Neal Wooten

In the tradition of The Glass Castle, Educated, and Heartland, Neal Wootentraces five decades of his dirt-poor, Alabama mountain family as the years and secrets coalesce. Neal Wooten grew up in a tiny community atop Sand Mountain, Alabama, where everyone was white and everyone was poor. Prohibition was still embraced. If you wanted alcohol, you had to drive to Georgia or ask the bootlegger sitting next to you in church. Tent revivals, snake handlers, and sacred harp music were the norm, and everyone was welcome as long as you weren’t Black, brown, gay, atheist, Muslim, a damn Yankee, or a Tennessee Vol fan. The Wooten's lived a secret existence in a shack in the woods with no running water, no insulation, and almost no electricity. Even the school bus and mail carrier wouldn’t go there. Neal’s family could hide where they were, but not what they were. They were poor white trash. Cops could see it. Teachers could see it. Everyone could see it. Growing up, Neal was weaned on folklore legends of his grandfather—his quick wit, quick feet, and quick temper. He discovers how this volatile disposition led to a murder, a conviction, and ultimately to a daring prison escape and a closely guarded family secret. Being followed by a black car with men in black suits was as normal to Neal as using an outhouse, carrying drinking water from a stream, and doing homework by the light of a kerosene lamp. And Neal’s father, having inherited the very same traits of his father, made sure the frigid mountain winters weren’t the most brutal thing his family faced. Told from two perspectives, this story alternates between Neal’s life and his grandfather’s, culminating in a shocking revelation. Take a journey to the Deep South and learn what it’s like to be born on the wrong side of the tracks, the wrong side of the law, and the wrong side of a violent mental illness.

A True Story of Poverty, Mental Illness, and Murder

With the Devil's Help

Amy Parker

Rosita Schandy

This book is about an adoptive Guatemalan girl who is adored by her forever family. She has a mom, dad, and two big brothers who cannot wait to be by her side enjoying all the firsts in her life. Although the family has missed some of those firsts such as first tooth as the adoption process has been quite long, they have grown to love her. They have constantly prayed for her and can hardly wait to be her forever family. Not just a family for a little while, but her family for the rest of her life.

Your Forever Family

N. D. Skerwarski

Join me, Freddy Freckles, on a journey around the globe. In this book, you will...........View beautiful photography, find wonderful illustrations, read 25 different stories, recognize alphabetical patterns, travel to many countries, see many different flags, meet lots of new friends, discover all kinds of animals, say "hello" in many languages, be introduced to different cultures, study a little geography, learn a little history, brush up on your artistic skills, practice a little math and counting, and develop many positive character traits.

Friends, Flags, Facts and Fun

Freddy Freckles

Malinda Mitchell

After being abused in the foster care system for nine years, 16 year old Pamela Reager steals a horse and runs away. Hiding in the mountains of Tennessee, she discovers that her horse, Helper, has many extraordinary gifts. Her plan is to stay in isolation until she turns 18. However, Helper leads other people into her life on the mountain. Even though she makes some questionable choices based on her experience as an abused child, she learns valuable lessons. She also finds love that she never imagined possible for anyone, especially herself. This is a story that will inspire young people who have been in abusive situations. They will be able to see how Pamela overcomes her emotional baggage to become a well-adjusted adult who is able to love and be loved. Malinda Mitchell resides in Mississippi with her husband Alton, has four grown children, a fourteen-year-old son, and eight grandchildren. Malinda has been writing fiction for all ages for more than thirty-eight years. She began writing when her oldest child was two years old. When she wrote a story she would put it in a folder. Years later, when she bought a computer she published her stories. Malinda's favorite interests are spending time with family and friends, writing, and still-life oil painting. Among her books and Amazon Shorts, Malinda was published in the 2008 summer and 2009 spring issues of Once Upon A Time Magazine. Young Adults, 11 and older

