The Nine Mile Walk: The Nicky Welt Storiesby Harry Kemelman

From the New York Times–bestselling author of the Rabbi Small Mysteries: Eight tales about a witty, crime-solving college professor.

Before creating the widely popular Jewish sleuth Rabbi Small, Harry Kemelman authored a series of short stories featuring another quick-witted and wisecracking amateur sleuth: college professor Nicky Welt. Collected in The Nine Mile Walk, the Nicky Welt stories are a mix of ingenious logic puzzles and brilliant detective work, revealing that Kemelman has always been a master of the genre.

In the collection’s title story, Welt overhears a simple phrase: “A nine mile walk is no joke, especially in the rain,” and from this evidence alone he not only figures out that a crime is about to be committed, but also realizes how to stop it. Whether chasing a kidnapper or puzzling over a dead man’s chessboard, Welt is armed with the most powerful weapon on earth: the human mind.

Unsouled (Cradle Book 1)by Will Wight

Sacred artists follow a thousand Paths to power, using their souls to control the forces of the natural world.

Lindon is Unsouled, forbidden to learn the sacred arts of his clan.

When faced with a looming fate he cannot ignore, he must rise beyond anything he’s ever known…and forge his own Path.

PAIN IS A LANGUAGE: The Human Body User Guideby Jean-Pierre Perreault

FOREWORD (excerpts)
Mr. Perreault developed his biomechanical model throughout his personal path and health training. His vision is insightful, outside of the box, and revolutionary, providing a simple approach which connects the dots of the pain mechanisms. His approach uses simple but logical analogies and images to explain pain to his patients, thereby empowering them to understand their problem in a new, innovative way. His work reaches far beyond conventional muscular and tendinous disorders, helping also with many chronic abdominal pains, recurrent lumbar pain, migraines, and many more discomforts. …
For athletes, Mr. PERREAULT’s bio-mechanical teachings can empower them to surpass their limits. For everyone, it is a road map to longstanding well-being and prevention.
I’m looking forward to attending his 2021 workshop.
Sophie Stavrinidis,
MD, FRCP, IMFCP
YOUR HUMAN BODY MAINTENANCE GUIDE
Two 20-year-old cars. Same year, model, brand, options; built the same day, in the same factory. Car A is in mint condition. Car B is going to the wrecking yard. What made the difference in the destiny of these two cars? Which one got regular maintenance, diligent driving, and got its little noises fixed before they turned into trouble?
Do you do dental care? What for? To prevent your teeth from deterio rating, right? Consequence: your stomach is doing better, your pride as well. Teeth: 0.01% of your body mass. Muscles: 45%. Add bones and joints, here’s 70% of you. Did you know that when muscles are healthy, there is no reason for your bones and joints to hurt? When muscles are fine, everything else works better: digestion, kidneys, mindset, performance, relationships, intimacy, focus, etc. In pain? Your muscles are guilty. Any idea what goes wrong when in pain? Not your fault. Nobody instructed you on the simplest way to take care of your physical self.
The regular maintenance we perform on our teeth, our houses and our vehicles are anti-aging actions. What about the rest of the body? Most of the aging of the human vehicle could be easily prevented. Bad driving and no maintenance causes pain, aging, and even worse, potentially leads to other health problems.
Otherwise, did you know that your breathing mechanics affect your nervous system, which calibrates your hormones and immune system? Did you know that muscles have more power over blood flow than your heart? Breathing and blood are at the forefront of your health. Muscles activate both.
Do you live in a human body? Would you like to have a pain-free life, to age less quickly, and to enjoy your favorite sports and activities for decades to come, with a smile on your face? Read on.
Are you a therapist, a bodyworker, an athlete or a physician? Beware, this self maintenance and quick-relief perspective could transform your life; and/or your career!
Let Bio-Mechanical Muscular Hygiene and the ANTI PAIN K.I.S.S. METHOD be your anti-aging, anti-pain, and better-health formula.
Enjoy discovering your Human Body User’s Guide!

A Journey to Mouseling Hollow: Book 1: The Fabled Twoby Robert C. Feol

KING TEEGAN IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MICE…

While his subjects in The Far Collective love and admire the good King Teegan, only a trusted few are privy to the King’s greatest secret: that highly intelligent, talking mice exist…and 20 seasons ago, they saved the Kingdom of Feldenspar in its darkest hour! When the Mouselings first discovered the mysterious Decoding Stones, they learned the secret of communication between humans and animals, and formed a bond with the royal line of Teegan that has elevated both Mouselings and humans alike. That alliance proved pivotal when the nefarious Rat King, a dark sorcerer able to bend humans to his will, invaded the land of Feldenspar with his terrible, fell legions…yet, against all odds, was narrowly defeated through the heroism of two fabled Mouseling warriors whose names have since been lost to time and legend.

