The village of Kilbane in County Cork, Ireland, has a new garda--and her first case is a grave matter indeed . . . The O'Sullivan clan couldn't be prouder of Siobh n, but there's no time to celebrate as she's already on a case, summoned by the local priest to examine the appearance of a dead man in the church graveyard--aboveground. He's a stranger, but the priest has heard talk of an American tourist in town, searching for his Irish ancestor. As Siobh n begins to dig for a motive among the gnarled roots of the victim's family tree, she will need to stay two steps ahead of the killer or end up with more than one foot in the grave . . . "Captivating . . . Fans of mysteries with an Irish flavor will look forward to Siobh n and Macdara's further adventures." --Publishers Weekly
“I’ll tell you everything I know. Though there might not be much to tell,” confesses the speaker in Strange Hymn by Carlene Kucharczyk, in a meticulously crafted lyrical journey exploring morality and humanity. The poems here grapple with understanding physical loss: “I wanted / to know once and definitively our animal bodies / were not all we were. It is shameful to be this fragile.” They also engage with the more abstract slipping away of memory and time: “Since I was born, I have been forgetting. Forgetting what I have wanted to remember.” Kucharczyk’s insightful poems blur the lines between history and myth, love and grief, song and silence. Caught between lamenting the passage of time and rejoicing in small beauties, she writes, “I tell you, I wish we could stay here longer / in this hotel of lost grandeur, this palace of interesting disarray, / and stay here with these pieces of the impersonal past / that have somehow not yet outlasted their small lights.” Each moment reflects on our ephemeral lives from musings on art and nature to reflections on the self, asking “Is a mirror a sort of glass house? / And, is there a way to see ourselves besides through the glass?” As readers traverse this collection, they learn how the body sings, the many iterations of Mary, what sirens truly think of Odysseus, how a Morning Glory unfurls, and lessons in orthodontics, but most importantly, how to live with absence. Kucharczyk is a master of manipulating time and space through her dynamic use of form, creating a narrative that begs, “After I’m gone, don’t bury my body— / Burn it, and turn it into song.”
Can two walk together, except they be agreed? Amos 3:3 (KJV)ABUSE comes in all shapes and forms. It will cut you, pull you, and take all that you have emotionally and, if you're not careful, even spiritually. We often find justifications to remain in abusive relationships, mostly out of fear. The story between these pages will give you the courage and motivation to guard your relationship with your God, as well as your mind, emotions, heart, body, self-esteem, and finances from abuse.These are priceless treasures that I implore you to never allow anyone to rob from you or your loved ones. Abuse will plague you for a lifetime, and one lifetime is too short to be robbed by such evil. God intervened and worked mightily on my behalf, and all praise goes to my Lord that I'm not a statistic. Protect your children at all cost, as they cannot protect themselves. Listen and pay attention; children speak volumes in their actions.Endeavor not to remain in an abusive relationship because of financial difficulties or fear. Fear is crippling. You deserve better than to have a raving lunatic try to control you day and night for the rest of your life. Take your children and leave. God will always make a way out.
What are your names? Nelson and Jackson we're here to discuss your husband Cassandra. Standing by the kitchen, still holding the broom her eyes jumped when Marvis touched her shoulder as she was holding the mop. "Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you. What's going on? Who are those goons?" Cassandra stated, "Is that what they are?"We can't leave her alone with those two we need to get ahold of Cooper and your husband. We need to find out what they want here and make sure Ginny is safe. She looked at the mop and Cassandra's broom. Marvis touched her mop to the broom. "Are you with me?"Cassandra understanding smiled "Damn straight, let's go, but be quiet and don't let them see us yet" Marvis nodded. The two of them armed with a mop and a broom snuck over by the stairs and hid against the wall by the dining room as Virginia spotted them and said, "Tell your boss, I said no thanks you know where the door is." Marvis responded "Call 911 let's get the cops here."
Carlene A. Lanier was born in and lived on her grandparents' farm in Arnott, Wisconsin, before moving to Winslow, Arizona. These heartwarming and humorous children's stories capture the wonder of her idyllic childhood: feeding the chickens; picking apples with her mom; picking strawberries with her younger sister, Catherine; and skiing and ice-skating with her friends in Wisconsin. Camping trips to Mack's Crossing near Payson and Oak Creek Canyon and adventures with her older brother, Bernard, in Arizona were always fun.Also included in this volume are two fictional stories, "Sergeant Nick, Guard Dog," based on the unique personality of a beloved dog, and "Heinz, the American Miceologist" based on the author's cat.
