In the Shadow of Death is where it all began — the first book in Deb Pines' traditional whodunit Chautauqua Mysteries featuring the wise and witty reporter sleuth Mimi Goldman. "An Agatha Christie for the text-message age," IndieReader calls the series. In 1997, Brad Hansen, Mimi's landlord, drops dead at a community race Mimi is covering for her new job at the small-town Chautauquan Daily. Natural causes, say the locals. But Mimi, a former New York City tabloid copy editor and pessimistic granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, is suspicious. With help from a hunky ex-boyfriend detective as well as from Mimi's teenage son Jake and Daily colleague Doc Segovian, Mimi starts poking around the peaceful, historic, lakeside summer arts community of Chautauqua. There is no shortage of murder suspects including Hansen's young widow, oddball brother, bitter son and daughter and various grudge-holding tenants. As Mimi starts investigating, someone else turns up dead. So Mimi finds herself in a race of her own to catch the killer . . . before the killer gets her. Fans of Agatha Christie and Louise Penny and "Only Murders in the Building" will enjoy this twist-filled debut about which the Jamestown Post Journal wrote: "If you enjoy an old-fashioned whodunit, it's perfect.
The Fruit of Lies is the sixth book in Deb Pines' traditional whodunit Chautauqua Mysteries featuring the wise and witty reporter sleuth of a certain age Mimi Goldman. "An Agatha Christie for the text-message age," IndieReader calls the series. When tyrannical billionaire Thomas C. Whistler drowns in a Japanese soaking tub in his Chautauqua McMansion in July 2018, was it an accident? The police aren't sure. A note from the dead energy-bar magnate and phony TED Talk speaker says, "Don't let my killer get away with it." So reporter and relentless snoop Mimi Goldman digs in. She questions Whistler's guilty-looking heirs, his seven glib and greedy kids, including: an ambitious actor, a building contractor, a Shakespearean scholar, a socialite and daughter with Down syndrome. Assisted by her computer-savvy son Jake and her 92-year-old sidekick (and wheelman) Sylvia Pritchard, Mimi even leaves Chautauqua this time to poke around nearby pawnshops and Lily Dale, a spooky Spiritualist community. Mimi feels like she's getting nowhere -- until someone runs Sylvia's car off the road, landing the pair of persistent gumshoes in a ditch. Battered but hopeful, Mimi reexamines old clues and lies until she realizes the sad truth of this case -- in time to say "I do" to her devoted beau Walt. Fans of Agatha Christie, Louise Penny, Elly Griffiths and "Only Murders in the Building" will enjoy this twist-filled mystery Kirkus Reviews calls, "A breezy distraction that will keep readers guessing.
Vengeance is Mine is the fifth book in Deb Pines' traditional whodunit Chautauqua Mysteries featuring the wise and witty reporter sleuth of a certain age Mimi Goldman. "An Agatha Christie for the text-message age," IndieReader calls the series. It's the Fourth of July in 2017 when this mystery starts with a bang. Maureen Donahue, a Black Lives Matter filmmaker and speaker at the historic Chautauqua Institution, is killed at a raucous holiday concert -- amid the orchestra's roar and audience's popping paper bags, to simulate cannon fire at the end of Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture." A stalker who followed Donahue to Chautauqua, a peaceful, leafy, cottage-filled, lakeside summer arts community, is quickly arrested. The stalker's brother asks Mimi to help clear him. She's skeptical. She has her own wedding to plan. But, of course, the Chautauquan Daily reporter and relentless snoop, can't resist. With help from her computer-savvy son Jake, Mimi sifts through layers of secrets -- of a shadowy piano teacher, a racist personal trainer and chatty chime-master, among others -- and realizes: she's been asking all the wrong questions. The right ones unearth an ugly buried secret that puts Mimi close, maybe too close, to the real killer. Fans of Agatha Christie and Louise Penny and "Only Murders in the Building" will enjoy this twist-filled mystery Kirkus Reviews calls, "An engaging mystery with a late twist and an especially satisfying ending.
