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Born into the famous family of piano makers, Lucy Broadwood (1858-1929) became one of the chief collectors and scholars of the first English folk music revival in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Privately educated and trained as a classical musician and singer, she was inspired by her uncle to collect local song from her native Sussex. The desire to rescue folk song from an aging population led to the foundation of the Folk Song Society, of which she was a founder member. Mentor to younger collectors such as Percy Grainger but often at loggerheads with fellow collector Cecil Sharp and the young Ralph Vaughan Williams, she eventually ventured into Ireland and Scotland, whil...
You are about to embark on a journey of love, deceit, betrayal, and faith, which will have you on the edge of your seat. Now that I have your attention, let me ask you a question: When faced with egregious tests, how do you react? The answer for most people would be that they don't know until they are put in the situation. This was also the answer for Damien in this story. When accused of murder, his reaction changed his life forever. Choosing the path of God and faith put in motion a testimony to glorify God and demonstrated his absolute power. There is a saying which goes, "God does not give us more than we can bear." We will see in the story when Damien's burdens get too heavy God lightens the load. This story reflects on Damien's mental, emotion, physical, and spiritual growth while he faced tragedy and persecution. Throughout the journey, you will witness how faith in God during horrific times in life can change a person's perspective.
In Life is a Story, D.A. Bennett takes readers on a captivating journey through a collection of short stories that explore the universal themes of adolescence, adulthood, and the complexities of human relationships. Set in southern Louisiana during the mediators, the initial stories follow hard-working rural families as they navigate life’s challenges and opportunities. From there, the book ventures into the scandalous and confusing world of 21st century bourgeoisie, where misunderstandings, heartbreak, and even crime lurk around every corner. Bennett’s writing is not only entertaining but also thought-provoking, resonating with readers of all ages and backgrounds. With a keen eye for detail and a unique voice, the author expertly weaves together tales that are both poignant and insightful, leaving a lasting impact on the reader’s heart and mind. As a new and adventurous author, Bennett delivers a formidable read that will captivate and inspire readers from beginning to end. Life is a Story is a must-read for anyone seeking a fresh and unique perspective on the joys and challenges of the human experience.
When Chance Walker was a child he wanted to be many things. A fireman. An astronaut. A rock-n-roll god. Too freaking bad he never learned to play the guitar. Too bad he gave in to adulting and went to law school instead of the school of rock. Too bad the most beautiful woman he's ever seen wants nothing to do with him. She's got secrets. Big ones. And if he thinks one kiss will rock her world...well... Maybe he's right. And maybe she's going to be a lot more than he's ready for. One Click Now!
Forced from a broken home by the ravages of the Great Depression, young Bob Coleman arrives at the rural farmstead of the Majors family. Bob remains on the Majors farm where he learns the values and ideals that sustain him through the many challenges of his life. Most prophetical among these lessons is that Bob's adoptive father, James Majors, tells him he believes in the ever present spirits of ancient Native Americans upon his land. The greatest test of Bob's faith and his most difficult challenge is resolved after a school is built upon the farmstead after the death of James Majors. Arrows summoned from the Quiver of Redemption settle the battle between the forces of good and evil raging within the halls of the schoolhouse. Bob Coleman alone recognizes the combatants and the ultimate victor. While observing the carnage from the battle upon the school grounds, Bob notices an owl perched high on a pine branch and he feels the presence of James Majors behind the piercing eyes of the beautiful bird.
The crown she never knew about stands between them. Five years ago, Eva James succumbed to a passionate week in Italy with a stranger named Henrik before he left without a word. He's the last person she expects to walk into her grandad's Savile Row atelier. Especially when it turns out he's a prince. Crown Prince Henrik of Stenaco loves his country. Promised to marry a childhood friend, he's thrown into turmoil when faced with the one woman he's never been able to forget. Love has no place in his life; it's too risky after what happened in his past. When Eva travels to Stenaco to save her family business, she's forced to measure her unresolved feelings. Will her love fit? He's engaged to someone else, she's just there to save her business—she doesn't have time to deal with a hot and cold crown prince but she's equally unable to walk away … Will they break each other's hearts? Or is Eva truly tailored for her prince?
Avalon is at war with itself. When Shakespeare wrote “Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, or to take arms against a sea of troubles, and by opposing end them?” He probably had a drawing of me as his muse. I opened my mouth at the absolute wrong time and declared I was High Lady Petra Abara of Gawain. Did I mean it. Absolutely? But words have power, so no take backs, especially since a reporter present. Instead of spells and bullets this war is being fought in the streets with words. If I am elevated, two of the top three nobles in Avalon would be a woman. The conservative faction in Chambers would like to plant me six feet under or faili...
The news reports were nonstop now, and for the rest of the world, this must have seemed like they were witnessing a made-for-television drama. One news anchor person said it like this: In an unprecedented chain of events, tonight the Bethany family has been decimated. In three separate but tragic accidents, Jo and Eva Bethany have lost their four children in one night. After all this family has endured over the past year, you would think that they have had their run of bad luck. But it seems that this is not the case. Remember the scandal involving George, the youngest Bethany, with the allegations of homosexuality-That cost him a lucrative baseball career. Then there was the allegation of a...
Can anyone stop a twisted group of conspirators from dominating the world? The Banker Trilogy follows the Swiss banker Pierre Beaumont, who owns an advanced alien AI and conspires to rule the world. The Banker and the Dragon: Chairman Jing Xi of the Columnist Party of China develops a controllable bioweapon, the Hei Bai-virus, to eliminate all dissenters to his rule. Pierre steals the bioweapon and attacks New York City during a UN summit to enrichen himself by shorting the markets. Meanwhile, the human rights activist Eileen Lu is trying to reveal Chairman Jing Xi's villainous plans to the world. The Banker and the Eagle. A terrorist attack on a TV station unveils the evidence that a drug P...