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Amiri Baraka and Edward Dorn: The Collected Letters (Recencies Series: Research and Recovery in Twentieth-Century American Poetics)
by Claudia Moreno PisanoFrom the end of the 1950s through the middle of the 1960s, Amiri Baraka (b. 1934) and Edward Dorn (1929–99), two self-consciously avant-garde poets, fostered an intense friendship primarily through correspondence. The early 1960s found both poets just beginning to publish and becoming public figures. Bonding around their commitment to new and radical forms of poetry and culture, Dorn and Baraka created an interracial friendship at precisely the moment when the Civil Rights Movement was becoming a powerful force in national politics. The major premise of the Dorn-Jones friendship as developed through their letters was artistic, but the range of subjects in the correspondence shows an incredible intersection between the personal and the public, providing a schematic map of what was so vital in postwar American culture to those living through it.Their letters offer a vivid picture of American lives connecting around poetry during a tumultuous time of change and immense creativity. Reading through these correspondences allows access into personal biographies, and through these biographies, profound moments in American cultural history open themselves to us in a way not easily found in official channels of historical narrative and memory.
Amiri Baraka and the Congress of African People
by Michael SimangaThis important look at CAP combines historical research and analysis with the author's first-hand experience with the organization, providing the first historical narrative of a consequential player in the Black Power Movement.
Amiri and Odette
by Walter Dean MyersPresents a modern, urban retelling in verse of the ballet in which brave Amiri falls in love with beautiful Odette and fights evil Big Red for her on the streets of the Swan Lake Projects.
Amish Baby Lessons
by Patrice LewisA brokenhearted Amish woman teaches a bachelor how to care for his niece in this inspirational romance.Tall, plain and awkward, Amish maed Jane Troyer has always been “useful.” Now she’s the temporary nanny for overwhelmed Amish bachelor Levy Struder and his baby niece. But Jane’s finding it hard to resist falling for the sweet boppli and the handsome, hardworking Levy. Can this spirited Plain Jane win a bachelor’s heart . . . and make their temporary arrangement permanent?From Harlequin Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
Amish Beginnings
by Jo Ann Brown Vannetta ChapmanTwo Amish stories of faith and healingA Widow’s Hope by Vannetta ChapmanAfter tragedy claimed her husband’s life and her son’s ability to walk, Hannah King doesn’t want a new man. She has her family, a home and mounting debts. Scarred Amish bachelor Jacob Schrock offers Hannah the job she desperately needs. But while Hannah helps Jacob resolve his accounting issues, can she and her little boy also heal his wounded heart?His Amish Sweetheart by Jo Ann BrownNathaniel Zook returns to his Amish community after inheriting his grandparents’ alpaca farm. His childhood best friend, schoolteacher Esther Stoltzfus, is the one person who can help him save the homestead. Soon, caring for the sweet alpacas—and a young orphaned boy—is bringing Nathaniel and Esther closer than ever. Yet Nathaniel will have to risk sharing all that’s in his heart to form the family he always dreamed of.
Amish Blast Investigation
by Debby GiustiA deadly explosion. A dangerous search for the truth.After an explosion rocks Becca Klein&’s bakery and kills one of her customers, she teams up with the victim&’s son to find justice. Though estranged from his father, Englischer Luke Snyder is compelled to help the Amish woman uncover why his father died. But ruthless killers believe Luke&’s father gave Becca something they want, and they&’ll stop at nothing to get it. Can Luke keep Becca safe until they discover the truth?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Amish Brides
by Jennifer Beckstrand Amy Lillard Molly JebberUnder bright blue skies, wedding bells ring—fulfilling sweet dreams, impossible wishes, and joyous new beginnings . . .THE RELUCTANT GROOM Jennifer Beckstrand Spirited Suvie Newswenger has three marriage proposals—but not from the man she truly loves. No matter how lonely widower Aaron Beachy is, he seems determined to stay that way forever. Now, with help from his matchmaking great-grandparents, Suvie will do whatever it takes to rekindle Aaron’s hope—and spark happiness for a lifetime.JOSHUA’S BRIDE Molly Jebber Madeline Lehman fears her fiancé’s family will never accept her because of her rebellious sister. She’s postponed her wedding to Joshua Stutzman until they see the truth. But when Maddie adopts her sister’s abandoned baby, can she and Joshua find a way to unite their families through forgiveness as well as love?A SUMMER WEDDING IN PARADISE Amy LillardReba Schmucker longs to be a bride. And she knows her mischievous nieces just wanted to help when they “chose” Abel Weaver for her. But he’s the last man in the world she’d ever marry. There’s no way her independence and his stubbornness could ever get along—unless a sudden crisis somehow leads to understanding . . . and love.
