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Black in Blue
ISBN: 9781933660066
Retail Price: $18.95
Author: Troi Johnson
Audience: General
Sub-Category: True Crime
Page Count: 271
Pub Date: In Stock
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Book Synopsis: The gripping story you are about to read is true. From the streets of LA as a juvenile to the Gulf Coast community he has vowed to protect and serve, the author takes you on a wild journey. See him come of age and beat all odds. This book is about the life of a young black man growing up in South Central Los Angeles. From rural Texas to the inner city streets of L.A. and Houston, from lack to plenty, from great loss to gain; the road was long to becoming a law enforcement officer in Texas with a perilous detour through the Correctional System as a prison guard in the worst prison in Texas. This is my story. My name is Troi Gregory Johnson. I am thirty-seven years old, married with five children. I have broken my neck twice and had a total of five back surgeries. I have survived being struck by lightening and hit by a car. In total, I have broken seventeen bones and miraculously survived having been shot in the face. Regardless of what I have been through, I am whole, mind, body and spirit. The story you are about to read is real. It is raw but honest. It is this man’s journey. Some of the names and places have been changed out of respect for the individual or institution. |
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Author Biography:
 The author lives with his family in the Gulf Coast town of Freeport, Texas where he serves the community as a police officer. |
Dawfie's Story
ISBN: 9781933660516
Retail Price: $8.95
Author: Brenda O'Bannion
Audience: General
Sub-Category: Autism
Page Count: 48
Pub Date: In Stock
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Book Synopsis: Some stories deserve to be told. Dawfie's Story, many believe, is one of these. The idea for this book grew from a conversation with my publisher while working on the upcoming release of my first children's book, "Crowbaby and Dawfie", After sharing some stories about the real characters in the book, Tim encouraged me to consider writing an adult book as a companion to "Crowbaby and Dawfie'". Once the idea was planted, I couldn't let it go. My mind worked overtime, pulling together bits and pieces of memories, until; finally 1 felt this book come to life.
Doris Lucille Cochran was born to Tommie and Ola Cochran on July 29, 1932. Her family, which consisted of her mother, father and two older brothers, lived in southwest Louisiana, very near where the Sabine River marks the state's boundary with Texas. History reveals just how far we have progressed in assisting handicapped people in helping them to live a productive life. Unfortunately, Dawfie (her pronunciation of Doris) was born too early to benefit from the early diagnosis and intervention so prevalent today.' The diagnosis of autistic and in particular, autistic savant, was not obtained until she was well past fifty years old. Simply put, she lived for sixty years in what many may think of as an unappealing life. Yet those of us fortunate enough to have known her would testify that Dawfie's life, while limited in many ways, was far from unappealing. She lived her life surrounded by the small things she valued, structured by her daily routine, and expressed through her music and drawings. This, then, is Dawfie's story. Tim planted the seed. I did the watering and the story grew. It is my hope that my readers will reap the harvest. |
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Author Biography:
 Brenda was born in East Texas and lived most of her childhood in East Texas and lived most of her childhood there. As an adult she has lived in both East and South Texas. She is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin University and taught elementary students for 18 years. She currently lives with her husband in Victoria, Texas where she works as an administrator for the Region Three Education Service Center.From the time she was 10 years old, writing has been a part of Brenda’s life. As an elementary student, she always participated in UIL writing events and later, wrote for her high school newspaper. As an adult she has written many stories for her students and, more recently, for her granddaughter. Quoting Brenda…”For me, writing is just necessary. It is both relaxing and stimulating. Nothing is more difficult than searching for just the right way to say something; but then, nothing feels better than getting it just right! Knowing that my stories will be in the hands of children and will help foster a love of reading in them is truly a blessing for me.” Aside from writing, Brenda enjoys spending time with her children and grandchild. She also enjoys quilting and teaching quilting classes. |
