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Some stories aren’t born from triumph—they’re born from wounds. For Ivette Smith, the dark web wasn’t a curiosity; it was a crucible. What started as a search for remote work after a serious injury quickly turned into a lesson in deception, loss, and resilience. Today, that journey fuels her writing and her mission: to protect others from the traps she once fell into.

“Grief is like an invisible thread woven into the fabric of our lives; you can’t always see it, but its presence is felt every day.” With these words, Janet opens the door to Sudden Death: Grief and Miracles, offering a candid and heartfelt look at a life reshaped by loss. Her memoir is not just a story of endurance—it’s a testament to growth, acceptance, and the surprising beauty that can emerge from sorrow. Through Janet’s reflections, readers are invited to witness her strength and, in turn, recognize their own emotions mirrored on the page.

History has a way of choosing its heroes—and its villains. For Aaron Burr, the pen favored Alexander Hamilton, and that narrative has dominated textbooks for more than two centuries. “Burr killed Hamilton,” children recite. Villain, hero, duel, scandal. End of story. But the truth? It’s never that simple.

In a sea of capes, lasers, and cosmic battles, James Milton Roberts takes readers somewhere quieter, wilder, and deeply human. He turns the murky waters of Goshen Swamp into a sanctuary and transforms a pirate into a patriarch. Legends of Goshen Swamp isn’t just historical fiction—it’s a story brimming with heart, grit, and the lived struggles of its author.

In every child’s life, there comes a moment when they look at something they deeply desire—learning a skill, understanding a lesson, or becoming who they dream to be—and wonder, “When will it happen for me?” In today’s world of instant results and constant comparison, patience can feel like one of the hardest virtues to practice. Yet Michele Gajdzis reminds us of its quiet power in Oh My!… I Can Fly!. Through the gentle refrain, “Time will tell,” the story shows that growth cannot be rushed and that hope must endure while waiting.

In a culture obsessed with chasing happiness through success, wealth, or comfort, Ross H. Palfreyman asks a quiet but profound question: “What if joy isn’t found in what we get, but in what we give?”

Imagine discovering a power you never knew you had—would you soar above the world or slip unseen through its shadows? Roger E. Pedersen’s SuperPower series turns that question into a thrilling, thought-provoking journey that has captivated readers across the globe. With humor, action, and moral dilemmas, Pedersen asks not just what it’s like to have extraordinary abilities, but what it truly means to wield them responsibly.

Every child faces a monster at some point. Sometimes it hides under the bed. Sometimes it’s a noisy playground, a dark classroom, or a first day that feels impossibly big. For Jimmy Joe, the hero of Jeff Nuttall’s Jimmy Joe’s First Day of School, that monster is first grade itself. What begins as a day full of fear quickly transforms into one brimming with laughter, discovery, and joy. Through a story both funny and heartfelt, Nuttall shows young readers that courage doesn’t always roar; sometimes, it simply smiles.