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Stay of Execution: A Sort of Memoir
by Stewart AlsopA poignant memoir of a full life and an impending death, written by one of America&’s foremost journalists during his battle with terminal cancer. For three decades, from the end of World War II well into the Watergate era, internationally renowned newspaper and magazine columnist Stewart Alsop was a fixture on the Washington, DC, political landscape. In 1971, the respected journalist was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia, marking the beginning of his courageous three-year battle with the terrible cancer that ravaged his body but could not damage his spirit or slow his facile and brilliantly incisive mind. A passionate social critic and peerless political analyst who hobnobbed with presidents from FDR to Nixon, and enjoyed the respectful fellowship of such notable figures as Winston Churchill, Alice Roosevelt Longworth, and Henry Kissinger, Alsop insightfully chronicles the course of his medical history without a trace of maudlin self-pity while celebrating his family, friends, colleagues, and an extraordinary life well lived. Stay of Execution is Stewart Alsop&’s moving, powerful, and inspiring memoir of his terminal illness and his life before—an unforgettable true story of courage and accomplishment, trials and tragedy from one of the most revered American journalists of the twentieth century.
Emily Goes to Exeter: A Novel Of Regency England - Being The First Volume Of The Traveling Matchmaker (The Travelling Matchmaker Series #1)
by M. C. BeatonThe New York Times–bestselling Traveling Matchmaker series begins with a Regency tale of seductive subterfuge—from the author of the Agatha Raisin novels. A dead employer&’s legacy of five thousand pounds allows spinster Hannah Pym to resign from housekeeping and find adventure travelling the English countryside by stagecoach. But adventure soon finds Miss Pym in the form of Miss Emily Freemantle, a spoiled, violet-eyed beauty fleeing an arranged marriage to a rake she has never met. When the girl&’s darkly handsome betrothed boards their stage, Miss Pym is certain Emily was rash to bolt from this aristocratic catch. And so as soon as the travellers repair to an inn, Miss Pym begins her matchmaking. Although Lord Ranger Harley complains he&’ll not marry an ungrateful minx, Miss Pym suspects once she&’s marshaled the couple into sharing intimate household chores, all romantic knots will be untangled! &“Hannah Pym is not above an amusing deviousness, which brings about the happy endings in this unstartling, light entertainment.&” —Publishers Weekly
The Mind That Is Catholic: Philosophical & Political Essays
by James V. SchallIn this wide-ranging collection of philosophical essays, the acclaimed Catholic intellectual presents his vision of Catholic thought applied in the world. In The Mind That Is Catholic, political philosopher and Catholic intellectual James V. Schall presents a retrospective collection of his academic and literary essays written in the past fifty years. In these essays, exploring topics from war to friendship, philosophy, politics, and everyday living, Schall exemplifies the Catholic mind at its best. According to Schall, the Catholic mind seeks to recognize a consistent and coherent relation between the solid things of reason and the definite facts of revelation. It seeks to understand how they belong together, each profiting from the other. It respects what can be known by faith alone, but does not exclude the intelligibility of what is revealed. In these contemplative and insightful essays, Schall shares a lifetime of study in political philosophy, a wide-ranging discipline and perhaps the most vital context in which reason and revelation meet. &“Father James V. Schall is one of the few renaissance men still among us. His knowledge of various areas of reality and human endeavor is encyclopedic.&” ―Kenneth Baker, S.J., editor, Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Name-Dropping: From FDR On (Letras De Crítica Ser.)
