What would you do if you were in a situation where if you told the truth you would be guaranteed a bed in a psych ward? What would you do if your son was on front line of the battle ground of a war that was waging your own home? Take a journey with Elaine Reeves as she travels from being an innocent happy child to a troubled adult who is being pulled into the pit of hell. Will she be able to battle the demons and save the lives of her family before it is too late? Where do you turn for hope when you are faced with darkness? This short nonfiction will give you the answers that you are looking for.

This unique Thanksgiving collection includes the tales dedicated to this holiday by the greatest authors of all time: An English Dinner of Thanksgiving (George Eliot) An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving (Louisa May Alcott) Aunt Susanna's Thanksgiving Dinner (Lucy Maud Montgomery) The Genesis of the Doughnut Club (Lucy Maud Montgomery) Ezra's Thanksgivin' Out West (Eugene Field) John Inglefield's Thanksgiving (Nathaniel Hawthorne) Helen's Thanksgiving (Susan Coolidge) Thanksgiving at the Polls (Edward Everett Hale) Millionaire Mike's Thanksgiving (Eleanor H. Porter) The Thanksgiving of the Wazir (Andrew Lang) The Master of the Harvest (Mrs. Alfred Gatty) How We Kept Thanksgiving at Oldtown (Harriet Beecher Stowe) The Queer Little Baker Man (Phila Butler Bowman) A Turkey for the Stuffing (Katherine Grace Hulbert) Mrs. November's Party (Agnes Carr) The Debut of Dan'l Webster (Isabel Gordon Curtis) The Two Alms, or the Thanksgiving Day Gift (Eleanor L. Skinner) The Kingdom of the Greedy (P. J. Stahl) Thankful (Mary E. Wilkins Freeman) Beetle Ring's Thanksgiving Mascot (Sheldon C. Stoddard) Mistress Esteem Elliott's Molasses Cake (Kate Upson Clark) The First Thanksgiving (Albert F. Blaisdell and Francis K. Ball) Thanksgiving at Todd's Asylum (Winthrop Packard) Wishbone Valley (R. K. Munkittrick) Patem's Salmagundi (E. S. Brooks) The Visit (Maud Lindsay) The Story of Ruth and Naomi (Bible) Bert's Thanksgiving (J. T. Trowbridge) A Thanksgiving Story (Miss L. B. Pingree) How Obadiah Brought About a Thanksgiving (Emily Hewitt Leland) The White Turkey's Wing (Sophie Swett) A Mystery in the Kitchen (Olive Thorne Miller) Who Ate the Dolly's Dinner? (Isabel Gordon Curtis)....

The Great Short Stories of Thanksgiving stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of American literature, encapsulating a diverse range of voices and literary styles around the central theme of gratitude and communal celebration. This anthology not only showcases the traditional narratives and classic folklore associated with Thanksgiving but stretches beyond to explore deeper themes of family, resilience, and the human spirit through various epochs. The collection is significant for including standout pieces that reflect the socio-cultural landscape of their respective times, rendered in styles that range from the Gothic to realist, romantic to the early modernist, embodying the multifaceted nature of American literature. The contributing authors, including notable figures like Harriet Beecher Stowe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Lucy Maud Montgomery, bring a rich background of historical, cultural, and literary movements. This eclectic assembly underscores the anthology's alignment with themes of reform, feminism, transcendentalism, and early realism. Each author's unique perspective not only enhances the readers understanding of Thanksgiving's multilayered significance but also offers a panoramic view of America's literary evolution, highlighting the shifts in narrative techniques, thematic focus, and social commentary across different periods. To the discerning reader, The Great Short Stories of Thanksgiving presents a unique opportunity to engage with the myriad perspectives, styles, and thematic explorations within a single collection. It invites the reader to delve into a literary feast that educates, entertains, and provokes thought, offering a breadth of insights into not just the holiday but also the human condition and societal norms. This anthology not only fosters a deeper appreciation for the art of storytelling but also encourages dialogue and reflection on the ties that bind us together in the spirit of thanksgiving. It is an indispensable compilation for those eager to explore the converging and diverging voices that have shaped American literary dialogue around this cherished holiday.

A Story of Salvation begins in Spunky Point, Illinois where the protagonist, Mick Scott, and his two younger sisters live with their grandparents after their parents split up. Their violent, suicidal, alcoholic mother is ruled unfit by a family court to care for them. She blames the court’s decision on her ex-husband, so she enlists the assistance of her violent new lover to exact revenge on him and the children, thinking that they conspired against her in court. As the three siblings grow into adulthood, they, along with their father, are forced to deal with their mother’s lover’s vicious attacks against them. After all is said and done, do they succeed in ending his evil reign of terror, or do they succumb to it?

This easy to read book, which covers the Bible from Genesis through Second Chronicles, is the work of one who has devoted years to the study of the Bible. The first of three volumes, it tells the early Bible stories in simple, uncomplicated language. It incorporates the contributions from the Bible scholars, plus the historians, archaeologists, and scientists. It's purpose is to present the ancient people of the Bible as accurately as possible. Now the twenty first century reader can relate to the people of the Bible, and even empathize with them. Finally, this book offers the essential teachings, their value to us, and their place in the overall scope of the Bible. God's gradual revelation of the means to salvation, and thus the religious progress of mankind, are unfolded through the truths taught in the Bible. This book attempts to present those truths in simple, understandable language. The book begins with a concise overview of the entire Bible which describes its contents, its authors, the timeframe over which it was written, and how it has come down to us. The book ends with the devastation of Israel, and that event's affect upon the coming of God's Son, the Messiah.

As believers we stand at a fork in the road. Two different expressions of Christianity are emerging in the Body of Christbelievers growing in love for Jesus and others sliding back into apostasy. This book explores the two choices before us, patterned after the churches of Philadelphia and Laodicea in Revelation. Many churches contain a mixture, but as time progresses the two streams will progressively separate. The choice we make will radically affect our destiny in this life and in eternity. Wherever we are spiritually right now, we can choose which way to go. The choice is ours! All rewards described in Revelation are given to overcomers. It is Gods desire for each of us to become an overcomer. The principles in this book are not just good theory, but have been lived out in real life. The more of Gods ways we walk in, the more we will walk as overcomers. The purpose of this book is to encourage you into the joy and victory of walking with the Lord in His wonderful and overcoming ways!

Given the current Nigerian security quicksand, characterized by a plethora of human brutality seen in only very few countries of the world, the book offers coping resources primarily to Christians, who seem to be the most vulnerable group. Of course, these could be of help to non-Christians as well. This intervention has become necessary as people live in constant anxiety, fear, and apprehension and are, in fact, distressed. Consequently, human life is unprotected, miserable, and strained. The social, economic, and political life of the country is off-kilter. Only multiple intensive surgical interventions, such as those offered in the book, can save the day. Thus, a synergy of psychological and spiritual resources and techniques is considered robust enough for this purpose. In this way, they are conducive to effective coping and full functioning, not only in hostile environments.