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Heart's Desire (Silver Creek Stories #1)
by Vivian VaughanA woman out to find her father&’s killer is undeniably drawn to the one man she shouldn&’t trust in this historical western romance. At a stage stop on the way to join her father in Silver Creek, Texas, Holly Campbell receives a telegram from her sister with news of his suicide. Shocked and heartbroken, Holly knows her father would never take his own life. Which leaves one unsettling possibility: murder. Now Holly must continue her journey in order to discover the truth. Letters she had received from him make it clear that Sheriff Quintan Jarvis is as crooked as they come and not to be trusted. Holly means to keep as far away from him as possible. But even as she tries to resist her attraction to the mysterious sheriff, she can&’t deny her body&’s yearning for the handsome lawman&’s embrace. Will she be able to solve the mystery of her father&’s death before she surrenders to her heart&’s desire?
Charleston's Trial: Jim Crow Justice (True Crime Ser.)
by Douglas W. Bostick Daniel J. Crooks Jr.A harrowing, in-depth account of a black man&’s wrongful conviction and execution for a white man&’s murder in Jim Crow South Carolina. June 1910, Charleston, South Carolina. A Jewish merchant, Max Lubelsky, lay murdered in his clothing store on Upper King Street. Daniel &“Nealy&” Duncan, the black man eventually convicted of the crime was arrested several weeks later as an angry mob called for his lynching. What followed became the story of one man's quiet protestations of innocence in the face of overwhelming condemnation by the white community. Drawing on local historical records and detailed court transcripts, Charleston historians Danny Crooks and Doug Bostick give an intimate account of the proceedings, as well as provide the historical background on the vices, violence and victims of the Holy City during the Jim Crow era. Join them as they reveal the tale of a man whom justice passed by in the hot Southern summer.
The Ledberg Runestone: The Jonah Heywood Chronicles - Book One (The Jonah Heywood Chronicles #1)
by Patrick DonovanThe author of Demon Jack delivers the first novel ina daring Southern urban fantasy adventure perfect for fans of Jim Butcher and M.D. Massey.Magic: To some, it&’s spectacle. To Jonah, it&’s pure profit.A shaman for hire, Jonah can tap into his powers as easily as turning on a light switch, but the real money is in putting on a show. And after putting himself in debt to the Carver brothers, Asheville&’s version of a mafia, in order to save his father&’s business, he&’s in need of some real money. Then a mysterious woman makes Jonah a staggering offer: $20,000—to find and deliver the Ledberg runestone, a legendary artifact of Norse myth. He&’s suspicious of the case and the buyer, but when the Carvers threaten Jonah&’s father if they don&’t get their payment within the month, Jonah starts his investigation. As he explores Asheville&’s seedy magical underbelly, Jonah discovers he&’s not alone on the hunt. Will Jonah survive long enough to save his father, or will his past of swindling mortals and dodging debt collectors finally catch up with him? &“The plot itself is fun . . . We have twists and an exceptional one at the end; but what holds it together is this unique character and the foundations it lays for something truly epic to come.&”—Fangs for the Fantasy
The Flanders Panel
by Arturo Pérez-Reverte&“A sleek, sophisticated, madly clever chamber mystery&” from the international bestselling author—the basis for the film Uncovered starring Kate Beckinsale (The New York Times Book Review). A fifteenth-century painting by a Flemish master is about to be auctioned when Julia, a young art restorer, discovers a peculiar inscription hidden in a corner: Who killed the knight? In the painting, the Duke of Flanders and his knight are locked in a game of chess, and a dark lady lurks mysteriously in the background. Julia is determined to solve the five-hundred-year-old murder, but as she begins to look for clues, several of her friends in the art world are brutally murdered in quick succession. Messages left with the bodies suggest a crucial connection between the chess game in the painting, the knight&’s murder, the sordid underside of the contemporary art world, and the latest deaths. Just when all of the players in the mystery seem to be pawns themselves, events race toward a shocking conclusion. A thriller like no other, The Flanders Panel presents a tantalizing puzzle for any connoisseur of mystery, chess, art, and history. &“A beguiling puzzle—a game within a game within a game—solved in perplexing but entertaining fashion.&”—The Philadelphia Inquirer &“For mystery fans who yearn for literate, intelligent, sophisticated whodunits, Spanish author Pérez-Reverte&’s highly acclaimed story fills the bill perfectly . . . An inventive plot, gripping suspense, fascinatingly complex characters, and innovative incorporation of art, literature, and music will enthrall readers looking for something a little different.&”—Booklist &“This intelligent mystery . . . comes up with a satisfying twist at the end.&”—Library Journal
