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I blew my cover for the woman I love. The second River Adams walked into my life, I knew my days undercover were numbered. The FBI gave me one mission: bring down the Cross brothers and their criminal empire. But no one counted on her, and now that she's been taken, I'll do anything to get her back. Even if it means working with the men I was ordered to catch. Volkov thinks he can auction off our woman and not pay the price, but he's dead wrong. We're coming for her. Me.Her husband.And her best friend. The Bratva leader may not realize it, but he's racked up a deadly debt with Twisted Cross Ranch. One he'll pay with his blood. I'm supposed to be the one putting the monsters behind bars, but to save her, I'll become one of them.For fans of Yellowstone, USA Today Bestselling Authors K. Loraine & Meg Anne bring you a new dark cowboy mafia why-choose series. Red-hot, gritty, suspenseful, and loaded with angst, Twisted Cross Ranch is the escape you didn't know you needed. Hang on tight, darlin', these ain't your mama's cowboys.Please check the authors' website for a full list of content and trigger warnings.

I blew my cover for the woman I love. The second River Adams walked into my life, I knew my days undercover were numbered. The FBI gave me one mission: bring down the Cross brothers and their criminal empire. But no one counted on her, and now that she's been taken, I'll do anything to get her back. Even if it means working with the men I was ordered to catch. Volkov thinks he can auction off our woman and not pay the price, but he's dead wrong. We're coming for her. Me.Her husband.And her best friend. The Bratva leader may not realize it, but he's racked up a deadly debt with Twisted Cross Ranch. One he'll pay with his blood. I'm supposed to be the one putting the monsters behind bars, but to save her, I'll become one of them.For fans of Yellowstone, USA Today Bestselling Authors K. Loraine & Meg Anne bring you a new dark cowboy mafia why-choose series. Red-hot, gritty, suspenseful, and loaded with angst, Twisted Cross Ranch is the escape you didn't know you needed. Hang on tight, darlin', these ain't your mama's cowboys.Please check the authors' website for a full list of content and trigger warnings.

in this book discover the power of owning your story in "Your Labels Don't Define You: You Define You!" This captivating tale explores the author's journey, embracing her true self despite the labels society tried to impose on her. From being a daughter, a friend, a mom, and a business owner, the author defied the expectations and judgments placed upon her.This book offers hope and reassurance that negative labels don't have to bring you down. You get to be exactly who you are at your core, staying true to yourself and overcoming any obstacles life throws your way. Remember, the choice is yours-how you want to be treated and how you want to be seen lies in your hands.Dive into this inspiring story and learn how even when life gets messy, you can turn it into a beautiful masterpiece. Embrace the truth: Your labels don't define you-You define You!

Foreword When the sky appears gray, and I see a rose suddenly emerge from the cracks of a wall...I don't say the sky is Gray, but I gaze at the rose and I say to it: what a beautiful day. These are the words of Palestinian Poet, Mahmoud Darwish, which always inspire me and guide me to the right path. Hope and optimism should always be on our minds. I met Ziyad Khadaash many years ago and I fell in love with his stories and I have read all of his books and enjoyed them. His storytelling approach is brilliant and creative and his stories should reach a wider audience. This is what led me to offer to translate one of his books. This book "Our Wounds Tell Who We Are" is full of Palestinian real stories that I and the majority of Palestinian can relate to. I had the pleasure of translating them despite the linguist and cultural challenges. I hope I was successful in bridging the cap and transferring the creative ideas present in these stories to new audiences. I started this note with words from Mahmoud Darwish and I am a believer that Ziyad is our next Darwish. Fayeq OweisTranslator

