In "Corrie," Ruth Lynn weaves a poignant narrative that delves into the intricacies of domestic life and the struggles of the female spirit in the late 19th century. Utilizing a realist literary style, Lynn captures the hardships faced by her protagonist, Corrie, against the socio-economic backdrop of her time. The novel reflects the era's tensions over gender roles, societal expectations, and the quest for personal autonomy, inviting readers into a world where resilience and vulnerability...

In the storm-lashed harbor of Porthmynwr, where sea and village life are bound by hardship and faith, Lettice Gwynne's lonely cottage becomes the center of a family and community tested by wreck, grief, and loss. As a ship drives toward the rocks and her sailor father Roger Rudd joins the desperate rescue, Lettice faces the terror of old sea-bereavement made newly personal. The wreck brings tragedy, but also an infant saved from the waves, and Lettice answers sorrow with compassion, revivi...

William David Thoreau says, ”If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; ……. Now put the foundations under them.” Lynn Ruth Miller found her castle when she was 70 years old. She began building her foundation even though she was ignored, rejected and blocked at every turn. She persevered until she finally found a way to make that dream happen. Now it is her reality. This book will tell you how she created that success and give you the courage to pursue your own dream ...

It's a common belief that older adults are generally tired, grumpy and unhappy. Movies, TV commercials and late night punch lines often assume older adults are hapless buffoons with nothing better to do than yell "Get off of my lawn!" They like to complain endlessly about their physical ailments to anyone who will listen.This is largely a myth. While physical and cognitive decline are a natural part of the aging process, the truth of aging is very different to the one popular culture would...

In this dirty explicit multi-author mega collection filled with 33 filthy erotic stories, you’ll experience Swingers, Werewolves, BDSM, Spanking, Vampires, Bisexual, Anal, Paranormal Threesomes, Big Beautiful Women, Lesbian First Time, Medical, Gangbangs and Much Much More…

A moving memoir of faith tested by loss, obedience, and the long work of trusting God. Would You Still Love Me? tells the story of discovering a deeper trust in God—not through certainty, but through surrender.---What if obedience led you to the very edge of yourself—through hardship, unthinkable adversity, and profound grief—and then faith asked, “Will you go on?”Would You Still Love Me? is a raw ...

A Christy Award WinnerOnly in crossing a seemingly endless ocean will they find the true meaning of love, faith, and homeLife in Sweden feels like an endless winter to Elin Carlson after the deaths of her parents. When circumstances become unbearable, she determines to find a safe haven for her sisters.So begins their journey to America … the land of dreams and second chances.But as hardship becomes their constant companion, Elin, Kirsten, and Sofia question...

Hidden Places is a Christy Award winner for excellence in Christian fiction. Fragrant blossoms herald spring, but the orchard is also a place of secrets and heartache. After the death of her husband Frank, Eliza is left with three young children and mounting debts. When a gentle stranger enters her orchard, she experiences a peculiar sensation of familiarity with the man. But will his unknown past jeopardize all that she has fought for?

America's greatest party and America's most colorful city, in all their shades, shimmer here in a never-before-published 1950-1960 collection of photographs taken at New Orleans's annual Mardi Gras. Photographer Ruth Ketcham chose the revolutionary Kodachrome slide film to capture Carnival, its walking and parading krewes, bystanders, and masquers. Kodachrome's fade-resistant images preserve a bygone 1950s era, not only of Mardi Gras but also of a bustling French Quarter, alive again with ...

Anthropological Theory for the Twenty-First Century presents a critical approach to the study of anthropological theory for the next generation of aspiring anthropologists. Through a carefully curated selection of readings, this collection reflects the diversity of scholars who have long contributed to the development of anthropological theory, incorporating writings by scholars of color, non-Western scholars, and others whose contributions have historically been under-acknowledge...

Anthropological Theory for the Twenty-First Century presents a critical approach to the study of anthropological theory for the next generation of aspiring anthropologists. Through a carefully curated selection of readings, this collection reflects the diversity of scholars who have long contributed to the development of anthropological theory, incorporating writings by scholars of color, non-Western scholars, and others whose contributions have historically been under-acknowledge...

Poems of Strength, Love, and Inspiration.This book will take you on a thought-provoking journey alongside a group of young authors as they celebrate life and open their souls to share their struggles, triumphs, and wisdom through captivating poems coming from the heart.An unforgettable collection of poems that remind us that we are not alone and that there is hope for the future.Immerse in these poems to warm your soul:Just A Bunch of Jersey Girls - Race for...