A biography of the astronaut, Michael Collins, who circled the moon in the Apollo 12 space capsule while his colleagues Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed the lunar module and walked on the moon.
Meet Me Here is a compilation of poetry and prose written and collected by the author through the months leading up to, and during the lockdown brought by the pandemic. It is a 4-part series, each part having a specific theme, that aims to be relatable and resound the inner workings, sighs, songs, and delight of the heart. Join the author as you read through and unpack the different emotions each work tries to elicit, and feel free to add on to it as you journey to meet each other in between the pages.
Light of the Darkness is the remarkable, adventure-packed story of a woman on a journey dimmed by shadows at every step. Already a survivor of a great deal when we meet her at the novel’s launch, Lux is a Lorean of mixed origins who is also a successful entrepreneur (with her sister, Noire). She is, too, a unique beauty who distinguishes herself from her remarkable peers through the legacy of unimaginable torture she’s endured at the hands of many, including the two men closest to her. A fierce combatant, Lux joins up with family and friends in pursuit of personal enlightenment, and comes to understand some painful truths about her past along the way. One of them is that strength comes in many forms. Sometimes, the waves of darkness that so regularly threaten to engulf Lux require unimaginable draws on courage; other times, it’s only a matter of her lobbing a show of her characteristic sass in their direction.
The story follows the lives of three generations in the late Middle Ages, exploring themes of belief, friendship, betrayal, and the struggles of life. The reader is taken on an exciting adventure through danger and unexpected discoveries. The story promises to weave together history, adventure, romance, and spirituality to create an enchanting and thrilling tale.
Stories and animals have long travelled the same routes. Through our heritage of charming, quirky and profound tales, you will find yourself re-acquainted with Britain’s wondrous fauna.Find out how hedgehog ended up with spines and what makes him scuttle so fast, discover how pigs saved a prince fromleprosy and why the wealthy lord was so intent on capturing the black fox.Sharon Jacksties’ wonderful book combines traditional stories, little-known zoological facts and true anecdotes to create a treasure trove of stories for animal lovers of every kind.
A book of three hundred saucy, funny and beautiful love poems and sonnets featuring nature and romance. I have included some sad and some tragic poems on life death and war. A must to read for those who like a display of options.
This book has been written to help Christians understand the Bible in a new way. Biblical characters present an account of their own lives as taken from the biblical text. This book will also familiarize a person with the Bible and help them to know Jesus Christ. Some Bible characters included in this book are Adam and Eve, Abraham, Moses, Samson, David, John the Baptist, Mary Magdalene, and Jesus. Anyone interested in the Bible will benefit by reading this book. It has action, prophecy, humor, and much more to keep the reader engaged throughout.
Beautifully illustrated with jewel-tone paintings, Good Night God is a restful story sure to soothe a tired child to sleep. Starting with the setting of the sun and the ending of a day, a young boy starts his nighttime rituals that include bidding good night to all his favorite and familiar animal friends and his parents. Ending with a child's anticipation of another day filled with adventure, the young boy shares a special goodnight prayer with his Creator. Good Night God is the third collaborative effort from best-selling author and illustrator duo, Holly Bea and Kim Howard. Their first project, Where Does God Live?, has sold more than 125,000 copies. Good Night God is a warm and comforting story filled with nighttime rituals and bedtime preparations that children can relate to.
A New York Times Editor’s Choice “Cinematic and confessional—electric.” —The New York Times “Written in funny, punchy vignettes perfect for consumption between U-Bahn stops, and a few hours in the presence of Daphne Ferber pay generous spiritual dividends.” —The Washington Post “A compelling, raw, and thrillingly strange outsider tale of loneliness and deception. Setton is a wonderful writer who, with this sharp debut, adds to the great canon of contemporary anti-heroines.” —Mona Awad, author of Bunny A wickedly insightful, darkly funny novel in which a young woman in the grip of an existential malaise moves to a new city for a fresh start but her attempt at reinvention doesn’t quite go to plan When Daphne arrives in Berlin, the last thing she expects is to run into more drama than she left behind. Of course, she knew she'd need to do the usual: make friends, acquire lovers, grapple with German and a whole new way of life. She even expected the long nights gorging alone on family-sized jars of Nutella, and the pitfalls of online dating in another language. The paranoia, the second-guessing of her every choice, the covert behaviors? Probably come with the territory. But one night, when Daphne is alone in her apartment, something strange, unnerving and entirely unexpected intervenes, and life in bohemian Kreuzberg suddenly doesn't seem so cool. Just how much trouble is Daphne in, and who – or what – is out to get her? Channelling the modern female experience with razor-sharp observation and a trenchant wit, Berlin announces Bea Setton as an electrifying new voice for her generation.
