In this, the second book of the Pop and Grace series, Pop arranges another nostalgic trip on an old train which is pulled by the same magnificent steam locomotive as before, The Prince of Iceland. Grace was eagerly awaiting Pop's promised story when they were interrupted by old Toby Brown. Although Toby told Grace a thrilling tale of how he dramatically rescued his train from certain disaster a few years ago, Grace was mortified that she had missed out on Pop's own story. But with a twinkle in his eye, Pop told her that she would not be disappointed. And she certainly wasn't! Somehow, Grace was present at the first ever meeting of the Fearless Four, and she instantly became best friends with both Emily and Eduardo.

Which is the key to love—practicality or passion? Sensible Elly and romantic Maren are sisters trying to hold their family together in the wake of their father’s bankruptcy and death. As both unexpectedly encounter the madness and misadventures of love, they find out what true happiness means. This modern reimagination of the Jane Austen favorite will capture your heart all over again.

Newspaper reporter Justin Weaver had originally hoped to use his job at the small-town Bloomington Times as a springboard to something bigger. But after a couple years on the job, dreams of moving to New York or Chicago seem as far away as ever, especially when his newest assignment is covering a memorial service in the rural village of Masontown. A heroic war veteran and county sheriff for fifty years, Alvin "Pop" McDaniel, Masontown's legendary local hero, was a friend and benefactor to all. Justin is sure the story will be straightforward, but things get complicated when his girlfriend and fellow reporter, Belinda Fanelli, shows up to rock the boat-and Belinda rocks it well. As he researches the story and the memorial ceremony unfolds, Justin has a funny feeling. He suspects Pop wasn't as perfect as everyone thinks he was. With the help of Belinda and their inside source Andy Kline, a local reporter who proves to be a useful ally, Justin goes on a thorough hunt for the truth. However, digging through the life of a dead man can be dangerous-especially if the dead man had something to hide.

On a muggy, late August afternoon in 1936, somewhere along the banks of Greasy Creek, Life found Grace—walking the dusty mile between work and home in a brand new pair of leather kitten-heeled pumps, blond curls bouncing in the sun. Two weeks later, Lifie Jay Preston and Grace Mollette married, a union that lasted until their deaths fifty-eight years later. There was something about them, their daughter Linda would discover, a kind of radiance and love of living that would mark them in the memories of every person they encountered—a song that resonates years after their passing. Songs of Life and Grace is their story, told by the daughter whose own life grew out of their loving ministries and Appalachian sensibilities. Linda Scott DeRosier, the celebrated author of Creeker: A Woman's Journey, draws on family letters and lore, interviews, and her own recollections to reach a better understanding of her parents and the families that formed them both. Along the way, she introduces an unforgettable cast of characters: the formidable Grandma Emmy; Uncle Burns, an infamous ladies' man; helpless and simple Aunt Jo; and gentle Pop Pop, who could peel an apple in one long, unbroken spiral. A stirring, honest look at Appalachia and a tribute to the unbreakable bonds of family, Songs of Life and Grace establishes DeRosier as one of the most vital and exciting new voices of the American South.

Jenny Salter is a sixteen-year-old girl on her way home from school one day, excited to share some good news with her grandmother, when she notices something strange: her grandmother’s house is locked and the curtains drawn. Inside, she encounters a strange and violent scene, and her grandmother—Grace Salter—is nowhere to be seen. Little does she know that her entire world is about to be turned upside-down by Vancouver’s most notorious—and elusive—psychopathic criminal: Jake Lazeer. Jake Lazeer is a thirty-five-year-old man who kills with ease and only has two things on his mind: money and the thrill of the crime. We first find him with his criminal partner, Harry, who have both forced Grace from her home, trying to get her to divulge the location of the key to her safety deposit box. When they return to her house, chaos ensues: a helpful neighbour is brutally murdered, and Jenny is also kidnapped. Jake then leads the two women on a nightmarish ride through BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, using them as hostages in order to cheat and plunder, leaving a trail of death and destruction along the way. The Vancouver City Police and Homicide Unit are hot on his trail, but no matter what happens, Jake always seems to find a way to evade and outsmart them. Will the police at last be able to detain this criminal and hold him accountable for his heinous crimes? Or will his psychopathic behaviour allow him to slip out from under the hand of justice?

