The Little Princess wants to have two birthdays! Very well, says the prime minister. Of course, when the princess sees how much fun two birthdays are, she must have three. Then four. Then more! But the more birthdays she has, the less special they are. Fortunately, the king has a clever solution up his royal sleeve.

Regan is a star in the classroom and on the soccer field. She's hard-working, competitive, and always prepared. But Regan's new third grade teacher, Ms. Eaton, throws her a bit of a curveball on the first day of school when she hands out tool kits. Since when does homework come wrapped in a colorful paper bag tied with ribbon? Regan's best friend, Leslie, isn't bothered a bit by their unusual homework, but Regan's orderly world is rocked as she tries to figure out how some very ordinary items can make her a top-notch third grader. It doesn't help that the class know-it-all, Conor, is in her class for the fourth year in a row and seems more determined than ever to compete with Regan. As the familiar and funny routines of the first week of school play out, Regan struggles to master Ms. Eaton's confusing assignment. By Friday, though, she starts to see the tools in use all around her, even on the soccer field and in the kitchen with her dad. Regan learns quickly that she can use her tools to help herself and a new little friend just learning to read.

The primary purpose of this book is to provide a convenient place for you to write down the birthdays of family and friends you want to remember from year to year, along with such information as their mailing addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and year of birth. Special events, such as anniversaries, could also be recorded. Each day of the year has its own, individual page. (This 404-page, 6" x 9" book is one to keep at home and not one you would want to carry around with you on a daily basis.) The bottom portion of each page (almost half) is left completely blank for ample space and flexibility for you to write in the needed information you want to remember. Besides space for birthday information about family and friends, for each day of the year the name of a notable, historical American with the same birthday is given in the top portion of each page, along with a corresponding, black-and-white image (if available) and quote(s) from that person. In general, the quotes chosen are primarily positive, motivational, and/or thought provoking. The notables included feature a variety of occupations. You will notice that some important, notable, historical Americans are not included, and many times this is due to some notables having the same birthday. For example, all U. S. presidents are included, and they often take the place of other notables that otherwise would have been included, e.g., Stephen A. Douglas. The exact birthdays of some notables are not known, and, therefore, those notables are not included, for example, Frederick Douglass. All notables included are deceased, except for a very few, such as a few Presidents and Supreme Court Justices. Some other potential notables, such as athletes and entertainers are not included. Of course (!), there will be differences of opinion as to the choice of "Notables," so spaces are provided for each day for you to write in the birthdays yourself from your own sources of those persons you consider to be Notables. Just as Tip O'Neill, Speaker of the U. S. House of Representatives, said "You can't tell a story in a sound bite," you can't really know a notable by the short quotes given in this book. So, you are strongly encouraged to learn more about the historical notables listed throughout this book by looking them up on the Internet. Some of the notables and quotes may be controversial. So, you may agree with some quotes, while you may disagree with others. However, the quotes do come from men and women who have had some part in shaping our society, and the ideas presented may stimulate some reactions, additional thoughts, and even actions. An Index of the Names of Notables with their dates of birth is provided at the back of the book. The standard, "perfect bound," paperback version of this book is available through Amazon, while the spiral bound, paperback version is not.

The Millers, an ordinary American family, are travelling to a small island off the coast of Maine where they will celebrate their father's 75th birthday. All three adult children are expecting children of their own and at the same time find themselves at major crossroads in their lives. As the Miller family gathers, an unexpected incident shatters the celebrations and it seems that nobody will emerge quite the same. Written with great emotional and psychological insight, The Birthdays is a journey into the harrowing and redemptive heart of family life.This story of marriage and impending parenthood is certain to establish Heidi Pitlor as a rare new voice in fiction.

"Being two is so brand new, each day is filled with fun! We can't believe how much you've grown since you were only one."Two is not so terrible after all! "Two: A Birthday Book" celebrates all the amazing things about being two years old. Perfect for a birthday gift or can be used as a guest book for a birthday party! This book is the second book published by Melanie Morgan. She used her son as inspiration for the sweet story and all of the illustrations are hand painted watercolours. This pictures are wonderfully vibrant and are sure to capture the attention of the little one in your life. Melanie hopes families enjoy sharing this special story together as they celebrate being two!

Anna Prouse, an Italian journalist, emergency medic, and born adventurer, gives us a view of today's Iraq not seen elsewhere. She writes of death and destruction, but also looks beyond the chaos to see Iraqis as the real people they are, and to find the Iraqi and foreign communities working together to bring forth a new nation. Her wit and compassion make her book an engaging and delightful experience. --Publisher's description.

T.E. Corner uses a very creative touch in his writing by uplifting and inspiring readers. In Mommy, Why Do You Have Two Birthdays? get ready for a breathtaking journey through happiness, fear, anger, self-discovery and ultimately triumph. Upon his wifes diagnosis with stage four non-Hodgkin lymphoma, in the form of a twelve centimeter mass in her chest, she quickly becomes an expert in the disease. She meets with multiple specialists in the field of oncology on her quest to discover a cure, until finding the right doctor who believes as much as she does that she will overcome. T.E. chronicles his wifes life altering experience, and the many fascinating procedures and treatments she endured, while on her way to a renewed life. Wishing you love and happiness!