The setting is 16th century Florida. The story is fictional but has roots in truth. This is the story of Black Shell, a Native American, mystical trader of the Chickasaw tribe. Black Shell was captured and enslaved by de Soto. Pearl Hand rescues his mate...

Tim Ferguson has complied his knowledge, ideas and games into a treasure and must-have for all youth leaders, titled: "Not the Same Old, Done-It-before Youth Meetings." It can be difficult trying to plan a youth meeting that will be engaging, fun and also teach a...

Although we live in a fast-paced world, dependent on technology, we CAN slow things down, down-size, simplify and practice the "spirit of frugality." That is the premise of the book "What the Amish Can Teach Us About the Simple Life" by Georgia Varozza. The author...

Love Letters from the Edge: Meditations for Those Struggling with Brokenness, Trauma, and the Pain of Life by Shelly Beach and Wanda Sanchez is a moving, honest and intimate book that reaches out to readers and is helpful to many out there who have experienced...

I am a teacher and I believe in the power of education. I believe education can move things forward. From individual lives, to families, to cities, to nations, education can have a profound effect. There are a lot of things that go into creating any...

From the Corner to the Corner Office: A Blueprint for Success is an inspirational autobiography, providing the stepping stones of building self-confidence, written by James A. Barlow. Living in a world where racism is rife and white supremacy seems to take the reins, James A....

Learning her heritage is different than what she believed, a newly-orphaned girl struggles with unprecedented magical aspects of her life in the children's fantasy novel, Dotty and the Withered Hand by Emma Warner-Reed. After her parents' untimely deaths, Dotty moves in with her eccentric Great-Uncle...

Breaking the Silence: Why Opening Up About Your Sex Life Is the Best Medicine for Your Health, Relationships, and Overall Happiness by Dr. Moshe Kedan provides a much-needed push to men and women on talking openly about sex, especially at times when this particular area...

Nina is usually calm and relaxed but now she has to make a difficult decision. After taking a nap, she decides to call on her friends for help. Juan could help as he always did the right thing, taking his parents and their values into...

David was the youngest son of a family of shepherds who helped take care of the sheep. Because of his humility, no one believed he would become king, but he was a good person, acted nobly, and helped when he had the chance. David, The...

When we express ourselves honestly, we remain true to ourselves and are authentic. Being honest sets us free from the burden of maintaining the contradiction between what we feel and what we express. Children should be taught that telling the truth is always better than...

Jesus, The Baby King by K.A. Mulenga shares the amazing and wondrous events that led to the birth of baby Jesus. The profound significance, as well as the quiet humility of the birth of Jesus, are conveyed in this engaging read. Told with warmth and...

Life, the Universe, and Curing Everything: Leadership Practices for Changing the World is a combined memoir and leadership guide by Hans Keirstead. The author uses examples from his life to teach leadership skills that can help you make a difference in the world. He experienced...

In Eye of the Champion, Daniel Laby delineates sports and performance vision as a comprehensive discipline merging ophthalmology, neurology, psychology, and physics, sparked by his fellowship project scrutinizing visual tests at a baseball facility. Laby stresses the necessity of evidence-based practice, emphasizing vision's critical role...

As a reader with health administration experience, I have read several books on Alzheimer’s disease; however, Alzheimer’s: The Uncertain Journey by Dr. Renee Despres and Guy Slowik is one of the most thorough and practical ones I have ever read on this subject. This extraordinary...

As an avid true crime reader, I was very pleased to get the opportunity to review Stranger in the Window by Cathy Coombs. This is the story of Leila A. Welsh, a young teacher from Kansas City, her murder, and the fight for justice. Leila’s...

How To Pray And Get Results: Removing the Barriers Blocking Your Prayer Life is a non-fiction book on Christian living by author Sheldon D. Newton. In this short but comprehensive guide, Newton looks at the obstacles in daily life which can hinder effective worship and...

Dirty Inspirations: Lessons from the Trenches of Extreme Endurance Sports by Terri Schneider is a radical work that takes the reader to the very heart and principle of extreme endurance sports, and how we can use it to uncover our hidden potential and enhance our...

If you are over the age of 40, do you ever feel that your age is fighting against you when you are looking for a job or changing careers? In today's marketplace, it can seem like it's the millennials vs the aging, but aging can...

Noah's Ark is a very popular theme in children's Bible stories. K.A. Mulenga's book Robbie the Raven and Debbie the Dove tells this familiar story from a unique perspective. Robbie and Debbie are good friends and spend their days together. Debbie is very curious and...