For years, from her home on a hill outside Nashville, River Jordan felt a call to travel to the mystical Isle of Iona, off the coast of Scotland--the island that gave birth to Celtic Christianity. In The Ancient Way she invites us to leave the sacred space of our homes and our lives and join her on this pilgrimage.With the help of friends and the kindness of strangers, Jordan winds her way across green mountains to late-night ferries, across islands and down one-way roads ...

Two journalists in a small Alabama town discover a mysterious book that makes them confront the past.If you had the power to amend choices you made in the past, would you—even if it changed everything?Mercy Land has made some unexpected choices for a young woman in the 1930s. The sheltered daughter of a traveling preacher, she chooses to leave her rural community to move to nearby Bay City on the warm, gulf-waters of southern Alabama. There she finds a job ...

From the author of Praying for Strangers and four Southern gothic novels comes a chronicle of faith and spirituality that is personal, raw, wise, revelatory - and very funny.With a unique mix of passionate revelation and quirky humor, River Jordan takes us on a journey through her Southern childhood to her present-day life as a novelist. Her stories run the gamut from dancing disco nights and midnight desert rides to surprise visitations with the Divine. I...

Prepare to be swept away into a medieval world filled with intrigue, romance, and a strong-willed heroine. As the sage's prophecy of his impending death echoes through the halls of Lord Grayhawk's castle, the lord makes a drastic decision - to have his daughter, Raven, choose her own husband from a group of five suitors. But Raven, ignorant of the sage's prophecy, is determined to defy her father's wishes and sets out to manipulate the suitors and pit them against each other. Little does s...

The ground was once a laughing place...From the mind of a dark folklorist comes a chilling modern myth. Breaking Ground is a cycle of six poems that tells a story older than time—the slow, creeping transformation of a vibrant, joyful world into a cold, mechanical one. A phantom takes its toll, a garden becomes a factory, and a mirror shows a truth that isn't there. Yet, in the silent, dark heart of it all, a single seed remembers the sun.This is a story of how a system takes hold, but more...

Navigating the complex world of kids and money is a breeze with our invaluable handbook – empowering your children with financial literacy, even if the mere thought of money jargon is enough to send you into a panic! Are you stuck in a sea of overly complicated financial jargon, or perhaps questioning if it's even the right age to start discussing these topics with your children? Around 57% of parents say they feel uncertain about how to discuss complex money matters with their children. A...

As we stumble out of lockdowns, many are searching for healthier ways to live their lives. Love Live author Jordan River shows how natural values are a way forward in a post-pandemic world. It's time to revolutionize our lifestyles- just by becoming the most authentic version of yourself. Long Live exposes the lifestyle challenges and problems that face us in this age obsessed perpetual activity. River's message rings out with a truth that is challenging and unmistakably ...

Discover the Thrill of Adventures Right from Your Living RoomImagine transforming your living space into the launchpad for an extraordinary journey of discovery, creativity, and wellness. Escape the Boring: A Sofa Explorer's Guide to Active Living is your indispensable guide to breaking free from the mundane and injecting excitement, adventure, and joy into every day–without stepping outside your front door.Embark on a transformative quest to redefine what it means to live ...

Includes:•Charles River Editors original biography of Attila the Hun•Attila, King of the Huns, and His Predecessors by William Herbert•Passages on Attila by Jordanes, from The Origin and Deeds of the GothsA luxurious meal, served on silver plate, had been made ready for us and the barbarian guests, but Attila ate nothing but meat on a wooden trencher. In everything else, too, he showed himself temperate; his cup was of wood, while to the guests were given goblets of gold and silver. His dress...

The Handbook of Peer Tutoring is the authoritative resource on the emerging interdisciplinary field of peer tutoring in higher education. Addressing the multiple audiences of undergraduate tutors in advanced trainings, students immersing themselves in the research of learning and writing centers, professionals seeking to understand the history and current state of the field, and researchers specializing in peer-led learning, the book gathers in one volume the voices that define th...

What if there was something readers could do that could positively influence others and change their lives in the process?As 2009 approached, New Year's resolutions were the last thing on River Jordan's mind. Her sons were both about to go off to war and all she could do was pray for their safety and hope to maintain her strength, until she unexpectedly came upon the perfect New Year's resolution-one that focused on others instead of herself. She would pray for a c...

From the author of Praying for Strangers and four Southern gothic novels comes a chronicle of faith and spirituality that is personal, raw, wise, revelatory - and very funny.With a unique mix of passionate revelation and quirky humor, River Jordan takes us on a journey through her Southern childhood to her present-day life as a novelist. Her stories run the gamut from dancing disco nights and midnight desert rides to surprise visitations with the Divine. I...