Love and second chances aren't easy to come by in a town named Tombstone. When Christy Grey receives an urgent summons to Tombstone, Arizona, she reluctantly leaves her new life in California. The trip goes from bad to worse when four masked men hold up Christy's stage. She finally arrives in. Tombstone to find her mother ill and her brother trapped in a life of gambling. Desperate for money to support her family, will Christy bow to pressure from the local saloon owners and return to the life she thought she'd given up for good? Nevada King has problems of his own. He's been dodging bullets for years and wants nothing more than to settle down and get married. But he's on the run from outlaws bent on revenge, and the one woman who captures his interest recognizes him from the stagecoach holdup. Will Christy turn Nevada in to the authorities, or will the outlaws on his trail catch him first?
Though Angela Donovan is out of work and needs money for rent, she yearns for her eight-year-old daughter to have a carefree holiday. The last thing she wants is the pressure of her daughter expecting a miracle. But when they pick out a Christmas tree at a cozy Massachusetts tree farm that's exactly what happens when they learn the trees might be miracle trees. Mark Shafer is soon to be the new keeper of the Christmas trees when he inherits the family farm. He'd like to run it with a family of his own, but his girlfriend wants nothing to do with farm life. He makes plans to sell so he can propose to his girlfriend and pursue a career in music. Then he meets an unforgettable customer and her daughter, and an anonymous gift compels them to learn the truth about the trees. With a buyer willing to pay top dollar for the land, Mark has the fate of the trees in his hand. Will he be able to see what and who is most important? And will Angela give the miracle of love a chance?
Good fences make good neighbors. Especially if your neighbor is a goat. Eden Andrusek knows she should have fixed her fence last week. It?s too bad her runaway goat makes a less-than-ideal first impression on her new neighbor, who turns out to be cute, brilliant? and a little uptight. Solar architect Jacob Riehl is furious when he returns outside to find a goat eating his presentation. As someone who likes everything in its place, he has little sympathy for a farm animal in the city or its tattooed owner, but there?s something about the lovely Eden that captures his attention. What will it take to win over a man whose only pet was a goldfish? And how long can Jacob and Eden go without addressing the goat in the room?
Revenge, Fears, and Lies... Can Anyone Be Trusted?Jean is finding freedom from her past and Grant has hopes for their future. Slash is in jail, and Candy moves forward with her new ministry despite it scandalizing half the church and forcing the rest to face their own prejudices and fears. When a former friend calls for help, Candy and Jean must decide to either trust her or turn her away. Is she truly seeking freedom, or is her request a cover for someone else's darker purpose?The choice they make will have consequences for every person they love, and every hope they have for the future.?Sequel to Shredded: Human Trafficking can Hide in a Small TownEntire Series Reviewed by Publisher's Weekly!Full Publisher's Weekly Review:In Rae's?second installment in the Broken [Shredded] series, Jean has fallen in love with Grant, whom she met in book 1, but her emotional scars run deeper than her love for him. As she learns to let go, her heart begins to heal. Jean relies often on her friend in faith Candy, whose refreshing sense of humor and positive outlook never ceases, to astound as she spiritually challenges the l
In this sequel to Karl May's The Son of Bear Hunter the heroes of the great adventures in the Yellowstone National Park are heading for a meeting on the hunting ground of the Apache tribe. Shortleg Frank and Bob are coming from the East, Old Shatterhand from the North, Winnetou, Bear Hunter and his son from the South. Their pathways meet at the Llano Estacado. At the same time experienced Westerners, such as the two Snuffles, Juggle Fred, and Bloody Fox are also in the area. Bit by bit these heroes learn that the bandits of the Llano Estacado are planning to attack a caravan of immigrants, and want to kill and rob them. The spies of the bandits are unmasked, and punished. After a tornado the heroes, with a Comanche band, give a good lesson to the "human vultures" of the Llano Estacado. By the end of the book the reader will find out who is behind the mask of the Avenging Ghost of the Llano Estacado, who kills bandits, and protects the travellers. This unabridged English translation retains the exciting adventures, and the strong moral conviction of May's original book, while modernising the style, and editin
