Del autor bestseller de Rain of Gold llega una obra profundamente íntima y alentadora.

En estas memorias conmovedoras, Víctor Villaseñor nos lleva de la mano a su infancia en el barrio de Carlsbad, California, donde fue criado bajo el amor y la sabiduría ancestral de su abuelita indígena Yaqui, Doña Guadalupe.

A través de sus ojos de niño, descubrimos un mundo donde el universo habla, donde las estrellas guardan mensajes, y donde el amor, la naturaleza y el espíritu humano están profundamente entrelazados. Su abuelita le enseña a escuchar con el corazón, a encontrar fortaleza en la adversidad y a reconocer que cada ser humano lleva dentro chispitas de las estrellas.

Estas historias reales, acompañadas por más de 100 hermosas ilustraciones a color de Jack Wiens, no solo preservan la sabiduría indígena ancestral, sino que también ofrecen una poderosa reflexión sobre identidad, familia, amor y el poder de creer en uno mismo.

Juntando Chispitas de las Estrellas es una obra inolvidable sobre el origen de nuestra alma, la fuerza del amor de familia y el despertar de la magia del genio de uno mismo.

Perfecto para lectores que buscan:

• Memorias inspiradoras
• Historia y cultura indígena
• Historias familiares latinas
• Crecimiento personal y espiritual
• Obras similares a las de Paulo Coelho e Isabel Allende

Una obra que tocará el corazón de lectores de todas las edades.

From the bestselling author of Rain of Gold comes a deeply moving true story of childhood, family, and Indigenous wisdom.

In this intimate memoir, Victor Villaseñor transports readers into his early childhood growing up in the barrio of Carlsbad, California, under the loving guidance of his Yaqui Native American grandmother, Doña Guadalupe.

Through the eyes of a child, Victor discovers a world alive with meaning—where the stars carry messages, where nature speaks, and where the human spirit is deeply connected to the universe.

Guided by his grandmother’s ancestral wisdom, he learns resilience, love, and the profound truth that every human being carries sparks of the stars within them.

Featuring over 100 stunning color illustrations by Jack Wiens, this unforgettable memoir preserves Indigenous wisdom while offering a powerful message of hope, identity, and personal connection with nature and the universe.

Perfect for readers of memoir, spiritual nonfiction, and fans of Victor Villaseñor’s beloved classic, Rain of Gold.

Brynna "Brinnie" Lane is trying to settle into a quiet and likely dull summer at her estranged uncle's house in upstate New York when she lands head-first in a world of witches, wizards, and Arthurian Legend come to life.

Will the secrets of her bloodline lead the world to ruin, or will she be able to help magic meet the mundane before the forces of darkness can destroy everything she loves?

Read now, back-to-back, in this 3-in-one ebook boxed set.

Wraithwood

An estranged uncle, a mysterious mansion, and Arthurian legend.

Brynna “Brinnie” Lane has always lived a quiet life under the watchful eye of her hovering mother—until she’s sent off for the summer to live with an uncle she didn’t know she had. While her parents get to travel across the globe, she's stuck at Wraithwood Estate, a creepy old mansion in the middle of nowhere in upstate New York.

Warned against wandering the estate, Brinnie seems fated to spend the summer with her nose in a book. When curiosity gets the better of her and she hears whispers of a hidden war, she must unravel the truth about her family’s mysterious past if she wants to survive.

Something terrible happened at Wraithwood thirty years ago, and Brinnie is determined to find out what—even if it means confronting the possibility that magic is real.

Mordizan

The bane of Mordred, the son of Mordizan, and a millennia-old prophecy.

More than a year has passed since Brinnie left Wraithwood, never expecting to see it again. But when Mordred captures her sister, she is thrust back into the world of magic. She flees to Wraithwood, where she learns of a prophecy located in the dark wizard capital of Mordizan that reveals the identity of “Mordred’s bane,” something that could destroy Mordred for good.

Brinnie agrees to a rendezvous with Mordred to exchange herself for her sister, going undercover at Mordizan as a spy to find the prophecy and Mordred’s bane. There, she weaves a complicated web of secrets, lies, and tenuous friendships. She makes an unexpected ally in Marcus Vorath, son of the Master of Mordizan, who fears the implications of Mordred’s growing power. But in Mordizan, friends and foes may be one and the same.

