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Released today! Approximately 75 percent of children who play organized sports quit by age 13. While there is no definitive answer about why, many researchers suggest that it is because of pressure from parents. One referee always likes to say that he equates kid's soccer to a musical recital. Parents don't yell instructions to their seven-year old when they are singing or playing the piano. They are not jumping up from their seats when the proper chord is struck, yelling, "Great job, Jimmy!" or "Big kick on the next chord!" Yet, they feel it is OK to do so on the soccer field. Why? This book will make every soccer parent and coach say, "I know that person." Unfortunately, sometimes they'll be talking about themselves. It's an entertaining and informative read as Peter not only tells the stories of insane, yet normal, soccer parents but delves into why and how our behavior needs to change. Rob Harrington Professional Soccer Coac

  It is Tuesday. Monday's madness is over, and Wednesday will take us over the hump, so Tuesday it is--for some serious discussion with authors. Tuesday talks mean to address authors in waiting and self-published authors who would like to go a more traditional route or who would at least like to take their steps with a publisher by their side.  Today's topic digresses -- into the absurd, perhaps. Today, I sent for the third time, ARC labels to wone of our authors. The first time the labels disappeared. The second time, they were inexplicably directed to an IRS office in another state. Totally insane! Fingers crossed for a safe arrival this time. Today's experience reminded me of other unexpected, funny, and heartwarming experiences that have occurred over the 20 years MSI Press has been publishing. Here are some of my favorite, somewhat inexplicable stories. When You're Shoved from the Right, Look to Your Left: Metaphors of Islamic Humanism is a great little book, trul

Just saw this yesterday, though it was written a number of yesterdays ago. (The books remain fresh, though.) The Top 19 Publishers of Humor 15.  MSI Press MSI Press is an independent, California based publishing house that was first founded in the year 2003. Since their very inception, this publisher has been entirely dedicated to bring high-quality, gripping tales of humor; and going by their reader-base, they seem to be pretty successful. ‘Tucker and Me’ and ‘Mommy poisoned our House’ series are two incredibly amazing humorous anthologies from their brand. In case you’re confident of writing tales in a similar vein, contact them on this  page . Read more about the aforementioned books: Click HERE from more posts and experts about/from Tucker and Me . Click HERE for more posts about Mommy Poisoned Our House Guest .

  Know someone who needs a good laugh? Here are some humor books that make great Christmas gifts (Available in paperback and in e-book editions.) If purchasing a paperback (any paperback) through MSI Press webstore, use coupon code FF25 for a 25% discount. How My Cat Made Me a Better Man -- Book of the Year humor finalist; Kops-Fetherling Legacy Award Winner for humor 57 Steps to Paradise (a personal history--quite funny with moments of inspiration by an author who has written a number of articles and books for Guideposts ) A Movie Lover's Search for Romance - diverting and hard to put down Diary of an RVer -- written during the early days of pandemic lockdown; learn about the quarantini -- useful for any stuck-at-home situation Mommy Poisoned Our House Guest -- yes, she did! RV Oopsies -- both funny and informative Soccer Is Fun without Parents - good coaching for parents and leaders The Musings of a Carolina Yankee - amusing stories of those from the North and the South

  excerpt from Weekly Soul : Meditation #16 -- An Apache myth tells of how the creator endowed human beings, the two-leggeds, with the ability to do everything—talk, run, see, and hear. But he was not satisfied until the two-leggeds could do just one thing more—laugh. And so men and women laughed and laughed and laughed. Then the creator said, “Now you are fit to live.” Larry Dossey Laughter vitalizes the soul. In the Navajo (or Diné) tradition, there is a sacred and joyful celebration of the First Laugh. When babies are born, they are understood to be part of two worlds: the Spirit world and the physical world. A baby’s first laughter, often at around three months, is a sign of their transition to being fully present in the physical world as a member of their family and community. The person who observes or elicits the first laugh… whose character is considered to be passed along to the child… is responsible for hosting an A’wee Chi’deedloh, the First Laugh ceremony. G

  And the best books of Second Quarter 2024 are ... drumroll! .... Hot New Releases Super Spunky Grandmas and Other Amusing Stuff  by Ken Mogren reached #2 on Amazon's hot new releases in humorous verse. The Book That (Almost) Got me Fired  by Kelly James reached #3 on Amazon's hot new releases in business humor. Amazon Top 100 Greg Bagdade's book,  Mental Health Mayday , reached #51 in Psychology Education and Training and #83 in safety and first aid. Kris Girrell’s book,  Learning to Feel , reached #60 in biographies of social scientists and psychologists. Gonyou’s book,  Since Sinai , reached #11 in biographies of Judaism. Steven Greenebaum’s book,  An Afternoon’s Dictation , reached #59 in ecumenism. Steven Greenebaum's book,  One Family Indivisible  reached #74 in ecumenism. Kelly James' book,  The Book That (Almost) Got me Fired ,  reached #33 in the general business humor category and #69 in job hunting. Larry MacDonald’s book,  RV Oopsies , reached #80 in tr

  March is Women's History Month. We celebrate by recommending the following books for women. Order from our webstore and get a 25% discount with coupon code FF25.             108 Yoga and Self-Care Practices for Busy Mamas (Julie Gentile) Are you too busy for self-care? From a one-minute meditation to building a routine you love to wake up to, this quick read and everyday self-care resource gives you the energy to live a mindful, more nourished life by taking good care of yourself. With Julie M. Gentile, award-winning author, yoga teacher and Millennial mom, as your guide, you'll give birth to your highest self through self-care.  Book Excellence Awards Finalist IPPY Living Now Bronze Medal Read more posts about this book HERE . A Woman's Guide to Self-Nurturing (Joanna Romer) A Woman's Guide to Self-Nurturing offers a new perspective on how to comfort yourself while bolstering self-esteem. Using Bible stories as well as creative techniques for self-nurturing, the b