It's a Labor Day weekend reunion on the old family homestead. John David Bradley, better known as Stretch, strives to keep his long arms and legs in line and fit in with his cousins. It shouldn't be too hard; they all love a good time and share the same aversions. But he stumbles onto family stories of the past that may change everything. Stretch and Sarah, a warm, humorous, touching story, is a combination of contemporary, with Stretch and the antics of his cousins, and historical, as we are transported back to the mid to late 1800s, and Sarah's adventurous life.
Over the years, I have always considered myself like my mother in many ways. Heck: I looked and walked like her At times, I even sounded just like my mom when I attempted to sing. Don't tell her I said this, but she could never carry a note-and neither could I. In many ways, I thought that I should shoulder the same responsibilities she carried. I often heard her say, "Women are expected to carry the weight of the world, while men made children and paid the bills." As I matured, I understood what she believed to be the truth. My dad would take the back seat to raising his daughter because he believed that only mom could impart what it meant to be "a woman in this man's world." There began my journey of finding me.
Woman It tastes as beautiful on the tongue, as it is delicate in its handling. Fierce, yet conditioned by the world to be subdued. Understanding of her own inherent strength leaves her confused because, after all, isn't pretty' all she's supposed to be? The feeling of uneasiness never quite leaves her. She knows she was made for more-beauty aside. The world is moving at such rapid-fire pace that what was the norm only half a century ago might bedeemed abominable in today's world.
A stunning coffee table book for DIYers, interior design lovers, as well as vanlife and tiny homes enthusiasts, This Old Van is the complete how-to guide to plan, renovate and style your own vintage van to give it a second life. Much-loved couple from The Block, Carlene and Michael Duffy, have received countless emails from keen renovators around the world asking for advice on refitting a vintage van or RV. They have compiled their tips, tricks, and the wisdom they have learned on their own projects and distilled it into one helpful and beautiful book. Learn what to look for when purchasing a second-hand van, follow detailed information on planning and construction, and discover plenty of design and styling tips, alongside beautiful photos of Carlene and Michael's many van conversions to help provide further inspiration. For many, a van or RV is much more than just a holiday home – it's a vehicle for freedom and adventure, or might even be your permanent home. Carlene and Michael address every consideration from budgeting and spatial planning to colour palettes, so you can create your dream home on wheels.
She thought her prayers had been answered. Now she's praying for time.Vanessa Everly is a successful actress in Los Angeles, but she's still traumatized by the night that ripped her world apart. Eight years ago, Vanessa and her younger sister Roxanne were attacked on the beach in their hometown in Oregon - and Roxanne was kidnapped. Devastated, Vanessa ended her relationship with handsome medical student Christian Montgomery, whose troubled brother Brody was the police's prime suspect.Now, Vanessa receives the news she never thought she'd hear: Roxanne is alive. Arriving back in Everly Cliffs, Vanessa is reunited with her sister - and with Christian. Roxanne can't remember what happened that night, but someone else can. Who's making threatening phone calls to Vanessa, and why has Brody suddenly gone missing?Vanessa's torment should be over, but it's about to get much darker.
She thought her prayers had been answered. Now she's praying for time.Vanessa Everly is a successful actress in Los Angeles, but she's still traumatized by the night that ripped her world apart. Eight years ago, Vanessa and her younger sister Roxanne were attacked on the beach in their hometown in Oregon - and Roxanne was kidnapped. Devastated, Vanessa ended her relationship with handsome medical student Christian Montgomery, whose troubled brother Brody was the police's prime suspect.Now, Vanessa receives the news she never thought she'd hear: Roxanne is alive. Arriving back in Everly Cliffs, Vanessa is reunited with her sister - and with Christian. Roxanne can't remember what happened that night, but someone else can. Who's making threatening phone calls to Vanessa, and why has Brody suddenly gone missing?Vanessa's torment should be over, but it's about to get much darker.
An addictive cosy village mystery. Excellent reader reviews for the series already, with over 1000 reviews on Amazon for the first book An emerging area of the market that is proving very popular with readers, frequently appearing high in retailer charts Engaging mysteries featuring a sympathetic main character and her family, a tight-knit village community