As Brinnie navigates court intrigue, battles, and ominous new depths to her own power, she struggles to draw the lines. How far will she go to destroy Mordred? And how much of herself is she willing to give up along the way?

Castelon

The sword of legend, ancient magic, and a dead man’s secrets.

Brinnie barely escaped Mordizan with her life. Battered and broken in body and soul, she knows she’s running out of time. And though she has discovered the identity of Mordred’s bane, no one knows where to find the legendary weapon.

To discover the truth, she and Marcus must journey to Castelon and seek the aid of the Council. However, their actions at Mordizan brand them as enemies and war criminals. Between Mordred’s armies engaged in full-scale war and the political machinations of the Council, Brinnie struggles to balance the battlefield and the courtroom while estates fall before Mordred’s wrath.

As magic ravages her own body, threatening her survival, the allure of ancient, forbidden power grows brighter. And only one man holds the knowledge of the weapon that could destroy Mordred once and for all—a man they buried in the gardens of Wraithwood.

Retired architect and former felon Victor Harding wants nothing more than a quiet retirement. But Victor and his quirky family have made many enemies in their prior lives as con artists, thieves and fences. Now assorted victims―including yakuza gang lords, scam victims, burglary ring leaders, and Venezuelan drug cartels―are coming for them, all bent on exacting revenge.

As targets of prior cruel attacks from their enemies, the Harding family craves revenge of its own, aware that the best defense must be a strong offense. When the drama escalates in the Hardings’ peaceful lakeside community, Victor’s family assembles a colorful team of cops, crooks, security guards and professional assassins to fend off their enemies’ assaults. As the adversaries square off and danger lurks around every corner, everything comes down to one life-and-death question.

Who will get the best revenge?

This unique book features raw, unfiltered accounts of childbirth, showcasing the diverse journeys of first-time moms, mothers of multiples, and women who have given birth in hospitals, birthing centers, at home, and other unexpected places. ​

Reviewed for medical accuracy by leading physicians, Real Birth combines reliable medical information with deeply personal stories, offering insights that traditional birthing books often overlook. Complete with a medical glossary and helpful resources for pregnant women and new moms, this book is perfect for anyone seeking real, relatable perspectives on childbirth. ​

Empowering, informative, and deeply moving, Real Birth is a must-read for expectant mothers, new moms, and OB/GYN practitioners. ​

The challenges of life created a relationship built on love, respect, and trust between KD King and her daughters. When she discovered both of her daughters were struggling with life-threatening addictions, that foundation was shaken and doubt crept in.

How had she missed it?
Did they want to get better?
Could they survive this, too?

Determined to do whatever it took to be an anchor for her daughters despite the paralyzing parental guilt and fear, she worked to give them their best shot at healing. But she had her own trauma, grief, and lingering self doubts to deal with. She hadn’t considered that she would first have to become her own anchor.

The more involved KD became with her daughters, the more dark secrets she discovered. Her family’s path toward healing, though wrought with missteps and setbacks, is a beautiful tribute to the power of surrender and an honest look at what it takes to truly cultivate peace . . . and it’s not what many of us may believe it is.

A wry, heartfelt, and unfiltered account of what happens when life throws you into the deep end armed with nothing but a to-do list, a sense of humor, and a stubborn streak.

When Nancy’s mother dies and her marriage implodes, she finds herself juggling single motherhood, a grieving father with a penchant for cigarettes and Cadillacs, and a family that accuses her of kidnapping their father.

With a voice that’s both hilarious and poignant, Sullivan invites you into the chaos of her family’s “Adventure”—a move from the gray Midwest to the unpredictable sunshine (and hurricanes) of Florida. Along the way, she wrangles siblings, navigates the minefield of caregiving for a parent with dementia, and tries to keep her kids, her sanity, and her father’s last Cadillac all in one piece.

Sullivan’s memoir is a love letter to resilience, packed with sharp observations, laugh-out-loud moments, and the kind of honesty that makes you feel like you’re sitting at her kitchen table, coffee in hand, commiserating over life’s messes. It’s for anyone who’s ever had to start over, care for a loved one, or just needed a reminder that even in the middle of disaster, there’s room for hope—and a good story.

