In Cry of Wonder, Gerard W. Hughes, author of God of Surprises, encourages readers to explore their own human experience, the unique doorway opening each of us out into the mystery of our present existence. In our time, such attention to mystery is considered counter-cultural and subversive of law and order. The truth of this observation becomes very clear to us if we give attention to our own felt reactions to the events of our lives. The purpose of this book is to focus our attention on this inner conflict, because it can reveal to us a vision of the transformation into which we are all now being invited in all that we are experiencing in every moment of our existence.

Me'Cael Baez makes absolutely no apologies about herself as an African American, HIV Positive, No Label Lesbian woman, a mother, a wife, and fearless revolutionary! Me'Cael's very personal poetic memoir speaks out about feeling invisible and falling through societies cracks as an Lgbt woman of color. It speaks on the stigma that surrounds the HIV/AIDS Pandemic, domestic abuse and many other issues such as grief and depression. This enthralling book has been a true inspiration for so many already! Why? The poems inside this book are Me'Cael "Fly Boi" Baez's life stories written poetically.

How does a developmental disability affect an individual throughout the course of life? What impact does the disability have on the individual's family? What strengths do families use to cope with these disabilities? What do they do that works? And, what doesn't work? These are the kinds of questions we have been asking individuals and families in our research over the past 15 years. This book was written to report their stories, and to honor these people who have shared their lives and their cries from the heart with us. It is both a positive book and a realistic book: full of love and grief and tenderness and anger and kindness and sorrow and courage. It is as real as the people who gave us the gift of their lives.

NOW A MAJOR NEW BBC ONE DRAMAThe Cry was longlisted for the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award. When a baby goes missing on a lonely roadside in Australia, it sets off a police investigation that will become a media sensation and dinner-table talk across the world. Lies, rumours and guilt snowball, causing the parents, Joanna and Alistair, to slowly turn against each other. Finally Joanna starts thinking the unthinkable: could the truth be even more terrible than she suspected? And what will it take to make things right? Perfect for fans of Julia Crouch, Sophie Hannah and Laura Lippman, The Cry was widely acclaimed as one of the best psychological thrillers of the year. There's a gripping moral dilemma at its heart and characters who will keep you guessing on every page.

Most of the written works of Cole D. Lemme, including the weird poetry, short stories, other tales, notes, and essays.

"This is the story of the Owens' travel and life in the Kalahari Desert, [where] they met and studied unique animals and were confronted with danger from drought, fire, storms, and the animals they loved"--Amazon.com.

"In "A Southern Thanksgiving," Covington reflects on the "family dance" that is Thanksgiving in the South: "In the North they put their crazy family members in institutions, but in the South we put them in the living room for everyone to enjoy." In "My Mother's Brain," the author recounts the onset of Alzheimer's in her mother and how, with the spread of the disease, an untapped vein of love is revealed."--BOOK JACKET.

In order to escape the poverty of the south, Alonas family moved to Chicago. The Crawford family has made a name for themselves as one of the leading Publishing Company in Chicago. Alona has now become a successful stock broker, for an investment company. She also is an up and coming writer. She has it all, loving husband, two wonderful children. She lives in a mansion, and drives a Mercedes Benz. Her world is turned upside down when she recognizes her childhood sweetheart at a dinner party, Drew Patton. A single Pastor, self-made millionaire, who owns a multi-media empire in New Orleans. They reconnect again and share an unforgettable rendezvous weekend while attending a writers conference. Alona and Drew, two devoted Christians will have their faith tested in this steamy love triangle. Was it love that brought them together? The Church will say it was Lust. The world will call it Love. What will Alona decide? Will she risk her 10- year marriage to follow what she believes is her heart? Your writer Taffi Stevens

The largest animal to walk our Earth, the elephant, is a sight to see, whether it’s in the wild or a zoo. But did you know that they are actually a lot like us humans? Readers will learn how this is especially true regarding emotions, such as tears. This instructive resource will engage readers with tales of elephant emotions, such as tears of the death of a family member and concern over another elephant. They will also learn about body language other than tears that indicates their sadness or other emotions. Full-page photos will help readers visualize what they are reading, while a "Words to Know" section will help them master new vocabulary.