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Remember Us: A Novel
by Lindsay Blake Layne JamesWhen an estranged mother reappears after thirteen years, a dysfunctional family is forced to confront the past in this absorbing novel of love and forgiveness. When twenty-five-year-old Ben Hamilton calls his twin sister, Reese, to tell her their father has cancer, she drops everything and races back to their childhood home in Nebraska. A few days later―and thirteen years since walking out of their lives without a word―their estranged mother, Bernice, arrives on the doorstep. She has three suitcases, Rocky the Chihuahua sitting in her fuchsia purse, and mascara running down her cheeks. Over the following months, the Hamiltons begrudgingly grow reacquainted with each other, confront their past and explore a possible future, with a little help from Guru Carl, J. R. R. Tolkien, and a rusty VW van named Ernie. As Reese cares for her father and grapples with her feelings for the woman formerly known as Mom, she must also make a choice between two talented men, as well as a decision about her next step in her photography career. This hilarious and heartbreaking novel pulls no punches in its exploration of forgiveness, love, loss, and the unexpected beauty of the people who share the same DNA.
Platinum Blues
by William DeverellIn this &“fast-paced, wickedly funny&” legal thriller, a small-town lawyer&’s case against a Los Angeles record label turns into a deadly media circus (Publishers Weekly). Living in the Northern California town of Foolsgold, widowed lawyer Oliver Gulliver is headed for a midlife crisis. It doesn&’t help that his eighteen-year-old daughter Elora has fallen in love with alcoholic former rock star C.C. Gilley. But then C.C. quits drinking and gets to work on a comeback album. Things actually seem to be looking up—until C.C.&’s car is stolen, with his priceless demo tape inside. In no time at all, another band is all over the radio with C.C.&’s song, and Oliver finds himself in Los Angeles working the biggest case of his life—suing a billion-dollar record company for plagiarism. But even as Oliver discovers his talent for charming the public, he finds out how nasty the music industry can get. When the stakes skyrocket from plagiarism to murder, Oliver will have to try C.C.&’s case like his life depends on it—because it does. &“Reeling off witty turns of phrase and uncanny plot twists, Deverell offers wonderfully sardonic takes on the worlds of music, law, Hollywood, Southern California and fatherhood--just for starters.&” —Publishers Weekly
Linda Goodman's Love Signs: A New Approach to the Human Heart
by Linda GoodmanThe New York Times bestseller that helps you explore whether romance is in the stars. Linda Goodman&’s Love Signs addresses the question asked by everyone familiar with astrology: How do I relate to someone of another sign? Each sign is &“related&” to the twelve signs of the zodiac in a different and unique way. Each section addresses the differences for a male and a female with the same sign matches. This is an updated edition of Linda Goodman&’s lively bestseller, which has introduced millions to the concept of astrological compatibility. &“What seems to set Goodman&’s books apart from other stargazing guides is their knowledgeable approach and comprehensive reach.&” —Newsweek
All My Sins Remembered: A Novel
by Rosie ThomasFrom the acclaimed author of Sun at Midnight comes a saga of family, love, and betrayal set against the backdrop of two world wars. Cousins Clio Hirsh and Grace Stretton were born within hours of each other and raised as sisters in the innocent days before the Great War. But as they grow up, Grace is the one who enchants all those who meet her, leaving shy and quiet Clio to fade into the background. Even as time, ambition, and the winds of war take their lives in different directions—Grace into the arms of a dependable stockbroker and Clio into the literary world of Paris and Berlin—jealousy and bitterness simmer beneath their friendship. Decades later, Clio recounts the story of her family to her biographer. She tells of her brother Jake&’s wartime experiences and medical career; Clio and Grace&’s early years in bohemian London; younger brother Julius&’s career as a concert violinist. But for herself, Clio remembers a different story―one of tragedy, heartbreak, and secrets. And above all, the surprising truth about her mesmerizing cousin Grace. &“A master storyteller.&” —Cosmopolitan