by John Kenneth Galbraith&“[A] charming memoir [that] serves to remind us that idealism and trust once existed in the White House and Washington, a fact that may seem unbelievable&” (Newsday). A New York Times Notable Book &“Names? You want names? No one knows better ones than John Kenneth Galbraith,&” says the San Diego Union-Tribune. Name-Dropping covers the long and remarkable career of this economist and former ambassador, charting sixty-five years of politics, government, and American history as he writes of the many people he has known—among them Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy, Adlai Stevenson, and Jawaharlal Nehru—&“with a wit, style, and elegance few can match&” (Library Journal). This &“mischievously and merrily unrepentant&” memoir offers a rich and uniquely personal history of the twentieth century—a history the author himself helped to shape (The Boston Globe). &“Shrewd, irreverent, penetrating, and hilarious.&” —Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. &“It is not usual for a man past his 90th birthday to write a book that is as fresh and lively as the work of a 30-year-old. But John Kenneth Galbraith is not a usual man, and he has done it.&” —The New York Times
Suspicious Circumstances
by Patrick QuentinThe Edgar Award–winning author of the Peter Duluth series delivers a fun, fast-paced murder mystery set in the heyday of Hollywood. Patrick Quentin, best known for the Peter Duluth puzzle mysteries, also penned outstanding detective novels from the 1930s through the 1960s under other pseudonyms, including Q. Patrick and Jonathan Stagge. Anthony Boucher wrote: &“Quentin is particularly noted for the enviable polish and grace which make him one of the leading American fabricants of the murderous comedy of manners; but this surface smoothness conceals intricate and meticulous plot construction as faultless as that of Agatha Christie.&” Young Nickie Rood is in Paris working on a novel, enjoying the company of a lovely local, and generally lazing about when he learns of the death of Hollywood icon Norma Delaney. His eccentric mother, Anny, demands that he return home at this trying time. After all, Norma was one of Anny&’s best friends. They had come up together, working their way to movie stardom. But they were also both facing the fact that stars fade. And with Norma&’s unfortunate—and quite suspicious—demise, a plum film role is now Anny&’s for the taking. Which is why she ends up cast as suspect number one in her friend&’s murder. With Anny&’s life and legacy on the line, Nickie must snoop his way through the highest of high society and the grimiest gutters in Tinseltown if he&’s going to keep his mother from facing her final act.
Louise's Gamble (The Louise Pearlie World War II Novels of Suspense #2)
by Sarah R. ShaberYoung widow Louise Pearlie becomes embroiled in a perilous game of mafia bosses, Nazi spies, and banished royalty in this wartime novel of suspense. It&’s 1942 in Washington, DC. Louise Pearlie is now a chief file clerk at the legendary Office of Strategic Services, the precursor to the CIA, and enjoying being an independent, working woman despite wartime privations. But a casual friendship struck up with Alessa di Luca, a secretive war refugee, sucks Louise into a dangerous game of mafia bosses, Nazi spies, banished royalty, and Sicilian aristocracy—placing not only her job, but her life, in jeopardy . . . &“Shaber brews a delightful mix of feminine wiles and real-life history that will keep readers turning the pages.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Shaber has created a wonderful cast of characters . . . A wonderfully entertaining read.&” —Historical Novel Society
Women in Scripture: A Dictionary of Named and Unnamed Women in the Hebrew Bible, the Apocryphal/Deuterocanonical Books and the New Testament
by Toni Craven Carol Meyers Ross S. Kraemer&“This splendid reference describes every woman in Jewish and Christian scripture . . . monumental&” (Library Journal). In recent decades, many biblical scholars have studied the holy text with a new focus on gender. Women in Scripture is a groundbreaking work that provides Jews, Christians, or anyone fascinated by a body of literature that has exerted a singular influence on Western civilization a thorough look at every woman and group of women mentioned in the Bible, whether named or unnamed, well known or heretofore not known at all. They are remarkably varied—from prophets to prostitutes, military heroines to musicians, deacons to dancers, widows to wet nurses, rulers to slaves. There are familiar faces, such as Eve, Judith, and Mary, seen anew with the full benefit of the most up-to-date results of biblical scholarship. But the most innovative aspect of this book is the section devoted to the many females who in the scriptures do not even have names. Combining rigorous research with engaging prose, these articles on women in the Hebrew Bible, the Apocryphal/Deuterocanonical Books, and the New Testament will inform, delight, and challenge readers interested in the Bible, scholars and laypeople alike. Together, these collected histories create a volume that takes the study of women in the Bible to a new level.
