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Life is a journey. But as 23-year-old New Zealander Tara Forbes discovers, the route we each must take isn't always the one of our choosing. After a shock departure from her home town, Tara undertakes a quest for the answers to a family secret, which propels her into a surprising adventure on the other side of the world.There, she finds much more than she'd expected - love, friendship, fame and all-night parties but, even more so, anonymity and the chance to reinvent herself. Yet experimentation and excesses come at a price, and sometimes we pay dearly for our mistakes.As she struggles to honor a promise to her cherished grandmother, Tara's journey of self-discovery brings her to a place she could never have imagined, and she learns that life, with all its joys and tragedies, shapes us into what we are truly destined to be.Rachel Knowles writes a refreshing and innovative novel that subtly intertwines the philosophy of human nature with scintillating fiction. The result is a thought-provoking and immensely entertaining read.Rachel Knowles has worked as a news reporter and magazine editor. She is currently writing her second novel and lives with her husband and two children in Nelson, New Zealand.Publisher's website: www.eloquentbooks.com/ExtraVirgin.html

How to Be Healed From the Pain of Your Past reveals how you can let go of your pain and get on with life.You no longer have to carry the burden of broken relationships, physical or mental abuse, loss of a loved one, addiction or other agonizing pain that prevent you from moving forward.Now is the time to rid yourself of encumbrances and finally let go, by implementing the simple steps in this poignant book.Jabin Sims is a renowned inspirational speaker from Benton Harbor, Michigan. He wrote this book because of the pain he experienced in his life. "For many years, I carried anger, resentment and bitterness on my shoulders. Broken relationships and medical issues were at the forefront of my emotional catastrophe. I didn't have a clue of how to let go of the pain and move forward with my life." He shares the lessons he learned in finally letting go of his pain and moving on. "I write because God has given me so much to say to the world."http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/HowToBeHealedFromThePainOfYourPast.html

Decorated officer Captain Thomas Harper has a successful military career, beautiful fiancé, and the promise of a great future -- until he is accused of being a pedophile.This sinister accusation forms the darkest cloud imaginable and releases a torrential downpour on his life that leaves him navigating through the storm with nothing but revenge as a guiding force.Will Captain Harper avenge the assassination of his character and clear his name, or will his actions uncover much more than he ever intended to expose?Dark Black is set in the military laden city of San Antonio, Texas before moving to the magic metropolis of Orlando, Florida and concluding in the enchanting Caribbean.Author Robert Lansford is a retired engineer and former U.S. Air Force pilot who resides in Florida. His previous books include The Secret Son and I Promise.Publisher's website:http://www.eloquentbooks.com/DarkBlack.html

When an innocent 16-year-old girl is viciously attacked and her mother is violently murdered, can she ever overcome the fears that have forced her heart to close completely for 10 long years? Will she ever be able to trust another human being again?Follow Jade Sullivan's story while she balances her will to be independent and distant, with her opposing desire to connect with and be loved by others. When Detective Sean McLeary, a man with a troubled past, walks into Jade's Washington, D.C., bar, Jade's life changes forever. Sean's efforts begin to break through Jade's resolve. But then photographs of a murdered woman release panic from the past that challenges Jade's very existence.When brutal, unwanted violent memories resurface, Jade is thrown back once again into the realm of killers and chaos.Author Brandi Mallette enjoys seeing where a good story line will take her and she treasures the sense of accomplishment she feels when she completes a writing project. Mallette has been writing for four years, and Sullivan's Jewel is her first novel. During the day, she works for a team of orthopaedic physicians. At night, her imagination wanders freely into unchartered territory. Mallette lives in Biloxi, Mississippi.Publisher's website: http://www.eloquentbooks.com/SullivansJewel.html

Tommy Preem has every-thing a teenager could want. He's a star athlete, good looking and popular. This isn't the case for his best friend, Daniel.Daniel Cravens is bound to a wheelchair and is dying. Surprisingly, it is Daniel who has the optimistic view of life, while Tommy is depressed and lives in turmoil. When a two-day cross-country run is scheduled, Daniel asks his best friend if he can run the race carrying Daniel on his back so Daniel can say he completed the race before he died.Tommy agrees to carry Daniel in a sling across his back, but only if they enter to win. Run for Daniel is the inspiring, unforgettable story of how Tommy helps Daniel prepare to die, while Daniel shows Tommy how to live.Author William B. Keller is an account executive, lives near Columbus, Ohio, and is writing his next book.Publisher's website: http://www.eloquentbooks.com/RunForDaniel.html

