Virginia Henderson

True peace doesn't always mean that God calms the storms surrounding us. Sometimes He calms the storms within us. William insists on taking his family to a cabin in the mountains for Christmas. It is supposed to be a quiet getaway from distracting electronics and civilization, where he and Rachel can finally share their exciting news with their daughter, Peggy. However, 13-year-old Peggy has other ideas, including flying to California alone to meet her biological father, Ryan. Unfortunately, her trip goes sour, and it might cost her more than she bargained for. Shady characters, flashy casinos, unexpected friendships, and a lesson in learning who your real family is. This is one Christmas the Hamlets and Hughes will never forget A perfect read for the Christmas season Great for fans of Christ-centered reads that deal with sensitive topics. Clean & Christian romance, no language. Content warnings: Drinking/drunk character, gambling, human trafficking The Abundant Blessings series: #1- It's Called Grace#2- A Stolen Heart#3- Peace, Be Still

Tracing human interactions with the world’s most famous tropical timber species, The Social Life of Teak maps worlds revolving around teak forests, trees and wood. What gives Tectona grandis such a powerful aura, stoking desires and capturing imaginations? How has teak shaped people’s lives, driving fortunes and impacting futures? What has happened to the teak forests and what is their destiny? In this illustrated anthology of oral histories, people connected personally or professionally to teak speak of survival, change and learning, creativity and destruction, growth and demise. Woven together, these experiences bring to light the ways that teak has been sought, crafted, cultivated, traded and prized over time. Animist beliefs, creative expression, scientific invention, economic viability, imperialist expansion, peak luxury, violent repression, ecological disaster and the regenerative power of nature all find a home in this global intergenerational tale. Charting the domestication of wilderness and exposing the era of extinction of a feted natural resource, this book seeks to stimulate conversations about our role as nature’s most troublesome offspring.

The Love of Books The love of learning, the sequestered nooks, and all the sweet serenity of books. -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) Words from the Author Virginia Henderson I pray for you to find your quiet peaceful nook when you read the words written in this book, words of faith and inspiration, to touch and bless you in every way. Why is it at certain times in life we feel that we need to be guided? I feel that we don't need to be guided as much as we need a guide. Psalm 32:8: "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. I will guide you with my eye." Now that is a great promise

The Gables and Hamlets are back and their lives are busier than ever. Sophia Hamlet's biggest fear comes to pass, namely an intruder in her house. She decides to bravely face her fears head-on and is rewarded with a surprising truth. Along the way, she encounters both betrayal and friendship. Rachel's past catches up with her when William pops an unexpected question. Life decisions will have to be made before her future can begin. After an unfortunate turn of events, Rachel is forced to reexamine her life and find out what's most important. Meanwhile, Peggy, Rachel's ten-year-old daughter, is having problems of her own. Will she sacrifice her morals or do what's right? The Abundant Blessing Series: #1- It's Called Grace#2- A Stolen Heart#3- Peace, Be Still (Coming Soon)

Every character has a story...this is Mark's. Growing up with a father in law enforcement, Mark Walter knew without a doubt that he wanted to be a policeman when he grew up. Nothing could dampen that dream, even after his father's unexpected murder. Mark comes to find that the life of a rookie isn't easy. Aside from the harmless pranks, and learning lessons the hard way, Mark's field train officer proves to be stern and unwelcoming; showing no mercy when it comes to dealing with the new guy. Everything changes when Mark unintentionally stumbles upon a dangerous case. His life takes a dramatic twist when he is asked to go undercover and solve a case that has left the most experienced of agents, baffled. . A climatic masquerade ball, desperate art thieves who will stop at nothing, and a young undercover rookie. Masquerade is full of mystery and drama. Find out who the pawns and queens are when identities are revealed on All Hallows Eve. The Log Off Trilogy: #1-Log Off#2- Masquerade#3- Relentless

