Desperate to escape her life of slavery, Finn Eden disguises herself as a boy and finds her way onto a ship bound for anywhere that isn’t Barbados. Serving as a cabin boy isn’t so terrible, even if the captain forgot to mention the price on his head. Captain Inigo Sebastiano is surprised to discover his new cabin boy, Finn, is a woman in disguise. He may be a ruthless pirate, but he’s also a gentleman, so he promises to help her keep her secret. The past has a way of catching up, and when it does, both Iñigo and Finn are left questioning everything they thought they knew, and the gentle peace they’ve found in each other’s arms is threatened. Each book in The Sebastiano Series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed in any order. Book #1: Eden’s Pass Book #2: Tiger Eyes Book #3: When I’m With You
Captain Gabriella Markham’s place is on the deck of her ship with the wind in her face, not rotting in the dank hold of an enemy's ship. If that isn’t maddening enough, the injured man sharing the darkness with her is Captain Diego Santa Cruz, the man she almost married. Still, when he’s tossed into the sea and left to drown, Gabriella goes after him, determined to not let him die. When Diego awakens, he finds himself twice cursed. Not only is he marooned on an island, the only person there with him is the woman who betrayed him five years ago. To make matters worse, the fire between them still burns. If they can survive the island and find out who their common enemy is, the fragile trust between them might be able to grow to weather any storm that comes their way. Each book in The Sebastiano Series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed in any order. Book #1: Eden’s Pass Book #2: Tiger Eyes Book #3: When I’m With You
No one in Bermuda knows about Katie Dunn’s past, and she wants to keep it that way. Her new position as a maid at Marchand Hall is the perfect new start for her. The last thing she needs is to cross paths with the man who shattered her trust. Rafe Sebastiano never expected to find Katie at Marchand Hall. Seeing her opens old wounds and reminds him that letting her go was the greatest mistake of his life. One way or another, he’s determined to win back her trust and love. Forgetting the past is easier said than done. And if they aren’t careful, they could repeat the mistakes of their pasts and doom their future. Each book in The Sebastiano Series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed in any order. Book #1: Eden’s Pass Book #2: Tiger Eyes Book #3: When I’m With You
The book is about a young woman who grew up in a small town and is trying to explain to this generation that the players have changed, but the game remains the same. What they are going through now their parents went through the same thing and so did their grandparents. Life takes us in a big old circle and when you comeback to the beginning where you started hopefully you have learned something through the experiences that you have had, so when it is time to startcompleting your circle the rest of your life with the person you started the circle withorwith someone new.You shouldhave learned through life's experiences and the rest of the circle should be completed with joy and happiness.
Discover God's grace and power to conquer regret, shame, and every struggle that comes your way with 90 days of encouragement from Real Talk Kim. Pain and regret tell you that you can’t move forward in life. The truth is, you’re only stuck if you stop moving—and Unstuck is the book you need to keep moving. In Unstuck life coach and pastor Real Talk Kim reminds you that staying stuck takes as much energy as moving forward. So why not move forward? The Bible verses, prayers, and insights in Unstuck take you on a 90-day journey so you can: let God's truths replace destructive thoughts, prepare your soul for a new beginning, have eyes to see God's redemptive plan in your life, find inspiration in the stories of others, and get up one more time than you fall down. Unstuck is your next step forward if you are: looking for help recovering from a misstep in life, going through hard times, or a new Christian looking for how to grow in your faith after accepting Jesus. Packed with hope, inspiration, and Real Talk Kim's pithy wisdom, Unstuck gives you the daily dose of encouragement you need to take one more step toward the incredible future God has for you. Today is when you start moving forward!
