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?

Switch-Hitter

Switch-Hitter is the story of an ambidextrous female tennis player who plays the game with two forehands but quits after the untimely death of her father, a baseball switch-hitter who was her only coach. Enticed back into the game, she joins forces with an older Bahamian tennis coach who ends up moving in with her family. It is a feel-good American story about the obstacles encountered on the way to the top of the sport. In spite of issues including teenage pregnancy, racism, and geopolitical turmoil, will Sheila, our switch-hitter, fulfil her dream of being the first ambidextrous tennis player to win a major championship?

Sword Against Steel - 1

Sword Against Steel – 1: Black Cloaks follows Arathrone, a boy who feels out of place in a hidden village until adventure unexpectedly comes knocking. Drawn into the outside world, Arathrone is trained as a warrior for many years under the tutelage of sage men, elves, and wizards alike, to reveal the skills of magic, swordsmanship, and even dark tales of the secrets of the past… And of course there is a bit of time for laughter too. But most importantly, they teach him how to survive as an outcast in a land raging in a very mysterious war. Alongside newfound companions, they must fight for their homeland while they are imperiled by threats revealing themselves after long being in secret.

The CurE

In a pre-apocalyptic world, 17-year-old Calgary teen Julia Klassen is going nowhere … fast.

Suspended from high school for fighting, Julia is attending summer school to graduate, in addition to anger-management sessions and staying under the radar of Alberta’s governing right-wing party’s Gender Appropriation Division.

You would think that would be enough chaos in the teen’s life. However, a global terrorism attack on small-modular reactors by environmental group, Terra Nova, says otherwise. As nuclear facilities are compromised by a computer virus coined ‘The CurE’ in an attempt to reset the earth, Julia is pressed into action and rescues a bus load of passengers from explosions and earthquakes in the aftermath.

As thousands flee contamination zones, the teen decides it’s the perfect time to come out as being transfluid. Fortunately, the pun-loving, quirky Christian Klassens embrace the new Jules. But it isn’t until they find sanctuary at the Church of the Holy Creator in the Piikani Nation of Southern Alberta, however, that Jules gets a taste of true belonging and healing, with the help of Two-Spirit friend, Todd, and Rev. Erin Stillwater.

It isn’t long before Jules is once again forced into a maturity pressure cooker, as the Klassens join other ex-pats from Atlantic Canada on the Exodus Train in a resettlement lottery program. Along the way, the teen joins Todd and their little brother, Jake, in foiling poachers, rioters and their inner demons in this action-packed adventure that pits wits and will against extremism in the fight for humankind.

The Father, The Emperor & The Pegasus

Ever felt like you don’t fit in or worse don’t belong? Or wondered what it would be like to be without a mom or a dad? Ever looked up at the stars at night and wondered what it would be like to travel the cosmos?

Come travel the cosmos with orphaned Al Alpherztz, as he takes the trip of a lifetime through the Milky Way galaxy, meets his father who is the King of the Constellation of Pegasus, and come to know who is truly the great King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, Creator God.

The Funny Family Safari Adventure

Have you ever wondered how animals think and what goes through their minds? Just like humans learn from parents, teachers, and friends, many animal species pick up behaviors and knowledge from their packs and surroundings. Both humans and fellow species experience strong emotions.

This fun educational book for children and parents alike shares insights into how some animals perceive humans, based on a real-life safari adventure the author took years ago. While the human characters have been fictionalized, the animals featured existed and acted just as described. Their thoughts and behaviors conveyed are grounded in factual animal intelligence pulled from open-source media.

Join this illuminating expedition to find out what animals really think of people! The revealing perspectives will entertain readers young and old as we rediscover the wonders of the natural world.

The Heidi Code

A crumbling mansion that has seen much better days; a coded message that may lead to treasure – or may just be gibberish; a middle-aged man with personal demons searching for legendary treasure and his own redemption; a young, fledgling writer looking for a best-selling story idea to fulfill a lifelong dream; and a certain presence, horrible and hidden, lurking around the mansion and its grounds, just waiting for the right moment to strike… These are the elements that comprise The Heidi Code.

