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Rosa’s Adult Piano Lessons Book 1: Learn How To Play Piano With Fun Color Chord Method: 5 Piano Songs & Hymns with Piano Sheet Music. Red Hot For Church … – The Best Seller Internet Piano Course)

Rosa’s Adult Piano Lessons Book 1: Learn How To Play Piano With Rosa’s Fun Chord Method: Learn 5 Piano Songs & Hymns Using Color Piano Chord Method with Piano Sheet Music. Learn To Read Music Notations. Learn 76 Musical Terms. Become A Church Pianist Today. The Best Seller for Learning Piano With Rosa’s Fun Method!

REVIEWS:

Hi Rosa,

I’ve looked over your materials and I think you’re doing and are going to do a great job with this! You obviously have a passion for it and communicate it clearly and effectively. I like the “CCI” concept as well and your ability to interject your personality in your writing in a very pleasing way.

I really like what you’ve done. It’s very impressive! I like the personal tone you use which I believe will be just right. You present a lot of good music theory in a non-threatening manner. I’ve planned for a long time to write an improvisation book, and I think you may have inspired me with your very diligent and creative work.

Your book is done in a most excellent way! I highly recommend the creative and inspirational techniques of Rosa Suen for church pianists wanting to improve their improvisational skills for worship!

I want you to know that I think you are on to something and I pray that God blesses your work!
Sincerely,
James

By James M. Stevens, DMA, Chairman of the Music Department, Free Will Baptist Bible College, Nashville, TN

DESCRIPTION:

Anyone Can Learn Piano Today!

Do you dream you could:

* learn how to play piano with more worthwhile and fulfilling results?
* play your favorite songs by ear to your heart's content, without struggling to memorize?
* spontaneously and creatively embellish a melody?
* understand how piano chords progress in a song?
* play songs on the fly using great sounding piano techniques?
* play your favorite gospel hymns, pop songs, movie themes or Christmas carols from lead sheets?
* start improvising even as a beginner?
* spend quality time at the piano without wasting energy on boring practice?

The Internet has countless websites offering piano lessons. There are literally thousands of instructional videos that teach you how to use the chord method to play piano. Why should you choose my piano courses?

Rosa's Adult Piano Lessons save you time and money.

The difference lies in my teaching approach. All my lessons are personally designed from my 27 years of performing experiences as a church pianist. I write and teach from my heart.

Table of Contents

My Exciting Story

Rosa's Color Chord Piano Playing Method
FOR PIANO PLAYERS
For Beginners & Intermediate Learners
FOR SONG TEAM MEMBERS

What Is COLOR CHORD IMPROVISATION?

A STEP-BY-STEP APPROACH
SONG ANALYSIS
CREATIVE PRACTICE

Song 1 ALLELUIA
1. Alleluia Song Sheet
2. Chords of Alleluia
3. SONG STRUCTURE A A' B
4. CHORD PROGRESSION
5. PATTERN TECHNIQUES (PT)
6. PT 1 LH OCTAVE BASS & OCTAVE DRUM
7. PT 2 RH ONE-TONE MELODY

Song 2 When I Survey The Wondrous Cross
1. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross Song Sheet
2. Chords of When I Survey The Wondrous Cross
3. SONG STRUCTURE a b a b'
4. CHORD PROGRESSION
5. PATTERN TECHNIQUES
6. PT 3 LH BLOCK TRIADS & BROKEN TRIADS
7. PT 4 RH MELODY IN 3RDS

Song 3 Amazing Grace
1. Amazing Grace Song Sheet
2. Chords Of Amazing Grace
3. SONG STRUCTURE a a' b a
4. CHORD PROGRESSION
5. PATTERN TECHNIQUES
6. PT 5 LH WALTZ & SWINGING WALTZ
7. PT 6 RH MELODY in 6THS

Song 4 Be Thou My Vision
1. Be Thou My Vision Song Sheet
2. Chords of Be Thou My Vision
3. SONG STRUCTURE a b c d
4. CHORD PROGRESSION
5. PATTERN TECHNIQUES
6. PT 7 LH SIMPLE ARP & SHORT ARP
7. PT 8 LH & RH ANGELIC ARP

Song 5 Trust And Obey
1. Trust & Obey Song Sheet
2. Chords of Trust & Obey
3. SONG STRUCTURE A A' B
4. CHORD PROGRESSION
5. PATTERN TECHNIQUES
6. PT 9 LH HYPNOTIC 10 & ROCKING 10
7. PT 10 RH 3-TONE MELODY

How To Read Music & Play From Sheet Music

http://www.LearnPianoWithRosa.com

Enjoy!
Rosa’s Adult Piano Lessons Book 1: Learn How To Play Piano With Rosa’s Fun Chord Method: Learn 5 Piano Songs & Hymns Using Color Piano Chord Method with Piano Sheet Music. Learn To Read Music Notations. Learn 76 Musical Terms. Become A Church Pianist Today. The Best Seller for Learning Piano With Rosa’s Fun Method!

REVIEWS:

Hi Rosa,

I’ve looked over your materials and I think you’re doing and are going to do a great job with this! You obviously have a passion for it and communicate it clearly and effectively. I like the “CCI” concept as well and your ability to interject your personality in your writing in a very pleasing way.

I really like what you’ve done. It’s very impressive! I like the personal tone you use which I believe will be just right. You present a lot of good music theory in a non-threatening manner. I’ve planned for a long time to write an improvisation book, and I think you may have inspired me with your very diligent and creative work.

Your book is done in a most excellent way! I highly recommend the creative and inspirational techniques of Rosa Suen for church pianists wanting to improve their improvisational skills for worship!

I want you to know that I think you are on to something and I pray that God blesses your work!
Sincerely,
James

By James M. Stevens, DMA, Chairman of the Music Department, Free Will Baptist Bible College, Nashville, TN

DESCRIPTION:

Anyone Can Learn Piano Today!

Do you dream you could:

* learn how to play piano with more worthwhile and fulfilling results?
* play your favorite songs by ear to your heart's content, without struggling to memorize?
* spontaneously and creatively embellish a melody?
* understand how piano chords progress in a song?
* play songs on the fly using great sounding piano techniques?
* play your favorite gospel hymns, pop songs, movie themes or Christmas carols from lead sheets?
* start improvising even as a beginner?
* spend quality time at the piano without wasting energy on boring practice?

The Internet has countless websites offering piano lessons. There are literally thousands of instructional videos that teach you how to use the chord method to play piano. Why should you choose my piano courses?

Rosa's Adult Piano Lessons save you time and money.

The difference lies in my teaching approach. All my lessons are personally designed from my 27 years of performing experiences as a church pianist. I write and teach from my heart.

Table of Contents

My Exciting Story

Rosa's Color Chord Piano Playing Method
FOR PIANO PLAYERS
For Beginners & Intermediate Learners
FOR SONG TEAM MEMBERS

What Is COLOR CHORD IMPROVISATION?

