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Located on the banks of the Chattahoochee, Columbus boasts a
historic past that runs as deep as the river itself. But peer
closely into the murkier parts of Columbus's history, and
frightening stories begin to emerge. Join author and ghost hunter
Faith Serafin for a chilling look into Columbus's haunted past.
There's the regal Springer Opera House, where ghosts creep in the
shadows of elaborate balconies. Visit the historic home of Columbus
native and blues legend Ma Rainey, where some say the songstress
can still be seen playing her original piano. Then there's the
Phantom of Eubanks Field, whose ghastly apparition tries to
frighten soldiers at Fort Benning. These terrifying tales, and
more, await in this collection of haunting stories.
Meet DI HILLARY GREENE, a policewoman struggling to save her career
and catch criminals. Mattie Jones is found brutally stabbed to
death in her palatial home. Hillary Greene is called in to
investigate the murder of this wealthy woman. Who wanted her dead
and why? Hillary discovers that Mattie's snobby attitude had made
her many enemies. Mattie was also going through a messy divorce and
had a secret lover. Meanwhile, in a terrifying turn of events,
police officers are being gunned down outside their stations. A
sniper is on the loose. Who will come under attack next? Can
Hillary cope with the enemies within, a complex case, and the whole
force under attack?
Meet DI HILLARY GREENE, a policewoman struggling to save her career
and catch criminals. Wayne Sutton is found dead by a stream in a
beautiful meadow. His head has been bashed in and a red paper heart
left on his body. The handsome young artist had a reputation as a
ladies' man. DI Hillary Greene discovers that many wealthy married
women were buying his paintings and taking 'private' art lesson
from him. It appears that several of them might have wanted him
dead. Hillary also has a new detective sergeant, Gemma Fordham.
Seemingly efficient and pleasant, she harbours a secret agenda. Can
Hillary get to the bottom of a complex case involving jealousy,
love, and cold-blooded murder?
15-year-old Billy Davies is found dead in his father's shed. A pair
of gardening shears thrust brutally into his chest. DI Hillary
Greene tries to get to the bottom of this baffling crime. How had
Billy come into contact with such a vicious killer? Who wanted him
dead and why? The investigation reveals that the teenager was not
such an innocent young man. Meanwhile, Hillary's career seems to
have stalled. She's been passed over for promotion, and her
reliable constable Tommy Lynch is to be transferred out. But
Hillary won't let distractions get in the way of solving crimes. To
catch this killer, Hillary will need to dig deep into the dark
secrets of a small community. Set at prestigous, ancient Oxford
University, drawing on the author's local knowledge of the
university's history and the area, and expert research into police
procedure. At the heart of the series is Hillary Greene, a
hard-working detective who lives on a houseboat, has a reputation
for getting the job done right. Her DCI, Philip 'Mellow' Mallow,
has her back, even as she battles an ongoing internal
investigation.
People come to the guest house for fresh air and views across the
Atlantic. But if they're lucky, they might just leave with the
second chance they didn't know they needed... Esme has run the
guest house for as long as anyone in Ballycove can remember. But in
her declining years, her sight is failing, and when she has a fall
on the eve of the summer season, she is forced to take a back seat
for the first time in her life. From her chair in the entry hall,
not much passes Esme by. There's Cora, the wife visiting
indefinitely... without her husband; Niamh, the city professional
with a life-changing decision to make; and Phyllie, the grandmother
whose family is slipping away from her. Esme's guests provide the
colour that helps her keep her grip on the world. All of them have
something they want to escape – or to hold on to. But can Esme
help them find their way before the summer is over? From
bestselling Irish writer Faith Hogan comes a new, uplifting story
about discovering love, friendship and the healing power of the
Irish sea air. It will charm fans of Sheila O'Flanagan, Heidi Swain
and Susanne O'Leary. 'Once again Faith pulls you into her world
instantly and never lets you go, with such an incredibly real cast
of characters who you feel actually exist. A Life affirming and
unputdownable read.' Phillipa Ashley 'What a delight this book is.
A gorgeous cast of characters, the perfect seaside setting and
Faith Hogan’s wonderful talent for dialogue all come together to
make this a lovely feel-good story with an ending that will cheer
your heart.' Imogen Clark
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Hagar (Paperback)
" by the Author of "st Olave's" Faith
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Three women. Three different stages of life. United by one thing:
the chance to start again. An independent.ie '50 hottest summer
reads of 2021' pick! 'Hogan presciently taps into the pursuit of
these pandemic times' - RTE 'Charming... Full of pathos and humour.
