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When Perfection Fails: Victory Gospel Series (Victory Gospel)
By Tyora Moody. 2014
Reverend Jonathan Freeman and his wife Lenora are quickly becoming Charlotte's "it" couple. All eyes are on them as Jonathan…
is named pastor of a church following the death of his father, and Lenora has become a sought-after wedding planner. The Freemans are media darlings and a model couple; the picture of perfection. Or are they?Behind the scenes, Jonathan struggles with his role as pastor of a mega-church, while Lenora grows increasingly and uncharacteristically distant. A number of odd and tragic incidents push her further away from the love of her life, and the façade of perfection begins to crack. A carefully guarded secret threatens Lenora's security, as well as that of her family. Has an imperfect past finally caught up with her? Will an issue she thought long dead rise like Lazarus from the grave and destroy all she has worked to preserve, or will Lenora fight to protect the man she loves and the beautiful life God has blessed her to have?A Plus Size Diva: The Beginning
By Brenda Hampton. 2014
At the age of forty, Desa Rae Jenkins may be classified as over the hill, but with voluptuous curves in…
all the right places, she attracts Roc Dawson, one of the sexiest men alive, who happens to be almost half her age. He excites her like no other man has, but from Roc's playa-hating uncle Ronnie to the baby mama drama that comes to her doorstep, Desa Rae is forced to make a decision that could set her free from the man she's fallen in love with. The mere thought of Desa Rae ending their relationship sends Roc packing, and he must reevaluate what he has always known as the street life. If he wants to keep this bona fide diva on his team, he has to make his case for black love and leave the past behind. Then again, so does Desa Rae, especially when her ex-husband, Reggie, jumps back into the picture, causing more secret skeletons to be revealed.Tender to the Touch
By Nicole S. Rouse. 2013
For the past eleven years, Reverend J. Amanda King served as an anointed and powerful leader for the women's ministry…
of Faith Tabernacle Church. Though thousands of women have been blessed by her leadership, J. Amanda is most fond of the ministry she built with five of her sorority sisters. To them she is more than a spiritual leader and counselor. She is their sister and true friend. The bond of the sisterhood is tested when J. Amanda's old flame, "Hunky" Crawford, resurfaces and pleasant memories of their life together seem more appealing than the one she shares with her husband, David. In time, J. Amanda remembers why she ultimately chose David over Hunky, but is she too late? Hunky exposes secrets that threaten to destroy J. Amanda's relationship with her husband and line sisters forever and lead to a startling death. Will J. Amanda salvage her relationships and get her life back on track, or will she give up on God and accept the consequences for turning her back on her faith?Glorious Sunset
By Ava Bleu. 2014
African King Taka Olufemi has traveled more than four hundred years to find the woman who holds the soul of…
his murdered queen, and he's a little cranky. With a ruby brooch as his vessel, the former king is forced to grant wishes to ungrateful mortals, hoping to one day find, and win, the heart of his lost love. It will take more than good looks, superior intelligence, and an impressive pedigree to earn the love of Violet Jackson. The ambitious interior designer doesn't remember Taka or their history. Love--with its inevitable heartbreak chaser--has no place in Violet's immediate life plan. All the handsome "genie" can do for her is pony up on the three wishes he's promised, and try not to be a pain while he's at it.While the arrogant king is praying for his submissive queen, and the faithless object of his affection isn't praying at all, guardian angel Aniweto is praying for them both. With Ani's help, will Taka and Violet's epic love be rekindled and this royal couple-behaving-badly finally earn their happily-ever-after through the grace of the Almighty?When Kingdom Comes
By Ashea S. Goldson. 2014
After spending six years on death row in southern Louisiana, Trinity Crawford is finally declared innocent. She returns home to…
a mother who never wanted her. Immediately hit with a devastating medical diagnosis for her son, Trinity sets out in search of estranged family members. She travels first to New Orleans, to reconcile the past in order to reclaim her future. In her search to save her son, she enlists the help of her sassy Aunt Ruby, who helps her make sense of the strange visions she has always had. Trinity discovers the power of God that her paternal grandmother had told her so much about. As she wrestles with the relationship that has caused her the most pain in her life, she must also struggle with the only thing that hasn't been destroyed--her faith.When she has run out of time and resources, will the very weary Trinity give up on happiness, settling for what her mother calls her "bad luck," or will she realize that God is the only one who can heal the wounded and restore the lost?The Legend of the White Serpent
