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His for Christmas (House of Trent #3)
by Jennifer Haymore"Sweep-you-off-your-feet historical romance! Jennifer Haymore sparkles!"--- New York Times bestselling author Liz Carlyle Sweet, shy Lady Esme has a little-known pastime-penning scandalous stories! But society must never find out or she'll be ruined! Fortunately, her dear friend, bestselling author Jennifer Haymore, is happy to share Esme's sensual tale of lost love and second chances . . .HIS FOR CHRISTMASLady Amelia Witherspoon simply must get home to her beloved family on Christmas Eve. So when a terrible storm threatens to leave her snowbound, she refuses to admit defeat-even if that means sharing a carriage with Evan Cameron, the last man she ever hoped to see . . . Evan can't fathom why his oldest friend is as icy to him as the winter wind. All he does know is that Amelia is still the loveliest, most tempting woman he's ever laid eyes on. Their only option is to take refuge together at a nearby inn, sharing the one remaining room. Evan promises to be a gentleman . . . but it's a promise neither of them wants him to keep.(30,000 words)
His Lady of Castlemora
by Joanna FulfordThe Betrothal BargainThe infamous Lord Ban has lost all in the Northumbrian conflict, and now this battle-hardened warrior must turn his thoughts to producing an heir. But only the very desperate would align her fate with such a man....Almost broken by the violent ravings of her first husband, the recently widowed but ever beautiful Lady Isabelle is left with no dowry and no hope for the future. Believed to be barren, she is forced into a secret betrothal to the powerful Lord. On one condition-she must be with child before the wedding vows are spoken....
His Majesty's Hope
by Susan Elia MacnealNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFor fans of Jacqueline Winspear, Laurie R. King, and Anne Perry, whip-smart heroine Maggie Hope returns to embark on a clandestine mission behind enemy lines where no one can be trusted, and even the smallest indiscretion can be deadly.World War II has finally come home to Britain, but it takes more than nightly air raids to rattle intrepid spy and expert code breaker Maggie Hope. After serving as a secret agent to protect Princess Elizabeth at Windsor Castle, Maggie is now an elite member of the Special Operations Executive--a black ops organization designed to aid the British effort abroad--and her first assignment sends her straight into Nazi-controlled Berlin, the very heart of the German war machine. Relying on her quick wit and keen instincts, Maggie infiltrates the highest level of Berlin society, gathering information to pass on to London headquarters. But the secrets she unveils will expose a darker, more dangerous side of the war--and of her own past."You'll be [Maggie Hope's] loyal subject, ready to follow her wherever she goes."--O: The Oprah MagazineFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
His Mountain Miss (Smoky Mountain Matches)
by Karen KirstA Battle of Wills New Orleans aristocrat Lucian Beaumont wants only to sell his estranged grandfather's property and escape the backwoods of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. But a stipulation in the will brings him head-to-head with a local beauty. Megan O'Malley and the town must have access to the house. For the first time in his life the commanding Lucian finds himself at an impasse.Clearly the worldly gentleman doesn't fit in Megan's quaint Smoky Mountain town. But as she glimpses the man beneath the hardened veneer, she believes Lucian is here for a purpose. To heal his soul. And maybe, with Megan's help, to heal his heart.
His Seduction (MacGruder Brothers #5)
by Diana CosbyAN IMPULSIVE ACT...Lady Rois Drummond is fiercely devoted to her widowed father, the respected Scottish Earl of Brom. So when she believes he is about to be exposed as a traitor to England, she must think quickly. Desperate, Rois makes a shocking claim against the suspected accuser, Sir Griffin Westcott. But her impetuous lie leaves her in an outrageous circumstance: hastily married to the enemy. Yet Griffin is far from the man Rois thinks he is--and much closer to the man of her dreams...AN IRRESISTIBLE OUTCOME...Griffin may be an Englishman, but in truth he leads a clandestine life as a spy for Scotland. Refusing to endanger any woman, he has endured the loneliness of his mission. But Rois's absurd charge has suddenly changed all that. Now, with his cover in jeopardy, Griffin must find a way to keep his secret while keeping his distance from his spirited and tempting new wife--a task that proves more difficult than he ever imagined...