Perfect for:
- Caregivers, single parents, and anyone facing life’s curveballs
- Readers who appreciate wit, candor, and a dash of irreverence
- Fans of memoirs that find the humor in heartbreak

The Last Cadillac proves that sometimes, the only way through is to laugh, cry, and keep moving forward.

See Us, Know Us: Profiles of Disability will help you to gain an understanding of the varied answers to these questions.

25% of people in the world live with disabilities. See Us, Know Us introduces the reader to a diverse group of people who share their experiences in honest and vulnerable ways that lead the reader to carry these stories out into the world, thinking about and retelling them.

Upon stepping into these stories, readers will be captivated and feel connected. As well, they will learn so much about the lives, joys, and challenges of those living with disabilities. Readers will leave with a desire to create a world that is more accepting and inclusive; a world in which all feel that they belong.

The school careers of two teenage girls who lived across town from each other—one black, one white—were altered by a court-ordered desegregation plan for Durham, NC in 1970. LaHoma and Cindy both found themselves at the same high school from different sides of a court-ordered racial “balancing act.” This plan thrust each of them involuntarily out of their comfort zones and into new racial landscapes. Their experiences, recounted in alternating first-person narratives, are the embodiment of desegregation policies, situated in a particular time and place. Their intertwining coming of age stories are part of a bigger story about America, education, and race—and about how the personal relates to the political.

This dual memoir covers the two women’s trajectories from early school days to future careers working in global public health and challenging gender biases, racial inequities, and health disparities. LaHoma and Cindy tell their stories aware of the country’s return to de facto school segregation, achieved through the long-term dismantling of policies that initially informed their school assignments. As adults, they consider the influence of school desegregation on their current lives and the value of bringing all of us into conversation about what is lost or gained when children go to school in black and white.

After graduating from Stanford, Dan Wake was on track for a lucrative partnership at a big Washington law firm until he gave it all up to put adventure over career in 1985. It wasn’t the first time he’d rolled the dice to explore the world.

From hitchhiking in freewheeling Europe to riding buses through the Amazon jungle to roaming through Asia in the shadow of dictatorship, Wake embraced the unpredictability of the open road and developed  a Forrest Gump-like knack for  dropping into events making world headlines.

Whether he is charming his way through a royal jubilee in London, criss-crossing the Philippines during a bloody revolution, or simply finding remarkable people in remote places, Wake uses high adventure and keen humor to unveil the magic of unscripted travel before the internet changed the world. Eat the Wind vividly brings that enchantment alive and shows how it seduced a lifelong overachiever to risk his career for a chance to take the journey of a lifetime.

Caroline Davis thought heartbreak had taken everything from her when she walked away from the sport she loved. But healing came—through horses, faith, and the steadfast friendship of Connor Taylor.

Now, as she returns to the saddle and sets her sights on Olympic-level riding, Caroline enters the exhilarating world of Three-Day Eventing. Every new challenge also reopens old wounds, and she must juggle her college schedule, tensions with her mom and Connor, and her commitment to these new dreams. As she's pulled in opposing directions, she is forced to question where her heart truly lies.

With everything on the line, Caroline must choose what matters most and listen for God’s guidance before she risks losing everything she loves.

A heartfelt sequel to Caroline’s Purpose, this inspiring novel explores resilience, love, and the courage to trust in God’s plan—even when the path is uncertain.

How well does your barista know you?

Following a string of high-profile digital robberies, FBI agent Lucielle and Cybercrimes Analyst Olivia work to chase down the hackers responsible. But they have no idea those criminals are sitting in the cars ahead of them in the drive-through.

Only one person may be able to link them all together and fill in the missing gaps: Amanda Lexie, the barista who knows them all by name and remembers their “usual” orders on sight.

But as the mob works to cover their tracks, Amanda’s involvement with the police puts a target on her back. When robberies escalate to missing persons and murder, Lucielle and Olivia must work together before it’s too late for their favorite barista.

