Michele's childhood was a nightmare. Her mother was a gifted psychic but highly unstable, unable to control the dark forces her powers unleashed or to look after Michele. When she was six her beloved father died and the last shreds of normality were gone forever. From then on Michele was at the mercy of sexual predators and her mother's violent lovers. Evil surrounded her... But Michele wasn't alone. The presence of her twin sister Lucy was constantly at her side, comforting and inspiring her. Lucy had died when the twin girls were babies. But her spirit stayed behind to watch over her little sister. Time and again, when Michele reached her darkest hour, Lucy reached out with a deep sense of love and gently guided her to safety. This is the heartbreaking, but ultimately inspirational story of a little girl, who was beaten, raped, neglected and despised, but rescued from despair by her faith in the power of love.
A murder mystery. A love story. A social commentary. All these describe The Sight of Blood. Set in a small Michigan town in the 70s, the disappearance of a young woman and the murder of a beloved citizen seem to have no connection to the people and the officials of Grangeville, but to Jane Fleming, the towns firs woman deputy, there IS a connection. But hampered by few clues, and the hostility of the townspeople and the sheriffs department, including Sheriff Ralph Parsons, to a female deputy, Jane has to struggle to find the evidence of the connection. But supporting her is her lover Michael Butch Przybylski, a cocky mechanic and owner of a filling station in Grangeville. Jane with her passionate and barely discreet affair with Butch further shocks the townspeople. The sight of blood is also filled with the characters and homespun lifestyle of small town America, examined during Janes investigation and relationship with Butch; Tim Usher, the towns newspaper publisher, who has his own feelings about Jane, George Robbins, who gets Jane out of a tight situation. These and other characters, plus the Michigan setting, make The Sight of Blood a fun and entertaining read.
It is written that all is fair in love and war. Politics is war. That came home to John Verra, at first, slowly, then in one inhuman act of violence... "The lust for power in political minds is the strongest passion in life and it impels ambitious men to do deeds of infamy" (William Shakespeare). Verra believes promises made are promises meant to be kept. His beliefs, to many in his new world, are naive, gullible, and no way to live, especially if one is to survive in a big metropolitan city, where lots of money is to be made involving legal and illegal manipulation. Their primary need is forever present: to remain in power, to control voters, to use them, especially the poor. His past and his own promises continue to occupy not just his mind but his soul as well. In politics, the opponents are capable and willing to go back to the grave to dig up the bad. What does John Verra have to hide? Will he tell us? Can he be used?
The Basic Darkroom Book has been the master reference work for both professional and amateur photographers for more than twenty years. Completely revised to include the new films and photo papers, the latest technology and processing methods, and important advances in print preservation, this extensive guide tells you everything you need to know to produce professional-quality photographs in your personal darkroom. Clearly written in step-by-step fashion and filled with troubleshooting tips only an expert can provide, Tom Grimm's book helps you get the finished picture you want. In his classic Basic Book of Photography, he showed how to creatively capture images on film. In The Basic Darkroom Book, he gives you the knowledge to not only print it but make it into a work of art.
The shocking, yet true, story as told to the author, with twists and turns, highs and lows of intrigue and common sense of the life of one man, his devoted family, and fellow patriots that seem to only be matched by the lives of the Founding Fathers of this American Experiment known as the The United States Of America. It¿s a story not yet finished in its telling. It¿s a story every family should read and declare their own voice in! It¿s a story you must decide for yourself: Is Cliven Bundy a American Terrorist or an American Patriot?
Onstage and offstage, the Grateful Dead ran their band on their own terms. Each concert was different from the last, and their fans loved them for it. Many of the band's songs were autobiographical, and their fans could relate to life's ups and downs, which included drug and alcohol addiction, death of band members, illness, and breakups of personal relationships. Featuring fascinating sidebars, revealing direct quotations, and accessible language that highlights the sense of community that existed among Deadheads, this book delves into the thirty-plus-year career of the Grateful Dead and looks to the future of its founding members.
