Melissa: 3186 books

"Hope Havergale first meets the mysterious teenager Christian Livingston on her seventh birthday when he saves her from plummeting into a cradle of water inside a forbidden forest. As he licks fresh blood droplets from her injured wrist, Hope is spellbound. Seemingly powerless to his charms,...

This excerpt from The Hazel Wood—Melissa Albert's fiercely stunning contemporary fantasy perfect for fans of The Magicians—contains the first six chapters. Everyone is talking about The Hazel Wood! “Thoroughly, creepily captivating.” —Kristin Cashore, author of Graceling and...

Yes. Depression is treatable. It’s not the end of your life as you may think. You can beat it. It’s a fight that you will win. And you’ll get your life back. And you life will be better than ever before.  Do you think that you are alone? You are not. One in every eight women will develop...

New Orleans is a unique American city, where Spanish, French, Caribbean, African, and other cultures have mingled together to create inimitable styles of music, architecture, and cuisine. New Orleans mixes the fascinating with the notorious, as demonstrated by such diverse neighborhoods as the lively...

The “Stations of the Cross” also referred to as the “Way of The Cross” are a series of fourteen pictures, paintings or carvings that portray the events along Christ's journey in his final hours from his condemnation by Pontias Pilate to his body being laid in the tomb.The devotion...

Having to stroll down memory lane was not on Jessica Allen's to do list when she attended Alexander's going away bash. Will an emotional run in with her ex cause her to shut down permanently or can she finally move on to a new future? He's waiting to see if she makes the right choice... .

It’s no secret that parenting books are a dime a dozen. Certain books will tell you what type of fruit your baby most resembles this week or the best method for calming a colicky newborn. Others will teach you how to potty train your toddler in three days or convince your four-year-old to eat something...

Test your knowledge of the catholic faith and see how many questions you can answer.Lots of quiz questions to help you understand and learn about the Catholic faith or to refresh your memory.A section has been included on reference lists for Catholics. Some may be familiar, even obvious...

We have all heard the dreaded “Are we there yet?” question; I know I have at least a million times over the past two decades travelling with my own children!Stickers, Story and Coloring Books are fine but kids will soon tire of them. Yes, we can give in and buy in car DVD players but believe...

Psychology of Adjustment: The Search for Meaningful Balance combines a student focus with state-of-the-art theory and research to help readers understand and adjust to life in a context of continuous change, challenge, and opportunity. Incorporating existential and third wave behavioral psychology...

As an international college student, take the worry out of navigating the U.S. banking system. The MMG Guide to Banking Basics for International Students gives you the steps to find a bank, manage your accounts, and tap into other facts you need to know about banking and money.Written in a...

Veteran theater designers Karen Brewster and Melissa Shafer have consulted with a broad range of seasoned theater industry professionals to provide an exhaustive guide full of sound advice and insight. With clear examples and hands-on exercises, Fundamentals of Theatrical Design illustrates the way...

Homemade Shouldn't Be Hectic Do you wish you could slow down and create a home you and your family love and enjoy spending time in? Melissa K. Norris, author of The Made-from-Scratch Life and voice of the Pioneering Today podcast, offers down-to-earth tips and guidance to help you learn how...

Discover your own identity after your kids leave home! When her children left for college, Melissa Shultz was certain that she had prepared them for their new lives—but her own life was a different matter entirely. Her house was empty, her purpose unclear. If her life was no longer dominated...