Books published by Deborah Quick

A pacy, domestic drama, full of suspense.

This charming book combines the art of Ruth Hart Wilson and the photography of Terry & Ruth Wilson as they embark on thrilling adventures around the world. With a shared passion for exploring ancient cultures, embracing history, connecting with locals, and appreciating art, architecture, and cuisine, their journeys promise to expand your horizons and ignite your sense of wanderlust.Having traversed 125 countries, all seven continents, sailed across the world's oceans, completed road trips through all 50 states of the USA, and visited over 1150 foreign cities, towns, and historical sites, their travel experiences are bound to captivate your imagination.Ruth, a versatile artist excelling in painting, ceramic sculpture, design, and teaching, is not only a creative force but also the mastermind behind keeping Terry in line. Join them on this remarkable journey and immerse yourself in their fantastic world of art and exploration. Where their next adventure will take them remains a mystery, adding an element of excitement to this extraordinary book.

This rhyming children's book series is about one little girl's journey to obtain her almighty superpower; the can-do attitude! Each book emphasizes unique connections between parents and children while identifying emotional intelligence as a critical source of inner strength. Visually, we see our shero's life from a dual perspective, showcasing the inner and outer world, bringing life to her emotions while poetically speaking the resolutions to understanding them.Influenced by songwriting and poetry, the sayings within each story are sure to become family go-to's when conversing about inner conflict, character development, emotional identity, and confidence.BOOK 1: Activating My Can-do AttitudeBOOK 2: Coming soonBOOK 3: Coming soonBOOK 4: TDABOOK 5: TDAWritten by: Samuel WalkerIllustrated by: Melanie Hebert

Chef Clara "Honey" Honeycutt's perfected world, her mastery of order and irreproachable design and presentation came to a crippling halt on the day her father confessed to the murder of esteemed food critic Leonard Pruitt. But as a year clicks away with no answers, Honey falls into obsession and addiction, spiraling her nightmare into an unrecognizable image of who she thought she was, who her father is, and a dangerous secret that threatens to destroy her and everyone she loves. A stand-alone second novel with cameos from Jami Amerine's beloved debut, Five Minutes on Charles Street, In Lieu of Eating, will delight and keep you guessing to the very last course!

In the South, you're brought up to be respectful and well mannered. You don't look ugly, you don't act ugly, and you never divulge the ugly secrets that go on behind closed doors.I was born in the 70's and raised in the 80's. It was a very typical GenX upbringing. I saw my mom in the morning before school, and the rest of the day and night was left to make it on my own. We didn't know what it was to "be offended" or "violated", in fact we were just told to be safe and, don't go in and out of the house but, be back by dark. So, my friends and I were basically feral children left to run the streets and take care of ourselves.Some of us grew up in families that loved us, protected us, and made sure we had all we needed. Some of us grew up in single parent households or were raised by other family members who took on the parenting role. And still, others, may have raised themselves and lived each day in survival mode. I actually went through all three circumstances.Why are you laying there hugging on your momma?What are you, a lesbian?No, I wasn't a lesbian, I was ten years old and just wanted to find comfort in my mother's arms. That was the day I stopped seeking comfort from anyone else. That was the day I knew that I only had myself to depend on. That was the day I refused to give in to emotions and started living in survival mode.This is my story.

The Bible says in Proverbs 22:6, NKJV "Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it."Although the stories within 'Amazing Kids' are about children in the Bible, we still read about these amazing kids today, which reminds us as parents and figures of authority to instruct, encourage and reinforce God's scriptures to them.Your child will want to read these stories over and over again. They will be blessed and inspired to follow Jesus as they grow, and take this journey with Him.

