< Back Dr. Thomas Trimble Digital Dominion: Smartphones, Social Media, and Jesus Book blurb... Are you using your smartphone - or is it using you? In a world constantly lit by screens and distracted by notifications, Digital Dominion offers a clear path forward for people of faith. With equal parts insight and conviction, Dr. Thomas Trimble explores how smartphones and social media shape our minds, relationships, and spiritual lives - often without us even realizing it. Blending scripture, communication theory, and practical wisdom, Trimble introduces the STAIRS model: a step-by-step framework that helps believers develop healthy digital habits rooted in self-control, biblical truth, and spiritual depth. From managing anxiety to rediscovering identity in God - not likes - this book is both a wake-up call and a guidebook for thriving in the digital age. Whether you're overwhelmed by screen time or seeking to align your online life with your Christian values, Digital Dominion is a timely, essential read. Purchase here

< Back J Paul Rieger Jr Clonk! A refreshing and entertaining take on the detective genre. Clonk! by author J Paul Rieger Jr is a dark detective comedy novel about a group of high school friends and social misfits, who meet at Ignatius High School. The story takes place in Baltimore from the mid-1990s to 2020, and follows the friends journey from graduation through to middle age, as they continue to support one another through good and bad times. The main character, Kev Dixit, joined the Baltimore City Police Force and after several failed attempts, was promoted to Detective. A dedicated family man, and a shrewd but unorthodox cop, Kev is the glue that keeps the friends together. Kev and his detective partner, Dinetta Laurence, are investigating the murder of a local artist in Roland Park. With few clues, the pressure to close the case is intense. Can one of her own paintings solve the mystery of her murder? Meanwhile, classmates and real estate businessmen Lou Ricciti and Pete Palanzo find themselves embroiled in a fraudulent scheme with some unsavoury characters. Kev is reluctant to get involved, but forced to step in when things get out of hand. Chris Waxley, an actor, who everyone thinks is gay, but isn’t, is helping another classmate, undertaker Brian (the Troll), to stop his meddling parents interfering in his love life, by pretending to be in a relationship with him. Clonk! is an exceptional crime detective novel, with a fusion of mystery and dark comedy. The clever juxtapositioning of dark and comedic elements will keep readers thoroughly engaged. Kev Dixit is an endearing crime detective, and the supporting, eccentric cast, adds to the comedic charm. Clonk! captures the essence of lifelong friendships, and the camaraderie and banter amongst the friends brings a sense of warmth and familiarity to the characters. Spanning multiple timelines, the plot unfolds slowly, keeping readers guessing to the very end. Clonk! offers a refreshing and entertaining take on the detective genre. If you’re a fan of detective stories and enjoy dark humor, you will love this book. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: Clonk! captures the essence of lifelong friendships, while delivering a satisfying and unforgettable mystery. Purchase here

< Back David Zelman PhD What's Next? Get Clear & Get Going The opportunity to create your life awaits you. What's Next? Get Clear and Get Going, is a self-help book from author and CEO of Transitions Institute Inc, David Zelman, PhD. Based on forty years of experience teaching , training, coaching, and mentoring thousands of people, Zelman presents the Transitions Program, a unique approach to help people resolve their own problems and achieve their goals. Zelman argues that his program is different from traditional self-help programs because it encourages people to take ownership of their past and the present, to develop an enlightened relationship with their future. He argues that the key to success lies within us, we just have to learn how to unlock it. The program focuses attention on achieving both tangible (ie the things you want to achieve, such as getting a new job, or moving home) and intangible positive outcomes (ie your experiences and emotional responses to the things you are and are not accomplishing). Central to the program is the theory that people cannot focus on two distinctly different thoughts at the same time (ie positive and negative thoughts). As such, by focusing on positive thoughts, the process helps to free people from the distracting and negative thoughts that might hinder their progress. What's Next? Get Clear and Get Going by David Zelman, PhD is a powerful and inspirational self-help book that takes readers on a journey towards self-awareness, self-improvement, and self-discovery. The book explores the power of the mind, encouraging readers to cultivate a positive, future focused outlook. Zelman draws on his own personal journey towards self-improvement, including learnings from Transcendental Meditation and Erhard Training. He presents real life stories from a number of clients he has helped throughout his career, and the tools and techniques he used to help them discover their full potential. T hrough following Zelman’s guidance, readers will discover their innate ability to create the life they want to live. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A powerful and inspirational self-help book that empowers readers to take control of their lives and shape their own futures. Purchase here

< Back Bill Bennett The Lambeau Directive Book blurb... Explosive, twist‑packed, and impossible to put down, The Lambeau Directive is a national‑security thriller that hits with the force of a blitz. Purchase here

