Tower Blues: Solving the Riddle of Confinement

WaldorfPublishing — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 13:12:00 +0000

by Inga Wiehl
Tower Blues is a play on The Blue Tower, named for its exterior walls covered by blue clinkers. It stood cheek to jowl with the royal castle in seventeenth century Copenhagen and served as a prison for the worst malefactors of the time.

On August 16, 1661, Leonora Christine Ulfeldt, daughter of King Christian IV and half-sister of the reigning king, Frederik III, was arrested and brought to the Tower on unspecified charges. Unwilling to offer potentially incriminating information about herself and her husband, Corfitz Ulfeldt, Leonora eventually forces the team of high ranking men sent for questioning to reveal the grounds on which she is held captive. She is suspected of complicity in her husband’s acts of high treason against the Danish crown. Her refusal to know anything about betrayals sentences her to twenty-two years of imprisonment in a damp, filthy, rat-infested cell that’s lit only by a small mesh covered window just below the ceiling.

Given nothing with which to occupy her mind or hands, she must rely on herself for continued survival. As she agonizes about the whereabouts of her husband and seven

It’s Not Because I’m Better Than You

WaldorfPublishing — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 19:41:29 +0000

by Don J. Carey III
Have you ever wondered what makes some people more successful than others? Well it does not always boil down to talent. Often times there are far more variables involved that causes some to rise above rest. There is no doubt that we all want to be successful in life. The million dollar question, however, is how should we go about obtaining that success? Yes there are some who are just flat out better. Those who, no matter what they do, possess an innate ability to come out on top of any situation. But that group is the exception to the rule, not it’s standard. So how do the vast majority of successful people, including myself, become successful? As marvelously stated in the title, It’s Not Because I’m Better Than You. I and many others have tapped into some crucial life principles that have truly transformed the way we live our lives. Contrary to our wishful thinking, there are no magical success buttons in life. Yet that does not mean success is a far off foreign concept that cannot be actualized. I truly believe that

You Are Enough You Always Were

WaldorfPublishing — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 19:27:04 +0000

by Suzanne Scott
You Are Enough: You Always Were is an empowering story of how one woman came to recognize the ways in which her childhood, despite its many pitfalls, has played a vital role in her becoming the strong woman that she is. Over the years, she realized the impact that her experiences had on her daily life, which eventually led her to the process of sifting through the ashes of painful memories that have been carefully tucked away, in an effort to free herself from her past.

While there are many books about this struggle, this one offers a unique approach. It delves specifically into the therapeutic process used by the main character and juxtaposes it with her friend who has been using an entirely different therapeutic process. In the end, each of these characters is transformed.

Words From My Father

WaldorfPublishing — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 19:12:48 +0000

by David Weber
Words From My Father is the collected works of writing over the last seven years. Many of the notes are profound family experiences, told in the light of living our faith. Some are social commentary also told in the light of living our faith. Each originally sent as an email to family and friends. All were written and sent wrapped in the hope and prayer that what our Lord has asked is what is revealed in every note.

The title “Words From My Father” takes account of three thoughts.

First – writing not being his strongest suit, our Lord planted the seeds for every note and gave the grace needed for the writing – Words From Our Father.
Second – his mother and father live their lives as an example of God’s love; teaching, coaching and guiding the family – Words From My Mother and Father.
Third – every note is written for his children with the hope to teach, guide and inspire – Words From Your Father.

Unplayable Lie

WaldorfPublishing — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 12:32:40 +0000

by Caleigh O’Shea
Texas journalist Josh Griffin lives for scoops, but he’s never faced real danger to get one. Nor has he ever been emotionally drawn into his stories. Then he gets an anonymous tip that teenaged golf superstar Lexi Carlisle has been kidnapped, and Josh embarks on an investigation destined to change his life forever.

Lexi Carlisle is the daughter of Josh’s college sweetheart; watching Amanda agonize over her missing daughter while refuting police insinuations that she had something to do with the crime is more than Josh can handle. And when he unravels the web of lies spun by Lexi’s crazed kidnapper — who has killed once and isn’t afraid to do so again — Josh realizes the story takes second place to the girl’s rescue.

Twice in a Lifetime

WaldorfPublishing — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 12:21:48 +0000

by Roberta Wilson
Gray has lived in his hometown of Hempstead, Long Island his entire life. He is a happy person, and proud of his accomplishments. Twenty-five years ago, Gray met the love of his life, before flying to Iraq to serve his country. Her name was Raven Fox, and she was lovely. But after returning home the two were unable to connect. Gray went on to marry and have a family, but it’s never enough. His soul longs for a connection he lost twenty-one years in the past.

