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13 Ways to Kill Your Community 2nd Edition
by Doug Griffiths and Kelly Clemmer
13 Ways to Kill Your Community is lively, full of personality, conversational, breezy, succinct, and fun. One can imagine readers seeking out information on boosting their local community sighing dutifully as they seek out material and then being relieved and delighted when what they find turns out to be as entertaining as it is informative. The information provided is sometimes startling and often positively revelatory. The anecdotes and examples are delivered with wit and a little bit of a...
What the Wind Brings
by Ewan Horne Green
Sea monsters, lies, death, chips! The twin pillars of Fara seek to end the monstrous peril that hunts their people. At twelve years old, the time has come for Emily to choose between the mighty Red Hat Expedition, or the brilliant Blue Hat University. Or, the option that isn’t an option: the mysterious Black Hats. What the Wind Brings is a story about outcasts. Emily herself is neurodivergent and struggles to abide by “unfair” rules. This difficulty might make Emily the only person in Fara...
In the Event
Living with an Earthquake by Mark B. Jabusch
Dive into the frantic fight for survival in this riveting, firsthand account of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit northeastern Japan in 2011. In the Event: Living with an Earthquake takes readers onto the heaving, rolling streets as the earth cracked on the day that changed the lives of millions forever. It’s an account of an unthinkable disaster, and a testimony to hope and faith as it challenges readers to consider their approach to life overall. Mark B. Jabusch, a Christian...
Jerry's New Shoes
by Tanya New-Chester
I counted his legs: their number was eight, That’s six more than mine to hold his small weight. I also did notice his feet were un-shoed— how could I make comment without seeming rude? Jerry the spider needs a few more shoes than you or I, since he has more feet—and yet he has none at all! Thankfully, what he does have is a good friend, who’s going to help him find the perfect set. A warmhearted story about creative re-use, self-expression, and the power of friendship to turn any problem...
Talks with the Chaplain
by Sandra Reid
Whether it’s an actual prison or the prison of your own life making you feel hopeless or angry, Talks with the Chaplain brings you comfort. Retired corrections chaplain Sandra Reid knows how to reach into the corners of the minds, hearts, and souls of humans experiencing extreme emotions. Direct and personal, her voice exhibits empathy that is both encouraging and inspiring for all readers both in and out of jail, a place where “it seems like anger is the only legitimate emotion.” Talks with...
The Soldier, the Spy, and the Orphan
Fragments of Poland's Wartime History by Anna Brychcy
Amid the upheaval of two world wars, three individuals found themselves at the heart of Poland’s struggle for survival. Their extraordinary stories, shaped by war, resistance, and resilience, offer a deeply personal perspective on Poland’s complex and often tragic past. The Soldier—A fifteen-year-old boy from Prussian-occupied Poland fights on the brutal Eastern Front of World War I before joining his nation’s battle for independence. As Poland emerges from the ashes of war, he is swept into...
Radically Wild
True Tales of Adventure, Wilderness Survival, and Hard Lessons by Scott Sunderwald
What happens when wilderness runs in your veins? From a wild child hunting for frogs and foraging for mushrooms to a seasoned mountain man working in the rugged Northern Rockies, Scott Sunderwald’s life is a thrilling testament to adventure, survival, and nature’s transformative power. He's survived a lightning strike, savage wild boars, terrifying rock climbs, and run-ins with aggressive bears. Each hilarious escapade and near-death experience has taught him one thing: the wilderness...
Max and Indy at the Christmas Market
by Charmaine Blackman
The annual Christmas market is a wondrous place. It is full of beautiful sights and delicious smells. Each year, Max and Indy pick out gifts for each other at the market. This year, they head to the market to choose their gifts. They part ways after agreeing to meet back at the towering tree at midnight. Indy finds the perfect gift for Max: gingerbread cookies! But when she sees a little girl hungry and crying in the cold, she must decide what to do with the gift. Should she give it to the...
Tightrope
Balancing Duty with Courage and Conviction by Jennifer Hyland
How do you stay upright when the very system you swore to uphold begins to shake beneath your feet? In Tightrope, retired Deputy Chief Constable Jennifer Hyland offers a rare and unflinching look behind the badge. Through raw honesty and hard-won wisdom, she charts her twenty-six-year journey through Canadian policing—rising from a young recruit to one of the highest-ranking women in the profession—all while walking the fragile line between duty and despair, strength and vulnerability,...
Me, My Thoughts and I
A Collection of Thought Drops Designed to Increase Confidence and Reduce Imposter Syndrome by Debora Gemmell
Are you a successful, talented professional who secretly struggles with your inner critic and not feeling good enough? Are you a high performer who is drained from the ongoing effort to be productive while wearing a mask to hide insecurities? These 140 thought drops, written by leadership life and business coach Debora Gemmell and others in the Thrive community, are designed to help capable individuals increase self-confidence and reduce imposter syndrome. By shifting your mindset and...