The one who got away came back And she brought a twin surprise with her… After she rejected his public proposal, Frost Winslow didn’t expect to see Zoey Lane again—with his infant twins in tow. Now Frost is determined to do right by his babies. But when the emotional support dog he’s training keeps gravitating toward Zoey, it’s clear she’s hiding something more. As Frost grows into his new role as daddy, could a real family be in their future? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. K-9 Companions Book 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb Kastner Book 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa Carter Book 3: The Veteran's Vow by Jill Lynn Book 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClain Book 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda Minton Book 6: Guarding His Secret by Jill Kemerer Book 7: An Unlikely Alliance by Toni Shiloh Book 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb Kastner Book 10: The Veteran's Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClain Book 11: An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle Calhoune Book 12: A Steadfast Companion by Myra Johnson Book 14: A Friend to Trust by Lee Tobin McClain Book 15: Her Alaskan Companion by Heidi McCahan Book 16: A Companion for Christmas by Lee Tobin McClain Book 17: Her Christmas Healing by Mindy Obenhaus Book 18: Finding Their Way Back by Jenna Mindel Book 19: Their Inseparable Bond by Jill Weatherholt Book 20: Bonding with the Babies by Deb Kastner Book 21: Her Son's Faithful Companion by Jill Weatherholt Book 22: Training the K-9 Companion by Jill Kemerer Book 23: A Companion for His Son by Lee Tobin McClain
Endurance presents stories of ordinary Australians grappling with extraordinary circumstances, providing insight into their lives, their experiences with drought and their perceptions of climate change. The book opens with the physical impacts, science, politics and economics of drought and climate change in rural Australia. It then highlights the cultural and historical dimensions — taking us to the Mallee wheat-belt, where researcher Deb Anderson interviewed farm families from 2004 to 2007, as climate change awareness grew. Each story is grouped into one of three themes: Survival, Uncertainty and Adaptation. Illustrated with beautiful colour photographs from Museum Victoria, Endurance will appeal to anyone with an interest in life stories, rural Australia and the environment.
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This box set includes: AN AMISH WINTER By USA TODAY Bestselling Author Vannetta Chapman and Carrie Lighte Amish hearts are drawn together in these two sweet winter novellas, where an Amish bachelor rescues a widowed single mother stranded in a snowstorm, and an Amish spinster determined never to marry falls for her friend’s brother-in-law when her trip south for the winter is delayed. OPENING HER HEART (A Rocky Mountain Family novel) By Deb Kastner Opening a bed-and-breakfast is Avery Winslow’s dream, but she’s not the only one eyeing her ideal location. Jake Cutter is determined to buy the land and build a high-end resort. Can his little girl and a sweet service dog convince him and Avery that building a family is more important? A FUTURE FOR HIS TWINS (A Widow’s Peak Creek novel) By Susanne Dietze Tomás Santos and Faith Latham both want to buy the same building in town, and neither is willing to give up the fight. But Tomás’s six-year-old twins have plans to bring them together. After all, they want a mom…and they think Faith is the perfect fit! For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired January 2021 Box Set—2 of 2
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This box set includes: THE AMISH MATCHMAKING DILEMMA (An Amish Country Matches novel) by Patricia Johns Amish bachelor Mose Klassen wants a wife who is quiet and traditional—the exact opposite of his childhood friend Naomi Peachy. But when she volunteers as his speech tutor, Mose can’t help but be drawn to the outgoing woman. Could an unexpected match be his perfect fit? A REASON TO STAY (A K-9 Companions novel) by Deb Kastner Suddenly responsible for a brother she never knew about, Emma Fitzgerald finds herself out of her depth in a small Colorado town. But when cowboy Sharpe Winslow and his rescue pup, Baloo, take the troubled boy under their wing, Emma can’t resist growing close to them and maybe finding a reason to stay… FINDING HER VOICE by Donna Gartshore Bridget Connelly dreams of buying her boss’s veterinary clinic—and so does Sawyer Blume. But it’s hard to stay rivals when Sawyer’s traumatized daughter bonds with Bridget’s adorable pup. When another buyer places a bid, working together might give them everything they want…including each other. For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired September 2022 Box Set – 2 of 2
