Born into a colorful world, a little boy fills himself up with all the colors that surround him. Excited about his first day of school, he becomes frustrated when he finds it harder than he thought. As the days go on, he becomes discouraged, and his colors fade. His mother sees her sad little boy, and through her tenacity and his determination, they discover how to find his colors again.

Is the past something that anyone really moves on from?

Ten years after abruptly moving out of state, independent Autumn Harper is returning home. While excited to reunite with her family and best friend Kory, her excitement is tainted by the unspoken reason she left in the first place.

Jimmy and Becca Taylor live a comfortable life. They have everything Becca ever wanted, all before her upcoming ten-year high school reunion.

But everything changes when the three lives collide and they find themselves tangled in a mess of memories, secrets, and heartbreak.

In one summer they discover that they've all told lies, and they all end with scars. But are their scars from the lies they've told each other, or the ones they've told themselves?

Scars of August is an emotional story that explores love, friendship, and the questionable existence of fate.

Written from the different perspectives of the three main characters, it's an epic display of how one choice can alter not only their whole life, but the lives of those around them as well.

Divided by Circumstance. United by Football.

Two types of folks live in Pottsville, Texas. Those who have two jobs and those who have two houses. But no matter their address, Friday night football brings every soul in town together under the same stadium lights. Problem is, the have-nots always watch from the sidelines. Until now ...

Four years ago, Reed Maddox made a deathbed promise to his mother before the cancer claimed her life: Take care of their family. To make good on his vow, Reed has agreed to a pact forcing him to abandon his dream of playing football-his one guaranteed ticket out of the trailer park. But when he throws a reckless pass from the sidelines, everything he's tried to protect is threatened including his guarded heart.

To regain her title as cheer captain and unofficial crown as princess of Pottsville, knock-out Savannah Kensington is about to brush elbows with Reed Maddox and his hooligan friends. But Little Miss Perfect's world has been upside down longer than anyone who's seen her winning smile would realize. Still scarred by the death of her baby sister, she hides her feelings under the pretense of popularity. When the opportunity to reclaim her senior year involves a secret deal to help Reed, Savannah accepts.

When their two pacts collide, revealing Reed's football talent and upending everything Savannah knows about her personal kingdom, Pottsville High implodes. The have-nots are invading, the painted white lines are blurring, and Savannah and Reed are locked together in the middle of a battle between circumstance and privilege. Can their new alliance unite the stands or will the ingrained hatred of a town divided tear apart their chance at happily ever after?

Born into a colorful world, a little boy fills himself up with all the colors that surround him. Excited about his first day of school, he becomes frustrated when he finds it harder than he thought. As the days go on, he becomes discouraged, and his colors fade. His mother sees her sad little boy, and through her tenacity and his determination, they discover how to find his colors again.

Do you want a faith that will please God and that will enhance your spiritual walk? Faith is a gift from God and can be developed. It starts out as a small seed planted within our hearts, and then as we nurture and exercise it, it will begin to grow and grow until it becomes a tree that reaches out to many. In this book, Faith that Pleases God, you will learn the secrets of growing your faith, the hindrances that can stifle your faith. You will learn how to use your faith and see more answers to your prayers.

Elder Orphan Care provides help and hope for older adults in need, both in western Romania, where our ministry was birthed, and in Cabarrus and Rowan counties of North Carolina, where we are based.

In Romania, we partner with pastors to provide shelter, medical care, and nutrition for hundreds of people who are elder orphans, while sharing with the love of God and the hope found only in Jesus.

In North Carolina, we serve adults aged sixty and older who wish to remain in their homes but are at risk of losing that ability due to safety concerns, poverty, or lack of support. We provide friendship, occupational therapy-based assessments, and minor home modifications, as well as assistance with groceries and other necessities.

It is our desire to love our (older) neighbors, wherever they may be, with the love of God that has been lavished on us (1 John 3:1).

His powers could save the ocean. Her vendetta could sink a kingdom.

Captain Elouise Farrington, the youngest pirate on the Caviar Sea, seeks revenge on her father's killer. But when her oddly hypnotic foe proposes a pact to kill the Siren Queen and end the War of the Sea's bloodshed, she must make a choice. Put aside her long-brewing retribution or act the underhanded pirate and use the alliance to claim the life of the man who destroyed her family?