His Unusual Governess
by Anne HerriesBeneath the governess's blush...Heiress Sarah Hardcastle is convinced her plan to escape the unwanted attentions of a fortune hunter is foolproof. Buried deep in the countryside, and with a whole new identity as prim governess Miss Goodrum, Sarah is looking forward to the quiet life for once.But her careful masquerade is shaken when she meets her pupils' mentor, Lord Rupert Myers. An incorrigible flirt, Rupert has the looks and the charm to make Sarah blush all the way down to her high-buttoned neckline-and the determination to uncover what's beneath! Sarah will need her wits about her if she's to resist Rupert's roguish ways and keep her secret intact....
Una historia de Dios y de todos nosotros edición juvenil: Una novela basada en la épica miniserie televisiva La Biblia
by Roma Downey Mark BurnettA STORY OF GOD AND ALL OF US is a sweeping narrative that dramatizes some of the most important events and characters in the Bible. The young reader's edition of the novel contains abridged action-packed versions of the Bible's most fascinating stories, featuring Moses, David, Daniel, John the Baptist and Jesus.This edition includes an exclusive introduction by author Roma Downey and a photo insert including images from the companion epic TV miniseries "The Bible."
Historia de la Educación en Chile (1810 - 2010): Tomo I. Aprender a leer y escribir (1810 - 1880)
by Macarena Ponce de Léon Francisca Rengifo Sol SerranoEn la primera mitad del siglo XX, la educación expandió la democracia, pero no logró modificar la estructura social: los más pobres se mantuvieron excluidos y el sistema económico apenas contribuyó a la movilidad social. Por ello, en este libro se sostiene que el sistema educacional fue una exitosa tarea política y cultural, más que social y económica. Entre 1880 y 1930 la educación fue el centro de las transformaciones sociales y se constituyó en el principal agente democratizador de la sociedad chilena. La cobertura escolar creció a un ritmo inusitado, no obstante las dificultades inherentes a la pobreza de la población. Así, la Ley de Educación, que estableció la obligatoriedad escolar, inauguró las políticas sociales en el país. La escuela pública se institucionalizó, llegó a más niños, y estos aprendieron más y mejor. La educación también permitió el ingreso de nuevos actores al espacio público: las mujeres se incorporaron a la educación secundaria, el movimiento obrero creó sus propias escuelas y los niños mapuches, aunque pocos, pudieron reivindicar sus derechos.
Historia de las creencias (contada por un ateo): Cómo comprender nuestro invento más extraordinario
by Matthew Kneale¿Qué fue lo primero que motivó al hombre prehistórico, refugiado en la oscuridad de sus profundas cavernas, a recurrir al reino de los espíritus? ¿Y por qué la fe ha prosperado desde entonces, empujándonos a reflexionar sobre el cielo y el infierno, el pecado y la redención y, sobre todo, los dioses? La religión refleja nuestras más altas esperanzas y nuestros peores temores. Y tanto si usted es creyente como si, al igual que Matthew Kneale, posee la perspectiva de un no creyente que admira la capacidad del hombre para crear e imaginar, no cabe duda de que ha dado forma al mundo en que vivimos. A medida que han cambiado nuestros sueños y pesadillas también lo han hecho nuestras creencias. De los chamanes a los sacerdotes aztecas, de los budistas a los cristianos, los dioses que creamos han evolucionado y mutado con nosotros. La fe ha sido la más épica labor de invención del hombre. Se ha convertido en nuestra más íntima compañera y ha seguido a la humanidad a lo largo de los continentes y a través de las épocas. Esta es su historia.
