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Jailhouse Bedtime Stories

by Carmen Delores Robinson

In a world where people face insurmountable everyday challenges that often evolve into jailtime, many of the incarcerated are despised as outcasts by larger society. Jailhouse Bedtime Stories allows a peek into the everyday realities of the underprivileged, showing how when circumstances go awry, there’s often no way out, ultimately leading to jail. These real-life events of family life happen every day, all around us, resulting in long-term psychological harm to many. This short story collecti... more

Thread of Fate

by Reg W. Selfe

A friendship first made on a 1950s holiday, a document unsigned at the last moment, the suggestion made by a stranger, a photograph taken in Spain, all elements in a chain of events leading to a totally unexpected romantic encounter quite late in life. This is the story of a childhood in the 1930s, taking us through carefree days at the seaside, when it is never too young to fall in love. An account of wartime on the east coast and day-to-day work behind a pharmacy counter in those long, dark ye... more

Owen's Dream

by Jay

Owen’s Dreamprofiles the detailed struggles of Owen, a 12-year-old seventh grader diagnosed with autism at the age of four. Despite his condition, Owen tries hard to fit in with his few friends and classmates. Owen’s biggest desire is to make his school’s basketball team so his family will be proud of him. Owen’s story provides the inspirational details of his disappointments and the discovery of the special abilities that he possesses because of his autism. With the help of his older brother Pa... more

A Touch of Death

by Kucine

A TOUCH OF DEATH RECOUNT THE STORIES OF OTHERS AND DISCOVER HOW YOU, AND PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE, HAVE THE HEALING POWER TO IMPACT AND CHANGE THE COURSE OF YOUR RECOVERY Quote from Oncologist MD If you get on a plane, I guarantee you will not survive the ride, you have 48 hours to live DANA FARBER STATED ON RECORD Get your things in order, you will not live past Oct 30th 2016. A skeleton walked into my clinic with smiling eyes, many moons ago. I am going to beat this, he said And I believed No Kunal... more

Marketing Your Young Adult Graphic Novel: Strategies for Success

by Alexandre-luc Wahlström Smith

In today's highly competitive book market, effective marketing strategies are vital for the success of a young adult graphic novel. This comprehensive guide explores a range of strategies and techniques that will help you promote your graphic novel successfully. From defining your target audience to creating a compelling book cover and developing a strong online presence, this guide covers all the essential steps to connect with your readers and stand out in the market. Engage the expertise of a... more

Head of the Class

by Joshua Evan Roig

Head of the Class is a crash course in becoming the standout teacher your students remember forever!

Lead You

by Ufuoma Otu

Despite several decades of so-called independence from colonial rule, representative government has largely remained elusive in many African countries, compromised by systemic corruption and political tyranny. Widespread apathy from years of living under harsh realities has led to younger Africans speaking out against deplorable leadership and governance that ignore their basic needs and actively rob them of a brighter future. Indeed, the future ought to be brighter for a continent that co... more

Karmic Selling

by Stan gwizdak

In his first book, entrepreneur Stan Gwizdak reveals how he’s built his career by helping others. He spent decades in the corporate trenches and saw the dangers of environments where everyone takes, takes, takes—instead of giving. A life-threatening car accident spurred him to escape the toxicity and start his own consulting firm. With clarity and honesty, Stan shares the successes and failures that helped him grow his business—and shows that when you do good, even more good will come... more

Pet Poems Plus: How to write poems about pets (also not just pets): How to

by Sean Petrie

With easy fill-in-the-blank templates, this step-by-step guide walks kids through various types of poems and poetic devices. Covers metaphor, imagery, alliteration, rhyme, and several other common poetry techniques. Readers will learn multiple ways to start and continue poems, along with eight different ending techniques. They'll also learn to perform a poem, draw a poem, and turn a poem into a play.

Madame Restell

by Sharon DeBartolo Carmacck

At 8 a.m. on the first of April 1878, the chamber maid found Madame Restell’s nude body in the bathtub, her throat cut. The coroner ruled it a suicide. But is that what really happened? Madame Restell was New York City’s most notorious abortionist of the nineteenth century. She capitalized on her career as a “female physician” and “professor of midwifery,” helping hundreds of women and men with family limitation needs. But she flaunted her wealth from catering to New York City’s elite by ... more

Hope Through the Truth: Standing in the Gap in America

by Stanley Holstein

Is there any doubt that a full-fledged spiritual war is raging all around us? The legal, moral, and social battles taking place in our homeland are not simply ideological; they are spiritual as well. The increasing rampant rage, random violence, and growing disregard for human life leave many of our neighbors fearfully asking, "What is happening in America?" The entire body of Christ should understand the origin of this onslaught because nothing new is happening in Satan's war a... more

Twelve Gifts of Christmas: From Our Heavenly Father

by Stanley Holstein

As a child, Christmas was a time of wonder for me. School was closed. Sledding, hot chocolate, decorations, and social gatherings were the order of the day. Finally, on early Christmas morning, I would scurry downstairs to behold the lights ablaze on the tree and gifts stuffed underneath. With great anticipation, and impatience, I would wait for the rest of the family to get out of bed so we could open our presents. So, “Is Christmas truly about gifts?” I say, “Yes, absolutely.” Christmas co... more

A Hypnotizing World

by Weston A. Knudtson

Why is the world so messed up? War, poverty, crime, sickness, and death run rampant. Is there a root problem to all this? What if there is more to these issues than meets the eye? After all this time, it seems humanity would’ve worked out the kinks. There must be some reason the world is like this. Is there hope for this depressing world? If society continues down the same path, what does the future hold? Does God exist? Is death our final destination?

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The Adventures of Little Skippy

by Sonnie White

This children's book presents the story of a mule deer fawn. It opens with a terrible winter storm which has his mother concerned for Skippy's wellbeing. Beginning in the winter of his birth, his attentive mother protects him from the strong cold winds and the heavy falling snow. Because of his birth late in the season and small size she worries about his ability to survive. The story continues as Skippy explores his forest home through spring, summer, and autumn as he meets other creatures who ... more

Freckles Finds A Forever Home

by Renee Servello

Freckles Finds A Home is about a little rabbit that wants a real family and home. She wants to leave the Bunny Farm and find a forever home. A family, the Servello's, want a real bunny to join their family. Daughter Kelli found an adorable rabbit at the Bunny Farm. She took the little miniature rabbit to her parent's home to meet them. It was love at first sight! She had some patches of brown mixed into her fur that looked like bunny freckles. She was promptly named Freckles. She has so ma... more

Imagine Song

by Melissa Campesi

A heartfelt and inspiring story about a young girl named Melody who has been awakened by the gift of songwriting. She is formally being taught how to play piano, but never knew her instinctive and natural ability to write her own music until it ACCIDENTALLY happened one day! After Melody was left with no choice but to play the music that stirred in her heart, she became internally illuminated as her music came alive with a spark of curiosity and creativity. Melody's music transported her to a ne... more

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