Where Did Bootsie Go? Written and illustrated by Billie Dixon.
WHERE DID BOOTSIE GO? is a beautiful large-size children’s picture book of thirty pages drawn by hand in watercolor and written by BillieDixon. It’s the story of Billie’s cat Bootsie who has disappeared for three weeks. Billie posts pictures of the cat, offers rewards, and nearly gives up hope until one day Bootsie reappears, well cared for and content. Billie wonders where the cat has been. Then she draws where the cat might have gone. “Did she take a train to Boston to eat clam chowder?” Or did she catch a comet by the tail and walk back down the rainbow…or maybe swim with the fishes or go camping with friends? Bootsie does not even give her owner a hint of where she has been. All she does is let Billie know how glad she is to be back. And Billie, of course is thrilled to see her beloved pet again. The results of Bootsie’s adventures are a delightful imaginative book, fun for all ages, even adults. Bootsie really did disappear for three weeks and came back just fine. She hadn’t lost weight and her coat was smooth and shiny. Billie could not resist creating pictures of imaginative and colorful places where her little calico cat might have gone.
Original illustrations. Thirty pages. Hardcover. ISBN-13: 978-0-9787263-4-8 ISBN-10: 0-9787263-4-0
Patches of the Quilt:True Stories from a
Children's Home. Written by the adults they became. Edited by Edwin
Chase and Bill Chase.
If you are looking for fascinating reading
that is quite different from the usual books upon the shelves of bookstores,
try reading Patches of the Quilt: True Stories from a Children’s Home,” edited
by Edwin Chase and William Chase. Perhaps
what is most unusual about this work is that its authors are adults who once
resided in the Methodist Home for Children and Youth in Macon and other
locations in Middle and South Georgia. One
former resident explains, “None of us, who tell our stories in this book is a
professional writer. We are secretaries, nurses, ministers, teachers, mothers,
and fathers....” Here is an amazing book of laughter and tears, beautifully
written by passionate amateurs, recounting the true lives they once led as children
of an orphanage that slowly transformed itself into a home.
This
book is filled with pictures and stories, some dating almost to the founding of
the “Home,” in 1872. These images do not
give the impression one might expect of an impersonal institution housing
unkempt, frightened children under lock-step conditions. Instead,
even in the depth of the Depression, the influenza epidemic, and the terror of
two World Wars, the “Home,” as its residents called it, maintained a spirit of
nurture and care that provided its children with a good life, training for the
future, hope, faith, good food, nice clothes, and fun, sometimes even stellar, mischievous,
marvelous pranks.
The
spirit of Patches of the Quilt is
indescribable, its reading too short, providing a glimpse of childhoods
restored, children belonging, and stories, while true, that are sometimes
beyond belief.
Original photos, hardback, 240 pages. ISBN-13: 978-09787263-3-1; ISBN-10: 0-9787263-3-2
Nick's New Heart: The TRUE STORY of Love, Strength, and Courage. By Susan May.
NICK MAY WAS ONE OF THE FIRST SUCCESSFUL HEART TRANSPLANTS IN THE UNITED STATES, PERFORMED ON A ONE-YEAR-OLD BABY. This story is told by his mother.
Most people associate heart problems with old age. However, many children also suffer serious heart, kidney, eye or other medical problems that once were insurmountable. In the past, infants with the heart defects that Nick once had invariably died. However, with surgical and medical advances, this sad situation has changed, providing not only life for these children, but a good quality of life. The story of Nick is similar to a roller coaster ride without seat belts or safety bars. Here is a true story that is often more dramatic than fiction, as excellent doctors worked together with a caring, intelligent family not just to save a life, but to provide a good life. Great experiences, deeper understanding, hope, love, faith, and steadfast support from friends, relatives, nurses, staff, and doctors have been the result...along with a wonderful book.