Helper

If any dog breed ever had the odds stacked against them, it's pit bulls. Pitties are very strong animals. They are used in sled-pulling competitions and, sadly, illegal dog-fighting operations. They are also great companions: beautiful, loving, and loyal. But this too creates problems as they are in high demand. Every time someone buys a pit puppy, they are aiding breeders and the puppy mill industry. That's where it begins. It ends with millions being euthanized every year and millions more living as strays. Hopefully, this book will help you remember three words: adopt, spay, neuter. This is the story of Mutt, who spends the first year of his life in a cage in a basement. Used as a bait dog, he is eventually cast away like garbage. Surviving and spending three years in the wild, he is often chased away and even shot. If life has taught him anything, it's that humans cannot be trusted. Despite all this, he still risks his life and his freedom to save the one man who shows him kindness. Once caught, he is scheduled to be euthanized. But a little nine-year-old girl manages to reach through his armor and touch his heart. Finally having a family and a home, Mutt's life becomes even more extraordinary.

A Dog Named Mutt

Brad's Pit: Year One, is a full color cartoon bonanza. See how it all began. It starts with the first strip, which ran on January 1st, 2014, and takes you all the way through the year. Relive the moments that made this strip so popular, like Brad adopting Chief from the shelter, Chief's fear of thunder and baths, visits to the veterinarian and dog park, his crush at the daycare, his desire to be the first pit bull to win Westminster, and many other fun times. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Brads-Pit/332755236863042

Year One

Brad's Pit

In September of 2011, Glenda Mosner was contacted by a woman in Montana regarding an eight-week-old English Bulldog with Spina Bifida. Glenda had previously fostered an English Bulldog with this condition, and had learned on the job how best to deal with it. With the vet recommending euthanasia, Glenda stepped up to the plate. Arrangements were made to fly the puppy to Maryland. Glenda was ready for the huge task. What she never counted on, however, was that this little lump of furry fat would become part of her very soul. Naming him "Munster," this awesome little guy not only stole Glenda's heart, but the hearts of hundreds of thousands of people around the world as he became a Facebook sensation. Through good times and bad, they stuck it out together. Munster's message is simple: Don't let being different and small keep you from doing big things.

The Story of Munster

Mr. Fancy Pants

Judy Gass

Penny is a potbellied pig with a lot of energy and adventurous spirit who dreams of finding a farm of her own. But things don't go as planned when Penny's personality proves too much for some people to handle. Will she finally find a farm to call home and someone who will love her for who she is?

Penny Gets a Farm

Spencer the Spring Chicken teaches children that giving provides more happiness than receiving. Spencer is a barnyard rooster who discovers a unique mode of transportation. He sets out to earn a fortune selling his invention but decides helping others is much more profitable than making money. As he helps others, he learns how caring about their needs makes him happy and helps him grow into a caring adult. He also wins the respect of his peers. Silly Earthworm carries the message of love as Silly sets out to provide safety for his family in spite of the discouragement and mockery of others. He demonstrates love as he welcomes his distracters into the safety he has made available for his family. Willie Chipmunk Meets Herman Airplane emphasizes the value of friendship. Together, Willie and Herman overcome their shyness. They are able to help their entire community find new homes and help them move. Children will learn the value of being nice to their friends and treating them with respect. Whistles, the Whistling Oak Tree teaches that the rewards are great when you are active and helping others. Whistles does this by instructing lost little Lazy Lamb how to help his family find food and water. Children of all ages will enjoy reading or listening to their parents read these stories. Families will treasure them for years to come because the messages they carry will be needed as much then as they are now. Readers age 8-11

Spencer the Spring Chicken and Other Stories

In the year 2050, the problematic buildup of greenhouse gases has been solved, and yet global temperatures continue to rise. As oceans grow warmer and the polar icecaps melt at an alarming rate, marine mammals begin behaving most peculiarly. Thomas Freeman, a conspiracy author and UFO enthusiast, knows the only explanation can be terraforming. Soon his theory is confirmed as aliens arrive to colonize Central America. Thomas joins forces with climatologist Stephen McNair, marine biologist Sally Xie, and SETI physicist Darren Mitchell to uncover the truth before it's too late. As the intent of the invaders becomes clear, Colonel Benjamin Jamison is called upon to lead a military force to stop them. An impressive show of firepower comes up short as the technology of the aliens proves too much. All hope appears lost until the human comrades inadvertently discover one thing that the aliens cannot defend themselves against-and the earth has millions of them.