Amanda Beckwith, a professional home organizer and recovering alcoholic, is finally getting her life together when one of her clients fires her and threatens to sue. With two years of sobriety teetering on the edge, along with her dwindling bank account and the patience of friends and family worn thin by years of chaos, she has few people to call on for help.

Desperate for connection, and with a sudden influx of free time, she turns to a local social media app called Neighborly, hoping to find a distant relative or a new friend. She thinks she may have found both in new-to-town Rachel Beckwith, and the two agree to meet after a few phone calls.

After Rachel repeatedly cancels their plans, this time claiming she's ill, Amanda stops by her house to check on her. But when she arrives, Rachel is dead.

Fighting an uphill battle to once again prove her innocence, Amanda must get to the bottom of her secretive cousin’s life. She is quickly tangled in a web of deceit—and dangerously close to a killer.

Caught between honoring the Cuban heritage she cherishes with her beloved grandmother, and navigating her identity within her immediate family, who have fully embraced their American roots, Marisol strives to give her daughter the best of both worlds. Despite her mother's objections, Marisol is deeply immersed in planning Ally's Quinceañera when she uncovers a shocking family secret that challenges everything she thought she knew about her heritage.

Her summer takes an even darker turn when Father Gregory, a local Catholic priest, is murdered and her family is pulled into the heart of the investigation. As the shadows of her family's past resurface, Marisol must grapple with her identity, her culture, and the unraveling web of secrets in this gripping family drama. ​

This poignant, captivating novel seamlessly intertwines mystery, cultural heritage, and the impact of emotional growth.

When they meet on beautiful, extradition-free Cape Verde, Victor Harding and Alva Batek just want to enjoy retirement and put their colorful criminal pasts behind them. But when revenge-seeking crime victims threaten their lives at Alva’s luxurious Cape Verde retreat, their peaceful plans are shattered. Victor and Alva plan a great escape—an exciting Caribbean ocean adventure on a sixty-foot yacht, relying on Victor’s deep sailing skills and the hope of new bonds among long-estranged family members invited on the voyage.

Their careful plans go wildly awry when a Venezuelan drug cartel’s fleet of modern narco-subs is decimated by rival cartels and they fall back on an old cocaine-trafficking tactic: hijacking a sailboat.

Victor and Alva’s sailboat.

As their sea cruise spirals out of control, the family is ensnared in a deadly battle for survival with a charming Irish hijacker, a sociopathic cartel boss, rebellious mercenaries, and a series of life-threatening catastrophes that test the family’s wits and courage. For fans of action-packed thrillers spiced with wit and plenty of twists, Sea Cruise is a riveting voyage.

Leadership is a skill, a mindset, and a way of life. It's time to elevate your own leadership and inspire those around you to be their best.

In 5 Simple Truths of Leadership, veteran law enforcement leader and national leadership trainer Dean Crisp shares the five essential lessons that define great leaders:

• Direction – Know where you’re headed before leading others.
• Intentionality – Make deliberate choices that align with your vision.
• Teams – Success is never a solo journey. Build strong teams.
• Standards – Raise the bar for yourself and your organization.
• Getting Ahead of Your Day – Take control of your time and leadership.

Filled with real-world insights, historical case studies, and actionable strategies, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to lead with clarity, purpose, and impact.

Are you ready to become a leader of significance?

The last place Tarvis wanted to be was Alpha Correctional Center, and he's not the only inmate to feel that way. As he meets the other boys on Alpha Block—Jesse, Rick, and Julius—he's able to offer the final piece of their developing plan to break out. After all, he wants to spend the next three years doing anything other than sitting in a prison cell, even if their English teacher does seem to care for them more than anyone else in charge.

Caroline McBride strives to create a sanctuary in her classroom—a place where literature can spark change and foster healing, but she has been locked in a battle of wills with the deputy staff over treatment of the young prisoners, book availability, and education policy. Amidst the tension of the prison and her growing romance with the Treatment Team Counselor William Bonner, she catches wind of the escape plot. She finds herself at a crossroads. Will she uphold her commitment to these boys, or will the looming threat of violence and betrayal shatter the fragile trust she has built?

