Few books have managed to depict, dissect and encompass, in vivid, crude detail, the numerous vicissitudes and hurdles inherent to the immigration experience (everything that goes into the pursuit of the particularly elusive American dream) -this one does. Whatever your opinion on the subject, nothing you can imagine comes close to the truth -nothing you've read or heard before can prepare you for the real-life, harrowing situations these people go through. The semi-autobiographic characters in the story broadly mirror the lives and feelings of the millions of immigrants that come to the United States of America looking to improve their lives, only to realize that what they thought a dream might as well be just a painful myth. This novel will move you -push you, rather- in the right direction toward the discovery of all the reasons behind this choice -and all the reasons why it may, ultimately, not be as good an idea as many of us think.
Answer the call to adventure in a land of haunted rolling hills and dark dangerous bayous. Inside Carnival of Creatures, you'll find 20 monsters straight from Louisiana myth, lore, and legend with vivid illustrations and robust descriptions and stats to help breathe life (or death) into your roleplaying experience. Based in the Fate Core system, these monsters can be used in your own adventures, or you can play one of our three provided regional one-shot adventures.Spice up your table top with this collection of creatures from the hills of Natchitoches to the depths of the Crescent City!
Danielle Cayden was born to be a spy; one could say her abilities were otherworldly. She was a natural at blending in, fading into the background, and observing everything around her...
Un libro educativo, divertente e interattivo che insegna ai bambini la segnaletica stradale con l'aiuto del simpatico cane Dogodò;
Many Christians are searching for answers when it comes to the spiritual and demonic. Unfortunately with the plethora of material out there, most of it is not any good theologically. This book attempts to correct that by offering a biblical argument for where the demonic not only comes from by how and why they are allowed to oppress believing Christians. Four biblical texts are observed to see that it is by God's will alone that covenant community members can be tormented by the demonic. As well, an appendix on the biblical method for dealing with demonic issues such as oppression is offered. Anthony Uyl is a magna cum laude graduate with a Masters in Theological Studies. Biblical Demonology has long been a passion of his and he seeks to help those suffering with spiritual issues to find the true freedom that can only be found in Jesus Christ.
"Action-packed and full of history, award-winning author Reg Quist delivers book four in a series that details the turbulent adventures of a young lawman. Sheriff Rory Jamison wants nothing more than to protect and serve his county-and start over after the last few years. But when the federal government intervenes, he is forced to embark on a dangerous mission with a brand-new federal marshal straight out of Washington, D.C.-who has no idea just how deadly the west can be. Stolen cattle lead them to Texas, where they battle ruthless rustlers and harsh weather conditions on the hunt for the truth. And just when they think they've solved the case, they discover that stolen cattle are the least of their worries. Uncovering a level of crime that goes deeper than a county sheriff should go, Rory is convinced that his responsibilities lie with his own county and is determined to head home. Too bad the feds feel otherwise. Full of heart-pumping action and moments of reflection, Rory is on a steadfast mission to protect the county he was elected to serve...but he might have to solve a federal crime before he's able to make the trek home"--
New neighbors are the bane of my existence, but nothing prepares me for the new woman next door.A long time ago, I swore off blondes.Until her.Until Raya crawls under my skin and stays.Sure, she always seems pissed at me, but I'll soon make her realize I'm not always a dick.But then there's a new threat that has me seeing red and needing to hunt for blood.The name Death isn't just for show. And anyone who steps in my way or threatens those under my protection are going to get up close and personal with the man behind the namesake.Running is pointless... when Death knocks on your door.
A Theory of Expanded Love is a coming-of-age story featuring an unflinching, gullible skeptic, trapped in her enormous Catholic family in 1963.
Red light therapy is a natural and 100% safe treatment that works by emitting special wavelengths that stimulate the mitochondria in cells to produce ATP, which is essential to build collagen. Once the light is absorbed by the skin, it produces light energy which is then converted to cell energy that is responsible for growing fiber cells, tissue & collagen. It increases skin elasticity and helps to naturally rejuvenate. This natural treatment is backed by several scientific studies and has been proven to be effective to treat certain skin conditions and improve overall health. Here are just a few things you will get out of this book: What is Red Light Therapy and whether or not you should use itAll possible benefits of Red Light TherapyInstructions on how to use red light therapy at YOUR OWN HOME10 reasons why you should use Red Light TherapyMost common mistakes while using Red Light TherapyKey Preparation before and during the therapy you need to know aboutMany Many more...In the same way that many people are shifting towards non-invasive, holistic treatments for illness, animal owners are increasingly open to alternative therapies for their beloved pets.Red light therapy works on animals in much the same way that it works on humans. Nearly all forms of life benefit from red and near-infrared light exposure when it is administered in a sustained manner over time.
