Author: Winifred Parker
Illustrator: Doug Knutson
Publisher: MarketingNewAuthors.com
ISBN: 1-88974384-4; 978-188974384-4
No. of Pages: 118
Index: No
Table of Contents: Yes 
Binding: Perfect Bound, Soft Cover
Last Update: 2010
Volume Discounts: Yes, call to inquire
Shipping Time: 2-5 Days.

Price: $12.95

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This is a scary work that children ages 6-11 will enjoy. And parents will be very comfortable with their children reading this book. There are adventures, clear messages about right and wrong, and valuable information about the Black Hills of South Dakota. This publication reads fast and takes the reader from Michigan to South Dakota and back, enjoying every moment!

About The Author

Winifred Parker, affectionately known as “Winn,” resides in Chelsea, Michigan with her husband, Joe. She has four children and seven grandchildren. Her grandson, Vince, has always been asking her to tell him a scary story. His request encouraged the writing of this book. However, making Vince and his sister, Julia, a part of the stories was an extra that he did not expect. This is Winn Parker’s first publication and, hopefully, not the last.

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Author: Etta Wilson Lawrence
Publisher: MarketingNewAuthors.com
ISBN: 1-8897433-5-6
No. of Pages: 295
Index: No
Table of Contents: Yes
Binding: Softcover
Last Update: 2004
Volume Discounts: Yes, call to inquire
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Price:    $21.95

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What was it like during the Depression? What was it like during World War II? How did women cope? What made families so special in the 40s and 50s? Were there women ahead of their time? How did a divorced young mother cope in the early years, when this was not “common”? Etta Wilson Lawrence’s book answers these questions and more.

She shares eighty-two years of living history with her readers. She has worked in a wide range of jobs. Quite frankly, there is little she has not done and not seen. And there are those fond and funny moments when she would visit the farm and enjoy the butterflies or the family pig. Then, she shares her experiences as she traveled in the US and in the Caribbean. And what about that bull and outhouse?

Etta shares:

It took me three years to put together my first book, Scraps of Family History, which was never published. We had seventy-five copies printed and gave seventy-two of them to family and friends who thought that some of the “stories” from that book might be interesting to someone other than family. I hope that my readers will enjoy it and attempt to write some of their own “Family Stories.”

This work shares the poignant moments of experiencing the love of children, the loss of a child, the love of more than one husband, the loss of more than one, the joy of becoming a grandmother, and the joy of being a writer. Any reader who is ready to curl up and listen to the real life story of a dynamic and avant garde lady who has met every challenge with zest and fortitude, then, this is the book to read!

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Author: Clarence C. Straham, Sr., Ph.D.
Publisher: MarketingNewAuthors.com
ISBN: 13: 978-188974382-0; 10: 1-88974382-8
No. of Pages: 218
Index: No
Table of Contents: Yes
Binding: Softcover, Perfect Bound
Last Update: 2010
Volume Discounts: Yes, call to inquire
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Price : $29.95

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This is the second book sharing the prayers that Dr. Straham compiled over the years. His first work, In His Name: A Collection of Prayers, made its debut in 2009. This second work is continues the quality work of the first publication. These prayers are inspirational and function as a modern-day Book of Psalms. There is a prayer for every need or challenge faced by any individual. The 242 prayers can serve as catalyst for one’s speeches, sermons, and personal texts.
 
This work is very special. Profits from this work will be applied to an educational scholarship named after Dr. Straham. He was an active member for decades in the national fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The chapter he was very devoted to, Epsilon Upsilon Lambda, located in Flint, MI (Genesee County) has done and continues to work with young men, the Alpha Esquires, in Genesee County. Thus, the profits will go to the Clarence C. Straham, Sr. Scholarship. 

About The Author

Dr. Straham passed in 2009. Dr. Straham was a phenomenal man. He was an active member of Vernon Chapel A.M.E., an engaging speaker, a dynamic math instructor, and devoted family man. His prayers reflect his lifelong devotion of giving to people in different environments.

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Author: Captain Adrian D. Massey 
Publisher: Robbie Dean Press 
ISBN: 1-889743-68-2
No. of Pages: 100
Index: Yes 
Table of Contents: Yes 
Binding: Soft Cover, Perfect bound
Last Update: 2007
Volume Discounts: Yes, call to inquire
Shipping Time: 2-5 Days
Special Donation: Yes, 25 or more books ordered, RDP donates a percentage of the RDP profit of the order to the school, college, organization, or charity of choice of the individual who has initiated the order.

Price: $14.95

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The best way to describe this book of poetry is to let the works accomplish this task. It should be very apparent that this poet reflects not only about his role as a soldier but that as a friend and as a person of the world.

CAROUSEL
Carousels are filled
with intricate detail:
blue colors, red colors, green—
—all Colors
Carousels liken unto life:
—Moving Up
—Moving Down
cyclical,
a wonder when observed,
a joy, even, if you relax and enjoy
the ride.
—Listen to that music,
—Hold on to that bar;
—HOW WONDERFUL

EXISTENTIAL STATE OF MIND
Existential complexity of mine—
literally, of mind.
Life is what you
make it.
The mind is where you are, or
where you want to be.

This Iraq sand is golden, the sky
a violet and blue-brushed
watercolor reality.

