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How long does it take to burn to death? This question raced through Sam Brown’s mind as he burned alive alongside a dirt road in Afghanistan. At 24, he was pursuing his lifelong ambition of serving in the US military when his vehicle detonated one of the Taliban’s bombs. Sam was desperate for death to end his pain. Instead, a fellow soldier extinguished the blaze. Sam’s life had been saved, but for what purpose?

In Book 11 of the Jannah Jewels Adventure series, they travel back in time and marvel at the wonders of Ancient Egypt in the 14th century. In this book, the Jannah Jewels marvel at the pyramids, get lost in the desert, and find out the truth about the Peaceful Archer and the four Masters in the book series, including a surprising secret about the Sensei!

In the third book of the Jannah Jewels Series, they travel to the remarkable place of Baghdad, Iraq, in the ninth century and meet Al Kindi, a famous scholar! A notable translator has vanished from the House of Wisdom, along with a magnificent scroll pen that belonged to the famous mathematician Al Khwarizmi. As the Banu Musa Brothers create a mathematical puzzle to help, the Jewels become lost in the busy marketplace of Baghdad!

In the first book of the Jannah Jewels Adventure Series, Hidayah, Iman, Jaide, and Sara, time-travel to Timbuktu, Mali, in the 13th century! On their quest for the first artifact, a missing manuscript, the Jewels meet the Golden King Mansa Musa and learn all about the world traveller Ibn Battuta. Just as the Jewels are about to complete their mission, they meet their arch nemesis, Jaffar! Will the Jannah Jewels find the missing manuscript before time runs out? Will they find the secret written on a scroll hidden in a box inside the Golden Clock?

In the second book, Hidayah, Iman, Jaide, and Sara, time travel first to Beijing, China, and then to Malacca, Malaysia! On their quest, for the second artifact, a rare medicinal plant, the Jewels meet Zheng He, the famous Chinese Muslim admiral, and learn all about his famous voyages of exploration to the lands around the Indian Ocean!

In the sixth book, the Jannah Jewels visit the glorious city of Fes in Morocco. Young listeners are taken through a dizzying maze as their five senses come alive in the exciting souks of Morocco. While trying to solve a riddle, the Jewels have to escape traps and tricks!

In the fourth book of the Jannah Jewels series, the listeners are taken along on their most challenging adventure yet, as Hidayah, Iman, Jaide, and Sara travel to magnificent Spain in hopes of finding the next missing artifact. In this book, the Jannah Jewels meet Abbas ibn Firnas, one of the first men to attempt glider flight and lives to tell the tale! Then, a mysterious girl with steel grey eyes travels back into time to help Jaffar!

In the seventh book, the Jannah Jewels travel back to the famous Conquest of Constantinople in the 15th century and find themselves right in the middle of it! Listeners learn about the great conqueror, Sultan Muhammad II, and how the Ottomans became one of the most powerful empires in the world.

Ever heard of Fenton Pareto? He's only the coolest private investigator around. But when the Bay Area turns into a nightmare of disappearing jewels, tormented pets, and mysteriously glitching cellphones, even he needs some backup. Enter Charlie and Clarke Pareto, his super-smart daughters, ready to take on the mystery that's stumping their dad.

In the 10th book of the Jannah Jewels Adventure series, they travel back in time to Ancient India in the 13th century. They meet Sultana Razia of India, who leads her people with humor, strength, and grace. Young listeners are taken into a dazzling talent festival in which Hidayah has to compete and win if they are ever going to get back home!

I have penned these verses with inspiration drawn from random experiences and imaginations with the hope that the diversity of the themes keeps your mind away from all worries. I have shared in these poems the bricks of my sanity castle and the queens, kings, and jokers in it.

Sammy is a loving seven-year-old girl who has developed an imaginary persona of a powerful samurai. When trouble comes, the pretend “superhero” image of herself makes Sammy feel strong and brave in order to protect the innocent.

Mrs. Claus is anxious to begin the North Pole's twelve days of Christmas festivities, but she has work to do while Santa delivers gifts. Mrs. Claus does experience the joyous sounds, sweet smells, and good cheer of the holidays – but not in the way you might think! The Twelve Fartrageous Days of Christmas is an amusing take on a popular holiday song that will have the whole family laughing for days!

Abena just wants to be like everyone else in class, but she knows she is different. She has a stutter that makes her classmates laugh at her every time she speaks or reads aloud. Then, Abena tells her grandmother about her difficulties. With Grandma's help, Abena embarks on a journey to overcome her stutter and fulfill her dream of one day becoming a teacher.