“[A] rich and varied anthology…” —Publishers Weekly, Starred ReviewJanet Hutchings, Chris Grabenstein, Gary Phillips, and Hilary Davidson headline a new world tour anthology of 22 stories from the heartland of America to Italy, Japan, Mexico, Cuba, England, and more.Passport to Murder is published in conjunction with Bouchercon, the World Mystery Convention, held in 2017 in Toronto, Ontario. As with the convention itself, the anthology spreads a broad cano...

Destiny Chosen by Life tells the story of a young man embarking on a journey of self-discovery and overcoming personal struggles. The story follows his fight to understand and accept his identity while grappling with an incredible secret that ultimately transforms his life upside-down. Along the way, he develops an incredibly strong character, even as he faces the grief of losing someone dear. Amidst the sorrow, he finds surprising and unexpected support from someone who has been close to ...

They say the deepest encounters don't happen through the body… but through the soul. One hides behind silence. The other beneath a suit of armour. Distance separates them — and, paradoxically, brings them closer. Between typed-out messages, old wounds, and gestures that never touch, an unlikely bond is born… capable of reopening everything they thought was lost. What if it were possible to love without seeing? What if someone, on the other side of the internet, could understand us better t...

Every man is being shaped by some kind of wisdom. The key question is–what type of wisdom is guiding us? Scripture doesn't suggest every form of wisdom produces a better, more flourishing life. In fact, it warns us of the opposite condition–we ought to be mightily aware of the possibility that we may be digesting and guided by worldly wisdom, which eventually leads to our own downfall, devastation, and death–yet it will feel so satisfying going down.The Man You're Meant...

THE ART OF LOVE AND LOSS Paris, 1908. In Montmartre, painters are creating works that will change the way we see life. Some do it better than others; some fall victim to the pursuit of love as well as art. But it's a time to live deeply and take risks with whatever you care about the most. Painting Paris tells the story of the intertwined lives of an artist, a would-be artist and a collector. The artist, Berthe, is destined by her mixed race to be always on the brink of exclusion, but she ...

The Southern Illinois Miners was an independent professional baseball team that attracted talent from all over the world, competing in a state-of-the-art stadium that was often full to bursting, hosting millions of visitors over the organization's existence.At the helm of the endeavor were owners Jayne and John Simmons and manager Mike Pinto. From 2007 through 2021, their vision and commitment to excellence produced results no one thought possible.When people experience an ...

Experience London in 1970 as a journalist captures a community's ups and downs over the course of a year in this slice-of-life saga.Ophelia Street, 1970. A street like any other, a community that lives and breathes together as people struggle with their commitments and pursue their dreams. It is a world we recognise, a world where class and gender divide, where set roles are acknowledged. But what happens when individuals step outside those roles?An observer ...

AN EVIL HYMNHe seduces with a happy tune: The Piper. Some think he's a myth, the imaginary child-slaver and terror of runaways.But he's real. Hard-bitten young journalist Lucas Jameson swears to it by blood stains on his floor and screams that hang tough in his brain.And lethal. As Phyllis Lantern discovers to her peril. The 14-year-old towhead is on the run against a deadline to die.Sharp language with not a word wasted, Cried the Piper inserts you into the...

This book dissects the intricacies of security challenges in this strategically vital region. From emerging threats to urbanization complexities, this book navigates the multifaceted security landscape, offering profound insights into the pressing issues facing the Arabian Gulf.Explores emerging security threats and urbanization challenges, the book provides a nuanced understanding of contemporary issues. It further examines the integral nexus between security and socio-economic de...

It’s no good having a good idea if you cannot communicate it to someone else. John Simmons, in this stimulating and readable book, demonstrates how we can write and use words more creatively and persuasively in business today. From differentiating your company from another, to injecting life and vibrancy into your products and services, to writing everyday emails, this cult business book by the modern-day guru of business writing (now released as a new 21st anniversary edition) shows ways ...

Reveal the Problem. Align the Team. Win with Precision.Every stalled deal, every lost negotiation, every prospect who went silent — the answer wasn't in your pitch. It was in the question you never asked.The best revenue producers in the world know something their competitors don't: what your buyer tells you first is rarely what's actually driving their decision. The real problem lives one level deeper — more urgent, more costly, and more invisible than anything that surfac...

Our sin nature is designed to talk us out of Gods promises. To separate ourselves from our sin nature and follow the path God laid out for our lives, we will need to rely on faith. Finding Faith will share the keys of faith we need to use to unlock all of Gods promises for our lives.Finding Faith is a guide to equip us with the knowledge and understanding of how God designed faith as a tool we can use to change the future of our lives. Faith is special to God, and it is the only cu...