“We couldn’t do anything to save it. Your house is ash.” Words you never want to hear. That your home, your beloved home, was incinerated in a wildfire. Or flattened by a tornado. Pulverized by a hurricane. Washed away by a torrential flood. Total, irreparable destruction caused by a devastating natural catastrophe. And yet, those are words many of us have heard, and then somehow have had to live through the aftermath. Dealt with the consequences of losing everything but our lives. If we are … [Read more...] about Phoenix Rising – Surviving Catastrophic Loss: Fires, Floods, Hurricanes and Tornadoes by Noelle Nelson
Starlight by Nikki Chartier
Chloe Branson's summer of beach vacations and pool parties just died a sudden death. Now she's forced to help hide superstar boy band Spaceships Around Saturn... At least until her secret service agent dad figures out who fired shots at their show. The SAS guys aren't happy with the situation, either. The bad boy picks fights with middle sister Aralie, and the heart-throb can't escape obsessed little sister Emery. But after super-cute Milo kisses Chloe during a game of hide-and-seek, she … [Read more...] about Starlight by Nikki Chartier
Second Chance by Michael Roberts
Jack Reacher meets The Patriot in this exhilarating time travel alternate history series! When we lost the American Rebellion against the British in the 1700s, the world for the colonists changed for the worst. After centuries of suffering under the oppressive thumb of the English crown, a wealthy American entrepreneur in the 21st century finds an alien craft that can travel through time. That man is my best friend. And he figured out how to use that alien tech with one goal in mind: to go … [Read more...] about Second Chance by Michael Roberts
SMART Objective Setting for Managers by Irial O’Farrell
SMART Objective Setting for Managers by Irial O'Farrell Looking to make sense of objective setting, strategic goals, employee development, team competency and SMART? Then SMART Objective Setting for Managers is the book for you. Written by a manager for a manager, this book makes sense of the objective setting process and how it links to both job descriptions and business objectives. It also deconstructs the SMART framework and how to use it effectively with another person. Along … [Read more...] about SMART Objective Setting for Managers by Irial O’Farrell
Rock House Grill by D. V. Stone
Rock House Grill by D. V. Stone Aden House, successful but driven chef and TV personality, refuses to slow down. His life implodes one night, damaging him both physically and emotionally. He’s rescued by a woman he thinks of as his angel. Shay McDowell has rebuilt her life after her divorce. She juggles volunteer EMT duties and her job, while dreaming of becoming a chef. She finds her way to Rock House Grill and back into the life of the man she helped save. Can love be the ingredient … [Read more...] about Rock House Grill by D. V. Stone
As A Child: God’s Call to Littleness by Phil Steer
As A Child: God's Call to Littleness by Phil Steer A small but profound book that unpacks Jesus’ deeply challenging statements about 'becoming like little children', one word at a time. A welcome message for the worn-out and tired Christian, this book will open your eyes to remembering that beautiful state of childlike wonder. … [Read more...] about As A Child: God’s Call to Littleness by Phil Steer
The Shade Under the Mango Tree by Evy Journey
The Shade Under the Mango Tree by Evy Journey Gold Medal, Contemporary Fiction, Global Book Awards (formerly New York City Book Awards) Finalist, Multicultural Fiction, International Book Awards After two heartbreaking losses, Luna wants adventure. Something and somewhere very different from the affluent, sheltered home where she grew up. An adventure in which she can make some difference. After meeting Lucien, a worldly, well-traveled young architect, she goes to a rice-growing village in … [Read more...] about The Shade Under the Mango Tree by Evy Journey
Hostile Witness by Rebecca Forster
Hostile Witness by Rebecca Forster Once a hotshot attorney, Josie Bates swore off the legal limelight until her college roommate came calling. Her daughter, sixteen year-old Hannah Sheraton, is accused of murdering a judge and no one in the legal community will represent her. Josie, abandoned by her own mother as a teenager, can't turn her back. Josie's best hope is to get the girl sentenced to a a juvenile facility but when the D.A. decides to try her as an adult, Josie knows conviction … [Read more...] about Hostile Witness by Rebecca Forster
The Science of Self Talk: How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence and Stop Getting in Your Ow by Ian Tuhovsky
"Everything Will Be Fine" "There's No Way This Will Work!" "Why Does This Always Happen To Me"? These are just a few examples of positive and negative self-talk that you have probably said to yourself hundreds of times. You do it when you are nervous, you do with when you are happy, you do it when you are frustrated. And it affects your decision-making process. Self talk has a huge impact on your life, even if you do not see it right away. It can cripple your confidence or give you that … [Read more...] about The Science of Self Talk: How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence and Stop Getting in Your Ow by Ian Tuhovsky
Invisible Illness: An Insider’s Guide to Eliminating Overwhelm and Rediscovering the Path to Health and Happiness with an Autoimmune Disease by Heather Hausenblas
Invisible Illness is the inspiring account of a mother and researcher’s journey with an autoimmune disease, weaving together personal stories and science to shed light on eliminating overwhelm and rediscovering health and happiness. Today, over 24 million Americans (more than 7% of the population) suffer from the pain and discomfort of an autoimmune disease—and the prevalence is rising. Whether the illness is rheumatoid arthritis, Addison’s disease, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, or … [Read more...] about Invisible Illness: An Insider’s Guide to Eliminating Overwhelm and Rediscovering the Path to Health and Happiness with an Autoimmune Disease by Heather Hausenblas
The Pumper by Carlton Holden
Diamond Young is a Dallas postal worker who does black market butt jobs on the side, creating havoc in her life and that of others, which comes to a shocking head. Targeted Age Group:: 18-65 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? Many women deal with self-esteem issues and resort to low-cost butt enhancement on the black market, which leads to hazardous and tragic consequences. The Pumper is intended to highlight and forewarn of this reality. … [Read more...] about The Pumper by Carlton Holden
Deadly Trail by Marilyn Meredith
Deadly Trail by Marilyn Meredith The peace of the town of Bear Creek in the Southern Sierra is disrupted by the unusual death of the owner of the local inn. Though resident Deputy Tempe Crabtree’s job is not to investigate a murder case, she feels compelled to get involved when her friend Nick Two John is arrested. She realizes there are several people who wanted the victim dead, including his wife. As she continues to discover clues she puts her job, her wedding planning, and herself in … [Read more...] about Deadly Trail by Marilyn Meredith