When ex-navy SEAL and former Homeland Security agent Cody Sargent sails his 45 foot sloop into Admiralty Bay on the Caribbean island of Bequia, he expects to pass a few pleasant days and nights with Emma Stevenson, a local boutique owner he met the previous spring on his way south to Venezuela to lay up his boat for the hurricane season. Over dinner the first night, Emma tells him island gossip has it that a group of Muslims have taken up residence on the adjacent island of St. Vincent wit...

At 16 he lost the girl he loved.At 43, she comes back into his life in a most unexpected way.Caleb Baxter isn’t quite what he seems. He might still live with his parents, but the handyman business he runs is a side hustle to a much more lucrative life.Emma’s return turns his whole world upside down in more ways than one. The life she’s lived has been hard—leaving her scared and scarred.When Emma’s whole world is threatened, Caleb makes a choice to do whateve...

Im Alter von acht Jahren entdeckt Caleb Smith seine Liebe zu Kaninchen und erkennt in ihnen Potenzial für mehr: Sie machen Freude und können trösten. Wenig später ruft er ein Programm ins Leben, um auch anderen durch seine Tiere Trost, Wärme und neue Hoffnung zu schenken. Caleb rettet ausgesetzte Kaninchen, beginnt eine Zucht seltener Rassen und verleiht seine hoppelnden Freunde an Familien als "Haustiere auf Probe". Schließlich gelingt es ihm, eine kleine Insel zu kaufen, auf der sich sei...

Cattle vs. Sheep...Grazers vs. Squatters...Life vs. Death...Joey, a nine-year-old orphan, leads a lonely existence. His uncle and aunt have an impending range war on their hands and don't take much notice of him. Then a mysterious stranger named Caleb enters his life.Caleb, a gunman who is in turn tender and brutal, has a deadly secret.. Will he save the downtrodden settlers, or destroy them? Joey's life will never be the same. And what will the price be to Ca...

The novel centers around Caleb West, a skilled and respected master diver who is involved in the construction of a lighthouse off the coast of New England. The story captures the dangers and challenges associated with underwater construction, showcasing the bravery, expertise, and determination required to undertake such perilous work.Caleb West is depicted as a man of integrity and strength, both physically and morally. His character is tested through various trials, not only in his profe...

Presents a thought-provoking collection of five essays that explore the purposes and meanings of legal punishment in the United States, both culturally and sociallyFrom the Gospel of Matthew to numerous US Supreme Court justices, many literary and legal sources have observed that how a society metes out punishment reveals core truths about its character. The Punitive Imagination is a collection of essays that engages and contributes to debates about the pu...

Dive into the thrilling world of Francis Hopkinson Smith’s Caleb West, Master Diver, a novel that plunges readers into the adventurous life of a skilled diver. Follow Caleb West as he navigates the challenges and perils of his profession, revealing the courage and expertise required to excel in such a demanding field.As Smith’s narrative unfolds, you'll be captivated by the detailed portrayal of underwater exploration and the personal journey of Caleb West....

In "A Summer in a Canyon," Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin crafts a charming and richly descriptive narrative that captures the beauty and tranquility of a summer retreat in a remote canyon. Drawing on her keen observations of nature and the interconnectedness of human experiences, Wiggin employs a lyrical and evocative style, immersing readers in the sights and sounds of the natural world. The book reflects the broader literary context of the late 19th century, which often embraced themes of na...

"BODYWEIGHT BRILLIANCE: The Definitive Guide to Home Workouts for Optimal Health" is your ultimate companion to achieving peak physical fitness without the need for expensive gym memberships or complex equipment. This comprehensive guide offers a wealth of knowledge on bodyweight exercises tailored for home workouts, meticulously designed to help you reach and maintain optimal health. Inside this book, you'll discover a treasure trove of workout routines, expert tips, and personalized trai...

How nineteenth-century “disciplines of attention” anticipated the contemporary concern with mindfulness and being “spiritual but not religious”Today, we’re driven to distraction, our attention overwhelmed by the many demands upon it—most of which emanate from our beeping and blinking digital devices. This may seem like a decidedly twenty-first-century problem, but, as Caleb Smith shows in this elegantly written, meditative work, distraction was also a serious conce...

Historically Black Colleges and Universities were established to provide the opportunity for higher education to people of African descent in the era of segregation. The visions, values, and heritages these schools embodied enabled them to chart new frontiers of learning, scholarship, and public engagement for and beyond the United States. Historically Black Colleges and Universities in a Globalizing World: The Past, the Present, and the Future, edited by Alem Hailu, Mohamed S. Camara, and...

Dive into the thrilling world of Francis Hopkinson Smith’s Caleb West, Master Diver, a novel that plunges readers into the adventurous life of a skilled diver. Follow Caleb West as he navigates the challenges and perils of his profession, revealing the courage and expertise required to excel in such a demanding field.As Smith’s narrative unfolds, you'll be captivated by the detailed portrayal of underwater exploration and the personal journey of Caleb West....