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When five friends reunite for a birthday celebration in New Orleans, there is a lot to unpack. With a shared past and an affinity for tattoos, the group looks forward to commemorating the occasion with some ink. But after one friend selects a meaningful design, no one can predict the tragic consequences that await them. And in the aftermath of the violence, can the last one standing make sense of it all?

During the challenging and changing years of the 1950s and 1960s, Patty Magill and David Chamberlain met and fell in love in a Tennessee town called Chattanooga. As they experienced life together and endured time apart, they discovered that as their relationship grew stronger, so did their faith in the loving God who brought them together. Once Upon a Time tells the beginning of their story, which continues in a second work titled A Gift of God. Presently they are working on a third book in the series - The Two of Us.After seminary, The Reverend David Morrow Chamberlain married his sweetheart Patricia Ann Magill and together they shared ordained and lay ministry at six different Episcopal Church parishes in four southeastern states over thirty-one years. During that time, they also raised two children, Michael and Carolyn, and seven wonderful dogs. Today they enjoy retirement in northeastern Florida.

This is the story of Sirius Washington and his humorous but heartfelt journey through love and relationships.With assistance from his consistently offensive friends Aaron and Justin, he navigates the difficult path to trust, honesty, and redemption. Is it possible to establish a sincere and genuine relationship with someone in this day and age? Have too many people given up on the concept of true love? Well Sirius is definitely keeping the faith. His buddies are making their attempts to juggle love and life's challenges as well. The three friends struggle with their own personal obstacles while trying to keep their brotherly bond strong. And their conversations are both ridiculous and hilarious. Sirius understands that there are beautiful people everywhere but finding that one person who brings out the best in you is a tireless journey. Sirius is determined to find love in a big city, with the help of his friends and the interesting people that he meets along the way.

A man of God with a progressive mind, Thomas Aquinas senses the winds of change. But can he bring a renaissance to the Catholic faith without dying a martyr? The death of Thomas Aquinas and his lost manuscript has remained a matter of conjecture amongst scholars since the late 13th century. In The Children of Saint Thomas Aquinas, author Carl J. Blackburn examines the life and teachings of Thomas Aquinas and how his quest to reform the Catholic faith shaped the future of Christianity. While serving as regent master at the University of Paris, Dominican friar and theologian Thomas Aquinas promotes natural theology, giving rise to the dawn of a new day for Christianity. Resolute in his desire to integrate Aristotle's philosophy into a more modern dogma, despite fervent opposition, the devout friar's campaign ultimately attracts the ire of the Bishop of Paris. Determined to open the door to an age of enlightenment, can this influential scholar escape death and modernize the church? While touching on several controversial topics, this thought-provoking work of historical fiction honors Aquinas' role in propelling the Catholic church out of the shadows of the Dark Ages and into the light of the Renaissance. A fascinating account of a devoted theologian and philosopher determined to shake up the status quo and transform the future, Blackburn's epic reimagining delivers breathtaking twists and turns and will appeal to fans of compelling narratives centered around complex heroes and to anyone interested in the evolution of Christian values and doctrine.

Caring for a loved one with dementia is not easy. But with the right guidance and self-care, you can find joy. As an anesthesiologist, Susan Wilson Krechel spent her career working with geriatric patients. But nothing prepared her for the physically and emotionally demanding role of full-time caregiver after her beloved husband Oliver was diagnosed with dementia. As Oliver's dementia progressed, she saw her own health and wellbeing deteriorate to make her husband's remaining years as comfortable and dignified as possible. For eleven years, Dr. Krechel had the privilege of caring for her husband, and she learned many valuable lessons along the way. In The Dementia Caregiver's Survival Guide, Dr. Krechel shares pearls of wisdom to ease the burden of caring for a loved one with dementia. Considering the strain on a caregiver, Dr. Krechel's practical advice is designed not only to help caregivers improve the quality of care for their loved ones but also for themselves. Outlining steps to protect a caregiver's health and wealth, Dr. Krechel offers tips on how to deal with the emotional turmoil of inevitable conflicts and how to make self-care a priority. Dr. Krechel's unique perspective and deep understanding of the condition provides much needed support to anyone caring for a loved one with dementia.

A Rabbi's Journey is an honest and stirring account of a spiritual leader's experiences over his four-decade career-from his surprising route to the rabbinate to heartfelt moments shared with congregants.Rabbi Allan Tuffs shares an insightful memoir, full of colorful commentary on his life and a beautifully-written narrative detailing each part of becoming and being a Rabbi.From a young age, Allan was enamored by his Jewish roots. Throughout his adolescence, he found every opportunity to immerse himself more in the culture and religion. He studied Hebrew, lived in Israel, and went to a Jewish summer camp. As an adult, his slew of experiences provided his life with purpose and meaning.In this memoir, Allan uses the introduction to chronicle the unconventional and unexpected road that led him to the rabbinate and follows it up with fifty-four vignettes of his experiences during his career.The vignettes-though just micro moments in the expanse of Allan's life-play an influential role in his attitude about his profession. Included are cheeky-named chapters like: Your Assistant Rabbi is an Undocumented Immigrant.A Rabbi, a Priest, a Minister, and a Psychiatrist Walk in a Bar-No Joke.I Liked You Better When You Were a Lesbian.Who's Going to Protest the Mistreatment of Christians in the Mideast? The Jews of Course.Whether it's a purchase for yourself or a gift for a friend, A Rabbi's Journey is the perfect book for Jewish readers, people who are religious and live in the real world of congregational life, and those seeking out spiritual and religious memoirs.