The book covers the beginning of punk rock in Poland between 1978 and 1982. There is a timeline of gigs and various events. Fanzines pages show artistic style of that time. Texts including translated into English lyrics and poetry are illustrated with 178 photographs many not yet published by four photographers: Ada - Ania Dabrowska-Lyons, Iliko Kuruluszwili, Krzysztof Pawela, Henryk Wasążnik, Andrzej Zuzak. Chapter on Situationist tells about the history of the movement and their influence on punks. Chapter on Anarchism gives examples of various types of anarchy. Kropotkin, David E. Archer, Emma Goldman, Leo Tolstoy, Mikail Bakunin are mentioned. Chapter on Nihilism analyzes Bulent Diken's book "Nihilism" and unfolds the history of nihilism.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE MADE A GOD FOR A DAY, is a book that depicts the essence and power of God's love by blending fictional characters into Biblical truth. It points out what the fundamental role of the church in modem society should be. In other words, instead of condemning others by being judgmental in our self-righteousness, we can just demonstrate the love of God from our hearts, and do the most good to our fellow human beings.This book unequivocally reveals the common errors in today's church and how "the body of Christ" (the Church) has traded its basic responsibility for materialism, money, and fame; thus, leaving the members languishing in the sea of doubt, bemusement, manipulation, lies, insecurity, and deception. As a result, the faithful are gradually turning away from the truth to find solace outside of the church, seeking answers in man's philosophies and other religions.WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE MADE A GOD FOR A DAY, brings us back to the basics and teaches the true meaning of the Christian faith as it relates to the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ (Yehoshua), especially as it is written in Matthew 25: 31-46 respectively.

49 years in the life of a charter pilot. Come along with Garth as he revisits his adventures, life, and career as a charter pilot. From the humble beginnings of a teenager fueling planes through his long career. Come co-pilot with Garth and hear his stories, adventures and musings... Including: "Snake on a plane""Hitting a cow""Passenger wanting to get out of the plane""Roughneck promising to 'kick my butt'">...and many more interesting stories, Recorded by Garth in his own words.

This volume will explore how breathwork can complement and amplify the benefits of mindfulness and will also highlight some ways breathwork is being used to improve athletic performance, improve education, create stronger parent-child bonds, and offer a more holistic approach to improving overall well-being.

Lawrence Dewan OP (1932-2015) graced the world of scholarship with the impressive lucidity, depth, and comprehensiveness of his research on the philosophy and theology of St Thomas Aquinas. A long-time professor at the Collège Universitaire Dominicain in Ottawa and a member of the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas, his hundreds of articles and reviews brought him international renown as a foremost authority on metaphysics, natural philosophy, and ethics as well as on aspects of the work of John Capreolus, Albert the Great, Etienne Gilson, and Jacques Maritain.Prompted by the honoree's seventy-fifth birthday in March 2007, Wisdom's Apprentice gathers the work of twelve distinguished scholars who pay grateful homage to their friend and mentor. Part I engages fundamental metaphysical issues, Jan Aertsen writing on truth as a transcendental, Stephen Brock and David Twetten on the doctrine of being, and J. L. A. West on supposit and nature. Part II contains essays on natural theology, with Ralph McInerny and Leslie Armour posing questions on the rational basis of man's knowledge of God and Gregory Doolan showing how deliberately Aquinas integrates divine ideas into his doctrine of God. In Part III natural philosophy comes to the fore: Christopher Decaen expounds the impossibility of action at a distance, Jude Dougherty the relationship between physics and philosophy, and Ralph Nelson the influence of Bergson on an important difference between Gilson and Maritain. The two authors of Part IV address the world of man; Kevin Flannery argues that for Aristotle no less than for Aquinas acts can be good or bad in their very species and Heather McAdam Erb unfolds Aquinas's views on interior peace, the foretaste of eternal life. The volume is rounded off with an introduction to and short biography of Fr. Dewan by Peter Kwasniewski, together with a bibliography of his work.

