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Herr Strumpf ist Immobilienmakler. Ein schwerer, persönlicher Verlust in der Vergangenheit lässt ihn das Weihnachtsfest meiden. In seiner kalten Welt ist das Leben zu ertragen. Einmal im Jahr zieht Herr Strumpf um - an Heiligabend. Auch in diesem Jahr sind alle Vorbereitungen getroffen. Aber dann zieht in dem Haus, in dem er in diesem Jahr wohnt, ein merkwürdiges Gemälde seine Aufmerksamkeit auf sich. Es scheint Anteil an seinem Leben zu nehmen. Anscheinend verändert es sich...

"This is one hell of a novel. It's absolutely outstanding. Once I entered this world I didn't want to leave." -Roxane Gay<BR>In the town of Dominion, Mississippi, Reverend Sabre Winfrey, Jr. is more than a preacher. From his pulpit at the Seven Seals Baptist Church to the airwaves of his local radio station, he exerts influence over every aspect of society. By his side is his wife Priscilla, who types up his sermons and raises their five sons, favouring the youngest, Wonderboy.Handsome and adored, Wonderboy is destined to carry on his father's legacy. But, after a violent altercation with a stranger, Wonderboy's actions send shockwaves through the community. Told through the perspectives of the women who love these two men, this Morrisonian, God-troubled novel illuminates the pervasive sins of the patriarchy, and the bargains women strike to survive them.A vivid and unforgettable story that exalts the beauty and strength of Black womanhood, Dominion is the incandescent debut from one of America's most exciting writers.Longlisted for the 2026 PEN/FAULKNER Award for FictionLonglisted for the Centre For Fiction First Novel AwardA Finalist for the Willie Morris Award for Southern FictionA Must-read: People, NPR, Vulture, Literary Hub, The Millions, Goodreads<BR>A Publishers Weekly Writer to Watch

Priscilla und Diamond spüren beide, dass etwas geschehen muss. Priscilla, die liebende Mutter und Reverend-Gattin, hat fünf Kinder in einer Kirchengemeinde in Mississippi großgezogen. Viel Mühe, ständiges Entbehren, aber es war für etwas gut: Manny, ihr Jüngster und ganzer Stolz. Mit seiner engelsgleichen Stimme, seinen Sprints auf dem Footballfeld, wie gut er ausschaut und was für Noten er nach Hause bringt! Doch plötzlich zeigen sich immer mehr dunkle Flecken auf diesem Leben. Dieser Blick von ihm, als er mit dem Mädchen zugange war. Hat sie sich all die Jahre furchtbar getäuscht?Für Illusionen ist Diamond viel zu arm. Sie an der Seite von Priscillas Sohn, als Teil dieser Vorzeigefamilie? Nie im Leben. Ausgeschlossen als kaputte Tochter einer alleinerziehenden alkoholkranken Mutter. Aber Manny ist eindeutig scharf auf sie, und so wie sie das berauscht, ihrem Leben Farbe und Sinn verleiht, kann das doch nicht falsch sein?Die Abkehr ist ein exzellenter Roman über zwei starke Frauen im Kampf gegen die eigenen Glaubenssätze. Addie E. Citchens erzählt mit Tempo, Anmut und viel Gefühl, von schmerzhaften Lebenslügen und längst überfälligen Neuanfängen.

In the final book of the Seer series we follow Dominick Miller as Georgia's newly elected U.S. Senator, he's determined to pass a bold police reform bill that holds officers accountable when they break the law. But Washington isn't ready for his vision. Powerful opponents work in the shadows, using threats and intimidation to force him to back down.When his family is targeted-culminating in his daughter's attempted kidnapping-Dominick refuses to be silenced. His faith and spiritual gifts allow him to see the battle beyond the physical, where angels and demons war over the nation's future. As public support for his bill grows, Dominick stands firm, knowing the cost of justice is high-but the cost of silence is higher.A gripping blend of political drama, spiritual warfare, and unshakable faith, Man of the Year is an unforgettable conclusion to the Seer Series.