Tensioins, slight and warlike
ride the air;
all is unknown.

Yet we are optimistic, and living
with smiles and the stain of emotions
on hearts, from loved ones left behind.

We are of all shades, cultures,
and minds, existing while seeking
more living.
We are soldiers.

I am a soldier
in an existential state
of mind. Still breathing,
still dreaming, mentally
escaping, continually, loving—
and I will be
home soon.

THE BUGLE CALLS
(For CPT Terrance Wright, 1LT Jeremy Wolfe, and our Fallen Comrades)

Having been a witness at the windows of your soul,
where we shared goals, dreams, and life
stories, I listened to you speaking of wanting
to marry and have children. I watched
your silent faith speak volumes. Having been
even prepared for war, no one is prepared to lose
a friend and comrade like this.
Although your journey shortened, a Soldier’s soul never dies.
A flag is folded for you, and the bugle’s tone vibrates
similar to your spirit in the air; it never ceases, always plays.
You are remembered and respected
as I pray for you, having been a witness
at the windows of your soul.
Tears run sharply down
my face and theirs, my hand goes sharply up,
fingers to the corner of my right brow.
Young paratrooper, you are remembered.

These three poems are very different in style. The messages touch on different facets of life, a light of light-heartedness, provocative reflection, and respectful tribute to those who have passed. The poetry by Captain Adrian D. Massey is not all the same—not the messages or style. This collection of poetry is a fine representation of the new poetry of the 21st century—bold, unpatterned, and, still, full of provocative messages.

About the Author

Adrian D. Massey is a Captain in the U.S. Army. Writing became his first love since he has been in the military. During his first deployment to Iraq, he became even more close to his pen. He wrote the majority of the poetry in this book during that first deployment. Captain Massey grew up in Inkster, MI, was an associate minister in a small pentecostal chruch, and graduated from Eastern Michigan University. Currently, he is engaged in his second deployment in Iraq. He sees some of his poetry as “edgy.” However, he makes it very clear that he is committed to the Soldiers and serves proudly.

Learn more about Captain Massey by way of his Blog site!

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Author: Benoit L. Tshiwala
Publisher: Robbie Dean Press
ISBN: 1-889743-05-4
No. of Pages: 80
Index: Yes
Table of Contents: Yes
Binding: Spiral
Last Update: 1998
Volume Discounts: Yes, call to inquire
Shipping Time: 2-5 Days

Price: $25.00

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About 3600 persons and items related to African-American, African, and Caribbean cultures are covered in this book. Finally, there is a brief biographical index at the end of the book which provides quick information about approximately1900 of the individuals included in the word search puzzles. This is a very valuable resource and is an excellent catalyst for youngsters to continue more in depth research. And, of course, if not interested in that feature, they can just enjoy the puzzles. These puzzles are for children and adults of all ages.

About the Author

Mr. Tshiwala was a language teacher as well as a linguist by academic training. He was a graduate of Lovanium University (Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa), Georgetown University (Washington, DC), and the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign, IL). His interest in puzzles went beyond mere entertainment. He believed that, given careful planning and organization, word games could greatly enhance the quality of teaching materials by helping to captivate the learner’s attention. Mr. Tshiwala passed in the Winter of 1999. 

Reviews

One of the nice things about Black History Month is that we get exposed to a concentration of Black oriented art and literature. But after that, we often face a drought. As this puzzlebook shows, there is enough African American culture to last year ’round. “Puzzle book is perhaps not the best description of this book. Rather than a small, hand-sized, paperback that you might slip into a briefcase or purse, it appears more like an education workbook; spirally bound with 8.5″ by 11″ pages standing almost 2” thick. Its pages seem particularly suited for detachment and photocopying as if part of a school lesson on black culture. “Some of the themes would be perfect for the TV-show Jeopardy (you know, when it has that Black/African History column) such as “Winners of the Tony Award,” “Top Women Architects,” and “Jazz Immortals.” Lest these puzzles be labeled stodgy, it should be noted that “Ten at the Top of Hip Hop” and “TV Hunks” are among the more than 100 puzzles found within. The book also has sections devoted to African-American culture as well as African culture throughout the world.”

    – Black On Black Communications, March 1998

Author: Susan Hussey Bush
Publisher: Patten Point Publishing Co.
ISBN: 0-9710748-3-6
No. of Pages: 150
Index: Yes
Table of Contents: Yes
Binding: Perfect bound
Last Update: New
Volume Discounts: Yes, call to inquire
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Price : $23.95

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Who was Suzanne C. Steele? She was a famous American actress who mesmerized Parisians and Broadway goers with her one-woman performance of Molière’s School of Wives. To become a star one must take risks. Suzanne Steele took those risks and left a legacy for any aspiring female thespian. This work contains photos of Ms. Steele through her development as a person as well as an actress. And the true bonus is a CD accompanies the work that contains the English translation of the full play.

This work is a must for libraries that have theater programs. This work is a must for Women’s programs. This book is a must for historians intrigued with this period and the people who made it memorable. Suzanne C. Steele was one of those people. 

Reviews

The result of her work…is astonishing. Without the help of any disguise or any make-up, she is becoming in front of our eyes, the jealous Arnolphe, the lively Horace, the innocent Agnès, the uncouths Alain and Georgette. When we cherish Molière, we cannot but be moved to see these personalities come to life again (and through a foreign language) by the grace of a single artist.

