A pompous Pomeranian and visiting media from France lead to unexpected trouble that ends in murder! French media visit Misty Valley for a puff piece on Pierre. Or so he believes. The press is really there to view the plans for development in Misty Valley for the upcoming Grand Prix. But Pierre's hope of fame and glory cools rapidly when he flips the press to reveal a murder. The demise of a French journalist disrupts everyone's plans for a quiet party at Castle Raven. Ebrel, Elain, and Punkin have their hands and paws full trying to solve the mysterious murder and keep Pierre's temper from boiling over. Adding to the deadly brew is the walking catastrophe of a reputation for Punkin has, and a string of mishaps that threaten to sideline Ebrel's furry familiar. Add in the Lieutenant Colonel's talking coat with a sweet tooth, a deadly duel, and the pressure mounts in Misty Valley. Can Ebrel and the gang solve the mystery before trouble boils over? A French Press of Murder is the fifth book in the delightful Mystic Brews cozy mystery series. If you like sassy heroines, colourful characters, and a side of spells with your cuppa joe, then you’ll love Alyn Troy’s otherworldly adventure. Get your copy of A French Press of Murder to explore the whodunnit fun!

Indigenous cultures meticulously protect and preserve their traditions. Those traditions often have deep connections to the homelands of indigenous peoples, thus forming strong relationships between culture, land, and communities. Autoethnography can help shed light on the nature and complexity of these relationships. Indigenous Research of Land, Self, and Spirit is a collection of innovative research that focuses on the ties between indigenous cultures and the constructs of land as self and agency. It also covers critical intersectional, feminist, and heuristic inquiries across a variety of indigenous peoples. Highlighting a broad range of topics including environmental studies, land rights, and storytelling, this book is ideally designed for policymakers, academicians, students, and researchers in the fields of sociology, diversity, anthropology, environmentalism, and history.

Legends from the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam, Palau, Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands are interwoven with historical interludes and beautiful woodcut illustrations.

Spiritual Latte: Meditation, Poetry, and Hymns to Jump-Start the Day shares the inspired work of a minister and poet, Shelby Holmes. He draws upon the model of prayer he saw his own father follow, his years of experience in beginning his days in prayer for God to bless his family, and his insights from study and ministry. Holmes considers the ability to worship God as the most vital part of our growth in knowing our Savior. It is the quintessential driving force to spiritual success against the forces of darkness. The desire to worship God in prayer, song, and spoken word has been his greatest testimony. In this book, he shares some of his most powerful prayers, words of wisdom, and songs from the throne room of God. The push is to pierce the hearts of his readers to share their gifts and talents and to evoke change in the world. He prays that each word will be useful to your life, family, and maturity in Christ. If you find yourself yearning to grow in your faith and to know more about the Savior, then Spiritual Latte: Meditation, Poetry, and Hymns to Jump-Start the Day will help you approach God with an upraised cup ready for the filling and a thirst for drinking what He pours out for you.

"As a young boy Tovey operated a still, and his first employment was connected with working the stills of a large rectifying distillery. Thus he acquired a lifelong acquaintance with various kinds of spirits. the book is divided into chapters under the following headings: distillation, gin, hollands, geneva, whisky, brandy, rum, punch, liqueurs and cordials."--Gabler, Wine into words, page 280

From 3x USA TODAY Bestselling Author Harper Lin: the 4th cozy mystery in the popular series set in a charming beach town! Fran is anticipating her trip to Italy with Matty… until a precious diamond ring is stolen from the town’s jewelry store and an employee is murdered. Fran suspects the storeowner of insurance fraud, but what if she’s wrong? Would her life be at stake again if she butts in on another police investigation? Includes two recipes! keywords: Cafe cozy mystery, cozy mystery with recipes, amateur sleuth, small town cozy mystery, beach town cozy mystery series, Italian cafe mystery with recipes, cozy mystery with romance, cozy mystery series with dogs

Archangel Reyla is a low-key Archangel enjoying a quiet afterlife of slaying shadowlings, granting human wishes... and crocheting. Out of the blue, she gets a text from Archangel Gabriel, who she's never met before. Because of her high rating and aptitude for fighting (Reyla's great with a bow), she's being scouted as a possible member of The Echelon, an elite group of Archangels who are privy to the afterlife's secrets. Archangel Gabriel will be in charge of training Reyla, as well as another Echelon candidate named Mikah. Gabriel makes her nervous, and Mikah is critical of her in a way that's highly frustrating. Not only that, she doesn't want the extra attention! Still, Reyla decides to undergo the special training to sate her curiosity. After all, what's the worst that could happen? School for Spirits: Loneliest Archangel features a more adult set of characters, while retaining the spirit (pun intended) of the series. Content warning: Mentions of suicide, sexual assault

This tour of early American alcohol shares recipes, “fun facts and anecdotes about our forefathers’ drinking habits with a 21-century sense of humor” (Chicago Tribune). In Colonial Spirits, legendary distiller Steven Grasse presents a historical manifesto on drinking, including 50 colonial era– inspired cocktail recipes. The book features a rousing timeline of colonial imbibing and a cultural overview of all kinds of alcoholic beverages: beer, rum and punch; temperance drinks; liqueurs and cordials; medicinal beverages; cider; wine, whiskey, bourbon and more. The book is spiced with delightful illustrations and liquored-up adages from our founding fathers. Grasse shares expert guidance on DIY home brewing, plus recipes like the Philadelphia Fish House Punch (a crowd pleaser!) and Snakebites (drink alone!). Hot beer cocktails and rattle skulls have never been so irresistible.

Brazen navy hero Lt. Moses Redding incites an international incident on the eve of Mideast peace talks. He’s banished to command the 200-year-old USS Constitution, “Old Ironsides,” on a Mediterranean PR cruise—purgatory for a man of action. Onboard is the alluring but high-spirited Dr. Miriam Hannah. She’s a naval historian and the top aide to Vice President Virginia Mitchell, point person on the peace talks. A battle of the sexes ensues between the mutually attracted, but conflicted lovers. While terrorists abduct VP Mitchell in a plot to destroy the talks and ignite a world-wide jihad, the haunted Constitution mysteriously intervenes in Redding’s personal transformation. He returns the favor by ordering the crew trained in her antique weapons, unaware how vital that soon will be.

Prepare to revive your Jewish community with the transformative power of the Divine spirit. "Rabbi Baruch HaLevi and Ellen Frankel have correctly identified Ruakh as a key missing ingredient in Jewish institutional life, especially in the synagogue. Their call is for a revolution of spirit, a rejuvenation of our purpose, our worship, even our sacred spaces. It is recognition that the craving for community can bring people back to our institutions, if we welcome, engage and inspire them." —from the Foreword by Dr. Ron Wolfson In this practical and engaging guide to reinvigorating Jewish life, Rabbi Baruch HaLevi and Ellen Frankel identify the difference between a living synagogue and a dying one, and offer methods for reviving the Jewish spiritual centers—federations, community centers, institutions and synagogues—that serve as the heart of Jewish tradition and your life. They offer practical strategies for sustaining and expanding transformation, including tips for providing impassioned leadership, inspired programming and inviting sacred spaces. Whether you are clergy, congregant or community member, this guide will help you awaken your spirit and enliven your journey to a Ruakh-filled life.