Books published by publisher BalboaPress

15 Awards ─ INSPIRATIONAL GIFT for yourself or someone you love. "An incredible experience that embraces love, faith, joy, sadness, imagination, and hope". Kate is born gifted with a 7th sense ─ the ability to read human hearts coupled with keen intuition. She struggles to understand her premonitions while surrounded by skeptical, sometimes cruel, family members and their secrets. "Riveting." Set in the San Francisco Bay Area and inspired by a vivid dream with the author's deceased sister, this spell-binding novel blends autobiographical fact and narrative fiction straight from the author's heart. "Your heart goes on a roller coaster ride". Intrigued by miracles, angels, the afterlife, souls, the power of intuition & prayer? "Amazing" "A moving, memorable story... a highly recommended, evocative read..." Intuitive individuals and empaths resonate with this book. Is Kate psychic? A medium? An empath? Simply intuitive? Empowered by Angels? A suspense-filled family storyline with an electrifying finish. If you enjoy inspirational, spiritual books like The Shack, The Alchemist, or The Celestine Prophecy, or authors like Ann Voskamp, Sandra Ingerman, Lorna Byrne, or CS Lewis, you'll be captivated. The segments of this story that embrace death are drawn from Sherry's real-life experiences when she was present with beloved family members as they passed away. Her wondrous encounters of loved ones' spirits after their physical deaths are deeply engaging. This tantalizing novel percolates with subtle wisdom that is inspirational, transformational, and healing. "A breath of fresh, clean air..." "Intriguing characters" "... a page turner" This inspirational book explores issues relevant to today's societal woes: prejudice, abuse, eating disorders, and limiting belief systems. It delves into the mysteries of death and of angels, intuition, finding God in all, and true love. Full of spirit, it brims with inspiration, daring, hope, and the importance of following our dreams. "This book is phenomenal. If you are someone who is intuitive, this is the book for you... I couldn't put this book down... one I will read again and again."─ Anna Blackard, 5-stars, Amazon Reviewer ─ SHOULD YOU BE LISTENING TO YOUR INTUITION, YOUR HEART? ─ "Truly a page-turner, engaging the reader from the first page until the last." ─ Deborah Lloyd, 5-Stars, Readers' Favorite Reviewer, International Gold Medal "This book weaves spiritual,mystical, and experiential themes into the most compelling family storyline ever..."─ Dr. John Horn, Retired Superintendent, Mesquite ISD Gold Medal ─ 2017 Readers' Favorite International Award ─ Fiction, Christian 1st Place ─ 2018 The Paris Book Festival ─ Fiction, Spiritual1st Place ─ 2018 The Great Northwest Book Festival ─ Fiction, Spiritual1st Place ─ 2017 Texas Association of Authors Award ─ Fiction,Inspirational1st Place ─ 2018 The Great Southeast Book Festival ─ Fiction, SpiritualBest Book ─ 2016 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award ─ Fiction,Inspirational Award Winner ─ 2018 The Great Southwest Book Festival ─ Fiction SpiritualGold Medal ─ 2016 Beverly Hills Book Awards ─ Fiction,Religion Award Winner ─ 2016 London Book Festival ─ Fiction, Spiritual /Religious Finalist ─ 2017 Eric Hoffer Book Award ─ Fiction,Spiritual Award Winner ─ 2016 Great Midwest Book Festival ─ Fiction,Spiritual Finalist ─ 2017 Bookvana Life. Spirit. Knowledge. Award ─Fiction, Religious CIPA EVVY 2017 Award ─ Fiction, Spirituality / ReligionFinalist ─ 2019 Book Excellence Award / Body / Mind / Spirit"A moving, memorable story that combines spiritual reflections with a myriad of social, political and personal conflicts... a highly recommended, evocative read." ─ D. Donovan, Midwest Book Review

Adrian's Story is the first in an unending series of stories about ordinary people who use pencil and paper to fill in the blanks, finish sentences, and Feel Good Anyway. From Adrian: 'What a rocket ride! All it took was my mom going to one meeting, making her own decision to feel good anyway, no matter if I got up and went to school or not, leaving me one note, and, of course, making my favorite dinner. Maybe it really was her spaghetti'

After running away from Houdini and his wife, saving wild animals from a raging inferno, and a breathtaking showdown with a vampire named Flapper, Piper settles in with the performers of the Coney Island freak show only to discover that she may be the greatest freak of all.As the summer of 1926 heats up, Piper continues the quest for her dark legacy. Along the way, she will encounter a variety of real-life luminaries from the 1920s, including the erudite author H. P. Lovecraft, the occultist Aleister Crowley, and a Rudolph Valentino zombie. Piper will need to use all the valuable skills she learns from her new friends to confront the lunatic who has been murdering sideshow performers.In this pulse-pounding conclusion to the tale begun in Piper Houdini: Apprentice of Coney Island, author Glenn Herdling takes readers from the rousing backdrop of the legendary Brooklyn amusement pier to a mysterious island on the Hudson River, where a sinister rite takes place that could enslave the human race--unless Piper and her unusual friends can stop it.

Ever been to Africa? Take an adventure with the author as she travels to a third-world country on a mission trip and hear firsthand how she planned to change people's lives and ended up being changed herself most of all! Ms. Whitmer's heartfelt account of this life-altering journey will no doubt stir your soul, ignite your generosity, and support you in finding your way to a life of greater contentment. For more information go to www.cindydwhitmer.com.

