This book is inspired by my crazy, loving, and misunderstood family, with all the love from my heart. I hope this book can make people understand the lonely heart can be a broken soul as well, so take care and take care of those that are tender hearted as well.
Prepare spiritually, relationally, and financially to make the transition from this world to the next as painless as possible for you and your loved ones. Each and every day we go through life expecting to get up in the morning and make it back to bed at night. Unfortunately, this is not guaranteed. Yes, we all will die at some point. The probability of death is 100% and people need to be ready for that inevitability. The how and when is not a choice for most people and the consequences of the actions they take before that happens are already determined, yet the subject of death (particularly one’s own mortality) is avoided by almost everyone. A Heartbeat Away reveals the importance of being ready and provides the facts of actions’ consequences through true, personal stories, professional experiences and additional resources, even from centuries ago. Addressing three specific areas, Spiritual, Relationships, and Finances, Arsen Marsoobian (or “Papa SOOB”) offers suggestions and a blueprint for readers to ask themselves important, life-changing questions. A Heartbeat Away moves readers to stop and reflect on their lives and the people they love in order to prevent regrets...
This is a humorous tale about romance and nostalgia. Joe is seventy years old tomorrow, and he doesn't know, or even care. His wife, Stacey, the love of his life, walked out on Joe six years ago because of his unreasonable behaviour, always up in his little attic room, gazing out at the universe through his telescope and charting the stars, whilst getting totally drunk every night. So now all alone, he spends all his nights with just his stars and a bottle for company. That is, until Joe is visited by his old best pal from high school, Chad Dablusie, on the eve of his seventieth birthday and persuaded to try and get back with the love of his life, the one person he still loves and misses, his true love Stacey. A double murder provides the backdrop to this emotional roller coaster of a story, sprinkled with affection between two old buddies, sending out a profound message, the true bond of friendship never dies. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Thirteen-year-old Butterball doesn't have much going for him. He's teased mercilessly about his weight. He hates the Long Island suburb his mom moved them to and wishes he still lived with his dad in the city. And now he's stuck talking to a totally out-of-touch therapist named Liz. Liz tries to uncover what happened that day on the playground - a day that landed one kid in the hospital and Butterball in detention. Butterball refuses to let her in on the truth, and while he evades her questions, he takes readers on a journey through the moments that made him into the playground bully he is today. This devastating yet ultimately redemptive story is told in voice-driven prose and accented with drawings and photographs, making it a natural successor to The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. Loosely inspired by 50 Cent's own adolescence, and written with his fourteen-year-old son in mind, Playground is sure to captivate wide attention - and spark intense discussion.
Jack Hannen is the face of the NHL. On the surface, he's a ridiculously handsome playboy who just so happens to be a single father to two adorable little girls. But deep down, Jack is a man consumed with remorse, who has been treading water for years. Unable to get passed his wife's death, Jack has closed off his heart to love. When Jack meets Caroline, there's instant chemistry, and he finds himself wanting things he doesn't think he deserves.Caroline is sweet, nurturing, and loved by everyone. She adores Jack's two little girls and is the perfect ballet instructor for the spirited preschoolers who don't have a mommy. Caroline would be lying to the world if she said she wasn't attracted to Jack Hannen. But she isn't interested in dating a professional athlete and especially not one with Jack's reputation. She's been burned before and doesn't want the heartache associated with a player, both on and off the ice.One night, when Jack and Caroline end up at a nightclub together, things get carried away, resulting in one very hot night that leaves Jack wanting more. But in order to move forward with Caroline, Jack must face his inner demons and learn to open his heart to the...
When it comes to writing Golden Age Hollywood biographies, the pen is deadlier than the sword Justine Turner is a world-famous biographer of Hollywood stars. She's also Charlotte Donovan's overbearing boss. So it comes as no surprise to Charlotte when Justine requests an emergency meeting related to her latest in-progress biography. It is a surprise, though, when Justine up and dies before their urgent discussion can begin. In the wake of such a tragedy, all Charlotte wants to do is finish the Jean Harlow biography that Justine had started. Instead, she finds herself in grave danger—stalked both online and in person by a drop-dead Jean Harlow look-alike. Together with police sergeant Den Brophy, Charlotte uncovers shocking revelations. But will these revelations be enough to catch the killer? Praise: "The Jean Harlow Bombshell is a page-turner, a modern whodunit threaded with Golden Age Hollywood glamour. Its protagonist, Charlotte Donovan, is a sleuth for our times, flawed, bright, and eminently relatable. Factor in the delicious elements of romance, friendship, and family, and you have a mystery as captivating as Jean Harlow's (still missing) star sapphire ring."—Jess...
