Kate McLennan, D. Min. shares her story in The Messy Buddha.  She begins by telling readers about a canary sent into a mine to see if it was safe for humans.  She compares herself to the canary as she describes her fight against leukemia.  I...

I live in the south where funerals are important. I’ve never enjoyed going to funerals and usually have done so out of respect for the family. Two funerals stand out in my mind. Terry enjoyed life to the fullest. He was...

A good leader brings out the best in people; they quickly earn the trust and respect of others.  If you can successfully manage people you can successfully manage a project.  A good leader knows that people matter.  If a leader fails to convey to a...

Jerry Manning was raised by Crazy Annie and her dogs. No one knew the true story about how he came to live with her. She called him Raven. He was about five years old when she sent him to a military school. Could he be...

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...

Anything dealing with the Civil War Era has always held an interest for me, whether books, movies or reenactments. Living close to an area where reenactments are carried out, I watch but really do not pay that much attention to the re-enactors. Once More into...

Bart was named after his Uncle Bartlett. After returning from Vietnam where he was a POW, Barlett was never the same. He and three other POWs bought a small farm and dwelt together. At first they raised pot then they moved into dog fighting. They...

In Betting the Earth, Professor Kunich has compiled many arguments both in favor of and against the global warming theory. He explains and dissects them for our benefit. This book is well researched, without being preachy, and it is mainly easy to follow. Kunich lets...

Professor Moeller has an impressive background in world politics as a Danish Ambassador to several countries and as a professor of business and management. Living in Singapore, he has a unique view within the heart of Asia. His book demonstrates his ability to take massive...

Heaven In The Midst of Hell is a look at the war in Iraq from a different perspective: Author Commander Sheri Snively, D. Min., shares her experiences as a military Chaplain in Iraq. The first thing that struck me about this book was the photographs....

"Unmasking The Antichrist" by Ron Rhodes is a book that deals with a topic that has always been much debated about. Just who is the Antichrist? Is he a Jew, a Muslim, or could he be from the Catholic Papacy? As Ron Rhodes takes us...

"A Quick Overview of the Bible" by Douglas A.Jacoby is a book to help you put everything together like a puzzle. The Bible, one of the bestselling books and one of the least understood by most people, was written over 2000 years ago. Today there...

The author writes this book because there is so much interest and curiosity today about the Antichrist: * Is it possible to identify the Antichrist before he rises to power? * What are the signs of his arrival? * What is the significance of the number 666? * Will...

"Out of the Shadow of Poverty: Living the American Dream through Faith" by R. Jenkins-Oliver with Lakiesha Oliver is a memoir about a girl and her family making the most of what life handed to them. This family stuck together during the good and bad...

Paula Finch's "Inspirational Thoughts of a Millionaire in the Making: 365 Motivational Messages for the Driven Soul Vol. 1" is the perfect book for anyone who is setting out on a new venture and pursuing a dream! Filled with quotes, this book is not split...

Dr. David Jeremiah is a well-known name among conservative evangelical Christians. He has penned numerous Christian books. His latest audio book "I Never Thought I’d See The Day!: Culture at the Crossroads" addresses the decay of the American culture. Dr. Jeremiah supports his book with...

Author Robert Burgett, the historian who delves into analysis and legal research, has written "1803: Constitutional Intent for Electing the Presidency: How the Twelfth Amendment Failed to Anticipate the Rise of Competing National Parties" in the light of past and present day politics. Back in...

“Be the Sunshine: Share the Light and Spread the Joy,” written by Angela Thomas and illustrated by Christine Adolph, is the perfect gift book for any woman who may need a little bit of encouragement in her life. This book is divided into nine chapters...

"Where Did the Sun Go?" by Janet Cameron Hoult is a marvelous and unique introduction for children and adults of all ages to world-wide beliefs about solar eclipses. The colorful, full-page illustrations by Julia Andrzejewska are a perfect accompaniment to the author's explanation of cultural...

"Christmas Beneath a Frozen Lake" by Darrel L. Hammon is one in the series “The Adventures of Bob the Bullfrog”. It is well-written and well-illustrated. Bob is concerned that Santa won’t be able to penetrate the thick ice covering the lake where Bob and...