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Hope Lindsay

Five hundred years ago, as Europeans began arriving in America, a young brother-sister duo led the prosperous and powerful Calusa tribe of Southwestern Florida. He was named Carlos, and she was named Antonia. Young Spaniards rescued from shipwrecks also lived among the Calusa. One boy, a thirteen year old, later wrote about this exceptional tribe. Many events in this story are real.

The Calusa, often referred to as at eh Shell People, were sailors, deep-sea fishermen, and traders renowned for their construction of shell mounds, canals, and sea going canoes. They were also talented artisans, who created wood carvings and masks. They embraced laughter, singing and dancing, with one hundred girls forming a choir to perform at celebrations. No other tribe resembled the Calusa; never before had a brother and sister jointly ruled a tribe.

Colin Thompson

An underdog love story set against the backdrop of Los Angeles' later Obama Years. Writer/director Colin Thompson's debut novel is a late coming-of-age story wrung from the sadness and madness of banging one's head against the moon on the fringes of Tinsel Town.

Venice, California. 2014. Ryan Wilson, a once hopeful aspiring screenwriter is transitioning to hopelessness. The clock, the bank, the zodiac-they all point toward the exit door of this creative dream. Hapless and broke at 31-years-old, he finds himself one more sandbag for the hourglass, taking a job coaching middle school lacrosse in the affluent neighborhood of Brentwood. In a town and entertainment industry built on connections, a pool of wealthy parents is a great place to look for a guy with everything to gain.

And as luck would have it, a connection reveals itself: Camilla Emerson Tourney, the wife of his Hollywood Hero, writer/director colossus Buck Tourney. Trapped in a crisis of her own-hers of apathy and routine-the attraction is immediate but fraught: is he just some sort of slum crush? A dive-bar holiday for a bored Hollywood Aristocrat? And what about him? Is she only magnetic because of who her husband is? Had they met in Denver would he feel the same?

At times and at turns warped with polemic introspection, The Spoils is a ride through the looking glass of the young-ish American Man. Neurotic, hedonistic, sensitive and tawdry, Ryan Wilson takes us along as he sailor dives into the murky waters of adulthood: the battleground of infidelity and integrity, drive and success, love, status, and the ruthlessness of trying to make it in Hollywood.

Lindsey Godwin (Author), Molly McGuigan (Author), Miriam Novotny (Author)

Ditch the Ditty: Doing What Matters Instead of Doing It All is a bold, refreshing guide for women who are ready to break free from the endless cycle of over-commitment and people-pleasing. If you've ever felt buried under obligations, pulled in too many directions, or like you're doing everything for everyone else but yourself, this book is your invitation to stop.

With humor, personal stories, and proven strategies, Ditch the Ditty invites you to reclaim your time and energy. You'll learn how to say "no" without guilt, break away from the pressure to be perfect, and start making choices that align with what truly matters. Imagine living a life where intentional decisions replace busyness, and mindful productivity takes priority over doing it all.

This isn't just about saying "no" to others-it's about saying "yes" to yourself. Whether you're a working professional, a busy mom, or simply someone tired of juggling too much, this book will show you how to set healthy boundaries, overcome burnout, and let go of outdated gender norms that keep you stuck.

Filled with research-backed insights and practical tools drawn from personal development and self-improvement, Ditch the Ditty will guide you to focus on what's most important, build confidence, and create a life where you're not just surviving, but thriving-on your own terms.

Ready to ditch what's holding you back and start living intentionally? This book will give you the tools to do just that.

Ashley Barcroft

The Challenges We Faced; The Women We Became shares firsthand experiences in women's lives worldwide. It is a compilation of interviews addressing the overarching question: What is a challenging experience you have faced, and how did overcoming it make you stronger?   

Many of us encounter difficult experiences at different stages in our lives, and these events are often accompanied by a sense of isolation and despair, which can result in long-term effects, getting in the way of productive and happy lives. The Challenges We Faced, The Women We Became can make people in these situations better understand that they are not alone in what they are going through and make them aware that accomplished women around the world have also endured similar challenges and were able to find a way to overcome them to become who they are today. The Challenges We Faced, The Women We Became, provides comfort, inspiration, and newfound self-belief for people struggling to combat the challenges they are confronting and anyone hoping to learn from others' experiences. Any profits made from The Challenges We Faced; The Women We Became will be donated to Amnesty International. 

Major Ursa

Containment had been lost. The virus that she was not supposed to be working on had been loosed on the human race. The world was falling apart as the Virus-C pandemic spread. Dr Anita Caufi now had a serious problem. Or was it an opportunity? Virus-C was not the only research project that the President didn't know about. The new serum killed Virus-C, but was the cure worse that the disease? The serum changed people. Were the results of the serum an improvement to the human race or things out of nightmares? Pointed ears, animal forms, bearded midgets, monstrously strong creatures and computers that failed when the changed were around. Were they even people anymore? Anita wished she knew what to believe. If only she could figure out how to control the transformation. If she could choose their final form, she could control the fate of the world. But only the Changed seemed to know the answer to that riddle and they did no like being lab rats. They wanted their freedom. She would not allow another containment breach...

Sarah Butler (Author), Nicole Feliciano (Author)

Ski Moms Aprés Ski Cocktail Book: 52 Warming Cocktails to Savor After a Day on the Slopes

Hit the slopes, then gather around for the ultimate aprés ski experience with Ski Moms Aprés Ski Cocktail Book. This collection brings together 52 unique cocktail recipes designed for winter lovers and aprés enthusiasts alike. Packed with 41 classic and creative boozy cocktails plus 11 delicious non-alcoholic options, this book is perfect for anyone looking to add warmth and cheer to their on and off-mountain gatherings.

Whether you're unwinding after a long day on the slopes or cozying up in your cabin, Ski Moms Aprés Ski Cocktail Book has something for every taste. Discover spicy mulled wines, indulgent hot toddies, and refreshing mocktails that capture the essence of the mountains. Each recipe is crafted with easy-to-find ingredients, clear instructions, and helpful tips to elevate your aprés moments.

Featuring pretty illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions, this book will inspire ski moms and winter adventurers to celebrate the season with a cocktail in hand. Perfect as a gift for mountain-loving friends or as a treat for yourself, Ski Moms Aprés Ski Cocktail Book is your guide to transforming winter evenings into memorable gatherings, sip by sip.

Rachel Keyser

Violet experiences mixed emotions when her music class is canceled. Can she find joy in sharing her music with others? Will she be able to play in different places and with different people? To discover if music is truly everywhere, Violet embarks on a musical journey with her magic violin in hand.

Renato Wakim

EVERY DAY (I THANK YOU) is about gathering thoughts and considerations of gratitude along with short stories of individuals and groups-past and present, from all over the place-making their mark on this world. It is an attempt to encapsulate a holistic approach to engagement, learning, and change, a concept suggesting that for any initiative or effort to be truly effective and transformative, it requires us to pitch in not just intellectually, but emotionally and practically as well. Tales of Appreciation, as the subtitle communicates, for Hands, Hearts and Minds. And, most importantly, appreciative to those that are behold as being agents of change. Good change. Sometimes known individuals, sometimes not well-known, other times anonymous to the public. But all of them are beyond the concept of relevance. GRATITUDE, the sheer theme of this book, is the return to the origin. It calls us to remember where we come from, to recognize the forces that sustain us, and to acknowledge our place within the broader network of life. It becomes a transformative force, guiding us back to our most fundamental connections with ourselves, each other, and the universe at large. GRATITUDE closes the loop in the cycle of giving and receiving, creating a continuous flow that strengthens relationships, builds communities, and fosters a sense of belonging and unity.