Ellie Godfrey has kissed her share of frogs—so many, in fact, that she fears she won't recognize her prince if and when he finally comes along. Tired of waiting for THE ONE, she decides to have a baby on her own before it's too late.When Jasper Autry hears about Ellie's plan, what else can he do but step in and offer to "contribute" to her project? Does that make him an opportunist? Whatever. He wants the perpetually out-of-reach Ellie Godfrey, and when he sees his chance, he takes...

From the author of I Saw a Man comes a powerful drama in verse that captures both the trauma of modern warfare and the difficulty of transitioning back to normal life after combat.In early 2008, three young friends from Bristol decide to join the army and are deployed to the conflict in Afghanistan. Within a short space of time the three men return to the women in their lives—a wife, a mother, a girlfriend—all of whom must now share the psychological and physical aftershoc...

"The organizing principle for this anthology is the common Native American heritage of its authors; and yet that thread proves to be the most tenuous of all, as the experience of indigeneity differs radically for each of them. While many experience a centripetal pull toward a cohesive Indian experience, the indications throughout these essays lean toward a richer, more illustrative panorama of difference. What tends to bind them together are not cultural practices or spiri...

Are you ready to go on a journey to a place you have never been before? What would you like to do? Maybe a swim with dolphins, meet strange new creatures, or see John Dillinger behind bars? You could take a trip through time, visit a new planet, or hop on a train worn with memories. The possibilities are just a page away.So, strap in and get comfortable as we travel into the imaginative realm of possibilities. Together, we will journey into all things possible and impossible. Once ...

North & South (Civil War Boxed Set) assembles a capacious archive of Civil War writing in which battlefield adventure, sectional romance, political satire, historical narrative, juvenile fiction, and speculative imagination meet. Its range extends from sweeping campaigns and intimate domestic scenes to Reconstruction's contested aftermath, allowing dramatic episodes of loyalty, captivity, espionage, and social upheaval to stand beside reflective accounts of the conflict's causes and conseq...

In 'North vs. South: 40+ Civil War Novels, Stories & History Books,' readers are presented with a rich tapestry of narratives that explore the multifaceted American Civil War. This anthology spans a range of literary styles, from the detailed historical novels of John Esten Cooke and Charles Carleton Coffin to the piercing satirical wit of Ambrose Bierce and the poignant narratives of Ellen Glasgow. The collection captures the immense spectrum of ideological, emotional, and societal confli...

The 'Tales of Civil War: 40 Books Collection' stands as an exemplar of multifaceted storytelling, combining a rich array of literary styles from historical narratives to personal memoirs and fictionalized accounts, woven together under the singular, sprawling theme of the American Civil War. This anthology captures the tumultuous period with vivid descriptions and varied perspectives, reflecting the spectrum of human experiences and emotions elicited by this watershed moment in American hi...

This Madison & Adams edition presents the greatest novels and stories written in the aftermath of the Civil War, trying to show the truth in disguise of fiction, the trauma, the turmoil, the massacre and the heroism of all people involved: Stephen Crane: The Red Badge of Courage The Little Regiment The Veteran The Private History of a Campaign That Failed & A Curious Experience (Mark Twain) Ambrose Bierce: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge A Horseman in the Sky Chickamauga Joseph A. Altshe...

The Land of the Divided: American Civil War Collection assembles fiction, memoir-inflected narrative, historical reflection, adventure, regional writing, and political commentary around the conflict that remade the United States. Its range extends from starkly modern examinations of combat and moral uncertainty to romance, battlefield chronicle, satire, and popular historical tale. Together, these works illuminate not only military campaigns but also divided loyalties, emancipation, recons...

The 'Civil War - Boxed Set: 40+ Historical Novels & Tales of the American War' presents a remarkable collection that weaves together a panoramic view of the American Civil War through a diverse array of narratives and literary styles. The anthology captures the multifaceted essence of the era, delivering an enlightening blend of historical novels and personal tales tinted with touches of realism, romance, and adventure. By encompassing works from a wide range of voices, the collection does...

What does it mean to pray without ceasing? Is it really that important to pray as the early Church did?In this installment of The Ancient Practices series, Robert Benson presents a structure for our lives where we can live in continued awareness of God’s presence and reality. A pattern for worship and prayer that is offered to God at specific times throughout the day, the daily office is meant to be prayed by all the faithful so the Church may be continuous and God...

A compelling combination of advice and inspiration, Dancing on the Head of a Pen will challenge and encourage writers, artists, musicians, painters—anyone drawn to a life of artistic expression.Digging deeply into his own writing habits, failures, and successes, Robert Benson helps you choose the ideal audience for your work, commit to it, and overcome the hurdles that inevitably confront both aspiring artists and accomplished professionals. Extending beyo...