SUMMARY: My mom said, "Never, ever pick up hitch hikers..." America, tomorrow Multinational corporations control the media, the government and maybe even people's thoughts. Sinister religious cults are growing in power and influence day by day, and politicians are little more than media celebrities. In the polluted dustbowl of Middle America, Eddie Kalish makes a terrible mistake when he stops to help a pretty nurse stranded in the desert. Little does he realise that this simple act of kindness will catapult him into a vicious, all-out corporate war to gain possession of a mysterious artefact. Will country boy Eddie be able to get out alive? Too wild to be true – or too close for comfort? Welcome to the Dark Future. Views: 7
From the best-selling author of A Quilt for Christmas comes the irrepressible story of a runaway bride.Ellen is putting the finishing touches on a wedding quilt made from scraps of old dresses when the bride-to-be—her granddaughter June—unexpectedly arrives and announces she's calling off the marriage. With the tending of June's uncertain heart in mind, Ellen tells her the story of Nell, a Kansas-born woman who goes to the High Plains of New Mexico Territory in 1898 in search of a husband. Working as a biscuit-shooter, Nell falls for a cowboy named Buddy. She sees a future together, but she can't help wondering if his feelings for her are true. When Buddy breaks her heart, she runs away. In her search for a soul mate, Nell will run away from marriage twice more before finding the love of her life. It's a tale filled with excitement, heartbreak, disappointment, and self-discovery—as well as with hard-earned life lessons about... Views: 7
Good night, little ducklings, good night! Join Widdle, Waddle, Piddle, Puddle, and of course, Little Quack, as Mama gets them ready for bed. One by one these curious, fuzzy babies, drift away to sleep until finally Little Quack is the only duckling still awake. With a little loving encouragement from Mama, Little Quack finally closes his eyes and dreams. This Classic Board Book is perfect for putting even the most curious little ones to bed! Views: 7
RetailHaving recently graduated from Columbia Journalism School and landed her dream job at 20/20, the last thing 27-year-old Geralyn expects to hear is a breast cancer diagnosis. And there is one part of the diagnosis that no one will discuss with her: what it means to be a young girl with cancer in a beauty-obsessed culture. Trying to find herself, while losing her vibrancy and her looks, Geralyn embarks on a road to self-acceptance that will inspire all women. Although her book is explicitly about a period of time where she was driven by fear and uncertainty about the future, Geralyn managed a transformation that will encourage all women under siege to discover their own courage and beauty. The important and outrageous lessons of Why I Wore Lipstick come fast and furious with the same gusto that Geralyn has learned to bring to every moment of her life. ** Views: 7
THE HEART CALLETH (romance, adventure, sci/fi) Sandra marries the man of her dreams, knowing that his heart still belongs to his first wife, Laura, who died during an earthquake. For 15 years she has believed herself at heaven's gates, with her husband's respect, 5 children, & a fulfilling if hardworking life as a farmer's wife, until the morning she answers the door and Laura stands before her. Views: 7
Peter Mayle and Arthur Robins combine their talents to bring you this delightful children's storybook. Once you've met Chilly Billy and heard of his adventures, you'll never open the fridge door in quite the same way again! Chilly Billy is a character you won't forget—his adventures are packed full of colourful illustrations! Views: 7
When there's a power outage at River's Edge knocking At Wick's End into darkness, candlemaker Harrison Black investigates, only to find one of his renters dead. As Harrison digs into the potter's demise, he learns quickly that it was murder. He must find the killer quickly, before someone else's lights go out for good! Views: 7
You don't have to die to become a ghost.Daniel lives alone, and he does nothing but sleep and work, work and sleep. When this sleep is repeatedly interrupted by his neighbor's barking dog, he surprises himself by doing something despicable. When he finally meets the mysterious neighbor, he surprises himself again: he finds that a friend is something he's been missing more than he knew.Ellie's been having a very rough time since tragedy struck her family. Her out-of-state brother wants to move her into a nursing home as soon as they can sell her old house. But it needs a lot of work, and she just hasn't been able to deal with it alone.As the year goes by Daniel and Ellie come to rely on each other more and more. But time does not stand still, even though Ellie insists that it does, and Daniel discovers he is in the midst of huge changes – and has been there for some time. In fact he, and Ellie – and Gringo – have been somewhere... Views: 7
EDITORIAL REVIEW: **All He Wanted Was The One Woman He Couldn't Have** Artist, rancher, bull rider, Crockett Jefferson has always been a man of strong passions. So when he finds himself thinking passionately about the one woman he shouldn't--Valentine Cakes, the mother of his brother's child--this sensitive cowboy knows he's in trouble. Valentine has no idea of how Crockett feels about her, but she does think the handsome cowboy is sexier than any man has a right to be. Of course, she isn't about to let on--trying to win Crockett would confirm everything the Jefferson men once thought about her: That she was a gold digger after a wealthy cowboy. Crockett and Valentine are sitting on a powder keg--and it'll take only one sweet kiss for the whole thing to explode! Views: 7
Danger On The City Streets. Terror From Beyond. . . The strong, proud mother of four teenage sons, Tracie Burlingame does her best to keep them safe from trouble in their rough Harlem neighborhood. Yet despite all her efforts, she loses her eldest son to drug addiction, gaining only hatred in return for her love. But the grief Tracie feels for her first born is nothing compared to what she suffers after the unspeakably brutal death of her youngest. . . The police investigation reveals no motive to point to a murderer, and even if there were, Tracie has trouble believing that the worst of criminals could commit an act so horrific. Soon enough, it becomes clear that her boy's life was taken by something, not someone. Something from Tracie's past that has returned with a vengeance--and that can only she can defeat. . . "Fascinating. . .teeming with suspense and unexpected revelations. Expired will keep you flipping pages to the very end." --Brandon Massey, award-winning author of Within the Shadows "Masterful. . .an original, chilling story that will leave readers looking over their shoulders first, then bring them to their knees in prayer."--Black Issues Book Review "A roller coaster ride of terror, wildly inventive, and ultimately, a well-tuned morality tale of our chaotic times." --Robert Fleming, author of Havoc After Dark: Tales of Terror*Evie Rhodes is a novelist, award-winning songwriter, and music video scriptwriter. She wrote"Standing in da Spirit," which won a Canadian Music Award for Best Gospel Album, and scripted "Changed," which won for Best Gospel Music Video. Her musical contributions are aired on radio and television in the U.S. and in 168 countries around the globe. Evie has been interviewed and showcased in numerous television, radio, and print media features and has been a featured writer in The Gospel Magazine.* Views: 7