The Lost Girls of Camp Forevermore: A Novel
by Kim Fu&“A sensitive, evocative exploration of how the past threads itself through our lives, reemerging in unexpected ways.&”—Celeste Ng, #1 New York Times bestselling authorAt Forevermore, a sleepaway camp in the Pacific Northwest, campers are promised adventures in the woods, songs by the fire, and lifelong friends. Bursting with excitement and nervous energy, five girls set off on an overnight kayaking trip to a nearby island. But before the night is over, they find themselves stranded, with no adults to help them survive or guide them home.The Lost Girls of Camp Forevermore follows Nita, Andee, Isabel, Dina, and Siobhan beyond this fateful trip, showing us the lives of the haunted and complex women these girls become. From award-winning novelist Kim Fu comes a stunning portrait of girlhood, the nuances of survival, and the pasts we can&’t escape.&“[Fu] is a propulsive storyteller, using clear and cutting prose to move seamlessly through time . . . In the one-way glass of the novel, we watch the girls of Forevermore from a series of angles, in all their private anguishes. We lean closer, unable to turn away.&”—The New York Times Book Review &“Fu precisely renders the banal humiliations of childhood, the chilling steps humans take to survive, and the way time warps memory.&”—Publishers Weekly &“An unblinking view of the social and emotional survival of the fittest that all too often marks the female coming of age.&”—Toronto Star &“These portraits of sisterhood, motherhood, daughterhood, wifehood, girlfriendhood, independent womanhood, and other female-identified-hoods sing and groan and scream with complexity and nuance, and they make me want to read her next ten books.&”—The Stranger
The Courage to Be: Second Edition (The Terry Lectures Series)
by Paul TillichThe imminent philosopher and theologian examines religion in light of science and philosophy in modern society. Originally published more than fifty years ago, The Courage to Be has become a classic of twentieth-century religious and philosophical thought. The great Christian existentialist thinker Paul Tillich describes the dilemma of modern man and points a way to the conquest of the prob-lem of anxiety. This edition includes a new introduction by Harvey Cox that situates the book within the theological conversation into which it first appeared and conveys its continued rele-vance in the current century.&“The brilliance, the wealth of illustration, and the aptness of personal application…make the reading of these chapters an exciting experience.&”—W. Norman Pittenger, New York Times Book Review &“The essential character of courage, for Tillich, is &“in spite of.&” We must go on striving for freedom, justice, and our faith in spite of oppositions. In this age of late capitalism, globalization, and terrorism, we all need the virtue of courage as Harvey Cox admirably argues in the foreword.&”—Nimi Wariboko, Andover Newton Theological School, Newton Centre, MA "Tillich struggled with the existential question how we may overcome the demoralizing effects, on the individual and society, of our Age of Anxiety. In this, his most popular book, Tillich gives us his deeply thought answers, and Harvey Cox provides a helpful new introduction."—Gerald Holton, Harvard University
Aunty Acid's Office Manual (Aunty Acid)
by Ged BacklandThe pink-haired, webcomic sensation shares her wisdom about office life in this caustic comic collection. The sassy senior created to give &“the crazy lady in all of us&” a voice that can be heard from ten blocks away has plenty to say about surviving the workplace. Along with her long-suffering husband, Walt, Aunty Acid is here to tell it like it is and share her unique opinions about Mondays, meetings, cat memes, coffee, and more! Aunty Acid is created by Ged Backland and is brought to life by the team at the Backland Studio in Bradford, West Yorkshire, in Northern England. Their other properties include the widely succesful Scarlett & Crimson series.
