Books published by publisher Elk Lake Publishing, Inc.

Jesus Calms a Storm is a Christian picture book depicting one of the many miracles performed by Jesus in the New Testament. This exciting retelling is told in a unique perspective of spiral language and bold imagery to help children of all ages understand the biblical significance of this wonder.Jesus Calms a Storm blends a special combination of sight word development, repetitive language, and predictable patterns for children to enjoy. Jesus Calms a Storm also places a primary focus on prayer and gratitude toward God. Inspired from: Psalm 56:3 “When I am afraid I put my trust in you.” Children will be able to learn a simple prayer and the importance of hiding God’s word in their heart. Beginning with Jesus preaching the word of God and following along as the disciples go on a wild ride, Jesus Calms a Storm will take you on a historical journey through a New Testament favorite.

Baseball practice is rained out again. Zach is stuck in again. He is bored again. However, Zach soon finds himself in the most unusual, upside-down, inside-out Unboring Land. He comes to see unending excitement and unending sweets are not as great as he thought. After too much of non-stop everything, Zach decides listening to his mom and Sunday School teacher might be a good idea.

Frightened by cancer? Riddled with questions? Perhaps you or a loved one is battling this disease. Do you know where to turn for encouragement, comfort and support? In Her Shoes—Dancing in the Shadow of Cancer is a collection of vignettes, highlighting the stories of everyday women with everyday lives interrupted by cancer—their challenges, heartbreaks, questions and triumphs. Each devotional focuses on one aspect of their cancer journey. In these pages, you will find:•Humor•Sidebars with helpful tips•Uplifting scriptures•Encouraging prayers•Real women coping with a diagnosis of cancerCancer is hard, but you are not alone. As you cross the threshold, catching a glimpse into the lives of these women, you will find strength, inspiration and hope.

Ashland, Pennsylvania, 1959Fourteen-year-old Tommi “Pockets” Leland and fifteen-year-old Vince “Runner” Ramsey have become the best of friends ever since they met while shooting pool at Joe’s Variety Store in downtown Ashland. But Pockets’ newfound faith in God and Runner’s lure to break the law puts a deep wedge in their relationship.Runner is caught stealing, and only Captain Arlene Masters, counselor at Salvation Army Post 71, saves him from being sent to the Erie Reform School for at least a year. Although he walks the straight and narrow for a while, he doesn’t seem to learn his lesson. While Pockets and Runner work as pinsetters at the Sunset Bowling Lanes, Pockets spots Runner at the cash register. Is he stealing money again?Pockets’ heart is ripped to shreds as Runner is arrested. Now he’ll probably be sent away for a long, long time.Or will he?

The Great Book of Ice Hockey is a must for anyone who loves sports trivia. It is a compendium of interesting facts and sport stories about the great game of ice hockey, with information about the early days before the National Hockey League (NHL) all the way to the stars of today. There are random facts about leagues, rules, coaches, players, and inside stories about the early days of the game. The answers to hundreds of trivia questions lie in this audiobook. Learn about foreign leagues, junior hockey, and superstars like Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals, and, of course, "The Great One", Wayne Gretzky. You can find interesting facts about the builders of the game, including Maurice "Rocket" Richard and Coach Jack Adams, both of whom have NHL trophies named in their honor. You will meet scoring leaders, winning coaches, amazing goalies, and ice hockey royalty. Whether you're a long-time fan of ice hockey, or if you're just looking for answers to troublesome trivia questions in your latest game of Trivial Pursuit, The Great Book of Ice Hockey is the audiobook for you. Presented in a clear and engaging manner, this collection of sports trivia will give fans of ice hockey a new and entertaining set of random facts to liven up a boring day or fill the time during intermission.