Could you survive a 24 hour lockdown? "I would gladly take a terrifying nightmare every night, if I could only stop living this nightmare." "What kind of a writer doesn't carry paper with them? I'm a failure." "I can't help but laugh. Insulting him like this is the only thing that's keeping me from strangling him." "I wasn't comparing, bucko. You're worse than roadkill." "You don't have to be afraid of us. There was only one situation with a knife, but it's taken care of now." Six individuals, mostly strangers, all living very different lives are suddenly thrown together during a lockdown in a local library. As the minutes slowly tick by, dark secrets will be shared, murder will be plotted, and healing will begin. *This is a clean suspense thriller and includes topics such as depression, abuse and suicide

All Aboard Allow me to be your personal guide to Ludicrous. A small town where things are not always what they seem and are often, well...ludicrous. Take the butcher for instance. He's a vegetarian. And there's the exterminator, he's positively petrified when it comes to bugs. Then there's the mayor... I invite you to follow along with Priscilla Pinwick, an uptight, rude, and prideful woman, as she travels to this town. What could possibly go wrong? What other readers are saying: "A great story and I would totally recommend it." "Couldn't put it down." "It had a climax I loved, a double dose of girl power, character development that made me unexpectedly bond with Priscilla, and a sweet ending."*This stand alone whimsy dystopian fiction is clean and contains no inappropriate language.*

Intrigue Suspense Three short peculiar mysteries that will puzzle the mind and keep you guessing. Murder in Crestville, USA- When a death in a small town baffles the police force, Officer Stanton enlists the help of an unlikely source. The Clayton Agency- Two detectives try to clear the name of a friend that is accused of murder. Who Murdered the Most Hated Man in Town?- Everyone had a motive. But who had the guts to fire the gun? Find out in this hair-raising mystery.

A Christmas to remember Meet Rachel Gable. She's a single mother and works in customer service. When the unthinkable happens, will her faith prove strong, or will she waver under the heat of the disaster? Meanwhile, Sophia Hamlet, a well-to-do young woman in society, is growing restless and feels her life needs a purpose. When she hears of Rachel's misfortune, she is eager to reach out and help in any way possible. When these two worlds meet, they learn this important lesson: no matter where you come from or where you're going, we all need something that only God can give, and it's called grace. A perfect read for the Christmas season Great for fans of Christ-centered, wholesome Christmas romance. Includes a free sample of the heartwarming sequel, A Stolen Heart. The Abundant Blessing Series: It's Called GraceA Stolen HeartComing soon: Peace, Be Still

Have you ever used a public computer, went to check your email, and found that the previous user had not logged off? Well, that's just what happens to Jessica in this story. Time is not on Jessica's side as she finds herself caught up in a local bomb threat. Trust is vital, but just whom can you trust when the stakes are so high, and time is running out? Unlikely heroes, desperate villains, and a plot thick with suspense and twists. Friendship and courage are tested in this fast-paced thriller. The Log Off Trilogy: #1 Log Off#2 Masquerade#3 Relentless

Yangon Echoes welcomes readers behind the façades of heritage buildings to offer intimate views on life in the cosmopolitan city formerly known as Rangoon, Burma. An unprecedented work of oral history, Yangon Echoes is a rich anthology of fascinating life stories exploring notions and values of heritage and home. This popular history of buildings charts social space and urban folklore, linking past to present via living memories. The storytellers speak of joy and tragedy, simple pleasures and aching issues, candidly sharing their thoughts and feelings of living through Yangon’s emergence from decades of stagnation to engagement with a rapidly spinning world. Told with courage and charm, these informal stories record everyday life through domestic connections to old places. "The rich tapestry of multicultural Yangon is reflected wonderfully in this brilliant book, a fusion of intangible and tangible heritage that is often overlooked in architectural studies of cities." William Logan, Professor Emeritus, Deakin University, Melbourne "This is a precious and intimate history of buildings." Prof. Su Su, Department of Architecture, Mandalay Technological University "Yangon Echoes gives voice to resilient people caught in a whirlwind of urban change. Their captivating stories breathe life into the places they’ve called home and transform ordinary buildings into extraordinary repositories of families lives." Jeff Cody, Senior Project Specialist, Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles