Chandra Byers is a homeschooling mother of six, and David Byers has a Ph.D. in education and teaches education at the college level. Their oldest is now attending college on a scholarship, after having been homeschooled all her life. With their combination of experience and expertise, they show us how parents can continue to homeschool their children through high school in subjects for which they are not experts. Not only that, but they demonstrate how these home-taught children are fully prepared for college and are often superior performers. Not only has Dr. Byers helped prepare his own homeschooled children for college, but he has seen first-hand how many homeschooled students have done in college. They are both from Nebraska.

"Poignant, suspenseful, and romantic. Beautifully written and filled with unexpected twists and turns. A sleek romantic thriller."

—Deborah Smith
New York Times bestselling author of A Place to Call Home

Something is telling Sydney Lassiter that she needs to return to the sleepy little town of Stoney Creek, Alabama, where she grew up. She hasn't been there since her father was killed in a boating accident—or was he murdered? She takes a job as a safety consultant at the local sawmill—the same place where her father worked.

Tension mounts as Sydney begins asking questions that people just don't ask in Stoney Creek. There are too many secrets. To complicate matters, she becomes torn in a confusing love quadrangle—two men, and the other woman, who seems to want both of them. And both men seem to have some connection to the death of her father.

Someone's going to get killed before this is over. more ...

With research into both the public records and interviews with a wide range of people from people who knew him as a young man and missionary, to those who worked with him on the 2002 Olympics, to his in-laws, Lisa Ray Turner and Kimberly Field have put together a fascinating and intimate portrait of this highly accomplished man who wants to be our next president.

They examine his history, his policies, his alleged flip-flopping, and particularly the controversy surrounding his religion. As a team, they offer a unique perspective on this last issue: Lisa is LDS (Mormon), and Kim is an evangelical Christian. You’ll find their insights fascinating.

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Rachel Gathercole, with exhaustive research and interviews with hundreds of homeschooling families, shows us how children who are homeschooled, besides doing better academically, are better prepared socially than their traditionally-schooled counterparts. Her book treats the subject of socialization for homeschoolers more thoroughly and definitively than any other we have seen.

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2006 marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Denver Mint. In this book, filled with interesting photographs and anecdotes, Lisa Turner and Kimberly Field, both from the Denver area, and with the special access granted to them by Mint officials, tell us the whole story. This is the book that will become the definitive history of the Denver Mint.

"Some of the greatest stories never told about the Denver Mint. Chock-full of colorful characters and entertaining anecdotes, the authors shed new light on a beloved institution. Residents and visitors alike will love this highly readable guide to one of Denver's great treasures."

—John Hickenlooper
Mayor, City of Denver

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Loving Firmness teaches a no-nonsense, tough-love approach to raising teenagers, balanced with deep affection and a soft touch they will respect and follow. Written with wit and a profound understanding of the teenage brain, this how-to manual will help ensure your children grow up to be responsible and successful adults.

This is the fourth book from parenting expert Corrie Lynne Player She is an author, educator, and lecturer with a masters degree in education from Stanford. Besides nine children of her own, she has mothered over forty other troubled foster children. She has been a contributor to Family Circle, Parents, McCall's, Ladies Home Journal, and Woman's Day, and is a parenting expert for the ClubMom web site.

"Corrie Lynne Player combines a delightful sense of humor with knowledge, insight, and a generous dose of common sense to produce a book I heartily recommend for parents of teens or children of any age."—Dr. Parnell Donahue,  noted pediatrician and former spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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The first printing sold out before its official release date!

Homeschooling: Take a Deep Breath—You Can Do This! was also selected as a member option by the 75,000-member Conservative Book Club.

If you want to homeschool your children but don't think you have the ability, Terrie's book will take you by the hand and show you how. She breaks the job down into doable chunks and carefully explains each part, giving you the confidence you need to get it done. Her explanations are clear and thorough.

