New Nonfiction

Where justice meets corruption—and one prosecutor stands at the crossroads. In the shadows of jazz clubs and beneath the canopy of moss-draped oaks, a far more sinister rhythm pulsed through the streets of New Orleans: the grip of organized crime. Mobster-ville Magistrate: The Story Behind the Story pulls back the curtain on a world few have truly seen—one where American Mafia influence shaped politics, police, and even the courts. This powerful nonfiction companion to the novel Magistrate in Mobster-ville reveals the true-life inspirations behind a gripping tale of legal warfare and ...

Contested Boundaries: A New Pacific Northwest History is an engaging, contemporary look at the themes, events, and people that have shaped the history of the Pacific Northwest over the last two centuries.

Take a trip to “The Land Down Under” and discover all of the unusual wildlife inhabiting the Outback! There are kangaroos, wild dogs called dingoes, and nearly 700 types of birds in Australia. This title will also take listeners to the Great Barrier Reef and to some of the largest cities in Australia, showing kids the daily life and culture of Aussies.

This novel contains a possible adjustment to fractional reserve banking and other structural modifications that society should consider to achieve maximum benefit from our ever-on-going forward progression. It seems naive to believe our societal structures have reached maximum potential. The concept first came to me in early 2012. I wrote this book as discovery writing in 2018 to develop my concept, and in return, I was left with an economic model for society, that I call a needs-based money supply system. I have written largely from self-study, and am in no way an expert in some of the ...

The Arrival of the both the new Mother Mary and the New Messiah-Anointed One The new Mother Mary aglow carrying the earth born New Messiah-Anointed One, sits by the side of the road as the non-Believers of hybrid human-metal, metal and human non-Believes march in search of hostile Believers. Will you unknowingly become a non-Believer? The new Mother Mary astonished and can hardly believe she will be witness to the Portal of Light, the fabric-guide of light, proceeding the arrival of a new Messiah to be known as the Anointed One. The young women completely understands that she will bear the ...

Many insects and amphibians change shape—or metamorph—completely. Why do they do it?

In this Pebble Emerge book, explore the reasons why starting a new school can be scary and discover simple tips for facing this fear. Reassuring facts provide the knowledge young listeners need to face their fears of starting a new school.

In this book, H.K. Holland takes the old questions and freshly analyzes and answers them. Some of these questions include: -Is the Bible from God? -How do people become Christians? -Where do people go when they die? -Did God really love Jacob and hate Esau? -Is Jesus the Son of God? -Is repentance just blabbering words you hear from a preacher? -Is baptism really necessary? -Is it bad if people don't believe in Jesus? -Does the Holy Spirit talk? And other questions.

The work of a spy-woman is very different from that of a man. First, on the one hand it is easier, because you are less likely to be suspected of intelligence activities. On the other hand, it was harder for female spies, because they were required to gain the trust of high-ranking officials or people of power, by using their beauty, skills of seduction, and by attempting to make the person fall in love with them, so that they revealed their secrets. It could destroy destinies, but it was extremely useful for states and governments.

Some people are afraid of public speaking more than others. Learn about some surprising ways to overcome stage fright.

"The Ancient Alien Hypothesis: The Connections Between Ancient Archeological Sites and Ancient Extraterrestrials"© "The Ancient Alien Hypothesis: The Connections Between Ancient Archeological Sites and Ancient Extraterrestrials"© is a captivating exploration into the possibility that extraterrestrial beings have played a crucial role in shaping our past. Drawing from archaeological sites and ancient texts, this book delves into the enigmatic evidence suggesting our ancestors may have had otherworldly help in constructing awe-inspiring monuments. From the world's oldest megalithic ...

What is it? How does it work? Curiosity helps us learn more about the world around us. Learn about the importance of asking questions, making observations, and finding solutions.

How to make it through life and accomplish everything you want? A bucket list, of course! Learn how to speak up and be heard, balance money, spread your wings, and more in this easy-to-follow guide guaranteed to help you tackle all the items on your life skill bucket list.

A New Generation Church is a church with attendees whose average age is at least as young as the average age of the community in which the church exists. Any church can become a New Generation Church that reaches and continues to reach the next generation. Written for both church leaders and members, For a New Generation presents practical strategies that lay a foundation for a church to thrive for generations to come. It is based on the assumption that accepting the status quo is the greatest threat to your church’s core mission and, perhaps, to the survival of your church.

Cold Blooded: The New Years Day Massacre is the compelling true story about Ricky Javon Gray and Ray Dandridge's vicious attack on the Richmond, Virginia community. In 1959 in a small town in Holcomb Kansas, it was the Clutter family whose brutal deaths caused a national uproar, and accounts of the murders were later chronicled in Truman's Capote's book, In Cold Blood. It was one of America's most haunting crimes of that time. Fast forward to 2006 and the appalling murders of Bryan and Kathryn Harvey and their daughters Stella and Ruby. Their untimely deaths shook up the city of Richmond. ...

Did you know? The kilt was invented by an English factory manager. Most tartans date from 1822. Scotland had electric lighting 70 years before Edison ‘invented’ it. King Arthur and Robin Hood were both Scottish. Thought not. The Emperor’s New Kilt reveals the two secret histories of Scotland The things Scots are famous for but shouldn’t be. And the things they are not famous for but should be. 'A useful antidote to mythmaking… His disclosures are fascinating' - The Scotsman Newspaper ‘Original and fresh’ - Aberdeen Press and Journal ‘Amazing’ -The Daily Record ‘ ...

Scared is a feeling that can be hard to face, but if we listen to it, we can learn things about ourselves. In God, I Feel Scared, children will discover that it’s okay to be scared and that God is with us in all things, including fear. With simple, accessible text, scared becomes an emotion that kids don’t need to avoid and instead something they can use to better understand themselves and grow closer to God. A note at the end provides tips and techniques parents and caregivers can use to help young children process their feelings in a beneficial way.

What does the school you attend look like? Does it have two floors? Does it have a playground? Look at the building plans the architect has drawn for Hopperville’s new school. Next, the old building needs to be removed with machines like a crane and a wrecking ball. Only the excavator can build a big, deep hole for the building. Find out what the surveyor does!

Rebeka Uwitonze was born in Rwanda with curled and twisted feet, which meant she had to crawl or be carried to get around. At nine years old, she gets an offer that could change her life. A doctor in the US might be able to turn her feet. But it means leaving her own family behind and going to America on her own. Her Own Two Feet tells Rebeka's inspiring story through her eyes, with the help of one of her hosts. She travels from Rwanda to Austin, Texas, to join the Davis family, despite knowing almost no English.

Do you know how to ride a bike? How to write your name? How to zip up your jacket?