A heartwarming page-turner that would be perfect for staycation
reading' - Irish Independent on Saturday 'Uplifting, emotional and
brimming with warmth and humour' - Cathy Bramley When Elizabeth's
husband dies, leaving her with crippling debt, the only person she
can turn to is her friend, Jo. Soon Jo has called in her daughter,
Lucy, to help save Elizabeth from bankruptcy. Leaving her old life
behind, Lucy is determined to make the most of her fresh start. As
life slowly begins to return to normal, these three women, thrown
together by circumstance, become fast friends. But then Jo's world
is turned upside down when she receives some shocking news. In
search of solace, Jo and Elizabeth find themselves enjoying
midnight dips in the freezing Irish Sea. Here they can laugh, cry
and wash away all their fears. As well as conjure a fundraising
plan for the local hospice that will bring the whole community
together... From bestselling Irish writer Faith Hogan, The Ladies'
Midnight Swimming Club is an emotional story about finding new
friends and living life to the fullest, that will appeal to fans of
Sheila O'Flanagan, Heidi Swain and Liz Fenwick. Praise for Faith
Hogan: 'Joyful, life-affirming and inspirational' - Heidi Swain
'Heartwarming and emotional' - Liz Fenwick 'A heart-rending,
uplifting and beautifully written journey of female friendship... I
loved being transported to Ireland's wild Atlantic coast' -
Phillipa Ashley 'Faith Hogan navigates beautifully between the
community and the individual, forensically investigating moral
issues and loyalties with an unflinching, yet humane eye. She is
one of the most original and exciting writers to emerge from
Ireland in recent times' - Afric McGlinchey 'An intricately woven
story of love, jealousy and misunderstanding' - Diney Costeloe 'A
cracking good story... An ideal beach read' - Connaught Telegraph
'A fantastic summer read' - Irish Daily Star 'A heart-warming story
of love, loss, family and friendship' - The Bookseller 'Spanning
several decades and generations, Secrets We Keep is a hugely
ambitious novel... With its engaging storyline and sense of place
this is an absorbing and entertaining read' - Sunday Independent
(Dublin)
People are dying, some running, some on their knees, what's going
on? Cars on fire beasts as big as trees, as I have never seen
anything like this. My heart is pounding the ground opens up, and
fire is all I see people are being forced into this pit. I'm trying
to hide, but I'm next to go in the hole. What if you died Tomorrow,
what if the world, as you knew, was ending Have you ever wondered
what happens when you die? Are you one of those people who say
there is no God? Do you even care? Have you ever wondered why bad
things happen to good people? Have you wondered why you struggle so
hard and the crooks have it so easy? In the book olive branch, we
have two couples who struggle with everyday life issues, such as
pornography, cheating, and mental abuse. While trying to live the
stories after the abuse, somehow the bible have come alive. Well,
in the book Olive Branch we explore these questions and more, we
find out how people overcome all things through the grace of God.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Do your quiet times with God feel disconnected from the rest of your overflowing days? Shouldn't our devotions affect how we live our lives? In this 90-day devotional for women, plain Mennonite mother and wife Faith Sommers helps connect your moments with the Lord to the rest of your life. Steeped in the faith of Amish and Mennonites, who maintain that how we live is as important as what we say, Sommers' words hold gentle warmth and wise nudging for readers tired of disjointed living. Offering daily devotions, prayers, journal prompts, and ideas for how to simplify your life and strengthen your faith, Prayers for a Simpler Life guides readers toward a deeper commitment to the way of Jesus.
Spanning five continents, this cutting-edge book provides a
thorough international overview of equality, diversity and
inclusion at work. Analysing the demographics of the workplace and
the economic outcomes achieved by different segments of the
population, it offers readers a better understanding of diverse
work environments and how they are influenced by legislation and
populations. Grounded in theoretical and legal frameworks and
supported by primary and secondary research, the Research Handbook
highlights which dimensions of diversity and equality at work
should be addressed. Chapters cover topics such as gender
inequality and the underrepresentation of women in managerial
positions, non-discrimination employment legislation, the labour
participation of persons with disabilities and more. Focusing on
previously under-researched countries across the world, from Bosnia
and Herzegovina and Chile to Lebanon, Morocco, Singapore and
several others from the Global South, this Research Handbook offers
a fresh perspective on key issues within the workplace. This
Research Handbook will be key reading for academics and graduate
students in management, industrial relations, public policy and
sociology looking to develop their knowledge of equality, diversity
and inclusion in an organisational context and in under-researched
countries. It will also be of great benefit to policy makers and
employers in government, civil society and the private sector who
wish to increase diversity and improve their equality and inclusion
policies and practices in the workplace.
"We're going to raise traders just like they raise turtles in
Singapore."
So trading guru Richard Dennis reportedly said to his long-time
friend William Eckhardt nearly 25 years ago. What started as a bet
about whether great traders were born or made became a legendary
trading experiment that, until now, has never been told in its
entirety.
"Way of the Turtle" reveals, for the first time, the reasons for
the success of the secretive trading system used by the group known
as the "Turtles." Top-earning Turtle Curtis Faith lays bare the
entire experiment, explaining how it was possible for Dennis and
Eckhardt to recruit 23 ordinary people from all walks of life and
train them to be extraordinary traders in just two weeks.
Only nineteen years old at the time-the youngest Turtle by
far-Faith traded the largest account, making more than $30 million
in just over four years. He takes you behind the scenes of the
Turtle selection process and behind closed doors where the Turtles
learned the lucrative trading strategies that enabled them to earn
an average return of over 80 percent per year and profits of more
than $100 million. You'll discover How the Turtles made money-the
principles that guided their trading and the step-by-step methods
they followed Why, even though they used the same approach, some
Turtles were more successful than others How to look beyond the
rules as the Turtles implemented them to find core strategies that
work for any tradable market How to apply the Turtle Way to your
own trades-and in your own life Ways to diversify your trading and
limit your exposure to risk
Offering his unique perspective on the experience, Faith
explains why the Turtle Way works in modern markets, and shares
hard-earned wisdom on taking risks, choosing your own path, and
learning from your mistakes.
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Friends with Boys (Paperback)
Faith Erin Hicks; Illustrated by Faith Erin Hicks
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