This Week in America with Ric Bratton

THE KOSCHEI TRILOGY - SILVER-EYED MONSTER; THE UNDEAD KING; THE AFTERLIGHT by A.A. Farr The Koschei trilogy depicts the story of a 12-year-old boy named Alex Campbell, who is sad, wimpy and troubled. The boy with the silver-colored eyes is tormented his entire life because he wasn't like the rest. Recessed in the darkest parts of his heart, Alex harbors the burning desire to become someone others...

WHAT I WANT TO BE WHEN I GROW UP by Daysharee Vallier and illustrated by Keenan Carr This book is to inspire and encourage children to never give up. This was written to inform young children that they can become anything they want to be! https://www.amazon.com/What-Want-Be-When-Grow/dp/1496954890/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=daysharee+vallier&qid=1588047401&sr=8-1 http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.c...

CONNECTING THE DOTS by Lester Ezidore This is a special book because God's word was written for you. God loves you and cares about you. That's why he wanted you to have this book. He wants you to read it and follow the instructions in it, so you'll discover his love and learn how to become the persons he wants you to be. All through this bible, you'll find interesting colorful notes written for ev...

COME WITH US TO THE PROMISED LAND: A PICTORIAL BIBLICAL ENCOUNTER by Doreen Rose You are invited to join us on a photographic/historical trip to Israel and Jordan, for two reasons: 1. To walk where Jesus walked 2. To discover the ancient Biblical history associated with those places. It all comes alive when you see them as they are now, and it also enables you to have a clearer understanding of wh...

BETHLEHEM'S BROTHERS by Ronald Hera Although set in Jesus’ time, Bethlehem’s Brothers reads like an adventure novel set in a third world country during a violent revolt. Two brothers are swept into the conflict early in their lives and struggle to find the strength to survive amidst the death and destruction. Each searches for a savior, but success eludes them until they finally discover one who h...

HAVE YOU SEEN ME? by Arthur Foster Have You Seen Me? is about a series of events that tell the story of the living Christ Jesus himself. He spoke to many of His apostles, the town villager’s, passersby, etc. about where He is. Jesus came to man spirit indwelt physical, He left his world physical man indwelling all man by the spirit, to this day, many look for outward evidence of Christ. And where...

WE ALL WROTE ON THE SAME OUTHOUSE WALLS by Larry M. Farrar A delightfully funny book written by a “Modern Day Will Rogers” about the consequence of growing up during the 1940s and 1950s, in an unassuming small town hidden in the Appalachian foothills. The Wall Street Journal described the author’s hometown as; “Intact but decaying: Pure 19th Century”. AUTHOR BIO Larry M Farrar was retired from Kim...

HAMMY written and illustrated by Kiraya Kestin Eight year-old Mary has a hope and a problem. Mary hopes she can convince her parents to let her bring the classroom’s pet hamster home. Her older sister’s Siamese cat becomes a problem when the classroom pet arrives. He figures out how to open the hamster cage door! Follow Mary’s joys and struggles to make adjustment with both pets and her older sist...

MASTER YOUR CODE: THE ART, WISDOM, AND SCIENCE OF LEADING AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE" by Darren J. Gold "This is a MUST READ for anyone interested in leadership and human potential." Frank Blake, Former Chairman & CEO, The Home Depot WHAT'S GETTING IN THE WAY OF YOU LEADING AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE? How does anyone get to a point in life where they can say unequivocally that they feel fulfilled and fu...

THE GODFATHER OF GREEN: AN ECO-SPIRITUAL MEMOIR by Jerry Yudelson THE GODFATHER OF GREEN: AN ECO-SPIRITUAL MEMOIR shows one person finding his place over many years as an active participant in three major environmental movements, beginning with the first Earth Day in 1970, up to the present Climate Crisis. During that time, Jerry Yudelson actively studied meditation and mindfulness practices under...

Ways to Stay Hydrated During the Warmer Months & Year-Round with Susan Smith Jones, PhD The importance of hydration can be found in the simple fact that a person can go days without food, but a day without water can kill them. It is so important to prioritize water in a healthy lifestyle. According to the Mayo Clinic, the average adult loses more than 10 cups of water every day, simply by brea...

REMARKABLE JOURNEY: MY DUAL PERSPECTIVES AS DOCTOR AND PATIENT by Bonnie J. Floyd, Ph. D. This book offers a unique perspective on coping with chronic illness. It is written by a clinical health psychologist, who happens to have been diagnosed with multiple chronic illnesses. Insights from the author's dual perspectives, as both doctor and patient, are provided. Bonnie Floyd is a licensed clinical...

