New Releases by Kathleen Long

Daddy''s bedtime story turns into a collaborative and unforgettable tale thanks to Sophie''s narrative revisions.

This charming, playful story-in-verse introduces children to a variety of different poetic forms while walking them through all the twists and turns of welcoming a new baby into the family. Mama is having a baby. Everything’s starting to change. God, can you tell me what happened? Life is becoming so strange. Since the Baby Came offers a unique take on a timeless topic. The heartfelt and humorous drama unfolds completely in verse, addressing the full range of emotions a young child experiences when a new baby joins the family—from surprise and confusion to feelings of neglect and jealousy to wholehearted tenderness and affection. The book also introduces young children to the playfulness and fun of various forms of poetry, from senryu to villanelle. Look out! It’s a diaper volcano! Forgive me for being abrupt. There isn’t much time to explain—OH! That thing is about to erupt!

What''s that saying about the devil you know? For Bernadette Murphy, it''s the devil she never expected that changes everything. Her father''s sudden death leaves a gaping void in her life and is one in a series of events that rock her world. But with the discovery of her father''s book of cryptograms, Bernie realizes his encoded lessons in living may be exactly what she needs to survive. When Bernie finds herself in trouble at home, out of work, and banned from the mall after a confrontation at the cosmetic counter, she discovers what her father always knew. In life, you either choose to sing a rainbow, or you don''t. For Bernie, the singing is about to begin.

"One day someone is going to hug you so tight that all of your broken pieces will stick back together." Destiny Jones is doing fine on her own, thanks. Twenty years ago, her world collapsed when her mother died and her father abandoned her to pursue an acting career in New York. Since then, she''s built her life and her career in Paris, NJ. Her father''s exit taught her a lesson in self-reliance that''s kept her safe-and alone-until now. When her father returns, begging for a second chance, she suspects he''s staging yet another performance. But then he divulges a shocking secret that turns Destiny''s life upside down. Again. Will she turn him away? Or will she risk her heart for one last chance at family? A story of damaged hearts, healing, and forgiveness, Broken Pieces reveals the walls we build to protect ourselves are sometimes the very things we must break down to fully live and love.

When Abby Halladay''s fiancé dumps her, her newspaper column gets canceled, and a case of terminal termites sends her packing for her parents'' house, her perfect life becomes the perfect disaster. She vows to do whatever it takes to salvage the life she''s worked so hard to achieve, but then a funny thing happens. The messy, imperfect life she never wanted starts to feel exactly like the life she needs, and Abby must choose between the life she''s planned and the life she''s found. Poignant and heartfelt, Changing Lanes celebrates the unexpected joys of everyday life-and the enduring promise of second chances.

Le voile du doute, Kara Lennox « Vous devez absolument revenir sur votre décision. » Ces mots hantent l''esprit du procureur Jamie McNair depuis que Daniel Logan, avocat spécialiste des erreurs judiciaires, tente de la convaincre que l''homme qu''elle vient de faire condamner à mort est en réalité innocent... A-t-elle pu se tromper ? Déstabilisée pour la première fois de sa carrière, elle accepte de rencontrer Logan. Un tête à tête qui la trouble profondément... Quand viendra le danger, Kathleen LongDes bruits de lutte. Puis un cri, qui déchire le silence... Lily était au téléphone avec sa sœur quand celle-ci a été assassinée. Elle a tout entendu. Aussi, hors de question pour elle de demeurer les bras croisés pendant l''enquête : elle tient absolument à s''impliquer. Et ce, même si Cameron Hughes, l''inspecteur arrogant en charge de l''affaire, ne voit pas son arrivée d''un bon œil. Face à l''oubli, Jean ThomasUne scène de chaos. Voilà le spectacle qui attend Eve quand elle parvient à s’extirper de la carcasse de l’avion qui la ramenait vers Chicago. Tous sont morts, sauf Sam McDonough, l’agent spécial chargé de la protéger des criminels qui veulent l’élimine. Alors que Sam reprend conscience, Eve sent un immense soulagement l’envahir. Avant de découvrir qu''il a perdu la mémoire...

"What does it mean to let your light shine? This colorful, lively story reassures little ones that God''s guidance is like a light that''s always there to guide us, and we can let his light shine through us too."--Back cover.

