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Our Simple Gifts: Civil War Christmas Tales
by Owen ParryFour “uplifting” Christmas stories set during the Civil War: “Steeped in history and goodwill . . . should enter the ranks of timeless holiday classics.” —BooklistA Union officer struggles homeward through a Christmas Eve snowstorm, haunted by loss and doubtful of the future. Paroled from a brutal prison camp, a young southern soldier yearns to find the one person he loves most in the world—and worries over the devastation rumored to have reached his family’s mountain. An immigrant private plans a startling Christmas surprise for his comrades. And a newly freed slave must choose between the desire for revenge and his longing to be a better man than his master . . .From northern colliery towns to ruined Old South plantations and the divided loyalties of the Appalachian Mountains, Owen Parry, author of the Abel Jones Civil War novels, casts his storyteller’s spell with a collection celebrating the enduring spirit of Christmas. Moving from darkness toward the light in the grand tradition of holiday tales, these stories revive the tradition of Christmas tales for grown-ups. Whether whispering an old-fashioned Christmas ghost story or reminding us that not all who suffered war's losses wore uniforms, the author always leads us back to the joyous beauty—the miracle—of Christmas. As quietly as snow falls on holly, these tales will insist on being read again, year after year.“Stunningly detailed . . . with pages as strong as Stephen Crane.” —Kirkus Reviews“[The] stories display the solid writing and period detail Parry is famous for, and are studded with acute observations.” —Publishers Weekly
Rescued by the Ranger (Undone! #2)
by Lauri RobinsonMontana, 1885Being falsely imprisoned for robbery and presumed dead was bad enough-but discovering his sweetheart had married his brother nearly broke Trace Edwards’s heart. Now a Texas Ranger, Trace has returned to Montana for one reason: to investigate his brother’s death. But he can’t deny that his passion for Annabelle is even stronger than it was all those years ago...
A Match Made Perfect: A Clean Romance (Butterfly Harbor Stories #8)
by Anna J. StewartAn estranged wife and mother may get a second chance with the family she abandoned fifteen years ago in this wholesome romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Fifteen years later . . . Are they still a perfect match?After a near-fatal accident, Brooke Ardell’s return to Butterfly Harbor sends shock waves around the small town. Years ago, she walked away from the love of her life, Sebastian Evans, and their baby daughter—and she never looked back. Now it’s finally time for her to right those wrongs. Sebastian wants to trust Brooke again . . . but can he risk his daughter’s heart as well as his own?From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.
Soldier of Her Heart
by Syndi PowellAn solider returns from war with PTSD and finds love and healing with a woman who is his opposite in this wholesome, feel-good romance.This ex-army man . . . is just the hero she needs.Lawrence Beckett returned from Iraq a hero. Inside, he’s still fighting to find peace. A renovation project brings him into contact with art specialist Andie Lowman. She has the contacts to help repair a stained glass window—along with a warmth he didn’t know he needed. Fixing the piece becomes a joint effort . . . but can they learn how to restore not just a beautiful treasure, but also each other?
A Legacy of Love: An Amish Heirloom Novella (Amish Heirloom Novellas #1)
by Amy ClipstonLocal volunteer fire fighter Leon King agrees to repair his ex-girlfriend Susie Bontrager&’s grandparents&’ antique rocking chairs for her future home with her fiance and is forced to acknowledge that his feelings for her have not quite gone away. As Susie spends time with Leon, she begins to recognize she is marrying the wrong man for all the wrong reasons.
Live Your Truth: Start Your Journey to Freedom and Healing
by Colleen GallagherLive Your Truth is an empowering and healing journey that helps readers free themselves, find self-fulfillment, and release their ultimate potential. Colleen Gallagher created a life filled with subconscious anger and guilt as well as a persistent sense of unworthiness after being diagnosed with cancer at age fourteen because it allowed her to blame the world for her own unhappiness. Then, at age twenty-three, she had enough. She wanted to figure out how to live the life she truly desired, to turn cancer into a gift and truly find out why she was here. Colleen quit her job, moved across the world to New Zealand and healed herself with love. This experience―and the new openness it ushered in―revealed to her that many people live every day in subconscious negativity which holds them back from their true and unlimited potential. Now she&’s telling her powerful story to spark The Intoxicator Movement. An Intoxicator creates the space to look within, removes the toxic, and becomes what&’s left of their truth in the world. Live Your Truth challenges and empowers readers to undertake their own journey through this five-step process to not only find their truth but to start to live it, too.
