Care, Duck & Weave was written with the aim of assisting people entering into a new career as a youth worker. Author Zoe Harvey possesses a lifetime of experience in this field, and through this book presents a vivid account of the enormous joys, as well as the trials and tribulations of this rewarding career. "All I can say to those that read this book, written in dedication to the youth I am now caring for, is to focus on helping these children strive towards a healthy, fulfilled, happy and independent life. Work together as a team and treasure the …

This is the story of how a loveable young auto rickshaw named Ravi learns about the monsoons of India, from his very first customer to his meeting of Sri the truck. Ravi leaves the factory for the first time with all the other rickshaws as they go off in different directions, discovering and experiencing the sights and sounds of their native country.This book was created with the intention to teach children about India and its culture, which is not always portrayed in the media. This is an ideal book for any children between the ages of 4-10 as it can …

Love is nearly impossible to find and infinitely more difficult to hold on to. A devastated widower shields his heart from love after losing his wife to cancer and rejects his annoying client’s attempts to get his attention. Jennifer happens to be a gorgeous, smart, wealthy woman who seems to have it all except for the one thing she really wants, the problem is, Tom isn’t interested in replacing his wife and hides behind their two children he’s now raising alone. Jennifer desperately wants Tom and is determined to win his heart; unfortunately she has always had a dysfunctional way …

Life, our presence on earth, it's purpose, is everybody's question and many have views, guessing what it's all about and some have had near death experiences, others talk of reincarnation and quite recently.A neurosurgeon (in the USA, reported by Huffington Post) who was comatose for a week springs back to life, tells of his visit to heaven and that there 'is' God and even witnessed the agony of those in hell and says that our visitation on earth has purpose and that it is a 'test' and that we should plan now for the afterlife and that the magic word …

There is nothing in the world that affects us more than the death of a loved one, especially a child. Stephanie Cole found that out first hand when her unborn daughter died unexpectedly one week after her due date. Stephanie stumbled through the death of her daughter, using creative expression as a tool to navigate her way though the darkness. This book is a collection of the writings and artwork that she created in response to her loss. "Still. is the poignant exposition of the reality that besets more than 25,000 pregnant families each year in the US. Stephanie Cole’s …

The bible of prairie life was once the almanac. Limestone County Almanac is a beautifully honed collection of loosely related stories about the people of Mount Nebo, a farm town in southern Illinois. The four parts of the book correspond to the seasons that governed country life - planting, growing, harvesting, and hunkering down for winter. The vivid, sometimes somber, often hilarious personal stories you’ll encounter span the years of the Great Depression, World War II, and the post-war recovery, as lived in the sprawling prairie countryside. Through the eyes of the mysterious rural postman, Denton Kamermeyerer, you will come …

Bad Water and Other Stories of the Alaskan Panhandle is a book of short stories set in southeast Alaska on an archipelago about the size of Florida. There are not many people and most of them live in a few small scattered towns. Some live in the more remote areas of the thousands of miles of coastline and hundreds of backwater bays and coves, making a living at whatever is available. Alaska is a place where geography and weather dictate human behavior, and that could mean eating the same dried beans, rice, deer meat and fish for a good part …

In a collection of short stories composed of laments, commentaries, musings and rants, Life: Such As It Is looks with unbridled elucidation at a variety of topics. It cogitates society’s newly found ‘political correctness’ which provided liars, cheaters, bad singers and untalented actors with excuses, apologies, and acceptances they would never merited had we all not lost our minds! In the words of the author: We make the life we have, and to sit around and gripe about the crappy stuff that happens to us because we’ve made bad or stupid choices is utter nonsense. We were so busy bringing …

Florence Flies Alone: An Alliterative Airline Adventure follows the adventures of Florence, a vivacious and outgoing nine-year-old, who is flying by herself for the first time. Her story includes the funny and sometimes thought-provoking experiences that happen on her trip to see her father. Forced to problem solve during the flight, she reflects on what she needs to do. The story is loaded with alliterative phrases and rhyme, making it not only educational, but a humorous read. At the end, Florence is pleased with herself and seems to stand a bit taller. Children who have flown before will be able …

Nine short stories create The Wonder, The Joy, The Promise, an uplifting book filled with age-old and contemporary themes, by author Evelyn McCarthy. Mary, the mother of Jesus, keeps a journal. In it she describes her feelings of joy, trepidation and an overwhelming sense of serenity as she readies herself to give birth to her son and the son of God. A young serviceman loses his mother and believes life is over until events after her death lead him to his mother’s prayers being answered. A single mother struggles to raise her daughter while bills pile up and life seems …

Working as a Legalman (paralegal) in the Navy, single mother Belle is assigned the biggest case of her career just after being stationed at the Norfolk Naval Base. Belle never expected that uncovering the facts in the complex case will place her and everyone around her in grave danger. When Belle meets Jorge, a third-year medical school student and aspiring naval officer who works in a bar on base, his rude and obnoxious exterior soon gives way to kindness. As Belle finds herself in a series of high-stakes circumstances, Jorge becomes her greatest ally. What will Belle and Jorge have …

Have you ever wondered how Santa manages to get ready for Christmas Eve? Just who’s in charge at the North Pole, anyway? Actually, it takes a business CEO – which stands for Chief Executive Officer – to make sure everything runs smoothly, and Santa could sure use one. Children will love the book "Ian, CEO, North Pole." which blends modern day technology with Christmas spirit. Ian is a shy but bright and upcoming member of Santa’s workshop. He loves a challenge, and Santa sees Ian as definite management potential, but first Ian has to prove himself. He has to undergo …