A STEP-BY-STEP APPROACH
SONG ANALYSIS
CREATIVE PRACTICE

Song 1 ALLELUIA
1. Alleluia Song Sheet
2. Chords of Alleluia
3. SONG STRUCTURE A A' B
4. CHORD PROGRESSION
5. PATTERN TECHNIQUES (PT)
6. PT 1 LH OCTAVE BASS & OCTAVE DRUM
7. PT 2 RH ONE-TONE MELODY

Song 2 When I Survey The Wondrous Cross
1. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross Song Sheet
2. Chords of When I Survey The Wondrous Cross
3. SONG STRUCTURE a b a b'
4. CHORD PROGRESSION
5. PATTERN TECHNIQUES
6. PT 3 LH BLOCK TRIADS & BROKEN TRIADS
7. PT 4 RH MELODY IN 3RDS

Song 3 Amazing Grace
1. Amazing Grace Song Sheet
2. Chords Of Amazing Grace
3. SONG STRUCTURE a a' b a
4. CHORD PROGRESSION
5. PATTERN TECHNIQUES
6. PT 5 LH WALTZ & SWINGING WALTZ
7. PT 6 RH MELODY in 6THS

Song 4 Be Thou My Vision
1. Be Thou My Vision Song Sheet
2. Chords of Be Thou My Vision
3. SONG STRUCTURE a b c d
4. CHORD PROGRESSION
5. PATTERN TECHNIQUES
6. PT 7 LH SIMPLE ARP & SHORT ARP
7. PT 8 LH & RH ANGELIC ARP

Song 5 Trust And Obey
1. Trust & Obey Song Sheet
2. Chords of Trust & Obey
3. SONG STRUCTURE A A' B
4. CHORD PROGRESSION
5. PATTERN TECHNIQUES
6. PT 9 LH HYPNOTIC 10 & ROCKING 10
7. PT 10 RH 3-TONE MELODY

How To Read Music & Play From Sheet Music

http://www.LearnPianoWithRosa.com

Enjoy!

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The Complete MMA Strength and Conditioning Program Reviews

The Complete MMA Strength and Conditioning Program

This all-inclusive MMA specific workout plan not only provides needed education regarding the Physiology of the body and its adaptation to training, but you will also find a systematic exercise regimen, nutrition information, supplement assistance, and every key component for your MMA success.

About the Author:

My name is Todd Seyler. I began training in mixed martial arts back in 2000. Utilizing my Exercise Physiology degree, I designed all-inclusive strength and conditioning programs to emphasize the physical demands needed inside the cage.

Training with UFC champions Chuck Liddell and Rich Franklin, Vladimir Matyushenko, Jarred Hamman, Kamal Shalorous and many more, I have compiled a 21-17 overall MMA record competing at his pinnacle for King of the Cage promotions.
This all-inclusive MMA specific workout plan not only provides needed education regarding the Physiology of the body and its adaptation to training, but you will also find a systematic exercise regimen, nutrition information, supplement assistance, and every key component for your MMA success.

About the Author:

My name is Todd Seyler. I began training in mixed martial arts back in 2000. Utilizing my Exercise Physiology degree, I designed all-inclusive strength and conditioning programs to emphasize the physical demands needed inside the cage.

Training with UFC champions Chuck Liddell and Rich Franklin, Vladimir Matyushenko, Jarred Hamman, Kamal Shalorous and many more, I have compiled a 21-17 overall MMA record competing at his pinnacle for King of the Cage promotions.

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Buy Escape Reviews

Escape

Emergency Room doctor, Lucy Grey, thinks she has it all figured out. She has a great job, a flat in London, and a boyfriend who loves her. But one night at the hospital changes everything.

On impulse, she runs away to Koh Tao, a small island off the coast of Thailand, hoping to figure out what to do with her life.

What she hasn’t bargained on is meeting dive instructor, Rudy. With big brown eyes, a lop-sided grin and a seriously sexy body, he instantly takes her breath away. He helps her escape into a new, underwater world, but, as they grow closer, Lucy is riddled with guilt.

Should she tell him about the boyfriend back home and her early mid-life crisis, or pretend to be someone she’s not? When a storm hits the island, Lucy has to make a decision.

But Rudy has secrets of his own and secrets drive people apart…

Escape is approximately 50K in length.

Excerpt:

I should tell him about Max, she thought. It was wrong that he’d gone to all this effort and not know that she, albeit technically, still had a boyfriend back home. Because after all, Max was more than just a boyfriend. He wasn’t someone she only saw on weekends; they lived and worked together and before this week, spent all their free time together. By her sitting here with Rudy, she was being unfair to both him and Max.

When had she turned into such a bitch?

Tears threatened, but she didn’t know if they were because she felt bad about Max or because she hated the thought that after a few more days she would never see Rudy again.

“What’s the matter?” Rudy asked, noticing she had fallen quiet.

I’ve got a boyfriend.

She looked into his face, willing herself to say the words. But they refused to come. Whatever her brain shouted, her mouth wouldn’t comply. She simply couldn’t imagine giving Rudy a reason to not want to spend time with her.

But Rudy didn’t allow her the time to talk herself into telling him the truth. Instead, he leaned in toward her. He paused for a moment, searching her eyes. 

Lucy’s body seemed to have a mind of its own and she found herself leaning toward him, just a fraction of an inch, but enough to tell Rudy he was what she wanted, and he moved closer and kissed her.

His mouth pressed, soft and tentative, against hers. She tasted salt on his lips and the faint hint of wine. His hand slipped around the back of her head, twining his fingers in the base of her hair, pulling her toward him. She melted into the kiss, loosened by the wine, and all thoughts of Max left her head.

Rudy lowered her down into the sand. His hand moved from her hair and slid down her waist, coming to rest on her hip. His naked chest pressed against her breasts and her nipples hardened in response. His kiss grew deeper, his tongue gently teasing open her lips, finding her own, moist and warm.

Lucy moaned and sank deeper in the sand, and he crushed himself against her. His hand crept back up her body and he lifted himself slightly, his fingertips lightly trailing across her body, finding the swell of her breast and the sensitive nub of her nipple. He tweaked it lightly and heat spread down between her thighs.

The sensations suddenly filled her with panic. Realizing where she was and what she was doing, she sat up quickly and pushed him away, her palms pressing against his broad chest.

“No, I can’t,” she said, her cheeks burning. “I’m sorry.”

PLEASE NOTE: ALTHOUGH THIS BOOK CONTAINS EROTIC ELEMENTS IT IS NOT EROTICA.

Emergency Room doctor, Lucy Grey, thinks she has it all figured out. She has a great job, a flat in London, and a boyfriend who loves her. But one night at the hospital changes everything.

On impulse, she runs away to Koh Tao, a small island off the coast of Thailand, hoping to figure out what to do with her life.

What she hasn’t bargained on is meeting dive instructor, Rudy. With big brown eyes, a lop-sided grin and a seriously sexy body, he instantly takes her breath away. He helps her escape into a new, underwater world, but, as they grow closer, Lucy is riddled with guilt.

Should she tell him about the boyfriend back home and her early mid-life crisis, or pretend to be someone she’s not? When a storm hits the island, Lucy has to make a decision.

But Rudy has secrets of his own and secrets drive people apart…

Escape is approximately 50K in length.

Excerpt:

I should tell him about Max, she thought. It was wrong that he’d gone to all this effort and not know that she, albeit technically, still had a boyfriend back home. Because after all, Max was more than just a boyfriend. He wasn’t someone she only saw on weekends; they lived and worked together and before this week, spent all their free time together. By her sitting here with Rudy, she was being unfair to both him and Max.

When had she turned into such a bitch?

Tears threatened, but she didn’t know if they were because she felt bad about Max or because she hated the thought that after a few more days she would never see Rudy again.

“What’s the matter?” Rudy asked, noticing she had fallen quiet.

I’ve got a boyfriend.

She looked into his face, willing herself to say the words. But they refused to come. Whatever her brain shouted, her mouth wouldn’t comply. She simply couldn’t imagine giving Rudy a reason to not want to spend time with her.

