Download or read book Guardians Without Wings written by Robert Fertig and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2012-03 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a true story about how the system of justice works to protect America's children, with the essential support of thousands of volunteers, Guardian ad Litem (GALs), also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates. We call them "Guardians without Wings." We have found the lack of proper education, the influence of secularism, and especially, poor moral upbringing, represent the fundamental causes of child abandonment, neglect and abuse. More than 75% of Americans claim to be Judeo-Christians at the beginning of this century. Our Constitution and Bill of Rights are based on Christian principles, yet many have discarded these values that are the foundation of our society. We believe that all children are born innocent and lovable! It is the parents, relatives, role models, peer group pressure, secular (and atheistic) teachers, and mainly the "culture of death", that have caused too many of these children to grow up to become dysfunctional adults, and in many cases, appalling parents. What do we mean by "culture of death" in western society? It is our growing divorce rates (over 52%); Abortion-On-Demand (50 million so far) and rise of Euthanasia; Unmarried Parents, who lack responsibility for their children; and the epidemic of illegal drug addiction problem. Some parents are clueless about the essentials of parenting. They are immature adults themselves. As one Judge said, "they are like rabbits that keep on reproducing." Should these "adults" have children, if they are morally, and psychologically unable to be loving, caring parents? You can't love, if you have not been loved as a child. The lack of spiritual formation (Jewish, Christian, among other faiths) was predominant in about 80-85% of our cases, and that represents one of the most important reasons for the breakdown of social order in our society. Conversely, we must be very careful to avoid extreme fundamentalists that will actually create further issues for our children. "If we have full employment and great economic growth ... but our children have not learned to walk in goodness, justice and mercy, then the American experiment ... will have failed." William Bennett

Download or read book Birds Without Wings written by Louis de Bernieres and published by Vintage Canada. This book was released on 2010-06-18 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Birds Without Wings traces the fortunes of one small community in southwest Turkey (Anatolia) in the early part of the last century—a quirky community in which Christian and Muslim lives and traditions have co-existed peacefully over the centuries and where friendship, even love, has transcended religious differences. But with the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire and the onset of the Great War, the sweep of history has a cataclysmic effect on this peaceful place: The great love of Philothei, a Christian girl of legendary beauty, and Ibrahim, a Muslim shepherd who courts her from near infancy, culminates in tragedy and madness; Two inseparable childhood friends who grow up playing in the hills above the town suddenly find themselves on opposite sides of the bloody struggle; and Rustem Bey, a wealthy landlord, who has an enchanting mistress who is not what she seems. Far away from these small lives, a man of destiny who will come to be known as Mustafa Kemal Atatürk is emerging to create a country from the ruins of an empire. Victory at Gallipoli fails to save the Ottomans from ultimate defeat and, as a new conflict arises, Muslims and Christians struggle to survive, let alone understand, their part in the great tragedy that will reshape the whole region forever.

Download or read book Darla Jade and the Balance of the Universe written by D. L. Reynolds and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-11-11 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF HONORABLE MENTION FOR BEST YOUNG ADULT NOVEL OF 2012 Darla Jade used to be a normal thirteen year old girl, that is, before she was called from her grave by Striker. She didn’t know she’d been dead. Darla wobbled trying to stand on the cold dirt above her casket. The wind tingled as it blew across the newly grown skin of her body. She didn’t know where she was. She didn’t know what was happening. But... this couldn’t be good. Terror exploded within her as Striker sent Johnny to Hell, and a wave of Demons swarmed out of an abyss to claim him. Darla broke down in tears wishing she’d never been called. She prayed that she wouldn’t be sent to Hell! Things improve for her while attending school in Heaven at the Heaven-Sent Academy. Darla starts up the Guardian Club with her new friends Katie and Marie. All is well, until she slips down to Earth with Buddie the Unicorn to watch the Bolting game, where the Demon Brimstone attacks them. Little did Darla know she’d play an important role in the coming battle between Good and Evil. The fate of the world lies in the hands of Darla Jade and the Guardians. Will they find the courage to stand against Evil? Can they prevail against the dark forces and restore the fragile Balance of the Universe? Find out in Darla Jade and the Balance of the Universe, book one of the Guardian Series. A fantastic set of adventures where Heaven and Hell collide in the unique world and universe of the Guardians. These exciting tales are for those who are strong at heart and brave in soul. You’ll soar alongside our heroes as a Guardian yourself, battling Evil to the end. And you must! Because, without you...we are doomed!

