Books published by MindStir Media

Heels & Hockey Skates is a journey of how one woman entered and is thriving in the power skating industry. Revealing the struggles and triumphs of being in a male dominated world.Summed up with valuable skating tips learned over the many years of being a professional skating instructor and life lessons on the importance of never giving up.

This is a powerful story about the author's walk with Jesus. She is able to let go of old baggage, to release fear, doubt and worry, by learning to trust Jesus and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It also describes that there is freedom in obedience to the call of God on your life, without asking questions, or explaining it away.She relates how letting go and saying good-bye to circumstances and situations, that are no longer necessary or beneficial, having the courage to step out of your comfort zone, gives you wings to fly.Trusting Jesus in all those sometimes painful moments of good-bye, surrendering them into his hands, believing that he knows best and that his plans for your life are good plans, sets you free to be who you were created to be. Finally you can walk into the fullness of life. At the center of this book is the all-encompassing love of God to mankind, and how Youschka Charlotte found the greatest love of all: the love of Christ within, where all hope is found.

The Adventures of Zuma follows the antics that he and his friends, Princess Peyton and Prince Paxton, encounter in the kingdom of PeyPaxonia. You never know what mischief he might get into or the lessons he might learn.

I always loved hearing nursery rhymes when I was a young girl and one of my favorites was Wee Willie Winkie. I had 3 dogs named Willie, Ozzie and JC and thought about turning the rhyme around a bit using them in my story. So Wee Willie Winkie III is about this old bedtime poem from my dog, Willie's, perspective. You may notice some familiar objects in this book from my first book, Grandma's Brown Chair. Enjoy curling up in your favorite chair with your children to read about Wee Willie Winkie III.

When we saw them last, Kevin, Melissa, Regan, and Kim were reeling from Regina's death.Sometimes looking back gives us a good idea of how to move forward.How did I get here? Kevin is in jail for killing his pregnant wife, Regina. Kevin never quite measured up to his mother's expectations; might that explain his feelings of shame and unworthiness?Melissa is Regina's best friend. She is struggling in her role as the interim director at Golden Choices. Has the fact that Melissa was largely ignored by her mother and unprotected by her father contributed to her self-doubt?Regan, Regina's sister, returned to work directly after her sister's death. Her resolve to move on is outweighed only by her impenetrable unforgiveness. Will Regan address and resolve her abandonment issues, breaking down the walls around her heart?Kim, Regina's one-time coworker and friend, is an unemployed single mother who is HIV-positive. Can there be redemption for Kim? Is redemption what she seeks?How do I move forward?Forever connected by tragedy, these four people must find a healthy way to move forward, or else...

Running through cities is a part of my exploration. As I run I see, interact, build images that I put together in my poetic interpretive responses, my poems. I write on the run with a pad I carry.I recall my impressions as I finish. I recall moments as reminders pop up in my mind. As if to see in words my views of the world of people and structures around me. Hopefully others will relate to my words and receive something similar in vision and intensity as I experience.

We all know that the Tooth Fairy is a very busy lady. She collects teeth from under pillows all over the world. But, what happens when you lose a tooth and can't put it under your pillow? Never fear, Tommy and Tilly Helfer the tooth fairy helpers will use their new invention to find your tooth and save the day!

A greyhound racing champion in Ireland, Midnight White suddenly loses her desire for competition when she begins to dream over and over about a mysterious, red-haired little girl. Since she isn't earning any prize money for her greedy owner, Midnight White is abandoned and becomes the pet of abused, neglected, and orphaned children living in a shelter. There, the greyhound meets the red-haired girl she had been dreaming about. When the future of the shelter is at stake, Midnight White suddenly regains her passion for racing and wins a big race, thereby saving the shelter and, at the same time, getting revenge on her former owner.

Sonya held a secret from her friend Angie; a secret that she thought would make Angie not play with her and be her friend. She found out that Angie was a true friend who loved her and would not leave her to deal with her secret alone because a True Friend Loves at All Times! (Proverbs 17:17)

Alex loves his Dad, but whenever he and Dad get together for an adventure things seem to turn upside down. In 'Dad Learns to Swim', Dad decides to take Alex and his brother and sister to a Water Park. At first the kids are bored with mothers' choice of rides, but Dad decides to go with the kids to the BIG slides. Although inexperienced with the BIG slides that the park has to offer, Dad soon provides entertainment for everyone in the Water Park. 'Dad Learns to Swim' is funny and very entertaining for readers of all ages.