But Rudy didn’t allow her the time to talk herself into telling him the truth. Instead, he leaned in toward her. He paused for a moment, searching her eyes. 

Lucy’s body seemed to have a mind of its own and she found herself leaning toward him, just a fraction of an inch, but enough to tell Rudy he was what she wanted, and he moved closer and kissed her.

His mouth pressed, soft and tentative, against hers. She tasted salt on his lips and the faint hint of wine. His hand slipped around the back of her head, twining his fingers in the base of her hair, pulling her toward him. She melted into the kiss, loosened by the wine, and all thoughts of Max left her head.

Rudy lowered her down into the sand. His hand moved from her hair and slid down her waist, coming to rest on her hip. His naked chest pressed against her breasts and her nipples hardened in response. His kiss grew deeper, his tongue gently teasing open her lips, finding her own, moist and warm.

Lucy moaned and sank deeper in the sand, and he crushed himself against her. His hand crept back up her body and he lifted himself slightly, his fingertips lightly trailing across her body, finding the swell of her breast and the sensitive nub of her nipple. He tweaked it lightly and heat spread down between her thighs.

The sensations suddenly filled her with panic. Realizing where she was and what she was doing, she sat up quickly and pushed him away, her palms pressing against his broad chest.

“No, I can’t,” she said, her cheeks burning. “I’m sorry.”

PLEASE NOTE: ALTHOUGH THIS BOOK CONTAINS EROTIC ELEMENTS IT IS NOT EROTICA.

List Price: $ 2.99

Price: $ 2.99

Buy Have a New Teenager by Friday Reviews

Have a New Teenager by Friday

Parents may survive the terrible twos and the first years of school all right, but the teenage years bring entirely new and alien creatures. So, parents have a choice: either send that teenager to boarding school and visit him when he reaches normalcy again (in about ten years) or choose to experience the best, most fun years of life–together! The secret is in how the parental cards are played.

With his signature wit and commonsense psychology, internationally recognized family expert and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Kevin Leman helps parents

communicate with the “whatever” generation
establish healthy boundaries and workable guidelines
gain respect–even admiration–from their teenager
turn selfish behavior around
navigate the critical years with confidence
pack their teenager’s bags with what they need for life now and in the future
become the major difference maker in their teenager’s life

Teenagers can successfully face the many temptations of adolescence and grow up to be great adults. And parents, Dr. Leman says, are the ones who can make all the difference, because they count far more in their teenager’s life than they’ll ever know . . . even if their teenager won’t admit it (at least until she’s in college and wants to know how to do the laundry).Parents may survive the terrible twos and the first years of school all right, but the teenage years bring entirely new and alien creatures. So, parents have a choice: either send that teenager to boarding school and visit him when he reaches normalcy again (in about ten years) or choose to experience the best, most fun years of life–together! The secret is in how the parental cards are played.

With his signature wit and commonsense psychology, internationally recognized family expert and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Kevin Leman helps parents

communicate with the “whatever” generation
establish healthy boundaries and workable guidelines
gain respect–even admiration–from their teenager
turn selfish behavior around
navigate the critical years with confidence
pack their teenager’s bags with what they need for life now and in the future
become the major difference maker in their teenager’s life

Teenagers can successfully face the many temptations of adolescence and grow up to be great adults. And parents, Dr. Leman says, are the ones who can make all the difference, because they count far more in their teenager’s life than they’ll ever know . . . even if their teenager won’t admit it (at least until she’s in college and wants to know how to do the laundry).

List Price: $ 17.99

Price: $ 17.99

BISMARCK: The Final Days of Germany's Greatest Battleship Reviews

BISMARCK: The Final Days of Germany’s Greatest Battleship

A gripping tale of heroism -and doom-on the high seas . . .?

The sinking of the German battleship Bismarck-a masterpiece of engineering, well-armored with a main artillery of eight 15-inch guns-was one of the most dramatic events of World War II. She left the port of Gotenhafen for her first operation on the night of 18 May 1941, yet was almost immediately discovered by Norwegian resistance and Allied air reconnaissance. British battlecruiser Hood was quickly dispatched from Scapa Flow to intercept the Bismarck, together with new battleship Prince of Wales. They were ordered to find the ship quickly because, on their way from the USA, several large convoys were heading for Britain.

On 24 May, Bismarck was found off the coast of Greenland, but the ensuing battle was disastrous for the British. The Hood was totally destroyed within minutes (only 3 crewmen surviving), and Prince of Wales was badly damaged. The chase resumed until the German behemoth was finally caught, this time by four British capital ships supported by torpedo-bombers from the carrier Ark Royal. The icy North Atlantic roiled from the crash of shellfire and bursting explosions until finally the Bismarck collapsed, sending nearly 2,000 German sailors to a watery grave.

Tamelander and Zetterling’s work rests on stories from survivors and the latest historical discoveries. The book starts with a thorough account of maritime developments from 1871 up to the era of the giant battleship, and ends with a vivid account, hour by hour, of the dramatic and fateful hunt for the mighty Bismarck, Nazi-Germany’s last hope to pose a powerful surface threat to Allied convoys.

NIKLAS ZETTERLING, a researcher at the Swedish Defense College, is most recently co-author of The Korsun Pocket: The Encirclement and Breakout of a German Army in the East, 1944. Together with MICHAEL TAMELANDER, a part-time military author, they have written books about the battleship Tirpitz, the D-Day landings and the 1940 campaign in Norway.

REVIEWS

“… a very interesting and useful history …once you start… you will be very hard pressed to stop until the smoke has cleared and the ship is sunk.”Internet Modeler, 08/2009

“…unable to put it down…I highly recommend this book for anyone that likes the study of naval battles or just wants to read about an action-packed sea battle.”IPMS, 08/2009

“outstanding book about naval warfare…real time, you are there style that conveys all of the anxiety of actual combat at sea.” WWII History, Winter 2009

“essential background and new historical insights make otherwise inexplicable elements of the Bismarck story much clearer, without diminishing the drama of the epic sea chase and its vivid, human details.”World War II Magazine, 11/2009

“A fresh look at the life and death of the most famous German warship of World War II.”The NYMAS Review, Fall-Winter 2009

A gripping tale of heroism -and doom-on the high seas . . .?

The sinking of the German battleship Bismarck-a masterpiece of engineering, well-armored with a main artillery of eight 15-inch guns-was one of the most dramatic events of World War II. She left the port of Gotenhafen for her first operation on the night of 18 May 1941, yet was almost immediately discovered by Norwegian resistance and Allied air reconnaissance. British battlecruiser Hood was quickly dispatched from Scapa Flow to intercept the Bismarck, together with new battleship Prince of Wales. They were ordered to find the ship quickly because, on their way from the USA, several large convoys were heading for Britain.

On 24 May, Bismarck was found off the coast of Greenland, but the ensuing battle was disastrous for the British. The Hood was totally destroyed within minutes (only 3 crewmen surviving), and Prince of Wales was badly damaged. The chase resumed until the German behemoth was finally caught, this time by four British capital ships supported by torpedo-bombers from the carrier Ark Royal. The icy North Atlantic roiled from the crash of shellfire and bursting explosions until finally the Bismarck collapsed, sending nearly 2,000 German sailors to a watery grave.

Tamelander and Zetterling’s work rests on stories from survivors and the latest historical discoveries. The book starts with a thorough account of maritime developments from 1871 up to the era of the giant battleship, and ends with a vivid account, hour by hour, of the dramatic and fateful hunt for the mighty Bismarck, Nazi-Germany’s last hope to pose a powerful surface threat to Allied convoys.

