Nine out of ten people who quit drinking relapse at least once. Every Silver Lining Has a Cloud shows why its not just once without pithy slogans or trademarked solutions. From the author of What the Early Worm Gets, a startling book defi ning Alcoholism, heres a book explaining how and why relapse happens, how to hold it at bay and why every American should care. Sobriety is a state of illness and its symptoms, left untreated, lead directly to lapse. Addressing the Symptoms of Sobriety is...

An American morphine crisis in the 1860, cocaine in the 1890s, heroin in the 1910s, methamphetamines in the 1950s, another heroin crisis in the 1970s, back to cocaine in he 1980s, another trip back to meth in the 2000s, and a prediction for a return to meth and cocaine again after the current opioid crisis ebbs. Drugmakers, dope dealers and physicians didn't incubate crisis after crisis. Their hands aren't clean, but they're not as dirty as the public perceives. The public misinterpretatio...

Alcohol Abuse (problem drinkers) and Alcoholism (drinking problems) constitute the top public health and public safety issues in America, to the tune of $220 billion in costs per year. Alcohol overuse is our number one killer and is behind more illness and ER visits than any other aspect of our society including cancer and obesity. As more people join your insurance pool this decade with health insurance reform, the amounts people drink and how they get help if they need it ARE your busine...

It is early 1912 when teenage newlyweds Ian and Glynnis McLean decide to immigrate from Ireland to San Francisco. Slated to depart as first-class passengers on an American-owned ship, their plans suddenly change when that voyage is canceled due to a coal strike. After the McLeans trade in their tickets for second-class accommodations aboard the Titanic, they unknowingly transform the course of their lives forever. Only one of them survives that frigid April night. In her possession is her ...

Does God notice the quiet lives lived in the shadows?In a culture captivated by fame, platforms, and applause, it's easy to wonder if faithful service carried out without recognition truly matters. Yet the pages of scripture tell a strikingly different story. Throughout both the Old and New Testaments, numerous men and women who rarely take center stage play an essential role in God's unfolding plan of redemption. Their faithfulness, often unseen by the world, quietly moves history...

Echoes of Faith brings Scripture to life through the lens of real conversations between God and His people. Delve into a new theme every week, illuminated by the witness of both familiar and unfamiliar biblical characters. Step into their stories-raw, relatable, and real-where the themes of faith, fear, perseverance, and hope take on new meaning beyond a standard Bible narrative retelling.Gain fresh insights through daily reflections that uncover universal echoes within these timel...

This book has two layers so that everyone can enter the Bible's story simply and then go deeper at their own pace.First, there's a clean, story-only version of "The Big Story of God." It retells the arc of the whole Bible, from creation to new creation, in clear, everyday language. There are no chapter-and-verse references on the page. The idea is that you'll be able to sit down and read it straight through in one sitting, as you would a short story or long article. It's written to...

When Sawyer’s friend Chris has a gadget confiscated by the principal, Sawyer uses his shape-shifting powers to sneak into the confiscation room and get it back. But this sixth-grade shape-shifter uncovers something bigger—a secret stash of confiscated items the principal is selling online! Now Sawyer must use his shape-shifting skills to expose the truth without getting caught. Full of laugh-out-loud humor and fast-paced action, this graphic novel is perfect for reluctant or struggling rea...

The Magic History Book brings Albert Einstein back to life to tutor a struggling student in this humorous graphic novel for kids. Landon is an extraordinary student . . . except when it comes to math. Luckily, this young boy is about to receive the ultimate study guide: the Magic History Book! This mysterious, enchanted tome brings Albert Einstein back to life, and this legend is ready to give Landon the formula for mathematics success. Unfortunately, this out-of-this-worl...

Sawyer’s not athletic, but he’s elastic! To impress a girl, this sixth-grade shape-shifter joins every team he can . . . even if it means becoming the ball! With help from his sports-star sister, Sawyer takes on football, baseball, and soccer—one transformation at a time. But after a few too many tackles, he starts to wonder: Is the pain really worth the gain?

It’s the shiftiest day of the year: Halloween! Unfortunately, Sawyer can’t decide on just one costume. Fortunately, he doesn’t have to! This sixth-grade shape-shifter uses his superpowers to change into dozens of different costumes, snagging another round of full-size candy bars with every costume switch. Until that is, Sawyer and friends come upon a real-life haunted house! Will Sawyer be a knight in shining armor or turn into a shivering scaredy-cat?

Sawyer’s plan to help his sister Stacey conquer her fear of spiders backfires when he shape-shifts into one—only to get chased by the family cat and nearly squashed! Things get even wilder when he turns into a dog and is mistaken for a stray. Captured by the dogcatcher, Sawyer must think fast (and shift even faster) to free himself and a group of caged pups. Can Sawyer use his powers to save the day, or is he stuck in the doghouse for good? With hilarious twists, vibrant illustrations, and...