The Old Man and the Immigrants

This novel relates the life of immigrants in Montréal, Canada. Guided by a patriarch Daniel Sahel, known as the dean of the United Nations, a neighborhood dominated by newcomers. He was their eyes, their ears, their advisor. He defended them, comforted them in difficult moments. But eventually the integration became problematic, with diplomas and careers going unrecognized, and soon rags burn at the United Nations. A novel full of suspense to discover.

The Opportunity

Jack Hanson has never been one to stand out of the crowd. An orphan, an alcoholic, a student. Millions like him. He had resigned to the fact that excitement, danger, hope, and love were the things that would evade him for the rest of his life. Enter Charlotte Jones.

When the woman that makes all others seem obsolete walks into the one place he spends most of his time, his life is flipped upside down. Private jets, tinted windows, unlimited credit cards, and a penthouse apartment overlooking New York City’s opportunity ridden streets, a standard of living he couldn’t have dreamt. Everything changes, not a single shred of his former life remains the same. But as he falls deeper and deeper into the excess that coats every inch of his new life, he realizes that not everyone is as they seem. Will Jack be able to shun the excess and leave unscathed, or will he be another name in a long list of aspiring authors who never existed.

The Orbs of Frenchtown

When Patricia and Russell Vincent took an evening stroll through their neighborhood in 1981, they had no idea where that walk would lead them. They spotted a few old headstones standing alone in a grassy field, some dating back to the late 1700s, and their curiosity was sparked. This evening would lead them to an important discovery in their hometown of Monroe, Michigan.

The Orbs of Frenchtown reflects on the importance of place by exploring the early settlement of Monroe called Frenchtown, through its destruction during the War of 1812, and the ghosts the Vincents found along the way. This historical work shows the links that connect us to history by looking into America’s past. The determination of the Vincents’ quest ultimately stands as a tribute to the contributions of this special couple during the later years of their lives, and to the town they held dear.

The Painter's Dream Machine

This novel of the trilogy finds Claudette Monet, having traveled from New York City to Boston. Boston was known to her as the premier American center for elite institutions of all kinds. It is here in Boston that Claudette invents and proves The Painter’s Dream Machine with her painterly novelesque fantasmagoria and short painterly dreams. Readers can imagine for themselves what all the people in this trilogy looked like. 

The Paisley Jubilee Story

At a mental health program in New Jersey, the colorful Paisley Jubilee brightens even the cloudiest days. A middle-aged gay man battling diabetes and depression, he empathizes deeply with fellow patients struggling to quiet inner demons.

Surrounded by a cast of endearingly quirky characters who speak and act outside the norm, Paisley discovers connection, community, and his own vibrant voice within a system that often overlooks people who think differently.

Through Paisley’s uplifting friendships and hard-won wisdom, The Paisley Jubilee Story delicately explores complex themes of mental illness, identity and stigma. But with humor and heart, these unforgettable personalities illuminate that hope can dawn in even the most broken of places when compassion kindles our shared humanity.

The Panterra Chronicles

Growing up as SuperTramp aerialists on the Cirque du Panterra family’s sprawling sheep station in Outback, Australia, is an amazing adventure filled with wonder and magic. 

Following the destruction of habitat from raging bushfires, Xtarla and Rick Panterra join in the search and rescue of injured wildlife. While sheltering in an abandoned opal mine from a hot spot flare-up, the team discovers injured koalas, which are transported to a field hospital and wildlife sanctuary, where they are found to be mutants. From there, the koalas are transferred to the family’s Panterra Xtar Rancho Habitat and Wildlife Sanctuary outside of Las Vegas for protection and further study.

The Panterra SuperTramps accompany the koalas as their handlers and begin to discover burgeoning superpowers along with uncanny code-cracking skills. Once they break into the storage vaults contained in the labyrinth underneath the old MobXtar Grand Marquis Hotel and Resort, their odyssey begins as they time-slip into parallel dimensions and they discover dual credentials into the galaxy.

The Pirates' Code

As a child, did you ever experience bullying? The Pirates’ Code presents a bullying challenge that is answered in an unusual way. Bullies succeed because they know how to recruit. What if we could arm children with a way to recruit friends? What is the ‘code’?  Check inside to see how one child wins friends who stick together to overcome bullies with kindness.

Included are eight tips for preventing bullying by Irene van der Zande, a child development expert and the team at Kidpower International (Kidpower.org).

The Plain Field

In the heart of Long Island lies a quaint house on Plainfield Avenue, once a haven of childhood memories for Angela O’Hare, now a realm of mystery awaiting the young O’Hare family of four. As they nestle into the folds of Floral Park following the demise of Angela’s father, they soon discover that the town and their new home are cradles to tales of Shadow Men and mythical beings, whispering secrets of a bygone era.

Amidst the enigmatic allure of their new surroundings, a hidden chapter of their life lurks in the shadows. Charlie O’Hare, a loving husband and father, has long juggled a perilous side hustle: delivering clandestine packages for the Irish Mob in Boston. As they yearn for a serene life in the picturesque enclave of Floral Park, Charlie is handed one last task by Uncle Jimmy, his mob overseer. A task that promises a key to a simple life: deliver an ancient mahogany box adorned with mystical Algonquin Indian symbols and carvings.

As the aura of the antique box unfolds, whispers of hidden treasures beckon, leading the O’Hares down a spiraling path of mysteries old and new. The quaint streets of Floral Park begin to unveil more than just the echoes of folklore, entwining the family’s fate with forgotten tales and veiled realities.

The Player's Brain

This book challenges the very foundation of traditional medicine with a controversial and fascinating idea: using neurosurgical intervention and behavior modification to reintegrate sociopaths into modern society. Written in accessible language, it explores the groundbreaking work of Dr. Antônio De Salles, who pioneers this approach at the intersection of medicine, science, technology, and human interaction.

The book’s thought-provoking content makes it a must-read for students and academics across various disciplines, from the sciences to the humanities. It illuminates the complex medical, technical, and moral implications of this sensitive issue, encouraging readers to grapple with the ethical questions raised by this emerging field of study.

“The field of psychosurgery promises to change how we think about science and mental illness. Already, brain surgery is safe enough, and implants are sophisticated enough, for alteration of the brain to be accepted as mainstream therapy.”

– Hays and Berenbein.

The Pookie

What’s to stop me trying?  Surely it’s up to me to make things happen?  What can I do to give abandoned dogs a better chance in life?  How can I discover my real potential?

These are just some of the questions Pookie asks herself on her quest to live life to the full and to help others.

Fearless, compassionate and deeply sincere, she throws herself into the challenges that life offers. 

With the help of the amazing friends she makes along the way, she learns the wonder of working with others to turn her ideas into reality.

The Possum and the Owl

In this marvelous Clarke Fable, your child will learn what it is to forgive another and how to let go of hurt feelings.

The little possum will capture your heart as she faces the mistakes she has made and discovers that owl is a true friend.

Be sure to keep an eye out for the little stink bug who appears throughout the colorful pages.

The prAyBCs

Whether they know their ABCs yet or not, The prAyBCs will be a delight to young Christians and non-Christians alike.

Their parents and/or guardians will have fun reading along with the children as well and may notice The LORD’s prayer is included in its entirety throughout the reading of the alphabet.

Our hope is that The prAyBCs will strengthen people’s faith and relationship with God in a fun and enjoyable way for years to come.