"Not for the faint-hearted."- Daniel Kenyon, author of The Savage Heart of Palermo. Bludgeoning him to death, a man who was abused by his priest returns and then sets out on a rampage with sharpened crucifixes righting the wrongs on behalf of other child victims who were sexually assaulted by their coach, Boy Scout leader, or other religious figure. A race through the streets of The Bronx, a swoop through the Magdalene Laundries in Ireland, into the...

As the "Seeing Eye Girl" for her blind, artistic, and mentally ill mother, Beverly Armento was intimately connected with and responsible for her, even though her mother physically and emotionally abused her. She was Strong Beverly at school-excellent in academics and mentored by caring teachers-but at home she was Weak Beverly, cowed by her mother's rage and delusions. Beverly's mother regained her sight with two corneal transplants in 1950 and went...

"DAISY" is a gentle family saga, spanning almost 100 years, from 1887 to 1974. It is set in Alabama, Harlem and London and incorporates some of the evils of society -- poverty, racism and snobbery -- as well as some of the greatest that life has to offer -- family, friendship and love. "Being born poor was a scar that never faded." "She had never experienced racial hatred first hand, so had no real idea of how it could erode a person's whole life."...

Mommy assures Gaby that her little brother loves her. But he is such a pest! Is Mommy right? This is the story of David is an autistic child who is full of energy. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Karen MAINVILLE is a Quebec author and illustrator. She has a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, majoring in Painting and Drawing at Concordia University in Montreal. She is the author and illustrator of the Fiona and Lili series (Fides 2011).

When the exuberant expectation of a baby's birth abruptly ends, whether by miscarriage, tubal pregnancy, stillbirth, or early infant death, the loss leaves a mom with unimaginable grief. Navigating the depth of emotions and handling the responses of others can be a daunting task. Author Kindra King shares her journey through her first pregnancy that began on a mountaintop of joy and ended in a valley of grief and deep despair. Through it all, she...

Unlock the Power of Pranayama Yoga: A Two-in-One Yoga Book BundleIn today's fast-paced world, our minds often get overwhelmed by digital influences and information overload. If you find yourself struggling to manage your daily life and feel forgetful, this book is tailor-made for you.Discover the transformative power of pranayama yoga and delve into the science of Chakras to achieve the five essential S's of life:Self-DisciplineSelf-ControlSelf-MotivationSelf-HealingSelf-RealizationEmpower...

Ana & Andrew are going to Ghana! Papa is traveling to Ghana and the family gets to go too! Ana & Andrew love learning about Ghanaian culture, especially the food! While there, they visit Cape Coast Castle to honor their ancestors. There, they learn about the origins of the slave trade.

Ana & Andrew are learning to play the violin! They are excited to join the youth orchestra. At first it is fun. But when they start to lose interest, Ana & Andrew learn from an important African American about the importance of practicing. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Ana & Andrew are always on an adventure! They live in Washington, DC with their parents, but with family in Savannah, Georgia and Trinidad, there's...

Even at a young age, Vincent's obsession with money and his love of attention were preeminent traits. Because of it, his life would be forever changed and nowhere near mediocre. He recognized he was quite different from his peers and quickly sensed that he was twice as advanced, albeit in streetwise wit. Realizing the possibility of acquiring absolute power and respect in his environment, Vincent confidently set off on a path to triumph, which ironically...

The perfect tool to comfort and educate children whose parents may be separating or divorcing. If My Parents Are Divorced provides parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers the opportunity to speak with children about this important topic. What happens when parents separate? The idea of parents taking a break from or ending their relationship is scary and sad for children of all ages. It's the same with Frankie, who tells his kindergarten...