Forgiveness is the greatest gift we are extended through salvation, easily given by our Lord and Savior. So, why is asking for forgiveness for our wrongdoing and forgiving others of theirs one of the most difficult struggles many of us face as believers? Life in Forgiveness, by Richard T. Case, exposes the hidden bondage that comes with choosing un-forgiveness, while unveiling revelations of the freedom and joy that opening one's heart to forgive another brings. No matter the magnitude or ...

An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! Holmes shook his head sadly. ‘You think that unless this document is found there will be war?’ ‘It’s very likely,’ said the prime minister. ‘Then, sir, we must prepare for war.’ A secret government document has been stolen. It’s up to Holmes and Watson to find it and save the country from war! But with sly secret agents, mysterious murders and the questi...

Though the right to travel and to move is precious, tourism on such a mass, industrial scale as at present has never been seen. Airports, roads, and many an ancient monument or historic city have millions of tourists descending on them. Is mass tourism destroying the environment and causing damage to native peoples and negatively affecting their rights, their lifestyles, and cultures? What about already overcrowded and otherwise resource-stressed countries, where the natives do not have en...

College student Seigi works part-time at Jewelry Etranger, run by the equally handsome and capable jeweler, Richard. All sorts of people visit the shop: a couple looking for a ring for their thirtieth wedding anniversary, a college student who’s lost contact with her significant other, and a client looking for someone to attend a very special auction in their stead--an auction in which a man who knows of Richard's past is in attendance. What happens when Seigi and Richard's feelings clash ...

An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! Mr Robert Adair was killed last night at his mansion in Park Lane. He had spent the evening gambling and his winnings were still on the table. His door was locked from the inside and his window was left open … It has been three years since the death of Sherlock Holmes. Watson is now solving mysteries solo and he’s about to face his toughest one yet: the ...

An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! ‘These drawings have a meaning, I am sure. They are hieroglyphics of some kind. If we could crack the code, we could solve the mystery.’ When it comes to mysterious pasts, Elsie Cubitt certainly has one. So when she starts receiving secret coded messages around the house, her husband begins to worry and turns to Holmes and Watson to help. But can the gen...

An episode in the life of Shoko Tanimoto and her students in the science club at Okayama Junior High School. The saga of how Vincent sold Richard out to Jeffrey during his tenure as shop assistant in Hong Kong. Dispatches from Seigi, Richard, and Haruyoshi's everyday life, the tale of Richard and Jeffrey's stint at a Swiss boarding school, and a drama-filled date with destiny seen through Jeffrey's eyes--find all these and more in this sparkling collection of short stories about the Jewele...

Octavia, the wealthy young lady who has stymied Richard at every turn, invites Richard and Seigi to a hotel in Nuwara Eliya, a city that boasts the finest mountain resorts in all Sri Lanka. The duo will need help from every ally they can summon, including Jeffrey and Henry, to thwart Octavia's schemes--but what exactly is the young mastermind planning? And what does this mean for Richard and Seigi's relationship?

Finding a killer means risking their heartsInvestigative reporter Landon Elkins has never stopped hunting his father’s killer. When a girl’s remains surface, the investigation leads to beautiful librarian Nichol Bunin. Convinced she witnessed something that could crack both cases, Landon enlists her help. But the closer they get to the truth, the closer they grow…even with a killer hiding in plain sight.Perfect for fans of: Small-town rom...

Will solving his father’s murderplunge her into danger?Investigative reporter Landon Elkins has never stopped searching for his father’s killer. The discovery of a teenage girl’s remains uncovers a possible connection to the decades-old murder. Suspecting that Nichol Bunin witnessed something that could crack both cases wide open, Landon enlists the beautiful librarian’s help. But they’re up against the secrets of this close-knit town in a case with ever m...

Richard Ranashinghe de Vulpian is a brilliant and enigmatic British jewelry appraiser. Seigi Nakata is a young college student. Their worlds are as different as can be, but when a chance encounter leads Seigi to hire Richard to appraise a family heirloom, it sparks a partnership that goes well beyond that one job. Together, the duo investigate jewelry-related cases and solve mysteries, finding the secret messages hidden in the hearts of precious stones--and the hearts of those who possess ...

Seigi is a Japanese university student working at Richard's jewelry shop, Etranger. When Richard receives a new request from a client, Seigi finds himself tagging along to an auction for a piece of beautiful green jade that may be more special than it appears.