“The Southeastern Indian people found their voices in this work. They are alive and well—still on their land!”—Hiram F. Gregory, coauthor of The Historic Indian Tribes of Louisiana: From 1542 to the Present “This collection fills a major void in our understanding of recent southern history by offering a wide-ranging selection of southern Indians a chance to speak for themselves, unfiltered, as they strike at the heart of identity: Indian identity, southern identity, and, ultimately, American identity.”—Greg O’Brien, editor of Pre-removal Choctaw History: Exploring New Paths The history of Native Americans in the U.S. South is a turbulent one, rife with conflict and inequality. Since the arrival of Spanish conquistadors in the fifteenth century, Native peoples have struggled to maintain their land, cultures, and ways of life. In We Will Always Be Here, contemporary tribal leaders, educators, and activists speak about their own experiences fighting for Indian identity, self-determination, cultural survival, and community development. This valuable collection portrays the lives of today’s Southern Indians in their own words. Reflecting on such issues as poverty, education, racism, cultural preservation, and tribal sovereignty, the contributors to this volume offer a glimpse into the historical struggles of southern Native peoples, examine their present-day efforts, and share their hopes for the future. They also share examples of cultural practices that have either endured or been revitalized. In a country that still faces challenges to civil rights and misconceptions about Indian identity and tribal sovereignty, this timely book builds a deeper understanding of modern Native peoples within a region where they are often overlooked. Contributors: Nanette Sconiers Pupalaikis | Stan Cartwright | Patricia Easterwood| Wanda Light Tully| Framon Weaver| Nancy Wright Carnley| Otha Martin| Marie Martin| Pauline Martin| Nathan Martin| Karla Martin| Kaci Martin| Marvin T. Jones| Shoshone Peguese-Elmardi| Lars Adams| Doug Patterson| Kenneth Adams| Hodalee Scott Sewell| Tony Mack McClure| Cedric Sunray| Brooke Bauer| Donna Pierite| Jean-Luc Pierite| Elisabeth Pierite-Mora| Harold Comby| Tom Hendrix| Michael "T. Mayheart" Dardar| Marcus Briggs-Cloud| Marvin "Marty" Richardson| Dana Chapman Masters| Robert Jumper| Robert Caldwell| Megan Young| Jessica Osceola| Ernest Sickey| Jeanette Alcon| Charles “Chuckie” Verdin| Phyliss J. Anderson| David Sickey| Stephanie Bryan| Malinda Maynor Lowery| Ahli-sha Stephens| Elliott Nichols

Jungle heat? Sassy humor? Mysterious adventure? Weapons and a dangerous Amazonian rain forest filled with predators ready to eat her alive? Absolutely! For Archeologist Lia Pierce, all that and more comes to mind when she suddenly finds herself in the wrong place, wrong time scenario that lands her in a wooden cage, beaten, battered, and bedraggled. She had set out to find an ancient mysterious dig site said only to be a legend, but the Brazilian rain forest held more danger than just the creatures of the night. Now Lia must rely on the one thing she has tried her entire life to avoid. When a man with a SEALs uniform and a steel grip breaks her from her prison, she finds him not only an honorable man but one hell of a tempting package. Oh yes, he is as sexy as they come with his own attitude to match hers. But she won't make this SEALs job easy to keep her safe. Petty Officer Hawke Night is not a man to lose focus over a woman, but when it comes to this fiery hot–tempered woman, all common sense goes right out the window. She drives him crazy, but the more he tells himself to back off, the more he feels the pull to be closer to her. If he doesn't strangle her first that is! But that is only one challenge of many. Not only does he go against everything he is to keep her safe, but he also learns that the trouble doesn't just end in the jungle. His job just became a hell of a lot harder when he is faced with more than one enemy, wanting her dead and a woman who has not only blindsided him but also becomes the biggest pain in his ass that he never saw coming. She may not want to want him, but she is damn well going to have this SEAL watching her six. When it comes to this sassy, strong, beautiful five–ten woman, Hawke takes on a deathly crash collision course straight into a brick emotional wall... This woman should come with her own warning label... So honorable, even his blood should be red, white, and blue...

The moment Joe spots Rebecca from afar at his friend’s house, he wants to meet her. He can’t stop thinking about her. They eventually meet in an unexpected place, and they form an immediate attraction. On their first date, Joe reveals he’s a US Air Force fighter pilot—and he’s proud of his work. Joe and Rebecca’s love grows, and they become engaged. But Rebecca can’t accept Joe’s upcoming deployment, and she suddenly starts making false accusations toward Joe. They break up—then Rebecca discovers she is pregnant with their child. They eventually get back together and marry before Joe is deployed. When Joe leaves for active duty, Rebecca manages the household with help from her family and friends. But then, she starts having frightening dreams about Joe being involved in a terrible plane accident. She must convince others the threat is real.

