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As we accelerate our lives into the fall season, schools are preparing for their students, vacations, and summer months are nearly gone, the days are shorter and we prepare for the coming season of unseemingly busy schedules, faith-based author, and San Diego native, Linda Breitman brings us a crisp perspective of our journey and the makeup of our identity.

Synergizing mindfulness, heartfulness and playfulness, Roy Horan's 'Vigilance of the Heart' (published by Balboa Press) offers readers an innovative approach to self-realization, achievement and well-being in all facets of life.

A collection of six horror tales encourages a new generation to take a journey through the dark and unknown where nothing is certain except uncertainty in 'Short Days, Long Nights' (published by Archway Publishing) by Shawn Scuefield.

Author Gregory Steiner believes that Christianity must address the needs of believers today. Steiner's new book, 'The Evolution of Belief: A Christian Perspective for the Future' (published by Archway Press), explores how the religion should adjust to recent scientific developments. The book is available for purchase at: https:www.amazon.comEvolution-Belief-Christian-Perspective-Futuredp148086384X.

The new spirituality book, 'You Are Today's Women of the Bible and I Can Prove It: I am a Child of God, and I Am Woman' (published by Archway Publishing), by author Darci Jeffries demonstrates the importance and abilities of women in the Bible with the hopes of inspiring today's women to achieve all they can. The book is available for purchase at: https:www.amazon.co.ukYou-TodayS-Women-Bible-Provedp1480859702

Paul Lorca, an American professor of cultural anthropology, is living in London during a sabbatical. One evening, while walking through crowded Leicester Square, he and his 13-year-old daughter, Sandra, lose each other. After a frantic search, he finds her. But during the course of the next several weeks, he comes to believe that it is not his daughter he has found, but someone or something else.

The Bible reveals that the Second Coming of Christ is inevitable and unavoidable, and humanity must do all they can to ensure their salvation upon Jesus' return and judgment of the world. Author Anthony Mattiello, Jr. offers a guide to the history and implications of the Second Coming in his new book 'Babylon Revealed: Over 2,600 Years Ago Babylon Was Destroyed by God. Will It Happen Again?' which provides an in-depth analysis of the biblical prophecies of the end times as well as what people can do to ensure salvation.

As a teacher of Wicca and Witchcraft for over five decades, The Witch of Oz is not happy to see where Wicca is heading in the 21st century. For her, with too many untrained and unqualified people claiming to be Witches. Anyone can use the title of Wiccan, and use it freely to denote their religious opinions but being a Witch takes years of dedicated training within a 'Traditional Coven.' However, she also believes that these people need vigorous and devout intensive training to be elevated to the title of Witch. It is for this reason she writes 'Complete Teachings of Wicca: Book Two: The Wicce' (published by Balboa Press AU). For more information about the book, please visit https:www.amazon.comComplete-Teachings-Wicca-Book-Wiccedp1504312139

'You know, you could have stopped it anytime you wanted to!' Imagine hearing these accusatory words spoken to a 13-year-old girl by her abuser. Imagine the lifetime of guilt and shame, the loss of self, and how such devastating events have impacted her heart, mind, body and spirit.

Jacquelyn Dortch marks her publishing debut with the release of 'As Quiet as It's Kept-Shhh . . .' (published by Xlibris in June 2017). Complemented with poetry, this memoir shares intimate detail about the author's life journey and lessons learned throughout. Readers can know more about the book at https:www.amazon.comAs-Quiet-Its-Kept-Shhhdp154342709X.

Centered on the interplay between love, spirituality and violence, 'Heart Chakra' (published by Lulu) by Pramod Kandanarachchi and Sampath (Sam) Dissanayake follows a teenage boy's journey to find happiness that takes him through two continents. The novel is available for purchase at: https:www.amazon.comHeart-Chakra-Pramod-Kandanarachchidp1483485064.

First-time author J. Rene'e Noble wanted to write something that spoke to the kids of today. In the prominence of living in society that is sometimes full of strife and despair, she wanted to be a voice of reason. In her debut book titled 'The Heroes of Hanover Heights' (published by Archway Publishing), she ushers readers into the lives of suburban kids who are experiencing troubling issues at home and school.

Returning to the publishing scene, Stefania Radu releases another reading book for children titled 'Byron the Special Cat' (published by Xlibris UK). The book offers young readers a glimpse of the world as seen through the eyes of a special cat.

Dr. Lori Arnold, PharmD marks her publishing debut with the release of 'Undrugged: Sleep' (published by Balboa Press), a guidebook that presents the issue of insomnia and offers strategies one can utilize to eliminate sleeplessness. As a pharmacist, Arnold shares how even she was, 'not immune and experienced overdrugging firsthand.' In the same light, her book reveals the, 'truth about pharmaceutical sleep agents.'

Author Juliana Page encourages her readers to consider viewing success from a new perspective and to guard against the temptation to chase after what success looks like in the world today. In her newest publication titled 'God's Vibes Matter: Co-laboring with God,' (published by Balboa Press), she creates a context where followers of Christ can partner with God to regularly collaborate on the most important areas of their lives.

Princess Grace award-winning actor Lucius Robinson will present his psychological thriller-comedy about suburban obsession and the sinister boy next door.

'The Wizard Of Oz' as produced by Kansas City's 'Theater League' in the cavernous outdoor concert venue now called Providence Hospital Amphitheater

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) presents Oklahoma! The 75th Anniversary Denver production is directed by Artistic Director Chris Coleman in his DCPA directorial debut. Oklahoma! runs September 7-October 14 at the Stage Theatre. For tickets or more information, visit https://www.denvercenter.org/tickets-events/oklahoma/.

Princess Grace award-winning actor Lucius Robinson will present his psychological thriller-comedy about suburban obsession and the sinister boy next door.

Hudson Valley Dance Festival, the event that's brought stunning pas de deux, striking contemporary pieces, thrilling tap dances and acclaimed world premieres to one extraordinary program, returns on Saturday, October 6, 2018, to Catskill, NY. This day of diverse, enchanting dance is produced by and benefits Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.