One moment, one choice can change a life forever.Two years ago, Evgeny Yurlov's dreams shattered on the stage of the Bolshoi Theatre. Without many options, he lands a job—far different from ballet—and returns to Moscow. There, he's reunited with old friends—friends who need his help as government scrutiny intensifies on Grace Baptist Church.Sasha Dvornikova isn't the woman she once was, but Dmitri Rykov's shadow is relentless. Reminders of her past lurk eve...

Redemption isn't free.Guilty of countless crimes, Vladislav Genkin is desperate to find forgiveness. Violence has long scarred his soul, and his sins push him to Grace Baptist Church to confront Nikolai Alexandrov, one of his victims. Yet Nikolai's forgiveness brings Vlad no peace, and against Vlad's will, he's drawn into the circle of the church and Nikolai's dangerous past.Katya Voronova rebuilt her life from the shambles of a long-ago divorce, and Vlad's appearance leave...

You can only run for so long …Two years hasn't erased the sting of betrayal and the shadow of the past, but Nikolai Alexandrov has finally found a way to live. Moscow, Russia, is the last place anyone would look for a rogue ex-CIA officer, and the members of Grace Baptist Church see beyond his past to the man he is now.Molly Baird never wanted to be a missionary, but due to her father's wishes, she lands in Moscow to aid her missionary cousin, Gabe Kelly. A...

He knew there was a cost. He just didn't know how great it'd be.Gabriel Kelly returned to Russia for one reason—to bury his parents. After ten years in the United States, he hadn't expected to return to his childhood home in the face of tragedy. However, after short days in Moscow, he begins to consider if the same call that cost his parents' lives is now upon him.Sofia Rykova's dreams finally came true when she became a principal soloist with the Bolshoi B...

Even blissful marriage and the Christmas season don't change the hard reality of the world …Three months into their marriage, Nikolai and Molly find themselves rocked by sudden unemployment mere weeks before Christmas. And when unexpected news comes to light, their future becomes even more uncertain. In spite of trials, will Nikolai and Molly remember unchangeable Truth—the Truth of Christmas?

Receiving a black rose is a death sentence.In these seven lands, receiving a black rose is a death sentence. When these perilous flowers endanger their lives, a woman must help her best friend regain his memories before it’s too late, a huntress finds herself becoming the hunted, and sworn enemies are forced to work together—if they don’t first kill each other in the process.Seeking the truth turns perilous for an innocent business owner and his betrothed when they...

"Tender and resonant . . . This work made me feel immensely proud." --Addie E. Citchens, author of Dominion"An important story of resilience and belonging." --Meagan Church, NYT bestselling author of The Mad Wife"This inspiring and informative novel is a must-read." --Janie Chang, bestselling authorThe lives of real heroes prove this truth: equality is won when we rise together.

This edited volume examines mass media portrayals of women leaders and other powerful women in popular culture. Contributors argue that increased media visibility and representation can lead to more widespread acceptance of women as societal leaders.The book employs an interdisciplinary, intersectional, and international approach to its coverage of these portrayals and their meanings for society and gender norms. Through a feminist lens, contributors examine these ...

"Tender and resonant . . . This work made me feel immensely proud." --Addie E. Citchens, author of Dominion"An important story of resilience and belonging." --Meagan Church, NYT bestselling author of The Mad Wife"This inspiring and informative novel is a must-read." --Janie Chang, bestselling authorThe lives of real heroes prove this truth: equality is won when we rise together.

Data Science for Sensory and Consumer Scientists is a comprehensive textbook that provides a practical guide to using data science in the field of sensory and consumer science through real-world applications. It covers key topics including data manipulation, preparation, visualization, and analysis, as well as automated reporting, machine learning, text analysis, and dashboard creation. Written by leading experts in the field, this book is an essential resource for anyone looking ...

I eat professors like him for breakfast.The moment Professor Grant shows up at my English 401 class is the day that I decide I'm not going to let some a$$hole ruin my last year as an undergrad. I've worked way too hard, avoiding classes taught by pompous literary professors who have nothing better to do than assign busywork.It turns out Professor Grant is the worst offender of them all, and he isn't letting me off easy. Well, he's in for a surprise...

Lisa M. Oakes, Vanessa Lobue, and Marianella Casasola′s Infancy: The Development of the Whole Child unites historically important and cutting-edge theories and research to illustrate the development of the whole child from birth to age three. Topically organized and written in a conversational tone, the text illustrates the interconnected nature of development through links within its bio-psycho-social coverage. Through its inclusive approach, students see individ...