New Releases by Janice Thompson

Annie Peterson, mother of the bride, has just married off her oldest daughter but still has another ceremony/reception to plan for Brandi''s twin sister, Candy.When Annie and her daughter visit the Clarksborough, Pennsylvania, florist shop, Flowers by Fiona, to order Gerber daisies for the big day, Annie''s dachshund, Sasha, somehow escapes from the car. Sasha ends up in the floral delivery truck with young driver Justin Bastrop, en route to a delivery. Ironically, Justin stumbles into a crime scene at the local funeral home- complete with one too many dead bodies. The funeral director, Eddie Moyer, is D.O.A. and Sasha is missing. Possibly for good. Who is behind the funeral home murder? Is the local florist, Fiona Sullivan, somehow involved? Or could it be the delivery driver, Justin? After all, he''s been angry at Eddie Moyer for years, ever since the old guy fired him while he was in his teens. Then again, there is that matter of the disgruntled family member to consider. Roger Kratz has held a grudge against Eddie Moyer for weeks, feeling he was overcharged for his wife''s funeral service.Annie dives into the investigation full steam ahead, hoping to solve the crime. Will she solve this riddle in time for her daughter''s ceremony? And, will Sasha arrive home safely?From inspirational author Janice Thompson comes the third installment in the Bridal Mayhem Mystery Series.

Another Delightful Romance from the Queen of Romantic Comedy Katie Fisher is ecstatic. Pro basketball star Brady James has proposed, and she can''t wait to start planning their life together. She''s confident she''ll make it down the aisle this time--but it still may be easier said than done. A high-society Houston bride has Katie and the Cosmopolitan Bridal team scrambling to get the perfect dress done in time for her spectacular wedding. Meanwhile, Katie finds herself bombarded with everyone''s competing visions regarding her own special day--and she''s beginning to worry that her own ideas will get lost in the crossfire. Will she ever manage to settle all of the details for her perfect day? Or will bridal shop chaos and overzealous friends and family make a mess of everything? Fan favorite Janice Thompson gives readers what they''ve been clamoring for: another funny, romantic romp with a Texas twang.

Always the groomsman, never the groom... It''s 1914, and Jake O''Farrell has gained an unusual reputation among the locals: He''s played the roles of groomsman and best man in all four of his older brothers'' weddings, but he''s never been able to find the woman to capture his heart. And now with the upcoming wedding of his best friend, Jake will become the last single man in the town of Groom. Anne Denning has made the difficult decision to move with her sisters to Texas, but a train derailment forces them to seek shelter in Groom, near Amarillo. Mrs. O''Farrell, hopeful that Anne will catch her youngest son''s eye, invites the girls to stay at her home until the train is repaired and ready to pull out. Anne has no idea of the blissful chaos that lies ahead!

It''s 1900 and Brent Murphy, a prodigal son, is disillusioned with New York and his life as a newspaperman. Drawn home to Galveston Island, Brent knows it is likely he will face rejection from his father. On Saturday September 8, 1900, without warning, the citizens of Galveston Island are in for the fight of their lives when the hurricane of the century hits. In a single night of horror, more than 6,000 islanders lose their lives and countless others are left in devastation.Through the experience, Brent finally faces the truth of his own childhood and the stormy relationship he has with his parents. He finds the courage to write the story of his past and discovers a loving God.

They’ve helped orchestrate the perfect day for countless couples. Now twelve new couples will find themselves in the wedding spotlight in the second Year of Weddings novella collection. All Dressed Up in Loveby Ruth Logan Herne Tara walks into Elena’s Bridal and finds her dream job—and a handsome man to match. Greg Elizondo is working at the shop, trying to keep it afloat after his mother’s passing. But can their growing attraction take root amidst juggling Bridezillas, wedding dress orders, and an upcoming gala for the shop? Can God orchestrate their desires and goals into one happy ending? In Tune with Loveby Amy Matayo April Quinn loves her sister and wants to make sure the week of her wedding is the happiest of her life, even if it means putting up with Kristin’s every crazy whim. But when Kristin hires April’s ex-boyfriend Jack Vaughn as the wedding singer, all sisterly devotion flies out the window. As April and Jack keep appearances for the sake of Kristin’s happiness, they rediscover a chemistry that never quite fizzled out. But will they be able to rewrite two solos into a timeless duet? Never a Bridesmaidby Janice Thompson Mari Hays’s older sister Crystal is getting married, and Mari is ecstatic to be part of the wedding. But she soon finds her expected role of maid of honor has been delegated to the worst possible choice: Sienna Jameson. With the wedding day looming, an emotional and sensitive sister, and a selfish maid of honor, can Mari keep the waters calm until the bride and groom jet over for their honeymoon? And will she allow herself to be caught by Houston’s most eligible bachelor?

