Books published by J.R. Cook Publishing

Talbot Farber, a popular and successful Albuquerque businessman, lost his beloved wife thirteen years ago. There was a fire aboard the ship during their fifth-anniversary cruise. Several people went overboard in the melee; Jenna Farber was the only one whose body was never recovered. Years passed, she was declared legally dead, and Talbot went ahead with his life, raising their young daughter on his own. Now, he tells Charlie and Ron, he has spotted Jenna alive and well in the Denver airport. He begs them to find her, his excitement palpable as he believes he didn't lose her after all. But what's really going on? The deeper they dig, the more complicated the story becomes. Is Talbot's sighting merely wishful thinking or is Jenna Farber actually still alive? And, if so, why didn't she return home during all this time? Praise for this USA Today bestselling series: "Charlie is just what readers want." -Booklist "Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes." -The Midwest Book Review "A page turner!" - K. Coonce, 5 star review (for Escapes Can Be Murder) "I always love Charlie's escapades. She keeps me glued to the story, unable to put it down. Love the mixture of humor and suspense. Can't wait for the next adventure!" - Meg, 5 stars online review "Memorable details ... and an edgy, paranoid atmosphere." -Booklist "... superbly crafted story ..." - Gothic Journal "Each book in the series just keeps getting better and better." - Vine Voice reviewer "Charlie is a fabulous amateur sleuth!" - Midwest Book Review

Beautifully written speculative fiction from Metaphorosis magazine.All the stories from the month, plus author biographies, interviews, and story origins.

This magical book filled with adorable illustrations, will be loved by all children with great imaginations.>Be sure to continue your reading adventure with the other Star books in this collection by this award winning author and illustrator.

This book was created as a heartfelt celebration of melanin magic. Author and illustrator Christopher Pindling weaves a tale of self-discovery and pride, urging young readers to embrace the beauty of their natural skin color and heritage. With vibrant illustrations and empowering memory verses, this book marks Pindling's debut in a series aimed at uplifting children of all backgrounds. Join us in celebrating diversity, self-love, and the beauty found within every shade of existence. Share this book with an exceptional child as a daily reminder of their strength and natural beauty.

This book begins by discussing a variety of reasonable options for self-defense that could be successfully used by almost any person from age 18 to age 80. It also objectively reviews the pros and cons of hand-to-hand combat.The advantages and disadvantages of a variety of different types of body armor are then reviewed including traditional and modern options.This is followed by a discussion of the following types of traditional weapons: bucklers, shields, clubs, maces, bullwhips, slings, flails, war hammers, staffs, canes, longbows, recurve bows, compound bows, crossbows, atlatls, spears, javelins, pikes, tridents, knives, daggers, bayonets, swords, rapiers, katanas, machetes, axes, halberds, tomahawks, and hatchets.The focus of the book then changes to modern weapons and accessories including: laser sights, night vision, flashlights, riflescopes, slings, bipods, derringers, revolvers, pistols, holsters, single-shot rifles, bolt-action rifles, lever-action rifles, semi-automatic rifles, break-barrel shotguns, pump-action shotguns, semi-automatic shotguns, muskets, black powder rifles, and pellet rifles.There is also a 40 page chapter that carefully explains "how to hit the bullseye of a target."The final 46 pages of this book explains "how to cast lead bullets and how to reload ammunition."This book includes information that would be useful to any person who was interested in knowing more about the most popular self-defense weapons that have been used since the beginning of recorded history. This book also clearly explains which of these weapons would be of practical value in the twenty-first century.

"Seasons" is an exploration of grief, love, abuse, bisexuality, and the neurodivergent experience. This is the debut poetry book of Hillary Gonzalez."Seasons" is divided into four sections, according to the seasons of the year. Each season corresponds with a life event reflecting the beauty of spring and summer, the harsh chill of winter, or the retrospective contemplation of autumn. "Seasons" is a journey that will lift the reader up, make them cry, and act as a light in the dark for others who have felt abandoned in the shadows.

Cute and simple Unicorn coloring book for kids ages 4-8!Unleash your child's creativity with this enchanting coloring book! With 30 easy-to-color pages packed with cheerful, smiling unicorns, it's the perfect gift for young ones aged 4 to 8. This book has color very THICK and even lines that help prevent mistakesHere's why your kids will love this book: 30 pages of adorable & enchanting unicornsBackgrounds including castles, rainbows, stars, meadows and waterfalls.Single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through (IF USING MARKERS PLEASE USE A PROTECTIVE SHEET BEHIND THE ONE BEING COLORING)Easy to color pages with thick lines!8.5 x 11 inches, classic rectangleActivities like coloring not only refine your child's pencil grip but also aid in relaxation, mood regulation, and imaginative growth. If your child is enchanted by unicorns, stars, and rainbows, get your copy today!