     –B. Dussane, Sociètaire de la Comèdie-Française
     Comœdia, Paris, France, Aug. 6, 1932 (Translation) 

To appreciate her audacious endeavor, she played alone all the roles of Schools for Wives before a Parisian audience.

     –Robert Lorette, Paris-Soir, Paris, France, Aug. 8, 1932 (Translation)

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Author: Ann Warkentin 
Publisher: Robbie Dean Press 
ISBN: 1-889743-61-5 
No. of Pages: 112 
Index: No
Table of Contents: No 
Binding: Perfect bound
Last Update: 2007
Volume Discounts: Yes, call to inquire
Shipping Time: 2-5 Days

Price : $12.95

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This book is a catalyst for key discussions in family and school settings. The focus of the book is to encourage such discussion to help instill and maintain a child’s development of ethics, a clear sense of right and wrong, a clear sense of honor. Every letter of the alphabet focuses on a situation that deals with an issue of honor. There is a photo illustrating the situation and thought-provoking questions that follow that can stimulate valuable discussions. ALPHABET OF HONOR is a fine work for all school settings, religious or secular, public or home school also. Most definitely, the value of ALPHABET OF HONOR will be recognized for family discussions. Because of the photos and text, the age range of appeal should be broad.

About the Author

Ann Warkentin lives with her husband and three children in Alberta, Canada. She is a busy mom and wife who has always told stories and taken time to interact with children of all ages.

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Author: JaiLeen Shepherd
Illustrator: Anna Finkel
Publisher: Tic Toc Publications
ISBN: 1-889743-55-0
No. of Pages: 69
Index: No
Table of Contents: Yes
Binding: Softcover
Last Update: 2005
Volume Discounts: Yes, call to inquire
Shipping Time: 2-5 Days

Price : $9.95

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Also, with the 2nd book of the Lea Trilogy, the author has made key revisions. Illustrations are added to this work as well. Indeed, it will be an even more enjoyable read for readers of all ages.

This work continues the adventures of a different special horse, Anan. She has her unique personality. She, too, learns to follow her path. She becomes a part of a new family, has to encounter a dangerous bully, falls in love, has a foal, and encounters the final challenge–death. This story is beautifully told. It is a story for pre-teens. It is a story for those who are trying to find their paths in this very challenging world. It is through this story about special horses that ten through thirteen year-olds will be able to relate.

Reviews

“In the sequel to LEA’S SONG, title ANAN, JaiLeen Shepherd once again charms readers with a new cast of animal and insect characters and their message-laden dialogues. Shepherd’s flowing storyline is seasoned with such original and quirky characters as a grouchy tortoise and a princess bee…

“Shepherd simultaneously develops her plot twists all while enhancing the vocubulary of younger (and even ‘older’) readers with words such as ‘proboscis.’

“This reviewer especially enjoyed the dialogue between Goldie the bee and Ol’ Grouch the tortoise in which the princess bee allows herself to be rescued from the grouch’s back by Anan–the little vociferous horse with the magical, healing horn.

“Shepherd’s sequel will have readers compare some of the plot, with its wonderful dialogues, to Felix Sahen’s Bambi or St. Exupery’s Le Petit Prince…

“One plot twist coming full circle to the why Anan’s life almost…parallels that of her (now) spiritual mentor Lea. Although readers may be left pondering the whys and wherefore [of the ending], they will acknowledge Shepherd’s continuing magic and eagerly await the final installment [Suzi-Q].”

— Patrice Tappee
–Rapid River Art Magazine

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Author: Kel Lee Cutrell, PsyD, LPC
Publisher: Robbie Dean Press
ISBN: 1-889743-51-8
No. of Pages: 44
Index: No
Table of Contents: Yes
Binding: Perfect bound‹soft cover
Last Update: 2006
Volume Discounts: Yes, call to inquire
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Price : $10.95

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The Basics of Basic Counseling is a beginner’s guide for counselors in training. This publication would work will be other more detailed counseling texts. The Basics of Basic Counseling fills a void in the area of counselor training. The only other work that addresses many of the issues covered in this publication is over fifteen years old. The Basics of Basic Counseling provides a fresh perspective and offers students of counseling and new counselors realistic and concrete discussions. It is an easy-to-read reference guide for any individual who is serious about succeeding in this field.

For those who are considering entering the counseling field, this book is a concise must read!

About the Author

Dr. Cutrell has been in the field for over ten (10) years. She has a doctorate degree from Southern California University and is licensed as a Professional Counselor. Her experience is varied. She has experience in a mental health hospital, community health centers, and the college counseling area. Presently, she is the Director of Counseling & Career Services at Piedmont College in Demorest, Georgia.

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Author: Sharon Ridella-Mehlos, Ph.D.
Publisher: Robbie Dean Press
ISBN: 1-88974-360-7
No. of Pages: 99
Index: No
Table of Contents: Yes
Binding: Perfect bound
Last Update: 2006
Volume Discounts: Yes, call to inquire
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Price : $21.95

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This workbook covers the different types of sexual abuse children and teens experience. The photos function as a metaphor or catalyst for thought. Then, after each a youngster shares his/her experience. After the sharing, there are activities to help him/her cope with the experience. The author has implemented each of these activities with her clients. They have proven to be successful in the various therapeutic meetings. Parents, teachers, therapists, and survivors of sexual abuse should find this work extremely valuable. It is clear, succinct, and realistic.

