Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
The expression ‘roll with the punches’ makes sense in the context of adapting to a difficult situation in order to minimize or mitigate the impact. While Eddy Kimes and his wife, Gayle, aren’t facing opponents in a boxing ring, they are certainly learning how to ‘roll with the punches’ as they encounter dramatic life changes. […]
Ah, Venice. The name alone elicits elegant images of gently winding canals, timeless architecture, scenic bridges, intoxicating views, and the tease of romance. While all of this was as true in the 16th century as it is today, Doug Adcock paints a somewhat more beguiling picture of a trip to illustrious Venice. Edward Hunter is
A stirring tale with a warm, fuzzy finish. What if you could change the past? Would you ask for a do-over on a huge mistake? Undo some action or conversation you’ve regretted for years? For Joe Vance, correcting mistakes is part of his heritage. Passed on for generations, his family has had the uncanny ability
Packed with intriguing characters and a riveting plot Have you ever been away from home for a while, just to return and find that things have changed? For Joethan Wolfe, after more than a decade away from home he finds that it is virtually unrecognizable, if America can even be considered his home. On a
A powerful, practical message that can truly benefit anyone. “Be the change you want to see.” This famous quote well describes the sentiment that Pastor Steve Humphrey proposes in Spiritual Courage: How to Find Strength and Happiness. This book emphasizes ways that individual Christians can transform their own personalities into something that is more in
A thought-provoking financial guide. What does a man who lived in the 1700s know about life in today’s world? Technologically speaking, not much. But on matters of human nature, the advice of an astute observer of the world is timeless. Theologian John Wesley is such a man, and his advice on finances is as practical
A relaxing getaway into the wintery Scottish countryside. The holiday season is underway at Dunhaven Castle and for Cate Kensie, a newly minted Countess, this means she’ll have to put her time-travel adventures on hold until the festivities wind down. And when Cate isn’t working on research for her book, she’s helping her friend from
A touching and emotional story that can help keep your faith alive during the most trying situations. Like any little girl brought up by a loving family, Renee loves her daddy dearly. Thus, when she abruptly finds out that he has cancer, her world begins to fall apart. Her father’s journey through surgery, chemotherapy, and
Picturing Bible accounts and discerning how they apply in life can be difficult for children. Jesus, the Four Friends and Me takes one narrative from the second chapter of Mark and helps it to come alive for young ones. The story centers around four friends that bring a paralyzed man to Jesus to be healed.
A therapeutic devotional that can truly help you. Science and religion are often believed to be at odds with one another. However, Jonathan Puddle expertly fuses psychology with Christianity in a therapeutic devotional that can truly help you to understand yourself better and heal emotional scars that you may not even know exist. Broken into
A stirring and emotional picture book that highlights the value of prayer. At school, Bob is a self-proclaimed bully who picks on his fellow second-grade classmates, pulling their hair, tripping them, shoving them, and the like. He takes pride in his punishments and is never helpful or friendly. His teacher, Mrs. Rose, is a Christian
Passion dances with violence in this evocative collection. “One finger to take a life.” It is from this mindset and perspective that we can begin to explore War, What Comes After by Brendan S Bigney. These powerful poems delve into the psyche of a person moving through the loopholes and up the ranks and eventually
Whole Lot of Hullabaloo is a short trip back in time to 2011 at good old Central Ohio University. The book is a satiric snapshot of the social and political issues found across the United States. Ian Mueller is enjoying his college days on a generous lacrosse scholarship. His buddy Troy keeps encouraging a more
Makes Alexander Hamilton’s dynamic story approachable for all ages. Detailing and expounding upon the critically acclaimed musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, A Kids’ Guide to Hamilton the Musical provides a simplified yet thorough explanation of the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton. The book is organized into 46 chapters, one for each song in the wildly popular original musical.
An inspirational and thoughtful guidebook. From childhood experiences that shaped who she became to the ups and downs of adult life, A.Y. Berthiaume has bared her soul and shared herself with the world in this memoir. Each chapter is written as a journal entry to the Universe about a specific incident, and often a turning
Cycles of the Phoenix is a unique collection of stories that coalesce into an undefined whole that proves to be greater than its individual parts. Divided into three distinct books, the anthology kicks off with a scintillating fantasy story. The major players are on the brink of an epic battle, which ensues with breathless action
An exotic and unparalleled adventure sure to whet your thirst for the next installment! A transplant from Ohio, Todd Freeman lives a seemingly ideal life in sunny Key West, living unattached in a modest apartment that sits atop his art gallery. He spends his days immersed in painting the gorgeous landscapes all around him and
Nelson Mandela famously said, “The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.” This incontrovertible truth takes on a new light in Br. Dan O’Riordan’s inspiring collection of true stories. Never too Young to Change the World is packed full of real-life examples of young people taking advantage of their youth and serving a higher
Concise, well arranged, practical, and motivating. It has become abundantly clear in recent years that the war on drugs has not ended with any side victorious. Rather, everybody seems to lose while we battle addiction as a leading public health crisis. The opioid epidemic is spinning out of control, alcohol abuse is rampant and deadly,
A recent university graduate, Richard is eager to begin his career in teaching. With improbable timing, his grandfather suffers a stroke and leaves Richard as the sole full-time caregiver. Lovingly, Richard puts his entire life on hold to care for all the daily needs of his ailing relative. During their time together, his grandfather whets
“What follows is a compact yet valuable repository of information for anyone who has missed out on more than a few hours of sleep…” Does this describe you? With each of us given only a mere 24 hours to accomplish all our daily tasks, a restorative period of restful sleep is seldom our first priority.
Feeling frustrated with life on the never ending hamster wheel of life, John Jay Rice decides it is the right time for the annual adventure he enjoys with his brother. The two men settle on a trip to South America culminating in a sacred ritual with a revered Shaman. The trip itself proves to be
Seek Me and you will find ME: I did and I DID is a true story of discovery, healing, and redemption by Ron Ziegler. The author’s profound faith is abundantly clear in the pages of this motivating book of real-life experiences, prayers, personal anecdotes, scriptures and more. It is said that a picture is worth
The newly minted ‘Lady Cate Kensie’ finds herself entangled in a centuries-old intrigue in Murder at Dunhaven Castle. Cate and her dog Riley are settling in well in Scotland and enjoying life in the country. Trying to break out of her shell, Cate agrees to host a grand party and allow neighbors the opportunity to