The Rough Guide to Devon and Cornwall is the ultimate insider''s handbook to one of the most beautiful and popular regions of the UK. In this new edition, there is a 24-page full-colour introduction to the author''s pick of the attractions and activities, from the cliff-top Minack theatre to a helicopter ride to the Isles of Scilly. The guide provides expert coverage of all the major sights, from the wild expanses of Dartmoor to the Eden project and critical reviews of the best restaurants, pubs and accommodation in every area. There is also practical advice for the host of outdoor activities available, from surfing to rambling and horse riding to diving.
In the romantic novel Beneath the Starlit Sea, a sorceress struggles with her desires and identity, finding a path towards redemption and love." - Foreward Reviews Sorceress Illyse prefers to isolate herself from the age-old conflict between her coven and the humans of Sjökanten, but not at the expense of her own life. Captured by the king's men, she is threatened with the ultimate demise for sorceresses—being forever imprisoned in ore—unless she manages to put an end to the gruesome murders of human citizens at the hands of a mysterious sea creature. Bound by an iron band that limits her power, Illyse, and her fox familiar, join with Garit Darling, a medical practitioner and an enigma unto himself. Together, they delve deep into forgotten lore and forbidden romantic entanglements, despite a ban on relationships between sorceresses and humans. However, when it is discovered that Garit's past is more closely tied to their investigation than either initially realizes, soon their passion and distraction from the crimes may just be at the cost of Illyse's potential freedom... and Garit's life.
In Émigré Voices Lewkowicz and Grenville present twelve oral history interviews with men and women who came to Britain as Jewish refugees from Germany and Austria in the late 1930s, many of whom known for their enormous contributions to British culture.
Naiomi's heart has broken twice in her life—once when her mother drowned, and again when her best friend Keane moved away in ninth grade. Only Keane understood Naiomi's grief at losing her mom, and when he left, he took a piece of her heart. When Keane unexpectedly returns after twelfth grade ends, Naiomi's anxiety and overwhelming emotions about their history spill over. If she can just admit her feelings for him, they could be her ticket out of her past memories. Yet as Keane becomes increasingly attentive, making Naiomi more nervous than ever, he puts cracks in her determination to leave their small seaside town. Will she overcome her fears by the end of the summer?
The first in a series, Whimms Enchanting Book of Fairy Trails is designed to provide an escape and whisk you away to a land of enchantment that may exist just out of sight. Author and photographer Bea Whimsie captures fairies in woodland and garden settings, offering a glimpse into a world filled with sprites, pixies, and wee folk. Via an enchanting and stunning series of photographs, this collection follows the turn of the seasons in the Midwest and is designed to transport you into a world of magic and fantasy. The photographs are accompanied by poetry, whimsical verse, and quotations written to stir your imagination and transport you to the fairy realm. Whimsie created this book to help herself stay positive during a time of significant life challenge. She hopes her uplifting message will transcend and help everyone who finds themselves facing a life struggle. All will be energized, filled with hope and have a positive stirring of the soul when surrounded by the beauty of nature, the magic of fairies, and the warmth of the written word.
Zylphia could always tell there was more she wanted out of life than to get married and let a stranger help rule her kingdom. When a new suitor comes to Pabulum, it sets off the precedent for a new beginning. But when she discovers a decaying hole through the wall surrounding Pabulum, she never imagines the creatures and adventures waiting on the other side. Things once abandoned come back to save her kingdom, and the entire island, from total destruction.