The Boys of Alpha Block is a poignant exploration of second chances and the transformative power of education in the face of adversity. Perfect for readers interested in criminal justice, social work, and psychological portraits of marginalized youth, this book is a powerful reminder that even in the most unforgiving environments, hope and resilience can prevail.

Carl Nordgren shares powerful insights from his twenty-five years of experience helping thousands of people—entrepreneurs, educators, scientists, and leaders—tap into their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. ​

Packed with rationally optimistic ideas, the book offers practical strategies for preparing for an uncertain future, fostering sustainable abundance, and creating a grassroots renaissance based in the shared foundation that unites us all, regardless of political, social, or economic differences. ​

With a heartfelt message of love and hope on every page, Common Ground for US is a must-read for anyone looking to make a positive impact in their community and beyond. ​ Perfect for leaders, dreamers, and changemakers, this book will leave you inspired, empowered, and ready to thrive.

Step into the world of aspiring heroes and villains in the hilarious and charming rom-com duology from award-winning and bestselling authors Hope Bolinger and Alyssa Roat.

What Readers are Saying:

"Fun and fast-paced...Young love meets battles to the death in a quirky rom-com of heroic proportions.” —Jaimie Engle, award-winning author

"An imaginative, unique twist on the superhero genre that will leave readers of all ages reading deep into the night. Hope Bolinger and Alyssa Roat have flipped the genre on its head." —J. Johnson, author of Iggy and Oz - The Plastic Dinos of Doom

“That was a delightful read. I laughed aloud so many times! Punchy, witty, fast paced, and unputdownable—one of the best books I’ve read this year. Nicely done." —Michele Israel Harper, award-winning editor and author of Kill the Beast

This two-book bundle includes:

DEAR HERO

There’s an app for everything, even meeting a new nemesis.

Up-and-coming teen superhero Cortex is on top of the world—at least, until his villain dumps him. If he’s going to save his reputation, he needs a new villain to fight, and fast. Meanwhile, the villainous Vortex has once again gotten a little overeager and taken out a hero prematurely. Will any young hero be able to keep up with her? Maybe she should work on finding a steady relationship with an enemy she won’t kill in the first round.

Enter Meta-Match, a nemesis pairing site for heroes and villains. The two match right away, and after throwing punches at each other behind coffee shops, practicing their fight choreography, and hiring henchmen to do their bidding (mostly just getting them coffee), they realize they have a lot more in common than names that annoyingly rhyme. After all, they're still rising through the ranks in their respective circles, and their reputations need good press.

But not everything in the superhero world is as it seems. Can a hero really trust a villain to do the right thing? And can a villain trust a hero not to screw them over? As darkness from the past threatens them both, they may need each other for the fight to come—one with much higher stakes than their choreographed meet-ups on weekends.

DEAR HENCHMAN

Kevin and Himari didn't plan to be heroes.

Henchmen and sidekicks aren't supposed to fall in love. Or save the world. They're supposed to brew coffee, take pics of their hero or villain for social media, and stay in the background.

That was the plan for sidekick slash frat boy Kevin and henchwoman slash tech genius Himari, until a taxidermy-collecting villain robs Kevin's hero of his powers and leaves Himari's villain wounded. Now it's up to the sidekicks and henchmen to save the world.

Without powers, they'll go up against the Shadow Assassins (a deadly organization that can't work a PowerPoint to save their lives), road trips slash kidnappings, and weird initiation rituals that may or may not involve singing campfire songs. Himari and Kevin will battle the odds, their insecurities, and a strangely polite Midwestern villain as they discover if they have what it takes to profess their love through Mexican food metaphors—and save the world from a nuclear disaster.

These darkly humorous chat fiction novels told entirely through texts, transcriptions, and direct messages go behind the scenes of the superworld.

This inspiring book offers a week-by-week approach to mindfulness, featuring focus words, actionable suggestions, and stunning original watercolor artwork that connects you to the beauty of nature. Designed to integrate mindfulness into the seasons of your life, it helps you embrace change, cultivate calmness and joy, and discover deeper purpose and meaning. With qualities like awareness, gratitude, and courage at its core, 52 Mindful Weeks encourages you to honor your authentic self and foster a balanced, fulfilling life.

Follow the meditations in order or by theme. This book will be your companion in cultivating presence, inner harmony, and connection to the world around you.

