Best Selling Books by Rebecca Davis

HOW CAN PETIR TAKE A ROUGH TUMBLE IN THE CONNECTICUT WOODS, and awaken in the middle of old England? His instinct to freak out is tempered by the arrival of a fair maiden wearing a bow? and arrow. In his college world, fair maiden types don?t ordinarily go for computer geek types, but for some reason, he is no longer in his world. Petir?s fairly certain he can try whatever he wants without consequence? but the fair maiden isn''t playing fair.WITH THE CONFLICT BETWEEN THE ROYALS ESCALATING, MAID RIANNE has joined the outlaws hiding in the woods, outwardly defying the handsome and accomplished knight to whom she is promised. She is fairly certain she is simply flattered by Lord Petir?s uncensored admiration of her skills with the staff and bow, the same unmaidenly pursuits disdained by her knight. But, that doesn''t explain her reaction to Lord Petir?s unguarded gaze.TO PETIR?S DELIGHT, AND MAID RIANNE?S DISMAY, the outlaws invite him to join their merry band. What better way to get close to her? Throwing caution to the wind, Petir decides he has nothing to lose by pursuing Maid Rianne. It?s fun and games, until Maid Rianne is captured by the enemy. Now, a geek with no ability to defend himself must find a way to rescue a fair maiden who has become much more than fair game.

Vowels and Other Strange Letters teaches the different vowel combinations and the many different sounds that each vowel makes. This book uses association and pictures to help the child remember what each combination of sounds makes. Other letters that make a sound that is different from its usual sound are also discussed. This book helps the child become a much better reader in just a few weeks.

"Guiding Light: A Journey to Follow God" is a compassionate and insightful Kindle eBook that gently navigates readers through the intricate path of strengthening their spiritual connection with God. This book explores the innate human desire for divine connection, offering guidance on recognizing signs of God''s presence and addressing doubts. It provides a solid foundation by examining different belief systems, fostering gratitude, and teaching meditation techniques. Readers are encouraged to nurture their relationship with God through gratitude, scripture, and an appreciation for nature. The book also delves into living a purposeful life filled with compassion, service, and resilience, while addressing challenges like skepticism and setbacks. It encourages the evolution of beliefs and offers ways to integrate spirituality into everyday life. Ultimately, "Guiding Light" is a supportive companion for those seeking a lifelong journey of spiritual growth and a deeper understanding of God.

Ina was his Other Half. Wolfsbane hadn''t stopped thinking about her since he left twelve years earlier. When he comes back, Ina doesn''t know what to think. Will she look past his mistake and welcome him back with open arms, or will she let her bitterness ruin her chance at a Happily Ever After?

"Inspired by the personhood status granted to the Whanganui River by the New Zealand government, I explored Māori relationships with nature. Regarding their Land, they have a relationship among kaitiakitana (stewardship), toiora (well-being), and mana (honor); how well they take care of their Land impacts their well-being and is a matter of respect or prestige. I have my own strong ties to the region of my upbringing, where the Susquehanna River feeds into the Chesapeake Bay. There are serious conservation concerns for both bodies of water with agricultural runoff being the largest contributor of pollution. Hemp (Cannabis sativa) is being used throughout the world near disaster sites for phytoremediation - it draws pollutants, toxins, heavy metals, and radiation from the soil and water. In Pennsylvania, it is an ideal buffer crop to prevent agricultural pollution from getting to the river and then the bay. An industrial hemp farming program is in its fourth year in Pennsylvania. My initial goal was to see if Pennsylvanian hemp farmers also had a relationship among stewardship, well-being, and honor. To that end I conducted semi-structured interviews with hemp farmers and people from organizations that work with them."--Leaf ii

