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Leah Goodwell wakes up the day after her grandmother’s funeral to find that she is the latest in nine generations of time travelers, who work with the help of a key, a book, and Benjamin Franklin, who still exists in his print shop where it is always 1752. Leah doesn’t believe in time travel until she finds a key in her grandmother’s attic and accidentally jumps to Franklin’s shop. There she learns that Franklin and his close friend, Peter Collinson, created a secret institution to study time travel. It's called the Academy for Fluid Time.

The Parker family travels in an RV to the Golden State on vacation. After Dave, Katie, Jeremy, Denyse, and Katelyn enjoy Southern California’s glamorous attractions, the family separates at LA’s airport. Denyse takes her daughter, Katelyn, to visit her family in Australia. Jeremy returns to Mobile to manage the Parkers’ accounting firm. Dave and Katie meander north to experience more of California’s wonders.At a state park, Katie discovers two bodies—the victims of a prescription opioid overdose. A man is already dead. The other—a teenaged girl—barely survives. The small town ...

“The Ambassadors combines elements of science fiction and real-life genetics into a story that is smart, witty, and completely unique. Drew and Kit Coons navigate complex issues of humanity in a way that will leave you pondering the implications long after the book is over. If you’re ready for a compelling adventure with humor, suspense, and protagonists you can really root for, don’t miss out on this one!” Jayna Richardson. Two genetically engineered beings unexpectedly arrive on Earth. Unlike most extraterrestrials depicted in science fiction, the pair is attractive, personable, ...

Who has the bigger challenge—a teenager growing up with old-fashioned parents or parents trying to raise a modern teenager? Before their other exploits, Dave and Katie Parker had the challenge of raising a son—a son with an adventurous spirit. At an early age, Jeremy perceives the ordinariness of his parents’ lives and resolves that he can do better.Disappointment, bullies, alluring girls, peer pressure, and surging hormones combine to challenge Jeremy. His questions—Who do I want to be? What will I do with my life?—remain unanswered. Amid rich deep-south and Cajun-influenced ...

Dave and Katie Parker regret that their only child Jeremy, his wife Denyse, and their infant daughter live on the opposite side of the world. Unexpectedly, Jeremy calls to ask his father’s help finding an accounting job in the US. Katie urges Dave to do whatever is necessary to find a job for Jeremy near Mobile. Dave’s former accounting firm has floundered since his departure. The Parkers risk their financial security by purchasing full ownership of the struggling firm to make a place for Jeremy. Denyse finds south Alabama fascinating compared to her native Australia. She quickly ...

Dave and Katie Parker’s only son, Jeremy, is getting married in Australia. In spite of initial reservations, the Parkers discover that Denyse is perfect for Jeremy and that she’s the daughter they’ve always wanted. But she brings with her a colorful and largely dysfunctional Aussie family. Again Dave and Katie are fish out of water as they try to relate to a boisterous clan in a culture very different from their home in South Alabama.After the wedding, Denyse feels heartbroken that her younger brother, Trevor, did not attend. Details emerge that lead Denyse to believe her brother may ...

Life brings trouble, heart-rending tragedy, and unchangeable challenges. Being married means sharing them. Especially in an ongoing situation, these can severely strain any relationship and destroys many. "Why does God allow suffering?" is a universal question in every heart. And the question is reasonable and valid. Lack of a meaningful answer may cause despair. Shallow answers can undermine faith. Fortunately, the Bible gives clear reasons that God allows suffering and teaches us how to respond.

A series of difficult circumstances have forced Dave and Katie Parker into early retirement. Searching for new life and purpose, the Parkers take a wintertime job house sitting an old Victorian mansion. The picturesque river town in southeastern Minnesota is far from the climate and culture of their home near the Alabama Gulf Coast. But dark secrets sChallengeforTwoRendering (2).jpgleep in the mansion. A criminal network has ruthlessly intimidated the community since the timber baron era of the 19th century. Residents have been conditioned to look the other way. The Parkers’ questions ...

Lots of people dabble in real estate. Some own a few rental units; some flip one or two houses a year; others slowly build a real estate portfolio so that by the time they retire, they own a dozen properties. And then there are those real estate “unicorns” who somehow manage to acquire 30 or 40 properties after only three years in the game—and who go on to build legacy-level wealth. What’s their secret? What do they do differently? It’s all in their mindset.