In this series finale, the Kincaid Pack is forced to put everything on the line... or lose everything they hold dear.Damien has a secret. Actually, he has more than one. His entire life within the Kincaid Pack has been a lie. Now that the truth is starting to come out, he's faced with accepting the consequences he set into motion years ago. And hoping his mate will forgive him. Except the reckless actions of his past may prove to not only be his own undoing... but that of the pack he's come to love. Carter gave up on finding his fated mate years ago. He has a medical practice to keep him busy, a pack he'd do anything for, and a family that's always been a little too nosy for his peace of mind. Learning the witch he's grown to admire and have feelings for has betrayed them all? Just proves he's getting too old for the whole falling-in-love thing. It doesn't matter that the moment he catches Damien's unaltered scent he realizes another devastating secret the man has been hiding. The only thing that matters is saving the pack-and its alpha. With Rick's life hanging in the balance and the pack's enemies moving to strike against them while they're at their most vulnerable, it will take every scrap of magic and bravery Damien possesses to prove once and for all where his loyalty lies. The Witch and His Doctor is the sixth and final book in the bestselling Kincaid Pack series, best read in order. It features an age gap, fated mates, a size difference, hurt/comfort, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Updated with CBDC news into April 2024.This book describes the history, development, uses, and challenges of CBDCs - Central Bank Digital Currencies. CBDCs are a new form of central bank money issued as a digital equivalent of cash to take advantage of the speed and efficiency of electronic instruments and to compete with private cryptoassets. More than 100 countries are working on CBDCs, which will transform the global monetary system.Designed to supplement college economics, finance, and international relations courses, the book describes CBDCs and its variants along with a history of bitcoin and other private cryptoassets that shows how CBDCs evolved in response. Chapters cover early CBDC projects, detailed analysis of the work underway at the European Union, the ambitious response of the international central banking community, and projects on cross-border uses of CBDCs. Other chapters cover implications for monetary policy and financial stability, CBDCs in support of greater financial inclusion, and challenges facing small- and medium-sized countries.Key words: CBDC, digital currency, central banks, cryptocurrency, international finance, monetary policy, bitcoin, stablecoinsJEL Codes: E42, E44, E52, E58, F53, G21

If you've ever said the words, "Let me be the person my dog sees," this novel is for you. This story will give you insight into the intimate but often disregarded relationship between humans and their dogs. It seems lots of people are searching for a silent place within, a place where wisdom resides, and many search unknowingly for this silent place behind a tree or under a rock. In this tale, a person is found by a lost dog and discovers how easy it is to find that silent place.

Jon Padgett's acclaimed collection/hybrid novel, The Secret of Ventriloquism, named the Best Fiction Book by Rue Morgue Magazine, now returns in an expanded edition of the original, with three new stories. The book features Dave Felton's iconic cover art and frontispiece as well as a Foreword by the legendary Thomas Ligotti. With themes reminiscent of Shirley Jackson, Ligotti, and Bruno Schulz, but with a strikingly unique vision, Padgett's work explores the mystery of human suffering, the agony of personal existence, and the ghastly means by which someone might achieve salvation from both. A bullied child seeks vengeance within a bed's hollow box spring. A lucid dreamer is haunted by an impossible house. A dummy reveals its own anatomy in 20 simple steps. A paranoid flyer's worst fears are realized in a way not even he could imagine. A stuttering librarian holds the key to a mill town's unspeakable secrets. A commuter's worldview is shattered by two words printed on a cardboard sign. An aspiring ventriloquist spends a little too much time looking at himself in a mirror. A job-fatigued woman seeks out an invisible, identity-blasting hole of alluvium from her past. A spirit of homelessness plans its escape to a possibly mythical mountain. A fog-soaked city heaves its dying breath. And a presence speaks through them all.

"Holy, Holy, Holy, Though the Darkness Hide Thee"The path to growth often leads through suffering - yet that is where God, intimately present in pain, is met and known. Though the Darkness tells of one doctor's journey to serve others through missions, only to be brought to the end of herself - and there, to meet God anew. In this memoir spanning two years of medicine, culture, and life in Nepal, Rebecca Martin offers an unflinching look into the beauty and challenge of medical ministry. She shares the realities of illness, death, poverty, and loss while serving as a physician in a cross-cultural context, as well as the experience of enduring Nepal's earthquakes in 2015 and their aftermath. This book takes the reader on a spiritual journey rife with suffering, yet one where Christ is encountered more deeply. It is for anyone striving to serve in challenging spaces or coming up against apparent failure. Ultimately she bears witness to a God who, in love, wrestles us to the end of ourselves - only to bring us near.

