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Etc Etc Amen
Howard Male - 2012
How long would this religion take to spread across the globe and even be perceived as a threat to Christianity, Judaism and Islam? In the age of the Internet, certainly less than 2000 years.Set in 1970s London and present-day Marrakech, Etc Etc Amen is a conspiracy thriller and a murder mystery in which people make gods out of men and gods out of thin air, and the destructive power of both religious faith and obsessive love has fatal consequences.'It's a wonderful book! I am even more awestruck the second time around.. Very few novelists get it right when they use Rock as the context for a novel. Howard Male got it right.' Tony Visconti, record producer (David Bowie, Morrissey, U2)'A highly original, artfully constructed and deliciously ironic tale.' Mick Brown (author of 'The Spiritual Tourist' and 'The Rise and Fall of Phil Spector') 'A finely crafted novel that seems destined to become a cult book about a cult.' Peter Culshaw (author of Clandestino: In Search of Manu Chao)'I really enjoyed Etc Etc Amen. At last a novel about a musician that didn't make me want to punch the author.' Jim Bob (Carter USM and author of Storage Stories)
The Story Bible
V. Ritchie Pruehs - 2012
But for the new believer, these things can be difficult and confusing. To resolve this difficulty, I created The Story Bible. The idea was to remove from the text those things that are complicated and/or confusing for the new believer, or for anyone who is new to Bible reading. For example, the books of First and Second Chronicles contain some great stories. But they include so many numbers and lists that the narratives get lost in the shuffle. So in The Story Bible I simply removed the lists, while leaving the stories to be read and enjoyed. Another example is the book of Numbers, which also contains some fascinating stories. But the stories are interspersed with descriptions of sanctuary rituals and census data that can become boring or confusing to the new believer. So again, I simply removed the sanctuary ritual descriptions and the census data while leaving the stories in place to be enjoyed without frustration. What I have produced is a Bible that can be read by a new believer from cover to cover without getting stuck.After serving as a Christian pastor for many years, I not only recognize the problem of new believers getting stuck in genealogies, sanctuary rituals, etc., but I also recognize that what new believers need most is familiarity with Bible stories. The Bible narratives form the backbone for everything else in scripture. Prophecy, sanctuary rituals, pastoral letters, genealogies, and even census data find their place once the new believer becomes familiar with the stories.Keep in mind that I have not edited the narratives themselves. Every word of The Story Bible is from the text itself. I have only removed that which is not narrative, so that the narratives are no longer obscured and can more easily be enjoyed. Another way to put it is to say that The Story Bible is a compilation of all the stories of Scripture. Every portion of the Bible that is narrative was included. I did not edit, condense, or rewrite the narratives. I only compiled them.The translation I used for this project is the Bible in Basic English. It was translated by Professor Samuel Henry Hooke (1874-1968), an English scholar and Professor Emeritus of Old Testament Studies in the University of London. The BBE was printed in 1965 by Cambridge Press in England. Published without any copyright notice and distributed in America, this work fell immediately and irretrievably into the public domain in the United States. The BBE is easy to read, since it utilizes a 1000 word vocabulary. My hope is that new believers will be drawn in by the Bible stories and discover how relevant and practical the Bible is for us today.
Saints & Strangers: Book 1-3
Keeley Bates - 2016
If you like humorous cozy mysteries, get to know former TV actress and the eccentric residents of Westdale in the first 3 books of the Saints & Strangers cozy mysteries box set: A Dead End, Book 1 The Deep End, Book 2 The Bitter End, Book 3 Learn more about the author at keeleybates.com.
