Showing posts with label inspiring books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label inspiring books. Show all posts

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Every Day Is Mothers Day


Every Day Is Mothers Day is 100+ pages of thoughts, stories and photographs that celebrate the special relationship between moms and their children. Each book includes a special music CD of the touching single Thank You God For Making Moms. This is the perfect gift for any mother or child of any age.Author / Photographers Thomas Routzong & Steven Skelley asked readers to share their favorite family photos and then added thought-provoking or humorous captions to help us remember and celebrate that amazing mother-child connection.

With a music CD single of Steven Skelley's song Thank You God For Making Moms included, Every Day Is Mothers Day is the perfect gift book for any mother or child of any age.

Thomas Routzong
I was born in Cocoa, Florida in 1941 to Ethel Sue Duke Routzong. I was named after our family doctor, Dr. Thomas Kenaston, grew up in rural Cocoa on 30 acres in a farm atmosphere, and I can still almost taste the homemade butter and biscuits my mother made. My grandmother, Bess Cole Duke (Mama Duke) was like a second mother to me. I can still picture her standing there saying, "Anything worth doing is worth doing well."

Steven Skelley
I was born in Canton, Ohio in 1963 to Sherill May McWilliams Skelley. She taught me the amazing value of hugs and smiles and laughter. Mom’s mom, Virginia Margaret Wheatley McWilliams was her best friend as well as instigator & partner in their many silly and fun adventures. They modeled for me how great family can be. I hope my daughter and I carry on their legacy of love, friendship and shared adventure.

Click the video below to hear Steven's song Thank You God For Making Moms and see excerpts from the book Every Day Is Mothers Day.


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Every Day Is Mothers Day book and CD + FREE SHIPPING!
Price $ 12.00

Thank You God For Making Moms is available as an MP3 download for only 99 cents at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevenskelley


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Steven Skelley is a published author of several nonfiction works and the novella The Gargoyle Scrolls. He has been a newspaper columnist, travel writer, news writer, ordained minister, music director, creative arts director, theater reviewer and tennis instructor.

Positive Reflections: Inspiring Thoughts & Photographs From Around The World is a 128 page gift book with a special twist that is meant to encourage a positive outlook that will help you live life to it’s fullest. Encourage someone who is facing a life challenge or just inspire someone to enjoy all that life has to offer.Whether you want to encourage someone who is facing a life challenge or just inspire someone to enjoy all life has to offer, Positive Reflections: Inspiring Thoughts & Photographs From Around The World is the PERFECT GIFT BOOK!

Co-authors Thomas Routzong and Steven Skelley have faced life's challenges and have survived to encourage others to enjoy the journey of life!

Positive Reflections: Inspiring Thoughts & Photographs From Around The World features beautiful photos from around the world taken by Steven and Thomas along with insightful tourist descriptions by Thomas. Each photo is paired with a thought-provoking quote from a famous historical figure and an inspiring, encouraging mo
tivational confession from Steven that you can use to positively focus your day.

Author / photographer Thomas Routzong was diagnosed with cancer in 1996 and given less than a 40% chance of survival. His wife lost her battle with cancer soon after. Thomas survived and vowed not to waste even a minute of the rest his life. After serving his community for 30 years as an educator, he began traveling the world and photographing its beauty.

Author / photographer Steven Skelley has been a columnist for nine newspapers and a news service. His mother and both sisters all passed away in their forties. At age 43, Steven battled his own life-threatening
illness but survived with a desire to encourage others though his writing, photography and music.

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People love to look at beautiful photos like these whether in a gallery like ours or in a book like this. These photos just draw you in and the quotes really make you think - a great way to forget your stress and relax." Heidi Thamert / Downtown Gallery of Titusville..


"As a cancer survivor, I truly believe in living every day to the fullest and doing the things that make us happy. This book helps remind me to do that." Catherine Schweinsberg / Brevard County Library Services Director

"Beautiful! Not everyone is able to travel around the world but, with this book, you can imagine yourself there and start your day with a positive mindset." Nancy Robinson / Talk Of The Town Travel Agency

"Thomas and Steven lift your spirits and inspire you to enjoy the beauty of the world in this delightful travel-free tour of the world." Dr. Randy D. Moody / Presbyterian Church

"Positive Reflections is like the bestseller THE SECRET but with pictures! You can get a new view of the world and a new view on life." Rev. Beth Head / Unity Church of Melbourne

"In the business world APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY is all about seeing things in a new way, overcoming the limits we impose on ourselves and living up to our potential. Positive Reflections is a valuable tool for today's successful business person." Douglas Brown / Co-author The Black Book Of Outsourcing / Brown Wilson Group

"Robin has received Positive Reflections'and they have truly lifted her spirits. She wants you to know that you are in her thoughts and prayers." Ayana Smith - personal assistant of Robin Roberts / Good Morning America.

