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The Ship's Carpenter

by D. E. Stockman

The Ship’s Carpenter features nautical adventure during the mid-18th-century wars between Great Britain and France. The story unfolds as Abraham, an English shipwright, flees to France to avoid impressment and to find permanent employment. There he meets his French love, Yvette. However with the start of war, he loses his love and position and returns to England only to be pressed into the navy. Sea battles, dramatic escapes, and heroic and chivalrous deeds follow. From old London to the citade... more

Riddled Prophecy

by L. Marlene Payne

Riddled Prophecy is a fascinating collection of short stories spanning 1200 years. The first five are historical fiction, all based on genealogical information from the author’s ancestors. The next eight are autobiographical and are arranged chronologically. The last one springs from a love of horses.

Milkman

by Kelvin C. Bias

What happens when everyman Calder Boyd starts to lactate? The Manhattanite becomes a media cause célèbre nicknamed the Milkman and old and new problems spill forth. The son of a former NBA star and a Norwegian artist, Calder copes with his strained marriage, losing his copywriting job at a boutique ad agency, a male-empowerment espousing mailman and a porn-star performance artist who wants to exploit him. He also deals with his late father's legacy and his wife's past indiscretion—all while brea... more

The Story of Baby 'L'

by Mary Jane Springer

It is a delightful, loving, and amusing picture book story about a baby's life before he is born. He has the ability to hear, touch, feel, and taste. It is unique...because the baby is telling the tale of what it is like to live inside his mother's womb. He imagines life and live in the outside world around him.

Crossing Paths

by Susan Lewallen

Two women are born in post-independence Tanzania into very different circumstances. Joy faces a never-ending trial to support her family while Neema leads a life of privilege and power— yet they both struggle for self-respect. When their paths cross, each is changed forever. How do women wrest dignity from a system stacked against them? What are the consequences of greed among the elite in a poor country? Crossing Paths encourages readers to consider integrity in an unfamiliar culture — and rem... more

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Matter of the May Mouse

by Kirsten Brewer Gant

The Matter of the May Mouse tells the story of the great big things that are inside all of us, no matter what size we are.

Monsters Are Afraid of Babies

by Nicholas Tana

A boy learns to face his fear of monsters after discovering that monsters are afraid of his baby sister. Inspired by a child’s imagination, this children’s picture book features a timeless, rhythmical tale by Nicholas Tana with beautiful illustrations by Jessica Abbott and Elise Leutwyler. Simple enough for kids but profound enough for parents, children will learn how the fears they have of others are often the same fears others have of them. This New Classics Books publication is a must for eve... more

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by Lisa Fontanella

Crystal’s Quest: An Adventure into the World of Gemstones is an award-winning finalist in the Children’s Mind/Body/Spirit category of the 2019 International Book Awards. This children’s book was written for young readers ages 7-11 and invites readers into the world of geology through Crystal’s entertaining adventures. Crystal’s Quest is a story about friendship, emotions and the amazing properties of gemstones. Each story revolves around Crystal and her beagle buddy, Noodle, and all the c... more

The Hidden Rose

by Abby Gordon

Secrets, adventure, treasonous plots that threaten a valiant secret order - Owain was dedicated to three things - Wales, the Order of the Rose, and most of all, his cousin - Elizabeth Tudor. From the moment he met the mysterious Anna Elizabeta, he denied the attraction. Yet when England's spymaster sends them on a mission, Owain throws caution to the wind and claims her. When she won't tell him her secrets, Owain rejects her upon their return to court. It takes an act of treason for Owain to r... more

Gratia Park Zoo

by Hayley Matthews

Gratia Park Zoo is a collection of 5 fast-paced, rhyming and educational children’s stories about animal friends who live in a zoo. Embark on exciting adventures in this beautifully illustrated book the whole family will enjoy.

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by Łukasz Przybylski

Count Artis of the Kingdom of Draxban discovers the ancient mechanism that allows him to move freely between lands. Along with the boon, there is a threat. Worlds have been contaminated by impure forces, which reveal themselves, wreaking havoc.The areas remaining in isolation will soon be on the brink of war, which will determine their fate. In order to face the demons, witches and vampires from the dark of Lanar, people are forced not only to unite, but also to ask for the help of Angels.Nobody... more

The Hidden Treasure of HVAC Services

by jimmy Malik

Generally, it's strongly advised that you decide on a seasoned contractor to install that replacement unit. An air-conditioning contractor is going to do a load calculation to fix the suitable central air-conditioning unit for your house. Also, you need a seasoned ac contractor to work out which capacity of the unit size your home requires. Also, you should address repairs whenever possible, a minor problem could become a significant issue that's a lot more costly than necessary. Standard air... more

Metal Like Me

by D. W. Saur

As a child, Vinny was unaware of his and his family’s difference but, as he got older, Vinny noticed that he was, in fact, not like other children. Because he was a metalhead, Vinny had a hard time making friends in elementary school. This changed as he entered middle school, where Vinny finally found friends who were metal like him. The group did not have an easy time as they were bullied or picked on for much of their first year. Tired of being viewed as different, Vinny came up with a plan to... more

The Curse of Purgatory Cove

by Pete A O'Donnell

There are ghosts waiting in the water. and Tom, a paperboy has met an old man who claims to be a 300-year-old pirate cursed to live on the land. Tom is trying to escape going to bordering school and he want's to sail to his dad in Florida. The old man says he'll help the paperboy by fixing his father's boat, but he wants Tom to do one thing for him. He must sail out on the night of the summer solstice and recover the pirate's treasure from the magical island of Tir-na_Nog.

Takes His Music with Him

by Coke Newell

In the shadow of Utah’s remote, sacred, and politically embattled Bears Ears National Monument unfolds a contemporary drama of conflict both internal and external. What begins as a story about one man’s search for his young son lost in the labyrinthine redrock canyons of southern Utah soon evolves into an intimate study of pride and prejudice, pitting its central characters against time, the elements, and themselves in a moving tale exploring themes of heritage (Mormon and Navajo), community, al... more

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