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Over fifty groundbreaking years, Max Freedom Long immersed the world in the ancient beliefs of Hawaiians. From the extraordinary healing powers of the Kahunas to their belief system that links with ancient Egypt, these once-secretive gifts were offered to society through Long's 'Huna' New Age movement. While rapidly being glossed over by the 21st century, the work of Long and the wisdom it unleashes is being brought back under the spotlight through a wholly-unique novel by Allen Pollens.

Sandra Bettencourt won't hide it, between the ages of fifteen and twenty she was a wild and uninhibited sexual powerhouse with a flawless body that got her any man she wanted. From daily one-night-stands in nightclubs to mastering the phenomenon of multiple orgasms, Bettencourt had more check marks on her sexual bucket list that most women could achieve in a lifetime. But, in her early adult years, Bettencourt was riddled with guilt and shame.

While nobody can deny that Zombie thrillers have become something of a recent literary staple, both readers and critics are currently crying out for wholly unique new narratives that don't succumb to recycling of the "same old" concepts. Thankfully, D. Taylor and 1Ton Comics have stepped up to the plate with gusto; releasing a trend-bucking comic/graphic novel that takes the concept of zombies to a deadly new level.

When Victor Lopez opened his eyes for the first time he was in a psychiatric hospital, staring a family in the face that would soon abandon him; forcing him to endure an early life under the control of a broken foster care and eventually prison system. Still just a young man, Lopez has since fought off his demons to become an authoritative journalist for outlets including The Huffington Post and will soon be starting Law School.

While most authors write to give their readers nothing but a quick thrill, John Cook's classical literary training instead compels him to move his readers, set their minds racing as they debate some of society's most controversial epidemics and ultimately broaden their life experience.

Through his long and esteemed military career, during which he was awarded a coveted Silver Star (the nation's third highest award for gallantry in action), Gary Rodriguez frequently found himself in situations that would test his strength, perseverance and tenacity. But, most of all, they all wove together to make Rodriguez a bold and brave leader; qualities he is sharing with today's younger generation through his compelling new novel.

While many remember (or don't remember!) the 1960s for its outward expression of peace, love and chance encounters with the unlikely, history now views this most fascinating decade as a turning point for America.

In 1971, when he was just eighteen years old, Rick Fernandez, driving a quirky three-wheeled car, bit off more than he could chew. However, this opened a new chapter in his life as the miraculous survivor of a massive brain injury. For a young man who spent a couple months in a coma and was told he would never walk, and probably shouldn't be alive, the successes he would experience, prove that all survivors have way more power than they, or others may think.

While it's now impossible to believe, Julio Anta was once a weak and sick young boy, too weedy to play with the tough guys and destined for a life as a pushover. However, those now crossing him are in for a surprise; he is three times as tough as them at fifty-seven years-old!

While the Vietnam War negatively changed the lives of tens of thousands of Americans that served through it, the media seemingly forgot to report the acts of sheer humanity and kindness troops extended to the people whose lives they had upturned. Many of these incidents were captured by Combat Camera teams; servicemen with the bold task of documenting the work of Navy, Marine and SEAL personnel.