Raw Deal: The Untold Story of NYPD's "Cannibal Cop"
by Brian Whitney Gil Valle&“One of the most twisted tales you will ever read . . . a story of cannibal fetishes, a terrified wife, lying FBI agents, a false conviction.&”—Patrick Quinlan, Los Angeles Times bestselling author *Optioned in February 2019 for a motion picture*Raw Deal is the untold story of former New York City police officer Gil Valle, who in 2012 became known throughout the world as &“The Cannibal Cop.&” It is part the controversial saga of a man who was imprisoned for &“thought crimes,&” and a look into a world of dark sexuality and violence that most readers don&’t know exists, except maybe in their nightmares.After Valle&’s arrest, media coverage exploded in a frenzy of lurid tabloid headlines and stories about the cop charged with planning to kidnap, torture, rape . . . and eat . . . women, including his own wife. But here&’s the fascinating part; there was no such plan in reality. Valle faced life in prison for his charges and served 21 months for nothing more than having online chats about his fantasies. He was finally exonerated of all charges.Raw Deal raises the question of when does thought become a crime? A question that goes beyond his perverse sexuality to answers society must deal with in order to meet the challenge of terrorism. It will challenge the reader&’s beliefs about free speech, the right to privacy, and government&’s role in watching over us.WARNING: This book contains graphic fantasy material of a sexual and violent nature. It is intended for Mature Audiences. &“A big part of what makes this book fascinating is seeing the contrast between Valle&’s extreme interests and his normal life.&”—Cultured Vultures
Cristina's of Sun Valley Con Gusto!
by Cristina CookDeceptively simple, home-style Italian food from a restaurant the New York Times hailed &“a Sun Valley institution.&” Celebrated Sun Valley restaurateur Cristina Ceccatelli Cook&’s third cookbook―Cristina&’s of Sun Valley ConGusto!―bursts with the Tuscan attitude of appreciating the simple, enjoying the beautiful, and living life with passion and joy. Whether you want to prepare an elegant dinner or a simple sandwich, these inspired and approachable recipes will bring Cristina&’s signature style into your home and allow you to dish up the tastes that have created her reputation as a buona cuoca (good cook). Illustrated with over 150 beautiful photographs, Cristina&’s of Sun Valley Con Gusto! also offers a glimpse of Sun Valley, Idaho, celebrations and Cristina&’s flair for presentation that makes them so memorable. Use the recipes in this book to plan your own special events. Start with an antipasti of Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Prosciutto Cones, and Salmon Cakes, accompanied by refreshing Limoncello Spritzers. Linger over Bavettine all Carretierra. Then finish with Cristina&’s famous Candied Orange Peels dipped in Chocolate and Granita al Caffè. You won&’t be disappointed. Like Cristina&’s loyal customers, you will return to Cristina&’s of Sun Valley Con Gusto! again and again.Praise for Cristina&’s &“Cristina&’s delightful Italian sensibility is evident in every element of her restaurant and in every bite of her beautifully presented food. Her recipes will fill your kitchen with aromas and flavors to nourish both body and spirit.&”—Carole King, singer/songwriter &“After traveling all over the world playing concerts, my favorite cook is Cristina and my favorite restaurant in the whole wide world is hers.&”―Steve Miller, musician
Activate Joy: Live Your Life Beyond Limitations
by AlixSandra ParnessFind new ways to feel good during bad times with &“a practical blend of some of the most sophisticated metaphysical concepts and counsel you will find.&”—Donna Eden, author of the bestseller Energy Medicine Although much of our media seem to consist of a never-ending babble of gloom and doom, a significant number of people are seeking a new way to find joy amid the pessimism. Activate Joy offers a powerful and delightful series of practical methods designed to make your journey to joy easy and fulfilling. An ordained minister, doctor of divinity, and trained clairvoyant in a wide variety of healing and energetic modalities, AlixSandra Parness uses her brilliant tools to create new strategies to lead us into the heart of joy. The major teachings in Activate Joy include: The art of blessing—intentional blessings to replace criticism and condemnationFinding perfect alignment-actions for instant joy retrievalDiscarding emotional debt for joyous livingThe goodness process—I Am the Essence of Pure Goodness uncovers and transforms core shadow issuesProfound insight into recovering from grief and returning to joy With fresh and original ideas, exercises and techniques, Activate Joy will carry you through an ascending spiral up and into the spirit of joy. It is the single resource you need to learn how to live your life beyond limitations. &“The transformative teachings of AlixSandra Parness return us to our natural state of living in the heart of joy, and her work on intentional blessings frees us to seek a higher path.&”—Susan Shumsky, author of Third Eye Meditations &“Shows us how to work with the Creative law to build a new reality of life.&”—John Randolph Price, bestselling author of The Abundance Book
Confessions of Madame Psyche: A Novel
