BOOK SYNOPSIS (296 words) When a group of young boys in rural Alabama become aware of the sexual abuse of their most vulnerable comrade, Milton, they decide to take matters into their own hands. At a time when such matters were not discussed openly, the boys scheme to prevent the town's highly respected preacher from any possibility of furthering Milton's darkest nightmare. Are these boys conspiring to commit an act of murder or is the elimination of this spiritual vampire an act of justice? Whatever the truth, the boys decide to bludgeon the preacher and throw his body down an abandoned well. Having also tossed their innocence and youth into that dark pit, they must then live the remainder of their lives burdened with this ghastly secret. Enter into the picture Rita Belew, a young woman living a fairy-tale marriage until an unexpected revelation shatters her world. The heartbreak of her failed marriage renders her sexually and emotionally vulnerable, and she must somehow fashion a future out of the ashes of this tragedy. It is in this fragile state of mind that she meets Rodney Edgely, a professional speaker who presents himself as a sincere gentleman. However, Rita slowly begins to question the mysterious behaviors of her new companion while struggling to admit what is plainly before her eyes. Could the very person that she should most be able to trust be leading a double life? Eventually the past, present, and future collide and expose unimaginable secrets and long-buried fears. The explosive combination of shocking lies and shattered egos fuels a showdown where hasty decisions become a matter of life and death. While the colorful characters struggle with their naked pasts and uncertain futures, in the end, their intertwined lives illuminate the deepest meaning of love.

A colorful book geared towards students from kindergarten through college level. This non-fiction book is the winner of a Special Award as Best Cookbook in the World on the Topic of Watermelon from Gourmand Magazine in Madrid, Spain 2013. The Cookbook Section contains recipes-both non-cook and cooked dishes having watermelon as the primary ingredient. Lesson Plans and teaching activities for teachers and parents are also included as well as historic facts about watermelon.

Something Spooky at the Sunsphere is a book that will put students in the mood for Halloween or for any other time of the year they would enjoy being scared. Using fun rhymes, the author takes the reader through the most famous building in Knoxville, Tennessee that just happens to also be haunted. A ghost is in the Sunsphere and it might be coming after children of all ages. What does it look like? When will it arrive? Readers must keep turning the pages to find out. But, be careful what you say and be careful what you do. The Sunsphere ghost may be coming to get yo

A biography of a Chinese-Malaysian American whose great-grandfather escaped brutality of war-torn China in 1899 by traveling on a small fishing boat to Malaysia. The book traces the life of Phillip Lim, owner of Asia Cafe in Knoxville, Tennessee and his ancestors.

BOOK SYNOPSIS (296 words) When a group of young boys in rural Alabama become aware of the sexual abuse of their most vulnerable comrade, Milton, they decide to take matters into their own hands. At a time when such matters were not discussed openly, the boys scheme to prevent the town's highly respected preacher from any possibility of furthering Milton's darkest nightmare. Are these boys conspiring to commit an act of murder or is the elimination of this spiritual vampire an act of justice? Whatever the truth, the boys decide to bludgeon the preacher and throw his body down an abandoned well. Having also tossed their innocence and youth into that dark pit, they must then live the remainder of their lives burdened with this ghastly secret. Enter into the picture Rita Belew, a young woman living a fairy-tale marriage until an unexpected revelation shatters her world. The heartbreak of her failed marriage renders her sexually and emotionally vulnerable, and she must somehow fashion a future out of the ashes of this tragedy. It is in this fragile state of mind that she meets Rodney Edgely, a professional speaker who presents himself as a sincere gentleman. However, Rita slowly begins to question the mysterious behaviors of her new companion while struggling to admit what is plainly before her eyes. Could the very person that she should most be able to trust be leading a double life? Eventually the past, present, and future collide and expose unimaginable secrets and long-buried fears. The explosive combination of shocking lies and shattered egos fuels a showdown where hasty decisions become a matter of life and death. While the colorful characters struggle with their naked pasts and uncertain futures, in the end, their intertwined lives illuminate the deepest meaning of love.

"Love Triangle" or "Deadly Teacher-Student Murder Case"--the death of Sean Powell came to the attention of the nation in 2007 when the man who pulled the trigger of a 360 Marlin rifle killed the eighteen year old with one shot to his head. This case included adultery, sex between a teacher and student, drug and alcohol abuse, and an overly emotional man who was a ticking time bomb. Woodward's research follows the characters in this story through over two years of events. Aftr the murder, a wild-haired man was taken into custody while his wife fled town with her children. The man accused of murder filed for divorce against his cheating spouse. Next, bizarre tales floated through the community as a young women moved from town to town on the lam with her young children. Eventually, the shooter faced charges for first degree murder as he squared off in court against a determined District Attorney. In a shocking ending the victim's families watched as the man who killed their child skated through the court system with the lightest of sentences. Lastly, as a young family was torn apart forever, the victims and family members tried to put their lives back into some kind of order. Did Eric McLean get away with premeditated murder? Some say he did. Others say it was the wife, Erin McLean, who should have faced jail time--as she was seen as the person who started it all. Clearly, three individuals were culpable in a murder that never should have happened. Perhaps if any good came out of this tragic tale, we learned that adultery, drug use, alcohol misuse, and open marriage are the ingredients in a recipe for a disaster.