Leap forward a century from the days of Ellis Peters' Brother Cadfael.... She stretched out her hand, struggling to grasp him, reaching for the crude wooden cross he wore on a thin leather strap around his neck. But something seemed to hold her back; some black force scrabbled to keep her soul from deliverance. The priest had not heard her cry. He did not see her fighting to reach him. She must tell him. She must! After all her years devoted to God, Satan should not win her soul over such a misunderstanding, a judgement she'd made with imperfect knowledge and mortal blindness. An innocent person would be hurt, even die, if she did not. She could not have that fouling her conscience. She fought harder to reach her confessor, twisting, crying, moaning for help. Suddenly a hand materialized from the tapestry. It grasped the old prioress firmly and pulled her back to the ground. It was a woman's hand, and the touch was warm. The old prioress looked up and saw St. Mary Magdalene smiling. ''tell me, my child,'' the saintly voice said. ''I will tell Our Lord.'' She gestured to the glowing man at whose feet she sat. ''And He will forgive all as He always has.'' The old prioress wanted to weep for joy. ''Please tell him that I accused wrongly. It was not the one we feared, but rather the other!'' she gasped. And with that, the world turned black.

An escaped lunatic, a panicked town, and a murder case that will challenge their sanity… Summer has arrived in the lovely town of Clovedale Falls, and sisters Rita and Rhonda are enjoying the quiet life at their bakery. But when they stumble upon a rumour that an escaped patient from a mental asylum is closing in their town, they struggle not to get caught up in the whirlwind of panic and suspicion. But the mental patient isn’t the only person they have to worry about… their day quickly turns from bad to worse when a dead body mysteriously appears in their own bakery. Forced head-first into a wild roller coaster of a murder investigation, the twin sisters must use all of their wits if they want to unmask the true killer and prove their innocence. But time is running out, and the small town is eager to take the law into their own hands. If Rita and Rhonda don’t act fast, there’s no telling what could happen… Can these sleuthing sisters unmask the silent killer lurking in their kitchen? And what will become of the escaped mental patient now hiding somewhere in Clovedale Falls? Perfect for fans who love reading about cozy and lighthearted mystery novels that combine suspense, excitement, and all the twists and turns of a page-turning who-dun-it, Rita and Rhonda’s next adventure in Flour Day will Come is one you won’t want to miss.

The thrilling, unlikely story of Barack Obama's first presidential campaign, as told by the volunteers and staff who propelled the longshot candidate to the presidency In the year leading up to the Iowa caucuses, few thought a freshman senator named Barack Hussein Obama would be able to win the Democratic nomination--not to mention become the most popular leader in the world. But something was stirring. Hundreds of young people from all over the country began assembling first in Iowa. These "kids" became the foundation of one of the most improbable presidential campaigns of the modern era. Chris Liddell-Westefeld was one of those kids. He and thousands of other staff and volunteers dedicated every minute of their time, intelligence, and resources to help elect Barack Obama, as what started in the midwest spread nationwide. Drawn from more than 200 interviews with alumni including David Axelrod, David Plouffe, Alyssa Mastromonaco, Dan Pfeiffer, Valerie Jarrett, Josh Earnest, Tommy Vietor, Jon Favreau, and President Obama himself, They Said This Day Would Never Come takes readers deep inside the most inspirational presidential campaign in recent history.

Fiona Barclay, a child prodigy mathematician who has had great academic success, but who has had little social life until she turns twenty, meets the man who she believes is the one for her. Things go well until he goes back to Tanzania to continue his researches at the Olduvai Gorge. Something goes terribly awry and she believes she has lost the love of her life. Will she be able to recover from this and move forward with her life, or will she be haunted by memories for the rest of her life?

A collection of blistering, darkly humorous stories that upend the idyllic image of the Greek holiday island. Seeking to escape the paralyzing effects of the Greek economic crisis, a group of Athenian friends move to an Aegean island in the hopes of starting over. Viewed with suspicion and disdain by the locals, they soon find themselves enmeshed in the same vicious cycle of money, power, and violence they thought they had left behind.

Tom Dow asserts that Job does not go through his trials to somehow improve him. He is being tried by Satan, who seeks to break Job's and God's trust in one another. When that trust survives the worst that Satan and insensitive friends can do, both Job and God are vindicated. When Storms Come shows how the book of Job can be related to New Testament teaching, and how it can be a great help to people experiencing suffering and stress. It also serves as a resource for people ministering to those going through the storms of life.