Crowbaby and Dawfie 9781933660240 $18.95
Crowbaby and Dawfie - Teacher to Teacher Resource 9781933660172 $18.95
Patchwork Annie 9781933660561 $18.95
Patchwork Annie - Teacher to Teacher Resource 9781933660578 $9.95
Internal Conflict
ISBN: 9781933660622
Retail Price: $19.95
Author: Albert Diaz, Leah Burns
Audience: General
Sub-Category: True Crime
Page Count: 101
Pub Date: In Stock
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Book Synopsis: “Albert Diaz needed to have written his story. It’s a testament to the authority and power of prayer. So many times throughout his career – from the capture of one of the FBI’s ten-most-wanted, the breakup and arrest of national and international drug dealers, and through his own personal ordeal of seeking justice – Albert was the recipient of God’s full Grace. Because of the prayers of his parents, Albert Diaz can look back on many occasions throughout his career and proclaim the words of the Prophet Daniel, ‘The Lord sent an angel and shut the mouth of the lions.” Internal Conflict needs to be read by all. In Internal Conflict, Albert Diaz, a law enforcement professional of the highest order, and co-author Leah Burns, perfectly illustrate the fact that there is no hell evil enough, no darkness dark enough, no hole deep enough, where God can not reach in and touch.” Dr. David Guel
President, CHE-Concerned Hispanic Evangelicals Executive Vice President, National Coalition of Latino Clergy and Christian Leaders (CONLAMIC) Member, White House Compassion in Action Roundtable Albert Diaz & Leah Burns have masterfully written a thought provoking, spiritually challenging and life changing story. This is the kind of book in which one will pick up and not lay aside until finished. Wayne Hardin
Pastor, Grace Community Baptist Church Dayton, Texas |
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Author Biography:
 Albert was born and raised in Houston, Texas. A twenty-seven year retired Texas law enforcement officer with over twenty years involved in the investigation of Homicides, Suicides, Aggravated Assaults, Sexual Assaults, Covert Narcotic Operations, Narcotic Money Laundering Operations. Albert’s career included positions as a Detentions Deputy, Patrol Deputy, Detective and a Lieutenant’s position overseeing the Jail division, the Homicide division and the Narcotics division for the 3rd largest Sheriff’s Office in the nation. Albert has a beautiful wife of ten years and is raising three sons 21,17, and 9. Albert or “Bert” as many friends call him is currently the owner and chief investigator of a privately owned Investigations company. |
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 Mom, motivational speaker, teacher, chaplain, youth director, and now, Leah Burns has successfully earned the title of author. While serving in ministry in several different capacities over the years, Leah has entertained many different audiences by tying laughter, scripture and knowledge into memorable experiences. No matter the title, you can always find her at the Christian book and gift store that she and her sister own and operate or on her small ranch with her daughters in Hockley, Texas. |
Living Life Sinny Sized
ISBN: 9781933660486
Retail Price: $10.95
Author: Chrissy Bernal
Audience: General
Sub-Category: Primordial Dwarfism
Page Count: 68
Pub Date: In Stock
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Book Synopsis: Sienna Surprised her mom by being a twin. She and her twin were born early so Sienna weighed a little less than 1 1/2 lbs. The doctors knew she was going to have some medical problems, but didn't know exactly what to expect. They didn't think she would be able to have a normal life. However, Sienna was very stubborn, and God His hand on her.