Broken-hearted, Andie Sinclair escapes to England and a new life, leaving her ex-fianc? in Philadelphia. Crossing paths with the notorious rake Gerard Montgomery was never part of her plans. When another man asks for her hand she must choose between the man she wants and the one who professes his love. Gerard Montgomery, Viscount Bridgeton, has also risked his heart and lost, but Andie stirs something in him much stronger than lust. However, proving he can be trusted without hurting her will be difficult, especially when a desperate man sets his sights on Andie. Can he prove his love before the only woman he's ever loved makes the most dangerous mistake of her life
Uncovering New Possibilities is rich with wisdom for each of us - exploring what we are learning during this pandemic era; insights about our emotional wellbeing; prioritizing feminine leadership skills; charting a renewal in our second half of life, exploring living a life with ethical and moral purpose, wisdom from ancient Eastern traditions, and more. Kimberly Weichel ‘s new book "Uncovering New Possibilities” is filled with wisdom and possibilities for each of us, including enlightening Eastern healing and spiritual traditions, better understanding our emotions, behaviors, and instincts to live a more fulfilling life, uncovering how we can age with vigor and grace and why women’s leadership is so important at this time. Kim is absolutely the best-of-the-best! I recommend her excellent book with two thumbs up!! - Dr. Paula Fellingham, Founder, Women of Excellence, Women of Faith Kim Weichel is a wise, grounded, and inspiring author. Her new book is packed with creativity and new possibilities I found meaningful and timely. She weaves many insights from different perspectives and traditions, from exploring morality and how we follow our moral compass, living in peace during crisis, aging with enthusiasm, as well as remarkable personal insights. - Tezikiah Gabriel, Gabriel Associates (NGO consulting/training); E.D., Pathways To Peace
“McCreight creates a world that pulls us in completely and genuinely, with characters that can enrage, amuse, and fill us with empathy. It’s a thrilling novel.”—GILLIAN FLYNN, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Gone Girl Motherhood hasn’t been easy for Molly Anderson, and the years since the loss of her second child have been a particular struggle. But six months after moving from New York City to sophisticated Ridgedale, New Jersey, she’s finally enjoying life again, as mother of a five-year-old daughter and fledgling arts reporter for the local paper. But this tenuous stability is threatened when the body of a newborn is found in the woods behind prestigious Ridgedale University and Molly is assigned the story. Over the objections of her increasingly concerned husband, Molly dives into reporting, determined to prove herself by uncovering the truth. What she finds is a decades-old trail of dark secrets that winds through every corner of the town. Told from the perspectives of Molly; Barbara, wife of Ridgedale’s police chief, whose faltering son is unraveling her picture-perfect life; and a sixteen-year old high school dropout, Sandy, who is dealing with her wayward mother, Where They Found Her reveals that the tragic truth about what happened to the baby lies at the unexpected intersection of these three very different women’s lives. It is a taut and profoundly moving novel about mothers and daughters—the fierce bonds that unite them and the deceit that can drive them apart. But most of all it’s about the heartbreakingly high price of history. The past can be artfully denied, but never truly buried.
His family finances in ruins, Ioan St. John, Duke of Blackthorne has reluctantly agreed to marry one of the “Dollar Princesses”—American heiresses who are willing to exchange their fortunes for a title and a place in English society. Sophie Montgomery is one of these princesses, the only daughter of a wealthy New York family with grand social ambitions. A bit of a wallflower back home, Sophie is apprehensive, but willing to take the chance on marrying a man she’s not even met yet. Although both are hesitant at first, neither can deny the pull the other has over them. However, neither one of them expected the their path to happiness detoured by a betrayal that threatens to destroy them both.
Bennett Markham, Earl of Dunning, needs an heir, which means he needs to find a wife first. His only requirements are that his bride not be a fortune-hunter and absolutely cannot love him, now or ever. Love is not in the cards for Markham men. Elena Sebastiano is more than a little surprised when the Earl asks her to play matchmaker for him. They barely know each other, so how is she supposed to choose the perfect bride? Nonetheless, the challenge intrigues her. But what's a woman to do when she wants the man for herself? Convince him no one will do but her...
Daniela Bertalan loves to matchmake so when the wife of an old childhood friend—who also happens to be the King of Mordainia—asks her to help make a match for the king’s half-brother, Daniela is happy to assist. Happy that is, until she meets Luka Morovic. General Luka Morovic is less than thrilled when the king asks him to keep an eye on their guest. But he is pleasantly surprised to find Daniela is neither spoiled nor pampered. Instead, she is spirited and unlike any other woman he has ever met, and a friendship he never expected quickly comes to life. But when that friendship appears to be growing into something more, Daniela knows she needs to put a stop to it. She’s made a promise to match him with another and knows she must step aside. And in doing so, she just might ruin what might be her last chance for true happiness.
With a foreword by Ilhan Omar, this breathtaking work of literary nonfiction reveals the power of solidarity for women facing the inadequacies of the US immigration system. Accidental Sisters follows five refugee women in Houston, Texas, as they navigate a program for single mothers overseen by Alia Altikrity, a former refugee from Iraq. Grounded in the words of these women—Mina from Iraq, Mendy from Sudan, Sara and Zara from Syria, and Elikya from the Democratic Republic of the Congo—this book recounts their lives in their mother countries, how they were forced to flee, and their struggles to find belonging in an epicenter of refugee resettlement. Readers join author Kimberly Meyer on a journey with each woman as they experience Alia's guiding philosophy: that small, direct, meaningful acts of mutual care are the foundation for a flourishing community. While celebrating the sanctuary the women eventually find, the book critiques the US refugee resettlement program for its insistence on rapid self-sufficiency and offers an alternative American Dream rooted in sisterhood and solidarity. Immersive and intimate, Accidental Sisters inspires hope for a way forward in the face of pandemics, political inaction, and climate change.
