Gerald Eversley's Friendship: A Study in Real Life is a novel by J. E. C. Welldon that delves into themes of personal relationships and social dynamics.The story follows Gerald Eversley, a central character whose life and experiences serve as the focus of the novel. Eversley is depicted as a person navigating the complexities of friendship and personal connections. The plot explores the nature of his relationships with others, highlighting how these interactions shape and influence his lif...

Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...

'Frantically wacky and wilfully confusing ... gratifyingly clever and very amusing' - MAIL ON SUNDAY'Frothy, fast and funny' - SCOTLAND ON SUNDAYColin Hollinghead is a young man going nowhere fast. Working for his dad might have seemed like a good idea at the time, but starting at the bottom in the widget-making industry has somehow lost its appeal. And now the business is in trouble. At least his father has a plan to turn...

Ride along in the patrol car as we see hear and feel the reality of life on the streets as a police officer on the Gold Coast - Australia's glitter strip. Meet the mad, the bad ... and the sad, in all their glory. Be amazed at the rat like cunning, the guile - and of course the abject stupidity of offenders as they cross this talented author's path.

A missing man. A haunted house. A reporter who won't stop until the truth is uncovered.Harding City might be dressed for Christmas, but investigative reporter Evangeline Moon isn't feeling festive, until a ghost in her haunted home delivers a mystery too chilling to ignore.On a cold morning two weeks before Christmas, Eva wakes to find the reclusive spirit from her tower room standing at the foot of her bed and it is clear that trouble is brewing.Wh...

The insecure little girl was the platform God used to get to Stevie Wonder, former President, Donald J. Trump, Whitney Houston, Elizabeth Taylor, Bob Hope, Gladys Knight, and so many more entertainers. I didn’t know God could use the most painful part of my life as a testimony to bless me, and so many others. Marriage and family can be such a challenge no matter how young or old you are. Living for Jesus in the midst of pain can turn any strong Christian to want to give up, but God. Having...

This incomparable anthology collects articles, interviews, fiction, and poetry from the Original Chicago Blues Annual, one of music history's most significant periodical blues publications. Founded and operated from 1989 to 1995 by African American musician and entrepreneur Lincoln T. Beauchamp Jr., OCBA gave voice to the blues community and often frankly addressed contentious issues within the blues such as race, identity, prejudice, wealth, gender, and inequity.OCBA ofte...

A one-night stand, agreed on by both parties, was supposed to be just that. One night.The next day, when Magnolia Baker walked in to the first practice for her last season of professional soccer with the Cowgirls, she expected it to go pretty smoothly. She was a veteran player, nothing surprised her anymore.At least, until her one night stand walks through the door.Her new boss, Beaufort Vanderbilt.The man that set her blood on fire, and made words stutter f...

Welcoming a new baby changes everything, but it doesn't mean leaving your four-legged companion behind. This practical guide equips you with proven strategies to introduce your baby to your dog safely, protecting their unique bond while building a calm, harmonious household.Pre-Baby Prep: Simple adjustments to daily routines, home spaces, and boundaries before your baby arrives to prevent stress and confusion.Safe Introductions & Interaction...

You say yes because the request is reasonable, the person matters, or refusing would be uncomfortable. Then the resentment begins. Something else receives less time, your own plans disappear, and the agreement costs far more than the activity itself. The Cost of a Yes You Don't Mean reveals the hidden exchange inside every commitment: accepting one demand always reduces what remains for something else. William R. Stanek helps you examine a request before guilt, habit, or fear answers on yo...

A funny, rhyming picture book to celebrate Dad bears everywhere - the perfect gift for Father's Day!Ssshhhh! Don't wake Dad!Bear cubs, Obi and Nadia, are throwing a surprise party for their sleepy (but amazing) dad. They've got balloons to blow up, cakes to make, and they've invited all of their woodland friends and family.Dad is sound asleep and snoring in bed, so it's vital that he doesn't wake up before everything is ready. But with so m...

A funny, rhyming picture book to celebrate Mother's Day!Ssshhhh! Don't wake Mum!Mum needs some well-earned rest before her first day at her new job as a firefighter! While she's snoozing peacefully, her little bunnies decide to make her a breakfast of champions - a huge stack of pancakes!But as the sweet smell of syrup spreads through the forest, other uninvited woodland creatures begin to stir! Can the bunnies fend off their breakfast-crav...