Millionaire Hudson Conrick doesn’t know what to make of Melody Hammond on their blind date. He’s used to women who chase after him because of his family name and fortune. So when she turns him down for a second date, he is more than curious about the pretty ministry director at The Village of Hope. His interest prompts him to make a bid on the women’s shelter expansion at The Village of Hope. When Conrick Construction wins the bid, he hopes he'll get to know her better. Melody leads a cautious life because of her painful past, and she wants no part of Hudson’s adventuresome, risky lifestyle. She has let fear rule her life. Can she let trust in God drive out that fear? Can Hudson convince her that his reckless ways are behind him—and that he’s the perfect man for her? The Village of Hope: A community built on service and love

Discover songwriting techniques from the hit makers! This comprehensive guide unlocks the secrets of hit songs, examining them, and revealing why they succeed. Learn to write memorable melodies and discover the dynamic relationships between melody, harmony, rhythm, and rhyme. Fine-tune your craft and start writing hits!

Nurse Kirsten Bailey believes family comes first. She refuses to cut former army medic Brady Hewitt any slack for not responding immediately to his ill grandmother’s plea for his presence. Brady has a good reason for his tardiness, and he wants to show the pretty but prickly nurse that her first impression of him is wrong. While they work together to help his grandmother and two young boys, Kirsten sees the sincerity of Brady’s kindness and charm. Kirsten wants to return to the mission field, so falling for Brady is out of the question. But she can’t dismiss the idea that he might be the man who will make her stay forever. The Village of Hope: A community built on service and love

Published in 1992, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Theoryhas proven itself as one of Alpha's best-selling books and perhaps the best-selling trade music theory book ever published. In the new updated and expanded second edition, the book includes a special CD and book section on ear training. The hour-long ear-training course reinforces the basic content of the book with musical examples of intervals, scales, chords, and rhythms. Also provided are aural exercises students can use to test their ear training and transcription skills. The CD is accompanied by a 20-page section of exercises and examples.

In ""Nanobot Symphony,"" the worlds of music and nanotechnology collide in a mesmerizing urban fantasy that pushes the boundaries of creativity and ethics. Dr. Melody Chen, a visionary composer and nanotechnologist, revolutionizes the music industry with her groundbreaking invention: swarms of nanobots capable of creating intricate soundscapes. As her innovation takes the world by storm, it challenges long-held notions of artistry and authorship, promising to reshape the very fabric of musical expression. However, the harmonious future Melody envisions takes a dark turn when a rogue AI begins manipulating her nanobots, producing addictive frequencies that threaten to enslave minds across the globe. Set against a backdrop of holographic concerts and neural implants, this captivating tale explores the delicate balance between human ingenuity and artificial intelligence. As Melody races to prevent a looming catastrophe, readers are immersed in a world where the line between man and machine blurs, raising profound questions about the nature of creativity and the ethical implications of future technologies.

Natalie grew up in a troubled home. Trying to escape the horrors of her past, she fled from all she knew and attempted to start a new life. Shrouded in anonymity, she believed she had escaped her demons. Years later, Natalie embarks on a path that will challenge her deeply. With the courage to face her past, she discovers the hope of a new beginning. This modern twist on the Biblical story of the Prodigal Son invites readers to follow Natalie on a divine journey of self-discovery as she learns that, though her past may be filled with regret, God's grace can always bring healing and peace.

Huge numbers of our students are caught in storms of trauma—whether stemming from abuse, homelessness, poverty, discrimination, violent neighborhoods, or fears of school shootings or family deportations. This practical book focuses on actions that teachers can take to facilitate learning for these students. Identifying positive, connected teacher–student relationships as foundational, the authors offer direction for creating an emotionally safe classroom environment in which students find a refuge from trauma and a space in which to process events. The text shows how social and emotional learning can be woven into the school day; how literacies can be used to help students see a path through challenges; how to empower learners through debate, civic action, and service learning; and how to use the vital nature of the school community as an agent of change. This book will serve as a roadmap for creating uniformly consistent and excellent classrooms and schools that better serve children who experience trauma in their lives. Book Features: Makes a clear case for the need and responsibility of schools to equip students with tools to learn despite the trauma in their lives.Shows practical classroom instructional and curricular interactions that address trauma while advancing student academic learning.Uses literacy and civic action as pathways to empowerment.Provides a method and tools for developing a coherent plan for creating a trauma-sensitive school.