During a visit to her birthplace, Mafalda, the third daughter of the juggler Orontius, finds an ancient coin in the ruins of a chapel where Saint Catherine was celebrated in 1551. The coin shows the profile of a head that resembles hers in every detail. Full of curiosity as to who this woman from the distant past was, she and a childhood friend set off for Egypt and St Catherine's Monastery. This is the beginning of an exciting journey full of historical events, love and Mafalda's spiritual insights as she searches for her identity.
I knew this girl, you see. A sort of a friend. No one thought she really mattered much, but that turned out to be a mistake. Because she blew a hole through my life - and the lives of everyone I knew.Anna's found the perfect friend in Zoe: she's cool, she's smart, she's goth, she's gorgeous. If only geeky Kerry would stop hanging around and cramping their style. They'd like to get rid of her. But they should be careful what they wish for...The Misper by best-selling crime and children's writer Bea Davenport is a gripping story of obsessive friendships, jealousies, bullying - and the consequences of your actions.
The overarching theme of the book is one of self-discovery and acceptance. Sebastian, as a gay man, feels constrained by the limitations placed upon him by society and his upbringing. His journey to Australia represents a physical and emotional escape from those limitations, allowing him to explore who he truly is and what he wants from life. Throughout his adventure, Sebastian is confronted with new and challenging experiences that force him to re-examine his assumptions about the world and his place in it. He learns to embrace the beauty and complexity of different cultures, including the Aboriginal spiritual world, and gains a deeper understanding of the nuances of the legal system. But the murder he witnesses also forces Sebastian to confront his own vulnerabilities and fears. As he fights for his own safety and vindication, he learns to trust in his own strength and resilience. Ultimately, the book is a celebration of the power of self-discovery and the importance of acceptance, both of oneself and of others.
Morrigan Westhaver isn't convinced anything could make her forget her abusive ex-boyfriend—not even if she travels all the way from her home in Michigan to her father's ranch in Alabama. Saved text messages and voicemails haunt her life with poisonous words and crippling self-doubt, but she can't seem to let them go. On the ranch, much to her surprise, she immediately takes to a rescued horse, Stormy, as well as Levy, an attractive ranch hand. Will their understanding and gentle support help her heal, or is the damage too deep?
In a post-COVID world a hundred years in the future, wars and drought have created food scarcity, and a tyrannical world government has taken over. Teenager Kim has been imprisoned with her family in a labour camp for ten years, but she manages to escape to a safehouse on the outskirts of the city. There, an elderly woman introduces her to a community of dissidents who have become self-sufficient while hiding in the mountains. Kim becomes active in the resistance, learning to fight the dangerous government-created humanoid robots used to control the citizens. When she learns that her sister Christina has been forced into a detention centre where people are brainwashed, she must hatch a daring plan to break in and save her before it’s too late.
Up the Creek in Eureka By: Bea Toberman Up the Creek in Eureka is the lovely, touching, sometimes thrilling, account of a family’s adventures after moving to a log cabin in Eureka, Montana in 1962, during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Follow their triumphs and stumbles as they reshape their life in Big Sky country, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of nature and the friendly—mostly friendly—residents of Eureka.
In memory of Bea Stadtler, award-winning author, a new collection of stories for children has been published.Bea Stadtler, a longtime teacher and writer, was the author of hundreds of articles and books for young people. Much of her work is devoted to the study of the Holocaust. This is the first collection of short stories for children written by Mrs. Stadtler. The book is a combination of stories written for her many grandchildren as well as original Midrashim, which add to our understanding of biblical events.
Hazel is the Nightcrawler, a mafia boss's daughter, and a member of the Low Society. Slate, on the other hand, is the Black Knight, a duke's son, and a noble from the High Society. They were enemies, but without their masks, they are drawn to each other. After finding out the person behind each other's masks, Slate and Hazel are forced to try and end each other's lives. But it all changed after Hazel accidentally hears his father's true plans. A sinister, evil plot that threatens to bring darkness in their world forever. With their interests aligned and their identities revealed, Slate and Hazel must set their differences aside and form an alliance. An alliance that would make them question everything they believe in. An alliance that will force them take on their worst nightmares.