Katie Fisher and Brady James may be a match made in heaven, but that doesn''t seem to guarantee them a happily ever after accompanied by angelic choirs. In fact, the sounds being heard at the bridal shop where she works are on the contentious side lately, as a bride- and groom-to-be try to mediate the growing rivalry between their basketball-obsessed families in the middle of play-off season. On top of that, Katie''s parents are nagging her to get out of Dallas and come home to tiny Fairfield where her former boyfriend Casey is waiting for her, ready to rekindle their relationship. Oy vey! What''s a girl to do? And will she ever be able to wear that gorgeous wedding dress she won? The breezy fun continues as Janice Thompson throws everyone''s favorite small-town girl into big-city bridal chaos--and makes her choose between the love she thought she lost and the love she stumbled upon in the aftermath.

Small-town girl Katie Fisher is planning her wedding. Sure, her boyfriend hasn''t managed to pop the question just yet, but that doesn''t mean she shouldn''t enter a contest in Texas Bride magazine to win the dress of her dreams, right? But when her boyfriend breaks up with her and takes a job in another town--the very same day Katie wins her dream dress--her world is turned upside down. Should she claim her prize? And will the hunky former pro-basketball player who runs the swanky Dallas bridal shop--yeah, you read that right--catch on to her humiliation if she does? Janice Thompson designs a romance sure to delight, with plenty of fish-out-of-water moments, a hilarious supporting cast, and more of the wedding biz world her readers adore.

Prayer opens worlds of possibilities—but many people still struggle to pray. Power Prayers: Praying for Your Kids will help parents pray, by offering solid biblical reasons to talk to God and specific prayer starters for 21 key areas of a child''s life. Nearly 300 prayers address a child''s “Faith,” “Future,” “Purity,” “Joy,” “Dreams & Goals” “Fears,” “Health,” “Courage,” and thirteen other important topics. Every prayer starter is timely and will touch the hearts of parents with supporting scripture selections. Concise and quick to read, yet packed with spiritual punch, Power Prayers: Praying for Your Kids makes an ideal gift for moms and dads of all ages.

Open your eyes to God''s blessings in this wonderfully encouraging devotional created just for you. Daily readings will lighten your day and lift your spirit. Ambition. Challenge. Grace. Provision. Success. Trust. These are just a few of the timely topics included in Daily Little Blessings for Women, a faith-building volume designed to lighten the day and lift the spirit of today''s woman. Each reading will speak to her heart as she opens her eyes to God''s goodness in every aspect of her life.

Here is a delightful offering of inspiring devotions plus memorable Bible promises created especially for you. This unique devotional volume, in it simplicity, will speak to your heart, while sections highlighting meaningful scripture selections add a rich spiritual depth to the book. Set in a charming 4-color design, God''s Heart for You is a stirring reminder of God''s promises and His amazing love. It’s the perfect book to give as a gift or use for personal quiet time.

Bella''s back--in a big way! Bella Neeley is a busy woman these days. Not only is she juggling two young kids, her hunky husband, and her always-entertaining family--she has another baby on the way. To top it off, she and D.J. are busy opening a second Club Wed location, this time a historic building in beautiful Splendora, Texas. When D.J. suggests they start off the new Club Wed facility with a bang--by getting married again--Bella isn''t sure if she can handle planning another wedding. Still, who could say no to such a sweet man? But nothing''s simple in relationships or building restoration! When Splendora''s mayor shows up to contest Bella''s facility, she''s faced with the prospect that her long-awaited expansion of Club Wed may be destined to fail before it even gets off the ground. Determined to find out why the mayor seems to have a vendetta against her and D.J., Bella will have to enlist the help of the fabulous Splendora sisters. Whew! What''s a girl got to do to get a break around here?