Along with clustering analyses that show stimulus encoding in anatomically distributed populations, these results demonstrate that feed-forward, feed-back, and distributed processing mechanisms underlie visual word recognition. Second, I describe the development of an artificial language task designed to characterize the neural mechanisms of auditory word segmentation. The task is designed in three phases to probe how the brain tracks distributional regularity and the neural mechanisms of word segmentation with and without lexical access. Taken together, this work expands our understanding of the neural mechanisms of language processing using human intracranial neurophysiology.

Now that his family has moved to California, Matthew has doubts as the holiday season approaches. Palm trees? No snow? Its all wrong. Little sister Lucy thinks everything is wonderful, but Matthew knows better. And to top it off, the sudden disappearance of his beloved dog, Jasper, settles it. This will be the worst Christmas ever. Or will it? Surprising events on Christmas Eve just might change everythingand maybe this new place can feel like home to Matthew after all.

What if all your dreams were real? Annabelle Turner''s world is out of control. When an ethereal being transports her into a bleak nightmare of colorless faces and frozen landscapes, Annabelle begins a nightly battle against an evil queen and her army. When pieces of the world follow her back to reality, she must risk everything that matters--her family, her future, and her heart--to survive.

The Body Clock is TickingIt''s been seventeen years since Will Connor "died," leaving behind the family he loved in order to save them. When his daughter goes missing during senior week, Will instructs his covert team, the Body Hunters, to stop at nothing to bring her home.Will''s "widow," Maggie, responds without the caution that''s defined her since his death, traveling to the scene of the crime. But what if doing whatever it takes to find her daughter means working alongside the man she thought she''d buried years earlier? Will and Maggie''s reunion ignites an undeniable anger--and an unmistakable passion. Their daughter''s life, however, depends upon their ability to remain on task.In a race against a killer, the words "till death do us part" haunt their every move. Can they find their daughter before time runs out? Or is their second chance at forever gone for good?

The Bible is full of important and meaningful stories and lessons. But it''s also home to some unusual and intriguing facts that kids may not discover in their normal Bible study activities. Geared to emerging readers and presented with a colorful and graphic feel, this book will introduce to children 100 fun and interesting facts about characters, places, and events in the Bible and will help children relate those facts to their own world. It''s sure to motivate even reluctant readers to dip into the Bible.

The Veggies know that it''s importantâ??and funâ??to thank God for everything that is good. This new board book, with its colorful illustrations and lively verse, is the perfect way to introduce children to the concept of gratitude to God. On each spread, the Veggies take turns naming things for which they are thankful, such as food, family, and friends. Little ones will identify with the Veggies and their list of blessings, and the conclusion of the book challenges children to thank God for the blessings in their own lives.

Becky Willowbee dreams of attending the biggest bird-watching festival on the east coast. The science fair grand prize would give her enough money to buy a ticket, and Becky loves science almost as much as she loves birds. Sounds like the perfect plan. Right? There''s just one problem...maybe three. The class bully wants the prize for herself, Becky''s little brother is afraid of birds, and her mom-mom thinks she''s a superhero. That''s right. Superhero. If Becky wants the prize, she''ll need to keep everyone under control. What could possibly go wrong?

Un message dans la nuit, Elizabeth Heiter D’une main tremblante, Maggie ouvre la lettre et, bien qu’elle en connaisse déjà la teneur, la parcourt des yeux fébrilement. Comme tous les messages qu’elle reçoit depuis dix ans, le jour de son anniversaire, celui-ci ressemble à une déclaration d’amour. Pourtant, cette fois, la fin est différente et, en la lisant, Maggie sent la terreur l’envahir. Car la menace se précise, et la dernière phrase est on ne peut plus claire : le prédateur dont Maggie a été la première victime et que la police traque sans succès depuis des années est en route pour Washington. Il revient pour elle... Rencontre avec le passé, Tyler Anne Snell La directrice de l’agence pour laquelle il travaille l’a prévenu : la femme avec laquelle il va enquêter sur une affaire d’adultère risque de lui compliquer terriblement la tâche. Pourtant, en entendant le nom de sa future coéquipière, Oliver retient une exclamation de surprise. Aussitôt, des images défilent dans sa tête : celles de Darling, la jeune fille blonde de dix-sept ans aux magnifiques yeux verts et au caractère impossible avec laquelle, huit ans plus tôt, il a vécu une brève aventure amoureuse. Darling dont le souvenir le trouble encore aujourd’hui et qui ne lui a peut-être jamais pardonné de l’avoir quittée... + 1 ROMAN GRATUIT : L’emprise du soupçon, Kathleen Long

In this lively VeggieTales book, the Veggies are celebrating Easterâ??coloring eggs, enjoying baskets of candy, and dressing in their Easter Sunday best. There''s so much about Easter that is fun! But the Veggies know that the real joy of Easter is that Jesus rose from the dead on that first Easter Day. Children will love the colorful art featuring their favorite Veggie friends. Parents can use this book to introduce little ones to the reason we rejoice at Easter and all year longâ??Jesus is risen!

