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On a sweltering summer day, the streets of Old Madrid that once resonated with the laughter of children playing are empty and silent. But inside the apartment buildings there is life as families faithfully wait for updates about an army uprising in Spanish Morocco. Before long, their greatest fears come true. As rebel troops storm Madrid and chaos fills the streets, six-year-old Mari wonders why she cannot go outside to play. Unfortunately, she has no idea she is about to be trapped inside the abyss of what is rapidly becoming a ruthless civil war.

Nola and her super friends are back! And this time, they take on New Orleans during Mardi Gras. Everyone is having fun, but when trouble arrives, it's Nola and her heroic friends who save the day. The entire gang is back: Nola the Nurse, Maddi the Midwife, Bax the Nurse, and Charo the CRNA. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a huge carnival celebration. It begins around Epiphany and ends before Ash Wednesday. Nola and friends are in town for a special school celebration, when they are called upon to help someone after a fall from a float.

Discover an empowering story that inspires children to stand together and let their voices be heard! Combining a heartfelt message about the power of protests and the importance of standing in solidarity as a community, this children's story explores powerful themes about love, peace, and protesting against hate. Through relatable characters and an empowering narrative, Nola the Nurse(R) and Bax Join the Protest inspires kids ages 6-10 by teaching them about the importance of their voices and how they can stand up and fight for change - no matter their race or background.

Written by nationally recognized and award-winning nurse practitioner, Dr. Scharmaine Lawson, NP, this practical guidebook seeks to redefine the nature of long-distance nursing in our post-pandemic world. Drawing on essential insights and reflections on our rapidly evolving healthcare system, House Calls 101 provides a wealth of information on in-home care, telemedicine services, remote patient monitoring, and much more.

Falling for the devil was not something I planned to do. Especially not on the Lord’s day. But there’s something about the way he crashed into my life that had my heart beating for more. More of him and more of a life I’ve always dreamed of having. And the more I fall for him, the more my world is turned upside down. The holidays are known as the best time of the year, but with the devil around, they turn into a holiday from hell.

Nola loves being a nurse. And not just any nurse, but a nurse practitioner, just like her mommy. But she’s not alone. Nola’s trusty friends include the superhero nurse practitioner Bax, the expert midwife Maddi, and the special nurse Charo. Nola is thrilled when her friends of Indian heritage, Anita and Adar, introduce her to the Holi Festival, or Festival of Colors. Nola and her nurse friends have a blast throwing colored water and powder on each other and eating Indian food. Yet trouble lurks. Anita’s doll, Lady, and Adar’s doll, Clint, are fevered and sick!

Join Nola the Nurse and friends as they learn all about germs. What are germs? Do they make us sick? Nola will teach in this first volume of The Germy Series, which explores germs, how to stop them, everyday heroes who fight germs, and how we can stay safe and happy.

In this special edition to the Nola The Nurse, She's On The Go series: Nola remembers the story of Hurricane Katrina as her mother, Dr. Eden NP, told it to her. Nola vividly shares the details of the worst natural disaster to ever hit the United States. Her dolls and other toys are instantly transformed into Nola's account of the storm as she tells the story of how her mother and Dr. Baker, both nurse practitioners, came back to New Orleans to provide care to many storm victims.

In this revised second edition of Nola the Nurse®. Nola wants to be a nurse practitioner just like her mom. She has learned how to care for people of all ages and now visits her friends to heal their sick baby dolls. Along the way, she learns more about her culturally diverse world.

Expertly combining practical advice with Dr. Scharmaine Lawson, NP’s personal experience as a leading figure in the world of house calls, this complete handbook provides expert insights and essential strategies to help healthcare workers and nurse practitioners navigate the demands of in-home care and set up a flourishing house-call practice. With more and more people requiring in-home care, there has never been a better time to kick-start your house-call practice and familiarize yourself with house call procedures and culture.

Tina knows she's cursed, but when she is trying to make it on her own, fate has a way of telling her that is not possible.

Mara finally found the courage to open her heart and give Jon a chance, but her tentative happiness is threatened before she even gets to go on her first official date. Aleksander is gone, removed by the Council for being too lenient, and his replacement isn't willing to turn a blind eye to anything. And that's not the only thing keeping them apart.

God is the only perfect parent; it is appropriate that we should choose him as our mentor in parenting. A lot of the behaviors that irritate us in our child, God has experienced with us - tantrums, questioning, disobedience, defiance, crying, and begging. He has experienced them all with us and still calls us his children.

This groundbreaking book will demonstrate that numerology is made up of more than just nine numbers. Additionally, this book holds the key to unlocking the hidden messages in the numbers you see around you, such as the repeating patterns on your phone, alarm clock, or computer screen. You will learn that numbers are a part of spirituality because spirituality itself is a part of the all-knowing universe.

Explore identity and belonging in Hyphened-Nation by Nicole Draffen. The book was inspired by the author's travels overseas and time spent living in the United Kingdom. Step into Hyphened-Nation: Don't Check the Box, a profound and captivating exploration of America's hidden hyphenation. This thought-provoking memoir shines a light on the socially accepted yet seldom examined practice of hyphenating American citizens by ethnicity before nationality.

Coming of age is such a big thing in our lives. With the hormonal changes, the body and brain undergo a profound transformation. During these formative years, some girls don’t get the support or guidance that they need and make poor choices that lead them down a path of regret. This book was written as an indispensable and inspirational guide to help girls navigate through life during the crucial years as young women.

Elora has been suspended from the council...but it’s only the beginning of her journey. Elf Elora is something of a celebrity in her home city. After being tested as a child, it’s discovered that her magical ability is off the charts - it can’t even be measured. Since working as a paranormal investigator at the royal palace and working on a cure for “half curses”, Elora has been putting her abilities to good use. Until now....

Join ten-year-old Evie and her friends as they volunteer all over town meeting lots of cool people and getting into just a little bit of trouble. There is no place left untouched by their presence, and what they get from the people they meet is greater than any amount of money. In this first book, Evie and Logan volunteer at an animal shelter.

The Crux tells the story of a group of New England women who move west to start a boardinghouse for men in Colorado. It is an important early feminist work that brings forward complicated issues of gender, citizenship, eugenics, and frontier nationalism.

Vampire on Ella Street tells the story of Devin and Sam, a brother and sister that just moved into a new house in a new town. Little do the siblings know that there is a secret hidden in the shadows of their new town. A secret that is much closer to home than they know! Join Devin and Sam as they meet new friends and face off against the Vampire on Ella Street.