This book is a gripping auto-biography of the arduous journey Dr. Lisa Christine Christiansen took to make her way from almost having been aborted three times to becoming one of the most influential and controversial Native American Cherokee women from the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma. Christiansen is born from the Keetoowah Nighthawk Society, blue people clan to a long lineage of historically significant women and men. Most notably, her 5th generation great-grandfather Sequoyah "George 'Gist' Guess" and NASA'S Mary Golda Ross - the first known Native American female engineer and the first female engineer in the history of Lockheed. She was one of the 40 founding engineers of Lockheed's renowned and highly secretive Skunk Works project. Both are direct descendants of Christiansen's mother, Mary Ann Groundhog. This book brings us through her arrival as one of few Executive Advisors to President Donald J. Trump and her continued support in the Trump Administration.

His world. Her world. My world. Your world. It's all the same, yet entirely different. It's nothing but another one of God's oxymorons laughing at us. Some people spend their entire life waiting for an epiphany. While some live. Sneha Babu's debut novel Magic in Errors unravels a story showing how the Universe works in beautiful and heart-breaking ways-beginning with a neon-colored hair tie. Over the course of a few days, this seemingly insignificant accessory passes through the hands of six people; strangers, lovers, friends, and enemies. Every encounter sets off a chain reaction of events, forever altering their lives in ways they never could have imagined.Amidst their unique struggles, a slum boy, musician, policeman, celebrity, movie agent, and businesswoman grapple with the struggle to truly live rather than merely survive. Their lives intertwine in intricate ways, as they confront devastating choices, experience powerful emotions, and endure lasting tragedies, even long after one of them murders another.What lessons can the world teach us? Does it always pay to be kind? How could someone be connected to a person they have never met? How can a hair tie change the course of someone's life? Find out in Magic in Errors.

Scandinavian Folktales - Where Magic and Reality Converge! Step into a world of enchantment, danger, and mystique as you meet the Vættir of Scandinavia. They are the Hidden Folk, the creatures of Scandinavian folklore, come alive in this collection of tales that brings together well-known beings like trolls, giants, and elves, as well as lesser-known figures such as the enigmatic Creaky Cart. Within the pages of this volume lie traditional Scandinavian short tales, known as sagn, meticulously compiled, translated, and edited. Written down in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries by folklorists, these tales now breathe anew, offering a blend of magic, quirkiness, seriousness, and entertainment. Whether you're a folklore enthusiast, a lover of short stories, or simply seeking to immerse yourself in the wonders of Scandinavian culture, Hidden Realms is an enchanting read that will transport you to a place of imagination and wisdom. Uncover the secrets of the Vættir and let their timeless tales inspire and delight you. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of Scandinavian heritage. Get your copy today and let the magic of these ancient stories come alive in your hands.

Em seu Ética a Nicômaco, Aristóteles demonstrou a ambiguidade da justiça. Se por um lado, diz-se justo aquele que cumpre a lei, por outro, a justiça é identificada com a realização da igualdade, seja na relação entre as pessoas ou na relação entre elas e o governo.O usual raciocínio metódico e perspicaz do estagirita o levou a analisar as nuances ocultas naquelas ambiguidades. Se justo é cumprir a lei, como deve se dar a interpretação e aplicação da lei? Qual o papel do juiz nesse processo? Se justo é dar a cada um o que lhe é devido, quais critérios nos permitem identificar o que é o devido em cada caso? Qual o papel do governo na realização dessa igualdade?Neste "A Justiça sub judice: reflexões interdisciplinares" o público encontrará reflexões levadas a cabo por excelentes pesquisadores que, com a qualidade de seus trabalhos, fazem jus e, de certo modo, homenageiam a tradição de reflexões da qual faz parte Aristóteles, mas também filósofos e juristas como Kant, Bentham, Mill, Kelsen, Foucault, Dworkin, Alexy, dentre muitos outros.Espera-se que as reflexões interdisciplinares, plurais e democráticas que compõem este livro possam contribuir, mesmo que modestamente, para a construção de uma sociedade mais justa.

