After a kidnapping attempt on Kresley's life, she wants nothing more than to go back to living the life of an ordinary college student. She just never expected her parents to hire a pompous, know-it-all bodyguard who watches her every move with disdain. One whose good looks don’t soften the cold, impenetrable wall he wears like armor. Tristan prides himself on being a professional and taking his job as a bodyguard seriously. But, nothing could prepare him for the high-maintenance, rich girl he's hired to protect. She’s got a smart mouth, is hell-bent on pushing his buttons, and doesn’t take the threats against her seriously. And despite the nightmares that plague her dreams, or the fact that he's the only one who knows about them, he's not there to befriend her. He's there to protect her. A New Adult, Bodyguard Romance.

The days are long, but the years are short. No matter if it’s your child’s first step, first day of school, or first night tucked away in a new dorm room away from home, there comes a moment when you realize just how quickly the years are flying by. Christian music artist Nichole Nordeman’s profound lyrics in her viral hit “Slow Down” struck a chord with moms everywhere, and now this beautiful four-color book will inspire you to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood. Filled with thought-provoking writings from Nichole, as well as guest writings from friends including Shauna Niequist and Jen Hatmaker, practical tips, and journaling space for reflection, Slow Down will be a poignant gift for any mom, as well as a treasured keepsake. Take a few moments to reflect and celebrate the privilege of being a parent and getting to watch your little ones grow—and Slow Down. Nichole Nordeman has sold more than 1 million albums as a Christian music artist and has won 9 GMA Dove Awards, including two awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Nichole released a lyric video for her song “Slow Down,” and it struck a chord with parents everywhere, amassing 14 million views in its first five days. She lives in Oklahoma with her two children.

This heartwarming picture book reassures children that a parent’s love never lets go—based on the poignant lyrics of JJ Heller’s beloved lullaby “Hand to Hold.” “May the living light inside you be the compass as you go / May you always know you have my hand to hold.” With delightful illustrations and an engaging rhyme scheme, this book offers the promise of security and love every child’s heart longs to know. From skipping stones and counting stars to climbing trees and telling stories, every moment is wrapped snugly in the certain warmth of a parent’s presence and God’s blessing. With poignancy and joy, this bedtime read captures the unconditional love parents want their children to know but so often fail to express amid the chaos of daily life.

Look for Beth Wiseman’s newest book The House That Love Built, on sale 4/2/2013! When big-city life threatens the safety of one of their children, Brad and Darlene Henderson move with their three teenagers from Houston to the tiny town of Round Top, Texas. Adjusting to small-town life is difficult for the kids, especially fifteen-year-old Grace who is coping in a dangerous way. Married life hasn’t always been bliss, but their strong faith has carried Brad and Darlene through the difficult times. When Darlene takes a job outside the home for the first time in their marriage, the domestic tension rises. While working with special needs children at her new job, the widowed father of one of the students starts paying more attention to Darlene than is appropriate. Problem is, she feels like someone is listening to her for the first time in a long time. If Darlene ever needed God . . . it’s now. Experience a family’s triumph over lies, betrayal, and loss while still clinging to the One who matters most. “You may think you are familiar with Beth’s wonderful storytelling gift but this is something new! It’s a story of how God can redeem the seemingly unredeemable. It’s a message the world needs to hear.” —Sheila Walsh, author of God Loves Broken People

Forget the 10,000 hour rule— what if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. What’s on your list? What’s holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time and effort it takes to acquire new skills—time you don’t have and effort you can’t spare? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? To make matters worse, the early hours of prac­ticing something new are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s difficult to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. It’s so much easier to watch TV or surf the web . . . In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition— how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct com­plex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By complet­ing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you’ll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. Kaufman personally field-tested the meth­ods in this book. You’ll have a front row seat as he develops a personal yoga practice, writes his own web-based computer programs, teaches himself to touch type on a nonstandard key­board, explores the oldest and most complex board game in history, picks up the ukulele, and learns how to windsurf. Here are a few of the sim­ple techniques he teaches: Define your target performance level: Fig­ure out what your desired level of skill looks like, what you’re trying to achieve, and what you’ll be able to do when you’re done. The more specific, the better. Deconstruct the skill: Most of the things we think of as skills are actually bundles of smaller subskills. If you break down the subcompo­nents, it’s easier to figure out which ones are most important and practice those first. Eliminate barriers to practice: Removing common distractions and unnecessary effort makes it much easier to sit down and focus on deliberate practice. Create fast feedback loops: Getting accu­rate, real-time information about how well you’re performing during practice makes it much easier to improve. Whether you want to paint a portrait, launch a start-up, fly an airplane, or juggle flaming chain­saws, The First 20 Hours will help you pick up the basics of any skill in record time . . . and have more fun along the way.

Tells children that whatever they do and wherever they go, your greatest hope is that they will love and follow Jesus.

Inspiration, faith, humor, encouragement, and don't quit regardless of what it look or feel like! Forwards: Most times we are only told of the victorious outcomes and celebrations of the precious faith journey. When we run into obstacles, some believe they have missed God and may even give up. The victory is secured in moving forward and trusting God despite what we feel or see. I find the treasure in trusting the Word of God regardless of the obstacles we face. In this Memoir, the author has taken the time to explain the details of her faith journey. She has been very courageous to share some of her personal experiences. She honestly shares many obstacles she has overcome through prayer and endurance. This true account of the author’s faith journey is very insightful and helpful to the reader. This Memoir helps us take a deeper look and gain a greater understanding of the process of walking by faith. This Memoir will be valuable to the individual facing obstacles to let them know the obstacles are not there to stop us but to be overcome. This Memoir written from the heart by my friend will cause you to cry at times and to laugh at times, but the message is real. Enjoy!-Trina K. Hazley, Pastor of Wings of Victory Church The journey: it takes faith, focus, tenacity and a heart sensitive to the voice of God to stay the journey; When God calls you to write the truth. This Memoir presents a lot of life lessons that reveal the challenges we face when it comes to walking by faith. It was very refreshing to see the author bare her soul without the intent of hiding her emotions. This bravery displays transparency that will allow the reader to see the challenges we face in pursuing our God-given dreams. One thing is for sure, the faith to endure has been revealed in this Memoir. Throughout this Memoir, you see a continuous struggle to persevere despite hardships. This approach will allow the reader to gain confidence and not to give up on their God-given dreams. So, enjoy and be encouraged as I was and keep the Faith!-