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How to Hold a Cockroach is about discovering and freeing ourselves from the beliefs that cause us to suffer. With a message both surprising and simple, it is a love letter to humankind, a book for those who are free and don't know it.
An Inspirational Tale with 42 Beautiful IllustrationsIn this story for all ages, a struggling boy begins a life-changing journey when a disgusting guest disturbs his dinner. Continuing to encounter sources of suffering, the boy must investigate fundamental truths he has believed about himself, love, and life. He confronts some of life's most persistent questions:
What am I?
What causes me to suffer?
How can I be at peace with the traumas of the past and the uncertainty of the future?
What determines how I experience life?
Described as a children's book for adults, How to Hold a Cockroach was written for adults but is suitable for thoughtful teenagers and children.
For Readers Who Are...✓ Looking for contemplative and inspirational books about philosophy, spirituality, or psychology.
✓ Facing challenging circumstances, heartbreak, low self-esteem, or resentment towards others.
✓ Finding it difficult to accept the past or fearing what the future will bring.
✓ Fans of the works of Paulo Coelho, Kobi Yamada, or Charlie Mackesy; books like The Alchemist, The Tao of Pooh, The Little Prince, and The Untethered Soul; or spiritual teachers like Tara Brach, Thich Nhat Hanh, Eckhart Tolle, and Cheri Huber.
Regardless of your birthplace, background, or spiritual beliefs -- Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, atheist, Muslim, Jewish, Latter-day Saint, or anything else - this book invites you to explore how you see yourself and the world, re-examine your perspectives, and free yourself to experience more joy, peace, and love.
Choose Your EditionThe hardcover edition is 7x10 inches and contains full-color illustrations.
The paperback edition is 6x9 inches and contains black-and-white illustrations.
The Kindle edition contains full-color illustrations (or black-and-white if your device does not support color).
The Audible edition includes original music, sound effects, and the voice of award-winning narrator Simon Vance.
The 12th standalone novel in the Claus Universe. The Christmas adventures you've been waiting for...
Arthur woke up in a realm where fairy tales are born and Christmas never ends.
Naturally, he thought he was dreaming. Who wouldn't? This wasn't his world. He had no idea how he got there, and even the natives were clueless about how or why a crosser came to Candyland. But there was a reason-there was always a reason.
Arthur is quickly caught up in the eternal battle between naughty and nice. King Chocolate ruled the Naughty Side, and with Christmas fast approaching, he's determined to finally win at any cost. When he hears rumors of Arthur's arrival, the king springs into action. The last thing he wants is a talented crosser helping the Nice Side win the war.
Arthur has no idea what talent the king is after. He barely remembers who he is. He crossed over with only the clothes on his back and a pocket full of drawings. Soon, however, he finds himself trapped between naughty and nice. When he discovers the secrets inside himself, Candyland is transformed. And in the process, he will remember who he is and understand why he's there.
When his true talent is unleashed, nothing will be the same.
The 8th standalone novel in the Claus Universe.
His real name is Christmas. It's embarrassing.
He's been accepted into the Institute of Creative Mind, a prestigious institute for eccentrics, outliers, and gifted students. A school located in the middle of nowhere with two-hundred-year-old castles and a formidable stone wall. A school where Christmas is celebrated the entire year.
Christmas trees, ornaments, and lights decorate the castles. Presents are given out every month, and students are pitted against each other in creative challenges. Chris soon finds out, however, the stakes are high.
The losers are expelled.
He spends sleepless nights keeping up with his homework to not disappoint his parents and to keep a cruel guidance counsellor off his back. But this place is more than a demanding school for gifted students. Chris finds a clue in a textbook his first night, written in code.
Run, run as fast as you can.
When he's presented with an impossibility that defies all laws of physics and biology, anything becomes possible. Chris discovers students aren't chosen for their artistic abilities but because of a DNA test. He doesn't know what the school is really after. If he doesn't stop them, Christmas will end forever. Everything depends on his courage.
And a strange little friend.
The 9th standalone novel in the Claus Universe.
It started with a present.
A mystery gift appeared under trees one Christmas morning. People around the world received one. These lucky recipients didn't know who gave it to them, but they all received the exact same gift. The makers had inscribed their name in tiny letters: BT and Company. It was months before anyone knew what exactly the gift was for.
