Some Bodies Need a Little Help

Every body is a good body, no matter what kind of help they may need! Sometimes, the differences that make us unique cause us to need a little extra help to do things others don’t need help with, and that’s okay. It’s important to love our bodies and all the quirks that come with them! In Some Bodies Need a Little Help, get to know people just like you who love their bodies, even if their bodies may not look or work like you may expect. Every body is special and worthy of celebrating, even if one needs a little extra help sometimes!

Somewhere Beyond the Sea

A gripping adventure and poignant love story about two idealistic people who dedicate their lives to sea mammals to forget about themselves.

Join Liz, an emotionally wounded American animal rights journalist, as she ventures to Japan on a mission to expose the capturing of dolphins for human entertainment. She clashes with the rigid culture and with Kaito, a repressed Japanese dolphin trainer fixated on communicating with dolphins to help humankind.

Despite their vast differences, their mutual love of dolphins opens a crack to their inner barriers. They join forces to protect the animals from fisherman and corrupt politicians who will do anything to silence them.

When another devastating tsunami threatens the country, the public calls for a reliable early warning system. Will Liz and Kaito trim their ideals, commit to each other and save thousands of lives?

Somnambulist Chronicles

months of wondering what the hell happened, and if it was a dream or not. finally arriving upon an affirming decision, only to second-guess myself again. all those things they say about emotional young women: rape accuser, attention whore. why am i the one at fault? you did this to me? all i did was type it out. but you are the one who wrote me this. and you know what? let the blood boil. it was never ego going to my head. it was blood rushing to my head. just like it happened then. and all the nerves permanently stained by emotional memory; the ones that are supposed to be sacred to a woman. the ones that were mine, but you made yours. a tragic haunting: they speak to me in the night. and after years of waiting, wondering what can i do? they whispered to me, closely in my ear: write the book.

Soon, Almost, I'm Not Ready Yet

Soon, Almost, I’m Not Ready Yet introduces the cuddliest of pandas, Maximilian McGillicuddy, who simply wishes to do things his own way, and in his own time. Never one to get ahead of himself, Max makes certain Mama and Papa give him the time he needs to complete his most important tasks. Whether at play or work, day or night, Mama and Papa Panda know Max will move on only when he is genuinely ready. And so, with his parents’ utmost patience, understanding, and occasional attempts at persuasion, Max moves through his day to the delight of those around him.

Sophie's Journey

Chloe, a smart and adventurous girl, is just back from an imaginary secret mission with her best four-legged friend, George. Chloe had known George all her life, and he was the world’s most amazing super pup. One day, the world’s most amazing super pup started to slow down and ultimately had to say goodbye to Chloe. The world would never be the same for Chloe, or so she thought.

Through a series of events, Chloe gets thrown into the paws of a small scraggly and incredibly loud ball of matted fur, named Sophie. Although apprehensive and reluctant to make a new friend, Chloe’s life was about to change forever, Sophie would make sure of it.

Soul-Making

Have you ever met someone and felt an instant sense of attraction or repulsion even though you do not know the person? In Depth Psychology this is an unconscious as well as alchemical reaction that is understood as part of psychic projective phenomena of affinity, where a constellated chemistry between two individuals is ignited. This phenomenon was understood by Jung mythically as the unio Mystica, or the union of opposites.

This presentation will share how Jung illustrated this psychological understanding of the transference phenomena in alchemical symbolism and illustrations taken from the 16th-century alchemical text, Rosarium Philosophorum. He utilized these illustrations to show the connections that exist between the transformative process shared by alchemy and an analogous transformative process that he discovered in the psychic growth of an individual.

Southern Steel

In the heart of a Southern state, Mary Beatrice was an anomaly: an abolitionist bound more by duty than desire to her family’s plantation. Her spirit of defiance was evident, but it was her love for a Yankee officer that truly set her free. This love was not her first act of rebellion, but it was the most transformative.

Bucking tradition and expectation, Mary Beatrice faced numerous challenges. Yet, with each setback, she rose, displaying resilience, grace, and, at times, fiery determination. She crafted an extraordinary life on her own terms, refusing to be confined by societal norms or gender.

Space: A Primer for Curious Minds

Asteroids Explained

As man begins to explore our solar space, some asteroids, which are like small moons made up of rocks and dust, are easier and cheaper to explore than the planets, including Earth.

Asteroids are usually rich in minerals and many of them have water and carbon which are associated with the creation of life. Simply put, exploring them is a good first step as we expand efforts to visit celestial bodies.

Scientists also plan to revisit earth’s moon, nearby Mars and possibly Saturn’s moon Titan. While we don’t expect to find actual life in the asteroid exploration, we do look forward to better understand how the solar system developed and, of course, how earth was created,

Asteroids are usually irregularly shaped by many collisions with each other. So, we are able to get a relatively easy look at their interior characteristics.

It would be interesting to look deep inside earth but at this point it is impossible.

Do you suppose the Earth’s interior is somewhat like an exposed asteroid interior?

Splinter: My Personal Journey through My Sister's Mental Illness

We have all encountered people with mental illness in school, the workplace, among our friends, and in our families. If the emotional or mental distress is mild or non-threatening, empathy and compassion go a long way. Dealing with someone who has a personality disorder is another matter.

When Charlotte Yardley’s sister moved to her town after they had communicated mostly by phone for 40 years, she found herself ill-equipped to interact with someone whose behavior alternated between tears, depression, anger, blow-ups, and outright cruelty. She had thought they were close, but now she was being blamed for everything her sister believed was going wrong in her life. As Yardley dipped into co-dependence and depression of her own, she sought therapy.

Through journal excerpts, summaries of concepts from books she read, excerpts of her sister’s emails and therapy sessions, even a teacher-like handout, she invites the reader to join her in her journey toward acceptance of the kind of relationship she can and cannot have with her sister. Though the subject is dark, there is some humor, and there’s a section of quick tips at the end for those facing similar relationship struggles.

Spoiled Rotten Reggie

Born into a life of luxury, Reggie is a child who wants for nothing. His parents shower him with the latest toys, the trendiest clothes, and a spacious room filled with endless furniture. No material desire is left unfulfilled. Reggie’s every whim is indulged, from staying up late to dressing as he pleases—or not dressing at all! His parents and their attentive staff cater to his every need and tolerate his every behavior. In short, Reggie gets what Reggie wants.

But when Reggie starts school, problems arise as the permissive environment at home clashes with the expectations of the classroom. Despite his teacher’s attempts to address the situation, Reggie’s family denies any issue—until a peculiar odor begins to emanate from the boy. Classmates and teachers alike start to notice that Reggie has a real problem, one that persists no matter what his parents do.

Will Reggie ever be the same again, or will this mysterious odor linger forever?

Sprinkle Love

This book invites you to explore the power of love and its ability to bring joy to your daily experiences.

By sprinkling love wherever you go, you may be surprised by the transformative impact it can have on people and places.

Join this adventure and let love work its magic in your life!

Squirrel Shared His Nest with Owl

This story is written for younger children to highlight the environmental changes that could impact their activities, reassure them, and relieve their anxiety and fear. These changes not only disrupt their daily routines, but may also require them to temporarily take shelter in places other than their family homes for safety. The sudden changes also put other living species close to us in harm’s way. It is documented that these creatures also recognize the danger of being caught in a storm and wind. They seek refuge in tall trees and return to their homes and nests after the storm passes.

In writing this short story, I have emphasized that, regardless of whether a creature is a predator or prey, when both face a common threat such as a storm, they share resources and accommodate each other to overcome the danger – just as we do by helping friends and neighbors during natural disasters.