Historia de las mujeres en Chile. Tomo 2: Tomo 2
by Ana María StuvenUn estudio de époco fascinante, riguroso y muy bien documentado El siglo XX podría ser considerado el «siglo de la mujer», dado el rol público que logró al emanciparse de la tutela masculina e integrarse al mundo laboral y político, aseveran los editores de este segundo volumen de Historia de las mujeres en Chile. En él se abordan aspectos de la larga lucha femenina, que ha tenido como resultado una creciente, aunque aún incompleta, igualdad social para las mujeres. Los autores de los ensayos incluidos en este tomo muestran, entre otros temas, cómo a partir de un feminismo conservador, inserto en la pugna entre clericalismo y anticlericalismo, emergió una problemática femenina más compleja, que incorporaba su pleno derecho de participación en la esfera pública. También se expone el desafío de las mujeres artistas, su consolidación profesional en el ámbito de la salud, las diversas condiciones de vida y trabajo de la mujer del campo, las circunstancias de las prostitutas desde la perspectiva de las propias trabajadoras sexuales, y un análisis de la mujer machi como personificación de la tradición y desafío a las normas convencionales de género.
La historia de los judíos: Vol. I - En busca de las palabras, 1000 A.E.C. - 1492
by Simon SchamaUna obra fundamental sobre una cultura, un pueblo y un mundo de uno de los historiadores más prestigiosos y estimulantes de la actualidadSimon Schama narra la historia de los judíos a lo largo de tres milenios, desde sus orígenes como una tribu en la Antigüedad hasta el presente; una historia única, de resistencia a la desaparición, de creatividad bajo opresión, alegría en medio de las desgracias y afirmación de la vida contra pronóstico.Schama recorre los siglos y los continentes, desde la India a Andalucia, de los bazares de El Cairo a las calles de Oxford; y visita lugares inimaginables: un reino judío en las montañas del sur de Arabia; una sinagoga siria recubierta por brillantes murales; las palmeras de los enterramientos judíos en la catacumbas romanas. Y logra que las voces se oigan nítidas: la severidad y el gozo de los autores de la Biblia, o la poesía amorosa de los aficionados al vino en un jardín de la España musulmana.En "La historia de los judíos" el Talmud arde en las calles de París, los patíbulos presiden las plazas del Londres medieval, un artesano mallorquín dibuja el mundo de nuevo; se encienden velas, se cantan salmos, se cargan mulas y naufragan barcos llenos de especias y joyas.Así se despliega una historia extraordinaria. No la de una cultura distinta, como a menudo se supone, sino de un mundo judío inmerso y marcado por los pueblos entre los que han habitado, de los egipcios a los griegos, de los árabes a los cristianos. Porque la historia de los judíos es también la historia de todos los demás, nuestra historia.La crítica ha dicho...«Un espléndido trabajo que desmonta los estereotipos y cuenta los triunfos y las tragedias con brío y elocuencia.»David Abulafia, Financial Times«Schama escribe la historia desde abajo, y desde el medio, y desde otros ángulos inesperados, recuperando lo no registrado u olvidado hace tiempo, y analizando las fuerzas sociales y culturales que modelaron las vidas de sus personajes. Es un logro lleno de gracia literaria y estilo personal.»New York Times Book Review«Una exuberante obra maestra.»Simon Sebag Montefiore, Daily Mail"El mejor Schama, un obra hecha con cuidado y cariño, tan repleta de anécdotas memorables como una novela de Bellow y más inteligente que una película de Woody Allen."Daniel Johnson, The Times«La historia de los judíos de Schama es una obra modélica de divulgación histórica. Animada, culta, atenta a la historiografía más reciente y, en ocasiones, encantadoramente subjetiva.»New York Times«En esta brillante historia de los judíos, el profesor heterodoxo logra de alguna manera ser simultáneamente sentimental y subversivo, moderado y disidente, y los lectores salimos ganando.»Haaretz«Emotiva y fascinante.»Los Angeles Times
