Angelwings

Lesbian and gay--or queer--fiction (known in Mandarin as tongzhi wenxue) constitutes a major contribution to Taiwanese literature, as evidenced by the remarkable number of prestigious literary awards won by many of the authors of the short stories presented here. Indeed, the meteoric rise of this new genre was a defining feature of Taiwan's literary scene in the 1990s. Queer fiction was also instrumental in forming self-identifying subcultural gay readerships, thus serving a significant political function. But most strikingly, this fiction has been immensely popular with general readers in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, as well as in diasporic Chinese communities worldwide. The startlingly fresh, brave voices that speak through these stories attest to the powerful social ferment of the past ten years in Taiwan, which have witnessed a revolution in discourses on sex and sexuality in the public sphere. Contributors: Chu T'ien-Wen, Qiu Miaojin, Chu T'ien-Hsin, Hsu Yoshen, Lin Yuyi, Lin Chun Ying, Chen Xue, Hong Ling, Chi Tawei, Wu Jiwen.

He doesnÆt plan to stay Amish. She doesnÆt have a plan. Then an angel draws their hearts toward God . . . and each other. A buggy-racing champion, a hardworking field-hand, and a terrible cook, Rachel Hartzler does not fit her Amish communityÆs standards for an eligible bride. Hurt by their rejection and still grieving the loss of her brother, Rachel is ready for change. SheÆs not, however, ready for Jordan Engles. RachelÆs father hired him to help tend the fields so Rachel can learn to cook and sew, thus increasing her chances of finding a husband. She canÆt understand why her father doesnÆt want her help and blames Jordan for trying to replace her beloved brother. Jordan plans for his time on the Michigan farm to be short. Before his mother passed away, he promised her he'd give her Amish roots a chance. Upon her death, uncertain about what else to do, he came to stay with his Uncle Isaac in Hope Falls. He's curious why his mother left the community she obviously loved. But it doesn't take Jordan long to conclude that the strict lifestyle and the three hour church services are not for him. But there isnÆt just human interaction at play. Nathaniel, an angel of God, sees the potential in Jordan and RachelÆs hearts from heavenÆs perspective. His goal is to shepherd them toward the path of healing and love. When tragedy strikes, then strikes again, this angelic being is sent to guide them toward the healing and abundant life promised in GodÆs Word û if only they will listen.

ANGEL WINGS #37166 10-8 HEAVEN is a true-life story that captures the unique working relationship of a close-knit Royal Canadian Mounted Police team of three policewomen and their elite compassionate police supervisor, who along with other police officers investigate serious crime cases. A life-saving hostage investigation earns these three policewomen the title "The Angels." Life takes a turn for “The Angels” when Constable Sarah Cockerill is diagnosed with cancer and, as a result, she experiences a life journey that addresses whether God and Heaven are real. In all her years of policing, Sharon Simons, RCMP Corporal retired, has never received such an adrenalin rush as when she witnessed Constable Sarah Cockerill returning from Heaven in the form of live Angel Wings with living proof that GOD AND HEAVEN AND ETERNAL LIFE ARE REAL. Could this be the proof so many have longed for?

The poetry herein shows, first and foremost, my own great faith in God in all circumstances. Ive always realized that my life was in Gods hands, but my faith became stronger and more notable at the time these poems began to come into being. In all, the poems reflect my personal journey with God, a reflection of where I have been and where I am now.

Peter John Lisowsky was born in Long Branch, New Jersey in 1976. "Pitchforks with Cyanide Laced Angel Wings" is a collection of poems written between May 2006 and September 2007. All ninety-five poems were inspired by an aggregation of events that transpired during this time. This is the first publication of his poetry. Peter lives in Red Bank, New Jersey.

Tyler Reid had everything he could possibly want in life...a good job, a beautiful wife, and a six-year-old daughter who made his life complete. Then suddenly, when his life started to crumble and he was in danger of losing everything that was important to him, he made a decision that would change the lives of everyone he loved. Tyler Reid needed a miracle, yet he didn't believe he was worthy of a miracle. That is, until he met the angel. "An Angel's Wings" is an inspirational story about love and of God's greatest gift. It is a story about priorities...and a story about miracles. Carl Tyler Reid lives in Montgomery County Maryland with his daughter Amanda, who is also a student at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. Besides writing, he also enjoys serving as a youth leader at his church. He is currently working on his next novel.

"Juan Miguel Ortiz, a world famous wood carver [in Hachita, NM,] has been commissioned to carve a life-sized angel for the Vatican. A young girl, living on Fripp Island, SC is diagnosed as terminally ill. When Juan Miguel's angel carving disappears, anger and frustration takes place in Hachita. Strangely, the angel's disappearance brings joy and a sense of peace to people on Fripp Island. The book is about love and forgiveness and how the Spirit of God works in and through the lives of His people."--Publisher's Web site.