For a while, it is just a sloppy sombrero like all the others in Burrito Land, as if shaped on a conveyor belt somewhere and handed out at a soup kitchen. It is a souvenir of thoughtless charity, the kind that offers no regard to the particular birthright of a man. But then, once upon a time, it is transfigured, perhaps by a playful shadow in the mind, or perhaps in reality. It does not really matter how this comes to be. The new truth is that it is the Proto-Sombrero, the Alpha and the Omega, tilted atop a cactus plant as an icon of lazy, sublime defiance. And there is nothing higher, not even the sun. The little people adore it. They hold their tongues, as if worshippers in a lecture hall, until one day their eyes glare just a bit too much. And somewhere in the raised fists and sharpened wits, it is lost, like a half-baked seedling tossed into a wild river. It is the Lost Sombrero. Will it be found amidst the rubble of discontent? And, if so, then will it be ever again hoisted atop the cactus plant? These are the rather scintillating questions addressed in this book; and there is no doubt that the reader,
Jorgito quiere ser Santo, pero el mundo no le deja... Así empieza la historia de Jorgito, un niño de seis años cuya mayor ilusión es llegar a ser como Jesús, su gran Amigo con el que habla todas las noches. Por ello, Jorgito se enfrenta con dificultades, como cualquier gran santo. Pero las de Jorgito son peculiares a la gente del mundo y la Iglesia de hoy, más preocupada por las cosas terrenas que por las del Cielo. Jorgito, su familia, don Alfonso y muchos otros personajes le harán pensar, le harán reír, le harán llorar...; pero sobre todo le inspirarán a embarcar en la aventura de la santidad con un deseo ardiente de llegar a ser -igual que Jorgito- Santo.
Surely you can say with the queen of Sheba, "The half has not been told me." - Charles SpurgeonThe peace of the mystical dream that abruptly broke the cycle of terror remained with the Queen. She certainly did not understand what had happened. What was behind such power, such kindness, such redemptive aid? She considered the amazing moment of peace she enjoyed. She wanted to know who or what was behind the unusual encounter. To live the rest of her life with the companionship of tranquility and hope would be beyond imagination, she thought to herself. Whoever could be privileged to live in such a way?This historical novel will take your heart by storm as you experience the trials, triumphs, and poignant love story of the extraordinary Queen who dared to search for truth.The transformational journey found in?Queen of Sheba?reveals the metamorphosis of the monarch of a powerful and affluent country into a revolutionary ruler who impacted history. Her pilgrimage will facinate and inspire you as it has people of many nations for thousands of years.Join the Queen on her quest, and you may never be the same.
Una pequeña joya sobre el paso a la madurez espiritual y la búsqueda de la felicidad.Un canto a la vida, una invitación al cambio. La Biblia cuenta que, a los doce años, Jesús pasó tres días perdido en Jerusalén antes de que sus padres lo encontraran en el templo. ¿Qué le sucedió durante ese tiempo? ¿Con quién se encontró? ¿Por qué un niño angustiado y frágil, pero indignado por la miseria y la injusticia, se convierte en tan pocos días en un joven calmado y resuelto, preparado para transmitir al mundo un mensaje de esperanza? Dos mil años después, Stéphane Arfi imagina esta fuga en una tierna y poética historia que aborda el gran enigma de la humanidad: ¿cómo ser verdaderamente feliz? La crítica ha dicho:«Este libro es una suerte de rito iniciático que puede alterar nuestra visión del mundo y, solo por eso, leerlo es un auténtico placer. Con ser felices no es suficiente...»20 minutes «Esta novela es una inmersión en un vertiginoso universo que nos explica que, para ser verdaderamente, debemos sentir la alegría de existir».Le Monde
Six unlikely heroes. Two worlds enveloped by darkness. Only one chance at redemption. In the real world, Hayden Smith is in a coma, fighting for his life from an apparent suicide. Rookie homicide Detective Torben Mayes is assigned the case because no one else is available at the moment. However, he is instructed to close the case quickly without much of an investigation. He is reluctant, because something doesn't feel right about the assignment. The more he looks into Hayden's past, the more unexplainable events he uncovers, including the deaths of Hayden's wife and child in an automobile accident the previous year. The past year of Hayden's life has been a mystery. Feeling an immediate connection with the motionless man in the hospital bed, he feels God has called him to uncover the truth. In a parallel world, Hayden wakes up, his memory is only broken and unexplainable fragments. No electricity. No hospitals. No roads or vehicles. No elementary schools or universities. No modern technological conveniences. As he is drawn deeper into this strange place, he discovers that he has entered a wor
