In a life full of stress and anxiety, comes "30 Rays of Hope", a book that is rich in meditative thoughts and words that compel you to take a deeper look at the simpler pleasures of life along with which is a compilation of prayers from across the world.

Razia dreams of getting an education, but in her small village in Afghanistan, girls haven’t been allowed to attend school for many years. When a new girls’ school opens in the village, a determined Razia must convince her father and oldest brother that educating her would be best for her, their family and their community.

Poetry is the language of the heart. Poetry has been used throughout the centuries to express the innermost thoughts of the heart. The poetry in this book is meant to encourage and inspire the reader. The poems in this book are original poems written by the author and given by inspiration on different occasions. Poetry is a powerful tool used to express thoughts and ideas.

Rays of Hope: Poems of Faith and Inspiration is a book of poetry designed for a varied reading experience. The poems in this volume point regularly to the love, promises, and faithfulness of God. Each poem can be read as an individual devotional prompt or poems can be read as desired. The reader is encouraged to use the open space on each page for his or her own reflections, expressions, or prayer. The variable length and style of the poems is deliberate to enable a variety of reflection experiences and opportunities.

Providing coverage of both battles for Fort Fisher, this book includes a detailed examination of the attack and defence of Fort Anderson. It also features accounts of the defence of the Sugar Loaf Line and of the operations of Federal warships on the Cape Fear River.