by Dorothy Bryant&“Describes a life that explores, in ways that only fine fiction can, the differences between myth and illusion, between real psychic gifts and false ones.&”—The Denver PostThis American Book Award Winner follows the story of the young Mei-li Murrow who is dubbed &“Madame Psyche&” after she accidentally predicts the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. Although she wins fame and fortune, Mei-li seeks a truer spirituality, and embarks on a pilgrimage that takes her to the death-soaked Europe of the First World War, to a utopian commune in the Santa Cruz Mountains in the 1920s, to the Depression-era migrant work camps and cannery strikes, and finally to the Napa State Hospital, where she finds wisdom and peace among the outcasts of the asylum. Mei-li&’s modern-day epic is grounded in the history of Northern California in the first half of the twentieth century and peopled by comrades of many classes and cultures and by lovers both male and female. Yet her central odyssey remains one of inner discovery. In Confessions of Madame Psyche, Dorothy Bryant has created a character who is so honest in her search for truth, growth, and spiritual understanding that this quest becomes inherent to her survival.&“Breathtaking and heartbreaking . . . It is in the specifics of time and place that Bryant roots the book&’s magic. It is in her characterizations that the magic convinces . . . A beautiful story has, very simply, told itself.&”—The Denver Post &“Fascinating and beautiful.&”—Ursula K. LeGuin &“Intricate, appealing [and] profound.&”—Women&’s Review of Books
Time Trap: The Time Trap Series - Book One (Time Trap #1)
by Deborah ChesterWhen a time-traveler is mistakenly sent to Medieval Greece, he finds bandits, Crusaders—and his own evil twin—in this sci-fi series debut. In the 26th century, chaos threatens to overwhelm civilization—but the historians on staff at the Time Institute are determined to change things for the better. By gathering first-hand recordings of history&’s greatest events, they hope to restore faith in humanity and inspire the modern-day populace to pursue its own achievements. But when anarchist saboteurs infiltrate the Institute, time-traveler Noel Kedran is sent to the wrong place and century. Medieval Greece is little more than a way-station for European knights headed for the Crusades. This small pocket of history is awash in treachery as Greek bandits, French knights, and Constantinople's diplomats battle for supremacy. Caught in their clash to rule Greece, Noel fears that any alteration to the course of history could destroy his own time. But then he meets his own mirror image—a doppelganger as determined to destroy the future as Noel is to save it. And he&’s ready to take both history and Noel&’s fate into his own hands…unless Noel beats him to it.
The Means of Escape: Stories
by Penelope FitzgeraldThe Booker Prize-winning author&’s final short story collection &“shows her at the top of her form…exquisite&”—with an introduction by A.S. Byatt (The Guardian, UK). Penelope Fitzgerald was one of the United Kingdom&’s most highly-regarded contemporary authors. Her last novel, &‘The Blue Flower&’, was the book of its year, garnering extraordinary acclaim around the world. This posthumous collection of her short stories, originally published in anthologies and newspapers, shows Penelope Fitzgerald at her very best. From the tale of a young boy in 17th-century England who loses a precious keepsake and finds it frozen in a puddle of ice, to that of a group of buffoonish amateur Victorian painters on a trip to Brittany, these stories are characteristically wide ranging, enigmatic—and very funny. Each one is a miniature study of human behavior&’s endless absurdity.
What Ever Happened to Orson Welles?: A Portrait of an Independent Career
by Joseph McBrideA &“personal and passionate&” account of the Citizen Kane director&’s years as an expatriate and self-funded filmmaker (Los Angeles Times). At twenty-five, Orson Welles directed, co-wrote, and starred in Citizen Kane, widely considered the best film ever made. But Welles was such a revolutionary filmmaker that he found himself at odds with the Hollywood studio system, and his work was so far ahead of its time that he never regained the popular following he once enjoyed. Frustrated by Hollywood and falling victim to the postwar blacklist, Welles left for a long European exile. But he kept making films, functioning with the creative freedom of an independent filmmaker before that term became common and eventually preserving his independence by funding virtually all his own projects. Because he worked defiantly outside the system, Welles has often been maligned as an errant genius who squandered his early promise. Film critic Joseph McBride, who acted in Welles&’s unfinished film The Other Side of the Wind, challenges conventional wisdom about Welles&’s supposed creative decline in this first comprehensive examination of the films of Welles&’s artistically rich yet little-known later period. During the 1970s and &’80s, Welles was breaking new aesthetic ground, experimenting as adventurously as he had throughout his career. McBride&’s friendship and collaboration with Welles and his interviews with those who knew and worked with him make What Ever Happened to Orson Welles? a portrait of rare intimacy and insight. Reassessing Welles&’s final period in the context of his entire life and work, this revealing portrait of this great film artist will change the terms of how Orson Welles is regarded. &“[An] anecdote-illuminated account of Welles&’s later years.&” —The Washington Post &“Joseph McBride. . .has a clearer understanding of Welles and his films than almost anyone.&” —Martin Scorsese &“A definitive study.&” —Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Simply Citrus
