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50 Happy Things To Look At When Everything Sucks

by Jessica Warrick

Sometimes things suck... But that’s why kittens, gloppy gingerbread houses, favorite mugs, cuttlefish and other disgustingly happy things exist; to comfort us in times of...suckery. So sit back, relax, adjust your eyeballs for a rose-colored overload, and enjoy a slightly less sucky existence.

Saffron Markets

by Veneeta Singha

The novel is set in a Nepali tea estate where varying notions of enterprise, autonomy and patronage encounter each other through Mani and his staff. A foreign delegation restores the vital role of East-West cooperation where contestation was an overarching norm. The free marketplace of ideas is revisited as a willful necessity.

Chosen Mistress

by Elizabeth Conte

Book Blurb A complex tale of two women in early Victorian society exposing the underside of love, sex, and relationships. Charlotte Ashford will do anything for her cousin Lydia. They are practically sisters, growing up together in the heart of Victorian England. They dreamed they would share their lives forever and made girlish promises to always be there for each other. When Charlotte’s path veers to America and Lydia marries the enchanting Nathanial Hammond, their dream of sharing a l... more

Dialogues with the Wise Woman

by Richard Todd Devens

Scammed by a Las Vegas con artist, pianist George Sistern becomes deeply depressed. He meets Mildred Markowitz, a psychologist and philosopher of genius, and embarks on a journey of growth and transcendence. He discovers the power of self-esteem and self-compassion.

The Prophets of Gentilly Terrace

by Gordon Peter Wilson

A Multilayered Story of the Tragedy, Triumph, and Peculiarity of New Orleans Amid the infection of urban decay and fatuous political causes, mischief looms in the New Orleans neighborhood of Gentilly Terrace. A newly elected tax assessor, Jerry Sonothanx, is burdened with gambling debts and childcare payments and in desperate need of cash. After receiving a tip that a family-owned Vietnamese grocery store in his district is running an illegal lottery, Jerry sees an opportunity for financial s... more

Strong Girls Travel: AJ's Adventures at Indiana Dunes

by Amy Friedl

Strong Girls Travel is a book series showcasing a young girl’s adventures in America’s National Parks. Each book finds her learning something new about herself, her world, and her part in it all. In AJ’s Adventures at Indiana Dunes, she finally gets to meet up with her favorite cousin after two long years away. But will they still like the same things? What is this 3-Dunes Challenge thing that Charly texted her about? Hiking? Early in the morning? Oh no. Maybe AJ doesn’t have as much in commo... more

People Are A Lot Like Socks!

by Russ Troutt

No matter how BIG, no matter how small, Whether you're short or whether you're tall. Regardless of color, shape, or size, ALL should be wonderful in our eyes. In teaching to accept and never mock, we can see that... PEOPLE ARE A LOT LIKE SOCKS!

Michelangelo at Midlife

by Gene Openshaw

“Michelangelo at Midlife” is a traveler’s quest for Michelangelo’s most troubled work of art: the notorious Tomb of Pope Julius II. His artistic ambitions crumbling as fast as his marriage, Sam careens through Europe—from Florence to Paris, Venice to Amsterdam—seeking inspiration in the great Michelangelo who, for all his success, struggled to complete the colossal Tomb. Sam teams up with Nikki, an intriguing Italian woman who opens his eyes to the deeper meaning of the Tomb. She explains how Mi... more

Raven Rock

by Nichole Louise

Who was the Headless Horseman? 1776. Wolfram Kaspar Von Hultz of Hesse-Cassel is about to embark on a perilous journey to fight the American rebels with the Hessian force allied to the British Army. Although a reluctant soldier, he knows his birthright is to fulfill his duty to the Landgraf. Wolfram takes his place in the world under the guidance of his surrogate uncle and mentor, the charming yet calculating Colonel Johann Rahl. Across the ocean and on the outskirts of Sleepy Hollow, Huld... more

The Relaxists

by Alton Spencer

One evening, sixteen-year-old Edward Slowbe makes a startling psychic discovery that will fundamentally change his concept of human nature, and his understanding of the nature of reality, forever. But in order to fully realize the power, insights, and vastness of the mysterious realms he has bore witness to, he must first overcome his addictions, fears, and limiting beliefs. Twenty-five years later, in 2048, Slowbe writes a seminal work called The World Within, which becomes an international ... more

Howl-O-Ween Hijinks

by Papa Paws

Today, Molly Paws and her sisters get ready for Halloween. They help decorate and set out treats for the trick-or-treaters. The doggies discover the hard part is finding the right costume to wear. Will their costumes be as fun as they imagine them to be? Children’s picture book about a sweet little doggie named Molly Paws and her family. • Created by a dog dad, every story is based on a real-life event. • Toddlers and preschoolers ages 0-5(ish) will enjoy the cute illustrations of the dogs.... more

Scions of Icarus

by Walker Lane Stranger

This work tells the story of a posthumous winner of the infamous Darwin Award and of those he left behind; weaving through circus sideshows, trailer parks, squalid motel rooms and a psychotherapist's office. A world rife with eccentric characters: carnie performers; a man in an existential war with the Second Law of Thermodynamics; neurotic patients under the care of a devious psychiatrist; souls suffering from an oriental curse; and many more. A parallel universe where the only well adjusted in... more

Son of Babylon

by Daniel Pugsley

The wolves at court are circling, and they can smell blood... Babylon in 1765BCE is a dangerous place, though Bani at least gets to live in a palace. His father is king, his mother a favoured concubine and rival of the queen. When his mother's people invade, however, everything changes. Bani's father marches out at the head of his outnumbered forces, in a desperate attempt to save his kingdom. Back in Babylon, with their protector gone, Bani and his mother are plunged into a death struggle... more

Lady

by Mohamed Zaki

"Lady" is a poignant story set in 1960s Egypt, following the life of nine-year-old Saiyidah from the countryside. She becomes a maid in a middle-class Cairo household, torn between yearning for her stolen childhood and supporting her poor family. The narrative revolves around Saiyidah's complex journey, her relationship with the enigmatic Fatima, and the influence she has on the household's twins, Mohsen and Kawthar. Mohsen, inspired by Saiyidah, embarks on a creative journey that transcends soc... more

Archie's Soccer

by Carol Asquini

Archie couldn't explain how he was feeling when he lost his enthusiaism for his favourite sport, Soccer. He worried that he may never be able to play soccer again. All it took it find it was a little encouragement from a very tiny friend.

War is a Lonely Place to Be

by Sherman Smith

SYNOPSIS War is a Lonely Place to Be A Novel by: sherman smith 129,000 words , 95 chapters No one wanted war and few wanted to be heroes. Duty called in many guises but whether it was on a convoy ship in the frigid Artic, a cruiser in the Dutch East Indies, or a nurse in San Francisco , t... more

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