This witch doctor's adventure is just beginning! In Witches Garden, readers will be transported to a world of magic and mystery, following the story of the witch doctor and her granddaughter. The witch doctor is a wise and powerful woman who runs her potion shop with the help of her pet cat and "invisible" lizard. But when her screaming strawberries go missing, and her granddaughter is studying abroad, she must find the culprit alone. Along the way, she meets various colorful characters, including a half-witch, half-plant. Will the witch doctor be able to find her missing strawberries and create enough ghoul flu potion for winter? Witches Garden is a fun book with elements of a modern fairy tale and unique details that make it memorable. The story is unpredictable and has mystery, suspense, and adventure. Laurel Lorenzini introduces readers to a magical place with familiar creatures, where they trade in wish clams, spells, and charms and have a delivery company. It is all creative, and learning about the residents and their daily troubles was entertaining. Mags is missing her granddaughter Bo, who has traveled for school, and her daughter Miriam, who disappeared. Her being overwhelmed with the work in her store made her a likable and familiar everyday person you might bump into on the street. The book has beautiful art that visually narrates the story and makes the book colorful and eye-catching. Children will be attracted to the colors and love seeing all the amazing characters and enchanted locations. I loved reading this book and recommend adding it to your children's book collection. - Reviewed by Doreen Chombu for Readers' Favorite (5-star review) The tone is playful with great attention to detail that Laurel Lorenzini uses to bring this eccentric world to life. From the quirky names of plants (booberry) to the different creatures, every detail works toward establishing the Halloween aesthetic of the town. Children will enjoy the different characters and will love getting to know Bill the Vampire, Haggle Tooth, and Clevis the Werewolf. Through these characters, you're able to see the importance that Mags has in the town and how she uses her garden to help people. Some also provide humor in the story such as a werewolf with a toothache, which will no doubt make children laugh. The illustrations are vivid, bright, and cheery images that fit the tone of the world that Lorenzini has created. These pair well with the zaniness of the characters and provide lovely peeks into the town such as Mags' shop, the different beings, and her role. Witches Garden is a charming children's chapter book that serves as a great foray into reading with a story that is lighthearted, quirky, and charming. - Reviewed by Liz Konkel for Readers' Favorite (5-star review) Laurel Lorenzini has created lovable and quirky characters. Witches and vampires, some of the beings that usually scare children, are given more helpful and cooperative roles in their community, reflecting more likable qualities. The illustrations by Gabriel San Martin pop off the pages and give more life to each part of the story. The narration is fast-paced, and a reader who is familiar with short chapter books will love learning about the harmonious atmosphere in Green Mist Bay. Readers will see examples of friendship, respect, releasing worry, and forgiveness throughout the pages, and the author leaves plenty of room for a series to develop. In the story, readers will learn who is stealing the screaming strawberries, but the mystery of Mags's daughter's disappearance is a subject Lorenzini can explore in another book. Children who enjoy tales about supernatural beings with a hint of mystery will like Witches Garden. - Reviewed by Courtnee Turner Hoyle for Readers' Favorite (5-star review)

A Deaf teen escapes his father's basement after years of imprisonment. Bloody, alone, and without language, he lands in a psychiatric facility, where another Deaf teen teaches him Sign Language and begins to mold him in his own image.

Jason Baldinger is a poet and photographer from Pittsburgh, PA. He's penned fifteen books of poetry the newest of which include: A History of Backroads Misplaced: Selected Poems 2010-2020 (Kung Fu Treachery), and This Still Life (Kung Fu Treachery) with James Benger. His first book of photography, Lazarus, as well as two ekphrastic collaborations (with Rebecca Schumejda and Robert Dean) are forthcoming. His work has appeared across a wide variety of online sites and print journals. You can hear him from various books on Bandcamp and on lps by The Gotobeds and Theremonster. His etsy shop can be found under the tag la belle riviere.

"Spots, Dots & Chickenpox" is more than just a story; it's a journey into the heart of diversity and acceptance. With its delightful illustrations and playful rhymes, this book captures the essence of what makes each child unique, while teaching valuable life lessons adorably and cleverly.The story revolves around Lucky, a little ducky, who, with the help of his brother Blue, embarks on an insightful quest to understand his uniqueness. The characters they meet along the way, from leopards with shiny crowns to giraffes driving purple tanks, all contribute to the central theme of not judging others by their appearance.As parents and educators, we often seek stories that not only entertain but also educate this is a fantastic tool to: Encourage children to embrace their individuality and not worry about conforming to societal expectations.Teach tolerance and kindness, fostering a sense of confidence in their unique selves.Foster meaningful conversations about the importance of inclusion and diversity, teaching children not to judge and to accept others as they are.Piques curiosity insightfully and profoundly in a way that a child can easily grasp with fun characters and illustrations that are colorful and cute.Relatable for children of all ages, this tale is perfect for a cozy read in a pediatrician's office, a lively story time in kindergarten, or a quiet evening at home. The book's repetitive and memorable phrases resonate with young minds, empowering them to use these lessons in the real world.Beyond the laughter, "Spots, Dots & Chickenpox" leaves a positive message, instilling a sense of belonging and acceptance in every reader. This book is a treasure for anyone who believes in the power of teaching children the beauty of diversity and the strength found in our differences. It reminds us that we must explore and understand our "spots" to accept ourselves and others.