Complexity: The Emerging Science at the Edge of Order and Chaos
by M. Mitchell Waldrop&“If you liked Chaos, you&’ll love Complexity. Waldrop creates the most exciting intellectual adventure story of the year&” (The Washington Post). In a rarified world of scientific research, a revolution has been brewing. Its activists are not anarchists, but rather Nobel Laureates in physics and economics and pony-tailed graduates, mathematicians, and computer scientists from all over the world. They have formed an iconoclastic think-tank and their radical idea is to create a new science: complexity. They want to know how a primordial soup of simple molecules managed to turn itself into the first living cell—and what the origin of life some four billion years ago can tell us about the process of technological innovation today. This book is their story—the story of how they have tried to forge what they like to call the science of the twenty-first century. &“Lucidly shows physicists, biologists, computer scientists and economists swapping metaphors and reveling in the sense that epochal discoveries are just around the corner . . . [Waldrop] has a special talent for relaying the exhilaration of moments of intellectual insight.&” —The New York Times Book Review &“Where I enjoyed the book was when it dove into the actual question of complexity, talking about complex systems in economics, biology, genetics, computer modeling, and so on. Snippets of rare beauty here and there almost took your breath away.&” —Medium &“[Waldrop] provides a good grounding of what may indeed be the first flowering of a new science.&” —Publishers Weekly
The Quick and the Dead: The Perils of Post-War Test Flying
by William Arthur WatertonA pilot&’s behind-the-scenes account of test flying with British aircraft organizations and manufacturers in the early years of the Cold War. Written from the pilot&’s viewpoint, with refreshing candor and honesty, this account details what really went on behind the scenes in the defense world of the 1950s. After serving in World War II, the author continued his flying career, but to his dismay, found that quality was sometimes neglected when developing aircraft—leading to lives lost. Mainly centering on his work with the mighty Gloster Meteor and the Javelin interceptors, The Quick and the Dead is an astonishing report that sparked controversy upon its first publication. It was seen as a wake-up call at a time when British ingenuity and prowess were being overtaken by the Americans and Russians—and offers an astonishing insight into the history of the British aircraft industry.
Dearest Dorothy, Are We There Yet?: Welcome To Partonville: Book One (Welcome to Partonville #1)
by Charlene Ann Baumbich&“If you enjoyed Jan Karon&’s Mitford series, I think you&’ll love the Dearest Dorothy series&” (Christian Fiction Reviewer). On the outskirts of the pastoral Illinois town of Partonville, Illinois, eighty-seven-year-old Dorothy Wetstra lives on her farm, venturing out to drive around in her 1976 Lincoln Continental—affectionately dubbed &“The Tank&”—play bunco with her pals, or grab a stool at Harry&’s counter, where she can stay on top of the town&’s latest shenanigans (most of which she is responsible for). But when a visitor comes to town with a proposition, Dorothy finds herself faced with a decision that could change her beloved town, and her life. Before long, her gift for shaking things up may come in handy . . . This is the first in the delightful small-town series starring &“the plucky 80-something grandma who&’s a demon at the wheel&” (Publishers Weekly).
