Books published by Peppertree Press

"The journey in the tunnel of light was swift and long, joyful and painful, past memory, past history, past all knowledge of evil, past anger at his shooting and the separation from his family, until there was little that remained of the Earth being. Only life as it had been in the tunnel of light." Earth is a mistake in the Universe, a violent planet destined to be destroyed by nuclear war in 2070. William Blake, a visitor from a peaceful planet, believes that human violence can be cured through genetic and environmental manipulation, and that Earth should be saved. Blake looks like an exceptionally handsome human being and no one suspects he is an alien. He learns that Earth is an extremely violent planet where murders, mass shootings, wars, and genocides are commonplace. He also learns that it is a place of great natural beauty, creativity, and extraordinary love. As the action unfolds, Blake is consumed by the violence he seeks to end, as the story catapults toward a spectacular and unusual conclusion.

BB is a widow and reluctantly aging baby-boomer with a pot of money and loads of time. She is determined to take her granddaughters on a 21st Century Grand Tour. But it is not that easy. Fractured families are not uncommon today, nor are the bad feelings caused by an ugly divorce. Now BB must play nice to her former daughter-in-law in order to secure permission to take Emily out of the country. This global road trip covers eight major destinations; part crime caper, travel log, and family dynamics. There are always good intentions in anticipation of each location, but sadly these soon fall apart as BB has a way of finding mayhem and misunderstandings in any time zone. Wheels Up is comfortable often hilarious ride, and far easier than actually packing and getting on a plane. Bon Voyage

Rooted in the American experience, a century of African-American history is vividly portrayed in this story for young readers about two identically-named, twin rag dolls named Yomy. The Yomys are passed down through generations of children and come in contact with such historical figures as Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglas, and Josephine Baker. They are even present when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivers his famous I Have a Dream speech during the 1963 March on Washington. This historical tale and all the Yomy s dramatic adventures are enlivened with illustrations throughout the book by the author."

Follow Chigo; her mother, Komochi; and their teacher, Marti; as they are amazed, entertained, and inspired while learning violin basics. Who are these strange, temperamental, and colorful helpers? Anything can happen (and does!) when the "Saints of Sound" ask the animals of the world to help human children. While learning Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, we discover that it's easier to learn while having a good time. With lots of happy practice, Chigo learns beautiful body balance and beautiful tone. Could it be that having animal teaching assistants is a good idea? Who knew that learning the violin basics could be so much fun? www.shackfordviolinstudio.com

What happens when an ordinary, middle-aged housewife hears a message from God asking her to "do something" about a big problem? This is the incredible story of the response that turns her world upside down, setting her on an extraordinary adventure with her war-hero husband and thousands of mothers and babies as she opens SOLVE Maternity Home in Florida. In this poignant, heartbreaking and uplifting story, the reader will discover just what is possible by the grace of God for every woman and girl despite her unplanned pregnancy. All it takes is determination, faith, a few miracles and more than a little guts. "Saving Babies" is an inspiring true story you won't soon forget. "I loved it! It was hard to put down. It should be required reading for all college sociology majors." - Dale Rutkowsky "It's just great! Very well written and interesting." - Deborah A. Johnston

Incarceration is a taut thriller of powerful writing and poignant characters, from the grieving widower who teaches prison inmates, to the mysterious new convict and his beautiful wife, to the biker gang members who haunt Ontario s windswept lake country. This suspenseful debut novel exudes authenticity while delivering chills of surprise. Barbara Kyle, Best-selling author of the Thornleigh Saga - Struggling with grief and loneliness after losing his wife in a tragic accident, Jonah Smithers, an English teacher at Fern Hill Penitentiary, finds that his students misfortunes make them kindred spirits. But one day a charismatic inmate walks into Jonah s class who seems strangely out of place. Seymour Shields is serving time for threatening the life of a Hells Angel, but he s an intellectual, a gifted writer. When Jonah comes across a photo of Seymour s beautiful wife, Kate, his curiosity about her and her enigmatic husband becomes an obsession. Seymour s sophistication seems too good to be true, and Jonah wonders: has this student s incarceration somehow been contrived- and, if so, for what purpose? Jonah visits Kate, hoping she can provide some answers, and is immediately drawn to her vulnerability. As his relationship with Kate intensifies, the dark truth about her husband emerges and Jonah is drawn into terrifying web of duplicity and deceit from which there is no apparent escape. Incarceration follows Jonah s journey a test of strength and loyalty that will take him from the razor-wire of Fern Hill to the hidden reefs of Georgian Bay and beyond."

Enjoy a year in discovering the teachings of Jesus through the Sermon on the Mount Among all the teaching within the Bible, one of the most notable is the teaching spoken by Jesus himself which is known as the sermon on the mount. In Matthew _ ve, six and seven, Jesus teaches his disciples and those who overhear him the principles of the Kingdom of God. Within these words are the substance for how one is to be, act and behave in this world. _ ere is a consciousness for the path in which God Almighty desires one to live by, and there is a model that is demonstrated through the life of Jesus that all can see.

