< Back Hayley Lyle Barefoot King: The Indian Dalit Who Defied Caste to Bless Others A deeply moving biography by author Hayley Lyle. Barefoot King: The Indian Dalit Who Defied Caste to Bless Others is a biography written by author Hayley Lyle about a man born into the lowest caste in India. Natarajan ‘Raj’ was born in 1966 into the Paraiyan caste (a low-caste group of Hindu Indian society, formerly known as ‘untouchables’ but now called Dalits). His family were bonded laborers, an illegal yet prevalent form of slavery. At five years old, Raj’s father sent him to school to try and give him a better chance in later life. On his first day at school his teacher gives him a new name, Rajendran. Worried that a Hindu untouchable name like Natarajan would condemn him to stay in his caste forever, the teacher changed his life. Lyle writes, ‘With a single swipe of a pen, she redefined Raj’s entire reality in a way that would allow Raj himself to forge his own role and prospects’. Raj excels in school, but he is ridiculed and bullied by the other students. At the age of thirteen, Raj received a sponsorship from a relief organisation, Bright Future, to continue his studies. He would later work for the organisation, impacting the lives of thousands of people during a fifteen-year period. He went on to work for the Samuka Initiative, as a national coordinator overseeing the sponsorship and education of thousands of children and families. He worked with the Global Rights Network, fighting against the illegal system of bonded labor, and he also helped to set up a grassroots non-profit organisation named Maarga, to enrich the lives of children in the slums. This is a powerful and inspiring story of an extraordinary man, who was able to climb out of extreme poverty, through education and charitable sponsorship. The biography captures his struggles as he strives to make a better life for himself and others. Through his philanthropic work he improved the lives of thousands of people in villages and slums. Raj’s journey is an inspiration to others who find themselves trapped in similar circumstances. The book explores the inhumanity of the caste system, and the pain, hardship and suffering experienced by many thousands of people. It is a powerful reminder of the social inequalities that exist in India and across the world. The book is based on Lyle’s research and interviews with Raj and with other significant people in his life. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A powerful and inspiring biography of an extraordinary man growing up in the lowest caste in India. Purchase here

< Back Adrian J. Adams Esq Which god is God? Book blurb... Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, and the New Age Movement have radically different views of God and the hereafter. This book presents a concise summary of each religion's core beliefs and, using the rules of evidence, establishes which religious claims are credible. It answers questions such as: Is God real or an illusion? Are there many gods or just one? Are we subject to reincarnation and karmic retribution? Can we communicate with spirit guides in other dimensions? In Which god Is God?, Adrian Adams provides an easy to understand guide for those who want to know if God exists and how to separate truth from speculation about our souls and eternity. Purchase here

< Back Iris Kain Offshoot Book blurb... What happens when a dedicated Alabama cop and a savvy drug dealer shoot the same guy…at the same time…in parallel universes? Dragged into another dimension by a single bullet, Detective Wade Beringer crosses paths with Sergio Vega, his street-smart doppelgänger–a shadow of the darker man Wade might have become. Meanwhile, August Webb and Ida Kightlinger have carved out a new existence in Gryphon, Alabama, far from her overbearing family and their West Virginia roots. Here, as August launches his moonshining business, he finds unlikely mentors in their mystical neighbors who help him realize his ability to see ghosts. And their new house is full of them. As Wade’s friends and family back home embark on a desperate mission to retrieve him, Wade learns that his traditional detective skills may not be enough to solve this supernatural mystery. Unless there’s more to a couple of criminals and a haunted house than meets the eye… Purchase here

