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For fans of Sherlock Holmes, The Princess Bride and Pirates of the Caribbean comes a fun, quirky, detective adventure, weaving together humor and horror, friendship and betrayal, justice and iniquity.The Industrial Revolution rages, and inventors race to patent the latest steam technology. But no one cares. They'd rather read The Crimson Run, the gripping newspaper series recounting the clever heists of the Crimson thieves. But when a series of suspicious deaths befall the inventors, Lady Isabelle Viece is the only one who sees the connection between them and The Crimson Run column. Armed with her considerable inheritance, unrivaled intelligence, and immutable penchant for justice, Isabelle is determined to discover the Puppet Master behind England's greatest scandal. There's just one problem: she's not a detective. With the constable chief, a crime lord, and a failed circus troupe as allies (oh, and Constable Alex Corbin-he's there too), Isabelle takes justice into her own hands. Will she catch the Crimsons and stop the Puppet Master? Or will justice come at a price she can't pay?

El abuso es ofensivo y duro, pero empeora si se mantiene en secreto o se habla de ello en términos benignos. Ya sea que usted sea el abusado, el abusador, un ser querido o un consejero, aquí encontrará la esperanza. Sexualmente abusada por su padre durante quince años, la autora JoAnn Marie destaca las habilidades para ayudar a los sobrevivientes a lidiar con los efectos posteriores del abuso. Ella alienta a las víctimas a darse cuenta de que el abuso no fue culpa de ellos. Ella da consejos nacidos de sus propias experiencias dolorosas sobre cómo la fe y el gran esfuerzo pueden hacer que los sobrevivientes vuelvan de su quebranto.En este libro encontrarás:¿ Ejemplos de diferentes tipos de abuso¿ Métodos de la preparación por el abusador¿ Malestares físicos que resultan del abuso¿ Métodos para superar la vergüenzaLos sobrevivientes de incesto, abuso sexual infantil, violación, tráfico de personas y de prostitución-tanto los hombres como las mujerespueden encontrar restauración para llevar una vida saludable y productiva a través de la fe en la más completa respuesta para sanar el trauma y el dolor: Jesucristo.

In The Upsides to Downsizing, seasoned Denver area Realtor Jackie White demystifies the cathartic journey of simplifying life and embracing a new chapter. Your home is a repository of cherished memories and symbolizes a lifetime's work and experiences, but health considerations or the burden of home maintenance can often prompt the decision to downsize. After facilitating nearly 300 home sales, Jackie empathizes with empty nesters and retirees seeking a shift toward simplicity and convenience. With compassionate guidance, she illuminates the positives of downsizing, demonstrating that it doesn't have to be overwhelming. This invaluable how-to guide reassures readers that navigating the process merely requires the right knowledge and a trusted Realtor. Discover the liberating upsides, celebrate newfound freedom, and learn why downsizing could be the best decision of your life. Let Jackie White be your guide as you embark on this journey toward a more fulfilling and manageable lifestyle.

Joni Brown's life was turned upside down when her daughter, out of nowhere, began having epileptic seizures at sixteen months and was diagnosed with autism at age five. Two books in one; first part memoir of raising her child with special needs with stories from medical mayhem heartaches to overcoming challenges with humor. Second part has parenting tips, offering first-hand practical advice and invaluable suggestions.You'll learn¿ First-hand stories from a mom who lives it¿ What new parents can expect in this special life¿ How to be your child's strongest advocateDon't Sing Happy Birthday is a beacon of hope, encouraging parents to shift their mindsets, become strong advocates, and find the support they need to be the best possible caregivers and cheerleaders for their children living with extra needs. Joni Brown's heartfelt message is clear: You're not alone on this journey, and together, we can conquer the challenges and celebrate the beauty in our special lives.

In this compelling memoir, Jerad Romo reflects on a life shaped by hard work, determination, and unexpected twists. From his early days mowing lawns and toiling in carrot fields, to the pinnacle of high school sports triumphs, the journey took a sharp turn when coveted scholarships eluded the athlete. Undeterred, he navigated the challenges of college sports, facing setbacks and ultimately finding success at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas. The narrative weaves through personal and professional milestones, from a chance encounter with Carl Sewell Jr. to a lasting bond with football legend Roger Staubach. Now a devoted family man with sixteen years at Sewell Automotive Companies, he imparts the invaluable lessons of faith, generosity, and perseverance. Through highs and lows, Rise Above is a testament to the resilience that fuels the pursuit of greatness-a journey that will resonate with readers, inspiring them to embrace life's lessons with unwavering determination.

