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In the heartwarming tale of Grammy's life and her special bond with her granddaughters, Sofia and Giselle, the narrative is a tribute to the enduring values she imparts through various activities. Grammy's vitality and zest for life are infectious, reminding us that age is just a number. She shares lessons that transcend everyday challenges and become pillars of wisdom for her beloved family.

Nach einer beeindruckenden Cheerleading-Vorführung kehren die Freundinnen von Girls High zum normalen Unterricht zurück. Doch der Tag nimmt eine unerwartete Wendung: Nach dem Kunstunterricht finden sie die Cafeteria verlassen vor. Ein Besuch in der benachbarten Schulkantine endet in einer Lebensmittelvergiftung, die das Quartett heftig zu spüren bekommt.

Nach Torbens Einzug bei Cassy beginnt ein hektischer Alltag: Verspätungen und Überraschungen an der Schule folgen. Die Freundinnen planen ein Einkaufsabenteuer und bereiten sich auf die Cheerleader-Performance vor, während Torben und Cassy ihre Freizeit genießen. Am großen Spieltag zeigen Cassy und ihre Freundinnen eine beeindruckende Show, die das Publikum begeistert.

Thrust into the role of a debutante, Mia Delphine Morgan, a pre-school teacher from Kentucky, must sink or swim among Manhattan’s elite. She’s not trained or refined for New York, Paris, or London high society, but the good she can do with a sizeable inheritance from her estranged Aunt Sylvia, propels her toward keeping her feet firmly planted on the ground—even though poise and polish aren’t exactly her thing.

Cassie's Vorfreude auf ein neues Kapitel mit Torben wird Wirklichkeit, als sie ihn am Flughafen herzlich begrüßt. Gemeinsame Tage im Wellnessbereich und romantische Abende stärken ihre Bindung. Der Höhepunkt ihres Abenteuers ist Torbens Entscheidung, zu Cassie zu ziehen, markiert durch ein gemeinsames Frühstück in ihrer Lieblingsbäckerei, bevor der Alltag sie wieder einholt.

Do the adults around you seem stressed about finances? It's a common issue, as revealed by a survey where over half of American adults admit their financial worries impact mental health. With adulthood on the horizon, this might be unsettling for most young individuals. But here's the silver lining—you can master money management much earlier than your parents did and enter adulthood with a superior understanding of money matters, gaining the skills to ensure you always stay afloat.

These gripping four-minute entries compliment your daily quiet time, emboldening your faith with stories of adventure, tragedy, and hope. Step into the lives of lionhearted missionaries who risked everything to advance the Gospel.

A winning pitch is more than just data points and charts—it's a compelling story that captivates from start to finish. Yet, crafting such a pitch is an art few have mastered, leading to lackluster presentations that leave audiences unconvinced and disinterested.

Invest one hour gaining more than 60 quick tips to save yourself time, money, and stress discovering the little (but important) factors previously unconsidered, having never worked directly with clients before.

How many times have you said "your writing’s crap," or shied away from calling yourself an author?Take comfort in knowing your author fears are valid, other writers feel the same way you do, but are not letting fear stop them from putting themselves out there.

Innocence stolen. Love denied. Liv finds herself torn, haunted by memories of her dead boyfriend, tormented by those who may have killed him, and drawn to a mysterious new student who brings with him not only redemption and revenge, but the chance for her to live again.

Widow Lucy, her young son, and unborn child are forced from their home due to unpaid debts. Needing a fresh start quickly, she begins corresponding with a doctor in Colorado. Jed is seeking someone to tend to his home and proposes to Lucy, excited to have an instant family. But as Lucy travels to Colorado, fear and doubt overtake her. While Jed seemed like a nice and kind man through his letters, she fears that he may not be that way in person.

Set against the backdrop of three major American Civil War battles at Antietam, Vicksburg, and Gettysburg, the same five narrators return to tell the stories of what happened in their communities of conscience. Members of Mennonite, Amish, and German Baptist churches choose their loyalties when their traditional belief of not participating in warfare collides with the demands of Union and Confederate forces.

In this series finale of historical fiction from 1864 and 1865, the spotlight shines brightest on Esther and David in the ravaged Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, while all five narrators show versions of courage, adaptation, and survival. During these closing years of the American Civil War, no human experience can be ordinary: not marriage, not enterprising work, not youthful growth.

Simple snippets of time when we are engaged mindlessly with our children seem insignificant. But are they, really? Washing clothes, playing on the playground, and driving youngsters to school are all mundane parts of being a parent, but these unassuming moments are often the places God shows up the most--and with the biggest, longest-lasting impressions.

Authentic voices shape this fresh look at a familiar story, the American Civil War, beginning with the rapid buildup of tension between North and South and continuing into early summer of 1862. But the narrative grip comes through the eyes of civilians, trapped in the conflicts of obedience to government and historic refusal to participate in warfare. Their options press with insistence (enlisting, fleeing, buying a substitute, or paying a fee) as the demands intensify.

In search of a change of scenery and some tranquility, the successful recipe creator and photographer Jessica Waters moves into a Lakeside cottage in the majestic Cedar Valley. Falling in love with the handsome owner of the Gin Mill local bar, Luke Culberson, was not part of her plan.

Faced with marriage to a man she doesn’t love, Becca risks alienating her parents when she decides to follow her heart. But she fears heartbreak awaits her as the man she is drawn to refuses to reciprocate her feelings.

Five years ago, Braelyn Kane's daughter died. Her marriage imploded, and Forest Hill became Braelyn's sanctuary. She's praying for her new life to start, but she doesn't know where to find it.

By Accident is a story about discovering that control is a seductive illusion and how letting go of the need for it can reveal great strength and lead us to even firmer ground.