Books published by publisher Hollow Bridge Publishing

A family’s darkest secrets are about to be revealed.Jerome Durham is an up-and-coming black politician who faces a dilemma when his elderly mother starts showing signs of dementia. Until now, the family and friends of elderly Hattie Durham have known her to be a God-fearing, law abiding Christian woman. But as her aging mind starts to unravel, Hattie begins confessing to a litany of sins she’s committed throughout her lifetime. During several conversations, she tells stories that describe emotional incidents she went through in her life, unconsciously giving the reasons for the terrible things she did in her later years. Jerome does not know if his mother’s confessional is driven by guilt or revenge, or just an unfortunate random consequence of her illness, but he’s not sure he can wait to find out. His career is at stake if she tells anyone how his own past mistakes are entwined with hers. Neither he nor his wife is about to let that happen.

UNTHINKABLE SINS 2: The FamilyLies. Adultery. Betrayal. Murder. Hattie Durham committed some Unthinkable Sins in her lifetime, but now she’s gone, leaving her three sons and their wives behind to deal with the fallout.THE SONS…Junior – wants to escape his past as he learns the truth about how his mother died. But will his need for revenge and his own past sins come between him and the family he loves?Carl – has been carrying a terrible secret alone all these years and can’t bear the weight anymore. Can he keep it together with his family’s help or will the burden break him?Jerome – is blessed with everything a man could want – influence, power and a destiny to fulfill. But when life deals him an unexpected blow, will the family have his back or will they fall apart around him?…AND THEIR WIVESDonetta – finds her self-confidence growing along with her doubts about her husband’s fidelity. Are their marriage vows enough to keep her in the family now that she has what it takes to make it on her own?Trudy – senses the strain on the family in the wake of her mother-in-law’s death. Will she able to help keep the ones she loves from self-destructing or is her own life in danger?Susan – managed to escape an uncertain past, leaving behind a few bodies in her wake. Will her dreams of love and success finally come true or ultimately be overshadowed by Hattie Durham’s death?Find out now in UNTHINKABLE SINS 2: The Family

A family’s darkest secrets are about to be revealed. Jerome Durham is an up-and-coming black politician who faces a dilemma when his elderly mother starts showing signs of dementia. Until now, the family and friends of elderly Hattie Durham have known her to be a God-fearing, law abiding Christian woman. But as her aging mind starts to unravel, Hattie begins confessing to a litany of sins she’s committed throughout her lifetime. During several conversations, she tells stories that describe emotional incidents she went through in her life, unconsciously giving the reasons for the terrible things she did in her later years. Jerome does not know if his mother’s confessional is driven by guilt or revenge, or just an unfortunate random consequence of her illness, but he’s not sure he can wait to find out. His career is at stake if she tells anyone how his own past mistakes are entwined with hers. Neither he nor his wife is about to let that happen.

Lies. Adultery. Betrayal. Murder. Hattie Durham committed some Unthinkable Sins in her lifetime, but now, she’s gone, leaving her three sons and their wives behind to deal with the fallout. THE SONS… Junior wants to escape his past as he learns the truth about how his mother died. But will his need for revenge and his own past sins come between him and the family he loves? Carl has been carrying a terrible secret alone all these years and can’t bear the weight anymore. Can he keep it together with his family’s help or will the burden break him? Jerome is blessed with everything a man could want – influence, power, and a destiny to fulfill. But when life deals him an unexpected blow, will the family have his back or will they fall apart around him? …AND THEIR WIVES Donetta finds her self-confidence growing along with her doubts about her husband’s fidelity. Are their marriage vows enough to keep her in the family now that she has what it takes to make it on her own? Trudy senses the strain on the family in the wake of her mother-in-law’s death. Will she able to help keep the ones she loves from self-destructing or is her own life in danger? Susan managed to escape an uncertain past, leaving behind a few bodies in her wake. Will her dreams of love and success finally come true or ultimately be overshadowed by Hattie Durham’s death?

Everyone must learn to handle situations that are beyond their control -- even children. It is not unusual for children to feel bad about themselves because of conditions that make them feel like they are not good enough. It is a mistake to allow circumstances to define who we are. We are all fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). When we know who we are in Him, we can learn to trust that He always knows what He's doing. Enjoy reading how one little boy learns that "me" is actually a pretty cool person to be.

A picture book to help young readers become familiar with Italian educator Maria Montessori. Montessori's life, work and teaching method are explained with a simple story and with colorful illustrations. A short introduction at the beginning of the book provides essential information for adults, teachers and their classrooms so they can familiarize themselves with Maria Montessori and her role in childhood education. Included at the end of the book are: - a section with additional interesting facts for curious minds and - two ready-to-use activities, to help readers review the book's content. Language: English Large print Ages: 5+

On a class field trip to Earth, students from outer space learn that humans have been overtaken by a mysterious presence that seems to be "tangling" their communication! The 'Tangles provides a unique perspective on how current technology is affecting human interaction. It also emphasizes the importance of monitoring device usage and reminds people of all ages that this monitoring will keep us healthy and connected to each other. You are invited to sit back, enjoy this book, and reflect on how we can best communicate in our world today!

