The book that continues to open hearts and touch readers' nerves.

The book that continues to open hearts and touch readers' nerves.

We parents project our life expectations onto our children, our frustrations, our unresolved eras of childhood or adolescence, our 'what ifs' and our unsatisfied needs, hoping unconsciously that they will become an extension of ourselves and give closure to those unfinished issues.

Getting to know the "hidden part" of our relationship, understanding why this child, specifically this one, pulls us out of our pigeonhole so easily, why this child annoys us, why it is so difficult for us …

What happens to humanity if there is no curiosity for the future or nostalgia for the past_ What would replace its dreams_ Are we humans or actors_ These are some of the themes that one can find in this work armed with elements of romanticism, surrealism, science fiction and dystopia. It is a rigorous social analysis and Murrays narrative style takes us on a trip reminiscent of Dune across time.
¿Sería mejor el mundo? ¿Qué le pasaría al humano sin curiosidad por el futuro o nostalgia por el pasado? ¿Qué reemplazaría esos sueños? Son algunas de las respuestas que …

Sentiers de feu est l’histoire réelle de trois jeunes qui ont décidé de s’aventurer dans un des endroits les plus sauvages et inaccessibles de la terre, la péninsule Mitre, située à l’extrémité sud orientale de la région de Terre de Feu. Dans ces pages, l’auteur raconte dans un style agile et captivant, les détails d’une expédition à pied réalisée pendant l’automne 2005, dans une région inhabitée et dépourvue de route et de voie d’accès, dans un terrain hostile où l’on respire la solitude. Tout au long de cette traversée de plus de cinq cents kilomètres, les jeunes explorateurs ont dû …

This suspenseful account of real-life experiences weaves its way through the haze of a comatose, brain-damaged Vietnam veteran’s memories of childhood. His was a childhood filled with the horrors of physical, mental, and sexual abuse perpetrated by those who should have been his protectors.Journey back to the 1950s, a time when children were little more than chattel, and when the understanding of abuse and its effect on the victim’s future was just barely emerging. The chillingly real pleadings of a young Anton paints a harsh but true picture of child abuse.For three long months, Anton is suspended between his past …

At the screeching sounds of sirens, Joseph Beresford dived into an underground shelter and listened to the horrendous noise of London being bombed. There he remained until volunteer workers rescued the frightened young orphan. After a few months at a Catholic orphanage, a group of children that included Joseph were transported by ship to Australia as a matter of survival. Joseph escaped from care at the age of 14. Thereafter he worked at any job he could find until he finally stumbled across a means of wealth. He became enamoured by his studies and finances, and had little time for …

Mary-Jane and Samantha live near an enchanted forest. Lulu, a fairy friend, asks for their help in rescuing a little dragon after a wicked witch has captured him. The girls have an exciting adventure as they attempt The Little Dragon’s Rescue. With the help of fairies, a unicorn, and magic spells, they set the little dragon free from the wicked witch. The adventure ends happily with an enchanted forest picnic of strawberries and cream, and pink lemonade. Are there more adventures to come for the girls and the little dragon? Other fairy stories in the series are The Magic Doorway …

Armed with driving motivation, endless wit, supportive loyal family and friends, as well as faith in God, the teenage Krusaders risk it all for a community vision. The teens’ bonds of friendship are strengthened during a summer mystery adventure in the beautiful San Juan Islands off the coast of northwest Washington. In The Adventures of the Krusaders and the Legend of Wilde Island, a local group of high school teenagers invest their time and talents developing a youth activity center in the mid-sized coastal town of Bellingham. While learning success principles and leadership skills, the youth use their tenacity to …

The Away Place by author Ruth Tiger is the poignant story of a special bond between John, a man with Down Syndrome, and an idealist doctoral student, Sarah Richardson. In the turbulent 1970’s, a death-bed confession by Sarah’s mother spurs Sarah to become an activist for protecting the rights of intellectually challenged adults. Sarah founds a group home for previously institutionalized severely disabled adults who move into her start-up facility with little preparation for living in the outside world. Sarah finds herself drawn to John, an especially sensitive and gentle man who grew up in the institution never knowing his …

In Runt and Mumble: A Tale of Love and War, rats and mice take on human characteristics. They end up having the same dilemmas, but with a political undertone. Runt’s gentle demeanor and small stature make him an easy target for abuse by other rats in the horde. Mumble, on the other hand, is an overgrown mouse whose slowness and large girth make her the laughingstock of her colony. A chance meeting between the two outcasts creates an unlikely friendship, as well as the chance for a new life of their own. Although rejected by their own societies, Runt and …

Vampires walk among us! At least, according to Anton Krieger they do. Krieger witnessed his first vampire kill when he was 19 in 1969. For 40 years he's tried warning the world of their existence. No one believes, but for the vampires who think it's time he was silenced. The story brings together a conglomeration of sinister creatures, from a 170-year-old vampire residing in an abandoned house in Highgate, to an occultist and master of the dark arts.Cassie, Antons beautiful daughter, is herself seduced by the handsome John-Byron Sarony. While Sarony appears to be 26 years old, he has existed …