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Prayer through Eyes of Women of the Bible
by Ann Spangler Jean E. SyswerdaEvery day, life brings new challenges, and every day God's Word offers us guidance to meet them. The women of Scripture faced many of the same challenges we face today. From Hannah's struggle with infertility to Ester's need for courage-- many of them might not have held on were it not for the power of prayer. Prayer through the Eyes of Women of the Bible includes the stories of 25 women, each demonstrating God's faithfulness in providing strength and encouragement for the challenge at hand. Their stories help us to both pray better and to understand the incredible power of prayer. Based in the best selling devotional book, Women of the Bible, by Ann Spangler and Jean E. Syswerda, this collection of readings can be used any time of the year for renewal, courage, insight and guidance.
Elope to Death (The Patrick Dawlish Mysteries)
by Gordon AsheA whirlwind romance takes British sleuth Patrick Dawlish and his wife across the English Channel on the hunt for a suspected killer. According to the widow of Patrick Dawlish&’s late friend, it all happened so fast. Her daughter met a man at a party for antique dealers and, within a month, they eloped in France. Worrying about her daughter&’s judgment has taken a backseat to worrying about her life. Not long ago, an almost identical situation had fatal consequences. An assistant in an antique shop left for France without warning saying she was going to get married. But then she disappeared and was found dead weeks later. How dangerous can a favor for a friend be? Dawlish and his wife Felicity are about to find out. Tracking the young couple across France turns into a race against time. Because someone is out to make sure that before the Dawlishes catch up to their prey, the newlyweds will be newly dead . . .
The Tender Words of God: A Daily Guide
by Ann SpanglerOver the years, Ann Spangler has read through the Bible several times, plowing straight through from Genesis to Revelation. But like many people who tend to be self-critical, Ann found it easier to absorb the harsher-sounding passages in the Bible than those that speak of God’s love and compassion.Then one day, Ann listened as her friend Joan talked about a time in her life when she became convinced of God’s love. Ann expected her friend to reveal something complicated and difficult, a tragedy perhaps that God had brought her through. But Joan had simply decided to set aside one month in which she would act as though God loved her. And that settled it for her—for good.In the months that followed, Ann decided to develop a remedial course in which she could reflect morning and evening on the most tender words of God in the Bible. She prayed that God’s penetrating Word would transform her as she hunted through Scripture for words of mercy, compassion, peace, and protection. The Tender Words of God is the result of this process, offering ninety days of devotional readings on some of Scripture’s most encouraging words. While the core of the book is Scripture, each week contains reflections and daily prayers that chronicle Ann’s struggle to know God better. These are included not because she believes her quest is all that remarkable, but precisely because she knows it is ordinary, expressing as it does our common longing to love and be loved, especially by the One who made us. Ann invites you to join her on this journey to know God better, to let his tender words become like guardians at the beginning and at the end of each day, convincing you once and for all of his faithful, committed love.
Cooking in the Lowcountry from The Old Post Office Restaurant: Spanish Moss, Warm Carolina Nights, and Fabulous Southern Food (Roadfood Cookbooks)
by Jane Stern Michael SternThe exquisite menu at The Old Post Office Restaurant on Edisto Island, SC, has garnered this one-of-a-kind establishment legions of fans from around the country. It has been written up in the New York Times, Travel and Leisure, USA Today, Wine Spectator and Gourmet.This exciting new cookbook is part of the Roadfood Cookbook Series by Jane and Michael Stern, two of the most popular and successful food writers in America. Like a visit to this historic Southern island (less than an hour from Charleston), Lowcountry Cooking from The Old Post Office Restaurant contains more than 150 favorite recipes for Southern dishes with a classical twist, such as Fussed-Over Pork Chop, P.B.'s Ultimate Filet Mignon, Coca Cola Cake, and Key Lime Mousse. It includes an 8-page color insert.Chef Philip Bardin says, "Breads and desserts are prepared daily and all of the produce and seafood are local and the freshest available in the area. Our stone-ground grits - milled to our specifications - have been a specialty since 1988."Previous Roadfood cookbooks include: Blue Willow Inn Cookbook (1-55853-991-3), El Charo Cookbook (1-55853-992-1), Durgin-Park Cookbook (1-4016-0028-X), Harry Carey's Cookbook (1-4016-0095-6), Louie's Backyard Cookbook (1-4016-0038-7), Carbone's Cookbook (1-4016-0122-7), and The Famous Dutch Kitchen Restaurant Cookbook (1-4016-0138-3).
