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Fifteen-year-old Kellea Sullivan discovers her calling in life after falling in love with a Thoroughbred colt she names Wind-Free. She cares for the colt after his leg is caught in a coil trap, and then after surgery for a bone spur. Her love and attention is rewarded when Wind-Free begins racing and wins race after race. But can he live up to his name and reputation when he's entered in the biggest race of all, the Triple Crown?

For fifteen year-old Natasha Smithson-Blair, life couldn't get any worse. The shocking news of her parents' divorce on top of her own deep, dark secret threatens to tip her over the edge-until her best friend suggests joining her on a mission trip in Mexico. Intrigued by this absurd, yet strangely enticing notion, Natasha tentatively agrees to leave her spoiled-rich-girl life behind and embarks upon an emotional journey of both devastation and joy. Facing ugly truths and beautiful promises, Natasha's ice-princess façade is penetrated by a love so compelling it cannot be ignored. Will further tragedy rock her world again, or will she find the courage to cling to her newfound hope?

Have you ever wondered how all the animals got on Noah's Ark? This beautifully illustrated story tells the tale from the animals' point of view, and they all learn how no matter what differences there is among them, they all have special abilities to contribute. An Important Job to Do: A Noah's Ark Tale will quickly become a bedtime favorite for your child or grandchild.

Every village has a mysterious character-someone to tell tales about, someone to fear. Meet The Candle Maker. One Christmas Eve in Victorian England, ten-year-old Benjamin Walker is forced to face the fabled old candle maker and see for himself if the ghastly rumors are true. Challenged by neighborhood bullies, lessons and lies, and an English bulldog along the way, Benjamin confronts his fears on a quest to discover the truth. But will this ragamuffin lad find the courage he needs in time to save a life?

Jacob Dobbs is alive. That surprises him considering how many times he's been shot and the amount of blood he's lost. Forced to leave his brother, Luke, lying dead, Jake hurts both inside and out. As soon as he's up to it, he's going to avenge Luke's death and he knows just where to start. Ebenezer Franklin is a big fish in a little pond and has everyone in town in his back pocket, but that won't deter Jake. As he sees it, Ebenezer is responsible for the shoot-out, and the $5,000 taken from Luke in a rigged card game. But when Jake finally executes his plan, he doesn't expect to run into a beautiful woman. Or to kidnap her. Now he has an even bigger problem--she doesn't seem too upset at being kidnapped!

When Widower Clayton Wilkins loses his job and a sealed bid on an unseen farm in the next town is accepted, he moves this three children and in-laws to Sycamore Grove. Once there, Clayton is faced with multiple challenges, and a variety of unusual people lead him to wonder if he has bitten off more than he can chew. A mysterious young man agrees to work for room and board, the banker's niece presents Clayton with a life-altering challenge, and the people whose property borders his, seems to know much more about the new home than they're telling. How much more can Clayton handle? And was bidding on Eagle Creek the biggest mistake of his life?

For years, Hannah thought she had found the man of her dreams, until an unexpected turn of events causes her world to come crashing down. Suddenly, she finds herself back home and all alone. Alone, that is, until Josh comes into her life, forcing Hannah to confront her fears and find herself again. But in the process, Josh draws more out of Hannah than she ever expected-the ability to appreciate life, to love, and to allow Second Chances.

Corgi Capers: The Sorceress of Stoney Brook embroils Adam and Patrick in the scariest caper yet. The old Frostburg house has new tenants, and to Adam and Patrick, they look like witches. Belle and Cassie dress elaborately, speak strangely, and seem to know way too much about the Hollingers. Adam and Patrick read about how Logan Zephyr, their favorite comic book hero, defeated an evil sorceress and wonder if they, too, are facing real witches. When Belle asks Adam to rake leaves for her close to Halloween, Adam decides it's a great excuse to investigate the house-or is it the perfect way for the witches to cast a spell on Adam and his best friend?