Caring for a little boy… Brings him more than he ever imagined Tied down with family and work responsibilities, Sharpe Winslow has always wondered about the world outside his small Colorado town. When newcomer Emma Fitzpatrick finds herself unsure about caring for the brother she never knew about, Sharpe and his rescue pup, Baloo, step in and take the boy under their wing. Sharpe knows he shouldn’t get close to Emma or Aidan. But maybe they’ll give him a reason to stay… From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. K-9 Companions Book 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb Kastner Book 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa Carter Book 3: The Veteran's Vow by Jill Lynn Book 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClain Book 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda Minton Book 6: Guarding His Secret by Jill Kemerer Book 7: An Unlikely Alliance by Toni Shiloh Book 8: The Cowboy's Journey Home by Linda Goodnight Book 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb Kastner Book 10: The Veteran's Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClain Book 11: An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle Calhoune Book 12: A Steadfast Companion by Myra Johnson
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. THE BLACK SHEEP’S SALVATION by Deb Kastner A fresh start for Logan Maddox and his son, who has autism, means returning home and getting Judah into the educational program that best serves his needs. The problem? Molly Winslow—the woman he left behind years ago—is the teacher. Might little Judah reunite Logan and Molly for good? A FATHER’S PROMISE Bliss, Texas by Mindy Obenhaus Stunned to discover he has a child, Wes Bishop isn’t sure he’s father material. But his adorable daughter needs him, and he can’t help feeling drawn to her mother—a woman he’s finally getting to know. Can this sudden dad make a promise of forever? HIS DAUGHTER’S PRAYER by Danielle Thorne Struggling to keep his antiques store open, single dad Mark Chatham can’t turn down his high school sweetheart, Callie Hargrove, when she moves back to town and offers her assistance in the shop. But as she works to save his business, can Callie avoid losing her heart to his little girl…and to Mark?
Cassie is falling in love with her stepfather Dino’s brilliant young violin student, all while trying to cover up his increasingly erratic behavior, in this story of intense love, family, and secrets from Printz Honor medal winner and National Book Award finalist Deb Caletti. Seventeen-year-old Cassie Morgan lives with a time bomb, a.k.a. her stepfather, Dino Cavalli. To the public, Dino is a world-renowned violin player and composer. To Cassie, he’s an erratic, self-centered bully. And he’s getting worse. Dino no longer sleeps, and he grows increasingly paranoid. Before, Cassie was angry. Now she is afraid. Enter Ian Waters: a brilliant young violinist, and Dino’s first-ever student. The minute Cassie lays eyes on Ian she knows she’s doomed to fall head-over-heels in love with him. Cassie thought she understood that love could bring pain, but this union will have consequences she could not have imagined.
This marine doesn't want anyone's help …until an unlikely match changes his life. Wounded ex-marine Aaron Jamison always follows orders—and the assignment to take on a service dog is just that. Still, trainer Ruby Winslow is definitely barking up the wrong tree when she insists a beauty-parlor poodle is his perfect match. But Ruby and her clever canine are determined to melt the heart of this battle-hardened marine. And they'll teach him an unforgettable new trick—love. A ROCKY MOUNTAIN FAMILY NOVEL From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Rocky Mountain Family
Fighting for her dream could have unexpected consequences… She can handle the Texan threatening her plans… But can she resist his adorable little girl? The Colorado mountain cabin is perfect for Avery Winslow’s dream—a B and B for service dogs and their families. Except fast-talkin’ Texan Jake Cutter wants the land for a luxury resort. Now Avery’s fighting for her dream and her town. But Jake and his sweet little girl have already charmed Avery’s favorite service dog…and her guarded heart might just be next. From Harlequin Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Rocky Mountain Family
They have almost everything in common… except the thing that could keep them apart. Much to her Amish mother's exasperation, Bay Stutzman isn't looking for a husband. That is, until a buggy accident on a stormy night leads to meeting handsome greenhouse owner David Jansen—who might just be Bay's perfect match. The only problem? David is a Mennonite. Now Bay is torn between her life among the Amish…and the man she can't envision a life without. From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
A very enjoyable biography of a woman on the cusp of change in the North. Recommended." Choice “Beautifully written biography…much to learn, enjoy, and recommend in this book.” Pacific Northwest Quarterly “A riveting story told by a brilliant writer.” Pacific Historical Review The never-before-told story of Kate Carmack, whose resilience and survival made gold rush history Headlines shouted the discovery of a century—Gold! Gold! Gold! With pluck and grit, Tagish Indian Kate Carmack was at the center of it all. Raised in the ways of her people, Kate married a white man who took credit for finding the first Klondike gold. But Kate was there, and she knew the truth. In the frenzied aftermath of the gold rush, Kate’s husband took her away from everything she knew. Then he abandoned her. Defiant, she fought for the wealth that was rightfully hers, only to discover the real wealth that was hers all along. Hidden history that reads like a novel, Wealth Woman celebrates the triumph of spirit in the face of adversity. If you loved Empire of the Summer Moon and The Woman They Could Not Silence, you’ll love Wealth Woman. A True West Best Biography pick.
