Book Club Selection

The Power of Perspective

10/22/2018

THE POWER OF PERSPECTIVE: Gaining Clarity, Purpose & Truth Through Affirmation
By TR Armstrong

THE POWER OF PERSPECTIVE is a collection of affirmations and motivating passages aimed at helping you face & overcome not just the internal, but external forces keeping you from moving forward. By looking within to find the strength you need to release yourself from the pain of past choices and grab hold of your destiny.

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Easy Church Holiday Plays

10/2/2018

Easy Church Holiday Plays
By Joshua Powell

Three Christmas Plays and One Easter Play perfect for the small to medium sized congregation. Each only requires about fifteen performers with options to plug in more. Each play incorporates humor, moments of drama, and guidance for props and decoration. The Christmas plays are all designed to accommodate special music a choir or individuals would like to include.

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Little Superhero Chef's Epicurean Adventures

8/2/2018

Little Superhero Chef’s Epicurean Adventures
By Judy Kohl
Illustrated by Ana Marquez

Little Superhero Chefs' Epicurean Adventures is a fun-filled story cookbook that includes five easy, healthy, kid-approved (vegan) recipes, providing children with an "I can do it all by myself" attitude of self-assurance. One fundamental way to teach children about healthy eating habits is to involve them in the process. More emphasis is placed these days on eating healthy whole (vegan) foods, and having meals at home.

The fun and creative stories behind every simple, healthy vegan recipe teach children about trying new foods, staying healthy, and the importance of exercising. With colorful, wonderful illustrations by Ana Marquez and animated text by Judy Kohl, Little Superhero Chefs' Epicurean Adventures empowers children to experiment with food and, more important, to have fun!

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Meet Author- Judy Kohl

Judy Kohl is an author on a mission: She wants to help bring awareness to young children about the importance of healthy eating in a way that is both fun and engaging.

Judy has always had a strong passion for education and working with small children. At the age of 26, she owned and taught at a Montessori-based preschool. Her granddaughter's "selective" eating led her to researching innovative ideas that introduce young children to a variety of foods in a positive and fun manner. She combined her love of animals, being a vegan, and her work as a preschool teacher to create a unique story cookbook that is designed for the young reader.

Her desire is to educate people about veganism with a soft touch. Judy's light, humorous approach keeps kids laughing while they are learning how to prepare meals and develop teamwork skills. The goal behind this book and upcoming books is to actively involve children.

The fun and creative stories behind every simple, healthy vegan recipe teach children about trying new foods, staying healthy, and the importance of exercising.

Judy resides in Basalt, Colorado, with her husband and their three adopted dogs. She enjoys hiking, cross country skiing, long walks, but most of all she loves being a Grandma.

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Kace Learns to Fly

6/23/2018

Kace Learns to Fly
By Lamon A. Hicks
Illustrated by: Aytan Khalafova

Kace is the smallest of all his brothers and sisters and has a hard time growing or learning as quickly as they do.

Through hard work and keeping your head up, all things are possible!

This colorful, optimistically-written and insightful children’s book contains an uplifting story with a message for children to stay positive, no matter what they’ve been through.

All your goals — even if they’re high — are always within reach.

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Meet Author- Laymon A. Hicks

Laymon A Hicks isn’t a stranger when it comes to building resilience in young people. His message mission in life is to empower students to overcome obstacles and get back up! He has taken this message to 40+ states in front of nearly 500,000 students.

When he is not traveling the nation to empower students, Laymon enjoys being home with his wife, Keisha, and daughter, Karsyn. They reside in Florida.

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A Love Story from the Heart

5/24/2018

A Love Story from the Heart
By Terry Atkison

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Megan, an innocent girl from a small, rural town, moves to the bustling city of Johannesburg, South Africa to make something of her life and career. She learns the hard lesson of trusting the wrong guy.

Then Brian came along. She knew she should trust him. He was everything a woman could ever wish for. But how could Megan be sure?

A beautifully told tale of love. Travel to a far away country and get swept up in the love story of two very different beings who are faced with daunting challenges to their happiness.

If you are a believer in true love and romance, this is a story that will touch your heart and live on in your mind.

""What a sweet and lovely story! The tenderness expressed throughout the book will touch your heart! This book again proves that you don't have to include explicit sex scenes to have a love story. Thank you for this!" - Amazon Customer

"Wonderfully written! Could not put it down!"

"Sweet, wonderful and clean- with a depth of wisdom and truly loveable characters. 5 stars."

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My Special Gifts

5/11/2018

My Special Gifts
By Bernie DiPasquale

Life gives us all many gifts, we only need to pause, look around, and appreciate. Bryn, my 3 year old Grandson, tells his story about his gifts. Gifts given by family, friends, and everyday life. We need to teach our children at a young age the tools for happiness and contentment.