Captain Rylander Bordeaux, the revered royal navy captain of the Isle of Cava, has one mission-kill the Siren Queen and end the War of the Sea. The ocean is the only place Rylander calls home, but to bring peace to his beloved waves, he must defeat his past so he can reshape the future. His greatest hope is Captain Elouise, who calls to him like no siren song ever has. Too bad she's almost as bloodthirsty as the fanged heart-eaters themselves. She promises to lend her all-female crew to his war on the sirens, but can he trust a brigand-especially one who wants him dead-to uphold her end of the bargain? Or will she be his undoing?

His powers could save the ocean. Her vendetta could sink a kingdom.

Captain Elouise Farrington, the youngest pirate on the Caviar Sea, seeks revenge on her father's killer. But when her oddly hypnotic foe proposes a pact to kill the Siren Queen and end the War of the Sea's bloodshed, she must make a choice. Put aside her long-brewing retribution or act the underhanded pirate and use the alliance to claim the life of the man who destroyed her family?

Captain Rylander Bordeaux, the revered royal navy captain of the Isle of Cava, has one mission-kill the Siren Queen and end the War of the Sea. The ocean is the only place Rylander calls home, but to bring peace to his beloved waves, he must defeat his past so he can reshape the future. His greatest hope is Captain Elouise, who calls to him like no siren song ever has. Too bad she's almost as bloodthirsty as the fanged heart-eaters themselves. She promises to lend her all-female crew to his war on the sirens, but can he trust a brigand-especially one who wants him dead-to uphold her end of the bargain? Or will she be his undoing?

Elder Orphan Care provides help and hope for older adults in need, both in western Romania, where our ministry was birthed, and in Rowan and Cabarrus counties of North Carolina, where we are based.

In Romania, we partner with pastors to provide shelter, medical care, and nutrition for hundreds of people who are elder orphans, while sharing with them the love of God and the hope found only in Jesus.

In North Carolina, we serve adults aged sixty and older who wish to remain in their homes but are at risk of losing that ability due to safety concerns, poverty, or lack of support. We provide friendship, occupational therapy-based assessments, minor home modifications, as well as assistance with groceries and other necessities.

It is our desire to love our [older] neighbors, whether in Romania or North Carolina, with the love of God that has been lavished on us! (1 John 3:1)

A page-turning adventure written and illustrated by award-winning artist and author Alex Raffi in the tradition of Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are. A magical tale of a boy named Richard who launches a boat into the vast mysteries of the open sea, searching for something more from his life. The first person he meets on his voyage is a little girl in a rabbit mask named Lorelei, who vehemently denies that she is a rabbit. Together they discover the beauty and danger in the world, and with the help of a few more crew-mates consisting of a failed pirate, a girl with wings made of clock parts, a villainous tiger, and a wise old sea turtle, they embark on an adventure in search of something more. In the end, they are surprised by what they discover about the world and themselves.

A relatable story to readers of various ages for different reasons. In it are lessons that can reveal themselves based on the progressing stages in life. It speaks to the moment we all experience when we first step into the world on our own terms. The moment we begin living life without a safety net given to us by our parents. And the discoveries we all make as we progress and grow through our lives.

Richard represents everyone who, at some point, decided to start their life away from their family. The boat represents their life. As the story grows, so does the boat symbolizing the growth of his friendships and experience. The ocean represents the world. It is deep and mysterious and frightening. Always beckoning the protagonist to jump in and experience it and all its joys and dangers. The characters introduced represent moments in my life and individuals who have made a strong impact on me.

Elder Orphan Care provides help and hope for older adults who are aging without adequate support,

both in Romania, where our ministry was birthed,

and in North Carolina, where we are based.

In Romania we partner with pastors to share the love

of God and the hope that is only found in Jesus,

while helping provide shelter, medical care, nutrition, and other needs, including purposeful activities,

for hundreds of people who are elder orphans.