Amish Brides
by Jennifer Beckstrand Amy Lillard Molly JebberUnder bright blue skies, wedding bells ring—fulfilling sweet dreams, impossible wishes, and joyous new beginnings . . . THE RELUCTANT GROOM Jennifer Beckstrand Spirited Suvie Newswenger has three marriage proposals—but not from the man she truly loves. No matter how lonely widower Aaron Beachy is, he seems determined to stay that way forever. Now, with help from his matchmaking great-grandparents, Suvie will do whatever it takes to rekindle Aaron’s hope—and spark happiness for a lifetime. JOSHUA’S BRIDE Molly Jebber Madeline Lehman fears her fiancé’s family will never accept her because of her rebellious sister. She’s postponed her wedding to Joshua Stutzman until they see the truth. But when Maddie adopts her sister’s abandoned baby, can she and Joshua find a way to unite their families through forgiveness as well as love? A SUMMER WEDDING IN PARADISE Amy Lillard Reba Schmucker longs to be a bride. And she knows her mischievous nieces just wanted to help when they “chose” Abel Weaver for her. But he’s the last man in the world she’d ever marry. There’s no way her independence and his stubbornness could ever get along—unless a sudden crisis somehow leads to understanding . . . and love.
Amish Candy Shop Holidays Bundle (An Amish Candy Shop Mystery)
by Amanda FlowerCRIMINALLY COCOA As if being in New York City for Easter isn&’t exciting enough, Charlotte Weaver is helping her cousin, Bailey, on the set of her first cable TV show, Bailey&’s Amish Sweets. Charlotte notices odd events intended to make Bailey look bad . . . and realizes her cousin has a dangerously jealous rival. Can she find out who—before someone&’s sour grapes turn fatally bitter? BOTCHED BUTTERSCOTCH Mother&’s Day is a sweet and busy time at the candy shop Bailey King runs with her Amish grandmother. This year, Bailey&’s parents are visiting, and for Mother&’s Day Tea at the local church, Bailey&’s whipping up her mom&’s favorite: butterscotch fudge. All&’s going well, until a sticky-fingered thief makes off with the money raised for a local women&’s support group. Can Bailey find the culprit before events boil over into disaster? CANDY CANE CRIME Thanks to her new cable TV show, Bailey&’s shop has more orders than she can handle this Christmas. Fortunately, her beloved Cousin Charlotte is organizing the Candy Cane Exchange, pairing sweet notes with a peppermint treat. Charlotte is delighted to discover she may have a secret admirer…until she sees something underhanded going on beneath the merrymaking. Can she stop a local Grinch before the holiday, and her fledgling romance, are ruined? Recipes Included! Praise for Amanda Flower and her Amish cozies &“As it turns out, Amanda Flower may have just written the first Amish rom com.&”—USA Today &“Flower has hit it out of the ballpark . . . and continues to amaze with her knowledge of the Amish way of life.&”—RT Book Reviews &“At turns playful and engaging . . . a satisfyingly complex cozy.&”—Library Journal
Amish Celebrations: Four Novellas
by Beth WisemanFrom bestselling author Beth Wiseman come four sweet stories centered around celebrations in the Amish community: rumschpringe, baptism, weddings, and Christmas.The Gift of SistersHannah and Rachel are fraternal twins approaching their sixteenth birthday—a time when they will be allowed to spread their wings and enjoy their rumschpringe. The sisters couldn&’t be more different: Hannah is outgoing and beautiful, while Rachel is shy and withdrawn. And when newcomer Abraham Stoltzfus arrives in Lancaster County, both women fall head over heels for him, each fighting for his affections in their own