"Years of conflict have damaged Afghanistan''s economic, political, physical, social and institutional structures. Afghanistan ranks 175 out of 187 in the 2013 Human Development Index. Gross Domestic Product per capita is estimated at USD 1,343. Despite improvements in recent years health and education-related indicators remain among the lowest in the world. Discrimination against women is endemic. The government continues to struggle to deliver basic public services, provide rule of law and guarantee internal security. Afghanistan has nevertheless made progress thanks to global partnerships in development, from the pledges made in the 2001 Bonn agreement to the mutual commitments and accountability struck at the 2012 Chicago and Tokyo conferences. Official Development Assistance has substantially grown since 2001. In 2008 Afghanistan became the world''s leading aid recipient. Even when excluding security sector assistance, the country''s aid dependency ratio remains one of the highest in the world with external assistance funding 71% of GDP. The EU has been a major contributor of humanitarian and development assistance to Afghanistan. Between 2002 and 2012, the EU has committed EUR 2.7 billion through the general budget and disbursed 89 % of that. Taken together with the member states, the European contribution to the development of Afghanistan amounts to more than EUR 1 billion per year. The EU has focused on three areas where its support is complementary to that of others and can add value: policing and the rule of law, which are key to stabilisation; the health sector; and rural development, both of which aim to improve the socio-economic situation of Afghan citizens. Whereas tangible achievements have been made, overall progress has been slow in all three areas, given the complex environment of transition, the enormous challenges faced and ineffective donor alignment. In the area of rural development and health, the overall conclusion is that the EU has made a substantial impact but that future support would necessitate further flexibility and responsiveness from the Commission''s side to efficiently respond to the evolving needs of the country. EU efforts in de-mining and counter-narcotics have been less successful over the years. The support has been provided mainly through a project-based approach, yet is--in line with principles of aid effectiveness--being transferred into a more sector-wide approach, and channeled through, for instance, the relatively successful multi-donor trust funds administered by the World Bank and the UN. The critical years lie ahead. Afghanistan continues to be a conflict-afflicted and fragile state. There is considerable uncertainty as to what the political and security environment will look like past the 2014 transition horizon. Afghanistan will require extensive, predictable, and sustained international aid during the next decade to become a self-reliant country. The working hypothesis of the EU and member states seems to be premised on a continuation of support in previously determined focal sectors. This choice may bode well for the future, provided that the overall political and security situation proves resilient and that lessons learnt will be applied. Because active ownership is key for sustainability, an important aim of the EU will have to be to support state-building and long-term development in Afghanistan, focused on democratisation and economic governance, rule of law, basic service needs, and the creation of sustainable livelihoods, alternative to production of narcotics and illegal precursors. Enshrining those operating principles in the future EU-Afghanistan Cooperation Agreement for Partnership and Development, for which negotiations are currently underway, should provide the (legal) basis to structure mutual commitments and mutual accountability. The ongoing debates within the Commission and the Council on the future role of the EU in Afghanistan should lead to the development of a new strategy to replace the 2009 Action Plan; one that is aligned with the strategic thinking of the Afghan government, identifies deliverable objectives and timelines, and sets out a clear division of labour. The way in which conditionality is implemented will be essential if the EU''s measures are to have any effect on its addressees. The strategy should be ready for endorsement by mid-2014."--Executive summary, pages 5-6.

Randy Lail, family man, businessman, and churchgoer, didn''t want to admit he was living a double life as a sex addict. His addiction wasn''t even just porn--it was far darker than that.And then there were those voices in his head telling him he deserved to disappear forever. So that''s what he decided to do, as a sex slave to a complete stranger he met in a chat room.When Randy came back to reality and back home to his family, he sought help from Christian leaders who had no idea how to help him. He tried to find healing and deliverance from his ongoing pornography addiction through volunteer service in the church and mission work.But all solutions were short-lived.Finally one day at the age of 47, Randy said to the Lord, "I want to go deeper with You." This time, the Lord answered him: "If you want to go deeper with Me, I need to show you something first." That''s when he was hit with his first flashback of childhood sexual abuse.In a compelling narrative style, Randy and Cynthia Lail tell the true story of Randy''s long journey out of sexual addiction through processing the trauma of a dark childhood he had completely disconnected.But as he did, he found that the Lord was with him every step of the way, leading him on the path to healing through learning his true identity.

First published as a serial in Scribner''s Monthly magazine, this novella is an excellent introduction to the work of this influential author. Set in the Manasquan region of New Jersey, Natasqua is a tale of love and loss in 19th century America.This work is not a cheap scan or the result of copying and pasting; It contains no missing pages, areas of blurred or missing text, photocopier''s fingers, coffee stains, or other scanning artifacts. It has all of the original text, retyped and reformatted in an easy to read format.

Presents the work of Rebecca Davis and Roger Asay, who work with found natural materials to create their sculptural works.