Jesus words, "Remember Lot's wife," is a compelling call to reflect on her disobedience. But what about Lot? Lot's wife is known for one tragic decision. She appears in paragraph of Genesis and again in Jesus' instruction. But what about Lot? Lot made multiple decisions that set his wife up to fail. Bad Decisions - The Legacy of Lot is an autopsy of Lot's choices. Lot's decisions to disrespect others, to pursue wealth, to immerse his family in the cesspool known as Sodom, to disregard his obligation as a parent are the making of chaos. The aftermath of Lot's life was two sons born of incest...

Administration is an essential component of every church. Pastors, ministers, and church leaders will benefit from this practical guide to understanding and managing administrative details such as church finances, policies, and staff.

Grocery costs don't have to ruin your financial future. If you're here, you're likely sick of how much you spend on groceries but either have no idea how to spend less or haven't thought that it's possible you CAN spend less!Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed with finances and wish you had extra money each month to put toward debt, saving for retirement, or taking that dream family vacation. It's not that you're lazy or don't have discipline, it's that you haven't learned the correct startegy to saving hundreds every month. And you don't have to coupon and cook everything from scratch.Rachel ...

God's men are unique. They serve his purpose and deal with real-world issues. Distinctly Different is intended to offer thoughts and applications for men to gain and apply a Christian worldview of the matters of life.

In the walled city-state of Alu, Kammani wants nothing more than to become the accomplished healer her father used to be before her family was cast out of their privileged life in shame. When Alu's ruler falls deathly ill, Kammani’s beautiful little sister, Nanaea, is chosen as one of three sacred maidens to join him in the afterlife. It’s an honor. A tradition. And Nanaea believes it is her chance to live an even grander life than the one that was stolen from her. But Kammani sees the selection for what it really is - a death sentence.

Maurice Coons (also known as Armitage Trail), is best known for this 1929 pulp fiction novel which is based on the life of Al Capone. The book is the basis of two films films of the same name. One starring Paul Muni in 1932 and later on starring Al Pacino in 1983. The story starts out with the beginnings of young Tony Guarino as a small time but savvy gangster who goes off to fight in the Great War and comes back as Tony Camonte, the city's next big cheese.

Are emotional and mental health issues unacceptable to Christian conversation? Light in a Dark Place: Encountering Depression is an attempt to bring the experience of depression into the light of day. Those who experience major depressive disorder need to have their difficulty validated. Family members, friends, leaders, and pastors need to know what depression is. Finally, we need artillery to help to fight back against depression. Light in a Dark Place accomplishes all of this and more!

By the age of seven, Kyle Coon had his second eye removed and became totally blind. Discovering a Life Without Limits is the true story of Kyle going from the darkness of blindness to the world's mountain peaks while navigating everyday life. Through the journey, Kyle learns how to trust a world he cannot see and how to conquer the fear of the unknown, while asking the listener a simple question: Are you ready to live a Life Without Limits?

My three-year-old has not had a temper tantrum in 4 months. Here’s the one thing I did: You don’t need to be a child psychologist to understand how this change works and what it does to strengthen communication, encourage good behavior, and eliminate stubborn displays forever. Learn: The number 1 way to talk to young kids so that they will listen (and more importantly, understand!), methods for no-drama discipline that get results, and much more.

Every parent’s dream is within your reach. In Parenting Siblings Without Rivalry, you will discover how to equip your kids with the right skills to manage conflicts on their own, so you won’t have to, how to prepare your children for a new arrival in the family, the essential family activity you should regularly schedule to defuse any issues before they escalate, why you shouldn’t treat your children equally, and how to treat them instead, how to handle your child’s feelings of jealousy when one child needs or gets more attention than the other, and more.

Welcome to "Enlightenment Unknown: Life of a Spiritual Nomad"! Tune in for discussions that will inspire hope, healing and provide a blueprint for learning to love yourself! Through vivid storytelling and introspective discussions, Wes guides listeners through the real-life story of a traumatic haunted house and spiritual awakening.