If you have ever experienced the hurt of being deceived, you will probably agree with me that truth is better than deception and falsehood. Truth that is both known and applied to any situation can change your life. If you have consistently encountered unpleasant and painful circumstances because you have made awful decisions by following your emotions and feelings, you have probably already discovered that they are not a trustworthy and reliable guide. Your emotions can lead you outside of God's will. If you have gotten poor advice from well-meaning friends, have come to realize that you cannot figure out everything on your own, and are ready for a change, then you are ready for a new season. This short daily devotional will reveal truth from the Word of God in a practical manner, which will allow you to grow closer to God, experience His presence, and begin a lifelong process of maturation. This will help you to be whole, make decisions that are based on truth, and begin to be led by the Spirit of God in everyday practical life. This life change that you are about to begin needs to involve your spirit, soul, and your body. In addition to a spiritual reading, there will be a space to journal your thoughts, feelings and emotions. Your life has great value. Change is not always easy, but you are worth it. Please join me on this journey.
Accidental Sisters follows the lives of five refugee women in Houston, Texas, an epicenter of refugee resettlement, as they make their way through a yearlong program for struggling single mother refugees overseen by Alia Altikrity, herself a former refugee from Iraq. Entirely grounded in the words of each of these women--Mina, also from Iraq; Mendy from Sudan; Sara and Zara from Syria; and Elikya from the Democratic Republic of Congo--this book recounts, with deep insight, the lives they lived in their mother countries and the way they were forced to flee with their children into the uncertainty of displacement in neighboring lands. And although it documents the safety and refuge the women eventually find in the new city to which they have been permanently resettled, it critiques the insistence of the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program on rapid self-sufficiency and offers an alternative vision of the American Dream, one grounded in a sisterhood of mutual care for one another"--
The New York Times bestselling author of the Beauty Detox series, nutritionist, and personal development expert Kimberly Snyder offers us a powerful new guide to help us feel good, eat well, dispel insecurities, and increase our love of life. Feeling good is not about having a picture-perfect life with a flawless body, job, and family. We can have those things and still feel deeply unhappy. Joy and true confidence come by finding a level of inner peace in our messy, perfectly imperfect lives. In this beautiful, inspirational, and highly anticipated new book, Kimberly Snyder shares not only her amazing new food recipes but also practical tips for living a happy and fulfilling life. As Snyder teaches, the key is to live beyond labels, heal body shame, and move past self-judgment. By embracing life's ups and downs and learning to tune into our intuition, we can ultimately claim our right to feel good, just as we are. With dozens of life lessons and more than 100 plant-based recipes for smoothies, soups, snacks, and entrées, Recipes for Your Perfectly Imperfect Life invites us to find inner peace and acceptance, and teaches us how a healthier mind and body can give us strength to thrive in all parts of our lives.
Crown Prince Stefan Vanechka has no choice but to accept the bride chosen for him, whom he’s never met. The woman chosen to be his queen has the gift of second sight and because of this, he will do what he must in order to protect his people and his throne, even if it means taking a wife he doesn’t want. Kristian Petroviya never knew she was betrothed at birth to the future King of Mordainia. Rather, she was raised by an aunt who used her gift for her own advantage. Marriage to anyone, least of all a future king, was the furthest thing on her mind and the last thing she wished to do. As they journey on, neither can deny the growing attraction between them. But when Kristian discovers the truth as to why he has come for her, and what her gift means for the future of his reign, it threatens to destroy not only lifelong friendships and growing trust, but Mordainia’s existence as well.
Baby Steps is a read-aloud picture book from award‑winning author Kimberly Derting, and illustrator Shiho Pate, all about the wonder of becoming a sibling. Baby stands / Baby lands Baby falls / Baby bawls Brother cuddles / Brother snuggles Brother clasps / Baby grasps Follow along as a young boy becomes a big brother and experiences the new noises, smells, and “firsts” a baby sibling can bring, including baby’s first steps! With simple, sweet rhyming text—and stunning, full-color illustrations—this book is an ode to siblings everywhere.