The story you are about to read is sexual and violent. It is a tale of passion, incest, rape and murder…and the ghosts of a young mother and child…that send two detectives on a chase from Las Vegas to Montana, Idaho and Calgary in Canada. It is also a story about love and marriage as told by Dee Davidson, a Las Vegas real estate Broker, entwined with the life and death of one of her clients, Ed Greer, a prominent Director of film, in his struggle with AIDS. Vengeful Spectre guides the reader into the psychic, spiritual world and exposes the passionate needs of the human race.
Additional coverage of study areas ensures that this series can be used to teach the complete specifications for history at KS3. It is intended to raise student's interest in history and encourage the use of their critical historical skills. The accompanying teacher resource material is designed to ease the pressure of lesson planning.
Bea Kapinski, a longtime case worker for Child Protective Services in Arizona, reveals a behind-the-scenes look at fighting for children in this account that urges reform. One of her first cases was an about-to-be homeless woman who called in a CPS report on herself because she didnt know what else to do. Linda and her six children met the author in an undesirable part of Phoenix at the Motel 6 where they were staying. They were on their last paid night at the motel. Can you please do something? Linda pleaded. Nothing with CPS was ever easy: not the work, not the people, not the policies, not the outcomes. In this memoir, the author shares her most memorable and haunting casesmany of which stemmed from families abusing alcohol and/or drugs, living in poverty, and coping with mental illness. While we must keep CPS workers accountable when something goes wrong, she argues that we need to make it harder for drug-addicted parents to continue having children and gaming the system. Join the author as she reveals the challenging, frustrating, and sometimes rewarding career of being a case manager dedicated to helping families in Child Protective Services.
The Commandments in the New Testament Gospels is about how Christians are supposed to live under Jesus commandments. For many years I have noticed many people who are confused about how Christians are supposed to live. But are the Ten Commandments in the New Testament? And should we follow them? We need to question which parts of the Bible are written to us, which parts are written for us, and which parts are for our moral guidance. Most of all, we need to go back to the first century and see how the followers of Jesus lived. We need to learn the customs at that time, the idioms of their speech. We need to be aware of what the first-century political climate was like in order to understand the New Testament. The Book of Hebrews talks a lot about the Order of Melchizedek. What is that order? This book will explore this, along with one core question: What is the secret that believers have been missing all these years about what God expects from us? Go with me on an exciting journey through the Gospels as we discover who we are in the Messiah and what our Commandments are.
In the late Middle Ages, Orontius grows up in poverty in a peasant family. After the sudden death of his mother, his father entrusts him to the vagabond Eberlein to protect him from hunger and hardship. The only condition is that Eberlein and his troupe take Orontius to a monastery in Siegen on his 15th birthday. An adventurous time begins for the boy. At the monastery, Orontius learns about the life of the Franciscans and becomes a monk. It is during this time that he meets Gregory of Metz, with whom he forms a deep friendship. However, he doubts the abbot's integrity. After more than two decades, Orontius leaves the monastery to visit his father. There he discovers that everything has changed. From then on, he learns about life in all its brutality, but also in all its beauty.
Bea grows up dirt poor among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in central West Virginia. Theres lots of work to do, and amenities such as indoor plumbing and central heating are nonexistent. While others in Nicholas County had it tough, no one else had to suffer the type of abuse she did at home. Beas father runs his household like a dictator, and hes never hesitant to abuse his daughter whenever she does anything not to his liking. Bea gets slapped, kicked, and beaten even at five years old. While Beas spirit sometimes wavers as a result of being unable to please her father, her story is ultimately one of survival. By never giving up and trusting in God, she overcomes years of abuse, proving that fate and faith can lead to dreams that victims of abuse often think are unattainable. Become immersed in a story that defines the true meaning of determination as Bea recounts a journey that will inspire anyone who has ever suffered or felt like giving up in Appalachian Child.
