At the age of fifteen years old, while playing the sport that he loved, Scott suffered a debilitating injury that left his future in doubt. Through hard work, determination, and the support of family, friends, and community, Scott persevered, living a life full of excitement and happiness. Enjoy his ride!

A Thanksgiving Birthday is a very special tale for children whose birthdays are often spent at the Thanksgiving table. Having a birthday on a holiday is always cause for extra joy and celebration, and this book will help let your little one know how special their birthday really is.

RazzBeary the bear began her day as usual, searching for food. She caught a whiff of a delicious aroma from the other side of the woods and decided to follow it, unaware that it would lead her to a home and a family of her own.

Snow has always been the perfect princess or at least the best that she could be. She had done everything correctly for fifteen whole years and had always righted every single wrong that she had ever committed. Though, it still wasn't enough.

On the eve of her fifteenth birthday, her father divulges a secret that her parents had kept from her since the very beginning. One that could ruin her life forever. The fact that she was cursed at birth by an evil sorceress who cast a spell that is nearly impossible to break.

Snow will find that the line between good and evil is not all that it is cut out to be. It is blurred, and it has faded from the black and white that it once was. Good is not always pure, and evil is not always wicked. Throughout her adventures, battles, and difficulties she quickly discovers that she might not be on the side that she thought she was on.

Will she succumb to the fate that was forced upon her or live to see another day? Will she find the truth or just encounter lies? Will she remain pure as snow, or will her conscience falter as the trials of her life wear on? Will she live happily ever after or have her future unjustly stolen from her grasp? The future is up to Snow.

On September 4, 2020, I decided to detail my daily conversation with God as guided and inspired by His angels. I will relate to you in real time, each day, how God's angels revealed Him to me. I hope that after our one month together, you will have an ongoing daily experience of God through His angels that will build on each other, increasing your love for Him by loving one another and more fully embracing His creation.

Of course, Harvard is one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the world. Its imposing faculty has won far more Nobel Prizes than any other university, now approaching 170. However, a small minority of the people associated with Harvard have taken a wrong turn in life. A few of them have become felons, major pranksters, research fabricators, or powerful advocates of obnoxious ideas. This groundbreaking book takes a look at them.

Many of the people described in it are like their more upright counterparts; they truly excel in their endeavors. A Harvard College dropout murdered the most renowned architect of his time on top of one of his most famous buildings in front of three hundred people. Another college dropout sold a deadly energy drink throughout America. A further college dropout planned the largest armed robbery up to that time. A special two-year Harvard student planned the attack on Pearl Harbor, which led to America's participation in World War II. One graduate of the college had the perhaps unique distinction of breaking both the Clayton and the Sherman antitrust acts. A second graduate of the college embezzled from the New York Stock Exchange while he was its president; a third terrorized the nation for nearly twenty years with his sixteen, sometimes deadly, mail bomb attacks; a fourth appeared to give the Soviets the greatest detailed information about the atomic bomb followed by descriptions of the hydrogen bomb; a fifth inadvertently invented the first computer worm; and a sixth provoked a national crisis in the Catholic Church. Two men from the college led separate campaigns to overthrow the Puerto Rican government. In one, four US congressmen were shot. You will see that disproportionate numbers of the college scoundrels majored in economics or played football.

A law school dropout fixed basketball games. A second made the largest net gain ever recorded from inside information about one stock. A graduate of the law school tear-gassed the New York Stock Exchange and another created false paperwork for seven thousand immigrants. A pedophile who graduated from the medical school brought fifty-six children to the United States. A business school dropout seems to be the richest man in the world ever to go to prison twice. A graduate of the business school triggered the largest American bankruptcy at the time; another created the greatest bank fraud. A PhD graduate initiated ransomware. A medical school resident committed perhaps America's most gruesome murder of a single person. One of the graduates of the Kennedy School of Government oversaw genocide in his own country. A Radcliffe graduate and her family took bribes totaling $1.5 billion or more.

The Book of Wisdom is a collection of heartfelt examinations on topics experienced by just about every person in the world regardless of race, gender, religion, or socioeconomic status. It is a journey into the trials and tribulations people experience as they progress throughout the various stages of life.

