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A legendary island steeped in the mystery and wisdom of centuries...A runaway heiress learning to trust life, and love...A mother and daughter, separated for years, searching for a way to face the future together...Years ago, Lyra Davis left behind a world of wealth and privilege and the people she loved most in the world, unable to reconcile the expectations of her celebrated family with the longings of her own wild heart. Now she lives quietly among a community of expatriates on the isle of Capri, slowly, carefully learning to live fully for the first time.

Laurie Lepanto is on the horns of a dilemma. For generations, the Piggly Wiggly has been Second Creek's community center and town hall, and has even seen a little romance blossom in its aisles. But thanks to the new MegaMart across town, the Piggly Wiggly's owner, confirmed bachelor Hale "Mr. Choppy" Dunbar, may be forced to close this small-town landmark.

Homes for the Future Step into the realms of imagination and practicality with "Homes for the Future," the transformative guide that will escort you through the intricacies of urban housing dynamics and envision a world where everyone has a place to call home. This literature is a seamless blend of visionary thinking and actionable insights, ideal for anyone passionate about the intersection of architecture, social policy, advocacy, and technology. Embark on a pioneering journey across twenty-seven captivating chapters, each one meticulously crafted to unravel the challenges and ...

Segundo Villanueva was born in 1927 in a tiny farming village perched in the Andes; when he was seventeen, his father was murdered and Segundo was left with little more than a Bible as his inheritance. This Bible launched Segundo on a lifelong obsession to find the true message of God contained in its pages. He found himself looking for answers outside the Catholic Church, whose hierarchy and colonial roots embodied the gaping social and racial inequities of Peruvian society.

In House Church: Embracing Authentic Community, you are invited on a transformative journey to the heart of true Christian living. This compelling guide illuminates the path to forming house churches, communities that mirror the intimate, service-driven life of Jesus Christ.

The Arsonist takes listeners inside the hunt for a fire-lighter. After Black Saturday, a February 2009 day marked by 47 degree heat and firestorms, arson squad detectives arrived at a plantation on the edge of a 26,000-hectare burn site. Eleven people had just been killed and hundreds made homeless. Here, in the Latrobe Valley, where Victoria's electricity is generated, and the rates of unemployment, crime and domestic abuse are the highest in the state, more than 30 people were known to police as firebugs. But the detectives soon found themselves on the trail of a man they didn't know.

Get ready to unlock the secrets of city living with "Concrete Jungle Mastery," your ultimate guide to thriving in urban environments. This comprehensive guide has been meticulously crafted to help you not just survive, but truly flourish in the fast-paced and ever-evolving city life, transforming the urban challenges into exciting opportunities. Setting foot in the city can often feel like stepping into the concrete wilderness. That's where Chapter 1 comes in, offering a deep dive into understanding the urban landscape, comparing it with rural environments, and helping you recognize the ...

When Maeve McQuaid loses her boyfriend and her gardening job in one fell swoop, fate intervenes in the shape of Beth, an elderly lady carrying a gap-year-size backpack. She turns out to be the owner of the mysterious Druid's Oak Farm in North Yorkshire and offers her a job. The farm is an artist's community which has become tired and run down, much like its inhabitants. The Elizabethan building needs to be saved but Beth is slowly going bankrupt. Can Maeve make a formal garden from an overgrown shambles? Can her enthusiasm lift everyone out of their lethargy or will they rise up against her...

Michelle Sanchez has discovered through her own journey that it’s impossible to separate racial discipleship from our relationship with God. In fact, deeper racial discipleship catalyzes a deeper relationship with God. Whenever we choose to courageously resist racism, we will discover new opportunities to encounter Christ in fresh and exciting ways. Color-Courageous Discipleship is our guidebook to a deeper connection with God through the adventure of racial discipleship.

Haley Landry, Questgiver, has been enjoying the system Armageddon: she's become an enchantress, helped her friends and neighbors, even set up a cool haunted house. But when her grandmother's class evolution requires her to turn their home into an inn, she balks. She's been visiting Nana at this house every summer for years... it's a point of comfort and stability that she's reluctant to surrender. She's always risen to the challenges imposed by the Trials before, but this one's going to be hard.... Join Haley, Nana, and the people of Refuge for another quick, cozy read, just right for the ...