By Kwan Sang-Mei, A. Fullarton Prior. 1960
Here is a bewitching old Chinese legend that has well deserved its long life in the East. Like all famous…
fairy tales, it has been retold again and again under various names, even taking the form of a popular Chinese opera and, of several films and a full-length color cartoon. But it has never been retold more charmingly than here.Accompanied by more than 40 brilliant paintings in the typical Chinese manner by a gifted Hong Kong artist, this story of rich imagination relates the adventures of a little white snake and the schoolboy who has her for a pet. After he sets her free, she is transformed by the ancient gods of China into a beautiful young woman whose name becomes White Modest Beauty. This eventful transformation involves her and her young master in a series of astonishing adventures and strange difficulties before they at last find happiness by overcoming even the unbending decree of the gods.Designed primarily for children, this book is yet "a tale which holdeth children from play, and old men from the chimney-corner," for its charm is one that appeals to young and old alike.Dollar Bill: Triple Crown Collection
By Joy. 2003
Dareese "Dollar Bill" Blake is one of those bad guys that women love to hate. In an effort to escape…
the hood life and dabble in the good life, Dollar quickly grows from a small pup to a big dawg. After carefully critiquing the game, he chooses a concrete type of hustle that he's sure will offer him an early retirement from the workforce. If you ask his home girl, Thomasena, she'd say it's been nothing but love for Dollar since day one. In Dollar's eyes, however, Thomasena is just one of the boys, so it's no surprise that he tends to overlook her for every other piece of tail that wags by him. When Dollar calls on Thomasena to help him in the ultimate come-up, will she be able to put her feelings of rejection on the back burner, or will Dollar get burned?The Wonder Chamber
By Mary Malloy. 2014
Creating an exhibition for her college, Lizzie discovers connections to an Italian prince with a family collection from the Renaissance.…
In Bologna, Lizzie finds ancient alligators, master paintings, unicorn tusks, and rarities from around the globe in a "cabinet of curiosities." The mummified occupant of a sarcophagus draws her into a mystery that reaches from ancient Egypt to WWII Italy.Judy and the Moons of Korea
By Audrey Mckim. 1970
By telling a fun story about a little girl named Judy, this multicultural children's book is a great introduction to…
Korean culture and festivals.When Judy and her parents spent a year in Korea, she had a wonderful time. Every new moon her friends Sookie and Kim introduced Judy to another of Korea's many traditional festivals and customs. There were so many that Judy quite rightly said: "There are more fun days for children in Korea than in any other country."You can read about the day specially reserved for making kimchi pickles, the snowman who can talk Korean and English, and the summer moon when the children have fun at a yudu picnic party by the river.The delightful illustrations show you the many adventures Judy has with her new friends.The Immanence of God in the Tropics
By George Rosen. 2012
"Precise, moving writing--a powerful and compelling collection."--Joseph Hurka, author of Fields of Light "One of the most compelling stories published…
[by the Yale Review]. . . . A thoughtful, reflective, sensitive, and graceful work."--Kai Erikson, former editor, The Yale Review These are stories of unexpected encounters far from home, told with a vivid sense of place. A white man with more wives than money becomes Africa's least-competent thief, two Americans contemplate love's costs and possibilities in Mexico's mountains, a seasick missionary bumps into God on the equator. George Rosen's characters seek, and sometimes find, a reality in which "everywhere, there is something remarkable."Alive
By Ha Jin. 2000
An eBook short.From one of our most celebrated contemporary writers, winner of the National Book Award and PEN/Faulkner Award: Ha…