Download or read book Wings of Fire written by Caris Roane and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2011-08-30 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third book in the Guardians of Ascension series. Experience the danger and desire of a secret race of vampire warriors--and the powerful women they are sworn to protect. Original.

Download or read book If The Shoe Fits written by Judi Fennell and published by Mergenie Books. This book was released on 2013-08-08 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once upon a time… a long time ago in a land far, far away, there lived a girl by the name of Cinderella. This is not her story. This is the story of Lucinda Isabella Casteleoni, who, like her namesake, has a wicked stepmother, two tacky stepsisters, and countless hours of hard work to (not) look forward to. But unlike that fairy tale princess, Bella’s Prince Charming is nowhere to be found. Until a little old man with sparkling green eyes opens a shoe store down the street. Then the magic begins...

Download or read book Guardian written by Megan Haskell and published by Trabuco Ridge Press. This book was released on 2018-06-19 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dead cannot be allowed to possess the living. Judith is an angel, a guardian called to watch over the souls of the deserving in paradise. But when a rift between realms is opened in the wastelands of the wicked, every sword is needed. While the archangels work to seal the breach, Judith and the guardians fight to block the souls’ escape. A single mistake disrupts the closure, crippling the guardians and threatening the safety of the nine realms. Can Judith prevent the next breach before the wicked march on the living and destroy the order of life? If you like action-packed fantasy with angels, daemons, and wandering hordes of wicked souls, you’ll love this companion novella that interweaves the story of The Sanyare Chronicles. Find out what happens on the other side of the veil. Buy Guardian today! *** Note: This shorter novella length story is an alternative point of view of events that occurred during The Sanyare Chronicles Books 2 & 3 and acts as a bridge between The Rebel Apprentice and The Winter Warrior. It can be read as a standalone, but is best to be read before the events in The Winter Warrior.

Download or read book Best Interests of the Children written by Miriam Fertig M.A. and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2014-08-22 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What should professionalsjudges, lawyers, teachers, social workers, and Guardian ad Litem or CASA volunteers consider in pursuing the Best Interest of Children who have been abandoned, neglected or abused? How can Department of Children and Families improve their systems? Best Interests of the Children explains that the ethical principles of Beneficence and Non-Maleficence exist in the medical world to maximize benefit and to avoid harm to patients. The duty is to assist persons in need, and its converse, the duty to refrain from causing harm. These same principles should apply to the Best Interest standard used in the children and families dependency welfare system, to protect defenseless children from parental abandonment, neglect and abuse. When parents separate, which of them should have primary responsibility for the childs care? Who is the actual psychological parent? With compassion and actual case experiences, the authors, Miriam and Robert Fertig, help readers understand many of the key issues inherent in childcare decisions. They present a dozen Florida cases, as seen through the Eyes of Guardians. They conclude that timely and effective services and continuity of care for the family is essential for the physical, emotional and psychological well-being of children. Case summaries from other states indicate that Americas Department of Children and Families (DCF) has serious systemic problems. The authors propose realistic solutions to improve this nationwide system. Best Interests of the Children will also enlighten the public and their legislators. Best Interests is an eye-opening, heart-wrenching, information-packed guide to the world of families in crisis and the crucial role of Guardian ad Litem. Written in a conversational style, it can be blunt and feisty at times, but is always enlightening. I found myself shocked on one page, and then extremely edified and encouraged on the page that followed. Any book that is so provocative and stimulating will occasionally ignite a mental mini-debate between reader and author, but this is part of the fun and education, that comes from any book this stimulating, that penetrates mind and heart at the same time. Highly recommended. Reader Review by: Thomas Woodward (Ph.D. USF), Professor of Trinity College, Founder and Director of the C. S. Lewis Society, in Florida