"What a wonderful resource! This book could have saved me buckets of frustration had it been around when I began homeschooling. What a gift to any parent who doesn't feel they're up to the task of homeschooling. Instead of sharing yet more 'Super Mom' stories, Terrie addresses real concerns in a way that disarms the fear and boosts the confidence. It is like sharing a cup of tea with the successful, resourceful 'homeschooling friend' you always wished you had."
—Carol Barnier, author of How To Get Your Child Off the Refrigerator and on to Learning and If I'm Diapering A Watermelon Then Where'd I Put the Baby?

"Honest and commonsensical ... an encouraging and helpful resource for parents considering homeschooling their children."

—Booklist

"The most sensible book to be published in quite a while...Suitable to every family's learning style and a must to share with the parent looking into homeschooling, and a definitely recommended edition for the support group library."

Heather Reynolds from Homeschooling Horizons Magazine (Canada)

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With domestic violence, unfaithfulness, dishonesty, and other forms of abuse, it's the emotional effects that are the deepest and the most difficult to overcome. In Shattered, Fay Klingler and Bettyanne Bruin give you the six steps that will lead you through the emotional trauma of abuse, so that you can move forward with a happy and fulfilling life.

"This book should be the required reading handbook for everyone who has ever been betrayed."

—Thelma Soares

(mother of Lori Hacking, whose life ended because of betrayal)

"The six steps ... are clearly explained... Pragmatic, down-to-earth advice... Recommended for public libraries." —Library Journal, Sept. 1, 2005

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The Fulfilling Marriage is a book that will lead you through the 11 steps of having a lasting and fulfilling marriage—things anyone can do. As Rev. Crone points out, people will end a relationship not because of irreconcilable differences, but because they refuse to reconcile their differences. Here he gives us the tools to overcome those obstacles to a fulfilling marriage—tools he has seen work for many couples.

Being married doesn't mean your life is always filled with personal pain and silent suffering. God never said that it'll be easy. He just said it's going to take some time and lots of work. And if we'll just get back to God's plan for marriage, then we're on our way to having The Fulfilling Marriage! Click here to read more about this book.

This is the companion book to Rev. Crone's DVD, A Marriage Built to Last.

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Goodbye, Walter is the first place winner for the 2006 communications award from the Arizona Press Women. Read details here.
In February 1997, Walter Schifter was dying of cancer. During the final three weeks of his life, RuthAnn Hogue visited him frequently and reported his thoughts and fears in a series for the Daily News-Sun, a newspaper serving the Sun Cities in Arizona. Walter's pain and misery had put him on the verge of suicide, but compassionate hospice care reawakens his zest for life as he teaches us how to care for the dying and shows us the dignity and worth of every individual. Their encounter so touches RuthAnn that she experiences a spiritual awakening and a re-commitment to the relationships in her own life. Join them on their journey to the edge of life in this remarkable and inspiring story.

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While Shelby is able to make a new life for herself in Birmingham, she suffers greatly. Her happy home life is over, and it appears she will never see it again. Emotionally scarred by her abuse, she nevertheless learns that blessings can come in unexpected ways.

Based on a true story, this poignant and heart-warming novel addresses several fundamental human longings. Is there an overshadowing influence for good that can help direct our lives? Can we learn to trust again after we’ve been betrayed? With evil people in the world, does it pay to be kind-hearted? Is there a power that can come into our hearts to help us forgive?

"A compelling story of family loyalty, love, loss, and strength, as warm and fertile as the rich red clay of a Georgia field. The inspiring, hardscrabble lives of Depression-era southerners make for a vivid story of love and forgiveness." —Deborah Smith, New York Times bestselling author of A Place to Call Home.

"With a combination of heartbreak, romance, and triumph, Livin' in High Cotton is a page-turning pleasure."
—LDS Living January/February 2005

"Livin' in High Cotton is an exciting, well-written tale of a Depression-era family living in the rural south, torn apart by family strife and an alcoholic father .... I was moved by this story. The writing was very good, the characters well defined and believable. The authors, a mother and daughter team, created this story from the life of Sandra's grandmother, and so it rings with authenticity and grace. And a brief epilogue rounds out the story in a completely surprising way, bringing together the core teachings of redemption and forgiveness. Rich in detail, carefully crafted, and only occasionally predictable, Livin' in High Cotton is well worth reading." —Jeff Needle, Association for Mormon Letters

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"Prideful concoction of all-American ingredients, masterfully mixed and sculpted into a scintillating brew, the true story of the power of a flag, the momentum of a focused Boy Scout team, and the great rewards of staying the course.

