In Enchanted Ground, Sharon Hatfield brings to life the true story of a nineteenth-century farmer-turned-medium, Jonathan Koons, one of thousands of mediums throughout the antebellum United States. In the hills outside Athens, Ohio, Koons built a house where it was said the dead spoke to the living, and where ancient spirits communicated the wisdom of the ages. Curious believers, in homespun and in city attire, traveled from as far as New Orleans to a remote Appalachian cabin whose marvels would rival any of P. T. Barnum’s attractions. Yet Koons’s story is much more than showmanship and sleight of hand. His enterprise, not written about in full until now, embodied the excitement and optimism of citizens breaking free from societal norms. Reform-minded dreamers were drawn to Koons’s seances as his progressive brand of religion displaced the gloomy Calvinism of previous generations. As heirs to the Second Great Awakening, which stretched from New York State to the far reaches of the Northwest Territory, the curious, the faithful, and Koons himself were part of a larger, uniquely American moment that still marks the cultural landscape today.
Never Seen the Moon carefully yet lucidly recreates a young woman's wild ride through the American legal system. In 1935, free-spirited young teacher Edith Maxwell and her mother were indicted for murdering Edith's conservative and domineering father, Trigg, late one July night in their Wise County, Virginia, home. Edith claimed her father had tried to whip her for staying out late. She said that she had defended herself by striking back with a high-heeled shoe, thus earning herself the sobriquet "slipper slayer." Immediately granted celebrity status by the powerful Hearst press, Maxwell was also championed as a martyr by advocates of women's causes. National news magazines and even detective magazines picked up her story, Warner Brothers created a screen version, and Eleanor Roosevelt helped secure her early release from prison. Sharon Hatfield's brilliant telling of this true-crime story transforms a dusty piece of history into a vibrant thriller. Throughout the narrative, she discusses yellow journalism, the inequities of the jury system, class and gender tensions in a developing region, and a woman's right to defend herself from family violence.
Get swept up in this classic romance story from New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala. More than anything, Antonette Hatfield wanted a baby. But she’d long since given up on Mr. Right. He simply didn’t exist. So rather than marry a good man, Toni planned to bear a good man’s child. No strings attached. Then he washed ashore—the nameless answer to her every prayer… US Marshal Lane Monday had survived one close call, only to find himself in another quandary. The most exciting woman he’d ever met—the woman who’d saved his life—was offering him safe haven…in her bed. But pleasure without price wasn’t Lane’s style. He knew all too painfully that the consequence of getting involved would be falling in love. Especially when he discovered Toni’s plan. Originally published in 1995
WHENEVER YOU NEED ME… She had given him the most precious gift of all—the gift of life. But something more than a mere blood transfusion linked Wyatt Hatfield to the stranger who had saved him. Something that allowed her to call out to him for help in the stillness of the night—without ever speaking a word…. And now it was his turn to give. For the connection that linked Wyatt to Glory Dixon was the only hope he had of saving her from danger. And he had to try—because without ever trying, Glory had become more precious to him than his own life.
He can clear her name—if she can trust him. Patrol officer Patrice Skinner is still reeling from the death of her lieutenant boyfriend when internal affairs detective Monroe DiSilva starts asking questions—ones that paint Trice as a suspect. When another man with ties to Trice turns up dead, cooperating with DiSilva feels as inevitable as the growing attraction between them. Trice knows her truth, but with danger closing in, she’ll have to trust DiSilva, or the next dead body might be hers.
Revisit a classic novel of heartfelt romantic suspense from New York Times best-selling author Sharon Sala WHENEVER YOU NEED ME… She had given him the most precious gift of all—the gift of life. But something more than a mere blood transfusion linked Wyatt Hatfield to the stranger who had saved him. Something that allowed her to call out to him for help in the stillness of the night—without ever speaking a word…. And now it was his turn to give. For the connection that linked Wyatt to Glory Dixon was the only hope he had of saving her from danger. And he had to try—because without ever trying, Glory had become more precious to him than his own life. Originally published in 1995
At the turn of the 20th century, Sharons very existence was threatened by the collapse of the local iron industry as the towns economy and population began to decline. However, the popularity of automobile transportation and Sharons accessible distance from New York attracted a class of wealthy visitors who fell in love with the rolling hills and quiet valleys. This new weekend population purchased land and built stately country homes, reigniting interest in the area. Steady growth in construction provided much-needed work, and commerce began to thrive again. Early businesses expanded, and new operations opened. Local residents could shop at stores run by the Gillette brothers and A.R. Woodward, fill their tanks at Herman Middlebrooks gas station, and have their health care needs attended to by doctors at the state-of-the-art Sharon Hospital, built in 1916. Eastern Europeans became the towns newest residents, taking advantage of the affordable, cleared land to fuel a large number of highly successful farms. Sharons residents thrived as they reshaped their town, welcoming newcomers and nurturing a community of inclusion that lasts to the present day.