Dieses Buch hilft Kindern, ihre Englischkenntnisse durch Lesen, Hören und Üben zu verbessern und sich mit mehr Freude der englischen Sprache zu nähern. Die Abenteuergeschichten unterstützen Kinder dabei, die Sprache besser zu verstehen und anzuwenden.Dieses Buch bietet folgende Vorteile:Pädagogisch wertvoll: Das Buch wurde von einer Didaktikerin und Mutter von zwei Kindern entwickelt. Sie kennt die Sorgen von Eltern und hat sie bei der Bucherstellung berücksichtigt.Vokabeln lernen Schritt für Schritt: Mit diesem Buch vertiefen Kinder bekannte Vokabeln und lernen spielend leicht neue. Kinder verinnerlichen neue Wörter kontextbezogen und erweitern den Wortschatz Kapitel für Kapitel.Grammatik verbessern: In jedem Kapitel gibt es gut durchdachte und strukturierte Übungen zur Grammatik. So üben Kinder wichtige Grammatikstrukturen ohne Druck und wie nebenbei.Hörverständnis trainieren: Kinder können sich die über 40 Audios immer wieder anhören. So verstehen sie die gesprochene Sprache leichter und legen den Grundstein für die mündliche Interaktion. Denn je besser ein Kind die gesprochene Sprache versteht, desto leichter wird es Grammatik und Wortschatz auch praktisch anwenden.Landeskunde und interkulturelles Wissen: In diesem Lernbuch reisen die zwei Hauptfiguren in die englische Geschichte. Beim Lesen lernen Kinder viel über Englands Vergangenheit und treffen wichtige Persönlichkeiten wie Shakespeare und Babbage. Wichtige Sehenswürdigkeiten wie zum Beispiel Hadrian's Wall kommen in den Kurzgeschichten vor.Englisch Lernen mit mehreren Sinnen: Durch Lesen, Hören und Üben lernen oder wiederholen Kinder bekannte und neue Vokabeln, typische Satz- und Grammatikstrukturen, Textverständnis und die richtige Aussprache von Wörtern.

Another Chance is a powerful story of faith, redemption, and the inescapable grip of the past.For a brief moment, a young man allowed himself to believe in God-until a devastating tragedy shattered everything. Waking up in a hospital bed, he turns his back on faith, convinced that God has abandoned him. With nowhere else to go, he returns to the streets-the only life he's ever truly known. There, money, status, and material success are within his grasp, yet they bring him no peace, only a growing emptiness that gnaws at his soul.But he isn't alone. His best friend and former girlfriend refuse to give up on him. They fight to show him that God's love is real, that redemption is still possible, and that his past does not have to define his future. As he wrestles with doubt, regret, and the ghosts of his former life, he begins to wonder-could there really be something more than this hollow existence?Just when he's ready to take the ultimate step of faith, his past comes crashing back with a vengeance. The streets he thought he left behind may not let him go so easily. Will he break free and embrace the life God has for him, or will his past destroy his second chance before it even begins?

Das mitreißende Debüt einer jungen Frau, die sich zwischen zwei Welten behauptet'Lisolo' bedeutet auf Lingala, einer der Nationalsprachen des Kongo, Geschichten zu erzählen. Und Geschichten hat Nadège Kusanika viele zu erzählen: von ihrer Kindheit im Kongo, von Süßkartoffelblättern und Mango mit Pili Pili, von undurchdringlichem Nebel und unendlichem Sternenhimmel, von Plastiksandalen auf ewig staubiger Erde. Aber auch Geschichten von Hunger und Armut, vom Ankommen in einem fremden Land und vom Hineinwachsen in die deutsche Gesellschaft. 'Unter derselben Sonne' ist ein Roman, der mit Sanftheit und Humor eindringliche Fragen nach Heimat und Identität in der alltäglichen Erfahrung des Fremdseins stellt. Ein eindrücklicher Roman über Familie, das Erwachsenwerden und die Suche nach sich selbst in unserer globalen Welt.'Was für ein großartiges Debüt! Eine zärtliche, wilde, traurige, lustige Reise in ein fernes und nahes Land - eine wahre Heldinnenreise!' Doris Dörrie'Eine eingängige, schlicht-schöne Prosa, die vom Wesentlichen spricht.' Julia Schoch