The only source of true comfort & joy is the Lord Jesus Christ. In this book about forgiveness, you will learn ways to access the fullness of Christ by letting go of those hurtful things from the past that keep dragging you down. So often in life, we are held back by our past. We have been hurt by others, or we've done things we are ashamed of, and feel like no one understands or could possibly forgive us. Jesus does understand and He will forgive you, no matter what you have done. Letting go of the past, forgiving and forgetting our past hurts, shame, fears, resentments, and grief will free us to move forward and be all that God wants us to be. He has a plan for us, a future full of happiness, comfort & joy, if only we will let Him.

When life seems to be on a downward slide, or the chaos is just too much, God has a plan. But even Christians sometimes forget that in order to know God's plan, we have to listen to what God says. He will never steer you wrong. Within these pages you'll find biblical examples of God speaking to His people. Some listened and reaped the rewards; some didn't and suffered the consequences. But no matter what happened, God continued to love His people, and that remains true today. No matter where you've been, God knows where you're going, and He wants you to take His hand and follow Him.

Victoria Roder brings us another Bible study that takes us deeper into our relationship with Jesus Christ. Using puzzles, games, and scripture, you'll learn more about the Bible than you thought you could! This book is suitable for all ages and perfect for family Bible study time.

When young Lahela Kendall is training a new pup to run with her team of sled dogs, hoping to run them in the next race just like her Inuit ancestors have done for many years. The only problem is a boy named Jason, who is cruel and wants everyone to be as miserable as he is. Even though Lahela's grandfather always taught her to remember The Golden Rule and treat people the way you want to be treated, Jason tests her resolve many times. But when his sled wrecks during a race, and Jason is trapped beneath, only Lahela can help him. But if she helps him, she'll lose the race, and this is a race she's always wanted to win. Will Lahela remember The Golden Rule, or will she pass by Jason, promising to send someone back for him, so she can win?

Our favorite peanut butter loving girl is at it again! This time she's written a cookbook chocked full of recipes using... what else? Peanut butter, of course! Amelia also included some fun things to do, like puzzles and mazes, and some fun facts about peanut butter. With this cookbook, every kid will be in the kitchen cooking up some peanut butter fun for the whole family! This book is a second-place winner of the 2013 Purple Dragonfly Award.

Do dreams really come true? When Letty Wade dreams of six flowers in a barren field and a hawk tells her to save them, she wonders about the dream. But when she attends her aunt's funeral in the city, far from her mountain home, she overhears conversation about an orphanage with six children that couldn't be placed with a family and are being sent to the work house, Letty knows these children are the six flowers in her dreams. After meeting her aunt's lawyer, who helps her adopt the children, she must be present for the reading of her aunt's will. It is then she finds out that her aunt has left her a gold mine that is producing and bringing in a handsome sum of money for her each month. Will a 59 year old widow be able to care for six rambunctious children and what will become of them should she suddenly die?

High in the hills above Albuquerque, New Mexico Detective Zachariah Ellison arrives at the scene of a murder, and not just any murder, but one that definitely falls into the 'gruesome' category even for a seasoned cop like Zach. When another body is found murdered in much the same fashion, Zach knows he's got a serial killer on his hands, and to top it off he's got an assistant district attorney hounding him about the case. As Zach tries to investigate the crimes while sidestepping nosey Amy Logan, a third body is found and Zach hasn't a clue as to whom the perpetrator might be. Amy Logan has worked hard to put herself through school and pay for law school on her own and now that she's secured a position as assistant district attorney in Albuquerque, she's determined to do everything she can to be the best prosecutor this office has ever seen. And as if luck was following her, she's been assigned to the biggest homicide case the city has ever seen. The only problem she's having is the homicide detective who's leading the investigation-Zach Ellison.

In this straight forward pocket book, author Victoria Roder discusses abuse, survival, and how God brought her from victim to a woman of freedom, who was able to forgive her abuser. Complete with Bible study, quizzes, and a puzzle.

