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Willa Cathers Death Comes for the Archbishop follows two Catholic missionaries as they journey through the American Southwest, confronting cultural challenges, vast wilderness, and the complexities of shaping a new spiritual community.This restored edition preserves Cathers lyrical prose and sweeping imagery while providing a clean, modern reading experience. The novels meditative tone and profound sense of place have made it one of Cathers most celebrated works.Admired for its beauty, restraint, and emotional resonance, the book remains a masterpiece of American fiction that captures the quiet struggles and triumphs of human dedication.Add this noble and deeply moving classic to your collection today.

Saltwater Vows: A Novel of Quiet Strength and Enduring LoveSaltwater Vows is a deeply descriptive and emotionally rich romance novel that explores the collision of two isolated souls on the rugged, beautiful Maine coast. Its a story about the profound power of authentic connection, the courage to embrace vulnerability, and the enduring strength required to build a safe harbor in a chaotic world.Synopsis:Dr. Elara Vance, a successful Portland artist, is paralyzed by creative block and the suffocating perfection of her sterile, commercialized life. Desperate for genuine inspiration, she flees the city for a remote, weather-beaten cottage at Pemaquid Point, seeking the raw, untamed chaos of the Atlantic.She immediately clashes with Jasper Thorne, the lighthouse keepera stoic, solitary man who runs his life by strict rules and efficient routines. Haunted by a childhood tragedy at sea, Jasper has built a granite fortress of solitude around his heart, keeping the world at bay and preferring the predictable silence of the point to the messy noise of human connection.A fierce noreaster and a dramatic accident force them together, shattering the fragile boundaries theyve built. As they navigate the aftermath of the storm, bandaging wounds, sharing quiet moments by firelight, and arguing about rules and creativity, a powerful connection begins to form. Their shared journey becomes a dance between Elaras need for color and chaos, and Jaspers longing for order and safety.Against the dramatic backdrop of the harsh Maine coastline, they must learn to trust one another, challenge their deepest fears, and ultimately choose an honest, imperfect life together over the safe, isolated lives they once led. Saltwater Vows is a moving testament to finding love in the most unlikely places, proving that the most profound strength lies in vulnerability, and that even the quietest lives can be filled with the most vibrant, enduring colors.

BORN TO MARK THIS WORLD is a powerful call to awaken the purpose buried within every human life.With a voice that is both intimate and universal, Joel Kamala Mwindo explores the weight of origin, the shaping force of adversity, and the silent battles that forge destiny.Through profound reflections, spiritual insight, and raw honesty, the author guides the reader from survival to intention, from confusion to clarity, from passivity to transformation.This book reminds us that greatness is not reserved for the privilegedit is the birthright of those who dare to rise.A luminous, soul-striking work that invites each reader to confront their truth, break their inner limits, and step into the mission for which they were created.You were not born to pass unnoticed.You were born to mark this world.

It has been two years since Redsaw reopened the Doorway of Darkness. Now, he reigns over the city, his throne set high, his sway almighty and powerful.Everyone, even those with their own dark empire, are under his control. But he needs more. It is time to bring his master into the realm of Planet Earth and dominate the land.All he needs is a power boost from mass death and chaos to achieve his dream.While the threat of permanent darkness looms above the city, two figures emerge from the shadows, helping the remaining survivors and saving lives, disrupting Redsaws planned chaos.And one of them dares to approach his throne and challenge his position.No mere mortal would stand a chance against Redsaws power . . . except maybe one.

Annie was a petite but curvaceous young woman. When she falls for Brody, a guy who only likes tall girls, this makes her rethink her size for the first time. When she suddenly starts growing, her entire perspective is changed. This first chapter is approximately 4,750 words.

Falling in love with someone shed never laid eyes on wasnt part of the plan.Anika made herself a promise she wouldnt date until collegethe pickings are slim in a small town high school, and the only guy she likes is so far off-limits he might as well live on the moon. But an English assignment threatens to change all that.All she has as a wallet-sized photo and scribbled letters, but shes falling for her military pen pal. His honest words and quiet confidence have her imagining happily ever after until the boy next door shes always crushed on becomes available.Now, Anika has to make a decision. Stick to her plan or follow her heart.Always Anika will have you laughing, crying, and adventuring through the rough waters of first loves and second chances. Dive into the story today and get swept away in your own sweet romance.