Do you struggle with the sometimes debilitating symptoms of anxiety or depression? Do you ever feel like you're going to go over the edge? I've been there. Hang on, because there is help and hope! I don't have it all figured out, but I may be a little further down the road than you are. In this book I share my experience with a major depressive episode and the insights I've learned in the years since then. It's not easy, but there are steps you can take when you feel yourself getting close to that metaphorical edge. You can stay safe and live a good life in spite of your mental health diagnosis. If I can make it, you can too! Let's stay away from the edge together. Robyn Mulder

"STROKE OF LOVE" is a deeply moving account of resilience in the face of life-altering challenges. Nancy's story transcends the personal, offering a universal story of hope in the face of breast cancer and a stroke-with unwavering courage and a heart full of faith. This book isn't just about the battles with illness; it's a profound exploration of the human spirit's capacity to endure, adapt, and grow stronger in the face of adversity.Nancy's journey is marked by moments of intense vulnerability, which become the foundation for her remarkable resilience. She shares her experiences with raw honesty, from the initial shock and fear to the gradual discovery of inner strength and faith that guided her through her darkest hours. Her story is a testament to the power of positive thinking, the importance of community, and the transformative impact of embracing life's storms with an open heart.

Are you ready to say "yes" to you? Embark on a transformative journey towards a life of purpose, fulfillment, and radiant joy. Discover the essence of Beautiful Living - an intimate dance with your divine purpose, a harmonious connection with God, and a commitment to nurturing the sacred temple within. Whether you are a devoted mother, a loving wife, or someone navigating the intricate landscape of life after divorce, The Journey to Beautiful Living offers assurance that beyond societal roles lies a realm of Beautiful Living uniquely crafted for your personal journey. In The Journey to Beautiful Living, Keisa L. Campbell unveils the seven pillars for whole-life wellness, forming the foundation of Beautiful Living. Keisa, a beacon of resilience and courage, navigates life's twist and turns with unwavering faith and determination. Through her experiences, she illustrates that Beautiful Living isn't just a destination but a continuous journey of growth, self-discovery, and embracing the beauty within and around us. As Keisa guides you through the seven pillars for whole-life wellness, she encourages reflection, introspection, and action. With compassion and wisdom, she empowers you to step into your own power, reclaim your voice, and chart a course toward the life you've always dreamed of. Beautiful Living isn't a one-size-fits-all prescription; it's about crafting a life that aligns with your values, beliefs, and deepest needs. True happiness, the author contends, blossoms when you operate in alignment with your purpose. As your co-pilot, she encourages you to take the reins, guiding you through the process of shedding the old, embracing the new, and unleashing the full potential that lies within. Your Beautiful Living adventure awaits.

Since he came back from the war, he's been disappearing. Sometimes, just a hand vanishes. Sometimes more. He tries to hide it from Julia. But he knows she'll find out sooner or later. And his love for her is too great for him to risk losing her.>When you read this poem, you'll find traditional rhythmic poetry meeting free-verse poetry in one of the most original and innovative styles of any poet writing today. There's nothing else like this story out there. Be one of the first to read a new era in poetry. Poetry's structured beauty is ready to give a new voice to fiction. Read Warren Christopher Taylor's Cancel & Tear to join the new wave.

This collection spans three decades and several continents, featuring poems penned by a woman who has explored the world and her own inner landscape in search of what it means to be human. Amanda's inaugural published work delves into themes of family, trauma, adventure, travel, fear, courage, grief, loss- and the thread of love and perfection woven through all of it.In Amanda's words, "This is a gathering of my sorrow, joy, grief, rage, heartache, passion, surprise, wonder and ecstasy - my love - expressed the best way I know how. I've published this collection as a gift to the 9 year old girl whose greatest dream was to see her words in a book, for the teenager who wanted the world to know how she felt and what she saw, for the woman settling into herself and finding deep acceptance and love for the process of being alive in human form. It is for me, and if you're reading this, I hope you find something for yourself too."

When you've been a Virtual Assistant for over twenty years, you're bound to have picked up a few things along the way.¿¿¿In Noted! Business Lessons Learned from Twenty-Two Years of Virtual Assistance, long-time VA Chela Hardy shares a few of the many sometimes hard-learned professional and personal lessons that have shaped her VA practice since its start in 2001. In quick, blog post-style delivery, Chela writes with a focus on maintaining a success mindset coupled with consistent business development and balanced with sufficient self-care to drive business growth.Readers will learn the importance of:identifying their ideal client as early as possiblemoving beyond moments of self-doubtcreating their own business opportunitiesregular professional developmentnetworking with non-Virtual Assistant business ownerstaking self-care breaks that rejuvenate...and more¿¿Included at the end of each lesson are note-taking pages readers can use to jot down key takeaways they plan to implement in their own business growth strategies. The book's companion workbook journal, Note It!, is available for purchase as a downloadable PDF at AskChela.com.