Avery Tannenbaum's brother was one of the lucky few. It was her birthday when all the mysterious gifts came to life and a contest was announced. It was also that very same day Avery's grandmother, Nana Rai, passed away.
An eccentric, wealthy woman, Nana Rai left detailed instructions on how to celebrate her passing to be held on Christmas morning, which just so happens to be the same day the contest is set to end. Avery's family travels to a cold and snowy land to honor her grandmother's wishes. And it's here she uncovers the true purpose of mystery gift, and why the makers launched a global contest.
As Nana's celebration nears, Avery follows clues her grandmother left behind. BT and Company are searching for the Toymaker. And Avery knows what they'll do when they find him. She becomes part of her grandmother's plan to stop them. The real mystery isn't where the Toymaker is hiding.
It's why he's hiding in the first place.
Embracing change can be challenging, but it also brings valuable opportunities for growth. Elevation provides a comprehensive roadmap to guide organizations through successful change management. By blending Biblical perspectives, High-reliability Organization (HRO) principles, and Transformational coaching strategies, the author equips organizations to effectively navigate change in a dynamic environment.
The Christmas adventures continue. The third volume of the holiday tales you never heard growing up...
TOYLAND
When Tin's family inherits an enormous rural estate, they discover the hidden treasures of Toyland. The eccentric mansion was built long ago by a toy magnate named Wallace Noel, a man made famous by his beloved Noel toys. Tin discovers an authentic-looking elf hat and knows what made his toys so special.
GINGERMAN
After Chris is accepted into the prestigious Institute of Creative Mind, he finds a clue written in code. He discovers students aren't chosen for their artistic abilities but because of a DNA test. It's up to him and a strange little friend to find what they're looking for. And why Christmas will change forever if they don't.
TOYMAKER
Someone launches a global contest to find an elf called the Toymaker. No one knows who exactly it is that's looking for him. Nobody believes it's a real elf they're searching for, but Avery's late grandmother left instructions on how to find the Toymaker. And why it's critical she does it first.
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A bet between WWII commanders. An Eagle Scout from Tennessee assigned to pilot one of the greatest leaders of the Allied Forces. This is the story of how young Captain Richard Evans became the B-17 Flying Fortress pilot for Field Marshal Bernard L. Montgomery, Commander of the British 8th Army, during missions throughout North Africa and Italy.
Richard Eager is a compelling account by a remarkable man. Few bomber pilots in World War II flew as many missions and survived to tell the tale, which makes Colonel Richard E. Evans' story all the more extraordinary... It's a vivid, engaging and utterly fascinating memoir of an extraordinary and unquestionably unique wartime career. - James Holland, WWII Historian, Writer, and Broadcaster
Filled with humor and humility, Evans' recollections of cadet training, combat missions and experiences with the top brass provide a fascinating first-hand account of a World War II pilot in both the Mediterranean and Pacific Theaters of Operations. Woven throughout the chapters, Evans interrupts his personal narrative of war to recall pivotal childhood moments with friends and family and as a Boy Scout in the Smoky Mountains. Nicknamed for his over-eagerness as a cadet, Richard Eager shares his stories with great optimism for the future and poignant reflections on growing up.
This book includes a chronology of Colonel Evans' life milestones and WWII details, his own glossary of war terms defined with humor, an appendix filled with original family letters, historic V-Mail, award commendations and primary source documents that shed light on his personal and professional relationships, joys, and fears. Iconic, restored photographs of Tennessee boyhood years and WWII military planes and service, and original maps illustrating the countries over which Evans flew, add to the book's historical content. An epilogue summarizing Colonel Evans' Strategic Air Command service after WWII is also included.
100% of profits from the sale of the Richard Eager book are donated to the Air Force Aid Society, the Air Force non-profit organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes in support of Air Force members and families.
2023 Independent Press Award winner in Military Nonfiction
2022 Indie Book Award Silver Medal winner in both Autobiography/Biography and Military
2022 American Book Fest finalist in Military
The 12th standalone novel in the Claus Universe. The Christmas adventures you've been waiting for...
Arthur woke up in a realm where fairy tales are born and Christmas never ends.
Naturally, he thought he was dreaming. Who wouldn't? This wasn't his world. He had no idea how he got there, and even the natives were clueless about how or why a crosser came to Candyland. But there was a reason-there was always a reason.