You?ve read the books?now be inspired, delighted, encouraged, and challenged by their titles. Whether you adore the classics, or if the very thought of reading War and Peace leaves you in a cold sweat, you are going to love what sixty award winning writers have done with the titles of ten very familiar bookshelf dwellers. And before you think we?ve tampered with your beloved stories, never fear. ?We wouldn?t dream of it. In fact, not even a nudge or wink has been given to the originals. Instead, the authors have used each of these ten classic titles as the sole focus for their writing. Inside this book, you?ll find one hundred perfectly bite-sized stories, articles, devotions, and poems, all inspired by these ten classic titles:? ??? ?This Side of Paradise ??? ?Crime and Punishment ??? ?Much Ado About Nothing ??? ?War and Peace ??? ?The Importance of Being Earnest ??? ?The Comedy of Errors ??? ?Great Expectations ??? ?Persuasion ??? ?Where Angels Fear to Tread ??? ?Our Mutual Friend There is something for every reader in a Mixed Blessings book, and this volume is no exception. Mixed Blessings?Classicall
Stone Town, Zanzibar, Early 1866 RyAnne Hunter is determined to stop her father from leaving for the continent of Africa, where he plans to start a mission station. And she only has until morning. Tonight at the Harcourts' Annual Ball will be her last chance to change his mind. She must succeed! Papa's health, and her future, depend on her success. But, as if her task isn't difficult enough, now the insufferable Captain Dawson has agreed to guide Papa's expedition! After spending six months at sea, Captain Trent Dawson only wants to think about rest and relaxation. However, when he's recruited by a British naval officer to help put an end to a slave smuggling ring, the perfect opportunity presents itself in Dr. Hunter, who needs a guide to the Interior. Now if he can just help the doctor without spending too much time with the man's troublesome and flighty youngest daughter. A thrilling historical romance from the time of missionary explorer David Livingstone.
Love and second chances aren't easy to come by in a town named Tombstone. When Christy Grey receives an urgent summons to Tombstone, Arizona, she reluctantly leaves her new life in California. The trip goes from bad to worse when four masked men hold up Christy's stage. She finally arrives in. Tombstone to find her mother ill and her brother trapped in a life of gambling. Desperate for money to support her family, will Christy bow to pressure from the local saloon owners and return to the life she thought she'd given up for good? Nevada King has problems of his own. He's been dodging bullets for years and wants nothing more than to settle down and get married. But he's on the run from outlaws bent on revenge, and the one woman who captures his interest recognizes him from the stagecoach holdup. Will Christy turn Nevada in to the authorities, or will the outlaws on his trail catch him first?
Though Angela Donovan is out of work and needs money for rent, she yearns for her eight-year-old daughter to have a carefree holiday. The last thing she wants is the pressure of her daughter expecting a miracle. But when they pick out a Christmas tree at a cozy Massachusetts tree farm that's exactly what happens when they learn the trees might be miracle trees. Mark Shafer is soon to be the new keeper of the Christmas trees when he inherits the family farm. He'd like to run it with a family of his own, but his girlfriend wants nothing to do with farm life. He makes plans to sell so he can propose to his girlfriend and pursue a career in music. Then he meets an unforgettable customer and her daughter, and an anonymous gift compels them to learn the truth about the trees. With a buyer willing to pay top dollar for the land, Mark has the fate of the trees in his hand. Will he be able to see what and who is most important? And will Angela give the miracle of love a chance?
Good fences make good neighbors. Especially if your neighbor is a goat. Eden Andrusek knows she should have fixed her fence last week. It?s too bad her runaway goat makes a less-than-ideal first impression on her new neighbor, who turns out to be cute, brilliant? and a little uptight. Solar architect Jacob Riehl is furious when he returns outside to find a goat eating his presentation. As someone who likes everything in its place, he has little sympathy for a farm animal in the city or its tattooed owner, but there?s something about the lovely Eden that captures his attention. What will it take to win over a man whose only pet was a goldfish? And how long can Jacob and Eden go without addressing the goat in the room?