About the Author

Sharon Ridella-Mehlos received her Ph.D. ion Clinical Psychology from the Union Institute and University of Cincinnati, OH. She has worked with child, teen, and adult survivors of of sexual abuse and has completed psychological evaluations on perpetrators of sexual abuse. She is one of the developers of the Child Advocacy Center of Monroe County, Michigan. This is an intervention program designed to respond to the individual needs of the child victim and his or her family. Currently, she has a private practice where she provides psychological services.

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Author: Dr. John Slade
Publisher: Woodgate International
ISBN: 1-893617-06-8
No. of Pages: 722
Index: No
Table of Contents: No
Binding: Softcover
Last Update: 2002
Volume Discounts: Yes, call to inquire
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Price : $24.95

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Bootmaker to the Nation chronicles the lives of two early American characters, Benjamin and Genevieve, whose lives will fill you with homegrown pride and a renewed sense of what it truly means to be American. It is fundamentally a moving story of courage, struggle and hope–set during a time when our fledgling country searched for its unique identity and independence. The life of Benjamin York, a British-born apprentice cobbler and committed freedom fighter, parallels the evolution of a newly formed union that would become the United States.

Slade’s novel makes our history accessible and real. Had we read this book as children instead of so many chapters in history textbooks, we would now possess a much deeper understanding of the defining moments that lead our founding fathers to risk everything for our future.

Bootmaker to the Nation is a love story on many levels, but it also allows you to live American history through the eyes of Benjamin and Genevieve as you revel in their trials, hardships and triumphs. You will feel a growing prescence of something great about to happen as you fly through these pages. Slade weaves a poingnant and mesmerizing narrative of two young Americans seamlessly with the history of our revolution. From the arduous trip across the Atlantic aboard a British frigate to the last days of the American Revolution, you will accompany Benjamin York, and his friends and family, on an epic journey. You will experience firsthand the tense battle on the green at Lexington, the relentless attack at Bunker Hill, the harsh winter at Valley Forge and the decisive battle at Yorktown. History will finally make sense.

Now more than ever, when a renewed patriotism no longer rests only with government leaders, the American spirit and heart is uplifted by this tale. This is an exhilarating novel that will simply enthrall you with its adventure, sensitivity and humanity.

If you love America, this book will make you love it more!

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Reader: Bob Spear, Publisher and Chief Review, Heartland Reviews
Bootmaker to the Nation is a superbly written historical novel featuring an elderly couple writing about their experinces in the founding of our nation. Ben is a British apprentice cobbler caught by a British Navy press gang. He is taken to a ship and forced into duty as a sailor. Arriving in the colonies, he escapes, only to be captured by British Army soldiers. Again, forced to drill and march against his will, he is captured by American revolutionaries on the way back from Concord and Lexington. One of his captors is a young lady, Genevieve, and her brothers and father. Ben becomes a revolutionary. He teaches Genevieve to read and write. She becomes a courier and later a scribe to General George Washington. The entire war and the accompanying political revolution are viewed through these two characters’ eyes in their old age.

Although the length of the book is daunting, the author pulls the reader through it so well, it is hard to put down. His use of detail in the settings and the emotions of the characters are masterfully wrought. The reader is drawn into the miseries of soldeir life with no pay, no food, and inadequate protection from the elements, which are endured for an ideal, despite the lack of support from their fellow Americans. This is a history lesson made totally realistic by the author’s blending of a myriad number of facts with how they affected the characters’ lives. We rated this book a very high five hearts.

    — Reader, Joe Antinarella, Ph.D., Professor of English
    — Tidewater Community College
    — Old Dominion University

I thoroughly enjoyed Bootmaker to the Nation. Lengthy books are not my usual, so I was a bit startled when I saw the number of pages. However, having committed to review, I began to read. I could not put it down and was captivated as the story unfolded and each life became real. It was an adventure back in time to an era that undoubtedly birthed ournation, and I was there. I have admired George Washington. Over and over again, his strength, honor, courage, and integrity were demonstrated. No wonder the soldiers followed him! I find it interesting that the percentage of the colonists (patriots) willing to fight ws so small compared to the population at the time. I guess I had not given much thought to the fact that not everyone was involved in the fighting the war, much less some keeping needed supplies hidden or even worse selling them to the enemy for profit. Dr. Slade did such a marvelous job in totally describing this time period that the vivid picture painted of the Revolutionary War will not be erased in my mind. I would, in fact, read it again!

I have recommended Bootmaker to the Nation to some of the home school parents and will continue to do so.

I think Bootmaker to the Nation would make a great movie!!

    — Reader, Julie McElroy
    — Jubilee Academy
    — Irondale, AL

A few days ago, I received a 721 page book called, “Bootmaker to the Nation” by Dr. John Slade, to review. My first thought when looking at the enormous tome, was, “Fat chance I’ll get around to reading this.” I dropped it on my coffee table and forgot about it. Later that evening, I picked it up and started ruffling through, wondering who I could give it to to review for me! However, having nothing pressing to do at the moment, I began reading the first chapter. I was immediately hooked!