After seeing something peculiar from their kitchen window, a mother and son explore their back garden. What might they find?After a mother spies a strange creature lurking in the garden from the kitchen window, she enlists the help of her son to figure out what it could be. As they venture outside to investigate, Henry's imagination runs wild. Could it be a dragon roaming around the flowers? As mother and son get closer, hilarity ensues. Designed for children ages 3-7 and featuring vibrant illustrations, The Dragon in the Daffodils sparks imagination and encourages critical thinking.

Angela, Bill's lover, is acutely ill in the emergency department at the university hospital where they both work. He is the successful and influential academic surgeon with the aristocratic family pedigree. She is the nurse from an immigrant Italian family. She knows too much, and she could ruin his reputation. She needs emergency surgery. She has no choice but to trust him with her life.What if something were to happen during her surgery? What if she did not get better? What if someone else got the blame for it all?Bill has done it before, and he's been able to get away with it. Still, the hospital and the medical school leaders have been promoting him with more titles, more accolades, more authority. His personal life may be in shambles, but he has influential friends on his side.This time, however, the situation is a lot more complicated. The Chief of Surgery, the senior surgical resident, the hospital attorneys, Angela's family with mafia ties ... they all suspect something may be hidden behind Bill's façade of success. Yet, their evidence can't even come close to the astonishing truth that Dr. Bill Bosworth has been hiding for so many years.

After attempting to fit into the mold of his seemingly normal yet highly dysfunctional family, a young man carves out a meaningful life of his own.Emerging from childhood with emotional scars is a rite of passage. But for those with deep scars from dysfunctional families, righting the ship isn't always that easy. From the outside, D. Scott's family appeared to be a model one, but behind closed doors, there was chaos and dysfunction. With the help of therapy and a robust sense of humor, D. Scott emerged triumphant. But the road to acceptance and happiness was not without difficulty. In A Square Peg, D. Scott reflects on his upbringing and family life, chronicling every hurdle and adventure along the way. Following D. Scott from birth to twenty-four, the book is set in the 50's, 60's, and 70's and reveals an empowering narrative on personal growth. While this poignant memoir depicts the struggles of just one family, it defines the experience of a generation. Baby boomers will laugh and cry as they relate to his experience, while younger generations are offered an intimate portrait of a bygone era.

Twenty-five brief sketches of adventure, action and truth, the Sawtooth Waves are calling...Inspired by Stephen Crane and Carl Sandburg, author Ben Schulz observes the giant, clumsy forest and ponders what makes it tick. He usually passes by the perfectly pruned rose. The variety of his subjects is broad, held together by his love of color, imagery, and, at times, humor. The Sawtooth Waves are calling. These poems have rhythm. They are dreamlike and possess a certain rawness, like when you spend the afternoon interpreting a grainy Edwardian era photograph. Take a swim inside the waves and behold a fresh perspective on nature, art, human conflict, and beauty.

While the elderly Freddy falls into a deep sleep that he will not wake from, the forces of darkness seek to destroy his childhood memories. The armies of heaven and hell clash over his soul. As Freddy sleeps, he battles for his soul. A treacherous, hungry monster lurks in the shadows of his mind and attacks his childhood memories. To overcome the tragedy of his childhood, Freddy must join with the armies of God and drive away the darkness. Only then can Freddy move past his childhood memories to his young adulthood where even more terrifying monsters await him. Meanwhile, the courageous Faith fights against the plots of Lucifer, who seeks to destroy the angel Nathan in his ongoing challenge against God. All the forces of heaven and hell clash and battle in this supernatural thriller of epic proportions. The Abdication of Faith is a timeless story about the battle between the ultimate forces of good and evil. Fans of supernatural stories with angels, demons, the armies of God, and the powers of Lucifer will be thrilled to open its pages. Readers who want determined characters who fight hard for what they believe in may find Freddy and Faith the ideal heroes they have been searching for. The Abdication of Faith continues the harrowing adventure of the Speak No Evil series.

