A middle school girl finds out a shocking secret about her deceased mother

This story is a love letter from a parent to a child about how we did our best to cope during a pandemic. Our kids missed out on many milestone experiences and struggled with feelings of grief and loss, and this story helps to illuminate how we tried to imperfectly nurture, guide and protect them in an unprecedented and uncertain time.

A BESTSELLER IN THE UNITED KINGDOM “Perceptive—and lacerating—about the pressures felt by disabled people to be cured … A plea to those with well-functioning bodies to be aware of what they have.”—Sunday Times Melanie Reid was fifty-two years old when she fell from her horse, broke her neck, and was paralyzed from the chest down. In an instant, her life changed forever. In The World I Fell Into, Melanie describes how she spent nearly one year in the hospital, working toward gaining as much movement in her body as possible, and learning to navigate her way through a world that had previously been invisible to her. As a journalist, she had always turned to words. As a quadriplegic person, her mind was still working: she could speak, record her voice, and use a laptop with one finger. Writing would be her lifeline. Melanie writes about disability, recovery, trauma, and relationships with both a generous spirit, frank honesty, and an irreverent sense of humor. Above all, she offers an authentic message of hope: The World I Fell Into reminds us to practice gratitude for what we have, right now, for the world can change in a moment’s notice.

Celebrates the dignity, integrity, and honor of being a father.

The days are long, but the years are short. No matter if it’s your child’s first step, first day of school, or first night tucked away in a new dorm room away from home, there comes a moment when you realize just how quickly the years are flying by. Christian music artist Nichole Nordeman’s profound lyrics in her viral hit “Slow Down” struck a chord with moms everywhere, and now this beautiful four-color book will inspire you to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood. Filled with thought-provoking writings from Nichole, as well as guest writings from friends including Shauna Niequist and Jen Hatmaker, practical tips, and journaling space for reflection, Slow Down will be a poignant gift for any mom, as well as a treasured keepsake. Take a few moments to reflect and celebrate the privilege of being a parent and getting to watch your little ones grow—and Slow Down. Nichole Nordeman has sold more than 1 million albums as a Christian music artist and has won 9 GMA Dove Awards, including two awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Nichole released a lyric video for her song “Slow Down,” and it struck a chord with parents everywhere, amassing 14 million views in its first five days. She lives in Oklahoma with her two children.

Through humorous personal examples, the former stand-up comic describes how happiness is available to everyone in the present moment, arguing that, once fear is accepted and dealt with, personal power and fulfillment will follow.

In "They Came from Another World" a teenager searches for the truth about life and the universe. Cole Alan Turner, or Cat, is a driven explorer. A combination of curiosity and imagination fuels his love for adventure that, sometimes, gets him in awkward situations. One of Cat's teachers tells him about the hidden truths behind the Big Bang Theory, and how "true science will never contradict the Word of God." The teacher's statement prompts Cat's pursuit for the truth, leading him and his friends down the Golden Pathway that will bring him to Eleeshaum, the God who created all. The journey has been filled with dangerous undertakings, but Cat and his friends manage to reach the end of their expedition, and find what they have been looking for. Bruce Minson of Jacksonville, Florida, has been married to his wife, Cheryl, for the past 34 years. They have five children and three grandchildren. Bruce and Cheryl have pastored two churches during that time and are still working in the ministry, helping at the Jacksonville Assembly of the Body of Christ. He has written many songs and blesses the church with his singing. He has been teaching guitar for 22 years and also repairs musical instruments.