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In this story collection, we meet ordinary people who grapple with extraordinary challenges-a precarious balance between the love of life, the inevitability of death and the connection between humans and nature. Some tales hover between reality and fantasy, while others make a comment about customs and tradition, social prejudice, altruism and kindness, ambitions and failures, and failures resulting in transformation. The stories come alive with characters of Indian descent, their American friends, and people living all around the globe.¿

A dead god. A brutal murder. So what's a second-rate mage to do when everyone thinks he's guilty?

Discover what really happened inside and outside of the Garden of Eden, why it happened that way, and how the departure affected us all - from the perspective of Eve herself! She yearns for knowledge and wisdom but finds that it often conflicts with love and faith. Her lifelong quest is to find a reconciliation of all her feelings. Can she harmonize her spiritual love of God, her physical and emotional love for Adam, and her desire for understanding? What's at stake is nothing short of the future of all humanity, our quest for life, and our relationship with God. The World's Very First Love Story A Romance on Three Levels This book is a story; a story based on multiple versions of accounts handed down by word of mouth, from generation to generation, linking the time that the first human life was created to the time when somebody finally decided to write it down. It is a story that revolves around two primordial characters, Adam and Eve, and their experiences both in and outside of the Garden of Eden. The Biblical account has been with us for centuries. But science, history, and philosophy are ever presenting new perspectives. Worthy stories that interpret and expand the Genesis account, within the bounds of these new perspectives, are indispensable for clearing the mind, broadening our understanding, and instilling new wonder. And wonder is something at the core of what makes us human. In this book, the people, places, and times are real. But the story is fiction. Or is it? Maybe this is the way it played out. The emphasis here is not on event detail, but on Eve's perception, consideration, and assessment of the events - the rational thought processes that preceded her decisions, her reasoning that tried to explain why things are as they are, and the prophetic insights she had that tried to predict how things might be in the future. Immerse yourself in the thoughts and feelings of Eve, considered by many to be the progenitor of us all. What was she really thinking? How did it all really happen? Read and contemplate. Then, putting away the effect of hindsight for the moment, you'll be able to ask yourself, "Would I have acted like Eve did, if I had been in the same situation? Or would I have done otherwise? Just what would I have done?"

It's the late 1970s, and ex-Pentecostal Black female electric guitarist Rory Tharpe navigates the cutthroat world of corporate rock, dive bars, dusk-to-dawn recording sessions, and shady contracts as she travels the nation in a dilapidated tour bus with her bickering, boozing all-male band. Much-imitated and little-credited, Rory is in a late career tailspin when she goes on tour with international superstar Jude Justis, a white woman blues-rock singer who has built a turbulent mega-platinum career out of stealing from Black musicians. Broke and frustrated by the racism, sexism, and ageism of the rock boys' club, Rory warily joins forces with Jude. She then takes a detour through the painful past she shares with childhood nemesis Divinity Mason Mulvaney, a maverick pastor at the helm of the mega church enterprise Revivals, Inc. A homage to pioneering guitarist Rosetta Tharpe, Rock 'n' Roll Heretic is a bracing look at the power politics, heartbreak, and hypocrisy confronting a queer Black woman visionary at the intersection of music and commerce, faith and heresy, in a segregated music industry that eats its Black artists.

With the demons swarming and the vast armies of heaven's angels standing by, but not allowed to intervene, the life slowly drains from the Lord's body. Satan looks on, gloating, manipulating. His twisted satisfaction is suddenly interrupted however, by the great warrior Archangel Michael, flaming sword at Satan's neck.The Father gives the command and Earth stands still, literally, as the mighty armies of heaven; thousands upon thousands, and tens of thousands upon tens of thousands, pour out of heaven's gates and head to the cross. Could this be the greatest battle between heaven and hell that has ever been fought? Or is there a greater plan unfolding that neither angels or demons could possibly have foreseen?Told predominantly through the perspective of the mighty Archangel Michael, with the vast armies of heaven's angels at his back, 'The Crucifixion' provides a fictional account of the unimaginable grief and raw emotion likely faced by God and the angels as the events of Christ's death run their horrific and drawn out course. Capturing the deep loving Father heart of God, not only for His son Jesus, but also for us as human beings, we're taken on an exhilarating and emotional journey through the conflicting moments of incomprehensible suffering and yet ultimate triumph of Easter.

Dragons, the third book in the series, takes you across Eastern Europe to discover folkloric beliefs, fairy tales, customs, and rituals about the dragons who once lived in the land, and still do within the hearts of many.

