In the spirit of Tuesdays with Morrie..."An honest, unsentimental, sometimes terribly funny and deeply poignant account of lasting friendship..." — Dr. Rosalie de Rosset, Moody Bible InstituteLife at 8 mph is the rare book that celebrates the friendship between two men while reminding readers that everyone has something to offer, regardless of physical limitations.When Peter Bowling Anderson began working for Richard Herrin, a man with cerebral palsy, Peter didn't want the job. But the role as Richard's assistant became a life-changing experience that opened Peter's eyes to what life is really about, what joy actually looks like, and how courage is truly defined.Richard taught Peter that it was never too late to start over if only he would be willing to break through the walls he'd hidden behind for years. After five years of working with Richard, Peter had a new outlook on life, faith, and love—and a new wife he never would have... Views: 241
His mission: keep her safe, no matter what...A Coltons of Roaring Springs thrillerJust as Bree Colton is about to take the local art world by storm, someone is determined to sabotage her success...unless Rylan Bennet can keep her safe. Bree doesn't want anyone to protect her—not even gorgeous Rylan, whose secrets threaten them both. But can the former soldier win the battle for Bree's heart and the war against a sinister foe? Views: 241
What started as a research project soon became a scandal...She wanted to prove a theory. He wanted to play a game. Can their schemes lead them towards a kiss of love?Tired of watching her friends become ruined by the scoundrels of the ton, Sidney Hartridge devises an experiment to reveal their antics. Her plan is to lure three gentlemen to kiss her and see how they would protect her honor. When her research leads her into her own inappropriate scandal, her father agrees to a wedding offer from one of her subjects. As her fiancé blackmails her into a marriage she doesn't desire, her research becomes exposed. Can Sidney avoid her own scandal with the one she most desires to kiss?Noah Wildeburg started this season as any other by flirting with the sweet new debutantes. When he rescues a lady off the dance floor, he is unprepared for the emotions she stirs in his soul. As he pursues her, he realizes he must compete... Views: 241
Enter a land of magical ponies in this chapter book series that features illustrations throughout and comes with a collectible charm!The enchanted island of Chevalia, where ponies rule, has finally had its magic restored, thanks to human Pippa and pony Princess Stardust. Her task complete, Pippa returned to our world . . . but her friends in Chevalia are never far away.It's St. Patrick's Day, but Pippa is having terrible luck at school. Even worse, Princess Stardust and the Pirate Ponies arrive to tell Pippa that trouble-making Divine has cast a spell to steal all of Chevalia's good luck, too. Pippa embarks on a journey across the high seas of Chevalia to win the ponies' luck back. Along the way, she and her friends discover a mysterious island, where a new pony might be able to tell them exactly how to turn their luck around!Pippa's adventures in magical Chevalia continue, brought to life with delightful illustrations—and the book... Views: 241
Canaries keep us alive; but only when they die.He ran to the edge of the universe to escape his notoriety; she wasn't given a choice in assignment. Now, they are the only two people who can save their universe from the wave of death washing across the vast emptiness. Views: 241
Sheltered from the real world, Francis lives off Hollywood magazines, Lean Cuisines, and her secret obsession with romance novels. When her best friends set her up on an adventure of a lifetime, she's more than willing to play along. A trip cross-country with a super hunky guy who smells like sin and excitement.Being a con man has been a way of life for Luca. But his swindling ways eventually catch up to him. He's been given a wicked task: kidnap a woman and deliver her to the villain.Sounds easy. Until he meets her…Captive: We're getting out of Kansas, Toto!Mr. Bing: Yap! Yap!Con Man: Why are the crazy ones always hot? Views: 241
New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer pens a new emotionally compelling story about two teens struggling in the space between right and wrong. When his dad is caught embezzling funds from half the town, Rob goes from popular lacrosse player to social pariah. Even worse, his father's failed suicide attempt leaves Rob and his mother responsible for his care. Everyone thinks of Maegan as a typical overachiever, but she has a secret of her own after the pressure got to her last year. And when her sister comes home from college pregnant, keeping it from her parents might be more than she can handle. When Rob and Maegan are paired together for a calculus project, they're both reluctant to let anyone through the walls they've built. But when Maegan learns of Rob's plan to fix the damage caused by his father, it could ruin more than their fragile new friendship . . . In her compulsively readable storytelling, Brigid Kemmerer... Views: 241
"The Bernie Gunther series is one of the great triumphs of modern noir, and it will be sorely missed." —Booklist (starred review)New York Times-bestselling author Philip Kerr treats readers to his beloved hero's origins, exploring Bernie Gunther's first weeks on Berlin's Murder Squad.Summer, 1928. Berlin, a city where nothing is verboten. In the night streets, political gangs wander, looking for fights. Daylight reveals a beleaguered populace barely recovering from the postwar inflation, often jobless, reeling from the reparations imposed by the victors. At central police HQ, the Murder Commission has its hands full. A killer is on the loose and though he scatters many clues, each is a dead end. It's almost as if he is taunting the cops. Meanwhile, the press is having a field day. This is what Bernie Gunther finds on his first day with the Murder Commisson. He's been taken on beacuse the people at... Views: 241
