Worlds Apart

  Luke Loaghan's Worlds Apart is a wonderful new world take on the classic Greek myth, “Orpheus and Eurydice.” The book tells the story of David, who is wrapping up his senior year of high school at the very competitive Stanton High in Brooklyn. Worlds Apart is full of typical teenage angst and David, realizing that his insecurities are holding him back from what he wants most. David writes sports for the school newspaper, and is a very talented guitar player. Also, he experiences things that most teens don't, including an average of nine deaths at his school per year, rivaling gangs, and backward personalities.

  Worlds Apart is an intelligent coming-of-age story, carefully crafted in a highly interesting light. It is a story of young love, found in Delancey, a girl for whom David patiently waits, and with whom he finally begins a relationship. David and Delancey soon discover the differences in their separate worlds. Loaghan captures the very essence of both normal and abnormal high school experiences, and seamlessly ties them in with the Greek myth beautifully. Worlds Apart is also set in the eighties, presenting a very interesting story line that is highly enjoyable, and at the same time it is full of substance. The problems of American teenagers are at once truly timeless and era-specific, and this story really reiterates that fact.

People of all ages will relate to Worlds Apart because everyone has or will experience at least one of the circumstances depicted in this book. Full of heart and harsh realities to which teenagers are sometimes subjected, this is the kind of book that will never grow old or irrelevant in theme. Loaghan wrote a wonderful story from which everyone can enjoy and learn. To be sure, this one will thoroughly entertain from cover-to-cover.

  

The Ticket

The Ticket is a powerful book written by Sean Liv, a motivational speaker, fitness expert, and life strategist. The Ticket is an inspiring work aimed to help you to create a powerful new life by learning how to pull together mind, body and spirit. The most inspiring element of this book is that the author struggled through depression herself, and does a phenomenal job of explaining all of the keys involved in creating a fulfilling life, which include weight management and health, as well as achieving a healthy mindset. Liv reveals a very straightforward approach, emphasizing the importance of a goal-oriented life style, refraining from a sedentary lifestyle, and improving opinions of yourself. Liv abstains from preaching, instead speaking from experience, and encouraging her readers to rely upon themselves to turn their lives around. She also explains the visualization techniques to be used, as well as mental exercises to create a healthy mindset. The Ticket's primary focus is to increase positive thinking, which triggers positive body image and confidence that encourages a healthy lifestyle.

The Ticket explains learning to trust and appointing yourself to be in complete control of your brand new life. Liv's book is a groundbreaking ally in fighting obesity, low self-esteem and self-loathing. The Ticket emphasizes realistic and healthy ways to truly take control of your weight, and sensible concepts that really work. The Ticket is stuffed full of information and insight that will help everyone in one way or another, to create the lives that they have always wanted. Liv inspires us to fix the little things, in order to solve the larger life issues. Truly, everyone can glean valuable gems from this book. The Ticket is literally your ticket to a fulfilling life that will last your whole lifetime.

First Contact: Digigtal Science Fiction Anthology 1

      First Contact: Digital Science Fiction Anthology 1, is a book full of mind-blowing short stories that will reel you in from page one. First Contact Anthology 1 is the very first installment of a monthly rendition of anthologies. First Contact is made up of ten fictitious short stories written by a number of authors from various parts of the world. Partners Stephen Helleiner and Craig Ham come together with Editor Jessi Hoffman to choose stories that allow the human mind to run wild within the pages of this book. All of the stories feature an easy-to-follow conversational style that grabs the attention of readers, leaving them on the edges of their seats. Each story has its own unique effect, evoking from the reader a full array of emotions. Just when the reader thinks he/she has the story figured out, he/she is left breathless with suspense as the plot changes in an instant. First Contact contains everything readers look for in a great series; suspense, laughs, romance, drama, and terror- all bound in one book.

"How I Lost Eleven Stones and Found Love," by Ian Creasey is the first story in the book. The engaging tale of a boy and girl, and of course, an alien—it's truly everything you would expect in the story of an alien encounter. This one absolutely leaves you wondering about the possibility of such an encounter with life beyond Earth.

From horror to mystery and everything in between, these stories engage the reader with themes that resonate and plots that thoroughly entertain. For example, the thrilling suspense of “Biting a Dead Man's Hand,” or a nice, quiet story like “The Caretaker,” it’s easy to see that the team did a phenomenal job creating the desire to turn the page for more.

If you're looking for a book that keeps your attention riveted from cover to cover, First Contact: Digital Science Fiction Anthology 1 is definitely for you!

Jade Writing

    Jade Writing is a translated copy of a two thousand-year-old classic Chinese manuscript titled Yellow Court Classic, translated for the first time in its entirety in English by Imios Archangelis Jade Writing is full of ancient secrets of healing, which have been widely studied in past generations. Jade Writing brings the ancient teachings to life for the present generation to enjoy. The author does a wonderful job of taking centuries old meditations and thinking practices and applying them to the modern day problems that plague many. Archangelis draws the parallels between ancient insights and modern science, preaching that meditation and visualization are the keys to both longevity and health. Archangelis bridges the gap between ancient language and culture and modern society, and includes the original text for further study and cross-referencing.

Focusing on solutions to problems that are found in alchemy, Jade Writing has plenty of powerful symbolism of mind, body and spirit. The book exudes hope of the true power of mankind. A person’s true power comes from within, and is at his/her strongest when at peace with him/herself and his/her surroundings. Collectively, Jade Writing is page after page of ancient philosophies and insights.

This book seeks to promote inner peace and overall health for the human body. The text is accompanied by footnotes that supply additional resources and establish credibility, and it also includes a glossary with meanings of important words and symbols that are found throughout. The book is designed to make Taosim easy to understand.

Jade Writing is a great example by which to live, and readers will eagerly turn the pages of this book in order to gain peace and serenity in a chaotic world.

   

The Fountain Of Youth

     The Fountain of Youth by Sherman Woods: Cycle 1 Volume 1, is a futuristic musical that is action- packed from cover to cover. The book portrays the classic battle of good verses evil—but in a new way. With the use of lyrics and classic themes, Woods creates a story that is both unique and familiar in content, and in heart.

Woods doesn't waste any time plunging into the action. In the opening chapters, the Evil Lord has Virtue trapped in his regal castle. He enters the scene angry, singing the first song of the musical called “Chop, Chop,” telling how he will execute all the liars. The Evil lord gives the Planet Of Truth very little time to survive. Ryan arrives for the rescue, strong in his beliefs and unafraid, even in the face of death. When he is killed for standing with such bravery, Virtue stands strong against the Evil Lord's attempts to sway her, fueled by her disgust for what she had witnessed.

The news of Ryan's death at the castle reaches The Planet Of Truth with devastating strides, and one brave young man is left as the only one willing to defend the planet and save Virtue from the Evil Lord's hands. Virtue finds herself with no choice but to fight the battle along side him.

With the help of the four Timekeepers, Passion, Faith, Loyalty and Ruby, the pair learn how to prevail. It seems one must have true and flawless love for Virtue in order to save her and her planet. The Fountain of Youth is a story of true love and undying heroism. The epic and ongoing battle between good and evil continues in this musical novel that never lacks excitement. Dive into the realms of an unknown distant future in the pages of The Fountain Of Youth.