Visitors to Market Square Park can pause on their stroll through the downtown centerpiece for a palpable experience of its past. Houston's first four city halls laid their foundations here, and relics of the square's heritage remain embedded in the sidewalks of the park. Chalk up a chance sneeze on Milam Street to the final ghostly gasp of dust from Robert Boyce's sawpits. Step from Congress Street into La Carafe, Houston's oldest commercial building, for the kind of atmosphere that even d...

Fighting against circumstances can usher in the greatest freedom.Peter Sammerson, Viscount Bingham, is a man tortured by his past. No matter that he wishes the beau monde would forget what he's done, he can't, and for that there's no peace, and definitely no future. During a walk to a friend's townhouse, he has a heated exchange in the rain with an interesting woman who might change his mind about wanting to avoid the ton altogether.Miss Katherine Davies i...

Oh Lord... Who Have I Married? (Women) is a practical and insightful Christian guide that examines the lives of husbands in the Bible to help women make wise marital choices and cultivate healthy, God-centered relationships. Through powerful biblical examples, Sandra Ekpenyong reveals how character, integrity, spiritual maturity, and personal responsibility shape the success or failure of a marriage.Rather than condemning individuals for their shortcomings, this bo...

How would you like to radiate positive thoughts and shield yourself from those that are destructive? Shamanic teacher and author, Sandra Ingerman, beautifully delves into how our thoughts create our lives and impact others. She works with the ancient principle of alchemy, turning heavy-leaded consciousness into light-hearted golden consciousness. Ingerman teaches how to identify toxic thoughts, transmute negative energy, and shield yourself from harmful influences others might project on y...

Oh Lord... Who Have I Married? (For Men) offers a thought-provoking biblical examination of marriage, character, and the lifelong impact of choosing the right spouse. Drawing from the lives of husbands and wives throughout Scripture, Sandra Ekpenyong reveals how wise and unwise marital decisions can influence families, ministries, leadership, and generations to come.Rather than encouraging judgment or criticism, this book challenges readers to pursue personal growt...

Got performance? Seeking assets to manage? Frustrated by the youthful research professionals across the table who “just don’t get it” while seeming to control billions?Managers are often challenged by the process of asset gathering. Why doesn’t the market recognize the firm’s value? Where is the AUM? Here is a big idea—let’s ask these institutions why most managers do not have their assets and never will. These pages convey the responses of institutional investors worldwide to thes...

Can an exotic summer fling in Italy turn into lasting love?Venice is high on April Stockwood's list of romantic ports of call. Things get off to an ominous start when she arrives in Italy and a mishap leaves her with no place to stay. But her bad karma turns into a lucky break when she reconnects with Hayden Calloway.Now a diplomat with the American consulate, Hayden was April's greatest crush when they attended high school together in Philadelphia. Suddenly,...

Even if the world is falling to pieces, when the treasure of the heart is discovered, a fight is needed to keep it.King's agent, Bentley Courtenay—Lord Castlereagh—has been sent on his first solo mission to rescue a widow, who's been abandoned in the dense jungles of Venezuela. He intends to bring her back to England to answer questions regarding the poisoning death of a peer. Yet what awaits him in the on the Orinoco River has him wondering why the devil he ever signed up...

OH LORD… Who Have I Married For Men is a book that honestly investigates the different married men and women of the Bible, whose choices in a spouse have either helped or hindered their family life, business, ministry, or personal relationship with God. Abigail's poor choice in marrying Nabal almost cost her and innocent men their lives. However, in a last-ditch effort, she risks her reputation as a married woman to secretly meet with David to salvage the situation! We can...

In bestselling author Sandra Kitt's provocative urban romance, light-skinned Patricia Gilbert's identity becomes even more complicated when she falls in loveWith her youthful appearance and light skin, African American high school counselor Patricia knows how it feels to be an outsider in her own world. Her racial identity has always been questioned because she also appears white, making it difficult for Patricia to be accepted for who she is rather than for what sh...

The famous Codex Mosconi is a treatise of scholar's 16th century A.D. and the treasure of the Knights Templar.It contains 16th century A.D. scholar's view on Medical and Pharmaceutical Science, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Purple, Gold, Silver, Sexuality, Hygiene, Common Law, Architecture, Religion, The Treasure of the Knights Templar, Military, Governments and Epiphany.

Acclaimed for her moving depictions of interracial love, bestselling author Sandra Kitt delivers a passionate and provocative tale of modern romanceAn artist trapped in an unfulfilling relationship, Leah Downey wants more out of life. But she plays it safe, never venturing too far from her comfort zone . . . not since the night she was mugged at knifepoint.Beginning a relationship with a perfect stranger is completely out of character for Leah. But somethin...