ONCE UPON A TIME... Chapter 1. A California girl named Barb met her prince of a guy. He was tall, dark, and handsome. (Actually, he was a Republican. But he was definitely tall.) They fell in love, and got married. Chapter 2. He brought her to his castle in England and they lived happily ever after. THE END** **Luckily, 35+ years of living happened between Chapters 1 and 2, giving Barb plenty of material for this collection (in no particular chronological order) from her newspaper columns, … [Read more...] about Life Begins When The Kids Leave Home And The Dog Dies by Barb Taub
Pushing a Rock Up a Hill: The Sisyphean task of modern motherhood by Amy Ryan
In this chapbook of poetry and prose, Amy explores life after birth taking us from the rage she experienced in new motherhood through the ugly parts of her struggling (and, at times, hostile) marriage, continuing on to a second pregnancy. While starting a company, she raised her first child and found herself in the midst of an identity crisis that highlights the negative aspects of modern parenting. After bearing the burden of an exhaustive mental lode, she found refuge in writing this book and … [Read more...] about Pushing a Rock Up a Hill: The Sisyphean task of modern motherhood by Amy Ryan
Secrets of Supermom: How Extraordinary Moms Succeed at Work and Home & How You Can Too! by Lori Whitney Oberbroeckling
Are you tired, overwhelmed, and searching for the ever elusive “work-life balance”? You want an extraordinary, fulfilling career and you want to be an extraordinary, present mom—without sacrificing either. How do moms who want to climb the career ladder and at the same time want to be present and amazing for their families do it? How do they stay happy, healthy, and not consistently stressed out to the max? How do they maintain friendships and relationships? How do they “do it all” without … [Read more...] about Secrets of Supermom: How Extraordinary Moms Succeed at Work and Home & How You Can Too! by Lori Whitney Oberbroeckling
Ben Learns to Be Kind: Sid the Kindest Kid by Anusjka R.E.
This simple story offers a new way of beating a bully through kindness. This book about Ben the Bully: ① Contains lovely illustrations and a strong message about kindness. ② Helps children recognize bullying behaviour and understand how to make friends. ③ Offers a different perspective on dealing with a bully. ④ Teaches children about how to express kindness through words and actions. Kindness needs to be taught just as self-worth and personal safety is taught. Because of the increase in … [Read more...] about Ben Learns to Be Kind: Sid the Kindest Kid by Anusjka R.E.
That Was Ugly: Tales of Redemption by J.L. Vance
In That Was Ugly, readers are invited into a wrestling match that pits the messy moments we all encounter in our ordinary, sin- and struggle-filled days, against the reality of God’s redeeming love. You’ll see where victory lies in these tales of redemption, as you discover how even our most unsightly blunders can be turned into beautiful opportunities to personally experience God’s grace. Using real-life stories from her own journey, the author demonstrates, one chapter at a time, how a … [Read more...] about That Was Ugly: Tales of Redemption by J.L. Vance
Parenting Your Best: The Essential and Practical Guide to Raising Children to Become their Best by John Adjei
‘Parenting Your Best’ is a book that is holistic, different, practical and relatable with easy step-by-step actionable activities, and real-life examples to help you achieve the best results for your children and the family. Using his practical experience as a parent and drawing on the latest research and evidence, John Adjei provides a fresh perspective on: • The purpose of parenting • The most effective tools and strategies for success in parenting • How to raise happy, confident and … [Read more...] about Parenting Your Best: The Essential and Practical Guide to Raising Children to Become their Best by John Adjei
Interview with Author – Dalton Smith
About Dalton Smith: I have been a storyteller all my life. I just recently started my writing career. Writing is my passion. The genre I primarily write in is nonfiction. I plan to branch off in the future and write a few novels with my creativity side of me. What inspires you to write? The fact I can help others with my words. Tell us about your writing process. I outline . I use mind maps and apps in the cloud. I also am old-fashioned and carry around paper and a pencil. What … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Dalton Smith
Interview with Author – Ilham Alam
About Ilham Alam: Ilham (the “H” is the same “H” as in hat) lives in Toronto, Canada, with her family that includes a very lazy cat. Toronto is called a “city within a park” for good reason, due to all its public parks and greenery in every neighbourhood, from which Ilham drew inspiration for this book while out for her own wonder walks with her kids. Ilham is a Student Advisor by day and a writer by night. She is also a trained Indian Classical Dancer and is an avid traveller, you can check … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Ilham Alam
The Willow Tree Oxygold: Experience of nature through music and story by Daniela Seker
The Willow Tree Oxygold: Experience of nature through music and story by Daniela Seker Our need for self-fulfillment leads us to desire to be good parents, intimate and pleasant spouses, true friends and successful people. Some of us learn that on the path to these achievements the pleasure of success evaporates and leaves us feeling like outcasts, lacking fulfillment, empty, lonely and disappointed, and sometimes, precisely at the peak of "success" we are most destructive to ourselves and … [Read more...] about The Willow Tree Oxygold: Experience of nature through music and story by Daniela Seker
Interview with Author – Asaf Rozanes
About Asaf Rozanes: My name is Asaf Rozanes and I'm the author and creator of the "Mindful Mia" - children empowering picture book series. :) I'm a single dad, father of 5 y/o Mia, a life coach and children's author with a witty, humoristic and refreshing writing style. The combination of catchy rhymes spiced with humor, an ethical message and a practical life tool appeals to the hearts of children and parents alike. As a life coach, I aim to give children the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Asaf Rozanes
When The Ground Shakes by Itit Almog MA
September is National Preparedness Month. Now is a great time to get this essential children's book for your family's library. Preparing children for an unpredictable event, such as an earthquake, is one of the best ways to reduce trauma and maintain children’s mental and emotional well-beings. Reading and practicing the skills introduced in "When The Ground Shakes" on a regular basis ensures that when children know what to do, they are less likely to be scarred by the traumatic event. Get … [Read more...] about When The Ground Shakes by Itit Almog MA
My Real Hue by Daniel Yves Eisner
“MY REAL HUE” is an extraordinarily brave man’s quest to fully understand and accept himself despite his family obstructing his path. Though it spans five decades, the story is a poignant reminder that adult life is constantly and comprehensively affected by childhood. From the instant readers meet young Danny, his torturous relationship with his parents is evident. His dysfunctional family capitulates everything from challenges with coming to terms with his sexuality to a set of burgeoning … [Read more...] about My Real Hue by Daniel Yves Eisner