Trois enquêtes palpitantes menées par des détectives aussi sexy qu''intrigants ! Course-poursuite, Judy Christenberry Qui est vraiment Steve Carter ? Et doit-elle le croire quand il affirme faire partie de la police, et être poursuivi par des collègues corrompus ? Barbara Randall n''a guère le temps de s''appesantir sur ses interrogations quand, blessé par balle, Steve entre chez elle et lui ordonne de l''aider. Décidée à faire confiance à son instinct, qui lui souffle que cet homme émouvant et visiblement passionné par son métier lui dit la vérité, Barbara accepte de le cacher. Sans se douter un seul instant qu''elle vient de se lancer dans l''aventure la plus dangereuse de sa vie... Quand viendra le danger, Kathleen Long Des bruits de lutte. Puis un cri, qui déchire le silence... Lily était au téléphone avec sa sœur quand celle-ci a été assassinée. Elle a tout entendu. Aussi, hors de question pour elle de demeurer les bras croisés pendant l''enquête : elle tient absolument à s''impliquer. Et ce, même si Cameron Hughes, l''inspecteur en charge de l''affaire, ne voit pas son arrivée d''un bon œil. Non seulement il se montre terriblement arrogant envers elle, mais il pousse le cynisme jusqu''à essayer de lui faire peur : puisqu''elle est un témoin auditif du meurtre, elle court un grand danger, lui répète-t-il. Qu''importe ! Lily n''en est que plus déterminée. Pour retrouver l''assassin de sa sœur, elle se sent prête à tout : même à jouer de son pouvoir de séduction pour amener le ténébreux Cameron à lui donner tous les détails de ses investigations... Un troublant enquêteur, Kathleen Long Quand son frère Jack ne se montre pas au rendez-vous convenu, Eileen voit sa pire crainte devenir réalité. La police le lui confirme : Jack a bel et bien disparu, dans les mêmes circonstances que leur frère aîné, cinq ans auparavant. Déterminée, Eileen se jure qu''elle n''attendra pas sans rien faire que la police classe l''affaire. Pour mener sa propre enquête, elle sait qu''elle peut compter sur Kyle, un enquêteur doté d''une étonnante intuition. Mais elle craint aussi que l''attirance qu''elle ressent pour lui vienne faire obstacle à leur enquête...

A colorful activity book featuring the Veggies in fun vacation settings.

A new format for this humorous twist on a visit to the zoo, just who has the more interesting view? As morning dawns, the zookeeper makes his rounds, exhorting the animals to wake up, comb their hair, and stand up straight. Soon their human visitors arrive, and the observations begin to flow: My, what silly things they do, all these creatures at the zoo. Walking on all kinds of feet, dancing to an inner beat. Babies riding on their backs, on their bellies, snug in sacks. Hear the silly sounds they speak, as they howl and squawk and shriek! But just who is talking about whom? With a clever twist of text and bright and festive illustrations, this picture book will have children begging for a trip to the zoo. Ages 4-8.

Cuando todo parecía perdido, un regalo inesperado le devolvió la felicidad. Las cosas no pintan muy bien para Bernadette Bernie Murphy. Tras la ruptura de su matrimonio, la muerte repentina de su padre y la noticia del embarazo de su mejor amiga, ha dejado su empleo y siente que su vida ha entrado en barrena. Peroentonces descubre lo que más necesitaba: un libro de criptogramas que le ha dejado su padre. Cada vez que resuelve uno de ellos, los pensamientos de su padre le proporcionan la valentía necesaria para tirar hacia adelante. Tal como siempredecía él: «En la vida puedes hacer dos cosas: quejarte de la lluvia o disfrutar del arco iris.» YBernie está a punto de descubrir el suyo.

Celebrate the real meaning of Easter with this special collection of four Little Blessings books.