The book is historical fiction set at the time of the American Revolution, 1763 to 1783. The story is told from the point of view of a London boy named Benjamin and an American girl named Genevieve. Dr. Slade begins the story in London where Benjamin, an 18-year old cobbler’s son, is kidnapped and taken aboard the Lively, a British frigate, to be pressed into His Majesty’s navy. During the trip over he is forced to become a topman where he must climb to the top of the ship’s mast to furl and set the sail. This whole section kept me biting my nails! After he lands, he is then forced to learn to become a soldier for the Redcoats. His only goal, however, is to escape and get back to London.

The story then takes us from Benjamin’s story to Genevieve’s story. I don’t want to say much more about the plot because that’s what kept me hooked! And while I was hooked, I learned about each of the battles of the Revolution, the weapons that were used, the people involved, and why we fought the war. This was much better than a history textbook!

Dr. Slade’s goal in writing the book is to teach us to “love American history, understand our nation’s first war, meet our Founding Fathers as people, not as wooden heroes, and look to the future with an educated eye.” He definitely fulfills this goal.

I highly recommend this for 9th graders and up. It’s available at local bookstores.

    — Cindy Downes (Read The Review)
    — Oklahoma Homeschool

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Author: Charmaine Stangl
Publisher: MarketingNewAuthors.com
ISBN: 1-889743-75-5
No. of Pages: 29
Index: No
Table of Contents: No
Binding: Perfect bound, soft cover
Last Update: 2008
Volume Discounts: Yes, call to inquire
Shipping Time: 2-5 Days

Price : $9.95

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This book is the culmination of years of thought. The author wanted to write more than just a boy / dog story. She wanted her story to give children something really to think about. However, she did not want to be “preachy.” She has accomplished her goal.  It is a beautifully-illustrated work that has Charlie, a very special canine, show how children should treat people of all ages.

About the Author

Charmaine Stangl is a retired English teacher. She taught literature and writing for twenty-five years in public high schools, community college, and two universities. She has been telling stories to her children and grandchildren for over forty years, but this her first story to be published. She and her husband live in Tecumseh, Michigan.

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Author: Phil Kelly
Publisher: Robbie Dean Press 
Illustrator: John Meszaros
ISBN: 1-889743-62-3
No. of Pages: TBA
Index: None
Table of Contents: Yes
Binding: TBA
Last Update: 2007
Volume Discounts: Yes, call to inquire
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Price : $12.95

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This work is a collection of five short stories with illustrations that bring the stories alive. They are stories that can help anyone learn how to live and survive in the wild with Mother Nature at her best. Many of the tales are taken from the real-life adventures of the author.

This is just the first in a series of short stories that are to be published.

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“My father was the last traditional Aleut chief of our village. I took his place later in life, but by then the position came under the title of Village Council President. He raised me to take his place someday, by teaching me how to hunt at an early age. My training started at three years of age. I went out with him and carried the game we killed in my backpack and learned by observing him. After three years, at six years of age, one morning as I gathered my 22 rifle and backpack, he told me to go out alone and hunt until I killed something and was not to come back until I did. That was my hunting test. I passed. I got a ptarmigan just at sunset, an hour before dark. 

“I did not become a man in his eyes until I killed my first brown bear. After that, at the age of ten, I was a man in father’s eyes, and he game me responsibilities accordingly. I was the last to go through these hunting tests.”

It is from these experiences that this author, a full-blooded Aleut, in northern Alaska, has developed his tales.

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Author: Isabell Florence, C.B.S.W., M.A.R.T.
Publisher: Robbie Dean Press
ISBN: 0-9630608-4-8
No. of Pages: 96
Index: No
Table of Contents: Yes
Binding: Perfect-bound
Last Update: 1993
Volume Discounts: Yes, call to inquire
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Price : $14.00

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This book provides a focused explanation of deafness and blindness by an author who is deaf/blind. The book is for diverse audiences–non-professional and professional. This text/reference discusses succinctly the various ways effective communication can occur with deaf/blind individuals.

Use as a text or reference manual. This book provides a focused explanation of deafness and blindness by an author who is deaf/blind. The book is for diverse audiences–non-professional and professional. This text/reference discusses succinctly the various ways effective communication can occur with deaf/blind individuals.

About the Author

Ms. Florence graduated from Western Michigan University Cum Laude. She earned this distinction upon receiving her Bachelors and Masters degrees. He bachelor’s is in Social Work. Her Master’s is in Rehabilitation Training. Ms. Florence has written several articles concerning deaf/blindness. Her thesis on continuous loops is published internationally in the AER Journal. Presently, Ms. Florence is an instructor at Mott Community College in Flint, MI. She is both hearing and visually impaired. Her writing combines academic theory, professional guidance, and actual application.

