Ruth Connelly used to think she had the perfect life-an attractive husband, two children, a partnership in a Boston law firm, and a summerhouse where generations of her family have reveled in the elemental beauty of the Maine coast. But without her even realizing it, everything has started disintegrating. This summer, there is no escape from the tensions which have surfaced between her, Paul, and their beautiful, troubled sixteen-year-old daughter...

The Color of Hopeby Diane McBain When Cleo Henderson divorces with a small son to support, she seeks a job as a healthcare worker. She is assigned to Zackary Hughes, an elderly white supremacist. Zachary is a complaining, gravelly voiced curmudgeon who requested a white woman; he is taken aback when Cleo shows up on the first day. Forever hopeful, Cleo works hard to help the old man.Soon she meets Clarence Delacroix. They marry; tragedy follows. Angus...

The Christian life, says Richard Dahlstrom, should be guided by the intentional goal of blessing the lives of the friends, loved ones, and strangers in our midst. We are called to impact a culture that, for all the rhetoric about hope, is overwhelmingly preoccupied with personal peace, prosperity, protection, and survival. Christians should be artists who paint with the colors of hope in a broken world, embodying Christ's redemptive presence in our...

The Burden of Hope: Finding Color In A Black & White World is a story about resilience. Diving deep into the trials of a boy from a young age that has never before been shared. David's trials bring the reader into the dark world of his upbringing. From being kidnapped as a child, physical abuse, substance use in the home, alcoholism, and the judicial system; you as the reader will embark on his journey of resilience. This story is to inspire readers...

Inspired by true events, Hues of Hope is the story of a high school senior named Abraham. He is aptly named after Abraham in the Bible, who was the father of many nations. In the same way, the main character, Abe, will come to appreciate different people from all walks of life who unknowingly work together to help him achieve his ultimate goal of getting into college. On the first day of his senior year, Abe misses the school bus, forcing him...

In "A Dreamer's Playground," immerse yourself in a whimsical collection of verses that celebrate the boundless realms of imagination and the artistry of dreaming. Each poem serves as an invitation to wander through lush landscapes painted with the colors of hope, love, and wonder, where reality and fantasy entwine in a delicate dance. The author masterfully weaves together rich imagery and poignant reflections, guiding readers on a journey through...

Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights and defining your "purpose." It's time to go...

I never really believed in the myth that the women in my family could tell which colors of a man's aura were joined to his emotions. I never believed that myth until Magesty Yoll, Master of Arete walked into the large ball room in my mother's palace and forever changed my life. I could see the colors of his aura, of course. All the women in the royal line can see the auras of men who are close by them. Their auras are often interesting but not informative.My...

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"A biography about chef José Andrés, who, through his World Central Kitchen organization, is fulfilling a vision to feed people in need all over the world"-- Provided by publisher.