First Easter

In 1949, a newly minted branch of the CIA (the precursor of today’s National Clandestine Service), flush with money and burning with determination to roll back the Iron Curtain, embarked on the first paramilitary operation in the history of the agency. They hatched an elaborate plan, coordinated with the British Secret Intelligence Service, to foment popular rebellion and detach Albania, the weakest of the Soviet satellites in Europe, from Moscow’s orbit. The operation resulted in dismal failure and was shut down by 1954.

Baby learns more about Easter. She learns about Faberge eggs and Easter Island. She helps the Easter bunny paint eggs in time for the Eastern Egg Hunt. Join baby on her adventures as she helps save Easter this year.

Little Red Perky Turkey is a heartwarming and humorous holiday story, written in playful rhymes—perfect for preschoolers and early readers! Inspired by The Little Red Hen, but with a fun Thanksgiving twist—Perky Turkey works hard to prepare a delicious feast, but his friends are too busy to help. Yet when trouble comes knocking, they’re the ones who save the day! This delightful tale celebrates the spirit of giving, teamwork, and true friendship—reminding us all that helping others makes the holidays even more special. With charming rhymes and a meaningful message, Little Red Perky ...

"A sweeping, breathless romance" and "deliciously twisty" ~Jennifer deBie of Rosie's Book Review Team General Bakr, a half-human djinn warrior, has always felt like an outsider in the magical land of Qaf. Torn from his first love by war, he yearns to feel her touch—to hear her voice and kiss her lips. But the only reason he survived the searing scar across his torso was because a lilith demon made him her pet, and she doesn't like to share. Back at home in the magical kingdom of Shihala, Sheikha Sezan, a djinn princess, is just starting her war. Determined to be more than a marriage token...

हेच वि. स. खांडेकर यांनी उदाहरण देऊन पटवून दिले आहे. पहिले प्रेम हे कधीही अंतिम सत्य नसते कधी कधी पुन्हा झालेले प्रेमही पहिल्या प्रेमापेक्षा श्रेष्ठ असू शकते.

Here is your Lenten reading for 2025! I intended a quick, breezy read, but I got arrested by several aspects of the book. A major strength is its structure: Text, Commentary, Reflections, Devotional and Leader’s Guide. With some beautiful language and seminal ideas, it mandates pause for pondering about your life during the season of self-examination. Walter “Buddy” Shurden, former chair of the department of Christianity, Callaway Professor of Christianity, and executive director of the Center for Baptist Studies at Mercer University. The Way of Grace: Gospel Stories for Lent by Chuck...