Developing Vocabulary for College Thinking is a structured approach to learning vocabulary that considers the importance of many different types of interactions with words. Offers readers multiple strategies for vocabulary development, giving them the chance to combine and reinforce differing methods of learning. A series of readings in Part Two provides opportunities for readers to work with unfamiliar vocabulary in context. Post-Tests provide readers with opportunities to assess their progress. Aims to increase readers' reading comprehension as well as develop vocabulary skills. For those interested in expanding their vocabulary.
Florida detectives Megan and Lacy get pulled deep into a bizarre murder investigation that has strange ties to a secretive voodoo community while a group of big-money international investors obstructs them at every turn. They move forward against the unknown forces, trying to protect the community they hold so dear.
Evidence-based bullying-prevention principles, policies, and practices to reduce peer cruelty and create safe, caring learning climates. Based on a practical, six-part framework for reducing peer cruelty and increasing positive behavior support, End Peer Cruelty, Build Empathy utilizes the strongest pieces of best practices and current research for ways to stop bullying. The book includes guidelines for implementing strategies, collecting data, training staff, mobilizing students and parents, building social-emotional skills, and sustaining progress, and presents the “6Rs” of bullying prevention: Rules, Recognize, Report, Respond, Refuse, and Replace. This is not a program, but a comprehensive process for reducing bullying from the inside out, involving the entire school community. Bullying-prevention and character education expert Michele Borba, who’s worked with over 1 million parents and educators worldwide, offers realistic, research-based strategies and advice. Use the book on its own or to supplement an existing program. Digital content includes customizable forms from the book and a PDF presentation for use in professional development.
Florida homicide detectives Lacy and Megan are at it again, this time unraveling a shadowy secret in their small town. Three separate cases coalesce into a forensic nightmare. Each one highlighted with the colorful characters that make rural Florida both bizarre and beautiful. Come along on this exciting journey as it reveals one of man's darkest moments in history. Pandemic is Dr. White's fourth suspense novel and the second in a medical mystery/detective thriller series. The first novel of the series Broken Silence, received notable acclaim and launched Dr. White on a book tour with Barnes and Noble. The other popular novels Fatal Coverage and Organ Donor, where both medical mystery thrillers. For more information about the books and author please visit MuseumPress.org
Bestselling author Michele Bardsley cooks up stories about hearth and home, love and loss, truth and hope in her anthology: A Mother Scorned and Other Stories. The collection includes the dark suspense story, A Mother Scorned, which won the Grand Prize in the 72nd Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition as well as the EPPIE-winning novella, Midnight Intentions. Go on ... take a bite of gourmet fiction!
John Verra is a young man moving to a much bigger stage. He arrives with a love and belief in the founding principles of our country. He is not in Washington, DC, but living in another shinning city on a hill, or so he believes, Boston, Massachusetts, a town where he attended college and falls in love. As a member of the city council, a seat in Boston's governing body, attained because of the sacrifice of a new friend, he eventually realizes he is politically naive and inexperienced and to some of like mind, to be worthy of their attention. To others to be used. Who should he trust? Too many in and out of government have their own personal agendas. So does he. His beliefs about government are based upon essentially three human qualities--a passion for power and where it can take one, personal freedom, not given by the laws of government but by God; and the recognition that none of us are angels. Why does he visit the country of his grandparents, Sicily? What is he looking for, and where will it take him with his beliefs strengthened or compromise to get along as do many?
Chris Paciello seemed to have it all. With heartthrob good looks and an A-list roster of clients and friends, he was a South Beach businessman/playboy whose local fame was reaching new heights—until his "wise guy" past came crashing down upon him. When some of Chris's former 'fellas were arrested, they ratted him out to the government. One case in particular—a botched robbery that turned deadly—was a time bomb that would blow the cushy new world Chris created for himself to bits...and propel him straight back to New York City to face justice.
Lock, Stock & Smoking Metaphors is a glimpse into a woman's world through poetry. It is birth, life & death written within the heart beat of written metaphors. Taste and see that the metaphors are good.
