FROM EXCITING AUTHOR OF LGBTQ ROMANCE ADRIAN J. SMITHA chef must learn to open her heart when challenged by her young but wise nanny, who has a knack for turning up the heat.Kimberly Thompson—or Kim Burns, her stage name—is a celebrity chef whose career is taking off. As a single mom who has a penchant for being a bit of a bitch, she goes through nannies like the flavor of the month until Becca Kline is sent to her by Kiddie Academy.Becca—k...

From USA Today bestselling author Sally J. Smith comes a haunted Halloween homicide!One bogus ticket fiasco. One scammer taking a deep dive in the bobbing for apples tub. One very exasperated travel agent who knew she was getting too old for rock concerts.It's the spookiest time of year at Aloha Lagoon, and travel agent turned reluctant sleuth Gabby LeClair is up to her pixie cut in trouble!Global pop superstar Echo Celeste has des...

Discover a diplomacy mission like no other in Ice War Diplomat, the behind-the-scenes story of the historic 1972 Summit Series. Amid the tension of the Cold War, caught between capitalism and communism, Canada and the Soviet Union, young Canadian diplomat Gary J. Smith must navigate the rink, melting the ice between two nations skating a dangerous path.On his first overseas assignment, Smith is tasked with finding common ground and building friendships bet...

God Doing the Extraordinary Through Ordinary Men and WomenWhat does it look like to follow God to the nations? In a world where the call to missions can feel distant or reserved for a select few, To the Nations presents true stories of ordinary believers demonstrating extraordinary faith in some of the most challenging places on earth.These stories—told by contemporary missionaries from their fields of service—tell of adventure, challenge, sacrific...

"An intense portrait of the men who, willingly and unwillingly, executed their [wartime] duties at the expense of their souls." —James Brown, author of Lucky Town and The Los Angeles DiariesVance Leford was just a kid when he was shipped off to Vietnam. Along with seven others singled out by the US Navy, Vance was sent down the Mekong Delta on a napalm boat as part of the Mobile Riverine Force....

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Learn how to set boundaries without guilt using this revolutionary guide to saying “no” in everyday situations.Are you allowing your mother-in-law to impose her will on you? Are you embarrassed by praise or crushed by criticism? Are you having trouble coping with people? In When I Say No, I Feel Guilty, Manuel J. Smith, Ph.D., offers groundbreaking techniques for asserting your rights and navigating challenging situations. Whether ...

Toward Decentering the New Testament is the first introductory text to the New Testament written by an African American woman biblical scholar and an Asian-American male biblical scholar. This text privileges the voices, scholarship, and concerns of minoritized nonwhite peoples and communities. It is written from the perspectives of minoritized voices. The first few chapters cover issues such as biblical interpretation, immigration, Roman slavery, intersectionality, and other topi...

Aiyana escaped from the fanatical cult, The Arrows of God. She can speak to ghosts easily, so is valued by them.Once in Toronto, she gets a job at the mysterious company, The ORG. What does The ORG really do? Does Guyan Orzon represent another threat to Aiyana? Why is he so attractive, and what is with the tail that she seems to see when around him?Guyan is very supicious of his new hire in the mail room. What is she doing here? Is she one of those Arrows of God, or not? An...

Do You love Bears? Do You Love Monster Trucks?Have you ever wondered How Bears Run-a-Muck!Get this Awesome fun filled story about Bears and their love for Monster Trucks.This 36 pg book will have you child luaghing, giggling, and enjoying theer time and they read and learn. This big is an entertaining easy read and great for those just starting out the introduction to books and reading,

Womanist Sass and Talk Back is a contextual resistance text for readers interested in social (in)justice. Smith raises our consciousness about pressing contemporary social (in)justice issues that impact communities of color and the larger society. Systemic or structural oppression and injustices, police profiling and brutality, oppressive pedagogy, and gendered violence are placed in dialogue with sacred (con)texts. This book provides fresh intersectional readings of sacred (con)texts that...

"Nothing Serious is an unflinching and incisive look at modern dating, womanhood, friendship, and obsession. Smith's unforgettable voice, wit, and cultural precision will make you crave her take on all contemporary quandaries." — Courtney Preiss, USA Today bestselling author of Welcome Home, Caroline KlineA scintillating debut psychological thriller about a disillusioned tech executive who goes into an obsessive s...

Shakespearean Recognitions: Philosophies of the Post-Tragic explores Shakespeare’s unique contribution to the history of recognition as both a narrative trope and a moral event. Recognition, central to classical anagnorisis and modern moral philosophy, also has deep roots in medieval Christian devotion, where salvation often hinged on reciprocal recognition with God. Shakespeare inherited this “medieval theater of recognition,” a cultural and dramaturgical framework that infused c...