Leslie Douglass testified at trial the men forced her to help them look for valuables to steal and tried to rape her.Īll four family members were hog-tied. Once inside, they forced the couple and their children, Brooks Douglass, 16, and Leslie Douglass, 12, onto the floor at gunpoint. 15, 1979, where they asked to use the telephone. What happened to Brooks Douglass and his family that night?Īccording to testimony from Ake's trial, the men arrived at the Douglass home on Oct. Looking for more? Here’s what to know about the double murder, arrest and eventual deaths of the perpetrators. The killings lead to a complicated legal case for co-defendants Glen Ake and Steven Hatch, but resulted in one receiving the death penalty in Oklahoma. Richard Douglass and Marilyn Douglass. Their two teenage children were also shot in the encounter but survived. This week, Dateline shared a podcast from 2011 about the 1979 murders of an Okarche, Oklahoma couple, the Rev.
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As she finds herself more responsible for her growing coven, who look to her for protection, her cousins begin to wonder whether Holly's increasing power is more dangerous than they previously thought. Having had just a short amount of time to adjust to her new position as the head of one of history's most powerful supernatural families, Holly finds herself in a constant battle with arch-enemy Michael Deveraux, while trying to come to terms with her feelings for his son, the dark and brooding, Jer. The war between the House of Cahors witches and House of Deveraux warlocks still rages on, and only one side will eventually triumph. Holly Cathers has returned, and this time, she's more powerful than ever. Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Books As Holly and her coven move closer towards the dark forces that they continue to battle, the witches begin to wonder who they can really trust in this war, as sacrifices are made and more lives are lost. Forget everything Witch & Curse taught you about good and evil. Summary: Nancy Holder and Debbie Viguié's Wicked series continues with the dark and captivating Legacy & Spellbound. There are also other minor difference but contrary to expectations they do not disappoint the reader. Thus, Clarke chose to focus on Jupiter, instead of Saturn, as in the first part. Observations and conclusions from viewing space objects, and especially Jupiter, added more to the human understanding about the universe. Between the publishing of the two novels, technology increased at amazing rates. In this novel, however, the monolith is now floating around Jupiter. How great a statement and how perfectly it fits into the whole grand concept of Clarke’s masterpiece.Ģ010 Odyssey Two obviously takes place 9 years after the tragic destiny of Discovery, the space ship sent to examine Saturn, which found the same strange monolith structure, as the one on the Moon. They indeed feature common characters, but not necessarily in the same universe. As the author himself points out, the four parts of Space Odyssey MUST be regarded as separate pieces of literature. When writing a science-fiction novel of the calibre of Arthur Clarke’s Space Odyssey it is totally understandable, if not absolutely expectable, that the sequel would not follow exactly the events that preceded it. “Female friendship sits front and center in this supernatural vigilante story, even when plans unravel. This title contains depictions of violent death, blood, viscera, sexual assault, and mentions of disordered eating.Ģ022 Locus Award for Illustrated and Art Book - Finalist A bisexual or pansexual teenage girl is a major supporting character. The main character of this title is a gay, Asian teenage girl. As their pack begins to buckle under the pressure, their moral high ground gets muddier and muddier-and Becca realizes that she might have feelings for one of her new best friends. Eager to be accepted, Becca allows her friends to turn her into a werewolf, and finally, for the first time in her life, she feels like she truly belongs.īut then things get complicated. Their prey? Slimy boys who take advantage of unsuspecting girls. But at a party under a full moon, Becca learns that they also have a big secret.īecca’s new friends are werewolves. At first glance, Marley, Arianna, and Mandy are perfect. To her surprise, she’s immediately adopted by the most popular girls in school. When Becca transfers to a high school in an elite San Francisco suburb, she’s worried she’s not going to fit in. Why did I read this book: The concept of an immortality-giving drug, derived from some mysterious plant in the Amazon, is a familiar but well-liked trope. How did I get this book: ARC from the Publisher Origin is a beautifully told, shocking new way to look at an age-old desire: to live forever, no matter the cost. Together, they embark on a race against time to discover the truth about Pia’s origin–a truth with deadly consequences that will change their lives forever. But on the night of her seventeenth birthday, Pia discovers a hole in the electric fence that surrounds her sterile home–and sneaks outside the compound for the first time in her life.