The Soldier's Gift The holidays are right around the corner, but Captain Jake Tanner is struggling to find Christmas cheer. Having survived a devastating attack overseas, he has emotional scars that run deep. When Jake meets beautiful widow Emma Langford, his heart is unprepared for the feelings she inspires. Training service dogs has taught Emma to recognize those in need. She wants to show Jake that a four-legged companion is the best therapy, but she's afraid that the closer she gets, the more her own wounds are revealed. Together, Jake and Emma will discover it takes a different kind of bravery to open themselves to love—and to healing. Caring Canines: Loving and loyal, these dogs mend hearts.

Christmas brings dogs, kids…and romance Her Holiday Hero by Margaret Daley Captain Jake Tanner is struggling to find Christmas cheer. Having survived a devastating attack overseas, he has emotional scars that run deep. Widow Emma Langford wants to show Jake that a four-legged companion is the best therapy, but she’s afraid that the closer she gets, the more her own wounds will be revealed… Lone Star Holiday by Jolene Navarro Lorrie Ann Ortega will never be the kind of woman who would make a good wife for handsome widowed pastor John Levi. But when she agrees to be nanny to his two sweet daughters, she can’t keep herself from dreaming that a man like John could one day love her. Can a prodigal daughter turn into a pastor’s wife for Christmas?

This is a new improved edition, published with a new cover and edits to improve readability and correct a few pesky errors. Features a brave woman with a battered heart resistant to love, a sexy protective hero, a sweet cherub looking for a mommy—and a matchmaking grandma from the afterlife. You’ll encounter steamy encounters and graphic language as they slide into their HEA! She hides behind her broken heart... Natalie suffered a loss no mother should ever have to, and came out the other side vowing to keep her fractured heart locked away forever. Back in the magical town she grew up in, her plans to hide away in her gram’s now empty home are foiled when a little girl suddenly appears on her porch, followed by the man she’d spent a week with years ago while standing vigil at her cousin’s hospital bed. A man she’d held in her heart ever since. As her gaze locks on those gunmetal gray eyes, recognition is instantaneous—and the attraction as electric as ever. He’d fallen under her spell years ago… Zach couldn’t believe someone would snap at his little girl just because she’d suggested turning on Christmas lights. When he bounds up his new neighbor’s porch steps to retrieve Belle, he comes face to face with the woman who’d burrowed into his mind and heart years ago—a woman he’d not been able to forget—and was shocked at the pain and sadness still radiating from the depths of her beautiful eyes. Will she allow him to prove to her not all men have evil intentions, and open her heart to loving her holiday hero?

Interdisciplinary manual analyzes the roots of racism through lessons and readings by numerous educators. Issues such as tracking, parent/school relations, and language policies are addressed along with readings and lessons for pre- and in-service staff development. All levels.

Celebrate the holidays with super cute versions of Batman™, Wonder Woman™, and your favorite DC Super Heroes in a brand-new board book series for toddlers. Batman is making a list and he's checking it twice: The Joker is naughty and Supergirl is nice! Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, and the DC Super Heroes—and villains—have never been more adorable in this sturdy board book that's the perfect holiday gift for babies and toddlers! Look out for these other fun board books: My Little Super Hero Word Book (DC Justice League) 9780593122426 Super Hero Halloween! (DC Justice League) 9780593379318 Super Hero Valentine! (DC Justice League) 9780593379790 My Dad Is a Superhero! (DC Superman) 9780593305423 My Mom Is a Superhero! (DC Wonder Woman) 9780593305409

MISTLETOE AND MURDER When Dr. Bree Mathison's plane plummets into the Alaskan wilderness at Christmastime, she is torn between grief and panic. With the pilot--her dear friend--dead and wolves circling, she struggles to survive. Search and Rescue leader David Stone fights his way through the elements to save her. David suspects the plane crash might not have been an accident, spurring Bree's sense that she's being watched. But why is someone after her? Suddenly Bree finds herself caught in the middle of a whirlwind of secrets during the holiday season. With everyone she cares about most in peril, Bree and her promised protector must battle the Alaskan tundra and vengeful criminals to make it to the New Year. Alaskan Search and Rescue: Risking their lives to save the day

Her Holiday Hero When Keely O'Toole returns home to Village Green, Colorado, she lands in a very unfamiliar role—as guardian to her cousin's seven-year-old daughter. Keely loves little Felicity, but she's in over her head. And the only person she can turn to for help is former army ranger Dr. Ethan Scott. Her best friend's brother, a man she can hardly speak to without bickering. But when Keely and Ethan bond while taking care of Felicity, everything changes. Keely wants to give Felicity the best Christmas ever, and Ethan is just the person to light up their holidays…and their lives.