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This genealogy classic, written in the bad old days of shoe leather and courthouse basements before the Internet, tells of a Southern man's discovery of his Native American ancestry in the 1990s. Among fascinating regional and local stories, you'll discover how the Yateses of Virginia coped on the frontier…how some Cherokees escaped the Trail of Tears…what the Southern drawl really means…where The Tree That Owns Itself is…how Elisabeth Yates stole her cattle back from Gen. Sherman. Out of print for years, this sought-after family history is available in electronic form only. Fall under the spell of all its local color, storytelling and genealogy help also in the exciting audiobook version.
A local costuming guild has arrived in Astoria for a long weekend of recreating their favorite time period–the Regency. Think Jane Austen, sailing ships, high tea, a costume ball, and…a dead body. When the guild’s nastiest member winds up dead in the drink, Viola is convinced it’s no accident. And after the husband of the deceased gets into a brawl on the front lawn of the town’s most well-known landmark, she knows something’s up. Armed with nothing more than a folding fan and her wits, she sets out to unveil the killer before somebody else winds up in Davy Jones’s locker. Read what others are saying about USA Today bestselling author Shéa MacLeod's Viola Roberts Cozy Mystery ...
From mental health advocate Tabitha Yates, Jesus and Therapy is a deeply powerful and essential exploration of mental health within the Christian community. More than just an examination—this book is a heartfelt invitation to begin crucial conversations in the church and offer hope to those who feel isolated and misunderstood. Tabitha Yates knows firsthand the shadows that mental health struggles can cast, especially within a church setting. During a particularly dark period of her life, she found that the sanctuary she hoped would provide refuge often deepened her pain, leaving her feeling abandoned and unseen. Her own journey through depression, anxiety, and a suicide attempt has uniquel...
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Take one narrator in retreat from suburban life, a shambolic draughty farmhouse in a scenic valley, two psychotic goats, one banker, a village-full of empty second homes and scores of poor and elderly people with nowhere to go. Take one widowed survivalist called Cassandra White. Take an escalating state of hostilities between the haves who don't even use what they have, and the have-nots who decide they're sick of having nothing at all. Take one crazy scheme to reclaim the valley for the locals. What do you get? A hilarious, timely satire from Joanna Kavenna, the prize-winning author of Inglorious and The Birth of Love...
A warm and practical devotional that helps you to grow in gratitude, deepening your sense of peace, contentment, and joy. Become more and more grateful each day with the help of this 30-day devotional. Uproot the weeds of discontent and begin to plant daily seeds of thanksgiving that bloom into joy and fulfillment. When life feels mundane or trials come our way, thanking God for his blessings doesn’t always come naturally. This devotional shows how offering a sacrifice of praise can transform our own outlook on life and remind us of Jesus’ goodness and generosity. Each devotion begins with a verse on thankfulness and ends with a practical thing to do or pray in response to God’s word. As readers grow in gratitude, they will experience a deeper sense of peace, contentment, and joy.
From Dickens to Yeats, An Evergreen Christmas brings together twenty-nine stories and songs from some of the world's most beloved writers in a beautiful and timeless new collection. Whether you're circled around the fire with family, searching for the perfect gift for a friend, or simply in pursuit of the best holiday reading, An Evergreen Christmas perfectly captures the essence of the yuletide season. This treasury is sure to warm your heart and light up your holiday season with stories from beloved authors including world-renowned literary greats: Louisa May Alcott Charles Dickens L. M. Montgomery Hans Christian Andersen W. B. Yeats A thoughtfully curated collection of treasured stories, An Evergreen Christmas captures the spirit of the holiday season through classic works celebrated by generations past and generations to come.
A Viola Roberts Cozy Mystery Collection Books Seven - Nine contains the three complete Viola Roberts Cozy Mystery books: The Death in the Drink (Book 7) A local costuming guild has arrived in Astoria for a long weekend of recreating their favorite time period–the Regency. Think Jane Austen, sailing ships, high tea, a costume ball, and…a dead body. When the guild's nastiest member winds up dead in the drink, Viola is convinced it's no accident. And after the husband of the deceased gets into a brawl on the front lawn of the town's most well-known landmark, she knows something's up. Armed with nothing more than a folding fan and her wits, she sets out to unveil the killer before somebody e...