Loving This Planet: Leading Thinkers Talk About How to Make A Better World
by Helen CaldicottConversations on sustainability, renewable energy, and other pressing issues: &“A level of intellectual discussion all too absent in our national discourse.&” —Booklist A co-founder of Physicians for Social Responsibility, named one of the most influential women of the twentieth century by the Smithsonian Institute, Helen Caldicott presents a valuable collection of her interviews with prominent figures and environmentalists—in which she: *Scrutinizes our unsustainable dependence on nuclear energy *Explores how the United States could transition to renewable energy *Raises awareness about issues such as deforestation and sea-level rise Extending well beyond the scope of conventional environmental discussions, this book gives us Martin Sheen on grassroots movements and unionized labor; Chris Hedges on the costs of standing up for your morals; and award-winning actress Lily Tomlin on contemporary politics, in a sarcastic and witty exchange at once hilarious and inspiring—and also includes interviews with Maude Barlow, Bill McKibben, Jonathan Schell, Daniel Ellsberg, Lester Brown, Frances Fox Piven, Bob Herbert, and more. &“A treasure trove of anecdotes featuring high-profile politicians, academics, and celebrities . . . Surprising statistics about nuclear waste storage, rising sea levels, and military spending serve as an alarm, but Caldicott and her collaborators also offer many innovative solutions.&” —Publishers Weekly &“God bless Helen Caldicott.&” —Los Angeles Times
Cry of the Children (The Lambert and Hook Mysteries #26)
by J. M. Gregson&“Gregson knows when to up the ante . . . in this tense procedural&” as two British detectives investigate a shocking case of abduction and murder (Kirkus Reviews). The last time Anthea Gibson saw her seven-year-old daughter, Lucy, the girl was thrilled to be heading off to her first village fair. Then, a parent&’s worst nightmare: Lucy never comes home. As the disappearance stretches from hours to days without any leads, Lambert and Hook cast a wide net over potential suspects: a roustabout well-known for his unsavory habits; a local female loner with a disturbing want for a child; Anthea&’s estranged and pitiable husband; her current lover; and even the distraught mother herself who may have a motive for seeing Lucy spirited away. But when another child vanishes from the area, and something terrible washes up on the shores of the Wye River, the case takes a breathtaking twist. And even the seasoned investigators aren&’t prepared for how dark it&’s going to get.
Happy Lawyer: The Art of Having It All Without Losing Your Mind
by Beverly Davidek Dirk DavidekHow you can make use of your law degree—without making yourself miserable. When they enter the field, lawyers seem to have it made—with a high-salary, high-status profession that should set them up for life. Yet, even when they seem to have it all, they often start to feel like something&’s off. Their careers have become horribly soul-sucking. They&’re managing their lives, sort of—but they feel duped. Trapped. Their &“good job&” is affecting their health and relationships—and they&’re just trying to keep all the plates spinning. Here&’s the good news: Beverly Davidek has been there, and in this book she and husband Dirk show how you can find a job that allows for happiness, satisfaction, and peace of mind. If you&’re still struggling to find a way to provide for your family without losing yourself, this book is for you. Part Ask and It Is Given and part What Color Is Your Parachute? (but written specifically for lawyers), Happy Lawyer gives you the tools you need to get unstuck in your career and start living your dream.
Winston S. Churchill: World in Torment, 1916–1922 (Winston S. Churchill Biography #4)