ways and driving the sisters to turn on each other. Who will Abraham choose? And will Hannah and Rachel reunite after a devastating heartbreak?A New BeginningRebecca and Noah are in love and about to be baptized. But when Noah decides to enjoy one last night of his rumschpringe a few weeks before the ceremony, he does something that causes Rebecca to reconsider his proposal. As Rebecca and Noah navigate the turn in their relationship, Rebecca must learn to forgive Noah or abandon her dreams of marrying him. If Noah won&’t forgive himself in time for the baptism, his guilt could cause him to run from his love for Rebecca and leave his community behind.A Perfect Plan (previously published in An Amish Wedding)Priscilla King has been planning to marry Chester Lapp since she was sixteen years old, and when Chester pops the question on Priscilla&’s nineteenth birthday, wedding plans begin immediately. But everything begins to fall apart as Chester works to build a house for his new bride, only to have one disaster after another occur. Can true love take this couple through the challenges that threaten their union, or will they begin to doubt that they are on the right path, the one God has chosen for them?A Christmas MiracleMary is twenty-seven years old and already has five young children. Married to her husband at age eighteen, she wasn&’t quite prepared for motherhood, and exhaustion and frustration are sending her into a downhill spiral as the holidays approach. Too proud and ashamed to ask for help, Mary&’s situation begins to take a toll on her marriage. But when an elderly man in a red suit and his sidekick elf befriend Mary, showering her with wisdom and advice, she must choose to accept help, learn to cope with her situation, and ultimately find the true meaning of Christmas.Sweet, inspirational Amish novellasCollection includes four stories (23K words each) that can be read together or on their ownIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
Amish Christmas Abduction
by Dana R. LynnKIDNAPPED IN AMISH COUNTRY After catching a glimpse of something she wasn’t supposed to see days before Christmas, Irene Martello is run off the road and barely survives. More shocking is the backseat whimper of an Amish toddler stowaway and the familiar sight of their rescuer—the man who’d let her down years earlier. Police chief Paul Kennedy fears Irene stumbled onto a kidnapping ring with two dangerous agendas: retrieving the girl and silencing the witness for good. Only Paul can keep them safe for the holidays. Guarding Irene means risking his heart—and his secret—but to save the child and the woman he never stopped loving, it’s a risk he has to take.
Amish Christmas Blessings and Her Amish Christmas Sweetheart: The Midwife's Christmas Surprise A Christmas To Remember Her Amish Christmas Blessing
by Marta Perry Rebecca Kertz Jo Ann BrownIt’s the holiday season in Amish country—featuring two novellas about couples who find love and family in time for Christmas.Amish Christmas Blessings by Marta Perry and Jo Ann Brown‘Tis the season for two sweet tales of Christmas among the Amish. Can a newborn baby reunite a midwife and her old love in time for the holidays? Will a woman with no memory find refuge on Christmas? These warm and wonderful Amish stories will fill you with the splendor of the season.Her Amish Christmas Sweetheart by Rebecca KertzPeter Zook should be thrilled to spend Christmas planning a party with Meg Stoltzfus. But she’s being courted by another man. In the past, Peter never noticed Meg. So she’s moved on. Yet, as they argue over party details, Meg and Peter’s bond deepens. Will they fall in love this Christmas?
