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Ramon Pons: Count of Toulouse

by Michael Ponzio

Who was Ramon Pons? He was the Count of Toulouse, who sustained his family’s ancient loyalty to the King of France following the breakup of Charlemagne’s Empire. He was a military leader, governing from horseback to preserve the loyalty of southern France to the king. He was relentlessly vigilant, and defended his domains from Arabs, Hungarians, and rebellions against the French crown. He was a husband and father, married to Garsinda, the daughter of the Viscount of Narbonne. He was pious ... more

The Ghosts of Hawthorn, Missouri

by James Peet

Eric Redmond and Daniel Wright were two adopted brothers who grew up together, and died a world apart. They met in the middle of an American heartland that seemed perpetually in decline: shambolic trailer parks, a meth epidemic, and indifference between neighbors, but with the refuge of religion. Here, communities of blue-collar workers resigned to a lifetime of beige depression – themselves descendants of two centuries of cultural calamities, armed only with the faint hope of one day living... more

Mercy's First Semester

by W.M. Bunche

Raised in a deeply religious family, Mercy rebels against all rules. To avoid a destined path of self-destruction, Mercy enlists in the Army. After two combat tours, Mercy returns home battling PTSD. Trying to forget about the lives that he has taken and resume a "normal" life, Mercy enrolls in college and reconnects with a childhood crush. Mercy saved some of his men. Can he save himself?

Open Your Heart and Let the Lord Come in

by Jerrie Blade

Open Your Heart and Let The Lord Come In is a parable that compares our natural home to our spiritual home the heart. As Jesus is invited in, He would love to take a tour through every room. You will began to take a closer look at your home, the heart, to see what changes need to be made. He's knocking, please allow Him to come in, you'll be glad you did!

La Petite Josette En Provence

by Ashley Davidson-Fisher

La Petite Josette en Provence is an illustrated, bilingual, French and English language adventure and learning book which takes place in the medieval village of Les Baux-de-Provence. My daughter drew all of the illustrations.

The story centers around La Petite Josette, her sister Anne-Laure, and their parents as they take a day trip to Les Baux-de-Provence. During the visit they tour a castle, have a picnic lunch of delicious, typical French food, go inside a medieval toy store, and exp... more

Burning Down The Country House

by Carol Williams

Addie’s passion for life is interrupted by a sequence of disturbing events, too tragic for her young mind to comprehend, yet she holds tight to what she remembers as the truth. Ultimately, she breaks, and only her mother’s songs will keep her safe. "My mother named me, Addie-May Myrtle Rose. I believed she bestowed her name to me out of deep affection. I soon realize the name was a double-edged sword, dipped in venom and surreptitiously designed to pierce the heart of a tyrant. Only it ricoche... more

Corruptus

by Phil Parker

As his city (Santa Fe) and state burn, journalist Matt White wants honest answers from public servants. Their lies become oppressive. Infuriating! What is propaganda? What is corruption? Matt snaps. For asking questions his newspaper bosses consider uncouth, he is fired. The next day, his furry best friend disappears. When an old acquaintance hires Matt to finally ask important questions, to follow money and hold power accountable, Matt’s story becomes a hellish descent through the state's haunt... more

Christmas Best

by Diana Kizlauskas

North Pole Mayhem

Chaos and confusion sweep through Santa’s Workshop at Christmas when five elves walk off their jobs in search of “greatness.” Their misadventure with new holiday careers leads them to learn that they are each special in their own way. As Santa explains, they are already great when they work with love and care, tapping into what is their CHRISTMAS BEST.

Christmas Best is a colorful, beautifully ... more

Lettuce!

by Diana Kizlauskas

HELP! There is only so much luck a Rabbit can handle...

LETTUCE! is a deliciously tall tale about sharing. Good fortune runs amuck as Rabbit watches his crop of lettuce grow and grow and GROW! What will he do with all this leafy goodness? Wacky neighbors help him solve his dilemma.

LETTUCE! is a colorful, beautifully illustrated picture book for children 3-6 years old. Funny, rhymed text is fun for adult... more

Five Ferries

by William MIchael Ried

Stephen Kylemore yearns to escape a country and a family torn apart by the Vietnam War. Buoyed by his love of literature and a dream of living an odyssey of his own, he buys a one-way ticket for the journey he will come to call “Europe on No Dollars a Day.” Stephen joins young people from around the world on a road with no clear destination. He hitchhikes, sleeps in the woods, looks for work and trades one paperback novel for another to maintain his alternate reality. He finds instant friend... more

Her Good Girl

by Elaine Stock

2018 Readers' Favorite Silver Medal Winner in Christian Fiction. 2018 American Fiction Award Winner in the Christian Inspirational category. Sadie Tremont’s will to survive is killing her. Almost 18, she’s battled one mysterious illness after another, which her mom insists she must supervise all treatment. Sadie’s dad’s put his time into underground caving. Unlike her grandmother, Sadie has stopped waiting for miracles. Callie, a café owner, might help but can she be trusted? Then there’s... more

Forest Lungs

by Andrew Zubinas

In Lithuanian, "eileraStis" is the term for poem.

"Eile" is the term for line.

"RaStas" is the term for writing. -- Andrew G Zubinas

Forest Lungs, the title Forest Lungs, a poem. Forest Lungs, Lithunian "Misko Plaučiai" Forest Lungs, Lithunian "Misko Broliai," Forest Lungs, given not an M.D., Ph.D. Forest Lungs, given a business publishing contract Forest lungs, healing. Forest Lungs, art.

Sophia Wants to Write a Book

by Marie White

Have your kids always wanted to write a book?

Give your budding author the gift that keeps on giving, a book to co-write with Sophia the dog!

Kids even get to write their name on the cover and fill-in an "About the Author" page, complete with their picture.

Great for:

car rides
hospital stays
visiting grandparents
airplanes
a great birthday party activity! <... more

Sea Oats and Sand Pails: A Child's Day of Wonder

by Carolyn Blish

Award-winning artist Carolyn Blish rekindles our childlike wonder of a day at the beach in this full-color picture book. Spoken in verse and seen through the eyes—and hearts—of children at play, the story recounts a single day filled with sand castles, shells, and discovery. Stunning color artwork, read-along rhyme, and an inspiring message of loving bonds and God's bountiful gifts make this ideal for families to enjoy together.

Crowning Glory: River's Journey

by Taylor Thompson

River Smith is eight years old when she begins to dislike herself. As her mother pulls the straightening comb, heated on the kitchen stove, through the naps of her hair she holds back tears and swallows down pain when the melting pomade burns her young scalp. She knows her mother is only fixing what is wrong with her. River enters her adult world as a self-perceived illicit woman, filled with passion and dreams, as she confronts child abuse, bigotry, and lust, while longing for true companionsh... more

Face-Off (Hockey Rivals Book 1)

by Stacy Juba

Brothers battle on and off the ice in this action-packed young adult sports novel. It's head-to-head, skate-to-skate, winner takes all! T.J. has gotten himself out of the fancy prep school his father picked for him and into the public high school his twin brother Brad attends. Now T.J. is a shining new star on the hockey team where Brad once held the spotlight. And he's testing his popularity with Brad's friends, eyeing Brad's girl and competing to be captain of the team. Meanwhile, the bo... more

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