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In "Waiting for Baby Delilah" by Darwin Dallyns, experience the heartwarming journey of anticipation and love as a family eagerly awaits the arrival of their newest member. This delightful story captures the joys and challenges of preparing for a baby, emphasizing the bonds of family and the magic of new beginnings. With charming illustrations and relatable moments, young readers will be enchanted by the warmth of sibling connections and the excitement of welcoming Baby Delilah. A perfect read for families, this book beautifully conveys the love that surrounds a growing family and the sweet moments that lead up to a new adventure.

In "The Gunkalunk," embark on a thrilling adventure where a magical force field shields the children’s bedrooms from mischievous creatures and unexpected surprises. This enchanting tale weaves together friendship, courage, and imagination, as young heroes discover the true power of their bond and the extraordinary protection surrounding their safe haven. Perfect for young readers, this book invites them to explore a world where imagination meets reality, all while emphasizing the importance of safety and teamwork. Join the journey and uncover the secrets of the Gunkalunk!

Black Sheep is a hard-hitting story about a young girl's struggle with an abusive mother and its fallout throughout adolescence into adulthood.  Throughout a tumultuous and often harrowing journey, the main character meets with an unlikely guardian and must compromise what is right to exact a vengeful finale. 

Preschool children and their parents will delight in the playful sounds and rhythms of the alliterative phrases that accompany the author's whimsical watercolor illustrations. Children are also invited to look deeper into each illustration to discover more words that begin with the featured letter. It turns leaning into a playful treasure hun that children and adults can enjoy together.

A tender, uplifting story of a middle-aged woman's journey from quiet resignation to embracing new-found friendships, love and adventure, proving it is never too late to reclaim oneself.

After Bennett's unplanned retirement, unexpected encounters and a new job crack open her social isolation. The arrival of Joe Muir, a widower with two adopted Ugandan children, awaken Bennett's long ignored desires. Inspired to win Joe's love, she is determined to fly to Uganda to search for children's missing sister, but must find the courage she has always lacked.

The rise of Nazism in Austria catapults Emma's once idyllic life into chaos. As she grapples with her harsh new reality, she clings to her humanity by hiding her Jewish friends. In the aftermath of the war and its terrible losses, she finds solace in helping those with even greater need than herself.Sophie returns to Vienna from her American refuge to seek her lost history. Her uncle Friedrich, teeters on the edge of what is right and his personal survival. His actions and inaction leave long-lasting repercussions that threaten to throw all their lives into turmoil again.Follw their interweaving stories as they endure loss. betrayal and heartache while still holding on to hope for a better t...

Where reality fades, and imagination begins…Lesson from a Feathered Friend: The Day I Lived Fully by Rade Injac is not just a book - it is an invitation to step into the thin space where reality and fiction collide.On an ordinary day, a chance encounter with a feathered companion awakens extraordinary truths. The parrot becomes more than a bird—it becomes a messenger, a mirror, a guide through hidden layers of existence. Each page unravels a paradox: is this memory, dream, or revelation? The line blurs until the reader themselves becomes part of the story.This mystical narrative blends allegory, philosophy, and storytelling into a journey of self-discovery. It whispers of resilience born...

When corporate America collapses under the weight of automation and greed, millions are left behind — including Macallister “Cal” Monahan, a laid-off middle-aged accountant in Houston with no savings, no prospects, and nothing left to lose.  Desperate to survive, Cal turns his spare bedroom into an illegal cannabis grow room. What begins as a practical act of rebellion soon evolves into a meticulous ritual of light, pH, and obsession. As Cal’s secret garden flourishes, so does his isolation — until Ruth, his enigmatic upstairs neighbor, starts to take notice.  Through the humid haze of grow lights and paranoia, Home Grown explores the quiet desperation of the new American...

My Day with the Parrot by Rade Injac - a bright, funny picture book where a curious kid and a very talkative parrot turn an ordinary day into an adventure. Colourful art, silly sounds, and repeatable phrases make it a joyful read-aloud that builds listening and kindness. Perfect for ages 3 to 9 - bedtime or classroom.
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Available in 7 languages: English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, French and Italian. 

Fallen: But Not Broken, a Memoir of Collapse, Reflection, and Reinventionby Rade InjacWhat happens when the world you built, your career, your identity, your sense of worth, suddenly falls away?Rade Injac was a top-performing global manager, a Doctor of Science, holding Executive Master of Business Administration, and certified project leader with over two decades of excellence in the corporate world. For 21 years, he delivered results, led high-stakes projects, and earned a reputation as one of the best. But when corporate restructuring ended his tenure, everything stopped.What followed was not just unemployment - it was unravelling.In this raw, unflinching memoir, Injac takes readers throu...