A LEADER WILL RISE AND A KINGDOM WILL FALL.The former Duchess of Harcourt lives a quiet life. The events of the Dark Forest are a distant memory. But evil does not forget so easily. The sinister Witch King has sent new creatures to find the remaining witches.Gruesome murders plague the land as eerie Wolf Song echoes from the mountains. Is this the return of Seth? Or something else?Alessandra de Moreau must decide if she can work with those who killed her love, for only together will they be able to stop the Undead Army. But first, she will have to find the Dagger of Dark Silver and unravel the Mystery of the Wolf, if they are to survive The Undead Wars.

September 1964: The largest mass kidnapping in United States history occurs in a quaint town in the Colorado foothills. More than one hundred employees of the Jenkins Company are brutally herded into an underground complex by the "Luminaries of the New Breed." Here the abductees are forced to relearn their lives in a perverse mirror-world of monotony and degradation overseen by the vicious cult. Above ground, with few clues and no leads, the Jenkins' employees appear to have vanished. Amid this nightmare is the drama of Harry Stolarski, possibly the last victim of the kidnapping who can retain a precious memory of the outside world: his wife's name, Margaret. Nearly broken and mad and growing weaker, Harry shelters that spark in an attempt to survive. Margaret Stolarski turns to Lawson Jacobs, private investigator, to find her husband. Survival beneath the earth parallels the detective work above ground, as unsettling developments are unearthed. For a decade Lawson follows an elusive trail-until Harry's terrifying reappearance. Written during the pandemic and in its aftermath, Ouroboros by Henry Franklin is the first Generation Z novel to embody the emotional upheaval of isolation and existential angst that young people were forced to contend with. With craftsmanship, ingenuity, and narrative power, the novel is one of the finest explorations of awakening into a world that had never occurred until now, exposing the profound darkness that exists when the mind is left unsatiated.

A Framework for living a life of Integrity: Have you ever felt like you are totally lost in life? Are the things you thought would bring you happiness only empty promises unfulfilled? Maybe you've lost it all. Maybe you are at your wit's end. This powerful journey of redemption will resonate with anyone who's ever felt totally, utterly, hopelessly screwed. Through Chuck's recovery journey, he discovers the agonizing pain of his fall landed squarely in his own lap. One day, his sponsor told him, "You're in so much pain because you are not in integrity." This life-changing statement sent Chuck on a journey to discover what integrity actually meant. He found it wasn't one thing but many that, when integrated together, created a compass he could follow back to sanity. Crafted with raw emotion, a hint of snark, and deeply rooted in real-life experience, this book unveils the transformative power of living in alignment with sixteen virtues: courage, assertiveness, tenacity, loyalty, wisdom, honesty, humility, generosity, temperance, excellence, patience, self-mastery, justice, empathy, grace, and forgiveness. Each chapter provides insights, tales, and tangible actions to integrate these virtues into your life; guiding the reader to find their way back to love through the winding road of integrity. At its core is the profound message that integrity is the compass that always points us toward love-both for ourselves and for those around us.

Gwen is looking for a dose of vitamin sea. Sawyer's trying to figure out life's porpoise. They'll need to reel in the pain from their pasts if they're going to get hooked on each other.When Gwendolyn Pierce agrees to join her grandmother on a Caribbean cruise, she's looking forward to rest, relaxation, and working through the writer's block that followed her best-selling romance debut... and her break-up. But Gwen waves goodbye to the idea of an easy, stress-free vacation when she realizes that Gram has an ulterior motive: set Gwen up with Sawyer Dawson, the very sexy, very single grandson of Gram's pen pal, Nancy. Gwen has no desire to jump into the deep end with a stranger, especially when there are so many other fish in the sea that don't constantly make her want to throw herself overboard. Despite Sawyer making a terrible first-and second-impression, Gwen promises Gram that she'll come out of her shell and play nice for ten days. After all, there's no way he could turn out to be the catch his grandmother says he is. Right?Ship Mates takes readers on an aquatic adventure to beautiful beaches while exploring what love-and life-could look like if we're brave enough to dive in, heart first.

"When Elephants Fly" tells the story of India's 2018-2020 financial crisis and its remarkable recovery. The book offers a clear explanation of how the crisis unfolded, detailing the key financial developments and their real-world impact on this vast and dynamic nation. It also explores India's bold response to the crisis, highlighting the reforms that not only stabilized the economy but set the stage for growth - even in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover how India's digital economy thrived during this time as well. "When Elephants Fly" is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding India's journey in the field of finance and economics.

