Avocado’s Surprise Birthday Party!

Avocado’s Surprise Birthday Party!
Author: Kiara Shankar
Publisher: VIKI Publishing®
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2023-07-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1950263932

Avocado and her friends Lemon, Bacon, and Honey are having a fun picnic. There, her friends find out that Avocado's birthday is coming up soon. They decide to plan a surprise party for her. But keeping it a secret is hard. Can they pull off the perfect birthday party for Avocado? Find out in this heartwarming book about the power of friendship and the joy of special occasions. "True friendship brings joyfulness to one's life." —Kiara Shankar & Vinay Shankar

Nacho’s Big Day: A Story of Bravery and Friendship

Nacho’s Big Day: A Story of Bravery and Friendship
Author: Kiara Shankar
Publisher: VIKI Publishing®
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2024-04-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1962083179

Join Nacho, a smart and spirited cat, as he starts his first day of school! In this delightful story for young readers, Nacho discovers that being nervous is okay—it’s a sign of bravery and a chance to face fears. With supportive friends, a kind teacher, and a dash of courage, Nacho learns that every challenge is an opportunity for adventure. Will he overcome his worries and make his first day unforgettable? Find out in this heartwarming tale of confidence, friendship, and the joy of learning! “Sometimes being nervous is okay; it means you’re brave and ready to face your fears.” - Kiara Shankar & Vinay Shankar About the Authors: Kiara Shankar is a talented sixteen-year-old author and songwriter from San Francisco, California, USA. In addition to her passion for writing, she enjoys reading and creating artwork. Her recent book, Avocado the Turtle, has been translated into fifteen languages, including Spanish, German, Italian, French, traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese, Hebrew, Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Kannada, Ukrainian, and more. Vinay Shankar is a software professional who was inspired by his daughter’s passion for writing and songwriting and decided to collaborate with her. Together, their creative efforts have given life to great ideas! The father-daughter duo’s pop hits, sung by Marla Malvins, Primrose Fernetise, Francesca Shankar, Vin Cooper, and SpotZ the Frenchie, are now available for streaming on popular platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, and more. Learn more at the publisher’s website: www.vikipublishing.com.

Avocado Protection

Avocado Protection
Author: Kaje Harper
Publisher: Kaje Harper
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2023-11-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

When Fynn invented the 'CadoBox, he didn't think it would change his life. Make some money? Sure. Fund his own laboratory? Hell, yeah. But not get him almost kidnapped, and land him with a six-foot-six bodyguard shadowing his every move. Fynn doesn't handle changes well. Having Nolan looming over him has his nerves on edge and his motormouth running. If only the big man wasn't so damned hot. Nolan's owned his security firm for five years. He's protected many clients. None of them dragged him into their lab and lectured him on avocado offgassing. And none of them seemed as oblivious of both their danger and their attractiveness as Fynn. Bodyguards shouldn't fall for their clients, but it's not "falling" to vow no one's getting near Fynn on his watch. An opposites-attract, size-difference, bodyguard action romance with an ADHD scientist and the man determined to keep him safe. Content warning for abduction, violence.

Clean Green Eats

Clean Green Eats
Author: Candice Kumai
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2015-06-23
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0062388746

Clean up your diet and look and feel better than ever with this simple, beautiful cookbook featuring more than 100 recipes that make it easy and delicious to eat clean and green. We all know we should eat more green foods, but after a few variations on the same salad, juice or smoothie, it’s easy to run out of ideas that excite our taste buds. In Clean Green Eats, celebrity chef Candice Kumai offers an answer to that dilemma, offering more than 100 simple, unique and delicious recipes made from whole foods packed with of nutrients that will help you lose weight, detox, and look amazing. All of her recipes are effortlessly gluten free (no complicated ingredients required!) and while a plant-based diet is the focus, the idea of “meat as a treat”—eating high-quality, sensible portions of animal protein—is also central to her plan. Clean Green Eats kicks off with Candice’s one week cleanse, which includes juices, smoothies, and simple meals, and continues with a six-week plan to develop healthy practices that will last a lifetime. There’s no deprivation with Candice’s delicious drinks, breakfasts, snacks, soups, salads, sides, mains, and desserts. Start your day with a Coconut Almond Green Smooth or Cinnamon-Spiced Granola. For lunch, fill up on Farro, Edamame, and Pea Salad. Whip up Asian Ginger Garlic Steak Salad, Superfood Curry Salmon Salad, or Chili Lime Shrimp Tostadas for a delicious dinner. For a fabulous finale, she includes desserts like Vegan Dark-Chocolate Avocado Cake and Banana Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ‘Ice Cream.’ Banish the processed food, sugar, and carb habits that lead to fatigue, belly bloat, poor digestion, and constant cravings—let Clean Green Eats help you look and feel better than ever, no deprivation required!

