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Before Depriamor Paige became a CEO of the LzSzwxa luxury brand company, an author, actress, singer and a talk show host, she was an 8-year-old whose grandmother always made her dreams come true by giving her the things that she wanted as a little girl. So, she wished to do the same and became a philanthropist. This inspirational story follows Depriamor Paige's journey in the hopes of making the world a better place and shows the world that they too, can find the power within themselves to make a difference by giving away unwanted items that they already have, for free.

"When it comes to tales of violence, there's normally the story of the person who allegedly committed the crime and the story of the victim. Perspectives of Violence adds another storyteller; the gun. How do crimes look from the perspective of an object that doesn't care about anyone involved? How do we, as a society, look when we simply change the perspective of who is telling the story?"--

What if you told your innermost secrets to a guy you assumed you'd never see again? Penelope Reid owns a toy business, and meets an elusive, handsome stranger on a plane trip to Hilton Head Island. Along the way, she confesses her problems and fears, her aspirations, and unrealized goals, while she believes the man is only half-listening. She is a single mother in her late 40s, readjusting to her life after a difficult divorce, and raising a challenging twelve-year-old son. Two months later, she comes into direct contact with Jacob Williams, the new pediatrician in town, and the man she met on the plane. Jacob knows many facts about her life. Will he use his knowledge to embarrass her, or pursue her?>She is touched and impressed by his new goals to forego his ambitions and help people. And she is a bit envious he has decided what he wants and is going after it. Things can only take a turn for the worse when their romance begins to develop, all under the disapproving eyes of her critical son and the small, inquisitive community who thought they knew her. Her son is begging for a snuggly puppy for Christmas. But is he ready to assume the responsibility? And does Penelope have room in her heart for a new romance and an adorable puppy? If you like sweet romance movies and books, then you'll love Christmas in the Air, brimming with heartwarming holiday cheer. A Happily-Ever-After is guaranteed.Wrap yourself up in the uplifting joy of Christmas and fall in love with sweet, small-town romance. This is the sixth book in the beloved 1-800 home-flipping series. Click the buy now button and order your copy today.Read the entire series! 1-800-CUPID 1-800-CHRISTMAS 1-800-IRELAND 1-800-SUMMER 1-800-NEW YEARScroll up and order today!

★★ Fall in love with cozy small-town romance, filled with delightful, unforgettable characters, and brimming with love and joy.★★>A Chocolate-Box Summer BreezeA disillusioned widow longing for a change. A hard-working truck driver looking for love. Will Emily and Joe find their happily-ever-after in a forgotten summer breeze?A Chocolate-Box Christmas WishHe's been all over the world. She's a home-town girl. Can a holiday wish bridge the gap?A Chocolate-Box Irish WeddingA woman who wanted more. A man who wanted her. Can they rediscover their love in the seaside town where it all began?>Readers are saying "Josie's chocolate-box clean romances are always a great read!" and "Who says you are too old to find love again?" Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber, RaeAnne Thayne, and Susan Mallery, each book celebrates joy, blessings, and a true, everlasting love. Chocolate-Box Hearts Volume Two is the perfect "sweet" treat for yourself.Be sure to also grab Chocolate-Box Hearts Volume One, which includes the following sweet, clean and wholesome romances: A Chocolate-Box ChristmasA Chocolate-Box New YearsA Chocolate-Box ValentineScroll up and order today!

All'inizio della sua vita monastica, un monaco anziano disse a padre Matta el Meskin: "Il mestiere del monaco è cosa dura!". Possiamo leggere questa massima negativamente: il monachesimo è un mestiere come un altro. Ma, se manteniamo uno sguardo positivo, ciò significa che il monachesimo è, in realtà, un'arte, e come tale necessita degli stessi elementi costitutivi di ogni altra arte: un maestro esperto che la tramanda al principiante; obbedienza da parte del principiante rispetto a tutto ciò che gli viene tramandato; strumenti, meccanismi e risorse che permettono di riuscire in quest'arte. Questo libro vuole parlare di anba Epiphanius e della vita monastica. E lo fa attraverso la viva voce del nostro abate che ci aiuterà a capire in che cosa consista l'arte dell'essere monaco. Il libro ha la Prefazione di Papa Tawadros II, patriarca della Chiesa copta ortodossa.

Book 2, Amish Under Fire, is now available! (These books are standalone novels.) Detective Olivia Mast would rather run through gunfire than return to her former Amish community in Unity, Maine, where she killed her abusive husband in self-defense and witnessed her family's murder. After an Amish man is murdered, the community will not pursue justice or answer questions from the police, so she begrudgingly dons her old prayer kapp and heads to Unity to investigate the murder undercover. To make things even worse, her captain also orders her to protect the man she dated as a teen: Isaac Troyer, who was attacked on the night of the murder but cannot remember the incident. The handsome and quirky cabinet maker begins to fall for Olivia once again, unaware that she carries a 9mm under her skirt as she must fake her way into rejoining the Amish community to gain the people's trust. After another murder, some deadly pranks, and a kidnapping, Olivia realizes she needs Isaac's help most of all because of his personal ties to the suspect. Will Isaac be willing to break Amish rules to help her arrest the killer? Or will he be unable to forgive her for lying to the community...and for lying to him? Like free eBooks? Go to AshleyEmmaAuthor.com to download 3 of Ashley's eBooks for free ! Undercover Amish was a finalist in Maine Romance Writers Strut Your Stuff Competition 2015 and received 26 out of 27 points! These books can be read out of order or as stand-alone novels. Book 2, Amish Under Fire, is now available on Amazon! "Ashley Emma clearly did extensive research on the subject and portrayed this group in a compassionate, thoughtful manner. Couple her careful handling of this society with her compelling characters and heart-racing plot, and you've got a real winner!"-Staci Troilo, author and editor

