New Releases by Susan Lynn

Through brushstrokes and prose, Unraveling the Silence explores the fierce beauty of becoming. With each painting and reflection, Susan lays bare the quiet battles behind creativity-the griefs we carry, the truths we resist, and the voices we reclaim. More than a memoir, this is a reckoning with silence itself and a testament to the healing of art.

As you embark on your journey through Motivational Devotional with Heavenly Poems, keep in mind that it''s not a traditional right to left, left to right, or thirty-day sequential read. This devotional is designed for you to grab and go, carrying nuggets of wisdom throughout your day. Most of us live fast-paced, hurry-up lives, and even though our intentions might be good, we aren''t inclined to carve out a place in our homes for devotions. You will discover a scripture, quote, quip, or blog to help you experience what I fondly call "the 1/4 shift." One positive truth that replaces a negative one can prompt a miraculous transformation in your thinking. Your actions will be sure to follow in time. Remember: this book is uniquely designed for flexibility. You can flip to any page and discover one thing that will nourish your heart and mind.

Above All is an extensive exploration and expansion of the themes found in Psalm 22. This psalm delves into the deep connection Christ had with God at his birth, the apparent betrayal he experienced during his earthly mission, and the glorious outcomes that arise from his suffering. The author skillfully combines references from both the Old Testament and New Testament along with her creative imagination to craft a narrative about God''s loving purpose for humanity, the plan for redemption from the fall, and, above all, the fulfillment of that redemption. Above All also offers insights into the reasons behind the wicked and terrible events that occur daily in the world and provides an explanation for why God does not always intervene. The story commences by imagining the thoughts of Jesus while he is on the cross at Calvary, and it places the reader in the role of a spectator, allowing them to witness what Jesus perceives, experiences, and does, starting from his time in the Garden of Gethsemane to the following three days after his crucifixion. "Above All: A Special Meditation and Reflection on Psalm 22" is a brilliant novel that fuses scripture in the Old and New Testament and presents a story of purpose and redemption for man. "Above All: A Special Meditation and Reflection on Psalm 22" is the creation of published author Susan L. Bailey, MD, a physician practicing internal medicine in Rochester, New York. After 36 years of practicing full-time, she has retired from the hospital and sees a small number of patients in her private practice. Her favorite pastimes are traveling, sewing vintage clothing, watching sermons on YouTube, and enjoying time with friends and family in her lakeside home. She attends church service regularly on Sundays and enjoys discussing the Word of God with people from many walks of life and on many levels. She is comfortable explaining the biblical text to those who don''t know the character of God or who Jesus is, and she is energized by discussions with seasoned religious leaders alike. She especially likes to help new believers learn how to trust the Word of God to become relevant for use in their personal journeys by relying on the counselor Jesus refers to in the book of John.

Wide like an elephant and tall like a camel. That would be the perfect Christmas tree. When Nisha and her father set out to pick out a Christmas tree, she wants a big tree, but her Baba wants a small one. Nisha tries to persuade Baba they need a big tree to fit the new ornaments from India. She''ll even help pull the wagon! But Baba still insists on a small tree. So when Baba and Nisha surprisingly agree on the same tree, she suddenly isn''t sure about it. Is the tree they both like big or small? In the end, the tree is the perfect size--for the ornaments, for their apartment, and for sharing Christmas cookies and silvery burfi. Nisha''s Just-Right Christmas Tree captures a familiar Christmas tradition through charming text and illustrations. Based on a true story from author Jaya Mehta''s childhood, the book beautifully demonstrates a blend of cultures between Nisha''s father, who is Hindu, and her mother, who is Christian, as they celebrate Christmas together in their Brooklyn Heights apartment. Backmatter shares more about blending cultures, including examples from both authors'' lives.

Susan, reluctant and sullen, is forced to light Sabbath candles at her grandparent''s house. She then has to listen as her grandmother speaks to her of ancestors, including the courageous woman she is named for. Her interest in the people in the sepia pictures she''s shown blossoms. Gradually the lighting of Sabbath candles grows from a chore to a symbol of Sabbath, an honoring of her heritage. She carries this heritage with her through the tumultuous 1960s and a marriage that fails. Forgotten for a while, Susan finds it again after her mother''s death. Years later her teenage granddaughter, reluctant and sullen, will be forced to learn from Susan the heritage and tradition of her family.