A Civilization of Love: What Every Catholic Can Do to Transform the World
by Carl AndersonCarl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, surveys the exciting and history-changing ideas of Pope John Paul II in A Civilization of Love. By popularizing not only John Paul's vision but also that of his successor, Benedict XVI, Anderson hopes to inspire Christians to work toward creating a civilization of love. In such a civilization every person is a child of God. We are all intrinsically valuable. The battle today is between the culture of death (where people are judged by their social or economic value) and the culture of life. Anderson pushes aside religious differences in order to spread a message of hope to those who are weary of the constant turmoil of modern society. While he does specifically challenge Christians to take an active role in their faith, you do not have to be a Christian to participate in the movement toward a civilization of love.By embracing the culture of life and standing with those most marginalized and deemed "useless" or a "burden" on modern society, Christians can change the tone and direction of our culture. Anderson demonstrates that regardless of our differences, we can come together on the centrality of loving and caring for others. He brings a message of inclusion and hope in the midst of a clash of civilizations and provides a road map for helping Christians understand their role in the world.
The Human Herd: Awakening Our Natural Leadership
by Beth AnstandigThe Human Herd is a guidebook that helps readers unleash their mammal instincts and shows them how to heighten their self-awareness, experience their lives more deeply, improve their relationships, and step into a more natural—and powerful—way to lead.
A Dad for Charlie (Butterfly Harbor Stories #3)
by Anna J. StewartA little girl sets out to get herself a new father and build a family in this wholesome romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Doesn’t she know she can trust him with anything?To Butterfly Harbor deputy sheriff Fletcher Bradley, Paige Cooper is a mystery he’s dying to solve. Ever since the single mother and her equally irresistible young daughter showed up, life in his California town has changed for the better. Fletch isn’t sure what Paige is running from; he only knows she’s keeping some pretty serious secrets. Yet here she is, already a vital part of the community and working with him to crack a series of recent break-ins. Paige has to trust someone sometime. Why not Fletch? Doesn’t she know that she belongs here—with him?Praise for A Dad for Charlie“As an avid reader I always enjoy finding an author whose books I have not read, and Anna J Stewart’s A Dad for Charlie was no exception. I now plan to read previous books in the Butterfly Harbor series. . . . I highly recommend picking up a copy.” —Harlequin Junkies“I . . . recommend this book for anyone who loves a bit of mystery, adorable little girls, treasure, and a mom who’s willing to do anything to protect her child.” —Night Owl Romance
A Life Everlasting: The Extraordinary Story of One Boy's Gift to Medical Science
by Sarah GrayA donor mother’s powerful memoir of grief and rebirth that is also a fascinating medical science whodunit, taking us inside the world of organ, eye, tissue, and blood donation and cutting-edge scientific research.When Sarah Gray received the devastating news that her unborn son Thomas was diagnosed with anencephaly, a terminal condition, she decided she wanted his death—and life—to have meaning. In the weeks before she gave birth to her twin sons in 2010, she arranged to donate Thomas’s organs. Due to his low birth weight, they would go to research rather than transplant. As transplant donors have the opportunity to meet recipients, Sarah wanted to know how Thomas's donation would be used.That curiosity fueled a scientific odyssey that leads Sarah to some of the most prestigious scientific facilities in the country, including Harvard, Duke, and the University of Pennsylvania. Pulling back the curtain of protocol and confidentiality, she introduces the researchers who received Thomas’s donations, held his liver in their hands, studied his cells under the microscope. Sarah’s journey to find solace and understanding takes her beyond her son’s donations—offering a breathtaking overview of the world of medical research and the valiant scientists on the horizon of discovery. She goes behind the scenes at organ procurement organizations, introducing skilled technicians for whom death means saving lives, empathetic counselors, and the brilliant minds who are finding surprising and inventive ways to treat and cure disease through these donations. She also shares the moving stories of other donor families.A Life Everlasting is an unforgettable testament to hope, a tribute to life and discovery, and a portrait of unsung heroes pushing the boundaries of medical science for the benefit of all humanity.