Arthur is quickly caught up in the eternal battle between naughty and nice. King Chocolate ruled the Naughty Side, and with Christmas fast approaching, he's determined to finally win at any cost. When he hears rumors of Arthur's arrival, the king springs into action. The last thing he wants is a talented crosser helping the Nice Side win the war.
Arthur has no idea what talent the king is after. He barely remembers who he is. He crossed over with only the clothes on his back and a pocket full of drawings. Soon, however, he finds himself trapped between naughty and nice. When he discovers the secrets inside himself, Candyland is transformed. And in the process, he will remember who he is and understand why he's there.
When his true talent is unleashed, nothing will be the same.
Because of the pandemic, masks have become incorporated into our everyday lives. With a shortage of PPE, it is incredibly difficult to find the necessary tools to protect yourself during these times. This book demonstrates the essentials of creating your own masks and carrying bags so that you and your loved ones are safely equipped and styled out.
This book features:
- 8 projects: including carrying bags and face masks
- 3 carrying bags that can hold essential items
- 5 different mask styles, each mask style comes in different sizes
- Step-by-step instructions, coordinating illustrations, photos, and easy-to-follow patterns
These are sew easy to make that anyone can do it and the possibility for creativity is endless.
The 9th standalone novel in the Claus Universe.
It started with a present.
A mystery gift appeared under trees one Christmas morning. People around the world received one. These lucky recipients didn't know who gave it to them, but they all received the exact same gift. The makers had inscribed their name in tiny letters: BT and Company. It was months before anyone knew what exactly the gift was for.
Avery Tannenbaum's brother was one of the lucky few. It was her birthday when all the mysterious gifts came to life and a contest was announced. It was also that very same day Avery's grandmother, Nana Rai, passed away.
An eccentric, wealthy woman, Nana Rai left detailed instructions on how to celebrate her passing to be held on Christmas morning, which just so happens to be the same day the contest is set to end. Avery's family travels to a cold and snowy land to honor her grandmother's wishes. And it's here she uncovers the true purpose of mystery gift, and why the makers launched a global contest.
As Nana's celebration nears, Avery follows clues her grandmother left behind. BT and Company are searching for the Toymaker. And Avery knows what they'll do when they find him. She becomes part of her grandmother's plan to stop them. The real mystery isn't where the Toymaker is hiding.
It's why he's hiding in the first place.
The Christmas adventures continue. The fourth volume of the holiday tales you never heard growing up...
TOYWORLD
Hiro doesn't remember a jolly fat man or flying reindeer, or elves on the North Pole. No one in Hiro's world remembers Christmas at all. Someone has stolen the Christmas spirit from the universe and hidden it in the dream. He and others like him need to free the Christmas spirit. If they fail, his world and all others like it will stay cold and gray without Christmas... unless they discover the thief's true identity.
NUTCRACKER
The Nutcracker was a story, nothing more. Marie didn't believe in fairy tales or Christmas spirit anymore. Certainly didn't believe in a wooden soldier and a cursed princess who needed saving. Until she discovered the gift. Marie and her brother, Fritz, find a small box hidden in the old toy store. When they open it, the real journey begins.
CANDYLAND
Arthur woke up in a realm where fairy tales are born and Christmas never ends. The kind-hearted natives tried to help him find his way back home, but he was quickly caught up in the endless battle between Naughty and Nice. King Chocolate ruled the Naughty Side, and with Christmas fast approaching, he was determined to win at any cost. When he heard rumors of Arthur's arrival, the king sprang into action. The last thing he wanted was a talented crosser aiding the Nice Side.
REVIEWS
The 8th standalone novel in the Claus Universe.
His real name is Christmas. It's embarrassing.
He's been accepted into the Institute of Creative Mind, a prestigious institute for eccentrics, outliers, and gifted students. A school located in the middle of nowhere with two-hundred-year-old castles and a formidable stone wall. A school where Christmas is celebrated the entire year.
Christmas trees, ornaments, and lights decorate the castles. Presents are given out every month, and students are pitted against each other in creative challenges. Chris soon finds out, however, the stakes are high.
The losers are expelled.
He spends sleepless nights keeping up with his homework to not disappoint his parents and to keep a cruel guidance counsellor off his back. But this place is more than a demanding school for gifted students. Chris finds a clue in a textbook his first night, written in code.
