Our goal at Ascend Books is to publish exciting media-driven books focusing on high profile events, celebrities, and organizations. Our titles celebrate the efforts of individuals, groups, and their legacies. We capture, commemorate, and recognize anniversaries, championships, achievements, and passions. We celebrate the histories of local, regional, and national sports teams, their coaches, and the players that comprise them. We also proudly publish award-winning children’s books with wonderful illustrations, stories, and themes written by regional and nationally known authors and educators.
Unhitch the Wagon
Toby Rowland
A Passion for Purpose
Sylvester "Sly" James & Sean Wheelock
Banner Year!
Brian Hanni
Are You a Baseball Guy?
Steve Physioc & Rex Hudler
Take the Crown!
Miles Schnaer & Mark Fitzpatrick
Hermit
Gene Bicknell
Puppies on Parade
Julie Snodgrass & Meagan Martucci
The Golden Gate Bridge has become, tragically, one of the most popular places in the world to commit suicide. Few know this better than Kevin Briggs, a sergeant with the California Highway Patrol who has talked hundreds of people out of jumping.
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Read More »Royals broadcaster Ryan LeFebvre speaks out about his personal battle with depression in an interview with KMBC's Kris Ketz.
Read More »Being a "Baseball Guy" is more than just learning a game. Baseball Guys come in all sizes and shapes and ages - and it's not just for guys!
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July 26 - 6:45 PM
Mr. Stinky Feet at Kid’s Bash – Grandview, Missouri
Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove brings his special energy to Kid's Bash in Grandview!
July 26 - 11:00 AM
Summer Lit Fest at Kansas City International Airport
Stop by Turn the Page KC as they host local authors at its location in in Kansas City International Airport from 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.
July 27 - 10:00 AM
Scheels Summer Fest Welcomes Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove!
Mr. Stinky Feet will perform at Scheels Summer Fest in Overland Park, Kansas.
July 27 - 9:15 AM
Story Time at Rainy Day Books
John Martucci will read his new book PEANUT AND JELLY: THE SEARCH FOR BUTTER.
August 3 - 2:00 PM
Mr. Stinky Feet’s Tail Rockin’ Tales at MCPL – North Independnence
Mr. Stinky Feet - aka Jim Cosgrove - LIVE at Mid-Continent Public Library!
August 9 - 10:30 AM
Toby Rowland at Kidoodles
Toby Rowland will be signing his new book "Put The Ponies In The Barn: Boomer and Sooner Pull Their Wagon to the SEC"
Fierce
Marian E. Washington & Vicki L. Friedman
Why Would You Invite A Dinosaur To Your Birthday Party?
Peanut and Jelly - The Search for Butter
John A. Martucci
Put the Ponies in the Barn
Toby Rowland
Hark! It’s Harold the Angel
Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove
Sullen Sally
Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove
The Thin Line Between Cupcake and Bitch
Joni Wickham & Teresa Bruns Sosinski
Lombardi's Left Side is available in an autographed, leather bound, collector's edition. This edition is numbered and guaranteed not exceed 500 copies.
Each copy is personally autographed by Green Bay Packers Hall of Famers Herb Adderley and Dave Robinson as well as co-author Royce Boyles, on a specially designed vellum page one, which is exclusive to this special edition.
Each copy comes complete with a Publisher's Certificate of Authenticity and a special walnut display easel. Each copy is truly one-of-a-kind and will be a treasured display piece in your library or memorabilia collection. Only Available for a limited time and on a first-come-first-served basis.
The collector's edition of this book is close to being sold out. Please email mgore@ascendbooks.com to see if a book might be available.
One Man's Dream My Town, My Team, My Time by Frank White with Bill Althaus is available in an autographed, leather bound, collector's edition. This edition is numbered and guaranteed not exceed 500 copies.
Each copy is personally autographed by Hall of Fame second baseman and eight time Gold Glove recipient Frank White, on a specially designed vellum page one, which is exclusive to this special edition.
Each copy comes complete with a Publisher's Certificate of Authenticity and a special walnut display easel. Each copy is truly one-of-a-kind and will be a treasured display piece in your library or collection.
The collector's edition of this book is close to being sold out. Please email mgore@ascendbooks.com to see if a book might be available.
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