Reporter Frankie Ann is tired of being assigned the stories about the garden club in town. Her dream is to be an investigative reporter, making a difference with her research and her words. But suddenly, that dream turns into a nightmare when she finds herself right in the middle of a case of mistaken identity, a missing person's case, and threats on her life. The new police chief in town is adorable, and makes her bones turn to mush. But though she desperately needs his help, it's difficult to ask. He's still got smoke coming out of his ears because of an awful article she wrote about him in the paper. Can Frankie get both the story... and the man? But first of all, can she figure out what's going on before it's too late? Promise Forever is a sweet, romance, with lots of emotion, but NO graphic sex.
Julietta Brightingham dreamed of becoming a teacher, but for that dream to become a reality, she has to reinvent herself. Leaving her socialite-heiress life behind in New York City, Julietta disguises herself as "Julie Bright" and travels to Eagle, Montana, to become the town's new teacher. The moment she arrives, Sheriff Jack White is convinced Miss Bright is going to be trouble, but the obstinate, opinionated woman refuses to listen to a word of his advice.
Isabel's new school is no better than the last. Math is hard, she's a flop at soccer, but most of all, she has no friends. It's like she's invisible! But then, a strange turn events turns everything around. What would you do if you could REALLY turn invisible? A story about friends, humor, family, and finding your own path. Book One of the middle grade series "The Kids of 6A
When nurse Bryanne O’Rourke inherits a country estate from her late father—a man her mother refused to discuss—a window of opportunity opens. Could answers to years of questions finally be at hand? Emerald Hills only reveals more questions. How did the estate's tight-lipped housekeeper come to know her father? Is the little boy, struggling with juvenile diabetes, connected with the dark secrets the woman is hiding? The longer Bryanne remains at Emerald Hills the more proof she has that someone is after her and them. But, the greatest danger just may be the country doctor next-door who keeps knocking on the door of her heart. Previously titled: Where the Heart is. NEW BEGINNINGS, in series order Courageous Heart Daring Heart Patient Heart
Frankie Ann is committed to covering the Garden Club news for the local newspaper. But she dreams of being an investigative reporter—until her flowery news-beat plants her into a bed of mistaken identities. As threats to her life mound, Frankie is determined to unravel the mystery around her. So too is the new Police Chief, who's already stealing her heart. But when the last knot is unraveled, will any reason remain to promise forever? Previously Titled: Deadline for Danger THE NEW COMMITMENT SERIES, in series order Promise Forever When Love Prevails
Cindy has no room in her life for Princeton Edmund Highfield III and his snazzy Aston Martin. She's too busy raising her orphaned niece and nephew, juggling her job as a children's librarian, and keeping alive her dream of becoming an author of children's books. Prince's friends believe he's out of his mind, chasing after a woman with a ready-made family who is absolutely not impressed with his status as society's most eligible bachelor. But all Prince wants is to know what he must do to prove their story can have a happily ever after. Other books by Christine Bush: NEW COMMITMENT SERIES, in order Promise Forever When Love Prevails NEW BEGINNINGS, in series order Courageous Heart Daring Heart Patient Heart
Hillary Holt wants to settle a debt by nursing her beloved aunt's friend, Matilda—a feisty, rich recluse—back to health. But Matilda's quirky, greedy relatives have another fate in mind. As Hillary's efforts with Matilda grow more and more effective, the relatives become more and more dangerous. But not as dangerous as the handsome young doctor threatening to steal Hillary's heart. Previously titled: Warning at Eagle's Watch REVIEWS: "A sweet classic romance woven with mystery. Christine Bush at her best!" ~Abby Shuey, a reader NEW BEGINNINGS, in series order Courageous Heart Daring Heart Patient Heart
When Libby Green leaves her hospital nursing job, she hopes to heal her broken heart through a private-duty nursing assignment at a peaceful country estate. But Deer Hollow isn't as expected. Mysterious threats, dangerous accidents, and an angry child are only part of the problem. Libby's employer, dark and brooding, is touching her heart, and she's fighting to remember that her comatose patient is his wife. Previously titled: Danger at Deer Hollow REVIEWS: "A sweet, old fashioned romance. Bravo!" Abby Shuey NEW BEGINNINGS, in series order Courageous Heart Daring Heart Patient Heart
A sweet, old fashioned romantic mystery.. When Libby Greene takes a private nursing assignment at the rolling country estate of Deer Hollow, she is leaving her hectic city life for peace and quiet, and a chance to heal her broken heart. But tensions mount at her arrival, and things are not as idyllic as they seem. When she finds herself in danger, she is determined to find out the reason she is being threatened. As problems grow, her patient is inpredictable, and the feelings of attraction that she develops for her brooding employer are unsettling and overwhelming. Will she be able to find the answers she needs at Deer Hollow? Will it be possible to find a happy ending for her aching heart?