J'ai encore eu une dispute avec Jack... Je pars à vélo, Roxanne. Ce n'est pas une enfant Jack, elle est peut-être en réflexion à la suite de votre dispute. Soyez patient, si elle ne revient pas d'ici demain soir, nous commencerons les recherches. Vous m'avez fait perdre mon temps, je vais moi-même tenter de la retrouver !

The price I paid to claim her cost me too dearly to ever let her go. A deal sealed with a handshake promised she'd be mine. A broken vow ripped her from my future. I made unspeakable sacrifices to claim what rightfully belongs to me. After all the blood I shed in her name, the bond that ties us is hatred. The war cost us both dearly, but the price we paid won't be in vain. I'll never let her go. If she thinks she can escape her destiny, she hasn't seen the worst of me yet.If she thinks she knows the devil in me, she's about to meet the monster. Note: Hate Like Honey is the second book in the Corsican Crime Lord series and ends on a cliffhanger. Sabella and Angelo's story continues in Tears Like Acid, Book Three.

A few months since private investigator, Emma Monique, and police officer, Kaj Kejsaren, had earned their prestige for their efforts that led to the dismantling of a major criminal organization in Harlech, they now return with a new assignment that involves the notorious Medici crime family. Emma is tasked to retrieve lost money in the hands of the nefarious mafia whereas Kaj is tasked to go undercover and expose the financial crimes of Medici Bank. Both investigators eventually come together again as their pains in this investigation become too familiar for them and they reflect on a similar situation fifteen years ago where together they had investigated rumors of a romantic affair. Just as the investigation fifteen years ago had its hardship on the duo, so too does the investigation fifteen years later, but not without lessons learned that could aid the two lest either of them lose their grace.

Welcome to Allora University, the Argent City's premier institute of higher learning! You'll find all kinds of mythic creatures here - including Allora University's newest freshman, Ricky Konacsz, next in line to be named king of the Dragons. Not that he ever wanted the job. He'd rather just listen to his vintage Joy Division LPs in peace.Ricky's been having an eventful semester. His roommate is a Satyr, and his polycule vacillate between constantly propositioning Ricky and eating all his snacks. The Sidhe noble in Ricky's accounting class has been tormenting him nonstop, threatening to turn him into a set of matched luggage. And the human girl at the library front desk has been hunting him on another playing field altogether! All he wants to do is listen to music and be left alone - and maybe get a job working behind the scenes at the college radio station.Ricky had hoped he could just have a normal life, but Fate had other plans. One night, he ends up behind the Allora University Radio's microphone instead of the sound board. What began as a one-time event becomes a viral sensation. Things get even worse when he accidentally insults the father of a Sidhe noble on the air - the same noble who's been making his life miserable all semester. Now, all eyes are on him, and not in a good way. What's a young Dragon King to do?

It's a world where danger and spells often entwine, and Murphy Blackwell figured shedding her role as a chaos witch meant her troubles were over. But becoming a Summate, one who wields every variety of power in the craft, has unveiled some new-and daunting-challenges.A love spell gone haywire, an ominous spirit's warning of a rival coven's deadly intentions, and a malevolent scheme poised to plunge the world into anarchy mark just the start of her worries. As Murphy's very life and the fate of the world hang in the balance, she must draw upon her newfound Summate abilities and rally the strength of the entire Lughaidh coven to navigate the treacherous path ahead.