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Author: Fairy C. Hayes-Scott, Ph.D.
Publisher: Robbie Dean Press
ISBN: 0-9630608-7-2
No. of Pages: 151
Index: Yes
Table of Contents: Yes
Binding: Coil
Last Update: 1992
Volume Discounts: Yes, call to inquire
Shipping Time: 2-5 Days
Special Donation: Yes, 25 or more books ordered, RDP donates a percentage of the RDP profit of the order to the school, college, organization, or charity of choice of the individual who has initiated the order.de

Price : $25.00

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Research Paragraph with Outline

A. Topic Sentence: Deaf people cope with interaction in the hearing community in different ways.
B. Examples of the Topic Sentence:

1.Hearing loss cuts people off from the world so they use hearing aid (Vroman 35).
2.People don’t understand how serious a hearing loss is–Deaf become angry at first then later accept (Scanlon 33).
3.Deaf have problems making changes from school, to work, and to community living , so they use hearing aids and signs (Sands 384).

C. Concluding Sentence:Deaf people cope with interaction in the hearing community by using hearing aids, accepting deafness, and using signs.
Deaf people cope with interaction in the hearing community in different ways. First, a hearing loss cuts people off from the world, so they use hearing aids (Vroman 35). A hearing aid helps the Deaf fit in the hearing world. Second, many people do not understand how serious a hearing loss is. Some deaf become angry at first. Then, later they accept being Deaf (Scanlon 33).
Third, the Deaf have problems making changes from school to work and to community living, so they use hearing aids and signs (Dunlap & Sands 384). Hearing aids help the Deaf. Therefore, Deaf people cope with interaction in the community by using hearing aids, accepting Deafness, and using signs.
(Charles Mofield, a Deaf student in the author’s developmental skills course, wrote the outline and research paragraph.)

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Author: Charlene Brandl
Publisher: Robbie Dean Press
ISBN: 0-889743-07-0
No. of Pages: 222
Index: No
Table of Contents: Yes
Binding: Soft cover, perfect-bound
Last Update: 1999
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This book provides case studies of different children, some with autism, others with Down syndrome, who demonstrate the effectiveness of the method of facilitated communication. This method has helped these youngsters communicate with their parents, teachers, and peers. The youngsters clearly demonstrate why they want people to “See Us Smart!”

About the Author

Ms. Brandl has a Masters Degree in Behavioral Disabilities from the University of Wisconsin. She began in 1966 working as a Special Education teacher. After taking several years off to raise her young children and several foster children, she returned to the classroom. Currently, she is teaching in an elementary school where she continues to find students who can benefit from the use of Facilitated Communication. They are children with autism, Down syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, and other disabilities. 

Reviews

“The book shares a new way of thinking about disability. The book’s author assumes the competence of her students and this assumption of competence is the cornerstone of facilitated communicationÖThe real life stories neither glamorize nor moralize FC; they simply tell about a teacher’s perspective of FC and a deep and honest grappling for what this all meansÖYou use FC to liberate the voice of the voiceless!”

    — Donald Cardinal, Ph.D., Associate Professor
    — Chapman University, School of Education, Orange, CA

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Author: Gwendolyn D. Persons
Publisher: Robbie Dean Press
ISBN: 1-889743-15-1
No. of Pages: 78
Index: No
Table of Contents: Yes
Binding: Softcover
Last Update: 2001
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This book compiles scriptural passages and sayings that would pertain specifically to members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. However, it should be clearly noted there is nothing in the work that would divulge information that only members of this fine organization should know. The passages and sayings can be inspiring for all people who seek uplifting words from Scripture and other words of wisdom that will help people live every challenging day of their lives.

About the Author

Gwendolyn D. Harris Persons was initiated into Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. through Delta Upsilon Chapter on the campus of Western Michigan University on September 20, 1969. She activated with the Detroit Alumnae Chapter in 1983. Over the years her involvement with the graduate chapter has been extensive. She has held numerous committee chair positions and has served on several committees. Of which she is most proud was serving in the position of chapter chaplain during the 1997-99 administration. It was while serving in this position Ms. Persons began compiling God’s Got A Word for Delta Women. Upon meeting Dr. Fairy C. Hayes-Scott, owner of Robbie Dean Press and, also, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., at the Detroit Black Writers Guild Conference in September 2000, Ms. Persons was encouraged to publish her work. Ms. Persons is a financial member of the Detroit Alumnae Chapter and has been a Golden Life Member since 1993.

Author: Cecilia B-Ikeguchi, Ph.D.
Publisher: Robbie Dean Press
ISBN: 1-88974331-3
No. of Pages: 136
Index: Yes
Table of Contents: Yes
Binding: Softcover
Last Update: 2004
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This book analyzes foreigners’ cultural adjustment patterns in Japan in relation to the non-verbal code of the “bow” and its corresponding eye movement and hand position. 

We have seen the simultaneous development both in terms of human interaction and the progress of communication and transportation technology since the latter half of the twentieth century. These social changes have created an increasing demand on people from different cultural backgrounds to encounter each other during travel, study, business and other various professional transactions. A heightened acceleration of face-to-face interaction among members of different cultures brought to light issues of cultural diversity and multiculturalism. At the same time, increased travel opportunities resulted in the creation of a closely interwoven network that calls for ways to reduce cultural barriers and promote closer interaction in various spheres of human society. This transformation has no doubt rendered the world a smaller place more than ever. Furthermore, the increased frequency of face-to-face interaction among people of different cultural, ethnic, social, and religious background calls us to create an open mindset, and see things through the eyes of others, whether host or new to a culture. People have increasingly realized that beneath the surface of every international and domestic affair lies a diversity of cultures and subcultures that provides the rich material for both direct human encounter as well as for point-to-point interaction.