by Martin GilbertThe fourth volume in the official biography—&“The most scholarly study of Churchill in war and peace ever written&” (Herbert Mitgang, The New York Times). Covering the years 1916 to 1922, Martin Gilbert&’s fascinating account carefully traces Churchill&’s wide-ranging activities and shows how, by his persuasive oratory, administrative skill, and masterful contributions to Cabinet discussions, Churchill regained, only a few years after the disaster of the Dardanelles, a leading position in British political life. Included are many dramatic and controversial episodes: the German breakthrough on the Western Front in March 1918, the anti-Bolshevik intervention in 1919, negotiating the Irish Treaty, consolidating the Jewish National Home in Palestine, and the Chanak crisis with Turkey. In all these, and many other events, Churchill&’s leading role is explained and illuminated in Martin Gilbert&’s precise, masterful style. In a moving final chapter, covering a period when Churchill was without a seat in Parliament for the first time since 1900, Martin Gilbert brilliantly draws together the many strands of a time in Churchill&’s life when his political triumphs were overshadowed by personal sorrows, by his increasingly somber reflections on the backward march of nations and society, and by his stark forecasts of dangers to come. &“A milestone, a monument, a magisterial achievement . . . Rightly regarded as the most comprehensive life ever written of any age.&” —Andrew Roberts, historian and author of The Storm of War
The Wrong Murder (The John J. Malone Mysteries #3)
by Craig RiceA cynical Chicago attorney butts heads with a beautiful killer socialite—from &“the Dorothy Parker of detective fiction&” (William Ruehlmann). Press agent Jake Justus doesn&’t care if all of Chicago drops dead. He&’s just tied the knot with debutante Helene Brand, and a Bermuda honeymoon is only three in-flight martinis away. But the shooting death of a man in broad daylight, on the busiest shopping day of the year, with plenty of witnesses, is particularly ill timed. Jake&’s pal, attorney John J. Malone, agrees. Only a day before, wedding guest Mona McClane, notorious jetsetter and tipsy big-game hunter, bet the two men she could bag an innocent stranger and they&’d never be able to prove a thing. Then Malone discovers that the victim wasn&’t so innocent. Any number of people wanted him dead. And if Mona is only one of them, Malone&’s wagering there&’s much more to this murder than just the thrill of getting away with it. The first mystery writer to ever make the cover of Time magazine, Craig Rice was known for her fizzy cocktails of hard-boiled noir and screwball comedy, prompting the New York Times to ask: &“Why can&’t all murders be as funny as those concocted by Craig Rice?&”
Feel at Home: Home Staging Secrets for a Quick and Easy Sell
by Tori TothIgnite the bidding wars when you sell your house with showcasing secrets from the New York City–based home staging expert.In Feel at Home, Tori Toth pulls back the curtains on the home staging industry and walks you through a simple ten-step plan for making an impact on your housing market. The place you’ve called home is about to become your greatest asset.In a perfect world you wouldn’t need to be living in your home while it’s on the market. The experience can be grueling for sellers whose personal lives become public displays to strangers and open to their criticisms. If you’re going to be living in your home when selling you have to willingly be inconvenienced—emotionally and physically. So, what’s the best way to get out from under the microscope? Sell fast.Preparing your home for sale is more than just cleaning and decluttering, learn insider home staging secrets on how to make your space feel like home to potential buyers. When buyers feel at home, they’re more comfortable and can relate to the space, which ultimately leads to an offer. How fast can you sell your home? See for yourself.In this game-changing book by Tori Toth, founder of the Stage 2 Sell Strategy and Stylish Stagers, Inc. you’ll discover how home staging can change habits and emotions that will benefit your bottom line—and ultimately put a sold sign on your property.
The Smart Start Up: Fundamental Strategies for Beating the Odds When Starting a Business