< Back Bill Canady The 80/20 CEO Take Command of Your Business in 100 Days A business playbook by author and global business executive Bill Canady. The 80/20 CEO: Take Command of Your Business in 100 Days is a business playbook by author and businessman Bill Canady. Canady created an operating system for business – the Profitable Growth Operating System – designed to turn a business around in one hundred days, using the 80/20 principle. The 80/20 principle (also known as the Pareto Principle) is a rule in business that maintains that just 20 percent of what you do or spend generates 80 percent of your revenue. Divided into three parts, the first part describes the Profitable Growth Operating System, the second part focuses on the first one hundred days in a leadership role, and the third part discusses the long-term strategy required for sustained success. Canady’s story is remarkable. He describes his upbringing, growing up ‘dirt poor’ on a farm in southeastern North Carolina, and how he rose to success as a global business executive through hard work and determination. Canady’s operating system is based on his own personal experience of leading multi-million-dollar companies. Over a thirty-year period, Canady generated significant profitable growth for several companies. He uses his insight, business expertise, and knowledge of other management practices (including strategy, talent management, lean methods, and mergers and acquisitions) to provide a comprehensive roadmap for entrepreneurs and business professionals. Canady provides a wealth of information, and practical tools and tips that readers can implement in their own business. Each chapter is filled with expert advice and examples from the real world of business. Canady’s style is engaging, entertaining and easy to understand, making the book accessible to readers of all levels of business expertise. Overall, an inspirational and practical guide to business success for aspiring or experienced entrepreneurs and business leaders , or anyone interested in business. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A comprehensive and valuable resource for entrepreneurs and business professionals. Purchase here

< Back Juliet Rose We Don’t Matte A young film student captures police brutality on camera, by author Juliet Rose Seattle film student, Aiden, dreams of making it big as a film maker in California, but he is burdened with guilt over his brothers’ tragic suicide several years earlier. One day, while filming skateboarders at the local park, Aiden meets Zeke, a construction worker from Utah. Aiden feels an instant connection to Zeke, but he is unsure of his feelings and his own sexuality. As Aiden and Zeke’s relationship slowly develops, trouble erupts between the police and the residents of a homeless encampment. Aiden captures footage of police brutality and the murder of a defenceless autistic, homeless man, Enrique. Police officers notice Aiden is filming the incident, and he is chased through the streets and captured. He discards his camera in an alleyway, which is later picked up by a local resident. Aiden is wrongfully arrested by the police, beaten, and questioned. Enrique later dies from his injuries in hospital, but Aiden manages to recover his camera, and working with a local reporter, publishes the footage of Enrique’s murder. In fear of his life, from the police and radical police supporters, Aiden and Zeke travel across the country to the west coast and the safety of Aiden’s old friends, Sam and Smitty. With further civil protests, and reports of more police brutality, the couple are forced back to Seattle, to film and document the protests. The couple decide to turn their experiences of racism, discrimination, homophobia, and radical religious fanaticism, into something positive, and plan to travel the county and film people’s stories of oppression, injustice, and police brutality. But before they can move forward in their lives together, they must first address their own trauma. We Don’t Matter by author Juliet Rose is a powerful novel, which deals with issues of racism, discrimination, homophobia, radical religious fanaticism, and police brutality. Juliet Rose writes about these issues, sensitively and with compassion, and develops understanding and empathy for the main characters Aiden and Zeke, and the issues they face. Juliet Rose shows that we all certainly ‘Do Matter’. With some new characters, and some familiar characters from Juliet’s novel, ‘Do Over’, this book is a nice accompaniment to ‘Do Over’, but can also be read independently as a standalone novel. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A powerful novel, which deals with issues of racism, discrimination, homophobia, radical religious fanaticism, and police brutality, sensitively and with compassion. Purchase here