by Marie AsselinThe author of the award-winning blog Food Nouveau shares tips, techniques and recipes for using citrus to add beauty and bite to your meals all year long. This beautifully photographed book contains sixty recipes that make clever use of fresh citrus fruits, from basic lemons, limes, and oranges, to more exotic mandarins, grapefruit, pomelos, and kumquats—as well as citrus products such as yuzu juice, orange blossom water, and preserved lemons. In chapters organized by fruit, food blogger Marie Asselin demonstrates how citrus can liven up almost any dish.Here you&’ll find recipes for a variety of appetizers, soups, salads, main dishes, desserts, and drinks. Jalapeño Crab Cakes with Corn Salsa, Broiled Fish Tacos with Avocado-Grapefruit Salsa, Orange and Ginger Pork Sliders with Slaw; Coconut Lemon Bars; Orange, Date, and Walnut Cake with Orange Butterscotch Sauce; Grapefruit and Pomegranate Pavlova; and Maple Paloma Cocktail are just a few of the delightful dishes included in this zesty cookbook.
Witches of Pennsylvania: Occult History & Lore
by Thomas WhiteA folklorist chronicles the history and lore of witchcraft in the Keystone State from William Penn&’s 17th century witch trial to 20th century occultism. As English and German settlers migrated to Pennsylvania, they brought their beliefs in magic with them from the Old World—sometimes with dangerous consequences. In 1802, for example, an Allegheny County judge helped an accused witch escape an angry mob. But Susan Mummey was not so fortunate. In 1934, she was killed in her home by a young Schuylkill County man who was convinced that she had cursed him. In other regions of the state, views on folk magic were more complex. While hex doctors were feared in the Pennsylvania German tradition, powwowers were and are revered for their abilities to heal, lift curses and find lost objects. In this revealing study, author Thomas White traces the undercurrent of witchcraft and occultism through centuries of Pennsylvania history.
The Last Chinese Chef: A Novel
by Nicole MonesThe bestselling author of Lost in Translation &“unlocks the deepest mysteries of legendary Chinese culinary arts to produce a feast for the human heart&” (David Henry Hwang, author of M. Butterfly). This alluring novel of friendship, love, and cuisine brings the bestselling author of Lost in Translation and A Cup of Light to one of the great Chinese subjects: food. As in her previous novels, Mones&’s captivating story also brings into focus a changing China—this time the hidden world of high culinary culture. When Maggie McElroy, a widowed American food writer, learns of a Chinese paternity claim against her late husband&’s estate, she has to go immediately to Beijing. She asks her magazine for time off, but her editor counters with an assignment: to profile the rising culinary star Sam Liang. In China, Maggie unties the knots of her husband&’s past, finding out more than she expected about him and about herself. With Sam as her guide, she is also drawn deep into a world of food rooted in centuries of history and philosophy. To her surprise she begins to be transformed by the cuisine, by Sam&’s family—a querulous but loving pack of cooks and diners—and most of all by Sam himself. The Last Chinese Chef is the exhilarating story of a woman regaining her soul in the most unexpected of places and &“a stunning picture of a country caught between tradition and modern life&” (Entertainment Weekly). World Gourmand Award Winner &“I don&’t think there&’s ever been anything quite like this. It&’s a love story, it&’s a mystery, and it&’s also the most thorough explanation of Chinese food that I&’ve ever read in the English language.&”—Ruth Reichl
Madame Verona Comes Down the Hill
by Dimitri Verhulst&“A timeless novel about love, loss and village life&” from the award-winning Dutch author of The Misfortunates and Problemski Hotel (Aesthetica). Years ago, Madame Verona and her husband built a home for themselves on a hill in a forest above a small village. There they lived in isolation, practicing their music, and chopping wood to see them through the cold winters. When Mr. Verona died, the locals might have expected that the legendary beauty would return to the village, but Madame Verona had enough wood to keep her warm during the years it would take to make a cello—the instrument her husband loved—and in the meantime she had her dogs for company. And then one cold February morning, when the last log has burned, Madame Verona sets off down the village path, with her cello and her memories, knowing that she will have no strength to climb the hill again. Poignant, precise and perfectly structured, this is a story of one woman&’s tender and enduring love—as a wife, and as a widow. &“An intimate, unsentimental portrayal of European rural life . . . In Verhulst&’s landscape, nature is ruthless, amoral and never benign, and human memory a cruel mirage . . . His best sentences are gorgeously resonant.&”—The Herald &“Aging, bereavement and death are somber themes, yet this novel&’s treatment of them is agreeably entertaining . . . this tale of enduring love is often preposterous, sometimes poignant and, above all, consistently charming.&”—The Independent
A Guide for Grown-ups: Essential Wisdom from the Collected Works of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (The\little Prince Ser.)
