Virtual Light

It is 1785 and enforcers of the Spanish Inquisition are still hunting down and torturing conversos—Jews who outwardly converted to Christianity, but who practiced their Judaism in secret. When nineteen-year-old converso Anica Amselem refuses a cut of pork in Valencia’s marketplace, she and her husband Efren come under the suspicion of the Church as secret Jews, endangering their lives and that of their infant daughter Isabel. Accompanied by Anica’s beloved friend and servant, Mariana, they set sail for Charleston, South Carolina where Efren’s uncle, Philip, owns a rice plantation. ...

A billionaire who plays the field. A mystery woman determined to make it on her own. Can they fight the temptation to fall in love? Stella Duvall is excited when she thinks her boyfriend is about to propose. When he doesn't show at the exclusive club where they had planned to meet, Stella drowns her disappointment in an evening of dinner and dancing with a charming mystery man. Beau Wallis is proud he’s avoided that walk down the aisle. The billionaire bachelor lifestyle suits him. He’ll never change it―until he meets the mystery woman who takes his breath away. But when she leaves ...

He needs a wife... But he doesn't want one. Find out what happens when he places an ad for a wife and finds a woman he can't live without. Cash's grandfather left him the family home but he can't take possession of it unless he has a family of his own. He places an ad in the local classifieds and is shocked when Maggie shows up at his door. She was the one that got away. But not this time. He'll do everything he can to win her trust back and be the man she deserves. But will it be enough to make up for shattering her heart? Or will the two of them say goodbye just as fast as they said I do?...

Illness and injury have become an accepted part of our lives. However, we can all do more to help ourselves and others gain an improvement in health, or achieve complete recovery from any number of afflictions. Through experiments using Crystal Wands, Richard Gentle takes you on a unique tour of healing. You will be guided through the process of natural healing; learn how to increase your own healing ability through simple exercises; and make your own Crystal Healing Wand. Using Crystal Wands speeds up the process of natural healing by about four times. Wands seem most effective on easing ...

Embark on a botanical odyssey with "The Green Thumb's Almanac," a comprehensive guide dedicated to the verdant enthusiasts determined to perfect the conditions for thriving plant life. Delve into the enchanting world of plants, where the delicate balance of light, temperature, and humidity unlocks the secrets to unparalleled growth and vitality. Our journey commences with a deep dive into the essence of light, unveiling the spectrum of photosynthesis and the strategies for harnessing it to foster impeccable plant morphology. Master the role of artificial and natural light, gaining insights ...

The stories you’ve dreamed of; the people you crave to meet; or would love to be. The aliens who’d make you shiver, or laugh. The huge risks of guiding your spacecraft here, or there. The adventures you’d have if only you had the nerve… Or the utter romance of doing that… The humour of orbital disasters and alien conflicts; the perils of ill-advised time-interference; the sheer romance of null-gravity love; the terrors of a leaky hull; the fear of a bullying boss when you’re a thousand light years beyond.; the choices you face in the big, black Vac. Mostly a laugh or a satisfied...

When Victor Kensington, heir to one of the wealthiest fortunes in Cedar Grove, drops dead at the glamorous Midnight Masquerade, whispers of foul play ripple through the grand estate. The Kensington family’s wealth and secrets are a dangerous combination, and everyone in attendance is a suspect. Lila Harrington, a local innkeeper and amateur sleuth, is no stranger to mystery. She can’t resist the call to uncover the truth hidden behind the family’s gilded facade. As secrets unravel and connections to a missing heirloom emerge, Lila is drawn into the glittering yet treacherous world of ...

The latest thrilling collection of “Vampire for Hire” stories featuring vampire private eye, Samantha Moon, including: Silver Hammer - When a silver hammer appears in the hands of one of Samantha Moon’s closest friends―along with a bloodthirsty need to use it―the vampire detective is about to discover just how clever the Universe can be... When Sam Met Santa - When Santa Claus shows up at Sam Moon's door, it's hardly the strangest thing that's ever happened to her. What happens next, however, is another story... One Swallow - A murdered wife. A desperate husband seeking revenge. ...

A humorous, feel-good read! When newcomer and single mum Becca goes to a school PTA meeting, she is handed the task of looking after the village book swap – a dirty, smelly phone box full of unloved books. She’d much rather be finding a job, or some friends. Unfortunately, though, her daughter Ellie decides she loves the book swap, so Becca has no choice in the matter. Can Becca find her feet in the village and make the book swap something to be proud of? And who is the book swap’s mysterious benefactor?

What happens when a younger person gets dementia and becomes filled with peace? Finding the Light is a poignant memoir about a mother’s journey caring for her son with a terminal form of early-onset dementia, Frontotemporal Degeneration, or FTD. From the overwhelming tasks that must be done to ultimately sharing the meaningful insights that can be gained in this experience, you can’t come away without being deeply moved. Claytor shares ways to lessen the toll of caregiving with stress-reducing methods and options for self-care, financial tips, and suggestions for good estate planning. ...

