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You didn’t notice it happening. No announcement. No official moment. No day the world voted to change. Life just slowly became… louder. At first it was helpful. You could find directions instantly. Call anyone anytime. Answer questions without wondering. But somewhere between convenience and constant connection, something subtle disappeared. We stopped waiting. We stopped wondering. We stopped being unreachable. And without realizing it — we stopped experiencing moments completely. This book isn’t anti-technology. It’s perspective. Because many of us lived in a rare time: We ...

Welcome to the Sky. Some storms don’t begin in the sky. Some begin in doubt. When Sky lifts off toward Whispering Ridge, she thinks she’s responding to a routine emergency signal. She’s wrong. What she finds above the clouds will test more than her skill as a pilot. It will test her instincts, her courage, and her ability to trust herself when everything else feels uncertain. Inside this high-altitude rescue adventure, you’ll discover: 🚁 A daring helicopter pilot who refuses to back down 🌩 An “impossible” storm that defies prediction 🗺 A hidden mystery buried above the ...

You didn’t notice it happen. One day you were living your life… and the next you were managing it. Moments became posts. Conversations became notifications. Memories became storage. And somehow — even with everything easier — life started feeling less real. Why do childhood memories feel warmer? Why does modern life feel busy but strangely empty? Why are we always connected but rarely present? This book isn’t nostalgia. It’s an explanation. In The Last Time Life Felt Real, Steven Doornbos explores the quiet shift from experiencing life to observing it — and why the human brain...

Lately you’ve probably had a quiet thought you didn’t say out loud. Something feels off. You’re not sad exactly. Not depressed. Not even unhappy. Just… mentally worn down. Things you used to enjoy feel flat. Starting tasks feels heavier than it should. You pick up your phone without deciding to. And a small part of you has wondered: Did I do something to my brain? You didn’t. And you’re not alone.

What if nothing about your life actually changed… but the way your brain experiences life did? You didn’t wake up one day and decide to narrate your mornings, analyze conversations, or feel like ordinary moments carried hidden meaning. Yet now you notice it everywhere. You replay conversations like scenes. You attach songs to phases of life. You feel watched — even when alone. You remember the photo more than the day. This isn’t imagination. It’s a psychological shift. The Main Character Era explores the subtle but powerful way modern digital culture rewired how we think, feel, ...

Welcome to Maple Ridge, where porch lights double as beacons, a beagle named Pudge believes he’s head of security, and a kid named Calvin discovers that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is stand still together. When a sneeze-prone baby dragon—Blaze—crash-lands into Calvin’s ordinary life, the trio stumbles into an old mystery: cave carvings that act like instructions, a “consultant” with nets and nice manners, and a town that has to decide what kind of story it wants to live in. With humor, heart, and a dash of DIY science, Calvin, Pudge, and Blaze learn to turn light into...

Thanksgiving is about to get a whole lot wilder in the town of Tuckleton! Join Calvin and his trusty beagle, Pudge, in a hilarious, heartwarming, and mystery-packed caper as they tumble headfirst into a Turkey Trot Triathlon gone wrong. With secret recipes, vanishing trophies, feuding families, and a pie-eating poultry celebrity, this small-town Thanksgiving turns into a whirlwind of puzzles, pawprints, and pumpkin-spiced adventure. Perfect for young readers who love clever kids, comical pets, and cozy mysteries that tickle the funny bone and warm the heart.

In 2025, van life isn’t what it used to be — it’s smarter, more connected, and more accessible than ever. Whether you’re dreaming of a retirement filled with road trips or looking to live simply and affordably, Traveling Free and Easy (They Laughed When I Said I Was Going to Retire and Live in My Van) is your complete guide to making it happen without draining your savings. Author Steven Doornbos blends practical tips, real-world stories, and a dash of humor to walk you through every stage of the journey — from choosing and outfitting your van to living comfortably on less than $...

Are you tired of working for someone else, dreaming of a business you can build with your own hands—and your own creativity? Ignite Your Passion isn’t just a guidebook—it’s a spark, a matchstick, and a roaring fire for entrepreneurs ready to take control of their future. Whether you’re a total beginner or a hobbyist with a dusty laser engraver sitting in your garage, this book walks you step-by-step through transforming a passion into profit. You’ll learn the tools, techniques, and trade secrets that successful laser engraving businesses use every day—from selecting the right ...

Do you remember leaving the house and not being reachable? When plans meant showing up — not checking in? When boredom wasn’t avoided… it was solved? This book revisits the last generation that grew up before life moved online. Through short, relatable stories, it captures everyday moments that quietly shaped independence, patience, and real connection. Not a rant about technology — a reminder of a pace of life we didn’t know we were living inside.

Strong for Life is the fitness book you’ve been waiting for—one that doesn’t demand perfection, expensive gear, or endless hours at the gym. Whether you’re 35 or 85, this simple, science-backed program shows you how to stay strong, steady, and independent for life. With a practical blend of strength training, balance drills, mindset shifts, and everyday nutrition, you’ll learn how to build real-world fitness that protects your future. Written in a conversational tone by someone who’s lived it, Strong for Life helps you train smarter—not harder—with a clear, adaptable system ...

