Below are some of our most recently released books.
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 missionary, lived with his family in Japan during the seismic events of 2011, and in this narrative, he chronicles the days leading up to the quake as well as the aftermath during the months that followed. Through his own testimony and the stories of others, he bears witness to the power of community and individual resilience in a crisis, and to the role of faith in his own life as he navigated this unknown territory. A journey into human resilience, the strength of community, and steadfast faith, In the Event is an engaging cross between a personal memoir and an informational guide on surviving and recovering from a natural disaster. Educational and inspiring, this book is for readers of all faiths and backgrounds!
Matthew Thorne, a former Army intelligence officer fresh off an adventure in the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon, is sent to Morocco in 1959 on a perilous mission. As a favor to a shadowy éminence grise named Aristide, Thorne takes on the task of searching for Malraux, a missing French Secret Service agent. From a deadly caravan trek into the Sahara to an abandoned Foreign Legion fort, Thorne finds himself surrounded by sandy graves and lurking vipers. In a desert climate of betrayal and intrigue, Thorne must determine the truth behind friend and foe alike—and getting out alive becomes the ultimate mission.
The book, "What do you see?" is intended for children ages 5 to 12, however, adults can enjoy and be challenged by the simple questions posed throughout the book. This reflective approach is to allow the human spirit to seek the peace and calmness in our lives. The audience in mind is not restricted to children .
This book is written for the general people of all ages to edify their lives. The book is an eye opener--motivational, inspiring, engaging, encouraging and entertaining to every reader. After going through this book I deemed to introduce it to readers as a must-read. You may not understand what I am saying until you might have read this book through. Then you will come to comprehend the full meaning of: “My Passkey to Success & Greatness." The book is divine, inspirationally written to edify humanity. Good luck!
In 1978, 20-year-old newlyweds, practical Kevin and idealistic Eleanor, explore the Canadian mountains in their VW van, find land, and build a tiny log cabin. Setbacks and self-denial test their love and commitment. For 4 months: Kevin builds, swinging his axe, alone in the wilderness, while Eleanor is paid $2.57 per hour, working as a waitress at a truck stop, earning $300 for cabin supplies. After Christmas: Eleanor’s cozy dream meets winter’s harsh reality: Bitter cold. Enveloping darkness. Sudden poverty. Crushing isolation. Readers notice four layers in every chapter: Eleanor’s backstory and purpose, her daily experiences and challenges, her inner turmoil and clarity, her motivation and hope for the future. Eleanor’s wholesome, richly textured writing invites readers to see both her transformation as well as their own. IDEAS: “I want to get married, go out west, build a log cabin, raise a bunch of kids, volunteer in my community, and then write a book about it.” ICE: “I told everyone we would be in by winter. If the first snowfall is the beginning of winter, do my coworkers see me as a failure, lazy, a liar, or a fraud? Their doubt feeds my self-doubt.” ISOLATION: “Nobody in the whole world knows where I am right now. I am a spec. Millions of mountains. Trillions of trees. Zillions of snowflakes. And me: Alone.” IDEALS: “Daddy told me, ‘Ideals are all very well and good, but nobody can actually live by them.’ But, I thought my father would be proud of me?” 10th ANNIVERSARY EDITION FEATURES: - 70+ photos & drawings - 30+ inspiring quotations - Chart compares westward movement of the mid-1800s to ‘Back-to-the-Land’ movement of the mid-1900s - Book Club Discussion - Write Your ‘Coming-of-Age’ Memoir - Links to Eleanor’s newspaper articles - Endnotes indicate more content found in 10 DAYS–1 VOICE series -
What is common sense? It should be common—it’s even in the name—and it should be found among every human being. But common sense isn’t infallible. Sometimes, people will make decisions that have negative consequences. Even for some obvious situations, such as driving under the influence of alcohol, people will fail to use common sense. This can happen regardless of knowledge. Even those with a plethora of credentials may fall victim to lapses in common sense. If common sense is so common, why do people still exhibit poor common sense in certain situations? Surinder Latti grapples this question in Uncommon Common Sense. Examining emotions and cognition, behavior, habits, and belief systems – Surinder Latti raises questions about what common sense is, the factors that may contribute to it, feelings and circumstances that may impede it, and strategies we can use to improve it. Informed by the author’s own experiences living, travelling, and working in different continents, the book weaves personal anecdotes and philosophical musings into a unique and entertaining read. He explores how one might develop common sense, what it looks like in different aspects of everyday life, and then how one might ignore it. After all, there must be reasons why some people don’t heed something so common.