The king of frogs is just within reach of Little Mouse! Will he catch the biggest frog at the pond? In this newest book in the Little Mouse Adventures, Little Mouse and Flying Pig take some big risks, but in the end they discover what being best friends is really all about. Little Mouse Adventures are character-building stories with whiskers and a curly tail and always a smile!

Everyone is affected when a member of the family has Alzheimer's disease. Children are especially vulnerable as they are often misinformed about the disease and are excluded from playing a role in the person's care. Grandmother Doesn't Bake Anymore describes the disease and how to handle behaviors in an honest and comforting manner. It has been written in a story format that appeals to young audience and uses vocabulary easily understood by children.

Elizabeth wants to play with her many friends, but each asks her for something she can't give. What should Elizabeth do?

The Littlest Polar Bear follows the adventures of Athena, who is the smallest polar bear in northern Alaska. Athena is a brave, spirited and loving polar bear who loves to explore. With the glaciers melting, Athena sets off to find a new home for her and her family.

DECEPTION LEFT THEM BROKEN. ENCOUNTERING GOD LEFT THEM UNDONE.Idols are rarely ever the little statues we imagine. Sometimes they pass themselves off as a genuine, legitimate need--a need to be seen, to be valued, to be loved. When my hidden idol was exposed, it became David's shame, too, except his came mingled with betrayal. I believed the damage to him and to our marriage was irreparable.I was wrong.My father taught me that I was insignificant. That lesson was difficult to unlearn. I was certain that my husband and even God Himself felt the same way. However, when the idols and the masks and the lies were stripped away, only the truth was left. The searing, relentless truth. About myself, about David, about God.And the truth set me free.

Gracie Brave suffers from childhood depression. With grace, grit and determination she is on a mission to bring a message of hope, love and healing.Set against a backdrop of a big city, Gracie sets out on adventures that stir up many emotions. With the love and support of her Mother Claire, her Grandmother and Dr. Benjamin she learns to navigate her daily life. In the end she realizes that she is very brave.Gracie makes many friendships and affirms the story that we may have differences, but with hope and love we really aren't that different after all.As a Mother Daughter team we have partnered together with the aim of helping children and families find their worth, value and voice. We are working to help all kids understand how they can handle the challenges of growing up.What is your brave story?

Well, here I go again. All alone except for this suitcase of mine. I'm headed for a new place with new people. Not so bad considering it's 1944. Lots of guys are in my shoes. We're in the middle of World War II. Still not so bad. I'm a fireman in the Army Air Corps whatever they're calling themselves these days. Once again, not bad at all. But I was born in 1963. There's the bad part.I was not born with the name Ray Lafayette, but that's what they call me. I didn't have kids or smoke a pipe. Hell, I didn't even like coffee. I do now.I was born into a different life than this, one with a lot of attachments. Now I carry my life in one bag. One really important bag.In this time, people call me pal or buddy or sir, good lord they call me sir all the time.I have friends in this time, and they are the best but do they know me like they think they do? Simply put, NO! Would they die for me? Every bit as much as I would die for them.To say these folks are tough or strong is an understatement. Superhumans? I don't think so. They were ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. I didn't have heroes before this. I didn't understand them until now.Since this event has started, I have experienced many things I can't explain. There is only one other person who has any knowledge of my situation, and I can't find him. The last words from him were vos non unum, you are not alone.There was a time I missed all the things that made my life easier as I thought. Here I have no cell phone, no internet, no rock music, no almost anything. As bad as that sounds, I'm not sure if I want to leave here.

This book on Reiki energy healing technique takes up where most Reiki classes leave off, teaching you how to "turn on your hands," sense the flow of Reiki, locate those areas on the client's body that will accept heavy Reiki flow and more.Chapters on nonphysical human anatomy, energy and consciousness, and healing theory and practice explain in depth how and why Reiki and empathic energy healings take place and how you, as a healer, can take advantage of both of these powerful healing methodologies. This book constantly challenges you to test and adapt these techniques for yourself rather than blindly accepting them as a matter of faith while hoping that your Reiki sessions "work."

What happens when twins and the best of friends find out that they are more different than they are alike? Follow Veggie and Angus as they discover that going down different paths can also lead them back together again. This charming story, set in the small town of Foodsville, encourages children to enthusiastically follow their interests, while never forgetting the importance of always being there for family.

