Download or read book Daughter from Afar written by Sarah Lynn Woodard and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2002 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An adoptive mother shares her true story about the sadness and joys of the long process to adopt an abandoned Chinese baby girl. Sarah Woodard reveals with humor, sensitivity and honesty the adoption process, the journey to bring home her daughter and the ultimate adventure of becoming a mother. It is an absorbing story, beautifully written, in which two different cultures combine and illuminate each other, culminating in a heart-warming ending. But, as this new family is being born, it is really only the beginning.

Download or read book The Melungeon Witch The 5 Collected Short Stories written by BV Lawson and published by BV Lawson. This book was released on 2016-04-06 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes "The Melungeon Witch": Suspense, romance & the supernatural in the Appalachians between the World Wars: A girl is murdered after meeting Melungeon healer Cephea Collins, and it's up to Sheriff Daniel Praeger to uncover the truth - if he can avoid falling for the main suspect. "Return of the Melungeon Witch": Melungeon healer Cephea Collins finds herself falling for Sheriff Daniel Praeger, but those feelings are put to the test when he asks her help on a case involving the murder of his ex-girlfriend's brother. As the ex makes it clear she wants to rekindle her relationship with Daniel, Cephea learns that love can be as deadly as any of the poultices and poisons she uses in her craft. "The Melungeon Witch's Ghost": When Sheriff Daniel Praeger's three-year-old son finds a "sleeping man" in the woods, Daniel realizes the man has been murdered—and was himself accused of murdering his own wife a year ago. With the dead man's uncooperative family and Daniel's ex turning up the heat, can Daniel keep his son and Cephea safe while sorting out his own conflicted emotions? "The Melungeon Witch's Gold": A mysterious stranger is found with a bag of gold—and shot with a poisoned arrow. When a man and woman arrive in town with claims the gold was stolen, Sheriff Daniel Praeger must uncover the truth while Melungeon healer Cephea Collins tends to the wounded and unconscious victim. Will the growing feelings between Daniel and Cephea help solve the puzzle or drive them further apart? "The Melungeon Witch's Scandal": When a single, pregnant woman is attacked, Melungeon healer Cephea Collins comes to her defense and her aid. After all, Cephea herself knows a thing or two about being an outcast in society. As Sheriff Daniel Praeger's ex-wife makes a last-ditch attempt to drive Daniel and Cephea apart, Cephea begins to wonder if there will be a happy ending for anyone.

Download or read book Miracles from Heaven written by Christy Wilson Beam and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Miracles from Heaven is a powerful, healing story about family, love, faith, and hope. It amazed me and it will inspire readers everywhere." -- T.D. Jakes, bestselling author of Destiny In a remarkable true story of faith and blessings, a mother tells of her sickly young daughter, how she survived a dangerous accident, her visit to Heaven and the inexplicable disappearance of the symptoms of her chronic disease. Annabel Beam spent most of her childhood in and out of hospitals with a rare and incurable digestive disorder that prevented her from ever living a normal, healthy life. One sunny day when she was able to go outside and play with her sisters, she fell three stories headfirst inside an old, hollowed-out tree, a fall that may well have caused death or paralysis. Implausibly, she survived without a scratch. While unconscious inside the tree, with rescue workers struggling to get to her, she visited heaven. After being released from the hospital, she defied science and was inexplicably cured of her chronic ailment. Miracles from Heaven will change how we look at the world around us and reinforce our belief in God and the afterlife.

Download or read book Living on the Edge written by Celine-Marie Pascale and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-07-28 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the majority of Americans, hard times have long been a way of life. Some work multiple low-wage jobs, others face the squeeze of stagnant wages and rising costs of living. Sociologist Celine-Marie Pascale talked with people across Appalachia, at the Standing Rock and Wind River reservations, and in the bustling city of Oakland, California. Their voices offer a wide range of experiences that complicate dominant national narratives about economic struggles. Yet Living on the Edge is about more than individual experiences. It's about a nation in a deep economic and moral crisis. It’s about the long-standing collusion between government and corporations that prioritizes profits over people, over the environment, and over the nation's well-being. It's about how racism, sexism, violence, and the pandemic shape daily experience in struggling communities. And, ultimately, it's a book about hope that lays out a vision for the future as honest as it is ambitious. Most people in the book are not progressives; none are radicals. They're hard-working people who know from experience that the current system is unsustainable. Across the country people described the need for a living wage, accessible health care, immigration reform, and free education. Their voices are worth listening to.