Issue #2 is titled "A NEW DAWN. Contemporary Science Fiction from Greece" and its content is: Hephaestion Christopoulos: Editorial Vasso Christou: Dust and Dreams Hephaestion Christopoulos: Sins of the Mother Hephaestion Christopoulos: Lamarck's Ghost II Antony Paschos: The 13% Rule Kostas Charitos: Emotionarium Christine Malapetsa (Angelsdotter): I Soul You Kristi Yakumaku: Akane and the Host Hunter Dimitra Nikolaidou: A Short History of Science Fiction in Greece Hephaestion Christopoulos: Interview With Nebula Nominee Eugenia Triantafyllou
A young gifted woman who’s faith is tested, when the man she married turns out to be a devil worshiper. After giving birth to her fifth child, she finds out that her gift also fell upon her son.
In Seasons, we explore the loss of innocence when adversities hit a little southern town. We often ask, where is God in all this? What happens when you have difficult choices to make—choices that will affect everyone around you? How do you find answers to why God allows terrible things to happen to good people? How do you feel about God when his answer to your question is no? The world around us is harsh, and we long to feel safe and special. Perhaps in Seasons you will be able to find that, by one young girl’s journey through innocence lost, you can learn to accept, forgive, and find comfort in the strength God has given her in some of the darkest days and endless joy that surrounded her life.
Vic Wilson found herself divorced after seven years and wasn’t sure what to do. Her friends had all moved back to her small hometown of Hope, Oklahoma. She decided to move back and found a teaching job at the high school. What she wasn’t expecting was to find him, but when they touched, she couldn’t help herself. Tim Dalton was a former Marine and worked for a security company for his former commander. He loved the small town, but wasn’t expected to meet anyone, until her. This steamy romance blooms from their first touch, their first glance at each other. This is book two of a series, Girls of Summer.
Doug Conrad and his children are putting their lives together after the murder of Cynthia Conrad, their wife and mother. Judge Daniels sentenced Quinton Reed, Cynthias murderer, to death. However, on his way to Death Row at Ohio State Penitentiary, Reed manages to escape through no plan of his own and leaves a wake of dead bodies alongside Interstate 76. Dr. Brandon White, a criminal psychologist, believes Reed plans to bring havoc to the Conrad family one last time. With advance notice, the Conrads have time to protect themselves. But, as usual, Reed is one step ahead and the Conrads lives are in jeopardy. Meanwhile the Conrad murder case has catapulted Conrad Confidential to the point that Conrad and his partner, Mitch Neubauer, must hire more investigators. Newly hired are Barnabus Johnson, a former U.S. marine, and Donna Gifford, a widow and former SWAT team member from Charlottesville, VA. Together they solve the double murders of Bill and Ivy Chandler, killed execution style in their basement. Their investigation will take them where they dont want to go. They are heartbroken as they prove the killer. In the end, no one wins.
After being kidnapped by her father's killer, Sara Young must return to everyday living in Edgemont, North Dakota. Tragedy strikes again after an argument with boyfriend Caleb Pierce. High school graduation and college also weigh heavily on Sara's mind as her best friend pressures her to move back to California and attend UCLA with her. Will Sara be able to handle all the questions and decisions that must be answered and made in a short amount of time? Can Sara make the right decision even if it means leaving behind the ones she loves?
