by Steve Kaiser

Steve Kaiser is a Captain in the US Army Reserves, 492d Civil Affairs Battalion. He completed a successful deployment to Afghanistan as a Civil Affairs Team Leader in December 2008. This book offers a first-hand look at Captain Kaiser's experiences in Afghanistan, combining notes and correspondence written during his deployment with more recent reflections to depict the inner workings, successes, and failures of America's new "soft power" policy in Afghanistan. The book also gives a full, vibrant look at the Afghan people and their daily lives. Includes more than 100 photos.

ISBN 978-1-935089-21-6, 142pp, 6"x9", Softcover.

by Cheryl Lynn Kantzer Crane

The Bittersweetness of Diabetes gives insight
    into living with this chronic disease.
It enlightens the reader to daily tasks, thoughts,
    and struggles in trying to manage with ease.

Many diabetics will no longer feel alone,
    they'll be able to relate and connect.
This story may further help supportive loved ones
    gain more patience, understanding, and respect.

The author shares her firsthand experiences
    and her drive in lessening further strife.
She's adjusting to a vigilant lifestyle and legal blindness,
    yet, still leads an active life.

This book is written in the author's unique
    style of poetry, i.e. informational.
In addition, Cheryl's journey is
    spiritual, humorous, and inspirational.

ISBN 978-1-935089-17-9, 192pp, 6"x9", Softcover.