When Bernadette Murphy''s brother, Mark, dies unexpectedly, her world is rocked. Jenny, the wife he left behind, skips grieving and goes straight into survival mode. That is, until she shows up at Bernie''s door in tears, holding a battered canvas journal in which Mark--once obsessed with adventure--had listed larger-than-life travel destinations. Before losing her brother, life had been great for Bernie--a new career and a nice romance--even though she wavers on her boyfriend''s proposal and wears her diamond engagement ring on a cord around her neck instead of on her finger. But inspired by Mark''s unique bucket list, Bernie puts her mom, her dog, her best friend''s angsty teenager, and Jenny into a borrowed RV and sets off on a cross-country road trip, sharing quirky adventures and unexpected turns along the way. But Bernie can''t run forever. Will she find a way to let go of the past, heal her losses, and open herself to life''s new possibilities?

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A delightful look at a child''s morning activities. This sweet little board book follows a child through her morning routine from the time she jumps out of bed to when she goes outdoors to play. In simple rhyming text, the author gives relatable examples of a child greeting God as she greets the day. Little ones will enjoy the engaging verse and bright illustrations as they learn that God is with us throughout the day. Ages 2-5.

The fourth book in a series of inspirational books for preschoolers. When four-year-old Ryan is stuck inside on a rainy day, his mom suggests that he and his stuffed monkey, Rufus, go on a treasure hunt inside the house. As Ryan goes from room to room, he looks for things that make him happy and says, ''Thank you, God!'' Author Kathleen Bostrom brings a delightfully light touch to the text as she provides an introduction to the concept of gratitude. And children everywhere will relate to the idea of explaining their surroundings to their favorite companions as they go about their daily activities. Ages 2-5. About Rufus and Ryan: Rufus and Ryan is a series of books for preschoolers, featuring Ryan, an energetic little boy, and his stuffed monkey, Rufus. Basic Christian and church concepts serve as the foundation of the series, with an additional focus on character traits and development. The text is presented from young Ryan''s perspective as he teaches Rufus about the concepts he is learning himself.

In Rufus and Ryan Say Their Prayers, Ryan leads his monkey, Rufus, through their bedtime rituals, including saying prayers. He lets Rufus know that prayers are talking to God, and are a way of giving thanks and asking for blessings. About the series: Rufus and Ryan is a new series of board books for preschoolers, featuring Ryan, an energetic little boy, and his stuffed monkey Rufus. The series focuses on religious and church concepts, as well as character traits and development. The text is presented in young Ryan''s voice as he teaches Rufus about the things he is learning himself. In about 150 age-appropriate words, author Kathleen Bostrom brings a delightfully light touch to the text as she provides an introduction to practices and experiences that many children are exposed to long before they understand why. And children everywhere will relate to the idea of explaining their surroundings to a favorite companion as they go about their daily activities.

In Rufus and Ryan Go to Church! Ryan explains to his stuffed monkey, Rufus, what is happening as they attend church on Sunday morning. He lets Rufus know when it''s time to sing and to pray and to be quiet. About the series: Rufus and Ryan is a new series of board books for preschoolers, featuring Ryan, an energetic little boy, and his stuffed monkey Rufus. The series focuses on religious and church concepts, as well as character traits and development. The text is presented in young Ryan''s voice as he teaches Rufus about the things he is learning himself. In about 150 age-appropriate words, author Kathleen Bostrom brings a delightfully light touch to the text as she provides an introduction to practices and experiences that many children are exposed to long before they understand why. And children everywhere will relate to the idea of explaining their surroundings to a favorite companion as they go about their daily activities.

The third title in a series of inspirational books for preschoolers. In Rufus and Ryan Celebrate Easter!, four-year-old Ryan and his stuffed monkey, Rufus, learn about the meaning behind the Easter holiday. They celebrate with colored eggs and Easter baskets but learn that Easter is really a day to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus, God''s son. Author Kathleen Bostrom brings a delightfully light touch to the text as she provides an introduction to a holiday that most children experience long before they understand why. And children everywhere will relate to the idea of explaining their surroundings to their favorite companions as they go about their daily activities. Ages 2-5. About Rufus and Ryan: Rufus and Ryan is a series of books for preschoolers, featuring Ryan, an energetic little boy, and his stuffed monkey, Rufus. Basic Christian and church concepts serve as the foundation of the series, with an additional focus on character traits and development. The text is presented from Ryan''s perspective as he teaches Rufus about the concepts he is learning himself. Each story is about 150 words, using age-appropriate vocabulary and themes.