Mothers today face unprecedented pressure as contemporary American society feeds into the culture of intensive mothering, leading many to be consumed by their role as mothers. Many grapple with additional expectations stemming from the teachings of today's evangelical church. Rather than serving as a countercultural influence encouraging women to cultivate their primary identity in Christ, women often receive the message that to be a "good" Christian, they need to make mothering their top ...

This book explores the current impasse that global regulators face in the digital sphere. Computer technology has advanced human civilization tenfold, but the freedom to interact with others in cyberspace has made individuals, discrete communities, organizations and governments more vulnerable to abuse. In consequence, political decision-makers are seriously considering granting limited legal immunity to victims who decide to ‘hack- back.’ Many victims frustrated by the slow pace of law en...

A challenge came to the Spanish Kings with the discovery of the New World...a challenge to the conquest of empire for Spain, of souls for "the Holy Mother Roman Catholic Church." And like the conquistadores, the Spanish padres received the challenge eagerly. Armed with breviary and crucifix, inspired by an undying faith, they went forth to conquer the legions of Satan beyond the Ocean Sea.In South America the padres found no El Dorado, no fabled cities of gold, but only tribes of na...

Eve Warren made a sworn promise—she'd never tell the FBI her real connection to mob informant Charlie Fowler. When he's found dead, we-have-ways-to-make-you-talk agent Sam McDonough wants to know everything. But as the gruff, gorgeous G-man escorts Eve from the Yukon for questioning, their chopper is shot down, crashing in the frozen Canadian wilderness. Suddenly, Sam's memory is gone—and he's not the same man.Sam doesn't remember much, but he trusts this ...

Her lies thrust them together. His suspicions keep them apart.For Clare Fuller, the stakes are rising. Her sister has been framed for murder and a mysterious amulet is the only ransom for her acquittal. Clare must retrieve it at any cost, even if it means stealing the charm from a sexy, wounded war hero.Lieutenant Mark Griggs doesn't trust the alluring schoolteacher who's stolen his lucky pendant. All he knows is that the only woman who's ever broken down his defense...

A desperate search through Alaska leads to danger—and undeniable passion!Bounty hunter Chase McKinley will do anything to locate his missing brother—even kidnap the man's girlfriend. But Haley Adams has no leads on her ex…other than a mysterious package that brings murder in its wake. Handcuffed to the sexy tracker, she's stunned when her outrage turns to attraction…With only an Alaska postmark, Chase follows the trail—with Haley. He put her in danger; only he can protect her...

"BLUE RIDGE COUNTRY BY JEAN THOMAS" by JEAN THOMAS is a classic work that represents the essence of its genre. This book offers readers an engaging experience, reflecting the author’s distinctive style, depth, and vision.

"BLUE RIDGE COUNTRY BY JEAN THOMAS" by JEAN THOMAS is a classic work that represents the essence of its genre. This book offers readers an engaging experience, reflecting the author’s distinctive style, depth, and vision.

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They came from all walks of life. Unknowingly, they all sought the same thing. When they met, they unlocked a special secret that had been hidden for thirteen years.Bostonian belle Samantha Kincaid longed for adventure. Despite her delicate upbringing, she knew that there was more out there beyond the sophisticated ways of the city. Leaving behind all she knew, she was willing to run headlong into an adventure she never expected to find.*****Having been in the saddl...

Fourteen tales from the Caribbean islands, chronicling the experiences and embellishments of indegenous people as told through the perspective of someone reconnecting with their West Indian routes. Enjoy tales of lust, revenge, life, death and family set in both the humble and extravagant backdrops made possible only in a region as culturally rich and diverse as the Caribbean.Explore in uncanny detail the presence of the occult; obeah, witchcraft a...

In Breathing Aesthetics Jean-Thomas Tremblay argues that difficult breathing indexes the uneven distribution of risk in a contemporary era marked by the increasing contamination, weaponization, and monetization of air. Tremblay shows how biopolitical and necropolitical forces tied to the continuation of extractive capitalism, imperialism, and structural racism are embodied and experienced through respiration. They identify responses to the crisis in breathing in aesthetic practice...