Body 13 is Dr. White’s fi fth suspense novel and the third in a detective thriller series. The fi rst novel of the series Broken Silence received notable acclaim and launched Dr. White on a book tour with Barnes & Noble and Borders Book Sellers. That success continued with the well received second installment Pandemic. Her other popular novels Fatal Coverage and Organ Donor were both medical mystery thrillers. Detectives Megan and Lacy return for a third adventure that twists into uncharted territory for the two young women. As always some of Ocala’s strange characters slip in and out of focus as Florida’s old history merges with a murder investigation. This tangled path binds together pirates, peanut farmers and lost treasure for one surprising adventure. Join the team of detectives and archaeologists working to solve this bizarre case and your heart will pound when you realize you have ventured too far into the dark woods without a fl ashlight.
A murder mystery. A love story. A social commentary. All these describe The Sight of Blood. Set in a small Michigan town in the 70s, the disappearance of a young woman and the murder of a beloved citizen seem to have no connection to the people and the officials of Grangeville, but to Jane Fleming, the towns firs woman deputy, there IS a connection. But hampered by few clues, and the hostility of the townspeople and the sheriffs department, including Sheriff Ralph Parsons, to a female deputy, Jane has to struggle to find the evidence of the connection. But supporting her is her lover Michael Butch Przybylski, a cocky mechanic and owner of a filling station in Grangeville. Jane with her passionate and barely discreet affair with Butch further shocks the townspeople. The sight of blood is also filled with the characters and homespun lifestyle of small town America, examined during Janes investigation and relationship with Butch; Tim Usher, the towns newspaper publisher, who has his own feelings about Jane, George Robbins, who gets Jane out of a tight situation. These and other characters, plus the Michigan setting, make The Sight of Blood a fun and entertaining read.
The next installment of a collection of flash fiction, essays, and short stories to tantalize readers who want a taste of my writing. These tales span genres—mystery, suspense, paranormal, historical, nonfiction—and will likely satisfy readers with limited time or those looking for a new author. The inspiration for these pieces came from a prompt in a writer's group or from an assignment in a creative writing class at the local college. Enjoy!
Florida detectives Megan and Lacy get pulled deep into a bizarre murder investigation that has strange ties to a secretive voodoo community while a group of big-money international investors obstructs them at every turn. They move forward against the unknown forces, trying to protect the community they hold so dear.
Body 13 is Dr. White’s fi fth suspense novel and the third in a detective thriller series. The fi rst novel of the series Broken Silence received notable acclaim and launched Dr. White on a book tour with Barnes & Noble and Borders Book Sellers. That success continued with the well received second installment Pandemic. Her other popular novels Fatal Coverage and Organ Donor were both medical mystery thrillers. Detectives Megan and Lacy return for a third adventure that twists into uncharted territory for the two young women. As always some of Ocala’s strange characters slip in and out of focus as Florida’s old history merges with a murder investigation. This tangled path binds together pirates, peanut farmers and lost treasure for one surprising adventure. Join the team of detectives and archaeologists working to solve this bizarre case and your heart will pound when you realize you have ventured too far into the dark woods without a fl ashlight.
Florida homicide detectives Lacy and Megan are at it again, this time unraveling a shadowy secret in their small town. Three separate cases coalesce into a forensic nightmare. Each one highlighted with the colorful characters that make rural Florida both bizarre and beautiful. Come along on this exciting journey as it reveals one of man's darkest moments in history. Pandemic is Dr. White's fourth suspense novel and the second in a medical mystery/detective thriller series. The first novel of the series Broken Silence, received notable acclaim and launched Dr. White on a book tour with Barnes and Noble. The other popular novels Fatal Coverage and Organ Donor, where both medical mystery thrillers. For more information about the books and author please visit MuseumPress.org
Three siblings. Dangerous threats. One act changes their lives forever. Betrayal, greed, and revenge bring two sisters and one brother closer together. From the wilds of Wyoming and Colorado, local law enforcement and the FBI discover who is behind the crimes against person and property. Carli and Ethan, Samantha and Cole, and Shaun and Fiona are given opportunities to find and hold on to love, as they rely on the support of family. The mystery in Of Art and Air, second chances in Of Hoof Prints and Heartbeats, and a return to the beginning in Of Objects and Obsessions takes the reader on an intriguing and riveting ride.