Download or read book Carrier written by Timothy Johnson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-10-18 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When an accident exposes the crew of the Atlas to an alien material, Stellan Lund must discover the cause and how to stop it.

Download or read book Just this Once written by Mira Lyn Kelly and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He can't have her. So he moves in with her... What could possibly go wrong? As heir to a chain of luxury hotels, Sean Wyse III always gets what he wants. So when he sees a freeloading roommate taking advantage of his spunky best friend, Molly Brandt, he doesn't hesitate to step in. He kicks out the roommate...and moves himself in. Molly loves quality time with Sean, but spending nights with him one wall away threatens to wake the crush she thought she'd gotten over. A crush Sean knows nothing about, which might be a problem...considering how hard Sean's been working never to think of Molly that way. The Wedding Date series: May the Best Man Win (Book 1) The Wedding Date Bargain (Book 2) Just this Once (Book 3) The Decoy Date (Book 4) What People Are Saying About Mira Lyn Kelly: "This page-turner has it all: fantastic characters, witty banter, and sizzling chemistry. I absolutely loved it!"—GINA L. MAXWELL, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Playboys in Love series, for May the Best Man Win "Outstanding... Kelly proves that she's an author to watch."—Kirkus Reviews for May the Best Man Win "The perfect balance between sweet and sexy."—RT Book Reviews for The Wedding Date Bargain, 4 Stars

Download or read book Love in the Time of Magic written by OJ LEIGH and published by OJ LEIGH. This book was released on 2023-09-11 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into a realm where magic courses through the very fabric of existence, where destinies are written in the stars, and love blooms amidst the most extraordinary circumstances. "Love in the Time of Magic" invites you on an enthralling odyssey that melds enchantment, courage, and romance into a breathtaking tapestry of imagination. In this world of mystique and wonder, the lives of Maisie and Emanuel are inextricably tied to the ancient feud between their magical bloodlines. Raised in traditions that dictate their rivalry, they are poised to carry on the animosity of generations past. Yet, as the celestial clock ticks and the shadows of an age-old malevolence reawaken, the two adversaries find themselves thrust into a destiny neither could have fathomed. As the tendrils of time weave their intricate patterns, Maisie and Emanuel are compelled to cast aside their inherited enmity and unite against an impending darkness that threatens their world's existence. Their journey, fraught with danger and discovery, propels them on a mission to halt the resurgence of an insidious force. Along the way, they unearth not only the arcane arts of magic but also the undeniable stirrings of love that defy tradition and logic. Through the trials of their quest, Maisie and Emanuel uncover the layers of their own hearts, embracing a love that transcends boundaries and challenges. Faced with trials that test their resolve and adversaries both old and new, their affection becomes the lodestar guiding them through the maelstrom of uncertainty. The alliance they forge is not only one of necessity but of choice, a choice to rewrite their own story and rewrite the fate of their realm. "Love in the Time of Magic" casts a spell that entwines fantasy, adventure, and romance, casting a spell that ignites the imagination and tugs at the heart. As Maisie and Emanuel battle malevolence and prejudice, they emerge as symbols of resilience, defying the darkness that threatens to consume all. In a tale where trust is forged, traditions are questioned, and the essence of magic is both a gift and a trial, their journey becomes a testament to the power of love in even the most extraordinary circumstances. Within these pages, destinies collide, hearts awaken, and the allure of magic takes center stage. Allow yourself to be transported into a world where the impossible becomes real, and where love, in all its forms, stands as the ultimate force against the encroaching shadows. As you turn the pages of "Love in the Time of Magic," you'll find yourself immersed in an enchanting saga where love defies odds, and where the very fate of a realm hangs in the balance.