The winds of change are here and now. This book of poems draws on true stories to help people change their lives for the better and to position themselves to thrive in the ‘new world’. The poems enable and empower the readers to learn and grow without fear. It achieves this through love and pure healing, so the people can look after themselves and others. The book is structured so that people are enticed to read one poem each day across eleven groupings – depression; clearing; lessons; strength; awakening; prayer; love; people; children; special occasions; and passing over. The readers will then understand what life is truly about. For decades, Bea has used her unique life coaching skills to help people better understand life’s misfortunes, and has taught them to live, laugh and love again. One of these people reflected on the value of her conversations with Bea after the tragic death of her son, “Bea made me feel I was never alone. After every visit I would feel stronger and couldn’t wait for our next meeting. Bea shared so much of her wisdom, knowledge, guidance and counsel with me and I have her to thank for where I am at today. I have a whole new perspective on the power of life.” We have a new book, just take a look. The book of old is the story that’s told. This book of today is here to stay. The new world is lived and enjoyed this way. Along with some past, you’ll know what’s to last. It’s all here to say the new world way. Come one and all, young, short and tall. The old and the new, we have it for you. It starts with the past, the pain that did last. Now it’s the new, they cleared me and you. Happy you’ll be when you do see, the you and me When we are all free. Our youth should know where the old have to go. So, help the people to walk down the right road
Striking in its simplicity, moving in its message, and profound in its purpose . . . We never know when true love will take hold of us. Perhaps thats part of its beauty and mystery - what makes it so precious and all-consuming. Once we have it, we never want to let it go. Heart and Soul tells the story of two people who experienced the depth and joy of true love, even when faced with tremendous hardship. Through a series of intimate, original poems and several heartfelt narratives, Bea and John Boxx share their moving love story - one that was not defined by circumstances or time, but by complete devotion to each other. Ardent professions of commitment and poignant personal accounts encourage total abandon to a truly fearless form of love - the kind that encompasses both heart and soul.
Imagine renewal in fifteen minutes a day. This forty-day program includes simple, yet meaningful spiritual reflections and practices that will guide you on the path toward emotional, physical, and spiritual restoration. Simplicity reigns-just show up every day for forty days and trust the process. Living AWAKE is a gentle reminder that all in life is sacred. Busy, stressed-out people will welcome Living AWAKE's clear and straightforward approach. Drawing from diverse sources and the author's own experience as a retreat leader and spiritual companion, Living AWAKE is accessible to all, regardless of faith or background. About the Author Mary Bea Sullivan is a retreat leader, inspirational speaker, and spiritual companion. She lives in Northern Alabama with her husband, Malcolm, and children, Brendan and Kiki. She is also the author of Dancing Naked Under the Moon: Uncovering the Wisdom Within, a spiritual memoir. Praise for Living AWAKE "Mary Bea Sullivan is a wise guide because she--through her own experience--knows that being and becoming human is a craft which requires practice, like playing a musical instrument or learning how to paint. Here the reader will find a series of practices over a classic period of forty days which will heal the soul, refresh the mind and heart, and open up new pathways." --Alan Jones, Dean Emeritus of Grace Cathedral and Honorary Canon of Chartres Cathedral. "Living AWAKE is a treasure chest of insight, wisdom, and practice. This forty-day journey invites the reader to know herself with love, and to then lavish that love on others. In a day and age when a lot of spiritual pablum is in the marketplace, Mary Bea Sullivan serves up real food for body, mind and spirit, food that is like the bread of communion, giving bread so that the reader can offer bread." --Rev. Mary C. Earle, Days of Grace: Meditations and Practices for Living with Illness. "Living AWAKE is a wonderful manual for the spiritual seeker who thinks globally and is not afraid to move beyond the confines of his or her belief system. Using a combination of personal narrative and insights into the sacred traditions of the world's religions, Mary Bea offers practical exercises for everyday people whose hearts ache for something more. She writes as a seasoned mentor well familiar with the territory, inviting the uninitiated to take the first steps towards living awake because it is a journey she herself has taken." --Elizabeth-Anne Stewart, Ph.D, Jesus the Holy Fool "There is a deep hunger today to have a more intimate experience with the Divine. Living AWAKE is a great way to get started or to get back on your journey with the Divine. This meditative guide comes from the deep wisdom of both eastern and western spirituality, yet it is simple and short enough that it can realistically be done in the midst of our busy lives. And if you stick with it for forty days, you will have established a habit that becomes natural to you and you will be living more awake." --Rev. Bob Haden, Director of the Haden Institute
