Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
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 […]
Allison is in a rut. At the opposite of insistence by her mother, Allison decides to spend some time roving about with a wrinkly old relative simply referred to as E to get a fresh start. After a number of days squiggling across some unnamed states, E receives a job offer he can’t refuse. A
What boy doesn’t love a fun camping trip? When the Angelino family goes to a campground for their summer vacation, the three boys get to play games, hike, see wildlife, and do all sorts of other fun things. At one point they have a close call with an angry deer, but their father protects them
We all want a stable and secure future. But are we all doing things to achieve that prospect? Taking Action for a Better Tomorrow provides an in depth assessment of the world’s current situation and outlines actions that we can take to improve the outlook of our society. In some ways, this was a difficult
“I would never fall for that,” you might say, regarding people that try to manipulate you into doing something that you wouldn’t otherwise do. Well, Michael Connor explains that you likely fall for it to some extent every day. From politicians to marketing agencies, there is a barrage of psychological tactics used every day to
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,
After suffering an economic downturn, Mark and his family take on the adventurous opportunity of teaching English as a foreign language on the other side of the world. Banding together with an eclectic mix of teachers from around the globe, they experience the wonders (both good and bad) that China has to offer. With the
Rather than simply a collection of poems, Rain and Embers takes the reader on a journey. Feelings of isolation and despair are brought forth with honesty. Love and acceptance are also portrayed pointedly. While primarily conveying the plight of refugees, this collection is fitting for anyone that has ever felt displaced or struggled with their
The Naked Man is the first in a series featuring the young and extremely attractive Katerina Mills. From a seemingly stable family in a small town, Katerina is working her way through college pursuing a law degree. But money is tight so Katerina decides to bend her morals a little to earn some cash. As
Financial freedom… it’s what everyone is striving for, yet it seems to remain elusive for so many. Invest in Yourself is a financial guide that provides strategies for investing your money and growing your wealth. The financial theory revolves around, as the title suggests, investing your money for yourself as opposed to solely relying on
A building that is placed on a weak foundation is not able to be built as tall as one that is built on a strong foundation. Similarly, if you feel that you are limited in your ability to achieve greater success in your life, then this book recommends replacing your foundations… your core beliefs. A
The first day of school can be exciting and intimidating. But for siblings Andy and Anna, the real adventure begins after their bus drops them off in the afternoon. Taking a shortcut home through a dark alley, they stumble upon the most remarkable of things… a large and unique egg that is about to hatch.
Daniel was most certainly not born with a silver spoon in his mouth. And based on the stark depiction of Jackass Flats, nobody was. While Daniel is central to most of the story, the book spans many decades and numerous unadorned characters. Daniel was born to an alcoholic father and an unprepared mother. Tragedy follows
“It all started with a nuclear war…” Arid takes off from there with some unfortunate drought and some more sinister ambitions. Greedy companies and slimy politicians climb in bed together and their offspring is nothing but misery for the masses. The country’s water sources are now official property of the moneygrubbing water barons. For those
Since the early part of the 20th century, the Plague has not been a mortal threat to humanity at large. But sometimes nature has a way of awakening things mankind thought was all but eradicated. Red Death is an eye-opening novel that explores the spread of an extremely virulent disease from New York to London
On Gamma Ceti, fun can be hard to come by. The Pleiadic Catholic religion rejects modern technology and most items of interest are considered contraband. Dex is a bit of a loner, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t lonely. When Tabitha Tempest storms into his life, Dex finds more than a friend. He finds the
Inside the walls of a glass prison, sixteen year-old Rose is compelled to live out her days. With a brute of a father and an overly controlling mother, Rose’s only option is to risk the safety of her gilded cage. When Rose ventures out to taste freedom for the first time, she learns the hard
The focus of this book is to provide assistance for those wishing to avoid sex outside of marriage. Chapter 7 of the Bible book of Proverbs is the basis for the information, and each chapter of Dr. Timothy O’s book focuses on one particular Bible verse. Having wisdom is extolled throughout the book as the
“They did not have a plan, and with only a few days to formulate one, if they failed, America might too.” This is just a typical problem for Jerry in his crazy life. His ex-wife is a constant pain and his old drinking habit threatens to overtake him. However, his wild friends (with names like
Cattie by Megan King is a bleak story about a young woman who yearns for more than her traditional rural life has to offer. Her parents work hard to care for the family and expect Cattie to shoulder the burden by marrying. Marry she does, though tragedy soon befalls the groom. Cattie, however, is no
Atoranth is falling apart. Young Josiah Locke is employed abroad after his country’s demise as a result of a mysterious plague and subsequent political assassination. Loyal to his family and home, Josiah is determined to cut off an advancing enemy before they overtake Edenfield, Atoranth’s most ancient city. What’s more, if the Continuum Column (a
Otta and Erl are twins born to a people filled with superstitions. Otta is a headstrong female who is proud to be different from the petty females in her village of Atwood. Erl is sensitive and deliberate. At the Weird Day festivities Erl has an unusual encounter that leaves him bereft of his memories. Meanwhile
In this book, Denise Wijayaratne details 23 things that confident people don’t do. Each chapter explains one of the points briefly, sometimes in just a few paragraphs, and some of them also include examples or charts to help emphasize the point. Toward the end of each chapter there is an additional feature, called Amazingness Keys.
Single Chicas by Sandra C. Lopez is a collection of short stories focusing on modern Latinas navigating and embracing singleness. Each chapter rewards readers with a fresh chica, and insight into her life. The wide variety of women will appeal to any modern woman. Some are frustrated, some cynical. Others are just downright funny. All