Download or read book Twisted Nails of Fate written by Jamie Caldwell and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-10-02 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking a well deserved vacation from her taxing job as a defense attorney in the Heavenly Court, Jessie Vickmann tries to relax and focus on her husband, Darius, and their children, but two days into her vacation, Jessie is summoned back to court to attend a special emergency session that will threaten her way of life, from her seemingly perfect marriage to Darius to her prestigious job in the Heavenly Court. Devastating secrets are unveiled, a dangerous relationship is rekindled, and human beings are once again in peril. With time and Heaven working against her, Jessie sneaks down to Earth to deal with the consequences of a past sin, hoping she isn't too late.

Download or read book Lavender Blue written by Michelle Crystal and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2017-11-30 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We're Murdockswe can do hard things. Rachel Tate enjoys an idyllic lifean attentive, handsome husband, three healthy, beautiful sons, a comfortable lifestylebut when disaster strikes, she stands to lose it all. Rachel, a former lawyer turned stay-at-home-mom, struggles to make sense of her new life, find a path to happiness, and gain peace of mind. Attempting to heal her family's deep emotional wounds proves more difficult than Rachel ever anticipated. Surprising repercussions follow their insurmountable tragedy, leaving Rachel drowning in grief, self-pity, and doubt. As a favor to her mother, Rachel assists in cleaning out her ailing grandmother's home. There, she stumbles upon journals from the late 1800's, authored by her great-great-grandmother, Anna Murdock Pierce. The two women exist centuries apart, but seem to live nearly parallel lives. As Rachel grows in the knowledge of her ancestor, she begins to accept herself. But will learning about the past bring insight to Rachel's presentor will the daunting trials she faces get the best of her? Past, present, and future collide on Rachel's journey to understanding

Download or read book Social Media and Youth Mental Health written by Vicki Harrison, M.S.W. and published by American Psychiatric Pub. This book was released on 2024-07-17 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Doom of Fallowhearth written by Robbie MacNiven and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legendary heroes battle the undead and dark sorcery, in the first of a rip-roaring new series for the fan-favorite epic fantasy game, Descent. When the Baroness of Forthyn’s daughter disappears, she calls on the legendary orc hero, Durik, to find her. Durik enlists his old questing partners – the dwarf alchemist, Ulma Grimstone, and roguish Logan Lashley – in the hopes of reliving their glory days. Together they journey to fearstruck Fallowhearth. There, instead of clues, they uncover necromancy: graveyards emptied of corpses, with trails of footprints leading into sinister Blind Muir Forest… But the forest holds more than just the walking dead: between its boughs lurk treachery, a sorcerous ally turned to darkness, and a shocking infestation of giant, murderous monsters.

Download or read book Meanwhile Back in Deadwood written by Ann Charles and published by Ann Charles. This book was released on 2015-07-31 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meanwhile, Back in Deadwood … the mystery and mayhem continue. Between the butchered body parts, creepy killers, dogged detectives, ghoulish ghosts, and ever-present TV cameras, Violet Parker’s purple boots are itching to skedaddle. But there is no escaping another murder investigation or her new deadly reputation. Not even if both risk the lives of those she loves most.

Download or read book Jazz Bullet s Mail Order Bride written by Sherman Lee and published by Sherman Lee. This book was released on 2013 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jazz Bullet’s Mail Order Bride - An Old West Romance Novel You like Mail Order Bride Romances? You like gritty Westerns? You don’t mind a little good clean humor? Then come right in and meet a fearsome gunslinger who lately got a real hankering for a bride. Boot Hill, Arizona, 1878. Since shootist Jazz Bullet can’t get a bride the regular way, he becomes sheriff of Boot Hill, Arizona, and orders one through the mail. The lady who accepts his offer of wedded bliss is Gunny Saxe. A crack shot herself, she is easily the most peculiar mail order bride you’ll ever meet. Jump in your saddle and ride with her through this wacky adventure. western romance, mail order brides of the west, mail order bride, cowboy romance, christian mail order brides romance, historical western romance, clean cowboy romance, clean western romance, clean historical romance, wild west romance, funny romance, rom com, romantic comedy