Are traditional writing prompts ineffective for your process?Could you accomplish more writing if you had a little push to start momentum?Are you aware of the shortcomings of the project you're revising but unsure how to fix them?Author Zack Jeffries here. I don't like traditional writing prompts where I have an idea and expect you to write about it. I figure you're a writer, you've probably got a ton of ideas.Cultivated through the popular TikTok #zprompt hashtag, these innovative prompts are specifically tailored for works-in-progress. Unleash your creativity as you explore an array of atypical writing exercises, each meticulously designed to breathe life into stagnant scenes. Whether you're writing or revising, you'll find fresh perspectives and unconventional ideas to revitalize your narrative. With each prompt, you'll discover the true potential of your writing, breaking through barriers and propelling your scenes to new realms of brilliance.Get ready to ignite your creativity and transform your writing journey with this remarkable compilation of unconventional, but completely practical, prompts.

Shy Walsh might be the greatest female fighter of her time, but a loss in a Vegas title fight, and the sneaking suspicion that she wanted to lose, sends her reeling back to her Central Florida home and her dying mother. She needs some perspective, she needs to pull herself together. But one day she meets Thomas Clayton, a doctor recently released from prison, and everything changes. They fall in love, maybe, but Tommy has his own demons, and what begins as an attempt to build a life together quickly devolves into a criminal enterprise that spans the state. Helpless in the face of addiction and guilt, and, most especially, the peculiar brokenness of being American in the 21st Century, Shy and Tommy descend into a nightmare existence of crime and isolation.Hurricane Season is a noir thriller about fighting and addiction, prison and drugs; but more than that, it is a love story set in the carnage of an America wrecked by inequality.Early Praise"Brutal and poetic, Mark Powell's story will retune your heart strings, you'll begin with a triple-espresso and end with triple-shots of Kentucky bourbon and no chaser, it's a smooth burn." -Frank Bill, author of Back to the Dirt"In Hurricane Season Mark Powell writes about the places where America happens - its hospitals, prisons, fighting gyms, and roadside motels. This is an indispensable work of fiction about the contemporary South in all its tragic complexities. A book brimming with heart, as propulsive as it is wise." -Caleb Johnson, author of Treeborne

"You sure ask an unhealthy amount of questions."When rival newspaperman Christopher Maxwell files to annex the townsite of Dickens and remove it from the Choctaw Nation, Matthew Teller resolves to stop him.Armed with little more than his gut instinct, Matthew is propelled on a desperate hunt through court records and newspaper accounts from Indian Territory, to Hot Springs, Arkansas, St. Louis, Missouri, and even Washington, D.C. for the hard evidence he needs. But the investigation is jeopardized by the shadowy man who threatened to kill him-and by the burden of family responsibility.An upcoming wedding, a tiny new member of the family, and dangerous secrets-not to mention Ruth Ann's wild venture to grow the influence of the Choctaw Tribune-brew at home as Matthew struggles to piece together the case against Maxwell. Above it all, a talented young Chickasaw woman working for the Tribune may prove to be Matthew's greatest ally...or biggest distraction.A trail of threats and death follow as he risks everything he's built to bring long-awaited justice on the man who wants to wreck Dickens and the Choctaw Tribune-but only if Matthew can outrun his own reckoning first.***About the Choctaw Tribune Historical Fiction series: These books let you explore the old Choctaw Nation with Matthew and Ruth Ann Teller, a Choctaw brother and sister pair who own a newspaper, the Choctaw Tribune. They're in the midst of shootouts and tribal upheavals with the coming Dawes Commission in the 1890s. The changes in Indian Territory threaten everything they've known and force them to decide if they are going to take a stand for truth, even in the face of death.A historical fiction series with a Western flair, the Choctaw Tribune explores racial, political, spiritual, and social issues in the old Choctaw Nation-and beyond.Books in the series: The Executions (Book 1)Traitors (Book 2)Shaft of Truth (Book 3)Sovereign Justice (Book 4)Fire and Ink (Book 5)Choctaw Tribune Boxset (Books 1 -3)

