Bøger af John Wiley

Marion Newman is spending Christmas alone. After her parents move to Florida and her brother moves to England, she feels abandoned for the holidays and decides to spend it on her own. With the help of a couple of new friends, a DVD, and an eight-hour car ride, this will be one Christmas that Marion will never forget!

Historians of American religion have recently written about the existence of religious diversity, which was especially evident in the American South. Although many have tended to target their research on social issues and politics, denominational distinctiveness in theological beliefs and practices ought to be seen as yet another form of diversity. Roanoke, Virginia may not be as well known as other Southern cities, such as Richmond or Atlanta, but being birthed as a "boomtown" during the Progressive Era, it offers itself as a unique example of how the religious institutions helped shape the early growth of the city, and cyclically, how the city shaped the religious institutions as well. Protestants, Catholics, and even religious minorities had come to the "Magic City," as Roanoke was nicknamed.

In this holiday novella, set between the events of Rooftops and Wake Me Up, all of your favorite characters (and some new friends) come together to navigate the holidays. The Christmas season is easier for some than others, but with a little help from families and friends, everyone has the opportunity to experience the magic of Christmas. They just have to believe.

SOMEONE LETS FARMER'S COWS OUT. Fueled by idealism and curiosity, the herd follows a bike path into the big city, chasing a dream of a new way of life. The good-natured cattle make lots of friends, but life in town is complicated. They encounter religion, local politics, and manicured lawns. Meanwhile, Farmer is frantically searching for the wayward cows, racing to save them from the perils of celebrity and the urban machine before it's too late.