Brinnie barely escaped Mordizan with her life. Battered and broken in body and soul, she knows she’s running out of time. And though she has discovered the identity of Mordred’s bane, no one knows where to find the legendary weapon.

To discover the truth, she and Marcus must journey to Castelon and seek the aid of the Council. However, their actions at Mordizan brand them as enemies and war criminals. Between Mordred’s armies engaged in full-scale war and the political machinations of the Council, Brinnie struggles to balance the battlefield and the courtroom while estates fall before Mordred’s wrath.

As magic ravages her own body, threatening her survival, the allure of ancient, forbidden power grows brighter. And only one man holds the knowledge of the weapon that could destroy Mordred once and for all—a man they buried in the gardens of Wraithwood.

More than a year has passed since Brinnie left Wraithwood, never expecting to see it again. But when Mordred captures her sister, she is thrust back into the world of magic. She flees to Wraithwood, where she learns of a prophecy located in the dark wizard capital of Mordizan that reveals the identity of “Mordred’s bane”, something that could destroy Mordred for good.

Brinnie agrees to a rendezvous with Mordred to exchange herself for her sister, going undercover at Mordizan as a spy to find the prophecy and Mordred’s bane. There, she weaves a complicated web of secrets, lies, and tenuous friendships. She makes an unexpected ally in Marcus Vorath, son of the Master of Mordizan, who fears the implications of Mordred’s growing power. But in Mordizan, friends and foes may be one and the same.

As Brinnie navigates court intrigue, battles, and ominous new depths to her own power, she struggles to draw the lines. How far will she go to destroy Mordred? And how much of herself is she willing to give up along the way?

Brynna “Brinnie” Lane has always lived a quiet life under the watchful eye of her hovering mother—until she’s sent off for the summer to live with an uncle she didn’t know she had. While her parents get to travel across the globe, she's stuck at Wraithwood Estate, a creepy old mansion in the middle of nowhere in upstate New York.

Warned against wandering the estate, Brinnie seems fated to spend the summer with her nose in a book. When curiosity gets the better of her and she hears whispers of a hidden war, she must unravel the truth about her family’s mysterious past if she wants to survive.

Something terrible happened at Wraithwood thirty years ago, and Brinnie is determined to find out what—even if it means confronting the possibility that magic is real.

Immerse yourself in a heartwarming collection of short stories set during US Holidays that celebrate hope, love, forgiveness, and personal growth. ​ Set against the picturesque backdrop of Florida’s Gulf and Atlantic beaches, with charming towns like St. Augustine and Sarasota, these stories bring the beauty of nature and the magic of holidays to life. ​

Perfect for fans of thoughtful, women-focused storytelling, this collection explores personal challenges and interpersonal conflicts during holidays such as Christmas, Easter, and the 4th of July. Each tale is filled with inspiration, discovery, and the spirit of transformation.

Whether you’re searching for a meaningful gift or a cozy read, this collection is sure to delight and inspire. ​

Packed with actionable insights and modern examples, The Emergent Leader will boost your professional development, drive organizational resilience, and empower a workforce that is committed to building a forever company.

Don Gregori covers six key areas of necessary growth: brand building, exploitable gaps, fostering a culture of innovation, driving efficiency, career management, and taking control of stress. Whether you're a start-up founder, new manager, experienced leader, or aspiring CEO, this guide offers practical steps to help you make confident decisions, develop impactful habits, and lead your company through critical challenges. ​

Driven by haunting questions about his mother's adoption and mysterious past, Paul T. O'Connor embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about Charlotte's life. From an orphanage in Connecticut to her placement with a middle-aged couple, Charlotte's story is one of overcoming adversity, chasing dreams, and building a better future.

Through his investigation, Paul gains a deeper understanding of his mother—not just as the woman who raised him, but as a girl, teen, and woman who faced incredible challenges with unwavering strength. This heartfelt narrative spans decades and locations, revealing the inspiring legacy of a woman who climbed out of poverty, raised two successful children, and never gave up on her dreams. ​

Perfect for readers who love family histories, untold stories, and tales of resilience, The Missing Child is a moving tribute to the power of love, determination, and the human spirit.