Historia íntima de los derechos humanos en la Argentina
by Graciela Fernández Meijide"Una lectura indispensable para quien quiere conocer, de primera mano,los antecedentes de nuestra dolorosa historia y cómo se la enfrentó enlos inicios de la democracia." Ricardo Gil Laavedra Quizás una de las circunstancias más atroces por las que pueda transitarel ser humano es ver desaparecer a un hijo tras una puerta que se cierrapara siempre. Resulta casi imposible pensar que esa imagen abandone laretina y el alma de quien presenció una partida de tales característicashacia el horror y el silencio.Graciela Fernández Meijide explica que, gracias a este libro, ha podidodespedirse finalmente de su hijo Pablo, arrancado de su casa por unapatota fuertemente armada en 1976 cuando acababa de cumplir 17 años.Empieza también aquí para ella un largo peregrinar por los organismos deDerechos Humanos cuyo devenir relata minuciosamente. Este libro es unacrónica apasionante de lo que significaron y significan estos Organismosen la vida nacional. El paso de Graciela por la Comisión Nacional por laDesaparición de Personas (Conadep), presidida por Ernesto Sabato,culmina con el Juicio a las Juntas de Comandantes de la dictadura queensombreció la historia argentina desde 1976 hasta 1983. Este relato,sobrio y jurídicamente documentado, no puede faltar entre los libros quesiguen marcando para todas las generaciones los hechos que aquí soncontados por una de sus protagonistas.Magdalena Ruiz Guiñazú
Historias del Palacio Salvo
by Daniel Elissalde Mariela GarcíaEn este libro, a través de sus investigaciones y de su pasión, los autores nos invitan a recorrerlo para descubrir su historia y las historias que, en sus entrañas, se tejieron a lo largo del tiempo. El Palacio Salvo es una silueta que identifica a Montevideo, un símbolo de hormigón y hueso. Es Historia y presente. En él hay memorias y misterios, pasillos silenciados, pinturas escondidas en sus entrepisos, acordes de La cumparsita, ecos de grandes bailes en sus soberbios salones, historias latentes en sus recovecos, arquitectura simbólica, arte y, también, vida cotidiana de los habitantes pasados y presentes. Lo vemos a diario, pero no hay mirada que pueda abarcar todo lo que muestra o sugiere.
Historias encadenadas de Buenos Aires
by Diego M. ZigiottoUn relato se construye a partir de una combinación particular de elementos que producen un sentido. En Historias encadenadas de Buenos Aires, Diego M. Zigiotto pone en relación objetos, lugares y personajes que aparecen y reaparecen a lo largo de los años en la ciudad. Como los eslabones de una cadena, esta sucesión de anécdotas, leyendas y datos diseña diferentes recorridos que permiten trazar un original mapa de Buenos Aires y de su historia como un juego en el que cada lector elige su propio camino. Un paraguas que usa Adolfo Alsina para defenderse de algunos manifestantes, otro que abre José Ignacio Rucci para cubrir a Juan Domingo Perón de la lluvia. El apodo que Rucci adquirió a partir de su muerte, “Traviata”, las galletitas y la ópera de Giuseppe Verdi con la que se inauguró el viejo Teatro Colón. Cómo nació el tango "Cuartito azul”, en donde se conocieron Aristóteles Onassis y Carlos Gardel, qué historia se esconde detrás de la magnolia del parque Tres de Febrero o del ombú que aún se alza en la esquina de Pizzurno y Paraguay. Hormigas que mira Angel Gallardo, hormigas que descubren un tesoro. Tesoros que buscaban los adelantados y calabazas que sirven para dar aviso de que hay que huir. Las historias de Buenos Aires son innumerables, pero solo alguien que las conoce a fondo puede armar un entramado que permite al lector ir y venir por los porteños senderos que se bifurcan. Si bien cada una de las historias que componen este libro puede leerse de manera independiente, Historias encadenadas de Buenos Aires propone un viaje asombroso que enlaza historias mínimas, casuales, cotidianas y no tanto, objetos, lugares y personajes conocidos o anónimos, que conforman las piezas de este rompecabezas mítico e inevitable llamado Buenos Aires.