Download or read book Group Therapy written by BB Easton and published by BB Easton. This book was released on 2022-02-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 44 Chapters About 4 Men (inspiration for the Netflix Original Series Sex/Life) comes a fun, forbidden romantic comedy about an inexperienced psychologist and her ultra-famous client. I am thiiiiis close to finally becoming a full-fledged psychologist. PhD? Check. Prestigious postdoc position, providing therapy to entitled millionaires and C-list celebrities whose pumpkin spice lattes cost more than my Converse and make excellent projectiles during their reality TV–worthy tantrums? Check. Letter of recommendation from my velociraptor-like supervisor? That’s going to take a miracle. Not only because my boss said I have to cure our most-prized client’s writer’s block in time for him to meet his insane deadline, but also because that client just so happens to be … Thomas F*@%ing O’Reardon. Yeah, that Thomas O’Reardon. The wickedly brilliant, achingly beautiful, devastatingly British best-selling author whose psychological thrillers line my bookshelf at home and whose face I might or might not picture while I … you get the point. Sitting in a confined space with him; inhaling the crisp, clean scent of his cologne; gazing into his broody blue eyes while trying to remember to nod and listen and come up with suggestions that don’t involve taking our clothes off … it’s torture. So, when Thomas casually asks me out at the end of a therapy session, I’m forced to make an impossible choice: say yes and risk losing my dream job, or say no and risk losing my dream guy. In a panic, I blurt out a third option—the only solution I can think of that will allow me to see this man after hours without it being considered a career-ending ethics violation: Group therapy. The only problem? I’ve never actually done group therapy. And side problem: my other clients are ... a handful. But what’s the worst that could happen? I mean, it’s not like I’m going to lose all control of the group and let it devolve into a chaotic, bloodthirsty, topless fight club. Right? PLEASE NOTE: Group Therapy is intended for mature audiences who enjoy dark humor, adorably quirky characters, forbidden love, delicious tension, explicit adult content, and infuriatingly handsome British heroes. For a comprehensive CW (with spoilers), please visit the author's website. Enjoy!

Download or read book Braids Buns Ponies Pigtails written by Jenny Strebe and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2016-02-23 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential resource for little girls and their parents features 50 fun styles to wear to school, parties, and playdates. Each style is accompanied by chic photography, easy-to-follow illustrations, and cross-references to other similar styles to try. This comprehensive guide also includes tips for junior hair care and advice on accessories such as clips and ribbons. From a Minnie Mouse bun for a themed birthday party to a French braid perfect for trampolining with friends, Braids & Buns, Ponies & Pigtails includes all the information parents need to create pretty styles any little girl will love.

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Download or read book Eurasian Names for Girls written by Hseham Amrahs and published by Mahesh Dutt Sharma. This book was released on 2023-12-30 with total page 2481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "NameSculpt" is not just a book; it's an odyssey into the enchanting realm of baby names, carefully curated to inspire and assist parents in choosing the perfect moniker for their little ones. This comprehensive guide transcends the conventional, offering a symphony of names that weave together the threads of tradition, culture, and contemporary flair. Dive into a collection that goes beyond mere alphabetical listings, exploring the historical, cultural, and linguistic tapestry of names from around the globe. Whether you're drawn to the elegance of classic names or the allure of avant-garde choices inspired by literature and pop culture, "NameSculpt" unveils a rich spectrum of options to suit every taste and preference. Guided by principles that celebrate cultural significance, personal values, and enduring appeal, this book is a roadmap for parents navigating the labyrinth of baby naming. From timeless classics to unique and unconventional gems, "NameSculpt" is a treasure trove, promising to transform the seemingly daunting task of naming into a joyous celebration of identity, heritage, and the boundless possibilities encapsulated in a single, magical word. Let the journey begin.