Words are important. Words communicate and crystallize thoughts, and can paint a picture and teach values. Words matter. Word meanings matter. For the author, poetry has always been a bit of a brain break before her brain brakes or breaks. She happily spits out words all over a piece of paper then plays with them and puzzles them out as one way to process emotions, thoughts, and ideas. This compilation of musings on a life, during a life, covering the most sublime and aggravating experiences, is her mosaic.With a Foreword by Edward R. Del Gaizo, author of several books, including "Rose's Gamble: A biographical account of one woman's determination for a better life for her family." Cover art is by Curry Mendes Artist ( currymendes.com ).

In the groundbreaking The Seasons of Our Grief, author Dr. Ray Mitsch challenges the notion of a linear, sequential progression of grief and unveils a transformative alternative-a cycle of seasons within the grieving process. Dr. Mitsch introduces us to two individuals who traverse this journey, illuminating the path through their poignant stories, which portray grief as a series of seasons, each requiring a unique tool to assist in the passage. In this cyclical view, growth becomes intertwined with healing.You will learn the tools essential for each season:¿ Winter: grappling with the reality of what you've lost¿ Spring: dealing with reawakened emotions¿ Summer: recognizing the holes left behind¿ Fall: accepting the bittersweetness of moving onThe Seasons of our Grief is an empathetic guide, offering solace, insights, and tools for anyone grappling with loss.

Eric Protzman chaired the Young Life committee and Andy Morman served as the Area Director. When they began their journey together, they brimmed with confidence and trust.In just a few years, they couldn't stand each other, and their Young Life Area struggled because of it.In Our Town, Our Kids, Eric Protzman shares the lessons he and Andy learned as they forged a trusting friendship and developed a model for healthy Young Life Areas. In his thought-provoking book, you'll learn how to¿ Honor Young Life and YL staff¿ Avoid outsourcing your kids' salvation¿ Wage war on staff fear and lonelinessReimagine your Young Life Area!

Are you longing for something more in your relationship with God? If so, you're not alone. For years, author and pastor Alan Kraft felt God was distant and impersonal. The typical answers of "pray more" or "read your Bible more" didn't help. In his search for deepening intimacy, he discovered what was missing: a tangible experience of God's delight.In The Intimate God, the author shares from his own journey five simple practices that can increase your experience of God's delight, resulting in a deeper connection with Jesus. This seven-week journey provides inspiration, instruction, and actionable steps to help you:¿ Experience God's love more deeply ¿ Hear His gentle whisper¿ Quiet your soul in the midst of the chaos around you¿ Practice resting in Jesus' presence

Difficulties, adversity, grief, and loss have landed you in an emotional wilderness. Discouragement and disappointment try to creep in and you're struggling to get through the day.But wait!What if in those dark places of your soul, there are guides to help you through and lead you back to the light? And what if, during that journey, you were molded and shaped into the best version of yourself?Here at your fingertips are the hands-on tools to open your eyes, ears, and heart to help you navigate and conquer wilderness seasons with ease and understanding. Full of life-enhancing Trusted Tools and thought-provoking Toolbox questions included in each chapter, Conquering the Wilderness will help you¿ Understand what makes you tick¿ Go from an emotional wreck to an emotional rock¿ Discover the source of ever-present hope¿ Recognize and receive love as never beforeConquering the Wilderness is your guide to purpose and peace.

In a captivating journey through the heart of faith and the arena of sports, In the Big Inning invites you to explore the profound intersection where Christianity and athletics converge. With eloquence and passion, the author weaves his personal experiences, his love for sports, and his unwavering faith into a tapestry that celebrates the indomitable spirit of both realms.From Tim Tebow using his eye black to prompt people to read John 3:16 to Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker's declaration that prayer guides his life to Steph Curry's expert use of social media to share his faith with millions, In the Big Inning invites you to witness the joy, the trials, and the triumphs that make up the intricate tapestry of a life well-lived in the pursuit of faith and the embrace of the game.

Using the powerful tools of Christ-centered storytelling, creativity, neuroscience, spiritual formation, and real-life experience, Makers in a Thinker's World provides insight into the unique and joyful purpose making holds within our Great Commission.Built on the premise that we will find our true, integrated selves as we securely attach to God, others, and the passions He ignites in us, this book looks at the eternally valuable opportunity to live present and fully known before God and other people. From this place, makers become magnets-drawing people to the fullness of Jesus.With a right-brain perspective, Makers in a Thinker's World answers why¿ Making matters¿ Our bodies crave quiet, gratitude, and presence¿ Joy and fear change everythingWith practical guidance, exercises, prompts, and a touch of humor, this book will help you to leverage your creativity-lighting up the world, igniting your life with God, and drawing others to lasting, purposeful transformation.