"Infectious inspiration for the Yankee Doodle Dandy in every American."

—The Boox Review

"Threads of Honor is an inspiring portrayal of the triumph of the human spirit."                                                 —Senator Orrin Hatch

"Inspired reading!"

—Midwest Book Review

"This is an inspiring story that makes me proud to have been an astronaut, proud to be an American, and proud to be an Eagle Scout." —shuttle astronaut Guy Bluford

"Threads of Honor is guaranteed to give you goose bumps."
—Boys Life, September 2004  

" . . . I felt the cartilage in my back stretching and it struck me that I had never stood so tall—that after twenty years in a military uniform, the proudest moment of my life had come while wearing a scoutmaster's uniform, standing beside that flag."
—Major William Tolbert

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A hilarious Christian romance from debut author Kimberly Huff.

Emma Mosley is a dreamer who seems to be wishing on someone else’s star. You'd think that meeting the love of your life would make you wonderfully happy. The problem is that he belongs to someone else—her boss! Then Emma is forced into working for a nasty politician, and we wonder if she can keep it together. With a few more surprises, including a love triangle and a shocking political scandal, Emma's world falls apart, and she learns that sometimes you just have to swallow your pride and admit that you need someone.

“You will find yourself flipping the pages and cheering for Emma to find love while remaining true to herself. This happy ending is worth waiting for."

- Allie Boniface, author of One Night in Boston
 

Homeschoolers have special needs when it comes to preparing meals. Not only are they usually on a tight budget, but they're usually trying to squeeze more into the day than really fits. The good news is that you can often kill two birds with one stone by getting the kids to help out with the cooking and by making the meal the lesson.

Dr. Donahue is a retired pediatrician and former spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics. The author of two popular sports medicine books, here he tackles the subject of parenting. And what's unique about this parenting book is that the entire text comes from teenagers--exceptional teenagers who seem to possess wisdom beyond their years.

Just when she least expects it, Pam stumbles out of the restroom and into the arms of a handsome stranger. Gushing full force from a mere trickle of infatuation into a mighty wave of true love, her heart gradually springs a leak and gives in to his shower of devotion. From the icy mountain lakes of Idaho, to the grandeur of Yellowstone Park and finally along the rugged Alaskan Highway, we follow this hapless young girl as she topples headlong into a vast ocean of love. Love Springs a Leak is the fun-loving, whimsical comedy of a quirky young girl experiencing her first flush of romance.

Homeschooling parents: You don't have to do this alone! Cooperative Homeschooling is a how-to guide to help you find and use homeschool-friendly group educational experiences! A must read for all parents who are concerned about providing socialization, laboratory classes, advanced subject matter and other group experiences. Co-ops are a wonderful educational outlet that brings children so much more than book knowledge.

Reed Cowan is a TV reporter and anchor for Salt Lake City's ABC affiliate, KTVX. He is also the founder of NO BULL, Inc., which provides training, consultation, and research to combat bullying in schools.

Daniel Rawlings is a Stanford Law School graduate. He is bright, and he is honest. His position as county administrator in Yolo County, California, and his commission as a National Guard JAG officer, provide a fulfilling professional life.
However, the State of California wants to secede from the Union—or so it appears—and people want him to take a stand. Dan is a loyal fifth-generation Californian, but also a loyal American, and is torn by the conflict. California Governor Walter Dewhirst has made up his mind on the issue. But, while Dewhirst doesn’t believe in secession, he is obligated to carry out the mandate from the special referendum, assuming the referendum results aren’t fraudulent. He puts Dan in charge of drafting the constitution of the new Republic of California. In the process, Dan stumbles upon information that threatens to expose the entire secessionist movement.
The stakes are high. Federal troops are already gathering in Sacramento, while those who dare oppose the secessionists are dropping like flies.