The Atonement of St. JudeShe served the time. She bore the shame. But she wasn't the one who let the water rise.Eighteen years ago, a tragedy shattered the quiet village of St. Jude. A baby drowned, and fifteen-year-old Lottie Langford was the only one held to account. Convicted of criminal neglect and branded a monster, she was sent away while the village watched in hollowed silence.Lottie didn't fight the charges. She didn't offer a defense. She s...

Every day, I encounter people and places, sights and sounds, memories and mementos that are or symbolize the then, now, and yet to be of my life. It is a chronicle of the immediate past, present, and future.At each stage of life, we journey down roads that are familiar and well-traveled, having driven them our entire life. They are the roads taken. The landmarks we pass are beloved and well-known. Although many of the roads are the same ones we've travelled before, we are different...

"History may not repeat itself, but it certainly rhymes."– Paraphrased from a Quote Attributed to Mark Twain, American writer, humorist, and lecturerBrighter Day is a fictional memoir that takes place in 1969, the year everything changed. Ayear that defined adecade, it witnessed Woodstock and Altamont, Nixon and the Silent Majority, the moon landing and Native Americans occupying Alcatraz, Easy Rider and Oh! Calcutta!, Pe...

"Forever is composed of nows."- Emily Dickinson, American PoetJessica Rivers believes that no matter what is happening in her life, she can always count on Christmas to make her happy. As the owner of the Bedford Falls Shop, and with the assistance of her older sister, Melissa, she tries every day to bring Christmas to life through her songs, her art, and her stories in her hometown of Modesto, California.Her belief in the healing power of Christmas is severely test...

When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry.– Jewish ProverbMikey Wright is a normal 13-year-old. With normal problems. Until the day he finds out his dad has cancer. Getaway Day chronicles Mikey's journey to save his father's life and learn the meaning of his own. His journey to help his father takes him from the safety and security of his home town to Anaheim, Chicago, and back down Route 66. Alon...

The 12 Days of Central Valley Christmas is a children’s picture book that retells the traditional Christmas carol from a uniquely California point-of-view. The Central Valley provides the settings, creatures, and characters in this reimagining of the familiar holiday song. The vivid and colorful illustrations capture the distinctive features of the Valley in a fun, festive, and educational way. The book provides an opportunity to celebrate a California Christmas through reading (a...

Have you ever wondered about the star of Bethlehem?A little girl named Krissy did, and her granddad shares an amazing story about the star.The star's name is Stella, and she impresses you as she shines above the stable. She inspires you by giving her all to show the way to the baby Jesus. However, you will be surprised by what happens next.So where is the star of Bethlehem now? That is Stella's secret. Read to find out!

That Happiness Thing: A Hometown Fable is a children’s book that poses the age-old question, “What is happiness?” Which is what a 10-year-old boy from a small California town wants to know. It’s 1958. Christmas is just around the corner. His family isn’t happy and he doesn’t know why. So he sets out to explore his home town and find out. With a little help from an elderly gentleman and a magical snow globe, he discovers that true happiness isn’t about having the most of everything...

When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry.- Jewish ProverbMikey Wright is a normal 13-year-old. With normal problems. Until the day he finds out his dad has cancer. Getaway Day chronicles Mikey's journey to save his father's life and learn the meaning of his own. His journey to help his father play catch with his idol, Mickey Mantle, takes him from the safety and security of his hometown to Anaheim, Chicago, and b...

When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry.– Jewish ProverbMikey Wright is a normal 13-year-old. With normal problems. Until the day he finds out his dad has cancer. Getaway Day chronicles Mikey's journey to save his father's life and learn the meaning of his own. His journey to help his father takes him from the safety and security of his home town to Anaheim, Chicago, and back down Route 66. Alon...

ISO 14001 Environmental Systems Handbook Second Edition outlines the scope and purpose of the standard, making it accessible to all.The author begins by explaining the concepts of the standard, which sets the tone for a practical guide to implementation of an ISO 14000-compliant environmental management system, which also covers the consultant's and auditor's perspective.The case studies from industries that have actually undergone the process have been updated to include i...

A Movie Length Tale™ from Aisle Seat Books™.A hardball TV sports reporter learns the gambling scandal that drove her potential Hall of Fame father from major league baseball was a setup. Teaming with an idealistic sportscaster—her father’s former teammate and her girlhood heartthrob—she sets out to clear her father’s name.9