The Outcasts: A Novel
by Stephen BeckerAn American engineer journeys to the tropics to build a bridge and reclaim his manhood in this brilliant tragicomedy written during the height of the Cold War Fleeing two bad marriages and the sneaking suspicion that failure is his destiny, Bernard Morrison boards a flight bound for a freshly liberated country in desperate need of infrastructure. When the plane finally touches down, the pilot has happy news: The airport and the capital are not under attack. So far, so good, thinks Morrison as he heads for the jungle. The bridge he has been sent to build may be in the middle of nowhere, but the work requires discipline and fortitude—qualities long missing from Morrison&’s routine—and his interactions with the native laborers and their bosses are refreshingly out of the ordinary. When he discovers a primitive tribe living near the construction site, Morrison revels in their freedom and lack of inhibition. He vows to protect the innocent tribespeople, not realizing that it&’s too late—the bridge to the future has already been built. Part farce, part tragedy, The Outcasts is a powerful morality tale in the tradition of Joseph Conrad and Graham Greene.
Ride Proud, Rebel!: With Linked Table Of Contents (The Drew Rennie Series #1)
by Andre NortonThis sweeping story chronicles one young man&’s experience with family and fighting during the Civil War. Drew Rennie is a rebel in more ways than one. Since childhood, he has defied the stern, unforgiving grandfather who reared him and who made no secret of his hatred for Drew&’s Texan father. And when the Civil War began, Grandfather&’s sympathies with the North, the smoldering feud erupted into a violent quarrel. Now, eighteen-year-old Drew has returned to Kentucky with Morgan&’s Raiders, a seasoned veteran with two years of experience fighting for the South. And even though Morgan&’s disastrous defeat at Cynthiana clearly reflects the Confederacy&’s growing weakness, it never occurs to Drew, his spur-jingling friend Anse Kirby, or young Boyd Barrett to stop fighting. In disorder, without adequate supplies and weapons, and harried by Union soldiers, they battle their way south to join Forrest&’s army. Ride Proud, Rebel! is the dramatic story of the long, agonizing retreat of the Army of the Tennessee from Harrisburg, Mississippi, where Boyd was wounded, to the rout of Selma and final surrender. Based on unpublished sources and written by a master storyteller, Drew&’s adventures as a scout for Forrest during the last year of the Confederacy make not only a gripping tale but also graphically portray the courage and strength of men who met defeat with honor. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4: 'one Of Literature's Most Endearing Figures' (The Adrian Mole Series #1)
by Sue TownsendBritish adolescent angst has never been so &“laugh-out-loud funny&” as in this first encounter with a sharp-witted, pining, and achingly honest underdog (The New York Times). Perhaps when I am famous and my diary is discovered, people will understand the torment of being a 13¾-year-old undiscovered intellectual. Adrian Mole is approaching fourteen, and like all radical intellectuals he must amass his grievances: His acne vulgaris is grotesque; his crush, Pandora, received seventeen Valentine&’s Day cards; his PE teacher is a sadist; he fears his parents&’ marriage is over since they no longer smoke together; his dog has gone AWOL; no one appreciates his poetry; and Animal Farm has set him off pork for good. If everyone were as appalled as Adrian Mole, it would be a better world. Introducing &“one of literature&’s most endearing figures&”: a luckless adolescent of great expectations and dwindling patience who knows all—or believes he does—and tells all (The Observer). First published in 1982, Adrian&’s chronicle of angst has sold more than twenty million copies worldwide, spawned seven sequels, and been adapted for television and staged as a musical. Here&’s where it all began.
The Hammer of God (Vib/ediciones B Ser. #Vol. 17)
by Arthur C. ClarkeFrom one of the bestselling science fiction authors of all time comes this heart-stopping far future novel of an asteroid on a collision course with Earth. A century into the future, technology has solved most of the problems that have plagued our time. However, a new problem is on the horizon—one greater than humanity has ever faced. A massive asteroid is racing toward Earth, and its impact could destroy all life on the planet. Immediately after the asteroid—named &“Kali&” after the Hindu goddess of chaos and destruction—is discovered, the world&’s greatest scientists begin researching a way to prevent the disaster. In the meantime, Cpt. Robert Singh, aboard the starship Goliath, may be the only person who can stop the asteroid. But this heroic role may demand the ultimate sacrifice. &“Entertaining . . . [Clark] handles both ideas and characters with deftness and wit.&” —Chicago Sun-Times
Saint Joan: A Play (Penguin Classics Ser.)