Amish Christmas Blessings: The Midwife's Christmas Surprise A Christmas To Remember
by Marta Perry Jo Ann BrownHoliday Greetings From Amish Country The Midwife's Christmas Surprise by Marta Perry Three years ago, the man Anna Zook hoped to marry left her and their Amish community for the English world. Now devoted to proving her abilities as a midwife, Anna has given up on marriage and children for herself. But when Benjamin Miller returns, now a changed man, can delivering a Christmas baby reunite these two hurting hearts? A Christmas to Remember by Jo Ann Brown When a little girl leads shop owner Amos Stoltzfus to an Amish woman in distress, he rushes them to his family's farm. "Linda" has no memory and doesn't know if the sweet child is her daughter or even her kin. As Christmas arrives and Linda's identity is revealed, will Amos be able to claim his holiday guests as his own?
Amish Christmas Emergency: Amish Christmas Emergency Christmas Hideout Christmas Under Fire (Amish Country Justice #5)
by Dana R. LynnThere’s nowhere to hide from a deadly stalker…Can Amish Country Justice save her?The peaceful Amish community seems like the perfect refuge for nurse Alexa Grant—until her stalker returns. And when menacing gifts and threats turn into attempts on her life, she knows she’ll never be safe without the help of police officer Gavin Jackson. Yet Gavin’s growing closeness to Alexa enrages the stalker, who is determined to cancel Christmas for them…permanently.
Amish Christmas Escape (Amish Country Justice #12)
by Dana R. LynnFrom USA TODAY Bestselling Author Dana R. Lynn Hiding in Amish country may not be enough to save her… In a killer&’s sights after she witnesses her sister&’s murder, Christy O&’Malley&’s only option is to flee to Amish country—and the estranged husband she left behind. But there&’s something Sam Burkholder doesn&’t know—they have a daughter. With enemies closing in, Sam will do anything to protect Christy and their little girl…but can he forgive the past for a chance to be a family for Christmas?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Amish Country Justice Book 1: Plain TargetBook 2: Plain RetributionBook 3: Amish Christmas AbductionBook 4: Amish Country AmbushBook 5: Amish Christmas EmergencyBook 6: Guarding the Amish MidwifeBook 7: Hidden in Amish CountryBook 8: Plain RefugeBook 9: Deadly Amish ReunionBook 10: Amish Country ThreatsBook 11: Covert Amish InvestigationBook 12: Amish Christmas Escape
Amish Christmas Hideaway (Love Insp Susp True Lp Trade Ser.)
by Lenora WorthCarol Award Finalist and USA Today–Bestselling Author: She’s on the run from killers—and Amish country is the perfect place to hide . . .A festive evening quickly becomes a holiday nightmare when lawyer Alisha Braxton witnesses a double murder. And the killer’s cold eyes promise that she’s next. She has to find a safe haven.There’s only one person Alisha trusts with her life—private investigator Nathan Craig, the man she once loved. But hiding in Amish country, can they outwit a murderer who’s determined she won’t survive Christmas?Praise for Lenora Worth“The characters [are] warm and engaging . . . the faith element is always present, but is not heavy-handed or intrusive.” —Publishers Weekly
Amish Christmas Joy and An Amish Proposal: Amish Christmas Joy An Amish Proposal (Brides of Amish Country)
by Patricia Davids Jo Ann BrownTwo inspirational romance novels in one volume celebrating children who bring couples together during the holiday season in Amish Country.Amish Christmas Joy by USA Today–bestselling author Patricia DavidsOne minute, Caleb Mast is an oil rig roughneck. The next, he’s a father. How can he provide for an eight-year-old girl? For Joy’s sake, Caleb returns to the Amish community he left behind years ago. When his daughter bonds with schoolteacher Leah Belier, Caleb feels hopeful. But Leah blames Caleb for dashing her long-ago dreams. With Christmas weeks away, one special girl may bring two hearts together.An Amish Proposal by Jo Ann BrownPregnant and alone, Katie Kay Lapp can’t return to her Amish family. With nowhere to go, she’s rescued by the man whose heart she shattered. Months ago, Micah Stoltzfus courted her, until she chose the big city over him. Now Micah offers her marriage, since he still cares for the Amish beauty. He’ll be the father Katie Kay’s baby needs . . . but can he also be the love she’s always wanted?
