The Kingsley twins have one mission—find Malley.Ten-year-old twins Jeoffrey and Jerrianna Kingsley are heartbroken when their beloved Maine Coon suddenly disappears, leaving behind six newborn kittens who need their mother. With the help of family and friends, the twins search their neighborhood, put up missing posters, and follow every clue that might lead them to Malley—and take care of kittens.When an unexpected lead finally appears, the search takes a s...

Using never-before-published family stories, private conversations, and Gandhi's own documented words, Dr. Douglas M. Shaw respectfully reveals the Mahatma most readers never meet - the private Gandhi who rejected Christ's divinity, atonement, and exclusivity; who admitted to Bishop Pickett in 1948, "I am a failure. I have pleaded for peace and we are having war"; and whose last written words confessed, "All about me is darkness. I am praying for light."Against that admission stand...

What if your mom's teen diary read almost exactly like yours**—crushes, drama, and all?**At nearly 15, Devynn Scoville feels she's not a kid anymore. So she harbors deep resentment over her mother's stubborn refusal to allow her to date senior Rodney Jacques. Obviously, she's forgotten what it's like to be in love! Despite the ultimatums, Devynn risks all to see him.Then, one day, Devynn h...

He's the heir to a legacy of blood and betrayal. I'm his newest obsession—and the one temptation he'll destroy everything for.I've fought my whole life to feel safe. And now I help other survivors heal. But outside of work, I know I'm only existing. Not living. I'm ready to be free. Be wild. I'm ready to fly.But when billionaire Hunter Brigham comes into my life, he leads me into a hidden world where powerful forces control more than is imaginable.T...

How do you silence the Biggest Bragger in the Universe?The Kingsley twins' fifth grade class has a major dilemma: Ralph Henry Dalton, the Biggest Bragger in the Galaxy who's wreaking havoc on their class. With a substitute teacher in the mix, Ralph's antics reach new heights, pushing even the shyest student, Lyn Marie, the size of a pea, to the brink of desperation.What will bring an end to all this boastful torture?Jerrianna Kingsley, the creative ...

Illusions of Freedom examines the opinions and ideas of two twentieth-century writers--Thomas Merton, a Catholic monk living in the United States, and Jacques Ellul, a French Protestant. Contemporaries, they never met or corresponded with each other, but their critique of the influence that technology was beginning to have on the human condition is strikingly similar. Both Merton and Ellul drew upon the ideas of others in formulating their worldview, to include Karl Barth, Soren Kierkegaar...

In recent years, China and India have become the most important economic partners of Africa and their footprints are growing by leaps and bounds, transforming Africa's international relations in a dramatic way. Although the overall impact of China and India's engagement in Africa has been positive in the short-term, partly as a result of higher returns from commodity exports fuelled by excessive demands from both countries, little research exists on the actual impact of China and India's g...

Strange. Beautiful. Shocking. Surreal.APEX MAGAZINE is a digital dark science fiction and fantasy genre zine that features award-winning short fiction, essays, and interviews. Established in 2009, our fiction has won several Hugo and Nebula Awards.We publish every other month.Issue 129 contains the following short stories, essays, reviews, and interviews.EDITORIALEditorial by Jason SizemoreORIGINAL FICTIONIt Happened in 'Loonto...

With the debate over health care consuming the nation, this timely book looks at the evolution of healthcare policy in the United States throughout its history.Concise, authoritative, and unbiased, The Healthcare Debate provides meaningful context for thinking about one of the most controversial public policy issues the United States faces. It traces the evolution of the argument over the government's role in healthcare financing and delivery since the ear...

A lovable calico cat with a mind of her own is about to turn one Dad's life upside down.MollyMai was perfectly content living with her elderly owner, Mrs. Hurley—until Mrs. Hurley dies.Now without a home, MollyMai trots next door and makes herself at home there—much to Mr. Carter's disapproval. Ten-year-old Veena and her eleven year-old sister, Jeena, are thrilled MollyMai wants to stay with them. But Dad is determined to keep his house cat-free.The...

The sleigh sat ready on a bed of glistening snow. The reindeer were excitedly awaiting Santa's command. Bags of presents were lashed down and we all stood in silent anticipation of the wonder that was about to take place...Santa was about to take flight on Christmas Eve! Little did we know what was about to take place!Please join me, Hamish, one of Santa's elves, as I tell the tale of that perilous Christmas Eve.Will Santa make it in time?

This guide helps readers understand the past, present, and future of America's Medicare and Medicaid programs, which provide health care services and medical coverage to millions of Americans across the USA.In the decades since President Lyndon B. Johnson signed legislation creating the Medicare and Medicaid health care programs in 1965, hundreds of millions of older and low-income Americans and people with disabilities have benefited. This book provides in-depth c...