Disney is a force of formative power in contemporary pop culture, which underscores the worth of engaging it apologetically. Walt Disney became a pioneer in twentieth-century musical animation and animated features, and an exemplar for using a nonsectarian canon of narratives in order to argue, subtly, for an objective moral truth and goodness that will overcome all evil, and the beauty of a kingdom inhabited by virtuous characters. Pop-culture narratives (like Disney films) possess a power to make abstract ideas more accessible. We do not so easily feel propositions, and so we do not necessarily feel the force of an abstract argument. A good story, on the other hand, like good music (and Disney gives us both), has more direct power to move us. This duology-two works in one-considers how Disney stories are enfolded by Christian moral theology. The first book explores how Disney can serve as an effective aid in cultural apologetics and moral dialogue. The second work, an edited volume featuring a number of scholars from differing backgrounds, investigates the power of imaginative storytelling, explores Disney's live-action animation and musical allure through the lens of aesthetics apologetics, and approaches a number of popular Disney narratives in order to draw out the moral and theological significance of these beloved Disney tales. "Enter into a serious examination of the whimsical worlds created by the kingdom of Disney through the eyes of those inhabiting a Kingdom centered in another world-the Kingdom of Christ. You will discover why Disney's moral logic of good and evil, darkness and light, move us toward affirming goodness and justice."-Annalee Ward, Director of the Wendt Center for Character Education and author of Mouse Morality: the Rhetoric of Disney Animated Films Disney as Doorway to Apologetic Dialogue is "a valuable resource to show how Disney films provide not only illuminating insights and inspiration for our children and our congregations; they also serve as bridges for the gospel in a world of people longing to find their true identity and true home and to see fulfilled their deepest desires to 'live happily ever after.'"-Paul Copan, Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics, Palm Beach Atlantic University (Florida), and author of The Gospel in the Marketplace of Ideas and Is God a Vindictive Bully? Disney & the Moral Imagination "strikes just the right balance between academic and popular, scholarly and accessible.... It has much of value to say on the nature and power of music, virtue, beauty, imagination, and hope. "-Louis Markos, Professor in English and Scholar in Residence, Houston Christian University; author of On the Shoulders of Hobbits and The Myth Made Fact

Un vieux journal de la Seconde Guerre mondiale rempli d'indices cryptés catapulte deux amis dans une véritable aventure à travers le monde. Mais leur chemin semé d'embuches n'est pas sans dangers ni tromperies, et le trésor qu'ils convoitent peut faire pencher la balance du côté du bien... ou du mal.Le père Michael Dominic et son amie journaliste, Hana Sinclair, se lancent sur les traces d'une piste des plus alléchantes un journal nazi révélant l'emplacement d'une relique sacrée. Les deux compagnons pensent que ce carnet pourrait les conduire à une étoffe que le Christ lui-même aurait utilisée pour s'essuyer la figure; étoffe qui, à en croire la légende, porterait désormais la marque de son visage, preuve indéniable de l'apparence véritable du fils de Dieu.Le journal les propulse dans une aventure tourbillonnante entre Jérusalem, Rome et Buenos Aires. Mais tandis qu'ils s'efforcent de démêler ce vieux mystère, ils se heurtent à une secte aux desseins malsains, bien décidée à utiliser le voile de Madeleine pour servir ses propres intérêts. Michael et Hana se montreront-ils plus malins que leurs impitoyables adversaires et réussiront-ils à ramener l'artefact au sein de l'Église, ou bien la resurgence des ambitions aryennes détruira-t-elle la relique du Christ depuis longtemps disparue ?Si vous aimez les romans trépidants ancrés dans l'histoire, plongez dans ce thriller palpitant débordant d'action ! Les lecteurs de McAvoy affirment que son souci du détail rendent l'histoire parfaitement plausible, brouillant ainsi la frontière entre la réalité et la fiction .

A helpful guide for young upcoming athletes desiring to achieve a winning mindset and become successful at their respective sport.

