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The Wingman Adventures Volume Two: Thunder in the East, The Twisted Cross, The Final Storm, and Freedom Express (Wingman)
by Mack MaloneyHawk Hunter is America&’s best hope—in the bestselling military adventure series by &“the best high-action thriller writer out there today, bar none&” (Jon Land). With nearly a quarter million copies sold, this high-octane series features Hawk Hunter, a fearless fighter pilot who saves the not-so-distant-future United States from the brink of all-out anarchy. Thunder in the East: The Soviet sneak attack crippled America, breaking the US into warring factions ruled by dictators, thugs, and thieves. In the western territories, democracy has survived—thanks to Maj. Hawk Hunter, the greatest fighter pilot of his time, and the Pacific American Air Corps. After narrowly stopping a Soviet ground invasion, Hunter vows to restore his beloved country—and he will begin by reclaiming Football City, formerly known as St. Louis, until it was captured by a criminal army from New Chicago. Only Hunter can break through its walls and lead his army onward to reclaim Washington, DC. The Twisted Cross: A new threat has emerged from the south. An army of neo-Nazis has seized control of the Panama Canal, and they&’re armed to the teeth. Their hateful ideology may be decades out of date, but these jackbooted killers have firepower that is state-of-the-art. They&’re going to need it . . . because the Wingman is coming. The Final Storm: The Soviet Union had nearly been defeated when the vice president of the United States revealed himself as a traitor. He deactivated the defense grid just long enough for the Russians to strike, reducing America to a battle-scarred wasteland. Fighter pilot Hawk Hunter rebuilt the country one dogfight at a time. Now he&’s headed for the vice president&’s compound in Bermuda, backed by a team of commandos, to bring America&’s greatest traitor to justice, dead or alive. Freedom Express: After fighting off the Red Army invasion, Maj. Hawk Hunter and what remained of the country&’s armed forces spent years rebuilding their nation. Only one territory was left deserted: the Southwest, now known as the Badlands. To reestablish the overland route between the eastern and western regions, a train of modern pioneers is sent across the desert. The train makes it safely, but when it arrives in Los Angeles, every passenger on board has vanished. To bring the fight to the bandits, Hunter trades in his F-16 for his own specially designed locomotive: a super-fortress on rails. The new Wild West is about to be tamed—Wingman-style.
Haunted Memphis (Haunted America)
by Laura Cunningham&“Spine-tingling ghost stories . . . Thrilling tales of the Bluff City&’s past&” (Memphis Reads). Much like its muddy riverbanks, the mid-South is flooded with tales of shadowy spirits lurking among us. Beyond the rhythm of the blues and tapping of blue suede shoes is a history steeped in horror. From the restless souls of Elmwood Cemetery to the voodoo vices of Beale Street, phantom hymns of the Orpheum Theatre and Civil War soldiers still looking for a fight, peer beyond the shadows of the city&’s most historic sites. Author and lifelong resident Laura Cunningham expertly blends fright with history and presents the ghostly legends from Beale to Bartlett, Germantown to Collierville, in this one-of-a-kind volume no resident or visitor should be without. Includes photos! &“There are plenty of places in Memphis to go where the spirits aren&’t in costume or getting paid to make you scream. Laura Cunningham reveals all the terrifying details in [ Haunted Memphis].&” —WREG.com
Haunted Door County (Haunted America)
by Gayle SoucekDiscover the history of this Wisconsin county known for shipwrecks—and spirits . . . photos included! Because Door County received its name from &“Death&’s Door,&” the perilous strait with more freshwater shipwrecks than anywhere else in the world, it should be no surprise that the idyllic county has plenty of ghostly history. In the company of storyteller Gayle Soucek, meet lighthouse keepers whose sense of duty extends beyond the grave. Catch a glimpse of the phantom ship Le Griffon, never seen for more than a moment since it sailed through a crack in the ice in 1679. And it is not just the waters of Door County that carry the freight of haunted tales—Country Road T has its share of spooks, bizarre beasts have caused disturbances in the woods, and there are whispered rumors that infamous gangster Al Capone added to the county's stock of ghosts through a handful of brutal murders, including an ex-girlfriend and two unacknowledged children . . .