"Thanks for the two books! They are great!" U.S. Senator Bill Nelson.

"Hey all.... I have this book & love it!!! The photos bring great relaxation to my my hectic life!!! A must have for everyone!!!!!"
Mary Ann Barnes Dunne

"I gave several as gifts, when friends seemed to be in need of inspiration. I think they make great gifts."
Kathryn Bird


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Steven Skelley is a published author of several nonfiction works and the novella The Gargoyle Scrolls. He has been a newspaper columnist, travel writer, news writer, ordained minister, music director, creative arts director, theater reviewer and tennis instructor.

the best of HOMETOWN HEROES florida


the best of HOMETOWN HEROES florida is ten chapters of heartwarming & inspiring stories about people of all ages and backgrounds who are changing their communities, their state, and their world through their unique personalities and their desire to help others"WOW! became our keyword for this book. After we interviewed each of these extraordinary people, we would get in the car, look at each other and just say WOW!" Thomas Routzong & Steven Skelley

"The authors tell remarkable stories." Gary Roen / Midwest Book Review


THE HOMETOWN HEROES

Patrick D Smith - An Author Remembered
Patrick D Smith has been called Florida ’s greatest author. He has been nominated for multiple Pulitzer and Nobel prizes. People have asked that his books be read to them on their death bed. He once spent several years masquerading as a migrant worker in order to learn how they are often abused and mistreated. His fictional novels set in Florida’s history are world famous.

Ed Schick - The Hamlet Quoting, Motorcycle Riding Hope For The Hopeless – Ed Shick was raised in a broken home. He often found himself homeless and sleeping on the beach for weeks at a time. He tested as mentally challenged. Ed found he wasn’t mentally challenged. He earned a college degree and went on to open shelters to house and educate the homeless and hopeless.

Hazel Haley - From Too Ugly To Live To A Beautiful Soul
Hazel Haley thought she was born too ugly to live. She eventually found her place in the world as a high school teacher. She was so loved by her school and students that they wouldn’t let her retire….until she reached age 90! Hazel is a firecracker who has been sought out by Oprah and the Tonight Show.

Rafael Ortega - A Law Officer Condemned To Die, Reborn To Serve – Bronx born Rafael Ortega served the Pompano Beach area as a deputy for over 20 years until he contracted hepatitis A, B & C while arresting a criminal. With just days to live, Rafael promised God that he would serve the Latino community with what was left of his life. Rafael miraculously lived and the police officer became a peace offerer.

Dolly Hand - Home Is Where Your Heart Is – Dolly Hand is a wealthy socialite who should fit in perfectly with her Palm Beach friends. Instead, she uses her finances and influence to help the poorest of the poor as she chooses to live among them in one of the most disadvantaged cities in the state.

Kathy Catino - From Broken and Beaten To A Shining Beacon
Kathy Catino married the wrong man. She was beaten, isolated, and locked in a closet for days. She escaped. Kathy turned her nightmare into an opportunity to help other battered women and children. She opened and operated nationally acclaimed shelters in St Pete and Naples and is credited with saving the lives of tens of thousands of women and children.

Dr. Russell Barber - Teacher Of Tolerance
Barbara Walters. Tom Brokaw, The Dahli Lama. Billy Graham. Barry Manilow. Mother Teresa. These are the people who Russell Barber calls friends. Russell is a 3-time Emmy award winning journalist and college professor who has dedicated his life to creating dialogue between people of faith….all faiths.

Choctawhatchee High School - Coming Together To Change The Future
The word " Choctawhatchee " means "to come together." 2nd grade teacher Jenifer Bafundo and high school teacher Linda Evanchyk came together with an idea to change the lives of thousands of students. They paired successful high schoolers with disadvantaged second graders as pen pals and mentors. The interaction between children who would otherwise never have met has changed the lives of every

Zion D'jatar & Dr. Erroll Findlater - Breaking The Cycle Of Generational Poverty
Zion D’Jatar is a former high school principal named for the African word for lion. Dr. Errol Findlater is a successful surgeon. They have both chosen to move their families to a community where the majority of residents live in poverty. They have teamed up to teach kids to succeed in school and in life.

Jack Nelson - Access To Success

World Record Swimmer and Gold Medal Winning Olympic Coach. These are just two of Jack Nelson’s many amazing accomplishments. Jack’s mother only reached the third grade. His father reached the fourth grade. Jack was considered too short and stocky to be a swimmer by many of his competitors. They even made fun of him....until he blew them out of the water and set world records. Jack has taught thousands of children to swim and thousands more about drowning prevention while teaching them all that no goal is unreachable and that character is as important as winning.


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Steven Skelley is a published author of several nonfiction works and the novella The Gargoyle Scrolls. He has been a newspaper columnist, travel writer, news writer, ordained minister, music director, creative arts director, theater reviewer and tennis instructor.

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