Once Upon a Friendship (The Historic Arapahoe #1)
by Tara Taylor QuinnAn attorney takes on her best friend as a client and struggles with her feelings for him in this friends-to-lovers romance from a USA Today bestseller.They’re a team—not a couple! Falling for Liam was unthinkable. He and Gabi had been best friends since college, nothing more. And crucially, now Liam was her client and needed her to be focused on his case. Gabi could never risk their friendship—or Liam’s freedom—over these feelings. They could never be a couple, anyway. He was Liam Connelly, the handsome and privileged son of a billionaire. She was Gabrielle Miller, the girl who’d fought her way out of poverty and put herself through law school. They were unlikely friends to begin with. Anything more was impossible. Unless, he felt it, too.
Ron Paul's rEVOLution: The Man and the Movement He Inspired
by Brian DohertyPresidential candidate and longtime representative Ron Paul of Texas is a true enigma in American politics: at once a libertarian who believes in outlawing abortion and halting illegal immigration, and a traditional conservative who fervently opposes the drug war, the PATRIOT Act, and America’s interventions in the Middle East. In Ron Paul’s rEVOLution, Brian Doherty, a senior editor at Reason magazine and Reason.com, documents the meteoric rise of Paul from relative obscurity to national prominence, and examines the fanatically devoted political movement that has arisen around him. Based on original reporting, Ron Paul’s rEVOLution is a remarkable portrait of an extraordinary man who has become a hero to a rising generation of cross-partisan young activists.
A Slow Burn: A Novel (Defiance Texas Trilogy)
by Mary E. DeMuth&“I will punish you as your deeds deserve…&” Emory Chance knows the cross-stitched warning points directly to her motherly neglect. Burying her grief, she&’s determined to find her daughter Daisy&’s murderer. But when the investigation hits a dead end, her anger escalates. Not even the kindness of her persistent suitor Hixon can soften her heart towards the community of friends that can help her begin to heal. And as the questions surrounding Daisy continue to mount, Emory can&’t shake the fear that her own choices contributed to Daisy&’s disappearance. Will she ever experience the peace her heart longs for? A gripping suspense novel, A Slow Burn is about courageous love, the burden of regret, and the bonds that never break. It is about the beauty and pain of telling the truth and letting God take over. Most of all, it is about the strength of forgiveness and what remains when shame no longer has power. Mary DeMuth&’s distinctive new voice in Christian fiction will keep readers enthralled as they ask soul-searching questions in this second book of the Defiance, Texas Trilogy.
Orange Blossom Brides (The Business of Weddings #1)
by Tara RandelIN SEARCH OF A GROOM Lilli Barclay needs a groom-and she needs one now. Not for herself, of course, but for her mother's glamorous wedding-themed benefit. Then Lilli can get back to what really matters, earning a promotion at work. Just her luck that Max Sanders, the ideal candidate, still holds a grudge against her for an incident that happened twelve years ago. Persuading Max to volunteer will take longer than Lilli thought. Much longer. And the more time she spends with him, the further she ventures down Memory Lane. Pretty soon Lilli can't help wondering if Max could be more than a pretend groom. He still makes her heart race. But will he ever be able to forgive the past and consider a future...with her?
The Sheikh's Ransomed Bride (Surrender to the Sheikh #2)
by Annie WestAfter rescuing an archaeologist from danger, a dashing sheikh asks for her hand in marriage in this sexy romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Kidnapped by rebels, Belle Winters discovers her rescuer is Rafiq al Akhtar, Sovereign Prince of the desert kingdom of Q’roum. Whisked away to his exotic palace, Rafiq expects her to show her gratitude—by marrying him!Rafiq demands Belle perform all her royal duties—both in public and in private. Soon she succumbs to the sultry heat of the desert and to Rafiq’s seduction. Belle is no longer an unwilling wife, now she is the sheikh’s very willing lover . . .
