Books written for the very young - mostly meant to be read aloud and to have their illustrations presented each step along - like Rufus Finds a Home by Theodore Jerome Cohen, are individually appreciated for their particular cogency of content, attentiveness of voice, and...

When Samantha Taylor loses the last of her loved ones, she's certain she won't find happiness again. Her grandfather's will is read and she learns that he gave her the old cabin back in Misty Lake, Minnesota. Once determined to be rid of the place...

In Strangers on the High Seas: Book 4 of the Captain No Beard Series by Carole P. Roman, the story starts with Captain No Beard watching some dolphins frolicking near the bow of the ship. Cayla, the newest member of the crew, is all excited...

HARDBARNED! One Man's Quest for Meaningful Work in the American South by Christopher J. Driver is a memoir that reads like nothing I have read in a long while; brutally honest, an unadulterated X-ray of the crude realities that confront contemporary American workers. The author...

According to the website, Equality Now, trafficking women and children for sexual exploitation is a lucrative industry making an estimated $99 billion a year. It is the fastest growing criminal enterprise in the world today. Of the millions of women and girls exploited every year...

Following a catastrophic event that wiped out much of the world's population, pockets of civilized society struggled to survive while the uncivilized, the criminal, the sadistic, the human-animal survivors raged across the country, committing every kind of immoral, senseless, and vicious act ever created by...

Consulting Drucker: Principles and Lessons from the World's Leading Management Consultant by Dr. William Cohen is a book written primarily about Peter Drucker. In Consulting Drucker, Cohen -- who happens to have known Peter Drucker personally as a student as well as a friend, and...

With the hustle and bustle of life today, everyone is always looking for ways to get things done quickly. Did you know that being organized in anything from your job and career to your personal life can actually save you a lot of time, money...

Eight-year-old Reagan is different. Everyone around her is also different. She loves to dance but the other children do not like dancing with her. Reagan loves a special place she calls rocks-water. She feels safe there. She does not feel lonely sitting on the rock....

Sometimes we forget who God really is and the power he has over our lives and others. Many people turn to God in times of need or grief, forgetting the vital importance to ask how you can serve and not be served. Discover the significance...

Designed to Learn: Using Design Thinking to Bring Purpose and Passion to the Classroom by Lindsay Portnoy is an engaging book that speaks about experiential learning through the elements of design thinking. The book gives awareness to readers about creating learning environments that foster students'...

Lin Wilder’s historical novel, My Name is Saul, is a testimony of love and faith. As a prisoner held in Mamertine prison, Rome, the apostle Paul reflects upon his life. This is his last night alive; tomorrow morning, Paul will be beheaded. He is weary,...

Steaming makes food tender and moist and the technique of steaming foods is good for anyone on a pureed diet. In a dysphagia kitchen, steaming is the perfect cooking method. Steaming does not necessarily produce bland food; it makes the dishes lighter and they are...

Silver Moon is a work of fiction set in the historical and dramatic sub-genres and was penned by author Jenny Knipfer. The third novel in the By the Light of the Moon series, the book is recommended for more mature readers due to the presence...

After Dark: Birth of the Disco Dance Party by Noel Hankin talks about a significant yet rarely discussed or even written about part of American history: The origins of the disco dance party scene and its contribution to society in many aspects. What makes this...

I love Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol: it is a must-see every year during the holidays. John C. Derr has written Another Christmas Carol, which is a modern update to the classic story. This time, the character that has a chance to be redeemed is...

With a name like Drummond, you would expect a very musical percussionist, especially when the name is often shortened to Drum or even Drummy! Middle school student Drummond wasn’t so sure at first. He enjoyed playing the drums, but he wasn’t sure he was that...

Freedom Rings by Brenda Hardwick is book three in the urban fantasy The Circle trilogy. In Harlem Angel, Soraya Rawlings seeks out a mysterious woman after a disturbing dream about murder. Soraya learns that her latent abilities are vital in a hidden realm and she...

Lucy’s Way: A Dog, A Drunk, and The Tao by Mark Saluke shares a poignant memoir of transforming struggle into serenity through the unlikeliest of guides: a dog named Lucy. We’re following Mark through his time in the grip of alcoholism circa 2007, where he...

"ZAFTAN MISCREANTS" is a science fiction novel that pits the Zaftans and the Gundies against one another. Ensign Sam is an android, who was created by the navy. Sam is sent on mission aboard the Gundy flagship Tiger. Sam is an android, though she is...