Revolutionary Voices from the American Presidents' Slave Houses

After securing independence, America’s Founding Fathers gathered in Philadelphia’s Independence Hall to draft a Constitution. Article II, Section I vested executive power in a president, an office to be filled by the will of "We the People." The judgment of each president would prove critical to the grand experiment of American democracy.Yet, from 1789 to 1865, every single president personally accepted or permitted the continuation of American slavery—a vile and brutal system that used generations of enslaved people as free labor to fuel the nation’s economy, offering no reparations upon its violent end.Revolutionary Voices from the American Presidents’ Slave Houses offers a critical analysis of each administration, exposing the stark contradiction between the nation’s professed ideals of liberty and its presidential endorsement of slavery. The book centers the revolutionary voices of the enslaved and their descendants, who spoke truth to power through resistance and upheld a vision of a nation truly “indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

Leah Marie Plays Soccer

Leah Marie has Down syndrome. She goes to watch her little sister play soccer and wonders if she could play soccer, too. Leah Marie’s mother finds a program called Top Soccer, which is designed to help children with many types of differences to play and enjoy the game of soccer. In this story, we see Leah Marie go from watching from the sidelines to being an active part of a soccer team. Through this book, the readers learn that all children, regardless of their ability, can play soccer.The moments shared in this book come directly from the experiences of Leah Marie, the great-granddaughter of one of the authors. This book is a must for all soccer coaches, players, and families who help children realize that they can be a part of a team.

The Radical Thread

Ever wonder what it would look like to weave a little bit of Heaven into your everyday work?

To turn ordinary emails, meetings, and customer chats into something that feels... sacred?

That’s the heartbeat of The Radical Thread. This isn’t just another customer service strategy. It’s a completely different way of working—one built on a foundation of real faith, genuine love, and service that’s led by the Spirit, not a script.

The Radical Thread is a call to live out your discipleship right at your desk. To see that no task is too small when it’s done intentionally, in the name of Jesus. Every single thing you do can carry eternal weight.

It’s time to stop managing your faith and start weaving it—into every thread of your business and your life.

And honestly? The world is waiting for what you’ll bring.

Emery the Elephant and the Big Fire

In Greenwood Forest, a curious elephant named Emery feels ordinary next to her amazing friends—a tall giraffe, a clever snake, and a playful monkey. But when danger strikes, Emery’s bravery and quick thinking show that true strength comes from within. This comforting story helps young children build confidence and understand that their differences make them special.

Betrayal

Corporate greed, insider trading, money laundering, skull-drudgery, espionage, rampant, and illicit relationships abound in the hostile environment of retail appliances and consumer electronics. A disgruntled executive, passed over for promotion, has devised a diabolical strategy to confuse the competition. Is a double agent systematically directing much of this confusion? To paraphrase Sherlock Holmes: “Quick, Watson … the game is afoot!”

The Presidential Doughnut Hole

The Presidential Doughnut Hole is a fictional account of a U.S. presidential election in which the nation is suddenly faced with a tragedy that leads to a political crisis not addressed by the Constitution and its amendments. The story details the political maneuvering and intrigue of four individuals, all competing for the highest office in the land. Their campaigns are affected by unexpected world events and become the target of plots by unscrupulous outsiders wishing to affect the election's outcome. All three branches of the nation's government—executive, judicial, and legislative—become enmeshed in a political process never before imagined. This book is a cautionary tale of a crisis this country may one day face if our elected officials do not plug this presidential doughnut hole in our Constitution.

Our Lives

This book is not written for today’s poets, pundits and professors. It is written for the mature people who have known, understood and experienced the love as only two passionate humans together can. If Lady Luck has smiled upon you, you have hit the jackpot. The right person makes all the difference. These poems are the expression of such fortune.

This one is written, as simply as I can, for those who have tenaciously clung to each other through all their ups and downs and are still smiling, laughing, hugging, bantering, and, most importantly, still cooing. Those who have made their lives a love song, through all the unsavory political, social, and emotional upheavals that eternally surround us.

This book covers a gamut of everyday interactions between mates, touching on sarcasm, banter, laughter, and even her experience of a simple trip to Home Depot. It is like an ice cream flavor you haven’t yet tasted.

Love Lessons from a Bullied Child

School is rough for everyone, but for plump, reserved, and introverted me, it seemed like a daily battle, forever warding off the cruel arrows and personal assaults of others. My days were spent hoping each would be better than the one before and each new upcoming school year would “right” the wrongs of previous years. However, my true fight was not with my bullies but with myself, especially with the parts of me that focused on not being enough for others instead of being enough for myself.

Meet me through school scenarios, which are sometimes funny and sometimes sad, as I struggle for self-worth, happiness, and acceptance. Then, know me as an adult talking to that child that was me and providing a comforting and encouraging perspective on the events that happened to me in school. Bullying and cyberbullying are happening in epic proportions all over the world; you are not alone. But there is hope, and it is my hope that you find it in these pages.

Finite Element Analysis

There are several objectives in this book. These include teaching the history, basic principles, and the theory of finite element analysis. The students will be introduced to applications of finite element analysis to real-world applications. These applications include, but are not limited to, analysis of thin shells, fracture mechanics, analysis of reinforced beams and columns, stress analysis, earthquake analysis of structures, buckling, seepage under a dam, a medical example, registration of MRI and PET scans, and a finite element analysis of the Golden Gate Bridge. These examples come from my own personal work experiences, research, and technical publications authored by me and persons instrumental in the development of the finite element method.

James A. Mandel, P.E., is a registered professional engineer. He designed bridges on the interstate highway system. He also did the structural design of the Gemini Ballute. He was a full-time professor in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Syracuse University from 1967 to 2008.

Beauty Town

Shaunyece Darling has made a fun and heartfelt way to teach children starting from a young age the importance of the “Golden Rule” and respecting others.

Shaunyece is a big dreamer who strongly believes that dreams can come true as long as you put in the work to bring them to light. Always remember to stay honest and true to yourself and your higher power first and foremost, because then—and only then—will you learn how to treat others the way you want to be treated.

Within these pages, you will soon meet Sam. With the help of Sally and Susie, the 3 girls teach the people of Beauty Town the importance of the Golden Rule. They show that no matter how beautiful you look outside, being mean to others is an ugly thing that reflects from within. So always make it a point to be polite and honest.

The Borrowed Ballet Slippers

Imagine a magical world of fairies, where every day brings a new adventure. Sea Breeze Forest invites readers to a place where they are free to explore, make mistakes, and learn along the way. With new places to uncover and exciting experiences to try, the spirit of adventure fills the air for every young fairy.

Sassy is a curious and spirited fairy who is discovering just how magical and exciting the world can be. Inspired by her older sister Lovey, Sassy dreams of trying new things and following in her sister’s footsteps. But she soon learns that the most important magic is the kind you find within yourself, and that being honest is the true key to happiness.

A Big Halloween Surprise

You are invited to a Halloween party!

Josie, the perky little Yorkshire Terrier, is going, but she has so much to do. Will she be ready in time? She must call her friend Blackie, a black cat who prefers to stay home on Halloween. But will he help her?

In A Big Halloween Surprise, author Alyson J. Pearl weaves a delightful story about Halloween, but with a twist! Not everyone has to like Halloween and all the excitement that goes along with it, but young readers will learn about something even more important than pumpkins and costumes—how to be a good friend. See you at the party!