Holiday with a Twist: A Shannon Stacey Holiday Box Set Her Holiday Man Holiday With A Twist Hold Her Again
by Shannon StaceyReunited ex-friends become lovers in this novella about a woman’s holiday homecoming from a New York Times–bestselling author.After a messy breakup, Leigh Holloway is ready to start her life over. Until her parents put the family home on the market and call her back for one final, memory-making Christmas. The last thing she wants to do is deprive her mom of the perfect holiday, so she’ll lie her way through the visit and worry about her future in the New Year. Too bad the only bar in town is owned by a guy she seriously wronged in high school.Leigh’s best friend broke Croy Dawson’s heart, and Croy knows it was Leigh’s fault. They’ve never liked each other, but Croy isn’t cruel: he’d never turn away a pretty woman in need of some family-Christmas fortification. He doesn’t expect her to drink just enough candy-cane martinis to tell him her secrets—and he definitely doesn’t expect to get caught up in her holiday madness.Despite the surprising love and laughter, Croy and Leigh can’t escape the truth: he can’t walk away from his family obligations and she has a life and career to reboot. But anything is possible if your holiday comes with a twist . . . “Stacey writes a holiday novella that will have readers wishing that it didn’t have to end! . . . Holiday with a Twist is another wonderful read by the gifted Stacey.” —RT Book Reviews
Immaculate: How the Steelers Saved Pittsburgh
by Tom O’Lenic Ray HartjenAhead of this year’s 50th anniversary of the National Football League’s most unforgettable play, Steelers Hall of Famer Franco Harris’ “Immaculate Reception,'' comes the book Immaculate: How the Steelers Saved Pittsburgh. Immaculate weaves together the historical stories of Pittsburgh and its beloved professional football team like the linear strands of DNA—antiparallel, twisting throughout, and irrevocably connected together.
Music Therapy Handbook (Creative Arts and Play Therapy)
by Barbara L. WheelerRich with case material, this groundbreaking volume provides a comprehensive overview of music therapy, from basic concepts to emerging clinical approaches. Experts review psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, and developmental foundations and describe major techniques, including the Nordoff-Robbins model and the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music. An expansive section on clinical applications examines music therapy with children and adults, as well as its recognized role in medical settings. Topics include autism spectrum disorder, school interventions, brain injury, and trauma. An authoritative resource for music therapists, the book also shows how music can be used by other mental health and medical professionals. The companion website features audio downloads illustrative of the Nordoff-Robbins model.
Let the Light In: Lessons learned through life, love and laughter
by null Jane McDonaldThe instant Sunday Times bestseller'Life is what you make it, nothing is for freeStand up and be counted, and be who you want to be''Let The Light In' Jane McDonaldJane was planning a golden retirement with her beloved partner Ed, when a shocking cancer diagnosis changed everything. Ed was terminally ill. Jane nursed him at home until the end, on her own, with the UK in lockdown. At first she was overwhelmed, but slowly gathered strength from caring for her loved one, and now sees that it was a privilege to be there for him.'Let The Light In', a song Jane wrote over twenty years ago during another dark time, points the way to finding a new kind of joy out of sorrow. It's a philosophy Jane has always lived by and, in this deeply personal book exploring the same themes, she reveals the lessons she's learned that have helped her grow, adapt and rise up through adversity. She looks back with candour and honesty on her experiences of heartbreak and loss, failure and burn-out. Cherishing the ring of support around her, taking the odd duvet day and keeping a sense of humour throughout, she grew stronger through each challenge, building resilience, trusting her gut, going for her goals.Read on and let Jane McDonald’s fabulous light into your own life.
A Soldier's Reunion (Wings of Refuge #4)
by Cheryl WyattDespite a decade apart, this isn't the reunion Mandy Manchester expected! She thought she'd put high school sweetheart Nolan Briggs behind her. Now he's back...and the pararescue jumper literally sweeps her off her feet. He's ready and willing to rekindle what they once shared. Mandy, though, isn't prepared to put her heart at risk. He left her before-she won't trust him again. Can Nolan teach this grounded girl to take a leap of faith?
It Was Only a Kiss
by Joss WoodThe most distracting boss of all...For driven businessman Luke Savage success is the only option. So when gorgeous marketing intern Jess Sherwood waltzes into his office and casually informs him that his newly inherited vineyard has an image problem he's outraged! She's naive, overly ambitious, a know-it-all... And all Luke can do to stop her talking is kiss her senseless.Eight years later the vineyard needs a boost-and Luke needs a hip new marketing strategy to save it. Jess may drive him crazy but she's the right woman for the job. Their only problem is how to keep their minds on work and off that kiss!