Download or read book Dracones Guardian written by Sheri-Lynn Marean and published by Sheri-Lynn Marean. This book was released on with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Angel’s aren’t supposed to wield emotion … … and they’re definitely not supposed to fall in love. As commander of Heaven’s elite forces, Archangel Zandraziel learned to keep his emotions hidden. But he couldn’t help questioning some of the Council’s actions, thus earning himself the task of patrolling the fallen in the fifty-two realms. His job? Eliminate any who join Satan and Lucifer in darkness. It wouldn’t be easy, but Zandraziel was a warrior, so how hard could it be? To live surrounded by emotional beings was much harder than he expected, and eventually he became Zander, a male with a mate and family. Then tragedy struck, leaving him devastated and vowing to protect those he has left—his children. Zander’s goal for the next fourteen years is to shield them from their enemy. Until he meets his sexy neighbor. Zander resists the instant attraction. Chloe’s human and his world is dangerous—a new foe has arisen. But as he prepares for this latest threat, it soon becomes clear that there may be more to Chloe than he first believed. Yet if he accepts what's between them, he could lose her, and if he doesn’t, he could lose everything he holds dear. Dare he take the leap? Get it now and join Zander and his quirky family in this dark, magical romance full of twists and turns that'll leave you craving more. *Can be read as a standalone. If you like dark, paranormal fantasy romance filled with Angels, Fallen, dragons, wolves, vampires, and crazy deranged villains, with deep complex worlds similar to those of Larissa Ione's Demonica & Lords of Deliverance, J.R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Gena Showalter, Lara Adrian, Nalini Singh, Christine Feehan, Faith Hunter, and Patricia Briggs then you'll love the Dracones. "...all the drama of Heaven and Hell and the sweet second chances. This series keeps getting better and better. If you like epic story-telling, this series is for you. The author writes such compelling stories you get involved in the characters and their lives....This book is exceptional." "I LOVE this series. Dragons, Archangels, good guys, bad guys and the ones they love... all play a role in making this series a spectacular read. The world building is addictively familiar, but not. The characters are well thought out, developed and show an amazing propensity to evolve. Ms. Marean is extremely skilled at weaving an emotional rollercoaster ride of a story. I laughed (a lot!), cried (get a box of tissues ready!), cheered, hissed, wanted to reach in an shake a couple of characters and fell in love over and over. This book contains enough backstory and focused resolution to be read as stand alone, but why!?! You're going to want to read this series from start to finish. I devoured this book and wanted more. There is a sign of a great book... you get to the last page and scream "Noooooooooooo! I want more!" If you love reading JR Ward, Patricia Briggs, Gena Showalter or Deborah Cooke, you need to add Sheri-Lynn Marean to your "Next to be loved list."

Download or read book The Future of the Guardian written by Lou Watkins and published by America Star Books. This book was released on 2016-01-05 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suzy-Vita Cross is the granddaughter of the Guardian who first brought Tedareen and humans together to create a brave new race of people with extraordinary abilities. Now sixteen years old and determined to make her own way as a resident of Earth, Suzy enters a boarding school for girls in the mountains of New Hampshire. Exploring her new home, she quickly finds that her unique talents lead to complications and simply “being human” is much more difficult than she thought. Among Suzy’s worries are a search for a long-hidden meteorite and a series of strange events on campus that seem to be aimed at her. Most importantly, Suzy’s research into her ancestral history may shed light on the origins of both humans and Tedareen, findings that will affect everyone living on Earth. In this, the third novel in the Guardian series, Suzy must untangle a baffling web of mysteries while fighting unknown forces if she is to protect the future of her new home and family.

Download or read book Guardian Angel Academy Box Set Books 1 4 written by Tamara Hart Heiner and published by Tamark Books. This book was released on 2024-02-06 with total page 1262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains all four Guardian Angel Academy books! Includes never-before-seen artwork and extended scenes! Year 1: Renegade. I was born from evil, sent to destroy the angels who abandoned my kind. He is a guardian angel, sworn to protect the innocent and the pure. I was never meant to fall in love. But when I do, I face a choice that could end everything. Will I betray my own, or sacrifice my heart? Year 2: Redemption. I delivered the dagger to the underworld and betrayed the angels who trusted me. But they did not expel me from the academy. Instead, they gave me a second chance. A chance to go to earth, to learn about humanity. To be with Maalik, the angel I fell in love with. But earth is not a paradise. It is a battleground. And I may have just triggered the Great War. Year 3: Rebellion. I was not made to feel, to love, to care. But I loved an angel, and I lost him. Now I have one year to become a guardian in training for an earthly assignment and prove my soul is worth redeeming. But the earth is not safe. Darkness is spreading, war is raging, and Arcadia is in danger. Year 4: Revolution. Just when I got Maalik back, the demons stole him from me and dragged him down to hell. Hell underestimated me. I rebelled against my masters and joined the guardians, and now I have the power to save him. But the war for my allegiance is only beginning. Will I defeat the Fallen angels, or will I succumb to my dark side?

