Readers will learn how to help others by cultivating the habit of using words that encourage, express love, and praise God.

What woman hasnt looked in the mirror and wondered who was staring back at her? Or marveled at how grown up her children look? Or puzzled at how her friends are aging prematurely? I'm Too Young to Be This Old (with over 150,000 copies sold) shows women how to face their changing lives with a spirit of fun and fearlessness. Poppy Smith leads readers through both the lighter side of midlife and the deeper issues that concern them, including wondering if the best of life is over; facing chang...

"What do you and your spouse have in common?""We got married on the same day."Many women can identify with that sentiment. They want their marriages to be happy and honoring to God, but they wonder how when their mate baffles and even irritates them so. Some may even wonder if they made a terrible mistake.Using Scripture, humor, and colorful illustrations from her own struggles, Poppy Smith offers hope in this upbeat, personal, practical, biblically grounded...

Women in today's world face an onslaught of ever-changing challenges and circumstances. It's often hard to know how to respond. But centuries ago, one humble, extraordinary woman stepped into the limelight where she encountered great trials of her own--and became a model of godly living for all women to follow.As you study the dramatic life of Queen Esther you'll learn vital lessons about choices, personal trials, pride, faith, and control. More than that, you'll discover the essen...

Mr. Square loves his pets! Come and meet all of his special friends in this simple yet delightful book that teaches your child animal names and colors while exposing them to verbs. This picture book stimulates your child's learning, yet lets their brain relax and focus on a natural, fundamental language experience without the excess visual stimulus that usually bombards our children day to day. Mr. Square Sees Animals is a charming lesson on getting back to basics. Page Count =12

Mr. Triangle needs a new home, but has to search a bit to find it! Kids will enjoy this simple picture book with unique shapes that encourage creativity and imagination. In a world of constant visual and verbal stimulus, a child's mind needs to calm and recenter. Mr. Triangle Finds a Home is the perfect balance of relaxed learning. Page Count = 11

Join these shape characters as they explore their surroundings in a simplistic and delightful way, teaching shapes, colors, counting, and basic vocabulary. Take a walk with Mr. Circle, help Mr. Triangle find his new home, experience Mr. Square's interaction with his animals, and find out how Miss Diamond lulls herself to sleep. Page Count = 35This unique and charming four-story picture book stimulates your child's learning, yet lets their brain relax and focus on a natural, fundame...

* Previously published as The Jazz Files, shortlisted for the CWA Historical Dagger *'I couldn't stop reading until the end. I would definitely consider the book front page worthy' Reader review, *****London, 1920. Starry-eyed aspiring reporter Poppy Denby swapped her quiet northern hometown for the Big Smoke to act as companion for her ailing (but ever-sharp) Aunt Dot, a pioneering Suffragette and...

* Previously published as The Cairo Brief *'I was torn: I wanted to rush on, to find out what happened next, but I didn't want the book to end - I was enjoying it so much!' Reader review, 5 starsEngland, 1921. Intrepid reporter Poppy Denby is headed to the English countryside to cover an auction of ancient Egyptian treasures, hosted by renowned explorer Sir James Maddox on his beautiful estate - Winterton Hall....

* Previously published as The Kill Fee *'Love this book!... an intriguing mystery... you can't put it down. I'm looking forward to read about the next Poppy Denby adventures.' Reader review, 5 starsLondon, 1920. Newly promoted intrepid reporter Poppy Denby is tasked with her first big job for the Daily Globe: covering the royal exhibition at the Crystal Pa...

'Historical detective fiction at its best... I had to give myself a couple of days without anything else planned because once I began reading it, I actually couldn't put it down until I'd finished' Reader review, 5 starsNewcastle, 1924. Reporter Poppy Denby is making her way up to Northumberland to celebrate her father's sixtieth birthday, but first, she can't resist stopping for a few days in Newcastle, for a quick hello to her fa...

'Difficult to put down... After whizzing through the book in the space of a weekend, I decided to re-read it more slowly' Reader review, 5 starsOxford, 1925. Intrepid reporter Poppy Denby is headed to the historic university city of Oxford, where a young female scientist, Dr June Leighton, has been found dead.Though June's death is ruled an accident by the authorities, one of her colleagues, Sophie ...