This book is a lighthearted children's story about a town where all stories instantly vanish, including traditional holidays, advertisements, music, and movies. A young boy with a healthy imagination rises to the occasion to help. It is directed at children beginning to question Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. Older children will understand the ethical concern of theft as it is raised and concluded by a misguided but not too evil villain. The Story Thief is a tale encouraging young children to try something new, to experiment, to solve a problem and to create. An innovator can be a winner ...

The Big Island of Hawaii is shown at it's most splendid through photographs and the artist's drawings. Here a volcano billows out puffs daily. Enjoy views off the beaten path and majestic vistas. Ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs (usually underwater) are highlighted in white sand for you to admire. Exotic plants bloom on the pages. Also there are surprise drawings in which the artist allows you to glimpse her personal impressions. This book allows you to enter an island paradise with a fresh vision.

Conjured Images is a collection of unique photographs and drawings. It is a blending of these two art forms containing a variety of subject matter. Part of the theme is how artists see differently from others. Some of the art works are nearly photographic and some are drawings completely devoid of traditional photography. I often wonder what other artists are feeling when they create a piece I am viewing for the first time. Realistic art pieces often seem obvious in intent and words are unnecessary. Each of us interprets abstract art in a quite personal manner, which is a part of the treat....

A child's story of a fledgling warbler that crashes into a picture window. Where does one's responsibility to pity the helpless lead us? Will the frail bird die is the emotional dilemma that causes conflict. What is man's role in conservation without interfering with natural processes? Is what we believe the best or truest explanation of an outcome? The story may help explain to a child about death.

The book is a photographic tour of the Yucatan around Cancun with an emphasis on Mayan influences within the modern environment. In this collection of photos, I have attempted to capture a few of the richest and most beautiful combinations for you to enjoy (especially those vacationers who had to hurry back to a job). Much could be written describing these sights but words lack the "punch in the eye" impact of fine images. One unforgettable sight is the intense turquoise waves reflecting on the sugary sand. After several visits to the great Museo Nazional de Antropologia e Historia of Mexico...

This book contains striking photos plus a narrative by the author from her journal of many desert experiences and observations. Each photo's physical site is identified with its location, or as close as possible. The narration is historically based but interspersed with personal sights, impressions and thoughts in order to bring a current human element to barren topography. The text is paired with a photograph in order to represent the subject it discusses. Occasionally the photo's actual physical site may have been in a different location, as noted beneath each photo. Notes the author wrote...