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With a vast and callous army pressing down on them fast, there is nowhere else for Desire and the other Young Revolutionaries to run. Her situation is desperate. This is not how her journey is supposed to end, certainly not before it has even truly begun. The legend is strong. Desire knows it offers escape and hope. More than that, it promises fullness and abundance. That is, after all, why she set out. But what will Desire do when faced with the choice of pursuing her dreams when some close to her stop and settle?

Complete and unabridged 15th century text by Thomas à Kempis and translated by William Benham in 1886. This book is a classic for comfort and understanding of living the spiritual life of Christ in a physical world. Find the path to following Christ in this treasured and timeless devotional book. Encouraging the renunciation of worldly vanities and vices, Thomas á Kempis shows us how to lead a disciplined and simple spiritual life modeled on the teachings of Jesus.

When Abbi Kincaid obtains a coveted position on the Bay County dive team, she has no inkling her first mission will be anything but routine. Recovering a murder weapon eighty feet below the ocean surface is a simple assignment – until Abbi finds herself face-to-face with a mutilated body. A second body sets off a search for a connection between the two murder victims. This quest leads to the murky world of high-stakes underwater salvage. But what instigated this killing spree, and why now?

After a tragic loss, Penelope Langford feels suffocated by her overprotective parents, who would rather bury her past than let her live again. But at just twenty-three, Penelope knows she can’t spend another Christmas confined to the familiar walls of her Baltimore home. Desperate for a fresh start, she takes a leap of faith, becoming a mail-order bride and heading to the rugged frontier town of Miles Gulch, Wyoming.

When Everleigh Hartnett, a cheerful traveling NICU nurse who can't sit still, inherits half of her godmother's beloved seaside bed-and-breakfast, she dreams of selling the place to fund the nonprofit she and her godmother always envisioned. But there's one tiny problem: her new co-owner. Rugged, grumpy, and fiercely loyal to the inn, Cade Witherspoon isn't about to let his peaceful life--and his new start--be sold off so easily.

Experience the joy of love and faith in this heartwarming Amish Christmas collection. This delightful box set brings together three captivating stories that celebrate the magic of Christmas, the strength of family, and the journey to finding love during the most special time of the year.

Imagine being given a chance at a second life but with a catch. You have no say in when, where, or who you will be. Would you take it? Edward Stubbins is a boy robbed of all that is good in life. An orphan in post-war England, he's shipped to Australia at age ten. Cruelty, rejection, and a severely broken heart are the hallmarks of his youth. Despite overcoming this adversity and building a business empire, he dies a bitter and lonely man.

Jerusha’s father dotes on her and calls her royalty, a lioness who will one day dance before his King. Jerusha adores her father, but she cannot tell him her darkest secret. Instead of dancing like other Jewish girls, Jerusha sits alone, plagued by guilt for a crime she did not commit. Who will believe her story against the word of the most respected religious leader in Jerusalem?

When Stormy wakes up in the back of a moving vehicle, she escapes with her life, but not her memories. All she knows is that someone wants her dead. On the run with nothing but her wits and some cash, she fights to stay one step ahead of the people hunting her like prey.

In the hospital morgue, Karie lost her sight as Nicole sacrificed herself to save Sofie. The past two years have been hard on the Richards. But Karie thinks there might be a way to regain her vision. It will mean putting herself and her family in danger again.

Amanda’s life was planned. She knew her future, the future laid out for her because she was the heiress to Cragge Automotive. Until one night when she was left for dead. Ryker had walked away and out of Amanda’s life eight years ago. Now, he’s back and he’s a changed man. As the threats against Amanda continue, will she accept help from the only man she’s ever loved and who left Otter Bay without explanation? Is the wall she built around her heart big enough to keep Ryker out?

Wyjątkowa powieść szkatułkowa, efekt miłości reżysera Nocy i dni do Fryderyka Chopina. Autor kreśli wydarzenia, które nastąpiły po śmierci Mistrza, wspomina jego życie w reminiscencjach, wzbogaca świat postaci historycznych o stworzone przez siebie uniwersum i oplata tę opowieść nutami chopinowskich utworów. Przywołując mniej znane fakty z jego życia, buduje fabułę wokół postaci siostry kompozytora, Ludwiki, która po śmierci artysty rozpoczyna starania o umieszczenie jego serca w kościele Św. Krzyża.

As the local midwife and sole medical professional in her Nebraska community, Miss Emma always wants to help. When she learns the Owens family's bitter enemy has hired a gunman to force them from their home, she rushes to the Owens homestead to warn them. But the gunman has arrived sooner than expected. Despite Miss Emma's efforts to protect her friends, her actions only worsen their plight. Now, Rosalind Owens battles a severe infection, and Miss Emma's medical skills aren’t enough to save her.

Danny Mason expects to die any day, each battle of the Civil War could be his last. But when he meets Sergeant Blair, Danny is intrigued—and challenged—by the sergeant’s bold outlook. What will life hold for them after the war?

Profiler Emilia Sanchez thought the nightmare ended when a serial killer died last Christmas—until a threatening message shatters her sense of safety. Texas Ranger Bennett Knox, her longtime friend and the man who rescued her, has avoided her since the case ended. But when danger resurfaces, Bennett steps in to protect her. As fresh evidence brings them closer together, so do their feelings. Can they uncover the truth before a killer makes this Christmas her last?

Aurora Carter sells her pottery in an art boutique in Grand Marais, Minnesota, and she doesn’t believe in God. When Drew, her long-lost Christian cousin and an investigative journalist, mails her a package with a warning to open it at once, she ignores it. Just another attempt to save my spiritual life, she thinks. At a séance, a dark spirit warns her never to open the parcel.

When Willow’s papa says they are bound for Oregon on the next wagon train. She can hardly fathom the ache of leaving everything familiar behind. Sure, there will be good things, too—like not saying goodbye to Gideon Riley, even though he’s still oblivious to her. She keeps her emotions in tight check until a fit of melancholy sends her fleeing. If only Papa had given her a choice!

Based on the book of Acts this is the story of the Apostle Paul's third journey. Told through the eyes of Paul's companion Timothy this is the tale of the journey to Ephesus and Paul's time in the city. Unlike his earlier journeys the third journey is spent mostly in one city where Paul not only raises up a church but trains young men to take on the mission of raising up the next generation of churches after his death. This is also the story of the church in Corinth and Paul's letters to that riotous, chaotic gathering.

Join characters from the Christmas story as they share how one encounter with Hope changed their lives. From Zechariah meeting the angel in the temple to Joseph struggling as he contemplates his role in raising the Son of God, these thirteen interwoven short stories will captivate and inspire listeners. Travel through the Biblical account with perspectives from a priest, shepherds, Wise Men, and even a soldier in this unique and powerful retelling of The Christmas Story.

Miriam grows up in the loving arms of her strict religious family in first-century Israel. Tender-hearted yet strong, Miriam finds great difficulty in suppressing her opinions, particularly about the Romans who occupy her village. Mama repeatedly cautions her not to rush too quickly into the mysterious parts of life she does not yet understand, but Miriam has definite views regarding her life and a strong desire for adventure.