Soon life’s pilgrimage will end. All children of God will face Jesus at His Judgment Seat. Will it be an awards podium, with some receiving more rewards, some less? What about negative reward? Is that a possibility? If so, what does it suggest about how we should live our lives here and now? The author deals with the largely neglected doctrine of rewards, warning from the Scriptures that our Judgment Seat verdict (positive or negative) will determine our place in His kingdom. He addresses numerous challenging questions, such as … • How is salvation of the soul distinguished from salvation of the spirit? • When Jesus warned, “What shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” was He speaking to the lost or to the saved? • Will all believers have equal standing in the age to come? • Does Outer Darkness really refer to Hell or could it have a bearing on saints? • Are all children of God automatically included as part of Christ’s bride? • Who will rule and reign with Christ? • Who are the overcomers in the New Testament and to whom do the rewards for overcomers apply? • How do we prepare to meet Jesus and hear the words, Well done?

To be captured by the Northern Thing means to be taken with the Norse stories of the Gods. If that describes you, then The Norse Myths should help. It contains the most complete versions of the Norse myths available in the English language.The Norse Myths is presented as a narrative from the beginning of creation to the final great battle of Ragnarok, followed by the Rebirth.The Norse Myths is split into several parts:Part One: In the Beginning. Eight chapters that set up the Universe.Part Two: The Adventures. Twelve chapters about the adventures of Gods, Elves, Jotuns, Humans.Part Three: The Ending of All Things. Overarching in all the stories is Ragnarokr, the Doom of the Gods. Even in the humorous stories there's a sense of fatality. Part Three is eight chapters leading to the final battle (Ragnarokr) and the subsequent Rebirth into a more Utopian world.Finally, there is a complete Glossary of all the characters, places, and objects in the book. The spelling used in the book is presented with definitions of the word and alternate spellings, followed by a complete description. And there’s a Genealogy chart showing the familial relationships of many of the characters.Norse mythology comes from the Nordic countries, including Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland. These countries were heavily influenced by Teutonic (German) mythology. This book contains all of the legends which pertain to the Gods. Future volumes will be about family sagas like The Niebelungenlied (The Ring Saga).There is a deep foreboding, a sense of doom, that pervades Norse mythology. The Gods are not immortal. They can be injured and need to be healed. They can find themselves bent with old age. Against the right enemy they can be killed.From the beginning the Gods know they are in a violent battle of good versus evil. The Gods, mankind of Midgardr, and light elves, are doing what they can to stave off the last battle, Ragnarokr, the Doom of the Gods. They fight against evil giants, ferocious wolves, giant sea serpents, and the cunning Loki.The Nordic countries have harsh winters resulting in a mythology that is darker than most. The Norse hero wants to die a hero’s death, in battle, fighting for right. The worst death is the straw death, in bed, old, infirm, and away from the fight. The hero who dies in battle goes to Valhalla or one of the other fighting halls to practice and prepare for the last great battle. Those who die straw deaths go to the torturous halls in Niflheimr. Glory does not await them. Pain, venous snakes, and starvation awaits them.Yet, there is hope . . . always hope. There is the vision of a better life filled with peace and tranquility, the Rebirth.Norse mythology has influenced many fantasy novels including The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, who taught Norse mythology at Oxford.The Norse Myths will take you to a world of legend with Thor, Odin, Loki, Gods, Goddesses, monsters, giants, and dwarves doing what they can to help or hurt each other.

This collection of 17 uplifting short stories and poems by 13-18-year old writers from 10 countries is a short read that will give you hope for the future.In April 2020, the publishers set an open challenge to writers aged 8-18 to craft messages of hope for the COVID era. The task asked them to imagine life thirty years into the future, then send a message back through time to 2020. This anthology is a collection of the creative responses received for the 13-18 age category. The diversity of the authors—eleven of whom speak a language other than English at home—is matched by their creativity. From the action-packed fiction of magical Vinnie in Boston, from a writer in Saudi Arabia to the moving true story of a Chinese academic caught up in the Cultural Revolution, from his grand-daughter in Hong Kong, the stories reflect a generation who have been globally connected since birth, and have witnessed the suffering that divisiveness and hate cause. The stories call for compassion, understanding and love for our fellow humans. Weep, laugh and feel uplifted by the hopeful visions of tomorrow’s leaders.Contributors A-ZLowlwa AlshamekhBeatriz CordeiroIfe DansoVivian EstaquiMuskan FatimaHarshitaSumit ImranRaisa KarimC.S. KimSolomane M. KromahJemma PatonRaegeaneAbbas RazaRishika ShindeBryzlyn SinRitika SinghalCoco Wu© Iron Bridge Publishing 2020

Summer Bridge Activities(TM): Bridging Grades Kindergarten to First prepares your rising first grader for a successful school year. The activities in this book are designed to review the skills that your child mastered in kindergarten, preview the skills that he or she will learn in first grade, and help prevent summer learning loss. No matter how wonderful your child’s classroom experiences are, your involvement outside of the classroom is crucial to his or her academic success. Together with Summer Bridge Activities, you can fill the summer months with learning experiences that will deepen and enrich your child’s knowledge and prepare your child for the upcoming school year.Summer Bridge Activities is the original workbook series developed to help parents support their children academically during the summer months. While many other summer workbook series are available, Summer Bridge Activities continues to be the series that teachers recommend most.The three sections in this workbook correspond to the three months of traditional summer vacation. Each section begins with a goal-setting activity, a word list, and information for parents about the fitness and character development activities located throughout the section. Bonus extension activities that encourage outdoor learning, science experiments, and social studies exercises are located at the end of each section.Stickers, flash cards, and a colorful award certificate are also included. 160 full-color pages.