Hotaru is a 16-year-old high school first-year who has always been ambivalent about love, preferring instead to have a lively life with her family and friends. So when she sees her schoolmate, Hananoi-kun, sitting in the snow after a messy, public breakup, she thinks nothing of offering to share her umbrella. But when he asks her out in the middle of her classroom the next day, she can't help but feel that her life is about to change in a big way ...

Hotaru and Hananoi-kun have weathered a major trial in their relationship—their first extended break apart! But now that summer break is over, it's time for the annual school festival… and just when the curtain's about to be drawn, it comes out that Hotaru's friend Shibamu has the hots for their homeroom teacher, Mr. Hozumi?! But does she really have a chance…? Anything can happen at the Yukisaki High School Festival!

An analysis of concepts of bestowal, appraisal, imagination, and idealization followed by explorations into the writings of thinkers that include Plato, Ovid, and Martin Luther. Irving Singer's trilogy The Nature of Love has been called "majestic" (New York Times Book Review), "monumental" (Boston Globe), "one of the major works of philosophy in our century" (Nous), "wise and magisterial" (Times Literary Supplement), and a "masterpiece of critical thinking [that] is a timely, eloquent, and scrupulous account of what, after all, still makes the world go round" (Christian Science Monitor). In the first volume, Singer begins by studying love as appraisal and bestowal as well as imagination and idealization. He then examines the contrasting views of Plato, Aristotle, Plotinus, Ovid, Lucretius, Saint Augustine, Saint Thomas Aquinas, and Martin Luther. After having described the nature of erotic idealization, Singer analyzes the religious idealization in Judeo-Christian concepts of eros, philia, nomos, and agape. Medieval Catholicism sought to combine these four ideas of love in the "caritas synthesis." Luther repudiated that attempt on the grounds that love exists only in God's agapastic bestowal of unlimited goodness upon humanity and all of nature. In relation to the different modes of theorizing, Singer explores the humanistic implications of each.

rom the New York Times & USA Today bestselling author, Haleigh Lovell. "A top favorite read of the year!" ~ April, Read & Share Book Reviews An athlete. An Aspie. A love story. I didn't want her here. I didn't want to be entrusted with her care. You see, she has Asperger's and she struggles with social cues. Somehow, she's convinced me to be her social coach. Somehow, the lines have blurred . . . Note: THE SLAM (Hemsworth Brothers Book 1) is a deliciously sexy, full-length romantic comedy. It can be read as a standalone. "This really is a beautiful love story." ~ Books and Boys "I have found the BOOK. The Slam was a grand slam. Charming, witty, funny as hell and very sexy, it had this underlying innocence and depth that completely spoke to my heart. It switched from side-splittingly funny to thought-provoking and serious, and back again without giving me whiplash. Just that warm, happy feeling you get when you read a damn good book." ~ Beth, Give Me Books/One-Click Addict Support Group "Holy hotness! I might need a cold shower after this one!" ~ Reviews from the Heart "So hot you're going to need a fire extinguisher." ~ M. Michelle "The Slam is without a doubt one of my favorite reads of the year! What an exceptional, totally refreshing angle on an already saturated genre. I LOVED IT!" ~ PopKitty Book Reviews "This book captivated me from the beginning. It was funny, heartbreaking, sexy and everything in between." SLB Book Blog "When worlds collide, it's a childhood bosom buddies to lovers tale of heartwarming, panty melting perfection." ~ April, Read & Share Book Reviews "The Slam is a grand slam winner of a romance." ~ Bookaholics Not-So-Anonymous "A love story with a refreshing twist. The Slam is truly a gem." ~ H. Robinson "What a breath of fresh air! Ender and Adelaide stole pieces of my heart that I may never get back." ~ GMB

You hold the first of two volumes of one giant love story in your hands! In essence, this story is about Anna Arapakos’ father and how she came to care for him when he was elderly; this phenomenon is a universal experience all will share or witness in one capacity or another. If you are interested in probing into life’s hows and whys, you will appreciate the information she shares in this first volume. Here, you’ll discover the science behind Huntington’s disease (HD) and her Greek father’s life from birth until age sixty through carefully chosen family stories that bring to life historical facts that shaped his outlook and foundational experiences. That way, you will have a baseline to see how HD impacts and distorts certain inherent features, ways, and tendencies of her father. You will learn about genetics, neurology, and critical characteristics of this rare and progressive disease and will be able to distinguish it from other neurodegenerative diseases. She shares this foundational information on HD so you can appreciate how and why changes occur at every level — intellectual, physical, psycho-emotional, and spiritual. In A Labor of Love, Vol. 1: Understanding Hercules, Miss Arapakos’ father is “Hercules,” and the portion of the myth she shares in this volume revolves around everything in Hercules’ life before he undertakes the labors for which he has become so well-known. Here is also where she recounts her father’s cultural-historical background and the essentials of Huntington’s disease, including its features, the genetic backdrop, its impact on the brain, and much more. Then, she proceeds to make apt analogies between Hercules and her father during the formative years; this book stops at the point when her dad retires and his disease really “kicks in.”

Josephine Nordegren is one of three sisters who grew up nearly wild in southwestern Colorado. She has the archery skills of Robin Hood and the curiosity of the Little Mermaid, fascinated by but locked away from the forbidden outside world--a world she's been raised to believe killed her parents. When David Warden, a rancher, brings in a herd much too close to the girls' secret home, her older sister especially is frightened, but Jo is too interested to stay away. David's parents follow soon on his heels, escaping bandits at their ranch. David's father is wounded and needs shelter. Josephine and her sisters have the only cabin on the mountain. Do they risk stepping into the world to help those in need? Or do they remain separated but safe in the peaks of Hope Mountain?

Ecclesiology is a key issue for the present age of church history. This groundbreaking work by one of today's leading theologians offers a major Protestant ecclesiology for the church catholic. This volume, the first of three, considers the priesthood of the church in light of the priesthood of Christ. Tom Greggs shows the connection between Christ's work as high priest and the universal church's role in salvation. All together, the three volumes will offer a major statement on the doctrine of the church for Christians from a variety of backgrounds.

In 'The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 1,' Rupert Hughes delves into the romantic lives of renowned composers and musicians, offering readers a glimpse into the passionate relationships that inspired their timeless music. Written in a compelling narrative style, Hughes explores the scandals, triumphs, and heartbreaks that shaped the personal lives of these musical geniuses, providing a unique insight into their creative process and the influence of love on their work. This volume provides a fascinating look at the intersection of art and romance in the lives of composers such as Beethoven, Mozart, and Wagner. Hughes' detailed research and engaging storytelling make this book a must-read for music lovers and history buffs alike. Rupert Hughes, a prolific author and music enthusiast, brings his expertise and passion for storytelling to this captivating exploration of the love lives of great musicians. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the emotional complexities of these legendary figures, Hughes offers a comprehensive and insightful account that sheds new light on their artistry and personal relationships. 'The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 1' is a compelling and informative read that will appeal to anyone interested in the untold stories behind some of the most beloved musical compositions in history.

“Kimberly, what are you doing here? Aren’t you marrying Darren, my nephew?” “No, everything’s canceled..." *** Kimberly planned to marry Darren. They had prepared everything thoroughly, but a few days before the marriage, she discovered that Darren was cheating on her with Natalie. Kimberly slapped Darren and run away. Then she met Fabian, Darren’s uncle, who also had just broken-up with his girlfriend, Olivia. Hurt by Darren’s treatment, Kimberly thoughtlessly asked Fabian to marry her...