In 2002, Amber Christensen was brutally bitten by a dog while traveling through Argentina. She was forced to change her travel plans, which led her to Aconcagua-the highest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere-where she met a handsome and charming Argentine mountain guide named Fede. After spending only three days together, the two had fallen deeply in love. They embarked upon a bicontinental life together, lit by love and adventure, fraught with challenges, and darkened by senseless tragedy. After only three years of marriage, Fede was caught in a storm on the summit of the same mountain where their love story had begun. A torturous search and rescue effort ensued, ultimately ending in his death. A video later surfaced which revealed that the rescue attempt had been negligent. In the wake of Fede's untimely passing, Amber was forced to face the mountain that had both blessed and cursed her life and to find a way to create meaning and purpose from insurmountable loss. This is a story of love, death, and moving mountains. Christensen recounts her journey of bicultural love and grief, which brings her back again and again to a twisting mountain trail that offers her transformation, transcendence, and an ultimate acceptance: that in any language, culture or moment, comprender la muerte es comprender la vida (to understand death is to understand life).

The Sun, the Moon, the Stars and Maya is very different kind of book, in a unique format and richly textured with over 90 full color original illustrations and is one of those truly rare books that can be enjoyed equally by a child and a grown-up and most of all both a child and adult together. This book will surprise and delight you and your family and makes the perfect gift. Our lives are bombarded with things that can take us away from the special connections we are capable of. Each of us has the ability to demonstrate love, compassion, gratitude, and generosity. We can choose to live our lives by the Golden Rule. We can make time to appreciate the exquisite construction of our planet and experience the joys of nature. We can look toward the star-spangled heavens, appreciate the velvet silence, and draw peace from spirituality. We have the ability to find beauty in simplicity, and we can marvel at the complexity of what, at first glance, appears deceptively simple. Many of us have just forgotten how. In today's busy, electronics-oriented world, dominated by distractions, special effects, and noisy shoot-'em-ups, simple earth-based spiritual and moral issues have been effectively obscured from view and buried in the smoky haze of the fiery explosion of computer-generated images. The Sun, the Moon, the Stars, and Maya was created to help families discuss important issues with their children. Illustrations of Maya, the Shih Tzu puppy muse, in complementary settings, accompany bits of wisdom relating to spiritual and moral issues. Notable quotations are the inspiration for Maya's simple-language lyrical interpretations meant to evoke awe and wonder in all things and capture the imagination of the child and the child within the parent. Access to downloadable hi-resolution downloads and audio readings online and so much more are also granted with your purchase.

Many Christians have chosen to turn a deaf ear and blind eye to the subject of spiritual warfare, deliverance, and demons. It is important to equip yourself with the proper ammunition in order to stand against Satan and those who follow him. We must realize that Satan doesn't just hide behind every bush and under every rock. Sometimes he finds a resting place within our churches. He may sing a pretty lullaby to the church and prevent Christians from hearing the true Word of God. Demons have been at this game for a long time and unfortunately they know more scripture than most Christians. We must put on the full armor of God and realize this is war - not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers of darkness in high places (Eph. 6:12). Jesus Christ is where our power comes from. He did not leave us powerless to overcome, but has endowed us with power to stand against Satan in such a time as this. If you were heading out to battle would you go unprepared - without weapons, without armor, without a leader, without an army? Within the pages of this book you will find the help needed to overcome these obstacles in your life. You will learn, among other things, how to break away from generational curses and most importantly, how to live a victorious life in Jesus Christ our Lord and to prepare yourself.

Help your children gain trust in their bodies and in their natural ability to heal, and help them learn about the mind-body connection with this book, which depicts the body as a superhero with superhealing powers. A child goes to bed feeling sick, but his superhero body is ready for battle. The superhero has gained extra strength by spending time outside playing and grounding. The superhero recruits healthy food sidekicks to fight against invaders, and they work all night as a team to kick them out. A muscly broccoli, sensei celery stalk, blueberry brothers, and strawberry twins amp up the superhero’s fighting power. After a long night of battle, the superhero body and the fruit-and-veggie sidekicks defeat all the invaders, and the child wakes up feeling better.

The simple, rhyming message found within the pages of My Angel Michael offers children of all ages - and the adults in their lives - easy access out of fear and into connection, comfort and courage. The brilliant illustrations by Catherine Stoutz Richie visually impact these words that are the collaborative result of Stephanie A. Healer and her messenger friend Archangel Michael. When committed to memory through the heart, My Angel Michael will not only be enjoyed as a sweet childhood rhyme but will become an easily called-upon reminder that we are all truly connected to the Source of Love.

A little girl delights in keeping her grandma's kiss in her pocket and uses the kiss to help make her days happier until she can visit her grandma again. The daily trials of toddler life are easier for the little girl to face with a kiss from grandma in her pocket. Grandparents everywhere will relate to the idea of creating a special connection that allows them to be part of their grandchild's day even when they are apart.

Mariella's Gifts from the Sea is delightful. This tale of joy and imagination is woven throughout with the nurturing love of a grandmother for her granddaughter. A true gift! -Lisa A. Wroble, author of Food for a Greener Planet and Dealing with Stress Mariella visits her grandma on the gulf. While walking on the beach with Grandma, she is reminded to recycle and to be grateful for the sea and nature. As she gathers her sea shells, her imagination takes her on a journey of fun and fantasy.