The Authors Show

THIS BOOK IS A ROAD MAP ON HOW TO HANDLE CHALLENGING SITUATIONS THAT ARISE IN OUR LIVES. THERE ARE ALSO PRAYERS THAT YOU CAN READ AND SAY OVER THESE SITUATIONS THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU, BRING YOU PEACE AND BLESS YOUR LIFE INCREDIBLY. AS A CHRISTIAN WE SHOULD DESIRE AND CRAVE WISDOM MORE THAN ANYTHING AS A DIRECTIVE IN OUR DAILY LIVES. DESIRING AND ASKING GOD FOR WISDOM DAILY WILL PLEASE GOD IMMENSELY. THIS ALONE WILL HAVE HIM RAIN DOWN SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS ON OUR LIVES. THIS BOOK WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH A PLETHORA OF MOTIVATIONAL AND INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM SOME OF THE GREATEST PEOPLE THAT EVER LIVED. SOME HAVE TRAVELED THROUGH THEIR JOURNEY OF LIFE AND MANY OTHERS STILL ARE AND THEY HAVE GIFTED US WITH SOME OF THE GREATEST THOUGHTS, EXAMPLES, AND TESTIMONIES FOR LIFE EVER. THE GREATEST BOOK EVER CREATED THE BIBLE IS ALSO REFERENCED WITH SOME THOUGHT-PROVOKING GUIDES ON HOW WE SHOULD CARRY OURSELVES AND LIVE OUR LIVES. WE ARE CONSTANTLY IN THOUGHT LIKE THE STATUE “THE THINKER” ABOUT WHAT WE SHOULD DO WITH OUR LIVES, HOW TO LIVE OUR LIVES, AND THE CHOICES THAT WE MAKE ARE CRITICAL BECAUSE THEY WILL DETERMINE OUR DESTINY. THIS IS NOT SOMETHING THAT WE JUST WANT TO FLIP A COIN AND SEE IF IT COMES DOWN HEADS OR TAILS. WE NEED TO BE GRATEFUL FOR THE LIFE GOD GAVE US AND LIVE IT TO HIS GLORY.

Born in a spruce tree to a proud clan of Clark’s Nutcrackers, Columbina and her brothers spend long winter nights in the nest listening to the elders recite the ancient tales, while in summer they collect the rich seeds of the ancient pines that they depend on for survival.

But Columbina, with her sharp intellect and deep curiosity, begins to question the old ways and traditions of the clan. She befriends others--birds and animals not of her own kind--and learns of the Tall Ones, fearsome creatures from the southland who bring death and destruction. And while her family remains in denial, Columbina realizes the growing peril.

How much is Columbina willing to risk for others? And can she lead them against the danger threatening their common home?

Have your kids ever turned their noses up at your cooking? Have they ever been defiant? Have you ever wanted to walk away?

Rich Ballo knows the frustration of raising kids as an at-home dad and as a single dad. In MomDad he presents a whole gamut of parenting issues with true story, actionable tips, and down-to-earth wisdom on food, travel, clothing, discipline, and more. Rich’s kids made it to adulthood without too much trauma, or so says their therapists.

This is no academic textbook; learn parenting, whether you are a mom or dad, as you laugh and cry through Rich’s experiences.

Each chapter takes a parenting subject and looks at the subject from birth through high school. Issues such as clothing, food, vacations, sports, and career goals all change as a child gets older. Parents must adjust because kids are always changing. Love and listen to your kids then let them go.

In Women's Freedom, Unfinished Love Stories, 2nd Edition, Positive Psychologist Barbara Becker Holstein explores the struggles and desires of young women in the 1960s: the complexities of sexuality, identity, and self-discovery.

In this compelling book, Dr. Holstein introduces readers to three college students navigating the intricacies of their sexual energies and the paths to their futures. Their journeys are a mirror to the experiences of women throughout history, highlighting the universal longings and challenges that have shaped previous generations.

Readers may find themselves reflecting on their own rights, needs, and the societal influences that have shaped their perceptions. Dr. Holstein's insightful exploration of sexuality and emotional growth will captivate you, challenge you, and ultimately empower you.