The Dear Sis, I Love You (hardback, black & white) anthology is a collection of writings that feature the stories of beautifully Black, wonderfully flawed, eternally-redeeming, amazingly affirming, purposefully authentic and painstakingly transparent Black Sisterhood.Each contributing sister is asked to curate a rich narrative using their entire, multi-dimensional self as a literal (or figurative) tapestry of their personal experiences. We encourage you to dive into your stories that may consist of pain, passion, and promise. [also available in paperback (black & white), hardback (color), and eBook]
Bad Animal is a collection of poems about the body, about violence, about safety, a meditation on love, sex, and death. It explores the body's changing relationship to desire in the aftermath of incredible sexual trauma, and how we societally reconcile the beauty of the world we live in with intense emotional pain. Bad Animal is a collection of poems that remind the reader we are all made of flesh and bone and while flesh is temporary and fragile, bone is hard and resilient: both are needed to be whole. Nature is present throughout these poems which echoes the real world-a world that needs both vulture and carcass, a world that needs both dark and light. ***Oh, Kathryn Bratt-Pfotenhauer's Bad Animal is a marvelously macabre and bewitching book! Here is a poet who plunges headlong into haunting intersections of faith, nature, sex, and violence, evoking for us the allures and the horrors of death, enlivening the body and stirring up questions about the future. Conjuring a world where Danger sometimes wears the face of Pleasure, and vice versa, these poems unfold a menagerie of incisive, visceral images you won't soon forget. Bratt-Pfotenhauer's language glows and pulses like an ember in the dark. Gabrielle Bates, author of Judas Goat Bad Animal is fierce, smart, knows language as a kind of mating dance with the reader, a lever into the interior, and a demon possession. It's aware of its body as text and texture, a source of hurt and a source of rapture. It has a hawk heart and a crow mind. Bad Animal is memorable for its avidity, its "renegade" desire, its scholarship of "little violences". It puts you under a spell. It gallops inside you. Bruce Smith, author of DevotionsIt's a miracle for a poetry collection to wind up so smart and so moving at once. I read Kathryn Bratt-Pfotenhauer's Bad Animal in one gulp, then reopened it and started over, for it rewards study. Brave new offering to the literary world, and the first of many books I'll buy from this astonishing young poet. Buy this book! Mary Karr, author of Tropic of Squalor and The Liar's ClubKathryn Bratt-Pfotenhauer's Bad Animal subtly questions the contours of comfort throughout the inevitable cycles of life-beginnings, endings, death, pain, love. This book is at once a soothing lyrical balm with the sonic authority of a bomb. Read it and experience the power of a deftly written and precisely conceived work of art. Airea D. Matthews, author of Simulacra & Bread and Circus
It is 1943. In the skies above war-torn Europe a savage battle continues as Allied bomber crews rain down fire and destruction on Hitler's cities and Luftwaffe fighters tear the bombers to pieces.
Nechama Goldberg's powerful memoir, The Second Scar, begins in the years before World War II disrupts her peaceful village. This is a story of a mother's fierce determination to keep her child safe.
"Award-winning author K.S. Jones brings to life another sweet, heartfelt contemporary western romance in the fan favorite True Hearts of Texas series! Kelsey-Rose Flowers and Shane Delany were once the fairytale couple in the small town of Topaz, Texas. When Shane dies in an accident caused by Kelsey-Rose, her final gift to him is her promise to never love another. In the aftermath, she walks away from The Forty Flowers Ranch-her family's homestead and her inheritance. She turns to flowers instead of Texas Longhorns, opening a floral shop as a balm against the hurt she feels. Colton Wilde, former Managing Editor of a Dallas area newspaper, buys The Blue Topaz Times and moves to Central Texas to begin a new life. The last thing he expects is to fall in love with the local florist... In a parallel twist of fate, simultaneous tragedies force Colton to leave town, while Kelsey-Rose must return home to fulfill her ranching obligations-the last thing in the world she wants. When the two are reunited, everything has changed-even her unbroken promise. TAGLINE: How long can a promise to love last?"--
Meet Leo.... A dog full of kindness, wisdom, and helpful advice. Letters to Leo is a story made up of friendly letters between Leo and kids who are dealing with difficult situations.
My Mother's Bible is dedicated to godly mothers everywhere whose impact on so many lives is immeasurable. May God bless your incredible ministry.