Sunshine, Hurricanes, and Other Things that Have a Heart is Susan Lynn Zenker''s second collection of stories for teens. Her featured story is called "The Gill Net." In it, nature-lover and photographer Lynn Orion has had enough. It''s one thing when DJ decides to fish in a prohibited area. It''s a totally different matter when he catches a baby seal. She orders her dorky friend to fix what he has done. But a gill net is illegal. And Lynn, too, has tried her hand at throwing it into the sea. Will she have the courage to turn DJ in to the park rangers? Or has she unwittingly been an accomplice in his animal cruelty? This story along with seventeen others will make you sigh, weep, and gasp. With something for every reader - from contemporary fiction to romance, thriller, fable, sci-fi, and ghost story - you''ll find lovable and detestable teen characters in unique tales with twisted endings sure to satisfy. You''ll experience a wide range of situations and conflicts as the author tackles the themes of school, family issues, self-esteem, revenge, loss, growth, violence, and love. Some of the stories in this collection are: "The Plan," "Found," The Comeback," "The Lighthouse," "Milestones and Loyalties," "Private Party," "Stamp of Disapproval, " and "Bundles of Joy." A few stories contain strong language and mature content. The suggested age range for readers of this book is 15 to 18+ and the suggested grade level is 7th to 12th+. Yet, remember, more adults are reading YA now than ever before.

Somebody is sending Emlyn Goode a message. The morning of her wedding day a green 4-by-4 nearly smashes into her car. The driver of a limousine no one hired to take her to the wedding warns she''d be easy to kidnap. On her honeymoon in Florida Roger finds a body in the swimming pool. While she and Roger have drinks with Rebecca Nurse and Harry Woodward at a riverside Naples restaurant somebody shoves her into the river. She''s certain that all of this is connected to a cold case Roger and Harry had worked on. Is she being warned to stay away from that case? A year earlier Emlyn had seen or heard something that would solve the case. When she tries to recall what it is, the warnings become attempts on her life.

Captivated by stage magicians, Aiden Stark vows he''ll become the greatest of all time. When a friendly genie takes Aiden under his wing and teaches him real magic-incredible magic-he believes his dream is almost a reality come true. What Aiden doesn''t foresee are the dangers to him and his family that lurk along his road to superstardom. Another mischievous genie that grabs for his body and soul, men who seek to profit from his magical skills. Perhaps, though a woman with whom he falls deeply in love-or maybe has loved for centuries-presents the greatest danger... Certainly the greatest dilemma.

This heartwarming, beautifully written middle-grade historicalnovel about an untold American frontier story is destined to be a cherished classic. North Dakota, 1905 After fleeing persecution in the Russian Empire, eleven-year-old Shoshana and her family, Jewish immigrants, start a new life on the prairie. Shoshana takes fierce joy in the wild beauty of the plains and the thrill of forging a new, American identity. But it’s not as simple for her older sister, Libke, who misses their Ukrainian village and doesn’t pick up English as quickly or make new friends as easily. Desperate to fit in, Shoshana finds herself hiding her Jewish identity in the face of prejudice, just as Libke insists they preserve it. For the first time, Shoshana is at odds with her beloved sister, and has to look deep inside herself to realize that her family’s difference is their greatest strength. By listening to the music that’s lived in her heart all along, Shoshana finds new meaning in the Jewish expression all beginnings are difficult, as well as in the resilience and traditions her people have brought all the way to the North Dakota prairie.

