Books published by Endeavor Literary Press

Are you thinking about having a baby? Well, don''t read this book! Kidding aside, read this book. In an age of conspiracy theories, social media deep fakes, political spin, and total uncertainty, Surviving Babies and Toddlers grounds readers in truthful Parenting Reality. In this witty, down-to-earth memoir, author Joel Houston, with the full support of his beleaguered wife, Katie, helps wannabe parents wake up from romanticized dreams of parenting bliss. He leads us into the trenches of raising children, where we learn about the "horror movie" of birth; diaper-loving dogs; awful fashion pageants; knife-wielding toddlers; and how far a baby''s projectile vomit can travel. (Far.)And yet, Houston never leads us to despair. Despite the daily struggle of raising babies and toddlers, the author helps us see that children and family are the most important things in life. This book is for: anyone who aspires to have children and wants to know about Realitynew parents searching for survival tactics (e.g. join a mothers-only Red Wine Therapy group)empty-nester parents trying to understand why they no longer have strength or soul but still miss the kids

Many US businesses are failing. Many can be restored to health. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 70 percent of American businesses buckle after ten years. Some of this is due to technological disruption and economic downturns. But many businesses fail because of poor management and inadequate leadership.Can leaders revitalize struggling businesses and organizations before they collapse? If so, they can play a vital role in preserving and creating jobs, thereby sustaining families and entire communities.In Bridge the Gap, author and CEO Michael Rodenberg reveals how leaders can restore broken companies by addressing foundational issues that many executives overlook. In this book, business leaders will learn how to:assess the current reality of the company, even when it means facing "the brutal truth"identify and focus resources on the "mission critical" aspects of a businessrestore health to the business culture and workplace relationshipsthink carefully about the long-term personnel and system needs of a companyengage meaningfully with the local community where the business is headquarteredunleash employees and managers to contribute in meaningful ways while maintaining unity around the corporate vision and valuesBridge the Gap is not theoretical; rather, Rodenberg shares the story of how he and his team revitalized a multinational tier one automotive manufacturing company. Although his business had a long and vibrant history that originated in Japan, Rodenberg was hired by the parent company to help the US division become profitable. He, along with his team, successfully restored the business, as demonstrated by its profits and its prominent industry awards.This book is for leaders of small or large companies. It will enable leaders to instill new energy and health to failing companies, and it will help leaders with strong companies to improve and grow.