Author SUSAN MAY skillfully weaves a story of strength, ability, determination, faith, teamwork and inspiration in her book, as she recounts the story of her baby Nick and the overwhelming odds he faced. Although his birth at first seemed normal, Nick's worried mother asked, "Is my baby fine?" Her question either went unanswered or was met with a simple, "I do not know. More tests are needed." She did not realize then that the adventure had only begun, as tests revealed that this baby had a catastrophic problem potentially more deadly than cancer. The author describes the brilliant care and dedication of the highly-skilled doctors and staff who were able to turn the life of a dying baby from a tragedy into a triumph. Often touching, sometimes sad and scary, sometimes funny, this story demonstrates the extraordinary results of doctor/family teamwork, positive attitudes, and the needed support of others when a serious medical condition strikes any child.
Original photos, hardback, 182 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0-9787263-2-4; ISBN-10: 0-9787263-2-4
Loosening Corsets: The Heroic Life of Georgia’s Feisty Mrs. Felton, First Woman Senator of the United States. By A. Louise Staman.
From the Eric Hoffer panel of judges:
"In 1922 Rebecca Latimer Felton became the first female U.S. Senator for
the term of only one day. This accomplishment might seem insignificant if it
were not for Felton’s long and active involvement in social reform and
ultimately women’s suffrage. Born into the destruction of the plantation south,
Felton’s life parallels the reformation of Georgia from the ashes. Staman is an
engaging biographer and does well to show us the landscape as well as Felton’s
intriguing course of events. You’ll finish this book remembering that there is
a seat at the table for everyone, if we strive hard enough and demand the very
best of ourselves."
Spanning nearly a century (1835-1930)the life of Rebecca Latimer Felton was
profoundly changed by the disastrous effects of the Civil War and
Reconstruction upon her beloved state of Georgia. Although she had once been a
Southern Belle, then loving wife and mother on a large cotton plantation, she
began to step out of the traditions expected by southern chivalry and
tradition. With her husband's encouragement, she became a woman politician
forty-seven years before she got the right to vote. A tireless crusader, her
attempts at political and civil reform are set against the backdrop of a state
in violent chaos. Sherman's matches, Reconstruction's graft, one-party
corruption, the KKK, lynchers, hallelujah evangelicals, chain-gang convicts,
the sneering H.L. Mencken "unsexed" suffragists, WCTU crusaders, and
something possibly worse than anything else -- a tiny insect called the boll
Weevil -- all strut or crawl or sweep across the pages of this work.
Rupert and the Bag. By A. Louise Staman and Illustrated by Rich Adams.
A story for all ages about a little kitten that is forbidden to enter a bag, and, of course, does so with great gusto. Teaches color, color combinations, tolerance, and the wonderful results of sharing talents. This
book is wonderfully illustrated by famed western artist, Rich Adams,
who deliberately makes the book more colorful with each turn of the
page.
Original illustrations, hardcover, 35 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0-9787263-0-0; ISBN-10:
0-9787263-0-8
With the Stroke of a Pen. By A. Louise Staman.
On the night of December 2, 1945 a famous publisher and three lawyers met together ona deserted Paris street corner. That meeting went very well for the lawyers.But the publisher received a bullet in his back.
Robert Denoël left his native Belgium and came to Paris in 1926 with virtuallyno money or contacts. Within a few years he founded his own publishing house --Les Editions Denoël, and by the time of the Nazi Occupation, he was one of themost significant figures in the history of French publishing. But Denoël wasnever good at following the rules. He published works by the Communist LouisAragon and the Russian Jew Elsa Triolet (both French resisters) along with theanti-Semitic Celine and the fascist Lucien Rebatet. Caring more about greatliterature than political expediency, his decisions often put him at odds withthe Nazis, the Vichy Government, and even with liberated France. Denoël’s murder, and the subsequent acquisition of his company by his arch rival,involves a web of crime, murder, betrayal, love, and cover-up not often foundeven in the most intricately plotted crime fiction.
