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The illegal drug trade is a dangerous business. It is especially dangerous within the Mexican mafia - known as The M or La Eme. Life is cheap in the mafia, usually worthless. Most of them end up in prison or dead. Very few have made it out of the business alive. Those few are in witness protection or on the run. It is not a good career choice. There is no 401k or dental either. Johnathon William Clarke had been introduced to the drug trade at an early age as a pot smoker. His parents called him Billy. Everyone else called him "Billy the Kid" because of his boyish face. After an awkward interview, he became a dealer. Billy did well as a dealer and a promotion to courier soon followed. He managed to stay under the radar and had never been busted or rubbed the wrong person the wrong way. La Eme thought he was lucky and he was one of their most trusted couriers. His life was illegal and dangerous but surprisingly simple and relaxed at most times. Things change in an instant in the drug trade and that is exactly what is about to happen to Billy.
What does it mean to make good choices? Best friends, Stanky, the jeep, and Cece the dog, soon discover that each adventure holds the opportunity to make the right decision and take responsibility for their actions.In Stanky & Cece: Break the Rules, the friends head out for an adventure, and one bad decision lands them into trouble--creating havoc for a family of rabbits. Ultimately, Stanky & Cece learn a valuable lesson about making good choices, apologizing for their mistakes, and taking responsibility to fix what they destroyed.Adventures can be fun and safe--when we follow the rules--and make the right decisions.Co-authors Chad Hanstedt and Kathy Sparrow team with Illustrators Jacob Gray and James Koenig to share the adventures and valuable lessons of Stanky & Cece in this, the first of a series. Stanky & Cece: Break the Rules is a wonderful way to introduce kids ages 3-8 to new adventures in exploring nature, being responsible for their actions, and making amends. This engaging book: encourages children to look for opportunities to make the right choicesaffirms that everyone makes mistakesteaches children that mistakes can be forgivenappeals to kids' enjoyment of animals, trucks, and naturecan be read aloud for storytime or enjoyed as an independent read
In his short story collection the forsaken... Chad Broughman explores the complexities of the human condition and how relationships can shape and haunt us for the rest of days. The tales are threaded together by the characters' common ground of abandonment, each battling against his/her reality with dignity and fortitude, though not always emerging victorious.
"Grace" is a word that surfaces often in conversations about fellowship with God--and rightly so. If it were not for God's grace, no one would have any hope in overcoming the problem of sin and all the trouble it brings. All people desperately need saving grace in order to walk in fellowship with the Lord of light, love, and holiness. But just because people talk about "grace" does not mean they understand what it is, why it is necessary, and what it is supposed to do for them (or, what they are supposed to do with it). Many people, Christians and non-Christians alike, have a very limited knowledge of this fascinating gift of God--and this limitation does not serve anyone's best interest. The Gospel of Saving Grace is devoted to explaining, exploring, and expounding upon "grace" and many of its heavenly facets. The purpose for this is to give every reader a far better--and, in many cases, a far more biblical--understanding of grace in their relationship with the Lord. God wants us to "draw near" to Him: it is by grace that we do this, and it is Christ who gives life to grace.