by Tom Hopkins Omar Periu&“Start and build a high-profit business, choose exactly the right product for you, outsell your competition, and put yourself onto the road to riches&” (Brian Tracy, New York Times–bestselling author). The Smart Start Up helps readers start strong and stay strong in the early phases of growing their businesses, providing fundamental strategies for beating the odds. With this information, entrepreneurs will be able to reach the success level of their dreams—whether that&’s to create a legacy for generations or to follow the build-and-sell-it road to success. Within these pages, Tom Hopkins and Omar Periu delve deeply into the nuances of business ownership both on the practical and emotional side of things. They will help readers avoid some of the most common pitfalls entrepreneurs face. Readers will learn how to establish a compass they and the rest of their teams can rely on to guide business decisions going forward. Topics covered include: self-analysis as an entrepreneur; how to evaluate a business idea; how to choose the best structure for a business, including working with legal and accounting professionals; business communication skills; hiring and managing team members; prioritization; selling skills; marketing strategies; negotiation skills; and how to keep clients happy long term. &“Own this book and you&’ll have the opportunity to be guided to your own success by two of the best and proven teachers in the business.&” —Bob Burg, bestselling coauthor of The Go-Giver and The Go-Giver Influencer &“Inside the pages of this masterpiece, you&’ll get the formula for success that gives you the winning edge in the hyper-competitive marketplace.&” —Jeb Blount, CEO of Sales Gravy and author of Fanatical Prospecting
The Diary of Anaïs Nin, 1955–1966 (The Diaries of Anaïs Nin #6)
by Anaïs NinThe sixth volume of the diary of &“one of the most extraordinary and unconventional writers of [the twentieth] century&” (The New York Times Book Review). Anaïs Nin continues &“one of the most remarkable diaries in the history of letters&” with this volume covering more than a decade of her midcentury life (Los Angeles Times). She debates the use of drugs versus the artist&’s imagination; portrays many famous people in the arts; and recounts her visits to Sweden, the Brussels World&’s Fair, Paris, and Venice. &“[Nin] looks at life, love, and art with a blend of gentility and acuity that is rare in contemporary writing.&” —John Barkham Reviews Edited and with a preface by Gunther Stuhlmann
A Killing Kindness (The Dalziel and Pascoe Mysteries #6)
by Reginald HillThe Yorkshire detectives are upstaged by a Shakespeare-inspired serial killer in this &“stylish, superior . . . snappy&” mystery (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. The CID&’s Andrew Dalziel prefers simple killers. Not a crackpot who fancies himself Hamlet and taunts authorities with lofty quotes from the Bard. Dubbed the Yorkshire Choker, he&’s already taken three lives in four weeks and promises more tragedy to come. To help nab the serial strangler, Peter Pascoe has enlisted the help of linguistics professors, psychologists, and psychics—all of it nonsense to the grounded Dalziel. But as the murders escalate, the motives become more tangled, and the killer&’s identity grows more elusive scene-by-crime-scene, Dalziel and Pascoe must do everything they can to bring down the curtain on the princely fiend. A Killing Kindness is the 6th book in the Dalziel and Pascoe Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
In a Strange Room: Three Journeys
by Damon GalgutFrom the Man Booker Prize–winner of The Promise: &“This tale of ill-fated journeys through Greece, Africa and India shows&” the author of The Quarry &“at a superb new high&” (The Guardian). In this newest novel from South African writer Damon Galgut, a young loner travels across eastern Africa, Europe, and India. Unsure what he&’s after, and reluctant to return home, he follows the paths of travelers he meets along the way. Each new encounter—with an enigmatic stranger, a group of careless backpackers, and a woman on the verge—leads him closer to confronting his own identity. Traversing the quiet of wilderness and the frenzy of border crossings, every new direction is tinged with surmounting mourning, as he is propelled toward a tragic conclusion. Shortlisted for the 2010 Man Booker Prize, In a Strange Room is a hauntingly beautiful evocation of life on the road. It was first published in the Paris Review in three parts—&“The Follower,&” &“The Lover,&” and &“The Guardian&”—one of which was selected for a National Magazine Award and another for the O. Henry Prize.
