What happens when both love and loyalty are put to the test between the ones you call family? When it’s all said and done, is blood indeed thicker than water? Karmen Howard vowed early on no one, and she meant no one would run her life. She lived her life how she wanted, not worrying about what others thought about it. Amongst those people who wanted to call the shots in her life was her religious father who only drove her further away. Then there was her husband, Adonis, who she had been with her entire life. Adonis, every women’s dream man, came from the hood and was never seen as the type a “Howard” girl should be with. However, being with Karmen made him want to change his ways and become a better man. While he strives to be what she needs, his wife’s wounds run deeper than he’ll ever know. Just when doing all he can to be what she needs began to weigh him down, his sister-in-law moves in with them which takes their lives on a rollercoaster in a completely different direction. While both girls were raised in a Christian home under strict rules and demands, Kashae knew it had to be more to life. Unexpectedly, being able to move in with her sister and brother in law she was ecstatic, but what she didn’t bank on was what was to come. Realizing her sister and brother in law didn’t have the picture-perfect marriage threw her for a loop. They always seemed happy and so in love but being under the same roof with them proved differently.

'This Complete Sonnets and Poems is a distinguished addition to a distinguished series. It will repay continuing study, and act as a valuable point of reference for readers concerned more generally with Shakespeare's art and language. Colin Burrow's good sense, tact and balance as aneditor are deeply impressive.' -H. R. Woudhuysen, Times Literary SupplementThis is the only fully annotated and modernized edition to bring together Shakespeare's Sonnets as well as all his poems (including those attributed to him after his death). A full introduction discusses his development as a poet, and how the poems relate to his plays; detailed notes explain the language and allusions in clear modern English. While accessibly written, the edition takes account of the most recent scholarship and criticism.

These dialogues express different world visions. If the expected cultural exchange takes place, then an enduring relationship of tolerance and understanding forms between the two worlds. Bonds that surpass temporal, geographic, and philosophical specificity attest to humankind's universal and atemporal need for myth. The questions, proposed answers, and subsequent revisions will, it is hoped, coexist in an ongoing dialogue among ancient, Golden Age, and contemporary individuals.

For Indira Porter, falling in love with Mr. Bakari Marshall brought her the greatest euphoria like no other. However, now that he’s put an end to their relationship, she would be lying if she said that it didn’t hurt her in the worst way. To make matters even worse, Indira has discovered that she is now pregnant. Now she is left confused, not knowing if her pregnancy belongs to the man she is irrevocably in love with or her fiancé. And now that she’s been informed about Javon’s infidelity, Indira is only sent down a spiraling dark path. How will she be able to overcome this storm? Bakari Marshall gave Indira an ultimatum. It was either him or her fiancé, and when she fails to do what he asks, Bakari decides to cut her off completely, cutting a piece of his heart away with her. Determined to stay focused on himself and family only, Bakari does exactly that until a whirlwind comes flying into his path, and he finds out that his sister has failed to do the one task she promised to do: kill their new common enemy, Adonis Reid. Bakari is forced to take matters into his own hands and deal with the one person who he despises more than anything. But will his plans prevail, or will someone get in his way? In the explosive finale to My Hood King Gave Me A Love Like No Other, loyalty will be tested, hearts will be broken, and everyone will have an unforgettable journey like no other.

A fresh examination of a marginalized women's festival that influenced Athenian art, drama, philosophy, and public institutions.

Classical Trinitarianism holds that every action of Trinity in the world is inseparable. That is, the divine persons are equally active in every operation. But then, in what way did the Father create the world through Christ? How can only the Son be incarnate, die, and be resurrected? Why does Christ have to ascend before the Spirit may come? These and many other questions pose serious objections to the doctrine of inseparable operations. In the first book-length treatment of this doctrine, Adonis Vidu takes up these questions and offers a conceptual and dogmatic analysis of this essential axiom, engaging with recent and historical objections. Taking aim at a common “soft” interpretation of the inseparability rule, according to which the divine persons merely cooperate and work in concert with one another, Vidu argues for the retrieval of “hard inseparability,” which emphasizes the unity of divine action, primarily drawing from the patristic and medieval traditions. Having probed the biblical foundations of the rule and recounted the story of its emergence in nascent Trinitarianism and its neglect in modern theology, Vidu builds a constructive case for its retrieval. The rule is then tested precisely on the battlegrounds that were thought to have witnessed its defeat: the doctrines of creation, incarnation, atonement, ascension, and the indwelling of the Spirit. What emerges is a constructive account of theology in which the recovery of this dogmatic rule shines fresh light on ancient doctrines.

Wisdom is Women’s Gift to the World. In the many cultural stories that speak about the changing of the ages, it is always Feminine Spirit which brings about the transition to new life, for Feminine Spirit knows the rhythms of life, death, and rebirth and is the “opener of the way.” In times of cultural transformation, it is also our right-brain, feminine consciousness that is our best guide, for it opens us to the creative imagination, the realm of possibility. The return of the Goddess awakens the transformative energy that births the changing of the ages. In the western story of worldwide spiritual transformation, there is a powerful image of Cosmic Woman, an image of the archetypal Feminine Spirit who transforms and gives birth to this new age. And her archetypal image gives us instructions for opening to and incarnating wisdom. This image of the awakening Feminine Spirit is an image of the Conscious Woman: a woman, clothed with the sun, standing on the moon, crowned with stars, who is in labor, giving birth to a savior. In earlier times and different traditions, this archetypal image was understood as Lady Wisdom. Today I feel this Goddess image of conscious woman can be incarnated by women everywhere. This woman clothed with the sun is Lady Wisdom, who calls all women to become her daughters. “I love Cathy’s insights into fairy tales, mythology, dreams, astrological energies, and archetypes. She makes sense of how our lives are impacted by these complex yet very beautiful elements, making them accessible and keeping them profound. Her wisdom can only enhance anyone lucky enough to have crossed her path.” —Alix Toland, Artist & Creator of Color-Scope: An Astrological Mandala

At first glance Sufism and Surrealism appear to be as far removed from one another as is possible. Adonis, however, draws convincing parallels between the two, contesting that God, in the traditional sense does not exist in Surrealism or in Sufism, and that both are engaged in parallel quests for the nature of the Absolute, through 'holy madness' and the deregulation of the senses. This is a remarkable investigation into the common threads of thought that run through seemingly polarised philosophies from East and West, written by a man Edward Said referred to as 'the most eloquent spokesman and explorer of Arab modernity'.

A full-color guide to 52 crystals and practices to elevate your everyday life Are you looking to create your own luck? Or is today the day for breaking through blocks? Do you need to let go of what no longer serves you? Or do you simply want to sleep well, even if just for a night? No matter who you are, crystals can provide a boost of energy and purpose, as well as serve as tactile physical elements to help you transform your everyday life. In this essential, full-color guide, you will discover 52 crystals that can help you 365 days of the year. Co-author of Crystal Muse and founder of Energy Muse, Heather Askinosie, provides an abundance of key information, including each crystal's history and lore, origin, and intention, as well as a simple three- to six-step practices for easy activation. She also shares a wealth of crystal combinations for intentions such as love, wealth, creativity, and happiness. Whether you are an avid crystal fan or are a newbie, CRYSTAL365 will help you to create a personalized action plan for your own style and goals for positive change.