Download or read book The Youth s instructer sic and guardian written by and published by . This book was released on 1842 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Guardian Or Youth s Religious Instructor written by and published by . This book was released on 1826 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Guardian Angel written by Anthony Bell and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Aufero gets punished in Heaven he discovers a side of Heaven he never knew existed. In his attempt to get back in the good graces of God, he discovers love, an awkward partnership, and his dark side. Satan has discovered a new way to defeat the guardian angels and is eager to take the throne of God for himself. Determined to change the course of battle Aufero guides his fellow angels into a battle meant to change Satan's mind about attacking the Gates of Heaven. The battle doesn't go as planned and the object of Aufero's affection (Aphasia) is abducted and taken to Hell. Now against the wishes of God he must find a way to retrieve her and escape banishment from Heaven. Things don't go as well as he plans when he meets his match in battle. He finds himself helpless, hopeless, and in Hell. Unwilling to accept defeat Aufero challenges Satan and discovers a side of the fallen angel he hadn't expected. When Satan offers him paradise, he must make a tough decision that could find him in a no win situation. Forced to fight to the death he must find the will and strength to defeat a demon that's never been bested. Should he succeed in his action against the devil he is faced with another dilemma. Will his success in Hell lead to his failure in Heaven?

Download or read book The Guardian Angel written by Aneil Komal and published by Aneil Komal. This book was released on 2017-06-23 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixteen-year-old Aries has always dreamed of being someone extraordinary, following in the footsteps of his hero wrestler, Angel Guerrero. But as a timid, hesitant boy with, well… an underwhelming physique, he's never thought he could chase after his dreams. That is, until he finds himself in an alternate universe where fire-breathing dragons soar in the skies, petrifying creatures rise from the ground, and the use of magic is normal. The biggest surprise for Aries, however, comes when he learns he was once a mystical hero known as the Guardian Angel. His mission has always been to protect this magical world and the spirits who inhabit it, but now it is being threatened by a vile, cold-blooded, sadistic demon who seeks to dominate the universe. Now it is on Aries to rediscover his past and regain his powers, but first he'll have to overcome his crippling doubts. Can he learn to believe in himself, his friends, and the magic that surrounds him—in time to save the realm before it is destroyed?

Download or read book The Guardian written by and published by . This book was released on 1861 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book God s Angels Need No Wings written by Claus Westermann and published by Augsburg Fortress Publishing. This book was released on 1979 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Inquiry Into the Existence of Guardian Angels written by Pierre Jovanovic and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1997 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "When Pierre Jovanovic was a reporter for Quotidien de Paris, he had just finished an interview and was driving home on a Silicon Valley freeway when he was suddenly hurled to the side of the car by a mysterious force. Seconds later, a bullet crashed through the windshield and buried itself in the back of the passenger's seat. Highway patrolmen told him that if he hadn't moved, he would have been killed instantly." "Shaken and curious, he began to compare notes with other journalists, many of whom were war-zone survivors. Most had had some kind of comparable experience of being snatched from death by an unseen hand." "Pierre began to interview authorities on near-death experience: Melvin Morse, Kenneth Ring, and Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. He collected first-hand accounts of the appearance of spiritual beings from adults and children all over the world. Voraciously, he began to read about the lives and Angelic accounts of the saints." "The book is the sum of his investigations and includes eyewitness accounts of the experiences of pilots, doctors, and journalists; interviews with leading near-death researchers and scientists; interviews with modern saints and visionaries on their mystical experiences from the Middle Ages to the present."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved