Mr. Sickle’s Family and The Golden Egg

Imagine finding a golden egg hidden in your home.

That’s what happened to Mr. Sickle, and he thought life opened up a great opportunity.

But soon he got into big trouble because he wasn't being careful. Join him on an adventure full of lessons and real treasures!

Kit the Keystone

When Kit the tiny baby beaver is born, they soon discover that they are incredibly special. Kit is a keystone species, who can create spaces for other animals to live in and thrive.

But Kit’s peaceful life at Stillwater Pond takes a dramatic turn when Kit’s best friend, a Green Treefrog, discovers an invasive plant species threatening to destroy all the plants of Stillwater Pond!

They must find a new home for all the creatures, but can little Kit brave the unknown for the good of all?

Join Kit and their best friend, Benny, on an epic keystone adventure that will change their lives forever.

New Jersey Brewery Guide

In the last 10 years, the micro-brewery industry has exploded in New Jersey. The New Jersey Brewery Guide provides first-hand insight into the well over 150 breweries and brew pubs across the Garden State.

Each brewery is reviewed in detail as are the beers they serve. There is space to provide your own ratings so you can begin your own tour of the New Jersey brewery scene.

It’s a trip worth taking and the book serves as an invaluable guide for that journey.

Weasels Always Win

This step-by-step guide is clear and thoughtful. We have all faced the Weasel, and most of us have fallen prey to their scams.

The only time you get stepped on is when you are lying down.

In Weasels Always Win, Paul and Ross provide sound advice to beat the Weasel. They recommend keeping a copy handy whenever you are considering any kind of business deal.

Ross and Paul present the reader with a “paint-by-numbers” approach to ensure the Weasel doesn’t win.

They first paint a clear picture of who the Weasel is and the types of Weasel activities that occur in various situations.

Ross and Paul then offer solutions to protect yourself and defeat Weasel aggression.

The Bus Monitor

After-school student Samuel, like many other youths, loves to feel like part of something. Mr. Jackson, the after-school bus driver, is more than just a driver: he has an incredible rapport with his students, going above and beyond to give each of them a sense of belonging and responsibility.

When Samuel agrees to take on the role of bus monitor, his main duty is to walk the bus daily, ensuring that every student exits on time and waking up any classmates who may have fallen asleep. But one day, Samuel falls asleep himself and fails to perform his duty.

Rather than reprimand him, Mr. Jackson demonstrates the best qualities of an adult by gently reminding Samuel that no one is perfect. He assures Samuel with kindness and empathy that it’s okay to make mistakes, and that failure is part of learning and growing.

The Bus Monitor is a heart-warming and uplifting tale that highlights the importance of kindness, understanding, and empathy – especially in moments when they are most needed. This story encourages building others up instead of tearing them down, making it an inspiring read for all ages.

Dolls for my Daughter

The Nazi invasion of Czechoslovakia during the Second World War brought death, fear, and hopelessness to the country. Already dealing with a broken heart, Marie’s only purpose becomes keeping her daughter Janina alive and safe. Once the war is over and dangers seem to settle, Marie is met with a new threat: keeping her daughter safe from the man she is supposed to trust.

Two decades later, Janina and her own family have their lives brought to a halt with the Russian invasion of Czechoslovakia. Once the dangers in the streets awaken the dark, buried memories of her childhood, Janina does whatever she can to keep her family, and daughter Pavka, safe and free, even if that means starting over again in a foreign land.

Young Pavka is blissfully unaware of the true horrors of war, but due to her mother’s only choice, she must learn to face her own fears: living life as an unwelcome refugee in a country far away from the only home she has ever known.

Through generations of struggle, war, heartbreak, and holding onto hope, one thing always remains true: the strength and sacrifice of a mother’s love.

The Bear in the Car

It is an incredible occurrence that can only be described as a ‘phenomenon’…

One family meeting another in such a perplexing way. A stuffed bear amazingly became the means by which a very special journey took place.

A parade that awakened so many memories. A brother who found a way to show his sister he cared about her feelings. An unknown boy who happened by a car and laid eyes on a stuffed bear. A bear he had to have. An act of stealing so oddly brought together an incredible encounter of lost friendships and new discoveries. At the final moment of leaving what both families had found together, yet another surprise.

Coincidence? Maybe.

Incredibly Blessed

An 89-year-old Roman Catholic priest from Minnesota fell in church and required surgery to repair a neck injury. During his recovery in a rehabilitation facility, he did not dwell on bad luck or misfortune but instead reflected on how blessed his life had been.

Born in Indiana, he arrived in Minnesota in a shoebox at just three weeks old and grew up on a farm during the Great Depression. The smallest boy in his class and extremely shy, he first felt the call to the priesthood in sixth grade at his Catholic school. He attended high school and two years of college at a minor seminary in St. Paul, where he gradually overcame much of his shyness. He then continued his studies in philosophy and theology at a major seminary in St. Paul before being ordained as a priest.

His ministry took him to parishes in western Minnesota and to chaplaincy roles in Catholic nursing homes. Over the years, he traveled extensively, visiting Rome, the Holy Land, and a mission parish in Guatemala. His journeys also took him to 22 countries, including the Galápagos, the Amazon, the Antarctic Peninsula, and Easter Island.

This is the story of a life filled with challenges, adventures, and countless blessings.

BeYoutiful Seoul

Being multiracial in America is not for the weak! Anijah Lee Martin was born in Seoul, South Korea to a Black father in the army and a Korean mother more volatile than you can imagine! Post-divorce, Anijah had to grow up fast and deal with hardships upfront with very little guidance. Will she ever be enough? Will she ever just fit in? Will her mother ever just stop and listen? Growing up in Florida, she finally finds a place of solace. She’s able to make friends and have fun only to be uprooted again to a much bigger place with bigger problems.

Her relationship with her mother is hard and although she tries, nothing ever seems enough. Navigating all of this while trying to build a career, some sort of love life, and being a better person, Anijah finds that she’s so much more and truly has a beautiful soul.

Duty Before Love

Fred Carspecken (1914–2003) lived most of his life in a time when society constrained individuals like him. Though he was a closeted gay man until the age of 62, Fred remained true to the responsibilities and expectations placed upon him, often putting duty before his personal desires and needs. This biography explores Fred’s struggle between fulfilling societal duties and pursuing personal happiness. His story is a testament to the many men and women of his era who sacrificed love to meet societal expectations.

Duty Before Love highlights the generational challenges of being a gay man during a time when societal acceptance was not an option. Fred’s life story reveals the emotional and psychological impact of remaining closeted for decades, only to finally embrace his true self in later years. This biography offers an intimate look at a man who quietly lived a life filled with integrity, compassion, and deep relationships, despite having to conceal an essential part of himself for so long.

Unforced Errors: 15 Bad Decisions That Changed American History

Americans often use terms such as “To err is human,” or “nobody’s perfect,” or “we all make mistakes.” Of course, this is true, as it is for all of America’s leaders through the years.

This book is about decisions made in politics or public policy that may be considered unwise; bad decisions that had unintended negative consequences for the decision-maker. This will not include personal decisions like deciding who to marry or whether to get divorced but rather to look at those political and policy decisions that can be considered, at the very least, unwise. Similarly, Kennedy’s decision to visit Dallas in November 1963 led to his death but doesn’t really qualify as a decision of real political or policy calculation. Lincoln going to Ford’s theatre would be in that same category.

Instead, Unforced Errors lists 15 political calculations made by political figures, often at the pinnacle of their own success, which changed American history.

If Only Time Could Tell

Jamil Gammoh’s collection of short stories offers a vivid and detailed account of his childhood and Jordan’s history, enriched with fictional characters who either reflect real people he encountered or embody prevalent archetypes. Woven into each narrative is the author’s personal critique of socio-cultural, religious, and historical issues in the country.

Each story carries a distinct moral, seamlessly integrated into the plot through folk anecdotes, local sayings, and deeply rooted traditions—some still familiar to older generations. Gammoh’s writing blends cynicism, irony, and sarcasm in his critique of societal flaws, yet beneath the sharp observations lies a deep love for his country, its heritage, and its people.

With a mix of humor, nostalgia, and cultural insight, this collection brings Jordanian life to the forefront, capturing its traditions, folklore, and everyday moments in a way that speaks to universal truths.

“Many are those captivating stories that express the variety of human situations. They can be dramatic, moving, realistic, sarcastic, or even infused with imagination. They pass us by without documentation and so are lost in the folds of time. The author, Jamil Gammoh, did not wish for time to tell these stories; rather, he became the voice through which time-old tales were told, tales he had lived and experienced, in his collection If Only Time Could Tell.”

– Basem Al-Zo’bi

“We journey through the stories and their characters, diving deep into their souls. We travel through time like tourists, experiencing their emotions with raw authenticity—sometimes infused with the subtle and touching humor that is so characteristic of Jamil Gammoh. We see ourselves in them, as if life itself were a game woven from fragments of stories and memories. Every moment shapes us, reminding us that the absurdity and universality of existence are what connect us all.”

– Dalizar Damak

“Very impressive! I enjoyed reading the stories, the thoughts, and the challenges. The flowery style of writing reminded me of ancient stories from Persia, to which we had access many years ago. Situations and issues are well-described in a very personal way.”

– Els van der Wilden

“I must say, I really enjoyed the collection. It made me smile and think…so much wisdom may be found in the didactic stories.”

- Ulrike Kreysa