Revenge, Fears, and Lies... Can Anyone Be Trusted?Jean is finding freedom from her past and Grant has hopes for their future. Slash is in jail, and Candy moves forward with her new ministry despite it scandalizing half the church and forcing the rest to face their own prejudices and fears. When a former friend calls for help, Candy and Jean must decide to either trust her or turn her away. Is she truly seeking freedom, or is her request a cover for someone else's darker purpose?The choice they make will have consequences for every person they love, and every hope they have for the future.?Sequel to Shredded: Human Trafficking can Hide in a Small TownEntire Series Reviewed by Publisher's Weekly!Full Publisher's Weekly Review:In Rae's?second installment in the Broken [Shredded] series, Jean has fallen in love with Grant, whom she met in book 1, but her emotional scars run deeper than her love for him. As she learns to let go, her heart begins to heal. Jean relies often on her friend in faith Candy, whose refreshing sense of humor and positive outlook never ceases, to astound as she spiritually challenges the l
In this sequel to Karl May's The Son of Bear Hunter the heroes of the great adventures in the Yellowstone National Park are heading for a meeting on the hunting ground of the Apache tribe. Shortleg Frank and Bob are coming from the East, Old Shatterhand from the North, Winnetou, Bear Hunter and his son from the South. Their pathways meet at the Llano Estacado. At the same time experienced Westerners, such as the two Snuffles, Juggle Fred, and Bloody Fox are also in the area. Bit by bit these heroes learn that the bandits of the Llano Estacado are planning to attack a caravan of immigrants, and want to kill and rob them. The spies of the bandits are unmasked, and punished. After a tornado the heroes, with a Comanche band, give a good lesson to the "human vultures" of the Llano Estacado. By the end of the book the reader will find out who is behind the mask of the Avenging Ghost of the Llano Estacado, who kills bandits, and protects the travellers. This unabridged English translation retains the exciting adventures, and the strong moral conviction of May's original book, while modernising the style, and editin
For a while, it is just a sloppy sombrero like all the others in Burrito Land, as if shaped on a conveyor belt somewhere and handed out at a soup kitchen. It is a souvenir of thoughtless charity, the kind that offers no regard to the particular birthright of a man. But then, once upon a time, it is transfigured, perhaps by a playful shadow in the mind, or perhaps in reality. It does not really matter how this comes to be. The new truth is that it is the Proto-Sombrero, the Alpha and the Omega, tilted atop a cactus plant as an icon of lazy, sublime defiance. And there is nothing higher, not even the sun. The little people adore it. They hold their tongues, as if worshippers in a lecture hall, until one day their eyes glare just a bit too much. And somewhere in the raised fists and sharpened wits, it is lost, like a half-baked seedling tossed into a wild river. It is the Lost Sombrero. Will it be found amidst the rubble of discontent? And, if so, then will it be ever again hoisted atop the cactus plant? These are the rather scintillating questions addressed in this book; and there is no doubt that the reader,
Jorgito quiere ser Santo, pero el mundo no le deja... Así empieza la historia de Jorgito, un niño de seis años cuya mayor ilusión es llegar a ser como Jesús, su gran Amigo con el que habla todas las noches. Por ello, Jorgito se enfrenta con dificultades, como cualquier gran santo. Pero las de Jorgito son peculiares a la gente del mundo y la Iglesia de hoy, más preocupada por las cosas terrenas que por las del Cielo. Jorgito, su familia, don Alfonso y muchos otros personajes le harán pensar, le harán reír, le harán llorar...; pero sobre todo le inspirarán a embarcar en la aventura de la santidad con un deseo ardiente de llegar a ser -igual que Jorgito- Santo.
Surely you can say with the queen of Sheba, "The half has not been told me." - Charles SpurgeonThe peace of the mystical dream that abruptly broke the cycle of terror remained with the Queen. She certainly did not understand what had happened. What was behind such power, such kindness, such redemptive aid? She considered the amazing moment of peace she enjoyed. She wanted to know who or what was behind the unusual encounter. To live the rest of her life with the companionship of tranquility and hope would be beyond imagination, she thought to herself. Whoever could be privileged to live in such a way?This historical novel will take your heart by storm as you experience the trials, triumphs, and poignant love story of the extraordinary Queen who dared to search for truth.The transformational journey found in?Queen of Sheba?reveals the metamorphosis of the monarch of a powerful and affluent country into a revolutionary ruler who impacted history. Her pilgrimage will facinate and inspire you as it has people of many nations for thousands of years.Join the Queen on her quest, and you may never be the same.