In Susan Lynn Zenker''s adorable story, a little girl named Ashley wonders where words go after we say them. Are they still around us? Do they eat? Do they play? Why are they always trying to escape? And what can she do to capture her favorite words or sounds and make them stay? The little girl''s story is told in lyrical rhyming verse and is sure to delight all readers, old and young. You will be amazed by the whimsical drawings dpne by reknown illustrator Nacho L. Garcia Jr., long-time political cartoonist for the El Paso Times, El Paso, Texas. "It''s almost like a litany or saga of a word. A lot of thinking went into this poem. I love it!" --Monique Swope, co-author of A Friend, A Bottle of Wine, A Cool Place to be Happy: The Life and Art of Monique Swope

Is the concept of calling universal? God calls all people, yes—but calling is not a monolithic concept. This path-breaking book helps Christians in the United States see how social location shapes assumptions and experiences with vocation, critically examining the cultural priorities of vocation that emphasize certainty, career paths, and personal achievement.

In our bilingual picture book, Daisy Finds a Home, a gentle, brown and black stray tells her story of homelessness out on the street, with no family, no food, and nowhere to sleep. All she wants is an owner to love. With every passerby, she pulls out her best "puppy moves" and desperately hopes someone will take her home. A man strolling by kicks her as many do. A little girl wants to play, but her mother thinks that Daisy is much too dirty to claim. And when a guy in a white truck stops, Daisy has high hopes that she will finally get a ride to a real house, and maybe even a name.. To her surprise, she ends up in the back of his vehicle with other howling dogs and on her way to a place they call a "shelter." Will anyone ever want to give Daisy a home? Read this heart-wrenching story, and we guarantee you''ll be rushing to your nearest animal shelter to rescue the best dog you could ever have. Illustrated by El Paso artist Demis Perla Rodiguez in the intricate designs and bright colors of her unique style. Translated from English to Spanish by Pedro Federico Zenker * * * En Un hogar para Daisy, un perro callejero color cafe con negro cuenta su historia sobre lo que significa ser un animal sin hogar -- vagando por la calle sin una familia, sin comida, sin lugar en donde dormir. Lo único que desea es alguien quien la quiera. ¿Encontrará algún día quien le proporcione un hogar? Lea esta historia tierna, y le aseguramos que Ud. irá corriendo al albuergue más cercano en búsqueda de una mascota que jamás soñó tener. Illustrado por Demis Perla Rodríguez, artista de El Paso, Texas, con sus dibujos elaboradas y colores fuertes característicos de su estilo único. Traducido al español por Pedro Federico Zenker.

The Optimistic Drunk''s Recovery guide helps those new to recovery to stay afloat in the unfamiliar, often choppy waters of early recovery. It''s not a "cure-all." It''s a lifeline, here for you to grasp as you''re bobbing about with your life preserver. It will help you keep your head above water until you''re strong enough to swim on your own.

Throughout the ages, cunning and brave heroes have reached deep inside themselves to find the strength to triumph over long odds. Aspiring black belts will love this action-packed collection of twenty-six stories about the great heroes of the martial arts and their many paths to victory. The stories include the tales of: The legendary Bruce Lee--Kung Fu master and greatest martial artist of his time Miyamoto Musashi--the "greatest swordsman in history" and the author of the Book of Five Rings Jackie Chan--a dyslexic boy, abandoned at age seven who grew up to be a martial arts film star Mu-lan--the brave daughter who went to battle for the good of her family These exciting tales of thrilling fights and wily strategies span the wide world of martial arts--from Aikido, Karate, Kung Fu, Sumo, and Jujitsu to Brazilian Capoeira, Israeli Krav Maga, Korean Tae-kwon-do, Japanese Kyudo, and Thailand''s Muay Thai, even the Zen-focused tea ceremony which teaches the discipline martial artists require to succeed. Filled with incredible action and amazing feats of daring and skill, Legends of the Martial Arts Masters will inspire readers of all ages with stories of courage, endurance and self-discovery.

The poems in Desert Winds will take you through a poet''s life in the city she has most loved. Written in an accessible style, these poems offer her reflections on this one-of-a-kind Texas town-from its local cemeteries, junkyard, Chopin Festival, border bridge to Juarez, old drive-in, swap meet, and mountains to its desert flora and fauna. El Paso geography and weather are unique to West Texas and unlike anything else in the state. The book also contains an extensive collection of haiku--delightful short reads.In addition, you will experience the unique style of El Paso artist Erika Martinez as she illustrates the poet''s moods in the beautiful colors of her original work. No other poetry book on the market contains all of this! Some of the poems included are: "At the Bridge of the Americas," "El Paso Marathon," "Border News," "Swap Meet on Alameda Avenue," "Trail Rider," "At Mt. Carmel," " Desert Monsoon," "Morning Glories in the Desert," "Wings of the Desert Bird Show," and "Taking Root."

