"Burn Bright" is a tale of moonlight, murders, money and mystery. In this Tilted Series, Book 2, Meshac Brownlow believes she's found a safe haven in Nuanz, Tennessee. But she finds her best friends threatened by the danger that is growing unseen. She looks out at the moonlight on the courthouse square and muses: "Two things are constant in my life. The moon and meanness. Both have their time to shine or hide in the darkness and wait. I wrestle with meanness most every day. Like old dead G...

When Meshac Brownlow murders her mother’s boyfriend and leaves home, she learns the price you pay when violence is answered with violence. Will she be found out? Will she be safe?She is glad she saved her sister, and Meshac is glad the evil is wrapped in a tarp and sunk in a swamp. But what does this mean for her soul?Walking long miles on backroads, she arrives in Nuanz, Tennessee. She makes friends with the mover and shaker, Edna Love, and an inquisitive ten-year-old Grac...

"Musical Ministry" is an anthology of short stories that will make you think, make you feel, and make you laugh.

Texas multi-millionaire and media mogul, Steven Beard, was shot as he slept. He died of a serious blood infection, sepsis, months later. His team of doctors offered proof that Beard died of natural causes, unrelated to the gunshot wound. The medical examiner, Dr. Bayadro, a self-proclaimed expert, with a history of testimonial redactions, told a different version as to the cause of death. The psychotic lesbian family friend, Tracey Tarlton, confessed to the shooting; her motive was to fulf...

Chew on these one-of-a-kind conversation starters!Pass the salt? Eat your peas? You can do better than that! This book provides you with 365 ways to spark conversation and engage your youngsters while you gather around the table.Make dinnertime a lively experience the whole family looks forward to, as kids share their ideas, explore their creativity, and let you in on their wildest dreams with fun (and thought-provoking) questions like:If you could adopt a sing...

A comprehensive and practical guide for women of all ages to gain a clear view of the physical, mental, and emotional changes related to menopauseAlthough menopause is a natural and inevitable stage in every woman's life, its physical, mental, and emotional manifestations can vary greatly from one person to the next. Add the conflicting "expert" information about the benefits, risks, and side effects to which women are exposed on a daily basis, and it's easy to see...

This important book is an exploration of the ways parents, teachers and academics view the development and schooling of young children with disabilities. It offers an in-depth examination of the common and critical issues that emerge as children and their families first enter the school system, navigate the educational landscape and learn to advocate for their rights. Each chapter of the book presents a parent’s perspective of significant issues, followed by a teacher’s perspective. From t...

How much do children’s early experiences affect their cognitive and social development? How important is the parent’s role in child development? Is it possible to ameliorate or reverse the consequences of early developmental deficits? This vitally important book draws on the latest research from the social sciences and studies on the brain to answer these questions and to explore what they mean for social policy and child and family development.The authors affirm that sound social ...

Who says love doesn’t come around again?Seven stories of single parents finding love for the second timeThe Ticket to her Heart by D. G. DriverDalton Jones is a traffic cop who feels guilty about giving a speeding ticket to a beautiful single mom. With his teenage daughter’s help, he finds a way to meet the woman again, and they fall for each other. Only, he’s neglected to tell her who he really is.The Perfect Beginning by Nancy PennickTracy DeMarco has...

When Caroline Mitchell returns to France after her husband's death, she never expects to find herself inside a web of kidnapping, art theft, and wartime secrets.

Medical ethics draws upon methods from a wide array of disciplines, including anthropology, economics, epidemiology, health services research, history, law, medicine, nursing, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and theology.In this influential book, outstanding scholars in medical ethics bring these many methods together in one place to be systematically described, critiqued, and challenged. Newly revised and updated chapters in this second edition include philosophy, religion and ...

Feeling naughty? Included in this anthology are five stories of women looking for some 'kink' in their lives, and the men that willingly oblige them. These romantic stories are fun and sexy and include domestic discipline and spanking.Managing MirandaMiranda Russell is worried her husband is losing interest in her so she devises a plan to gain his attention—even if it also incurs his anger. The fact is, her workaholic husband, Justin, has no idea he's not spending enough ti...