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In 1985 Steven L. Pease became intimately involved in Russian investments. In his 50 trips to Russia, he became an on-the-ground eyewitness to the complexities of its quirky, and sometimes dangerous, economic landscape. He continues to serve as chairman and CEO of The U.S. Russia Investment Fund, among other nonprofits focused on the U.S-Russia relationship. In light of the current world stage, Steve's views are both timely and valuable in un...

In 1822, when the Cottage Hotel opened as a tavern and stagecoach inn in Mendon, New York, the music and laughter and friendships that were birthed within its walls soon drew fans from all walks of life. They came for the same reason: to be part of the warm, inviting atmosphere that has always been the hallmark of the Cottage Hotel. These original songs were written as a tribute to this very special place. Come with us. Sing along. Join the ...

In Latin, pari means equal, passu means equal step. Here Jay Harden combines them into one word, Paripassu, to mean walking together, side-by-side, hand-in-hand. This is how he and his first wife, Carolyn, lived their life. They met each other as young teens in 1958, married in 1965, and when she died in 1987, at age 42, they had raised two children and spent almost 30 years together. As Jay puts it, "It was the start of a great adventure th...

In Jennie Rose's My Tap Root, Volume II, the often perilous territories of grief, trauma, betrayal, and loss are traveled with a self-aware and fiercely honest heart. Her poems reach deep into our psyches, always with the intention of leading us to a place of recovery and redemption. Line-by-line, poem by poem, she shows us a direct path to discovering our own "tap root" and how to establish a permanent, deep-rooted sense of Self.

A young girl works alongside her elderly neighbor creating hand-painted Christmas ornaments (and learning a bit of local toy making history) in this very special celebration of traditional craft and the sweetness of friendship between the generations. Author Cos Barnes' colorful illustrations are a perfect complement to the story, evoking the wonder and nostalgia of a North Carolina childhood.

matsu.kaze : the wind in the pines is s a symphonic poem cycle rooted in the specific eco-scape of the longleaf pine forest of the North Carolina Sandhills. The ancient pines are both witness and healer in this journey through the realms of the human spirit. Here is a provocative memoir of damage-of flawed dreams and despair, loss and grieving, suffering and salvation, and, ultimately, the hope and renewal that emerges from our deep attention ...

The many creative adventures of feature writer, photojournalist and columnist Ann Murphy Robson have always been blessed by what she calls her "Irish luck and pluck." These wildly witty and contemplative tales offer zesty, bite-sized portions of the trials and tribulations of our daily experience-always served up with a tasty side order of Ann's signature subversive humor. Ann is also author of "Hand to Hand, " a guidebook to caregiving fo...

Jean Lyford left this world in 2014. With this fourth and final collection of poetry, we are welcomed into new ways of understanding the many cycles of opening and closing that move throughout nature and human lives, especially the seminal ones that bookend each individual life. As she strives to make sense of the progression of her cancer, Jean takes us into the microscopic world of cells, the richness of memory, the life force of plants and ...

Jean Lyford's third collection interweaves astute observations of the natural world with psychological insights. Her poems give us unexpected flights of ecstasy and deep plunges into grief, as well as pauses of bittersweet nostalgia. The process of looking back over a lifetime of memories to create a meaningful narrative of one's time on Earth is beautifully portrayed in this luminous new work.

This second collection of poems by author Jean Lyford continues her themes of love, loss, truth and mortality. They are a powerful meditation on the connection between the mystery of nature, memory and what it means to be entirely human.

When someone we love is ill or dying, it is a difficult time. It is often hard to know what to do or what to say. This book offers simple, practical ways to make home or hospital visits with a loved one more comfortable, more enjoyable and more meaningful for all. Authors Marla Lay and Karen Mireau have over 50 years of experience in caring for children, adults and elders. They are both devoted to sharing new ways of looking at health and...

In 1985 Steven L. Pease became intimately involved in Russian investments. In his 50 trips to Russia, he became an on-the-ground eyewitness to the complexities of its quirky, and sometimes dangerous, economic landscape. He continues to serve as chairman and CEO of The U.S. Russia Investment Fund, among other nonprofits. In light of the current world stage, Steve's views are both timely and valuable in understanding the Russian mindset. But th...

Born into a family of Norwegian aristocrats, Carl Meisterlin found that hard work and good timing were the true secrets to making him "The Luckiest Man in the World." Carl and the love of his life, Irene, now reside in Carlsbad, California. It is their hope and wish that everyone find and experience the love and good fortune that they continue to enjoy!

The Luminous In-Between by Cynthia-Leslie Bole is a collection of graceful and lyrical poems that invite us to celebrate the radiance of our everyday lives. With uncommon tenderness and courage, these poems explore the joyful dimensions of childhood, individuation, marriage and motherhood, while plumbing in equal measure the depths of grief and loss. Leslie-Bole's poems are grounded in the wisdom of nature, offering us fresh insight into our s...

This collection of imaginative illustrated stories by author Cynthia Kozlowski help young children confront their everyday fears and playground dilemmas and prepare them for new life experiences as they enter school.

This is a story of a mighty warrior who fought against all odds to preserve a civilization. Rich in the drama and intrigue of ancient Spain, Joseph Anthony's cinematic debut novel poses challenging political and moral questions that are equally relevant today. If you crave action-packed historical fiction, this is one you won't want to put down!

Artist and storyteller Charlotte Cooper discovered the healing power of stories while tending to those facing the end of life. This book is the result of her desire to listen with a loving heart and to share the wisdom of those who have traveled before us.

Eight writers -- four women and four men -- have gathered together to present this soul-stirring collection of contemporary fiction -- one that is sure to whet your appetite for more from these very talented authors. As one of them reminds us: "Here is the voice inside me which says: 'I am shaking the teardrops frozen in time with my literary tremor from a faraway land . . .' I think everyone has stories that are meant to shake or create wa...

Emma is a very small, very artistic and intelligent stuffed rabbit. Zoey is a very tall, very artistic and intelligent young girl. Together, they team up and learn about an essential part of life . . . Yes! That's right! Going to the potty! Hooray for Emma!

A young boy who loves cheesy crackers discovers that a little mouse is someone he can depend upon in this tale of friendship and sharing.