Over the course of an extraordinary year, Zev Chafets--former New York Daily News columnist and onetime director of the Israeli government press office--traveled the world to explore the improbable confluence of Jews and evangelicals. He spent quality time with Jerry Falwell, visited Jewish cadets at West Point, attended the world's biggest Christian retail show, embarked on a road trip with the rabbi with the largest gentile following since Jesus, journeyed to the Holy Land with a band of repentant Christian pilgrims, and broke bread with George W. Bush and five hundred fellow Jewish Republicans. A Match Made in Heaven is the penetrating, engaging, and often hilarious narrative of Chafets's determined quest to get to the root of a very serious question: Why do evangelicals support Israel so strongly? Equal parts history, comedy, travelogue, and political tract, it is a smart and adventurous odyssey along a rapidly changing religious and political... Views: 32
After revealing a dark past, Frey is forced to join with a group of strangers whose pasts seem to intertwine with her own. She struggles to regain her memories, her full power, only to find there is more danger on the other side. And now, there is no turning back. Views: 32
Matt Stryker took it easy after taking lead from King Rennick, spending most of his time in a big chair leaned up against the wall of Charlie Clark's Kitchen. Then Deputy U.S. Marshal Ness Havelock rode in and asked Stryker to find Alfredo McLaws. Worth ten thousand dollars, Havelock said, alive.McLaws, being half Yaqui, headed down the Outlaw Trail for Mexico, not knowing someone had framed him in a stage holdup. Important government papers were missing, and McClaws was said to have them.Having nothing better to do, Stryker took the job. In riding for Mexico, he heard of a militia being put together in Nogales, Arizona. To protect the town, Jason Bills said, but the sign said the militia was getting set to invade Mexico.Bills held that Arizona's southern border should be a straight line across the 19th parallel, and he was going to back his claim with a hundred men, new repeating rifles, and Gatling guns.Suddenly Matt Stryker was in a race. He had to... Views: 32
Living in the permafrost tundra of northern Canada, all Kristy wants is the warming affection of her husband, but when she discovers his terrible secret she must either flee alone in the brutal landscape or suffer his deadly desire. Views: 32
Smash, himself, was part ogre. Although ogres were considered so stupid they coud hardly speak, and spent their time eating young girls, seven assorted females had suddenly turned to him for guidance and saftety? In Xanth, one visit to the Good Magician Humfrey worked wonders.... Views: 32
Helene de Severs, the daughter of London's wickedest widow has struggled over the years to overcome her passionate nature and the legacy which her stepmother had given her. Now, years later, well known in Europe's emerging psychiatric field, Helene has a gift for healing children. Fate sends her back to England to tutor the mute child of the widowed earl, Camden Rutledge—the very person with whom she had once shared an emotional relationship. And, the moment Helene steps from his carriage, Camden's cold reserve is melted by a rush of desire he had long thought dead. Soon, Camden's heart starts working as dangerously as his mind and it's not long before he is willing to overcome all other dangers to claim Helene as his wife. Views: 32
All three of Wistril's magical misadventures are included in this complete compilation of cantrips and catastrophes! Wistril Besieged -- Wizard Wistril's wants are simple -- four meals a day, a steady supply of honey-gold Upland beer, and above all else, peace and quiet. All but the latter are in plentiful supply at Castle Kauph. Despite secreting himself on the edge of the Wild, Wistril finds himself battling an army of relentless mercenaries while the entire population of the nearest village takes refuge in his home. Even Kern, Wistril's long-suffering, sharp-tongued apprentice, isn't sure whether the army or the houseguests will prove to be Wistril's undoing! Wistril Afloat -- Wistril doesn't believe in lake monsters -- until they invade the lake that just happens to provide Wistril's favorite fish dinners. Faced with the choice of adjusting his menus or daring the wilderness around Lake Ovinshoon, Wistril and Kern soon have bigger problems than mere lake monsters on their hands. Because while Wistril wishes only to study the beasts, others wish to hunt them and skin them. Will Wistril's peaceful White Chair magics prevail against a ruthless band of wyvern-hunters who have only profit on their minds? Wistril Betrothed -- If ever there was a determined bachelor, thought Kern, his name was surely Wistril. So when Wistril's wife-to-be shows up with a pursuing army on her heels, life at Castle Kauph is turned upside down. And when another suitor for Lady Emmerbee's hand arrives, with a dark and menacing wizard of his own in tow, it's up to Kern and the rest of Castle Kauph to get Wistril wed without losing his head! White Chair wizard, gourmand, beer fancier, scholar. Wistril of Kauph is all that, and more. Join him for a taste of classic high fantasy well seasoned with humor and a dash of adventure! From the PublisherJintsu Electronic Texts was created as an electronic book imprint in 2001. The philosophy behind Jintsu is that electronic media is perfect for novellas, novelettes and short novels, works that are easy to read on screen and do not cost much to print out. About the AuthorFrank Tuttle lives and works in rural Mississippi. He's been reading works of fantasy since discovering "The Lord of the Rings" in elementary school, and writing fantasy for nearly as long. "Wistril and Kern," he says, "are my homage to all the Fletcher Pratt and L. Sprague de Camp and Poul Andersen I read as a kid. These are straight-up 'dragons and magics' fantasy stories; I still think that skies full of dragons and castles full of ghosts make wonderful tales. I hope you like them, too." Views: 32
Amanda Scott's talent for "passionate characters and lush historical detail", (Rendezvous) has made her a USA Today bestselling author. Now, she continues her magnificent Scottish trilogy with this tale of a spirited lass who finds her destiny in the man who holds her freedom -- and her heart -- in his hands.As daughter of a Scottish march warden, Laurie Halliot knew life could be treacherous in the Borders. But when the English accused her runaway stepsister of murder, Laurie pledged herself as hostage until the truth could be uncovered. To protect her honor, her father insisted she be handfasted to her jailor. And so Laurie became the reluctant bride of Sir Hugh Graham of Brackengill, English brother of the notorious Scots heroine, Janet the Bold. A man of divided loyalties and strong heart, Hugh tempted Laurie as no man had before. If she was ever to regain her freedom, she must stay out of his bed...but how could she deny her own dangerous passions? Views: 32