This is not a story about exposure. It is a story about what comes after. This novel explores: what happens when the truth is finally told—and no one claps how a small town recalibrates after silence is broken the quiet cost of accountability without spectacle staying visible without becoming a symbol choosing ordinariness after upheaval learning when silence is harm—and when it is peace building a life that does not need to explain itself When Lena returns to Willow Creek, she isn’t there to save anyone. She isn’t there for redemption, recognition, or resolution. She is there to ...

The sky was never meant to break. When a thin fracture appears at 10,000 feet, helicopter pilot Sky Vance becomes the first to witness something impossible — the atmosphere itself beginning to fail. What starts as a single crack in the blue expands into a planetary crisis that challenges science, governments, and the fragile balance between control and humility. But the sky does not collapse. It evolves. As Earth stabilizes into a new harmonic state, a deeper truth emerges: our planet is not isolated. Solar forces respond. The Moon shifts. The magnetic architecture of the solar system ...

Calvin never meant to become a careful observer of the natural world. All he wanted was to sail. With his loyal beagle Pudge by his side, Calvin begins renting a small sailboat from the local marina, setting out toward nearby islands just a few hours away. At first, the trips are simple—quiet sails, peaceful landings, time to explore and relax. But with every island they visit, Calvin starts to notice things he hadn’t before: unfamiliar plants, changing shorelines, quiet animals watching from a distance, and subtle signs of how land, water, wind, and life are deeply connected. As ...

You never expect it. No matter how long you’ve loved someone—no matter how many mornings you’ve shared, how many inside jokes you’ve collected, how many plans you’ve made—you’re never ready to wake up and find them gone. The Empty Side of the Bed is not just a book. It’s a companion in the silence. It’s for anyone who has ever lost the love of their life without warning—and found themselves staring at the ceiling, asking, “What do I do now?” This book doesn’t offer clichés or quick fixes. It offers honesty, comfort, reflection, and hope. Each chapter walks through...

Calvin isn’t your ordinary kid—he’s a certified adventurer with a heart full of curiosity and a beagle named Pudge who never leaves his side. When a mysterious journal washes ashore after a fierce Atlantic storm, Calvin is pulled into the story of a legendary shipwreck and a golden anchor said to hold the key to a forgotten treasure. Strapping on his deep-sea diving gear and with Pudge dog-paddling beside him, Calvin dives headfirst into the ocean’s dark and wondrous depths. But finding treasure isn’t just about gold—it’s about solving puzzles, facing fears, and discovering ...

In this outrageously funny retelling of the classic tale, Goldilocks isn’t just wandering through the woods—she’s possibly, maybe, allegedly on the run from a “minimum-security napping facility.” Chased by curious squirrels, nosey rangers, and her own questionable decisions, she stumbles upon the Three Bears’ cabin… and a porridge situation that’s about to get sticky. Packed with laugh-out-loud moments, cinnamon-scented mayhem, and more honey than any health inspector would approve of, Goldilocks and the Great Porridge Caper delivers a bellyful of fun for readers of all ages...

Step into the world of Calvin and his loyal beagle, Pudge, where every creak of the floorboard could be a clue, and every shadow hides a laugh as well as a secret. When the old treehouse at the edge of town stirs at midnight, Calvin and Pudge are drawn into a whirlwind of riddles, enchanted artifacts, and mysteries that only courage, friendship, and a well-timed bark can solve. Every town has a treehouse. Not every town has one that whispers back. When Calvin hears strange creaks and giggles coming from the Midnight Treehouse, he and his beagle, Pudge, discover a hidden world of singing ...

A Calvin and Pudge Adventure! When a bobcat kitten pads into Calvin’s life, the woods begin whispering in clues—dashes on stones, bells on bridges, and mysteries tucked under willow roots. Scratch, the Cat Who Wasn’t a Cat is a heart-thumping, big-hearted middle-grade adventure about friendship, listening first, and protecting the wild places we love. Calvin thinks the wide world is one giant treasure hunt. Pudge (his ever-hungry beagle) thinks it’s mostly a snack hunt. And “Scratch”—the bobcat kitten who is absolutely not a house cat—thinks humans need lessons in porch ...

Lunch is supposed to be simple. Eat your food. Talk with friends. Get through the day. But for Calvin, lunch becomes something more when he notices an empty chair, a quiet moment, and the way some kids hover—wanting to belong, but unsure where they fit. With his loyal, snack-loving beagle Pudge always nearby, Calvin helps create something unexpected in the school cafeteria: a place where you don’t have to be loud to be noticed, popular to be included, or perfect to belong. Calvin and Pudge: The Sack Lunch Social Club is a warm, humorous, and deeply relatable story about kindness that ...