This story is about a little girl named Sara. She was born May 19, 1922, on a small farm in Boone County, Tennessee. You might say they were on the poorer side of the family. But the rest of the family was always there for each other and worked side by side in good times and bad. This book tells you her story from when she had a little-girl heart till she is full grown. She loved to make homemade gifts and was always happy with what she received.
Introduction to Health Care Management, Fourth Edition is a concise, reader-friendly, introductory healthcare management text that covers a wide variety of healthcare settings, from hospitals to nursing homes and clinics. Filled with examples to engage the reader’s imagination, the important issues in healthcare management, such as ethics, cost management, strategic planning and marketing, information technology, and human resources, are all thoroughly covered. Guidelines and rubrics along with numerous case studies make this text both student-friendly and teacher-friendly. It is the perfect resource for students of healthcare management, nursing, allied health, business administration, pharmacy, occupational therapy, public administration, and public health.
RIDER ON FIRE Like a bat out of hell, undercover DEA agent Sonora Jordan jumps on her motorcycle and takes off to parts unknown, escaping the deadly drug dealers who had put a price on her head. All the while, she is haunted by dreams of a man whose place in her life she is yet to discover. When she literally comes face-to-face with the man of her dreams, it's as if time stands still. Her long-dormant heart is finally awakened. But will she ever be truly free from the dangerous life she left behind? WHEN YOU CALL MY NAME She gave him the most precious gift of all—the gift of life. But something more than a blood transfusion links Wyatt Hatfield to the stranger who saved him. Something that allows her to call out to him for help in the middle of the night—without ever speaking a word. Now it's his turn to give. For the connection that links Wyatt to Glory Dixon is the only hope he has of saving her from danger….
This issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice on Neurology, edited by Sharon Kerwin and Amanda Taylor, includes: Advances in High field MRI; Acupuncture for neurologic conditions; Head trauma; Pituitary hypophysectomy; Acute non-compressive disc extrusion and hydrated nucleus pulposus extrusion; Discospondylitis; Minimally Invasive Vertebral Column Surgery; Vascular events in the Brain; Fungal infections of the CNS; Feline Seizures; Clinical evaluation of the feline neurologic patient; Intervertebral disc disease, recent advances in therapy; Three-dimensional printing role in neurologic disease; and Diffusion tensor imaging in spinal cord injury.
WHENEVER YOU NEED ME… She had given him the most precious gift of all—the gift of life. But something more than a mere blood transfusion linked Wyatt Hatfield to the stranger who had saved him. Something that allowed her to call out to him for help in the stillness of the night—without ever speaking a word…. And now it was his turn to give. For the connection that linked Wyatt to Glory Dixon was the only hope he had of saving her from danger. And he had to try—because without ever trying, Glory had become more precious to him than his own life.
Get swept up in this classic romance story from New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala. More than anything, Antonette Hatfield wanted a baby. But she’d long since given up on Mr. Right. He simply didn’t exist. So rather than marry a good man, Toni planned to bear a good man’s child. No strings attached. Then he washed ashore—the nameless answer to her every prayer… US Marshal Lane Monday had survived one close call, only to find himself in another quandary. The most exciting woman he’d ever met—the woman who’d saved his life—was offering him safe haven…in her bed. But pleasure without price wasn’t Lane’s style. He knew all too painfully that the consequence of getting involved would be falling in love. Especially when he discovered Toni’s plan. Originally published in 1995
“A soul-wrenching story of love, heartache, and murder that is practically impossible to put down” from the New York Times–bestselling author (Fresh Fiction). Felled by a cowardly shot to the back, Stanton Youngblood has just enough time before he dies to leave a single clue to his killer’s identity: the word Wayne, scrawled in his own blood. That word means everything to his widow. Leigh Youngblood was once Leigh Wayne, but she left her wealthy family behind thirty years ago when she fell in love with Stanton, a betrayal the Waynes have never forgiven. Now she publicly vows to discover which of her siblings thinks money and power are enough to cover up a murder. Back in town to find his father’s killer, prodigal son Bowie finds his search for justice comes with an unexpected ray of light. He’s loved Talia Champion forever, but when she said she couldn’t marry him, he left town and never looked back. This time it’s Talia who needs him, and it isn’t in him to deny her anything. But the killer still has a score to settle, and if that means spilling more blood—so much the better. Praise for Sharon Sala “If you can stop reading, then you are a better woman than me.” —Debbie Macomber, New York Times–bestselling author “Sala is a master at telling a story that is both romantic and suspenseful . . . one of the best writers in the genre.” —RT Book Reviews “Sala’s characters are vivid and engaging.” —Publishers Weekly
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