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Eleven-year-old Jake’s life has just turned upside-down. His father was wounded in Afghanistan, and his mother is going to leave to care for him. That means Jake’s spending the summer on tiny Dewees Island with his grandmother. The island is a nature sanctuary - no cars or paved roads, no stores or restaurants. To make matters worse, Jake’s grandmother doesn’t believe in cable or the internet. Which means Jake has no cell phone, no video games...and no friends. This is going to be the worst summer ever!

A bumper collection of classic ghost stories and strange supernatural tales.

At the heart of Dark Romanticism is its brooding, pessimistic tone, its emphasis on the supernatural and the sins of humanity, and its use of iconic symbols and horrifying imagery. The classic Dark Romantic authors (Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville) are represented in the stories and poems in this volume, as well as some authors who are not commonly included in this genre.

Imagine waking up and going about your normal routine. Making breakfast, going to work, doing some holiday shopping. Now imagine receiving a call from your doctor telling you to dial 911 because the report on the blood he drew during your examination only hours earlier showed you were in the middle of a heart attack.

Since Charlie has turned three and her inner spirit eye has closed, Gideon has been trying hard to adjust to not being in the center of her world. Luckily enough, there is plenty going on around the estate to keep him occupied. First, there is a new family member that apparently can "sense" him. Then, there is the ever mysterious Devon Lane.

Emma Jo Hanson was a typical stay-at-home wife and mother of three. Their lives were filled with work, school, and church. Emma Jo loved her life and wouldn't change it for anything in the world. Even if money was often lacking, she would tell you that she had it all. A loving husband, three great kids, and strong faith in Jesus.

Amberly Watson was all things bright and beautiful. Captain of the cheer squad, homecoming queen, Miss Rocky Comfort High, and senior class president. However, she longed for the excitement and fast pace of the big city and had dreams of moving far away as soon as she could. Local boy, Dean Cooper was Amberly's best friend until they started high school and she began dating the newcomer, Jack Stanton. Jack's star shown as brightly as Amberly's. He was the quarterback of the football team and led their team to a State Championship.

Jake Potter is back on Dewees Island for another summer with his beloved grandmother, Honey. This time, Jake is excited that his dad will be there as he continues to recover from his injuries sustained in Afghanistan. But Jake also knows they both need get used to a new normal, which isn’t easy. Jake also discovers that his two best friends, Macon and Lovie, are struggling as well. Macon is adjusting to being a big brother, while Lovie is navigating a new relationship with her dad, who has long been absent in her life.

Gideon is the lead commander over the Lord's armies. His skills and kills are legendary across the heavens. However, his heart is starting to grow cold toward the Lord and everyone else! This greatly concerns the Lord, so he has Gideon reassigned to a guardianship over a little girl named Charlotte who Gideon will nickname Charlie. The plan is while watching Charlie grow, the heart of this battle worn warrior will learn how to love again.

The horror of the male experience during World War One was well documented in poetry, memoir, and fiction throughout the 20th century. Women's voices of despair, endurance and anger, however, have often been forgotten. These poems of political fury, widowed brides, industry undertaken, and sons and friends loved and lost, give a heartbreaking insight into the experience of women throughout World War One.

Jake Potter’s biggest dream finally comes true: he gets his very own boat! And it’s just in time for another summer of fun on Dewees Island with his best friends, Macon and Lovie. But on their very first fishing trip, the engine dies, and the three friends find themselves adrift at sea. When a storm carries them to a small, uninhabited island far from Dewees, the kids must use every ounce of their strength, courage, and knowledge to survive as they wait for rescue. Will their friendship survive the ultimate test?