An Unconventional Amish Pair


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From two different worlds… Can they find their place together? When her employer’s son returns after eight years living with the Englisch, Henrietta Koffman fears she’ll lose her home renovation job—but ends up with a helper instead. Chandler Gingerich doesn’t mind taking orders from Henry, and soon neither can deny their attraction or the underlying problem—Chandler isn’t Amish. Recovering from an alcohol addiction, he fears he can never be Amish again. With a little faith, can an unlikely pair become a perfect match? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Seven Amish Sisters Book 1: Her Surprise Christmas Courtship Book 2: Falling for the Amish Bad Boy Book 3: The Teacher's Christmas Secret Book 4: An Unconventional Amish Pair




Love Inspired April 2024 Box Set - 1 of 2


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Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This box set includes: AN UNCONVENTIONAL AMISH PAIR (A Seven Amish Sisters romance) by Emma Miller When her employer’s son returns after eight years living with the Englisch, Henrietta Koffman fears she’ll lose her home renovation job—but ends up with a helper instead. Chandler Gingerich doesn’t mind taking orders from Henry, and soon neither can deny their attraction or the underlying problem—Chandler isn’t Amish. As a recovering alcoholic, he fears he can never be Amish again. With a little faith, can an unlikely pair become a perfect match? BONDING WITH THE BABIES (A K-9 Companions novel) by Deb Kastner After she rejected his public proposal, Frost Winslow didn’t expect to see Zoey Lane again—with his infant twins in tow. Now Frost is determined to do right by his babies. But when the emotional support dog he’s training keeps gravitating towards Zoey, it’s clear she’s hiding something more. As Frost grows into his new role as daddy, could a real family be in their future? THE COWBOY’S RETURN (A Shepherd’s Creek romance) by Danica Favorite Leaving his troubled past behind, Luke Christianson returns to his hometown to care for his grandmother—and discovers he’s a father. Now he’s determined to make amends and do right by his family, but Maddie Anter—the mother of his child—is on her own road to redemption. As Luke gets to know his daughter, he and Maddie grow closer. Could old feelings reignite, or will a family conflict stand in their way? For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired April 2024 Box Set – 2 of 2




Love Inspired October 2024 Box Set - 1 of 2


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Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This box set includes: HER FORBIDDEN CHRISTMAS MATCH (A Seven Amish Sisters romance) by Emma Miller After leaving a harsh religious community, widower Aaron Raber won’t let anything separate him from his five-year-old daughter—not even his new job on a construction site. But that’s before he meets the disapproval of Willa Koffman. The stubborn Amish woman is convinced she has the perfect solution: she’ll babysit the little girl while the cranky Mennonite works. But neither expects their growing attraction. Now Willa must make a choice before Christmas—between the community she loves…and the man she doesn't want to live without. A K-9 CHRISTMAS REUNION (A K-9 Companions novel) by Lisa Carter Struggling to manage his father’s dementia while raising two young sons, widower Nathan Crenshaw is desperate for help. That is, until his dad’s new service dog arrives with an unexpected guest—trainer Gemma Spencer, the woman who broke his heart fifteen years ago. Now Nathan must spend the holidays working alongside his first love and ignoring their rocky history. But when Gemma steps up for his family after a near tragedy, old feelings start to resurface. With their future uncertain, can matchmaking relatives and a K-9 turn the New Year into their second chance? AN ORPHAN’S HOLIDAY HOME by April Arrington There’s no holiday joy for grieving widower Brent Carson anymore. But as much as he wants to shut himself away this season, the unexpected baby on his doorstep means he’ll need some help. He turns to the only person he can think of—Zoe Price, the bubbly foster mom next door. She agrees to help, but on one condition—Brent helps her answer the town’s Dear Santa letters. And to Brent’s surprise, the more time he spends with Zoe making Christmas wishes come true, the easier it is to believe there’s Christmas hope for him, too. For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired October 2024 Box Set – 2 of 2




Her Forbidden Christmas Match


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An Amish woman. A man who’s lost his way. Can they find love this Christmas? After leaving a harsh religious community, widower Aaron Raber won’t let anything separate him from his five-year-old daughter—not even his new job on a construction site. But that’s before he meets the disapproval of Willa Koffman. The stubborn Amish woman is convinced she has the perfect solution: she’ll babysit the little girl while the cranky Mennonite works. But neither expects their growing attraction. Now Willa must make a choice before Christmas—between the community she loves…and the man she doesn't want to live without. From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Seven Amish Sisters Book 1: Her Surprise Christmas Courtship Book 2: Falling for the Amish Bad Boy Book 3: The Teacher's Christmas Secret Book 4: An Unconventional Amish Pair Book 5: Her Forbidden Christmas Match Book 6: The Widower Takes a Wife