Historic Aircraft Wrecks of San Bernardino County (Disaster)
by G. Pat MachaWeather, darkness and twists of fate have contributed to more than three hundred airplane crashes in San Bernardino County, California. Many of these accidents occurred in the vast Mojave Desert, others on the cloud-shrouded, snow-capped mountains of the largest county in the lower forty-eight states. Searches often were labored yet fruitless, even for the privileged: Frank Sinatra's mother perished here in a downed plane. The quest for an aircraft containing $5,000 in cash has become the stuff of legend. Tales of survival in uninhabited, rugged landscapes have been especially harrowing. Join renowned aircraft-crash search specialist G. Pat Macha for dozens of sorrowful, triumphant, touching and surprising true stories of those who lived through the ordeals of plane crashes--and others who didn't.
Historic Austin Restaurants: Capital Cuisine through the Generations (American Palate)
by Melanie HauptAustin has staked its claim as the seat of innovative culinary movements, and its food culture mirrors the transformations taking place across the city. The evolution of the east side is reflected in joints like Franklin Barbecue, while landmarks like Scholz Garten, the oldest restaurant in the capital, testify to the contributions of the town's college presence and a healthy German influence. Joe's Bakery isn't just one of the town's most beloved Tex-Mex spots; it's the place where the real wheeling and dealing in Texas politics happens. Food writer Melanie Haupt samples Austin's iconic restaurants and the rich heritage that produced them.
Historic Firsts of Lewiston, Idaho: Unintended Greatness
by Steven D. BrantingWhen a group of intrepid gold prospectors set up camp at the fork of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers in 1861, they expected to make camp for a night and move on. Instead, they made a town. It was an important--if unintended--accomplishment. And it was only the beginning of a long line of historic firsts for Lewiston, including the first capital, police department, newspaper and post office. Lewiston also boasted the state's first brewery and first vigilante association, both founded in the same year, appropriately enough. Join local historian and lifelong educator Steven D. Branting as he offers the first-ever chronology of unprecedented events, accolades and incidents that shaped Lewiston and Idaho from the city's founding to the present day.
Historic Inns of Asheville
by Amy C. RidenourFor two centuries, people have traveled through the mountains of North Carolina to the city of Asheville. Early visitors came on foot, driving animals to market down the Buncombe Turnpike. Later, stagecoaches brought wealthy planters out of the heat of low-country summers. The railway brought an influx of visitors from all over the country, including Northerners escaping cold winters and patients looking for health cures. The advent of the automobile made travel even more accessible, and people flocked to the mountain town for scenery and entertainment. Tourism became central to Asheville's growth and industry, with many of the towns' prominent citizens taking part in the hotel trade and building iconic hotels like Battery Park and Grove Park Inn that attracted famous guests from all over the world. From simple hotels to large grand inns, economical boardinghouses, and accessible motels, Historic Inns of Asheville showcases the city's abundant history of accommodation.
Historic Powder Houses of New England: Arsenals of American Independence (Landmarks)
by Matthew E. ThomasIn the turbulent history of colonial New England, more than two hundred powder houses were built to store gunpowder, guns and armaments. Even the spark from a metal shoe nail could ignite their contents, so they often sat in remote sections of town. These volatile storehouses played a vital role in earning and preserving American independence. It was, after all, to a powder house in Concord, Massachusetts, that the British army marched in April 1775 to seize colonists' gunpowder. The British were thwarted, and the colonists' defense of the powder house ignited the Revolutionary War. Add to this the duels, murders, public hangings and tragic explosions that checkered the history of these structures, and the reader will discover a fascinating and forgotten aspect of our New England heritage. Using meticulous research, Matthew Thomas narrates the colorful histories of New England's powder houses as he resurrects their historical significance in early American history.
Historic Preservation in Indiana
by Nancy R. HillerOver the last half century, historic preservation has been on the rise in American cities and towns, from urban renewal and gentrification projects to painstaking restoration of Victorian homes and architectural landmarks. In this book, Nancy R. Hiller brings together individuals with distinctive styles and perspectives, to talk about their passion for preservation. They consider the meaning of place and what motivates those who work to save and care for places; the role of place in the formation of identity; the roles of individuals and organizations in preserving homes, neighborhoods, and towns; and the spiritual as well as economic benefits of preservation. Richly illustrated, Historic Preservation in Indiana is an essential book for everyone who cares about preserving the past for future generations.