Jin's staggering story "Alive," from the collection The Bridegroom. Tong Guhan is a regular businessman, husband, and father, trying to find a job for his daughter and an apartment for his son in rural China. He's next in line to be Vice Director of the cannery where he works. One morning in late July he makes the eleven hour train trip from Muji City to Taifu, to conduct business for his company that he hopes will finally lead to a promotion and the easy life. The events that follow are nothing short of astonishing, as the very earth shifts under Guhan's feet. This is Ha Jin's moving, strange, captivating story of an earthquake and a common man, the ties of family and the powers of circumstance: the perfect introduction to an internationally acclaimed modern master.Memoirs of the Warrior Kumagai
By Donald Richie. 1998
"A tour de force combining a commanding mastery of historical fact and detail, a comprehensive understanding of the human spirit,…
and a poetic quality of expression that transforms the hearts of all those it touches." -The Japan Foundation NewsletterKumagai Naozane was a Japanese warrior famous for having taken the head of the young and handsome samurai Atsumori. This episode has become one of the best-known and best-loved stories in the Japanese historical classic, The Heiké Story (Heike Monogatari). This book is a fictionalized version of Kumagai's own attempt to come to terms with his past-that real past which is his and that other past which he hears the monks inventing as they compose the text which will eventually become The Heiké Story.As the warrior remembers his past and compares it to its fictional parallel, he evokes the wonders of the city of Heiankyo (Kyoto); the wars which raised the Taira (Heike) clan to power and later reduced it to ruin at the hands of the Genji clan; the battles at the Uji River; life in the imperial court of the retired emperor Go-Shirakawa; and the celebrated final Taira battle-the naval encounter at Dannoura, where the infant emperor Antoku was delivered to the depths of the sea. Among the many pleasures of this brilliantly colored chronicle is how the common humanity of this honest, hopeless man transcends his time and milieu to speak to us, here and now.The Chinese Wonder Book
By Norman Hinsdale Pitman, Sylvia Lin-chun Lin, Li Chu Tang. 2011
The Chinese Wonder Book contains some of the most beloved Chinese folktales.Originally published in 1919, this book has thrilled and…
amused children and adults for generations, and served as an accessible introduction to Chinese folklore for countless readers.Chinese children's stories include: "The Golden Beetle or Why the Dog Hates the Cat" "The Great Bell" "The Strange Tale of Doctor Dog" "The Talking Fish."Included with these fifteen magical Chinese fairy tales are Li Chu Tang's glorious, full-color illustrations original to the book's first edition, making this book a historical treasure. A new foreword by Sylvia Lin pays homage to the magic of Chinese folktales and adds its own enchantment to this classic children's book. This endearing collection of Chinese fables is sure to bring as much joy to today's children as it did to their grandparents.Travels with Louis
By Mick Carlon. 2012
"When Louis was home in Queens, neighborhood kids would gather around as he brought them into jazz. His music still…
vibrantly lives around the world, and his spirit of humaneness lives in Travels with Louis by Mick Carlon, teacher of jazz to the young of all ages."-Nat Hentoff"Thanks to his friendship with the great Louis Armstrong, twelve-year old Fred sees his world expand from ice cream and baseball in Queens to jazz at the Village Vanguard, a civil rights sit-in in Nashville, and ecstatic concerts in London and Paris. A wonderful story, which rings true on many levels."-Michael Cogswell, director, Louis Armstrong House Museum"Carlon is driven by a love divided evenly between the subject and the act of writing itself."-Brian Morton, author of The Penguin Guide to JazzPraise for Mick Carlon's Riding on Duke's Train:"In schools where students are lucky enough to experience classroom jazz studies, this title, combining rich musical history and a 'you are there' approach, is a natural."-Kirkus Reviews"Enthralling. . . . An adventure story with a smart, historical framework."-ForeWord, Recommended Books for Kids"A ripping good yarn."-Brian MortonQueens, 1959. Twelve-year-old Fred loves reading, baseball, and playing trumpet with his neighbor, Louis Armstrong. Fred accompanies Louis to Nashville, where he encounters a Civil Rights lunch counter strike, and to London and Paris. Characters include Langston Hughes, Dizzy Gillespie, and Duke Ellington. Says jazz photographer Jack Bradley, "Reading this book is like visiting my friend again. This is the way he was, folks."Darkness in Summer
By Cecilia Segawa Seigle, Takeshi Kaiko. 1972
"This intensely modern novel provides vivid insights ." --Ivan MorrisDarkness in Summer is the story of former lovers, separated for…
ten years, meeting again. Now, incapable of love, they are brought together by desire and mutual desperation. They savor their world together, unaware that it may unravel again.His First Wife (A Southern Scandal Novel #1)
