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Tim Gavin uses his own personal experiences to reinforce and offer insight into the meaning behind the Prayer of St Francis. This is a story that can be used to teach the value of love, selflessness, and forgiveness."This accessible little volume draws effectively on all the riches of Scripture. Fr. Tim connects the Prayer of St. Francis with its deep roots in God's Word and the lived experience of Christians through the ages. Add to this Fr. Tim's pastoral insight--hard won from years as a priest and chaplain--and you have an excellent meditation on one of the treasured prayers of our Christian heritage." - Bishop Daniel Gutierrez, Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania.

Bahamian Brad Collins is broad shouldered, with a big smile and good hair and if the girls can resist him, they don't. Seduction is a way of life for the island-boy, a game he plays so well. So, when he finds himself with two young women on his hands each having birthed his baby, albeit on either side of the waters separating two countries, Brad is forced to marry one and abandon the other.Eastern God, Western Winds is a creative and heartfelt examination of Black social culture through a sharp yet intimate lens. Weaving an ever-tightening web of secrecy and untold family forces common in Black communities Brennen artfully creates a cast of characters so familiar you'll feel like you know them, situations so real, you might have been in them, all leading to a breath-taking conclusion none of us could ever have imagined.

In an increasingly fractured United States of America, a small group hatch a plan. An audacious plan to bring the people back together.Ten years ago, Jared Ross accidentally invented a time travel device which was immediately taken and hidden away for fear of its consequences. But the members of the Lombardi Project need it to bring back the one man whose words could inspire a whole new generation, General George Washington. Jared himself is tasked with the mission and heads back to the moments prior to the Battle for Brooklyn, to bring the General back, and return him at the same point in time, without affecting history. But when he meets the beautiful Becky Miller, his resolve not to interfere in time weakens.

Our childhood is never truly our own, it is shaped by the people who raise us, by social pressures we may not even be aware exist as well as whatever education we so happen to receive.This is the story of Jo, a black South African woman born into the apartheid system and raised by her community that struggled and strived for survival. The struggles of a young woman swinging between dependence and an imagined freedom.This is the story of her immigration to another country, her loves and her losses and the strangeness of looking at a place you know, the world that raised you, from the eyes of a foreigner.

The Like Factor identifies the destructive habits, tendencies, and harmful patterns that over time can contribute to the slow erosion of intimacy and trust within your relationship.If your relationship is not what it was like in the beginning, one that was considerate, affectionate, peaceful, and kind, there is a good chance that one or both of you have been the author of its unfortunate decline.Many partners do not realize that the demise of their relationship is caused from within, from shooting themselves in the foot.The author talks about common frustrations, resentment, feelings of hopelessness, and eventual contempt. He also provides the roadmap on how to reduce and eventually eliminate harmful behavior. How to take the right steps to simply get out of the way, to allow your relationship to heal and prosper, to let nature take its course and bring both of you back into each other's arms.If there are too many disappointments and frustrations that in a cumulative way have changed your relationship into a lesser version of its former self, The Like Factor explains the underlying root causes, the bad habits, the invisible thieves that are taking away what is so very close to both your hearts, what is your most prized possession. Your relationship.

The COVID-19 pandemic shows no sign of abating. The virus continues to mutate but is being fought by vaccines developed in record time. As the death toll from infections continues to rise, people across the globe must confront multiple challenges like new variants and misinformation. Military, political, social, and economic factors add to the uncertainty and angst of this unprecedented period.Poetry in the Pandemic Volume II is a memoir in the form of an anthology of absorbing and insightful poems written by Larry Borowitz over the course of the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The author's deep and well-articulated weekly thoughts and feelings reflect a range of themes - from hope and despair, to triumph and tragedy, to setbacks and progress. At its heart, it reflects the best and worst sides of humanity - a razor-sharp evaluation of a hugely changed world.

This book by author Kristen Smith is a thoughtful and fervent piece of writing about the love mankind receives from God, and how we can improve our lives with the intent of growing towards this love. Through recalling Bible stories, interpreting verses and recounting tales from her own experience, Smith builds a vivid picture of the love of Jesus, his example, and why he is so worthy of our devotion. This centred account of life challenges and faith lessons is an excellent reminder to make the most of our gifts from God, to develop a better understanding of what it means to love, and to push ourselves so that we may find a fuller relationship with Christ, and a deeper satisfaction. Although the world may test us, this relationship, and our faith, will set us right.