Una pequeña joya sobre el paso a la madurez espiritual y la búsqueda de la felicidad.Un canto a la vida, una invitación al cambio. La Biblia cuenta que, a los doce años, Jesús pasó tres días perdido en Jerusalén antes de que sus padres lo encontraran en el templo. ¿Qué le sucedió durante ese tiempo? ¿Con quién se encontró? ¿Por qué un niño angustiado y frágil, pero indignado por la miseria y la injusticia, se convierte en tan pocos días en un joven calmado y resuelto, preparado para transmitir al mundo un mensaje de esperanza? Dos mil años después, Stéphane Arfi imagina esta fuga en una tierna y poética historia que aborda el gran enigma de la humanidad: ¿cómo ser verdaderamente feliz? La crítica ha dicho:«Este libro es una suerte de rito iniciático que puede alterar nuestra visión del mundo y, solo por eso, leerlo es un auténtico placer. Con ser felices no es suficiente...»20 minutes «Esta novela es una inmersión en un vertiginoso universo que nos explica que, para ser verdaderamente, debemos sentir la alegría de existir».Le Monde
Six unlikely heroes. Two worlds enveloped by darkness. Only one chance at redemption. In the real world, Hayden Smith is in a coma, fighting for his life from an apparent suicide. Rookie homicide Detective Torben Mayes is assigned the case because no one else is available at the moment. However, he is instructed to close the case quickly without much of an investigation. He is reluctant, because something doesn't feel right about the assignment. The more he looks into Hayden's past, the more unexplainable events he uncovers, including the deaths of Hayden's wife and child in an automobile accident the previous year. The past year of Hayden's life has been a mystery. Feeling an immediate connection with the motionless man in the hospital bed, he feels God has called him to uncover the truth. In a parallel world, Hayden wakes up, his memory is only broken and unexplainable fragments. No electricity. No hospitals. No roads or vehicles. No elementary schools or universities. No modern technological conveniences. As he is drawn deeper into this strange place, he discovers that he has entered a wor
You?ve read the books?now be inspired, delighted, encouraged, and challenged by their titles. Whether you adore the classics, or if the very thought of reading War and Peace leaves you in a cold sweat, you are going to love what sixty award winning writers have done with the titles of ten very familiar bookshelf dwellers. And before you think we?ve tampered with your beloved stories, never fear. ?We wouldn?t dream of it. In fact, not even a nudge or wink has been given to the originals. Instead, the authors have used each of these ten classic titles as the sole focus for their writing. Inside this book, you?ll find one hundred perfectly bite-sized stories, articles, devotions, and poems, all inspired by these ten classic titles:? ??? ?This Side of Paradise ??? ?Crime and Punishment ??? ?Much Ado About Nothing ??? ?War and Peace ??? ?The Importance of Being Earnest ??? ?The Comedy of Errors ??? ?Great Expectations ??? ?Persuasion ??? ?Where Angels Fear to Tread ??? ?Our Mutual Friend There is something for every reader in a Mixed Blessings book, and this volume is no exception. Mixed Blessings?Classicall
Stone Town, Zanzibar, Early 1866 RyAnne Hunter is determined to stop her father from leaving for the continent of Africa, where he plans to start a mission station. And she only has until morning. Tonight at the Harcourts' Annual Ball will be her last chance to change his mind. She must succeed! Papa's health, and her future, depend on her success. But, as if her task isn't difficult enough, now the insufferable Captain Dawson has agreed to guide Papa's expedition! After spending six months at sea, Captain Trent Dawson only wants to think about rest and relaxation. However, when he's recruited by a British naval officer to help put an end to a slave smuggling ring, the perfect opportunity presents itself in Dr. Hunter, who needs a guide to the Interior. Now if he can just help the doctor without spending too much time with the man's troublesome and flighty youngest daughter. A thrilling historical romance from the time of missionary explorer David Livingstone.