20 seasons later, on a quiet autumn day, the Mouseling Innkeeper Robert Teague, owner and proprietor of The Sleeping Cat Inn and Tavern nestled in the peaceful hamlet of Mouseling Hollow, has his life turned upside down when a strange hooded figure strolls into his tavern and hands him a mysterious summons—a summons which will thrust him involuntarily back into the crucible of combat he thought he’d sworn off forever…while forcing him to unravel a mystery which just may hold the key to the future of the entire Far Collective. With a new menace rising, threatening to taint and overrun The Western Lands, the hearts and paws of a few tiny Mouselings may be all that stand between the forces of darkness and the total subjugation of The Far Collective.

‘The finest piece of high fantasy writing I’ve ever had the privilege to edit.’

Matthew Ross, PhD, Editor, A Journey to Mouseling Hollow

Name, Place, Animal, Thingby Lux Narayan

“So…What do you do?”

It’s a question we’ve all answered, not too well. Don’t you wish you had a better answer than your job? 

Join Kai’s life-changing journey in this modern fable by entrepreneur, stand-up comedian, and TED Speaker Lux Narayan. 

Soul-searching at that all-too-familiar crossroads in life and career, Kai learns to outgrow an impending sense of personal crisis when a series of eye-opening encounters reveal the building blocks of a fuller life. Interestingly, they are all rooted in a game from Kai’s childhood: Name, Place, Animal, Thing.

This practical and immediately usable wisdom for a life lived beautifully comes together into a one page visual: a do-it-yourself blueprint for reigniting a life of curiosity, humility, and empathy. Finally, everything manifests magically in a picture that’s certainly worth more than a thousand words. 

✓ Try it now. What is your Name, Place, Animal, Thing?

★ To know more about how this book can change your life, visit NPAT.life

♥ Fans of the modern fable format and books like The Monk who sold his Ferrari, Who moved my cheese, and The  Go-Giver will especially enjoy this book.

You Don’t Need a Ph.D. to Find G-O-Dby James Finke

You try to ignore it…

But deep down, something’s missing. 

It doesn’t add up. 

You’ve got a good family, a good job, good relationships. You’ve got plenty of “stuff.” You’re a good person. You care deeply about worthy causes. 

But you’re still stressed out, anxious, and searching. For what, you’re not quite sure. 

You’ve tried it all: distraction, deep breathing, meditation, therapists, sex, booze, retail therapy. Maybe this is just how you’re meant to be.

Friend, you long for the fulfillment that can only come from knowing God. 

But how do you get to know someone who you can’t find and who others can’t seem to explain? It sounds like another language when they try. 

This is what you’ve been looking for: You Don’t Need a Ph.D. to Find G-O-D. 

This is a Christian explanation book like no other. Far from a scholarly dissertation, this book is written by a “regular guy” with the same fundamental question as you: How do I find God? The answer to that question unlocks everything else important in this life: 

Is there a purpose for my life? Will I someday see my friends and relatives again that have passed away? What religion is “right?” Is there a right and wrong way to live? Should I be going to church? 

Written in plain language, James Finke takes the reader from “Is there a God?” To “Jesus is Lord” using topics like baseball, wedding cakes, panic attacks, and conversations with his 6-year-old daughter. 

After years of investigation, James has boiled down the evidence and shares his takeaways as only a “regular guy” can. Expert scientific research is referenced but forget about hyper-technical scientific discussion or religious terms you’re not familiar with. 

Whether you “have it all” or your life is an out-of-control mess; it’s time to finally get some answers to those questions in the back of your mind. 

Are you ready? Let’s talk God. 

Editor Comments

This book is amazing and truly inspiring. It reveals and opens the reader’s heart to a lot of hidden knowledge about the awesomeness of Jesus. This book serves the purpose of which it is written, which is to fully open the eyes of man to the fact that God is real and can be seen when we simply look around us. I would strongly recommend this book to everyone, especially those still in doubt of the existence of God.

Reactions

“OMG. I just read your book. I’m speechless! I completed enjoyed reading it. I especially enjoyed the real-life analogies.”

“Dude! This is fantastic and so needed! Speaking as a regular person with a regular vocabulary.”

“Loved the stories you used. Love how simple it all sounds. I’m already like, OK, who am I going to share this with? My brother, family members, friends.”

“I’ve read it in a few sittings, and [Wife] and I actually had a great discussion about the Big Bang Theory after I read that section. Love the God/No God spreadsheets at the end of chapters. I like books with some application or overall takeaways like that.” 

About the Author

James Finke is a Christian, husband, father, businessman, and author. For years, James has been driven to study the evidence for God. A gifted storyteller, James has always enjoyed writing but had no intention to author a book. James has no Ph.D., is not a pastor, not a scientist, and had never written a book before. Thankfully, the Creator of the universe is not limited by formal credentials and uses “regular” people for His glory. What James thought was a study to strengthen his own faith was training to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with others.