The purpose of this book is three-fold. First, it presents the results of a study on non-verbal communication in Japan. Exploring insights on nonverbal communication is a first step to a successful cultural adaptation in this country. Studies on non-verbal communication have focused largely on descriptive accounts (Klopf & Ishii, 1987) and/or anecdotal reports of culture-specific experiences (Matsumoto, Wallbott & Scherer, 1989)). This work situates the non-verbal communication experiences of people from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds within the Japanese culture, and within the whole context of international communication. In so doing, it accomplishes the second goal: to show the explicit relation between international and intercultural communication. The continued expansion of and interest in these two fields of study, both in research and in the classroom, has given rise to some questions. Some of the most frequently asked questions by students include: “what is the relationship between these two fields of study?”, “are they two separate things?” and “how can we draw the dividing line between them?” No doubt, many books have been written about communication. Some books discuss the different types of human communication: personal, interpersonal, mass and business communication.

Some books analyze the application of technology in communication; still others are about cross-cultural contact. Many other books have been written about the theoretical approaches on the different aspects of communication, and perhaps their practical applications, and are difficult for beginning students. This book brings together relevant issues on communication research and practice to provide a general introduction to the field. It gives an extensive list of related studies, and the student is encouraged to read those that are of interest. By clarifying some general terms and concepts this work aims to situate Intercultural Communication within the larger umbrella of International Communication. It discusses concepts on International and Intercultural Communication in a summative way for easy understanding of university students who are learning communication for the first time, and learning it in English, as a foreign language Lastly, this book provides useful insights on coping and adjustment of sojourners and long term residents in Japan, where the unspoken message is a rule, and where non-verbal communication is a must. A study of both intercultural and international communication should begin with a clear understanding of Communication.

Chapter 1 introduces “Communication” as a study, and discusses general concepts related to Intercultural and International Communication based on existing literature. It is useful to the classroom teacher and students, as a friendly introduction to these fields of study. An attempt has been done to include some of the major issues to help students understand central concepts in communication studies. These concepts are particularly helpful to beginning students in understanding discussions in the latter parts of the book. At the same time, it can help teachers of Intercultural/ International Communication classes design a syllabus for the course.

By drawing up insights from volumes of studies on the field, Chapter 2 analyzes some important issues on Intercultural Communication research. Of particular interest in this study are intercultural adjustment and adaptation, culture shock, and nonverbal communication. This part of the book will link the different types intercultural communication discussed in Chapter 1 to the actual experiences of the different types of international travelers on short or long time duration in different host countries.

Chapter 3 presents the results of a study on the adaptation process and problems of two groups of foreigners: the sojourners and long term residents introduced in the previous chapter. The focus of discussions is on the psychological process of sojourners` adjustment and long-term residents` adaptation in Japan in reference to the nonverbal codes of ‘bowing” and “eye contact”. To the academicians and empirical researchers, it is the hoped that this chapter will provide useful insights on Intercultural Communication Studies that are culture specific. Last but certainly of equal importance, it will prove a useful guide to an understanding of nonverbal behavior of the Japanese. Thus, to short-term travelers, as well as long-term residents in Japan, this book is a must. 
  

About the Author

Dr. Cecilia B-Ikeguchi, an Associate Professor in Tsukuba Women’s University in Japan, has been teaching English as a second and foreign language in various universities well over fifteen years. She has a Master’s in English Education and a Ph.D. in Educational Research. Her research interests are on the areas of Second Language Acquisition, particularly Language Testing, as well as on Comparative Educational Systems. Currently, in addition to her teaching responsibilities, she lectures on intercultural studies and serves as one of the associate editors for the International Journal for Teachers of English Writing Skills.

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Author: Robert M. Scott, Jr.
Publisher: Robbie Dean Press
ISBN: 1-889743-19-4
No. of Pages: 70
Index: Yes
Table of Contents: Yes
Binding: Softcover
Last Update: 2002
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This book serves as a helpful reference for current, and those considering becoming, owners of small or mid-sized businesses. This handbook provides easy-to-read, brief, and direct answers to common workplace situations involving employees. Yes, more details could be included or situations really expanded upon; however, the author knows that readers of this book, generally, do not have the time to read a treatise. They need immediate and clear answers. For those detailed answers, they should contact a professional human resources consultant. And, when such expertise is needed, then, more detailed answers and actual assistance can be received. The author can suggest persons to contact as well as provide that kind of assistance, too; the end of this book gives that kind of information.

About the Author

Mr. Robert M. Scott, Jr. is a resident of Ann Arbor, MI. He has had over thirty-years of experience in human resources. He has worked as a human resources administrator in various work environments–hospital, college, municipal, and the private sector. In addition, he has served neighboring communities on various advisory boards of community agencies helping them with human resources issues. After retiring, he took time to reflect as to what his new role would be; he knew he wanted to remain in the field, but in a different capacity. And that is when, after the encouragement of previous colleagues who still would call and ask for advice on human resources issues, he decided to begin his own human resources consulting business‹Human Resources Assistance (H.R. Assistance).

