The days are long, but the years are short. No matter if it’s your child’s first step, first day of school, or first night tucked away in a new dorm room away from home, there comes a moment when you realize just how quickly the years are flying by. Christian music artist Nichole Nordeman’s profound lyrics in her viral hit “Slow Down” struck a chord with moms everywhere, and now this beautiful four-color book will inspire you to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood. Filled with thought-provoking writings from Nichole, as well as guest writings from friends including Shauna Niequist and Jen Hatmaker, practical tips, and journaling space for reflection, Slow Down will be a poignant gift for any mom, as well as a treasured keepsake. Take a few moments to reflect and celebrate the privilege of being a parent and getting to watch your little ones grow—and Slow Down. Nichole Nordeman has sold more than 1 million albums as a Christian music artist and has won 9 GMA Dove Awards, including two awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Nichole released a lyric video for her song “Slow Down,” and it struck a chord with parents everywhere, amassing 14 million views in its first five days. She lives in Oklahoma with her two children.

The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.

Coward Plays: 9 offers up a fascinating selection of Noël Coward's lesser-known works. Salute to the Brave/Time Remembered (1940) follows Leila Heseldyne after she has fled to America, leaving a war-torn Britain and her husband behind; Long Island Sound(1947) sees a writer coerced into a riotous flock of high flying society people with turbulent results; and Volcano (1957) depicts a volcanic eruption as it punctuates the dubious conduct of six individuals on a fictional South Sea island. This volume also includes Design for Rehearsing (1933) was Coward's private satire on the way he , Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne worked on Design for Living. Age Cannot Wither (1967), Coward's last and unfinished play completes the collection as it portrays the boozy reunion of three women in their sixties, who meet without fail every year to reminisce. Together, these works offer a new and intriguing insight into Coward the playwright and his oeuvre that extends well beyond his most well-known works such as Private Lives, Blithe Spirit and Hay Fever. The volume is introduced by Coward expert and scholar Barry Day.

In “Love, Lies and Best Friend Ties!,” Rajib and Saachi’s uproarious journey navigates a tangled web of hilarity. Rajib’s rebellious plan clashes with Saachi’s identity crisis, prompting them to concoct a mock marriage for relief. But when Raina enters the scene, their cosy life spins into a comedic whirlwind. Hold onto your funny bone as misunderstandings, mishaps, and mayhem unfold. Rajib’s ex resurfaces, quirky parents complicate matters, and unexpected guests spill secrets. Amidst the laughter, “Love, Lies and Best Friend Ties!” unearths heartwarming moments of self-discovery and acceptance. With Rajib, Saachi, and Raina at the centre of chaos, you’ll root for each other to find truths beneath the mountain of hilarious lies. Prepare for a laughter-filled battle of wits, where side-splitting misadventures lead to unforeseen revelations.

The Summer Sisters Witch Cozy Mystery Collection: Books 1-3 Witch Happens Some people come from a long family line of lawyers, doctors, teachers and even cops. Febe just found out she comes from a long line of...witches! Febe Summer is not having a good day. Or a good year, for that matter. She lost her fiancé, her job, and her apartment all in one day—on her 25thbirthday! Talk about the worst. Birthday. Ever! She's jobless, penniless and soon to be...homeless. Will she be able to rebound and pick herself up again? Oh, and she just found out, thanks to a dark family secret, that she's not who she thought she was. She's a witch! And she's not allowed to practice magic—yet. When she moves back to her small hometown of Blackshore Bay, there's more family drama than she can handle. Her aunties are out of control, her sister is being secretive and someone has murdered the malicious town gossip. Will she be able to find out whom, before it's too late? Life's a Witch Being a witch is a lot more complicated than it looks. Febe's just getting used to her magical powers and needs to pass a few tests before she is fully licensed to practice magic without restrictions. But after the murder of someone close to her, she becomes the prime suspect. Can she clear her name in time and find the real killer—with a little help from magic? Witch You Were Here After years of dating Mr. Wrong, Febe's finally met Mr. Right. Trouble is, she can never tell him she's a witch. Will that change everything between them if he finds out? Meanwhile, Mr. Dawes, her creepy neighbor's real identity is revealed. A suspicious death during the Blackshore Bay's Festival of Witchesto celebrate the 326-year anniversary of the end of the Salem witch trials, is written off as an accident. But Febe knows differently. There's a killer on the loose—and they're so good, he or she is making the deaths look natural. Now Febe is racing against the clock to prove a crime has been committed—before the killer strikes again. The Summer Sisters Witch Cozy Mystery series: Witch Happens (Book 1) Life's a Witch (Book 2) Witch You Were Here (Book 3) Witchful Thinking (Book 4) *coming soon

Shaw believed that theatre audiences of the 1890s deserved more than the hollow spectacle and sham he saw displayed on the London stage. But he also recognized that people wanted to be entertained while educated, and to see purpose mixed with pleasure. In these three plays of ideas, Shaw employed traditional dramatic forms - Victorian melodrama, the history play and the adventure story - to turn received wisdom upside down. Set during the American War of Independence, The Devil�s Disciple exposes fake Puritanism and piety, while Caesar and Cleopatra, a cheeky riposte to Shakespeare, redefines heroism in the character of the ageing Roman leader. And in Captain Brassbound�s Conversion, an expedition in Morocco is saved from disaster by a lady explorer�s skilful manipulation of the truth.

Famiglia is a story about Italian families and their struggle in every day life. Bugie means lies, amour love and segretti secrets. The characters in this book have rough times dealing with all these emotions, but they have unbreakable bonds with each other and a strong desire to achieve to financial security. The book takes place in the 1950s with the war over people were just starting to get the lives and loves together. The Zeppi family, the main characters in this book with very powerful and sucessful. They had much help from their hispanic workers, who were the back bone of their companies.

Outlaw Joshua Manning becomes a fugitive when his companion shoots a young Christian missionary in a robbery attempt a few days before Christmas in 1905. Escaping, he travels alone from Illinois to nearby Wisconsin, taking shelter in a thicket of pine trees. As a bitterly cold snow storm stalls out over the Mississippi River Valley, he falls asleep upon an icy bedroll by his fading campfire. Near death, he dreams about his earlier life. He remembers his grandmother and the farm hands who made up his family as a young child. When his grandmother dies, he is sent to an orphanage. There he meets Luke and Russell, who become his family when they leave the orphanage together. Outcasts, they form a band of highway robbers, but thieving never feels right to Joshua, his grandmother's biblical teachings haunting him in his dreams. And his heart aches as memories of Samantha engulf him Samantha in red velvet. Why did she marry another man when she was promised to him? On Christmas Eve, he awakens from a deep slumber, a hundred years into the future, hearing the cries of nine-year-old Tommy Barker. Fearing for the boy's safety, Joshua takes him back to his family's farmhouse as the winter storm escalates. Tommy's mother, thankful for the return of her son, invites Joshua to share the holiday with their family. Eventually, the twenty-first century invades the proceedings, and Joshua is forced to come to terms with his own humanity and spirituality. Together, Joshua and Tommy unravel the mystery that is eternal life.