Hickox House stands as a monument to Duluth’s past. One of several mansions built throughout the city at the turn of the twentieth century in this Minnesota port town, Hickox House draws attention for two reasons: the lost treasure supposedly hidden somewhere on its grounds, hinted at by a coded message, and the mysterious, frightening sights and sounds reportedly emanating from the imposing old mansion. Ed Hickox seeks his Aunt Heidi’s lost inheritance, while Billy Steele seeks the elusive story idea that the house may inspire. However, they may only find what neither of them sought: the deadly terror awaiting them at Hickox House!

The Inevitable

Jack Helm has dreamed of time travel since he was a boy. Now he works his dream job as a Supreme Time Court Justice.

Along with his colleague, federal time agent Hailey Styles, Helm realizes that the corrupt system is not designed to benefit the common citizen, but only the elite.

Jack’s reservations about the system are verified when he becomes informed about time travel’s most gruesome reality… When someone is granted passage through time, one version of themselves must be killed – a phenomenon known as the inevitable.

Now, Jack and Hailey fight to build a life of happiness before the system that they once loved destroys their future.

The Scars We Bear

Two teenagers, two tales interwoven by a shared intrigue. Their distinct temperaments guide them along separate paths through a demanding chapter of youthful existence. As they confront adversities both solo and side by side, the longing for independence dances a delicate duet with the need for connection. The Scars We Bear delves into the tumultuous journey of adolescence, exploring what it truly demands not merely to navigate through it, but to flourish with resilience and newfound wisdom. Through trials and triumphs, our young protagonists unveil the essence of camaraderie and the indomitable spirit of youth in facing life’s early storms.

The Shadow of Snake

Amidst the celestial battleground of the Western and Eastern Heavens, a young Eastern prince becomes ensnared in a divine conflict, haunted by the ominous shadow of a demonic serpent. As the gods he cherishes endure successive losses, the prince wrestles with the burden of responsibility, stemming from his own perceived cowardice.

Upon completing his earthly mission and returning to the Eastern Heaven, he confronts a new conflict within the divine realms. Caught between asserting his own will and adhering to family expectations, the prince must navigate treacherous celestial politics.

In a desperate bid to rescue a cherished friend from the escalating conflict, the Western prince makes a harrowing decision: to trade his very soul to the demon. He is prepared to sacrifice everything in the name of the friendship he shares with the other prince.

The Sitka Adventure - Return to Yerba Buena

The fantastical journey continues for Elsu and the charming animal crew of Sitka, picking up where Book One’s cliffhanger conclusion left off. With Grandpa Liwanu’s storytelling still shrouded in mystery, the friends plunge into wild new escapades bursting with magic, time travel and ever-growing camaraderie.

Readers will meet endearing new characters like Morgan McCaw, a chatty parrot, while relationships within the storytelling clan shift in unexpected ways. Nail-biting sequences challenge the lovable creatures’ trust and teamwork. Through sprinklings of humor and fur-raising risks, the crew’s bonds are tested as they lean on heart and wisdom to navigate each trial.

From rollercoaster action to tender moments between our flawed but spirited heroes, Sitka’s next chapter delivers exhilarating twists sure to keep young readers guessing. Cheer on the loyal animals as they support each other through the ups and downs of dilemma and destiny.

The Warriors of Raw

When Lord Devon, the king of Old York New, chooses a new heir in the line of succession, everything goes awry. Demons known as the ‘Black Shadows’ corrupt the new heir, and the king is dethroned. After a rebellion fails, three children—Isaiah, Brandon, and Madison—reform a secret group known as the ‘Warriors of Raw.’ It is up to them to retrieve the ancient holy and mystical weapon called the ‘Eye of God’ and fight these demonic foes.

A percentage of the royalties will go to the charities the LUMOS Foundation and Red Nose Day.