Nibiru’s Awakening

Nibiru’s Awakening
Author: Arjav Shah
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 391
Release: 2011-11-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1465380051

Matthew Curtis finds himself on a distant planet, Nibiru, where he is the Chosen One and must stop a malevolent king from conquering Nibiru, battle an evil goddess who is bent on enslaving all of the Nibiruins, as well as preventing an ancient dragon from waking up or else it´ll destroy Nibiru. Matt´s only hope lies in finding six elemental crystals that are scattered across Earth. He will need the help from all his friends and even that of a talking horse. Oh, and he only has until high school starts in the fall to do so.

The Year of My Death

The Year of My Death
Author: Kenny Felder
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2003-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0595289185

Mark Brown, a business executive, had a vivid dream he would live until the year 2038. Months later a horrific plane crash occurs. Just before the crash, Mark grabs the arm of the passenger next to him, Howard Bowman, and tells him to hold on because he is going to live until the year 2038. At the hospital, Mark and Howard are told they are the only ones to survive. Lauren Rifkin, a tabloid investigator, finds out about Mark's dream and what he said to Howard before the crash. She and her Chief Editor, Weaver, convince Mark they can make him a major personality if they promote his dream as a premonition. The plan works, but the price of fame and fortune turns out to be higher than Mark anticipated. There are some who will benefit if they can cause him to have another near-death experience and others who want to challenge his so-called premonition by killing him before the year 2038. The Year of My Death is a thriller, but what lies beneath is the opportunity for hope.

Avocado the Turtle

Avocado the Turtle
Author: Kiara Shankar
Publisher: VIKI Publishing®
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2020-12-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1950263339

“Be yourself and embrace the moment, even if others rejected you.” - Avocado the Turtle Avocado is not a normal turtle. She is rejected by the other turtles for being too friendly. One day, they decide she should no longer be welcomed in their turtle group, and she is sent away. Upset at first, she eventually meets new friends and starts to understand it doesn't matter what people want her to be. Join Avocado on her journey to find her true self. #### Editiorial Reviews #### "This simple tale of a misfit turtle offers a charming lesson to children about the importance of self-acceptance." -- Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews. "The Shankars, a father-daughter writing team, have imbued this short tale with a lot of heart." -- Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews. "The illustrations add a 3D pop and a welcome splash of color, capturing the emotions of Avocado's banishment, her period of exile, and her happy life with her newfound friends. The lushly colored backgrounds, cute animals, and appealing nature imagery give children a lot to look at." -- Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews.

Pastry Queen Parties

Pastry Queen Parties
Author: Rebecca Rather
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2011-05-25
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1607741369

No one captures big-hearted, big-hatted Texas hospitality like Rebecca Rather. In Pastry Queen Parties, her eagerly awaited third book, Rebecca celebrates her home state's love of good company and great food. Traversing the Lone Star state's rich culinary landscape, Rebecca offers up a bevy of revel-ready menus for: • A West Texas ranch-style supper • Tex-Mex hacienda dining in San Antonio • A Gulf Coast summer beach bonanza • A small town homecoming picnic • A big city cocktail party • A sweet and sunny Hill Country garden party More than 100 recipes for starters, sides, main dishes, desserts, and drinks showcase Rebecca's bold and bounteous style of cooking. There's mouth-watering inspiration on every page: dig into a West Texas—sized plate of Beer-Braised Short Ribs, Green Tomato Macaroni and Cheese, and Butter Beans and Mixed Greens; or savor soul food San Antonio style with heaping helpings of Rosa' s Red Posole and Fiesta Chiles Rellenos. But save room for one of Rebecca's justly famous desserts: maybe a piece of that sky-high Giant Chocolate Cake with Cowboy Coffee Frosting, or a couple of Chubby's White Pralines, or–hey, those S'mores Cupcakes look pretty great . . . . Plentiful stories and useful cooking and entertaining tips from Rebecca and other great Texas hosts and hostesses, a roster of "party express" recipes to pull together quickly, and more than 100 gorgeous scenic and food photos from across the state, make Pastry Queen Parties an irresistible invitation to do it up big, Lone Star style.