"Crook delves deftly into a broad spectrum of themes, gifting the reader with not just seven stories, but seven experiences." Jason Camelio, Higher Education ProfessionalAuthor Hal Crook returns after his "masterful" psychological thriller-A Brief Madness: New Identity-with this "expertly crafted" collection of stories. In Windborne Tales, you'll visit seven not-quite-fully-upright worlds, inhabited by hampered beings who haven't yet given up the struggle.Whether it's a widowed animal lover who says "Enough" to loss; a precocious teen who squares off with a cruel stepdad; a forgotten pianist who wreaks havoc in a psych ward; a sly reporter who deceives crafty old timers at their own game; a spunky saxophonist recruited to save humanity-they are denizens of the fray, one and all. And their grit (or mettle?) will rock you.Windborne Tales: Seven Stories is a "must read" collection that-as one reviewer writes-"unforgettably conveys what it means to be human.""Crook's stories get the pages turning by themselves? haunting creations." Nancy McDaniel, Accountantwww.halcrook.com

The American Revolution Reaches the Gulf Coast Gabriel is a simple sailor, doing the bidding of his Captain and King, when he is swept up in a storm that changes his life in ways that he could never have anticipated. Carlotta yearns for her lost home, and is searching for her lost husband, but both remain elusive in a world that has been turned upside-down by forces far outside of her control. When the storm that is Governor Bernardo de Gálvez breaks over them both, neither will ever be the same -- and nor will their world. The Wind is set in the often overlooked colony of West-Florida as part of the Tales From a Revolution series, in which each standalone novel examines the American War of Independence as it unfolded in a different colony. If you like enthralling stories of forgotten parts of familiar history, you’ll love The Wind. Grab your copy of The Wind today and gain a whole new appreciation for the reach of the American Revolution!

Colorado has some great ghost stories, and this book contains spirits, spooks, and sprites that are a colorful lot of characters. MaryJoy Martin brings them vividly into focus as she describes the San Juans marvelous mix of cultures, from ancient Puebolans, migratory gold seekers to the hungry immigrants straight off the boat. Woof and warp, these tales weave a unique tapestry that matches the mystery and majesty of the mountains. The majority of the tales originated before the 1920s, most going back to the gold rush days and earlier.

Wind-Borne Sister narrates the story of a young woman's journey from grief and an uncertain future into a sense of purpose, hope, and identity. Along Brie's travels, the people and resources she encounters contribute to her unfolding sense of call and her growing, vibrant faith. As she is drawn deeper into a risk-filled mystery, she is blessed by the aid of Susannah, a wise, blind artist; precocious seven-year-old Lily Mae; and the tender and resourceful Toby Graham. Despite conflict and an ever-present danger, Brie's Christian beliefs, vital friendships, and mystical gift of healing carry her forward in unexpected and dynamic ways. In the midst of adventures and challenges, Wind-Borne Sister showcases the importance of trusting one's heart, the rich gift of life in community, and the stunning and steadfast power of prayer.

A compelling tale of love, battle, and faith, Windborne is set in a land of flying warriors, locked in a seemingly endless conflict over an ever-changing border, a war that has gone on long enough that even the combatants are no longer sure of their goals or the endgame. Wilford is a shy young villager, pulled into the struggle as a cadet, and turned into a vicious killer, the pride of his captains, by the tragedies of war. Saved by people of faith from his hopelessly murderous existence, he re-enters the war, baptized with the Spirit and the desire to end the bloodshed. Besides the obvious enemy across the border, he faces belligerent superiors, traitors in the ranks, and personal loss. Through hard work, faith, loyal friends, his own fighting prowess, and the grace of God, he ascends the ranks, determined to bring a victorious peace.

Traveling the country to witness firsthand the new advances in alternative energy, an established science writer, examining the role of renewable energy in history, speaks to scientists, scholars and innovators to discover what the future holds for us. 25,000 first printing.