Raven wanted to be a chef, and when she landed her dream job before graduating culinary school, Gray was so happy for her. Time and circumstances sent them in different directions. Raven’s Father died after a brief illness. She quit her job, and moved out of state to help her Mother, cope. Gray was discharged from the Special Forces, and couldn’t reach Raven. Many frustrated months, and cancelled dates later, Gray kept one appointment. He met Lilith Morrison. She was cool, clever, and sophisticated. They fell in love, and he proposed to her. Gray created a company that designed

Trying to Walk Like a Man: The Chris Wiehl Playbook

WaldorfPublishing — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 12:04:01 +0000

by Christopher Wiehl with John Turner
Adversity. Every living person faces it. It’s part of the human condition. I’m Christopher Wiehl, an actor and filmmaker, and I’ve had plenty of challenges of my own. Some people may not think that’s the case, but I bet they’ve never had brain fluid leaking from their nose.

I’d been living what some would have considered a charmed life when, in 2008, doctors discovered a brain tumor next to the auditory nerve in my right ear. It nearly killed me, but I’m still here. And through it all, one lesson I’ve learned is that the adversity people face is not as important as their response to it. It’s how they overcome the obstacles—how they learn to walk like a man, as Bruce Springsteen would say—that keeps them moving forward.

In Trying to Walk Like a Man, we’ll talk about how I’m trying to survive in the cutthroat entertainment industry—and while you’re here, we’ll discuss our own lives. We’ll talk about some of the adversity we all face, and we’ll see if we can figure out what keeps us putting one foot in front of the other. Pull

Train Wreck

WaldorfPublishing — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 13:04:40 +0000

by Blair London
A serious crime facing American society is now a crime/thriller. Combining two train crashes, with a motive for cause of the second crash, the story opens with a train crash that happened in 2011, near Reno, where a semi crashed into a train car on the westbound California Zephyr Amtrak passenger train.

Ben, an engineer, was sitting in “Our Bar” when he heard the horrific news of the train crash. He runs out of the bar, with his best friend Mark following him, and learns that his girlfriend, Christy is permanently blinded by the explosion from the crash. He vows to take care of her, but Christy doesn’t want him to. She sinks into a depression, and ends up taking her life. Earlier that same day, Ben discovered a new surgery to restore eyesight. He rushes home to tell Christy, only to find her dead by overdose of sleeping pills. Ben becomes obsessed with his love for trains, uses another engineer for her knowledge of the inner workings of them, and then orchestrates another train crash, leaving all but himself accounted for. Amidst the investigation, a

Timeless Tales: Poems of Childhood

WaldorfPublishing — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 12:49:33 +0000

by E.V. Eklund
A book, a book, a book, Come take a closer look! Discover stories yet untold, What new journeys to behold! A compilation of over seventy poems complete with illustrations dedicated to the age-old classics we all grew up with.

Four categories make up this collection:

Grandmother Fox Rhymes – A homage to Mother Goose, incorporating stories that are their own.

The World Outside – Engages its readers to explore the outdoor wonders.

Learning – A series of fun poems on teachings, good values and moral lessons.

Imagination – Stretch your imagination with magical characters and fantastical tales.

A journey into a world of adventure and imagination, this book features a wealth of beloved poems every child will connect with. Whether reliving old memories or building new ones, Timeless Tales will be cherished by families for generations. Come and enjoy a whole new collection of poems for young and old readers alike.

The Thinly Effect

WaldorfPublishing — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:37:14 +0000

by Kristin Sollenne
Thinly is a mindset. It’s how you think, eat, feel and love. By thinking Thinly you’ll have clarity, confidence and an overwhelming sense of empowerment to design the life you’ve always dreamt of. Thinly was born out of a desire to help people become their best self. Designed by celebrity chef and nutritionist, Kristin Sollenne, takes you on her own personal transformation journey, and guides you to become the best version of yourself. The Thinly Effect teaches you various states of complete physical, mental and social well-being. Along the way, Kristin shares personal stories and brings humor and life to the book.

The Thinly Effect is a lifestyle that focuses on incorporating the eight aspects of well-being into one’s life – your life! The progression of this book will take you through the steps towards living Thinly. We start with the importance of a strong and positive mind. Being mindful about your approach to life and about the things you can do to improve your approach to life. You want to be happy, and healthy; I get it. But prove to yourself that you’re committed to