She was willing to sacrifice anything for revenge. But she thought she was only gambling with her life... not her heart. Aerial performer Zita has dedicated ten years of her life to one thing and one thing alone: vengeance. Armed with an iron blade, she must take to the silks and give the performance of a lifetime to kill the notorious Prince of Monsters - the fae prince responsible for her sister's death.But when Zita's plan fails, she finds herself imprisoned, sentenced to be the prince's "pet" as punishment for her crime. With cruelty as sharp as his claws, Sepher is everything Zita expected from her enemy. Yet he's also patient and obsessive, particularly when it comes to his "pet's" punishment. Nevertheless, Zita refuses to surrender - not even to a fae prince. Sepher may have collared her, but nothing can stop her from getting her revenge... not even at the cost of her heart.Full of claws, curses, and a deadly game of cat and mouse, this twisted reimagining of Beauty and the Beast is perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and The Cruel Prince.
Lynn Young's Red Hot Living is part joyride, part memoir, part zesty recipe, part anthem, and part love letter to life. Discovering wild joy in the most unlikely places, Young connects us to our own desires and yes, to finding unimaginable joy no matter what life dishes up. Laugh-out-loud funny, Red Hot Living is a rollicking, unabashed, irresistible read that leads us straight home to our joyful selves. With ignition, permission, and prescription, this little book reveals how to not only live from passion and find true joy every single day-but how to do it no matter what messiness comes our way (because we all know life gets lifey!). With whimsy, humor and intimacy paired with deep wisdom, soulfulness, and wild optimism, what pours out from Red Hot Living is life herself. Grab a cuppa, curl up, and buckle up-and get ready to be unleashed.
Birds called. Breezes played among branches just bursting into green. Daffodils, proud and erect, stood in clumps about the dazzling lawn. Young, pulsing, eager things elbowed their way through last year's leaves to taste the morning sun; the wide-eyed celan dine, yellower than butter; the little violet, hugging the earth for fear of being seen; the sturdy bourgeois daisy; the pale-faced anemone, earliest to wake and earliest to sleep; the blue bird's-eye in small family groups; the blatant dandelion already a head and shoulders taller than any neighbor. Every twig in the old garden bore its new load of buds that were soft as kittens' paws; and up the wrinkled trunks of ancient trees young ivy leaves chased each other like school boys. Spring had come again, and its eternal Spirit Spread the message of new-born hope, stirred the sap of awakening life, warmed the bosom of a wintry earth and put into the hearts of birds the old desire to mate. But the lonely girl turned a deaf ear to the call, and rounded her shoulders over the elderly desk with tears blistering her letter.
A world in darkness. A love that cannot be.Shocked by the revelation that followed the official coronation, Aly and Red march toward dangers they never saw coming and away from the things they both want most. Each must face their deepest fears and darkest secrets, finding strength when all hope is lost.Death follows them. Evil hunts them. As a battle looms and a shadow rises, there remains only one path forward, and it will bring them toward their most difficult decision yet. To succeed is to lose something dear, but to fail is to watch the world fade into an eternal night.Will the Beacon and Beholder fulfill their destiny-and will it be what they all hoped?Enjoy the final installment of this swoony, high-stakes epic fantasy series today!
Now that Zelina's memory is returning, so are her powerful abilities. She has fought off multiple Medjay, lost friends, and finally made it home to Ecardia.Rune, her best friend, has been by her side since she woke up at Stonehenge with no memory. He's fought beside her and taught her how to harness her powers.Now she'll need him more than ever. The hunt for her father begins and all the lies will end.Zelina will find out the truth, but she may not like what she finds.
A Stunning Look At The World's Most Intriguing Conspiracy Theories And Cover UpsHave you ever wondered what really happened when some of the worlds most amazing conspiracy theories were brought to light. You are about to discover many of the worlds most popular conspiracy theories and what is really known to be true about them, what is thought to be fake and what most people believe. Get ready for the real truth about: The New World OrderThe JFK AssassinationThe Moon LandingWas The Holocaust a Conspiracy?The Vatican ConspiracyAnd so much more!This book is an examination into these proposed theories concerning the history behind the airport, including necessity and funding, strange artwork murals The summary of the evidence will allow the reader to calculate their own conclusions and determine further research on this highly debated matter.
"The poems in Snowy Saplings tell the stories not of giant trees but of the young, slender, inexperienced ones that listen to the sound of a distant creek, snap back to form when the snow melts, stand tall to serve as markers for wandering poets, and sometimes die young and appear as skeletons against the sky. Here is a poet who draws wisdom from his attentive study of nature. "When you are quiet imagine," he says, revealing his method while wandering. Drink in these inspiriting poems and imagine"--
How do you grow in your relationship with God? How can you be sure you understand who He is? In her second book debut, Dr. Sherrie A. Hill allows readers to discover how to experience God through communing with Him, fasting, praying, and reading His Word. As a result, one will become more aware of who they are to Him and who He is to them. She emboldens the reader to never apologize for being who God created them to be. But, instead, embrace it and walk boldly into their identity in Him. Her advice? Look up to God, who is the Author and Finisher of your faith, and enjoy life.
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