< Back Jeremy Bradley-Silverio Donato Three Days Grace Three Days Grace by Jeremy Bradley-Silverio Donato is a tense, psychological drama that delves into the tangled web of family secrets, trauma, and the search for identity. The story is set in Paris and unfolds over three days, bringing together a cast of characters whose lives are bound by shared pain and unresolved conflict. Nick, a young American living in Paris, is forced to confront the death of his estranged father, Gene, and the wounds left by a childhood marked by abuse and silence. The story brings together Nick, his mother Lynne, her wife Susan, the enigmatic artist Laslo, and Marc, a Parisian friend, for a family gathering where they are forced to confront the ghosts of the past. Nick’s struggle to reclaim agency over his life and body is both heart-breaking and inspiring, while Lynne’s mix of guilt, denial, and longing for redemption is both sympathetic and infuriating. Donato’s narrative is particularly effective in highlighting how trauma reverberates through generations, shaping relationships and identity. The characters’ attempts to protect themselves and each other often result in further harm, a cycle the novel examines with honesty and sensitivity. The novel’s structure, with shifting perspectives and timelines, mirror the characters’ fractured memories and the nonlinear process of healing. The dialogue is sharp and realistic, often serving as a battleground for the characters’ competing truths. Three Days Grace does not shy away from difficult subjects, but offers moments of hope that healing is possible, even if the past cannot be undone. Overall, a powerful and beautifully introspective novel exploring the devastating impact of child sexual abuse. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A haunting, unflinching portrait of family, trauma, and identity. Purchase here

< Back Charles Cone ...a burning desire to fly Book blurb... This is the unforgettable memoir of Colonel Charles Cone, USAF (Ret.), whose century-spanning journey from a humble farmhouse in upstate New York to the cockpits of military and civilian aircraft defines a life of courage, conviction, and flight. Born in 1926, Cone’s early obsession with aviation led him to become a naval aviator and later a decorated U.S. Air Force pilot. From flying combat missions in Korea and Vietnam to pioneering sophisticated operations systems, instructing civilian pilots, and flying medical missions, his story is rich with purpose and perseverance. More than a chronicle of aviation milestones, ...a burning desire to fly captures the grit of rural America, the evolution of military aviation, and the indomitable spirit of a man who never let adversity clip his wings. Purchase here

< Back Joey Francess The Blueprint Method: Dating with Intention Book blurb... Modern dating rewards impulse, confusion, and fantasy. The Blueprint Method cuts through that noise. Joey Francess helps you recognize unhealthy patterns, trust your standards, and approach relationships with greater clarity, honesty, and intention. Instead of getting lost in mixed signals, red flags, and empty potential, this book shows you how to slow down, see clearly, and choose from self-awareness rather than loneliness or fear. Because the right relationship starts with what you choose. Purchase here

< Back Dr. Randal L. Quackenbush Choir Confidential: Insider Tips & Techniques for the Church Choir Director Book blurb... Are you leading a church choir - or preparing to? This is your essential, practical guide to thriving in this vital role. Written by Dr. Randal L. Quackenbush, a renowned choral arranger and seasoned church choir director, this insightful book blends real-world experience with actionable advice. You'll explore the spiritual and musical dimensions of leadership, discover how to build a vibrant choir culture, sharpen your rehearsal strategies, and master the art of choral administration. With ten global case studies from choirs in the U.S., England, Denmark, Ghana, India, and Italy, you'll gain a fresh perspective on what makes choirs flourish across cultures. Each story is packed with creative solutions and inspiration whether you're working with a dwindling group or a thriving ensemble. From aesthetic guidance to practical tools, Choir Confidential equips directors of all backgrounds ”full-time, part-time, or volunteer” with the confidence and clarity to lead with purpose and passion. Purchase here