Amish Christmas Joy: Amish Christmas Joy An Amish Proposal (Brides of Amish Country #10)
by Patricia DavidsInstant Father One minute, Caleb Mast is an oil-rig roughneck who answers to no one but himself. The next, he's the father of a special-needs child he never knew existed. What kind of home can a man like him-without faith or community-provide for an eight-year-old girl? For little Joy's sake, Caleb returns to the Amish community he left behind years ago. His daughter bonds with Amish schoolteacher Leah Belier, and Caleb feels hopeful for once. But Leah blames Caleb for dashing long-ago dreams and can't bear to trust him. With Christmas weeks away, one special girl just may bring two hearts-and an entire community-together. Brides of Amish Country: Finding true love in the land of the Plain People.
Amish Christmas Kinner (The Amish Mail Order Grooms)
by Lenora Worth Kelly Long Rachel J. GoodThis trio of heartwarming, inspirational Amish holiday stories, each connected to its bestselling author&’s Amish romance series, captures the blessings of family, faith, and the magic and childlike joy of Christmas. CHRISTMAS EVE BABY * Lenora Worth It&’s a Christmas Eve to remember when a laboring mother-to-be shows up at the King sisters&’ Shadow Lake Inn amid a snowstorm. Midwife Sarah King and her three daughters go into action, while the men of the family search for the woman&’s husband. And with faithful hearts and helping hands, this magical night may unite a brand-new family just in time to share a Christmas blessing. BEST CHRISTMAS PROGRAM EVER * Rachel J. Good On Emily Flaud&’s second day of work at the Green Valley Farmer&’s Market, two hungry children in tattered clothes snitch some cheese samples—and Emily&’s heart. Her co-worker, Hosea King, is less beguiled. He is still grieving the loss of his wife and daughter two years before, especially as Christmas approaches. But when the children are in need of adoption, Emily longs to become their mother—in a prayer that includes Hosea . . . LOVING LUKE * Kelly LongWanted: Amish Mail Order Groom. Must be excellent with kinner.Recently widowed,Grace Fisher must be practical. She has a general store to run and needs a gentle man to help raise her kinner. But when Luke King appears, Grace sees a scruffy man who looks far from husband material, while Luke sees a woman who deserves better than he. Yet with faith, each may gain the courage to see beneath the surface—and create a family for many Christmases to come . . .
Amish Christmas Memories (Indiana Amish Brides)
by Vannetta ChapmanAll she wants for Christmas is her memoriesAn Indiana Amish Brides bookWhen a young Amish woman collapses in the snow shortly before Christmas, Caleb Wittmer rushes to her aid. Only, “Rachel” remembers nothing of who she is. Now his family has taken in the pretty stranger, disrupting Caleb’s ordered world. He’s determined to find out where she belongs…even if Rachel’s departure means saying goodbye to his old-fashioned heart forever.
