Social worker Cassie Allen had always fought her heart-stopping attraction to drop-dead-gorgeous Dr. Brendan O'Connor. After all, best friends didn't feel that way about each other...did they? Then, one shattering night, long-denied passion finally spilled over. Now Cassie was stunned to discover that she and her best friend were about to become parents—of twins! Brendan wanted to marry her, strictly for the sake of the babies, and Cassie reluctantly agreed. But could she really settle for a marriage of convenience with this devastating man—when she really wanted so much more from him...?
Whether you’re a young adult or young at heart, this book will help you uncover your purpose and lead a more fulfilling life—from the best-selling author and inspirational speaker featured in the movie adaptation of The Secret Based on a program originally developed for young people seeking direction in their lives, Dr. John Demartini’s Inspired Destiny has deep meaning for readers of all ages. His thought-provoking exercises, challenging action steps, and powerful affirmations will teach you how to: • Clarify what you would love to dedicate your life to • Clearly communicate your vision to others • Make money doing what you love • Dissolve the emotions that can distract you from your purpose • Develop a master plan to create the life you would truly love—not what someone else thinks it should be You’ll come away from Inspired Destiny with an immense vision of yourself and your potential, having achieved a deeper understanding which qualities make up an authentic leader and knowing that you can be an inspiring example to others simply by honoring who you are and doing what you love . . . Now is your chance to begin your journey toward a magnificent, inspiring life.
Tired of a humdrum existence? Want to know why you re here? Then TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR DESTINY and you ll make this world a better place. How? That s the question retired combat veteran Navy Chaplain, Alan Keiran, answers with life-enhancing truths that will fine-tune your positive impact on society. Each chapter focuses on divinely inspired spiritual principles, and practical actions steps to make them work for you. Take charge of your destiny and you ll optimize your time on earth by living in the center of God s perfect plans for your life. So, read this book and get ready for an adventure you ll never regret!
It's a dangerous world, full of sadistic Nazis, spies, cannibals, dinosaurs and sex-crazed lost Romans. Erotic super-heroine Doc Dare certainly has her hands full, but don't worry - every time she has sex, she gains the superhuman strength necessary to get the job done! This lewd and stylish romp through the World War Two-era pulp adventure genre is illustrated in full color by the legendary Gray Morrow, and will delight fans of sexy adventure and good drawing!
OPERATION DESTINY is a historical fiction mystery novel set in the mid 1950s. The main character is ambushed in an obscure public park on Lake Minnetonka in the peaceful community of Excelsior, Minnesota, which initiates an investigation that uncovers a worldwide conspiracy." "Matt Kane lay face down in the muddy field, barely clinging to life...for some reason, he simply never considered the possibility that he might be the subject of a professional hit."As an investigative journalist, Matt Kane often pushed boundaries, a skill he learned as an Army Intelligence Officer in World War II. He sought out the undetected and exposed what he saw for everyone to see. His curiosity and persistence nearly cost him his life.Unbeknownst to him, the attempt on his life was only a small piece of a conspiracy to reorder the world. But who was behind the treachery...and what role does he play in the operation? Can it be stopped?
Destiny is at a crossroads in her life, her marriage, and her faith in God. Her marriage is in jeopardy, because her husband has betrayed her love by having an affair. This incident leaves Destiny questioning whether she has the strength to grasp the threads that are left of her marriage and whether or not she is capable of holding on to what is left of her dignity. She strives to maintain her family life as well as her military career. She is unclear whether she should try to rebuild her relationship with Vance and put his betrayal behind them or move forward with her life without him. These questions have caused great turmoil for Destiny, and she must search deep within herself for answers to her dilemma. An unexpected revelation from Vance further weighs on her already uncertainties concerning their marriage and family. Where did she possibly go wrong? Why didn't she trust her intuition? Why is her faith being tested? Can she even trust herself to move forward in her marriage? Will Destiny forgive Vance for his wrongs? Will she stand by his side offering her love, strength, and dedication while encouraging him to look deep within for his strength and healing? Or will she walk away, leaving him to his own demise? Will Vance's new revelation become the turning point to rebuild their relationship? Or, will it be the ultimate straw to destroy their marriage?
Led by the Joker, the patients of Arkham Asylum take over the building and threaten to murder the staff unless Batman agrees to meet with them, a situation that results in Batman being pushed to the brink of madness himself.
Over the past twenty years, Neil Gaiman has developed into the premier fantasist of his generation, achieving that rarest of combinations—unrivaled critical respect and extraordinary commercial success. From the landmark comic book series The Sandman to novels such as the New York Times bestselling American Gods and Anansi Boys, from children's literature like Coraline to screenplays for such films as Beowulf, Gaiman work has garnered him an enthusiastic and fiercely loyal, global following. To comic book fans, he is Zeus in the pantheon of creative gods, having changed that industry forever. For discerning readers, he bridges the vast gap that traditionally divides lovers of "literary" and "genre" fiction. Gaiman is truly a pop culture phenomenon, an artist with a magic touch whose work has won almost universal acclaim. Now, for the first time ever, Prince of Stories chronicles the history and impact of the complete works of Neil Gaiman in film, fiction, music, comic books, and beyond. Containing hours of exclusive interviews with Gaiman and conversations with his collaborators, as well as wonderful nuggets of his work such as the beginning of an unpublished novel, a rare comic and never-before-seen essay, this is a treasure trove of all things Gaiman. In addition to providing in depth information and commentary on Gaiman's myriad works, the book also includes rare photographs, book covers, artwork, and related trivia and minutiae, making it both an insightful introduction to his work, and a true "must-have" for his ever growing legion of fans.
Soon after Batman introduces a new Justice League hopeful, the heroes suddenly begin losing their powers. Includes glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts.
2017 The Association for the Studies of the Present Book Prize Finalist Mention, 2017 Lora Romero First Book Award Presented by the American Studies Association Winner of the 2012 CLAGS Fellowship Award for Best First Book Project in LGBT Studies How fantasy meets reality as popular culture evolves and ignites postwar gender, sexual, and race revolutions. In 1964, noted literary critic Leslie Fiedler described American youth as “new mutants,” social rebels severing their attachments to American culture to remake themselves in their own image. 1960s comic book creators, anticipating Fiedler, began to morph American superheroes from icons of nationalism and white masculinity into actual mutant outcasts, defined by their genetic difference from ordinary humanity. These powerful misfits and “freaks” soon came to embody the social and political aspirations of America’s most marginalized groups, including women, racial and sexual minorities, and the working classes. In The New Mutants, Ramzi Fawaz draws upon queer theory to tell the story of these monstrous fantasy figures and how they grapple with radical politics from Civil Rights and The New Left to Women’s and Gay Liberation Movements. Through a series of comic book case studies—including The Justice League of America, The Fantastic Four, The X-Men, and The New Mutants—alongside late 20th century fan writing, cultural criticism, and political documents, Fawaz reveals how the American superhero modeled new forms of social belonging that counterculture youth would embrace in the 1960s and after. The New Mutants provides the first full-length study to consider the relationship between comic book fantasy and radical politics in the modern United States.
