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Mr. Wroe's Virgins: A Novel
by Jane RogersA nineteenth century prophet claims seven young women for his own in this &“engaging, serious and gleefully ironic novel&” based on true events (The New York Times Book Review). A New York Times Notable Book In the 1820s, Prophet John Wroe settled his Christian Israelite church in Lancashire, England, where he and his followers awaited the end of the world. And when God told Wroe to find &“comfort and succour&” with seven virgins, his followers supplied him their daughters. This is the story of those seven young women—faithful, cynical, canny, and desperate—and their charismatic leader, as they move headlong toward the historic trial that brings their household to its dramatic end. With impeccable research into the era and the life of John Wroe, Jane Rogers delivers &“a compelling story of astonishing depth, elucidating religious idealism, the beginnings of socialism and the ubiquitous position of women as unpaid laborers&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). &“[Mr. Wroe&’s Virgins] leaps headlong into the most ambitious and risky territories: faith, love and existential meaning.&” —The New York Times Book Review &“[Rogers] writes better than almost anyone of her generation.&” —The Independent on Sunday
Lord Freddie's First Love
by Patricia BrayA viscount is enraptured—but gossips might get in the way of romance—in this Regency tale by an author acclaimed for &“absorbing storytelling&” (Booklist). Despite having proposed to more than a dozen women, Viscount Frederick remains one of London&’s most eligible bachelors. The debutantes simply don&’t find him dashing enough for their tastes. His pride stinging from his latest rejection, Freddie leaves London for his country estate. After six years abroad, Anne Webster has returned to New Biddeford with a child at her side—a child whose unruly red hair and mischievous green eyes leave society gossips quite sure of the identity of his mother. Though five-year-old Ian is really Anne&’s nephew, nothing could quiet the scandal or erase the stigma once the ton started talking. Anne&’s childhood companion, Viscount Frederick, was the only person to offer friendship—and then, a rapturous love. But how could Anne allow Freddie to destroy his life by marrying a woman with a tarnished reputation such as hers?
The Genius of Impeachment: The Founders' Cure for Royalism
by John NicholsA more-timely-than-ever argument that impeachment is an essential American institution from the author of Horsemen of the Trumpocalypse. This surprising and irreverent book by one of America&’s leading political reporters makes the case that impeachment is much more than a legal and congressional process—it is an essential instrument of America&’s democratic system. Articles of impeachment have been brought sixty-two times in American history. Thomas Jefferson himself forwarded the evidence for impeachment of the first federal official to be removed under the process—John Pickering in 1803. Impeachment is as American as apple pie. The founders designed impeachment as one of the checks against executive power. As John Nichols reveals in this fascinating look at impeachment&’s hidden history, impeachment movements—in addition to congressional proceedings themselves—have played an important role in countering an out-of-control executive branch. The threat of impeachment has worked to temper presidential excesses and to reassert democratic values in times of national drift. The Genius of Impeachment makes clear that we sorely need such a movement today, and that both the president and vice president deserve impeachment. In the spirit of maverick congressmember Henry B. González, who introduced articles of impeachment against both George H. W. Bush and Ronald Reagan for making war without a declaration, this book is a fearless call to Americans to hold our leaders accountable to democracy. &“Arguing that regular elections are an insufficient democratic guardian against corrupt officeholders . . . this work relies on its power-to-the-people persona for its appeal.&” —Booklist
"The Good War": An Oral History of World War II
by Studs TerkelWinner of the Pulitzer Prize: &“The richest and most powerful single document of the American experience in World War II&” (The Boston Globe). &“The Good War&” is a testament not only to the experience of war but to the extraordinary skill of Studs Terkel as an interviewer and oral historian. From a pipe fitter&’s apprentice at Pearl Harbor to a crew member of the flight that dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki, his subjects are open and unrelenting in their analyses of themselves and their experiences, producing what People magazine has called &“a splendid epic history&” of WWII. With this volume Terkel expanded his scope to the global and the historical, and the result is a masterpiece of oral history. &“Tremendously compelling, somehow dramatic and intimate at the same time, as if one has stumbled on private accounts in letters locked in attic trunks . . . In terms of plain human interest, Mr. Terkel may well have put together the most vivid collection of World War II sketches ever gathered between covers.&” —The New York Times Book Review &“I promise you will remember your war years, if you were alive then, with extraordinary vividness as you go through Studs Terkel&’s book. Or, if you are too young to remember, this is the best place to get a sense of what people were feeling.&” —Chicago Tribune &“A powerful book, repeatedly moving and profoundly disturbing.&” —People
Monkeys, Myths, and Molecules: Separating Fact from Fiction in the Science of Everyday Life
