Andi Anna Jones, so-so travel agent and amateur sleuth, puts aside her resentment of her father's widow and books a sixtieth birthday cruise to Cancun for Ruby and three friends. Never does Andi imagine the cruise will include the murder of a has-been lounge singer—or that Ruby might be the main suspect. Flirting with more than danger after arriving in Mexico, Andi connects with charming local sheriff, Manual Gonzales. An embarrassing night involving the sheriff, too many margaritas, and a...

It’s gonna be a great day! Or, so she thought. Andi Anna Jones, so-so travel agent, amateur sleuth, doesn’t suspect her least favorite client, Stewart (The Pain) Payne, will set off circumstances that lead to disappearance and death. After his wife is a no-show for a convention in New Orleans, his threat to sue Graves Travel for “ten times more than it’s worth”, and Andi’s wish to honor one of her late dad's requests, leads her to The Big Easy in search of Grace Payne. Five unsolved murder...

This is an accessible two-part introduction to key periods of Christian history.Faith in the Byzantine WorldFor many people the Byzantine world is an intriguing mystery. Here, Mary Cunningham presents readers with an ideal guide to this most fascinating of empires. Covering the period between 330 and 1453, the author begins by providing an outline of the history of the Byzantine Church, and then looks at key aspects of its outward expressio...

MARY has only ever seen white. The white of her walls, the bed, her clothes and the bio suits the Testers wear when they come in to take samples.Every day is the same - white.But for the new Tester, Vander, it is a reminder of his own life, trapped by indenture, forced to spend his life repaying the cost of raising him, like all the other Red Plague orphans.When Vander decides to help MARY he starts a chain of events that will challenge friendships, revisit past betray...

The papers in this volume derive from the 28th Spring Symposium of Byzantine Studies, held for the Society for the promotion of Byzantine Studies at the Univesity of Birmingham in March 1994. Virtually from the time of their first foundation, the monastic communities of Mt Athos assumed a central position in the world of Orthodox Christianity. The spiritual, and political and economic influence of the Holy Mountain soon transcended the boundaries of the Byzantine empire within which it lay...

Una mujer con visión, valentía y fe: esta es la historia de la Madre Mary Ann Aloysia Hardey, la primera hija estadounidense de la Sociedad del Sagrado Corazón.Nacida en Baltimore justo antes de la Guerra de 1812 y criada en Luisiana, se convirtió en una pionera educadora y líder católica durante una época de grandes convulsiones: la esclavitud, la guerra civil y la expansión hacia el oeste.Guiada por una profunda oración y una convicción inquebrantable, fu...

Pioneer Educator, Visionary Woman of FaithA woman of vision, courage, and faith-this is the story of Mother Mary Ann Aloysia Hardey, the first American daughter of the Society of the Sacred Heart. Born in Baltimore just before the War of 1812 and raised in Louisiana, she emerged as a pioneering Catholic educator and leader during a time of great upheaval-slavery, civil war, and westward expansion.Guided by deep prayer and unwavering conviction, she establis...

An engaging, illuminating group biography of the photographers of the seminal West Coast movement-the first in-depth book on Group f.64.Group f.64 is perhaps the most famous movement in the history of photography, counting among its members Ansel Adams, Imogen Cunningham, Dorothea Lange, Willard Van Dyke, and Edward Weston. Revolutionary in their day, Group f.64 was one of the first modern art movements equally defined by women. From the ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Harness the raw power of nature and take control of your destiny with WITCHCRAFT: SPELLCASTING - 2 IN 1 BOOK, the ultimate beginner’s guide to spellcasting against your enemies. Authored by the expert Sabrina Cunningham, this essential guide combines two powerful books into one, providing everything you need to effectively use the four elements in your magical practice. Whether you are new to witchcraft or looking to enhance your skills...

“Cunningham weaves Hebrew scripture, Celtic and Egyptian mythology, and early Christian legend into a nearly seamless whole, creating an unforgettable fifth gospel story in which the women most involved in Jesus’s ministry are given far more representation.”—Library Journal“This year’s must-have summer reading.”—KINK Radio“Lavish and lusty . . . Cunningham’s Celtic Magdalen is as hot in the mouth as Irish whiskey.”—Beliefnet (chosen as one of this year’s “heretical...

Ethics, Literature, and Theory: An Introductory Reader brings together the work of contemporary scholars, teachers, and writers into lively discussion on the moral role of literature and the relationship between aesthetics, art, and ethics. Do the rich descriptions and narrative shapings of literature provide a valuable resource for readers, writers, philosophers, and everyday people to imagine and confront the ultimate questions of life? Do the human activities of storytelling and complex...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Step into your power and embrace the magic within with WITCHCRAFT: MODERN DAY GRIMOIRE - 2 Books in 1, the definitive guide for the contemporary witch. Authored by the acclaimed Sabrina Cunningham, this indispensable resource merges two comprehensive books into one, offering you everything you need to thrive in your magical practice.Why You Need This Book:Comprehensive Modern Witchcraft: Dive deep into the essentials of ...