Sallie Kincaid is the daughter of the charismatic Duke Kincaid. Born into comfort and privilege, Sallie remembers little about her mother who died in a violent argument with the Duke. By the time she is just eight years old, the Duke has remarried and had a son, Eddie. While Sallie is sharp-witted and resourceful, Eddie is timid and cerebral. When Sallie tries to teach young Eddie to be more like their father, her daredevil coaching leads to an accident,...

Zelda, a twenty-one-year-old Viking enthusiast, lives with her older brother, Gert. A victim of fetal alcohol spectrum, Zelda's life is best lived with some basic rules: A smile means "thank you for doing something small that I liked;" Tomatoes must go in the middle of the sandwich and not get the bread wet. But sometimes the most important things don't fit on lists. When Zelda finds out that Gert has resorted to some questionable methods to make...

A singer and his wife returns to his Indiana hometown to celebrate his grandfather 80th birthday. But once there he risks his marriage by renewing a love affair with his high school sweetheart and risks his life with the hard drinking and high wire antics that made him famous.

It can be difficult to know what alcohol abuse looks like, especially when alcohol use is a common sight at parties and other gatherings. Although many adults drink alcohol, it can be a harmful substance. This book guides teens to think about the legal and physical consequences of alcohol abuse and it provides support for teens who are experiencing alcohol dependency or have loved ones that are addicted to alcohol. Sidebars, personal narratives, and...

When arson investigator Bri Tucker inherits unfinished business from her predecessor, she must convince ATF Special Agent Marc Davis to help her find the missing link and track down a serial arsonist who will stop at nothing-including murder-to carry outa nefarious plan.

A down-to-earth, judgment-free guide for parents on recognizing warning signs of alcohol and drug use in their kids, and getting them the help they need to grow and flourish. Raising a teenager is tough, but when you suspect that your kid is abusing substances, and is possibly addicted, it can feel unmanageable—and it can be hard to know where to find sound advice. You are not alone. Author George E. Leary Jr. was a longtime social worker when his...

When a high school football player is caught drinking alcohol, members of the community turn their backs on him and his family turns to their faith and each other for strength.

"When good-time couple Milton and Yvonne Hamilton moved one house over from the respectable-but-restless Odell and Joyce Watson, it was a fast friendship of shared secrets--and secret jealousies and betrayals. Their alliance was bound to crash and burn, but the Hamiltons won't quite let the flame die out, even after scandalous accusations get them arrested. Odell would do anything to be free of his bootlegging, blackmailing, money extorting neighbors...

Depending on the state, driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence (DWI/DUI) charge is a misdemeanor or a felony crime that involves the criminal court or juvenile justice system. Readers learn about case terminology, their legal rights and responsibilities, the legal process involved in a DWI/DUI charge, and what happens after a conviction.