Each of us have probably dealt with many of the topics contained inside this book. The author and others provide a road map designed to help people who find themselves contemplating difficult issues or celebrating success in their lives by exposing them to new paradigms or ways of thinking.

Some of the quotes are so powerful and thought-provoking that maybe they will help others navigate the calm or rough seas ahead. The short evaluations may help someone to find comfort during a time of despair or could just reenergize the depleted soul. The quotes put forth inspirational words or subtle suggestions designed to assist people to move forward, turn the page, or write a new chapter in their own book of life.

You never know how powerful a word, sentence, or gesture can be until you take the time to think about its meaning. People interpret things differently and look at the world through different lenses. Sometimes hope and inspiration can be found in the simplest of terms or with the onset of a smile. This book was designed to help people cope with the day-to-day challenges in life and to bring a smile to their faces

This book tells the story of a girl who grew up in Shaw, Mississippi. As a child, she faced many challenges, such as losing her father to prison, her mother working long hours, being bullied by her siblings, and more. These experiences affected her in ways she didn't fully understand. As she grew older, the traumas she experienced continued to have an impact on her life, making it difficult for her to move forward and causing her to feel stuck in the past. Despite not having guidance on navigating life's challenges, Sharoslyn always had a vision for her future success. However, fear held her back, and she struggled to know where to begin. Despite many setbacks, Sharoslyn persevered and eventually found the strength to break free from fear and let her faith guide her. This was only the beginning of her journey toward something genuinely extraordinary.

Slightly shy of a half century allows time for many events and experiences, both professional and personal. Dr. Tschetter's personal health issues are chronicled as are personal family life events, including the premature birth of a grandchild, cancer, and even death.

The dramatic changes in medicine are briefly outlined. Knowledge, concepts, and procedures that were never dreamed of now shatter the imagination. Sequencing of the human genome created therapies that stagger the mind. Therapies once felt to be beneficial are found to be of no benefit and even harmful.

During forty-nine years of medical practice, there were many tears and joys. Some of the interesting cases are shared with the reader, including a discussion of their details and significance.

Death is not unknown in pediatric medicine. Unfortunately, children are not immune to dying nor are their parents. In the early 1900s, life expectancy was approximately forty-five years. Currently people are living into their late seventies. A decrease in childhood mortality is a major factor. This dramatic change is attributed in large part to vaccines.

I hope this book gives readers some insight into the lives of the women and men who have answered the call to serve in the medical profession. Being a pediatrician was a highlight of my life, and I hope you will appreciate we are not super human. We simply have a desire to care for our children and fellow humans.

This is a modern-day adventure based on a true story in America's last great wilderness, Alaska. It is a tale about a hunting expedition that quickly goes sideways. Two friends find themselves battling for survival among bear attacks, failing equipment, and deadly weather. These two not only survive but thrive with cool heads, trust in each other, and a positive outlook. This story is a true page-turner that thrusts the reader into the story as if they were side by side in this tale. Try not to get Cari-ed Away!

Paralyzed Love follows the journey of a young girl navigating her first experience with love. Set against the backdrop of societal challenges including race, interracial relationships, classism, community dynamics, and family drama, the protagonist must confront these obstacles in order to pursue her feelings. As she grapples with the complexities of these influences, she discovers the transformative power of love at first sight. Through trials and tribulations, the novel explores how genuine love can endure and overcome even the most formidable barriers, ultimately proving that the strength of love knows no bounds.

My youngest brother grew up in an idyllic time in an idyllic place with all circumstances favoring his having a beautiful and productive life. However, he struggled with learning, with social interaction, with life itself. And his struggle went seemingly unnoticed, certainly unspoken of, and therefore, he received no help. Tim Tim Timmy parallels his life and ultimate death by his own hand with my own growth and success. The final section mirrors my son's life and the help and attention he received when he was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum, and I hope it serves as a rallying call when it comes to how we listen to and react to children, especially those with special needs.

--Reviews for BOOK - TIM TIM TIMMY

Mark Metcalf has written an achingly honest ode to his beautiful and sensitive brother and his struggle with mental illness. That terrible condition has touched my family and Mark's book touched my heart with both pain and hope.

