Imagine yourself with Jesus, in a boat on the sea, as a sudden storm fills the other passengers with fear. When the priest read this Gospel story in Mark 4, Marlena Graves didn't see herself as the terrified disciples, lacking faith. She wasn't Jesus, peacefully sleeping through the danger. She wasn't the wind or the waves. According to Graves, "I was the boat! And then it occurred to me that, like Jesus' mother, Mary, I, too, am a God bearer." ...

June has always been in motion. She's never satisfied with a place for long, so she's always moving and never content. Even her love life is a maelstrom, leaving behind a long list of lovers. After years of searching for a sense of belonging, she is drawn to the ocean waters near Leekston. She convinces Jeremy, a wealthy young playboy with a yacht, to take her out to the cold open waters.She hopes to find answers, but Jeremy expects compensation for...

In the gardenNothing is as it seems It's difficult taking care of a delusional father by yourself. Sixteen-year-old Shaleigh Mallet would rather explore and photograph dilapidated buildings than cater to her father's dark episodes. But when she's kidnapped by a creature who carries her atop a flying bicycle into another world, she realizes this wasn't the escape she wanted. In a kingdom known as the Garden, where minotaurs pull carriages and parties...

Each Seeking, the magic that protects the town of Carra must be renewed, which means the children of the Exalted Family must go into hiding. Whether through disguise or bribe, through trusted friends or perfect hiding places, every child of the Priest family must avoid capture for the full day of The Seeking. When things go wrong with the renewal, it's up to seventeen-year-old Dahlia, the middle child of the Priest family, and her girlfriend, Bisa,...

Mercy must unlearn her past if she hopes to find her future. After eluding hunters who wanted her dead, Mercy finds herself in a strange new place to call home. With the help of the bizarre Thomas Farrell and the mysterious Leyda, she discovers how different the world is from what her father taught. The violence of her past still haunts her, but the truth she uncovers rattles her core. Mercy must put her past and fears behind her, unlearn what she...

Mercy is on a mission.She plans to administer her partial cure to as many werewolves as she can find, giving them a new chance at life. That means leaving Kanta and convincing werewolves of her good intentions. But finding their campsites during the day isn't easy. Hot on the heels of a large camp somewhere near Crowsmirth, Mercy and Andrei get side-tracked by an unexpected rescue mission. They soon learn that there are far more werewolves in those...

Baked, mashed, boiled, or fried, potatoes are always yummy. In this collection of recipes dedicated to the humble spud, 65 mouthwatering dishes range from classic gratins to pan-fried potato cakes to hearty stews. French fries go Vietnamese when tossed into a terrific stir-fry, and potatoes take center stage in entrées like Malaysian Stew and the Mushroom Forager's Cottage Pie. Check out the 20 different ways to make mashed potatoes and the 25 variations...

From Poland with Music: 100 Years of Polish Composers Abroad (1918-2018) is the first publication in polish literature which explores the theme of emigration among composers from the 20th and 21st centuries so comprehensively. It is a complex study that talks about the creators from the classical music circle, while also introducing artists from the field of jazz and jazz music film. The first two parts contain popularizing articles, and in the third,...

Part adventure saga, part love story, part confessional, A Journey Home is based on true events in one man's journey from stoicism to despair, and ultimately to acceptance, forgiveness, and peace. It's an action-packed tale of survival that invites you to dig deep into an emotional and spiritual exploration of human frailty and strength. Dr. John's journey reminds us that, paradoxically, confronting our fears can be a doorway to finding a place of...

Growing up on a farm in a small town outside of Selma, Alabama was the highlight of my life. My appreciation for life and wanting all of its success is what made me work really hard toward my goals. Our plan for our lives are not always God's plan. I am the tenth child out of thirteen kids but I was determined to be more than a number. I joined the military at age 21, later I retired. While serving in the military I was diagnosed with Lyme disease,...