by George Bernard ShawThe great Irish playwright&’s impassioned dramatization of the life and trial of Joan of Arc. Three years after Joan of Arc was canonized in 1920, George Bernard Shaw brought to the stage a more complex and human portrayal of the fifteenth-century French martyr, creating one of the theater&’s most memorable and enduring female roles. Already renowned for plays such as Pygmalion, The Arms and the Man, and Major Barbara, Shaw presented Saint Joan as &“A Chronicle Play in Six Scenes and an Epilogue.&” The play begins in February 1429 as a visionary peasant girl feels called to lead a French army against the English in the Hundred Years War in order to install Charles VII, the dauphin, to the throne. Rallying the troops, Joan plays a pivotal role in the siege of Orléans and in the crowning of Charles at Reims Cathedral. The play culminates with Joan&’s trial for heresy after she is captured by opposing forces and ultimately condemned and burned at the stake. Through the device of an epilogue, Shaw dramatizes the reevaluation of Joan through a retrial a quarter century after her execution that clears her of heresy to declarations of her as a Christian martyr and ultimately almost five centuries after her death, her canonization as a saint. Shaw&’s Joan is an upstart and a rebel—sane, self-assured, proud, courageous, but still with the naivete of the teenager she was—who challenged the conventions of her time as well as those in power. Having exhaustively researched the documents of her trial, Shaw added a preface and series of reflections on Joan to the published text of the play, which offer further insight into a legendary figure who continues to fascinate, intrigue, and provoke a myriad of interpretations, as well as ongoing productions of Shaw&’s only tragedy. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
The Kashmir Shawl: A Novel
by Rosie ThomasThe beloved, bestselling author delivers &“an epic tale . . . A complicated entanglement of family secrets, love during wartime and dangerous liaisons&” (Red Magazine). &“Sorting through her parents&’ possessions after their deaths, Mair Ellis discovers a Kashmir shawl that once belonged to her Welsh grandmother, Nerys Watkins. Nestled within the folds of this exquisite handwoven piece is an envelope containing a single lock of hair. Curiosity drives Mair to trace the history of the shawl, a quest that takes her from Wales to India. As she pieces together her grandmother&’s past, the two women&’s stories intertwine, transporting the reader between the Kashmir of WWII and the present day. The bulk of the novel belongs to Nerys, a missionary&’s wife whose undemonstrative husband urges her to spend the winter in Srinigar with a friend while he spreads Christianity in remote settlements. Nerys is forever changed in this romantic city, blossoming in an illicit affair while being swept up in the dangerous unraveling of another&’s. The consequences resurface nearly seven decades later, leaving Mair with a life-altering decision. An avid traveler and thorough researcher, Thomas brings the flavors and colors of India to life with vivid detail and develops characters so real one feels a kinship. An engrossing, intelligent, and satisfying read.&” —Booklist (starred review) &“Mystery, intrigue, a great love, passion, and a terrible sorrow all come together to make The Kashmir Shawl a very touching and satisfying read.&” —Barbara Taylor Bradford &“A spellbinding tale . . . Beautifully written, honest and compassionate.&” —Daily Express &“A superbly written novel, marvelously descriptive and especially evocative of the war years . . . A gorgeous treat.&” —Choice
There Should Have Been Castles
by Herman Raucher&“Slick, smart, raunchy entertainment&” from the international bestselling author of the classic Summer of &’42 (Kirkus Reviews). Ben is the writer who can&’t seem to make it; Ginnie is the dancer who can&’t seem to miss. In 1951 they are two scared kids in love—determined to hold onto each other no matter what. Together the world is theirs for the asking. In the exhilarating landscape of 1950s showbiz, from the neon glamour of the New York stage to the starry glitter of Hollywood, they have love and success—pure, intense, and perfect. It should go on forever, fueled by enough romance and passion for all the record books and fairytales that ever were. But can their love prevail or will it all come tumbling down due to an unexpected twist neither of them could have foreseen?