NIKLAS ZETTERLING, a researcher at the Swedish Defense College, is most recently co-author of The Korsun Pocket: The Encirclement and Breakout of a German Army in the East, 1944. Together with MICHAEL TAMELANDER, a part-time military author, they have written books about the battleship Tirpitz, the D-Day landings and the 1940 campaign in Norway.

REVIEWS

“… a very interesting and useful history …once you start… you will be very hard pressed to stop until the smoke has cleared and the ship is sunk.”Internet Modeler, 08/2009

“…unable to put it down…I highly recommend this book for anyone that likes the study of naval battles or just wants to read about an action-packed sea battle.”IPMS, 08/2009

“outstanding book about naval warfare…real time, you are there style that conveys all of the anxiety of actual combat at sea.” WWII History, Winter 2009

“essential background and new historical insights make otherwise inexplicable elements of the Bismarck story much clearer, without diminishing the drama of the epic sea chase and its vivid, human details.”World War II Magazine, 11/2009

“A fresh look at the life and death of the most famous German warship of World War II.”The NYMAS Review, Fall-Winter 2009

List Price: $ 32.95

Price: $ 32.95

Buy Spring Demon (Yaoi) Reviews

Spring Demon (Yaoi)

***Explicit Adult Content!*** Takuma is a naïve village doctor living in feudal Japan with Ryuuto, his evil fox demon boyfriend. The doctor connected with Ryuuto when he needed the demon's powers to heal his sister. Ryuuto demanded Takuma stay with him in exchange for his services. Takuma agreed, and eventually fell in love with the dour kitsune demon. Ryuuto is loath to admit it—but he's fallen in love with Takuma, too.

Relationships aren't a simple matter for Ryuuto. He's never had a successful relationship because he can't control his demon nature while in the throes of passion. This is the reason he hasn't taken Takuma to bed yet. For the first time the fox demon loves someone too much to hurt them.

Enter Figaru: an incubus who needs to 'feed' on a regular basis or he'll become sick. He knows he can teach Ryuuto to control his demon nature. He just needs some practice.
Takuma gives his permission for Figaru to train Ryuuto, but when the time for their liaison comes he changes his mind. Can he persuade a lustful incubus to go home without feeding? Or will he end up on Figaru's menu instead?

Spring Demon is a serialized novel in three parts. It's presented as a standalone story, but is actually a sequel to the Winter Demon graphic novel series, also available on Kindle!
***Explicit Adult Content!*** Takuma is a naïve village doctor living in feudal Japan with Ryuuto, his evil fox demon boyfriend. The doctor connected with Ryuuto when he needed the demon's powers to heal his sister. Ryuuto demanded Takuma stay with him in exchange for his services. Takuma agreed, and eventually fell in love with the dour kitsune demon. Ryuuto is loath to admit it—but he's fallen in love with Takuma, too.

Relationships aren't a simple matter for Ryuuto. He's never had a successful relationship because he can't control his demon nature while in the throes of passion. This is the reason he hasn't taken Takuma to bed yet. For the first time the fox demon loves someone too much to hurt them.

Enter Figaru: an incubus who needs to 'feed' on a regular basis or he'll become sick. He knows he can teach Ryuuto to control his demon nature. He just needs some practice.
Takuma gives his permission for Figaru to train Ryuuto, but when the time for their liaison comes he changes his mind. Can he persuade a lustful incubus to go home without feeding? Or will he end up on Figaru's menu instead?

Spring Demon is a serialized novel in three parts. It's presented as a standalone story, but is actually a sequel to the Winter Demon graphic novel series, also available on Kindle!

List Price: $ 1.49

Price: $ 1.49

Batman: Dark Victory

Double Tap to Zoom.

The sequel to the critically acclaimed BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, DARK VICTORY continues the story of an early time in Batman’s life when James Gordon, Harvey Dent, and the vigilante himself were all just beginning their roles as Gotham’s protectors.

Once a town controlled by organized crime, Gotham City suddenly finds itself being run by lawless freaks, such as Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, and the Joker. Witnessing his city’s dark evolution, the Dark Knight completes his transformation into the city’s greatest defender. He faces multiple threats, including the apparent return of a serial killer called Holiday. Batman’s previous investigation of Holiday’s killings revealed that more than one person was responsible for the murders. So the question remains: who is committing Holiday’s crimes this time? And how many will die before Batman learns the truth?Double Tap to Zoom.

The sequel to the critically acclaimed BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, DARK VICTORY continues the story of an early time in Batman’s life when James Gordon, Harvey Dent, and the vigilante himself were all just beginning their roles as Gotham’s protectors.

Once a town controlled by organized crime, Gotham City suddenly finds itself being run by lawless freaks, such as Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, and the Joker. Witnessing his city’s dark evolution, the Dark Knight completes his transformation into the city’s greatest defender. He faces multiple threats, including the apparent return of a serial killer called Holiday. Batman’s previous investigation of Holiday’s killings revealed that more than one person was responsible for the murders. So the question remains: who is committing Holiday’s crimes this time? And how many will die before Batman learns the truth?

List Price: $ 17.99

Price: $ 17.99

Buy A Taste of Funny

A Taste of Funny

A Taste of Funny

A Cool Collection of Amusing Tidbits for the Culinary Spirit
By Marjorie Dorfman

Table of Contents

-INTRODUCTION
-RESTAURANT LOBSTER FARE: NEARBY DINERS BEWARE
-EXOTIC FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: CAN WE TRUST THEM?
-COFFEE AND CAFFEINE: A DUEL TO THE DEATH
-EATING GREENS: DO I REALLY HAVE TO?
-YOU SAY TOMATO AND I SAY…TOMAHTO
-EGGS AND CHOLESTEROL: WILL THEY EVER GET IT RIGHT AND DO I REALLY CARE?
-COOKING BLUNDERS: WHATEVER DO YOU MEAN?
IN VINO VERITAS
-ONE FOR THE ROAD A LA MODE
-THIS SPUD'S FOR YOU: THE STORY OF THE POTATO
-THE ONION: TEARS OF JOY AND SEXY TOO!
-BOTTLED WATER: LIQUID HAUTE COUTURE
-FAST FOOD VERSUS SLOW FOOD: ARE YOU DANCING AS FAST AS YOU CAN?
-LOW FAT SUBSTITUTES: POLY-UNSATURATED IMITATIONS OF LIFE
-ALL THAT POTASSIUM AND CARMEN MIRANDA, TOO!
-FOOD SHOPPING: CONSIDER THE ALTERNATIVE
-STOP AND EAT THE ROSES: INCREDIBLE EDIBLES FOR THE TABLE
-CONCLUSION

Length: 18,162 words
A Taste of Funny

A Cool Collection of Amusing Tidbits for the Culinary Spirit
By Marjorie Dorfman

Table of Contents

-INTRODUCTION
-RESTAURANT LOBSTER FARE: NEARBY DINERS BEWARE
-EXOTIC FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: CAN WE TRUST THEM?
-COFFEE AND CAFFEINE: A DUEL TO THE DEATH
-EATING GREENS: DO I REALLY HAVE TO?
-YOU SAY TOMATO AND I SAY…TOMAHTO
-EGGS AND CHOLESTEROL: WILL THEY EVER GET IT RIGHT AND DO I REALLY CARE?
-COOKING BLUNDERS: WHATEVER DO YOU MEAN?
IN VINO VERITAS
-ONE FOR THE ROAD A LA MODE
-THIS SPUD'S FOR YOU: THE STORY OF THE POTATO
-THE ONION: TEARS OF JOY AND SEXY TOO!
-BOTTLED WATER: LIQUID HAUTE COUTURE
-FAST FOOD VERSUS SLOW FOOD: ARE YOU DANCING AS FAST AS YOU CAN?
-LOW FAT SUBSTITUTES: POLY-UNSATURATED IMITATIONS OF LIFE
-ALL THAT POTASSIUM AND CARMEN MIRANDA, TOO!
-FOOD SHOPPING: CONSIDER THE ALTERNATIVE
-STOP AND EAT THE ROSES: INCREDIBLE EDIBLES FOR THE TABLE
-CONCLUSION

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If you’re looking for weight loss tips and fast ways to lose weight being tired trying the last trendy diet plan or the “magic pill”, Weight Loss Motivation is definitely for you.

