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Unboxing god
Unboxing God introduces us to a God who is bigger than we often think, a God who not only inspires wonder but who also invites questions. From the 4th Century to present day, theologians in the western church created numerous theolog- ical frameworks—or boxes—from which many of us were taught, even if we weren’t brought up in the church. However, there is life outside of the box. And that is what we need to explore.
Unboxing God mirrors the author’s personal journey as he follows a bigger God, and finds a bigger faith, while remaining firmly grounded in the creeds of the early church.
From sources including secular, Jewish, Orthodox, and evangelical, the book examines issues of reason and faith, who God is, and what the Bible is and where it came from. It is, as the subtitle indicates, a guide—a travelogue of sorts—through the broad Christian landscape.
Release date: October 15, 2024
Non-Fiction: Theology / Christian Liberation / Christianity
Paperback, eBook, and Kindle
Rock Bottom Has a Trampoline
Air Force Reservist and serial entrepreneur Charlynda Scales inspires readers with real-life solutions to turn rock bottom into a trampoline.
“In Rock Bottom Has a Trampoline, Charlynda Scales delivers the powerful message that no matter how many times you get knocked down, you can always get back up. She teaches that true success only happens when you’re forced to respond to challenges. Having known her personally, I can vouch for the resilience that she’s shown time and time again. For anyone feeling stuck or losing hope, Rock Bottom Has a Trampoline will inspire you to bounce back higher than ever.” ––Daymond John, FUBU Founder, Shark Tank investor, bestselling author of Powershift and Rise and Grind
Regardless of where you are in your entrepreneurial venture, you are likely going to find yourself hitting rock bottom at one point or another. Whether it’s because something has happened in your personal life that threatens to derail your professional life, or it’s a financial hit you did not see coming, or it is succumbing to peer pressure, rock bottom can seem like the end of your journey. But it doesn’t have to be. This book will go through the most likely and unlikely scenarios that any entrepreneur may find themselves in, explaining the importance of surrounding yourself not with like-minded people, but with like-hearted people, and providing the secret sauce—real-life solutions—on how to turn every rock bottom into a trampoline.
Release date: October 31, 2023
Entrepreneur / Women in Business / Self-help
Paperback, Kindle, and eBook
How to write a book
What’s the key to building your community of superfans?
Why do only a handful of authors ever make any money from their writing?
How do you prepare your book from writing to launching?
Drawing on years of publishing industry experience, author JuLee Brand provides essential guidance for aspiring writers by sharing ten strategies to help writers set personalized goals and connect with their readers.
This practical book offers valuable tips, real-life examples, and insights to help writers improve their writing process and create impactful stories that resonate with readers. Whether you’re new to writing or looking to enhance your skills, How to Write a Book is a comprehensive guide to achieving your writing goals and crafting best-selling books that captivate audiences.
Take the guesswork out of the writing process and fast-track your way to start and FINISH your book!
Release date: March 5, 2023
Reference / Publishing
Paperback, Kindle, and eBook
Four Colour Combat
Comic books transcend Time and Space
Regardless of one’s language or age, comic books transport the reader into the action through exciting four colour graphics.
Centered around Canadian war stories within American comic books, the comics featured in this book present a unique spirit and play a colourful role in popular culture and history storytelling.
Release date: April 16, 2019
Historical Comics
Paperback, eBook, and Kindle
10 Code Marriage
This book focuses on a First Responder marriage, whether it is Military, Medical, Fire, Law Enforcement—it’s for all First Responders. However, it is really for any marriage—anyone who wants to grow a deeper relationship with their spouse. It’s for anyone who wants to know a little more about the First Responder life and the difficulties they go through daily in their work and family life.
Check out the site: 10codemission.com
Release date: February 16, 2021
Self-help / First Responder / Christian Faith
Paperback, Kindle, and eBook
OMG! I Wrote a Book…Now What?
Have you written a book but don’t know how or where to publish it? Do you think the only way to publish is through an agent? Are you bombarded with ads about publishing programs in your social feeds?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, this book will help you navigate your way through the varied publishing options in the book industry today. You will learn the difference between The Big Five and independent publishers, hybrid and service providers, and what it means to Author-publish (hint: it’s self-publishing).
Written by a publisher who has worked at The Big Five and now has her own thriving hybrid publishing company, this helpful resource will become a go-to when making the decision of how to publish your book. OMG! I Wrote a Book . . . Now What? will assist you in creating your own list of questions to ask potential publishers of all business model types.
Whether your goal is to publish a legacy book for your family or the next best-seller, the publisher you choose plays an important part in achieving that goal. Research, ask questions, and good luck!
Release date: February 18, 2023
Reference / Publishing
Paperback, Kindle, and eBook
Lord, I Don’t Want To Die a Christian
“Religion, including Christianity is a chain that billions of people revere. They reverence it because religious faith without fear seems impotent and all but impossible. Chandrika and I come from identical religious backgrounds and I relate to and resonate with the feelings and thoughts she expresses in this profoundly revealing journal of her journey to personal freedom ...This book is a kind of underground railroad that has come above ground and is publicly helping people find freedom!” –Bishop Carlton Pearson
After living in China as a Christian missionary, hosting a two-year Bible study for seven curious Chinese freshman college students, my sense of curiosity inhaled and later exhaled when returning to the practice of western religion.
Born into a devoutly religious family, the daughter, niece, and grandchild of Christian clergy, degreed in Biblical studies, ordained as a reverend of the faith, I now have questions of the religion that raised and readied me.
The emittance of questions and resolves thereof have done well in surrendering to me a choice:
Christianity or curiosity?
Release date: November 30, 2021
Non-Fiction: Philosophy, Religion, Theology
Paperback, eBook, and Kindle
Joyous Leadership
“Joyous Leadership is a must-read for any aspiring leader. The book emphasizes the benefits, both personally and professionally, of leading with purpose. It highlights the reality that strong business performance requires team members who act and think like owners and are immersed in their daily work. Mark’s experiences and simple storytelling make this an indulging read.” –Lee C. Banks, Vice Chairman & President, Parker Hannifin Corporation
What is joyous leadership and why should it be practiced? In his book, Joyous Leadership, Mark Watson makes the case through pivotal personal stories that joyous leadership is not about short-term profit or prestige. It is a long-term endeavor to enrich our lives and strengthen our communities. Joyous Leadership makes the case that we all have plain or sometimes ugly personal stories that, like a prism examined in the light, transform into something that may surprise ourselves and inspire others.
Joyous Leadership is a book not just for managers and leader-types; it’s a hopeful guide on making an impact where you are right now, wherever that may be. It’s a book conspicuously free of billionaires and Ivy League graduates, not because we can’t learn from these high achievers, but they get plenty of accolades elsewhere. Joyous Leadership is about getting back to the most innate human truths, celebrating the unsung everyday heroes of your life story, finding joy where you are right now, and creating something that lasts. The pursuit of joyous leadership will make an impact on you and your community that reverberates through time.
Check out Mark’s site: www.johnmarkwatson.com
Release date: January 18, 2022
Business Leadership / Business Memoir
Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook, and eBook
PURPOSE POWER
Purpose Power provides inspiration for action. Whether you’re itching to start a movement, in the midst of building a mission-driven brand, or rebranding an organization with a storied history, this book will inspire you to imagine new possibilities.
Purpose Power offers a much-needed message of hope: we can learn as much from our failures as from our successes and really, it’s only fun if you’re not sure it’s going to work.
Release date: March 12, 2019
Social Science, Marketing
Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Kindle, and Audible
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