Influential Women: Two Biographies
by Emily HahnPortraits of pivotal American feminists and three of the most powerful women in twentieth-century China by the &“quintessential New Yorker narrator&” (The New York Times). Once Upon a Pedestal: After living an unconventional and exotic life for decades, New Yorker writer Emily Hahn was in her late sixties when this book was first published in 1974. As the Women&’s Movement continued to gain momentum, Hahn penned this &“essential history of the remarkable women who led the feminist movement in America.&” Her &“excellent and eminently readable&” biographical sketches include Susan B. Anthony, Clara Barton, Fanny Wright, the Grimké sisters, Margaret Sanger, Jane Addams, Victoria Woodhull, Harriet Martineau, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Betty Friedan (Publishers Weekly). &“[The] quintessential New Yorker narrator whose adventures over the last forty years have intrigued, amused and educated . . . Emily Hahn is, herself, a role model. It is fitting and felicitous for her to give us an armchair guide to strong-minded American women.&” —The New York Times The Soong Sisters: In 1935, intrepid journalist and fearless feminist Emily Hahn traveled to China and sent dispatches to the New Yorker. Through her lover, the Chinese poet Shao Xunmei, she met and established close bonds with three of the most instrumental women in twentieth-century Chinese history, who happened to be sisters. The Soong family was arguably the most influential family in Shanghai, even more so as eldest sister Eling married finance minister H. H. Kung; middle sister Chingling married Sun Yat-Sen, the founding father and first president of the Republic of China; and youngest sister Mayling married Chiang Kai-Shek, who succeeded Sun as the leader of the Republic of China. Hahn&’s chronicle of the family&’s history, written while bombs were falling during the Second Sino-Japanese War, and published in 1941, while Hahn was still in Japanese-occupied Hong Kong, is a vivid, comprehensive, and uniquely personal account of the sisters who would become known to the world as Madame Kung, Madame Sun, and Madame Chiang Kai-Shek. &“First rate reportorial job on three distinguished women . . . [a] tribute to their work and their individual heroisms.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Frank Lloyd Wright and Mason City: Architectural Heart of the Prairie
by Roy R. Behrens&“A superb study of what a stellar group of architects accomplished in the Iowa locale, not to mention the vision of the locals&” (Universitas). In the early 1900s, Frank Lloyd Wright transformed a small midwestern prairie community into one of the world&’s most important architectural destinations. Mason City, Iowa, became home to his City National Bank and Park Inn—the last surviving Wright hotel. In addition, his prototype Stockman House helped launch the Prairie School architectural style. Soon after, architect Walter Burley Griffin followed in Wright&’s footsteps, designing a cluster of Prairie School homes in the Rock Crest/Rock Glen neighborhood. Design historian Roy Behrens leads the way through Mason City&’s historic development from the Industrial Revolution to the modern era of Frank Lloyd Wright. Includes photos &“A fine job of showcasing Wright&’s work in Mason City while incorporating some of Wright&’s personal (and scandalous!) history with the evolution of this north central Iowa town.&” —The Poetry of Sight
Civil War Ghosts of Sharpsburg (Haunted America)
by Julia Stinson Brugh Mark P. BrughThe Maryland town devastated by the bloodiest day of the Civil War—the Battle of Antietam—is now home to its ghostly victims. In September 1862, fighting from the Battle of Antietam spilled into Sharpsburg&’s streets. Residents were left to bury the dead from both sides. Today, locals report lingering echoes of that strife, from the faint taps of a Union drummer boy named Charley King to the phantom footsteps of Confederate soldiers charging up the stairs of the Rohrbach House. Two spectral girls seen playing by the Big Spring in Children&’s Alley may be Savilla Miller and Theresa Kretzer, best friends torn apart by their divided loyalties. Tour guides Mark P. Brugh and Julia Stinson Brugh craft a vivid portrait of Sharpsburg in the Civil War and bring to light stories of the ghosts for whom the conflict never ended. Includes photos! &“Folklore, social history, and a haunted village . . . Provides brief discussions of the historic architecture and ironwork of the village and sketches of the effects of battle upon the civilian population . . . Overall, the authors have set the folklore of hauntings with the context of a major historical event.&” —Civil War Librarian
The Collected Essays Volume One: Occasional Prose, The Writing on the Wall, and Ideas and the Novel