I’m not going to provide you a diet plan, since each person is unique and some diet plan which works for some people might not be suitable for you.

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Assassin’s Curse (The Witch Stone Prophecy)

When elite assassin Jeda received his assignment to kill a witch and deliver her twin daughters to the Countess of Berkshire, he had no idea it would be his last. The witch stuns him with an elemental blast, but not before he’s able to throw his knife. When Jeda regains consciousness, the dying witch is performing a compelling spell between him and her twin daughters.  Now bonded to the girls, Jeda’s old life is forfeit. His only thought is to take the girls and run as far away as he can. He has no idea that the twins are the ones spoken of in the long-lost prophecy of The Witch Stone. Forces are gathering: the white witches want to teach them; the Countess wants her grandchildren back, and the guild has sent their best assassin to bring Jeda back, dead or alive.

Jeda must use all of his assassin skills to stay one step ahead of them all, but will it be enough to save himself and keep the children of prophecy alive?

When elite assassin Jeda received his assignment to kill a witch and deliver her twin daughters to the Countess of Berkshire, he had no idea it would be his last. The witch stuns him with an elemental blast, but not before he’s able to throw his knife. When Jeda regains consciousness, the dying witch is performing a compelling spell between him and her twin daughters.  Now bonded to the girls, Jeda’s old life is forfeit. His only thought is to take the girls and run as far away as he can. He has no idea that the twins are the ones spoken of in the long-lost prophecy of The Witch Stone. Forces are gathering: the white witches want to teach them; the Countess wants her grandchildren back, and the guild has sent their best assassin to bring Jeda back, dead or alive.

Jeda must use all of his assassin skills to stay one step ahead of them all, but will it be enough to save himself and keep the children of prophecy alive?

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Sandman Slim: A Novel

Supernatural fantasy has a new antihero

Life sucks, and then you die. Or, if you’re James Stark, you spend eleven years in Hell as a hitman before finally escaping, only to land back in the hell-on-earth that is Los Angeles.

Now Stark’s back, and ready for revenge. And absolution, and maybe even love. But when his first stop saddles him with an abusive talking head, Stark discovers that the road to absolution and revenge is much longer than you’d expect, and both Heaven and Hell have their own ideas for his future.

Resurrection sucks. Saving the world is worse.

Darkly twisted, irreverent, and completely hilarious, Sandman Slim is the breakthrough novel by an acclaimed author.

Supernatural fantasy has a new antihero

Life sucks, and then you die. Or, if you’re James Stark, you spend eleven years in Hell as a hitman before finally escaping, only to land back in the hell-on-earth that is Los Angeles.

Now Stark’s back, and ready for revenge. And absolution, and maybe even love. But when his first stop saddles him with an abusive talking head, Stark discovers that the road to absolution and revenge is much longer than you’d expect, and both Heaven and Hell have their own ideas for his future.

Resurrection sucks. Saving the world is worse.

Darkly twisted, irreverent, and completely hilarious, Sandman Slim is the breakthrough novel by an acclaimed author.

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A Higher Court

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SILVER MEDALIST – 2011 Readers Favorite Book Awards.
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My name is William Kensey. I have a wife and two great kids. Until very recently, I was a well-respected and financially successful trial attorney.

I was also a man who was comfortable with his religion. I preferred it served at arm’s length from the pulpit on Sunday morning. And would rather not discuss it the rest of the week.

The circumstances that led me to write A HIGHER COURT changed all that. The entire experience was both bizarre and unavoidable. You see, I was summoned to serve as a juror in an improbable trial — a trial to determine whether God exists.

I know.

You think that sounds ludicrous. I did, too . . . until the trial began.

Witnesses buried me under mountains of scientific evidence. My own eyes forced me to confront the reality of extreme human suffering. God seemed less and less relevant — even absent — as the trial progressed.

At the close of the trial, I had to render my verdict — “God” or “No God.” Affirm a new and deeper faith in a Creator, or confess the triumph of science.

A HIGHER COURT is the story of how I discovered the ultimate truth. I invite you to join me in this revelation. You won’t be sorry.
NO. 1 BEST SELLER IN LITERARY FICTION.

NO. 1 BEST SELLER IN RELIGIOUS FICTION.

NO. 1 BEST SELLER IN SPIRITUALITY.

“BEST BOOK OF 2010″ – Readers Choice Book Reviews.

“GOLD AWARD FOR RELIGIOUS FICTION” – 2010 eLit Awards.

SILVER MEDALIST – 2011 Readers Favorite Book Awards.
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My name is William Kensey. I have a wife and two great kids. Until very recently, I was a well-respected and financially successful trial attorney.

I was also a man who was comfortable with his religion. I preferred it served at arm’s length from the pulpit on Sunday morning. And would rather not discuss it the rest of the week.

The circumstances that led me to write A HIGHER COURT changed all that. The entire experience was both bizarre and unavoidable. You see, I was summoned to serve as a juror in an improbable trial — a trial to determine whether God exists.

I know.

You think that sounds ludicrous. I did, too . . . until the trial began.

Witnesses buried me under mountains of scientific evidence. My own eyes forced me to confront the reality of extreme human suffering. God seemed less and less relevant — even absent — as the trial progressed.

At the close of the trial, I had to render my verdict — “God” or “No God.” Affirm a new and deeper faith in a Creator, or confess the triumph of science.

A HIGHER COURT is the story of how I discovered the ultimate truth. I invite you to join me in this revelation. You won’t be sorry.

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Angel On Board - Guardian Angel 101

Angel On Board – Guardian Angel 101

A novel about the afterlife, guardian angels in training and how someone who has passed on interacts with his/her family to bring them piece. It is a fun fiction romp through Heaven and a great way to look at life!

Do you want to know if…
angels leave presents for us?
angels play with babies, when no one is looking?
angels dance alongside of us, when we’re happy?
angels hold us up, when our strength is gone?
angels paint sunrises for us?

Once you read Angel On Board you’ll be convinced the answer is ‘YES!’ and this book will change your perspective forever… and then you’ll know why they say… Angel On Board
is the most positive and powerful angel book ever written!
A novel about the afterlife, guardian angels in training and how someone who has passed on interacts with his/her family to bring them piece. It is a fun fiction romp through Heaven and a great way to look at life!

Do you want to know if…
angels leave presents for us?
angels play with babies, when no one is looking?
angels dance alongside of us, when we’re happy?
angels hold us up, when our strength is gone?
angels paint sunrises for us?

