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A young African-American girl named Mina Smiths begins a journey of self-discovery when she learns that she will never be a classical dancer, and she develops an unrequited love for her church's summer minister.

Students will learn and discover key details about the life of Bonaparte, the battles he fought in and his rise to political and militaristic success.

After an apocalypse brought on by the greed of man for knowledge, wealth, and power, the survivors band together and form a new religious civilization called the Descendancy. Clive and Clover Hamill, sons of a well-respected Descendant minister, discover a scientific community intent on reintroducing the blasphemous technologies of the past, setting into motion a holy war between the two civilizations that will endanger their relationship and humanity itself.

"...after twelve years of wrestling with the conflicts of retirement, Father Tim Kavanagh realizes he doesn't need a steady job to prove himself. Then he's given one--but what, exactly, does it prove? Meanwhile, newly married Dooley and Lace face a crisis that empties their bank account and turns their household upside down. Is the honeymoon over? Is this where real life begins?"--Provided by publisher.

"When Cora Seaborne's domineering husband dies, she steps into her new life as a widow with as much relief as sadness. Seeking refuge, Cora leaves London for a visit to coastal Essex, accompanied by her son, Francis, and the boy's nanny, Martha, her fiercely protective friend. Cora learns of a fearsome creature said to roam the marshes claiming human lives. After nearly 300 years, the mythical Essex Serpent is said to have taken the life of a young man on New Year's Eve. Certain that the 'sea beast' may be a previously undiscovered species, Cora joins local vicar William Ransome in investigating the rumors"--OCLC.

Retired Episcopalian priest Father Tim Kavanagh receives a mysterious summons to Holly Springs, Mississippi, his hometown, where he reconnects with people from his past, comes to better understand his parents, and learns the truth about a secret that has haunted his life.

Retired Episcopalian priest Father Tim, a man who has never really worked with his hands, receives a true Christmas blessing when he decides to purchase and restore an antique plaster creche as a surprise for his wife.

The inhabitants of Mitford gather together for the long awaited wedding of Father Tim Kavanagh and Cynthia Coppersmith.

Episcopal priest Father Tim Kavanagh, recently retired from service at Lord's Chapel in Mitford, accepts a post as interim priest at a small parish on an island off the Atlantic Coast where he and his wife Cynthia quickly become involved in the lives of a whole new community of people.

"High school senior William "Wee Wee" Tucker may not be able to meet his pastor-father's expectations, stop his mother's drinking, or protect his gay brother, but his heroism as a volunteer firefighter has a big impact on his small Alabama town"--Provided by publisher.