After 108 days in the hospital, sienna went home. She was diagnosed with a form of Dandy Walker, Chronic Lung Disease (for which she was required to use an oxygen tank for over a year) and was fed through a feeding tube that had been inserted into her stomach. She had pneumonia several times and had surgery to repair a hole in her heart. As she grew older,she didn't grow as fast as her twin sister, Sierra. The doctors discovered that she had a form of Primordial Dwarfism, a type of Dwarfism that less than 200 people in the world have. Even though, Sienna has many things that might sound scary, she has a wonderful attitude and an ability to enrich everyone's life that comes into contact with her. She knows that she is meant for BIG things. This is the story of her beginning. |
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 Sienna’s mom, Chrissy Bernal, grew up in Houston , TX where she started writing short stories as a young girl. She received many awards for her writing abilities as a child and as an adult. One award she received was a scholarship from the Houston Press. She received her BA in Mass Communications/Journalism from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. During her studies there, she played on the women’s volleyball team, continued to compete in creative writing and performance competitions and was Editor for the school’s newspaper, The Bells. She also has a background in Marketing and Creative Design. Aside from being an author, Chrissy is also a certified personal trainer and consultant in the fitness industry. The Bernal family still lives in the Houston area. She and her husband have three kids and two dogs. It is Chrissy’s vision that others would be inspired and educated through her writings and would see that they have the ability to do great things once they allow themselves to see that what makes them unique can be what makes them great. |
Dozer and the Horse Ride 9781933660158 $18.95
Sienna's Locket 9781933660134 $18.95
Macie's Book of Remembrance
ISBN: 9781933011
Retail Price: $19.95
Author: Doris Ainsworth Stephenson
Audience: General
Sub-Category: American History
Page Count: 187
Pub Date: In Stock
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Book Synopsis: Macie’s Book of Remembrance is the inspirational biography of Macie Bell Lemley Ainsworth Kain. Macie was born on June 30, 1904 and died on January 30, 1998. Her life encompassed most of the twentieth century. Since the time Macie was four years old, she heard her father and sister tell the story over and over of her mother’s after-life experience saying to the doctor she did not want to stay with her family, but wanted to go back to heaven. Along the way in Macie’s search, the story touches upon the Great Depression, World War I and II, the search for oil and sulphur, the Great Hurricane of 1942 and the founding of early Pentecostal churches in Texas. |
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 Author, Doris Ainsworth Stephenson, received her AB in History with another major in English and a minor in Spanish. Her young married life was spent raising her children, working and teaching school. After her children were grown and married, Doris decided to return to college earning a Master of Library Science from Vanderbilt University and finished the remainder of her career as a Librarian. Though now retired, the author still lives and writes among the books she loves in her own private library nestled in the rolling wooded hills of Tennessee. |
Miraculous Hand of God, The
ISBN: 9781933110
Retail Price: $12.95
Author: Patsy Moore
Audience: General
Sub-Category: Inspirational
Page Count: 66
Pub Date: In Stock
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Book Synopsis: This book is about various miraculous interventions in peoples lives. There are stories from a 2 year old to a 73 year old and several in between as well as in different walks of life. Some are as told to me by others and some are my own and verifiable. God is still a God of the miraculous. If you don’t think so, I really believe that if you just read this book, you’ll change your mind. Take a peek inside and let me hear from you and let me know, if you believe or not. May God bless you. Patsy Moore |
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Author Biography:
 Patsy Moore and her husband Robert are Pastors of God’s Way Fellowship in Cuero, Texas. She has spoken at churches about her miraculous healing and still preaches about God’s mercy toward her and her family. Patsy has been a talk show host, radio personality/manager as well as a published song writer and a professional artist as well. Her music is praise and worship. She paints in watercolors, oils, pastels and acrylics and specializes in landscapes, buildings, animals and portraiture. Her paintings have hung in various galleries in Texas. |
Sincerely, Mary
ISBN: 9781933660332
Retail Price: $24.95
Author: Pat Shannon
Audience: General
Sub-Category: American History
Page Count: 256
Pub Date: In Stock
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Book Synopsis: "Sincerely Mary" is a delightful collection of columns written by Mary Lee Shannon, the owner and editor of the small town Texas newspaper, the Wharton Spectator, during the 1950’s.
She editorialized in an era that a person could speak their mind clearly and without the filter of political correctness. She said exactly what she meant. For this reason, her writing provoked an immediate response. Issue by issue, the reader was either touched by her sincere compassion or was enraged by her politics. Her writing was not the frivolous voice of an uninformed debutante, to the contrary, hers was the rational voice of Mid-Century America before politics and radical idealism took hold. The book is lovingly compiled and edited by her daughter-in-law, author, Pat Shannon. |
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Author Biography:
 Pat Shannon was born and bred in Newgulf, Texas in the early 1930’s. At that time, Newgulf was a small town that was shielded from the rest of the world and, according to Pat, "believe me we knew it, but truly it was a great place for growing up." She graduated from Boling High School and then also from Wharton County Junior College. Pat married Frank Shannon, Jr. in 1951 and had two sons, Frank III and Paul. "We didn’t have much money, but our love for each other held us together," said Pat, who now lives in the old homestead with "Chica" her tabby cat, and is thrilled to finally have this work in print. "Although I am not a writer, I am ecstatic to be embarking on this new literary career. At age 75, this project has been one of the highlights of my life!" |