After selflessly caring for his aging mother for ten years, retired hotel manager Mark Cohn is ready to pursue some adventure. During the past decade, hes cultivated an interest in Jewish history and first century archeology, and has planned a guided tour through Israel. Arriving in the Holy Land, hes prepared for anything and everything...except his handsome tour guide, Eric Jansen.Eric is a young, somewhat enigmatic archeologist, proficient in ancient languages and passionate about history, but reticent about his personal life. As the trip unfolds, so does the connection between the two men. Between camel races in the Negev desert, visits to ancient battle sites, and illicit nude swims in hidden pools, Mark senses there is more to Eric than meets the eye, and much more to the feelings Mark has for him. A near-mugging on a beach reveals Eric as a trained fighter, which only adds to his allure. But its the shared challenge of solving a mystery in Jerusalem that finally brings the two mens passion to the surface, as they realize each is a treasure the other has been seeking.Mark Aksts debut novel is a gay age-gap romance within a travel adventure through the ancient lands of Israel. Join Mark Cohn and Eric Jansen as they unravel the mystery of King Herods treasure, and discover each other in the process.

In the depths of an ancient, mist-covered forest stands a mysterious castle where time fractures, memories fade, and the past refuses to stay buried.When Elias stumbles upon this forgotten fortress, he discovers a world ruled by shifting hours, hidden doors, and echoes of people who vanished centuries ago.As he ventures deeper inside, the castle tests his courage, challenges his reality, and reveals secrets that were never meant to be found.Every hallway whispers. Every clock lies.And every choice pulls him closer to the truth behind the Castle of Lost Time.Perfect for readers who love mystery, surreal adventures, and dark atmospheric fantasy.

Fifteen-year-old Obie would like to officially cancel the word artificial.In the year 2100, people slap it onto everythinghomes, cops, even hearts like hers. Sure, Obies vital organ was 3D-printed, but that doesnt make her fake. It just makes her a target.Humaniststhe anti-augmentation extremistsbelieve kids like Obie are walking mistakes. So Obie keeps her heart a secret. She stays quiet. Invisible. Safe.Until the night Humanists attack her best friend, Mateo.Now Obie is done hiding. To save him, she dives into the black-market underworld of illegal bioprinting, determined to get Mateo a replacement spleen before its too late. Suddenly shes juggling rogue tech, dangerous deals, and Jonasa blue-eyed prodigy with enough brilliance (and baggage) to blow up her whole mission.Call Me Obie is a fast-paced story about prejudice, identity, and the messy courage it takes to define yourself when the world insists on telling you what you are. In a future where bodies can be rebuilt, Obie must decide who she wants to becomeand what shes willing to risk for the people she loves.

The enemies of your destiny are things that have the potential to stop Gods divine purpose for your life. Often, people are afraid of the enemies without, not of the enemies within. The enemies without are things out there, such as witches, powers of darkness, and cosmic powers. While the enemies within are the things we neglect to deal with in our personal lives. Many people, even Christians, spend most of their time blaming the devil in their lives. Of course, the devil is our greatest enemy of all time. However, Jesus has overcome Him for us on the cross. Hence, instead of focusing on the devil, let us focus on Jesus.The enemies within are the very strongholds of the enemies withoutthe devil and his cohorts. However, the devil cant overcome you if you can take charge of the enemies within. The enemies within include fear, ignorance, laziness, disobedience, unbelief, sin, pride, and more. Friends, we dont need to be ignorant of our authority over the devil in Christ Jesus. Let us move from spiritual blindness to spiritual enlightenment! You and I are born to dominate!Get this book! You will scale greater heights of dominion over all the enemies of your soul and destiny in Christ Jesus. God bless you!!