In North Carolina, we serve adults aged sixty and older who wish to remain in their homes but are at risk of losing that ability due to safety concerns, poverty,

or lack of support. We provide friendship, socialization, assesments that are based on occupational therapy,

purposeful projects, and minor home modifications, as well as assistance with groceries and other necessities.

It is our desire to love our older neighbors, wherever they may be, with the love of God that has been lavished on us .

(1 John 3:1)

Black Stories Matter: The 2020 Diversity Comic Con Anthology. A collection of stories about race, inequality, injustice and the struggle to overcome them. An initiative of Diversity Comic Con 2020 at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Produced by Ramon Gil and the Comic Arts Workshop.

This is the final edition of a memoir by James Lewis. From law school to retirement in Albuquerque, NM, enjoy the memories of a civil rights lawyer from New York, to Springfield, to Albuquerque. Enjoy the introduction below.

On July 28, 1940, in New York City, in the afternoon, Mom (Desna) delivers me into this world, and I meet my Dad (Stephen) and my older brother (Steve Jr). When World War II begins, we follow Dad while he serves in the Navy, ordering equipment. After the war, Dad returns to a successful business career, and we move to the New York suburbs.

My life is comfortable, with good schools and summer camps. I read a lot, bike a lot and play sports. In my teen years, I browse through my parents' library and read John Hersey's The Wall and Hiroshima, about life and death in the Warsaw Ghetto during the Holocaust and in Hiroshima just before and right after the Atomic Bomb, and I begin to question the world outside my well-protected environment-a world where some people destroy others. In high school, I write a paper that compares the love and caring that many extend to others with the opposites of caring: hate and indifference. Then in my senior year, I write a 20-page research paper about conformity, asking the basic question in David Riesman's The Lonely Crowd: are we independent and hardened for voyages or dependent and softened for encounters?

Before becoming a leader of people, one must become a leader of self and be intentional about their life.

The key is to keep reinforcing your spiritual, personal, and professional growth foundation. It is a repetitive process that doesn't end. As we age, we grow into new behaviors, experiences, and relationships. Life will always bring new opportunities (some people look at it as problems). However, it's all part of your growth process. You must appreciate, know, and believe that each morning is a new day, and you get another chance to move toward your goals and purpose. Remember, yesterday is gone, so apologize to those you hurt, forgive those who hurt you, and forgive yourself. I believe there are three foundational principles in your life that you must continue to strive for until your last day on earth.

1. You must have FAITH and apply God's teaching to your life.

2. You must stay PHYSICALLY FIT to execute on your belief and goals.

3. You must continue to EDUCATE YOURSELF in your art (spiritual, professional, and personal endeavors).

To achieve your calling or dream requires prioritizing your life and hard work. We all have a CHOICE to make about life. However, executing that choice requires energy, strategy, discipline, resilience, and consistency.

In a world where mortals are hapless pawns moved at the whims of gods, a defiant Titan emerges from the shadows of history. Prometheus, having once defied Zeus to gift mankind with fire, dares to challenge the heavens to a new match. Now, he fights not just to ease man's suffering, but to prevent Zeus from clearing the board. Success or failure depends on a future queen.

Princess Savina of the Isle of Cava, a demi-god whose powers hold sway over life and death, becomes the latest target of her grandfather Zeus's merciless vendetta. Exploited by family, she gambles her last shred of trust on the enigmatic Duke of Eloqua, her promised consort. But is he a white knight, or is he part of a more insidious plot to weaponize her against her own people?

As the celestial storm brews and loyalties are tested, the land's fate balances on a knife's edge. Can a Titan and demi-god stand united against Olympus, or will their dangerous newfound flame for one another burn their beloved world to ash?

This is a story about a little girl who is too excited to sleep. So her dad gives her some advice his father gave him once or twice. Why don't you start counting sheep? He says. And so it begins...This story was originally written in 2000 but truly came to life once my daughter Elizabeth was born in 2003. Her whimsical spirit and boundless imagination inspired me to illustrate and complete the book in 2010. This is a full-color children's book. Written in rhyme. Great for kids between the ages of 4 and 10. I've also included a small drawing with numbers lesson. I hope you and your child have as much fun reading it as I did making it. Enjoy, and have sweet dreams.