To grow up in an orphanage seems like the making of an origin story for a superhero, but superheroes are fictional. Abel's father figure, Brother Dans, was brutally murdered in Nosol for his faith in Jesus Christ, but is it as it seems? Abel wants the truth of his murder in Nosol, the least of the nations entrenched in secrecy yet revealed to the world. On this unexpected adventure, Abel is sent on a mission to uncover the truth not only with Brother Dans, but to experience his faith teste...

Brother Dans did not leave an easy job to Abel when he left him the key. Abel discovers there are more keys to be found as myths and truths are intertwined. He learns the more he researches, he cannot lean unto his own understanding. The events that are occurring in Detroit are connected to events in Nosol that began before Abel knew about the keys. Er, an unlikely ally, is all he has as the last connection to discovering the truth of Dans's identity. His faith is stretched as he and his f...

An important contribution to the field of American literary studies“Groundbreaking work in Anderson scholarship in particular and, on the wider scene, in American literary studies.”—Robert Dunne, author of A New Book of the Grotesques: Contemporary Approaches to Sherwood Anderson’s Early FictionThis critical study of Sherwood Anderson’s most famous and perhaps most widely taught work, Winesburg, Ohio, treats it as a thoroughly modernist nove...

THIS BOOK IS NOT SAFE TO READ AT WORK.And honestly, the less you know about it before reading . . . the better!Twenty year old Temperance Verus has never been kissed. But that's what the basilisk is for.Along with thirteen other contestants, Tem must train with a basilisk to learn the power of seduction and win the prince's hand in marriage. When Tem is matched with Caspen, the Serpent King, she realizes she might actually stand a c...

A military captain must balance duty and desire in this edge-of-your-seat suspense novel by New York Times bestselling author Lindsay McKenna.On the edge of war,a country needs its protectors.Captain Ram Kozak is steeled to defend his country against all those who would hurt it. His only weak point is Darina “Dare” Mazur, a US Army Special Forces combat medic. She has a confidence—and loving touch—that brings him to...

The Quest is a reprint from the Warriors for the Light Series, first published in January 2008.Death divided them…until a desperate mission to conquer the dark lord reunited them.For renowned archeologist Kendra Johnson, working with her former lover, now her rival, was inconceivable. Nolan Galloway had betrayed her during a gruesome tragedy. And yet, born with the Vesica Piscis birthmark, the two were chosen for their special skills…destined to join forces once again....

The Hired FiancéeVivian badly wanted that advertising account with Lleyton Dexter's company. His deal? Spend a week with him. Lleyton considered it a fair exchange. He needed a fake fiancée to stop meddling relatives and Vivian would fit the role. Only the tension between her and Lleyton was anything but professional. It felt exciting — almost as if their pretend attraction was real!Wife In The MakingBryn Wallis chose Fleur as his n...

When mining engineer Cat Kincaid was trapped in a cave-in, it was gently bullying Slade Donovan who talked her through the terrifying hours until her rescue. And it was slyly masterful Slade Donovan who spirited her home to his Texas ranch to heal.Though drawn to Slade's rugged brand of courage, though warmed by his masculine attentions, Cat felt deeply, uncomfortably indebted to him. And now he needed her expertise to help him build an emerald mine. But would risking her life agai...

This book consists of two titles, which are the following:Book 1: Jealousy can be real, and it can be annoying. I think everyone has experienced feelings of jealousy in their lives. It’s normal, but if it isn’t dealt with, it can cause more problems to occur.That’s why this guide focuses on the symptoms, the different categories, and various solutions to combat those feelings. For example, sibling rivalry, envy in sports or career, sexual jealousy, and other forms of this h...

In the Viking village of Greytree, Astrid Mace is different. She is unaware of her roots, her troubled entry into the world and the powers she possesses. Powers she will need if her village is to survive The Elder Trials. All 13 of the Neophytes (children turning 13) in the village must compete and complete in 13 trials. Can the three Lords who rule over Greytree be trusted? What are the Druid’s true motives? Will she uncover the reason behind Erik’s anger and animosity? During an annual t...

Most feelings of jealousy or envy are related to insecurities. They come deep from within a person’s fears, doubts, self-esteem, and other variables, sometimes grounded in childhood experiences.Some people, however, are in denial. They go through life and never admit that they might envy what another person has, or they don’t want to admit to feelings of inadequacy or fear that their partner might lose interest in them.In order to provide clarity when we can speak of real j...

Everyone knows dragons have been extinct for over 1,000 years.Everyone is wrong.At least one dragon remains, and military scientists from the Cofah Empire are experimenting with its blood, using the magical substance to power deadly new weapons that could be used to bring the world to its knees. That's a concern for Zirkander, Cas, and the rest of the Iskandians, but all Tolemek wants is to find his missing sister. The last time he saw her, their father had...