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Author: Sarah E. Chappell (Member of the Univ. of MI Student Group, WE READ)
Publisher: MarketingNewAuthors.com
ISBN: 1-889743-77-1; 978-1-889743-77-6
No. of Pages: 30
Index: No
Table of Contents: No
Binding: Perfect Bound – Softcover
Last Update: 2010
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This work is for 5th to 8th graders. Malia is a little girl who is determined to plant a garden and nurture it to fruition. Others doubt she will be successful. Several of her friends just cannot understand her fascination with dirt and bugs and all that is a part of gardening. Still, this does not deter Malia from her task of growing a bountiful vegetable garden in the front of her home for all to see.
 
This work is about more than a little girl and her efforts to develop a vegetable garden. This work teaches an important lesson for all children (even for adults, too): once one has determined to do something worthwhile, even if it is not what others are doing, he or she should never “give up.” The rewards go beyond the task.
 
This beautifully-illustrated book should serve as a wonderful addition to any child’s personal library or a school library’s book collection. 

About the Author

Sarah E. Chappell is the author. U-Bin Li is the illustrator. They are members of WE READ (Working to Educate Readers by Encouraging Active Development)

WE READ is a non-profit student organization on the University of Michigan—Ann Arbor Campus. WE READ is committed to getting urban elementary students excited about reading. How? Throughout the school year, WE READ members provide writing and illustration workshops for youngsters attending some of the elementary schools in Detroit, MI. They help these students write their own books so that they can tell their own stories. At the end of the school year, WE READ gives every student a gratis copy of the book chosen by the WE READ board to be published by MANA. For 2010, the students will receive MALIA: THE GARDEN GUARDIAN.

Now, since WE READ is a non-profit organization of UM, any profit gained by sales will be used to help the organization continue its work in these elementary schools.

— A WE READ student working with youngsters in a Detroit public school

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Author: Jennifer Weil
Publisher: Robbie Dean Press
Illustrators: Laurie Palmer and Jennifer Weil
ISBN: 1-889743-47-X
No. of Pages: 32
Index: No
Table of Contents: No
Binding: Hardcover
Last Update: New Publication
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This is a book for five to nine year-olds. It addresses their fears and helps them see how to overcome them. And it manages to help children by using rhyme; it is somewhat like an illustrated poem for children. As one teacher who read a manuscript of the work says: ” The rhythm and rhyme give it a familiar “Dr. Seuss” feeling. It treats an important issue for children in a way that is appropriate for children and easy for them to understand. Outstanding!”

Ms. Brown continues:

It makes an important point without sounding too preachy or teachy, which isn’t always easy to do…It is good for prediction, too. I found myself wondering what the big lump was going to turn out to be ( I thought it was fear, which I guess was close). I will see if my kids will guess it. I think it will also lend itself well to further discussion “lumps” each of us carries around with us?

Third Grade Teacher

The reaction from her students?

“It was really cute; I liked it.”
Kaylee, age 8

“The book is excellent.”
Jalen, age 9

“I think she will become a really good author.”
John, age 8

Now, John is a good predictor of success. He just did not know it. The author has written several works; however, it is this one that she is focusing mainly for children to help them cope with a real issue for children.

About the Author

Jennifer Weil writes in Michigan and Costa Rica. Her published work includes poetry, plays, short stories, ghost-written material, and children’s books. She is now working on publishing her novels. A union actress with film, television, and numerous theatre credits, she is also the founding producer/writer/director of Acts of God®, a church-based performance group that presents accessible interpretations of scripture, often offbeat and sometimes challenging. Ms. Weil enjoys drawing, painting, swimming, and making greeting cards. Born and raised in California, she now feels at home in many places.

About the Artist

Laurie Palmer is a Sonoma County artist whose work is in private collections. Originally from Placerville, California, Laurie studied art at the University of California, Davis, and then received her secondary teaching credential from U. C., Berkeley. An acclaimed textile and mixed media artist, she combines paint and recycled materials to explore her wild, funny, and interior self. Ms. Palmer is also a Feldenkrais® practitioner and teaches workshops using movement and art expression. She and her husband live in Santa Rosa, California. This is her first book.

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Author: Sherry Brackett
Publisher: Robbie Dean Press
ISBN: 1-889743-16-X
No. of Pages: TBA
Index: TBA
Table of Contents: TBA
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This is a book for those who are trying to cope with an illness and those who have survived. It is a book for any person who loves the beauty that Mother Nature has given this world. In addition to Ms. Brackett’s written responses to the different photos, there are spaces for the reader to share his/her musings. Thus, it is more than a book of breathtaking photos; it is a journal. It allows readers an opportunity to write their own personal responses to the work and life as a whole.

Ms. Brackett invites readers to enjoy this work:

I would like to finish by saying thank you for sharing a moment of your time with me…Go, and let life embrace you to the max and remember “one good thing each day.”

About the Author

Ms. Sherry Brackett is a retiree from a major automotive company, a wife, mother, and grandmother, and a cancer survivor. As a cancer survivor, perhaps, this experience has sharpened her sense of what is important and given her the ability to capture it on film. Every photograph clearly illustrates the title. Ms. Brackett’s keen eye at seeing Nature at her best is incomparable. There are many talented photographers. However, there are those who demonstrate more than talent; they demonstrate a gift. Ms. Brackett’s photos illustrate that gift. The response to her work has been so very positive that she has begun a company, Sherry M. Brackett Enterprises, LLC.

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