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. AMISH CHRISTMAS MEMORIES Indiana Amish Brides by Vannetta Chapman While mending a fence on his farm, Caleb Wittmer discovers an Amish woman stumbling down the snowy road with no coat, no kapp—and no memory. Now he has one Christmas goal: help her remember her past so he can return to his uncomplicated life…but his heart has other plans. A COWBOY CHRISTMAS by Linda Goodnight and Ruth Logan Herne Spend Christmas with two handsome cowboys in these brand-new holiday novellas, where a bachelor is reunited with the only woman he ever considered marrying, and a single mom and a widowed minister find love, healing and an instant family. A CHRISTMAS BABY FOR THE COWBOY Cowboy Country by Deb Kastner With help from Alyssa Emerson, his late best friend’s little sister, Cash Coble steps up to be a daddy to his baby daughter. But as much as he’s drawn to Alyssa, he can’t allow himself to love her…because he has a secret that could push her away for good.
Vince Morningway has always run the family ministry alone—and his way. Until his big-deal brother hires a business consultant to bring him—and the ministry—into this century. Suddenly Melanie Frazer, in her pastel suits and clicking heels, is organizing papers and talking computers. And she's too interested in sorting the dreams Vince has for his life. But those old dreams—to leave town and see the world instead of taking care of everyone and everything—passed him by long ago. Unless Melanie can show him how much he's always been needed, right here in Colorado…where an unexpected match is in the making.
How can you unlock your own creativity to help children learn science creatively? How do you bring the world of ‘real science’ into the classroom? Where does science fit in a creative curriculum? Teaching Science Creatively explores how creative teaching can harness primary-aged children’s sense of wonder about the world around them. It offers innovative starting points to enhance your teaching and highlights curiosity, observation, exploration and enquiry as central components of children’s creative learning in science. Illustrated throughout with examples from the classroom and beyond, this book explores the core elements of creative practice supporting both teacher and children to develop their knowledge and skills. Key themes include: The importance of science in a creative primary curriculum The role of play in early scientific learning Developing children’s own interests and ideas into creative enquiry How theories of learning can help you understand children’s creative development Teaching science topics in innovative and creative ways - games, drama, role play, puppets, mini-safaris and welly walks! Using new technologies to enhance your science teaching in the classroom and outdoors Stimulating and accessible, with contemporary and cutting-edge practice at the forefront, Teaching Science Creatively introduces new ideas to support and motivate new and experienced primary teachers. It is an essential purchase for any professional who wishes to incorporate creative approaches to teaching science in their classroom.
In these heartwarming, inspirational tales of romance, an embittered single father, a commitment-wary Navy man and a disillusioned widower rediscover their faith and the power of love in the warmth of the Christmas season. Bundle includes In the Spirit of...Christmas, The Christmas Groom and One Golden Christmas
Love Inspired brings you four new Christmas titles for one great price, available now! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. Look for bundle 2 of 2 and enjoy more inspirational stories from Love Inspired! HER MONTANA CHRISTMAS (Big Sky Centennial) by Arlene James When town historian Robin Frazier agrees to help pastor Ethan Johnson decorate the church for a centennial Christmas celebration, she never expects to fall for him. Will revealing her secret ruin everything? A RANCHER FOR CHRISTMAS (Martin's Crossing) By Brenda Minton Breezy Hernandez is surprised to learn she's sharing custody of her twin nieces with rancher Jake Martin. Can she convince the handsome cowboy she's mom—and wife—material? AN AMISH CHRISTMAS JOURNEY (Brides of Amish Country) By Patricia Davids Toby Yoder's journey to bring his sister home for Christmas is thwarted when a blizzard strands them at Greta Barkman's home. What starts out as a mission of kindness soon becomes a journey of the heart. YULETIDE BABY (Cowboy Country) By Deb Kastner Cowboy pastor Shawn O'Riley never expected to get a baby for Christmas. Asking experienced foster mom Heather Lewis for help with the infant left in his church's nativity set might just give him the greatest gift of all—family.