The book was written with a heartfelt family story.. I could just imagine the pure enjoyment of reading it with my Grandchildren ..

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On the Fault

5/9/2018

On The Fault
By Ronald J. Wichers
Illustrations by Victor Guiza

For those who bring war without necessity
From those who forevermore
Bear it.
A necessary war, what would that be? doubtfully one waged by the most powerful nation on earth against one of the tiniest and poorest; and for some ten years.
We Americans are always acutely aware of our own casualty counts. We have not, however, shown the same concern regarding the Vietnamese, both civilian and uniformed, killed or wounded or driven insane, in the conflagration. One million, two, three millions?
The opinions and emotions the war triggered divided the American citizenry as few things have.
But On The Fault was not written to address any of these matters. It is simply an attempt to afford the willing reader an opportunity to feel what those who fought in that war felt, in the simple hope that America’s involvement in Vietnam would be properly remembered, so that a future gang of reckless fools at the top might be deterred from repeating the horror of a war that need not happen.
Even wars waged with the noblest of causes breed a kind of free-floating hatred – the trickle-down poison that can pollute and saturate even the most high-minded of nations. What of one fought without even the slightest justification?
All that killing and mayhem; where does it go?
Whether all-volunteer or conscripted, isn’t it always the little people who carry water for the rich and the powerful? Are you of draft age? Are you registered with Selective Service? Do you have a child or a grandchild of draft age? Do you ever think about the worthiness of our recent wars – these undeclared, unconstitutional military actions? Or do you care? Beware, there could very well be another draft should our adventurism slide completely out of control.

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Meet Author- Ronald J. Wichers

Ronald J. Wichers was born in Lake Ronkonkoma New York in 1947. He attended Catholic School until 1965, studied History and literature at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas until being drafted into the United States Army in 1970. He was assigned to a rifle company in the 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam and, after sustaining severe wounds in a gun battle, including the loss of his left am, was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the Army Commendation Medal for Heroism and the Bronze Star Medal.

He later studied theology full time at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley California. He has published several short stories about the Vietnam war. The Fear of Being Eaten/A Biography of the Heart is his fifth novel.

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The Spirit of Truth Is Power

4/23/2018

The Spirit Of Truth Is Power: Reviving Faith In Jesus Christ
by Joan Jessalyn Cox

This is a book that explores the truth about the message of Jesus in the Bible, not a sentimental approach to the truth, but one that allows readers to seek the paths of God in honesty and sincerity of heart.

In the author’s words, it is about “Truth that is scripturally verified; Truth that is sound in Holy Spirit revelation; and Truth that should be prayerfully received.” This is an inspirational book that comes across as a gift to be received in faith.

“As I read through these pages, I felt inspired, admonished, and greatly encouraged to continue the path of seeking God’s truth. I didn’t doubt for a moment that Joan Jessalyn Cox has a wonderful gift of faith and that she communicates it with simplicity and authority. Her writing is infused with the knowledge and wisdom of one who has listened attentively to the word of God and who tries to translate it into their life. She makes ample use of scriptural references, helping the reader discover the hidden life that flows through the scriptures, and unveiling truths that readers will love to contemplate, embrace, and use to transform their lives. The writing is friendly, and the core message of the book can’t be mistaken. The Spirit Of Truth Is Power: Reviving Faith In Jesus Christ is a powerful book, a reflection that readers need, especially in this day and age when what arrests our attention most are falsehoods crafted by the media to manipulate readers."

The Spirit Of Truth Is Power: Reviving Faith in Jesus Christ is the book for readers who want to take their spiritual and moral lives seriously, following closely in the path of Jesus and making a difference in their community. The book is well written, and readers will love Joan Jessalyn Cox’s eloquence and wisdom while navigating the beautiful path she creates in her work. A gift to pass on, indeed!

"I imagine this will be an often reread and much highlighted body of texts. Part of the series Foundational Faith in Truth Bible Study Books, The Spirit Of Truth Is Power by Joan Jessalyn Cox ministers to those looking to serve Jesus Christ and be transformed. It provides a great first step to a most enriching relationship as we begin the journey of increased faith in the Foundational Faith In Truth Bible Study Series. "Five Star Review By Romuald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite

The book is available on Amazon, and Barnes & Noble or ask for it at your library.

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Meet Author- Joan Jessalyn Cox

Joan Jessalyn Cox is the former editor of International Christian News. She has been keynote speaker at Woman's conferences, and spoke at Christian Writer's Conferences. Joan has taught foundational truth and deliverance in bible studies, and counseled people with spiritual needs, and for deliverance. Joan has authored several books and is currently writing the Foundational Faith In Truth Bible Study series.

