A fun-for-all-ages collection of over thirty spooky stories in settings across Western Canada.When friends and family gather around a campfire, good times and scary stories are sure to follow. In Campfire Stories of Western Canada, Barbara Smith, the author of twenty books of true ghost stories from across Canada, presents a creepy collection of tales tailor-made for your family’s next foray into the British Columbia or Alberta wilderness. Suitable for campers aged eight t...

Hair-raising tales of ghosts, spirits, and unexplained phenomena set across Western Canada.Praise for Campfire Stories of Western Canada:“Smith’s spooky tales are perfect for warm summer nights spent around the campfire. Her latest book of ghost stories focuses solely on Western Canada and is a wonderful fit for families looking for fun and spooky tales to tell under the stars.”—Quirk MagazineIn this delightful companion t...

Everyone loves ghost stories but this book of true ghost stories is only for kids! Whether you're huddled under the covers with a flashlight, camping out with your family or having a sleep-over with your friends you'll get a shiver out of these spooky stories.True Ghost Stories for Kids, Fifty Spine-Tingling Ghostly Tales, is sure to give you goosebumps. These creepy tales include one about a haunted toy store, a stuffed animal that talks - and says things it shouldn't say. There are stori...

Jacob Carter built his life around one vow: never be helpless again.As a Navy SEAL, fear is buried under discipline, muscle, and mission. He runs toward danger, protects the weak, and survives what breaks other men.Then an admiral forces him into Project 157.The experiment tears him through the hull of a weaponless ship and strips away everything he mistook for strength. Jacob wakes in a spiritual dimension where none of his training can save him.

A delightfully frightful collection of spooky stories set across Canada, appropriate for all ages and perfect for reading aloud around the campfire.In this spine-chilling companion to Campfire Stories of Western Canada and Ghostly Campfire Stories of Western Canada, Barbara Smith takes readers on a cross-country trip of sinister spirits, urban myths, haunted houses, ghostly shipwrecks, and other unexplained phenomena, just in time for camping seas...

From the mother of Grammy Award winning singer Michael W. Smith, make your friends and family feel welcome, one meal at a time."Welcome to my home as we share life and laughter around the table. It means sharing my life in such a way that there is always room for one more."–Barbara SmithSome people naturally have the gift of hospitality, instinctively creating inviting, mouth-watering meals and a warm environment that assures guests, “We’re glad yo...

When Albert Johnson, the Mad Trapper of Rat River, was gunned down in February 1932, he went to his death without anyone knowing who he really was—most people believed the name "Albert Johnson" was an alias. He'd eluded a well-organized, well-equipped posse for seven weeks, surviving solely on wits and determination in the bitter cold of a Canadian Arctic winter. Some 75 years later, he was being pursued again, this time by a team of filmmakers and forensic scientists bent on determining h...

Quiet pleasant communties, sparkling under the clear blue skies of Alberta, have witnessed bloody murders and violent mayhem.From a wide variety of accounts, Babara Smith has selected eight intriguing stories that will astound and amaze you.Mystery still surrounds the fate of pro golfer Frank Willey who disappeared in 1962. Two men were convicted of his murder, but his body has never been found. No suspect, however, was ever found in the case of MaryAnn Plett. The pretty, y...

A compelling collection of iconic ghost stories from all across Canada.Time and place are infused with ghosts and hauntings. From coast to coast to coast, Canada’s provinces and territories teem with the supernatural—phantoms obscured in the mists of time, spectres that delight in wreaking terror, and spirits destined to linger forever at the edge of the veil.Visit the far-flung corners of Canada to discover the folklore and legends behind:

A brilliant and original examination of American freedom as it existed before the Revolution, from the Smithsonian's curator of social history.The American Revolution is widely understood—by schoolchildren and citizens alike—as having ushered in "freedom" as we know it, a freedom that places voting at the center of American democracy. In a sharp break from this view, historian Barbara Clark Smith charts the largely unknown territory of the unique freedoms enjoyed b...

"Prayer: A Guide to a Deeper Relationship with God" is a comprehensive guide to the art of prayer. This book provides a clear understanding of the power of prayer, and how to develop a heart that longs for a deeper relationship with God. The reader will learn how to make prayer a habit, and the importance of listening in prayer. This book delves into the role of faith, and how to overcome obstacles to prayer. The benefits of group prayer and the practice of intercession are also explored. ...

Deadly Paranormal, Fatally True Supernatural StoriesThe title says it all, so be warned. There's never been a book of true paranormal stories like this one! Veteran true ghost story author Barbara Smith has teamed up with gifted Medium Debra Doerksen to bring you a totally chilling reading experience including –* a deep dive into the psychic energy that still resonates where Jack the Ripper killed his victims* a thorough investigation of the horrifying Bell Witch haun...