Women's Freedom will awaken you to some of these important issues and remind you that fair treatment and understanding are the keys to a future filled with self-discovery, emotional growth and sense of gratitude for those who helped create the freedom women enjoy today.

“Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s – Its Secret Faces” continues Skinner’s quest of working with dementia-related illnesses and teaching families and caregivers how to better understand the daunting challenges that accompany these brain diseases. As someone who has had eight family members diagnosed with dementia, and a successful 30 yr career, Lisa has found her calling in helping others through the struggles so they can have a better-quality relationship with their loved ones - through education and by learning new strategies and techniques that offer effective solutions and tools to help them effectively manage the symptoms of brain disease. Through a rich trove of stories culled from her years in the eldercare industry, author Lisa Skinner offers insights into the difficult questions families face, including:

- How do I respond to a loved one's false belief?

- Am I abandoning my parent if I place them in the care of professionals?

- How do we make the best of our time left together?

When State Representative Carmen Lawlor is found dead beneath a wind turbine, journalist Elizabeth “Digger” Doyle is thrust into a storm of political intrigue, buried secrets, and personal risk.

As Digger investigates the mysterious death—one that threatens her wife’s career and safety—she uncovers a web of corruption linking clean energy, old betrayals, and a decades-old disappearance.

Set against the windswept landscapes of New Mexico, Windswept is a gripping LGBTQ+ political mystery that explores how far people will go to protect power, and what happens when the truth refuses to stay buried.

The book describes the progressive loss of a functionally normal brain through the dual, intertwined lens of science and spirituality. The aim is to provide scientific information and spiritual comfort to caregivers of those living with Alzheimer’s disease. This book is unique in its approach. It blends scientific with spiritual perspectives. A caregiver needs to know the facts of the progression of the disease as it affects the body, particularly the brain, but he or she also needs help in discovering ways in which the soul of the loved one can be nourished by spiritual practice and creative pursuits. The book is based on journal entries which I kept over a span of six years in which I cared for my husband, Edward, who was 84 when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. These entries are incorporated in the exposition of each chapter, providing first-hand, moment to moment experience of our journey through a disease which affects over 6 million Americans.

Look Up—Global Stories of Resilience shares powerful true stories of individuals who have faced life’s toughest challenges—loss, betrayal, disaster, and war—and emerged stronger by embracing the power of perspective. Through Heidi Siefkas’ inspiring mantra, Look Up, this book reveals how resilience, hope, and determination can turn adversity into opportunity.

Set in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2010, A DRY HATE encapsulates the many forces at play when a popular sheriff arrests and accuses anyone in his crosshairs--Mexicans and brown-skinned people, activists, journalists, judges, elected officials.

The climate is growing ugly as the Legislature is about to pass SB 1070--the state law that targets 'illegal aliens' on Arizona soil. Professor Ivan Wilder tries to cannot avoid scrutiny, having both students without documents and the son of the Deputy County Attorney in his summer course on "Politics and Propaganda." The university classroom is a point of departure to remind the reader how local journalists were jailed, factories were raided, and even a County Supervisor was unjustly arrested because of the sheriff's misuse of power.

Twists and turns in the plot keep the reader wanting to know more. Surprises keep us alert--what next?

Finally, a small statue of a Pascua Yaqui healing ceremony antelope dancer provides a clue

In a remote Canadian valley, a wildlife artist and her husband face a terrifying ordeal when forest fires drive fifteen bears out of the mountains, seeking refuge near the artist's home. Their presence sparks suspicion in a nearby religious community that has long labelled the artist a ‘witch.’ Seizing on this as justification, the community unleashes a campaign of fear and violence, rallying around a hunting lobbyist who insists the bears must be killed.

This story exposes how authoritarian mindsets and religious fundamentalism fuel aggression toward those seen as ‘different’—where anyone can be branded a ‘witch’ and made a target. Through desperate efforts to protect the bears, the book highlights the devastating consequences of misunderstanding both nature and those who defend it. Each bear, shown as an individual with a painted portrait, stands as a testament to the need for coexistence and an end to hunting as wildlife faces increasing peril.