley be able to nab the thief before he or she strikes again? Featuring fun, fascinating facts about Paris, this book is perfect for 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!

Autograph-seekers interfere with Stanley Lambchop''s hopes for a fun vacation with friends while sightseeing in Texas.

In this magical collection of quotes, aphorisms and blogs, author Jeff Brown shares more of his well-loved ‘spiritual graffiti’ with us. Building on the success of his first collection- ‘Ascending with Both Feet on the Ground’- Brown has put together another wondrous book, this time including many of his most profound love and relationship quotes with the reader. With a writing style that is unforgettably unique, he reminds us of the magnificent life that awaits us. With grounded wisdoms that enhearten and elevate, he reminds us that we are never alone in this beautifully relational human dance. We become the love we have received, and we love it forward to those we touch. In an era when readers often have little time to read entire books, this brilliantly hearticulated collection will immediately engage their interest. And, as an added bonus, he has included some of his most inspiring blogs in the collection, including ‘You are Sacred Purpose’, ‘Apologies to my (sweet) body’, and inspirations he wrote for ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’. Endorsed by best-selling authors Caroline Myss and Andrew Harvey, Love It Forward is a fantastic gift book and companion for anyone seeking support on their quest for a more authentic and meaningful life.

"The Lambchops are on a family vacation to San Francisco, California. But when Stanley saves a girl from barreling down one of San Francisco''s famously steep hills, he''s shocked to find that she''s actually been looking for him. The girl, Lily, is trying to perform an amazing trick that no one has ever done before -- escaping from Alcatraz prison -- and she needs Stanley''s help! Can the famous flat boy lend a hand to pull off this tricky stunt?"--Back cover.

Flat Stanley is taking over the world, one city at a time! In this terrific tenth installment in the renowned Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures chapter book series, the Lambchops travel to the Lone Star State! In this easy-to-read and incredibly hilarious chapter book, Stanley and his friends head to the big state of Texas to visit their pal Eduardo. From rocking out onstage at a music festival, to riding a horse, to parasailing in the desert, Stanley is having the time of his life! But when a mysterious truck starts following the friends, tensions run high. Who could it be? And what do they want? A suspenseful and surprising showdown at Texas''s historic Alamo will reveal all . . . including Stanley''s courageous inner cowboy. This unforgettable adventure features fun, fascinating facts about Texas! 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!

Stanley’s Stop, Drop, and Roll poster wins him a trip to the firehouse, but the visit takes an unexpected turn in this Flat Stanley I Can Read adventure! Stanley is elated. His Stop, Drop, and Roll poster won the Fire Safety Month contest. Stanley''s prize is a trip to the firehouse! When Chief Abbot invites him to climb onto a real fire truck, Stanley thinks things can''t get any better, but the visit takes an even more exciting turn. Beginning readers will love following along with Stanley''s exciting rescue mission. Sometimes flatter is better! Flat Stanley and the Firehouse is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

Elementary-school kids love Jeff Brown’s classic character, Flat Stanley—the amazing paper-thin boy who can slide under doors, fly like a kite, and travel by mail. In his latest fun-filled adventure, Flat Stanley Goes Camping, Stanley and the Lambchop family take a trip to the woods. It gets a little scary when Stanley and his brother, Arthur, run away from a skunk—and straight toward the edge of a cliff! Flat Stanley Goes Camping is an I Can Read book designed to engage and excite child readers. It is a Level 2 book, which means it is perfect for kids who are starting to read on their own but still need some help.

Stanley can''t wait for the Halloween party at school. But when a bully picks on his friend, Stanley saves the day in no time flat in this Flat Stanley I Can Read adventure! The Lambchops are ready to be spooked at a Halloween party! Arthur is excited for the haunted house, and Stanley wants to show off his limbo moves. But when they see a bully picking on their friend at the party, the boys know that they have to help. Soon Stanley comes up with a plan that is flat-out hilarious! Flat Stanley and the Haunted House 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.

Grails is a full stack framework which aims to greatly simplify the task of building serious web applications for the JVM. The concepts within Grails, like interceptors, tag libs, and Groovy Server Pages (GSP), make those in the Java community feel right at home. Grails’ foundation is on solid open source technologies such as Spring, Hibernate, and SiteMesh, which gives it even more potential in the Java space: Spring provides powerful inversion of control and MVC, Hibernate brings a stable, mature object relational mapping technology with the ability to integrate with legacy systems, and SiteMesh handles flexible layout control and page decoration. Grails complements these with additional features that take advantage of the coding–by–convention paradigm such as dynamic tag libraries, Grails object relational mapping, Groovy Server Pages, and scaffolding. Graeme Rocher, Grails lead and founder, and Jeff Brown bring you completely up–to–date with their authoritative and fully comprehensive guide to the Grails 2 framework. You’ll get to know all the core features, services, and Grails extensions via plug–ins, and understand the roles that Groovy and Grails are playing in the changing Web.

Sample five chapter books from four awesome authors, and you''ll surely want to read more! Meet the weirdest zookeeper in history in My Weirder School #1: Miss Child Has Gone Wild! by Dan Gutman; discover how Flat Stanley deals with being flattened (again) in Stanley, Flat Again! by Jeff Brown; solve neighborhood mysteries with a seriously funny fourth grader in Joe Sherlock, Kid Detective, Case #000001: The Haunted Toolshed by Dave Keane; attend the longest graduation in Ella Mentry School history in My Weird School Daze #1: Mrs. Dole Is Out of Control! by Dan Gutman; and join everyone''s favorite fancy girl in her chapter book series debut, Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth by Jane O''Connor.