by Antoine de Saint-ExupéryA delightful collection of inspiring quotations from the mind of Antoine de Saint- Exupéry, author of The Little Prince.&“One sees clearly only with the heart. Anything essential is invisible to the eyes.&”For more than sixty years, this insight from The Little Prince has been quoted in more than 130 languages by fans around the world. Now, for the first time, quotations from the collected works and letters of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry are presented in a charming gift edition. Six chapters—&“Happiness,&” &“Friendship,&” &“Responsibility,&” &“Fortitude,&” &“Love,&” and &“What Is Essential&”—offer inspirational and thought-provoking words about the subjects held most dear by the author. A perfect gift for graduates—or for anyone who wants gentle guidance.
Fast into the Night: A Woman, Her Dogs, and Their Journey North on the Iditarod Trail
by Debbie Clarke Moderow&“Moderow&’s dedication and love for the Huskies that accompany her from Anchorage to Nome is the soul that drives this insightful and touching memoir.&”—Cowgirl Magazine At age forty-seven, a mother of two, Debbie Moderow was not your average musher in the Iditarod, but that&’s where she found herself when, less than 200 miles from the finish line, her dogs decided they didn&’t want to run anymore. After all her preparation, after all the careful management of her team, and after their running so well for over a week, the huskies balked. But the sting of not completing the race after coming so far was nothing compared to the disappointment Moderow felt in having lost touch with her dogs. Fast into the Night is the gripping story of Moderow&’s journeys along the Iditarod trail with her team of spunky huskies: Taiga and Su, Piney and Creek, Nacho and Zeppy, Juliet and the headstrong leader, Kanga. The first failed attempt crushed Moderow&’s confidence, but after reconnecting with her dogs she returned and ventured again to Nome, pushing through injuries, hallucinations, epic storms, flipped sleds, and clashing personalities, both human and canine. And she prevailed. A tale of survival, loyalty, and the mysterious connection between humans and dogs, Fast into the Night is &“what may be the quintessential Iditarod story . . . a great Alaskan adventure well told&” (Dave Atcheson, author of Dead Reckoning). &“When a memoir magically materializes before your eyes, striking all the right chords, it&’s a wonder to behold—truly beautiful. In Fast into the Night that is precisely what Debbie Clarke Moderow graces us with.&”—Anchorage Press
The Philosophy of Sherlock Holmes (The Philosophy of Popular Culture)
by Philip Tallon and David BaggettEssays about the famed fictional detective and the mysteries of life: &“Both elegantly erudite and consistently entertaining&” (E. J. Wagner, Edgar Award–winning author of The Science of Sherlock Holmes). Sir Arthur Conan Doyle&’s detective has stood as a unique figure for more than a century with his reliance on logical rigor, his analytic precision, and his disregard of social mores. A true classic, the Sherlock Holmes character continues to entertain twenty-first-century audiences on the page, stage, and screen. In The Philosophy of Sherlock Holmes, a team of leading scholars uses the beloved character as a window into the quandaries of existence, from questions of reality to the search for knowledge. The essays explore the sleuth&’s role in revealing some of the world's most fundamental philosophical issues, discussing subjects such as the nature of deception, the lessons enemies can teach us, Holmes&’s own potential for criminality, and the detective&’s unique but effective style of inductive reasoning. Emphasizing the philosophical debates raised by generations of devoted fans, this intriguing volume will be of interest to philosophers and Holmes enthusiasts alike.