"A smart, twisty cat-and-mouse revenge tale." - Robert Dugoni, NY Times Best Selling Author of the Tracy Crosswhite series An ambitious district attorney. An enemy she can't see. A daughter at risk.From the author of the award-winning Truth and Other Lies comes a gripping suspense novel about an ambitious prosecutor on the hunt for her sadistic stalker, only to find herself framed for murder when he turns up dead. Rachel Matthews is used to stress-from the cutthroat world of the district attorney's office to her escalating clashes with her teenage daughter. So when a stranger sends a lavish bouquet with a macabre message and leaves a disturbing video on her doorstep, she's quick to act. Teaming up with an old classmate turned private investigator, she wades through old case files, searching for someone harboring a grudge against her. But before she has time to pinpoint a suspect, her stalker issues a demand-he wants money, lots of it, or he'll hurt her daughter. In a dangerous gamble, Rachel agrees to meet her stalker on an isolated beach, only to find herself fleeing from a shocking crime scene. Can she solve the puzzle of who wants to destroy her before she loses her family, her career, and her freedom? Fans of Scott Turow's Presumed Innocent will embrace this taut tale of long-simmering revenge right up to its surprising and twisty climax.

This book is a collection of illustrations on physical and social science, physical networks between people, and the senses. Social mechanics of groups are carried out in sequences of motion. Physical networks of ropes and rods that connect two or more people are proposed. Olfactory language with writing and smell is presented.

This is a book of illustrations on social science, language, and the five senses. Social mechanics is conducted with ropes, rods, hinges, and telescopic tubes. There is language of sonic conveyance with string and drum and olfactory conveyance. The senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch are examined.

TODOS NOS CAEMOS es una historia corta sobre personajes hechos de pasta que enfrentan desafíos cotidianos como sentirse estancados y cometer errores. Cada fideo aprende que "Todos nos caemos, pero nos levantamos. ¡No se trata de la caída, se trata de lo que hagas despues!" Los pequeños descubren que cuando suceden cosas difíciles, tenemos el poder de decidir cómo reaccionar: podemos respirar, intentarlo de nuevo y, lo más importante, sentirnos apoyados por el amor.

To protect his world, Patrick Malley will have to face his foes on their home ground. The Tau Ceti colony supplies Earth with critical medicine, supports scientists from Earth, and operates a library ship that gathers petabytes of valuable data. Somehow, it isn't enough. For mysterious reasons, the Western Alliance tried to undermine the colony's control over itself in pursuit of mysterious goals. The colonists resisted. Now, the Western Alliance has called a conference to discuss colonial policy, and the uninvited colonists are convinced that the conference is just a ploy to justify the use of force against them. Patrick Malley, Administrator of the colony, has few allies and little experience in dealing with the forces that the Western Alliance can muster against the tiny colony. Despite that, he is determined to attend the conference and fight for his world.Battling intrigue and unfamiliar technology, the Tau Ceti colonists will face the overwhelming power of the Western Alliance, leading to a deadly confrontation in deep space.Get the thrilling conclusion to the Tau Ceti trilogy now and enter the universe of the Library Ships.

If there is a theory that possibly explains Humanity, why and how we are here, helps us understand what exactly it means to live this experience in linear time, helps us fall in love with ourselves againa theory that helps us understand our emotions and reactions, panic/anxiety attacks, and other challenges from a different perspective that explains us from a point of view that allows us relief from judgement and gives us strength in self awarement. a theory that shows us our ability through spiritual techniques and a scientific perspective to live our best life emotionally individually and with that help the collective. It works if you are without religion and if you are religious the theory doesn't go against it it emphasizes its importance, it understand all religions, their purpose, and how we can then live in harmony a theory that helps explain parenthood, processing challenges in relationships, and possibilities of support in understanding how we can communicate better with ourselves and othersa theory and equation that could possibly end war, abuse, hunger, racism, explain certain pathologies (for right now), and further humanity so that each and every individual Humanbeing is accepted for who they are, independent but in one understanding because it correlates both scientifically and spiritually, and it can personally help you live a happier life, would this interest you to learn more?

Come along on a heartfelt adventure as Derrick learns what compassion is from his furry companion."Hand and Paw: Maxine's Tale of Compassion" is inspired by the author's real-life rescue of baby squirrels and his enduring friendship with their mother, Maxine. This adventurous tale is sure to spark the imagination and warm the hearts of children and adults alike.With beautiful illustrations and touching rhymes, this lovely story will foster compassion in children, guiding them to care for others, and appreciate the wonders of animals and their habitats.