Once you read Angel On Board you’ll be convinced the answer is ‘YES!’ and this book will change your perspective forever… and then you’ll know why they say… Angel On Board
is the most positive and powerful angel book ever written!

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The Witness

Police Chief Luke Granger’s witness to a murder, Amy Griffin, has been on the run for years. Her family thinks she was murdered eight years ago, but Amy chose to accept a life in the shadows in order to protect her sisters’ lives. Now unveiled secrets about their father have thrust the sisters into the public spotlight. The man who wants Amy dead now sees her sisters as the way to locate her. Luke and two of his homicide detectives are determined to stand in the way. They are each falling in love with a different sister, and it’s become a personal mission to keep them safe. But chances are that at least one of them will fail, and facing the future will take a faith deeper than any of them currently knows.Police Chief Luke Granger’s witness to a murder, Amy Griffin, has been on the run for years. Her family thinks she was murdered eight years ago, but Amy chose to accept a life in the shadows in order to protect her sisters’ lives. Now unveiled secrets about their father have thrust the sisters into the public spotlight. The man who wants Amy dead now sees her sisters as the way to locate her. Luke and two of his homicide detectives are determined to stand in the way. They are each falling in love with a different sister, and it’s become a personal mission to keep them safe. But chances are that at least one of them will fail, and facing the future will take a faith deeper than any of them currently knows.

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Scoundrels’ Bargain (Historical Romance)

Saddle up and enjoy this charming tale of a spirited heroine and a mysterious hero. Peggy Fielding does it again by creating interesting characters in a romantic tale that is laced with interesting historical tidbits and a memorable secondary cast that includes a crazy mule and an affectionate pig! Scoundrels' Bargain will tickle your funny bone and make you sigh with pleasure as you experience early Oklahoma on this sentimental journey.
—Debby Camp, author of Primrose and Lady Legend

Platinum haired beauty, Annie Twig, works and speaks like a field hand, with only her drunken uncle and her pregnant teen-aged sister to help her, she is having trouble proving up on the small farm she staked out when she made the run into Oklahoma Territory. She needs a strong man to help get the "Circle Twig," as she calls their place, up and running.

Her problem and part of her secret is that she always accepts anyone who comes by and asks for work. She knows she has not one dime to pay but she is desperate enough to keep that information to herself.

Educated sounding John Wesley Matlock, asks for a job and she hires him knowing that food and a place to sleep are all she can give him. She has no idea that the man has come to O.T. just to investigate her family because a prominent Arkansas family is missing one of its own.

Annie and John Wesley make a good team and even though they are both being secretive, they make a "Scoundrels' Bargain," to keep from delving too deeply into each other's hidden agendas.
A crazy mule, a pig, and a baby add to the fun and to the strangely attractive family life that exists on the "Circle Twig."
Saddle up and enjoy this charming tale of a spirited heroine and a mysterious hero. Peggy Fielding does it again by creating interesting characters in a romantic tale that is laced with interesting historical tidbits and a memorable secondary cast that includes a crazy mule and an affectionate pig! Scoundrels' Bargain will tickle your funny bone and make you sigh with pleasure as you experience early Oklahoma on this sentimental journey.
—Debby Camp, author of Primrose and Lady Legend

Platinum haired beauty, Annie Twig, works and speaks like a field hand, with only her drunken uncle and her pregnant teen-aged sister to help her, she is having trouble proving up on the small farm she staked out when she made the run into Oklahoma Territory. She needs a strong man to help get the "Circle Twig," as she calls their place, up and running.

Her problem and part of her secret is that she always accepts anyone who comes by and asks for work. She knows she has not one dime to pay but she is desperate enough to keep that information to herself.

Educated sounding John Wesley Matlock, asks for a job and she hires him knowing that food and a place to sleep are all she can give him. She has no idea that the man has come to O.T. just to investigate her family because a prominent Arkansas family is missing one of its own.

Annie and John Wesley make a good team and even though they are both being secretive, they make a "Scoundrels' Bargain," to keep from delving too deeply into each other's hidden agendas.
A crazy mule, a pig, and a baby add to the fun and to the strangely attractive family life that exists on the "Circle Twig."

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The Shadow Chaser

Andre Lemoine, one of the world’s leading geneticists, is on the verge of the medical breakthrough of the century: a link with rare primates that could unlock a vital key in the search for a cure for AIDS and cancer.

But part of Andre’s quest is driven by a pressing medical threat within his own family, and when his breakthrough brings him into conflict with two ambitious ruthless rivals – it plunges Andre into the race of his life; a race which takes Andre from the dark jungles of Africa and Brazil to the seamy backstreets of Paris and Philadelphia. A nightmare world of thieves, hookers and pimps, lab bombers and FBI agents – far removed from the safety of his lab bench.

For Andre the stakes have never been higher. Because, as the threat to those Andre loves looms stronger, it becomes a race through the shadows of his family’s dark past to, ultimately, face death head-on.

Reviews:

A thumping great read and a terrific tale, terrifically told.
- Ireland on Sunday.

Bold and different. A rollercoaster thrill ride against a backdrop of genetics research straight out of today's headlines. Should appeal to fans of Michael Crichton and Robin Cook.
- Metro.

A novelist of real accomplishment.
Amazon co.uk.

John Matthews is a leading British thriller writer. His books span genres of crime, action, mystery and legal-thriller and include: Basikasingo, Crescents of the Moon, Past Imperfect, The Last Witness, The Second Amendment, Ascension Day, The Shadow Chaser and The Prophet.

They have been translated into 12 languages with total sales of 1.2 million. In 2007, Past Imperfect was included in a top ten all-time best legal thrillers list in The Times. He was one of only two British authors in the list.

Andre Lemoine, one of the world’s leading geneticists, is on the verge of the medical breakthrough of the century: a link with rare primates that could unlock a vital key in the search for a cure for AIDS and cancer.

But part of Andre’s quest is driven by a pressing medical threat within his own family, and when his breakthrough brings him into conflict with two ambitious ruthless rivals – it plunges Andre into the race of his life; a race which takes Andre from the dark jungles of Africa and Brazil to the seamy backstreets of Paris and Philadelphia. A nightmare world of thieves, hookers and pimps, lab bombers and FBI agents – far removed from the safety of his lab bench.

For Andre the stakes have never been higher. Because, as the threat to those Andre loves looms stronger, it becomes a race through the shadows of his family’s dark past to, ultimately, face death head-on.

Reviews:

A thumping great read and a terrific tale, terrifically told.
- Ireland on Sunday.

Bold and different. A rollercoaster thrill ride against a backdrop of genetics research straight out of today's headlines. Should appeal to fans of Michael Crichton and Robin Cook.
- Metro.

A novelist of real accomplishment.
Amazon co.uk.

John Matthews is a leading British thriller writer. His books span genres of crime, action, mystery and legal-thriller and include: Basikasingo, Crescents of the Moon, Past Imperfect, The Last Witness, The Second Amendment, Ascension Day, The Shadow Chaser and The Prophet.

They have been translated into 12 languages with total sales of 1.2 million. In 2007, Past Imperfect was included in a top ten all-time best legal thrillers list in The Times. He was one of only two British authors in the list.

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Right Name, Wrong Man

What's a girl to do when she whispers another man's name in her fiancé's arms?

When forbidden dreams about the sexy French Dr. Yves Malroux assail her at every turn, Mary-Beth puts her wedding plans on hold. The man would probably not even remember the plump nerd she was three years ago, before she lost her illusions faster than her pounds. Regardless, to be able to marry her fiancé without any reservations, Mary-Beth needs to confront her past, and flies to France for a summer training program in surgery with Yves.