Sam is a young lion who lives happily in his home, a beautiful land. He likes to run on the vast ground under a big sky, and to chase the Sun. However, one day, a strange bird catches Sam in her web and carries him away. Read Sam the Lion to find out where this strange, noisy bird takes Sam.

Porkchop, the beagle-basset, loves to spend his days at home with Mom. Sadly for Porkchop, sometimes Mom has to go to work. With Mom gone, Porkchop is in charge of the house and he does what any good dog would do: nap, play with toys, run around, and use his wonderful sniffer to sniff around the house for food. Having a great sniffer is one of Porkchop's greatest traits, but sometimes that sniffer can get him into trouble.

Meet young girl Michaela and learn all about her inside Allison Wolferd's Crabwiggles. In this heartwarming children's story, you will discover that the things that make you different, make you amazing!

We've all had things happen that offset our day. The magic is in how we handle those upsets. Looking for the charm of small things throughout our lives, Little Happies can help readers to highlight the good that still surrounds them. Follow a lively young girl through Little Happies and be inspired to make note of the little happies in your life, too!

Daisy Rainbow is a unicorn fish who is having trouble sleeping in her own seaweed at night. In order to have bright colors and magic, Daisy Rainbow will need to learn to sleep in her own seaweed at night and not with her parents. Will Daisy Rainbow manage to do this on her own?

You hold in your hands the biography of a regular western citizen. This story reveals the power of your own self-reflective consciousness by giving a friendly wake-up slap on your cheek. This helps you to get rid of different misbeliefs and rediscover your true self within the expectations of society. Become a better version of yourself. Now or never.

Reese has worked the same job since high school and spends each evening staring at the neon lady advertising the Rouge Palace, a burlesque he's never dared venture. When his pride is insulted, he finds the courage to step across the threshold and finds far more than he bargained for. Millie Rae illuminates the monotony of his days with her dancing and kind heart, but Naomi, Rouge Palace's owner, steals his nights away after Reese witnesses an altercation over drug money. He is thrust into a world of gang territories and deadly threats, and ensuring Millie Rae's safety is the only thing keeping him from running. But how long can he last in this new world of escalating violence? And how far is he willing to go to protect those he cares about?

What do you do when you have children you cannot control, who do not behave the way you want, who frustrate you to no end?Deletion. Not words. Not actions. It is the deletion of children, a right given to the birth parents.Donald Smith lives a suburban life with his wife and two sons, and is constantly tested by the actions and deeds of his elder son, Raphael. With the deletion law legalized by the government, he is forced to confront the realities of what it means. God-fearing Donald's internal struggle of revenge and punishment versus morals and forgiveness is in a world where there is no god, and in which the law permits the deletion of children for the parent's pursuit of happiness.Lovato brilliantly weaves in the arguments for and against it through the various characters and forces us to confront our perspectives on life and the lens through which we see the world. A thought-provoking and engrossing novel for casual and hardcore readers.

Cole Thorton never dreamed he would see his Arianna again. He had devoted himself to learning the ways of sorcery to distract from the pain of losing her and used it to expel the evil he found lurking in the darkness. Little did he know but upon entering Pete's Café, he was about to get more than he ordered.As he finds himself falling for a stranger who seems all too familiar, Cole also finds his next mission: to protect her and her family from the notorious Vincent Vincetti - a Mafia boss with sights on expanding his territory, no matter what the cost.With guidance from his master, Cole must employ all his knowledge and skill to try and defeat the gang. With Vincetti having strength in numbers, Cole finds a surprising new apprentice to help him in the fight.

Stella and Dot are two sisters embroiled in an exciting quest to save endangered animals on Earth and bring them to the mysterious Planet Beatrice, where woolly mammoths roam and children make the rules.While some of the children are friendly others become their mortal enemies and plot against them as they learn how to fly with eagles and embark on an adventure of a lifetime into the far reaches of outer space.With the threat of the bushfires in Australia looming, the girls must figure out how to work with these strange children and harness the power of the magic ship, the Salvager, to save as many animals as they can.