![]() ![]() You cannot read this book and not think of how extremely pertinent it is to your life. ![]() In fact, they seem to prefer the more subtle means of leading people astray, as they sense that this is a more hidden and thus secure way to accomplish their ultimate design. Ultimately, the tempters in this story do not care what sins are committed by their subjects - so long as they accomplish their goal of separating people from God, and leading them to the adversary. Instead, the tempters focus on much more subtle forms of sins - vanity, pride, distraction, insincerity, forgetting God, and how these can achieve the same effect as more obvious sins. What is truly excellent about the book, though, is that the cunning plans are not centered around obvious sins, that so often are what we think about when we think about temptation and sin. Through the letters, you are constantly reminded and made to think about how the adversary tempts us. In the letters, Screwtape gives Wormwood adivce and counsel on how to best tempt his "subject" - a young man who converts to Christianity, and then falls in love with a Christian woman. For those who have not read it, the book is written as a compilation of letters from a "tempter," Screwtape, to his nephew, a "junior tempter" named Wormwoood. I love this book - it really makes you think. ![]()
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What would you do for the one you love? Could you walk away?An accident leaves Teresa March scarred and completely blind. ![]() ![]() ![]() He had claimed her, touched her, loved her, and she vowed nothing would ever separate them again. Catherine Ashbrooke Cameron had committed the unpardonable sin of falling in love with her husband - a Scottish spy she married in her English home. But as he rode into battle against the English, she refused to stay behind. THE BLOOD OF ROSES She was born an Englishwoman, but he made her a Scot, pledged to fight for her beloved husband - even against the country of her birth. Now he must protect Catherine from the dangers that threatened them both. Love had made the legendary warrior vulnerable. ![]() Alexander Cameron was a man with a price on his head and enemies to burn. He fought to keep her safe as he battled the English enemy-and betrayal from within. Now, as she raced to the Highlands, into the strong, tender arms of Alexander Cameron, the innocent English beauty would learn the passions of war-and the price of love. Catherine Ashbrooke Cameron had committed the unpardonable sin of falling in love with her husband-a Scottish spy she married in her English home. ![]() She was born an Englishwoman, but he made her a Scot, pledged to fight for her beloved husband-even against the country of her birth. The stunning sequel to The Pride of Lions! In a novel that sizzles with passionate intrigue and breathtaking romance, Marsha Canham whisks the reader back to war-torn Scotland as a legendary warrior fights for the two things most precious to any man: his country and the woman he loves. ![]() ![]() ![]() 2nd Street between Medina and Waller, shown here in relation to the Capitol and State Cemetery. 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While many women fulfilled traditional roles dictated by this societal convention, others went against the grain and ventured into territory dominated by men. ![]() ![]() In the nineteenth century, opportunities for women in business, especially the critical cattle and ranching industries of Texas, were scarce. Image via TSHA Handbook of Texas, courtesy of. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It was positively Orwellian, and it wasn't until the early eighties that publishers began to break away from the code, first under the daring pen of Steve Gerber, who lost his career in comics over it, and then under Alan Moore, who was made a household name for helping break the grip of the code. ![]() *Profanity, obscenity, smut, vulgarity, or words or symbols which have acquired undesirable meanings are forbidden *In every instance good shall triumph over evil *Policemen, judges, government officials, and respected institutions shall never be presented in such a way as to create disrespect for established authority *Crimes shall never be presented in such a way as to create sympathy for the criminal Here are some examples of rules that had to be followed under the code: Imagine a G-rated Star Wars, a G-rated Godfather, a G-rated Blazing Saddles, and you may begin to understand the impossibility of trying to write quality comics under the code, which held sway over comics for thirty years. One can realize the effects the code had by imagining what movies would be like if the government stated that all films released must attain a 'G' rating. For a long time, the industry had its hands tied by the 'Comics Code', a punitive ratings system. To some degree, they are still considered dirty and cheap, still artistically bankrupt, and there are good reasons for this. The role of comic books in America is in transition, and so comics hold a tenuous and unusual position in the American psyche. ![]() ![]() ![]() Inheritance is a book about secrets-secrets within families, kept out of shame or self-protectiveness secrets we keep from one another in the name of love. She woke up one morning and her entire history-the life she had lived-crumbled beneath her. ![]() In the spring of 2016, through a genealogy website to which she had whimsically submitted her DNA for analysis, Dani Shapiro received the stunning news that her father was not her biological father. What makes us who we are? What combination of memory, history, biology, experience, and that ineffable thing called the soul defines us? Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and LoveĪ memoir about the staggering family secret uncovered by a genealogy test: an exploration of the urgent ethical questions surrounding fertility treatments and DNA testing, and a profound inquiry of paternity, identity, and love. ![]() ![]() ![]() Together they can take the world by storm. And yet when the beautiful star she's been secretly crushing on admits to fears of her own, Noa vows to do everything in her power to help Lilah shine like never before. Keeping everyone happy is a full-time job, and she's already run ragged. Noa Birnbaum may be a brilliant makeup artist and special effects whiz-kid, but cracking into the union is more difficult than she imagined. She's been cast as the lead in what could be her breakout performance.but if she wants to prove herself to everyone who ever doubted her, she's going to need major help along the way. Lilah Silver's a young actress who dreams of climbing out of B-list stardom. Romance over the rainbow Jennet Alexander, novelist at large. Romance Jennet Alexander, novelist at large. Turn on-set chemistry into the romance of a lifetime? Originally called Scream Queens, then briefly Noa and Lilahs Guide to B-List Fame, the book now known as I Kissed A Girl now has a cover, and pre-orders. ![]() ![]() And the makeup artist for her newest "creature feature" ![]() ![]() Megan: I have always loved a strong female lead in a book.When feelings ignite between the two old friends, forces threaten to destroy their love and rip them apart forever. Christopher is just as determined to protect Adelaide so she can lead the growing rebellion. When King Ethelwulf discovers Adelaide’s location, he’ll stop at nothing to capture her and the key she holds to the ancient treasure. ![]() ![]() When he returns home after his mother’s death, he discovers that not only is Adelaide all grown up, but she’s also the rightful queen of Mercia. Unable to tolerate King Ethelwulf’s cruelty and lawlessness, Christopher Langley left Mercia years earlier, training a group of rebels in neighboring Norland. ![]() Little does she realize she’s one of the lost princesses and the true heir to Mercia’s throne…until a visitor arrives at her family estate, reveals her birthright as queen, and thrusts her into a quest for the throne whether she’s ready or not. Raised by a noble family, Lady Adelaide has always known she’s an orphan. ![]() |