About J.A. Angelo: United States Army veteran J.A. Angelo believes strong family values are the foundation for building strong families. J.A. and his wife enjoy volunteering in their local school district and are leaders in various children non-profit organizations. They also donate to various charities for children and veterans. A portion of the book proceeds will go to these great organizations to help support children non-profits, and veterans and their families. What inspires you to … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – J.A. Angelo
Great Horned Owlets Rescue by Cheryl Aguiar
Great Horned Owlets Rescue by Cheryl Aguiar Cheryl Aguiar has a strong connection with wildlife and a great love for exploring nature. This is the story of how she gains the trust of one of Mother Nature’s most magnificent and mysterious creatures…the Great Horned Owl. These majestic birds known as raptors have a reputation of being extremely aggressive, but show a different side when struck by tragedy. With some help from her husband, Cheryl’s devotion and determination to help this family … [Read more...] about Great Horned Owlets Rescue by Cheryl Aguiar
Moments in Spirit by Eileen Troemel
Poetry is personal and intimate. These poems are meant to capture a moment of spiritual connection. This second book of poems is all about faith in the divine and spiritual expansion. In some way each of these poems has enriched and enhanced my belief system Targeted Age Group:: any What Inspired You to Write Your Book? The poems were inspired by a variety of events. As I discovered a new path for my spiritual beliefs, many of the poems were created as I walked this new road. … [Read more...] about Moments in Spirit by Eileen Troemel
Moments in Nature by Eileen Troemel
Nature inspires, frightens, and amazes on a daily basis. The poems in this collection all have something to do with nature – being in it, watching it, the passing of seasons. Whether it is a beautiful winter day (or any of the other seasons) or a patch of wilderness amongst the perfectly tended civilized yards, these poems express the affect that moment in nature had on me. Targeted Age Group:: adult What Inspired You to Write Your Book? These poems were gathered after years of writing. … [Read more...] about Moments in Nature by Eileen Troemel
A Zoologist’s Stumblings In Africa: How to Habituate a Bonobo by John Matthew Stritch
“Staring back at me from the darkness was the dappled head of a leopard.” Enter Lui-Kotale in the Democratic Republic of Congo and meet some amazing primates, the bonobos. Get to know the least know great apes at a personal level as well as many other species and people. From bonobos in the day to leopards in the night being a bonobo habituator is far from dull. During nine months following a wild group of bonobo, meat eating, wading and urinating on researchers, were some of the many … [Read more...] about A Zoologist’s Stumblings In Africa: How to Habituate a Bonobo by John Matthew Stritch
Garden of Dust and Thorns by Jeffrey Aaron Miller
The garden on Haven Ridge is the last bastion of green and growing things in a world turned to dust. One day, an army of a thousand men marches out of the desert and lays claim to the garden, capturing the few people who live there. It falls to a young woman named Adhi to find the heart of the garden, where a magic exists that might save it. But these men are servants of Deti Maranam, Lord beneath the Sand, and they bring a dangerous and deadly magic of their own. A brutal fight for survival … [Read more...] about Garden of Dust and Thorns by Jeffrey Aaron Miller
Interview with Author – Ralph Monday
About Ralph Monday: Ralph Monday is an Associate Professor of English at Roane State Community College in Harriman, TN., where he teaches composition, literature, and creative writing courses. He has had hundreds of poems published in over 50 journals including Agenda, The New Plains Review, New Liberties Review, Fiction Week Literary Review and many others. His poetry has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and Houghton Mifflin’s “Best of” Anthologies, as well as other awards. A book, Empty … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Ralph Monday
Zen in the Garden: Finding Peace and Healing Through Nature by Tracy J Thomas
In this fast paced world it's easy to get swept up in our stressful lives and become blinded to the beauty that surrounds us. "Zen in the Garden" provides helpful reflections, beautiful photographs, tips, and challenges to help the reader slow down and breathe in the beauty of each moment. From the author: I created this book after several months of treatment for skin cancer. The experience forced me to slow down and reevaluate what is most important in my life. Ever since childhood I … [Read more...] about Zen in the Garden: Finding Peace and Healing Through Nature by Tracy J Thomas
Costa Rica Travel Guide – Best of Margaritaville 2015: Quepos & Manuel Antonio by Evelyn Gallardo
You're about to discover the magic of Quepos & Manuel Antonio through the eyes of its local residents. Expanded Edition with More Full Color Photos This year's edition has more categories, chapters, maps and photographs than last year. An Intimate Portrait This book was written by a long time resident, so don't expect a bunch of impersonal sound bites about everything there is to see and do in the area. That's been left to the travel guides like Lonely Planet and Frommer's. But … [Read more...] about Costa Rica Travel Guide – Best of Margaritaville 2015: Quepos & Manuel Antonio by Evelyn Gallardo
Interview with Author – Tracy J Thomas
About Tracy J Thomas: Tracy J Thomas is an award-winning photographer, author, artist, and educator. She grew up in the beautiful Eastern Sierra town of Bishop, California where she spent her childhood embracing nature. She currently resides in Northern California with her sights set on a little cabin in the woods where the snow falls and the wildlife roams. Tracy's work has been featured in galleries and publications around the globe. She served on the faculty of the 2013 San Miguel … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Tracy J Thomas
The Nature of Change by Sharon L. Johnston
Masterfully crafted by Certified Change Agent, Sharon L. Johnston, ‘The Nature of Change: A 12 Step Journey to Mastering Conscious Change by Ditching Materialism and Embracing your Wildly Natural Self’ fights back against destructive materialism by helping readers rediscover their natural instincts and become the ‘change makers’ of the future. Based around accepting and embracing the laws of nature, the book’s guiding principles question the societal norms of materialism, egotism and narcissism; … [Read more...] about The Nature of Change by Sharon L. Johnston
Run Gently Out There by John Morelock
The journey from running on roads to running trails and then to the pauses along the way as what was seen needed to be appreciated unfolds in no particular order. The miles of trails led to encounters with rocks and birds; trees, both large and small; ferns, mosses, and lichens underfoot caused me to bend and inspect; the whys and wonders of tidal rises and falls were read about–fogs and clouds were above and below; cacti in the desert dryness, redwoods in coastal fog– pauses in the 118º heat of … [Read more...] about Run Gently Out There by John Morelock