Aimee Amelia McKay was an innocent lady of society until she met Marcus Alexander, who told her everything she wanted to hear. Against her father's wishes, Aimee ran away to California with Marcus and wound up an abused, neglected, and battered woman. After managing to hold onto a few of her mother's jewels that Marcus hadn't yet gambled away, Aimee escaped, bought passage on a ship heading to South Carolina via South America. Finally, she would be free but with no place to go, she only hoped she would be able to start a new life far from Marcus' reach. During the voyage, Aimee learned the ship's cargo hold was full of gold from the mines in California, headed to New York. She also met Abram, an elderly Jewish man, whom she befriended. However, that trip would never see New York City. While in he warm gulf waters, the ship ran into a hurricane and began to sink. Only women and children were allowed into the lifeboats but before Aimee was lowered down, Abram thrust his satchel and money belt, both filled with gold, to her. Watching from a distance, the women witnessed the ship sink believing every man left aboard perished. When the survivors arrived in Charleston, Aimee had a plan. She would escape not only the chance of Marcus finding her, she would become someone else completely - someone Marcus would never recognize. Arriving in Sycamore Grove, Aimee settles into life as Mack Kaymey, a wealthy man who lost his family, and with ill health, only wishes to buy a home and remain secluded for the rest of his life. But when a young, Negro boy appears, Mr. Kaymey discovers a camp of run-away slaves living nearby, and sets out to help them. But it seems that no matter how well we cover our tracks, the past and the truth has a way of finding us. Can Mack Kaymey avoid Aimee McKay and her problems forever, or will Love's Golden Dream finally find her in spite of herself?

Budding ballerina, Bethany St.Clair wakes up in a hospital bed, confused and in pain. After celebrating her fourteenth birthday at the Nutcracker ballet with her parents, she remembers beginning the car ride home to unwrap her final birthday present. Her life unravels before her when she realizes she is the sole survivor from the vehicle. With a severely broken leg and a crushed spirit, Bethany is left in the loving care of her aunt Alice, and the young ballerina's desperate struggles begin. Dealing with unimaginable grief, Bethany embarks on a new chapter in her life, living with her young Christian aunt. A waging war in Bethany's heart pulls her further away from God, and her only hope of comfort is beyond her reach. How long until she can dance again? One evening, Bethany discovers the unopened birthday present from her parents, but is unable to muster the emotional strength to unwrap it. She buries it beneath her bed; the constant reminder of that fateful night hidden from sight. Every day brings its own mountains for Bethany to climb, and she is forced to choose between old friends and new, forgiveness and bitterness, and ultimately life and death. Moments of joy in the form of her puppy, the theater, and a new guy with a fascinating past start to break through Bethany's hopelessness, and she begins feeling human again. But an appointment back at the hospital threatens to cruelly shred every fiber of hope she clung to, and the downward spiral accelerates. Nobody else can understand the ramifications of this news. Bethany's lifelong dream was to be a ballerina. If there even is a God, how could He do this to her? She is utterly devastated, and there is only one way out. Too exhausted to care about life any more, she needs to be with her parents. It's too much for her to handle on her own. The bottle of painkillers will do the job. As a final act of respect to her parents, there is one last thing she feels compelled to do. Bethany gingerly unwraps the present from the night of the accident. But will her discovery be enough to save her life?

In this unique "letter" to the bride from her mother, this book offers anecdotes, humor, practical tips and biblical insights to marriage. Author Laura Thomas uses her 25 years of marriage to help brides and newlyweds understand marriage and gives advice on everything from money management, understanding men, and keeping marriage alive by never forgetting to continue being on your honeymoon. Taking cues from the Proverbs 31 woman, Mrs. Thomas has made this letter to her daughter a gift to every woman considering marriage, or who is already married. A great gift for brides and brides-to-be.