THE VIP CHRISTIAN by Abraham Joseph Ajenifuja There is a gap in our gospel that is creating an environment of division along the lines of race, class, ethnicity, culture, language, age, and socio-economic status. But deep down in the core of our being is a VIP Light that wants to shine to bring the broken pieces together. Songs have been composed about it; sonnets and poems have been written about...

HOW TO KEEP YOUR MIND WHILE EVERYONE ELSE'S IS BEING BLOWN APART BY THE LAND MINES OF LIFE by Eddie L. Naylor Sr. How To Keep Your Mind While Everyone Else’s Is Being Blown Apart By The Land Mines Of Life is a self-help book that is a new leading edge 21st century book. It is inspirational, motivational and life changing—a proactive dynamic empowerment tool that will give you back control of your...

A LEAP TO AN ECOLOGICAL ECONOMY by Derek Paul Is the present economy working for you and those around you? Is your government in debt? In your country, is there a real drive to deal with climate change? Are you aware of the great urgency of doing this? Are you aware that many economists consider that one cannot address climate change and other urgent problems within the economic system we now have...

America’s Most Beloved Drag Queens are Bringing Some Much Needed Glitz to the Lives of People Desperate for a Life-Changing Makeover in… Dragnificent! Sneak Peak on Sunday April 19th, Regular Time Period - Monday at 10 pm beginning on April 20th on TLC. Ric Catches up with Alexis Michelle, Former Contestant from RuPaul’s Drag Race. She is using her talent for hair and makeup in order to help some...

SARAH'S ADVENTURES: THE SPECIAL TREE AND ITS SECRETS by Patricia Martin Sarah and her friends together with their magical tree go on a thrilling chase around the Universe. Sarah is now a girl with Superpowers an honour which was bestowed upon her by the Magical Kindgom to go on a mission and help find the stolen crystal that sustains the Special Tree’s life. Off on an exciting journey with her fri...

THE STINKING ROSE by Onoh Clinton Nnaemeka The quest to find Rose after she stole company fund and disappeared looked like mission impossible for Roosevelt. He had to either find Rose or put off his planned wedding indefinitely. With only a name and address of her uncle and passport photo she provided at employment, Roosevelt had to rely on a wild guess from Uche and travel to Jos in search of Ros...

DESTINY: QUEST FOR A NEW WORLD (BOOK 1) by Donald M. Edwards Destiny Quest for a New World A journey of intrigue, romance, and danger at the end of the twenty-first century. Earth was rapidly running out of natural resources. Its population was exploding, leaving humankind with a sense of hopelessness. The world was struggling to recover from an economic collapse and the devastation of a recent mu...

A CURIOUS CAT IN A DEAD DOG'S TOWN by Chip Weinert In a parallel universe where humans evolved not only from apes but also cats, dogs, bears, weasels, and other animals, Duke Hazzard, a feline private eye, is hired to find the murderer of a prominent canine. It’s a tongue-in-cheek, fun murder mystery. Think of it as Philip Marlowe meets Fritz the Cat. The characters include Mathew “Duke” Hazzard,...

iHuman by Othmar A. Brunner This book is about a fairer world to everybody regardless of gender race, with regards to crime, education, environment, media, movies, music and general knowledge. It deals how to reverse the shutting down of multinational American companies in the United States, laying off millions of workers, moving the factories to China, creating numerous Chinese millionaires comin...

PURE FYRE by KristaLyn A. Vetovich Pure Fyre is a high-vibe fantasy adventure of free will versus fate in a world where magic picks favorites. In the bitter and magic-deprived kingdom of Gaernod, Spyre is an outcast inventor and an embarrassment to his brother, an officer of the Garenod army. When his brother leads an invasion to steal the magic from the crystal-blessed kingdom of Condel, a strang...

THE 4 STAGES OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY: DEFINING THE PATH TO INCLUSION AND INNOVATION by Timothy R. Clark This book is the first practical, hands-on guide that shows how leaders can build psychological safety in their organizations, creating an environment where employees feel included, fully engaged, and encouraged to contribute their best efforts and ideas. Perhaps the leader's most challenging ta...

HEALING TO WHOLENESS by Dr. Bonnie L. Westhoff Bonnie Westhoff received her doctorate from Logos University in Jacksonville, Florida, in 2002. She immediately was ordained and served as a Prayer Minister at Christian Healing Ministries in Jacksonville. Christian Healing Ministries is an international organization led by Francis MacNutt who is renowned as a pioneer in healing prayer. Dr. Westhoff’s...

The War is Over, but the Madness is Just Beginning… MTV’s Insane Competition Series The Challenge Returns for its Landmark 35th Season with THE CHALLENGE: TOTAL MADNESS Ric Speaks with Six-Time Competitor and Reigning Champion Jordan Wisely The show that invented the reality competition genre is back for its 35th season with The Challenge: Total Madness airing Wednesday nights on MTV. Following a...