Before He Wakes: A True Story of Money, Marriage, Sex and Murder
by Jerry BledsoeNew York Times–bestselling author: &“In the art of true-crime reportage, Jerry Bledsoe is the best in the country . . . Before He Wakes has the suspense of a novel&” (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution). Barbara Stager was known as a devoted mother, loving wife, and dedicated church leader in her Durham, North Carolina, community. When she &“accidentally&” shot her husband, popular high school coach, Russ, the police were inclined to believe her—until they learned that ten years earlier, her first husband had died in a strangely similar way. Sgt. Rick Buchanan&’s relentless investigation into Stager&’s life revealed a stunning vortex of compulsive lying, obsessive spending, and sexual promiscuity. With every new discovery, more of Barbara&’s impeccable image unraveled. But the greatest shock—a damning piece of evidence Russ Stager left behind—revealed the nightmare truth about Barbara. With &“the fine-toothed-comb reporting of [an] ace crime journalist,&” this book takes us deep into a spellbinding case of double life, lethal lust, and almost perfect murder (Kirkus Reviews). &“A shocking and well-written portrait of a dangerous woman.&” —The New York Times &“Mesmerizing.&” —Ann Rule, New York Times–bestselling author of The Stranger Beside Me &“This account of manipulation, compulsive spending, lying, promiscuity, and murder is made even more chilling by the fact that appearances are often deceiving.&” —Library Journal &“A profile of evil . . . Fascinating.&” —The Baltimore Sun &“Jerry Bledsoe is the master of true crime, the conclusion to what Truman Capote began. . . . Another stunning success.&” —Patricia Cornwell, New York Times–bestselling author of Chaos
The Sacco Gang
by Andrea CamilleriThe award-winning author&’s &“vivid historical novel based on the true story of the five Sacco brothers&” who fought fascism and the mafia in 1920s Sicily (Publishers Weekly). Sicily, 1920s. As socialists who run successful farms and businesses, the Sacco brothers are a prime target of the local Mafia&’s extortion racket. When their father receives an anonymous letter demanding protection money, he goes to the police. But what can they do with such a complaint? No one in the village has ever dared denounce the Mafia before. From that moment on, the Sacco brothers must defend themselves as they face an escalating war against the Mafia, corrupt police, and fascist leaders who declare the Saccos a gang of bandits. Facing violent attacks and false accusations, they become fugitives who can trust no one in their battle for freedom. &“A twisted morality tale worthy of the wild west.&” —The Guardian
Framing Innocence: A Mother's Photographs, a Prosecutor's Zeal, and a Small Town's Response
by Lynn PowellThe harrowing true story of a mother whose innocent photos of her daughter resulted in child pornography charges—&“an enthralling book&” (Robert Coles). When Oberlin, Ohio, resident Cynthia Stewart dropped off eleven rolls of film at a drugstore near her home, she had no idea that two snapshots of her eight-year-old daughter would cause the county prosecutor to arrest her, take her away in handcuffs, threaten to remove her child from her home, and charge her with crimes that carried the possibility of sixteen years in prison. Thankfully, Cynthia&’s community came to her defense and supported her through the long legal battle. In Framing Innocence, poet and author Lynn Powell—who was one of Cynthia&’s neighbors—brilliantly probes the many questions raised: when does a photograph of a naked child cross the line from innocent snapshot to child pornography? When does a prosecution cross the line from vigorous to overzealous? When does the parent, and when does the state, know best? This &“fascinating . . . immediate and compelling&” story plumbs the perfect storm of events that put a loving family in a small American town at risk (Booklist). &“[A] well-written, absorbing book.&” —The Plain Dealer
Marcus Off Duty: The Recipes I Cook at Home
by Roy Finamore Marcus SamuelssonUnwind with 150 relaxed, multicultural dishes from the award-winning celebrity chef and New York Times–bestselling author! Born in Ethiopia, raised in Sweden, and trained in European kitchens, Marcus Samuelsson is a world citizen turned American culinary icon—the youngest chef ever to receive three stars from the New York Times, a five-time James Beard Award recipient, a winner of Top Chef Masters, and a judge on Chopped. He was even chosen to cook President Obama&’s first state dinner. In Marcus Off-Duty, the chef former president Bill Clinton says &“has reinvigorated and reimagined what it means to be American&” serves up the dishes he makes at his Harlem home for his wife and friends. The recipes blend a rainbow of the flavors he has experienced in his travels: Ethiopian, Swedish, Mexican, Caribbean, Italian, and Southern soul. With these recipes, you too can enjoy his eclectic, casual food—including Dill-Spiced Salmon; Coconut-Lime Curried Chicken; Mac, Cheese, and Greens; Chocolate Pie Spiced with Indian Garam Masala; and for kids, Peanut Noodles with Slaw . . . and much more. &“Highly recommended for adventurous and well-traveled home cooks, as well as fans of Susan Feniger&’s Street Food.&” —Library Journal