< Back E.N. Chanting Origin of Violet Origin of Violet by E.N. Chanting is a haunting and emotionally charged novella that delves into the harrowing journey of Violet, a twelve-year-old girl who endures unimaginable abuse and trauma. The story begins with Violet taking a drastic and violent step to escape her abusive stepfather, she calls "The Beast." The opening chapter is raw and unsettling, plunging readers into Violet's dark and chaotic world. As the story unfolds, Violet must face the consequences of her actions, including legal battles, therapy, and confinement in a psychiatric ward. Despite her traumatic past, Violet's sharp wit and determination shine through, making her a compelling and multidimensional protagonist. E.N. Chanting portrays the long road to healing, but due to the length of the novella there isn’t a great deal of time to capture the full psychological impact of the abuse on Violet. The novella doesn't shy away from the grim realities of Violet's experiences, but it also offers moments of hope and light, particularly through the relationships she forms with her therapist, attorney, and foster parents. These characters provide a sense of stability and love that helps Violet begin to rebuild her life. The author skilfully balances the dark themes with moments of humor, friendship, and hope, creating a story that is both heart-breaking and uplifting. Origin of Violet is a powerful and thought-provoking read that sheds light on the devastating impact of childhood abuse. It sets the stage for the continuation of Violet's story, leaving readers eager to see how she navigates her new life and confronts her past. The story will appeal to readers of thriller, horror, and realistic fiction. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary : A haunting and emotionally charged novella about childhood abuse and the resilience of the human spirit. Purchase here

< Back Sergio Salas The Wife I Live With Book blurb... Marriage is supposed to be safe. This one is anything but. On the surface, their life is ordinary: a quiet home, familiar routines, a marriage that looks intact from the outside. But inside the walls of that house, something is wrong. Trust has eroded. Silence has become dangerous. And the woman at the center of it all begins to realize that the person she shares her life with may not be who she thinks he is. As tension builds and the truth fractures, The Wife I Live With pulls readers into a psychological descent where memory is unreliable, fear is intimate, and survival depends on recognizing the threat hiding in plain sight. This is a domestic thriller that explores control, denial, and the terrifying realization that the greatest danger may come from the person closest to you. Dark, unsettling, and relentlessly paced, The Wife I Live With is a gripping psychological thriller about marriage, power, and the cost of staying when leaving may already be too late. Purchase here

< Back Dr. Marlena E. Uhrik The Magic of Making A DIFFERENCE Book blurb... Get ready to be transported into the heartwarming and inspiring journey of an eight-year-old girl with a big heart and even bigger dreams. Through a tender yet challenging relationship with her mother, this story reveals the power of love, resilience, and hope in the face of life’s trials. This profound yet simple tale captures a rollercoaster of emotions — despair, scarcity, compassion, and empathy — leading to an unforgettable “Aha Moment” that transforms not only the young girl’s outlook but also those around her. It’s a story of shifting from “I can’t” to “I can,” and discovering the extraordinary ripple effect that a single act of kindness or determination can create. Rich with meaning and filled with universal lessons, this book reminds readers of the incredible impact one person can make. It will leave you inspired, uplifted, and ready to embrace your own power to make a difference. A must-read for anyone seeking hope, inspiration, and a renewed belief in the beauty of humanity. Purchase here

< Back Montoya Whitehead Going Vegan to Save the Planet Book blurb... Change your plate, change the planet Animal agriculture is one of the biggest drivers of climate change - yet it’s often left out of the conversation. From methane-belching cattle to the toxic waste of pig farms. From deforestation for feed crops to the oceans choked by fish farming, this book uncovers the hidden environmental cost of what’s on our plates. Sector by sector - poultry, fish, beef, pork, dairy and leather - the book lays out how the industry is damaging our planet. How animal agriculture fuels global warming, destroys ecosystems, and pollutes our air, water, and soil. The case is made, with hard evidence, that going vegan is the single most powerful action any one of us can take to slow - or even help stop - the climate crisis. Urgent, accessible, and unflinching, Going Vegan to Save the Planet connects the dots between diet and survival, showing how our everyday choices can reshape the future. Purchase here

< Back Liza Gino Imelda's Secret Author Liza Gino details the horrors of the Pacific War from a woman’s perspective Cousins Imelda and Gloria witness Japanese soldiers shoot a neighbour in cold blood and take captive a young woman during the Pacific War. Imelda’s father, Don Fulgencio, fears for the girl’s safety and hides them in the basement, cutting their hair short and dressing them like boys. But when Don tragically passes away, the girls are captured and subjected to horrific abuse by Japanese soldiers. Kenji, an old friend of Imelda’s, and now a Colonel in the Japanese Imperial Army, rescues the girls and takes them to a place of safety. Forty years later, as Gloria lays in a hospital bed in San Francisco, the women reflect on their experiences during the war and the sexual violence they suffered at the hands of the Japanese. Gloria’s dying wish is to talk about their experience and expose the Japanese for their war crimes against women. But Imelda has never discussed the crimes with her family and is reluctant to share her experience. When Kenji suddenly reappears, Imelda finds the strength and courage to tell her story, and she can finally start to heal from her past trauma. Set during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines during World War II, Imelda’s Secret is a heart-breaking novel, based on the real-life experiences of women who endured horrific abuse and sexual violence by the Japanese Imperial Army. This is a powerful and thought-provoking novel, which details the horrors of war and tells the story from a woman’s perspective. The book is for all those women and girls who experienced sexual abuse and exploitation during war and conflict. Their story will not be forgotten. Thank you, Liza Gino, for sharing this story and for all the work you do for women and girls by raising awareness of rape, sexual slavery, and crimes against humanity. Star Rating: 5 Stars Summary ‘A powerful and thought-provoking novel, detailing the horrific abuse and sexual violence experienced by women during the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in World War II. A FINALIST and highly recommended.’ Purchase here