A wealthy and virtuous man faces the ultimate test of faith in this suspenseful and inspiring modern retelling of Job by the author of The Runaway Prophet. Seth Jacobs has it all—health, wealth, a great career, a mansion in greater Boston, a beautiful wife, and three children. But in a series of reversals beyond his control, Seth loses his many fortunes one after the next. His friends, who suggest God has a reason for inflicting so much loss and pain upon him, challenge Seth’s faith. At the lowest depths of his suffering, Seth asks God—as we all do—“Why is this happening to me?” And he receives an unexpected answer. A modern-day story based on the Bible’s Book of Job, The Faithful One inspires us all to keep our faith in the Lord no matter what. “Chynoweth constructs—and then deconstructs—Seth’s life with an eye for detail and an inventive sense of how one tragedy can beget the next.” —Kirkus Reviews
Onstage and offstage, the Grateful Dead ran their band on their own terms. Each concert was different from the last, and their fans loved them for it. Many of the band's songs were autobiographical, and their fans could relate to life's ups and downs, which included drug and alcohol addiction, death of band members, illness, and breakups of personal relationships. Featuring fascinating sidebars, revealing direct quotations, and accessible language that highlights the sense of community that existed among Deadheads, this book delves into the thirty-plus-year career of the Grateful Dead and looks to the future of its founding members.
John Verra is a young man moving to a much bigger stage. He arrives with a love and belief in the founding principles of our country. He is not in Washington, DC, but living in another shinning city on a hill, or so he believes, Boston, Massachusetts, a town where he attended college and falls in love. As a member of the city council, a seat in Boston's governing body, attained because of the sacrifice of a new friend, he eventually realizes he is politically naive and inexperienced and to some of like mind, to be worthy of their attention. To others to be used. Who should he trust? Too many in and out of government have their own personal agendas. So does he. His beliefs about government are based upon essentially three human qualities--a passion for power and where it can take one, personal freedom, not given by the laws of government but by God; and the recognition that none of us are angels. Why does he visit the country of his grandparents, Sicily? What is he looking for, and where will it take him with his beliefs strengthened or compromise to get along as do many?
When big-time murder comes to rural Wyoming, can a photographer and a fed survive deadly greed and bind their restless hearts? Photojournalist Carli Tanner thrives anywhere. On assignment deep in the jungles of South America, she’s shocked to receive a telegram that her father has died. And when the free-spirit globetrotter immediately jets home to the sprawling hunting preserve, she finds a handsome FBI investigator hungry to track down his killer. Agent Ethan Brooks has the uncanny ability to get inside the bad guy’s mind. But after his director calls in a favor, the big-city loner reluctantly agrees to head to the wild west where he meets the victim’s intriguing daughter. And when she saves him from hungry bears and gun-toting poachers, his admiration grows even as the culprit eludes his grasp. As Carli digs through frustrating clues to search for suspects, she fears the threat looming over her family could strike at any time. And Ethan struggles to adapt to the rural landscape before the shadowy suspect takes out the fascinating woman who’s galloped into his life. Can they serve justice and capture love, or will their feelings fall prey to another tragic death? Of Art and Air is the nail-biting first book in the Tanner romantic suspense trilogy. If you like capable heroes, layered plots, and dangerous liaisons, then you’ll adore Michele Venné’s pulse-pounding tale.
Gathers statements from children around the world and twenty noteworthy adults--including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Walter Cronkite, and Frances Moore Lappe--on behavior, peace and interpersonal relationships, and nature and the environment.
This book / workbook is a love project that stems from a desire to see the universal church grow through the identification of politics that may plague congregations. The games church-goers play have a unique push by the enemy (the devil) to thwart the plans of God through tactics that he teaches to employ. Take a read and learn why church people are not bad people but need healing in areas in order to operate fully in God’s plan to spread the uncompromising Gospel.
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