The Dogma of Christ: And Other Essays on Religion, Psychology and Culture (Routledge Classics Ser.)
by Erich Fromm&“Fromm&’s developing thought merits the critical attention of all concerned with the human condition and its future.&” —The Washington Post The essays in this fascinating volume examine present-day psychological and cultural problems with the keen insight and humanistic sympathies characteristic of Erich Fromm&’s work.The Dogma of Christ provides some of the sharpest critical insights into how the contemporary world of human destructiveness and violence can no longer separate religion, psychology, and politics. The book brilliantly summarizes Fromm&’s ideas on how culture and society shape our behavior. &“It&’s the new post-religious theme song. The Fromm exhortations are imaginative and he has a definite audience.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“Of all the psychological theorists who have tried to formulate a system better than Freud&’s to approach problems of contemporary life, no one has been more creative or influential than Erich Fromm. He is the most articulate advocate on the role of social forces in molding our character and on our manner of relating to others. This volume is an expansion of his systematic doctrine.&” —Louis L. Lunsky, MD, Archives of Internal Medicine
The Hockneys: Never Worry What The Neighbours Think
by John Hockney‘The most charming… portrait of this ever-popular artist… so enormously appealing: good-natured, bluntly told, skimmed with Yorkshire humour… This is a story of sticky jam tarts, catching tadpoles in jars, torchlit conversations under the bedclothes, gossipy queues at the butcher’s and hikes among the hedgerows under swallow-strewn skies.’ The Telegraph‘Never worry what the neighbours think’ was the philosophy that Kenneth Hockney used to inspire his children – David Hockney, one of the world’s greatest living artists and siblings John, Paul, Philip and Margaret – to each choose their own route in life.The Hockney’s is a never before seen insight into the lives of the family by youngest brother John, from growing up in the Second World War in Bradford through to their diverse lives across three continents. Hardship, successes as well as close and complex relationships are poignantly illustrated with private photographs.With a rare and spirited look into the lives of an ordinary family with extraordinary stories, we begin to understand the creative freedom that led to their successful careers and the launchpad for an artist’s work that has inspired and continues to inspire generations across the world.
Two Men Missing (The Patrick Dawlish Mysteries)
by John CreaseyBritish detective Patrick Dawlish must find two men who can turn the tide of World War II in this breathtaking mystery from the author of Death in Flames. After solving several sensational cases—and building a stellar reputation—it&’s become clear to Intelligence Officer Patrick Dawlish that he doesn&’t have to look for trouble for it to find him. Enter Amelia Shortt, the attractive and cunning daughter of a brilliant doctor who&’s making strides in helping World War II survivors with shell shock. Amelia thinks she&’s convinced Dawlish that someone is blackmailing her father, but Dawlish can&’t be manipulated that easily . . . He decides to play her game, but when she disappears, her father is kidnapped, and a murdered servant is left in their wake, Dawlish soon realizes he&’s being drawn into a case with the highest of stakes. One of the doctor&’s patients holds national security secrets in his shattered mind—and Dawlish finds himself in a deadly race against England&’s enemies to find him . . .
The Art of Public Speaking
by Dale CarnegieThe bestselling author of How to Win Friends and Influence People shares the essentials for public speaking in this classic self-help guide.Good oral communication skills are critical in life. Whether you&’re speaking to an audience of one at a party or one hundred at a business conference, you must be able to get your point across effectively. In order to do that, you need a worthwhile topic and the knowledge of what makes a great public speaker.In The Art of Public Speaking, authors Dale Carnegie and J. Berg Esenwein lay out what readers need to improve their communication skills in both personal and professional settings. They offer advice on a multitude of topics, including overcoming stage fright, avoiding monotony, and showing enthusiasm. Learn about methods of delivery and the power of pitch, pace, and gestures. They also discuss strengthening your memory and expanding your vocabulary.The Art of Public Speaking was first published in 1915, but its message is still relevant today. With the help of practice and the lessons herein, readers will be on their way to wowing audiences.