Blair, Serena, Nate, Dan, and Vanessa went off to live their lives. Now they're coming home for the holidays. A lot can change in a few months . . . but some things never do. It finally happened: we went to college. We started over. No one knows who we've coveted, what we scored on the SATs,where our parents live, or when we became debaucherous. We've learned new things, made new friends, and maybe even met the loves of our lives. We've changed. Or at least, some of us have. But old habits are hard to break-especially when faced with your former besties and former flames. With everyone back in the city for the holidays, this break is guaranteed to be filled with makeups, breakups, and shakeups. Lucky for you, I'm here to report all the scandal as it happens. Let the games begin! You know you love me, xoxo Gossip Girl

Greenville, South Carolina. Tessa and Dexter have a peculiar game that has bound them together since adolescence, ever since he moved with his peculiar family into the house across from hers. While she develops a genuine obsession with the new neighbor, Dex views their relationship as mere amusement. Their special and eccentric friendship drives them to play with their own lives and those of others, constantly making bets and deliberately getting into trouble. A crazier wager than before forces Tess's parents to send her away forever, to Florida, to live with Aunt Teddy. Tessa begins to despise Dexter for everything he put her through, and it is only through this hatred that she manages to move on after that terrible decision. Synopsis: Daytona Beach, Florida. Eight years later. Tess can't believe her sister is about to get married, which means she has to return home for an entire weekend. Will she see him again? Will they still play together? In a weaving of present and past, their wild story speaks to us about great love and how cruel the heart can be; about friendship and the devastating pains of life, which flow inexorably and cannot hold together what is meant to be lost or change what is written to remain united.

We promised each other that we would always be together no matter what, as we snuggled close to one another and kissed. He smelled so good that he was turning me on but that had to wait, I had to be satisfied with just his warm body next to mine. We both fell asleep wrapped in each others arms. I had a funny feeling and opened my eyes to see Bob sitting up in bed. What's the matter I asked? He said he just didn't feel right. Instant panic grew inside of me as I dialed 911. Bob screamed out my name as he held his arms out. I went into his arms, he hugged me and his whole body went limp. I couldn't feel a pulse and leaned on his chest to listen to his heartbeat but there was nothing. As the medics arrived I let them in and was told to stay in the living room. I don't know why but I felt that Bob's heart had beat it's final beat. I knew deep down in my heart that no matter how hard I could shake him, or how desperately I cried or yelled or even prayed he would never wake up again. He promised me we would always be together and now he is dead.

From the very first moment that we gaze upon our own face in a mirror, we are mesmerized. At first we don't even recognize that the image peering back at us is our own. Eventually we come to realize that the person in the mirror is indeed one with us, a part of us, and from that moment on, everything changes. Our reflection becomes an integral part of our life. Without it, life as we know it would be almost impossible. It is here, in front of that mirror, that we finally see, that which is very important, who we really are. So imagine for a moment what would happen if one day our image had suddenly, tragically, disappeared Identical twin brothers Marco and Luca Luna share everything. Growing up in a small town, they are an integral part of a loving family. They participate in sports, enjoy music, and are active in their local church. The brothers do everything together, perhaps because they are so much alike-and yet so different. Then one moment, and one event, changes everything-and nothing will ever be the same again

CAT HAVEN is a "Heaven on Earth" resort for cats which was established in 1995 in loving memory of Brandy, a 14 year old 'tortoise shell' calico who taught us love and respect for all forms of creatures, whether wild or tame. We at CAT HAVEN believe that humans must acknowledge our place in this world and act responsibly. We demand more space than we have a right to, so it is our responsibility to take care of those creatures whom we have displaced. CAT HAVEN Charitable Trust is not an adoption service. Our theory is simple: all cats deserve to live in a safe, nurturing environment and those cats that choose to live at CAT HAVEN may do so for life.

I Will Always Find You collects all three books in Brennan LaFaro’s Slattery Falls trilogy, a pulse-pounding, genre-spanning tale of a haunting in New England. Slattery Falls, Decimated Dreams, and The World You Loved come together for the first time in one dazzling volume, joined by The Orphan’s Revenge, a brand new, never before released novella. Book One: Slattery Falls Travis, Elsie, and Josh, college kids with a ghost-hunting habit, scour New England for the most interesting haunted locales. Their journey eventually leads them to Slattery Falls, a small Massachusetts town living in the shadow of the Weeks House. The former home of the town’s most sinister and feared resident sits empty. At least that’s what the citizens say. It’s all in good fun. But after navigating the strange home, they find the locals couldn’t be more wrong. And now the roles are reversed. The hunters have become the hunted. Something evil refuses to release its grip, forcing the trio into one last adventure. Book Two: Decimated Dreams Five years after the demise of Robert Weeks, his shadow still haunts Elsie and Travis. Along with their young daughter, April, the Morlands have found peace, but when the sun sets, nightmares drag Elsie back to the worst day of her life. When April claims a man with green eyes taps on her window at night, it’s only a matter of time before children begin to disappear again, starting with April. With their daughter stolen and an undead madman seemingly back from the grave, Elsie and Travis have no choice but to return to the twisting, turning streets of Slattery Falls. What will it cost them to get their daughter back and make sure Robert Weeks stays dead this time? Book Three: The World You Loved Following the events of Decimated Dreams, Travis and Elsie reunite with their daughter, April. Only the world has changed while they were gone. Officer Metcalf and her wife, Penny, have kept April from harm, but when Travis and Elsie return, the shadow of Robert Weeks lurks around every corner. Brought together by fate, the group prepares to make a final stand that will take them between dimensions, into the past, and to the chilling House of the Phantoms. Sacrifices will be made and strength tested as they desperately seek to find a way to defeat Robert Weeks in his own world, a haunted reflection of Slattery Falls. The Orphan’s Revenge Pulled from the pages of The World You Loved, The Orphan’s Revenge is the story within the story. A pulp novella that dives deep into the history and lore of Slattery Falls, told through the eyes of Anthony Stone, a historical character from the Slattery Falls trilogy whose writings and experiences help to pull the dark veil back from the House of the Phantoms, Robert Weeks, and the mysterious figure known only as the Protector.