by Mary McCarthySpirited and insightful essays from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Memories of a Catholic Girlhood and a &“delightfully polished writer&” (The Atlantic Monthly). Whether penning criticism, memoir, or fiction, the New York Times–bestselling author of The Group invariably wrote with &“an icily honest eye and a glacial wit&” (The New York Times). Gathered here are three collections of her personal essays and literary criticism. Occasional Prose: McCarthy imbues this collection with her unique gifts of clear-eyed observation, sharp insight, and heartfelt passion as she gives us the story of La Traviata in her own words, reviews a charming and practical book on gardening, revisits Tolstoy&’s Anna Karenina, and eulogizes friends, including Hannah Arendt. &“Bracing opinions tartly expressed . . . May she continue to call us all to attention . . . showing us the world of her imagination, thought and rich experience.&” —The New York Times The Writing on the Wall: With engaging and thought-provoking essays on Madame Bovary, Macbeth, Vladimir Nabokov, George Orwell, William S. Burroughs, J. D. Salinger, and Hannah Arendt, this collection of literary reactions is distinguished by McCarthy&’s savage intelligence, clarity of thought, and utter lack of pretension. &“The brand name tells all. Potential readers do not have to be informed by me of the excellence of this volume—the acumen, intelligence, clarity, wit and lack of bitchiness.&” —Anthony Burgess, The New York Times Ideas and the Novel: In this lively, erudite book, McCarthy throws down the gauntlet: Why did the nineteenth century produce novels of ideas while the twentieth century is so lacking in serious fiction? Could Henry James be a big part of the problem? With verve and passion, McCarthy provides a critique of how the novel has evolved—or not—in the last century. &“[McCarthy&’s] writing is spirited. [Her] musings serve a larger purpose, make a grander statement, or rather, indictment. She means to set the modern novel apart.&” —The Harvard Crimson
Operation Certain Death: The Inside Story of the Greatest SAS Battles
by Damien LewisThe terrifyingly true tale of a daring British special forces rescue mission and all-out assault on a savage Sierra Leone guerrilla gang: &“What a story!&” (Frederick Forsyth, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Day of the Jackal). Officially, the SAS mission was called Operation Barras. The men on the ground called it Operation Certain Death. In 2000, the British Special Air Service (SAS) attempted its riskiest rescue mission in more than half a century. A year before, an eleven-man patrol of Royal Irish Rangers who were training government troops in Sierra Leone was captured and held prisoner by the infamously ruthless rebel forces known as the West Side Boys. Their fortified base was hidden deep in the West African jungle, its barricades adorned with severed heads on spikes. Some four hundred heavily armed renegades were not only bloodthirsty—they were drink-and-drugs crazed. The guerrillas favored pink shades, shower caps, and fluorescent wigs, draping themselves in voodoo charms they believed made them bulletproof—a delusion reenforced by the steady consumption of ganja, heroin, crack, and sweet palm wine. This was the vicious and cutthroat enemy British special forces would confront in order to rescue their own. Featuring extensive interviews with survivors, this gritty, blow-by-blow account of the bloody battle that brought an end to ten years of Africa&’s most brutal civil war is &“as good as any thriller I have ever read. This really is the low down&” (Frederick Forsyth).
Answers in Abundance: A Miraculous Adoption Journey as Told from a Father's Heart
by Elliott J. AndersonAn evangelical pastor and father of four shares the amazing, inspirational story of his family&’s road to adoption—and beyond. After struggling to conceive for more than a decade, Elliott Anderson and his wife Angie failed in their first attempt at an adoption placement. But they persevered, and soon welcomed identical twin boys into their home. Then, in the surprise of many lifetimes, Elliott and Angie conceived two biological daughters. Answers in Abundance is the story of the Andersons&’ incredible journey—from the pain of infertility, to the struggle to maintain faith and hope in the face of an unsuccessful adoption, to the many joys of parenthood. Full of difficult lows and astonishing highs, this unforgettable book tells a tender, honest tale of what happens when trying to start a family proves to be far more difficult than anyone imagined. For couples dealing with similar issues, it provides much-needed answers to questions they might be afraid—or not even know—to ask.
Jihad and the West: Black Flag over Babylon (Encounters: Explorations in Folklore and Ethnomusicology)
by Mark Silinsky&“Expertly weaves the story of the current conflict through the points of view of perpetrators, victims, and nations.&”—Journal of Military History U.S. Department of Defense analyst Mark Silinsky reveals the origins of the Islamic State&’s obsession with the Western world. Once considered a minor irritant in the international system, the Caliphate is now a dynamic and significant actor on the world&’s stage, boasting more than 30,000 foreign fighters from eighty-six countries. Recruits consist not only of Middle-Eastern-born citizens, but also a staggering number of &“Blue-Eyed Jihadists,&” Westerners who leave their country to join the radical sect. Silinsky provides a detailed and chilling explanation of the appeal of the Islamic State and how those abroad become radicalized, while also analyzing the historical origins, inner workings, and horrific toll of the Caliphate. By documenting the true stories of men, women, and children whose lives have been destroyed by the radical group, Jihad and the West presents the human face of the thousands who have been abducted, raped, tortured, and murdered by the Islamic State, including Kayla Mueller, who was kidnapped, given to the Caliphate&’s leader as a sex slave, and ultimately killed.