Run, run as fast as you can.
When he's presented with an impossibility that defies all laws of physics and biology, anything becomes possible. Chris discovers students aren't chosen for their artistic abilities but because of a DNA test. He doesn't know what the school is really after. If he doesn't stop them, Christmas will end forever. Everything depends on his courage.
And a strange little friend.
Book one of the Beautiful series introduces children and teens to the inner critic. High schooler, Lily, gets a lot of messages about what it means to be a successful and desirable woman in today's world. It seems like the bottom line is, you've got to have gorgeous looks, a winning personality... and a cute boyfriend to prove it. Beautiful: A trip through the looking glass takes us on a poignant and comical journey through the inner and outer voices we all struggle with. And Lily's ultimate discovery about the true nature of life itself.
Graphic novel. For ages 9 and up.
It sucks to have big, frizzy hair and a decidedly average body, when you really want to have model good looks and a cool boyfriend. That's why Lily's on a mission to get beautified, or at least get a red-hot makeover. And the attention of her crush. Now if she could only stop that pesky unwanted visitor from messing with her plans
Stafford L. (Mac) Bolton, a retired World War II Army Air Corps Fighter Pilot and Flight Instructor, rescued a baby crow and raised it with the help of his wife, Lillian. This is the story of how Lil' Bird grew, and all that Mac learned during their time together.
After Mac first sighted Lil' Bird in the lower branches of a holly tree, he shared, Almost in an instant I knew there was going to be a strong bond of friendship between us. I cannot describe how, but I knew it was there.
Mac kept a journal, which is now in book form for families and children to enjoy. Suminski Family Books and the Bolton family are honored to publish this true story in a time when many of the lessons that Mac shares so freely have been forgotten. We hope you will enjoy this book, lovingly illustrated by a North Carolina home school student, Isabella Ross Unrein. Mac and Lil' Bird will bring you smiles and tears, as this beautiful story makes its way into your heart.
The Christmas adventures continue. The fourth volume of the holiday tales you never heard growing up...
TOYWORLD
Hiro doesn't remember a jolly fat man or flying reindeer, or elves on the North Pole. No one in Hiro's world remembers Christmas at all. Someone has stolen the Christmas spirit from the universe and hidden it in the dream. He and others like him need to free the Christmas spirit. If they fail, his world and all others like it will stay cold and gray without Christmas... unless they discover the thief's true identity.
NUTCRACKER
The Nutcracker was a story, nothing more. Marie didn't believe in fairy tales or Christmas spirit anymore. Certainly didn't believe in a wooden soldier and a cursed princess who needed saving. Until she discovered the gift. Marie and her brother, Fritz, find a small box hidden in the old toy store. When they open it, the real journey begins.
CANDYLAND
Arthur woke up in a realm where fairy tales are born and Christmas never ends. The kind-hearted natives tried to help him find his way back home, but he was quickly caught up in the endless battle between Naughty and Nice. King Chocolate ruled the Naughty Side, and with Christmas fast approaching, he was determined to win at any cost. When he heard rumors of Arthur's arrival, the king sprang into action. The last thing he wanted was a talented crosser aiding the Nice Side.
REVIEWS
Hiro's parents rearrange the furniture every December.
They make space in the corner for something tall. They plug in string lights and leave them on the floor. Sometimes, they cut down a tree but don't know what to do with it. It's not just Hiro's parents. Everyone does it. Come January, they all straighten up their living rooms and everything goes back to normal. They do this every year.
No one knows why.
Something's missing and they all feel it, but they never wonder what it is. And every year that passes, the world becomes colder and grayer. Until Hiro has a dream.
It's a world of magic, where he can taste sounds and hear thoughts, see things that defy the laws of physics and biology. It's a place where trees are decorated and stockings are hung above the fireplace. Every day is celebrated with gifts.
It's the last place where joy exists.
Someone has stolen the Christmas spirit from the universe and hidden it in the dream. Hiro doesn't remember a jolly fat man or flying reindeer, or elves on the North Pole. No one in Hiro's world remembers Christmas at all.
Hiro and others like him need to free the Christmas spirit. This is their one and only chance. If they fail, his world and all others like it will stay cold and gray without Christmas... unless they discover the thief's true identity.
It's closer than they think.