Yana escapes an arranged marriage and finds solace in Sofia's sanctuary, the Cradle of the White Lioness, a shelter for homeless children. With Sofia's loving support, she overcomes her fears by taking on the role of mother to a young boy named Erster. As Yana matures into a young woman, her community is gripped by a series of baffling dog deaths. Determined to uncover the truth, she joins forces with the charming detective Jack Renna. Together they uncover the truth behind not only the dog killings, but also a man's murder that goes back decades. Embark on a gripping adventure as Yana and Jack navigate the complexities of crime and devotion in their pursuit of justice. I, Yana, weaves a tale of strength, love and the uncovering of dark secrets that will keep you guessing until the final revelation.
Twelve-year-old Annie is invited to Hexer Hall to work as a servant for the mysterious Lady Hexer. Carvings of snakes are everywhere and when Annie touches one, she travels back in time to when the Hall was a leper hospital, run by a sinister doctor with a collection of terrifying serpents. Annie never wants to return, but Lady Hexer demands she finds a way to steal the doctor's book of magical cures. She promises it will rid the world of disease, including tuberculosis, which killed Annie's mother. Summoning all her courage, Annie travels back in time again ...
Homeless Sofia Waters arrives at a hospital suffering from exhaustion and severe leg pain. She meets Angela, who works for a charity, and tells her story of being a once famous children's author who lost everything when her family took advantage of her financially. Sofia later meets a dying woman named Avril, who gives her the key to her villa and instructions to find a valuable diamond and have it appraised by a certain person. Sofia sets out to find the diamond appraiser, but discovers that he has been murdered. She meets a man named Jamie Jamieson, who was the appraiser's business partner and knows the identity of the killer. Together they work to bring the killer to justice and expose a nationwide cartel of diamond dealers who buy diamonds from clients at undervalued prices and sell them on the international market at much higher prices. With Jamie's help and connections, the diamond is exhibited in galleries and museums, and the Cradle of the White Lioness, Avril's estate, becomes a place for street children and the homeless. Sofia takes over running the Cradle of the White Lioness and shares her experience with the homeless, young and old. Yana and Timmy are two of the children seeking refuge at Sofia's shelter. Yana was forced into an arranged marriage with her older cousin but managed to escape with Timmy's help. While at the shelter, she becomes embroiled in a string of puzzling dog killings. To help solve the case, Yana joins forces with detective Jack Renna, and over time, the two develop a romantic connection.
Where does the sun go? Why does it rain? Why don't snowflakes all look the same?" These are some of the questions that a lively and inquisitive young girl named Hope dreams up. Her favorite pastime is asking questions — and she's good at it! She asks everyone she knows just about anything. One day her musings lead her to a really big question: Where does God live? She talks to her mom. She questions her animal friends. Finally, it is her wise and gentle grandmother whose lifetime of faith offers Hope, the answer that she and all of us can take into our hearts. It is an answer whose simplicity does honor to the Creator.
Bea Allen has been writing poems since she was able to climb up on a kitchen chair and put together a stub of a pencil and a piece of a brown paper bag. Her poems have served as her confidant, her advisor, her therapist and her best friend. In this slim volume she shares with the reader her lifetime of experience. Her loves, her life, the many feelings for her family, the beauty that she finds in nature and of course, her love of God. Her life wasnt always easy and was never without insecurity and fear, but that never stopped her from seeing the good around her. This is why we love and understand her. She is us and we are she. When we look into her we see ourselves and that is why we love her.
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