The Jade Cat: A Novel
by Suzanne Brøgger&“Brøgger&’s lively and insightful novel chronicles the fates of the Jewish Løvin family as they endure the tragicomic events of the 20th century.&” —Publishers Weekly From Denmark to Riga and back, through two World Wars, to India and Afghanistan, to America as it was and as it is, and through boarding schools, mental hospitals, and almshouses for the poor, Suzanne Brøgger&’s The Jade Cat is a sweeping family saga of almost limitless ambition. At the heart of the narrative and of this Jewish family unit is the grandmother, Katze, and her memories. She tells the story from her patrician apartment in Copenhagen&’s Gammel Mønt 14, where she has lived since the 1940s. It is a haunting portrait of the pride, conceit, grandness, and despair that has followed the Løvin family while the world outside the old apartment gradually fell apart. The family remains prey to drug addiction and suicide attempts. Some escape into sex, others into Evangelical politics or religion. With an unlikely but sympathetic cast of grotesques, this gripping saga of Danish highlife and lowlife through three generations of a tormented family is as diverse and uncompromising as William Styron&’s Sophie&’s Choice and Isabel Allende&’s The House of the Spirits. &“The novel, unabashedly autobiographical, concentrates on the inheritances of character, courage, and nonconformity from one woman to another.&” —Tablet &“[A] panoramic and often comic chronicle . . . A roman-fleuve of the Løvin family, based on memories and letters from Brøgger&’s own family.&” —The Telegraph &“A further index of this novelist&’s originality and power.&” —The Independent
The Lawless Roads: Journey Without Maps And The Lawless Roads (Penguin Twentieth Century Classics)
by Graham GreeneThis eyewitness account of religious and political persecution in 1930s Mexico inspired the British novelist&’s &“masterpiece,&” The Power and the Glory (John Updike). In 1938, Graham Greene, a burgeoning convert to Roman Catholicism, was commissioned to expose the anticlerical purges in Mexico by President Plutarco Elías Calles. Churches had been destroyed, peasants held secret masses in their homes, religious icons were banned, and priests disappeared. Traveling under the growing clouds of fascism, Greene was anxious to see for himself the effect it had on the people—what he found was a combination of despair, resignation, and fierce resilience. Journeying through the rugged and remote terrain of Chiapas and Tabasco, Greene&’s emotional, gut response to the landscape, the sights and sounds, the fears, the oppressive heat, and the state of mind under &“the fiercest persecution of religion anywhere since the reign of Elizabeth&” makes for a vivid and candid account, and stands alone as a &“singularly beautiful travel book&” (New Statesman). Hailed by William Golding as &“the ultimate chronicler of twentieth-century man&’s consciousness and anxiety,&” Greene would draw on the experiences of The Lawless Roads for one of his greatest novels, The Power and the Glory.
Ticket to Childhood: A Novel
by Nguyen Nhat Anh&“This charming short work recalls The Little Prince in its depiction of childhood sensibilities pitted against an often illogical and absurd adult world&” (Publishers Weekly). A fable for all ages and a massive bestseller in the author&’s home country of Vietnam, Ticket to Childhood captures the texture of childhood in all of its richness. Narrated by a man looking back, it explores the small miracles and tragedies, the misadventures and misdeeds, that made up his life. We meet his long-lost friends, none of whom can forget how rich their lives once were. Even if Nguyen Nhat Anh can&’t take us back to our own younger days, he proves himself a master at capturing those innocent times with great deftness—in a novel that also offers &“a startlingly vivid portrait of 21st-century Vietnam and its growing pains&” (Shelf Awareness). &“A hugely appealing and engaging author.&” —The New Criterion
Michaelmas
by Algis BudrysPublished less than a decade into the Internet era, this remarkable science fiction novel foreshadows many of the world&’s technological advances One of the world&’s wealthiest and most influential men, journalist Laurent Michaelmas lives in a penthouse overlooking New York City&’s Central Park with his superintelligent computer, Domino. He attained his fame and power after hacking into the worldwide computer network. He then went on to use his unique gifts to create a version of the UN that would ensure global peace. In short, he and Domino secretly run the world. But now he has reason for concern. A Swiss doctor has cured an astronaut believed to have vaporized in a shuttle explosion during an expedition to the outer planets of the solar system. Suspecting that something extraterrestrial is behind this miraculous recovery, Michaelmas uses his immense influence to launch an international investigation. Are there really aliens in their midst? Is the resurrection of a dead man an attempt to cancel history and destroy the world&’s precarious balance of power?