Poor Barb. She just can't stay out of trouble, no matter how hard she tries. But this time she has a good reason: family friend Colt Baron has gone missing. When soccer mom, Barbara Marr, and her ex-FBI husband, Howard, begin following clues in a search for their treasured pal, they find themselves crashing a rather racy sort of party – a soiree for swinging couples. Awkward. What they learn there is...interesting. But the question is, does the information lead them to Colt? This fourth book in the Barbara Marr Murder Mystery Series teams Barb with her handsome husband Howard in yet another rollicking and hilarious suburban fiasco. Other books in this series: Take the Monkeys and Run (#1), Citizen Insane (#2), Silenced by the Yams (#3), Saturday Night Cleaver (#4), and Dead Man Stalking (#5)
Fob (noun)-derived from the acronym F.O.B. ("fresh off the boat") Does your mom still make Peking duck instead of turkey on Thanksgiving, own a giant cleaver, or take twenty-four more napkins than she needs at Chipotle? Your mom may be a fob. Through their hit blog "My Mom Is a Fob," Teresa and Serena Wu have seized ownership of this formerly derogatory term, applying it instead to the heartfelt, hilarious, and thoroughly unique ways that Asian mothers adapt to American culture, from the perspective of those who love them most: their children. Through texts, emails, phone calls, and more, My Mom Is a Fob showcases the stories of a community of Asian-American kids who know exactly what it's like to be on the receiving end of that amazing, unconditional, and sometimes misspelled love. It's about those Asian mothers who refuse to get in the car without their sun-protective arm sheaths, the ones who send us passive-aggressive text messages "from the dog" in hopes that we'll call home, and email us unsolicited advice about everything from homosexuality to constipation. In these pages you'll find solace in the fact that thousands of moms out there are as painfully nosy, unintentionally...
The book is Base on a little Maine town that never has anything happen. One day a child is found dead and pull apart the locals fear a wild dog or something larger did it. The local cops and his friends hunt down this animal and almost a few time became the hunted. The book is made to keep you guessing right till the end and will get you thinking in many different ways. The main character Dannie falls in love with and man and she has dreams that are bugging her until she fines they are a calling from God to save the little town and its people. Lots for thrills and chills will make you sad, happy, angry. The book was fun to write and even made me want to read it more then once.
Her mom was working as a maid. Her dad’s Alzheimer’s was in high gear. And the rent on her parents’ small Chicago apartment had just gone up. Again. But Lori was holding it all together: helping care for her dad and pay her family’s bills, figuring out how to navigate graduate school and four jobs on top of her family responsibilities, and, somehow, continuing to believe that there was more to life than this. And there was. An exciting job teaching at a prestigious school in China. Although the previous month, she had turned down a job offer in Iowa—thinking it was too far away from her family—she felt completely at ease accepting the job in China. Grasping on to the fierce determination she’d had since childhood, Lori found herself in Guangzhou, China, where she fell in love with the culture and with a man from a tiny town in Hubei province. What followed was a transformative adventure—one that will inspire readers to use the bitter to make life even sweeter.
Meet Bray Berman. He is young, handsome, intelligent, and every parents' dream. One day, the unthinkable pays him a visit. However, the strength, endurance, and steadfast determination of this seventeen-year-old will make you recognize that teenagers endure a lot, sometimes say little, and face life's challenges with remarkable courage. Steadfast love and devotion, known to heal all wounds, can sometimes make the worst situations seem trivial. Will the love between a father and a son, a husband and a wife be strong enough when tested beyond the extreme? Will the support of family and friends diminish with the passing of time, or will the bond of family and friendship be the saving grace of the Berman family at a time when needed the most? Sometimes help can come from those we least expect it from. From those who have touched our lives in some way for only a short period of time or from those who have been with us forever. A father loved and adored by his son and a seventeen-year-old son faced with a monumental challenge while enduring the worst, yet trying to hold on to all he has left...hope.
Fifteen-year-old Michelle knows she has been fooling herself by thinking she could go on living happily-ever-after. When her father announces that he has been deployed and that she and her brothers must temporarily move to a mountainous Pennsylvania town, Michelle tries to make the best of it. As she adjusts to her new life in the middle of nowhere, Michelle cannot help but feel change is in the air. Plagued by dreams, voices, whispers in the wind, and a crow who seems to be watching and guiding her, Michelle journeys from the disappointment in having to move yet again to an extraordinary discovery of a hidden reality, new friends with uncommon gifts, and a unique ability manifesting within herself. As the months pass, the original disappointment is replaced with the fear of saying goodbye to the place Michelle now realizes she most belongs. Guided by spirits, Michelle adopts a new mantra as she searches for her chosen path. But it is only after she crosses a bridge between the past, present, and future when everything suddenly becomes clear. Fala is the poignant story of a teenagers journey to the truth as she explores eerie occurrences, a trail of dreams, a strange crow, and...