Hit (The Makedde Vanderwall Thrillers)
by Tara Moss&“The pages of this suspense thriller just turned themselves&” as a female PI riles her cop boyfriend by taking down a killer by any means—&“what a blast!&” (Hugh Jackman, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award–winning actor). After a move to Sydney to start anew with her detective boyfriend, Makedde Vanderwall is ready to sink her teeth into a career as a forensic psychologist. But with the ink barely dry on her PhD, Mak hopes to make some cash working for a private investigator. But her street smarts and maverick need for justice at any cost could bring her relationship with Detective Andy Flynn to the breaking point. Especially when Mak finds herself infiltrating the upper echelons of Australian society in search of a cold-blooded killer. &“Makedde Vanderwall ranks up there as [a] contemporary Aussie literary icon.&” —The Daily Telegraph &“Mak is the female equivalent of Jack Reacher.&” —Joanne Harris, New York Times–bestselling author of Chocolat
More Precious Than Silver: 366 Daily Devotional Readings
by Joni Eareckson TadaHas Your Heart Been Touched by Silver? Joni Eareckson Tada peers into the treasury of Scripture -- pure as refined silver, cleansing what it touches. More Precious Than Silver reveals surpassing wealth in the subtle things we overlook as we chase life's golden glitter. This year's worth of wise, insightful devotions will show you why nothing can compare to the riches of a heart that's known the silver touch of God's Word. Includes photos and illustrations by Joni.
Carolina Gold: A Novel
by Dorothy LoveThe war is over, but at Fairhaven Plantation, Charlotte's struggle has just begun.Following her father&’s death, Charlotte Fraser returns to Fairhaven, her family&’s rice plantation in the South Carolina Lowcountry. With no one else to rely upon, smart, independent Charlotte is determined to resume cultivating the superior strain of rice called Carolina Gold. But the war has left the plantation in ruins, her father&’s former bondsmen are free, and workers and equipment are in short supply.To make ends meet, Charlotte reluctantly agrees to tutor the two young daughters of her widowed neighbor and heir to Willowood Plantation, Nicholas Betancourt. Just as her friendship with Nick deepens, he embarks upon a quest to prove his claim to Willowood and sends Charlotte on a dangerous journey that uncovers a long-held family secret, and threatens everything she holds dear.Inspired by the life of a 19th-century woman rice farmer, Carolina Gold pays tribute to the hauntingly beautiful Lowcountry and weaves together mystery, romance, and historical detail, bringing to life the story of one young woman&’s struggle to restore her ruined world.A native of west Tennessee, Dorothy Love makes her home in the Texas hill country with her husband and their two golden retrievers. An accomplished author, Dorothy made her debut in Christian fiction with the Hickory Ridge novels.
The Onion Girl (Newford)
by Charles de Lint&“[This] fantasy moves from the outer to the inner world with amazing ease and should satisfy new and old fans of this prolific and gifted storyteller.&” —Publishers Weekly In novel after novel, and story after story, Charles de Lint has brought an imaginary North American city to vivid life. Newford: where magic lights dark streets; where myths walk clothed in modern shapes; where a broad cast of extraordinary people work to keep the whole world turning. At the center of all the entwined lives in Newford stands a young artist named Jilly Coppercorn, with her tangled hair, her paint-splattered jeans, a smile perpetually on her lips—Jilly, whose paintings capture the hidden beings that dwell in the city&’s shadows. Now, at last, de Lint tells Jilly&’s own story . . . for behind the painter&’s fey charm lies a dark secret and a past she&’s labored to forget. And that past is coming to claim her now. &“I&’m the onion girl,&” Jilly Coppercorn says. &“Pull back the layers of my life, and you won&’t find anything at the core. Just a broken child. A hollow girl.&” She&’s very, very good at running. But life has just forced Jilly to stop. &“A master storyteller, [de Lint] blends Celtic, Native American, and other cultures into a seamless mythology that resonates with magic and truth.&” —Library Journal &“Like great writers of magic realism, [de Lint] writes about people in the world we know, encountering magic as a part of that world. Fairy tales come true, and their magic affects realistic characters full of particular lusts and fears.&” —Booklist
The Hard Life: An Exegesis of Squalor