Right and Left
by Joseph Roth&“[A] remarkably prescient novella prefiguring the collapse of morality and the rise of Nazism&” by the celebrated Austrian author of The Emperor&’s Tomb (Publishers Weekly). With tragic foresight, Right and Left, first published in 1929, evokes the nightlife, corruption, political unrest, and economic tyranny of Berlin in the twenties, the same territory covered in Roth&’s trenchant reportage. After serving in World War I, Paul Bernheim returns to Berlin to find himself heir to his recently deceased father&’s banking empire. Troubled by skyrocketing inflation and his brother&’s infatuation with the brownshirts, Bernheim turns to an outsider for help—a profiteering Russian émigré whose advice proves alternately advantageous and disastrous. Too late to change his fate, Bernheim realizes he has been deceived by a master in the craft of manipulation. &“Although less widely known than many of Roth&’s novels, Right and Left is a superb example of his anatomy of the psychology of fascism.&” —Los Angeles Times
Weight Release: A Liberating Journey
by Freeman MichaelsLearn to free yourself from the patterns that hold you back from a healthier life. Most weight &“loss&” programs focus on overeating and lack of exercise; very few of them address the underlying reason for weight issues. Weight issues are a result of unhealthy patterns of behavior and a negative self-image. The service-to-self process, taught in this book, focuses on reprogramming and healing old patterns of behavior to create a positive, lasting change in self-image—and weight release is a natural byproduct of this process. You&’ll learn about meeting needs versus denying them; reframing; leading with your strengths; supporting yourself with intentions and affirmations; and many other principles and techniques that can change not just your weight but your life.
The Seven Sins of Memory: How the Mind Forgets and Remembers
by Daniel L. SchacterA New York Times Notable Book: A psychologist&’s &“gripping and thought-provoking&” look at how and why our brains sometimes fail us (Steven Pinker, author of How the Mind Works). In this intriguing study, Harvard psychologist Daniel L. Schacter explores the memory miscues that occur in everyday life, placing them into seven categories: absent-mindedness, transience, blocking, misattribution, suggestibility, bias, and persistence. Illustrating these concepts with vivid examples—case studies, literary excerpts, experimental evidence, and accounts of highly visible news events such as the O. J. Simpson verdict, Bill Clinton&’s grand jury testimony, and the search for the Oklahoma City bomber—he also delves into striking new scientific research, giving us a glimpse of the fascinating neurology of memory and offering &“insight into common malfunctions of the mind&” (USA Today). &“Though memory failure can amount to little more than a mild annoyance, the consequences of misattribution in eyewitness testimony can be devastating, as can the consequences of suggestibility among pre-school children and among adults with &‘false memory syndrome&’ . . . Drawing upon recent neuroimaging research that allows a glimpse of the brain as it learns and remembers, Schacter guides his readers on a fascinating journey of the human mind.&” —Library Journal &“Clear, entertaining and provocative . . . Encourages a new appreciation of the complexity and fragility of memory.&” —The Seattle Times &“Should be required reading for police, lawyers, psychologists, and anyone else who wants to understand how memory can go terribly wrong.&” —The Atlanta Journal-Constitution &“A fascinating journey through paths of memory, its open avenues and blind alleys . . . Lucid, engaging, and enjoyable.&” —Jerome Groopman, MD &“Compelling in its science and its probing examination of everyday life, The Seven Sins of Memory is also a delightful book, lively and clear.&” —Chicago Tribune Winner of the William James Book Award
Reconciliation (The Bloodlight Chronicles #1)
by Steve Stanton&“Revitalizes the cyber-fiction genre with its vivid prose and believable characters . . . [This] should appeal to fans of Bruce Sterling and William Gibson&” (Library Journal). Zakariah and Mia Davis have been infected with an alien virus that prolongs life—and as a result, their blood is a valuable black-market staple due to its rejuvenating effects. But the &“eternal virus&” has not affected their son Rix, and Zakariah is consumed with the search for an active sample to inoculate the teenager against mortality. To succeed, Zakariah surgically wires his brain for the global computer network, a virtual cyber-economy controlled by avatars. Busted for transporting grain without a permit, and on the run from the government and the Eternal Research Institute, Zakariah must travel off-planet through a commercial wormhole, alongside a woman who is seeking the source of immortality for her own purposes. Now, in the Cromeus colonies on the other side of time and space, Zakariah will risk everything to give his son eternal life . . .