I'll never forget the day I walked into a bakery in Colorado, and the man behind the counter looked at me and said, "Hello Goddess!" I glanced around, assuming he must be talking to someone else. When I realized he meant me, I was stunned. "What did you say?" I asked. "I said, 'Hello Goddess!'" he replied, with a smile. I laughed and thanked him, and in that moment, something shifted. It wasn't offensive-it was accurate.That encounter reminded me of something we all need to hear mo...

In Louisiana, every bite of food and each turn of phrase is an expression of cultural literacy. Correctly pronouncing "Tchoupitoulas" or "Atchafalaya," knowing the difference between the first Governor Long and the second one, being able to spot the artwork of Caroline Durieux, and honoring the distinction between a Creole and a Cajun roux serve not just as markers of familiarity; they represent acts of preservation. The Louisiana Field Guide: Understanding Life in the Pelican State expand...

This is a self-taught teaching showing you how to fill any void that you may have in your life. The need for security and love is one of the greatest needs for every living person on this earth. This very empowering book will give you steps to follow to fill the voids. You will experience the reality of the pleasures that come from a relationship of intimacy. This book will help anyone who desires intimacy and a relationship with the one who created them. You will learn how to pray. You wi...

WINNER OF THE 2022 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTIONINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“An elegant meditation on the complexities of the American South—and thus of America—by an esteemed daughter of the South and one of the great intellectuals of our time. An inspiration.” —Isabel WilkersonAn essential, surprising journey through the history, rituals, and landscapes of the American South—and a revela...

In this compelling and compassionate book, Dr. Creflo A. Dollar gives clear, practical principles that will banish fear and anxiety from readers' lives.

On the night of her transition, Harper Shen is cruelly rejected and banished by her alpha, by her mate. Mateo Fox doesn't want her, and he no longer wants her in his pack. For seven years, Harper has had no choice but to live with that rejection. She is part of a new pack now, and she has finally made a life for herself, and she is trying to forget the man who ruined her life.Mateo was not going to mate with a young girl. Harper was too innocent and the pack would have eaten her al...

**“The one food book you must read this year."*—Southern LivingOne of Christopher Kimball’s Six Favorite Books About Food*A people’s history that reveals how Southerners shaped American culinary identity and how race relations impacted Southern food culture over six revolutionary decades**Like great provincial dishes around the world, potlikker is a salvage food. During the antebellum era, slave owners ate the greens from the pot and set aside the leftover po...

Marriage is under attack. Homes are under siege.The modern era has bastardized the institution of marriage. Against this backdrop, the author has delved into the scriptures and uncover what it takes to succeed in these end times.The importance of spiritual warfare in making marriage successful is the high point of this book. Tested and proven prayer points are packaged and offered in this book. This book will prove an invaluable manual in the hand of those who are married as well as...

"No more detours!" That was the promise Angelina Lord made to herself when she accepted a ride from a wedding in Texas, with the best man to her destination in Santa Fe, New Mexico. What could possibly go wrong?Angelina is focused on one thing–opening a fashion boutique in Santa Fe. What she really doesn’t need is one full-of-himself lawman with his aggravating air of superiority and soul-searing eyes…not to mention heart-stopping kisses…coming to her rescue. If she lets him get to...

A National Book Award Nominee and a Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Year.Over the centuries, Florida has been many things: an unconquered realm protected by geography, a wilderness that ruined Spanish conquistadors, “God’s waiting room,” and a place to start over. Depopulated after the extermination of its original native population, today it’s home to nineteen million. The site of vicious racial violence, including massacres, slavery, and the r...

This is the first book in the series entitled "The Spirit". The subtitle of this book is "Knowing the Spirit". In this book and the subsequent ones in the series I will apply John 6:63 to some aspects Jesus 'victorious life on earth. The verse reveals the secret behind Jesus Miracle and the claims He made about His deity. In order for the Holy Ghost to play an active role in our lives we must know Him in the same way Jesus knew Him.I have a strong feeling in my Spirit that the next ...

This edition in the Historical Cities series explores the French Quarter and surrounding area of New Orleans. Simple to use maps provide make a walking tour of the city's historic sites entertaining and educational. GPS coordinates are provided for the more tech savvy user. More than 50 sites are identified, with text backgrounds based on the 1930's and 40's American Guide Series.