Youve got systems. You prepare for things. You track whats important. You say no. You adjust when life changes.The problem isnt that youre not doing these things. Its that your systems arent doing enough of the heavy lifting. Too much still lives in your head. Youre guessing instead of knowing. Youre saying yes by default and scrambling to keep up.What if you opened your laptop and knew exactly what needs doing today? No scrambling, no forgotten tasks, no nagging feeling youve missed something important.What if your email didnt pile up creating dread, but moved through clear pathways: Action for things youll do, Read for things youll consume, Pending for things youre waiting on.What if you had a shared shopping list where both you and your partner could add items the moment you notice youre running low, so nobodys carrying the entire household in their head.This isnt fantasy. Its what happens when you build systems that work.Ive spent 20 years in operations at agencies and design firms, coaching teams through growth, and developing frameworks that let me worry less and live better. Not complicated systems requiring daily maintenance and perfect discipline. Just practical structures that keep working when youre tired, overwhelmed, or life gets messy.This book teaches you the SPACE framework: five principles that show up in every organisation system that survives contact with reality.Systems get tasks out of your head so your brain can think instead of store. Preparation means small investments now that save massive time later. Awareness shows you the gap between what you think youre doing and whats happening. Curation protects white space by teaching you to default to no so you have room for what matters. Evolution accepts that systems break when life changes, and adjusting them isnt failure.These arent steps you complete once. Theyre a continuous loop you move through as circumstances shift.Youll get my exact systems with permission to adapt them completely. Task management using whatever tool you prefer. Email workflows that process messages instead of accumulating them. Shared household systems that distribute the remembering, not the doing. Weekly reviews taking 30mins that prevent things falling through cracks. Boundaries you can hold without guilt spirals.Includes techniques you can implement immediately: task triage for cutting through decision paralysis, the never-miss-twice rule for building habits that compound, time audits revealing where your 168 hours go, keyboard shortcuts saving hundreds of hours over a career, and retrospectives that teach you whats working.Organisation creates infrastructure for choice. Without systems, youre constantly reacting, trying to remember, mentally running through lists while youre supposed to be present with your kid or focused on work. With them, you can trust that nothings falling through the cracks while youre fully engaged with whats in front of you.It covers the human layermental health, time in nature, authentic relationships, holding boundariesbecause these arent optional. Theyre load-bearing walls. No system survives if youre ignoring your actual human needs.For freelancers managing multiple clients, parents drowning in household admin, small business owners wearing all the hats, neurodivergent brains that benefit from external structure, and anyone whos tried and abandoned produc...

Men view love as a game. One you can walk away from.At least thats what the men in my life have taught me. My dad ran off when I was young, and just when I thought I was getting my own happily ever after, my ex left me on my own with two kids.Trying to pick up the pieces, I move to a small town where I can have help from my childrens grandparents. I think I know what to expect from small-town life. Until I meet my new neighbor.Knox Madigan. Local hero. Great smile. So hot Im sure Id be burned if I got too close.Literally. He and my kids are in a major prank war. From whoopie cushions in my bed to snapping fireworks under my front door mat, Ive witnessed it all. But I cant hold it against him because my kids are smiling more than Ive seen since their dad left.Every meddling person in this town thinks wed be the perfect match, but I know better.Historys shown men view love as a game, and hes an expert. But I cant afford to play with my heart again. Especially since its not just my heart on the line.

Il romanzo ha partecipato al Premio letterario Victoria 3.0 nel 2023 ottenendo la segnalazione speciale ex aequo da parte della giuria tecnica. Visita la pagina qui.Il romanzo e la storia di Michael e Lucy. Lui e un Lakota che vive in riserva e lavora con i cavalli, lei e una ricercatrice italiana che grazie a un progetto di ricerca si trasferisce a Rapid City. Si incontrano in un ranch nelle Black Hills e innamorandosi si imbattono nelle loro profonde diversita. Su di loro grava il peso storico del forte impatto che la cultura europea ebbe sulle sorti dei nativi americani. È una storia che raccontata dellamore che unisce laddove la discriminazione separa, e dei ritorni che tentano di riparare lerrore. Fanno da sfondo i paesaggi maestosi del South Dakota in cui si scorgono i disagi e le difficolta socio-economiche delle riserve indiane dAmerica.

Tutti gli uomini possono compiere un viaggio, percepire la grandezza della vita interiore, il raggio di luce che le meraviglie del mondo offrono allo sguardo distratto delluomo del nostro tempo. E proprio di quel viaggio lAutore di questi versi intende parlare con la voce dellanima. È un viaggio che si puo percepire e vivere intensamente non solo nella pulchritudo cordis, ma anche nel dolore, che puo trasformarsi in ricerca di senso del nostro vivere, e nel respiro della trascendenza, alla ricerca senza fine del sublime e della Verita. Certamente, non e la Verita dimostrabile, ma quella che si mostra. Il mistero di Dio si disvela a colui che riconosce se stesso come enigma, come mistero e cerca dessere capace del coraggio quotidiano di esperienze immediate e personali di autentica vita spirituale.

Edric Ive been stoned for three hundred years. Not drugs. Not metaphorically. Literally stone, stuck on a cathedral, watching the world change while I cant move, cant speak, cant touch. When the curse finally cracks, Im free. But freedom means running from hunters who want me dead, and Im so tired of running. Then I find the cove. A hidden sanctuary protected by ancient magic, where a witch offers shelter and monsters can finally stop hiding. Its everything Ive dreamed of during those frozen centuries. Except theres a selkie here. Dark-haired, silver-eyed, and just as broken as I am. Caspian doesnt trust easily not after two years trapped without his skin. But when hunters threaten our fragile refuge, we have a choice: run again, or fight for the home were just beginning to build. I spent three hundred years as stone. Im not running anymore. Stones Heart is a cozy MM origin story of Sanctuary Cove. Can be read as a standalone or as the prequel.