Allison Hamstead thought it was love. Finally, after all the years alone, someone loved her in spite of the fact she was fat! Not that her size had ever kept her from being successful, but it had kept her far from personal relationships. She'd heard all of the fat jokes ever told, all of the things people in her office said behind her back, and she didn't miss not having a boyfriend, or dates every weekend. Did she? But now she was in love and she couldn't wait to introduce him to her best friend, Sarah. And what a mistake that had turned out to be! It wasn't long before the love of her life and her best friend were living together and Allison was humiliated. Starting over is never easy, but Allison is determined to do just that and moves far from Chicago to the warm waters of Biloxi, Mississippi where she accepts a position at one of the floating casinos. For the first time in her life Allison feels like she's truly at home. She loves her job, she loves her boss, who is like a father to her, and she loves being a part of all the excitement going on around her. Except for one little thing... Her boss's eldest son, Stephen is probably the most handsome, gorgeous, and sexy man she's ever laid eyes on...and he knows it! And for some reason he acts interested in her. Then her mother comes to visit and winds up dating her boss. Her accounts start showing large amounts of money missing. And her ex shows up unannounced and says he wants her back. Can anything else possibly go wrong? Absolutely!

Inspiration in Unexpected Places Adam's favorite comic book detective knows that a mystery can appear anywhere. This is a lesson Adam learns when money disappears from the Stoney Brook Fire Company, where he volunteers. But who would steal from the firefighters? Can one of his new friends be the culprit? Meanwhile, Courtney tries to make things right after the mess she made on Halloween. She balances her time between volunteering at Willow Lakes Retirement Community and taking her wild pup Sapphie to obedience classes. But inspiration strikes in unexpected places, and Courtney finds herself captivated by an acting group that visits her school. Does Sapphie have what it takes to earn the canine role in the play and perform alongside Courtney? Sapphie and Zeph add their own capers to the mix as they find new ways to escape and discover what exactly is hiding in the chilly autumn woods near their home. In this inspirational chapter in the Corgi Capers series, Adam and his friends discover exactly what makes the heart of a hero.

For single Christians, choosing the right spouse can be an overwhelming and scary task, particularly when aware of the high divorce rate. Whether always single, widowed or divorced, it is important for singles to look seriously at both how they choose a spouse and what kind of spouse they are prepared to be. This book explores factors that can help singles avoid settling for less than God's best in a marriage partner, and challenges them to examine areas of their own life that may keep them from being God's best for someone else. Designed for individual or group reading, Before You Marry encourages deeper reflection and discussion about factors that lay the groundwork for a healthy marriage.

Fifth-grader Adam Hollinger looked forward to an ordinary summer: All-Star baseball practice, reading comic books, begging his parents for a dog, and avoiding his mischievous older sister. But things get crazy when the Hollingers adopt two corgi puppies and the team's star pitcher breaks his arm. Even worse, a serial burglar has been targeting the neighborhood, and the Hollingers' house is on the list. When the adults of the town become stumped, it's up to Adam and the puppies to set things straight.

Carrie Ann Robertson was a southern belle until the war came and her family lost everything, including her mother and older sister. After dragging Carrie and her younger sister to Indian Territory, her father worked hard to start a new life, but that first winter took Lydia's life too. Charles Robertson never recovered and died from a broken heart. Carrie was left to fend for herself, until the day a man with a broken leg showed up. Born a slave, Noah Mosely would've died that way had he not escaped, and been rescued by an Indian tribe. When a mountain lion spooked his horse, Noah's leg snapped when he hit the ground. Dragging himself through the woods, he finally spotted the little cabin and hoped someone there would help him - or shoot him and put him out of his misery. The daughter of a former slave owner and a runaway slave are an unlikely pair but these two must rely upon one another in order to survive. Noah Mosely is in no shape to help anyone until his leg heals. Noah knows that feeling the way he does for a white woman could see him hanged. So he forces himself to leave and rides back to his tribe, but when a hunting party heads out, Noah can't resist the desire to see Carrie one more time. Noah knows that his feelings for Carrie cross the line, but how can he walk away from the only woman he's ever loved?

What If A Zebra Had Triangles? is full of beautifully illustrated animals that are just a little different. In a silly world where zebras have triangles, fish have the heads of cats, and elephants hop like kangaroos, your child will laugh, but will also learn that in the end, God knew what He was doing and made each of us exactly right. And don't forget the companion coloring book too!