įree in the jungle, Pia meets Eio, a boy from a nearby village. She was raised by a team of scientists who have created her to be the start of a new immortal race. Pia has grown up in a secret laboratory hidden deep in the Amazon rain forest. An electrifying action-romance that’s as thoughtful as it is tragic It is the basis for the 1930 film directed by Lewis Milestone, with the screenplay by Maxwell Anderson, George Abbott, Del Andrews, C. Whether he writes of men or of inanimate nature, his touch is sensitive, firm, and sure" (The New York Times Book Review). He is a craftsman of unquestionably first rank, a man who can bend language to his will. "The world has a great writer in Erich Maria Remarque. And as horrible war plods on year after year, Paul holds fast to a single vow: to fight against the principles of hate that meaninglessly pits young men of the same generation but different uniforms against each other-if only he can come out of the war alive. But despite what they have learned, they break into pieces under the first bombardment in the trenches. Youthful, enthusiastic, they become soldiers. Paul Baumer enlisted with his classmates in the German army of World War I. Signed and inscribed first editions are rare. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Signed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “1st June Eric Maria Remarque.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. $22,500.00 Item Number: 136034įirst American edition of this landmark novel of the 20th century. She notes that while her earlier definition of belonging is still relevant, it is incomplete. In Chapter 2, Brown reevaluates her research findings on belonging from In relating these events, Brown describes how she came to understand how true belonging is a paradox of “being alone but still belonging” and “feeling alone but also strong.” She begins with a quote from Maya Angelou, adds anecdotes from her childhood and adult life, and touches on significant events that led her to revisit and expand upon her previous work on the topic. In Chapter 1, Brown provides personal background for her research on true belonging. Based on Brown’s grounded theory research, true belonging is a practice that involves believing in and belonging to oneself so fully that one can share one’s innermost, authentic self with the rest of the world and still feel connected to a greater humanity even when standing alone. Presents insights and strategies for finding what Brown refers to as true belonging in a time of increasing cultural polarization in America. Spurgeon's Sorrows - Zach Eswine this book looks at the melancholy and depression that Charles Spurgeon dealt with and offers hope and a path to those of us who deal with similar challenges. How Sanctification Works - David Powlison a counseling book that will make sense of how people grow. Liturgy of the Ordinary - Tish Warren this interpretation of daily life will help you see God in the mundane parts of life. Answering God - Eugene Peterson this wise, honest handbook will teach you how to pray the Psalms. Know the Creeds and Councils - Justin Holcomb this historical book will help you connect with brothers and sisters in the faith from almost 2,000 years ago. Jesus, Justice, and Gender Roles - Kathy Keller this brief resource articulates what healthy male and female partnership looks like The Political Disciple - Vincent Bacote this reflection on the fact that Christ is King will help make sense of the public square. Delighting In the Trinity - Michael Reeves this book will help you see how the nature of God is Love. Visual Theology - Tim Challies a great book for those who are visual learners more than they are readers. Below are some fantastic, short-but-profound reads for people who want to take a step towards growing in their faith through reading. However, very few of us take the time to study and sharpen our beliefs. Need some recommended reading or stocking-stuffer ideas? All people are theologians, that is, we all have opinions about who God is and how he interacts with us. And perhaps wondering if they might be able to do a bit of making things better themselves. And how young people are probably noticing this. I also found myself thinking how a lot of us grown-ups aren’t feeling as confident as we used to about making things better. And when I say everyone, I’m including the planet that lets us park our cars on it. While I was waiting for the burnt bits to soften, I found myself thinking about how everyone’s problems seem to be a bit bigger these days. The one where you make slow circular meditative movements with a sponge in a sink full of dirty dishes and let your mind wander. They just sort of slowly came to me, thanks to a creative technique that has served me well over the years. Where did you get the ideas for the stories in Digging Up Dad? In fact the whole idea of being swooned by anyone is foreign to me… Somehow, in the course of sixty seconds, this guy has managed to swoon me, then terrify the hell out of me.”ĭean Holder was absolutely amazing. He is the first guy to make her heart skip a beat. It gives you a taste of where the story is headed and just grabs at your heart in a way that makes you just NEED to know more. and I just knew that I had to put my life on hold until I finished it. It was the kind of book that makes me want to stand on a rooftop and shout how amazing it is to the whole world! Beautiful, heart-wrenching and uplifting.Ĭolleen Hoover’s writing is absorbing, captivating, and flows so smoothly you barely feel the pages slipping by.Īfter just reading the prologue, I. Potential casting for Holder by Colleen ^^^ĮVERYONE DROP WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND READ THIS BOOK!!!!! |