The Diary of Prisoner 17326: A Boy's Life in a Japanese Labor Camp (World War Ii: The Global, Human, And Ethical Dimension Ser. #20 B/w Illustrations)
by John K. StutterheimA moving memoir of childhood in Dutch colonial Java, coming of age in wartime, and the trauma of life in WWII Labor Camps run by the Japanese. As a boy growing up the Dutch island colony of Java, John K. Stutterheim spent hours exploring his exotic surroundings, taking walks with his younger brother and dachshund along winding jungle roads. It was a fairly typical life for a colonial family in the Dutch East Indies, but their colonial idyll ended when the Japanese invaded in 1942, when John was fourteen. With the surrender of Java, John&’s father was taken prisoner. Soon thereafter, John, his younger brother, and his mother were imprisoned. A year later he and his brother were moved to a forced labor camp for boys, where disease, starvation, and the constant threat of imminent death took their toll. Throughout all of these travails, John kept a secret diary hidden in his mattress. His memories now offer a unique perspective on an often-overlooked episode of World War II. What emerges is a compelling story of a young man caught up in the machinations of a global war—struggling to survive while caring for his gravely ill brother.
The Dorchester Five
by Peter Manus&“Boston&’s historic, multicultural neighborhood of Dorchester provides the backdrop for this engrossing crime novel&” from the author of Fickle (Publishers Weekly). Years ago, after a criminally negligent driver ran down a church lady in Dorchester, an angry group of five people flipped his car over, leaving him disfigured and brain damaged. Now, a playboy lawyer has plunged from the roof of a Boston hotel, and a Rhode Island strip club owner has been found dead. Both men had been spotted with a mysterious woman who left behind a trail of filterless cigarettes, purple lipstick, and French perfume. And both men were members of the so-called Dorchester Five. Now, homicide cop Marina Papanikitas can&’t shake the gnawing feeling that these murders are merely the tip of the iceberg in one femme fatale&’s vengeful spree . . .
The Wake of Forgiveness: A Novel
by Bruce Machart&“A mesmerizing, mythic saga&” of a Texas family damaged by a dark past, and a son driven by a need for redemption (The New York Times Book Review). On a moonless Texas night in 1895, an ambitious young landowner suffers the loss of his wife—&“the only woman he&’s ever been fond of&”—when she dies giving birth to their fourth son, Karel. The boy is forever haunted by thoughts of the mother he never knew and the bloodshot blame in his father&’s eyes, and is permanently marked by the yoke he and his brothers are forced to wear to plow the family fields. But from an early age, Karel proves remarkably talented on horseback, and his father enlists him to ride in horseraces against his neighbors, with acreage as the prize. Now, Karel prepares for a high-stakes race against a powerful Spanish patriarch and his alluring daughters—and hanging in the balance are his father&’s fortune, his brothers&’ futures, and his own fate—in this &“powerful story of familial love, anguish, and hatred&” (The Dallas Morning News). &“[A] luminous and wrenching tale of four motherless brothers.&” —Entertainment Weekly &“This intense, fast-paced debut novel is hard to put down. Machart&’s hard-hitting style is sure to capture fans of Cormac McCarthy and Jim Harrison.&” —Library Journal, starred review &“A gripping American drama.&” —Tim O&’Brien, author of The Things They Carried
Who Pays the Piper?: An Ernest Lamb Mystery (The Ernest Lamb Mysteries #2)