Amish Christmas Wishes Boxset: Bumper Christmas Amish Romance - 13 Book Box Set
Emma Cartwright - 2020
The Protector (Brotherhood Series Book 3)
Vivian Rose Lee - 2017
She lived to create and enjoy her carefree bohemian lifestyle. Life was good, until her father died leaving her to continue his legacy of Thornton Industries. She was an engineer, not some corporate shark. Therefore, she didn’t know where to begin, especially managing the day-to-day operations of retaining TI's successful multi-million dollar status. Before she could regroup to handle the inherited responsibilities, she started receiving personal threats against her life. When they escalated into life-threatening attacks, she had to accept around-the-clock protection from a man whose nearness was dangerous to her self-imposed celibacy. Olen Davidson was assigned to protect Zulayka. From the beginning, he made it known he was not happy with what he called "a babysitting assignment," but he went along "taking one for the team." He was even more disappointed when he met the woman in person. She was a twenty-first century hippie, with a high IQ, a smart mouth, and an eccentric personality. The easy assignment soon turned into international espionage with Zulayka’s company as the targeted prize. Olen’s cavalier attitude in protecting Zulayka almost caused her serious injuries. Now Olen is determined to put his life on the line to protect her. What he hadn’t asked for were the feelings he was starting to have for the unconventional nerd who wasn't his type. Hadn't watching her prevented him from a reunion with the woman who held his heart?
Shifter Mail Order Bride Agency Complete Series: Paranormal Romance Series Box Set
Ruby Knoxx - 2021
To find matches with a chemistry that burns so hot that it melts down the agency’s computers and algorithms. To enable eternal love… with just a touch of magic…The Dragon’s Mail Order BrideI had to get away from home and took the first chance I got: become a mail order bride. Now I’m here, with an absolutely unbelievable guy. Probably too good to be true, and hiding lots of secrets. Is he?The Bear’s Mail Order BrideI became a mail order bride because I needed a place to run to. True, I kind of skipped over the details. Like love, marriage, and, oh, marriage. This is just a union of obligation. Nothing else… until I meet him…The Lion’s Mail Order BrideThis marriage is just a temporary solution, nothing more. But the site didn’t mention that he’s the whole package. That for some reason, he wants me just like I want him. Until he finds out why I’m really here…The Wolf’s Mail Order BrideI’ve never been with a man, don’t know what’s expected of me. I know they are coming for me, but I keep getting distracted by my new husband. I want to stay here, to feel safe and protected in his arms…The Tiger’s Mail Order BrideI’m a sucker for love. Never found it, but I’ll give it one last shot. I signed up for a mail order bride service. And guess what? I got matched. Looks like my new husband wasn’t expecting me, though…The Alpha’s Mail Order BrideIt is troubles that brought me to this custom-built mansion. Troubles that made me choose this last option. But now that I’m here… I have very different reasons for wanting to stay. Will he let me?WARNING: Intended for 18+ readers.
Rangers and Sovereignty
Dan W. Roberts - 1987
This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Alphalicious Billionaires Box Set III
Lindsey Hart - 2021
However, our sassy ladies are so not ready to surrender their panties however wet it gets from all the sizzling attraction to the enemy.So, get on board and take these hunks for a tantalizing test drive as they fight to claim the ladies they deem as rightfully theirs!WARNING: Have a fire extinguisher ready or call for a hot firefighter. Because things are gonna blaze!Hot New NeighborI caught my hot new neighbor in all the glory of his birthday suit,While trying to sneak into his house...Mind you, I was definitely not planning on getting caught. Nor lay eyes on his hella BIG junk!And I know I have some serious explaining to do.But dear god, why can’t I take my eyes off of his... mmm, you know...I know. I'M IN SO MUCH TROUBLE.Hotshot BossEver met the exquisitely hot boss from hell? No?Well, meet Curtis James, jerk of the century, owner of the most perfect jawline with a gift for rapping instructions faster than a seasoned rapper.And guess what, he is actually asking for my help for once… to babysit kids!I am not going to lie, I nearly died of shock.My Ex's Little SisterTall, blonde, chic, soft-spoken... She is nothing like that!I met her for the first time when I dumped her sister at the altar…Correction! She is the one who kidnapped me from my own wedding.And I think I’m obsessed... my ex-fiancée’s foul-mouthed dark-haired little sister.She is strictly forbidden... but nothing tastes more delicious than what you cannot have.Hot JerkI was hired to find the cocky A-hole THE perfect wife.What was not in this job description was kissing the future groom,Much less have a one-night stand with him.Not that any of this is going to happen.If the prick thinks he can corrupt ME, Miss goody two shoes as he calls me,He's got another thing coming.EACH BOOK IN THIS BOX SET IS A FULL-LENGTH STEAMY STANDALONE ROMANTIC COMEDY WITH AN HEA THAT WILL LEAVE YOU WANTING FOR MORE. CHECK IT OUT IF YOU LOVE HOT NAUGHTY BUT SWEET BILLIONAIRE BAD BOYS.