Life Takes Wings: Becoming the World's First Female 747 Pilot
by Lynn Rippelmeyer&“A true story of a woman&’s drive and intensity, told with humility, grace and humor. Life Takes Wings is a great American flying story.&” —Deborah Douglas, author of American Women and Flight In Life Takes Wings, Captain Lynn Rippelmeyer soars with inspiration from a starry-eyed farm girl gazing at the sky to flight attendant to first female pilot of the revolutionary Boeing 747. More than just a story of one woman&’s love affair with the skies, Life Takes Wings combines lessons in tenacity, humility, humor, perseverance, and partnership with the exhilaration of defying social norms, and the rewards of being true to oneself. Inspired to become a commercial airline pilot in an age when it was not an option for girls, serendipitous relationships lead Lynn to her first flying lessons in a seaplane, then to becoming flight instructor and charter pilot while also working as a flight attendant. Perceived as being incapable of flying, women were relegated to the cabin. Ignoring the pilots&’ negative comments, Lynn became a number of aviation&’s female firsts—member of first all-female commercial airline crew, first flight attendant-to-pilot, and first female pilot of the Boeing 747. Through laughter and tears, Life Takes Wings shows the sky is no limit for those who follow their dreams. &“Captain Rippelmeyer&’s book is one of the best chronicles of a flying life that I have ever read. She meets turbulence with determination and fortitude, but with a positive approach and a marvelous sense of humor, which seems to be rare these days.&” —Jacqueline Boyd, PhD, chair, Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Fund and 99s 2020 recipient of the Award of Achievement for Contributions to Aviation
The Selfie Vote: Where Millennials Are Leading America (And How Republicans Can Keep Up)
by Kristen Soltis AndersonThe GOP’s leading millennial pollster offers an eye-opening look at America’s shifting demographics and reveals how these changes will affect future elections.The American electorate is undergoing a radical transformation. Cultural factors are reshaping how a new generation of voters considers issues. Demographic shifts are creating an increasingly diverse electorate, and technological advances are opening new avenues for voter contact and persuasion.Kristen Soltis Anderson examines these hot-topic trends and how they are influencing the way youth, women, and minorities vote. Blending observations from focus groups, personal stories, and polling results, the Republican pollster offers key insights into the changing nature of American politics. The Selfie Vote introduces you to tech-savvy political consultants and shows you how these hip young pollsters and consultants are using data mining and social media to transform electoral politics—including tracking your purchasing history. Make some purchases at a high-end culinary store? Crave sushi? Your choices outside the ballot box can reveal how you might vote. And anyone interested in the future of politics should know where these cultural trends are heading.Data-driven yet highly readable, The Selfie Vote busts established myths about campaigns and elections while offering insights about what’s ahead—and what it could mean for American politics and governance.
The Rings That Bind: An Inheritance Of Shame A Royal Without Rules A Deal With Di Capua The Rings That Bind
by Michelle SmartA Russian tycoon must devise a way to keep his wife from leaving their marriage of convenience in this contemporary romance.On his terms only . . . The day Rosa agreed to wear Nicolai Baranski’s ring she wasn’t so foolish as to expect love. Yet nothing could have prepared her for the aching loneliness of her husband’s constant indifference—an indifference that proved too much to bear.Nico is furious—no one turns their back on a Baranski. Rosa has some nerve if she thinks he will just let her walk away. He’ll use every sensual trick at his disposal to bring her back, begging for more. And once he’s got her where he wants her? He’ll let her go. But only when he’s ready!
The Bridal Bouquet (The Business of Weddings #4)
by Tara RandelWho will catch a lifetime of love? Winning the annual wedding bouquet design competition may be the closest Kady Lawrence gets to the altar. She has to come in first or risk losing the shop that’s been in her family for generations. Her main competition is Jasmine Matthews. But it’s Jasmine’s son who’s caught Kady’s attention. Kady has no inkling Dylan’s a DEA agent on a case in Cypress Pointe, and Dylan wants to keep it that way…until Kady’s targeted. Determined to keep her safe, Dylan risks a lot more than blowing his cover…he risks losing Kady forever.