Santa's Tiniest Elves is a universal message of love and kindness. Each of Santa's elves are assigned a special job at the North Pole. His tiniest elves are so small though, it seems impossible they would be able to do any assignment he gave them. One day, while watching them fl oat around Aurora Borealis Mountain Santa suddenly realizes exactly what job they are meant to do and gives them the most wonderful and important job of all!T Love, founder and CEO of Sojihuggles Children's Foundation is an integrative healthcare practitioner, with a private practice in Newton, NJ. She is an international keynote speaker, host of award winning spirituality based radio show Energy Awareness Radio and volunteers for pediatric hospice. Over the course of one year, T witnessed a series of events that impacted her life as she knew it. The shift in trajectory resulted in the establishment of Sojihuggles Children's Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to raising funds for underprivileged children. Every penny from every donation and a portion of the royalties from the sale of Santa's Tiniest Elves, directly supports children in need."Our most precious natural resource is our CHILDREN, yet, the disparity between our country's wealth and the condition of its children is unparalleled. Many children do not have food, shelter or clothing. Sojihuggles Children's Foundation was established to change that. We're here to give children a fair chance in life. Our mission is to raise funds to provide underprivileged children with the basic necessities of life so they maygrow, thrive, experience purpose in life and contribute to society in meaningful ways."Sojihuggles Children's Foundation: Investing in a brighter tomorrow by giving them a better today!

Rupert Saves the Day is a true story with a purpose. This book is dedicated to wonderful Rupert, an African Gray parrot who saved his owner's life in a fire. The authors hope that it is enjoyable and educational with valuable lessons within the book about fire safety, that going to the hospital is okay and doctors are really our friends. We wanted the lessons to be clear and fun to read for children and adults. Adults are encouraged to make it a game for young readers pick out the lessons. It is our wish that everyone's lives will be safer and that some of the scary things in children's lives will be less so. This is the first book of a series of true stories about animals who have lessons to share.

A-560-Unique & Extensive Index of wildfire histories, Climate Change Awareness, forest policies and agencies in all countries of the world with significant forest lands and significant forest wildfire issues in context.

Harry the Inside/Outside Cat, who lives on the corner of a strip shopping center in a busy town, is beloved by virtually every business owner and customer who shops and strolls that corner. Then, he disappears for 3 weeks. The community that loves him puts out flyers and phone alerts. When he comes back safe and sound, everyone is happy, but very curious and concerned: where did Harry go? And will he disappear again? A portion of the proceeds from this book's sales will be donated to the Jackson Galaxy Foundation, which supports the welfare and well-being of cats around the world.

Amy and Sue love to walk down their bumpy dirt road searching for insects. Will they find what they are looking for before returning home? (This book includes Spanish translations)

The profession of chiropractic began in the United States in 1895. Like any other sociological movement it started from humble beginnings to become what it is today, the largest, drugless healing profession in the world. This achievement has not happened without overcoming obstacles placed in the path of chiropractors looking to advance and validate their profession. On area of validation which eluded the chiropractic profession for nearly a century was in higher education. It took almost 100 years before chiropractic education became part of a university in the United States.Prior to university affiliation, chiropractic education consisted of free standing institutions which were accredited by their own specialized federally recognized accrediting agency. These institutions gained regional accreditation, but these programs remained conspicuously outside of higher education. When an opportunity presented itself to correct the injustice and isolation which had plagued chiropractic education from its inception, it was embraced. Higher Education is the story of how this opportunity came into being. It chronicles the opportunities, obstacles and eventual success of the chiropractic profession joining the list of professional programs taught at the nation's institutions of higher learning.

This is not an autobiography in any typical sense. While people are interested in Obama's life or Gandhi's life, there is no such interest in my life. Rightfully. This is not that kind of book. I believe that getting old is the first time we can genuinely figure out the relationship we have with ourselves. What our likes and dislikes are when they are uncoupled from social standards.So this is a kind of mental autobiography. It's a book of essays about everyday life, from the perspective of being much closer to the end than the beginning. The essays are different lengths and there are even ditties (words that rhyme...more Dr. Seuss than poetry). There was nothing systematic about the topics I wrote about. Someone would say something, or a thought would wake me up in the middle of the night. Then I would write to find out what I thought.

"Dispatches from the still small voice" is a message from the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, urging men and women of good will to wake up and protect their heritage as leaders of the world, or evil will prevail across the earth. It has happened before. Historians call it The Dark Ages.Read the vision described in the first 7 pages and wisdom from the Holy Bible quoted throughout this book and you will feel urgency for this generation to return to the faith of our fathers or preside over the demise of the American dream.This book traces mainstream society's drift away from the ethics of our founding fathers, recognizing that the best of times were preceded by a spiritual awakening. And the erosion of our moral standards since 1960, has Americans more divided today than in 1860.