Radical Islam is an enduring global challenge that presents a national and international security threat. Instigation by hate preachers, inadequate government, societal attention, religious and reciprocal radicalization have allowed this threat to manifest into terrorist violence. Extremist ideologies have infiltrated religious, educational, and digital spaces and thus, terrorism’s shadow continues to shroud the safety and stability of countries and communities worldwide today.

After a harrowing voyage from Italy, during which his mother died, seven-year-old Vittorio arrives in Canada with his newborn half sister and is reunited with his estranged father, a dark, isolated, and angry figure he hardly knows. The story that follows spans two decades of Vittorio’s life within an immigrant Italian farming community in Southwestern Ontario, through his university years, and then into Africa where he goes to teach. At the center of Vittorio’s existence is his strained relationship with his father and with his half sister, Rita.

It was an addiction, really. One she couldn’t kick through no fault of her own. It wasn’t CJ Turley’s fault that someone stuck her dog, Caper, in a canoe in the middle of the lake. She also couldn’t help that Caper kept bringing her diamonds from a recent jewel heist in town. Any homebody seeking adventure would do the same thing, right? Gather your gumshoeing friends and find a jewel thief. What could possibly go wrong? The small-town tiny house community of Heavenly Acres is thrust into yet another mystery that might be CJ’s undoing.

Are you feeling the urge to escape the hustle and bustle of city life? Dreaming of a fresh start surrounded by nature's pure brilliance? Embark on a journey to the last frontier with "Rebooting in Alaska." Tap into the mystery and magnificence of a life far removed from the mundane, and lose yourself in the raw, breathtaking landscapes of Alaska. This eBook is your ultimate companion to transitioning into a life that defies the ordinary. "Rebooting in Alaska" offers an in-depth look at the Arctic wilderness, starting with the realistic expectations versus the wild call of living in Alaska. ...

Fox News host and former government insider Steve Hilton shows how populism can be a positive force for improving lives, with revolutionary ideas to restore the economic security that working Americans once took for granted and rebuild the ties of family, community, and nation that have been ripped apart by decades of policies that favored big government, big business, and the powerful.

Nativity Settlement House and Health Clinic has opened once again to assist newly-arrived immigrants in 1926. Nurse Angie and Doctor Abe Goodwin, along with Nurse Adeline, continue their efforts to help immigrant families adapt to their new life in Brooklyn, New York. Many come through the clinic’s open doors: a single mother juggling two jobs to support her family, a young woman rushing to the clinic to save her infant and a widow struggling to care for her elderly mother and her young sons. When a toddler is kidnapped in the neighborhood, the nurses band together and creatively unite to...

When Beatrice "Bea" Thistle, proprietor of Goat House Goodness, attends the lively Goat House Market with her granddaughter Lily and her beloved, blue-ribbon-winning Nubian, Buttercup, it promises to be a day of community and cheer. But the idyllic charm of Dogwood Dale is shattered when Buttercup's coveted county fair rosette mysteriously vanishes right off her collar! As Bea, with her sharp mind and keen observations, delves into the perplexing theft, she uncovers a subtle undercurrent of tension beneath the market's friendly facade. Was it mischievous market day jitters, a simmering ...

The Catalyst: In The Catalyst, follow the inspiring story of Emily, a young woman who faces the struggles of finding her true self in a world full of expectations and judgment. Set in the small town of Pinebrook, Emily’s journey begins with a life-changing encounter that challenges everything she thought she knew about love, faith, and identity. When Emily meets Grace, a bold and open-hearted new friend, her life is forever changed. With Grace's unwavering support, Emily embarks on a spiritual journey that will push her to confront her doubts, break free from societal norms, and embrace a...

Colleagues and neighbors of Samuel and Boots are more than willing to accept their married status, even though Samuel “dresses like a boy” and the pair’s relationship is one of convenience that will never be consummated. But when Samuel meets a new professor’s wife, Frances, at a faculty party, she soon falls in love, and learns the difficulty of discretion in a small town—with tragic consequences.