Books with author Benjamin Muse

After years spent studying alien life in the seas of Europa, Dr. Kiara Lacroix has become one of Earth’s foremost exobiology experts. Her research brings her to the attention of the Global Space Federation, which has a top-secret mission for her: an advanced alien civilization has been discovered in the depths of an icy planet five light-years from Earth, and Kiara is expected to join the crew making first contact.Kiara has her hesitations, but as usual her scientific curiosity gets the better of her. She and her crew will be using experimental technology which establishes long-distance contact via a dream-reality beamed through a wormhole: the spacetime sequence. It’s even riskier than it sounds.Of course, Kiara’s not the only one with hesitations about the GSF’s actions. And some of those people have the resources—and the access to GSF’s classified mission information—to do something about them.A Spacetime Tale is high-concept hard science fiction at its finest.Cover Art by Jeff Brown

Created by a biblical and art scholar, this Torah has a style all its own. Old Testament stories unfold via a wonderfully original (Booklist, starred review) chronology appropriate for Jews and Christians of all ages and ethnicities. Expressive collages in this beautiful, brilliant work of art (Jewish Book World, starred review) stimulate the imagination. The invisible God is represented by the first letter of His Hebrew name an interactive element discovered throughout the book. Extra features explain context and direct older readers to the related biblical chapters. Printable Make It Yourself templates allow artists of all abilities to craft their own illustrations. The Oldest Bedtime Story Ever was named a Top Religion and Spirituality Book for Youth in 2013 (Booklist) and earned multiple independent publishing awards.

After years spent studying alien life in the seas of Europa, Dr. Kiara Lacroix has become one of Earth’s foremost exobiology experts. Her research brings her to the attention of the Global Space Federation, which has a top-secret mission for her: an advanced alien civilization has been discovered in the depths of an icy planet five light-years from Earth, and Kiara is expected to join the crew making first contact.Kiara has her hesitations, but as usual her scientific curiosity gets the better of her. She and her crew will be using experimental technology which establishes long-distance contact via a dream-reality beamed through a wormhole: the spacetime sequence. It’s even riskier than it sounds.Of course, Kiara’s not the only one with hesitations about the GSF’s actions. And some of those people have the resources—and the access to GSF’s classified mission information—to do something about them.A Spacetime Tale is high-concept hard science fiction at its finest.Cover art by Jeff Brown

This New Testament is for people of all ages, colors, and creeds. It offers a faithful summary of the sacred writings about Jesus, his disciples, and God’s love for the world. Like an illuminated manuscript of old, Scripture comes alive through expressive forms and vibrant colors. It weaves the four gospels, acts and letters of the apostles, and vision of John of Patmos into a single narrative. Its lively style makes the Good News of Christ as vital today as it was when the Son of God first came to earth. Universal figures create lasting impressions for people from all backgrounds. Compassion and the call to love one’s neighbor inspire the text. The distinctive combination of Word and image found here lends a wholly original beauty to the greatest classic of all time.

Incarceration is a redemptive story about the power of change and how an ex-offender refused to become another statistic once he had paid his debt to society. Award Winning & Best Selling Author J.M. Benjamin, once considered a threat to the community, gives you an up-close and personal account of growing up on the west end part of Plainfield New Jersey. J.M. revisits his past and introduces you to life as he once knew it as a youth. He vividly takes you on an emotional journey that ultimately lead him down a path of destruction. He bares it all and discloses how; his parents, community, peers and education were contributors to many of his poor choices and decision making and how his childhood went from promising and bright to a dark and gloomy one. J.M. offers hope and inspiration, successfully demonstrating how their is in fact life after incarceration, to the one million + incarcerated, ex-offenders and those who are affected by their loved ones situation. He speaks about how he turned a negative situation into a positive opportunity and how embracing a power greater than himself, having a praying mother, support system and discovering a hidden talent was all the ammunition he needed when given a second chance, after giving the system a total of over a dozen years of his life. Now a poster child for change, J.M. conveys a powerful message to all that, it's never too late!

When his parents tell him he isn't big enough to care for a shelter dog, a six-year-old boy begins his struggle to "grow up faster than anybody!" Over the years, as the boy learns to take care of himself, he visits the shelter to dream about a future with his friend, until he finds the courage to redeem their years apart.Hey Boy by Ben Strouse & Jen Phelan.