Tom and Jenna are two teens, suddenly orphaned and sent to live with their uncle. Their despondency was perhaps the porthole that allowed something different, something new into their young lives; as oftentimes, vulnerability can let life's strange mysteries in. But what is real and what is imagination? Is there a dimension in between those two existences?Tom and Jenna find this world when they discover a secret book in their uncle' s home. Thrust inside the book, they land in a world where the sky is dark, the trees lifeless, and the wind, chillingly cold. As they merge from one chapter to the next, they happen upon bloodthirsty beasts; some futuristic, others ancient. Only time will tell if the world they've entered is real or a fragmented part of their imaginations.Sharon Lea Ford writes a thrilling story that young fantasy fans will gobble up in one reading. With vivid imagination, she weaves reality and fantasy brilliantly, capturing the innocence of youth when faced with enormous challenges. The author is currently writing the sequel to The Pages of Lost Time. She lives with her family near the Gold Coast of Australia.Publisher's website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/ThePagesofLostTime.html

This four-part novel follows the life of a teenage boy over five years,taking him from Darwin, in Australia's tropical north, to California'swilderness.In "Street Kid," we meet 12-year-old Julian Moreland and his widowedfather, Craig, a military helicopter pilot. Craig's decision to retire fromthe army and accept employment south in Melbourne as a civilianpilot turns to tragedy. Julian finds himself alone and homeless, untilhe saves the life of a baby girl and is taken in by her wealthy family.At age 17, and newly qualified as a helicopter pilot, Julian saves thelives of three more children, including two American boys lost in themountains of southeastern Australia, in "High Country." He also meetsthe love of his life, Alison, the missing boys' sister.Invited to visit Los Angeles by the parents of the rescued boys, Julianfinds himself flying helicopter missions during a wildfire emergencyin the Sierra Nevada Mountains, saving even more lives. Meanwhile,love continues to blossom between him and Alison, his Americansweetheart, in "California Dreaming."When Julian returns to Australia, his world begins to fall apart, asthe traumas of his past catch up with him. It isonly after a serious act of violence against a closefriend, that Julian starts the long road back tocontrolling his life in "Aftermath."Author J. William Turner was born in England andmigrated to Australia as a child in the mid-1960s.Blades is his third published novel.

At the time of Norway's original conversion to Christianity, two missionaries stumble upon the spiritual lesson of a lifetime.The missionaries find themselves in the company of a wise old man, who was one of the original converts to Christianity in Norway. In the form of an intelligent Socratic dialogue, the three men converse about ideas the missionaries had never before considered. The dialogue that unfolds goes deeply into exploring human sinfulness, judgment, and moral precepts. As the old man tries to explain to his audience, right and wrong - as purported to be from God's eyes - is not a true judgment, but only a mere imitation of people. The men slowly open up themselves to life-changing revelations.A deeply theological work, The Knowledge of Good and Evil may bring readers, even if they do not understand the main thesis, to a greater understanding of the law, judgment, punishment and morality, while revealing God's love through all of them.David Murdoch is a convert to the Roman Catholic faith and the author of the novel Ana Markovic. In addition to being a writer, he is also a historical researcher and a part-time taste tester for a large grocery store chain. He lives in Toronto, Canada.

"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will."-Mahatma GandhiIt was a start to life so profoundly harrowing that it is almost inconceivable. When he was a baby only three months old, Frank Eckblom's mother tried to kill him, an act that would have her confined to a mental hospital for the rest of her life. As a child, he was subject to abuse at the hands of his stepmother, who punished bad behavior by beatings with a backyard fence picket.It was a trauma that no child should ever have to endure, a trauma that led to a condition of severe anxiety and panic attacks that would plague Frank throughout his life.Sustained by the extraordinary love of three Aunts , Frank not only persevered, but went on to develop a strong desire to live life to its fullest. It would take self-study, perseverance, development of his talents, numerous adventures, and the endless support of his wife, but the result was the happiest and most rewarding life possible.Love and Cold Poison is an inspiring account of a truly remarkable journey through life; it tears at the heart, it inspires the mind, it moves the spirit.