Child Marriage

Emma can't wait for her cousin Hannah's wedding. She's going to be the flower girl. That means she'll wear a celery dress and walk down the aisle with the ring bear, leading the way for the happy bride and groom. Or at least, that's what Emma assumes. But nothing turns out to be quite what she's expecting, as Hannah's new spouse turns out to be another bride!

The last days are marked by widespread deception, lawlessness, and rebellion against God’s created order, and one of the clearest targets of this rebellion is the feminine woman. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible honors the distinct roles and characteristics of women, exalting femininity as a holy and beautiful reflection of God's image. Yet in these final hours of human history, the feminine woman finds herself under assault—not only by the culture but by demonic ideologies that seek to erase the glory of what God has made. As 2 Timothy 3:1–3 foretells, “This know also, that in...

Jupiter is considered the most auspicious planet out of the nine planets considered in Vedic Astrology. Jupiter means Guru, also called Jeeva, the life force due to which life exists. It is the guru, gurutawakarshan, gravity that binds even the other four elements, fire, earth, air and water, and all these four elements function within the space created by Jupiter. Jupiter's element is Ether which is the space and the binding force (gravity) between various elements requisite for the existence of matter and life. A positive Jupiter can bring good luck, spiritual interests, education, and ...

Maisie Mae and her best friend Bethany-next-door like pink, unicorns, and heart-shaped cushions. Maisie Mae's five stinky brothers like worms, football, and chaos!

When Maisie Mae is asked to be a bridesmaid it's a dream come true! Because weddings mean flowers and cake and, most importantly, beautiful dresses. But things never run smoothly in Maisie's house and disaster is followed by more disaster! This time, Maisie might not even be able to blame her five stinky brothers. Maisie is probably the unluckiest bridesmaid in the history of forever....

A lot is changing for Cici. Her parents are separating, her wacky abuela is moving in, and on her 10th birthday, she wakes up with fairy wings! Cici's new magical powers let her see people as they truly are. But what she learns about her friends and family isn't always easy to accept. She has only one day to decide whether to keep her wings. When Cici wishes life could just be normal again, will she choose to believe in the power of fairies?

As a straight white male, Nathan Timmel fits neatly into the demographic most likely to fear the LGBT community. When ‘Gay Rights’ are being discussed on the news or in the world of politics, white males are generally those opposed to equality. In his essay Same Same, Nathan describes how an upbringing devoid of homophobia—something unusual for a small Midwest town in the early 1980s—prevented him from falling into the trappings of bigotry. Though various forms of racism and prejudice governed many around him, Nathan maintained the strong belief that all people are equal. With ...

Natalie Rausch said she'd die for a chance to meet DJ Crazy Todd, but she didn't mean to be literal. A bitter divorce shattered her family and turned her into a 13-year-old weapon in the hands of two people who want nothing more than to destroy each other. Once an accelerated student looking at early college, Natalie let anger at her parents lead her down a desperate path of self-destruction. No amount of rebellion gets her mom or dad's attention - or stitches up the hole inside her where love used to be.

Justin hates his new home, his new school, and his new life. Staying with his Mom after his parents divorced, Justin tries to make the best of things, dodging the bullies and exploring the woods near his home. When he finds a rusty sword and a ruby pendant, Justin doesn't immediately make the connection between them and the crazy dreams he's been having. But soon he realizes that the new world he travels to when he's asleep is more than just a dream - its reality, and he's got a mission he needs to complete.

Strictly speaking, 'Sweet Chocolate', first part of the trilogy together with 'Ramblings' and 'Towards the End of the Night', is one of the countless variations of Billy Wilder's 'boy meets girl'.But it's not that simple - is the beginning the end or the end the beginning? There are time leaps, flashbacks, changes of perspective, and even overlaps caused by them. Reality, dreams and prophecies, inner monologue, dialogues, and chats. Helpful, puzzling, or completely missing chapter headings ... Sounds like a labyrinth and hopeless confusion - but surprisingly it's not at all. The narrative ...

When eight-year-old Cappy discovers a whale swimming outside of his bedroom window, it's fair to say he's quite surprised. Given how long he's spent in hospital, Cappy has had plenty of time to read a LOT of books on animals, and he's never heard of a whale that can fly. What with his leukaemia, Cappy's used to not being allowed to do things he wants—like eating sweets, playing with dogs, or roaming too far from his protective family—so he's delighted when the amazing whale not only speaks to him, but asks him to join him for a ride in the sky.