A raw survival story that journeys through hardship and abuse to triumph and joy as one woman holds fast to the belief that she can find a better life for herself.Elaine Lynn dreamed of a better future for herself and her entire family. She wanted to get an education and escape poverty. She thought her husband shared her dream, but found herself in a cycle of domestic violence. Her husband was emotionally and physically abusive to her, leaving marks on her body and her soul.With the steadfast belief that a better situation could be attained, Elaine escaped her abusive husband and sought out her dreams. Now feeling a kinship with other women imprisoned by abusive relationships, Elaine shares her story to provide courage and comfort to her sisters in similar situations. I'm Still Here is a bright promise for the readers who feel like they may be trapped or like they have made missteps on their life journeys. This book delivers the powerful message that no matter the emotional or physical scars abuse may leave, there is indeed sunlight after the storm. Through her personal narrative, Elaine shows how even the most daunting of challenges can be conquered. I'm Still Here takes readers through the unfiltered ugliness of domestic violence and brings them to the other side where escape, survival, and prosperity are waiting for anyone who chooses hope.

At its core, The Road Home is an exploration of identity and minority experience. Addressing themes of race, sexuality and childhood, the work seeks to showcase what it means to exist in the world as an autistic, queer person of color. In this way, all of the poems and writings are simply lenses into my life, however shrouded in metaphor or abstracted they may be. The Road Home is a personal journey of self-discovery. Won't you join me?

In the small town of Council Grove, Kansas, two boys and a wise old man learn through mystery, danger, and heartfelt moments that age-old traditions can fade but true friendships endure the test of time.In the summer of 1961, Robert "Bob" Harrison met Paul O'Brady the day he moved into his new home. Bob's father had just relocated the family from Austin, Texas to pursue an opportunity at McConnell Air Force Base working on B-52 bombers.Becoming fast friends, Bob and Paul begin to do everything together. From junior high to high school, they plan outdoor excursions, Boy Scout trips, and adventures even The Hardy Boys would envy.Weekending in the quaint village of Council Grove, Kansas, the two pals break the rules and learn important life lessons. After meeting Hans, the boys form a kinship with the wise old Swede while doting over a historic piano. From adolescent days bunking in an 1860s limestone house and driving a 1941 Willys pickup truck to the perils of military service, The Last Christmas Card chronicles the love, trust, and faithfulness of three pals going totally different directions in life, with their ultimate goal being to reunite. As the two youngest men mature and enter new chapters of their life, a never-before-opened Hallmark Christmas card with a powerful message inside serves as a catalyst for bittersweet reflection.The Last Christmas Card is an enjoyable read for many enthusiasts, from lovers of Hallmark movies, to holiday fiction book readers, to readers who enjoy family closeness and books about friendship.

After finding herself pregnant from a one-night stand, Cassandra makes plans to raise her child alone. She makes the move to San Francisco and finds a job as a waitress in an Italian restaurant, an apartment close by, and new friends that will become like family. She is barely making ends meet but the joy and love she feels when her daughter is born is worth everything she has given up.Unexpectedly, opportunities start to present themselves. Her passion and talent for art has come to the notice of a new gallery owner who wants to feature and sell her paintings. A couple who has moved into her building offer to watch her baby while she works. A new love enters her life. But with all the opportunities, there have been attempts made on her daughter's life. It becomes clear that someone wants her dead.When she suddenly disappears, Cassandra will do everything she can and for as long as necessary to find her daughter. She will hire anyone who will look, even though some mysteriously don't return. Her need to find her or at least find what happened, consumes her life.Kacey Ryker is her last hope. He wants the job for personal reasons that tugs at Cassandra's heart but makes her think she should turn him down. One side of her knows it's time to let go, but how can she resist one last time to search? She agrees, but hopes he makes it home, alive.

Back at her dorm after a week away from the daily grind of college, Kerri watched Andy drive away and leisurely climbed the stairs to her room. She felt different. She felt like she was a woman who'd come of age.She no longer felt tied to the rigid schedules of classes. She looked in the mirror and loved the love smile that was her very own. She looked closer and saw a sunburned face smiling back at her. As she rubbed some lotion on the burn, she pictured herself driving the Mercedes Benz convertible, given to her by Andy, the roof down and the warm breeze blowing her hair and her soul mate was beside her, delighting in her joy. She had driven to the old Mill Pond for lunch and they sat at their favorite table. The time had flown by while they sat carelessly by laughing and talking, reminiscing about the day and past happenings. She held her left hand up in front of her face an admired the beautiful engagement ring. She swirled around and thought, 'In seven weeks, I'll be Mrs. Andrew Marks. I'm ready to begin my new Life.The following weeks were filled with miraculous daily events and she had forgotten about standing at the window on the stormy day and asking,"God where are you?" The thought of the document that would vindicate Judas, was forgotten. She still believed that it exists but it had become irrelevant and she was no longer angry with God for keeping it hidden. She was sure he had his reasons, and his own time.She still believed that Judas was part of God's plan for salvation of souls, but that nobody else thought or cared about it. There were so many good things happening, that this one thing had found a resting place.She was content to leave it there and move on.She had put it in the past...but Andy hadn't! He believed the experience was real and had a purpose, and that Kerri knew the location of the document. He also believed that God intended for her to find it and use him to direct her to it, and when she uncovered it, God would turn the world spotlight on and say,Kerri, It's Time.