Unguarded Hours

An unflinching memoir from the six-time NBA Champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and Hall of Famer, revealing how Scottie Pippen, the youngest of twelve, overcame two family tragedies and universal disregard by college scouts to become an essential component of the greatest basketball dynasty of the last fifty years.

A big novel about a small town... When Barry Fairbrother dies in his early forties, the town of Pagford is left in shock. Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty façade is a town at war. Rich at war with poor, teenagers at war with their parents, wives at war with their husbands, teachers at war with their pupils...Pagford is not what it first seems. And the empty seat left by Barry on the parish council soon becomes the catalyst for the biggest war the town has yet seen. Who will triumph in an election fraught with passion, duplicity, and unexpected revelations? A big novel about a small town, The Casual Vacancy is J.K. Rowling's first novel for adults. It is the work of a storyteller like no other.

A Jewish girl on the run. A German soldier sent to catch her. Neither could imagine the deadly choices they'd face. Lena Weismann isn't surprised when she's arrested and shoved on a train. But everything stops making sense when a soldier helps her escape. Why doesn't he ignore her or hate her like everyone else? Karl Von Liedersdorf always followed orders. Always, that is, until a chance assignment throws a girl in his path. Now nothing's black and white. Keeping her safe becomes his mission, but everything is against him. Especially her. Unguarded is the first book in The Ties of Blood historical romance series. If you like intense emotional journeys filled with heart breaking choices and pages that'll grip you till the earliest morning hours, you'll love MaryAnna Rose's series set in the tragic chaos of the second world war. Buy Unguarded today and start the journey.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Educated in Nigeria, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, Dr Chukwumezie Okolo is a Registered Pharmacist with post-graduate training in Epidemiology, Health Planning & Management, Public Health, Business Management and Leadership. He has been a Christian leader serving in different church-related capacities. In college, he was President of different fellowship groups even at national level. "Mezie" has been President of Men's Fellowship, member of church board, and a marketplace leader as a Pharmacy Manager. He is a student of leadership and loves to sing melodious hymns. Mezie grew up in Ogbunka, Eastern Nigera under the watchful eyes of parents who were mission trained teachers. He is married to Chidimma Okolo and they are blessed with two lovely daughters - Chisom and Udodi. The family lives in Dallas, Texas and enjoys the fellowship of friends and brethren. ABOUT THE BOOK - In this book, I shared uncommon insight into Unguarded Moments as they relate to decisions and actions we take. Such behavior may or may not be sinful, but has consequences that deter us from the expected spiritual, emotional, psychological and socioeconomic growth, and development as Christians. Such moments could have arisen from ignorance, negligence, omissions or commissions. Believers in Christ, who are redeemed by the blood of Jesus, have a life to live here on earth and a life in the eternal kingdom. Salvation guarantees eternal life, but Unguarded Moments rob us of our inheritance. It is the will of God for us to live like kings and princes, Unguarded Moments make us live like slaves and beggars. God has provided for us to be victors, Unguarded Moments make us victims in the battles of life. If we remain conscious of Unguarded Moments, we will enjoy victorious Christian living in a corrupt world. May we not be found wanting at the Unguarded Moment!

It takes Wonder Woman courage and Superman strength to heal the wounds of abuse and…perhaps to love again. Special Agent Jamie Gallagher had a rough start. Her years in foster care gave her a personal drive unlike most people. Everything she touched became a testament to her strength. From an Olympic gold medal at seventeen to the Secret Service and finally settling in with the FBI. Her life has purpose and there isn’t room for anything else, including a man or a serious relationship. New York billionaire Colin MacKenzie led a privileged life but achieved his own success with acceptance to Harvard and furthered it when he, and his college roommate, sold an app in a multi-million-dollar deal. He then started and grew his business into a multi-billion-dollar corporation. With little to no success with dating, as most women saw his bank account before they saw him, he’s not sure if he’ll get married or if he even wants to. When an attempt is made on Colin’s life, the FBI assigns Jaime as his bodyguard. She is forced to move into Colin’s Manhattan penthouse until the suspect is apprehended, and once there the sparks fly. Colin is immediately taken by the sultry redhead and has difficulty remembering that he’s merely an assignment. Jaime must protect Colin’s life but who will protect her heart? This is book three in the Steel and Desire series but can be enjoyed independently.

The uplifting memoir of U.S. national soccer team goalkeeper Tim Howard, adapted for young readers. In this heartwarming and candid account, Tim Howard opens up about how a hyperactive kid from New Jersey with Tourette Syndrome defied the odds to become one of the world's premier goalkeepers. Tim shares his remarkable journey in an accessible way that will speak to soccer fans, kids struggling with issues that make them feel "different," and any young person looking for a compelling autobiography to read for a report or just for fun. After a successful seventeen-year professional soccer career, Tim became an overnight star during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. His heroic performance in the game for the United States against Belgium, in which he saved an astonishing fifteen shots—the most for any goalkeeper in a World Cup game—made him a household name as well as a trending internet meme. In the course of 120 minutes, Tim went from a player known mainly by soccer fans to an American icon, loved by millions for his dependability, daring, and humility. The book includes a glossary and a section of full-color pictures.