But Yves never forgets an organ he removed from a patient or a woman he dated. And he never forgot the pretty student of Harvard Medical School who has turned into a stunning beauty, and now seems in serious need of coaching about spicing her serious life with some fun and passion.

While too many questions still swirled in her mind, her jealous fiancé summons her back home. Will Mary-Beth let her heart decide who's her right man? Will Yves break his no-strings-attached rule to offer love and commitment?
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"Mona Risk writes heroes with heart, heroines with spunk, in stories and settings that are simply unforgettable." Roxanne St. Claire, NY Best Selling author.

"Mona Risk knows how to pull a reader into the minds of her well-crafted characters. Her work takes us on a journey be it local or overseas." Night Owl Reviews.

What's a girl to do when she whispers another man's name in her fiancé's arms?

When forbidden dreams about the sexy French Dr. Yves Malroux assail her at every turn, Mary-Beth puts her wedding plans on hold. The man would probably not even remember the plump nerd she was three years ago, before she lost her illusions faster than her pounds. Regardless, to be able to marry her fiancé without any reservations, Mary-Beth needs to confront her past, and flies to France for a summer training program in surgery with Yves.

But Yves never forgets an organ he removed from a patient or a woman he dated. And he never forgot the pretty student of Harvard Medical School who has turned into a stunning beauty, and now seems in serious need of coaching about spicing her serious life with some fun and passion.

While too many questions still swirled in her mind, her jealous fiancé summons her back home. Will Mary-Beth let her heart decide who's her right man? Will Yves break his no-strings-attached rule to offer love and commitment?
* * * *

"Mona Risk writes heroes with heart, heroines with spunk, in stories and settings that are simply unforgettable." Roxanne St. Claire, NY Best Selling author.

"Mona Risk knows how to pull a reader into the minds of her well-crafted characters. Her work takes us on a journey be it local or overseas." Night Owl Reviews.

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Easy, Fabulous Bread Making: A collection of quick, no-knead, homemade bread recipes

Close your eyes and imagine the smell of fresh bread wafting under your nose. Are you smiling yet? One of life’s greatest pleasures is sinking your teeth into a buttery slice of crusty bread, still warm from the oven.

And yet there is, especially in the United States, almost a universal carelessness about the quality and taste of the bread that we eat on a daily basis. People eat the most appalling trash imaginable, and accept it as a matter of course. The normal bread in an American household is a pasty white bread that is more air than food, devoid of nutrients, and stuffed with chemicals so it has a longer shelf life. And it tastes bad.

The recipes in this book make a homemade bread with complex flavor, no harsh yeast taste, and they require no kneading or hard work. You can have fresh, delicious bread every day, without fuss or muss.Close your eyes and imagine the smell of fresh bread wafting under your nose. Are you smiling yet? One of life’s greatest pleasures is sinking your teeth into a buttery slice of crusty bread, still warm from the oven.

And yet there is, especially in the United States, almost a universal carelessness about the quality and taste of the bread that we eat on a daily basis. People eat the most appalling trash imaginable, and accept it as a matter of course. The normal bread in an American household is a pasty white bread that is more air than food, devoid of nutrients, and stuffed with chemicals so it has a longer shelf life. And it tastes bad.

The recipes in this book make a homemade bread with complex flavor, no harsh yeast taste, and they require no kneading or hard work. You can have fresh, delicious bread every day, without fuss or muss.

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Holy Bible: New American Standard Bible (NASB)

Holy Bible: New American Standard Bible (NASB)

The New American Standard Bible has been widely acclaimed as the most literally accurate translation from the original languages. Millions of people, students, scholars, pastors, missionaries, and laypersons alike, have trusted the NASB, learning from it and applying it to the challenges of their daily lives. Now, the updated NASB increases clarity and readability. Vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure were carefully reviewed for greater understanding and smoother. Trust, discover and enjoy the NASB for yourself today.
The New American Standard Bible has been widely acclaimed as the most literally accurate translation from the original languages. Millions of people, students, scholars, pastors, missionaries, and laypersons alike, have trusted the NASB, learning from it and applying it to the challenges of their daily lives. Now, the updated NASB increases clarity and readability. Vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure were carefully reviewed for greater understanding and smoother. Trust, discover and enjoy the NASB for yourself today.

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Leap Year at the Coffee Shop

After he called his mother on a cold, blustery Sunday morning, Mitch Lucas could sense something wrong. Her weak, frail voice telling him not to visit because she was sick seemed different. This quirk of fate is what made Mitch walk into his favorite coffee shop on a Sunday instead of a Saturday. There, he meets the people that influence the rest of his life. A gardener, real estate agent, an old soldier and a strange lady with a red umbrella share their unique stories with Mitch. Why? Because he listened.

Leap year at the coffee shop is about life, death and the triumphs and tragedies in between that bind us all together. On February 29th in a leap year, at his favorite coffee shop, on one fateful day, Mitch Lucas realizes his destiny. Something he had always known but never understood until the people he met became his friends, if only for one day. –The Publisher

EXCERPT

Mitch sat back in his chair and took a long slow look around the coffee shop. Every person at each table was engaged in conversation. Hand gestures with facial expressions to emphasize key elements of story. How could people be so engrossed in their own narrative and yet oblivious to their surroundings? He looked around at the nameless faces and recognized someone sitting at a booth away from the crowd—in the darkest corner. No paper, no coffee, just sitting there looking out the window.
After he called his mother on a cold, blustery Sunday morning, Mitch Lucas could sense something wrong. Her weak, frail voice telling him not to visit because she was sick seemed different. This quirk of fate is what made Mitch walk into his favorite coffee shop on a Sunday instead of a Saturday. There, he meets the people that influence the rest of his life. A gardener, real estate agent, an old soldier and a strange lady with a red umbrella share their unique stories with Mitch. Why? Because he listened.

Leap year at the coffee shop is about life, death and the triumphs and tragedies in between that bind us all together. On February 29th in a leap year, at his favorite coffee shop, on one fateful day, Mitch Lucas realizes his destiny. Something he had always known but never understood until the people he met became his friends, if only for one day. –The Publisher

EXCERPT

Mitch sat back in his chair and took a long slow look around the coffee shop. Every person at each table was engaged in conversation. Hand gestures with facial expressions to emphasize key elements of story. How could people be so engrossed in their own narrative and yet oblivious to their surroundings? He looked around at the nameless faces and recognized someone sitting at a booth away from the crowd—in the darkest corner. No paper, no coffee, just sitting there looking out the window.