Pit Bulls Vs. Aliens

Blossom was found on April 22, 2021 all alone by the edge of the woods. She could not move her back legs at all. This is the story of her rescue, rehabilitation, and eventual release back into the wild. This is her story told from her point of view with real pictures. If you find a baby opossum all alone, you should bring it home. Opossum mothers can 't come back for their young if one falls off their back. Although they might hiss, they are not dangerous and will not bite. Try to find a wildlife rehabber in your area or someone with experience in raising opossums or other small critters. If you can't find anyone, you can go online to find out how to care for it yourself, what to feed it at its current size, and everything you need to know. And although opossums make great pets, wild animals are much happier in the wild.

The True Story of Blossom the Handicapped Opossum

You don't need super strength to be a hero, just be super kind and accept people for who they are. Zoe Pinchback was born with a rare condition known as hypertrichosis, which causes hair to grow everywhere on her body. Very intelligent for a twelve-year-old, Zoe is home-schooled and content to hide from the public as much as possible. But when her mother and grandmother are suddenly unable to accompany her on her annual doctor visit to Chicago, she must brave the trip alone. Faced with her worst fear-being seen, Zoe braces herself for the long train ride and what's sure to be a nightmarish adventure. But fate lends a hand in the form of a funny giant who not only turns the weekend into the best time of Zoe's life, but teaches her two important lessons: she does belong in the real world, and all monsters are not scary.

Monster Man & Furby

Jay Wilburn

Edmund Wells

A science-fictional look at the deadly departed! Amidst frightening tales of terror, there lie hidden questions: What does it feel like to be dead? What motivates undead beings to do what they do? What is the scientific rationale behind their existence? Why do they always seem so hungry, and seek the flesh of the living? Explore the lesser-told stories of zombies and other undead individuals. Go beyond the horror and discover the true nature of people risen from the grave! Stories by: Emily Swaim, Edmund Wells, Ken MacGregor and Kerry G.S. Lipp, L. Rigdon, Mark Olivares, Joseph Conat, James S. Dorr, Karl G. Rich, Jay Wilburn, Tim Mucci, Neal Wooten, Ross Baxter, JL Mo, David Greske, Larry Hinkle, Barry Rosenberg, Lauren A. Forry, and Dan Gainor

Life of the Dead

Tina Lythgoe and her best buddy Josh, the little cleft palate puppy who became an internet and media sensation, work together to rescue all kinds of animals in need. Tina is a licensed wildlife rehabber and takes on all types of injured and needy critters, even the not-so-pretty ones, and gets them ready to go back to the wild. They also rescue plenty of domestic animals and find forever homes for them. The ones with special needs find a home with Tina and Josh. JOSH AND HIS CRITTERS Adult Coloring Book (great for kids too) provides hundreds of hours of stress relief and relaxation. The pages have backgrounds made up of intricate mazes, geometric designs, and floral patterns plus an animal that has been part of Josh and Tina's rescue, both past and present. There are also a lot of bonus coloring pages in the back. Leave your daily grind behind as you lose yourself in making each page uniquely your own. Proceeds go to the rescue to take care of more animals.

Josh and His Critters

Cedric DeBurr is a senior in high school and the smartest in his class. The star of the football team and the math team, he loves literature and poetry, both reading and writing. But he has a noticeable flaw: an incredibly large belly, which earns him the nickname, Cedric the Bulge. This is only whispered in private since any reference to it earns a prompt beating from this teen behemoth. Secretly in love with a cheerleader named Roxy, he finds a way to finally express his feelings by helping the new student, Chris Nevil, win her heart. Based on Cyrano de Bergerac, the French play that has it all: action, drama, suspense, romance, comedy, and tragedy.