by Dr. Joe SchwarczThe bestselling popular science author &“has made it his mission to tackle myths about science and the so-called experts who spread them&” (CBC Radio). The internet is a powerful beast when it comes to science; the answer to any query you may have is just a few keystrokes away. But when there are multiple answers from various sources, how do we know what information is reliable? In Monkeys, Myths, and Molecules, bestselling author Dr. Joe Schwarcz takes a critical look at how facts are misconstrued in the media. He debunks the myths surrounding canned food, artificial dyes, SPF, homeopathy, cancer, chemicals, and much more. Unafraid to expose the sheer nonsense people are led to believe about health, food, drugs, and our environment, Dr. Joe confronts pseudoscience and convincingly and entertainingly advocates for a scientific approach to everyday life. &“A compendium of short articles on a variety of subjects, written in a humorous, accessible style, and larded with intriguing trivia . . . Dr. Joe skewers food myths, opposition to GMOs, Dr. Oz, and Vani Hari, aka the Food Babe.&” —Science-Based Medicine &“Ultimately, the author successfully demonstrates how claims should be queried and analyzed before they are accepted . . . Recommended for readers of health, nutrition, and popular science.&” —Library Journal &“The book is chock-full of captivating anecdotes . . . The author engages readers with his wit and wisdom.&” —The Canadian Jewish News
Treason in the Secret City: A World War Two Mystery Set In Tennessee (The Libby Clark Mysteries #2)
by Diane FanningA &“briskly paced and smartly written&” World War II mystery set in Tennessee, featuring research chemist and amateur sleuth Libby Clark (Booklist). May 30, 1944. In the middle of the night, Libby Clark is roused from sleep by a colleague in distress. Marvin&’s cousin Frannie has been charged with treason, and he hopes that Libby, with her clear-headed scientific mind, can help prove her innocence. Libby, a chemist at a secret military facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is committed to pursuing the truth wherever it takes her. Libby soon uncovers the immoral Dr. Hansrote, who has tricked Frannie into her treachery. But the evil at Oak Ridge runs deeper. And Libby not only finds herself in conflict with the authorities, but also caught in the crosshairs of a deadly cabal of spies, profiteers, and unscrupulous collaborators. Can Libby survive the confluence of challenges? Or will one of them fashion a trap she cannot escape? Treason in the Secret City is the second book in the Libby Clark Mysteries, which also includes Scandal in the Secret City and Sabotage in the Secret City. &“This sequel to Scandal in the Secret City, which has some basis in fact, is faster-paced than Fanning&’s debut while maintaining the 1940s atmosphere.&” —Booklist
Diamond Dust: Stories
by Anita DesaiA collection of stories stretching from India to New England to Mexico from the author of Fasting, Feasting—an &“undeniable genius&” (TheWashington Post Book World). The men and women in these nine tales set out on journeys that suddenly go beyond the pale—or surprisingly lead them back to where they started. In the mischievous title story, a beloved dog brings nothing but disaster to his obsessed master; in other tales, old friendships and family ties stir up buried feelings, demanding either renewed commitment or escape. And in the final exquisite story, a young woman discovers a new kind of freedom in Delhi&’s rooftop community. This is a richly diverse, &“quiet but deeply satisfying&” collection of stories, from a three-time Man Booker Prize finalist (Kirkus Reviews). &“Anita Desai is one of the most brilliant and subtle writers ever to have described the meeting of eastern and western culture . . . Both serious and wonderfully entertaining.&” —Alison Lurie, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Foreign Affairs &“Served up with characteristic perspicuity, subtle humor and attention to the little hypocrisies of the middle class.&” —Publishers Weekly
The Return of Captain John Emmett: A Mystery (The Laurence Bartram Mysteries #1)
by Elizabeth SpellerA man investigates the deaths of his fellow veterans in this &“haunting and beautifully written&” novel of post–World War I England (C. S. Harris, author of the Sebastian St. Cyr Mysteries). London, 1920. In the aftermath of the Great War and a devastating family tragedy, Laurence Bartram has turned his back on the world. But with a well-timed letter, an old flame manages to draw him back in. Mary Emmett&’s brother, John—like Laurence, an officer during the war—has apparently killed himself while in the care of a remote veterans&’ hospital, and Mary needs to know why. Aided by his friend—a dauntless gentleman with detective skills cadged from mystery novels—Laurence begins asking difficult questions. What connects a group of war poets, a bitter feud within John&’s regiment, and a hidden love affair? Was his friend&’s death really a suicide, or the missing piece in a puzzling series of murders? As veterans tied to John continue to turn up dead, and Laurence is forced to face the darkest corners of his own war experiences, his own survival may depend on uncovering the truth. At once a compelling mystery and an elegant literary debut, The Return of Captain John Emmett blends psychological depth with suspenseful storytelling that calls to mind the golden age of British crime fiction, &“full of jolting revelations and quiet insights&” (The Wall Street Journal). &“A captivating wartime whodunit.&” —The Boston Globe
The General & His Daughter: The Wartime Letters of General James M. Gavin to his Daughter Barbara (World War Ii: The Global, Human, And Ethical Dimension Ser.)
