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.

SOUND OF THE CROWD: A DISCOGRAPHY OF THE '80s is the ultimate record collector's guide to the 1980s. In the era of multi-formatting, picture discs, coloured vinyl, multiple remixes, funny shaped records and tiny CDs you could lose down the back of the sofa, this book lists every format of every single, EP and album released in the UK in the 1980s by over 140 of the decade's biggest acts, from ABBA to Paul Young. This fourth edition has been fully revised and expanded to include even more acts than ever before, with additional sections to cover Band Aid-style charity congregations and compilation albums from the early '80s K-Tel efforts through to the Now That's What I Call Music series and its competitors. Compiled by Steve Binnie, editor of the '80s music website Sound of the Crowd and writer, producer and co-host of the unconventional '80s chart show Off The Chart, broadcast weekly on Mad Wasp Radio.

Finding a husband was a royal pain in the neck! It’s even harder when one is constantly under the scrutiny of the media, recording all of her facial expressions. Was it her fault when one of her prospective husbands made a stupid comment and the paparazzi captured her stunned/horrified/amused facial expressions? So when her brother suggested a guy, Princess Oreylia al-Bodari grabbed at the opportunity to get out of the spotlight. But had she jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire? Sheik Ritton Odenton of Quarati was in need of an heir. In order to produce an heir, one needed a wife. Ritton had heard that Princess Oreylia was looking for a husband. Why not just form an alliance? At the first sight of the beautiful Princess Oreylia, all thoughts of business and political alliances went out the window. He wanted HER! Now he just had to convince her to take a chance.

Think Gossip Girl meets The Great Gatsby. This is the world of The Roaring: 1925 New York City . . . where alcohol is illegal and speakeasies are all the rage. Where glitz & glamour, murder & scandal, and love & heartbreak create a perfect cocktail of rather fascinating events. The Roaring follows the lives of six extra special, uber wealthy Manhattan adolescents, in which one of them, Roxy Elliott, conveniently happens to be the daughter of New York City’s most powerful mafia family. The novel is filled with stories and events that our main characters are thrown into between the years of 1925 and 1926. The deeper you read into this roaring world, the darker the stories become.

The older teens in your parish want a youth ministry program that exposes them to relevant, real-world topics in an active, engaging way. Horizons is an innovative, comprehensive approach to religious education. Its foundation is teacher-led, creative learning strategies that give students ample opportunities for discussion, reflection--and fun! Designed for grades 9-12, Horizons utilizes a module system so that you can combine courses and topics to meet the specific needs of your parish. Seven core courses set the stage for discussing central and foundational themes. Then choose from a wide selection of age-appropriate minicourses to round out your curriculum and craft summer courses, retreats, and youth-group activities. The Youth Ministry Strategies component features more than 65 creative youth activities to complement the Horizons curriculum. And on top of all that, Horizons includes outstanding training resources. You'll be able to create the most engaging and relevant youth ministry program for senior high that is available anywhere.

"Wrong for each other" never felt more right… Even a lifelong traveler like Harper Summerville has to admire the scenery in Razor Bay, Washington. There's the mountains. The evergreens. The water. And Max Bradshaw, the incredibly sexy deputy sheriff. Still, Harper's here only for the summer, working covertly for her family's foundation. And getting involved with this rugged, intense former marine would be a definite conflict of interest—professionally and personally. Max's scarred childhood left him determined to put down roots in Razor Bay, yet one look at Harper—a woman who happily lives out of a suitcase—leaves him speechless with desire for things he's never had. He might not be big on talking, but Max's toe-curling kisses are getting the message across loud and clear. Harper belongs here, with him, because things are only beginning to heat up….

Stefanie Correani, a twenty-something girl, reveals the extraordinary lessons that have led her to happiness and success in The Universe, Stars, and a Hint of Girl Magic. She shares tools for other young women to kick-start their own amazing journeys to becoming happier, successful, and independent. She also delves into the spiritual world, universal energy, and the law of attraction, which are all connected. Lessons include: •Take responsibility for your life and everything that happens to you, whether it’s good or bad. • Become aware of what thoughts are holding you back so you can recognize negative patterns and overcome them. •Be grateful for every single one of your experiences. If a particular experience wasn’t so pleasant at the time, thank the universe for giving you an opportunity to learn and grow. The universe doesn’t judge your past failures or where you’re positioned. All it does is give you exactly what you ask for (whether you realize it or not). Leave behind negativity, excuses, and self-sabotage with this self-help guide.