Triangle Ray is a collection of short stories linked by the character of Ray Fielding, introduced first as a young black man coming of age in the 1980s and infatuated with his schoolmate, Marie. Against the wishes of their families, the two marry just out of high school, but the marriage falls apart within a few years as time makes them strangers to each other.Twenty years later, Ray is unmarried and still searching for a lasting romance, especially with Alma, whom he meet...

How to Run a Planet recognizes the primary causes of our political and environmental crises: a lack of good global government, a laissez faire ideology, and a materialist worldview. Presenting a wiser worldview - a political model harmonious with the nature of the universe - John Holman tasks humanity with creating a planetary civilization of sublime proportions, beyond capitalism and nationalism. In doing so, Holman illustrates a democratically elected world parliament and an economic sys...

A debut collection of 11 stories--slender, understated, sometimes anorexic--deals with the conflicts experienced by southern black people. Of mixed class and education, they're characters who share an ability to find humor in a variety of trying situations.

Too many people want to classify Jesus as someone he wasnt. Jesus was either the Son of God or a madman. There is, however, more evidence that he was the Son of God than there is evidence that anyone or anything exists on earth today.Jesus made it clear to everyone that accepting him as Savior and Lord was the only way to achieve Gods acceptance. He said, I am the way, the truth, and the light. No one comes to the Father except through me. In his book Thinking about Jesus: Gods Att...

A richly illustrated commemoration of African Americans' roles in World War I highlighting how the wartime experience reshaped their lives and their communities after they returned home.This stunning book presents artifacts, medals, and photographs alongside powerful essays that together highlight the efforts of African Americans during World War I. As in many previous wars, black soldiers served the United States during the war, but they were assigned to segregate...

**THE BELOVED #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER—FROM THE AUTHOR OF HANG THE MOONThe extraordinary, one-of-a-kind, “nothing short of spectacular” (Entertainment Weekly) memoir from one of the world’s most gifted storytellers.**The Glass Castle is a remarkable memoir of resilience and redemption, and a revelatory look into a family at once deeply dysfunctional and uniquely vibrant. When sober, Jeannette’s brilliant and charismatic father capture...

The Amish as well as other Anabaptist groups have used the same book of prayers for centuries. Now for the first time a selection of these prayers is readily available in English. This exclusive authentic translation from the original German--with an introduction by Beverly Lewis--will give readers insights into the spiritual foundations of the Plain people. Each prayer is paired with a Scripture passage to draw readers closer to God. This hardcover illustrated gift book is perfect for old...

“Part detective tale, part thriller…touching and genuine.” —The New York Times#1 bestselling author Stephen King returns with a brand-new novel about the secrets we keep buried and the cost of unearthing them.#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERSOMETIMES GROWING UPMEANS FACING YOUR DEMONSThe son of a struggling single mother, Jamie Conklin just want...

**“A compelling and original suspense thriller.”—Los Angeles Times“Harlan Coben is the modern master of the hook-and-twist.”—Dan Brown**ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES’S BEST THRILLERS OF THE CENTURYFor Dr. David Beck, the loss was shattering. And every day for the past eight years, he has relived the horror of what happened. The gleaming lake. The pale moonlight. The piercing screams. The night his wife was taken. The last night he saw ...

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE • WINNER OF THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTIONNew York Times Readers’ Pick: Top 100 Books of the 21**st** Century • An Oprah’s Book Club Selection • An Instant New York Times Bestseller • An Instant Wall Street Journal Bestseller • A #1 Washington Post Bestseller • A New York Times "Ten Best Books of the Year""Demo...

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner’s unforgettable story of adjusting to suburbia—and all the surprises hidden behind its doors.For Kate Klein, a semi-accidental mother of three, suburbia has been full of unpleasant surprises. Her once-loving husband is hardly ever home. The supermommies on the playground routinely snub her. Her days are spent carpooling and enduring endless games of Candy Land, and at night, most of her orgasms are of the d...

The School of Obedience reveals what the Bible teaches about obeying God. Discover the living connection between Christ's obedience and our obedience. Learn the secret of obedience to God. Pastor Andrew Murray gives practical instructions on how to use the morning watch to strengthen your connection to God's will as you listen to his Word under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Discover how to enter into this new life of obedience to God, its relationship to faith, and the specific actio...