With a relatable, awkward main character and hilarious situations, Cherise At the Altar is a lighthearted, contemporary story about faith, community, and finding true love. Cherise thought she had time to pursue her doctorate first and focus on love later. But when her college boyfriend, Garrett, decided he couldn't wait for her to start a family, she watched him marry someone else. Now, Cherise is ready to find her own happily ever after. But no one measures up to her dream guy Garrett, and she's starting to wonder if maybe she missed her only chance. Her relationship woes aside, the fitness center that moves in next to her PT clinic brings her one headache after another, particularly a trainer named Kendi who she can barely stand. One emergency and a shameless plea from Kendi later, Cherise winds up helping with the evening soup kitchen at a local church. Before she leaves, she meets Preston. Sparks fly between them, and with all the attributes of her former guy, Garrett, Preston may just be the one she's looking for. Turns out Preston is a Christian, and, since they met in church, he thinks Cherise is, too. Clearing up the misunderstanding should have been easy. Cherise hasn't stepped foot in a church service since adolescence, and has no interest in making it a habit, but Preston won't date anyone outside of his faith, and Cherise is already smitten.Finding a great guy is hard and keeping him even harder. But what if keeping Preston means lying to everyone else, including herself?

Now we have a teenage Christian breaking into the dating scene. Showing off his athletic skills as a football player. Bonding with his parents and siblings as well as his friends throughout High School. Will he be with his high school sweetheart when he starts College?

She's chasing success. He's building hope. Together, they'll discover the power of God's peace.Phoebe Greer has spent her life striving for success, determined to prove her worth in a world that seems to demand perfection. When her office floods and requires immediate attention, she reluctantly hires Kyrie Holmes, a talented contractor who convinces her he's trustworthy. Phoebe focuses on the task at hand, but Kyrie's quiet confidence and unwavering belief in God stirs questions she's tried to bury for years.Kyrie Holmes is a man with a mission. Balancing the challenges of running his construction business and supporting a local charity for at-risk youth, Kyrie relies on his faith to guide him through life's trials. When he meets Phoebe, her guarded demeanor and dismissive attitude toward religion present a challenge he can't ignore. Through gentle encouragement and honest conversations, Kyrie shows Phoebe the peace that faith has brought to his life, opening a door she didn't know she needed.As their connection grows, both must navigate their personal priorities. Can Phoebe let go of her doubts and embrace a life of peace and purpose? Will Kyrie find the balance between his business and his growing feelings for Phoebe? This heartfelt Christian romance will inspire you to believe in the power of faith and love.

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Would she finally have the courage to say yes to Edward? As Mazie Hartford sat down on the edge of the bed, carefully laying the folded quilt between herself and her great-grandmother, Mimi, the young woman sensed she was about to embark on a journey that could change the entire course of her life. And from the pages of history, Harriet Tubman would have just the answer she needed.¿

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Rita Barret, a twenty-five-year-old socialite facing challenges after a terrible divorce, chose to become a surrogate mother. She delivered lovely, conjoined twin girls. Upon learning that the intended parents couldn't raise both babies, conjoined or not, they proposed separating them - one for them and one for Rita.The twins grew up apart, unaware of each other's existence, until twenty years later when love goes awry, and a husband's desperate choice leads to a tangled web of mistaken identity!***THIS BOOK CONTAINS TRIGGER WARNINGS!***

THE SURPRISES BEGIN WHEN THE HONEYMOON ENDS... Where is her happily ever after? Selena Wayland's first year of marriage is a disaster. Too much too fast is happening, threatening to interfere, instigate, and eradicate what was supposed to be a God-ordained union of love. Her parents "gifted" her a money pit of a home, igniting a family war. Her bougie and bitter mother-in-law, who can't stand her, is a perfector of devious schemes and manipulation. And then there's her husband, Evan. He is at a make-or-break moment in his budding law career, but the stress may be straining his sanity in unusual ways. Oh, Selena's new boss? She's Evan's ex-fiancée - a small detail he'd somehow forgotten to mention - and whom had been his mother's first choice for him. And is a baby now on the way?Ripped floorboards and scattered nails, deception, lies, and blackmail threaten the foundation of all Selena believes about her man, her marriage, her fight...and her faith. With her home and her heart both falling apart, will she even want to make it to year two?Pray for a sister. The wedding is over. The honeymoon is done. Now, the marriage - the making of two into one - has begun.

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