Slept through high school history? Need a more entertaining refresher than a dusty textbook? Want to learn more about America and its interesting history? Pick up The Great Book of American Trivia, the ultimate compendium of American trivia and little-known facts. A quick audiobook packed with information. Here you will find out: Which US president survived an assassination attempt - and didn't even pause his speech? What holiday's origin story was actually just a tall tale to unite a country at war? Where in the world can you find an American mountain range - that isn't in America? How did an earthquake lead to the Trail of Tears? What first lady gossip shook up an entire presidential cabinet? Overstuffed like the Thanksgiving turkey with answers to these questions and more facts - sometimes fun, sometimes serious, but always as true as we can confirm among America's fables - The Great Book of American Trivia takes on the real drama behind the quaint stories we found as students in US history books. A novelty among trivia books, here you'll learn the real stories, the mysteries, and the fascinating tidbits about American history from its first inhabitants to present day. Whether you know nothing about America's past or you consider yourself an expert, you'll learn something new and find yourself entertained as you discover or relive the nation's troubles, mistakes, triumphs, and challenges. Dig in now and start learning the interesting stories that shaped America into what it is today.

It’s time to reinvent your sales life.…your sales career is good, but not great. Your customers like you but don’t love you. Every potential customer does not want to talk to you (the salesperson), even if they need your product or service. You keep reading the same sales books and listening to the same CD’s and podcasts. Everyone is telling you to do the same old things.It’s time to make a change.In his trailblazing and wonderfully refreshing book, Allan Langer takes on the outdated, overused and utterly ineffective sales philosophies of the past and kicks them to the curb. Today’s customer’s do not want a sales pitch, do not want to be coerced, and absolutely do not want to be “closed.” In this book, you will learn: To sell more than you ever have in your career. To sell customers a product or service and actually feel good about yourself doing it. To never use a "sales pitch" again. To SELL more by SELLING less.The 7 Secrets is your GPS with a new destination, a new route that will take you from where you are now, to a new place on your personal map that will change your life and the life of your loved ones. It will also change the life of your customers, as they will go from hating salespeople, to only wanting to do business with you. Whether you are brand new in the profession, or a seasoned veteran, 7 Secrets will be the best investment you can make in your career, and in yourself.

The Winter Queen has brought the storm … and the Abyss roams the halls of the Blood Keep.Ten days have passed since Sundragon blood was shed for a sacrifice by Raphaela Kael. Ten days since Lathan and Maxx Jandry fled the city in search of Princess Damari Kael and their niece, Noelle. Brecken Jandry, Brae’s loyal husband, remains a tortured prisoner in the Kael dungeons and no one in Sunkai is safe from Roderick and Raphaela’s wrath.Damari Kael flees Sunkai with little Noelle Jandry, determined to deliver the child to the safety of the Shadow Lands, even as her own power emerges within her. The Eventide Sisters embark on a mission to join the Winter Queen. Across the land, Clea Jandry arrives in her birthplace of Molderëin where she is met with a savagery she thought long dead. Afra Malaki seeks the Creator’s will and the Queen of the Woodlands prepares for battle.In the peaceful city of Quintaria, the Winter Queen grieves. But the shadows are coming for her. They carry a message for Adlae Sundragon, and they will not rest until all is revealed.

Twelve-year-old Maggie McRooney wants to win the very first sixth-grade poetry contest. She wants to win the blue ribbon. After all, she’s written dozens of poems, and everyone tells her she’s a gifted poet. But life gets in Maggie’s way. She misses her big brother who’s a soldier in Vietnam, and she’s tired of dealing with her annoying kid brother, the Little Mosquito. Then there’s Katrina Lucas, Queen of the Meanies, who takes pleasure in bullying Maggie, especially in front of Maggie’s first crush, Tommy Vidalis. Her Lithuanian grandmother comes to live with Maggie’s family after a car accident, and that means sharing her bedroom with her kid brother. You’ve got to be kidding! What teenager wants to share her bedroom with her little brother?What could possibly make Maggie’s life worse? The unthinkable … writer’s block! Will Maggie ever be able to burst through that writer’s block and write a winning poem? And will she ever be able to stand up to the bully Katrina?

Baseball practice is rained out again. Zach is stuck in again. He is bored again. However, Zach soon finds himself in the most unusual, upside-down, inside-out Unboring Land. He comes to see unending excitement and unending sweets are not as great as he thought. After too much of non-stop everything, Zach decides listening to his mom and Sunday School teacher might be a good idea.