by Flann O'BrienA &“wild, hilarious, fast moving, irreverent and comic&” novel of growing up in turn-of-the-century Dublin from the acclaimed Irish author (New York Herald Tribune). When Finbarr&’s mother dies, he and his older brother Manus are sent to their half-uncle&’s house in Dublin. There, he is introduced to school—and the leather strap—at a benevolent Christian Brothers establishment. Evenings are spent listening to his uncle&’s whisky-fueled discussions with a Jesuit priest, arguing the finer points of Roman Catholic theology and local politics. Finbarr follows Manus&’s enterprising exploits—which include foregoing formal education to concoct money-making cons that prey on the gullible. As his uncle embarks on an ill-fated pilgrimage to Rome (where he is told to go to hell by the Holy Father himself), it remains to be seen if the life lessons Finbarr has absorbed set him on a path to righteousness and gainful employment . . . &“A comic Irish novel that derives its effect from an absolutely deadpan approach, for the narrator is a small boy who, for the better part of the time, has only the foggiest notion of what he is describing. Young Finbarr commands a glorious version of the English language combined with a totally impartial view of adult actions. The two things produce remarkable results.&” —The Atlantic &“The conversation is a delight . . . and the atmosphere of a lower-middle-class family, with its cheerless, shabby, restricted way of life, is well done.&” —Library Journal
Need You Now: A Novel
by Beth WisemanLook for Beth Wiseman’s newest book The House That Love Built, on sale 4/2/2013!When big-city life threatens the safety of one of their children, Brad and Darlene Henderson move with their three teenagers from Houston to the tiny town of Round Top, Texas.Adjusting to small-town life is difficult for the kids, especially fifteen-year-old Grace who is coping in a dangerous way.Married life hasn’t always been bliss, but their strong faith has carried Brad and Darlene through the difficult times. When Darlene takes a job outside the home for the first time in their marriage, the domestic tension rises.While working with special needs children at her new job, the widowed father of one of the students starts paying more attention to Darlene than is appropriate. Problem is, she feels like someone is listening to her for the first time in a long time.If Darlene ever needed God . . . it’s now.Experience a family’s triumph over lies, betrayal, and loss while still clinging to the One who matters most.“You may think you are familiar with Beth’s wonderful storytelling gift but this is something new! It’s a story of how God can redeem the seemingly unredeemable. It’s a message the world needs to hear.” —Sheila Walsh, author of God Loves Broken People
Campfire Tales Midwest (Campfire Tales)
by Mike RickseckerExperience 10 heart-pounding tales of the Midwest based on history, lore, and legends from around the region—perfect for telling around the campfire. Discover what it feels like to be a ghost or to bring one home. Explore what may be lurking at the bottom of a lake at a favorite vacation spot. Solve the mystery and unlock the secrets of a strange journal brought forth by an old doctor who may or may not be a part of this world. Unearth one of the seven gateways to hell and venture into the fiery depths below. Determine for yourself what is real and what is fiction, as these and other haunting tales paint a landscape rife with creepy paranormal activity.
Praying God's Will for My Son (Praying God's Will Ser.)
by Lee RobertsWhether you are praying for specific needs--confidence, protection, forgiveness--or for your son to experience the presence and power of God, you will find the perfect prayers contained in this book. With hundreds of prayers grouped according to topic and based entirely on Scripture, you will have within your reach a rich resource of personal, inspirational prayer.
Murder Too Late (The Patrick Dawlish Mysteries)
by John CreaseyA string of jewel heists cause chaos in the English countryside for an amateur sleuth in this classic murder mystery by the author of the Department Z series.Major Patrick Dawlish and his wife, Felicity, have traded London for a large country house in Surrey to enjoy some quiet—and fruit farming. However, that won’t stop Superintendent Trivett of Scotland Yard from asking Dawlish for help with his latest case . . . A gang of jewel thieves has both the Yard and the Home Office nervous. Trivett’s only lead is one of Dawlish’s neighbors. Sir Brian Alderney and his wife are popular pillars of the community, but the source of their wealth is uncertain. All Dawlish needs to do is get to know his neighbors and keep an eye on them.But after one wild night, things take a gruesome turn. Suddenly Dawlish has bigger questions to answer like who is the dead man hanging from his window? And who put him there?