The Amish Quiltmaker's Unconventional Niece


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Quilt making, troublemaking, and matchmaking create a sweetly entertaining mix in this inspirational romance series featuring resourceful Colorado quiltmaker Esther Kiem—from USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Beckstrand, beloved, award-winning inspirational romance author of the Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill, The Honeybee Sisters, and The Petersheim Brothers series. Will appeal to fans of Charlotte Hubbard, Amy Lillard, and Emma Miller. Mattie Zook always stands up for what’s right—which is why she’s been exiled from her Pennsylvania Dutch home to her Aunt Esther’s farm. Outraged at local discrimination against the Amish, she’s using her rumschpringe to run for town council. Esther can only hope that sensible local farmer Freeman Sensenig will help Mattie—and keep her from going too far. But Mattie is soon finding her new campaign manager all too appealing . . . Freeman never thought that the standoffish, opinionated Mattie would care so much about others. Even more amazing, their differences are somehow making her campaign successful—and have him hoping for more of a future with her. But unexpected obstacles and a sudden romantic rival will put their growing closeness to the test—and give them only one chance to truly reconcile their hearts . . . Praise for The Amish Quiltmaker’s Unexpected Baby “Fans of Wanda Brunstetter will enjoy this satisfying, sentimental tale.” —Publishers Weekly




A Father's Vow


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His daughter is his priority… But is there room for one more? Dedicated to protecting his daughter and the town of Sweetwater, widower Constable Jack Wells will do anything to stop the vandalism at their beloved wildlife preserve—even partner with its new veterinarian. But fighting his attraction to Emerson Parker might be the greater challenge. Soon their on-duty stakeouts evolve into off-duty family outings. But with heartbreak in his past, is he ready to risk a second chance? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.




The Dismal Science


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See "Stephen Marglin on the Future of Capitalism" at FORA.tv. Economists celebrate the market as a device for regulating human interaction without acknowledging that their enthusiasm depends on a set of half-truths: that individuals are autonomous, self-interested, and rational calculators with unlimited wants and that the only community that matters is the nation-state. However, as Stephen Marglin argues, market relationships erode community. In the past, for example, when a farm family experienced a setback--say the barn burned down--neighbors pitched in. Now a farmer whose barn burns down turns, not to his neighbors, but to his insurance company. Insurance may be a more efficient way to organize resources than a community barn raising, but the deep social and human ties that are constitutive of community are weakened by the shift from reciprocity to market relations. Marglin dissects the ways in which the foundational assumptions of economics justify a world in which individuals are isolated from one another and social connections are impoverished as people define themselves in terms of how much they can afford to consume. Over the last four centuries, this economic ideology has become the dominant ideology in much of the world. Marglin presents an account of how this happened and an argument for righting the imbalance in our lives that this ideology has fostered.




Extraordinary Groups


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Extraordinary Groups has had a storied history of excellence over multiple editions. Now available from Waveland Press at the start of its fifth decade of availability, its interdisciplinary approach to groups engaged in unconventional lifestyles makes it a popular textbook choice in hundreds of college courses across the social sciences, including anthropology, religion, history, and psychology. Written by sociologists, using and illustrating sociological principles, the book is appealing because it is descriptive and explanatory rather than analytical. Descriptions of the groups are interwoven with basic sociological concepts, but systematic analysis and inductive reasoning are left to the discretion of the instructor. Extraordinary Groups is a compelling overview of the broad tapestry of social life that constitutes the United States. The illustrated, full-featured Ninth Edition includes a glossary and end-of-chapter key terms, sources on the Web, and selected readings.




Extraordinary Groups


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Text covering different groups in today's society like Jehovah's Witnesses, Amish, Gypsies, Mormons, etc. New chapter on Unitarian Universalists.




The Amish Cook at Home


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Part almanac, part cultural overview, part culinary calendar, "The Amish Cook at Home" is the harbinger of a new era in home cooking. Structured around the four seasons, which heavily influence Amish life and cooking, this resource offers recipes teaming with seasonal vegetables, fruits, and meat.