The catalog
Books with meaning. Stories with staying power.
Battles Beyond the Waves
A story of a Sailor, a survivor, and a woman whose faith was tested far beyond the waves.
Barbara J. Ratliff takes readers beyond the uniform and into the deeply personal battles that shaped her journey in the United States Navy. What begins as a young woman's determination to build a life through military service becomes a story of sacrifice, motherhood, betrayal, perseverance, and faith.
With candor and reflection, Battles Beyond the Waves reveals what can happen when the institution you have pledged to serve becomes part of the battle itself, and what it takes to keep moving forward when some wounds cannot be seen.
More than a military memoir, it is a story about finding the strength to survive, the faith to endure, and the courage to tell the truth.
Battles Beyond the Waves (Paperback)
Battles Beyond the Waves (Amazon)
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New worlds, community histories, and unforgettable characters are on the way.
Battles Beyond the Waves: The Fading Lighthouse
The story continues October 20, 2026.
Some battles end. Others simply change course. Barbara's story continues through motherhood, separation, faith, and the fight to remain a steady light for her children.
The Adventures of D.D. & Reuel, Book One: The Great Pie Mystery
The adventure begins November 4, 2026.
Every mystery begins with a question. Every adventure leaves something behind as two young detectives follow clues, solve problems, and discover the wisdom already around them.
Legacy of Pleasantville
Every community has a history. Every generation has a story worth preserving in this series rooted in memory, belonging, and legacy.
Harlem Historians
Named for history. Traveling through history. Discovering the people who made it across a 25-book journey through African American communities and lived experience.
DEX: The Justice Decalogy
Who does the system work for? This ten-book series challenges young readers to examine justice, question its absence, and imagine what they might build differently.