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It's a BIG #pubday today at Blue Balloon Books! ?? We’re so excited to introduce six wonderful new titles that will bring joy, adventure, and heartwarming moments to your shelves. Check them out below! ?? "A Special Request, A Secret Delivery" by Londa Shupe – A charming Christmas story about a family separated on Christmas Day and the magical solution they create with Santa’s flexible schedule. ?? "Your Shadow and Mine" by Kathleen Harding – A beautifully illustrated tale of the changing shadows between a mother and her child, capturing the wonder of growth and love. ?? "Penny the Pirate Pup and the Legend of the Royal Conquest" by Chris O’Neal – Join Penny on her most important adventure yet, as she helps rebuild after a storm and proves her worth to Captain Driftwood! ?? "Brunt and Eggbert" by Jeff Dorrill – An action-packed, heartwarming story of an unlikely father-son duo, navigating the worlds of monsters and humans to discover the true meaning of family. ?? "The Blue-Footed Booby Blues" by Stephanie Duncan-Peters – Follow Bobby the Blue-Footed Booby on a musical journey to find companionship and a new groove, with catchy rhymes and a jazzy style! ?? "Who Gives Santa Presents?" by Ashli A. Plemmons – A sweet and thoughtful Christmas tale that answers the question: who makes sure Santa gets the perfect presents in return? Shop all these great books today and add some magic to your collection!?Plus, they make perfect gifts for the upcoming holiday season. #booklaunch #newbooks #blueballoonbooks #childrensbooks

Looking forward to joining the White House Historical Association on December 6! ???? Get your tickets now: bit.ly/3YWMv7U

We’re proud to introduce the brilliant minds behind, "High Reliability Healthcare", a groundbreaking guide to transforming patient safety and reliability: ?? Dr. Jeffrey Kuhlman, MD, MPH, “Leno” ? A triple-certified physician with 30 years in the US Navy. ? Extensive expertise in aviation and aerospace medicine. ? Served as White House Physician from 2000–2013, including as personal physician to President Barack Obama and director of the White House Medical Unit under President George W. Bush. ? Currently the Chief Quality and Safety Officer at AdventHealth, where he leads initiatives to improve patient care and outcomes. ?? Dr. Robert Roncska, DBA, "Navy Bob" ? A distinguished 28-year US Navy career, including serving as the Pacific Fleet’s top fast-attack submarine commodore. ? Naval aide to President George W. Bush. ? A sought-after national speaker on leadership and high reliability. ? Adjunct professor at the University of Central Florida School of Global Health Management and Informatics. With decades of military and healthcare leadership experience, these two pioneers have combined their expertise to share actionable strategies for creating safer, more reliable healthcare systems—rooted in the precision and discipline of the U.S. Nuclear Navy. Ready to learn from the best? Pre-order High Reliability Healthcare today and take the first step toward a safer, more reliable future for patients everywhere! Pre-order now to get your copy by December 3rd: https://lnkd.in/gxxrfBtc

Early morning flight to San Antonio for a special celebration of an old teammate and brother from another mother. I’m honored and excited to catch up with Darrell Utt as we celebrate the release of his newly published book, “Grit to Glory: A Green Beret’s Journey from West Virginia to the Streets of Baghdad.” Darrell’s story is one of resilience, courage, and leadership—qualities that define what it truly means to serve. I couldn’t be prouder to stand by him as he shares his journey with the world. Looking forward to reconnecting and reflecting on the incredible lessons from his journey. If you haven’t already, check out his book—you won’t regret it! #GritToGlory #SpecialForces #Leadership #Resilience #GreenBeret

Happy #PubDay to three incredible books! ?? "Beyond Blood: How Being a Foster Brother Shattered My World and Rebuilt It" by Michelle and Ben Snyder Jr. – A powerful memoir about the impact of foster care on a family and the extraordinary love that comes with it. "Choo Choo Dino Crew" by Bethann Pate – Hop on the Dino Express with Stark the T-rex and Vivi the triceratops for a fun adventure exploring friendship and diversity! "Racky’s Magic Letters" by Jenna L. Anderson – Follow Racky the raccoon as he discovers the magic of letters and communication in this heartwarming story about speech delay. Check them out at ballastbooks.com and blueballoonbooks.com #newbooks #publishing

Got a very exciting email yesterday from Ballast Books - my copy of "Grit to Glory" by the one and only Darrell Utt is on the way! I'm pumped to read this!

Hey Darrell Utt , look what came in the mail today. I look forward to the read and the challenge coin is very cool. I need to get some more of those made for myself.

What defines grit? Determination Despite Difficulty (3D). It’s the heart and soul of my story. Yesterday, I had the honor of signing ‘Grit to Glory’ at Ballast Books in West Palm Beach, FL. A huge thank you to Ballast Books for their incredible support in bringing this project to life, and to my talented coauthor, Lauren Ungeldi, for helping capture this journey. To all of you who preordered, I’m deeply grateful. Several preordered books shipped out yesterday and will be arriving soon—thank you for your belief in this story before it even hit shelves! Today, I’m signing additional books and setting aside a limited number of Special Forces challenge coins for anyone who preorders from now until December 3. Don’t miss your chance to own a signed copy paired with a piece of history. Preorder here: https://lnkd.in/gJrxJ56b Thank you for your continued support in helping share the grit, resilience, and tenacity that define this journey. I’m grateful. I’m humbled. ??????????????????????????????

It was a pleasure to speak?at?Georgetown University earlier this week as a part of their day of reflection on “Caring for the Other: Refugees and Displaced Persons". Thanks for including me! Photo Credit: Georgetown University

Check out the latest review of "Happy Hank Straightens His Room": “Matt Page addresses obsessive-compulsive disorder in this book while showing a safe strategy for helping children who may experience some of the same symptoms...or for children who want to help their friends who exhibit Hank's tendencies.” -Courtnee Turner Hoyle for Readers' Favorite "Happy Hank Straightens His Room" is available online at the following locations: Blue Balloon: https://lnkd.in/efpDZhC3 Amazon: https://lnkd.in/e-h7CdqS B&N: https://lnkd.in/eKC2j8mk Bookshop: https://lnkd.in/ejQrNZzq Target: https://lnkd.in/eBFynpgd And many more! For more information, visit happyhankandfriends.com.