Cedric the Bulge

Not hesitant to denounce Trevor's slacker lifestyle, Dustin Davis allots himself as the protagonist of all things wrong with his brother's existence, and arguments on every topic abound. They discover a kindred interest in the law but that too becomes a conflict as they wager on the outcome of a televised trial, which evolves into a competition, the reaping of which is the ultimate prize-the winner will be adorned with the label of being the smarter brother. After falling behind, Trevor decides to bring the contest into his forte and designs a computer program that can accurately predict the outcome of any trial. Soon the tides turn and he learns that a market exists for his magnum opus. But when two shady government agents show up to offer Trevor the deal of a lifetime-one he cannot refuse, his life is cast into a world of deception, intrigue, and murder. Years later, an amendment to the Constitution makes Article III Section 2 null and void. No longer do people have the right to trial by jury as courtrooms are reconfigured with electronic verdict machines. Trevor finally understands their plan for his inception, but a bizarre turn of events soon finds Dustin, the brother who always judged him, facing the Frankenstein Trevor created-the electronic judge, jury, and executioner known as "Judgment."

My Brother, My Judge

Ages 15 and upHas there been a shift in the core beliefs of Christians? Have events in the last decade spawned an evolution of ideas in the Christian community? This book looks at those possibilities and the influence of one of the most charismatic preachers of our time - John F. MacArthur. Although there have been Calvinists and dispensationalist preachers around for centuries, their teachings of the Bible, while still thought to be radical and extreme by a lot of churches, has begun to resonate with more and more believers and has now gained footholds into mainstream Christianity. But do his teachings really follow the Bible or do they instead cater to our basic human instincts? That's the question everyone must answer for themselves.

John MacArthur and the Christian Evolution

In 1926, a one hundred-year-old Indian woman fantastically emerged from the woods at the Masters School, a school for underprivileged children near what is now Desoto State Park on Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama. Her name was Nancy Emmaline Callahan Dollar. Recently widowed, she found herself homeless and in need for the first time in her life. A rugged and stout Cherokee standing six feet tall with a pipe clenched in her teeth and followed by a mongrel dog and six chickens, she was a sight for the kids to behold. They were mesmerized by her and immediately put her up in one of the empty cabins on the campus grounds and tended to her every need. When the owner of the school, Colonel Milford W. Howard, returned from California to find the old Indian woman there, he too soon fell under her spell. Granny Dollar, a term of endearment since she never had children, became a local legend and the favorite subject of journalists and writers for years to come. Most of the stories she told were the stuff of legends, like hiding out during the forced relocation of the Cherokee Indians, bitten by poisonous snakes three times, and losing almost everything in the War Between the States. Other stories surrounding her might have been exaggerated, but one thing is certain, everyone who met her knew right away she was a walking monument of life and history.

Granny Dollar

Tina Lythgoe has always rescued animals, but on January 20th, 2014, she got a phone call that would change her life forever. A tiny puppy named Josh was about to be euthanized. Someone had dropped him off to be destroyed due to several physical oddities including a cleft palate. Tina took Josh in as a foster, but after several days when it appeared he would survive, she knew she had failed. There was no way she could provide just a foster home. She was in love. Josh never knew he was different. He became Tina's partner at the rescue, overseeing the variety of rescued animals. When Josh began getting lots of emails, Tina knew he was special. She created a Facebook page and he quickly became an inspiration to people all around the world. Josh's story is unique, but a story as old as time. You cannot judge someone by physical appearance; it's what's on the inside that counts.

The Story of Josh

I'm Not Defective

Coloring Book. The Mia Foundation was developed to give animals born with birth defects a fighting chance. So many animals born with birth defects, such as cleft palates or missing limbs, are euthanized at birth. With a little work and a lot of love, these animals give back so much more than anyone could possibly imagine. All they need is a chance! A tiny little Chihuahua named Mia was the inspiration behind The Mia Foundation. She was born with a cleft palate and it was suggested at birth that she be euthanized. She was given a chance and in return gave much love, hope, and inspiration to many people all over the world!

Neal Wooten

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