< Back Anne Angelo Sprig of White Heather and a Scottish Lass A young woman leaves the Scottish Highlands, in search of a new life in France. Sprig of White Heather and a Scottish Lass is a memoir by Anne Angelo about her life growing up in rural Scotland. This is the first volume of a two-part series and follows her journey from early childhood through to her mid-twenties. Angelo was born in 1913 in Invergordon, in the Scottish Highlands. Her father was an Italian mechanical engineer working in Scotland, and her mother was from a wealthy French family. They met at a motor car rally in Bordeaux, and were married a few weeks later after a short, whirlwind, romance. But when her mother’s family learn of her father’s intentions to live off his wife’s wealth, they cut her off from the family’s assets. The couple returned to Scotland and Angelo’s father became increasingly angry and bitter about their predicament. He was verbally and physically abusive towards his wife and children, and even tried to arrange a marriage for Angelo. Angelo takes a job as a governess for a wealthy widower in France to escape her father and to “become a new person”. She moves to Lille and experiences what life is like in the upper echelons of French society. But as another war looms in Europe, Angelo is forced to return back to Scotland. Sprig of White Heather and a Scottish Lass is a captivating memoir by Anne Angelo, about her life growing up in the Scottish Highlands. Written from her own manuscripts, this is an intriguing and heartfelt novel about one young woman’s fight to make a better life for herself. The book provides a fascinating insight into life as a young woman growing up in the early part of the 20th century, and the differences between life in rural Scotland and France. Angelo was physically and emotionally abused throughout her childhood, and experienced significant financial hardships, but she was never bitter about her father or her life. Ultimately, this is a story of empowerment and strength, as Angelo finds the courage to leave her family home and attempts to rebuild a new life for herself. Readers can follow the rest of Anne Angelo’s journey in the second volume. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A heartfelt glimpse into the life of the author, and the experiences that shaped her formative years. Purchase here

< Back Christine Stoiber Fahlund Lena: Silver Queen of the Gilded Age Book blurb... Witness the extraordinary true story of Lena Stoiber, a bold and determined woman who rose from a boarding house in frontier Minneapolis to the heights of wealth and influence during America’s Gilded Age. Set against the backdrop of Colorado’s booming silver mines and the glittering society of Europe, Lena’s life intersected with remarkable events of her era — from the settlement of the American West to the tragedy of the Titanic. Fiercely independent and unapologetically ambitious, she challenged the limits placed on women of her era. Discover the captivating biography of a forgotten pioneer whose life was as dramatic and daring as the age she helped define. Purchase here

< Back Kerie Logan Becoming a Divine Messiah ~ The Day of Becoming and Remembrance, Book 1: New Earth Golden Age Trilogy Becoming a Divine Messiah: The Day of Becoming and Remembrance is the first instalment in Kerie Logan's New Earth Golden Age Trilogy. This work blends spiritual fantasy, channelled wisdom, and personal reflection to create a guide for awakening, healing, and evolving consciousness. Logan's book is both a narrative and guidance for those seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and the world. The book is structured as a journey of awakening, told through the eyes of Danica, a young woman living in a post-shift New Earth. The narrative alternates between Danica's personal experiences, dialogues with family and spiritual guides, and channelled teachings. The story is interwoven with reflections on past lives, ancestral wisdom, and the collective evolution of humanity. The table of contents reveals a wide range of topics, from "Life in the 3D World Not Taught" to "The Creative Spark of Imagination" and "The Metatron's Cube," indicating the book's ambition to cover both practical and metaphysical ground. At its core, the book explores the transition from a fear-based, divided 3D world to a harmonious, love-centered 5D reality. Logan emphasizes that this shift is not about escapism or bypassing trauma, but about integrating shadow aspects and healing at both personal and collective levels. The narrative is rich with spiritual concepts such as vibrational frequency, multidimensional awareness, and the importance of grounding. The author provides a vibrational frequency scale, associating emotions and behaviors with different states of consciousness, from love and joy to enlightenment. A key message is that everyone is capable of becoming a "Divine Messiah"—a being who embodies Christ Consciousness and helps usher in a new era of unity and peace. The book draws on a variety of spiritual traditions, referencing Jesus, the Divine Feminine, starseeds, and interstellar civilizations, weaving them into a cohesive vision of humanity's potential. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A vision of hope, unity, and personal empowerment, encouraging readers to remember their true nature and participate in the creation of a New Earth. Purchase here