Abigail Bender lost her only love at Gettysburg in 1863. One hundred and fifty years later Kaitlyn Novacs, teetering on the edge of a breakdown after the loss of her one love, encounters Abigail''s spirit in a quaint Canadian inn. There''s a connection between these women, Kaitlyn feels it the first moment she sees the ghost but refuses to admit it. She is forced to accept how closely her fate mirrors the ghost''s when through Abigail''s window she witnesses the ghost''s life and death. Still, there''s a secret Abigail withholds from Kaitlyn. Will discovering that secret come too late to save Kaitlyn from Abigail''s fate?

Kar-Ben Read-Aloud eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to bring eBooks to life! Miriam Mouse''s family always celebrates Passover Belowstairs, while the human Winklers celebrate Abovestairs. But this year Miriam is finding it hard to get a piece of matzah to use for the Mouse family afikomen as the human family has decided to store their matzah in a tin. All seems lost for the Mouse family seder, until young Eli Winkler shares the afikomen with her.

A hunter mistakes a woman for a wild turkey. A tragic accident or... murder? Turkey hunting season in Western New York, and a short, round woman walking her dog in the woods, blends in with the trees. A shot rings out. The police call Claire Finch''s fate a tragic accident, but Roger Frey''s family insists otherwise. Emlyn Goode steps in with her witchy ways to learn the truth, only to find the hunter might now see her as his prey.

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A rock star''s murder leaves Emlyn Goode questioning everything she knows about herself. Amanda Stone, a rock and roll icon who vanished at the peak of her career in 1986, has returned to her hometown of Niagara Falls. She brings with her a message that causes Emlyn Goode to question everything she knows about herself. When Stone is murdered, Emlyn must use the craft her ancient relative wrote of in a Book of Shadows to solve the crime. If she fails, she''ll never know if what Stone told her is true.

"This rich story reminds us that America can be at its best as a melting pot. A page-turner for all the right reasons." —VINCE VAWTER, Newbery Honor–winning author of Paperboy In this gripping and poignant companion to Sydney Taylor Honor Award winner Black Radishes, Gustave faces racism and anti-Semitism in New York City during World War II, but ultimately finds friendship and hope. After escaping the Germans in Nazi-occupied France, Gustave and his family have made it to America at last. But life is not easy in New York. Gustave’s clothes are all wrong, he can barely speak English, and he is worried about his best friend, Marcel, who is in danger back in France. Then there is September Rose, the most interesting girl in school, who doesn’t seem to want to be friends with him. Gustave is starting to notice that not everyone in America is treated equally, and his new country isn’t everything he’d expected. But he isn’t giving up. Julia Ward Howe Honor Award Sydney Taylor Notable Book Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year Junior Library Guild Selection "I love everything about this poignant story, especially the gorgeous prose, which brings to life such an important slice of American history in a way I haven''t seen before. Simply put, this heartfelt book is a masterpiece."-SHANA BURG, author of A Thousand Never Evers and Laugh with the Moon “The everyday details of the story guide readers, allowing them to enjoy following Gustave’s entry into the United States and his growth toward appreciating all that’s ahead for him in his new home. . . . Strong historical content, rich descriptions, and smart subtleties about the links between history and current events.”—School Library Journal “Readers may gradually start to think of the characters as close friends. . . . The conflict might feel like it''s happening to people the readers have always known. A sweet book that readers will find sneaks up on them.”—Kirkus Reviews "Well paced with fully realized characters, this provides a textured look at race, refugees, war, and the process of creating a new life."--Booklist Praise for Black Radishes A Sydney Taylor Honor Award Winner A Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Book of the Year An Instructor Magazine Best Kids’ Book, Historical Fiction A Massachusetts Book Award Must-Read Book “An empowering, suspenseful story of a unique young boy with cunning, patience, and courage.”—Francisco X. Stork, author of Marcelo in the Real World “A fascinating, deftly gripping tale that reminds readers, young or old, of events we must never forget.”—Zilpha Keatley Snyder, three-time Newbery Honor winner and author of The Egypt Game “A vivid and moving story about a Jewish family’s efforts to escape the Nazis, seen through the eyes of a clear-signed and sensitive young boy.”—Annika Thor, winner of the Mildred L. Batchelder Award “Black Radishes transforms the past into a gripping story.”—Kit Pearson, winner of the Governor General’s Award for Awake and Dreaming