by Barbara Gavin FauntleroyThe fascinating personal correspondence from a commanding general of the eighty-second Airborne Division to his young daughter during World War II. James Maurice Gavin left for war in April 1943 as a colonel commanding the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the eighty-second Airborne Division—America&’s first airborne division and the first to fight in World War II. In 1944, at age thirty-seven, &“Slim Jim&” Gavin, as he was known to his troops, became the eighty-second&’s commanding general—the youngest Army officer to become a major general since the Civil War. At war&’s end, this soldier&’s soldier had become one of our greatest generals—and the eighty-second&’s most decorated officer. In this book, James Gavin&’s letters home to his nine-year-old daughter, Barbara, provide a revealing portrait of the American experience in World War II through the eyes of one of its most dynamic officers. Written from ship decks, foxholes, and field tents—often just before or after a dangerous jump—they capture the day-to-day realities of combat and Gavin&’s personal reactions to the war he helped to win. With more than 200 letters spanning from Fort Bragg in 1943 to New York&’s victory parade, this collection provides an invaluable self-portrait of a great general, and a great American, in war and peace. Includes a prologue and epilogue by Barbara Gavin Fauntleroy; a foreword by Rufus Broadaway; commentary and notes by Starlyn Jorgensen; and an introduction by Gerard M. Devlin.
The Secret Sharer: Novella
by Joseph ConradA young sea captain tests his mettle off the coast of Siam in this nineteenth-century psychological tale from the author of Heart of Darkness. When his sailing ship is anchored in the Gulf of Siam—now Thailand—a first-time sea captain questions his ability to command. Anxious and eager for his crew to like him, he takes the first shift of the night watch. Alone in the dark, he encounters a mysterious man swimming alongside the vessel. The captain allows him to board and learns that the stranger, Leggatt, was first mate on another ship and he claims to have accidentally murdered a man. Torn between arresting Leggatt for his crime and secretly harboring him in his own cabin, the young captain faces a choice more difficult than any he has ever known. Forced to determine Leggatt&’s fate, the captain must consider the safety of his crew and the ramifications his decision will have on his own future. As in his classic works Heart of Darkness and Lord Jim, author Joseph Conrad crafts a gripping read, endowing a nautical adventure with questions of morality and self-discovery.