By Grace Octavia. 2008
Reprinted EditionKerry Jackson knows exactly where the other woman lives--the one her husband, Jamison, denies exists. He tried to convince…
Kerry that pregnancy is making her paranoid. But out at 5 A.M., she's determined to catch him in the act. Instead she ends up arrested, wondering how she went from wealthy Atlanta debutante to jilted wife. But the stakes are too high for regrets, even if it means igniting a chain of events that will have shocking consequences for everyone. Because Kerry is Jamison's first wife, and she plans to be his last, even if it means taking her biggest gamble ever."Octavia creates a wonderful story of love, betrayal and life." --APOOO Book ClubIncludes bonus material!Folk Songs of Japanese Children
By Yoshie Noguchi, Donald Paul Berger. 1969
This is a delightful collection of Japanese children's songs with lyrics, sheet music and cultural notes.Simple, singable, and engaging, the…
traditional songs of Japanese children combine the unique charm of Japan with the universal appeal of children's music everywhere. Some of the fifteen songs in this collection are current throughout Japan. Others are little known outside a small area. All have deep roots in history and tradition. Several are game songs that will be enjoyed by all children who have played "London Bridge is Falling Down" or "The Farmer in the Dell."Mr. Berger's commentary on each song illuminates many facets of Japanese culture; and his arrangements, with easy piano accompaniments, make the songs suitable for unison or two-part singing by children or adults. The complete Japanese text, in both Japanese characters and Roman alphabet, is included for each song, together with a singable English version and a literal translation.All About Eva
By Deidre Berry. 2010
When You've Had Everything, What's Next? A wealthy boyfriend, designer clothes, exotic vacations, and a Central Park penthouse--these are a…
few of Eva Cantrell's favorite things. But when her boyfriend turns out to be an investment swindler and goes on the run, he leaves an unsuspecting Eva without a couture bag to her name. With the gravy train permanently derailed, suddenly nobody is who Eva thought they were. Her socialite best friend has become her worst enemy, and her new attorney is an all-out hunk who makes it difficult to keep their relationship strictly professional. And with her return to her old south side Chicago neighborhood, Eva's also got her hands full dealing with her always out-there family of dreamers, divas, and straight-up scammers. Now, Eva has to face the past, get a life that's truly hers, and find out if the best things in life really are free. . . .Man Enough For Me
By Rhonda Bowen. 2011
Twenty-something public relations gem Jules Jackson has everything in her life under control, and that's exactly the way she likes…
it. She's got no problem handling two jobs, her crazy friends, and her difficult mother. But she's just about given up on men--until she meets fine Germaine Williams . . .Straight-up catch Germaine is eager to prove his worth to Jules, and she falls hard. But it's soon clear Germaine's keeping at least one big secret. And the deeper Jules digs, the more her balancing act and her romance begin to crumble. Now Jules can either turn to her faith and open her heart to love--or risk getting it broken. . ."Enough drama, romance, and faith that keeps you turning pages." --Tia McCollors, Essence® Bestselling Author"A sweet Christian romance." -Publishers Weekly"Christian fiction fans will love this book! Man Enough For Me has heaping helpings of faith, prayer and redemption. I expect that readers will be clamoring for more from Rhonda Bowen." --Tiffany L. Warren, Essence® bestselling authorShe Creeps
By Alex Hairston. 2007
In this suspenseful, romantic thriller, one woman longs to feel alive--in every possible way. . . You Live, You Love--…
Naomi Gaffney was only eight-years-old the day they found her momma's body. Then the police took her daddy away. Twenty-one years later, Naomi's father remains in jail, and she's still not sure if he's guilty of a crime of passion, or an innocent victim of southern justice. In fact, there isn't much Naomi is sure about these days. . . And If You're Smart, You Learn. . . Raised by a cruel aunt, Naomi married young to escape her bitter household. But all she got was more heartache. She knows she's too smart and pretty to waste away in a dead small town. She aches to feel alive again. Her childhood taught her that adultery can be deadly, but when a handsome young man offers her everything she craves, Naomi finds that some lessons are more easily learned than others. . . "A captivating tale that is sure to make readers think about the things they take for granted in relationships." --The Rawsistaz Reviewers