Books published by Thewordverve Inc

In this next adventure of the Young Word Travelers educational book series, the Magical Crystal Globe takes us to Ancient Egypt. Help "Queen Katerina" celebrate her birthday with friends as they set sail down the Nile River.

A child becomes a man . . . but his childhood does not leave him. Even in the strange, menacing place known as the Void. The effects of Charlie's dysfunctional upbringing refuse to fade. Physical and mental abuses by an alcoholic father and a bullying brother cause him to question nearly everything about himself. About life. About death. About Jennie. He cannot forget the girl from elementary school, who died all those years ago. Charlie meanders through his days, mostly staying out of life's way and eventually coveting the booze, a stark reminder of his many failings, though he has plenty of excuses to offer. His small circle of friends becomes smaller with each passing year. Or stranger. But Jennie is always there. In the Void. She is his this time.

When a man kills and observes killing in war, he is indelibly changed, the trauma stamped upon his soul.Tommy Neal, a depression-area Hoosier farm boy, never dreamed his life would change so drastically or so quickly until that fateful day: December 7, 1941. President Roosevelt said it was a day that would "live in infamy," and indeed it was such a day for thousands of American and Japanese families.Tommy and his friends had been eager to sign up and fight for their country. What an honor it would be. In the end, however, his mind was troubled and his heart consumed with guilt.How could he ever be at peace with himself?Tommy finds his reprieve through a series of unexpected events and with the help of God, family, a professor, a woman, and a baby.

In a world where broken toys and dreams are discarded, perhaps there is hope of restoration and new possibilities.Mima discovers Buster in a dumpster and sees more than a broken-down and forgotten child's toy. With love, imagination, creativity, and time, a glorious new Buster is revealed.

When the "thunderbolt" of love really happens and there is no denying its heat, its intensity. When life events threaten to pull loved ones apart. When the world is a smaller place than you imagine. When true love never dies.This is the story of the "captain" and the "queen," a coming-of-age romance set on Long Island. The passions of a daughter of a Greek tycoon and a Hispanic boy from a middle-class family are tested against all odds as they become more than just friends. The question is: how long can it possibly last?

Algumas coisas parecem impossíveis, mas com uma atitude correta e ajuda de um amigo, você pode fazer mais do que você pensou que poderia. As aventuras de Frango e Chicken são inspiradas na verdadeira história de um jovem no Brasil que teve que superar as dificuldades físicas desde a infância.Ao manter uma atitude positiva e senso de humor, ele mostra a todos nós, como viver sem limites.

Grab a cuppa and enjoy the ride on the short road to big fiction.This multi-genre anthology features over 40 flash-fiction pieces by 17 authors, who are as diverse as these exceptional stories. Consider this anthology a chocolate sampler filled with "verve-alicious" bite-sized reads, divided into four scrumptious categories: Relationships, Psych, Intrigue, and Life and Death.It's a perfect book for waiting rooms, short commutes, and coffee breaks.Grab one for yourself, one for a friend, one for your handbag, one for your car, and one for the loo!See you on the road!(Compiled and Edited by Janet Fix, thewordverve. Cover art by Rick Sanders)~~~ Message from the Editor ~~~VERVE FLASH started as a challenge to our authors and staff to try to write a compelling story in short form. The submissions absolutely blew me away and proved to all of us how we can stretch out of our comfort zones and write great stuff.This multi-genre collection is the cumulative brain of seventeen writers who contributed anywhere between one to five stories to the anthology. These are flash-fiction stories, under 2000 words. The neat thing about this type of storytelling is not just in the "meat of the matter"-the brevity of story and character development-but also in what is NOT written, leaving readers to participate in the vision in their own ways.We look forward to your feedback and ideas, which will prepare us for future volumes in a collective format like this one.VERVE FLASH truly is "the short road to big fiction," and we hope you enjoy the ride.~ Janet Fix, publisher, author, editor, thewordverve inc.

There shall be wars and rumors of wars . . . So goes a biblical prophecy.In America Rebooted, the country becomes a part of that prophecy when war hits with a sudden fury one summer day. Major cities are decimated. Known comforts and technologies are all but obliterated. However, the tenacity of the remaining men and women won't allow their nation to die.The story focuses on one family in particular-the Hunts from North Carolina, who were completing a Colorado vacation on that ill-fated day-and how their godliness and fortitude carry them through the devastation and confusion. This is a saga of bravery, ingenuity, and resolve. This is America rebooted.

The Southern Skyes SeriesTwo brothers are separated by circumstance, their descendants by choice. In centuries-old Australia, familial roots of siblings and societies feed the beasts of prejudice, misfortune, and disproportionate wealth. What will the fruits be?~~~Southern Cross RisingIn this the fifth book of the Southern Skyes series, the era is ripe for historic battles, during a time spanning the Boer Wars, Australian federation, women's suffrage, and World War I. Among those warriors for progress are members of the Skye and McCabe families, not just on the battlefield, but in their homes and communities as well. As the new generation seeks to forge an enlightened future, the tentacles of the old guard continue to breech the new. Prejudices, forbidden love, and the grip of legacies prove they are without bounds. And so the saga continues, set against a backdrop of hope brought about by the emergence of a new nation.

Dogs love to play fetch. Crandall the farm dog thinks everything is a ball. Watch what happens when Crandall tries to play fetch with everything he sees!With vivid illustrations that almost seem to jump out at you on the page, children and adults alike are sure to enjoy Crandall and his farm antics, and the wise farmers who love him.

Some things seem impossible, but with the right attitude and the help of a friend, you can do more than you ever thought you could.The adventures of Frango and Chicken are inspired by the true story of a young man in Brazil who has had to overcome physical challenges since infancy. By maintaining a positive attitude and sense of humor, he shows all of us how to live without limits.