Hidden Graves: A Pi Mystery Set In Chicago (The Dek Elstrom Mysteries #6)
by Jack Fredrickson&“An investigator with a seductive one-two punch—a delectably smart mouth and a delightfully nimble brain.&” —William Kent Krueger &“Chicago private investigator Dek Elstrom is having a hard time making ends meet, what with the recent collapse of his marriage, the scandal that wrecked his career, and the lack of an actual private investigator&’s license. When a woman hires Dek to confirm the whereabouts of three men, Dek&’s not exactly in a position to turn down the work, despite his client&’s deeply suspicious behavior (Why, for example, does she show up for their meeting wearing an obvious disguise?). When Dek discovers that one of the men is dead and the other two seem to have gone missing, not to mention the fact that the dead man may have taken on a new identity a couple of decades ago, he realizes he&’s stumbled onto the kind of case that could resurrect his career―if he can beat a (trumped-up) murder charge, that is. The writing here is splendid, echoing genre veteran Loren D. Estleman, and Dek Elstrom is the kind of guy we genuinely like spending time with.&” —Booklist
Stitch 50 Cats: Easing sewing patterns for cute plush kitties
by Alison J ReidBe the cat that got the cream with this feline collection of easy sewing patterns for the cutest cat designs, all made using simple hand-sewing techniques. Featuring the most popular and distinctive breeds ; including long-haired, short-haired, hairless and even big cats ;each pussycat pattern comes with step-by-step instructions and full-size templates, making them purrrfect for all abilities. The finished little kitties would make cute brooches, bag charms and home accessories, or can even be scaled up to make bigger plushes, all of which will make your cat-loving friends have kittens! Cats? But they're all the same, aren't they? Well, no not really! When you start to explore the many different breeds of cats, you realise just what a variety of breeds there is, and how different they are from each other. Author Alison J Reid has spent months beavering away in her studio, researching all different kinds of cats, both domestic and wild. She has checked out their colourings and markings, and spent so much time trying to perfect their colourful, beautiful eyes. It became an obsession! It was only by researching the various details that make each breed so distinctive, that Alison has been able to capture each of their unique qualities and differences. Pattern, colour and shape are key, so capturing these details in felt was important. Luckily, there are so many different colours of felt available, including fur-like mottled effects. Felt's non-fraying, double sided, robust qualities make it easy to create all the little details that make each cat breed so unique and instantly recognisable. She has also used small amounts of wool curls and roving to add texture for truly strokable results. Each cat pattern can be traced straight from the page (or enlarged if you want to sew a larger plush), and simple instructions mean that even beginners can get started. And because all the cats are sewn by hand, you don't need a sewing machine and can sit on the sofa with your cat while you sew. Whether you choose to sew just your own favourites, or make cats for the other crazy cat people in your life, this book will provide hours of fun and inspiration.
Behind the Clutter: Truth. Love. Meaning. Purpose.
by June SaruwatariThe lifestyle coach and professional organizer shares her unique approach to decluttering your home, head, and heart in this spiritual self-help memoir.Have you ever wanted to know the secret to creating a life you love? How do you sift through the complexities of life to discern what’s standing in your way? In Behind the Clutter, June Saruwatari opens her home and her heart to reveal her transformative decluttering methods—an approach to life that has kept her in demand as a lifestyle, business, and relationship coach.Part spiritual memoir, part self-help book, Behind the Clutter is an account of June’s own internal and external “stuff” through her unique fourfold lens of TruthLoveMeaningPurposeTM:TRUTH: What is the truth of my current situation?LOVE: Do I absolutely love this?MEANING: What is the meaning of this for me?PURPOSE: What purpose does this serve in my life?As you go behind the clutter with June as your guide, you’ll discover that you are your own expert at designing your life, learn to apply your own TruthLoveMeaningPurposeTM to all the “stuff” in your life, and uncover the masterpiece of yourself that’s been there all along.
Child's Play (The Dalziel and Pascoe Mysteries #9)