The Erich Fromm Reader: Readings Selected and Edited by Rainer Funk
by Erich Fromm&“Fromm crossed the boundaries of traditional disciplines to expound his view on the alienation of man in an increasingly technological world.&” —Newsweek Erich Fromm&’s basic idea was to look at the individual as a social being, and to look at society as an ensemble of many individuals who have not only mutual ideas and convictions based on a common practice of life, but also a shared psychic structure. With his concept of &“social character,&” Fromm created a new interdisciplinary thinking presented in this compendium.The Erich Fromm Reader exhibits the true genius of an original thinker in seeing the connections between overlapping knowledge from many different fields. Here, interdisciplinarity is not only a lip service but the impact of Erich Fromm&’s unique social psychological notion.
The Viking's Captive Princess
by Michelle StylesDangerous warrior Ivar Gunnarson is a man of deeds, not words. With little time for the ideals of love, Ivar seizes what he wants—and Princess Thyre will not become the exception to his rule!Mysterious and enchanting, Thyre rouses Ivar's desire the moment he lays eyes on her. With Viking factions engaged in a bloody feud, Thyre is yet another captive this hardened warrior conquers—but to be king of Thyre's heart will entail a battle he has never engaged in before….
Light the Way: A Guide to Becoming a Rescue Medium
by Amy MajorRescue mediums make up the rarest form of mediumship and are highly trained in the art of spirit rescue—fighting to free souls separated from the light. With constant conflict between positive and negative forces, rescue mediums work with spiritual teams to provide guidance to the lost. Written in an easy-to-understand style, this comprehensive and instructive guide provides an in-depth supplementary process for mastering what is required to enhance your mediumship skill in rescue situations, which consists of four main components when interacting with earthbound spirits—communication, counseling, clearing, and guidance—these abilities, and more, must be developed and enhanced to form a strong link with spirits. Some of the topics covered are how to assist direct and indirect rescue techniques, spirit attachment detection and removal, spiritual doors and vortexes, residual energy clearing, how to build your spiritual team, and differences between negative spirits and demonic entities. Rescue mediumship is not easy, but now you have another tool to light your way!
The Beautiful Fight: Surrendering to the Transforming Presence of God Every Day of Your Life
by Gary ThomasIn a groundbreaking book that rethinks spiritual formation, Gary Thomas argues that the contemporary church is in danger of accepting Christianity as a historical reality but not as a present power. Is the grace that pardons powerful enough to transform? Answering with a resounding yes, Thomas presents a compelling picture of what it means to be a “God oasis” in a God-forgetting world.“The first chapter alone is worth reading many times. This is beauty and struggle. This is the death that leads to life.”John Ortberg, Pastor and Author, Menlo Park Presbyterian Church“Set this book down … slowly … turn around … and run away … unless you hunger for a deeper vision of faith and thirst for genuine life transformation … if you do, read on.”Kevin Harney, Pastor and Author“Once again, Gary Thomas challenges me to live passionately for God and to apply his transforming power to my daily decisions.”Kay Warren, Executive Director, HIV/AIDS Initiative, Saddleback ChurchThe Beautiful Fight will energize your life and your church. It will inspire you, equip you, and challenge you to delve ever deeper into what it means to be a truly holy believer, transformed into the image of Jesus Christ. Discover just how radical Christian transformation can be, as you learn to see with new eyes, think with a new mind, and feel with a new heart. Thomas rallies you to the Beautiful Fight—the struggle to fully express the wonder and life-changing power of Christ in this world through every aspect of who you are.