In the year 1957, a cataclysmic countdown began - a rogue planetoid hurtling toward Earth, poised to unleash Armageddon in 2020. The world teetered on the brink of annihilation, yet humanity remained blissfully ignorant. For six decades, the enigmatic Eden Foundation wove an intricate web of deceit, diverting the public's gaze from the impending doom.But salvation lies in the hands of a chosen few. Genetic prodigy, Dr. Joseph Bishop, is summoned into the secretive fold of Project Salvation, a clandestine mission of cosmic proportions. His groundbreaking research holds the key to humanity's survival, but not on Earth's crumbling surface - instead, our destiny lies among the crimson sands of Mars.With a mere three months to prepare, Joseph must navigate a web of lies and deceit, even concealing the truth from his beloved wife, Mary. Their fateful passage to a hidden island launch site, bound for Mars, is shrouded in secrecy.As Joseph grapples with the weight of billions left behind, the all-seeing eyes of Eden Foundation keep a vigilant watch. Their dark secrets, entwined with Joseph's very bloodline, unveil a chilling connection that guides his every step. In this tale of destiny, truth unravels to reveal a reality far more astounding and ominous than anyone could have ever imagined. The clock is ticking, and salvation is not what it seems.Secret Salvation is a science-fiction, suspense novel and is Book One of the Salvation Trilogy. "A captivating, high-stakes sci-fi adventure..."- Kirkus Reviews
Dr. Joseph Bishop, racing against time, faces an ominous puzzle: the unexplained deaths of Salvation's colonists. With the fate of Earth's last ten thousand survivors hanging in the balance, he must discover the chilling truth before it's too late.In his relentless quest for answers, Joe stumbles upon a revelation that shatters the very foundation of his existence. His own family, for generations, has been the puppet masters behind Earth's most staggering deceptions, cunningly diverting the world's gaze from the looming catastrophe of September 11, 2020. The messenger of these unsettling truths is none other than Jacob, the enigmatic Salvation Leader - and shockingly, Joe's father, whose death had been a fabricated lie.In the sinister shadow of the Bishop family's storied past, a disturbing vendetta unfurls its wings and finds its disastrous way to Mars, home of humanity's last glimmer of hope. A final, malevolent conspiracy now threatens the very essence of Salvation itself, endangering the survival of the human race.Amidst the chaos, an unexpected beacon of salvation emerges - Joe's daughter, Emmanuelle. She may well hold the elusive key to rescuing what remains of humanity. In this heart-pounding sequel, the boundaries of trust and treachery blur, as Earth's darkest secrets converge with Salvation's desperate fight for survival."Salvation Conspiracy" is Book Two following "Secret Salvation" in the character-driven, science-fiction / suspense "Salvation Trilogy
Cade Elegy's mind is tearing itself apart, crowded with the phantoms of the dead, and he must carry the burdens they could not. This bond lends him their experience and allows him to bend the laws of the physical world -- a power he desperately needs if he is to discover the truth of what happened to his missing family.The trail has gone cold, but he is given one last chance when he is recruited by a princess to solve a murder. They soon uncover proof that their war with the Wraiths, a hostile alien race dominating their planet, never really ended. Together with the princess, an overzealous archaeologist, and an ancient computer intelligence, Cade must stop the Wraiths before they annihilate the last remaining cities of Chalice and before the phantoms he bears destroy what's left of his mind.
Cade Elegy's mind is tearing itself apart, crowded with the phantoms of the dead, and he must carry the burdens they could not. This bond lends him their experience and allows him to bend the laws of the physical world -- a power he desperately needs if he is to discover the truth of what happened to his missing family.The trail has gone cold, but he is given one last chance when he is recruited by a princess to solve a murder. They soon uncover proof that their war with the Wraiths, a hostile alien race dominating their planet, never really ended. Together with the princess, an overzealous archaeologist, and an ancient computer intelligence, Cade must stop the Wraiths before they annihilate the last remaining cities of Chalice and before the phantoms he bears destroy what's left of his mind.
In Judges, Judging, and Judgment, Chad M. Oldfather offers an accessible, interdisciplinary account of the constraints and pressures on judges in our polarized world. Drawing on law, political science, psychology, and philosophy, Oldfather examines how these constraints have changed over time and the interpretive methodologies that have gained traction in response. The book emphasizes the inescapable need for judges to exercise judgment and highlights the value of selecting judges who possess good judgment and character. The book builds on prior work that emphasizes the importance of judicial character, specifically practical wisdom, and intellectual humility. The work underscores the need to foster a legal culture that values and rewards judges of character. Judges, Judging, and Judgment is a valuable resource for academics, students, lawyers, judges, and anyone else interested in the legal system's inner workings.
In Judges, Judging, and Judgment, Chad M. Oldfather offers an accessible, interdisciplinary account of the constraints and pressures on judges in our polarized world. Drawing on law, political science, psychology, and philosophy, Oldfather examines how these constraints have changed over time and the interpretive methodologies that have gained traction in response. The book emphasizes the inescapable need for judges to exercise judgment and highlights the value of selecting judges who possess good judgment and character. The book builds on prior work that emphasizes the importance of judicial character, specifically practical wisdom, and intellectual humility. The work underscores the need to foster a legal culture that values and rewards judges of character. Judges, Judging, and Judgment is a valuable resource for academics, students, lawyers, judges, and anyone else interested in the legal system's inner workings.
