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In a sleepy but troubled Appalachian coal-mining town, a powerfully evocative novel details the coming-of-age of a young girl.
Restauranteur Darcy Clark doesn't have time for love, romance or even (these days, anyway) sex. But she's never one to turn down a delicious dish… especially one as hot as Troy Cahill! Troy has never been so sure of anything. He has never wanted a woman this badly. But Darcy isn't just some conquest. He'll have to earn her trust… one delicious, exquisite night at a time!
FOLLOWING THE LIFE AND TRIALS AND ADVENTURES OF "THE COUSINS" IN THIS TALE THE THOMPSONS, AFTER LEARNING HOW TALENTED AND MUSICALLY GIFTED THEIR CHILDREN ARE, DECIDE TO CELEBRATE THE 'COUSINS SWEET SIXTEEN' WITH A HUGE PARTY. THE COUSINS PERFORM A CONCERT FOR THEIR RELATIVES AND FRIENDS WITH ANOTHER SUPRISE FOR THEIR PARENTS WHEN THE COUSINS BODYGUARDS SING FOR THEM ALSO, SHOCKING THE PARENTS AND GUESTS. THE STORY THEN TAKES THE COUSINS TO HAWAII AS PART OF THEIR BIRTHDAY GIFT. A VERY ENTERTAINING STORY, AND YOU WILL ENJOY AND NEVER FORGET "KIMKO"
Vibrant and multifaceted party organizer Candy Graham is looking to forget her dating past, even if it means joining a dating website. But creating four different e-profiles to suit her personality could land Candy in hot water…or better yet, in the arms of her scorchin'-hot neighbor! Journalist Justin Case suspects he has the scoop of a lifetime—women hired to lure men into online dating. Could Candy be part of some kind of e-romance scam? But try as he might, even he can't resist the temptation of sexy, sweet Candy…and one taste is definitely not enough!
Danny is unable to speak a word. The unfortunate victim of a disability that doctors seem unable to diagnose, Danny has always had trouble communicating with the people around him. As a frustrated toddler who sometimes experiences violent outbursts, it sometimes seems impossible that Danny will be able to interact with his peers. But through patience, love, and a little bit of faith, Danny and his mother will learn how to overcome life's trials and discover a bond that needs no words. In her second novel, The Unspoken Story, author Caroline Alden explores the reaches of a mother's devotion to her son, and shows the world that love really can speak louder than words.
Fifteen-year-old Lacy is a ninth grader who has been nurturing a secret crush on a boy for a long time and doing her best to avoid playing sports. Unfortunately as a new year begins at her Christian school, her troubles immediately start piling up. Last year, she knew who her real friends were. But now, Lacy feels more alone than ever. Even worse yet, there are bullies lurking everywhere. Depressed and lonely, Lacy cannot help but feel bad about herself when she realizes her so-called friends are leaving her out of all their fun activities. Determined to persevere through her daily challenges, Lacy holds her head high and tries to act cool around her crush, even when she has no one to sit with at lunch. But when bullies attack the new girl, her one new friend, Lacy must decide whether to stay silent or lose her friend, just like last time. In this inspirational young adult novel, a Christian high school student who must stand up to bullies to save her friend may just find someone else in the process: herself.
Left behind with an alcoholic father and a grandmother with undiagnosed dementia, a sickening, incurable loneliness was sealed into Bridgets spirit, and she felt certain the emptiness was forever. Being accepted and loved can feel unattainable, impossible to find. Do you have a longing to belong that cannot be filled no matter where you search? Are you a victim of the grand lie that you are all alone? No matter the reason you are feeling alone, Bridgets story will impart immense hope into your spirit. After being relentlessly and patiently pursued by a mysterious God she spent much of her life avoiding, Bridget heard the soul-soothing truth she shares on these pages: the longing for belonging can only be filled when you know the one you belong to. In this lighthearted, thought-provoking account, the reader will come to know what God is saying to each of us: I was there then. I am here now.
The greatest albums of all time . . . and how they happened. Organised chronologically and spanning seven decades, The MOJO Collection presents an authoritative and engaging guide to the history of the pop album via hundreds of long-playing masterpieces, from the much-loved to the little known. From The Beatles to The Verve, from Duke Ellington to King Tubby and from Peggy Lee to Sly Stone, hundreds of albums are covered in detail with chart histories, full track and personnel listings and further listening suggestions. There's also exhaustive coverage of the soundtrack and hit collections that every home should have. Like all collections, there are records you listen to constantly, albums you've forgotten, albums you hardly play, albums you love guiltily and albums you thought you were alone in treasuring, proving The MOJO Collection to be an essential purchase for those who love and live music.
For a generation of musicians and fans, the late Ray Charles provided the catalyst that fused the previously largely exclusive genres of jazz, blues and gospel music. In an era when jazz and pop music were seemingly poles apart, the impact of Charles' music was truly revolutionary in that it brought together these strands and fans for the first time.This critically acclaimed biography traces Ray Charles' amazing story from the abject disadvantage of being orphaned, black and blind in the South of the 1930s to the height of international success.With many quotes and exclusive interviews, including several with Ray Charles himself as well as from those who worked with, or were simply influenced by, the man who more than anyone else could truly be called the founding father of soul music.Mike Evans was a regular contributor to Sounds, Cream, and Melody Maker. He is also the author of books on The Beatles, Elvis Presley and the music in New York.Paperback edition.
For fans of Little Women, The Chronicles of Narnia, A Christmas Carol, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and more, a literature-inspired cookbook for voracious readers during the festive holiday season. Some of the most famous instances of fictional fare have become synonymous with the holidays. Who can forget the plentiful food surrounding the Ghost of Christmas Present in A Christmas Carol? The simple but generous and joy-filled Christmas gatherings at the Marchs' in Little Women? Or the Van Tassel’s autumnal feast in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow? Finally, these literary meals can become a reality on your table with A Literary Holiday Feast. From Christmas and Thanksgiving to Halloween an...