Where's the Beef is the second book, and only novelette, in Deb Pines' traditional whodunit Chautauqua Mysteries featuring the wise and witty reporter sleuth of a certain age Mimi Goldman. "An Agatha Christie for the text-message age," IndieReader calls the series. After solving multiple murders in her splashy 2013 debut, Mimi Goldman, the lovable New York City expat/single mom/Chautauquan Daily reporter, is back! This time, she faces a more lighthearted challenge: Where's the beef? Or, really: What's become of meat deliveries that keep disappearing from a locked kitchen in the Rosebriar, a rooming-house in the historic Chautauqua Institution? Instantly, Mimi finds multiple suspects including a bitter Rosebriar guest, a prankster delivery kid and a shadowy employee. She even finds a little romance, in Walt Dellaria, a sexy engineer and ruthless Scrabble match. But the central question, Where's the Beef?, is tricky. A twist at the end makes this whodunit also a memorable howdunit and unputdownable quick read. Fans of Agatha Christie and Louise Penny and "Only Murders in the Building" will enjoy this twist-filled tale that one reviewer called "a locked-room mystery that kept me guessing until the end.
His life has skidded off the tracks… Can she help him start over? Training avalanche rescue dogs with his best friend’s sister, Felicity Winslow, was never in Stone Keller’s plans. But after a reckless motorcycle accident ends his rodeo career, he has nowhere to go but home to Colorado. Working with the dogs—and Felicity—could be exactly what he needs to put the pieces of his life back together. From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. K-9 Companions Book 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb Kastner Book 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa Carter Book 3: The Veteran's Vow by Jill Lynn
Irish maid Molly Riordan never thought she would thank her lucky stars when her mistress, Lady Elizabeth Summersby, indulged in one night's indiscretion with a masked American at a costume ball. But now Lady Elizabeth has a child on the way, and a fiance waiting in the wilds of the American West. For Molly, accompanying Lady Elizabeth on this unexpected adventure creates the chance to find her own father, who fled across the ocean years ago to make his fortune. But then a routine stagecoach stop in Colorado turns into a mishap of epic proportions. Lady Elizabeth is kidnapped, and the man the Lady is to marry believes Molly is his bride-to-be! NO PLACE FOR A LADY isn't your traditional historical romance. Explore the struggles of two families and four growing romances where family is the theme, and the ties that bond aren't always blood. "Swift action, riveting drama, and of course a romance to sigh for." ~Susan Wiggs, Bestselling Author "Warm and loving characters, and enough sexual electricity to power California!" ~ Romance Reviews Today
From bestselling author Deb Caletti comes a beautiful and profound novel of three women coming to terms with love and marriage—sure to move and delight fans of Kristin Hannah, Liane Moriarty, and Anna Quindlen. “You don’t grow up on a divorce ranch and not learn to take a vow seriously.” When Callie McBride finds a woman’s phone number written on a scrap of paper her husband has thrown away, she thinks that her marriage is over. Callie flees to Nevada and her Aunt Nash’s Tamarosa Ranch, where she’s shocked to see that the place of so many happy childhood memories is in disrepair. Worse, Aunt Nash is acting bizarrely—hoarding stacks of old photographs, burying a book in the yard, and railing against Kit Covey, a handsome government park ranger who piques Callie’s interest. But Aunt Nash may prove to be saner than she seems once Callie pulls back the curtain on Tamarosa’s heyday—the 1940s and ’50s, when high-society and Hollywood women ventured to the ranch for quickie divorces and found a unique sisterhood—and uncovers a secret promise Nash made to her true love. Callie will come to see is that no life is ever ordinary. No story of love is, either. Praise for The Secrets She Keeps “Caletti once again combines interesting characters, pitch-perfect dialogue, and an intriguing plot to tell a deeply memorable story. Her latest is a thoughtful exploration of love and marriage and the power of family and friendship to help along the way.”—Booklist “Past, present, and the strength of female friendship blend in a work billed for the Kristin Hannah–Liane Moriarty crowd.”—Library Journal Praise for Deb Caletti’s He’s Gone “Deb Caletti doesn’t just make a stunning debut into adult fiction; she throws down the gauntlet. This is a mesmerizing novel.”—New York Times bestselling author Sarah Addison Allen “Striking . . . well-written, strongly characterized and emotionally complex fiction.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader’s Circle for author chats and more.