< Back Kimberly Harms Are You Ready? How to Win a Legacy to Die For Are You Ready? How to Win a Legacy to Die For is part memoir, part guidebook by author Dr Kimberly Harms. Divided into three parts, the book is designed to help people maximise use of their time between birth and death. In part one, Dr Harms tells her personal story. She describes how she was born with only seven fingers and some spinal abnormalities, her mother’s mental health issues and later suicide, her father’s remarriage and experience of abandonment, her education and career successes, her marriage to Jim and motherhood, and the tragic loss of her son to suicide. Dr Harms believes that her ability to flourish and thrive as an adult, despite the losses she suffered, was as a result of her mother’s unconditional love. She discusses the importance of building legacies, such as love, hard work, resilience and laughter. Part two, focuses on the process of death itself and individual choices at the end of life. Dr Harms discusses how to work towards a good death and changing perceptions of death and dying, including research on near death experiences. In part three, Dr Harms explores the process of transition, and how to help and prepare loved ones to move forward following your death. She provides a number of tools and checklists to help prepare others, and how to create a positive legacy, through gratitude, legacy-love, reconciliation and apology letters. Are You Ready? How to Win a Legacy to Die For is a heartfelt and deeply moving memoir by Dr Kimberly Harms, and an insightful and inspiring guidebook to help people prepare for their own death. In many cultures death remains a taboo subject, but as Benjamin Franklin put it, there are only two certainties in life - death and taxes. Dr Harms goal is to pass on some of the learnings from her own life experiences, to help others through their own trauma, and to help them prepare others for their death. In doing so, Dr Harms opens up conversations about death and dying, helping to break down the barriers of this often taboo subject. Dr Kimberly Harms story is extraordinary, and her journey to finding peace, love and contentment, will help readers who may have experienced similar abandonment or trauma. Written with empathy, insight, and humor, the book is both a good read and a valuable resource. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary : A deeply moving and inspiring book about death and dying. An essential read to help individuals and their families take control of the end-of-life journey. Purchase here

< Back David W. Berner The Islander An ageing writer develops an unlikely friendship with a young hiker. Eighty-year-old writer, Seamus Damp, lives alone with his dog in a small house, on a remote island, ‘The Rock in the sea,’ off the coast of Dingle in Ireland. Following his divorce, Seamus sunk into a deep depression, and moved to the island seeking solitude, leaving behind his only son, Aiden, on the mainland. Berner writes, Seamus had fallen into his own silence, a retreat of spirit, increasingly in need of solitude. He had become an intensely quiet man. No longer present. No longer capable of giving enough to someone else. After several medical emergencies, Aiden, and Seamus’s doctor, encourage him to return to the mainland, but Seamus refuses to leave. Early one morning, Seamus is disturbed by a tap it his door. He meets a young American named Maddie, who asks to shelter in his home during a turbulent storm. Maddie is hiking in Europe to find solace and to escape her own troubles. They share an evening of conversation, and they develop a deep connection through their personal stories of betrayal, death, despair, and hopelessness. Maddie and Seamus become friends and find comfort in each other’s company. As Maddie helps Seamus with a number of medical emergencies, Seamus helps Maddie heal from her past trauma. The Islander is a short novel by author David W. Berner about a man in his later years who finds friendship with a younger woman. This is a poignant and heartfelt novel, beautifully written by Berner with great sensitivity and compassion. The book deals with themes of friendship, love, loss, and the indomitable strength of the human spirit. With well drawn, complex and relatable characters, stunning imagery of the wind-swept Irish island, and a beautiful story of two strangers who develop an unlikely bond, this is a compelling read. Highly recommended. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A poignant and heartfelt story of friendship, love, loss, and the indomitable strength of the human spirit. Purchase here

< Back Eric Kok ANIMALIS Ascent of an Angel Book blurb... In a world on the brink of collapse, three lives converge at destiny's edge. Gabrielle, a teenage girl revered as the Divine Emissary, becomes a beacon of hope amid rising chaos. Gifted with mysterious powers, she must navigate the treacherous waters of political schemes and religious fanaticism while struggling with fear and the crushing weight of expectation. Jacob, a brilliant young scientist, joins the world's top research council while concealing a dark family secret. As he works to build a better future, he is haunted by a legacy that threatens to destroy his credibility and everything he's fought for. Rafael, a hardened law enforcer, is tormented by the unsolved murder of his parents. Consumed by guilt and rage, he teeters between justice and revenge, his path one of inner turmoil and self-destruction. Their intertwined paths weave a tapestry of hope, betrayal, and the relentless struggle for survival as they confront the unravelling of their world. Purchase here