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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Grind it Out

Up until now young Timothy’s childhood has been a breeze, but when life throws him a curveball, he’s faced with a problem he wasn’t ready for. In a world full of mystery, Tim goes on an unexpected journey. He finds himself in a strange, yet magical place with an oddly familiar companion and is met with even more unforeseen challenges only he can overcome. Will Timothy persevere and beat the game? Or will the game leave him going home defeated?

Goodnight Little Bunny

Goodnight Little Bunny is a short, simple and cute story about a little bunny and her mom getting ready for bed and performing their bedtime routine as they normally would, ending with them playing outside in the sunshine together the next day! Goodnight Little Bunny is a great beginner book for younger children learning to read as this book includes simple words and rhymes that are fun and easy for younger children to read and sound out. Goodnight Little Bunny contains visuals that are soft and not visually overstimulating, as it features various cool tones like purple, blue, and green. These low stimulation visuals are perfect for younger children allowing them to relax and go to sleep easier while you read to them or while they read to themselves! Goodnight Little Bunny is the perfect book for any occasion but is also a great Easter basket stuffer!

Eminence Rising

In a world full of ordinary, Eros Wolf is anything but ordinary. Awkward, the other children mock him. Outcast, he struggles to survive. Only, the world in which he lives isn’t so ordinary. There is a secret his mother hasn’t told him. A mystery from the past. But before his mother can tell him, she is tragically killed. Then, things begin to happen. Things he can’t explain. The other children no longer taunt him. They’re afraid of what will happen if they do.

Discarded, he is forgotten by all. All except for one. Erin is different from the other students. She is kind when others hate. Together they protect each other from a world that they don’t understand. Graduating from Northwestern at 17 and BYU Law School at 19, he forgets his past and the secret he never knew.

They are coming. Eros is a young successful lawyer and has everything under control, or so he thinks. When Erin is brutally murdered, he realizes he knows nothing. A secret worth killing for. A world he didn’t know existed. And a mystery so great that if revealed, it would destroy the very world itself.