Real Women

Maila Nurmi, the beautiful and sheltered daughter of Finnish immigrants, stepped off the bus in 1941 Los Angeles intent on finding fame and fortune. She found men eager to take advantage of her innocence and beauty but was determined to find success and love. Her inspired design and portrayal of a vampire won a costume contest that led to a small role on the Red Skelton show, which grew into a persona that brought her the notoriety she desired yet trapped her in a character she could never truly escape.

The mansion is called Illyria, but for the writers and artists who flock there each summer, it may as well be paradise. Away from family, friends, and ordinary responsibilities, the creative spirit can flower, nurtured by the company of other artistic souls. Janet Belle Smith's husband doesn't understand why she can't write at home - or really, for that matter, why she must write at all - but for Janet, the reason is clear. Only in Illyria can she be herself.

From an orphaned Jewish girl to the queen of Persia, Esther's story is one of bravery, determination, and resilience. When an evil plot threatens God's people, Esther must find the courage to speak up, risking her life to save them.

God Is for Real addresses the questions: What is God like? Why are things the way they are in spite of who God is? If Todd's first book, Heaven Is for Real, was about the then and there of heaven, God Is for Real is about the here and now on earth: Why are there are so many hypocritical church people? Why do Christians make such a big deal about the cross? Why doesn't God seem to answer our biggest prayers?

Crimson and Lady Kaey are super-sexy members of G.I. Ho, an elite special forces unit dedicated to taking down evil terrorist organization Viper....

We know our lives should reflect Jesus. But if we’re being honest, there are days when we face tough, confusing things that can make us feel, well, not like Jesus. As our culture moves further from truth and grace, Christians are unsure of where to turn for sound biblical advice that applies to their everyday struggles. If you’ve ever felt this way or wished someone would talk about things like forgiveness, mental health, broken friendships, church hurt, and more in honest, down-to-earth terms while sticking to what Scripture has to say about them, you’ve come to the right place.

It’s time to give your self-care a reboot with sustainable holistic strategies that work. Midlife Magic is the must-listen self-care companion that will open you up to the power of cannabis as a reliable holistic wellness ally. By listening to it, you’ll learn the essential science behind the special relationship between women and the cannabis plant. A collection of practical guidance, information, and stories will empower you with the knowledge and confidence you need to enter the experiential world of cannabis.

Mary, mother of Jesus was just a girl when she received news that would change history: She had been chosen by God to bear the Savior of the world. Follow Mary on her courageous journey of faith as she faces the impossible, believing God's promises despite her own fears. Experience the miraculous story of the virgin birth of Jesus through Mary's eyes, told vividly in rhyming verses that bring biblical times to life.

As a millennial real estate agent, Megan Ethier has seen it all. She’s pulling back the curtain on the strategies and secrets that helped her—and can help you—break into homeownership, no trust fund required! Discover unconventional ways to earn extra cash, slash living costs, and save that down payment faster than you ever thought possible. Learn how to outmaneuver buyers and win the bidding wars. Take control of your financial future and build the life you deserve. This is your playbook for outsmarting a rigged system—so let’s get started and get you that house!

n this unforgettable meet-cute, Samantha Allen traces her story of self-discovery during gender transition and the life-altering partnership that began with a simple hello in an elevator. Feeling “unfinished” at the liminal age of twenty-six, the author had already accumulated decades of emotional baggage growing up in a Mormon family and living with gender dysphoria. When she met Corey midtransition, she felt even more like an awkward shape-shifter. Now Samantha shares how taking a chance on that fortuitous encounter meant having the courage to be herself.

Women's voices need to be heard—now more than ever. Through faith-filled, poignant, and sometimes hilarious stories about the sisterhood they've built with each other and with other women they've met on their journey, Kay and Lisa's Scripture-infused message will help you overcome loneliness, disappointment, and past mistakes.

Author and musician Kelly Lord is set to revolutionize the literary landscape with the release of this groundbreaking book, "What You Are About to Hear is Real." Breaking away from traditional storytelling norms, Lord's innovative work offers listeners an immersive and interactive experience by embedding original music directly into the narrative.

That's Not the Help I Need: Real Talk for Women About Winning at Work is especially relevant for women navigating work, family, and personal life in today's workforce. Tiffany Rosik, CEO of TGR Management Consulting, skips the generic corporate rhetoric and shares her advice on everything from negotiating for better salary and compensation to performance reviews that resonate and dealing with the realities of being a working mother in the workplace.

Portland nurse Lindy Landen loves working in the emergency room. She doesn’t bat an eye when removing sausages from a grown man’s nose, bandaging a wannabe Ninja’s self-inflicted machete wounds or treating bikini waxing emergencies. As long as she’s armed with her beloved Diet Dr Pepper Lindy is ready for whatever walks, wheels, or rolls through the ambulance bay doors, that is until she finds herself waking up on the floor on of an exam room with no memory of how she got there.

No matter how long you’ve been married or together with your partner, here is the secret formula to guarantee yourselves a lasting, passionate relationship: Women are superior to men. Once you both understand this universal truth, all the elements of a joyful, loving relationship will fall into place. Your marriage will have less conflict, your sex life will improve, and raising your children will become much easier.

We’ve all lived through some challenging life lessons, but what if we shared their power to uplift and inspire one another? In this book, 33 women from around the world come together to celebrate the hardships, the celebrations and the revelations of life in today’s world.

As someone who has a foot in both the Western and Arabic worlds, Amal set out to explore the lives of Arab women both in Australia and the Middle East, travelling to the region and interviewing more than 60 women about feminism, intimacy, love, sex and shame, trauma, war, religion and culture. Beyond Veiled Cliches explores the similarities and differences experienced by these women in their daily lives - work, relationships, home and family life, friendships, the communities they live in and more.

Three former friends, now age 57, rally one another through changes and challenges when they get together again for their 40th high school reunion in Port Mariette, a blue-collar town near Pittsburgh in this “coming of age” tale.

Over the centuries, army wives have followed their men to the front, helped keep order in far-flung parts of the empire or waited anxiously at home. Army Wives uses firsthand accounts, letters and diaries to tell their stories. We meet imperial army wives in Crimea and the Raj, explore the experiences of 20th-century wives in two world wars and a Cold War and hear from modern women supporting their men in the war on terror. From how army wives communicate with their husbands to the impact of life-changing injury and bereavement, Army Wives examines what it really means to be part of the 'army family'.

Maverick "The Avenger" Cage wants to rise to the top and become a legend in the ring. Though he keeps his identity well guarded, he's known on the fighting circuit as the new kid with a chip on his shoulder and a tattoo on his back that marks him as trouble. He's got a personal score to settle with the Underground's one and only Remington "Riptide" Tate.