Discover this heartfelt romance about faith, love and unpredictable fate from USA Today bestselling author Deb Kastner. His imperfect past will become his son’s best hope… Can a single dad earn a second chance with the woman whose heart he broke? A fresh start for Logan Maddox and his son, who has autism, means returning home and getting little Judah into the educational program that best serves his needs. The problem? Molly Winslow—the woman he left behind years ago—is the teacher. As Judah pulls them together, can Logan convince Molly that this black sheep deserves one more chance at love? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness, and hope.
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This box set includes: AN UNCONVENTIONAL AMISH PAIR (A Seven Amish Sisters romance) by Emma Miller When her employer’s son returns after eight years living with the Englisch, Henrietta Koffman fears she’ll lose her home renovation job—but ends up with a helper instead. Chandler Gingerich doesn’t mind taking orders from Henry, and soon neither can deny their attraction or the underlying problem—Chandler isn’t Amish. As a recovering alcoholic, he fears he can never be Amish again. With a little faith, can an unlikely pair become a perfect match? BONDING WITH THE BABIES (A K-9 Companions novel) by Deb Kastner After she rejected his public proposal, Frost Winslow didn’t expect to see Zoey Lane again—with his infant twins in tow. Now Frost is determined to do right by his babies. But when the emotional support dog he’s training keeps gravitating towards Zoey, it’s clear she’s hiding something more. As Frost grows into his new role as daddy, could a real family be in their future? THE COWBOY’S RETURN (A Shepherd’s Creek romance) by Danica Favorite Leaving his troubled past behind, Luke Christianson returns to his hometown to care for his grandmother—and discovers he’s a father. Now he’s determined to make amends and do right by his family, but Maddie Anter—the mother of his child—is on her own road to redemption. As Luke gets to know his daughter, he and Maddie grow closer. Could old feelings reignite, or will a family conflict stand in their way? For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired April 2024 Box Set – 2 of 2
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This box set includes: AN AMISH MOTHER FOR HIS TWINS (A North Country Amish novel) By USA TODAY Bestselling Author Patricia Davids Amish widow Maisie Schrock is determined to help raise her late sister’s newborn twins, but first she must convince her brother-in-law that she’s the best person for the job. Nathan Weaver was devastated when his wife deserted him, but can he trust her identical sister with his children…and his heart? THE MARINE’S MISSION (A Rocky Mountain Family novel) By Deb Kastner While ex-marine Aaron Jamison always follows orders, an assignment to receive a service dog and evaluate the company isn’t his favorite mission—especially when trainer Ruby Winslow insists on giving him a poodle. But training with Ruby and the pup might be just what he needs to get his life back on track… THE FATHER HE DESERVES By Lisa Jordan Returning home, Evan Holland’s ready to make amends and heal. But when he discovers Natalie Bishop—the person he hurt most by leaving—has kept a secret all these years, he’s not the only one who needs forgiveness. Can he and Natalie reunite to form a family for the son he never knew existed? For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired July 2021 Box Set – 2 of 2
After her mother's death, it's all Tessa can do to keep her friends, her boyfriend, her happiness from slipping away. Even the rare plant her mother entrusted to her care starts to wilt. Then she meets Henry. Though secrets stand between them, each has a chance at healing...if first, Tessa can find the courage to believe in forever"--
It's a view imprinted on the retina of most South Australians - that majestic vista as you drive into Victor Harbor taking in the town, Granite Island and The Bluff. This is a place of lazy summer holidays, rides on the horse-drawn tram, strolls around Granite Island with an ice cream, fish and chips on the lawn, a cosy winter weekend - a happy place to slow down and relax with loved ones. In this beautiful book, you'll find all this and more as stories from history, newspapers, interviews and oral histories, along with hundreds of images, bring to life the people and places that make Victor Harbor a coveted destination and place to live. You'll meet a host of remarkable people, from the Ramindjeri with their deep spiritual and cultural connection to the land and sea, to the European settlers and the profound change they brought about. Essential to Victor's story are the rough and ready whalers and fishers who once braved the seas of the rugged South Coast. So, too, those involved in community organisations, tourism, agriculture, conservation, business, sport and the arts - trailblazers and local legends pivotal to the social fabric of the town. Victor Harbor: Down beside the sea is the fascinating story of how Victor Harbor came to be, told by the people who live and work in this breathtakingly beautiful coastal locale. Whether you reconnect with Victor Harbor in your armchair or decide to travel from afar to discover the place for yourself, you'll find there's plenty going on 'down beside the sea'.
