Brent Hager

From Pencils to Pixels: The Amazing Story of Graphic Design

An interactive coloring adventure through the vibrant history and future of visual communication

• Illustrated Nonfiction

Grab your favorite crayons and get ready for a creative journey through time! Meet Drew, an aspiring young artist, and Sketch, a magical pencil with the power to travel across centuries. Together, they are on a mission to discover how humans have shared their most important ideas through the art of graphic design. From the very first hand-drawn posters to the sleek digital logos and AI-powered art of tomorrow, Drew and Sketch see it all—and they need your help to bring their world to life. 'From Pencils to Pixels' isn't just a history book; it's an interactive workshop for the next generation of creators. Every page features a delightful story caption and a unique black-and-white illustration waiting for your artistic touch. Whether you are learning about the manual tools of the past or the high-tech pixels of the future, you will see how design shapes everything around us: the packages on our shelves, the websites we browse, and the art that moves us. Spark your imagination, learn the secrets of the masters, and discover how you can become a part of the amazing story of graphic design. Your adventure starts with the stroke of a pencil!

The Best Days: An 80s Neighborhood Childhood

Relive the magic of 80s neighborhood adventures through every vibrant page and memory

• Coloring Books
• Children's Picture Books

Step back into a time when the streetlights were your curfew and the neighborhood was your kingdom. The Best Days: An 80s Neighborhood Childhood invites artists of all ages to rediscover the pure, unscripted joy of a classic American upbringing. From the exhilarating rush of riding dirt bikes through wooded trails to the simple bliss of running through cold yard sprinklers on a humid July afternoon, every page is a portal to the past. Feel the crunch of autumn leaves during a massive neighborhood trick-or-treat outing, and experience the hush of a midnight snowstorm as families gather to sled down hills marked by festive ribbons on mailboxes. This isn't just a coloring book; it's a celebration of community, imagination, and outdoor freedom. Whether you're camping under a canopy of bright stars or exploring the hidden wonders of the local creek, these hand-drawn scenes capture the spirit of a generation. Grab your favorite colored pencils or markers and bring life to the golden age of childhood. It's time to go back to the neighborhood where every day was an adventure and every friend was family.

Life at the Dealership

A raw, unfiltered look at the high-stakes, low-down world of the car lot

Welcome to the bullpen, where the coffee is stale, the language is foul, and your best friend will stab you in the back for a fifty-dollar mini. Gregg 'The Closer' Russo is a king among sharks at a dealership where the only thing thinner than the margins is the salesmen's patience. In a month so slow the guys are trading insults and memes just to stay sane, Gregg is fighting to keep his top dog status against 'Snake' Moretti—a man who’d sell his own mother for a signed credit app. From chasing down 'roaches' with 400 credit scores to navigating the creative financing that keeps the house fat and the salesmen hungry, this is the car business without the wax and shine. Between Big Mike’s explosive rage and the soul-crushing grind of the F&I office, Gregg tries to mentor a green newbie while keeping his own humanity from being traded in. Experience the dark humor, the testosterone-fueled ego battles, and the absolute chaos of the fire sale where a massive team win nets a joke of a paycheck. It’s a gritty, hilarious, and profane journey into the heart of the American hustle. Some deals are made in heaven; these are made on the asphalt.

The Digital Monastery: Ancient Silence for a Hyper-Connected Age

Ancient mindfulness techniques to reclaim your focus and master the digital age

• Religion & Spirituality
• Self-Help
• Science & Technology

In an era of endless notifications and digital noise, our attention has become the world’s most sought-after commodity. We are more connected than ever, yet more distracted, exhausted, and disconnected from our inner selves. Brent Hager presents a revolutionary path forward: The Digital Monastery. By bridging the cutting-edge insights of modern neuroscience with the timeless wisdom of monastic traditions, this book offers a sanctuary for the modern mind. You will discover the 'Virtual Enclosure'—a transformative seven-step methodology designed to help you establish sacred boundaries with technology without retreating to a cave. Learn how to recalibrate your brain, reduce cognitive overload, and cultivate a deep, unshakable focus. This is not a guide to quitting the internet; it is a blueprint for living with intention in a hyper-connected world. Whether you are a professional battling burnout or a seeker looking for silence, Hager’s practical strategies provide the mental clarity necessary to thrive. It is time to reclaim your peace and turn your digital life into a space of purpose and profound silence.