The irresistible heart-warming novel from USA Today Best-selling author Beth PrenticeKeep your wishes close . . . and your secrets even closer.Tilly Lockhart is out of luck, out of money and up to her eyeballs in debt. But just when she thought that fate had it in for her, she inherits a farm from her great aunt Matilda-a woman she never knew existed. The only catch? She must spend one year on her aunt's farm Dun Roamin' before she can sell up and save her flailing business.Faced with two thousand acres of land and a menagerie of neurotic animals, this city slicker must enlist the help of the farm's sexy co-owner Noah in order to survive this new life and uncover why her aunt left it all to her. But just when her heart is opening to small-town life, an unexpected fire uncovers Dun Roamin's deadly mystery. As threads of past sins unravel, secrets are revealed, danger builds, and threats for Tilly to leave things alone and go home grow more deadly with every passing day. With her newfound friends by her side, can Tilly learn the truth that great aunt Matilda was hiding? Can she find inner strength to protect what she's grown to love? Or will she lose everything, including her life?If you like lovable characters and heart-warming romance with a dollop of mystery, then you'll love Matilda's Wish.

What happens when ordinary churchgoing women heed the radical call of an extraordinary God? It breaks their hearts and brings true hope and healing to the world around them. This is the story of how Gwen Adams turned a bunch of church ladies into crime-fighting machines in their own city to upend the world of trafficking, creating a program known as Priceless.

Christians ought to be so totally committed to Christ that it is final. Of looking back over your shoulder to see if there is something better - let that never again be your experience.

In order to thrive in sex work, Sexy Reader, you must excel at sex AND money.Secrets and silence swirl around money; sex work money doubly so. But sex workers can''t afford to be mystified by their finances. Lola Davina, author of the Thriving in Sex Work series, offers a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to financial well-being for all sex workers regardless of income, gender, or job title. With her trademark warmth and wit, Lola shows you how to:┬╖      Master your personal finances, even the yuckiest chores.┬╖      Manage your time wisely, while earning what you deserve.┬╖      Dismantle destructive thought patterns that cause you to overspend, undercharge, and give up your power.┬╖      Share with loved ones without oversharing.┬╖      Enjoy your work and love your life!Thriving in sex work means a healthy body, mind, heart, and bank account. Packed with expertise, time-tested creative exercises, and personal stories, Sex Work and Money will help take your business to the next level!Contributions by tax, legal, financial, and sex work experts Including:┬╖      Writing the Perfect Ad by Taylor B. Jones┬╖      Investing by Erin Lowry of Broke Millennial┬╖      Internet Privacy by Violet Blue┬╖      Combating Online Piracy by Jiz Lee┬╖      Forming an LLC by Christopher Kirk┬╖      Paying Taxes by Lori St. Kitts, The Tax Domme┬╖      Understand What You''re Signing by Conner Habib      AND MUCH MORE!

My name is Wil. On my eleventh birthday, I turned into a zombie.One moment, I was enjoying video games. The next my skin was turning green.

A tale of espionage, lavender hair, and pineapples.Welcome to Daiwynn where magic is dangerous, but hope is more dangerous still.For Persinette-a lavender-haired, 24-year-old seer dreaming of adventure and freedom-the steam-powered kingdom of Daiwynn is home. As an Enchanted asset for MOTHER, she aids in Collecting Enchanted and sending them to MOTHER''s labor camps. But when her handler, Gothel, informs Persi that she will be going out into the field for a Collection, she decides it''s time to take a stand. Now she must fight her fears and find a way to hide her attempts to aid the Enchanted or risk being sent to the camps herself. Manu Kelii, Captain of the airship The Defiant Duchess, is 26-years-old and hasn''t seen enough excitement-thank you very much. His charismatic smile and flamboyant sense of style earned him a place amongst the Uprising, but his fickle and irresponsible nature has seen to it that their leader doesn''t trust him. Desperate to prove himself, Manu will stop at nothing to aid their mission to overthrow MOTHER and the queen of Daiwynn. So, when the Uprising Leader deposits a small unit of agents on his ship, and tasks him with working side by side with MOTHER asset Persinette to hinder the Collection effort, he finds himself in over his head. The stakes are high for this unlikely duo. They have only two options; stop MOTHER or thousands more will die-including themselves. The unique characters, witty dialogue, and fantasy-meets-steampunk world make this fresh take on the classic tale of Rapunzel a must read for fans of Marissa Meyer''s Lunar Chronicles, and Gail Carriger''s Parasol Protectorate series.

Pierre Naya was awarded the Military Medal for his extraordinary bravery while serving as a medic in the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) in the Falklands War in 1982, when he worked to help critically-injured soldiers, despite his own injuries, after the bombing of the Sir Galahad. This is Pierre's story, written by his brother Michael.

Daddy Issues? CHECK, Mummy issues? CHECK, Low self-esteem? CHECK, Overthinking mind leading to insanity? CHECK.Lizzy is your average teenager, not able to take a break from life's bad idea of a joke. Her life is hell and her parents are the demons of her prison.One bad choice after another, leading her to her ultimate demise, uncovering a secret that was hidden from her since birth.What if everyone you knew wasn't who they said they were?What if your surroundings weren't all that you could see?What if the You, you thought you knew wasn't who you were at all?A classically intriguing thriller, where every corner is a mystery that could lead you to who you really are. Would you want to find out?

It must be remembered that the Bible contains gold, and almost anyone is willing to dig for gold, especially if it is certain that he will find it. It is certain that one will find gold in the Bible - if he digs.