Released is a fresh perspective on the familiar Old Testament story of a young woman from the wrong town who was raised to believe in the wrong god. Then God housed His extravagant passion within the frail heart of an embittered Jewish woman who inadvertently carried His invitation right up to this Moabite girl's door. Attracted to the ember of hope that refused to die within Naomi, Ruth believed to the point that it radically changed her story and pushed past every obstacle that threatene...

What waits for you in the water's darkness? Something beautiful, something deadly - or perhaps both? And what happens when those unknown horrors rise to the surface?With Sand, Salt, Blood, editor Elle Turpitt has brought together twenty short stories & poems which explore the mysterious depths of the ocean and what lurks beneath the waves. From warrior witches to disastrous cruises, intimidating theme park rides to shipwrecks, sharks, sirens and more, this anthology will m...

Two BBC radio series by the hilarious comedy duo Armstrong and MillerSketches, songs, spoofs and memorable moments from beloved comedy double act, Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller. Hear the radio shows that inspired the duo’s hit TV sketch shows and introduced characters from the podcast Timeghost.Armstrong & Miller is packed with sketches and songs from the radio show that launched their careers and turned them into household na...

What social factors contribute to the tragic state of health care in Africa?Focusing on East African societies, this book is the first to investigate what role religion plays in health care in African cultures. Taking into account the geopolitical and economic environments of the region, the authors examine the roles played by individual and group beliefs, government policies, and pressure from the Millennium Development Goals in affecting health outcomes.Informed by existi...

The Noblemen dragon shifter aren't new to the sacred bridal ceremony. After several failed attempts at finding a wife, it's hard to get excited about yet another festival. No matter how honorably they try to live, it would seem fate thinks them unworthy of such happiness... that is until now.Dragon Lords 5-8 Box Set Includes:Book 5: His Highness the DukeDragon-shifter nobleman Lord Bron, is not looking forward to his seventh failed ...

Brought to you by Penguin.MESSAGE: This is the system operator. Who is using this account? Please identify yourself . . .When Vicky's father is arrested, accused of stealing over a million pounds from the bank where he works, she is determined to prove his innocence. But how? There's only one way - to attempt to break into the bank's computer files.Even if Vicky is the best hacker in the world, will she find the real thief before they find ...

A fresh, lyrical new translation of Persia’s founding epic.Abu al-Qasem Ferdowsi (940–1020 CE), one of Iran’s greatest poets, versified the ancient legends of the Persian Book of Kings (Shahnameh) in verse over one thousand years ago. It is the longest poem written by a single poet. A combination of myth and history told over a series of 50,000 elegant couplets, Ferdowsi dedicated thirty-three years of his life to writing the Shahnameh and intended it to p...

Representing an international gathering of scholars, Fields Watered with Blood—now available in paperback—constituted the first critical assessment of the full scope of Margaret Walker’s literary career. As they discuss Walker’s work, including the landmark poetry collection For My People and the novel Jubilee, the contributors reveal the complex interplay of concerns and themes in Walker’s writing: folklore and prophecy, place and space, history and politics, ge...

Kendra Archer has big dreams in life. Ever since she spent her summers volunteering with neglected animals as a teenager, she's wanted to run her own horse rescue center. And with her new job working in the Alaskan mountains at a small town vet clinic, she'll be one step closer to making her dream a reality.Jesse Barnes was born a cowboy and will end his days as one too. Working with his brothers on their family ranch in the shadow of Eagle Mountain, they protect the land, while ow...

The Winter 2022-23 Issue. Ploughshares is an award-winning journal of new writing. Since1971, Ploughshares has discovered and cultivated the freshest voices in contemporaryAmerican literature, and now provides readers with thoughtful and entertaining literature in avariety of formats. Find out why the New York Times named Ploughshares “the Triton amongminnows.”The Winter 2022-23 Issue, edited by Editor-in-chief Ladette Randolph and Poetry Editor John

Sarah Moore was born and raised on the road. Traveling around North America with her family's rodeo, she lives her life unapologetically and couldn't imagine staying in one place for too long.But when she finds herself courting trouble, she's sent to Eagle Mountain Ranch while she decides what she wants to do with her life.Jasper Barnes has wanted Sarah since he first met her when the rodeo last came to town. But knowing she was not one to settle down, he knew that if it wa...

Molly Roberts is a romantic at heart. But after becoming the guardian of her three younger siblings, she had to put her romantic inclinations on hold, vowing instead to do whatever it took to keep her family together.Beau Barnes was born and raised on Eagle Mountain Ranch, a quintessential cowboy through and through. He's just never met a woman who sparked something inside him—that one woman he knows will be his one and only . . . Until he meets Molly.Molly does her best to...