Books published by publisher Madison

PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY SAYS, "Guillebeau blends humor and mystery perfectly in this comic thriller."2017 FOREWORD REVIEWS INDIE GOLD WINNER FOR BEST HUMOR NOVEL!A Southern librarian fights back when the city cuts off funding for her library in this funny, angry book from award-winning author Michael Guillebeau.Reviewers said:“One of the most enjoyable books I have read this year…"...quirky characters and lots of laughs.”“A madcap adventure of a book where librarians have all the answers.” “A wonderfully entertaining book! Every library should have this book on the shelf.”“…jumps off the shelf and begs to be read…I would give it 7 or 8 on a 5* scale.”“This book will make you angry while making you laugh out loud.”Half of all income goes to the Awesome Foundation for Library Innovation.

PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY says, "Guillebeau blends humor and mystery perfectly in this comic thriller." 2017 Humor Book of the Year! (Foreword Reviews Indie Gold Medal Award)Cayocosta72 Reviews said:"This book is truly every librarian’s dream come true. After fighting budget battles over and over again, librarian Serenity has lost her library funding. What’s a librarian gonna do? How about ripping off the city that’s ripping off its citizens? Serenity begins helping herself to the funds that local politicians have been setting aside for their own personal “rainy day “. With the money she amasses she can build a library to thrill readers everywhere. Problem is, those politicians aren’t too thrilled to see their money disappearing and they plan to do anything to get it back. Why in the world are libraries always under threat? A funny, moving story of our most precious institutions under threat."

No other narrative account of Abraham Lincoln's life has inspired such widespread and lasting acclaim as Charnwood's Abraham Lincoln: A Biography. Written by a native of England and originally published in 1916, the biography is a rare blend of beautiful prose and profound historical insight. Charnwood's study of Lincoln's statesmanship introduced generations of Americans to the life and politics of Lincoln and the author's observations are so comprehensive and well-supported that any serious study of Lincoln must respond to his conclusions.

One Girl. One Choice. The fate of a kingdom will be decided.When fifteen-year-old Alessa's little brother falls deathly ill, her only hope of saving him is to make the difficult journey across the kingdom to find the evil King Natas who she has been told may have a cure. Along the way, she meets an intriguing boy named Kaylan, and to her surprise, he offers to help her on her quest. As they grow closer on their journey, strange things happening around them lead to a terrible discovery: their entire kingdom may be in danger!Can Alessa overcome her fears in order to save her family and make a critical choice that will determine the fate of her people?Othinian: The Other Side of Fear is a teen fantasy adventure novel about the life changing journey of one girl whose simple quest to save her brother leaves her with the sole power to make a decision that will affect the entire kingdom.Othinian Series:Book 1: The Other Side of FearBook 2: The Other Side of Courage

A delightful collection of all the original favorites: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, The Ugly Duckling, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, The Princess and the Pea, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rumpelstiltskin, and many more including the lovely and original version of The Little Mermaid. These classic tales complete any child's bookshelf. Stories vary in length from two pages to twenty; perfect for bedtime reading or story time.

No other narrative account of Abraham Lincoln's life has inspired such widespread and lasting acclaim as Charnwood's Abraham Lincoln: A Biography. Written by a native of England and originally published in 1916, the biography is a rare blend of beautiful prose and profound historical insight. Charnwood's study of Lincoln's statesmanship introduced generations of Americans to the life and politics of Lincoln and the author's observations are so comprehensive and well-supported that any serious study of Lincoln must respond to his conclusions.

In a technology driven world, it is easy for young girls to not feel as if they are enough, not pretty enough, or smart enough. This book emphasizes on the importance of self love, willpower, bravery, and overall confidence that girls of all ages should have. It is crucial to raise strong girls and teach one another that girls need to stick together, as well as support one another. This book follows the life of several hardworking women throughout history, such as Maya Angelou and Amelia Earhart. A final but very important message that this book spreads is that beauty is in behavior, it is how you treat yourself and those around you.

Never in the long history of professional football had a team with as little professional talent as Carolina stormed into the league, grabbed it by the throat, and wrestled it into submission quite like the 2015 Panthers. With a road-grading running game and air raid passing attack they rattled off a historic fifteen-win season, the league's number one seed, and an exclusive perch overlooking the 2015 playoffs.Most greatness is wrought with difficulty, and this team's was no exception. At once a history and a commemorative recollection of the Carolina's 2015 season, this multi-faceted work opens with an exploration of the team's foundation and its first two decades in the league. The book's latter half examines in chapter-by-chapter detail the meteoric rise of Carolina's 2015 squad and the historic fifteen-win campaign they assembled en route to the playoffs.Composed by sports journalists Phil Blattenberger and Brad Mills, this book is choked to the brim with anecdotes, statistics, quotes, ancient mythology, tangential World War Two history, little-known facts, original play breakdowns, scheme analysis, and a narrative moxie unmatched by any sports analysis to date. Fifteen and One is an essential read for anyone interested in professional football, cultural history, and the American South.

No other narrative account of Abraham Lincoln's life has inspired such widespread and lasting acclaim as Charnwood's Abraham Lincoln: A Biography. Written by a native of England and originally published in 1916, the biography is a rare blend of beautiful prose and profound historical insight. Charnwood's study of Lincoln's statesmanship introduced generations of Americans to the life and politics of Lincoln and the author's observations are so comprehensive and well-supported that any serious study of Lincoln must respond to his conclusions.