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Undeterred: How one determined Vietnamese orphan carved out a place for himself in America

by Bruce Carlin

It’s a twenty-foot drop off Flower Bridge… With tanks approaching and bombs exploding mere yards away, five-year-old Long has only moments to decide whether to risk the jump to join his brother in the water below. The boys must leave everything they know in order to survive and unknowingly have embarked on an intense journey, one that will lead to a new life in America. But even having come so far, the boys will face new perils in the United States and find that the only thing they can dep... more

I Meant To Divorce My Wife Not My Daughter

by Zev Lewinson

This incredible, non-fiction account of events will leave the Orthodox Jewish community (along with the other two Abrahamic religions), our criminal divorce court system, and God himself torn to shreds. It is a fascinating page-turning tale of fatherhood, love, marriage, family, and religion that will leave you mesmerized. Braided throughout with humor and tears, this story is a must-read for anyone who is thinking about marriage, in a marriage, or post marriage. It's a book that every spouse, e... more

Mr. Mulligan

by Tom Patrick McAuliffe II

Here is the uplifting true life story of world-famous champion armless Golfer Tommy McAuliffe (1893-1967). Through the turmoils of the Great Depression, the golden days of Vaudeville and World War II, Tommy McAuliffe, who lost both arms in a tragic street car accident at the age of eight, thrilled audiences around the world with his golf tricks and later in life touched their hearts with this inspiring story and life philosophy. One of the original positive thinking proponents his “No Handicaps”... more

Purposeful Memoir as a Quest for a Thriving Future

by Jennifer Browdy

Award-winning memoirist and veteran college professor Jennifer Browdy weaves together her own story with the inspiring voices and visions of more than 15 of the writer-activists she calls “worldwrights”—writers who write to right the world, including beloved mentors such as Joy Harjo, Audre Lorde, Jane Goodall. Terry Tempest Williams and many more. The book is organized as a series of eight Quests, centered around positive qualities that will help us create a thriving future: Clarity, Courage, ... more

Another Hysterical Female

by Kristin Giese

Another Hysterical Female is a collection of stories from author Kristin Giese in which she mines what is funny to find what is true for us all. Equal parts storytelling and memoir, Giese is a modern day Mary Poppins of good advice, delivering the laughs and the lessons we need right now to help our collective heartache go down.

Deeptide . . . Vents of Fire

by Donald Ray Schwartz

This mystery, intrigue, and adventure story may be only a year or two away from real-life events. Two women scientists intend to capture DNA samples of discovered remarkable life forms within vents existing in the deepest ocean depths.

Pluck: Lessons We Learned for Improving Healthcare and the World

by Alfred Sadler and Blair Sadler

Pluck brings together the spirit of courage, taking of roads-less-traveled, and living with a mindset focused on possibility that we can all call upon to improve everyday life. It inspires hope and collaboration, as well as meaningful change and actions. Alfred Sadler and Blair Sadler, a doctor and a lawyer, who are also twin brothers, worked together on the early laws concerning organ donation and the first heart transplants, the emergence of the physician assistant profession, the birth of bi... more

https://elderevolution.com

by Rabon Saip

Aging is a mystery and we are all detectives, but there are no solutions just waiting out there to be discovered. The future is within us, within our own evolving selves. We have simply outlived the centuries old social order that can no longer define who we are. we are now engaged in the creation of a whole new stage of life. We are truly up to us.

All Things Coffee

by Farnaz Calafi

All Things Coffee speaks to those who see coffee, not only as an enticing beverage, but also as a muse! This book is an eclectic collection of writings that capture the historical, cultural, health and social justice aspects of coffee, as well as fun facts and recipes.

In The Beginning

by Wayne Hill

"In The Beginning" is principally about our beginning on Earth and other interesting scripture that tells us about our beginnings which many people read over without giving it much thought. Actually, there are several verses taken from the Holy Scripture that fall into that category simply because people do not stop to think of what it is really saying. My book also has at its root, the theory of how humans came to be on Earth as I mentioned earlier. And, I try to show with references to the Hol... more

How to Master the Art of Writing Children's Books

by Bobbie Hinman

Everything you need to know about writing for children. If your goal is to write a successful children’s book, you must take the time to learn the art of writing. If you wish to acquire the skills needed to produce a well-written book, this may be the most important guide you will ever read. Learn to: - Develop a story idea - Find your target audience - Understand story arc and structure - Write creative fiction or nonfiction stories - Use appropriate tone and vocabulary - Understand... more

How Man-Ur-Script

by EK Jasmine

Are you ready to write that book that has been pounding your skull to escape? In How to Man-Ur-Script, you will find proven points and the help you need to finally unload that manuscript onto the pages and free you from burying another book. Try these easy-to-understand real-writing examples to expel your inner writing fears.

The Coronaggadah

by JENNIFER J. WOLLAN

For generations, Jews have been gathering once a year to celebrate the great Exodus from slavery in Egypt. In 2020, the annual seder was abruptly canceled by Covid. This book, written for the Un-Seder I held in October of 2021, is a celebration of our cautious return to pre-pandemic socializing. From new answers to the four questions, to the 10 Plagues of the Trump press conferences, to all the things that helped us through the dark times (Dayenu!) The Coronaggadah tells the story of the pandemi... more

Wellness After Death

by Dr. Osp

Humorous presentation of a less expensive and more expeditious method for achieving wellness after death—that is, the salvation of the soul—than through traditional religions.

He Ain't Heavy (He's My Son) Part II

by Dana R. Jones-Meggett

He Ain’t Heavy (He’s My Son) Part II is a book about a mother’s journey in raising her now adult son who is a man of color and on the autism spectrum. It is indeed an inspirational story but also serves as a guide and resource for parents, human service professionals, first responders, educators, religious leaders, or curious minds on how to (or not to) interact with someone on the spectrum or with disabilities. It is also a call to action for all of us to do our part in making the world a more... more

Wimsey the Manhattan Bloodhound: A Comedy of Many Errors

by Elizabeth Silverman

Follow the adventures of Wimsey, 125 lb. bloodhound improbably living on Manhattan's Upper West Side as he defeats the schemes of his owner's friend Elizabeth to show him, model him and turn him into a canine TV star. Whether bestriding the green carpets of The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, hobnobbing with celebrities or causing chaos at photoshoots Wimsey was as impossible to ignore as he was to train. Nothing sad or serious here, just plain, unadulterated bloodhound fun.

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