Show Her The Money by Stephanie Feagan released on Apr 12, 2005 is available now for purchase.
Embodied Family Choreography documents the lived and embodied practices employed to establish, maintain, and negotiate intimate social relationships in the family, examining forms of control, care, and creativity. Making use of the extensive video archives of family interaction in the US and Sweden, it presents the first investigation of how touch and interaction between bodies, in conjunction with talk, constitute a primary means of orchestrating activities through directives, thus creating rich relationships through supportive interchanges, and engaging in playful explorations of the world. Through close investigation of the sequential and simultaneous engagement of bodies interacting with other bodies, this book makes visible the important role touch plays in the context of contemporary Western middle class family life and is pioneering in its analysis of how the visual, aural, and haptic senses (usually analysed separately) mutually elaborate one another. As such, Embodied Family Choreography will appeal to scholars of child development, the sociology of the family and ethnomethodology and conversation analysis.
While all Christians are to be prayer warriors, there are some people who feel they have a special and unique ability to pray, having been called by God to pray as their special ministry. To become a warrior in prayer is to engage in spiritual battle and fight the good fight of faith, wearing the full armor of God and pray[ing] in the Spirit on all occasions, with all kinds of prayers and requests (Ephesians 6:1018). The Bible never specifies certain people who are to pray more often, more diligently, or more effectively than other Christians, but there are diligent prayers who are known for their emphasis on prayer. Paul commands that requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for everyone (1 Timothy 2:1), and he says nothing that would indicate some people are exempt from doing so. All believers in Christ have the Holy Spirit who helps us communicate our prayer requests (Romans 8:2627). All believers should be praying in the name of Jesus, which means that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior. We trust in Him for everything. This includes His interceding with the Father for us in all things. We should all live and pray in accordance to Gods Will. Praying in Jesus...
In this gripping post-modern thriller, a curious seventeen-year-old named Doug tumbles into an adventure through outer space and into another world, where his senses are treated to a thousand novelties, each teaching him something that strengthens his character. Doug learns that a body is only a tool, and that his abilities to succeed with it are only limited by his own thoughts. When he discovers a living spacecraft that exposes him to even more possibility, he realizes that he’s been part of Earth’s paradox all along. But now he becomes an immortal being, elevated above humans, who are revealed to be mere animals, kept dumb and compliant on a planet that’s little more than a farm. The responsibility for exposing this truth brings Doug into the orbit of Aaron, an evolved alien intent on redressing the greedy, crazed powers of man, and happy to have Doug join in his pursuit. Along the way, Aaron and Doug collide with an enemy race of grotesque aliens harvesting humans for wealth and power. Here is a sweeping tale for readers who question their own state of being; they might discover that freedom is more accessible than they’d been led to believe. Earth, Long Since...
Da Joka, Nicolette she thinks she?s as tough as they come. She never backs down from anything. Once on a straight and narrow path, she now finds herself in new surroundings and has to learn a new way of life. Trying to cope with the loss of her father. She finds herself becoming a person she wouldn?t dream of in her worse nightmares. She must now learn and learn fast how to adapt to the environment that she was thrown into. Through it all she has her cousin, Janet and her best friend Stephanie. Together they grow through life?s experiences, from their first sexual experience to the first time one of them gets caught at the wrong place at the wrong time. Notice that I said the first time one of them gets caught up. So, just sit back, relax, and get comfortable because trust me you?re about to experience the life of Da Joka, SERIOUSLY!