The Seven Kingdoms - Books 1-3 (Seven Kingdoms Box Sets)
Cordelia Castel - 2018
An anti-magic regime. An escape into a world of fairytale villains! Cendrilla has two choices—and they could both mean death. When she is forcibly betrothed to a murderous ogre, she faces a short, brutal life. She can think of only one way out: escaping into the United Kingdom of Seven's badlands. Armed with just her wits and a powerful and illegal brand of magic, will Cendrilla reach safety and defeat her foes? This boxset contains the three full-length novels from the action-packed Seven Kingdoms Series. Don’t miss this Combat Cinderella retelling. It is perfect for fans of Xena The Warrior Princess, Brienne of Tarth, and Celaena Sardothien. Get your copy now!
The Women of Paragon Springs: The Complete Series
Irene Bennett Brown - 2019
How they find their way through the struggles are what pull you into these heartwarming stories.Women of Paragon Springs includes: Long Road Turning, Blue Horizons, No Other Place and Reap The South Wind.
“If you enjoy western novels, such as Little House on the Prairie and Lonesome Dove, you will enjoy this series by Irene Bennett Brown.”
Sugar Coated Cowboys #1-3
Stephanie Berget - 2018
Pursued by a loan shark bent on retrieving gambling debts owed by her deadbeat ex-boyfriend, she finds the perfect hiding place at the remote Circle W Ranch in central Oregon. More at home with city life, cupcakes, and croissants than beef, beans, and bacon, she has to convince the ranch owner she’s up to the job of feeding his cowhands. Micah West’s ranch cook quit without notice. With his crew of hungry cowboys about to mutiny, he hires Cary on a temporary basis, just until he finds the right man to fill the job. But, maintaining a hands-off policy toward his sexy new cook becomes tougher than managing a herd of wild-eyed Herefords. Sweet Cowboy Kisses Kade Vaughn’s goal is to ride Swamp Fox. The rank bull has bucked him off twice and given him a severe concussion to boot. On a forced vacation at his friend’s ranch, he comes face to face with a temptress in a Cleopatra wig working in the local diner. She’s the girl he left behind, and who he’d give nearly anything to have back in his arms. To get through each day, Pansy Lark pretends to be famous, strong women who took what they wanted from life. Once a champion barrel racer with a bright future, and a cowboy she loved, she’s lost it all. When Kade walks back into her life, she must decide if real strength is in forgiveness. Cowboy’s Sweetheart Byron Garrett has discovered a passion for the land, his horses, and the cowboy way of life on the Circle W Ranch. Far from his controlling father’s demands, he found peace and created the lifestyle he always wanted. That life doesn’t include a woman--or the complications that come with love. After a long search, Vivi Beckett found home in the beautiful wilds of Oregon. With an inheritance left when she was orphaned, she plans to buy a studio and create her sculptures. Her dreams are put at risk when she discovers her inheritance is in jeopardy. To make matters worse, after meeting the quiet cowboy, Vivi suspects her art won’t be enough to bring her happiness. With Byron’s help, can she salvage her dreams and become a cowboy’s sweetheart? Do you love strong heroines and steadfast cowboys, you'll love the Sugar Coated Cowboys series. Join the men and women of the Circle W Ranch.