(3 chapters taken from God's Kind by the same author and replaces a previous booklet entitled: The Completion Gospel) Jesus said: "And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come." (Mat 24:14). The last verse in Acts says Paul was "proclaiming the Kingdom of God." The next verse in the Bible begins Paul's epistle of Romans, where he preached the "gospel of God" to the believers in Rome (Rom. 1:1). The entirety of this epistle is the gospel of the Kingdom. Most Christians are only familiar with the systematic development of half of the Kingdom message (Romans 1-8), which brilliantly highlights personal salvation by grace through faith. However, without experiencing the systematic progression in the second half of Romans, many believers unnecessarily struggle in weaknesses. They fail to recognize how the destructiveness of division in the Body of Christ has negatively affected their journey. Jesus declared: "Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a divided household falls" (Luke 11:17b, ESV). Therefore, the Kingdom message includes the gospel of peace described in Romans 9-16. This aspect of the gospel is needed to unite divided believers together in love and fellowship. The breach between diverse believers needs healing: those excluding others and those excluded can be one in fellowship. This oneness is needed for the Kingdom of God to come on earth. Romans is a roadmap for all believers to "seek first the Kingdom of God" so He will bless them with a life free from anxiety: "...all these things (life's necessities) shall be added to you" (Matt. 6:33). The finality of accepting the gospel of the Kingdom in Romans results in God being glorified by those in one accord and Satan being crushed under the feet of those in peace!

DISPARATE HOUSEWIVES! The ladies of Mistral Lane have a secret-and someone's found out! Romance novelist Willa Forsyth, step-mom to twins Isis Slade, and former Filipine beauty queen Wandalou Trueheart appear to have it all in the upscale bedroom community of Hydrangea Heights. But since the unforgettable night of Wandalou's bachelorette party, the three best friends find themselves at the mercy of a dark curse and involved in a shocking crime that rocks their upper crust neighborhood. When fellow bestie and sufferer of the werewolf's bite Jessie-Marie Smyth is blackmailed and murdered, the ladies go in search of the killer's identity, learning that more than one resident has secrets of their own. And, always, the threat of the full moon lurks at their backs. When it rises, the beast within is unleashed to howl-often with hilarious results. Will the friends unmask Jessie-Marie's killer? Can they cure the werewolf's curse? Will Isis ever get that accent wall color right? The clock is ticking, for even a housewife who is pure of heart and says her prayers at night could transform into a she-wolf-and deliver one hell of a bite!

Steeped in Nepalese culture, lose yourself in the dress, foods and customs of Nepal in this sweet story of young love that becomes overshadowed by the treacherous darkness that is hidden behind the walls of a multi-generational family home in Nepal. True to Vaibh's word, "What goes around, comes around," delivering to some their just dues.Barsha Rai is from Dang, Nepal. She is an MBA graduate, currently working in the Accounts and Finance section of an outsourcing company. Writing fiction is her passion. She writes mysteries and thrillers along with an occasional contemporary work. My Dear Grandfather is Ms. Rai's debut novel, which is an amazing work of brilliant storytelling, culminating with a bombshell the reader won't see coming.

Following months of hunting the remnants of the Cabal with Brook, Eamon takes a job as a local sheriff in a small town in old Montana. The town services one of the larger server hubs, and is home to one of the worlds few Omega Class AIs, called Aaron. Things start to go wrong when a local militia commits a double murder and kidnapping as part of a custody dispute over a child. As Eamon gives pursuit to rescue the child and arrest those responsible, he gets caught up in a much more sinister plot. The Uroboros Saga is character driven science fiction, published three times per year. Each book continues the story with an array of colorful characters and environments. It is written to address and explore the idea of technology that extends and expands the modern notion of identity, and the sort of dystopia that such technology could create. The global fiscal apocalypse that occurs in the midst of that exploration is just there to be charming window dressing. Enjoy.

Mars smolders after the fall of the company conglomerate CEO, gunned down by the Marshal of Mars in a dirty tram station. As the citizens of Mars grapple with the changing political environment, they work on unaware that the AI governing the colony systems is offline. As the echo of the Ares AI fades across the server hubs around the colony, necessary systems fail. As the shadowy influence of the Cabal fades an unlikely trio band together. At first, they merely try to survive the burgeoning chaos. As their own connection to those responsible for meddling in the future of Mars becomes apparent, they decide to act. What they choose to do will change the fate of Mars, and the solar system, forever.The Uroboros Saga is character driven science fiction, published three times per year. Each book continues the story with an array of colorful characters and environments. It is written to address and explore the idea of technology that extends and expands the modern notion of identity, and the sort of dystopia that such technology could create. The global fiscal apocalypse that occurs in the midst of that exploration is just there to be charming window dressing. Enjoy.