Mrs. Bibel is a special guest at the young school class that Mrs. Prazer teaches. Mrs. Bibel is there to teach the children about the first five books of the Bible - the Pentateuch (Pentawhadda). Lynn Calvin Plater wrote Pentawhadda! to help children learn the...

In Parenting with Kindness and Consequences by Barbara Frandsen, we find cute imaginary letters from the young children and babies in Frandsen's life beginning each chapter, and sweet pictures and helpful illustrations accompany the text. Frandsen explains the concepts of child development and behavior in...

Every family is unique and special, but not all are the same. Although the standard is one father and one mother, this dynamic is not always the case. This can make growing up with only one parent difficult for children. It's important to talk to...

Sicilian Seductions by Sophia Elan is a slice-of-life drama novel that follows a woman's journey of self-discovery. Haunted by her past and recent broken marriage, Sofia undertakes a trip to the picturesque locales of the Mediterranean in Sicily, Italy, hoping to find joy in her...

Roar: Primed for Peace; Self Heal Trauma for Health, Happiness & Harmony is a work of non-fiction focusing on the transformation of the self. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience owing to a non-explicit discussion of mature themes such as abuse...

This Day I Hold Dear by Ellissa Schwartz offers a tender affirmation of the unconditional nature of a parent’s love for a child and a timely reminder to parents to treasure every moment of the here and now because those beloved children do not stay...

Marriage and love manuals are a dime a dozen unless you are talking about a book like John K. Slater’s God’s Love Manual. This amazing book will give you all the information, skills, and understanding needed to build a poor marriage into a wonderful marriage...

What is wisdom? How do we develop and apply wisdom to generate results that align with our ideal values? Find the answers to these questions and more in Developing Practical Wisdom. Drawing upon an extensive background in computer science, epistemology, and education, Michael A. Surkes...

Pennies from Vietnam: A Sister at Home, a Brother at War is a poignant memoir that chronicles the emotional toll of war on a soldier and those he leaves behind. It is presented through the letters of Larry Ray Smith, a young soldier serving in...

One Day a Year by J. Lamont Jones sees Benny Jones thrust back in time where he meets what could possibly be the love of his life. Only how can that be when she lived centuries in the past? And it’s not only time that...

Often when we are faced with a dilemma, we think "Why is God doing this to me?"" instead of wondering "What is God trying to say and teach me through it?" When we accepted Jesus as our Savior, we became a child of...

Glenn Wasson transports readers back in time to the days of the Gold Rush. He shares tales that could very well be true if a bit exaggerated. A large nugget was stolen and swallowed; however, it came out all right in the end. Wasson continues...

Author Linda Campanella's mother, Nancy, was diagnosed with stage four small-cell cancer that had spread to her brain in September of 2008. This was horrible news for Nancy's four children, Linda, Paula, Claudia and Eric as well as her husband of over fifty years, Eckart,...

“Faithful Shadow” by Kevin J. Howard tells the tale of one fictional, but terrifying, result of the major fires in and near Yellowstone National Park several years ago, or in any year yet to come. Smoke from the main fire, several miles from park headquarters,...

"Why Leadership Sucks: Fundamentals of Level 5 Leadership and Servant Leadership" is a four-part discussion on how to lead effectively. Part 1, 'To Serve or Not To Serve, That is the Question' is composed of twelve chapters that cover areas like preparing to face...

First Lt. Michael Neill, born of American parents living in the Ukraine back in the days of the Soviets, is the protagonist to whom Steve Wilson introduces readers in Red Sky at Morning. Neill is uniquely situated for a mission in the Ukraine, to uncover...

There is something deeply satisfying about settling into a story created by a man of military training and insight as is the case with Tempest of Fire by Steve Wilson. Bringing back Lieutenant Michael Neill from an earlier story (Red Sky at Morning), Wilson weaves...

Soul Secrets by Miki Jacobs is an interesting and useful spiritual guide meant for people interested in contacting their soul "team," which includes spirit guides, guardian angels and departed ones. What I love about this book is that it is a simple guide which first...

Every day, Miss Erickson hears mysterious music coming from behind a locked door at the Lang School of Fine Arts. When the strict Mrs. Borg tells her to leave the door alone, her curiosity drives her to uncover the secrets of the ever-closed door....

All Means All, If You Believe by Gwen Sutton is a story of faith, resilience and a mother's belief. BabyRuth was happy. She had a beautiful life, she had a son, Derek, who had a great promise of a better future, and a daughter who...