--Griffin Dunne, actor, producer, director, author of the acclaimed Friday Afternoon Club, published by Penguin Press

Mark Metcalf eloquently tells a true story of family heartbreak, and of the way that time, reflection and changing attitudes toward the gifted and unconventional among us can offer a kind of illuminating repair. This is a book that is filled with grace and heart in every sentence. Read it and feel richer for it.

--Deirdre McNamer, whose novels include Rima in the Weeds and Aviary

TIM TIM TIMMY is a story of Mark Metcalf's remarkable life, of the losses that mark it, and the wonders and opportunities those losses sometimes allow him to see. From the tragic death of his troubled brother, to the beautiful blossoming of his son, Mark guides us along the path of his own redemption. The treasure of his time and love--his attention--that he was unable to give to his brother, he directs toward his beautiful son. How this happens--through grief, and through surrender--is what makes this story poignant and universal.

--David Allan Cates, author of Tom Connor's Gift

Suicide is one of the hardest of all losses to grieve. You are left with endless unanswered questions and the false sense of control that the feeling, If I had done something different, maybe my brother would still be alive, gives you. Mark Metcalf brings us along in his search for these answers. With honesty, insight, and warmth, Mark shares with us many heartfelt stories, probing thoughts and perspectives and allows us to join him on his journey toward a growing awareness and empathy with what his brother might've been experiencing. Tim Tim Timmy is for anyone who has had a family member or loved one struggle with major depression, debilitating anxiety, addiction, or any disability that has caused them to feel lost, helpless, hopeless, and overwhelmed in their lives.

--Laurie Berg Pasch, LCSW, LMFT, DCSW, Psychotherapist

Aubree loves sleeping over at her grandparents' house. There is so much to see and do. This time, though, she discovers a mysterious chest, but wait, what is that sticking out of the top of it? Come along with Aubree, and let's solve this mystery together!

A story of reflections of time and always having faith. We may not always know the answers, but the power of believing in Christmas can carry you through life. Enjoy this tale for all ages to always believe.

Quinn is a little girl who loves her playtime! And most of her playtime is spent with her teddy bear, Colby. Quinn and Colby are inseparable. They play together in the morning, Colby sits with Quinn during lunchtime, and Colby even helps Quinn sleep at night by being warm and cozy to cuddle with. But there's one thing Colby just can't figure out. Every once in a while, Quinn will just get up and go play with the silliest toys ever! They're not even really toys! They're just random silly objects, like this raggedy old ball or a couple of sticks! What in the world? So Colby is on a mission to find out just what makes Quinn want to play with these crazy, silly toys. When she finds out, she finally understands why Quinn is so mesmerized by these silly objects.

What and where is your mental health, and how do you take care of it? As Mrs. Ketner, elementary school counselor, gets ready to explore this topic with her second-grade students, two of her students get the conversation started on their own. Readers will meet Kathie, who's pretty confident and knows what mental health is, and Sherri, who's not quite as sure. Sherri starts to wonder where her mental health is: Did she misplace it, wash it down the drain, or bury it in the backyard? Together, Sherri and Kathie navigate the thoughts, feelings, and actions related to understanding mental health. It's never too early to start talking about mental health with your children. Use this book as your springboard for the conversation!

Underestimated is a collection of stories, lessons, advice, thoughts, and aspirations written to inspire individuals in their career journey to reach their fullest potential.

The greatest barrier to achieving real success is the barriers we create ourselves. We often underestimate ourselves more than others do, without fully realizing it.

Drawing on the many years of highs and lows in his own career, Tim Hodges has put together a collection of motivating and thoughtful anecdotes and convictions intended to help others navigate their careers successfully.

These stories, aspirations, and thoughts, which highlight the many lessons learned from the author's real successes and failures, aim to be instructional, motivating, and thought-provoking all at once to the reader.

Underestimated will ideally encourage each reader to look inward and be self-reflective. The book is a guide for individuals to be successful in removing the roadblocks that we all create in our own minds with self-doubt, while encouraging the ritual of self-identifying strategies to rise above these doubts, in order to get to a better and more fulfilling place.

Life is about laughter and love: love as much as you can and laugh as loud as you want.

It's finally Charlotte's wedding day! She wanted everything to be perfect. But when things start not going so perfectly, only one person can save it--Dad and his trusty paper clip. An ordinary paper clip. How does he do it? Read to find out.