Noah Brown is a man hollowed out by the weight of leadership. Desperate to escape the crushing expectations of the corporate world, he flees to the iron gates of WillowCreek, the estate of the notorious and exacting Lady Mia. He doesn't come for a vacation; he comes for a sentence. He begs her to strip him of his choices, his name, and his very will.

Dickens and Empire offers a reevaluation of Charles Dickens's imaginative engagement with the British Empire throughout his career. Employing postcolonial theory alongside readings of Dickens's novels, journalism and personal correspondence, it explores his engagement with Britain's imperial holdings as imaginative spaces onto which he offloaded a number of pressing domestic and personal problems, thus creating an entangled discourse between race and class. Drawing upon a wealth of primary...

These stories are based on episodes and materials from my personal life, and are widely varied. Most are set in Montreal, between 1967 and 2012, while a few are set in Newfoundland, and 1 is set in Africa. They are about women, men, children, politics and community, and the conflicts, as well as the harmony, that arise from all of these.

Trees of the World: A Celebration of the Beauty and Diversity of Species Across Continents profiles 380 tree species from every continent with vivid full-color photographs highlighting key identification traits such as shape, bark, leaves, flowers, and fruit. Each entry includes detailed descriptions of natural habitats, ecological roles, and distribution maps. The guide also explores taxonomy, cultural significance, and history for each species. Organized geographically by contin...

An inquiry into the history of adoption, the internal motivations that make people want to adopt and the ethics and issues behind the practice.

This book introduces students to the Victorian novel and its contexts, teaching strategies for reading and researching nineteenth-century literature. Combining close reading with background information and analysis it considers the Victorian novel as a product of the industrial age by focusing on popular texts including Dickens's Oliver Twist, Gaskell's North and South and Hardy's The Mayor of Casterbridge.The Victorian Novel in Context examines ...

Special To God is a small collection of Bible-based, narrative poems that trace humanity's origin, moral fall, and planned restoration. These poems illustrate our unique place and purpose within God's plan and generate a deep interest in the Bible's central theme. Primarily intended for the family, the young reader will find the book continues to appeal in new ways through its engaging pictures, delightful rhymes, the richness of vocabulary, and intriguing subject matter. Opportunities are...

How might a day look in the life of a young child whose parents are dedicated to raising the child for Jesus? This attractively illustrated book takes your child through a typical day, beginning with worship, breakfast, outdoor play, helping Mom in the house, nap time, story and craft times, a park outing with Dad, and then evening worship and bedtime. God Is with Me All the Time incorporates cleanliness, helpfulness, healthy eating, obedience, and learning about God into a delightful stor...

My Emotions Are a Gift helps children, along with their parents, discover and discuss their emotions. Each short stanza is accompanied by a thought and supporting Bible texts. As you explore this book with your children, you will help them develop and identify their emotions, ultimately creating a better understanding of our Heavenly Father's love. The author includes relevant vocabulary and a note to parents to help strengthen their child's development.God gave us emotions. They e...

Love Is Everywhere is a Read-to-Me book for young children and their caregivers. Introducing important and often overlooked conversations that parents should initiate with their children to engage their hearts, minds, and emotions. Caregivers will find inspiration to model love and be a source of accountability.Many abuses pass for love in our society, and children must understand love. Love Is Everywhere will help readers recognize that we know love by its fruit ...

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My Emotions Are a Gift helps children, along with their parents, discover and discuss their emotions. Each short stanza is accompanied by a thought and supporting Bible texts. As you explore this book with your children, you will help them develop and identify their emotions, ultimately creating a better understanding of our Heavenly Father's love. The author includes relevant vocabulary and a note to parents to help strengthen their child's development.God gave us emotion...