Tad O'Malley, a red hair, no-nonsense Sylvan, prefers living alone in his pinewood. However, one morning he receives a letter and must suddenly leave his home to find and rescue his uncle, trapped in a dangerous scheme by a mysterious villain who isn't working alone. With his companions, O'Malley travels through unfamiliar lands filled with hazards and with hope. As he encounters dangers, confronts personal fears, and receives unexpected help, O'Malley realizes the great value of friendshi...

Goodbye, Sagebrush is a semi-autobiographical tale of one young girl's experience moving from the Wyoming frontier of her upbringing to the "big city" of Salt Lake, at the tail end of the Great Depression. As Dottie 'Rie travels the long road to Utah's capital city, her mind drifts back to the good life she enjoyed back in the old log cabin and at the ranch. Struggling to overcome her feelings of disappointment with the move, she gradually learns to embrace the new, while cherishing fond m...

"Roan and I thought we’d made our peace with the past. We looked forward to the future. Our days were crammed with plans, work, love. In fact, we looked to the future with too much confidence, the way people do when they think they’ve survived their share of challenges and therefore life owes them nothing but cookies and cream from now on. Which is why we didn’t see Zach Donovan coming." Overwhelmingly romantic, yet poignant, heartwarming, and filled with the quirk...

A toolbox of positive principles, tips and techniques for happiness.Science tells us that happiness is 50% genetic, 10% circumstantial and 40% how we think and act. Which means that it is possible to increase our happiness by up to 40%.For anyone wanting to increase their wellbeing. Grow Your Own Happiness shows how positive psychology - the science of happiness- can be used every day. With key principles explained to provide the foundation for cha...

Why is forgiveness so hard?People who refuse to forgive often sabotage their future and create an emotional cancer that spreads into every other aspect of their lives. Even those who genuinely desire to forgive often struggle to get beyond their wounded emotions.In Forgive, Let Go, and Live, Deborah Pegues provides specific guidelines to help us better understandwhat forgiveness is and what it's nothow to overcome seemingly unforgivable hurt...

There is a lot of hype surrounding apple cider vinegar; claims show that apple cider vinegar is a magical solution to all and can help you do everything from losing weight to controlling acneOther claims suggest that drinking a daily dose of apple cider vinegar can also help you live longerApple cider vinegar which is also known as ACV is amber in color vinegar that is made from crushed apple, it is considered by a lot of people to be a healthy and helps to save money

Control Your Tongue, Transform Your RelationshipsCertified behavioral consultant Deborah Smith Pegues knows how easily a slip of the tongue can cause problems in personal and business relationships. In 30 Days to Taming Your Tongue, you will learn how to transform those destructive slips into intentional, constructive, and uplifting speech that is honoring to God and others.With humor and a bit of refreshing sass, Deborah devotes chapters to learni...

Deborah Smith Pegues, author of the popular 30 Days to Taming Your Tongue (over 500,000 copies sold), now offers friendly, doable money management strategies in 30 Days to Taming Your Finances.Giving readers the benefit of her many years’ experience as a public accountant and certified behavioral consultant, Deborah sheds light on the emotional and practical side of putting finances in order. The wealth of information readers will gather includes how to

An invitation to a more participatory relationship with God through the power of prayer.Nothing is more remarkable—or more beautiful—than an ordinary life, quietly transformed by prayer. This is the life that Deborah Smith Douglas chronicles—and invites readers into—in her lovely collection of essays and poems. Drawing from events as simple as breakfast with her five-year-old daughter or waiting in line at the post office, Douglas shows how a loving relationship wi...

Is insecurity robbing you of life's fullness?You can understand and overcome the fears that limit you. And you can build the confidence you need to reach your personal and professional goals.30 Days to a Stronger, More Confident You uses biblical and present-day examples to help you discover the secrets to bold and fearless living at home, at work, and at play. Strategies such as resting in God's Word, resisting intimidation, and remembering past victories provide ...

Speak up.Don’t take it so personally.Just make a decision already.Every day, whether they’re competing in the business world or serving in a nonprofit, women hear that they’re not enough. They’re too emotional to lead, and the way they act, speak, and even think is detrimental to success.But in Lead Like a Woman, former Fortune 500 executive Deborah Smith Pegues shows that your uniquely female qualities can position you for ...

Make a Great ImpressionGood manners never go out of style. Personal Empowerment Strategist and former Fortune 500 VP Deborah Smith Pegues knows what it takes to succeed in both the personal and professional world. Her on-point advice regarding courtesy and consideration covers a variety of situations—from Internet etiquette and business savvy to tourist tips and everyday encounters. Gain greater confidence as youadjust your personality to project posit...