Chaque goutte raconte une histoire...La maternité transforme — le corps, le cœur, et parfois... les désirs. Dans cette collection de quatre récits torrides, nous explorons les fantasmes cachés de fem

English Norwegian Bilingual childrens book. Perfect for kids learning English or Norwegian as their second language.Jimmy, the little bunny, is very upset and nervous. Tomorrow is his first day in daycare, but he just wants to stay at home with his mom. Join Jimmy to find out how his friendly teddy bear helps him to feel excited. This childrens book can help your little ones overcome their worries of leaving their parents for the first time, while helping them to adjust to new changes. Finally, Jimmy discovers how much fun daycare really is!This story may be ideal for reading to your kids at bedtime and enjoyable for the whole family as well!Jimmy, den lille kaninen, er veldig lei seg og nervs. I morgen er hans frste dag i barnehagen, men han vil helst vre hjemme hos mamma. Bli med Jimmy og se hvordan den vennlige bamsen hans hjelper ham med bli glad og spent.Denne barneboken kan hjelpe sm barn med overvinne frykten for vre borte fra foreldrene for frste gang, og hjelpe dem tilpasse seg nye forandringer.Til slutt oppdager Jimmy hvor gy barnehagen egentlig er!Denne historien passer perfekt som godnatthistorie og er morsom for hele familien.

She is the nightmare he never wants to wake up from. He is the sacrifice shes been waiting for.Antonius Vale has lost everything. His title is a joke. His ancestral vineyards are dead. The tax collectors are at his door, ready to dismantle his familys legacy brick by brick. Faced with the ultimate humiliation of poverty and irrelevance, Antonius chooses a path darker than ruin. He doesnt run from his demons; he rides directly to them.The Duskward Gate. Legends say the Gatekeeper of the Lost grants sanctuary to the doomedfor a price. But when Antonius kneels before the iron archway, he finds something far more terrifying, and far more alluring, than a simple monster.Devan is the dark made flesh. She is the Queen of the Duskward, a creature of smoke, shadow, and ancient hunger. She doesnt just want Antoniuss soul; she wants his complete and utter surrender. She offers him a paradise of velvet shadows and eternal pleasure, a place where time pools like blood and the outside world ceases to exist.But Sanctuary is just a prettier cage. Once inside, the gate shuts forever. There is no escape from Devans obsession, and no limit to the depths of depravity she will drag him through. In her arms, Antonius finds a power he never possessed as a lordthe power of total submission.As the lines between prisoner and lover blur, Antonius must face the most damning truth of all: he didnt sell his soul to save himself. He sold it to belong to her.

Welcome to the "Toxic Doughnut."If you miss the exit, youre gone.At the far edge of Chicago, where the city limits end and the industrial wasteland begins, sits Altgeld Gardens. Its an island trapped between a sewage plant, a landfill, and the steel mills that rain "Gray Snow" down on the residents every day.Malik Vance is just trying to breathe. A warehouse worker doing his best to keep his grandmother, Ms. Hattie, and his erratic twin sister, Nia, afloat, Malik keeps his head down and his hands clean.But when Nia is snatched by a sex trafficking ring and shipped down I-65 to Indianapolis, Maliks quiet life is over.To get her back, Malik has to steal a car, dodge State Troopers in the "Corn Corridor," and walk into a motel room with a gun he barely knows how to use. But the real war is waiting for him back home.Bishop, the paranoid King of Block 10, is hiding a secret that could destroy his empire. Big T, the ruthless Stone from Riverdale, is holding Hatties food money hostage. Darius, Maliks 15-year-old brother, is eager to prove hes a shooter. From the urine-stained breezeways of the Gardens to the neon-lit motels of Naptown, 130TH: ALTGELD GARDENS is a story about how far a brother will go to save his bloodand the terrible price of escaping the Mud."Poison in the air. Blood in the streets."For fans of The Coldest Winter Ever, True to the Game, and gritty urban thrillers that refuse to look away.Scroll up and grab your copy today!

Contos Fantásticos Mongóis e Calmuques: Sagas do Extremo Leste apresenta, pela primeira vez no Brasil, um raro compêndio de 1873 organizado por Rachel Harriet Busk, reunindo 34 histórias tradicionais