by Reginald HillAn inheritance draws a shady long-lost relative out of hiding in &“the most elaborate mystery in the Yorkshire series&” (Kirkus Reviews). Reginald Hill &“raised the classical British mystery to new heights&” when he introduced pugnacious Yorkshire Det. Inspector Andrew Dalziel and his partner, the callow Sgt. Peter Pascoe (The New York Times Book Review). Their chafing differences in education, manners, technique, and temperament made them &“the most remarkable duo in the annals of crime fiction&” (Toronto Star). Adapted into a long-running hit show for the BBC, the Gold Dagger Award–winning series is now available as ebooks. Gwendoline Huby&’s passing has left her relatives more aggrieved than grieving. The wealthy and dotty widow has bequeathed the bulk of her fortune to her son, Alexander, missing in action since World War II. Then a stranger appears at the funeral claiming, against all odds, to be the phantom benefactor. Imposter or rightful heir? For Dalziel and Pascoe, a prickly situation is made even more so when Alexander is murdered. But when a second body turns up—this time in the CID&’s parking lot—the Yorkshire detectives can&’t fathom a connection. Until they dare to look a little deeper into the Hubys&’ family plot. Child&’s Play is the 9th book in the Dalziel and Pascoe Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
A Little More Free: An Eddie Dougherty Mystery (The Eddie Dougherty Mysteries #2)
by John McFetridge&“Like [Elmore] Leonard, McFetridge is able to convincingly portray flawed figures on both sides of the law&” (Publishers Weekly). Montreal, Labor Day weekend, 1972. The city is getting ready to host the first game in the legendary Summit Series between Canada and the USSR. Three men set fire to a nightclub and thirty-seven people die. The Museum of Fine Arts is robbed and two million dollars&’ worth of paintings are stolen. Against the backdrop of these historic events, Constable Eddie Dougherty discovers the body of a murdered young man on Mount Royal. As he tries to prove he has the stuff to become a detective, he is drawn into the world of American draft dodgers and deserters, class politics, and organized crime . . . &“This terrific continuation of the narrative McFetridge began in Black Rock opens with a bang . . . Working with a deceptively simple style that echoes Joseph Wambaugh, McFetridge has delivered an unpredictable mystery, a fine character study, and a vivid snapshot of 1972 Montreal.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Brilliant . . . As a police procedural, A Little More Free is superb. As a sociopolitical human drama, it&’s even better—remember to breathe during those final few pages.&” —Winnipeg Free Press
Evangeline: A Novel
by Ben FarmerA young woman sets out on an epic journey across colonial America in a &“tale of love and fortitude. Simply riveting&” (Keith Donohue, New York Times–bestselling author). &“Based on the poem of the same name by Longfellow, Evangeline tells the story of the Great Upheaval, the forcible removal of the French Catholic Acadians from their lands in present-day Nova Scotia by the British. . . . Life is breathed into this tragic historical event by showing how it affected the lives of individuals, most particularly Evangeline and Gabriel, young lovers separated on the night before their wedding&” (Historical Novel Society). Heartbroken but determined, Evangeline—along with illegal trapper Bernard Arseneau and priest Felician Abadie—sets out on a ten-year journey to the French-Spanish colony of Louisiana to seek her long-lost love. Evangeline&’s epic quest to find Gabriel brings her and her companions across North America&’s colonial wilderness, through the French and Indian War, and into New Orleans&’ rebellion against Spanish rule. The influence of Evangeline can still be found at every stop of her epic journey. &“Majestic and stately as Conrad Richter&’s Awakening Land Trilogy, Evangeline is a big book from a big mind.&” —Katharine Weber, author of Still Life with Monkey &“A historical romance written in unadorned prose, Farmer&’s Evangeline will satisfy readers who allow themselves to swoon, who enjoy sentimentality . . . A kind of fiction that&’s underrepresented in U.S. bookstores.&”—ForeWord Magazine &“Farmer does a yeoman&’s job in setting the poem in prose . . . It&’s a grand tale told by a wonderful storyteller.&” —Owen Sound Sun Times
Life's Little College Admissions Insights: Top Tips From the Country's Most Acclaimed Guidance Counselors
by Eric Yaverbaum Cole YaverbaumTop-of-the-class tips for starting your college search, from professional advisors and counselors. Compiled by a successful business and leadership author and his college-bound daughter, the words of wisdom in this book can jump start your collegiate research and guide you in the process as you select and apply to colleges and universities. Top experts and insiders across the country were interviewed and have given many wise and different opinions on what&’s important, based on their own firsthand experience advising hundreds of thousands of students in their careers. They were asked to provide: * the one college tip no one ever seems to know about * the first piece of advice top counselors give their own children * the one piece of advice they have given that&’s worked best * what students have to do differently today * and—to add a little education to the process—advice with an SAT word in it! Eric and Cole Yaverbaum also offer reflections on their own thought process during the search, and include invaluable informational resources such as where to look for financial aid; a detailed timeline for when to do what; test preparation information; athletics; and even the sample essay Cole used on her applications to get into college. While many adults look back on their college years as the best time of their life, no one ever seems to say the same about the college application and selection process—but this book can help make it as enjoyable and easy as possible.