Life changes can be confusing, especially for a child. Little Leo was upset about his parent's divorce, and again once his mother started seeing someone new.

Lix-tal: 20. I kirkens forhal er der stadig proppet med folk.Jeg er på vej hen mod udgangen, da jeg får øje på min mor og far. De står henne i hjørnet og taler sammen. Jeg kan ikke høre, hvad det handler om. Men jeg kan se det på deres ansigtsudtryk med det samme. Der er noget, de ikke er enige om. Jeg kan mærke, at varmen prikker i mine kinder. Det kan seriøst ikke passe. De kan ikke stå og diskutere her i kirken, hvor alle kan se dem. Det er så pinligt!

Daniel had a hard time when his parents split up and his dad started working abroad. He had to move and start at a new school, but things changed for the better when he started playing football for the Haybrook Rockets. This season the team are in with a chance of winning the Championship, but just as things are looking up for Daniel his dad comes back and the only time he can meet up is a Saturday morning – when Daniel plays football. He doesn’t want to let his dad or his team down, so what is Daniel going to do?

Michael Gagné once viewed God remotely, knowing him only as he might a sports figure. The turning point came when Michael became a parent. The trials, tribulations, and joys of his own children became the lens through which this dad recognized God as his own true parent and source of being, bringing purpose to life. Finally, he saw how God wanted to spend time with him. Michael now knew that every situation in life was a bridge to better build an understanding of God's love and desire for him.

Sam and Vivian Tucker take on emotions that can make or break relationships. They tackle an angry vet searching for sheep rustlers while hiding a thirty-year-old family secret; a terrified rape victim searching for a one-of a kind cat; screaming peacocks tormenting a grieving widow, a bitter bookstore owner trying to understand why an author won't come to her store; two young entrepreneurs trying to catch a con man; and a jeweler stunned to discover her heirloom brooch may have a dangerous past. Red: Sheep Gone Astray Yellow: Kittens in My Kiln Blue: As the Peacocks Scream Orange: ...

Twelve-year-old Anna’s parents are going through a rough patch, but Anna can’t let them split up. Not when it might mean living apart from Anto, her twin brother. Anto might be a boy, and he might not speak (except using Lego bricks), and he might carry a coat hanger about like it's his closest friend, but that doesn’t stop the two of them being like peas in a pod. It’s a twin thing, and nobody’s going to separate them.

Evelin ska sova över hos sin pappa för första gången sedan hennes föräldrar skiljde sig. Hon ska nämligen börja bo hos pappa varannan vecka. Det är spännande, för hon har saknat honom jättemycket, men Evelin vet att hon kommer att sakna mamma också. För att inte glömma något som hon behöver ha med sig till pappa har Evelin och mamma skrivit en veckolista med allt som hon behöver ha med sig: pyjamas, överdragsbyxor och gosedjuret Hoppis så klart. Och så lite till, men inget är lika viktigt som Hoppis.

Mucho está cambiando para Cici. Sus padres se están separando, su abuela se mudó con ellos, y en su décimo cumpleaños, ¡se despierta con alas de hada! Los nuevos poderes mágicos de Cici le permiten ver a las personas como realmente son. Pero lo que descubre acerca de sus amigos y su familia no es fácil de aceptar. Tiene solo un día para decidir si se queda con sus alas. Cuando Cici solo desea que la vida sea normal de nuevo, ¿elegirá creer en el poder de las hadas?

February 1948. Ruth has been whisked off to the lonely Rook Farm to investigate the discovery of long-buried treasure with her mother. But at the farmhouse, she finds secrets lurk around every corner. Joe, the farmer's son, is hiding something about the treasure, while land girl Audrey watches their every move. But before Ruth can find out more, the treasure is stolen. With a storm coming, Ruth must race to uncover the secrets of the treasure keepers before all their lives are changed forever.

Klara går de snötäckta Gävle-gatorna fram. På ryggen har hon en sliten ryggsäck och i bröstet ett tungt hjärta. Det var precis efter att hon fyllt elva år som hennes pappa berättade att han ville skiljas och samtidigt ryckte upp deras liv från grunden. Sedan dess har Klaras mamma mest legat hemma i sängen, tyst och orkeslös. Som tur är finns snälla granntanten Gunnel och katten Simba som lyser upp i mörkret. Och i klassen finns Juan, som får Klaras mage att pirra och som hon hoppas få träffa på lucia-discot. Men om Klara går på discot blir mamma ensam. På självaste Lucia.