In Shame-Free Parenting, author Craig Knippenberg takes on the trend of hypervigilant parenting and offers a compassionate guide to navigating the complexities of parenting with resilience and authenticity. With sections that address pivotal aspects of raising children, Knippenberg equips parents with practical strategies to forge strong connections while fostering independence.From managing emotions to setting boundaries, this book encourages parents to embrace their own imperfections-it's okay to lose it sometimes, even relax!-and work toward growth. Knippenberg delves into topics including gaming, TikTok, and school shootings, and underscores the importance of creating structure, valuing resources, and guiding children toward their purpose.With a seasoned perspective, Knippenberg advocates for family adventures and volunteerism as tools for building lasting bonds and instilling values. Full of shame-free parenting tips and resources for parents, Shame-Free Parenting empowers them to cultivate resilient families that thrive in the face of adversity.

Prepare yourself for an eye-opening journey into the heart of a religious institution plagued by secrecy and manipulation. In The White Estate Fraud, Steve Daily fearlessly confronts the sins of omission committed by the Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA).For years, dissenting voices have been silenced, their characters tarnished, and critical information distorted. Daily sets the record straight, debunking the claims that D. M. Canright, the author whose book exposed the fraud within the church, had recanted. Drawing on meticulous research, Daily exposes the shocking inner workings of the SDA.The White Estate Fraud exposes for the first time¿ The defamatory and fabricated book by Carrie Johnson used to destroy the reputation and life of D. M. Canright¿ The theft of D. M. Canright's personal diary by Carrie Johnson and Arthur White, still contained in the White Estate today¿ The never-before revealed dishonesty, secrecy, and fraud of Carrie Johnson and Arthur White

Joe, and his horse, Bungee, were best friends. One day they visited Kalaloch Beach on the Washington coast and rodefor miles and miles.After a long day of riding, Joe set up camp on the bluff above the beach for the night. Early the next morning, a strange noise woke them and scared Bungee away.What was the strange noise?Where did Bungee go?Would Joe ever see his best friend, Bungee, again?This heartwarming story of a man's love for his horse is a great resource for teachers and parents and perfect reading for boys and girls ages 3-9.

What is it about our dogs that endear us to them? Why do we treat them as if they were our children? Maybe it's because of the contagious joy, hope, and wonder we see in their eyes. A dog's faith in us rests on the proposition that we love them as much as they love us.How do we respond to that faith?When the Dogs Bark takes readers on a twenty-six-year journey through the author's life, including marriage, children, the workplace, and his father's battle with cancer. Through it all, dogs remained by his side, teaching him without words.In When the Dogs Bark, discover how dogs¿ practice ideal interpersonal relationship skills.¿ reflect the essential tenets of the Christian faith of faith, hope, joy, and love.¿ mirror the type of relationship God desires to have with us.

Paul William Schmidt's stepmother, Mary Lou, intentionally chose to end her life and asked him and his father to stay by her side during her last forty-four days. In this poignant and insightful book, the author takes you on a transformative journey through the depths of loss, grief, and the remarkable power of embracing life in the presence of death and dying. The experience helped the author uncover the extraordinary lessons hidden within the realms of mortality. With a compassionate voice, he recounts the indelible moments that shaped his own understanding of dying and living, leaving no emotion unexplored. Elysian Hills invites you to navigate your own path of self-discovery in living with the inevitability of death and healing through the loss of a loved one, and its words will inspire you to embrace the grief and joy that can coexist in the face of dying.

In this collection of 120 poems, what Rick Ellsmore calls autobiographical poetry, is the common journey all of us share about coming to terms with ourselves. It's a reflection of his journey toward finding the courage to truly accept and love himself-and discovering that his real name is RLove. That, in fact, we are all love. It is hope, joy, pain, and fear that make up the foundation, calling us into beauty; it's within this holy place that we are welcomed into the intimacy of love.This is Dancing DNA.

After a devastating breakup, Spencer Swalm underwent a dramatic conversion to Christianity as a young man. But while his newfound faith saved his soul, his life continued to spiral. Beginning with a two-week, involuntary commitment to a psychiatric hospital after a hunting trip gone bad, his life with bipolar disorder became a series of wild rides up followed by harrowing, life-threatening rides down. Along the way were side excursions as an attorney, Amway distributor, outdoorsman, prominent Colorado politician, Christian, and devoted family man.The roller coaster of his life led him to rely on psychotropic medication but ultimately with nowhere to turn except Christ. Now, in his twilight years, he's in the battle of his life as he confronts the scourge of his generation: Alzheimer's disease.This is his story.