Church, State, and Society: An Introduction to Catholic Social Doctrine (Catholic Moral Thought #3)
by J. Brian BenestadHow can the Catholic faith help not only Catholics, but all people, build a just and flourishing society? The Catholic Church contributes first and foremost to the common good by forming the consciences of the faithful. Faith helps reason achieve an understanding of the common good and guides individuals in living justly and harmoniously. In this book, J. Brian Benestad provides a detailed, accessible introduction to Catholic social doctrine (CSD), the Church&’s teachings on the human person, the family, society, political life, charity, justice, and social justice. Church, State, and Society explains the nuanced understanding of human dignity and the common good found in the Catholic intellectual tradition. It makes the case that liberal-arts education is an essential part of the common good because it helps people understand their dignity and all that justice requires. The author shows the influence of ancient and modern political philosophy and examines St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, papal social encyclicals, Vatican Council II, and postconciliar magisterial teaching. Benestad highlights the teachings of popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI that the attainment of the common good depends on the practice of the virtues by citizens and leaders alike. In addition to discussing the tension between CSD and liberal democracy, the book takes an in-depth look at: –Key themes of social life: the dignity of the human person, human rights, natural law, and the common good –Three principal mediating institutions of civil society: family, Church, and Catholic university –The economy, work, poverty, immigration, and the environment –The international community and just war principles &“Excellent . . . The best treatment of Catholic Social Doctrine as a whole and a precious reminder of the intrinsically problematic character of modern democracy.&” —Perspectives on Political Science
The Patricia Potter Romance Collection Volume One: Cold Target, Twisted Shadows, and Behind the Shadows
by Patricia PotterThree &“exhilarating&” romantic suspense novels from the USA Today–bestselling author of Catch a Shadow (AllReaders.com). A seven-time RITA Award–winning romance author, Patricia Potter&’s foray into romantic suspense has been &“a dazzling success . . . with romantic flair and emotional intensity that is classic Potter&” (Library Journal). Here are three of her most stunning tales of women falling dangerously in love while running for their lives. Cold Target: A beautiful lawyer joins forces with a New Orleans detective to find the sister she never knew she had. But her sister is on the run from an abusive, politically powerful husband who would sooner have her killed than lose her. &“Potter weaves suspense and emotional drama in rare form in this fascinating novel.&” —BookPage Twisted Shadows: A young woman discovers she is not only the daughter of a notorious Boston crime boss but also a person of interest to a steely FBI agent. Now someone wants her dead, and the man determined to destroy her family may be the only one who can save her life. &“Impossible to put down.&” —Romance Reviews Today Behind the Shadows: A young woman trying to prove that she and an heiress were switched at birth finds herself caught in a corrupt world of privilege where a killer is watching and waiting to silence her forever. &“Readers who like to keep their adrenaline pumping will definitely enjoy this.&” —Romance Reader at Heart
Fountain of Secrets (Akora)
by Josie LittonIn a captivating tale that returns readers to the enchanting island nation of Akora, a remarkable young man and woman, torn between love for each other and duty to their homelands, discover that fate has not forgotten them.Fountain of SecretsHonorable, loyal, and deeply devoted to his family, Gavin, the eldest son of the earl of Hawkforte, is also a young man with a troubling secret. Disillusioned by the colonialist course his country is pursuing, Gavin has no wish to succeed his father. Rather, his heart is drawn toward the other half of his heritage--the wondrous kingdom of Akora and the life he senses awaits him there. His future will in fact be more astonishing than even he can imagine, but before it can begin, he must resolve his conflict--and his feelings for the woman he loves.Strikingly beautiful, intelligent, and dedicated to her homeland, Elena knows her fate is to be the wife and helpmate of the next ruler of Akora. Tragically, it is a destiny she believes must keep her apart from Gavin, the English nobleman who commands her heart. But together the couple will soon discover that the future cannot always be predicted--especially one that holds more hidden surprises, dangers, and rich rewards than either of them could have dreamed.