“Using sensitive documents recently unsealed by the French government, authorA. Louise Staman traces the events leading up to the infamous murder, andilluminates a fascinating cast of characters set against the backdrop of Franceduring the roaring 20’s, turbulent 30’s, the Nazi Occupation, and theLiberation. WITH THE STROKE OF A PEN is both a riveting true crime story andmesmerizing biography of a fascinating man. The story of Robert Denoël has beenlong untold, and his murder officially unsolved—until now.”
Originally published by St. Martins Press, this book by A. Louse Staman is now available through Tiger Iron Press. Original photos, indexed, endnotes, hardback, 354pages. ISBN-10: 0-312-27213-8
Home-Grown Georgia Poems.
By A.
Louise Staman
"Home-Grown Georgia Poems" is a little like
comfort food. It shows the beauty of Georgia in its different seasons, the land
and its people. It also describes the antics of the cats who have at one time
or another lived with the author in her home state of Georgia. This is a book designed to provide
happy moments. It makes a fine little gift for a friend or family member.
WHERE DID BOOTSIE GO? is a beautiful large-size children’s picture book of thirty pages drawn by hand in watercolor and written by BillieDixon. It’s the story of Billie’s cat Bootsie who has disappeared for three weeks. Billie posts pictures of the cat, offers rewards, and nearly gives up hope until one day Bootsie reappears, well cared for and content. Billie wonders where the cat has been. Then she draws where the cat might have gone. “Did she take a train to Boston to eat clam chowder?” Or did she catch a comet by the tail and walk back down the rainbow…or maybe swim with the fishes or go camping with friends? Bootsie does not even give her owner a hint of where she has been. All she does is let Billie know how glad she is to be back. And Billie, of course is thrilled to see her beloved pet again. The results of Bootsie’s adventures are a delightful imaginative book, fun for all ages, even adults. Bootsie really did disappear for three weeks and came back just fine. She hadn’t lost weight and her coat was smooth and shiny. Billie could not resist creating pictures of imaginative and colorful places where her little calico cat might have gone. 
If you are looking for fascinating reading
that is quite different from the usual books upon the shelves of bookstores,
try reading Patches of the Quilt: True Stories from a Children’s Home,” edited
by Edwin Chase and William Chase. Perhaps
what is most unusual about this work is that its authors are adults who once
resided in the Methodist Home for Children and Youth in Macon and other
locations in Middle and South Georgia. One
former resident explains, “None of us, who tell our stories in this book is a
professional writer. We are secretaries, nurses, ministers, teachers, mothers,
and fathers....” Here is an amazing book of laughter and tears, beautifully
written by passionate amateurs, recounting the true lives they once led as children
of an orphanage that slowly transformed itself into a home.
NICK MAY WAS ONE OF THE FIRST SUCCESSFUL HEART TRANSPLANTS IN THE UNITED STATES, PERFORMED ON A ONE-YEAR-OLD BABY. This story is told by his mother. 
From the Eric Hoffer panel of judges:
"In 1922 Rebecca Latimer Felton became the first female U.S. Senator for
the term of only one day. This accomplishment might seem insignificant if it
were not for Felton’s long and active involvement in social reform and
ultimately women’s suffrage. Born into the destruction of the plantation south,
Felton’s life parallels the reformation of Georgia from the ashes. Staman is an
engaging biographer and does well to show us the landscape as well as Felton’s
intriguing course of events. You’ll finish this book remembering that there is
a seat at the table for everyone, if we strive hard enough and demand the very
best of ourselves."
On the night of December 2, 1945 a famous publisher and three lawyers met together ona deserted Paris street corner. That meeting went very well for the lawyers.But the publisher received a bullet in his back.
"Home-Grown Georgia Poems" is a little like
comfort food. It shows the beauty of Georgia in its different seasons, the land
and its people. It also describes the antics of the cats who have at one time
or another lived with the author in her home state of Georgia. This is a book designed to provide
happy moments. It makes a fine little gift for a friend or family member.