The Boy Who Said No is first and foremost a story of people and their travails, the world in which they live, the colors and the sightsOCoa story of mystical and mythical India. The reader will encounter the baked hardness of the dry summer, the lovely, soft greenness of the monsoon, the menacing river in a raging storm that brings out the hero and the humor in a village, and the cruelly severe customs involved in owning and losing land. At the start, Babu announces his intention to organize the workers in the face of violence and of the old menOCOs, especially the old Chowdhary's, perorations. G.K. Rao, in his inspired book, manages to neither demonize the landowners nor idealize the workers and their cause. The Boy Who Said No is a short chapter in several lives, a once-upon-a-time tale of a community. For an author bio and photo, reviews, and a reading sample, visit bosonbooks.com."
Delving deep into issues of romance, relationships, and faith, this is a beautiful novel about a man and woman who, through their trust in God, learn to live and love in the face of tragedy. Charisse Ellison is new to her faith, but she’s convinced that her relationship with God is the only way to have the truly fulfilling life she desires—one that includes a husband and children. Tall, muscular, and strikingly handsome, Stefàn Cooper is a bachelor who is used to getting what he wants from the opposite sex. So when Charisse is indifferent to his charm, he’s immediately intrigued. The couple begins an intense romance that challenges the bravado Stefàn has held on to for most of his adult life and forces Charisse to see that God’s answered prayers don’t always come packaged the way we expect. Who Said It Would Be Easy? offers hope in situations that at first seem hopeless and shows that through faith in an all-powerful God, even the most painful experiences can culminate in true joy and peace.
In Who Said So?, Michael Parker introduces you to the unique leadership philosophy known as Value-Centered Management. Using the exciting, creative format of a business narrative, the book contrasts the familiar pains of traditional business management with Value-Centered Management by contrasting the opposing style of father and son managers. Following this enlightening business tale, you’ll learn how to focus your business on what your customers truly value—and how to turn that into new business and profit.
A notorious serial child killer escapes custody and is on the loose. Another girl goes missing, and her family ties to Michael's sister and Tess's old best friend are too close for comfort. In the chilling conclusion of the Girl Who Ran trilogy, Tess McClintock and Michael Carter continue the investigation into the disappearances of young girls in the Pacific Northwest. Will Michael and Tess escape unscathed?