Cassia Pappas has found herself in a nearly impossible situation. She wants to spend her time immersed in her new job at a Galveston Island floral shop, arranging blooms and brightening occasions with her lovely creations. But her huge Greek family--especially her father--has other ideas. They''ve all relocated to Galveston to open up a new family restaurant location on the Strand--directly across the street from the Rossis'' popular pizza place--and they want Cassia''s full participation. To make matters worse, as Cassia is trying to develop a strong professional relationship with Galveston''s premier wedding coordinator, Bella Neeley, her own father is intent on stealing all of the Rossi family''s faithful customers. Not exactly the best way to get into Bella''s good graces! Still, at least Alex, that hot delivery guy from the nursery, is always hanging around the flower shop . . . Fan favorite Janice Thompson gives readers one more romp with Bella, Galveston, and the bustling wedding biz in the final installment of her popular series. Anyone who loves quirky families, loads of laughter, and tender romance will find themselves hooked.

Cassia Pappas has found herself in a nearly impossible situation. She wants to spend her time immersed in her new job at a Galveston Island floral shop, arranging blooms and brightening occasions with her lovely creations. But her huge Greek family--especially her father--has other ideas. They''ve all relocated to Galveston to open up a new family restaurant location on the Strand--directly across the street from the Rossis'' popular pizza place--and they want Cassia''s full participation. To make matters worse, as Cassia is trying to develop a strong professional relationship with Galveston''s premier wedding coordinator, Bella Neeley, her own father is intent on stealing all of the Rossi family''s faithful customers. Not exactly the best way to get into Bella''s good graces! Still, at least Alex, that hot delivery guy from the nursery, is always hanging around the flower shop . . . Fan favorite Janice Thompson gives readers one more romp with Bella, Galveston, and the bustling wedding biz in the final installment of her popular series. Anyone who loves quirky families, loads of laughter, and tender romance will find themselves hooked.

Here is a delightful devotional that celebrates the beautiful bond shared between the heavenly Father and you, His cherished daughter. Ninety thought-provoking readings will speak to your heart, sharing spiritual truths from God''s Word, including: You Have a Purpose, You Are Beautiful, You Are Loved. . .and dozens more. Set in a charming one-color design, From God''s Word to a Woman’s Heart is a great reminder of God''s limitless love for you. It’s the perfect book to give as a gift or use for personal quiet time.

Join the Camp Club Girls on a series of clue-filled adventures and cheer them on as they crack the case in this entertaining 3-in-1 story collection. Whether the Camp Club Girls are vanquishing vermin in Vermont, searching for stolen sea lion pups on the Oregon Coast, or investigating peculiar elk stampedes in Estes Park, you’ll encounter six charming characters who combine their mystery-solving skills to save the day.

Got 3 minutes, girl? Take a few moments of your day to quiet your spirit, think on God''s amazing love for you, and make a meaningful connection with your heavenly Father with these 3-minute readings designed just for you! This delightful devotional packs a powerful dose of comfort, encouragement, and inspiration into dozens readings designed to meet you right where you are in life. Minute 1: meditate on a scripture selection; Minute 2: read through a devotional created just for you; Minute 3: read a prayer designed to help jump-start your conversation with God. In only 3 short minutes, you’ll be on your way to beautiful blessings!

A seamstress at a swanky bridal boutique, Gabi Delgado dreams of doing more than ripping out seams and fitting dresses to doe-eyed brides. She wants to see her own dress designs gracing the young women of Texas. When Jordan Spencer, the editor of Texas Bride magazine visits the shop to do a feature, Gabi is devastated to lose her job in his very influential presence. Convinced she''ll never get her dreams off the ground now, Gabi needs lots of encouragement--especially from her friend Bella Neeley--to take a chance and start her business. And as she gets to know Jordan, she discovers that she may have to take a chance on love as well. Could it be that she''ll have to design her own wedding dress soon? As always, Janice Thompson delivers fun, laughter, and romance as she takes readers back to Galveston, Texas, to spend more time with their favorite quirky characters along with fabulous new ones.