After fleeing an abusive relationship and breaking free from a dangerous, powerful family, Lydia finds herself lost and without options. She lands in the most unusual place with the most unlikely savior. John is a gorgeous man both inside and outside, but may not be who he seems.

Lydia had left her former fiancé Trenton, at the alter, putting a target on her back. While she ran to attain her freedom, instead she found a new danger, the hottest, most electrifying passion she had ever experienced.

Will she survive? Can she fully break free from her past? Can she withstand the heat of her present?

Can fiction create awakenings? Only you, the reader, can decide.The ten stories in this collection have many scenes, actions, settings, conflicts, moments. Different characters create awakenings--sometimes without knowing it--for one another, for themselves, and for others. We all have those moments: a word, a phrase, a look, an event, or just a thought that passes and then returns and then grows and then...we awaken! Many times, we do not realize the moments that made that impact until time has passed. And sometimes we do not see the moments in ourselves at all, yet we do see them in others. Perhaps we do not have to see inside ourselves in order to be awakened.
 

Friendships should uplift and inspire—not drain your energy or fill your life with negativity. Yet, too often, teenage girls find themselves entangled in toxic friendships marked by jealousy, competition, or constant emotional strain.In this empowering guide, you’ll learn how to:Identify the red flags of a toxic friendshipUnderstand the emotional toll of negativity, jealousy, and competitionSet healthy boundaries and stand up for yourselfGracefully distance yourself from harmful relationshipsBuild authentic, supportive, and uplifting connectionsWith real-life examples, insights, and practical strategies, How to Avoid Toxic Relationships with Your Girlfriends will help you break free from...

Angel of Aleppo is about one young woman's battle for survival against impossible odds, how her courage and faith give her hope that the life she wants can still be had, and how the power of love prevails over the darkness shed by what becomes known as the Armenian Genocide.

Torque Stone writes dark romance, erotica, paranormal romance, romantasy, and dark fantasy—stories where brutal antiheroes, forbidden cravings, and soul-deep obsession ignite battles for control and survival.With over 40 books published and a lifelong passion for the seductive and the dangerous, Torque creates intense, unforgettable journeys for readers who crave heat, hunger, and no mercy.A proud Cherokee Nation citizen from Green Country, Oklahoma, and an endowed scholar recognized by Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Chi, and Sigma Beta Delta, Torque’s stories are shaped by an outsider’s vision and relentless drive.These are not safe love stories. These are savage. If you’re ready to surrend...

Four human Teenagers Luke, Will, Jake and Alexis enter a gateway to a magical animals. In This World, they become a team of mystical knights, Each gifted with powers of their own. Embarking on a quest to seek ancient treasures to prevent a powerful evil from being unleashed. Join the Knights on their journey as they explore a world beyond Earth itself and unravel the wonders of this mysterious world.

Apartheid is a Powerful memoir of Una's Personal and Political struggles growing up in the peaceful community of Vrededorp, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Witnessing "The Sharpeville Massacre" in March 1960, a sudden shift of lens brought a new focus to her young mind that left an indelible impression that forever changed how she viewed those in power.

Her poems convey raw vulnerability and frustration, bringing to the forefront what it feels like to be held back and watch injustice persist.

Travis dreamed of partnering with a police dog—but Fate handed him a faery and something unexpected instead…Corporal Travis McLean is a man on a mission and doesn’t have time to waste on trivialities like love or relationships lasting longer than a night or two. He has always been laser-focused on his dream of becoming a K9 officer like his parents — but that driving ambition takes a backseat when he catches a beautiful, runaway faery rummaging through his fridge…In faraway sixth-century Ireland, the evil druid Ansgar has been enslaving the fae for a dark purpose, and the one that got away could be his ultimate downfall. Now, Ansgar will move through time itself to b...

Survival is no salvation.
In the heart of a cursed desert, Sergeant Gideon Ward leads a doomed convoy escorting a mysterious VIP and a sealed briefcase. Their cargo? A celestial Key—capable of opening a gate between worlds. Their pursuer? Remiel, a fallen angel made of smoke and judgment, commanding an army of the possessed.
As reality fractures and ancient memories surface, Ward confronts more than monsters—he faces the weight of a sin he’s carried across lifetimes. Haunted by failure and hunted by something older than death, he must decide if he’s a guardian… or just the last man left alive.

Get to know James Petrillo, a retired teacher with a 33-year career in public education. He tells of his journey through stories and anecdotes from his time in the classroom and beyond. Learn about the LGI fire, the landslide, the Faculty vs. the New York Giants, and the real but comical things that have happened to him inside and outside of the classroom. He was once called "The Story Man" because there was never a story he didn't enjoy telling. This is a peek into why and how he became a teacher, his being director of the middle school chorus, director of the middle school plays and his time in the middle school and high school as Student Activity Coordinator. Mr. Petrillo shares his perso...