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The Silk Road begins on a mat in yoga class, deep within a labyrinth on a settlement somewhere in the icy north, under the canny guidance of Jee Moon. When someone fails to arise from corpse pose, the Astronomer, the Archivist, the Botanist, the Keeper, the Topologist, the Geographer, the Iceman, and the Cook remember the paths that brought them there - paths on which they still seem to be traveling.The Silk Road is Davis' most explicitly allegorical novel and also her most profound vehicle. Its revelations are ravishing and desolating.

A gorgeously illustrated and interactive full-color guide to more than 181 birds of North America, featuring recorded vocalizations of each, based on the bestselling board game, Wingspan. Praised for its gorgeous illustrations, accurate portrayal of bird habitats, and its gameplay, the...

Key Zest food critic Hayley Snow and her groom, Police Detective Nathan Bransford, chose Scotland for their long-delayed honeymoon, hoping to sightsee and enjoy some prize-winning scones. But their romantic duo swells to a crowd when they're joined by Nathan's family as well as octogenarian Miss Gloria. Nathan's sister Vera takes the women on a whirlwind tour of some of Scotland's iconic mystic places as research for a looming book project. But the trip takes a deadly tartan turn when a dinner party guest falls ill and claims she was poisoned.

Irena Fishbone is frantic. On Christmas Eve, she walks into a nightmare of her thirteen-year-old's abduction. And worse, she knows who’s behind the dangerous disappearance… her own murderously violent dad. Jacklyn Stone is on guard. During a quiet dinner hosting loved ones, her estranged son arrives uninvited to stir up tension. When a sudden snowstorm traps everyone, she finds herself at the mercy of a greedy man willing to destroy her at any cost.

Just before fiery food-critic Hayley Snow's mother's decadent flan is put to the test, Key West's most prized possession, Hemingway's Nobel Prize gold medal for The Old Man and the Sea, is discovered stolen from its case. Unsavory suspicions point to Gabriel, a family friend and one of the new busboys working the event, who mysteriously goes missing moments later. Anxious to clear his name, Gabriel's family enlists Hayley to help find him, but right as they begin their search, his body is found stabbed to death in the storeroom.

Ex-military man Derrick Richmond: Solitary and satisfied... until little Timmy was dropped into his lap and Derrick had to learn to be somebody's daddy. Schoolteacher Anna Maxwell: Fate might have denied her a family of her own, but Anna still had plenty of love to give, if only someone would notice. The Solution: Anna would teach Derrick all he needed to know about kids. Father and son would give Anna some precious memories. Then the schoolteacher and the single dad would go their separate ways. Unless one little boy figured out a way to make Miss Maxwell become his mom!

Kaiya Parks was certain in her uncertainty. The end of college was supposed to be a time of new beginnings, but she had no idea what she wanted to do next. An afternoon in the forest was supposed to clear her mind, not plunge her into the middle of a decades-old battle. When the shadows stir, three wielders are chosen to stand against them, gifted unimaginable power and a destiny they never thought possible. With more questions than answers, Kaiya and her friends race to find the truth before all of their futures are plunged into darkness.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28 When you feel your soul being afflicted with anxiety and turmoil, return to Scripture to find rest. Listening to the Gospels enhanced with peaceful nature sounds in the background will restore the...

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28 When you feel your soul being afflicted with anxiety and turmoil, return to Scripture to find rest. Listening to the Gospels enhanced with peaceful instrumental music in the background will restore...

Do you need light for your path and hope for the dark times? No matter what you face today, it's possible to encounter the power of God's light even in dark and difficult seasons. From the Proverbs 31 Ministry team, including Joel Mudamalle, Alicia Britt Chole, and Asheritah Ciuciu (and many...

An ancient book unlocks a fantastical world where one girl must go on a dangerous quest to find her family. Expecting another dreary summer, Lauren goes on a summer holiday with her stepmother, father and many nieces and nephews to see her reclusive grandmother, the international bestselling author of the Nevermore series.

Raised in a typical middle-class neighborhood, Emily always felt like an outsider. Her fascination with alternative music and fashion set her apart from her peers, who often didn't understand her unique style. Despite the lack of acceptance, she remained true to herself, finding solace in her individuality. Her parents, engrossed in their own lives, provided the material comforts of suburban life but failed to notice Emily's growing sense of isolation. This emotional distance at home only deepened her feelings of being misunderstood.

Imagine feeling more balanced, grounded, peaceful, and happy in your daily life, no matter what challenges are going on around you. Ask yourself, What would it take to be living a life I love? Reclaim your inner peace, fortify your strength, and rediscover joy, one week at a time, from the inside out. This insightful guide offers 52 weeks of "centering" techniques and practical strategies to connect to your inner core and feel more empowered, helping you manifest your true potential.

Teacher Sarah Hansen has always wanted a family of her own. But a cowboy is the last man she'd consider—especially one who humiliated her in their childhood schoolroom. Oscar White is back in her life, and all grown up. He's different than she remembers but that doesn't mean she can trust him.

Parris Afton Bonds is the New York Times best-selling author of more than 50 novels—most of them are historical fiction and historical romance. Join Parris as she reboots her classic romance novels as audiobooks.

Jacklyn Stone’s freedom is tainted with guilt. Rebuilding after her conniving son’s attempt to dispose of her in a secluded mental facility, the loyal sixty-something is haunted by memories of other sane residents abandoned by their families. Desperate to save those held against their will, she recruits a group of big-hearted friends for a daring Christmas Eve mission.

Embrace the independent and energetic toddler year with this weekly devotional —a keepsake memory book created with your spiritual growth in mind as you watch your child grow day by day. In this beautiful companion to Waiting in Wonder and Watching in Wonder, popular blogger Catherine...

A surprise gift from her late husband will give a young widow the chance to do the hardest thing in the world . . . move on. On their honeymoon, the new Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Shaw made a pact: No matter the sacrifices along the way, one day they would return to Sunset Beach, North Carolina—this time...

At first, horse trainer and Carson Stables owner Annie Carson blames the random losses of local livestock on feral animals stalking Olympic Peninsula county’s farms and ranches. But when one of her own flock is found savagely slaughtered, it gets personal. Then it turns dangerous, when Annie discovers the body of a young woman hanging in her new hay barn. Suddenly, she’s up to her neck in complicated mysteries—one involving her private life.

The folk of Hampstead, Kansas, are all of a flutter. There’s a Hollywood crew in town, shooting a movie in creepy old Lockett Mansion. The leading lady emerges from her trailer and there’s a gasp of excitement. It's scream queen Laura Edwards. On day one of the shoot, Laura’s stunt double, Kay, must film a brutal murder scene. When the cameras stop rolling, Kay’s left lying in a pool of blood. The crew race over—and find there’s nothing fake about this murder!