Prologue : getting to Immokalee -- To beat one of us is to beat us all! -- Bang your head against the wall long enough, and you have to admit it starts to hurt -- Campaigning for fair food -- Has anyone talked with these guys? -- Eyes wide open -- Forging the path by walking it -- "Value" can have a different meaning -- What difference? -- Designed for the future

When Emlyn Goode''s mother returns to Niagara Falls for a high school reunion, so does murder. During the reunion, a woman''s body is found in the ladies room. Is this killing connected to one that occurred 40 years before in the woods below the town of Lewiston? Harry Woodward, a young police officer working his first murder case suspected Emlyn''s mother of the crime, although there wasn''t enough evidence to arrest her. Home from a year-long leave, Harry-now the Niagara Falls Chief of Detectives-together with Emlyn''s friend, Detective Roger Frey, investigates the latest killing. Distraught over indications her mother might have been involved in both murders, Emlyn, with her cohort, Rebecca Nurse, sets out to prove otherwise. But, danger lurks in the shadows when amateurs-even ones with witchy skills-get involved with murder.

For many of us, this is the metaphor for our experiences. Life can be complicated. There are times when we know that our reality is challenging. Yet, even in the midst of those muddy waters, we can still rise up and bloom where we are.This is what a joyful journey is about. It''s not a perfect path, but it''s real. This is the path that was designed for you. It is along this journey that you find the people, places, and experiences that will help you bloom in all the glory that God intended. A sacred pause is an invitation to experience your life path designed by God. When you accept the invitation of a sacred pause, you honor who you are right now. Like the flower, there might be mud lurking below, but you are still rising up to show your joy!

Grandparents are the givers of so many gifts. The most magical may be the gift of imagination. A lifetime ago, one grandmother gifted her granddaughter with such a treasure. Now she shares it with everyone. This charming collection of children''s poetry is complemented by fanciful illustrations portraying the treasures of everyday life. Beguiling rhymes and pictures transport young readers to the world of secret wonders hidden in plain sight all around. The book features all the creatures that inhabit the enchanted nooks of everyday life, from a cricket''s serenade to goldfish sallying from their watery castles. There are raccoons and even bandy-legged chickens emerging from their shells. You can never tell what whimsical idea will be found next in A Gift from Grandma. These poems were written by the illustrator''s grandmother, Susan Lynn Gould, who was born in 1898. She was a classic Texas plainswoman, the prairie of that time being not far removed from the Wild West. A farm girl armed only with a grade school education and unshakable faith, she braved the rigors of the dustbowl and the Great Depression. She raised four vibrant daughters and never abandoned her sense of whimsy.After World War II, she opened a successful cafe and finally began to express her reverence for life''s ordinary treasures in poetry she gifted to her children and grandchildren. She passed away in 1971, but her poetry lingers like the afterglow of sunset. Illustrator Toni Verkruysse has illustrated other children''s books and wrote the science fiction novel Pale As Hope. My grandmother''s poems have bewitched me since youngest childhood. It was always my plan to one day paint the pictures they conjured in my mind. Publisher''s website: http: //sbpra.com/SusanLynnGoul

This book discusses the British literary origins of the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.

