Games, games, and more games! When you get right down to it, that is what relationships are. Who would have thought that you would have to play games with the person you made vows to? That's what is happening to Desiree Rollins. When she got married to the love of her life, she just knew it would be forever. Is there such a thing as happily ever after anymore? Hell to the no! Women have been taught for so long to be led by your heart and let love guide you. That is all good, but what happens when your heart is broken and love left you out in the cold? That is the time you have to rely on your head instead of your heart. Sometimes you are pulled in a game that you truly don't have any desire to play. That is when you put your big girl panties on and play the hand that you are dealt. Remember, in any game, there must be a loser and a winner. You never know what cards your opponent is holding.

A cleric's sermon on sin is interrupted by members of the congregation who reenact the story of original sin.

Around midnight, early October 1944. Riga. A Latvian father and his six-year-old son flee their home and the land of their birth for an uncertain future. The world is at war and their journey will be perilous. Life throws the dice – and for Martins Saldais the toss was unlucky. Yet one thing sustained him: his promise to his young wife on her deathbed that he would always look after Juris, their baby son. Six years later, facing deportation or worse, Martins and Juris fled their homeland. Their refugee journey was often horrifying. Constantly anxious and at times starving, they travelled some 800 kilometres through war-torn Europe – around half of that on foot – to reach the safety of the British zone in Germany. In mid 1949, after a four-year wait in Displaced Persons camps, they were heading for Australia. Despite the trauma of their refugee experience, their persistent poverty, and the difficulties they faced in adjusting to a new country, a new language and a new way of life, Juris (George) became everything his father could have hoped for. His success was enabled by his father’s sacrifice and unconditional love. And by a promise made long ago. A memoir that is at times harrowing, confronting and sad, but ultimately redemptive. It is a testament to what love can enable in the face of relentless hardship.

LOOK WHO'S PLAYING FIRST BASE Will Mike stand up to his teammates to defend his friend? When the Checkmates need a new first baseman, Mike Hagin's new friend, Yuri, seems like a logical choice. But when Yuri starts flubbing plays and the team's star player threatens to quit as a result, Mike is not sure Yuri is such a good choice after all-for a teammate or for a friend. It appears as if Mike will have to choose between his friendship with Yuri and his loyalty to the team-or is there another solution?

Both a memory game and a thinking game, Who's Ready to Play? will keep toddlers and preschoolers actively engaged in books and reading.

Who's Playing in the Jungle? gives a unique introduction to jungle animals, with fun text, contemporary illustrations and an interactive mix of sliders, flaps, fold-outs and die cuts on every spread. Young children will love playing while they learn with this fun, contemporary introduction to jungle animals. Spray elephant's child with water, extend a giraffe to its full height, and play peek-a-boo with a monkey, with a series of clever sliders, flaps, fold-outs and die cuts that help develop the child's hand-eye coordination. A fantastic collection of bold and beautiful creatures make this a great book to introduce different animals of the jungle, and a spotter's guide at the end helps to reinforce each one.