Lily on the Northern Sky are images of human behaviour and a humble narration of existential paradoxes, though, without love and emotion, life becomes meaningless. Superstitions must not supersede our living being. ‘Twins in the womb’ gives a classical narrative of the killing of a girl child who resists dying. In the womb of the mother, when the sister asks her brother, ‘You go first, dear brother, They will be happy to get a boy. Then I come to be overlooked, Perhaps I shall not die as a coy.’ She puts a question mark on the very existence of womanhood. Similarly, the girl ‘Laxmi’ who was born and brought up on the platform of a railway station and destined to become mother at the age of fifteen, finds hyenas everywhere. ‘Alice’ has described how ‘Fooling others’ is a big-time lucrative profession in India.

In "Lily and the Hidden Magical World," embark on an enchanting journey into a world where whimsy and wonder collide. Follow young Lily as she stumbles upon a secret realm brimming with magic and mystery. As she unravels the secrets of this hidden world, she discovers her own extraordinary powers and a destiny she never imagined. Filled with heartwarming friendships, daring adventures, and spellbinding discoveries, these captivating children's stories are sure to ignite the imaginations of readers young and old alike. Enter a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary and where the power of belief can work wonders.

A pregnancy! A birth! A child! What's next? Do you ever stop to think of what that line means in between the date of birth and date of death on a tombstone? How that little dash encompasses all the wonderful miracles, hardships, trials, and blessings a child would go through before he or she returns to the dust. Life is full of unexplained, unforeseen events that can cause an influx of various emotions, making you feel like you're on a rollercoaster of highs and lows. These emotions however can help shape your character either negatively or positively depending on how you handle each situation. Sometimes, we have heartaches and pains that plunge us into a valley of doubt and fear filled with deep depression. The days we spend in sorrow and despair may seem never ending; however, there are days filled with laughter and hope that cultivate the feeling of love, like the warm embrace of the sunshine that brings joy after the summer rain. Yes, it is true that life right now may seem chaotic, difficult, or painful at times, but even through this tumultuous life span, there is an inner strength and powerful force that guides and manoeuvres every decision you will make. With all that is happening around you, if you have that persistent will to survive, you can be this child, A Lily Amongst Thorns.

Sixteen unforgettable stories from a “beguiling writer” and the Edgar Award–winning author of the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael (The Daily Telegraph). Expanding her horizons far beyond the boundaries of crime fiction, Ellis Peters offers a broad range of short stories in this collection. Two friends, cruelly torn apart when their country is violently sundered, reach a surprising understanding. An Englishwoman’s life changes in a foreign land after she accepts a young light-boy’s offer to show her “a god.” And in the bewitching titular story, an inquisitive reporter investigates the strange hidden history of an elegant London stylist after the body of the enigmatic icon is discovered, immaculately dressed, lying in the ebony coffin that he kept at the side of his bed for years. Exploring life and death, opera and art, love and vengeance, grace and goodness, the poison of prejudice, and the horrors of war, these remarkable stories are as surprising and enthralling as the author’s acclaimed, award-winning novels, proving once again that “Peters writes with undiminished skill” (The Times, London).

Sebastian Caine clearly mistrusts Lily, but that doesn't stop him desiring her—or passionately seducing her as soon as possible! It's true that Lily does have a secret. But she's determined that Sebastian will trust her on her terms before she'll reveal anything. Or she'll only ever stay his mistress....

As an earthling, Merk thought that life after death would be endless peace and relaxation on Cloud 9. Surprise! He found himself on Cloud 3, the physical fitness cloud, spending all his precious time training fat angels to slim down. Hed been a fitness nut on earth; how fair is that? Besides, no matter what Merk does, calamity ensues: a simple fitness walk under the stars leads to a war between angels and pirates and, since romance isnt a part of life after death, why is he so attracted to Quiggy? Follow Merk and his companions other-worldly adventures through the cloud-world of the afterlife in Merk.

Immigrants: Volume I – Dragon Tooth Gold Series By: Kent J. McGrew Immigrants: Volume I – Dragon Tooth Gold Series begins the story of Aaden Callahan and Anna Mercier; two landed immigrants. They meet while teaching at Columbia University in New York City. The year is 1841. The young Dr. Callahan woos and wins the heart of the smart and beautiful Anna, but their courtship isn't easy. Kent J. McGrew brings years of industrial experience as a metallurgical engineer to every aspect of his stories. A sailing trip doesn't just take you somewhere, it teaches navigation and the skills to weather hurricanes, fight pirates and outwit the oppressive laws of the day concerning African Americans. Through the eyes of his characters, his readers get to experience America in the mid 1800's where land and resources were in abundance to all who worked with determination. The industrial revolution is robust and the Callahan family shape an empire with whiskey and lumber and a loyal labor force in the form of emancipated slaves. Dragon Tooth gold is uniquely laden with the engineering and technology of the times. Our ancestors worked hard and despite the current feeling that their thinking was old fashion, everything that they did successfully was well thought out, sometimes beyond genius. I want my readers to see our roots in the reality of getting the work done. In our age of information, invention and innovation are all too often taken for granted. Our physical world still needs to be put together piece by piece. Knowing how we got where we are today will help us prevent the mistakes, prejudices, and misconceptions of the past.