Warriors, educators, and aerospace pioneer, a Catholic saint...100 + Native American Women Who Changed the World is a stellar collection of historical and contemporary women of Indigenous heritage who have contributed to the survival and success of their families, communities-and he United States of America. ..".a well-researched and comprehensive representation of our Indigenous mothers, sisters, daughters and friends." - LaDonna Harris (Comanche), President and Founder, Americas for Indian Opportunity

Con Weber's Brighton spans seven generations. It is a story of the rise of the industrial age and growth of militarism in nineteenth century Germany, pioneer hardships on the southeast Michigan frontier, and the challenges of the Great Depression. The first century of a small Midwestern town is chronicled in the narrative of a man who began life surrounded by spinning wheels and looms and died when the automotive industry had become king and Henry Ford's factories were revving up to allow the "greatest generation" to win a war the author calls a "microcosm" of small town America. Based on oral history passed down from generation to generation and memoirs of the author's parents, Con Weber's Brighton is supplemented by scores of original pictures and documents. You will want to keep this informative biography for successive generations to enjoy and use as a historical reference.

Traveling around the world provides a wonderful education. It opens one's vision to all the natural wonders and outstanding civilizations on our vast hemisphere. The facts and information in this book were provided by the tour leaders and local guides who accompanied the travel groups. The comments and thoughts were my own observations of the people, places, and social habits in the various parts of the world. The dates indicate the years I traveled to these areas, what I observed, and the conditions during these times. Having seen so many parts of this globe, I truly believe the United States of America is the very best country in the world; I count my blessings that I was born here. We should always be thankful and grateful for our many freedoms and for the fact that we can live in peace and happiness. I am most appreciative of the "American way of life." God Bless America! Proceeds from sales of this book will benefit: Cornell University's Martin P. Catherwood Library www.ilr.cornell.edu/library

Will you stand alone against the very fate that controls your thoughts and fears and take back the life you deserve to live?

All is Well! This is just an outline. It is written in a diary style and a stream of consciousness style. T rambles -T roams-T repeats - T repeats- One point to remember: This is for T. T is not trying to convince or convert anyone. T did not always think this way; once T was very religious (maybe still is). Yet T always suspected something was not right. Things were not quite as they appeared.

When twelve year old Matthew accidentally comes across a very old object in his grandmother's possession, he soon discovers secrets about his family and a prophecy about him, that was written over thirty-five hundred years ago. His discovery will take him on a journey to Egypt's White Desert, where he and two friends are guided deep into a pyramid by three mystical creatures from an ancient kingdom called Rhondra. It is here that his ancestors lay and answers to the mysterious prophecy begin. However, he must deal with a malicious spirit that has its own agenda. This evil forces Matthew to overcome his worst fears and in doing so he learns that he is capable of magical things and fear is only the first of many unknowns he must conquer.

You have probably picked up this book because you have dealt with unmotivated, burned out employees before, but have struggled with just what to do to get them back on track. Now you see this book and are wondering, "will this help me?" Yes, it will. The first thing to realize is that we have been misdiagnosing the true causes of employee burnout for many years. Because of this, we have not been able to come up with the right solutions to adequately fix it or lessen its effects. Until now. The straightforward concepts outlined in this book will help you understand where burnout really comes from, and arm you with the knowledge to identify ways to eliminate it in your business. Here is how this book will help you: Immediate outcomes: Deeper understanding of employee motivation = Increased morale and job satisfaction - More productive supervisors = More productive employees - Better communication among staff = Greater sense of teamwork - More effective hiring = Better fit employees, lower turnover www.performanceoptimist.com

Mike Wall, author of the critically acclaimed novels, The Gatherers and The Enigma, presents his first collection of short stories. Mr. T's Margarita Nights covers issues such as the fall of the unions and subsequent breakdown of the middle class, the loss of friends and family members in the whirlwind of modern times, and revenge at the highest levels. Follow an array of characters as they avenge molestation by Catholic predators, wage war on capitalistic greed, and have the courage to take conflict to levels that most humans only fantasize about. From The Last Ridgeback of The Brotherhood, The Demise of The Rat Pack, and The Word of God, you will be inspired, amused, and intrigued at the dark humor infused into the plot lines of Mr. T's Margarita Nights.

Hubby and the Roses is a thorny tale of the relationship between a wind-swept artist and her grounded engineer hubby. From the moment they met, the daunting differences in their attitudes, values and behavior make one wonder what in the world attracted these two. After reading these poignant tales, one has a better understanding of human differences and how a man and a woman can work as a team to overcome marital struggle.