The truth you are seeking is:
Truth that is scripturally verified; Truth that is sound in Holy Spirit revelation and Truth that should be prayerfully received. Reviving Faith in Jesus Christ is truth without a doubt!

http://www.jesusabundanthope.com
http://www.joanjessalyncoxsays.blog

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Damselfly

4/20/2018

Damselfly
By Chandra Prasad
Young Adult

Samantha Mishra opens her eyes and discovers she's alone and injured in the thick of a jungle. She has no idea where she is, or what happened to the plane taking her and the rest of the Drake Rosemont fencing team across the Pacific for a tournament. Once Sam connects with her best friend, Mel, and they find the others, they set up shelter and hope for rescue. But as the days pass, the teens realize they're on their own, stranded on an island with a mysterious presence that taunts and threatens them. Soon Sam and her companions discover they need to survive more than the jungle... they need to survive each other.

Praise for Damselfly

This taut novel, with a setting evocative of Lord of the Flies, is by turns cinematic and intimate, and always thought-provoking.

"Prasad's [YA] debut is a compelling modern-day adventure... An entertaining choice." -- School Library Journal

"Ethics balance on a knife's edge as the characters make difficult choices and adapt to their new reality... A compulsive read." -- Booklist

"Unseen antagonists and unpredictable plot twists... create a layer of mystery that'll have readers invested until the intriguingly inconclusive end... A fast-paced, heart-stopping tale." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Prasad deftly builds on familiar themes while also exploring issues like race, mental health, and the toxicity of teenage queen bees... A fun and compelling novel, one that is sure to attract a wide range of readers." -- School Library Connection

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Meet Author- Chandra Prasad

I’m thrilled to introduce my first YA novel, Damselfly, published by Scholastic in 2018. A longtime author, I’ve also written a number of award-winning novels for adults. These include On Borrowed Wings, a historical drama set in early 20th century Yale University; Breathe the Sky, a fictionalized account of Amelia Earhart’s last days; and Death of a Circus, which Booklist calls “Richly textured [and] packed with glamour and grit.”

I’m the originator and editor of, and a contributor to Mixed, an anthology of short stories on the multiracial experience, which was published to international acclaim by W.W. Norton. Today, in our irrefutably diverse country, Mixed is used in many high school and college English classes.

My shorter works, including poems and nonfiction, have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The New York Times Magazine, The Week, the official magazine of The U.S. Department of State, Teen Voices, and numerous literary and arts magazines. I also have a short story in Amy Bloom’s terrific anthology New Haven Noir.

I’m currently working on additional YA novels. I’ve realized that YA is my favorite genre—an appealing cross between the most ambitious children’s fiction and the most absorbing adult lit.

http://www.chandraprasad.com/

Secrets of a Crazy Mental Health Counselor

3/29/2018

Secrets of a Crazy Mental Health Counselor
By Patrice Brown

I know you think all counselors are perfect right? Well truth be told counselors keep secrets. These secrets will have you questioning why these people are even counseling. This book introduces readers to the world of counselors. It goes into the world of one counselor, who has never had life easy. You will learn about her deep dark struggles. The kind of struggles no one will ever reveal.

"Secrets of a Crazy Mental Health Counselor" is a guide, self-help, motivational and pure inspirational book. This book tells a story about life issues and how to overcome all traps that have been set up to make you fail. Written for mental health counselors, workers, women, teenagers, entrepreneurs, and anybody struggling with life each day. This book gives readers:

Inspiration and insight on accepting issues then balancing them.
Behavior techniques that help you change your mindset as a working professional.
Life plans that are actionable steps to becoming successful in your career.
Facing all adversity, while still being motivated and a motivation for others.

Patrice Brown, a Mental Health director and counselor of Restoring Bodies and Minds has been the owner for five years. She credits her extensive fourteen year mental health background to helping her write this book. Patrice shares a tell all book about the life struggles she faced. Patrice describes the years fighting opposition without ever giving up or having regrets.

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Meet Author Patrice Brown

Hello I am Patrice, a mother of two beautiful children. I am the big sister of two siblings but most of all i am me. I am a person that has had storms and mountains to climb. Believe it or not i am still climbing. I recently lost my mom to Cancer June 2017 and my best friend May 2017. By no means necessary am i here to paint print pictures about my life or surroundings. The books you will find from me will be my everyday life experiences.

As a Mental Health Counselor, I have been listening, coaching and counseling others in various areas for over 12 years. Received my education from North Carolina public Schools, Later i attended Vance Granville Community College and received my Associates in Human Services Technology, Bachelors in Psychology from Argosy University and Masters In Forensic Psychology. I have owned and operated a mental health facility over the past 6 years. I am a over achiever. I like to excel and have tremendous drive and determination. I believe if at first you don’t succeed try again.

Since birth I have always had to put myself first and stay on my personal growth pattern. Life is nothing but a journey or path and let me be the first to say it’s hard. Life is what you make it and it is full of twists and turns. Don’t forget the let downs and come ups.

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