Scarlet Lindsey''s aunt Wilhelmina may be Texas''s most popular cake baker extraordinaire, but she''s also getting on in years. When Scarlet decides to take on the role of cake decorator at her cranky aunt''s bidding, it''s just the beginning of a series of misunderstandings and mishaps that will lead her to compete in a cake challenge on national television--and might even lead her to finding true love. Fan favorite Janice Thompson is back with more wit, more weddings, and more of what her readers love best--bridal business drama. Bella and the gang are all here and readers will fall in love with the newest quirky characters straight from the creative mind of a fantastic storyteller.

Join the Camp Club Girls on a series of clue-filled adventures and cheer them on as they crack the case in this entertaining 3-in-1 story collection. Whether the Camp Club Girls are attempting to save a nature park from extinction, working to clear a star baseball player’s good name, or deciphering messages beneath shaggy sheep coats, you’ll encounter six charming characters who combine their mystery-solving skills to save the day. More Mysteries from the Camp Club Girls: Get a Clue! - Now Available Mixed-Up Mysteries - Available December 2013

The lyrics from the beloved hymn “I Have a Song that Jesus Gave Me” inspire this encouraging title. Overflowing with thoughtful devotions, prayers, memorable quotations, and Bible promises, you’ll find the blessings, encouragement, joy, and comfort your heart truly desires.

Note: if you are purchasing an electronic version, MasteringNutrition does not come automatically packaged with it. To purchase MasteringNutrition, please visit www.masteringnutrition.pearson.com or you can purchase a package of the physical text and MasteringNutrition by searching for ISBN 10: 0321782232 / ISBN 13: 9780321782236. The Science of Nutrition, Canadian edition, offers a rigorous yet engaging and accessible, evidence-based treatment of nutrition that capitalizes on students'' natural interest by demonstrating how nutrition relates to their own health. Instead of relying on rote memorization, this text takes a functional approach that presents micronutrients in the context of their function, rather than by their classification. This approach helps learners organize the information and appreciate the science of nutrients, as well as understand the role of nutrients in the body and in overall health. This first edition integrates content appropriate for students studying nutrition in Canada. The textbook and its supplements showcase recently published material from Eating Well with Canada''s Food Guide, Canadian food regulations, cutting-edge research, nutrition issues unique to Canadian populations, Canadian data and references, and much more. A wealth of effective online resources are available through the new MasteringNutrition(tm) online assessment and tutorial system, including access to MyDietAnalysis - an innovative and easy-to-use program that allows students to track their diet and activity, and to generate and submit reports electronically.

&u003eNutrition for Life capitalizes on students'' natural interest in nutrition by demonstrating how it relates directly to their health and daily lives. This book is unique among introductory texts in its presentation of nutrients based on function, rather than chemical classification. Within the vitamins and minerals chapters, micronutrients are organized by their various functions within the body (such as tissue guardians, antioxidants, energy generators, essential electrolytes, mineral power plants, blood fortifiers, bone builders), enabling students to think about them conceptually while also understanding their basic roles in the body. This discourages rote memorization and promotes fuller and more accessible understanding of each micronutrients'' importance. For those instructors who still want their students to understand the traditional chemical organization, the micronutrient chapters include detailed tables and overviews of water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins, and the trace and major minerals. Beyond the functional approach, Nutrition for Life includes applied features such as Eating Right All Day, Foods You Don''t Know You Love Yet, and new Cooking videos. The Third Edition also includes additional content with engaging new features, fewer Nutri-Cases, and the new MyPlate food patterns and recommendations. The art and photos have also been updated, along with a fresh interior design. Note: If you are purchasing the standalone text or electronic version, MasteringHealth does not come automatically packaged with the text. To purchase MasteringHealth please visit www.masteringhealthandnutrition.com or you can purchase a package of the physical text + MasteringHealth by searching for 0321982738/ 9780321982735. MasteringHealth is not a self-paced technology and should only be purchased when required by an instructor.

Sitcom director Tia Morales is used to calling the shots and having everything securely in her control--that is, until a handsome cameraman turns both her heart and her life upside-down.