Faith is on the verge of ending her life following decades of feeling unheard and unseen, and suffering from anxiety. Looking back on her life as she moves through her final day, she recognizes how much pressure she put on herself, and all the times she lost sight of her own self-worth and confidence. Matt, a friendly stranger she meets early in the day, brings a new perspective and immediate connection. Created is filled with emotion, unique insights on mental health, and an ending you won’t want to miss! “Phenomenal book! I never wanted to put it down! Created will change the way mental health is viewed and addressed. A MUST-read if you or anyone you know has ever struggled with anxiety or difficult moments. An engaging read, sparking empathy and wonder as we all navigate our own reality!” —Dr. Christy Matusiak “This captivating story had me at the edge of my seat wanting more. I could totally relate to Faith and her journey of self-doubts and allowing people to walk all over her and not believing in herself. This book is a must-read for anyone experiencing anxiety and depression. Five stars for sure.” —Dorothy Graham O’Dell, Mom, Wife, and Corporate VP
Over the years many things have happened in my life. They remain vivid even today. Each incident is a story written in memories recalled, or at the time of the event. Even the poems express my thoughts and inspired me to share those thoughts with an interpretation that show the influence people had on my life. This book is only a small portion of what I have gathered over the years. They are meant to make the reader laugh and cry with me. I hope you enjoy it.
Everybody deals with them--people who rub you the wrong way, often leaving abrasions behind! Mary Southerland goes beyond just giving good advice on how to handle tough relationships. Using examples from her own painful experiences, a readily applicable format--and a dusting of humor and intriguing "Sandpaper Facts" throughout--she" "frames key principles of relating to rub-you-the-wrong-way types such as... "be loving--recognize their worth" "be humble--choose against pride" "be encouraging--become their cheerleader" "be strong--develop endurance" "be committed--refuse to walk away" Readers will see how God, using the difficult people in their lives, is reshaping them into men and women who can express His forgiveness, mercy, and tender affection.
Do you love stories with sexy, romantic heroes who have it all—wealth, status, and incredibly good looks? Harlequin® Desire brings you all this and more with these three new full-length titles in one collection! THE BABY PROPOSAL Billionaires and Babies by Andrea Laurence Lana will do anything to gain custody of her infant niece—even marry her best friend, Kal, in name only. But playing house in Kal's mansion has them both wanting to be much more than friends… MAID UNDER THE MISTLETOE by Maureen Child After a tragic past, millionaire Sam Henry enjoys being alone, especially for Christmas. But will his temporary holiday housekeeper's sexy smiles and enticing touch lure him back into the world—and tempt him to take a second chance on love? RICH RANCHER FOR CHRISTMAS The Beaumont Heirs by Sarah M. Anderson CJ Wesley is a Beaumont heir, and that's a secret he won't share. Especially not with a sexy-as-sin city girl looking for her next big story. But when a snowstorm strands these opposites on his ranch, their white-hot attraction proves impossible to resist! Look for Harlequin® Desire's December 2016 Box set 2 of 2, filled with even more scandalous stories and powerful...
An upstairs-downstairs affair for Christmas…only from USA TODAY bestselling author Maureen Child! Single mom Joy Curran needs this temporary holiday housekeeping job working for a reclusive billionaire. But her sexy, aloof boss pulls at Joy's heartstrings—and her long-denied desires—in unexpected ways… Sam Henry never got over the loss of his wife and son, and he's shut himself off from happiness, love…and the holidays. But Joy and her sweet daughter bring laughter into his life. And living with his new maid ignites a passion he can't ignore. After one glorious night in Joy's arms, will this beauty be the Christmas miracle that changes the beast forever?
Split Mind My Life with Schizophrenia By: Danny Roberts In this colorful memoir, Danny Roberts takes readers on a hilarious, thought-provoking, and occasionally tragic journey through his life. From stories of his disruptiveness as a youth to his entrance into the Salt Lake City punk scene in his teens to learning how to manage his schizophrenia, Roberts writes with an openness and honesty that is much more than the facts of his life — it’s an emotional odyssey. Roberts does not shy away from writing about any aspect of his life, including his brief time in jail. Split Mind: My Life with Schizophrenia also provides a look at the mental health system in the United States through one man’s experiences.
Resilience isn’t inherited. It’s a hard-fought skill forged by our ability to pick up the broken pieces of our past and remake them into something new. Meet four-year-old Delicia, a poor but carefree child who is about to have her world shattered. Along with her seven-year-old brother Nile, she is kidnapped from her Los Angeles home by her estranged father and taken to Iraq, a foreign world she has never known. This is just the beginning of a string of traumas, hardships, and assaults Delicia will endure throughout her tumultuous childhood. Now an adult living back in California, Delicia Niami bravely recounts how she survived the unimaginable in her debut memoir. Kissing Asphalt, the first in her memoir trilogy, ResilientAF, grapples with the power of resilience, acceptance, and self-love. She revisits her terrifying past with vulnerability, compassion, and the honesty of a true survivor. Hold hands with Delicia as she faces her childhood scars and learns how to confront her fears, accept her true value and identity, and embrace her unique gifts. It’s a multi-decade roller coaster ride that is the beginning of her liberation, propelling her to live an inspired life and...
