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A shortage of men during World War II in a rural Michigan town causes Myrtle to become a preacher. She ministers to her community with wit, wisdom, a practical approach and insights far ahead of her time. But when the war ends, Myrtle must look to her close-knit family for support, as she battles small-town preconceptions that stand in the way of her continuing ministry.

Have you ever yearned to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery, love, and connection? Look no further than Still the captivating debut poetry collection by Renzo Del Castillo that will transport you to the heart of a family's journey from Lima, Peru to Miami, Florida as political refugees and asylum seekers.

Since its publication on September 30, 1868, Little Women has been one of America's favorite stories. While we now think of it as a girls' book, it was initially read by both boys and girls, men and women of all ages. Professor Anne Boyd Rioux, who read it in her 20s, tells us how Louisa May Alcott came to write the book and drew inspiration for her story from her own life. Rioux sees the novel's beating heart in its honest look at adolescence and its inspiring vision of young women's resilience and hope.

STILL ROARING is a full cast audio presentation, fully dramatized with music and sound effects. Full of nostalgia and humor, it follows the story of Rosylyn DeMarco, a dancer and actress in Vaudeville. When the play begins the time is now. Rosylyn is old— very old. She reminisces with Buddy Jr., the Cable Guy, about the Roaring Twenties and her Vaudeville days. The time switches to then, and a fresh-faced young Rosylyn steps off the bus and into a new life in New York City.

The town of Macklin, Mississippi has seen its share of affairs, secrets, unexpected deaths, lies, and other scandals. There have also been various people floating in and out of the winding roads of Caleb County. Now that Ruthann, the matriarch of the town and midwife to over half its residents, has died, some wonder if the people of Macklin can continue on their path to redemption. The bond between sisters, Annie and Linda, has been put through the ultimate test. Can they find a way to resume their family ties? The sky has opened up once again, and Heaven’s eyes are still watching.

Still Clutching Maps is a poetry collection exploring ideas of identity and place. It encompasses the author’s experiences of living and travelling in the American southwest, Hawaiian Islands, Pacific Northwest, and Yukon Territory. It is an honest collection draped in raw imagery, exposing an evolving relationship to language, power and loss.

The Starlight Still Within Us is a vision unto itself. It soars with a boundless lyricism that speaks of worlds within us and beyond us; it sinks like a free diver into the dark depths of poetry's creative wisdom. Arm yourself with with tea and time and settle in, TSSWU is set to become a starlit companion, full of humor and philosophical musings, for your days ahead.

From the quickening pulse of that first glance to the gut-twisting pull of space given, but not asked for, Richards chronicles the emotional journey of love, tension, and heartbreak with honest sincerity. His beaten and battered heart was served on a silver platter—still beating—for the world to digest in morbid relatability. From one hopelessly openhearted fool to another.

Me dijeron que me mantuviera alejada de él. Que no trae más que problemas. Todos intentaron intervenir. Pero eso nos dio aún más motivos para seguir luchando por nuestro amor. Quizás debería haberlos escuchado. Ahora ya estamos demasiado involucrados. Marco fue mi novio de la secundaria. Él me hizo sentir una clase de amor que jamás había conocido. Hizo un gran esfuerzo para formar parte de mi vida y para demostrar que quiere estar conmigo para siempre. Mi primera vez fue con él, tuvimos un bebé de adolescentes y nos casamos muy jóvenes.