Disciplinary psychology has failed to achieve a coherent conception of human agency. Instead, it oscillates between two differing conceptions of agency that are equally untenable: a scientistic, reductive approach to choice and action, and an instrumental approach that celebrates a romantic notion of free will. This book examines theoretical, philosophical psychology and argues for a historically and socioculturally situated human capacity for choosing and acting in ways not entirely determined by culture and/or biology. The authors present a detailed developmental theory of how agentic capability emerges from the pre-reflective activity of humans in a real physical and social world. Implications of the theory are considered for psychological research and practice, and for the broader socio-political impact of disciplinary psychology in Western liberal democracies.

Athena Pappas is the head writer on one of the most popular sitcoms in television history. But when Vegas comedian Stephen Cosse is brought in to beef up the show''s suddenly sagging ratings, she starts to worry about her job. Sparks fly as the competition--and attraction--between the two writers heats up. Athena has never had a problem scripting the romances of her characters. So why is her own love life so hard to script? With humor and a Hollywood-insider viewpoint, Hello, Hollywood! delivers lots of laughs as the characters discover that not being in control of the plot of their lives might just be the best thing that ever happened to them.

Athena Pappas is the head writer on one of the most popular sitcoms in television history. But when Vegas comedian Stephen Cosse is brought in to beef up the show''s suddenly sagging ratings, she starts to worry about her job. Sparks fly as the competition--and attraction--between the two writers heats up. Athena has never had a problem scripting the romances of her characters. So why is her own love life so hard to script? With humor and a Hollywood-insider viewpoint, Hello, Hollywood! delivers lots of laughs as the characters discover that not being in control of the plot of their lives might just be the best thing that ever happened to them.

Love of family. Love of friends. God’s love. Love—in every area of life. These are just a few of the timely topics included in this refreshing volume designed to lighten your day and lift your spirit, available for the first time in Spanish. Each reading will speak to your heart as you experience the perpetual love found only in God’s Word. The more than 200 love-themed devotions are succinct and power packed, perfect to fit into even your busiest day. All wrapped up in a beautiful package, you’ll want to buy two—one for yourself and one to bless the life of a friend. Amor de familia. Amor de amistades. Amor de Dios. Amor… en todos los aspectos de la vida. Estos son tan solo algunos de los oportunos temas incluidos en este vivificante volumen diseñado para alegrar tu día y levantar tu espíritu, disponible por primera vez en español. Cada lectura te hablará al corazón a medida que experimentas el perpetuo amor que solo se encuentra en la Palabra de Dios. Más de doscientos devocionales diarios con sus citas bíblicas relacionadas son sucintos y llenos de poder, perfectos para adaptarse incluso para las mujeres más atareadas. El libro tiene una presentación llamativa por si tal vez quieras comprar dos: uno para ti y otro para bendecir a una amiga.

Joy at home. Joy at work. Joy—in every area of life. These are just a few of the timely topics included in this refreshing volume designed to lighten the day and lift the spirit of today’s woman, available for the first time in Spanish. Each reading will speak to your heart as you experience the perpetual joy that only our Master Creator can provide. More than 200 daily devotions and related scriptures are succinct and power packed, perfect to fit into even your busiest day. Wrapped in a beautiful package, you may want to buy two—one for yourself and one to bless the life of a friend. Gozo en casa. Gozo en el trabajo. Gozo… en cada aspecto de la vida. Estos son tan solo algunos de los oportunos temas incluidos en este vivificante volumen diseñado para alegrar el día y levantar el espíritu de la mujer moderna, disponible por primera vez en español. Cada lectura te hablará al corazón a medida que experimentas el gozo perpetuo que solo nuestro Maestro Creador puede brindar. Resumidos y llenos de poder, perfectos para adaptarse incluso a tu día más atareado, se encuentran a tu disposición más de doscientos devocionales diarios con sus citas bíblicas relacionadas. El libro tiene una presentación llamativa por si tal vez quieras comprar dos: uno para ti y otro para bendecir a una amiga.

Love of family. Love of friends. God’s love. Love—in every area of life. These are just a few of the timely topics included in this refreshing volume designed to lighten your day and lift your spirit. Each reading will speak to your heart as you experience the perpetual love found only in God’s Word. The more than 200 love-themed devotions are succinct and power packed, perfect to fit into even your busiest day. All wrapped up in a beautiful package, you’ll want to buy two—one for yourself and one to bless the life of a friend.