Grace can be a tricky thing to understand, but in this adaptation of New York Times bestselling author Lee Strobel’s The Case for Grace, kid-friendly language and personal stories of grace in action help children ages 6 to 10 discover firsthand what grace is, why it’s so amazing, and how God uses his gift of grace to forgive, care for, and strengthen us … as well as show kids how they can pass along the message of grace to others. Whether they’ve grown up in the church or are encountering faith for the first time, The Case for Grace for Kids is the perfect resource to answer the questions about the idea of spiritual forgiveness kids 6-10 ask most. Inside, readers will discover: Makes the complex idea of grace easy to understand by breaking down the questions kids ask and answering them in a way they will understand What it means to repent and be forgiven of your sins, and have the offer of eternal life The grace God gives us, as well as the grace we can give to others Stories from real-life people who have experienced God’s amazing grace firsthand Answers for why Christians believe what they do, and why they can be confident in our beliefs Ways to talk to other people about their faith and share what they know Explore exactly how grace works, why God freely offers it to us, the amazing things grace can do, and what it means for our lives today. Because grace is a gift we definitely want to receive. The Case for Grace for Kids: Is a solid source of information that looks at all sides of the issue to present solid evidence behind each conclusion and fact about the Christian faith Has illustrations and callout graphics to make the topics engaging for kids six and up Is an excellent resource for Sunday schools, church libraries, and homeschooling This book can be used on its own or alongside The Case for a Creator for Kids, The Case for Christ for Kids, The Case for Faith for Kids, and The Case for Miracles for Kids to help children with faith development and answer questions they wonder about most.

Grace Hammer lives a sweet enough life with her four children in London's dank and dirty East End, dipping into the pockets of wealthy strangers foolish enough to venture there. She keeps a clean house and a tight hold on her magpie nature, restricting her interests to wallets and pocket watches - at night she dreams of shiny things. Unbeknown to Grace, her most audacious crime will soon return to haunt her and old enemies come knocking. Out in the dark countryside Mr Blunt rocks in his chair, grinding his teeth, vowing furious retribution. He has never forgotten his scarlet treasure, or the harlot that stole it from him. At night he dreams of slitting her lily-white throat...

Kay and his sister Grace lose each other outside the Garden of Remembrance, a place where those seeking their loved ones gather to see if they have returned. Caught by a gale of Snow Bees, Kay is blown into the arms of the mysterious Snow Queen. They set off toward a fabled ice tower, on a journey that could change their lives (and the world) forever. Revised: 16/05/13

From an idea inspired by the classic Paul McCartney song comes Junior’s Farm, the second entry in the series Tales Of Sardis County! Laid off from a job in the city, Katie Montgomery and her thirteen-year-old daughter, Carol Grace, move home to Sardis County…to the farm that had been owned by her grandfather, Arthur “Junior” Ballantine, with the hopes of raising her daughter in the relative safety of rural America. Alan Blake is a cop. He also leaves the city to go to Sardis County…but not for the same reason. Alan arrested one of the Giambini crime family’s star gamblers: poker expert Moses Turley. Alan also grew up in Sardis County, but no one in the city knows that except his partner. Alan must hide out and stay alive long enough to testify against the mobster. Katie lets her former high school classmate, Alan, hide out with her and Carol Grace. But, in order to lie low on Junior’s Farm, he has to work as Katie’s farm hand. Then Katie discovers two things: She’s a descendant of the Sardis family, and she’s head over heels in love with Alan! Has Katie inherited the Sardis magic? Will Katie and Alan live happily ever after? Or will the Giambinis wipe out any chance of happiness? Find out in T. M. Bilderback’s Junior’s Farm - A Tale Of Sardis County!