Join Auntie, Emme, and Ryder as they explore the value of diversity through playing a new game: Different but the Same. Tabletop Fun is the first of a three-book series and is the origin story of the Different but the Same Game. The series theme encourages embracing diversity in multiple ways. All three books are drawn from real life experiences of the characters.

Walter Schultz argues that Jacques Maritain has much to offer the 21st century by way of critiquing both atomistic individualism within liberal democracies and the rise of autocracy and totalitarian control in response, along with critiquing the merger of autocracy and Christian Nationalism. Maritain describes how nurturing person and community can circumvent anarchic individualism and monistic totalitarianism: two sides of the same solipsistic coin emerging from centuries of misguided the...

The legions of New Serraña have a sacred custom: when a legionnaire falls in battle, a member of their company must bear the body home to the dead soldier's family. Álbaro Ceynos is the only surviving member of his company. He'd been garrisoned at Presidio Los Primos, known as the realm's safest assignment, until a fabled monster emerged from legend, crept down from the mountains, and laid waste to the old fortress.Now, with one horse, one wagon, one sword, and all his slain brethr...

Jake Elliot has spent his life chasing a question most people avoid: "Is anyone out there?" Not God. Not fate. Something else — a presence he calls Something Other. Most days, the universe is silent. But every so often, something answers, just enough to keep him searching.Growing up in the cultural upheaval of late‑century California, Jake becomes an artist, a dreamer, and a stubborn seeker. While others choose careers and certainty, he follows a different path — shaped by...

"Welcome to Hell..."William Heaton, a man with a dangerous past is finally forced to face what he has been hiding. A virus threatens to tear apart his family and the danger he is connected to can potentially kill more.Patricia was targeted by her own father as a threat that needed elimination. She is about to find out exactly why.A secret lies in a hidden Mexican town connected to William and Patricia. Will they find what is needed to avert...

You already know success is not about luck. So why does it still feel out of reach?The answer is simpler than you think, and closer than you realize. It starts with attitude, the lens through which you interpret every setback, every stressor, every choice you make from the moment you wake up to the moment you fall asleep. In Success 101: It Starts With Your Attitude, you will discover how to adjust your focus, reframe your problems, and respond to pressure...

When a new bill threatens to destroy Minnesota's ruggedly beautiful Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, help comes from an unexpected place: a protection spell cast by four women. Despite their varying levels of backwoods experience, the women are united by a deep desire to see the BWCA protected. After meeting on the shores of a central lake, they each point their canoes in a cardinal direction and paddle out until they reach their posts near the outer boundaries of the reserve. The lo...

Johnny's life has been one of death and hardship. From his first memories he's been confronted with loss, starting with the loss of his parents.As Johnny tried to navigate life as a foster kid he battled feelings of being an outsider and found himself constantly getting in trouble. His rough upbringing led him to a life of crime where he finally found what he believed to be his calling.As Johnny rose through the ranks within one of the local crime families he began to disco...

"Rising Wolf, the White Blackfoot" is a captivating tale that immerses readers in the life of James Willard Schultz, a man who lived among the Blackfoot tribe. The narrative explores the cultural intricacies and the deep connection between the protagonist and the Native American way of life. Schultz's vivid descriptions bring to life the breathtaking landscapes and the rich traditions of the Blackfoot people, offering a unique perspective on their customs, beliefs, and struggles. The book ...

A bracing, accessible history of white American liberals—and why it's time to change the conversation about them.If there's one thing most Americans can agree on, it's that everyone hates white liberals. Conservatives hate them for being culturally tolerant and threatening to usher in communism. Libertarians hate them for believing in the power of the state. Socialists hate them for serving as capitalism's beard. Even liberals hate liberals—either because they can't...

The Wayne Novelist Guild's Holidays in the Heartland: Ohio Christmas Tales is a cheerful mix of romance, fantasy, and history — because nothing says "holiday spirit" like a little chaos, a few tears, and maybe even a ghost. Whether you're craving mistletoe moments, second chances, eight glowing nights, or once-in-a-lifetime holiday magic, these ten stories have it all. Read one or read them all — either way, you're in for a festive treat… Ohio style!• Rose...

In "True Life Story: Rising Wolf the White Blackfoot," James Willard Schultz presents a compelling narrative that intertwines personal memoir with ethnographic insight. Set against the backdrop of Native American life in the late 19th century, Schultz chronicles the life of Rising Wolf, a white man adopted by the Blackfoot tribe. Written in a vivid and evocative literary style, the book embodies a rich tapestry of cultural details, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the complexit...