No Stone Unturned: The True Story of the World's Premier Forensic Investigators
by Steve JacksonThe New York Times bestselling author takes readers on &“a fascinating journey into the trenches of crime [investigation]&”—now revised and updated (Lowell Cauffiel, New York Times bestselling author).A body stuffed in a car trunk swallowed by the swirling, muddy waters of the Missouri River. A hiker brutally murdered, then thrown off a steep embankment in a remote mountain range. A devious killer who hid his wife&’s body under a thick cement patio. For investigators, the story is often the same: they know a murder took place, they may even know who did it; but without key evidence, or a body, pursuing a conviction is nearly impossible. That&’s when they call NecroSearch International, a brain trust of the nation&’s top scientists in a wide variety of fields, who along with law enforcement, use the latest technology and field techniques to locate clandestine graves and hidden secrets to solve &“unsolvable&” crimes. In No Stone Unturned, Steve Jackson—who became a member of NecroSearch International in 2015—gives a captivating, insider&’s look into a realm of crime investigation of which few people are aware. &“The book covers the group&’s quirky beginnings and digs into its most important cases suspensefully; Jackson&’s sharp eye misses nothing in the painstakingly rendered details. A must-have for true crime fans, it should also be of great interest to anyone fascinated with the practical applications of science.&”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)&“Delves into cases that would make good novels, but they&’re real. Furthermore, he describes a group of uncommon people performing uncommon tasks, and he does it with respect, accuracy and genuine style.&”—Ron Franscell, bestselling author of Alice & Gerald: A Homicidal Love Story
The Devil Within: Possession & Exorcism in the Christian West
by Brian LevackA fascinating, wide-ranging survey of the history of demon possession and exorcism through the ages.In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the era of the Reformation, thousands of Europeans were thought to be possessed by demons. In response to their horrifying symptoms—violent convulsions, displays of preternatural strength, vomiting of foreign objects, displaying contempt for sacred objects, and others—exorcists were summoned to expel the evil spirits from victims&’ bodies. This compelling book focuses on possession and exorcism in the Reformation period, but also reaches back to the fifteenth century and forward to our own times.Entire convents of nuns in French, Italian, and Spanish towns, thirty boys in an Amsterdam orphanage, a small group of young girls in Salem, Massachusetts—these are among the instances of demon possession in the United States and throughout Europe that Brian Levack closely examines, taking into account the diverse interpretations of generations of theologians, biblical scholars, pastors, physicians, anthropologists, psychiatrists, and historians. Challenging the commonly held belief that possession signals physical or mental illness, the author argues that demoniacs and exorcists—consciously or not—are following their various religious cultures, and their performances can only be understood in those contexts.&“Riveting [and] readable . . . must-reading for students of history, psychology and religion.&” —Publishers Weekly&“Levak, a distinguished historian of early modern witchcraft, now sets exorcism in a long historical perspective, providing the most comprehensive and scholarly overview of the theme yet published.&” —Peter Marshall, Times Literary Supplement
Private Edens: Beautiful Country Gardens
by Jack Staub&“An intimate tour of more than twenty stunning private gardens in Virginia, New York, Connecticut, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.&”—Sophisticated Living In this book, garden design expert Jack Staub offers a tour of private country paradises in the Eastern United States boasting remarkable plant palettes and combinations. Anyone can find inspiration in these oases of beauty nestled in towns including Hudson, New York; Middleburg, Virginia; and Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. From a romantic garden with cottagey plantings that pays homage to the best of English garden vernacular to a splendid Eden where Maryland countryside meets Himalayan serenity, these garden paradises stand alone on their own terms and offer us examples of what we can all achieve with a modicum of respect, partnership, and imagination. &“Sumptuous photographs.&”—The New York Times Book Review
The Rose Quilt: A Steve Walsh Mystery
by Mark PasquiniIn the Roaring Twenties, a detective must sew up a case of quilting gone wrong—first in the cozy mystery series. It is the 1920s, in the world of quilting circles. Alice Chandler, a wealthy woman and prominent local quilter, is murdered with a pair of quilting shears during the preparations for a local flower show, leaving a dying clue on the lap quilt she and the executive committee are making as the first prize. Unfortunately, the clue could point to anyone on the committee or any of her three adopted children . . . Connecticut State Police lead investigator Steve Walsh is on the case, helped and hindered at every turn by the Alice&’s flapper daughter and by the scrappy reporter Julie Boroni. While trying to catch the killer, Steve&’s bachelor life may come to end—but with whom? A classic murder mystery with a quilty twist, this historical fiction novel is sure to grab every quilter&’s imagination and make them long for a bygone era.