What are the Ashes Crying For?In Auschwitz, Treblinka, Sobibor, Majdanek, Babi Yar, Ukraine, and in many more locations, the blood of the Jewish people was either spilled or became ashes. This blood and these ashes went into the ground wherever they fell. But the soil never remains in one place; it migrates with the winds, rain, geological activity, and the passing of the years. These ashes, now mingled with the soil, have been scattered all over the world, bringing the essence of their poignant cry into your world, church, community, city, and nation. About what did the blood of Abel cry out to the creator? About what are the blood and ashes of the Jews exterminated during the Shoah (Nazi Holocaust), Russian pogroms, the Spanish Inquisition, Christian crusades, Islamic terror, and much more crying to the God of the universe? And why should it matter to you, the reader? This is what you will find out in the pages of this book.

Historically, the term "catechism" did not refer to a particular type of book but to a collection of traditional formulations of the basic teachings of the Christian faith. At the time of the Reformation, Martin Luther's concern for the spiritual wellbeing of the laity prompted him to reorganize that material with a new sequence: first the law as summarized by the Ten Commandments, then the gospel as summarized by the Apostles' Creed, and finally discipleship as summarized by the Lord's Prayer and the biblical passages pertaining to Holy Baptism, confession, and the Sacrament of the Altar. His accompanying explanations constitute the Small and Large Catechisms, presenting each part "as the housefather should teach it in a simple way to his household." This resource facilitates such usage by arranging Luther's texts in parallel as a six-month daily devotional, with each pair of readings accompanied by a few questions for reflection and a brief prayer.

Are you or someone you love wrestling with faith and LGBTQIA questions? Regardless of marital status or sexual orientation, every person has a God-given need for ties with those of his/her own sex. Karl W. Beckstrand (M.A., conflict resolution) says there are more kinds of connection than we know, happier than the sparse paths the world often signals. Has anything taken God by Surprise? God can make anything a blessing. Discover scriptural keys to seeing ourselves as God sees us, seeing beyond ourselves, and joyfully transforming how we relate with others. Beckstrand offers insights to bolster confidence in God's love for each person and His designs for differences. "Definitive...honest reflection.... Readers will be gratified by its conclusions and novel assertions...particularly relating to meaningful relationships...which lends it distinction and is refreshing to read." - The BookLife Prize (Publisher's Weekly) God doesn't simply tolerate "queerness," it is-expressed attentively-part of His plan for our joy. Emotional needs can manifest as sexual desire, like feeling hungry when you're dehydrated. By neglecting true emotional connection, the feeling of neediness persists. God can help us fulfill our needs while honoring His will. Meeting emotional needs healthfully can make us more loving and resilient and reduce discouragement, isolation, even addictive behavior. These principles apply to gay persons, heterosexuals, married people, singles, women, and men. Chapters include: Either/Or?Is It All about Sex?What's Good About Attraction to Your Own Sex?Is Fluidity Real?Are Competing Desires Healthful?Is Mixed Orientation Marriage a Happy Option for Some?How to Not Miss OutClose Beyond ImaginationA former chaplaincy volunteer at Stanford University Hospital, Beckstrand is the best-selling author of 30 books and winner of a 2016 International Book Award (reviews by Publisher's Weekly, Kirkus, and School Library Journal). "I hope all who feel attraction to their own sex-or any potentially isolating distinction-can learn its positive purpose and most fulfilling expressions, that each person can feel self-love, God's love, and true connection with others." Don't miss these concise concepts plus information on relating with a gay loved one, suggestions for coming out (or not), how to support families of LGBTQIA people-and anyone who might be questioning God's love for them-plus online bonus material. A secular version of this book is titled, Abundant Paths (ISBN: 9781951599201). Get Men Need Men: How Rewarding Relationships Can Replace Poor Habits (2025). Explore 55,000 words, 260 pages, 8.5"x5.5" hard/soft cover, ebook, and audiobook. Paths Press (Premio Publishing, worldwide rights (c) Sept. 2022) and major self-help book distributors. No AI. LCCN: 2022937790; FAM056000, FAM051000, FAM021000, YAN032000, YAN048010, YAN051240, HEA042000, SEL032000, SEL041040, BIO031000, BIO018000, BIO026000, FAM006000, OCC019000, FAM038000; Hard ISBN: 978-1951599409, soft ISBN: 978-1951599225 (eISBN: 978-1005507831, Audio ISBN: 979-8368942278)