The Power of Words: Change Your Vocabulary Change Your Outlook in Life In 31 Days
by Anthony M. VanDykeA unique devotional that shows how to find deeper meaning in your words—and in your life. The Power of Words takes ordinary words that we use daily and reveals their surprising potential to do both good and harm—showing how our spiritual lives can be shaped by our understanding of them. Just as the words of the Lord can uplift and guide us, so can the vocabulary we use with ourselves and others. Discover how important words can be, and harness their power for hope, healing, and success, in this inspiring book from an author who has been a business leader, an athletic coach, and a popular gospel radio personality.
My Life with Trains: Memoir of a Railroader (Railroads Past and Present)
by Jim McClellan&“A vivid memoir&” of a long career in the industry, packed with color photos (Classic Trains). Named one of the &“75 People You Should Know&” by Trains Magazine, Jim McClellan was a railroading legend and one of the railroad industry&’s titans. An iconic and innovative executive, McClellan participated in the creation of both Amtrak and Conrail and worked for the Norfolk Southern, the New York Central, US Railway Association, and the Federal Railroad Administration. My Life with Trains combines a world-class photographer&’s love of railroading with the insights of a government and railroad official. The book provides a short historical overview of the changes in the industry, recounts McClellan&’s experience at various railroads, and offers personal reflections on a lifetime of working with and chasing trains. Expertly detailed with over 250 stunning color photographs, My Life with Trains covers sixty years as observed by a legendary railroad strategist.
Presidents, Battles, and Must-See Civil War Destinations: Exploring a Kentucky Divided (My Old Kentucky Road Trip)
by Blair Thomas Hess Cameron M. LudwickTake a historical tour through the Bluegrass State, with fascinating facts, photos, and tips for travelers. As a border state and strategic territory, Kentucky was fiercely contested by the Union and the Confederacy and had ties to both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis. This book guides you to the sites of such battles as Perryville, Middle Creek, and Munfordville, and the childhood homes of both Lincoln and Davis as well as Mary Todd. You&’ll also learn about Kentucky&’s Confederate capital, Civil War governors, and its African American soldiers. Kentucky natives and adventure aficionados Cameron M. Ludwick and Blair Thomas Hess plot the course for a fun-filled road trip through history and across the Bluegrass State in Presidents, Battles, and Must-See Civil War Destinations.
A Jazz Age Murder in Northwest Indiana: The Tragic Betrayal of Nettie Diamond (True Crime Ser.)
by Jane Simon AmmesonGold digging, adultery, and a slaying on Valentine&’s Day, 1923, in this &“juicy . . . page-turner&” of a true crime story (Chicago Tribune). It was a Roaring Twenties fatal attraction. Nettie Herskovitz was wealthy and widowed when she met Harry Diamond. The attentive, irresistibly sexy twenty-three-year-old suitor would become Nettie&’s fifth husband. He was also a bootlegger, pimp, and first-class hustler who thought he&’d wed a goldmine. What Harry found instead was a fiercely independent older woman who was nobody&’s fool for long. Then, on February 14, 1923, Harry tried to secure his inheritance by shooting Nettie four times, once at point blank range to the head. He blamed the crime on their teenage African American chauffeur. Harry might have gotten away with it, if not for one little oversight. Nettie wasn&’t dead. With its combination of sin, sex, high-society scandal, and even the interference of the Ku Klux Klan, the case against the movie-star handsome Harry Diamond moved beyond tabloid fodder to become the most sensational trial of the era.