After Maria Mast's abusive ex-boyfriend is arrested for being involved in sex trafficking and modern-day slavery, she thinks that she and her son Carter can safely return to her Amish community. But the danger has only just begun. Someone begins stalking her, and they want blood and revenge.Agent Derek Turner of Covert Police Detectives Unit is assigned as her bodyguard. From the moment they meet in a bank robbery where she saves a little girl's life, he is fascinated by her.When Maria returns home to her former Amish community in Unity, Maine, Derek goes with her as her undercover bodyguard, and tries to blend in with the other Amish men. For him, it's personal. He's determined to arrest her stalker and shut down the sex trafficking ring that he believes may have killed his late wife four years ago. The Amish way of life and their solid faith draws Derek in. He hasn't even prayed ever since his wife died, but living among the Amish makes him long for a stronger relationship with God.Maria's secretive eyes, painful past, and cautious demeanor intrigue him. As the human trafficking ring begins to target the Amish community, Derek wonders if the distraction of her will cost him his career...and Maria's life. Don't miss Book 1, the bestselling Undercover Amish. These books are stand-alone novels but may be read in order for the best reading experience. Amish Under Fire was a semi-finalist in Harlequin's So You Think You Can Write Contest in 2015. Go to ashleyemmaauthor.com to download free eBooks! The Covert Police Detectives Unit series is set in the real Amish community of Unity, Maine, only two hours from Ashley's home. Check out the Ashley's Amish Adventures series to read more about Ashley's research and when she stayed with three Amish families there. FACT: Did you know there is still slavery today, even in the USA? There are more people in slavery today than there were during the Civil War or any other time in history. And it's happening where you live. Help end human trafficking (modern-day slavery). I, Ashley Emma, am passionate about raising awareness about human trafficking. A portion of this book's profits goes to International Justice Mission, an organization that rescues and offers rehabilitation and shelter to survivors of this heinous crime. So far, they've rescued more than 40,000 people from violence and oppression. And, today, their work is helping to protect 21 million people globally from violence. Find out more or donate at www.ijm.org. "Ashley Emma clearly has a passion for the written word. Her knowledge of Amish culture is surpassed only by her love of storytelling. In this follow-up to her bestselling novel, Undercover Amish, Ashley weaves a world of passion, danger and intrigue in which a handsome detective must protect a beautiful Amish woman and her young son from her troubled past. I can't wait to read what Ashley writes next."--Michael Wilkinson, bestselling author of A Father's Guide to Raising Daughters

A moving portrait of tradition and change in Ladakh, or "Little Tibet," Ancient Futures is also a scathing critique of the global economy and a rallying call for economic localization. When Helena Norberg-Hodge first visited Ladakh in 1975, she found a pristine environment, a self-reliant economy and a people who exhibited a remarkable joie de vivre. But then came a tidal wave of economic growth and development. Over the last four decades, this remote Himalayan land has been transformed by outside markets and Western notions of "progress." As a direct result, a whole range of problems--from polluted air and water to unemployment, religious conflict, eating disorders and youth suicide--have appeared for the first time. Yet this is far from a story of despair. Social and environmental breakdown, Norberg-Hodge argues, are neither inevitable nor evolutionary, but the products of political and economic decisions--and those decisions can be changed. In a new Preface, she presents a kaleidoscope of projects around the world that are pointing the way for both human and ecological well-being. These initiatives are the manifestation of a rapidly growing localization movement, which works to rebuild place-based cultures--strengthening community and our connection with nature. Ancient Futures challenges us to redefine what a healthy economy means, and to find ways to carry centuries-old wisdom into our future. The book and a related film by the same title have, between them, been translated into more than 40 languages.

From a renowned pioneer of the localization movement, an anthology of essays challenging the narrative that technological progress and an increasingly globalized economy will lead us to a better worldThis collection of essays has been selected from 30 years of published articles, book chapters and blog posts by the staff of Local Futures, internationally known as pioneers of the emerging localization movement. Some of these writings involve a fundamental rethinking of our most basic assumptions-about progress, poverty, and happiness-while others seek the root causes of our multiple crises, from climate change and income inequality to the erosion of democracy and the rise of authoritarianism. All of them point towards the most strategic steps we can take to confront these problems and bring a healthier, happier world into being. Several of these prescient essays were written decades ago, but they have become even more relevant today as our crises deepen, and the need for systemic change becomes more apparent.