Snow White, Rose Red In a tiny Welsh estate, a duke and duchess lived happily, lacking only a child -- or, more importantly, a son and heir to the estate. Childbirth ultimately proved fatal for the young duchess. After she died, the duke was dismayed to discover that he was not only a widower, but also father to a tiny baby girl. He vowed to begin afresh with a new wife, abandoning his daughter in search of elusive contentment. Independent -- virtually ignored -- and finding only little animals and a lonely servant boy as her companions, Jessica is pale, lonely and headstrong...and quick to learn that she has an enemy in her stepmother. "Snow," as she comes to be known, flees the estate to London and finds herself embraced by a band of urban outcasts. But her stepmother isn't finished with her, and if Jessica doesn't take control of her destiny, the wicked witch will certainly harness her youth -- and threaten her very life....
In this timely and thought-provoking novel inspired by the epidemic of prescription drug use among teens, class superstar Thyme Gilcrest is convinced she has ADHD and borrows Ritalin from a friend to stay on top at her overachieving high school. Soon Thyme is trading with classmates to get the meds she "needs." Original.
Before her passing in 1989 at the age of 25, Tracy Armstrong fought a courageous battle against Spinal Muscular Atrophy, living her life the only way she knew how - with class and dignity. Though confined to a wheelchair, she took the time to write her witty and tender observations about her day-to-day life with SMA. Her book, "Tracy's Story - The Other Side of the Coin", was written by Tracy personally, each word originally typed on electric typewriter using a pencil, one letter at a time. It is a funny and heartwarming collection of stories from a woman who exemplified courage.
Clear Skies in the Delta chronicles the Sandifers as they depart from the sunshine and innocence of the Money Road. Neeyla the main character is coming of age with a baby girl in tow. She learns not only survival and independence as she and her siblings adjust to their new way of life in Greenwood, but she also learns hard lessons about life and love as well. Neeyla, with the aid of the family's matriarch, her mother Carrie, adapts to life in the Mississippi Delta as they take up residence around various places in town. The family initially settles on the edge of town in East Greenwood where the fragrant honeysuckles grow plentiful in deep ditches surrounded by mounds of plush green clover grass. The homes resemble "tiny matchboxes with the windows cut out" but inhabit myriads of hospitable souls. Here we find Neeyla's journey of self-discovery begins where she explores the depth and fiber of her surrounding through the eyes of both her family and her child. Later, as Neeyla begins her true walk towards independence, she truly learns the lessons of a lifetime about marriage and the "for better" or "for worse" it often entails while she raises her only child. After a fatal stab at romance, Neeyla quietly matures into a new kind of independence while working as a Nurse's assistant when she moves with her daughter to the worst part of town GP (Gangsta's Paradise). However, this otherwise impoverished environment provides the perfect stimuli to create a purposeful canvas for her now teenage daughter to emerge from the depths of degradation and despair. Tracy excels as an honor student, visual artist, and later earns a full scholarship to college. It is at this point that Neeyla herself begins to fulfill the matriarchal role as Tracy Lynn's voice becomes more prominent in the novel as she is now coming of age herself. Neeyla and her Cousin, Reena Sandifer soon become reaqauinted, and we find that Reena has chosen a life of success as a college professor and the wife of a Nigerin ophthalmologist. However, she is still the same fast tail Reena and is as buck wild as ever. After Tracy's graduation, Reena returns home from Illinois during the Christmas holidays, and the family is met with a stunning surprise. Reena and her husband Adebiyi are returning to Lagos, Africa for the summer, and Reena has decided to take Tracy Lynn back with them to help teach the Yorubi children English. Neeyal becomes both incensed and enraged. "You ain't taking my child to no Africa with all them wild...animals roaming around. Find you something else to do like spend that mane's money." After a time of self-reflection and a cry of independence from Tracy, Neeyla relinquishes her overprotectiveness of her daughterand concedes to Reena'a wishes. Later in July, after Tracy's first year of college, the scenery shifts to the picturesque city of Lagos, Adebiyi's hometown. Here we are presented with a host of characters as sunny as the town itself. Fatima, Adebiyi's older sister, embraces Tracy from the moment she lays eyes on her and takes it on herself to teach her both custom and cuisine. Lotus, the housekeeper, is loaded with biting wit as so causes chaos for no apparent reason. Finally, Amir who is Reena's personal driver, among other things, has his own share of skeletons in the closet with Reena's as we ultimately learn that all is not fair in love and war. Near the end of the story, we witness the naming of Amir's wife Adeaze's twin sons during the Naming Ceremony where Reena finds herself caught in the middle of a vicious love triangle and call home to Neelyla for advice.
Revenge is easy, but justice is worth fighting for... Kenna is tired of being lied to—and hunted by the very allies she once trusted. Unearthing the dark secrets of the superhero world has not only endangered her life, now her boyfriend faces execution for crimes he didn't commit and her mother is being held captive in a secret governmental prison. Kenna is determined to stand up for what's right and save those she loves from unspeakable fates. It's time for the betrayal to end. It's time for the real criminals to face justice. But the truth is even more terrifying than Kenna could imagine. A conspiracy threatens the fate of heroes, villains, and all of humanity. If Kenna's going to survive, she must draw on her deepest strength: her resilience. Because when Kenna's pushed to the limit, she doesn't break down. She fights back. The Hero Agenda Series: Powerless (Book 1) Relentless (Book 2)
Defying the Odds is about the everyday life of a young girl growing up in the projects. It reveals many experiences the average person in America may not ever see or experience. Defying the Odds shows that one can overcome any and all situations and become a success in life. Imagine not ever knowing your father because he died while you were very young, too young to even know what happened. Imagine a brother being murdered, used as a human shield. Imagine another brother dying in prison. Imagine losing your mom to a terrible disease. Yes, we all experience death in our families, but how many of us experience death like this, over and over again? Defying the Odds reveals the determination of one young girl who is singled out by a family that has the resources to show her a life far beyond the projects. A business owner teaches her the value of money and the importance of saving for the future so that there is never a need that cannot be met. This book paints a clear and undeniable picture of the unrelenting determination of one young woman who came through some most difficult times and yet refused to give in to the beckoning of wrong turns that presented themselves on a daily basis in the projects that she called home. It is an inspiring story and one that should be shared with the countless number of young boys and girls who exist in similar circumstances throughout America.
For many years, Tracy Solomon was told to write a book, share her story and as much as it seemed to lay on her heart, life kept getting in the way. However, when laying in the ICU facing the end of her life, nothing seemed more important than trying to help others not end up where she had now found herself, headed to rehab for a suicide attempt. As long as there is life, there is hope. Sometimes the darkest place is needed to help us see the tiniest light and truly get our attention. We need shadows to light our way. Life is not about just getting through. Life is about living.
In a world of superheroes, the line between good and evil is always clear. Right? Kenna is constantly surrounded by superheroes. Her best friend, her ex-boyfriend, practically everyone she knows has some talent or power. Kenna doesn't have a power. Sure, she's smart and independent, but surrounded by all the extraordinary, it's hard not feel very ordinary. And she's tired of it. So when three villains break into the lab where she interns, Kenna refuses to be a victim. She stands her ground. She's not about to let criminals steal the research that will make her extraordinary too. But in the heat of battle, secrets are spilled and one of the villains saves her life. Twice. Suddenly, everything Kenna thought she knew about good and evil, heroes and villains is upended. And to protect her life and those she loves, she must team up with her sworn enemies on a mission that will redefine what it means to be powerful and powerless... The Hero Agenda Series: Powerless (Book 1) Relentless (Book 2)
For we walk by faith, not by sight." (2 Corinthians 5:7) Rushed to the hospital with stomach pains, her mother's appendix burst and an emergency surgery failed to restore her, leaving her brain dead, breathing on life support and pressure dropping 41/40. Not willing to accept anything but God's will for her mother's health, she and her family set out on a mission to halt the attacks of the enemy. Tracy Lynn Williams details the miraculous journey of faith, healing, and the acceptance of God's plan which she and her family took during her mother's health battles in the summer of 2012. Through faith, prayer, and spiritual warfare, Tracy's family prayed her mother through the remainder of this difficult spiritual test, which resulted in an incredible encounter with God for all who came in contact with them. "My Faith Ain't Never Small!," is fueled by her desire, faith building, character building, life teaching and spiritual revitalization, she combines spirituality with the realism of everyday life. Tracy Lynn Williams is a New Jersey resident. She is the proud mother of two beautiful daughters Shakira Alyce and TaLia LaKira. She is an Author, Empowerment Lecturer, Conference Host, Inspirational/Motivational Speaker and Entrepreneur. Tracy is a twenty four year cancer survivor. Tracy has become a leading lady in the Lord, a force of motivation, inspiration, determination, hope, new life. She is an example to children, women, men, family, friends, clients and readers. Tracy has turned her humble walk into an inspirational aspiration to educating, equipping and empowering people from all walks of life. Tracy embraces her life lessons to be a blessing to others. She uses her real life testimonies as examples to help others build his or her faith. She has a sincere and enlightening approach to engage many supporters all over encouraging them to pursue a life-change of forgiveness, honesty, success, faith and happiness. Everywhere, Tracy lectures, she is sure to give God the glory through her story. She inspires, empowers and energizes her audience and followers to grasp his or her full ability in their personal, entrepreneurial and spiritual lives. She is a graduate from Peirce College. Tracy and her family worships at St. Matthew's Baptist Church in Williamstown, NJ under the leadership of Dr. Raymond M. Gordon Sr.
