The Last Lantern Keeper: A Tale of Light, Courage, and Forgotten Promises is an enchanting tale of mystery, courage, and enduring hope set against the windswept shores of the quiet village of Hallow's Reach. For eleven years, Aveline Thorne has faithfully tended the ancient Marrow Light, a mysterious lantern whose unwavering flame has protected generations of sailors. But when the impossible happens and the flame begins to lean toward the dark sea, Aveline is drawn into a ...

Hu Shan has lost his hat for a thousand years, and human affairs are half joys and sorrows! I am Hu Huan, an old fox of seven or eight hundred years old. I have seen the French cut down the queen, participated in the European revolution, worked as a pirate in the age of navigation, opened a factory in the age of steam engines, and funded the most accomplished artists of the 18th century.May 4, 1919, sunny, with a house on fire outside the windowWhat a coincidence!Th...

As creator and host of the hugely successful Money Talks television news series, Johnson has helped millions of people get out of debt, achieve financial freedom, and earn from wise investments. Now, in this practical book, Johnson shares the secrets of his amazing program that will help readers gain financial freedom.Freedom from debt has almost nothing to do with how much a person earns or how much they know about finance. It all comes down to three basic princip...

Christmas Time Is Here… And Brown Girls Books is bringing you nineteen talented writers, sharing heartwarming stories filled with the joy, sorrow and downright drama of this magical season. Christmas time brings out the best – and for some, the worst – in us and these holiday tales capture it all, just in time to warm your soul for the holidays. All I Want For Christmas is filled with tear-jerking, treasured, and laugh-inducing stories. Like Sonia Johnston's "Home...

Drawn into her father's lie, Cynthia "Cinnamon" Harrelson struggles to forgive her father when she learns of his past indiscretion and deceptive behavior. When discovering the truth of her mother's death, she pushes everyone away that loves and cares for her, including her best friend, Myles Beyers. With a shattered image of her father, she seeks counseling to help her come to terms with the ugly truth about the man she idolized.The painful journey toward forgiveness and acceptance...

Addressing the distinctive communication skills expected of attorneys—and based on three decades of experience coaching lawyers—this manual of practical, useful solutions integrates cutting-edge discoveries in human factors, linguistics, neuroscience, gesture studies, and sports psychology. These techniques will transform any attorney into a more confident speaker, whether addressing colleagues in a conference room, counseling clients in a boardroom, or presenting a CLE in a ballroom. Incl...

In A Time to Embrace William Stacy Johnson brilliantly analyzes the religious, legal, and political debates about gay marriage, civil unions, and committed gay couples. This new edition includes updates that reflect the many changes in laws pertaining to civil unions / same-sex marriage since 2006.

Years before Archer became Captain Khoury's trusted lieutenant, before he faced down giants and murderous trees and sorcerers, Archer was just Reid Tarhill - the simple son of a trapper in love with a girl he thought beyond his reach.Maura O'Mara is many things to young Tarhill - childhood friend, partner in crime, and the chieftain's daughter. One fateful Fire Night, Reid plans a performance to capture Maura's attention. Unfortunately, his father notices her interest too and tries...

Shutter Step a diverse collection of short fiction written by five authors of diverse backgrounds and genres. Inspired by a common image and sound, each story will transport you to a different time or place - from worlds far away to the house next door.The short fiction format is a great way to get a taste of each author’s style in a short period of time. A handy introduction gives you a peek into the inspiration for each story. Also included is a biography section that allows you ...

This is the third book of Yvonne Bardwell Cox’s book series entitled “Pearlie …I Dream”. Each book is about a day in the life of Pearlie. The book series tells the story of the precious memories and sometimes hardships of a small child. These life experiences prepared her for future aspirations that she could only dream of. This series shares how a child thinks and survives through life adversities. The third Pearlie … I Dream book “I Am An Overcomer” sets the stage for Pearlie to create a...

This is the first book of Yvonne Bardwell Cox’s book series entitled “Pearlie … I Dream”. Each book is about a day in the life of Pearlie. The book series tells the story of the precious memories and sometimes hardships of a small child. These life experiences prepared her for future aspirations that she could only dream of. This series shares how a child thinks and survives through life adversities. The first book in “The Pearlie … I Dream Series, “Peace in the Home” sets the stage for al...

This is the second edition of the Yvonne Bardwell Cox book series entitled “Pearlie … I Dream”. Pearlie paints a mindful picture of a serious period in her life, as she unveils memorable moments throughout the story. The book series tells the story of the precious memories and sometimes hardships of a small child. These life experiences prepared her for future aspirations that she could only dream of. This series shares how a child thinks and survives through life adversities. The author w...