Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Refreshingly simple and thoroughly persuasive. “You are holding in your hand the roadmap to the next version, the better version of yourself.” Let’s be honest. We all need a map, especially if we don’t like to stop and ask for directions. Chad Austin and Jesse Kepka have sorted through the endless amounts of information on […]
An absolute treasure, packed with a wealth of inspiring characters. What was your life like when you were twelve? Did you spend your time playing with G.I. Joes? Make-up? Video games? Sports? For Carissa Beaumont, she works as free labor for a Madam named Miss Lucille. Of course, young Carissa isn’t a prostitute. Yet. Instead,
Edible oils are big business. Especially palm oil. In the new memoir A Chemical Engineer in the Palm Oil Milling Industry by Hong Wai Onn, a fascinating array of facts and statistics about the palm oil milling industry are discussed. For instance, an acre of land for growing palm oil yields nearly eight times the
Before the Foundation of the World is a gorgeous collection of poems and song-like compositions all designed to bring glory to God. The first thing readers will notice are the lovely embellishments and flourishes adorning each page. Before any words are read, the artwork sets the mood for a relaxing and contemplative journey. The poems
Breaker stands as the voice of reason in a sea of weight-loss strategies. Beat Your Weight Beat Your Fat is an intelligent look at how to cope in an obesogenic environment and a challenging food landscape. Beginning with a clear explanation of the underlying problems, too much refined foods including fructose and not enough fiber,
Whether in a museum or any other setting, detailed dioramas grab the attention of all who see them. It is fascinating to examine a well-conceived scene in miniature! In this book, Ivar Kangur details a practice commonly used in artwork but far less frequently in dioramas: forced perspective. By means of using forced perspective techniques,
An ordinary life told impeccably well. And… Just Like That is a warm collection of essays detailing Mark Shaiken’s path from birth to the afterlife, aka retirement. Having spent decades in law, Mark has a vast storehouse of experiences, specifically in bankruptcy law, upon which to draw for his humorous biography. From an unconventional childhood
Her enthusiasm is contagious and motivating. Penelope Kaye takes readers on a “journey to discover and uncover the characteristics marking the perverse spirit.” The journey is described through a series of vivid recollections, anecdotes, and prayerful revelations. Through many prayers, dreams, and anointings, Kaye details her personal experiences including job loss, divorce, harassment from demons
We Are God is a sort of deathbed confessional of a man who lived to see the beginning of the Eternal Era. The Old Man narrating the story has lived for hundreds of years and has been both a witness to and a participant in a great deal of controversy. The controversy surrounds scientific advancements
The product of diligent research and intelligent composition. When under threat or facing hardship, humans and animals alike have the precious ability to move away from the danger. If a hawk dives for a mouse, the mouse scurries into its hole. If a human smells fire, he can exit his home and call for help.
Deleted is a one-of-a-kind young adult novel that has just the right mix of excitement and heart. Imagine a world where everybody is attached to their electronic devices… oh wait, that is our current reality! But in Deleted, technology has advanced to a greater degree. A clever hacker, Nick, has found a way to not
Right away in the first scene, it is clear that Maddie May is a young girl that suffers from social anxiety. Her shy nature really presents a problem for her when she witnesses the class bully, Jamie, pulling a potentially harmful practical joke on the teacher. To make matters worse, Jamie threatens Maddie May, forcing
Fallible is a relatable story of a man struggling, but coping with the help of his friends, family, and faith. Any pre-flight safety briefing on an airplane tells you to first secure your own oxygen mask and then attend to others—because you’re no help to others if you’re dead! For Kyle Jones, he learned this
The Kingdom of God Continues is an informative exposition of the many facets of the beautiful Kingdom of God. The 18 chapters help readers examine different features such as grace, the Father of the Kingdom, and how to connect with the Kingdom. Jeff Lowe employs staccato bursts of information sandwiched between scriptural texts. The book
Garth Pettersen has taken great care to honor the historical realism of the Viking age. It is difficult being the middle son of a polarizing king. Some want to honor you and others want to slit your throat. Harald ‘Harefoot’ takes this all in stride. Rather than fight for his father’s title or bribe people
Readers will want to savor every bit of Dictates of the Heart. Some might say that Adora Amadi leads a privileged life, but first impressions don’t tell the whole story. Reality is more complex. True, Adora is an attractive young woman with amazing prospects, including a much sought after scholarship. Her father is a successful
Evocative and heartfelt. Janie Jennings grew up in Odessa, Texas, in the 1960’s. She “believed in truth, justice and the American way, just like Superman.” But growing up poor in a home with an alcoholic mother can change a naive young girl. Add in the accidental death of a neighbor, the betrayal of a close
An uplifting and encouraging story. Kimberley Colter is a successful wildlife photographer ready to begin the next chapter of her blissful life with the man she loves. A single encounter with a wild animal changes everything, leaving her bereft of a companion and saddled with crippling fears. Lincoln Steele struggles to balance his time as
An obviously talented writer that will enthrall readers of inspirational fiction, romance or suspense. Perhaps the most suspenseful of the three Rivera Sisters novels, With Unbreakable Love provides a fitting resolution to Carina’s story. It is the very day before Carina’s wedding to Mark. However, feelings of self-doubt and insecurity are nagging at her. Is
An historical fiction lover’s dream! As firstborn son, Ingvar should be next in line for the throne. Add in one power-hungry wicked stepmother and a new brother, and Ingvar no longer has a clear path to kingship. Since his father, Andorr, refuses to name a successor, Ingvar decides to forge his own destiny. He ventures
Special Memory revolves around a young girl and her sister Becky. Shortly before beginning the school year, their mother takes them outside in a rain storm to play and have fun. Then the mother brings the children inside for a teaching lesson, explaining that happy memories can help them when difficult things occur. When one
From a Pennsylvania town where time seems to stand still to the beaches of Cuba. From stories of when parents were young to a time when you decide that you are likely living in the home you will die in. Throughout it all, David Berner openly shares his search for his place in this world.
We all have a need for companionship in one way or another. These connections can have an influence on many aspects of our lives. The Power of Connections insightfully delves into the way that we connect with other people and with God. The main topics covered in the book include our need for human interaction,
This may have been the second book in the series, but it certainly holds its own. Despite not having not read the predecessor “Remembering First Love,” I was immediately sucked into the intrigue surrounding Carina Mendoza’s life. Now living in Austin, Texas, Carina is picking up the pieces of a broken marriage to an abusive