Robin North takes a housekeeper position at Ridley Ranch in Montana on pretext, but the family within is not as expected. Alex Ridley, a complex, rugged rancher and widower of five years, continues to grieve his wife. His arrogant teenage kids are gunning for trouble and their lonely little brother remains aloof. Even the surrounding townsfolk steer clear as everyone continues wondering how Laura Ridley died. Despite better judgment, Robin decides to restore peace by solving the mystery of Laura's death. But when the evidence points to Alex, she realizes too late that he's stolen her heart and is unaware of the secrets within. Previously Titled: Season of Fear REVIEWS: "An unforgettable... sweet timeless romance" ~Abby Shuey a reader THE NEW COMMITMENT SERIES, in series order Promise Forever When Love Prevails
The musician and activist offers “a collection of compelling, well-researched essays . . . shining light on the world of agribusiness” and Big Meat (Publishers Weekly). For everyone from omnivores to vegans, this eye-opening guide offers food for thought on today’s meat industry. Moby, renowned musician and passionate vegan, and Miyun Park, leading food policy activist, bring together experts from diverse backgrounds including: farming, workers’ rights activism, professional athletics, science, environmental sustainability, food business, and animal welfare advocacy. Together, they eloquently lay out how industrial animal agriculture unnecessarily harms workers, communities, the environment, our health, our wallets, and animals. In the tradition of Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Gristle combines hard-hitting facts with a light touch and includes informative charts and illustrations depicting the stark realities of America’s industrial food system. Contributors include: Brendan Brazier Lauren Bush Christine Chavez and Julie Chavez Rodriguez Michael Greger, MD Sara Kubersky and Tom O’Hagan Frances Moore Lappé and Anna Lappé John Mackey Danielle Nierenberg and Meredith Niles Wayne Pacelle Paul and Phyllis Willis
While worship is the primary purpose of all churches, worship in the small church is distinctive. Whether a house church, a new church plant, a rural church along a country road, or a city church whose neighborhood demographics have shifted, these small faith communities present unique opportunities and challenges for worship leaders. Peter Bush and Christine O'Reilly draw on their passion and experience equipping lay people to plan and lead worship to answer the question, what makes for effective worship
The US Supreme Court is the head of the judicial branch of the federal government. It is the highest court in the land, with thousands of cases appealed to it every year. One of those history-making cases was Bush v. Gore, which addressed the Florida vote recounts in the 2000 presidential election. Readers will follow this case from beginning to end, including the social and political climates that led up to it and the effects it had after the court made its ruling. Major players and key events are discussed, including George W. Bush, Albert Gore Junior, Dick Cheney, Joseph Lieberman, Karl Rove, William Daley, Katherine Harris, and William H. Rehnquist. Compelling chapters and informative sidebars also cover the Electoral College, presidential debates, hanging chads, third party candidates, and protests. Bush v. Gore forever influenced laws on voting procedures, absentee ballots, ballot design, and voting equipment. This landmark Supreme Court case changed the course of US history and shaped the country we live in. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Christmas Daisy is a sweet novella, a story about finding love and reclaiming the spirit of Christmas along the way. Can Daisy learn to get over her painful past as she embraces her new life? She is totally committed to helping her struggling students face the many challenges in their lives. Can she face her own challenges? And what does the handsome and dedicated director of her new school have to do with it?"--from p. [4] of cover.
A sweet romance novella. Grady O'Neill has led a fast paced life as a pro athlete and professional sports announcer, until a serious car accident followed by surgery leaves him stuck and resentful, needing to recuperate in his family's old vacation farmhouse in the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania. His physical therapist, Hannah, has no time for his grumbling or his bad attitude. Or his adorable blue eyes, which begin to sparkle again when he sets sights on her. He's her patient, and that's all. Her heart has already learned its hard lessons about love, and she wants no part of it. She saves her warm feelings for the pets works with as a volunteer at the local animal sanctuary. But then, the aggravating man decides to risk his life to save a newborn litter of puppies, and her heart begins to thaw. Sooner or later, he won't be her patient anymore. But then, he'll also be gone from her simple country world, back to glamor and bright lights. And what will happen to her heart?
The process by which presidents decide whom to nominate to fill Supreme Court vacancies is obviously of far-ranging importance, particularly because the vast majority of nominees are eventually confirmed. But why is one individual selected from among a pool of presumably qualified candidates? In Strategic Selection: Presidential Nomination of Supreme Court Justices from Herbert Hoover through George W. Bush, Christine Nemacheck makes heavy use of presidential papers to reconstruct the politics of nominee selection from Herbert Hoover's appointment of Charles Evan Hughes in 1930 through President George W. Bush's nomination of Samuel Alito in 2005. Bringing to light firsthand evidence of selection politics and of the influence of political actors, such as members of Congress and presidential advisors, from the initial stages of formulating a short list through the president's final selection of a nominee, Nemacheck constructs a theoretical framework that allows her to assess the factors impacting a president's selection process. Much work on Supreme Court nominations focuses on struggles over confirmation, or is heavily based on anecdotal material and posits the "idiosyncratic" nature of the selection process; in contrast, Strategic Selection points to systematic patterns in judicial selection. Nemacheck argues that although presidents try to maximize their ideological preferences and minimize uncertainty about nominees' conduct once they are confirmed, institutional factors that change over time, such as divided government and the institutionalism of the presidency, shape and constrain their choices. By revealing the pattern of strategic action, which she argues is visible from the earliest stages of the selection process, Nemacheck takes us a long way toward understanding this critically important part of our political system.
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