by Patricia WentworthA blackmailing businessman turns up dead in this mystery featuring Scotland Yard&’s Inspector Ernest Lamb, from the creator of the Miss Silver series. Lucas Dale always gets what he wants. And this time he wants another man&’s fiancée: Susan Lenox. Never mind that she&’s engaged to Bill Carrick, an up-and-coming architect without a farthing to his name. Cathleen O&’Hara, Dale&’s mousy social secretary, serves as the unwitting instrument of his plan, and a nasty blackmail scheme is set in motion. Soon, Susan has no choice but to break off her engagement and agree to marry Dale—until he&’s found in his study with a bullet in his head. Scotland Yard is called in, and before long, Inspector Ernest Lamb and Detective Frank Abbott have a suspect: Carrick. But as Lamb and Abbott dig deeper, they discover others with means, motive, and opportunity, including the victim&’s penniless former wife who was handy with a gun, and his American business partner who wanted the money Dale owed him. No one has an alibi for the time of Dale&’s demise. And someone else will die before the price of murder is paid. Who Pays the Piper? is the 2nd book in the Ernest Lamb Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
A Fall of Moondust (Arthur C. Clarke Collection #No.49)
by Arthur C. ClarkeA &“superbly ingenious&” classic of space survival from the author of 2001: A Space Odyssey—one of science fiction&’s most influential grandmasters (Daily Express). Expanding the Moon&’s population hinges on building a thriving tourist industry. But when a prototype tourist craft called the Selene encounters a moonquake, the ship plummets under a vast body of liquid-fine moondust called the Sea of Thirst. While time runs out for the passengers and crew, rescuers find their resources stretched to the limit by the unpredictable conditions of the lunar environment. Nominated for the Hugo Award in 1963, this brilliantly imagined story of human ingenuity and survival is a tour-de-force of psychological suspense and sustained dramatic tension sure to appeal to fans of Andy Weir&’s The Martian. &“The best book yet about man&’s most dramatic journey, the most exciting science fiction novel for years.&” —Evening Standard &“Expertly told and cruelly exciting to the end.&” —The Sunday Times &“Extremely good . . . with some superbly ingenious and exciting new twists.&” —Daily Express
In the Wake of the Wind
by Katherine KingsleyThe national bestselling author delivers a Regency romance with &“a memorable heroine, steamy lovemaking and delightful scenes involving white magic&” (Publishers Weekly). During her years of exile in Wales, Serafina&’s only solace has been the golden-haired lover who has haunted her dreams. She even convinced herself that he must be the man she is set to marry the next day. But during a moonlight walk in the woods she comes across a dark stranger who shatters her hopes with a kiss and a devastating revelation of the feelings of her betrothed. Preparing to marry a woman he doesn&’t know, Aiden Delaware, Earl of Aubrey, seeks solace in the woods, stumbling upon a maiden as beautiful as a fairy queen. He tells her his darkest secret: He already despises his betrothed and has no wish to be forced into an arranged marriage. The next day, Aiden learns the shocking truth: The beauty from the woods he&’d loved at first sight turns out to be the unwanted fiancée, who now knows his true feelings. Despite this inauspicious beginning, Aiden and Serafina gradually discover that marriage is more than a contract, and love can span more than a lifetime. &“Kingsley has done an excellent job of bringing us two wonderful lovers and a cast of secondary characters you can sink your teeth into.&” —Rendezvous &“Another dreamspun romance . . . Once more Katherine Kingsley works her magic . . . in a story that lifts your heart and makes your soul sing.&” —Romantic Times
Madly Chasing Peace: How I Went from Hell to Happy in Nine Minutes a Day
by Dina ProctorDiscover the 3x3 meditation technique that can turn your life around in this “raw, compelling and deeply inspiring” self-help memoir (Jack Canfield, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Soul).Many know that thoughts and emotions affect the physical body—but how can you use this knowledge most effectively? Dina Proctor developed the 3x3 meditation technique during her own struggle with suicidal depression and addiction. As a certified life coach, she shares it with her clients. Now, she shares it with readers everywhere.In this book, Proctor recounts her raw, real experience and the 3x3 meditation technique that has been the key to her physical, mental, and emotional healing—leading to better regulation of blood sugar and cholesterol, weight loss, and even improved relationships. The key is not spending hours on end in meditation or visualization practice, but to engage multiple times per day in shorter bursts, to consistently interrupt old thought patterns and negative thinking. If you can spare nine minutes a day, you too can experience its powerful benefits—and in addition to the author’s riveting story of recovery, Madly Chasing Peace provides concrete steps to get you started.