Sanctuary
by Patricia DixonWhen the past won&’t let go, how far would you go to find sanctuary? A novel of trauma, courage, and family secrets by the acclaimed author of A Good Mother. Haunted by her past, Cathy yearns for an escape from city life. She finds it with her boyfriend, Alfie, at Blacksheep Farm, his family home. But their visit is blighted by Bertha, the cold-hearted matriarch of Alfie&’s family, who is hell-bent on keeping control of everything around her. When a collection of hidden portraits is discovered, Cathy is determined to return them to their owner. But the beautiful paintings hold a terrifying secret that threatens to unearth long-buried crimes and tear her new life apart. As she delves deeper into the past, Cathy confronts the manipulative hold of Bertha, as well as the terrible truth about the portraits . . . Will Cathy&’s pursuit of the truth expose them all to the very darkness she is seeking to flee? Or could it rewrite the story for a family who have been suffocated by the past for too long?Sanctuary is a tale of bravery, pain, love, and loyalty . . . and how the past can have an enduring hold on the present.Praise for Patricia Dixon &“An author at the top of her game.&” —Keri Beevis, author of Nowhere to Hide &“The sheer poetry of the work is astounding.&” —N. J. Moss, author of The Second Wife
Day of Reckoning (Sean Dillon)
by Jack HigginsIn this New York Times–bestselling thriller, a murder in Brooklyn sparks an international battle for vengeance between a mafia boss and a black ops agent. International crime boss Jack Fox makes two mistakes with journalist Katherine Johnson. He let her get too close to the truth, and he killed her. Katherine&’s ex-husband is Blake Johnson, the head of a clandestine White House department known as the Basement. With the President&’s permission, the former FBI agent is now on a mission for revenge. To take out Fox, Johnson will need help. That means teaming up with ex-IRA mercenary Sean Dillon. Together, they&’ll go after Fox where it will hurt the most—his illegal businesses—and leave him defenseless. Fox&’s money trail takes them around the world, from New York and England to Ireland and the Middle East. But he isn&’t going to go down easily. Even as his empire crumbles around him, the crime boss fires back with a vengeance just as deadly and explosive as theirs . . . &“The action is sleek and intensely absorbing, but the supreme pleasure is in those Higgins celebrates—tarnished warriors who value honor over life and who get the job done no matter what the cost.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Completely story-driven, bowling along at a terrific pace.&” —The Irish Times&“This is vintage Higgins, and heralds the long-awaited return of his most popular creation, the enigmatic Sean Dillon, former IRA gunman turned British government enforcer.&” —Belfast Telegraph
Back in My Day: Witty Satire Debuking the Myth of "New and Improved"
by Greg CoteIn this witty satire book, Greg Cote questions whether advances in technology always signify progress or if they are sometimes overrated.#1 New Release in History HumorA humorous look at the past. Step into world of Back in My Day with Greg Cote, acclaimed Miami Herald columnist and podcaster. Through a collection of short essays, Cote delivers lighthearted yet thought-provoking rants on the perceived "new and improved" aspects of modern life through interesting stories. More than just a satire book. It's a journey through fun trivia, random interesting facts, and captivating stories. Perfect for fans of the Dan LeBatard Show and those seeking a dose of wit and wisdom, this book promises an entertaining read that leaves a lasting impression. Inside you'll find: Greg Cote's delightful exploration of the quirks and nuances of modern living. A chance to laugh, ponder the insights, and revel in the joy of discovering the unexpected. Stories of nostalgia to entertain an enlighten. If you liked I Remember That , Why Do We Say That?, or The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between, you'll love Back in My Day
Missing or Dead (The Patrick Dawlish Mysteries)
by Gordon AsheBritish sleuth Patrick Dawlish gets caught in a twisted web of deceit spun by a criminal mastermind—from the Edgar Award–winning author. When Patrick Dawlish is too quiet, Scotland Yard gets suspicious. The police are used to him treading about on their turf—with or without their approval. This time, they come to Dawlish for help, asking him to defile his inner sanctum: the Carilon gentleman&’s club. Five perfectly respectable young women have gone missing—and all signs point to fellow club member Sebastian Kane, a bombastic explorer and big-game hunter. Only Kane isn&’t the only suspect. His acquaintance is a woman with a bad reputation, and the five disappeared ladies have all worked as her secretary. As Dawlish inserts himself into their lives, he uncovers accusations of robbery, gold smuggling, and drug trafficking. And the closer Dawlish gets to the truth, the closer he gets to becoming the next trophy on their wall . . .