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Liberty and Means: A novel

by Kristin Dow

Someone is tracking Shannon Clark, altering the course of her life in a most unexpected, thrilling way. But as the familiar is gradually stripped away, she starts to feel disconnected and doesn’t know who to trust. Family, friends, dating, work...nothing is the same and everything is complicated. Will Shannon learn to embrace her new world filled with golden opportunity or get lost amongst its trappings? She now has the chance to follow her dreams. Trouble is, she doesn’t know what they are.

Backlash: A War of 1812 Novel

by Mike Klaassen

In 1812, with questionable justification and inadequate preparation, the American government declares war on Great Britain, the most powerful nation on earth. In Backlash, five young Americans wage a war that drastically changes their life—and the history of the world.

Compass (Book #2)

by JENNIFER GIBSON

Being a teenager is hard enough. To be hard of hearing on top of that is like being stuck in the middle of a never ending soap opera. In Compass, the sequel to Sway, Jessie's life begins to change its course, sending her toward a new reality. When her world is suddenly ripped apart by an angry rival, the one person she trusted to stand by her side simply walks away. With her composure shattered, Jessie questions everything she believed about herself, and as her life takes her on a new path, it t... more

Destiny (Book #3)

by JENNIFER GIBSON

Jessie is determined not to let her hearing loss hold her back. She aims her sights even higher as she ventures in a new direction. With a Black Belt on the horizon, and so close to achieving it, she is unaware of the danger closing in on her. Until one day, everything suddenly changes and she finds herself standing on the precipice of life. Will she be strong enough to hold on or will she succumb to the darkness that surrounds her?

If You Were Me and Lived in...Ancient Greece

by Carole P. Roman

Join Carole P. Roman and travel through time to visit the most interesting civilizations throughout history in the first four books of her new series. Learn what kind of food you might eat in Ancient Greece, the clothes you wore in 15th century Renaissance Italy, what your name could be in Elizabethan England, and what Colonial American children did for fun. If You Were Me and Lived in...does for history what her other award-winning series did for culture. So get on-board this time-travel machin... more

If You Were Me and Lived in... Elizabethan England

by Carole P. Roman

Join Carole P. Roman and travel through time to visit the most interesting civilizations throughout history in the first four books of her new series. Learn what kind of food you might eat in Ancient Greece, the clothes you wore in 15th century Renaissance Italy, what your name could be in Elizabethan England, and what Colonial American children did for fun. If You Were Me and Lived in...does for history what her other award-winning series did for culture. So get on-board this time-travel machin... more

Hidden Star

by Corinne Joy Brown

Imagine awakening to a new reality of who you are, revealing a hidden past that has shaped your family’s history for centuries. Actual fact, not fiction, this experience has been shared by thousands of descendants of Sephardic Jews who fled Spain and Portugal in the 15th and 16th centuries, seeking safe haven from the dreaded Spanish Inquisition. Many had already converted to Catholicism, but learned that conversion was not enough to save their lives. They established new communities through... more

Drifting too far from the Shore

by niles reddick

The Feast for the Beasts: a rhyming story with a twist

by charlie parris

A fun rhyming jungle story for 4-7 year olds. Ryan the Lion celebrates his birthday, as all the beasts bring along food that rhymes with themselves! But they are in for a BIG surprise!

Elephants In The Room

by Charlene Wexler

Elephants In The Room is a collection of short stories and essays that will tickle your funny bone, and pull at your heartstrings. It examines life, love, and the tragedy and comedy of human life. Coming of age features essays and fiction about growing up in the fifties and sixties. Animal Magnetism deals with life with our pets. The passing parade deals with life in our changing world. Senior Moments has humorous and serious observations on our mature years.

Wild West: Lawmen, Outlaws, And Indians

by Stanley Morganstein

Original historical novel of lawmen as Wyatt Earp, outlaws as Billy The Kid, Jessie James, Indians as Cochise, Geronimo, and the Mayans. Provides historical basis as the Civil War, Lincoln County War, and Apache raids in the United State, and Mexican Territories.

The Reading Parrot Named Darwin

by Mary Sage Nguyen

This is a Children's Picture Book for children ages 2-12. Lana is a writer, and who is suffering from a case of writer’s block. She receives an African grey parrot from her elderly aunt. She later finds out this parrot is no ordinary bird, but one that can read. The parrot assists her with overcoming writer’s block. They become friends, and she learns that inspiration can come from anyone!

Dark Matters: Seven Variations on a Theme

by Benet Kolman

Benet Kolman’s debut collection of short stories is a rare opportunity for readers of literary fiction and and its theological underpinnings to explore themes related to what Immanuel Kant called the “crooked timber of humanity.” Although each of the stories creates a distinct world of its own, Kolman’s characters share a tendency toward human disarray, the “dark matters” in the title. Love, confusion, doubt and hope coincide in deeply felt tales that ultimately convince readers that our stru... more

Little Miss Lotsie At The Play

by R. Melvin McKenzie

Coach Melvin, award-winning author of The Book on Internal STRESS Release wants children everywhere to discover the wondrous, fun, and sometimes humorous ways they can understand and enjoy the usage of the sometimes confusing words of homonyms. Homonyms can particularly befuddle immigrants who have a hard time just understanding the basic English language. 20% of the 2016 profits from his book are being donated to the Make A Wish Foundation.

Rahley the Silent Slug

by N.D. Byma

The story of a friendly slug who is afraid of the sound of his own voice. It isn't that Rahley can't speak, he just worries that he will either sound scary or silly and chooses to remain silent believing it to be the safest thing to do. One day, Rahley must face his biggest fear in order to save his friends and will learn a valuable lesson in the process.

Sela Blue and the First Day of School

by Alisia Dale

Meet Sela Blue, a charming 6-year old girl living in the town of Chateauguay. She lives in the Musical Village, where all the streets are named after classical musical composers. It is Sela Blue's first day of school and she has been dreaming about it all summer. Experience her excitement and anticipation as she counts down to the big day!

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