Every cloud has a silver lining, even when it seems difficult to find. Since opening the Rose Harbor Inn, Jo Marie Rose has met fascinating people from all walks of life, but none have piqued her interest quite like handyman Mark Taylor. They are becoming more than just friends, yet he still won’t reveal anything about his past, and then he tells her he’s moving out of town. As Jo Marie grapples with his decision and tries to convince Mark to stay, she welcomes two visitors also seeking their own answers. Best friends Coco and Katie have returned to Cedar Cove for their high school reunion, looking to face down old hurts and find a sense of closure. Coco wants to finally confront the boy who callously broke her heart. Katie, however, would like to reconnect with her old boyfriend, James - the one who got away. As Katie hopes for a second chance, Coco discovers that people can change - and both look to the exciting possibilities ahead. Heartwarming and uplifting, Silver Linings is about letting go of the past and embracing the unexpected.
A chance encounter unites Fred and Ellen, sparking a tantalizing romance. Will they choose to finally be together for the rest of their lives? A woman who leads a predictable life gets an unforeseen visitor. A young girl separated from her family desperately wants to be reunited with them. Will her wish come true?
A guide for all parents and a resource for all mental health clinicians and parent-educators who are searching for ways to effectively love, discipline, and communicate with children, this book presents the techniques and practices that are fundamental to optimal child development and family functioning--how to set limits, provide guidance, and manage the responsibilities and difficulties of daily life, while at the same time communicating safety, fun, joy, and love. Filled with valuable clinical vignettes and sample dialogues.
Ever since The Night in Question left her with a hideous scar and no memory of what happened, Theo Lane has been hiding. An aspiring filmmaker, she uses a hidden button cam to keep the world at bay. She spends the entire summer in a Manhattan café, secretly documenting random “subjects.” Once school starts, Theo finds her best friend has morphed into a flirtatious, short-skirt-clad stranger. Everyone ignores the scar. As if that will make it go away. The café remains her lunchtime refuge. Her most interesting subject is the Lost Boy, a stranger who comes in every day at the same time. When she finally gets up the courage to talk to him she discovers why: the Lost Boy, Andy, is waiting for someone who said she’d meet him there . . . four days ago. Intoxicated by Andy’s love for this mystery girl, Theo agrees to help him find her, and her unhealthy obsession pulls her into a perilous, mind-bending journey. But is it really Andy’s world she’s investigating? Or is it her own?
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity” (1 Timothy 4:12, NIV). Throughout history God has chosen a few to perform tasks for Him. When young James Jeffries is baptized he feels a change that he and others cannot explain. As one thing leads to another, his sister Debbie and their best friends Matt and Leah soon are enveloped in a spiritual and potentially lethal dilemma.
It has been a journey for Kate. The man she loves and her family have come to terms with each other. They find out a big secret that Kate kept from her past. She saves and loses something special to her heart. Her Katie continues her run for the Triple Crown. She realizes that you must believe in yourself. You love your family no matter how they hurt you. You see in the long run family is what keeps you sane.
An uninvited guest throws a ghetto wedding into chaos in this raw urban romance by the New York Times and Essence bestselling author. Angel, Jaz, Tasha, and Kyra are living proof that hope is more than a word. The four girlfriends are pulling themselves out of the ghetto—and trying to bring their hearts up to higher ground with them. But sometimes the past ain't in no mood to let go. . . Angel has met the brother of her dreams—after living through a nightmare with Snake. Believing that pimp is dead, Angel has moved on. She's starting her own law practice and a new life with Kaylin, a drug dealer who's stepped outta the game to run a recycling business and a hot new record label. But the past is never far from Kaylin, and when an unwanted guest crashes their wedding, all the rage and bloodlust from the hood comes bustin' out—and Angel's gonna need every prayer in heaven to make it to the altar.
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