Taking one more risk could win them everything...or leave them with nothing. Sebastiano, Book 3 For Katie Dunn, finding work as a maid at Marchand Hall is a new start in every way possible. She has a proper job now, and friends that treat her like family. No one in Bermuda knows about her shadowy past, and she plans to keep it that way. The last thing she needs is to cross paths with one of those shadows-a man who shattered her trust. Setting foot in Marchand Hall is both blessing and curse for Captain Rafe Sebastiano. In return for Lord Marchand's help in saving his family business, Rafe has agreed to marry his benefactor's daughter, whom he counts as a friend but does not love. That word is reserved for the biggest mistake he ever made. The woman he let slip through his fingers. When Rafe and Katie inevitably come face to face, the pain of old wounds is as fresh as the fire that still burns between them. But if they aren't careful, they could repeat the mistakes of the past-and doom themselves to a future empty of love. Warning: This book contains steamy situations, a catfight or two, a colorful madam, and the belief that happily ever after just might be possible.
The pursuit of health and wellness has become a fundamental and familiar part of everyday life in America. We are surrounded by an enticing world of products, practices, and promotions assuring health and happiness—cereal boxes claim that their contents can reduce the risk of heart disease, bars of aromatherapy soap seek to wash away our stresses, newspapers celebrate the wonders of the latest superfoods and herbal remedies. No longer confined to the domain of Western medicine, suggestions for healthy living often turn to alternatives originating in distant times and places, in cultures very different from our own. Diets from ancient or remote groups are presented as cures for everything from colds to cancer; exercise regimens based on Eastern philosophies are heralded as paths to physical health and spiritual wellbeing. In New Age Capitalism, Kimberly Lau examines the ideological work that has created this billion-dollar business and allowed "Eastern" and other non-Western traditions to be coopted by Western capitalism. Extending the orientalist logic to the business of health and wellness, American companies have created a lucrative and competitive market for their products, encouraging consumers to believe that they are making the right choices for personal as well as planetary health. In reality, alternative health practices have been commodified for an American public longing not only for health and wellness but also for authenticity, tradition, and a connection to the cultures of an imagined Edenic past. Although consumers might prefer to buy into "authentic" non-Western therapies, New Age Capitalism argues that the market economy makes this goal unattainable.
Isn't it funny how life can be going well, and then, out of the blue, a curve ball is thrown your way? Well, that's Thelma's story. Her name is Thelma McKinney, from a small town in Arkansas. Raised in a God-fearing, conservative home, living a life that seemed to be close to perfect, Thelma was introduced to a life changing event. Being the eldest daughter of a preacher, Thelma is constantly under pressure to always do what is right. She discovers a letter that totally changes her life. It can make or break her future, causing her to search for her true identity. Knowing nothing but her family, having never been away from her sheltered home; the obstacles are placing her in a situation that seems unbearable. Her goal is to do everything right and to never bring shame to her father's ministry. But she is growing weary, feeling misplaced in her spirit and an emptiness in her soul. Thelma discovers the happiness she once had, is drifting away. Will she turn her back on God, the church, and her family? Will she ever find true happiness, or will she throw in the towel? As Thelma battles deception, hurt, and pain, can she recover enough to get back to her roots and become the young woman that God has called her to be? Deeply moving and richly evocative, this is a remarkable tale about finding hope in a time of darkness, and about the transcendent and transformative power of faith. "Her Cry - Her Prayer - Her Praise" will speak to many and inspire others to have the courage to overcome life's obstacles!
This volume offers institutional researchers several examples of the ways in which quantitative and qualitative methods can be integrated for a better grasp of how members of our educational communities understand and experience their environments on the basis of their multiple identities. The first two chapters provide context for the volume's theme with definitions and overview of the underpinnings of mixted methodology. Subsequent chapters illustrate the multiple ways in which qualitative and quantitative methods can be integrated to understand the complexity of identity and experiences of marginalized groups in the academy. Other chapters focus on students' experiences and demonstrate how mixed-methodology approaches were used to explore college access among first-generation Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders analyze racial ideology of white males with interview data driving analysis of longitudinal dataset and research and accessment generating accurate understanding how of race and gender shape students' experiences within the campus The final chapter presents findings of a mixed-methods inquiry to challenge current conceptions about racial categorization and practices for gathering institutional data on students' identity. Volume editors Kimberly A Griffin, assistant professor of education policy studies at the Pennsylvania State University, and Samuel D. Museus, assistant professor of educational administration at University of Hawai?i Manoa, and contributing authors advocate for intersectionality research and argue that it holds great promise for advancing knowledge in higher education. Their book is ideal for institutions and institutional researchers who want to understand and most effectively serve their students and faculty. This is the 151st volume of the Jossey-Bass quarterly report series New Directions for Institutional Research. Always timely and comprehensive, New Directions for Institutional Research provides planners and administrators in all types of academic institutions with guidelines in such areas as resource coordination, information analysis, program evaluation, and institutional management.