Learn the ins and outs of managing a successful martial arts school with this practical business guide. Do you dream of opening your own martial arts dojo some day? Are you in the process of planning and building a school? Do you have a school but struggle to run it efficiently and pay the bills? Then Starting and Running Your Own Martial Arts School is for you. This practical business guide teaches you the skills you need to ensure the success of your martial arts business. It includes advice on how to: Build a memorable identity for your school Find funding to get started Unravel government red tape Create a realistic fee schedule Choose a location that will bring students through your door Turn potential students into paying students Hold on to your current students Hire and develop good employees Develop a feeling of financial security Be ready for emergencies Create and run a profitable pro shop Pinpoint and solve problems Starting and Running Your Own Martial Arts School contains proven business advice to help you create the martial arts school you want. This small business book turns time-tested business practices into simple, practical solutions to the business challenges you face every day.

Sydney Taylor Honor Award Winner Black Radishes is a suspenseful WWII/Holocaust story, in which one boy learns what it means to be Jewish and French at a time when everything is changing. Gustave doesn''t want to move from the exciting city to the boring countryside, far from his cousin Jean-Paul and his best friend, the mischievous Marcel. But he has no choice. It is March of 1940, and Paris is not a safe place for Jews. When Paris is captured by the Nazis, Gustave knows that Marcel, Jean-Paul, and their families must make it out of the occupied zone. And when he learns that his new friend Nicole works for the French Resistance, he comes up with a plan that just might work. But going into Occupied France is a risky thing to do when you are Jewish. And coming back alive? That is nearly impossible. And don''t miss Skating with the Statue of Liberty, the gripping and poignant companion to Black Radishes, which follows Gustave as he embarks on new adventures in New York City. Praise for Black Radishes "Full of tension, this coming-of-age story presents a picture of life during the early days of World War II."-Bulletin “An excellent recent novel that can introduce readers to a wider world. . . . Meyer builds the tension by using real-life events (detailed in an author’s note) and creates in Gustave a very believable boy who behaves bravely when he must.”–The Horn Book "Meyer shines light on the bravery of Resistance fighters, and her story...[is] a gripping read comparable to Marilyn Sachs''s classic A Pocket Full of Seeds, Carol Matas''s Greater Than Angels, and Norma Fox Mazer''s Good Night, Maman."-SLJ "Partly based on Meyer’s father’s experiences, the story derives its credibility from the vivid details...[a] fine first novel."-Booklist "This debut novel, loosely based on the author''s father''s experiences,...raises important questions about nationalism, equality and identity and fills a void in Holocaust literature for this age group."-Kirkus Reviews A Sydney Taylor Honor Award Winner A Bank Street College of Education Best Children''s Book of the Year An Instructor Magazine Best Kids'' Historical Fiction Book A Massachusetts Book Awar Must-Read Book

Clare Keane is fourteen years old when her mother dies of pneumonia in the tenement room they share in turn-of-the-century Cork, Ireland. Left with two younger brothers, her closest family thousands of miles away in St. Paul, Minnesota, Clare begins a dangerous journey that takes her from Cork through the port of Queenstown to Ellis Island, New York, and finally St. Paul. Rich in historical detail, Clare allows the reader to live the sights, sounds, and smells of a 1906 journey of immigration. "Clare" was named a Reader Favorite Award finalist for 2011.

Who told you caffeine is harmless to your health? Take a journey with Susan Lynn, whose caffeine addiction has nearly ruined her health. This book was born out of her struggle to discover why after thirty-nine years of enjoying colas, tea, and chocolate-problem-free-she began suffering severe pain and bleeding internally after consuming any product containing even the least fleck of caffeine. In this book, she recounts her life and work in the 90s as the Safety Director to a general contractor in the high-stress, male-dominated jobsite world of high-risk construction. Follow her afterwards as she lives the never-ending misery of the long-term effects of caffeine and stress and her unending struggle to locate a physician who can adequately care for her. Read this invaluable book and discover: 1. The secret destructive power of caffeine. 2. How stress and caffeine hurt you. 3. How caffeine can affect your immune and gastrointestinal system. 4. How our culture brainwashed us to consume a drug daily. 5. Five reasons to avoid colas, coffee, tea, chocolate, and energy drinks.