The House of Echoes
by Rachel CrowtherTwo sisters return to the country estate where they spent a traumatic summer decades earlier, in this haunting novel of silence and secrecy. When Mab and Nessa&’s mother died and their father disappeared to New Zealand, their lives changed forever. But the loss of their parents wasn&’t the only thing that cast a shadow over their childhoods . . . Twenty years later, when Mab and Nessa receive the news of their estranged father&’s death, it stirs up a storm of long-buried memories and emotions. As they navigate their complicated grief, the sisters are forced to confront the disturbing events of the fateful summer they were sent to stay at Lowlands, the sprawling country estate of their father&’s first wife. When they return to Lowlands, the walls of reserve that have kept the past hidden begin to crumble. And when the truth emerges, it proves more complex and devastating than anyone could have imagined.The House of Echoes is a gripping novel about the ties that bind us, the secrets that divide us, and the healing that comes when the truth is finally revealed, by the acclaimed author of A Parting of the Ways.Praise for the novels of Rachel Crowther &“A wonderful page-turner.&” —Fay Weldon, award-winning author of Big Girls Don&’t Cry &“The very best sort of fiction.&” —Juliet Nicolson, author of A House Full of Daughters &“Intelligently written and thought-provoking.&” —Cambridge Journal
Victorious Heart: Finding Hope and Healing After a Devastating Loss
by Kim PeacockA mother shares how God&’s grace helped her through the loss of her child in this memoir of faith, healing, and hope in the midst of tragedy. Losing a loved one can leave you feeling broken, but grief is not something that can be fixed or cured. It is the experience of missing a part of yourself. In Victorious Heart, Kim Peacock openly recounts the devastating loss of her oldest daughter, Nicole, and reveals how the Lord carried her through―and is still carrying her through―the deepest sorrow of her life. For others who are experiencing terrible grief, Victorious Heart offers consolation and wisdom. Kim shares how she managed some of the difficult &“firsts&” like birthdays and holidays, and how she learned to avoid the &“Blame Game.&” Grieving family members learn that it will be okay to laugh again and that they too can have a Victorious Heart.
A Curtain of Green: And Other Stories (Harvest Book Ser. #2)
by Eudora WeltyThe debut short fiction collection from the Pulitzer Prize–winning Southern author: &“A fine writer and a distinguished book&” (The New Yorker). When A Curtain of Green was published, it immediately established an unknown young writer from Mississippi as a uniquely original literary voice and a great American author. In her now-famous introduction to the collection, Katherine Anne Porter wrote that &“there is even in the smallest story a sense of power in reserve which makes me believe firmly that, splendid beginning that it is, it is only a beginning.&” In this collection are many of the stories that have become acknowledged masterpieces: the hilarious over-the-top family drama that drives a small-town resentful postmistress to explain &“Why I Live at the P.O.&”; the deeply satisfying thwarting of a trio of busybodies by a &“feeble-minded&” young woman in &“Lily Daw and the Three Ladies&”; the poignant pilgrimage of elderly Phoenix Jackson in &“A Worn Path&”; and the boldly experimental and jubilantly playful literary improvisation of &“Powerhouse,&” inspired by a performance Eudora Welty saw by Fats Waller. Porter added that &“[Welty] has simply an eye and an ear sharp, shrewd, and true as a tuning fork.&” Like the jazz tunes Powerhouse bangs out on the piano, Welty&’s stories remain as fresh, alive, and unpredictable today as when they first appeared. &“Miss Welty&’s stories are deceptively simple. They are concerned with ordinary people, but what happens to them and the manner of the telling are far from ordinary.&”—The New Yorker
Hidden: First In A New Mystery Series (The Black Hat Thrillers #1)
by Karen E. OlsonA computer hacker&’s criminal past comes back to haunt her in this &“edge-of-your-seat thriller&” from the author of Vanished (Alison Gaylin, USA Today–bestselling author). Nicole Jones lives off the grid. She doesn&’t have a driver&’s license, passport, or even a bank account. She definitely doesn&’t own a computer. Operating bike tours on Block Island, she hasn&’t left her New England refuge in fifteen years. But it&’s not that she&’s afraid of the world. She&’s afraid of what she could do to it if she ever plugged back in. Because Nicole Jones isn&’t her real name. Still wanted by the FBI, she was once one of the best cyberthieves in the business. When the last person Nicole wants to see suddenly appears on the island, using a name he knows will draw her out, Nicole realizes that no one can hide forever—not even her. As her secret past comes to light and her carefully-constructed life starts to unravel, Nicole&’s long-time haven becomes a prison, and her only chance for survival is hacking her way out.
Who's 50: The 50 Doctor Who Stories to Watch Before You Die
by Robert Smith Graeme Burk&“Like being thrown the keys to the TARDIS with a temporal map to visit all those not-to-be-missed adventures in time and space&” (Phil Ford, Doctor Who writer). Ever since its premiere on November 23, 1963, Doctor Who has been a television phenomenon. This companion guide presents the top fifty stories from the show&’s first fifty years—examining every corner of the imaginative, humorous, and sometimes scary universe that has made Doctor Who an iconic part of popular culture. This must-have reference also includes behind the scenes details, goofs, trivia, connections to Doctor Who lore, and much more.