Journey along as men and women emerge triumphantly out of their challenges and into romances that bolster their faith in nine historical novellas. Lonely Prudence has a secret admirer. Spoiled Olivia finds her first job. Adventurous Edie helps a ranger track bandits. Poor Lillian learns about true wealth. Fearful Katie confronts her past. Desperate Dameon finds work. Grieving Maime discovers new purpose. Guilt ridden Justin faces his fears. Newcomer Garrison seeks a business partner.
Fannin' Old Flamez is an emotion-filled human drama that a lot of men and women deal with when it comes to connecting with old flames, people we consider ourselves to be comfortable with. In this novel you will see the dangers of not letting the past be the past. A retired pro football player celebrates his 40th birthday with a reunion party that brings his old college friends together after going their separate ways almost twenty years ago. Two married couples love is put to the test when they run into old flames at the party and realize that, maybe; they have been living a routine life. A woman falls for an old flame who has been running in and out of her life since their college days. All the couples ride the rollercoaster of love, pain and self gratification only to realize, that maybe their lives weren't so bad after all.
In November of 1982, ten-year-old Samantha Smith of Manchester, Maine was terrified by the idea of nuclear war. Following her mother's suggestion, the fifth-grader wrote a one page letter to Yuri Andropov, the newly-appointed leader of the Soviet Union, pleading for peace between their two countries. What happened next was straight out of a fairy tale. After excerpts from Samantha's letter were published in a communist newspaper, the small-town girl who loved animals and softball became a famous international figure and promoter of world peace, appearing in newspapers and on talk shows, and receiving thousands of letters from around the world. At the invitation of Andropov, Samantha and her parents spent two weeks during the summer of 1983 touring the Soviet Union, and were followed by reporters and cameras every step of the way. Samantha Smith, with her big blue eyes and dimpled grin, soon became America's sweetheart and a friend to the Soviets as she toured Lenin's tomb, attended the Moscow Circus, and enjoyed swimming and singing at Camp Artek. Samantha returned home to a hero's welcome complete with a parade, but just when her life was getting back to normal, Samantha found herself in the spotlight once again. First, the globetrotting young girl was a special guest speaker at a peace symposium in Kobe, Japan, and then she became the host of her own Disney Channel television special in which she travelled to Washington D.C. to interview Democratic presidential candidates. Before starting seventh grade, Samantha was offered the chance to audition for a weekly tv series, and won the role of Robert Wagner's daughter on a new television show called Lime Street. In August of 1985, 13-year-old Samantha and her father Arthur were flying home during a break in filming when their plane suddenly crashed less than a mile from the airport, instantly killing everyone on board. The entire world mourned the loss of Samantha Smith, the "littlest diplomat." Samantha's mother Jane formed the Samantha Smith Foundation in order to carry on her daughter's legacy. Many tributes have been made in both the Soviet Union and the United States to honor the memory of Samantha Smith, including a mountain peak, a bronze statue, a rare diamond, a postage stamp, and even an elementary school. The summer of 2018 will mark the 35th anniversary of Samantha's historic trip.
It was a lot more than a young mother losing her battle with Breast Cancer. It was a facebook blog that reflected a woman with an inspirational attitude that carried her through her journey. "I don't know if I can beat cancer, but I promise you that I will never let cancer beat me" Cancer took her body, but it never touched her heart.
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How is a woman supposed to catch a husband? In the wild, wild west, she's got to find a way to Lasso a Groom! Some of them are lawmen...some are outlaws. Ranchers and homesteaders are fair game, as well-none of 'em safe from love's lariat, or the women who finally manage to rope 'em in! DON'T GO SNARING MY HEART by Jacquie Rogers Can rancher Dex Madsen get past loner Betsy Lynch's goats and killer chicken to help save her mining claim and win her heart? RACE TO MARRY by Kirsten Lynn He's in town to tame a man-killer. She's accused of being one. When she proposes marriage the race is on. WANTED: THE SHERIFF by Tracy Garrett He's a confirmed bachelor...but she'll capture his heart. CANYON CROSSING by Kristy McCaffrey In search of her brother, Annabel Cross enters Grand Canyon. When U.S. Deputy Marshal Angus Docherty rescues her from a cliff side, her most guarded secret might save them. THE PERFECT HOMESTEAD BRIDE byLinda Hubalek Will a dangerous man from Gussie Hamner's past sabotage the future she's building with Noah Wilerson? THE WORST OUTLAW IN THE WEST by Kathleen Rice Adams An inept bank robber and a bossy spinster team up to rob an empty vault. What could go wrong?
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