This book details the history of the Ozarks or Tri-State Spook Light. Reaching its peak as a tourist attraction during the mid to late twentieth century, the nightly phenomenon has been drawing the curious to an out-of-the-way spot near the Missouri-Oklahoma border for almost a century. The book also recounts the supernatural legends that purport to explain the strange light, and it chronicles the many scientific and pseudo-scientific investigations into the light's origin. One chapter, called "Close Encounters of the Spooky Kind," relates experiences involving the light that various people...

When Lady Priscilla Worthington's supposedly dead mother appears on a notorious pirate ship, her already complicated life with the flamboyant Captain Rogelio "The Randy Raven" Velmontaine takes a turn for the bizarre. Pursued by her aristocratic father, a Duke she was meant to marry, and an octopus with inexplicable romantic intentions, Priscilla must navigate family revelations that shake the very foundation of her identity. A magical treasure map tattooed on her mother's posterior leads the unlikely crew on a swashbuckling adventure through vine-swinging acrobatics, poetry-loving monkey ...

Who Killed Marjie Cabbage? Millie Culpepper is a big, beautiful woman with a voice to die for. But having been betrayed by her lover, she walked away from her band and came back to town nursing a broken heart. She spends her days working in Bernie’s Bazaar, selling a weird selection of pre-loved items, and her evenings enjoying comfort food. Then, Hawksley’s resident busybody Marjorie Cribbage-Hobbes is found murdered and Millie’s employer and friend is the prime suspect. Determined to clear Bernie’s name, Millie begins her own investigation and discovers that Marjorie made a lot of...

We are energetic beings inhabiting physical bodies. As such, learning to manage, utilize, maximize and balance our energy is the focal point of each lifetime. Our energy is manifested by and maintained by the five elements of fire, water, air (or wood, in Chinese Five Element Theory), earth and metal, and the four directions: east, west, north and south. As each lifetime begins, it begins with us being called into our physical body by these energies. As each lifetime progresses, we have the opportunity to form a partnership with these energies that sustains us. As each lifetime ends, we are...

A Cupcakes-and-Crime Caper When cupcake-loving croupier Tiffany Black investigates the death of a local prankster, she's pleased when she seems to have solved it straight away... "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" One suspect "confesses" to the crime immediately. And then another suspect “confesses” to being the real killer. And then another suspect confesses. And another... and another. Soon Tiffany and Ian find themselves back to square one, unsure of who the real killer is, and why all their suspects are intent on confessing their “guilt”. Meanwhile, Ian joins a ...

Tiffany Black is worried and guilt-ridden about her friend Stone - so Nanna convinces her to accept a new, strange case. A diamond thief has been murdered, and his girlfriend and co-conspirator wants Tiffany and Ian to investigate what happened. But when the client has secrets of her own, and the victim was obviously a criminal, how can Tiffany and Ian uncover the truth? Meanwhile, Ian has grand plans of his own...

This eBook explores the life, achievements, and legacy of Sir Isaac Newton, one of the most influential scientists in history. From his early years as a curious and independent thinker to his groundbreaking contributions in mathematics, physics, and astronomy, Newton's work revolutionized the scientific world. Known for his formulation of the laws of motion and universal gravitation, Newton's theories not only laid the foundation for classical mechanics but also altered our understanding of the universe itself. The eBook dives into Newton’s significant inventions, such as the reflective ...

Alicia Fields the first daughter of Ava fields works as a nanny for Michael Landon, a widower with two children Vera and Michael Junior. Fearful that Michael might die due to a heart attack from grieving his late wife Gianna, Alicia tries to set him up with a friend of his Justine, hoping he could be happy again but for some reason, Michael keeps gravitating towards her. Soon, she finds herself falling in love with him but her guilt at falling for her late boss Gianna's husband feels her with dread. Not only that, her ex Kennedy who left few days to their wedding suddenly resurfaces back to...

Dare to enter Harmony House... if you can survive its curse. Nestled in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, Harmony House is a striking estate with an allure that draws people in—only to trap them in a web of terror. Five new owners have crossed its threshold, each unaware of the horrors waiting inside. What starts as a dream home quickly turns into a nightmare as they confront the malevolent spirits that haunt its halls. Each story reveals the twisted history of Harmony House through the eyes of its ill-fated residents. From terrifying apparitions to sinister forces that toy with the mind, ...

Quest for Light brings the Magi to life as we join in their harrowing adventure across Persia in search of the one, true God. Appealing to the Magi through His star, God called upon these warrior priests to be among the first people to learn of the Messiah's birth. Our journey takes us along The Silk Road, the first century's information super-highway, where we meet the soldiers, merchants, and other travelers whose lives intersect with the Magi and their companions. By sharing the Magi's experience, we come to understand why they deserted their families and risked their lives to undertake ...