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. MISTLETOE DADDY Cowboy Country Deb Kastner Returning to her hometown pregnant and alone, Vivian Grainger is surprised by the feelings she’s developing for the gruff cowboy she’s enlisted to help build her new business. Nick McKenna’s never been attracted to bubbly blondes, but this Christmas he’s finding himself wanting to make Viv and her baby his family. AN ASPEN CREEK CHRISTMAS Aspen Creek Crossroads Roxanne Rustand All Hannah Dorchester wants is to give her orphaned niece and nephew a happy Christmas. But when the children’s uncle—her ex-fiancé—returns seeking custody, can they come to an agreement—and maybe even find love again? YULETIDE REDEMPTION Jill Kemerer This Christmas, Celeste Monroe is starting over with her baby nephew by moving in next door to Sam Sheffield. As they help each other overcome their scarred pasts and find peace, can they also create a family—together?
A sixteen-year-old girl’s road trip across the country to get an abortion becomes a transformative journey of vulnerability, strength, and above all, choice. From the acclaimed author of A Heart in a Body in the World, this is both an achingly tender love story and a bold, badly needed battle cry about bodily autonomy and the experiences that connect us. Ivy can’t entirely believe it when the plus sign appears on the test. She didn’t even know it was possible from . . . what happened. But it is, and now she is, and instead of spending the summer working at the local drugstore and swooning over her boyfriend, Lorenzo, suddenly she’s planning a cross-country road trip to her grandmother’s house on the West Coast, where she can legally obtain an abortion. Escaping her small Texas town and the judgment of her friends and neighbors, Ivy hits the road with Lorenzo, who, determined to make the best of their “abortion road trip love story,” has transformed the journey into a whirlwind tour of the world: all the way from Paris, Texas, to Rome, Oregon . . . and every rest-stop diner and corny roadside attraction along the way. And while Ivy can’t run from the incessant pressure of others’ opinions about her body or from her own expectations and insecurities, she discovers a new world of healing and hope. As the women she encounters share their stories, she chips away at the stigma, silence, and shame surrounding reproductive rights while those collective experiences guide her to her own rightful destination.
NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2023 BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "Revelatory, superbly written, and pulsing with wisdom and humanity, How Infrastructure Works is a masterpiece.” —Ed Yong, author of An Immense World A new way of seeing the essential systems hidden inside our walls, under our streets, and all around us Infrastructure is a marvel, meeting our basic needs and enabling lives of astounding ease and productivity that would have been unimaginable just a century ago. It is the physical manifestation of our social contract—of our ability to work collectively for the public good—and it consists of the most complex and vast technological systems ever created by humans. A soaring bridge is an obvious infrastructural feat, but so are the mostly hidden reservoirs, transformers, sewers, cables, and pipes that deliver water, energy, and information to wherever we need it. When these systems work well, they hide in plain sight. Engineer and materials scientist Deb Chachra takes readers on a fascinating tour of these essential utilities, revealing how they work, what it takes to keep them running, just how much we rely on them—but also whom they work well for, and who pays the costs. Across the U.S. and elsewhere, these systems are suffering from systemic neglect and the effects of climate change, becoming unavoidably visible when they break down. Communities that are already marginalized often bear the brunt of these failures. But Chachra maps out a path for transforming and rebuilding our shared infrastructure to be not just functional but also equitable, resilient, and sustainable. The cost of not being able to rely on these systems is unthinkably high. We need to learn how to see them—and fix them, together—before it’s too late.
