Twenty leading authors, all of whom are adoptive parents, discuss their personal experiences. Some of their stories soberingly address the potential complications of adoptive parenting, while others tell of happily enriched family lives.

Anisa loves to sing, but she hates being fat. It doesn't help that the first boy she ever liked as a child rejected her because of her weight. On top of that, the second-rate law office she works for offers no career growth.

James Hewitt was runner-up in Channel 4's 'The Games' in 2003, and in 2004, won 'Back To Reality', cementing his popularity with the public. Here, he reveals his deepest secrets and dishes the dirt on what it's really like to live in a confined space with other celebrities. James Hewitt has gone from being vilified to becoming one of the most popular celebrities and desired men in the country. James was a Guards Captain when he first met Princess Diana and he supported and cared for her during troubled times. When news of their affair hit the headlines newspapers cast James as the villain. Recently, in a remarkable reversal of fortune, James has proved his resilience and recast himself both as civilian and celebrity, winning Back to Reality and coming runner-up in Channel 4's The Games.

In the timeless tradition of "West Side Story" and "Crossing Delancey, " this thoroughly modern take on romance is sure to inspire laughter, tears, and the belief that love can happen when and where it's least expected.

Stonewall Honor Book * A Time Magazine Best YA Book of All Time "A book for warriors, divas, artists, queens, individuals, activists, trend setters, and anyone searching for the courage to be themselves.”—Mackenzi Lee, New York Times bestselling author of The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue It’s 1989 in New York City, and for three teens, the world is changing. Reza is an Iranian boy who has just moved to the city with his mother to live with his stepfather and stepbrother. He’s terrified that someone will guess the truth he can barely acknowledge about himself. Reza knows he’s gay, but all he knows of gay life are the media’s images of men dying of AIDS. Judy is an aspiring fashion designer who worships her uncle Stephen, a gay man with AIDS who devotes his time to activism as a member of ACT UP. Judy has never imagined finding romance...until she falls for Reza and they start dating. Art is Judy’s best friend, their school’s only out and proud teen. He’ll never be who his conservative parents want him to be, so he rebels by documenting the AIDS crisis through his photographs. As Reza and Art grow closer, Reza struggles to find a way out of his deception that won’t break Judy’s heart—and destroy the most meaningful friendship he’s ever known. This is a bighearted, sprawling epic about friendship and love and the revolutionary act of living life to the fullest in the face of impossible odds.

How does one go on living after your loved one leaves? What about the ones left behind enveloped in anguish? What does a person do with crushed faith? Jesus, a Love Like No Other! is a life-changing, inspirational book that will open your eyes to the love of Jesus. As you will see, Oh how He loves! Truly, Jesus is a love like no other. Regardless of your place in life right now, readers will find this book motivating and inspirational. It is a must have for all libraries. - Brian Ulch, associate pastor, Trinity Lighthouse Church, Denison, Texas The walk of faith is an eternal quest for every believer. And for my friend, Mary Berry, it is a way of life. Her love for God and her determination to be obedient to Him will make a valuable impact upon those who read this book. The principles of faith which she learned and applied in her life are contained in this book principles that can change your life! Discover a new dimension in faith that can help you change your world. Certainly it can be done! - Bob Lothenore, pastor; Sherman Church of the Nazarene, Sherman, Texas

A favorite with a new cover This top seller (more than 80,000 copies sold) from bestselling author Norm Wright shares the lessons we can learn from the amazing loyalty and selflessness of our dog companions. Rich, beautiful paintings by favorite artist Jim Lamb capture the endearing nature of these pets while reflections from Mark Twain, Max Lucado, Sir Walter Scott, and others add to clever touches to topics such as? How to Talk to Your Dog The Nose Knows What's in a Name? An all?occasion gift for those who cherish animals and especially anyone who has a canine best friend.