When her father's death leaves her in need of the protection of marriage, Miranda MacDonough travels from her home in Scotland to live in England with an aunt she hardly knows. There, she will learn everything necessary to make her into an acceptable society lady. The only problem is, the one man who makes her heart beat faster and her breath difficult to catch belongs to someone else. Hugh Montgomery, the Duke of Thorpeton, has spent his life doing exactly what was expected of him, right down to the woman he is expected to marry, one chosen for him. What he hadn't expected was to meet a woman such as Miranda, who will turn his world upside down and leave him torn between honoring his father's dying wish or surrendering to his desire.
*Newbery Honor Book* *Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor* A nuanced and fierce middle grade novel about sisterhood and sexual abuse, by two-time Newbery Honor winner and #1 New York Times best seller Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, author of The War that Saved My Life "Fighting Words is raw, it is real, it is necessary, a must-read for children and their adults—a total triumph in all ways." —Holly Goldberg Sloan, New York Times bestselling author of Counting by 7s Ten-year-old Della has always had her older sister, Suki: When their mom went to prison, Della had Suki. When their mom's boyfriend took them in, Della had Suki. When that same boyfriend did something so awful they had to run fast, Della had Suki. Suki is Della's own wolf--her protector. But who has been protecting Suki? Della might get told off for swearing at school, but she has always known how to keep quiet where it counts. Then Suki tries to kill herself, and Della's world turns so far upside down, it feels like it's shaking her by the ankles. Maybe she's been quiet about the wrong things. Maybe it's time to be loud. In this powerful novel that explodes the stigma around child sexual abuse and leavens an intense tale with compassion and humor, Kimberly Brubaker Bradley tells a story about two sisters, linked by love and trauma, who must find their own voices before they can find their way back to each other. "Della’s matter-of-fact narration manages to be as funny and charming as it is devastatingly sad. . . . This is a novel about trauma [but] more than that, it’s a book about resilience, strength and healing. For every young reader who decides to wait . . . there will be others for whom this is the exact book they need right now." —New York Times Book Review "One of the most important books ever written for kids."—Colby Sharp of Nerdy Book Club "One for the history books."—Betsy Bird for A Fuse #8 Production/SLJ "Gripping. Life-changing...I am awe-struck."—Donna Gephart, author of Lily and Dunkin "Compassionate, truthful, and beautiful."—Elana K. Arnold, author of Damsel "I am blown away. [This] may be Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's best work yet."—Barbara Dee, author of Maybe He Just Likes You "A book that lets [kids] know they have never been alone. And never will be."—Kat Yeh, author of The Truth About Twinkie Pie "Meets the criteria of great children's literature that [will] resonate with adults too."—Bitch Media * "At once heartbreaking and hopeful."—Kirkus (starred review) * "Honest [and] empowering...An important book for readers of all ages."—SLJ (starred review) * "Sensitive[,] deft, and vivid."—BCCB (starred review) * "Prepare to read furiously."—Booklist (starred review) * "An essential, powerful mirror and window for any reader."—PW (starred review) * "Enlightening, empowering and--yes--uplifting."—BookPage (starred review) * "Unforgettable."—The Horn Book (starred review)
Examines Louisiana's history during the Spanish colonial period of the late eighteenth century, describing economic, political, and military conditions, along with the social conditions and rights granted to the antebellum population of freed slaves that lived in New Orleans under Spanish rule.
When God is ready to take you places, the flesh must make a change. It's time to eliminate old emotions, hurts, disappointments, bitterness, anxieties, relationships, heartache as well as heartbreaks. All these and more have to be dealt with in order for healing and deliverance to take place. Kimberly Armstrong has the mind of the Father. She rests on the belief that if you acknowledge the Lord, He will direct your way. In 2015, her father was fighting a faith battle against sickness, and her church was exploding into a new level of ministry. God was preparing to take her to a new dimension in Him. Kimberly's new book, Morning Java, is a testament to God's grace.
Supporting New Teachers: Insight for Principals and Others to Help New Teachers in Their Initial Years provides a framework for critical components every new teacher needs to be successful and feel supported in their first year of teaching. It also serves as a guide for administrators to ensure their new teachers are equipped with the tools needed to be successful. Based on interviews with new teachers, the authors offer recommendations for which resources and activities novices felt were needed to successfully navigate their first year of employment. Their suggestions emphasized the need to create new teacher induction activities and mentoring programs that are based on the specific needs of novice teachers versus veteran teachers.
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