Amish Christmas Romance Collection: Three Novellas in One
by Linda BylerBestselling Amish novelist Linda Byler’s three heartwarming Christmas romances—in one affordable volume!Linda Byler is beloved for her skillful story telling and true-to-life descriptions of Amish food, faith, and culture. As an Amish woman herself, she can share details of Amish life that few can replicate. Here are three heartwarming novellas full of longing, struggle, confused feelings, and ultimately love. Little Amish Matchmaker: Simon can't stop thinking about the pretty Amish teacher at the local one-room school. But he's ignored the sparks between them because he's so shy. So Simon's little brother, Isaac, takes matters into his own hands. Amish novelist Byler brings her tender humor and skillful observation of family relationships to this holiday story. The Christmas Visitor: Ruth Miller’s Amish neighbors help her to make the difficult transition from wife to widow. As Christmas approaches, Ruth knows that she can't afford gifts for her children. But then banana boxes full of food, treats for the children, and even money begin to appear on her front porch. Who is leaving her these generous gifts? And who is that handsome stranger who always seems to show up when she most needs help? Mary’s Christmas Goodbye: Mary Stoltzfus is thirty years old, splashed with freckles, and unmarried. In her Amish world, that qualifies her to be called an old maid. When she travels to Montana to teach, she arrives at a desolate station and meets Arthur Bontrager, who introduces her to Beaver Creek School, dirt roads, and the fancy shed where she would live. She has no idea the physical challenges she will face during Montana’s cruel winter . . . nor the struggles her heart will encounter as she learns to open herself to the possibility of love.
Amish Christmas Search
by Debby GiustiAn Amish girl’s disappearance is a mystery…and the clues lead straight into danger at Christmas.Convinced her friend didn’t run away as the police believe, Lizzie Kauffman searches for the truth—but someone will kill to keep it hidden. Now the Amish housekeeper and her friend Caleb Zook are on the run for their lives. And if they want to find their missing friend, Lizzie and Caleb must figure out a way to survive the holidays.USA TODAY Bestselling Author
Amish Christmas Secrets: Battle Tested Amish Christmas Secrets Grave Peril (Amish Protectors)
by Debby GiustiSafe Haven for the HolidaysThe thrilling Amish Protectors conclusionLeaving the nursing home where she works, Rosie Glick’s accosted by a man demanding incriminating evidence her murdered boyfriend stole—until Ezra Stoltz scares him off. Now with a killer dead set on silencing the Amish single mother, Ezra must hide Rosie and her baby to keep them safe. But can he expose a sinister conspiracy in time to save the woman he secretly loves?
Amish Christmas Twins
by Loree Lough Shelley Shepard Gray Rachel J. GoodIn these heartwarming, faith-affirming stories, three Amish families face the joys, and challenges, of the holidays—with fruitful results . . .THE CHRISTMAS NOT-WISHNew York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Shelley Shepard Gray When the foster parents they&’ve cautiously grown to love discover they&’re expecting, orphaned Roy and Jemima Fisher, ages six and seven, are secretly devastated by the certainty they&’ll be given up. With Christmas around the corner, their only wish is for new foster parents as nice as Mr. and Mrs. Kurtz. Meanwhile, the Kurtzes have wishes of their own—and with faith, they all may be gifted with twice the blessings . . .NEW BEGINNINGS * Rachel J. Good Still grieving the loss of her husband and unborn baby in an accident several months ago, Elizabeth Yoder is oblivious to her neighbor Luke Bontrager&’s deepening affection for her. But while she bleakly faces Christmas alone, it&’s Luke who reminds her it&’s the season for giving. And when Elizabeth donates her handmade baby clothes to New Beginnings, a home for teen moms, she soon finds her gifts repaid beyond measure, with Luke&’s love—and new beginnings of their own . . .TWINS TIMES TWO * Loree Lough What happens when two secretive, stubborn people find themselves thrown together to help four rascally youngsters—twins times two!—create a Christmas surprise for their parents? Mischief and mayhem, and just maybe . . . love!
Amish Christmas Twins
by Patricia DavidsThe Widower's Christmas Wish With Christmas just around the corner, widow Willa Chase will do anything to retain custody of her twin girls and unborn baby-even if it means escaping to her childhood Amish home. After her grandfather turns her away, Willa finds herself stranded at the home of blacksmith John Miller. A widower, John buries himself in work-until Willa's vibrant twins become impossible to ignore. And before long, John is smitten with their beautiful mother, too. But when Willa's past secrets are revealed, will they prevent John's Christmas wish for a happily-ever-after from coming true?