Following a young lady's abduction, former FBI agent Brad Walker is forced into a race against time to save her life.In a dramatic encounter with the only person who holds the key to deciphering the abductor's deranged mind, Walker enters the shadowedchambers of religious fundamentalism and polygamy. There, a woman must be convinced to resurrect tortured memories and re-live a life she had managed to escape.Unending devotion to his deceased wife and a new love who has miraculously entered his life are Brad Walker's only sources of strength as he confronts the epitome of evil in a remote corner of New Mexico.The fourth of five Brad Walker novels of suspense. Book two, Strangers, Lovers, and the Winds of Time, was a finalist for the 2015 Colorado Humanities Mystery Book of the Year.

In 1974, Abeba Baughman enjoyed life as a fashionable young single woman living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, waiting to marry a US Air Force doctor. Then a communist coup overthrew the government. As an educated woman, Abeba and the lives of her three young children were in danger, forcing Abeba to place her children in hiding and flee the country.In The Glory of a Mustard Seed, read the harrowing account of Abeba's trek through the Sahara Desert on a camel, being captured by guerilla fighters, and her eventual immigration to the US.It's a story of faith and perseverance, but more so, it's the story of God's power and love.

In the wake of brutal assaults targeting a former prosecuting attorney in Los Angeles and a former FBI Agent in New Mexico, a haunting connection to the past comes to light. Years earlier, Cassandra Roberts and Brad Walker played integral roles in the trial and conviction of Vincent Perkins, a white supremacist, for the murder of a black man. The trial's high-profile nature thrust the abhorrent philosophies of supremacists into the harsh glare of public scrutiny. Now, driven by a twisted belief in divine retribution, the purveyors of hate relentlessly pursue their victims, seeking vengeance.Against the backdrop of Rocky Mountain streams and the captivating allure of New Mexico's enigmatic charm, law enforcement officers and FBI agents find themselves in a desperate race to decipher the twisted minds of these fanatics. Haunted by memories of his late wife, Brad Walker is plagued by recurring dreams of a beguiling woman from a different time and place, hinting at the promise of a future romance and a chance for new beginnings.The second of five Brad Walker novels of suspense. Book two, Strangers, Lovers, and the Winds of Time, was a finalist for the 2015 Colorado Humanities Mystery Book of the Year.

Native American artifacts become items of barter for sex trafficking, forcing former FBI Agent Brad Walker into a dark world where the sanctity of history and dignity of human life go unrecognized.Only by listening to the echo of ancient voices within centuries-old Native American cliff dwellings of New Mexico does he see a way out. Following a twisting path of tragedy, Walker comes face-to-face with the very essence of evil in an encounter that terrifies him beyond anything he has ever before experienced. Walker is also forced to deal with echoes that resonate within his own heart as he reconciles the death of his wife and newly found love for a woman who is as mysterious as the voices within the cliff dwellings.Trout streams of the Rocky Mountains, grandeur of the Southwest and the art of listening to subtle murmurs become characters that transform repugnance to enchantment and horror to love.

Following advancements in quantum computing known as "singularity" and after years of war, transnational corporations have supplanted governments as the world's key geopolitical structures. Nations have dissolved, militaries have disbanded, and the world is split in two: those who submit to the tyranny of the corporation and those who are free but starving in the former nations.After falling in with a syndicate of international mercenaries, Percy and two fellow former US Special Forces soldiers learn to navigate this post-singularity world and face uneven odds against the unconquerable enemy force at the helm. Recently outfitted with an electronic prosthetic hand thanks to a combat injury, Percy begins to see his dreams of retirement fade as he starts putting the pieces together. Is it the global technocracy or something much more powerful that threatens free society? Even if he somehow finds a weakness to exploit, is the rest of the world willing to sacrifice safety for freedom?

The children of Israel lived in fear of evil commander Sisera and the Canaanite army. Every day, the army stole their food and abused the people.Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon Deborah to deliver Israel. She sent word to Barak to lead the Israelite army in battle against the Canaanites. But Barak was afraid."If you will go with me, then I will go," he said. "But if you do not go, I will not go.""I'll go with you," Deborah said. "But the victory will not lead to your glory. It will be given to a woman."In Deborah, Phyllis Stevens retells the story of the courageous judge, prophetess, and military commander. You'll discover¿ Why God sent Deborah along with Barak to lead the Israelite army.¿ How God used the force of nature to fight for Israel.¿ How God used a single woman to kill Sisera.Read Deborah because the highest form of worship is obedience.