Historic Restaurants of Washington, D.C.: Capital Eats (American Palate Ser.)
by John DeFerrariDiscover the culinary heritage of America&’s capitol with this guide to Washington, D.C.&’s historic restaurants and storied local eateries. While today&’s foodies enjoy the latest culinary trends of Logan Circle and the H Street corridor, Washington's first true restaurants opened around 1830. Waves of immigrants introduced a global mix of ingredients to the capital&’s eager palates by opening eateries like the venerable China Doll Gourmet and Cleveland Park's Roma Restaurant. By the twentieth century, the variety and quality of cuisine was astounding. Diners could have tea at Garfinckel's Greenbrier or lunch at local favorites such as Little Tavern Diner or Ben's Chili Bowl. For an elegant evening, fine restaurants like Rive Gauche and the Monocle satisfied the most sophisticated gastronome. With careful research and choice recipes, &“Streets of Washington&” blogger John DeFerrari chronicles the culinary and social history of the capital through its restaurants, tasting his way from the lavish Gilded Age dining halls of the Willard Hotel to the Hot Shoppe's triple-decker Mighty Mo.
Historic Rhode Island Farms (Landmarks)
by Robert A. GeakeDating back to the colonial era, the historic barns and outbuildings of Rhode Island have withstood the test of time. From the state's early barnyard taverns to the modern-day horse and dairy farms that populate rural Rhode Island, each of these buildings has a story to tell. In the mid-eighteenth century, the Narragansett planters bred horses on their farms in southern Rhode Island. Later, dairy farms sprang up across the region. Milking barns were built on the largest farms in the state, including the Theinhert Dairy Farm and Barn in Lincoln. Before the advent of electric trolleys, urban barns sheltered horses for early tramcar transportation. Each barn is a beloved reminder of the state's history. Join author Robert A. Geake as he explores the origins and evolution of Rhode Island's farms.
Historic Tales from Park County: Parked in the Past (American Chronicles)
by Laura Van DusenThe geographic center of Colorado, Park County has long served as a recreational area for Denver and Colorado Springs residents looking to get away. The scene has not always been so idyllic. Marshal Cook was shot while investigating a loud party in Como in 1894, and rumors spread by the Michigan Creek School Board sent Benjamin Ratcliff on a killing spree in 1895. But the county's hardscrabble heritage includes triumphs as well as tragedies. In 1873, county seat Fairplay lost every business on Front Street to a horrific fire. But by 1878, they had rebuilt it all. It still stands today, a true testament to the strength of this old mining town. Journalist Laura Van Dusen shares these stories, outlining the many trials and successes of Park County's earliest settlers.
Historic Tales from the Texas Republic: A Glimpse of Texas Past
by Jeffery RobenaltThough the Republic of Texas existed as a sovereign nation for just nine years, the legacy lives on in the names that distinguish the landscape of the Lone Star State. Austin, Houston, Travis, Lamar, Seguin, Burnet, Bowie, Zavala, Crockett--these historical giants, often at odds, fought through their differences to achieve freedom from Mexico and Santa Anna, establishing a republic fit to be the twenty-eighth state to join the Union. In nineteen historical tales, Jeffery Robenalt chronicles the fight to define and defend the Republic of Texas, from revolutionary beginnings to annexation.
Historic Treasures of New Haven: Celebrating 375 Years of the Elm City
by Laura A. MacalusoFor more than two hundred years, New Haven, Connecticut, has had a particular proclivity for marking the passage of time. Residents of the Elm City celebrate their heritage in historic fashion, and they have carefully preserved fascinating relics from their city's past in local museums. Examine the first commemorative medal made for New Haven's 200th anniversary in 1838, which set the standard for Elm City celebrations. Other artifacts in the city's collections include a needlework picture mourning the death of George Washington, Noah Webster's dictionary notes for the letters "A" and "B" and the buckskin coat worn by explorer Henry Eld. Author Laura A. Macaluso chronicles the history of New Haven celebrations and prized artifacts in order to piece together the city's unique identity.