Author : Michael Parker
Publisher : Algonquin Books
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 20,95 MB
Release : 2005-09-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781565124844
When Joel Dunn, Jr.'s mother leaves and his father fades into insanity, he and his little brother, Tank, set off on a journey to reunite with their mother, but as they become caught between the idealism of childhood and the realities of adulthood, they find that one sure thing may be right by their sides all along.
Author : Tara Mills
Publisher : Sherman Hills Press
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 25,67 MB
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Category : Fiction
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Author : Michael Parker
Publisher : Algonquin Books
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 21,90 MB
Release : 2005-09-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1616202181
In Michael Parker’s new novel, Joel Dunn Jr. tells the story of how he did everything he could to save his family after his mother left and his father’s tenuous hold on sanity unraveled. On a journey from the town of Trent, North Carolina, to the coast, Joel and his little brother Tank thread their way back to their mother, fueled by potato chips, Coke, and the soundtrack of the powerful soul music that their daddy taught them to love. Always keeping the faith that their mother is waiting for them, they move from one kindly stranger to another on their odyssey, Joel ever certain they are being guided to her door: “I was being passed from person to person,” he says, “on my way back into her wide open window.” Caught between the endless idealism of childhood and the sobering tests of adulthood, Joel and Tank bravely negotiate their way through a landscape of love and beauty, abandonment and betrayal, to learn that the one sure thing is often right by your side.
Author : Skye Kilaen
Publisher : Skye Kilaen
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 29,43 MB
Release : 2022-05-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Step 1: Fall for your best friend. Step 2: Support him when tragedy strikes. Step 3: Figure out how you screwed up Step 2. Bisexual event coordinator Simon Novotny thrives on connection. He cherishes his large, queer-friendly family and his friends—especially his cute, brilliant work bestie, gay IT geek Ziah Holdaway. It’s taken forever for Simon to to coax Ziah out of his shell. Time and again people have let him down, especially those who should have loved him unconditionally. But Simon would do anything for Ziah: text him jokes when he's down, bring him homemade lunches, change his tire in the rain. Heck, if Ziah needs a kidney, Simon's got two. Minor crush? Maybe, but Simon's not a make-the-first-move kind of guy. So when an unplanned hookup with Ziah proves their chemistry is off the charts, it also shakes Simon to his core. Because for Ziah, it's not casual, it's love. Before Simon can fully process his feelings, a life-altering tragedy upends Ziah's world. Simon throws himself into helping and also rallies his family. But for Ziah, family means rejection, and Simon's uber-helpful clan sets off major alarm bells. Can they find a middle path through the storm, or will this crisis cost them both their romance and their friendship? A high-heat contemporary M/M romance novel with a guaranteed HEA. Tropes: friends to lovers, hurt-comfort, grief, nerds in love, bisexual disaster, single parent. Detailed content warnings are available in the book's front matter and on the author's website.
Author : Nan Demars
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 36,88 MB
Release : 1998-04-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 068485046X
Addresses the many dilemmas confronting office workers today, from reacting to an office romance to being ordered to falsify documents, from dealing with sexual harassment to when, and if, you should tell "a little white lie."
Author : JJ Heller
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 23,17 MB
Release : 2021-07-20
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0593193253
This heartwarming picture book reassures children that a parent’s love never lets go—based on the poignant lyrics of JJ Heller’s beloved lullaby “Hand to Hold.” “May the living light inside you be the compass as you go / May you always know you have my hand to hold.” With delightful illustrations and an engaging rhyme scheme, this book offers the promise of security and love every child’s heart longs to know. From skipping stones and counting stars to climbing trees and telling stories, every moment is wrapped snugly in the certain warmth of a parent’s presence and God’s blessing. With poignancy and joy, this bedtime read captures the unconditional love parents want their children to know but so often fail to express amid the chaos of daily life.
Author : Nichole Nordeman
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 32,17 MB
Release : 2017-08-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0718099028
The days are long, but the years are short. No matter if it’s your child’s first step, first day of school, or first night tucked away in a new dorm room away from home, there comes a moment when you realize just how quickly the years are flying by. Christian music artist Nichole Nordeman’s profound lyrics in her viral hit “Slow Down” struck a chord with moms everywhere, and now this beautiful four-color book will inspire you to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood. Filled with thought-provoking writings from Nichole, as well as guest writings from friends including Shauna Niequist and Jen Hatmaker, practical tips, and journaling space for reflection, Slow Down will be a poignant gift for any mom, as well as a treasured keepsake. Take a few moments to reflect and celebrate the privilege of being a parent and getting to watch your little ones grow—and Slow Down. Nichole Nordeman has sold more than 1 million albums as a Christian music artist and has won 9 GMA Dove Awards, including two awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Nichole released a lyric video for her song “Slow Down,” and it struck a chord with parents everywhere, amassing 14 million views in its first five days. She lives in Oklahoma with her two children.
Author : Corinne Michaels
Publisher : Baae, Incorporated
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 12,73 MB
Release : 2017-10-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781942834298
Fans of JoJo Moyes will love this story about opening yourself to love even if it is the last thing you want to do.
Author : Ron Tyler
Publisher : Called Writers Christian Publishing
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 29,80 MB
Release : 2023-02-15
Category : Religion
ISBN :
In July of 1975, shortly after coming to know Jesus as his Savior, Ron Tyler prayed, “Lord, I will be anything You want me to be! I will go anywhere You want me to go! I will do anything You want me to do!” In that moment, Ron heard God respond, “I am going to use you to reach hundreds of thousands of people for Me.” The next 13 years saw Ron leave the corporate world and enter the pastorate, having his faith and obedience tested and refined, sometimes in very extreme circumstances. In 1988, Ron and his family got a different calling from the Lord. They were given the opportunity to head up an effort by Evangelism Explosion International to spread the gospel across the entire continent of Africa. In his heart, Ron knew that this was it! Again, faith and extreme obedience were required, but while there, Ron and his family helped pioneer a new method of evangelism that ultimately resulted in 25 million people saved across the African continent. This is their story—a story which clearly displays the truth that there is no limit to what God can do through surrendered and obedient hearts!
Author : Julie Jansen
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 25,76 MB
Release : 2006-02-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1101201118
In I Don’t Know What I Want . . . But I Know It’s Not This, career consultant Julie Jansen won over readers with the same comforting, clear headed approach that she brings to her many Fortune 500 clients. Now she tackles a problem that affects every working person, regardless of occupation: difficult people. Whether the problem is an "abusive" boss, "toxic" coworker, or "difficult" assistant, Jansen shows how to master the eleven keys to getting along with even the most dysfunctional colleagues. Featuring self-assessment exercises designed to identify the root causes of problem behavior and smart, viable solutions and tips for managing different kinds of difficult people—from subordinates to superiors—this invaluable resource is a savvy, humane guide to reducing stress, establishing workplace harmony, and making sure that no one stands in the way of your career goals.