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The Forgotten Garden

From the #1 internationally bestselling author of The House at Riverton, a novel that takes the reader on an unforgettable journey through generations and across continents as two women try to uncover their family's secret past

A tiny girl is abandoned on a ship headed for Australia in 1913. She arrives completely alone with nothing but a small suitcase containing a few clothes and a single book—a beautiful volume of fairy tales. She is taken in by the dockmaster and his wife and raised as their own. On her twenty-fi rst birthday, they tell her the truth, and with her sense of self shattered and very little to go on, “Nell” sets out to trace her real identity. Her quest leads her to Blackhurst Manor on the Cornish coast and the secrets of the doomed Mountrachet family. But it is not until her granddaughter, Cassandra, takes up the search after Nell's death that all the pieces of the puzzle are assembled. A spellbinding tale of mystery and self-discovery, The Forgotten Garden will take hold of your imagination and never let go.Amazon Best of the Month, April 2009: Like Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved classic The Secret Garden, Kate Morton’s The Forgotten Garden takes root in your imagination and grows into something enchanting–from a little girl with no memories left alone on a ship to Australia, to a fog-soaked London river bend where orphans comfort themselves with stories of Jack the Ripper, to a Cornish sea heaving against wind-whipped cliffs, crowned by an airless manor house where an overgrown hedge maze ends in the walled garden of a cottage left to rot. This hidden bit of earth revives barren hearts, while the mysterious Authoress’s fairy tales (every bit as magical and sinister as Grimm’s) whisper truths and ignite the imaginary lives of children. As Morton draws you through a thicket of secrets that spans generations, her story could cross into fairy tale territory if her characters weren’t clothed in such complex flesh, their judgment blurred by the heady stench of emotions (envy, lust, pride, love) that furtively flourished in the glasshouse of Edwardian society. While most ache for a spotless mind’s eternal sunshine, the Authoress meets the past as “a cruel mistress with whom we must all learn to dance,” and her stories gift children with this vital muscle memory. –Mari Malcolm

Read an excerpt and the reading group guide for The Forgotten Garden.

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Amazon Exclusive: A Conversation with Author Kate Morton

Q: The Forgotten Garden has some marvelous parallels with Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden, and Burnett even makes an appearance in your book as a guest at a garden party. Did her book inspire portions of your story?

A: The Secret Garden was one of my favourite books when I was a little girl. Along with stories like The Faraway Tree and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, it’s one of many classic childhood tales in which children escape from the adult world to a place in which their imagination is allowed free rein. However, it wasn’t my intention to reference The Secret Garden when I first started writing.

In fact, The Forgotten Garden (which was called The Authoress until the final draft!) began with a family story: when she was 21, my grandmother’s father told her that she wasn’t his biological child. Nana was so deeply affected by this knowledge that she told no one until she was a very old lady and finally confided in her three daughters. When I learned Nana’s secret, I was struck by how fragile a person’s sense of self is and knew that one day I would write a story about someone who experienced a similar life-changing confession.

When I began to write about Nell, I knew that her mystery was going to lead her to an English cottage, but the other details were hazy. It was while I was auditioning English locations for my book that I came across mention of the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall. My interest was piqued, and I began reading everything I could find about this place: a grand country estate with astounding gardens that had been locked and forgotten after its gardening staff were killed during the first world war and the owners moved away.

When it was rediscovered in the late 20th century, nature had reclaimed the estate, but the bones of the garden lay deep beneath the overgrowth. This story really fired my imagination and I knew that I’d not only found my location–Cornwall–but that I would also need a forgotten garden in my story!

I was also eager to play with 19th-century gothic conventions in The Forgotten Garden. I adore books like Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights, and I wanted a gloomy old house, wicked aunts, secretive servants, hidden identities, mysterious whisperings–the lot. But when my garden grew walls, I suddenly remembered The Secret Garden, and with my theme of fairy tales and storytellers and the vital role that such things play in a child’s imagination, I couldn’t resist introducing parallels (including a walk-on role for Frances Hodgson Burnett). It was a way of referencing my own childhood influences–Enid Blyton and the Famous Five get a couple of nods throughout, too!–and was a lot of fun.

Q: Both The Forgotten Garden and The House at Riverton, your first novel, celebrate the imaginative lives of children, and the role that books and family legends play in inspiring their creative life. Which books fired your imagination as a child? Do you think fairy tales play a role in preparing children for life’s harsher realities, and giving them courage? As children spend more time being entertained–by TV and video games–and less time inventing their own entertainments and exploring the natural world, what are we losing?

A: I read voraciously as a child, and the more I write the more I realize that an essential part of my character (and certainly my inner writer) was formed in those early years. Enid Blyton was my first and my favourite (The Faraway Tree, The Enchanted Wood, The Secret Seven), sparking in me a lifetime love of English countryside, dark, creepy woods, and hidden mysteries. I also loved Anne of Green Gables, The Railway Children, Roald Dahl, and fairy tales of all description, and had a mighty impressive collection of second-hand Trixie Belden books (collected when my mum, an antique dealer, dragged us to second-hand shops with her).

I agree that fairy tales teach children about life’s harsher realities. They are our society’s fables and, in their true form, often contain messages that aren’t easy to hear. There’s something compelling about their simple (sometimes brutal) honesty though, and their heightened style creates a narrative distance that sets them apart from more realistic children’s fiction so that the events depicted are understood to be taking place in a world that is not our own. I think we sometimes underestimate the ability of children to recognize and process intelligent concepts, and sort the literal from the fairy tale.

Q: Both of your first two novels leap between the present and past, with much of the story happening in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, in the lead-up to World War I. What fascinates you about that particular period?

A: The early decades of the 20th century fascinate me because they describe a moment of immense social, political, and cultural transition, and because change ignites conflict (on a large scale, as in the culminating war, but also on a much smaller inter-personal level), which makes it excellent fodder for a writer interested in stories about people. Sociocultural expectations of women and the lower classes were changed indelibly as a consequence of the first world war, so a person who was 18 in 1912 had a markedly different perception of their place in the world as compared to a person who was 18 in 1922.

I’m particularly interested in the way the past is tethered to the present: that is, I like to write about the past insofar as it is a place to which we are still connected in some way. I have a rather gothic insistence on the refusal of the past to remain dead and buried!

The literary gothic (particularly that of the 19th-century novel) is a genre for which I bear a special fondness. I wrote my masters on Tragedy in Victorian Novels and my PhD topic concerns the use of gothic tropes in contemporary fiction. My interest isn’t so much in the supernatural aspects of the gothic (apparitions and the like) as much as metaphorical ghosts–the haunting of the present by the past; guilt; memory; identity issues; twins and doubles; the complicated ties of family; anxieties over technology, etc. I think the gothic resonates strongly in our technological time, not least in matters of identity. Computers and the surfacing of social networking sites have changed the way we represent ourselves and interact with other people; medical advances mean we are able to alter our appearances in ways we never could before; we are even beginning to manipulate genes and use science to aid and affect conception. This is all fertile ground for a fiction writer!

Q: Your next novel, The Distant Hours, will be set in World War II England. Can you reveal any other details?

A: Not a lot, I’m afraid–I’m superstitious about speaking too much about my people when their stories are still unfolding!–but here’s a little tiny taste: The Distant Hours is set in 1940, during the period in which the English were worried that the Germans might land on the beaches any day. It takes place in a castle in Kent (with a medieval tower and a huge ancient wood!), where the unexpected arrival of a stranger causes ripples in the household that trigger a tragedy….

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From the #1 internationally bestselling author of The House at Riverton, a novel that takes the reader on an unforgettable journey through generations and across continents as two women try to uncover their family's secret past

A tiny girl is abandoned on a ship headed for Australia in 1913. She arrives completely alone with nothing but a small suitcase containing a few clothes and a single book—a beautiful volume of fairy tales. She is taken in by the dockmaster and his wife and raised as their own. On her twenty-fi rst birthday, they tell her the truth, and with her sense of self shattered and very little to go on, “Nell” sets out to trace her real identity. Her quest leads her to Blackhurst Manor on the Cornish coast and the secrets of the doomed Mountrachet family. But it is not until her granddaughter, Cassandra, takes up the search after Nell's death that all the pieces of the puzzle are assembled. A spellbinding tale of mystery and self-discovery, The Forgotten Garden will take hold of your imagination and never let go.

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