As a young widow, Ashley Bugge was suddenly faced with the task of raising two young children and a newborn child without the support of her spouse. Could she do it alone? The Ocean is Calling exposes the realities of a life’s greatest love and loss: the unexpected death of a spouse, followed by giving birth to a child, alone. Facing insurmountable grief, Ashley Bugge takes readers through a journey like no other—from a bitter dark night with a bottle of sleeping pills in her hand to giving birth alone, to a no-holds-barred expedition through eight countries with her three young children in tow. Ashley holds nothing back as she includes readers on her real-time voyage through incredible states, countries and oceans. She shares daring, challenging moments of donning scuba diving gear to explore the same water her husband took his last breath, traversing mountains in Switzerland, exploring WWII remains in Poland, and grappling with the struggles of a young widow raising three children on her own. The Ocean is Calling shares a journey of heartache, discovery, travel, family and exploration. Ashley hopes that her story will encourage readers to be confident and trust that whatever happens in life, there is hope and joy ahead.

A breathtaking picture book featuring a Korean girl and her haenyeo (free diving) grandmother about intergenerational bonds, finding courage in the face of fear, and connecting with our natural world. Dayeon wants to be a haenyeo just like Grandma. The haenyeo dive off the coast of Jeju Island to pluck treasures from the sea--generations of Korean women have done so for centuries. To Dayeon, the haenyeo are as strong and graceful as mermaids. To give her strength, Dayeon eats Grandma's abalone porridge. She practices holding her breath while they do the dishes. And when Grandma suits up for her next dive, Dayeon grabs her suit, flippers, and goggles. A scary memory of the sea keeps Dayeon clinging to the shore, but with Grandma's guidance, Dayeon comes to appreciate the ocean's many gifts. Tina Cho's The Ocean Calls, with luminous illustrations by muralist Jess X. Snow, is a classic in the making.

"As the author of the book -Be-You-Tiful, which speaks to women about overcoming their past - and becoming all God has called them to be, I understand the importance of positive, uplifting, God inspired wisdom about beauty, therefore I recommend this book, You Are Beautiful." -Jada Collins, Commentator and Supermodel for Ebony Fashion Fair "Rosalind Y. Tompkins is a wise woman who sees the world with both a natural and spiritual eye, and she sees that You Are Beautiful!" -Dr. Vera McIntyre, Founder & President Emeritus, United Families of America, Inc. Is beauty something that is enjoyed by some and missing from others, or is it a trait that each of us can learn to release from within? Rosalind Y. Tompkins challenges many of today's popular concepts about beauty by penetrating deeper ... into the word of God. You Are Beautiful is an inspiring and enlightening journey through Tompkins' novel views and timeless truths. Her touching poetry, affirmations, and words of wisdom will rejuvenate your mind and transform your thinking. Tompkins uses personal experiences and biblical teachings to liberate your innate, personal beauty and encourage it to shine brightly for the entire world to see. Tompkins has much to say about divine beauty, and she presents it skillfully in her thoughtful new book, You Are Beautiful. Rosalind Y. Tompkins knows what it is like to not feel beautiful and how that affects all your life choices. She felt "ugly" growing up but today she shares the revelation God gave her about beauty that transformed her life forever. Tompkins is a spiritual life coach, a pastor in Florida and founder/president of Mothers In Crisis, a 501o organization. She has overcome major obstacles - substance abuse, divorce, sexual abuse - and is now empowering others to draw on their faith and personal strengths to live the beautiful life God intended for them. Her calling is to inspire and motivate individuals to grow and develop into their personal best.

Love, deception, unrelenting desire all come together in this sizzling romance about the love lives of the beautiful graphics designer, Amari St. John and sexy R&B singer, Malik Santana. Amari has been unlucky in love. Now her best friend awakens her from another romantic dream about her favorite singer, Malik Santana, with devastating news. Her boyfriend of more than three years is scheduled to marry her long-time enemy that very day. Encouraged by her two best friends, Amari decides to crash the wedding and confront them. Similarly, Malik, a popular and successful singer from Brooklyn, New York, is experiencing his own problems with love. Growing up he was very shy and sensitive, but with fame and fortune came confidence and cynicism. He becomes disillusioned with the music business and the shallow people who come along with it, especially the women. He prays that one day he will meet the right woman. Fate brings these two people together. Will Amari be that special lady Malik is looking for? Will Amari's bad luck in love finally change and bring her a long-awaited happy ending? This steamy and drama-filled romance reveals how two very different people can find the love of their dreams. Author Marilyn D. Ewell says she has found her passion in writing, and plans to continue to write more romance novels. She is a single mother with two children and four grandchildren. Ewell was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, but now resides in Henrico, Virginia. Publisher's website: http: //www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/ToLoveAmari.htm

Kathy Morris takes us on a healing journey of childhood sexual trauma, domestic violence, and addictions. Her transformation from victim to healer is a living testimony of the power of human ability to overcome all adversities. Her story demonstrates how you can redefine your life and live with joy and unconditional love no matter what tragedies you have experienced.