It's not easy being a tween. A lot of us are either in a tunnel or a bridge. A lot of us don't know who we are. Instead of following Barney's advice, we end up doing what popstars do. --Kelley, age 10 No longer little children, but not yet teenagers, tweens are beginning to see themselves as autonomous while still struggling to understand where they fit in. It can also be an awkward time for teachers who cherish the hilarious and poignant personalities of tween writers, but feel pressured by a new emphasis on testing in the intermediate grades. Many teachers have virtually abandoned writers' workshops in favor of formula writing and prompts, even though these workshops may be essential for understanding the emerging competencies and personalities of eight- to twelve-year-olds. Bruce Morgan and Deb Odom teach together at a school where formula writing and test preparation led to stagnant writing scores, student boredom, and teacher discouragement. They worked with their colleagues in grades 3-6 to make some dramatic changes in their collective writing instruction. These changes included a return to their roots as writing workshop teachers, but with new twists. The teaching staff drew up new common standards for writing assessment and achievement. The revised writing programs also involved integrating insights from reading strategy instruction with a renewed emphasis on the basics of writers' workshop: student choice, teacher modeling, revision, and using quality children's literature as mentor text. Writing Through the Tween Years documents how teachers can get back to the joys of teaching writing in a literature-rich, thoughtful environment. There may be no better way to understand and reach tween writers.
This new series by Deb Davies will especially appeal to readers of mysteries and stories based in Michigan. Rich in Michigan’s local flavor, beauty, and culture, Deb Davies brings that true “up north feeling” into her writing. After the death of her husband, Claire is finding it hard to adjust to being a widow in northern Michigan. She and her cat quickly find themselves surrounded by visitors, including her best friend, Laurel. The empty house soon feels more like home until a raven mysteriously appears inside, resulting in a disastrous mess, and a new friend for houseguest Charles, an eccentric ornithologist. Although the company initially offers the support and distraction Claire needs, random attacks soon escalate and no one is safe. When the unlikely group comes face-to-face with someone intent on murder, will their newfound friendship be strong enough to protect them?
The second book in the Tales of Triumph and Disaster series by Printz Honor Recipient and National Book Award Finalist Deb Caletti. Something must be done. Vlad Luxor continues to rule the Timeless Province with a cruel hand, and now he's screaming about Inners and Outers, Others and Us. It's all getting worse and worse, except for one amazing change: This time, Henry has friends to help him in the face of pure evil. And as everyone knows, with friends by your side, you can tackle anything. Well. Maybe not anything. Because when the meanest boy in school is turned into the stinkiest, weirdest creature ever, Henry, Jo, Apollo, and Pirate Girl are asked to do the impossible. Breaking this spell will force them to go on their most dangerous, frightening adventure yet--through the Wilds, the Forest of Knives, and a lodge in the woods belonging to the most terrible bully of all . . . Vlad Luxor himself. Henry has no choice but to take the first step . . . into a mission that may be doomed from the start.
I could imagine that most senior citizens approaching seventy years of age might look back on their life and wish that they had accomplished more. The author of this book would be no exception. But praise the Lord, he has very few regrets. He has had the great privilege to see God do things in his life he never expected that He would, and he has a wife and family that bless him every day things that money could never have purchased, even if he did have more of it. In the book of Acts, as Peter and John were walking through the temple courts in Jerusalem, a crippled beggar asked them for money. Peter's answer to him was simply, "I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you..." (Acts 3:6, ESV). I would tell my family the same thing. What I do have, money can't buy. And they can have it too. God can be just as real for them as He has always been for us. And when He promises them, "I am with you," they will never lack any good thing. If I were being totally honest, I do have one major regret in life: I wish I could have told more people about Jesus, and would have been a bolder witness. But I am praying that, by God's grace, the books I have written will perhaps accomplish what I didn't. People that I haven't met, in places that I never went, can still read what I have written. And like that little boy's lunch in Jesus' hands, five loaves of bread and two fish, or maybe even my four books and one life, can still feed a multitude. With God, all things are possible! Hallelujah!
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