When Kate discovers her fiancé's infidelity, she gives up on love that is until she meets Jack, a handsome Green Beret who tries to change her outlook on love and relationships. Despite their reservations, they develop strong feelings for each other. Not only does he gain her heart and trust, she also gains his. With his dangerous career of hunting terrorists, dodging bullets, bombs and losing friends in combat, she knows there is no guarantee he will survive. As he prepares to leave for a mission to the Middle East, she gives him a photograph of herself and asks him to promise her that he will come back to her. He carries her picture with him at all times. While in the mountains of Afghanistan, Jack and his men are ambushed. Many of his men including Jack are missing in action, but the only items recovered were some of the men's dog tags and the blood stained photograph of Kate. Will Jack be able to keep his promise and come back to her? Promise You'll Come Back will tug at your heart and make you cry. It is a true gripping story about love, devotion and survival. It unveils what our nations' heroes and their wives and families' face in their daily struggles as well as their triumphs. Promise You'll Come Back has romance and true combat action from the streets of Iraq and the mountains of Afghanistan.

The Book of Revelation's legacy of visual imagery is evaluated here, from the 11th century to the end of World War 2 illuminated manuscripts, books, prints and drawings of apocalyptic phases are examined.

“For a guy who has never set foot outside the USA, I feel like a seasoned world traveler, thanks to Alton Loveless who picks me up on his magic carpet called “Monday Moments.” We’ve uncovered history in London, waded in the Jordan River, heard the roar of hunting lions in Africa, and cheered American servicemen at 30,000 feet returning home from far-flung battlefields. Climb aboard—we saved a seat for you.” —Dr. Jack Williams, Director of Communications, FWBBC, Nashville, Tennessee. "Call me a world traveler, yet I’ve rarely crossed the borders of my own country. Still I’ve traveled far and wide in the words of Dr. Alton Loveless over the past few years. Dr. Loveless is an inspiration and wonder, all wrapped up in the flesh of a man. Here’s a man who has visited countless nations, spoke in some of the most exotic and remote churches on the globe, yet when he recounts his travels in print it is as if I am there climbing that mountain, or sitting in that airplane seat looking out over the wing at the mountains and valleys of some remote region. I first met Dr. Loveless when a minister in the town where I manage the hometown newspaper came into my office to introduce me to their new associate pastor. He told me how Dr. Alton Loveless had spent many decades in the printing field — having worked for and managed a publishing house for much of his career. It didn’t take but a couple weeks for me to be introduced to the new minister’s writings. Immediately I was hooked. In the years since, Dr. Loveless became a regular contributor to the local newspaper with a weekly column. He quickly drew a following of faithful readers. Countless times I’ve been thanked by readers for including his works in the local paper by his friends and neighbors ... and in many cases, complete strangers who were drawn to the pictures he painted with words. Whether it be the reader who’s lot in life has kept them from traveling abroad, or the traveler who longs to experience more beyond his or her borders — Dr. Alton Loveless can take you there. I’m sure you will find his travel writings to be every bit as realistic, entertaining and enjoyable as my readers has." --Doug Smith, General Manager, Farmington Press "With an adventurous spirit, Dr. Loveless has journaled his lifetime travels that parallel a rich and inspiring spiritual journey in His Father ́s world. Sit down with a cup of coffee and enjoy the ride!" --Dr. Greg Sergent, Pastor, Wise, Virginia. " ́Monday Moments ́ is a favorite read for me. Its short, inspiring narrative is just what I need to begin my week." --Winnie Yandell, Pastor’s wife, Oklahoma. "My wife and I have enjoyed reading all the articles that you have sent out called ́Monday Moments ́. They are always spiritually uplifting and fascinating reading. Please continue writing them." --Gerald & Norma McAllister, Nashville, Tennessee. "I have enjoyed and appreciated the ́Monday Moments ́ articles I have read. Having lived in another country myself for many years, I like the way you often utilize traveling experiences to relate them to God ́s eternal truth and man ́s need. God bless you and thanks." --Earnie Deeds, Oklahoma. Retired Missionary to Brazil. "Dr. Loveless your stories are fascinating and I enjoy reading them." --Dr. Ramakrishna Venkatesh, University of Kentucky Medical School- Professor/Surgeon. "As a bi-vocational pastor I am blessed to be able to receive ́Monday Moments ́ on my PC. It’s refreshing and uplifting to read about Dr. Loveless’ travels and experiences - always given with a perspective of God’s word." --Don White, Pastor, Bristol, TN. "Dr. Loveless’s ́Monday Moments ́ are interesting and his descriptions of places where he and his wife have visited are always vivid and enticing. His writing is refreshing in that it reveals appreciation of God’s glory and grandeur se