OUR NEWEST FICTION AND NON-FICTION TITLES

THE ART OF GRANDPARENTING: Edited by Valerie Connelly, (ISBN 978-1-933449-79-1 $19.95) Grandparent’s Day is September 13. If you haven’t thought about getting something special for Granny and Gramps, or for soon-to-be grandparents, consider The Art of Grandparenting. The new book about to be released by Nightengale Press is being billed as “a funny, touching, informing, heartfelt collection of essays, stories, and how-to’s from experienced grandparents.”

Expert grandparents—as well as those who soon hope to be—will want to carry The Art of Grandparenting everywhere. It is already being called the definitive reference for mastering this new, never-before-explored art form. Lessons learned from one’s own grandparents may no longer be relevant when it comes to dealing with new avenues of access that include, for example, text messaging, webcams, family websites, and cell phone cameras.

 

KEEP THE LEGS YOU STAND ON by Dr. Mark Hinkes (ISBN 1-933449-71-3 $22.95) Imagine that a 747-airplane, filled to capacity, lands in your local airport every day of the year and all the passengers get off the plane, into their cars, and drive straight to the local hospital to have a leg amputated. That is the approximate number of people with diabetes who have amputations every day in the United States.
In 2003, patients and insurance companies spent $5 billion on approximately 82,000 lower limb amputations due to diabetes. The Center for Disease Control says that 60 percent of all non-accident-related lower limb amputations occur in patients with diabetes. The CDC estimates that up to 80 percent of these amputations can be prevented. Changing these statistics, as well as giving some common sense tips for common foot problems with diabetes, is the focus of this book.

FOUREVER FRIENDS by Erica Miner (ISBN 978-1-933449-73-9 $15.95) explores the world of teenage angst against the background of the volatile 60s. Her four heroines share hopes, dreams and secrets and a passion for classical music that will bond them through adolescence and beyond. Forbidden loves and jealousies may threaten their closely-knit friendship at times, but in the end they always remain loyal and true to each other. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNFULFILLED DREAMS by Francis W. Biehl as told to Ed Robertson
(ISBN 1-933449-61-6) Tragedy strikes down an accomplished young man in his prime, wreaking havoc on the family‘s relationships and stealing the word “tomorrow” from his father’s life. What would you do if one of your children had less than a year to live? That’s a question no parent wants to hear, let alone try to answer. Frank Biehl was inspired by his son’s determination, and yet he realized time was precious. Like many parents, his relationship with Tom had challenges of its own, moments of misunderstanding. Could he somehow bridge the gaps of the past before it was too late?

 

 

 

 

SHORT, SHORTER AND SHORTER STORIES, Volume III, by Chuck McCann (ISBN 978-1-933449-74-6 $16.95)
Some of your favorite characters have returned for your enjoyment. Benjamin has a problem or two. t’s what you can expect when you read Chuck’s frequent twist and turns, even the biblical characters surprise us. The third volume makes fiction from true historical events. While they did happen no one can put the actual actions and words into the players on life’s stage. However, creative non-fiction can put the reader in the room with the characters and perhaps understand why they are behaving as it says. As usual there are plenty of shorter stories for that moment of waiting an enough longer short stories to make waiting bearable. From the hardships of the old west or the deliberate destruction of a man’s character or the bewilderment of getting caught with a hand in the cookie jar enjoy.

MORE TALES OF SEAMUS THE SHELTIE by James Beverly, (ISBN 978-1-933449-76-0 $14.95)
Another wonderful way for parents to connect with their children and also provide them with important life lessons. Beverly is well qualified and experienced in knowing the scary challenges of childhood and has paved a compassionate way for learning and encouragement. The stories of Seamus are rooted in the realities of life tempered with great imagination and fun. Beverly’s love of dogs reveals an uncommon understanding of their behavior and what they add to our lives. The stories in Beverly’s new book come from parents who, no doubt, have struggled with the issues, values and lessons that lie at the heart of each story. The Seamus stories allow the imaginative parent to be proactive in preparing their children and giving them tools to deal with these challenges and make right decisions. 

CAMP COLORBLIND by JC Conrad-Ellis, (ISBN 978-1-933449-77-7 $15.95)
In Camp Colorblind (book two of the Black Diamond Series), we rejoin Tanisha Carlson where we last left her, only this time a boy has finally called!  In this book, readers will learn who the mystery caller is and embrace more twists and turns with the girls from Battle Creek Junior High and River North High School. The exploits continue as Tanisha escorts new challenges into her fragile, teen life. Readers will cheer for a healthy resolution to Tanisha’s ‘mama drama’ when she is forced to slowly examine the many layers that make up her mother’s delicate psyche.  And when a blossoming new friendship is placed in jeopardy, can forgiveness and logic overturn anger and pride? 

 

 

AN ARTIST’S A - Z, by Carlene Truitt (ISBN 978-1-933449-72-2, $TBA)
Dedicated to emerging student artists, Ms. Truiit, a talented young artist herself, provides insights and inspiration for all artists to seek the joys of creating beauty in a variety of media, understanding the influences of other artists in the student’s own work, and sharing her enthusiasm and passion for the craft.

 

 

 

 

 

WHEN I AM GRATEFUL , by Kaye George (ISBN 978-1-933449-75-3 $TBA)
Inspirational anecdotes that bring humor, insight and touching poignancy give the reader a new outlook to consider. Drawing from the wisdom of her own life --- expressed with a universal viewpoint --- Ms. George brings the reader a weekly format of scenarios to enjoy, learn from, and smile about when looking at family, friends, one’s own foibles.

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HURRICANE CORES NEW YORK by Joseph Cacciotti, (ISBN 978-1-933449-78-4 $TBA)
Sam Rufus has an axe to grind when trouble invades his world. Taking matters into his own hands, he terrorizes the criminals, saves the innocents, and rocks the Big Apple in the pursuit of justice his way.

 

DONALD R. DUNG BEETLE in the DIAMOND THEFT CAPER by Terri Jo Wheeler --- fun for kids who love the ridiculous!

 

CHASING GRANDMA MOSES by Frank Sobo --- Title three from this witty and unflappable humorist.

 

GRANNY SNATCHING by Ron Winter --- the dark side of being older and how a 92-year-old woman won her freedom in court.

 

THE GUIDE TO KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION FOR DONORS, DOCTORS & PATIENTS --- Answers to Essential Questions Before, During and After Treatment by Dr. Sundaram Hariharan, Head of Nephrology at Froedert Hospital, Milwaukee WI.

 

BOLDLY BALD WOMEN by Pam Fitros --- another hilarious and helpful book about how to be bald and happy as a woman in today's society.