The Strong City: A Novel
by Taylor CaldwellThe saga of a ruthless businessman, the steel empire he forged, and the woman he could never tame: &“A virile story, vivid with life and force&” (Chicago Daily News). The son of German immigrants, Franz Stoessel comes of age at the end of the nineteenth century with the conviction that nothing matters in America except wealth and power. As a foreman at the local steel mill in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, he is brutal to his fellow workers, believing that a man&’s sins can be buried beneath his fortune. When a charismatic Englishman attempts to form a union at Schmidt Steel Company, Franz meets the threat with violent force. Nothing will stand in his way—not the health and safety of his colleagues, nor his tender feelings for a beautiful cousin who disapproves of his materialism. Time and time again, Franz makes the cold-hearted decision to put himself above all others—and reaps the rewards that elude his friends and family. But are his choices driven by strength or fear? And when the reckoning comes, who will stand by his side? A compelling portrait of American capitalism, The Strong City contains the &“real vitality&” that made Taylor Caldwell one of the twentieth century&’s most beloved novelists (The New York Times).
The Collected Novels Volume Three: Orient Express, It's a Battlefield, and A Gun for Sale
by Graham GreeneThree compelling novels from the British author who has been hailed as &“one of the finest writers of any language&” (The Washington Post). In these novels of international intrigue and domestic drama, political injustice and crime, and the possibility of redemption, Graham Greene once again emerges as &“the ultimate chronicler of twentieth-century man&’s consciousness and anxiety&” (William Golding, Nobel Prize–winning author of Lord of the Flies). Orient Express: The Orient Express has embarked on a three-day journey from Ostend to Cologne, Vienna, and Constantinople. The passenger list includes a Jewish trader from London with business interests in Turkey—and a score to settle; a vulnerable chorus girl on her last legs; a boozy and spiteful journalist who&’s found an unrequited love in her paid companion, and her latest scoop in second class: a Serbian dissident in disguise on his way to lead a revolution; and a murderer on the run looking for a getaway. As the train hurtles across Europe, the fates of everyone on board will collide long before the Orient Express rushes headlong to its final destination. &“Interesting and entertaining.&” —The New York Times It&’s a Battlefield: In pre–World War II London, during a demonstration in Hyde Park, Communist bus driver Jim Drover acts on instinct to protect his wife by stabbing to death the policeman set to strike her down. Sentenced to hang—whether as a martyr, tool, or murderer—Drover accepts his lot, unaware that the ramifications of the crime, and the battle for his reprieve, are inflaming political unrest. But Drover&’s single, impulsive act is also upending the lives of the people he loves and trusts. Caught in a quicksand of desperation, sexual betrayal, and guilt, they will not only play a part in Drover&’s fate, they&’ll become agents—both unwitting and calculated—of their own fates as well. &“Adventurous . . . intelligent . . . ingenious.&” —V. S. Pritchett A Gun for Sale: Born out of a brutal childhood, Raven is an assassin for hire whose latest hit—a government minister—is calculated to ignite a war. When the most wanted man in England is paid off in marked bills, he also becomes the easiest to track—and police detective Jimmy Mather has the lead. But Raven&’s got an advantage. Crossing paths with a sympathetic dancer named Anne Crowder, the emotionally scarred Raven has found someone in the wreckage of his life he can trust, maybe his only hope for salvation. Or at least, escape—because Anne is also Mather&’s fiancée. Now the fate of two men will depend on her. And either way, it&’s betrayal. &“[Greene is] a pioneer of the modern mood we now think of as noir.&” —LA Weekly
Haunted San Pedro (Haunted America)
by Brian CluneDiscover the paranormal secrets behind this bustling Los Angeles port—includes photos! Home to one of the busiest ports in the country, San Pedro plays host to visitors from all walks of life—and death. Locals swap supernatural stories of shipwrecked ghosts, lost lighthouse keepers, suicidal lovers, and more. The spirit of a native Gabrieleno man wanders the grounds of the Wayfarers Chapel. The phantom smell of a Civil War officer&’s cigar smoke wafts through the halls of the Drum Barracks. A dedicated employee of the historic Warner Brothers Theatre still fixes jammed film reels and tests equipment in the projection room. In this spine-chilling account, historian and paranormal investigator Brian Clune delves into the history and mysteries of these spooky seaside haunts.
The Figure of Nature: On Greek Origins (Studies in Continental Thought)
by John SallisOne of America&’s preeminent philosophers &“has produced a book with fascinating new insights into the ancient conception of nature&” (Choice). Broaching an understanding of nature in Platonic thought, John Sallis goes beyond modern conceptions and provides a strategy to have recourse to the profound sense of nature operative in ancient Greek philosophy. In a rigorous and textually based account, Sallis traces the complex development of the Greek concept of nature. Beginning with the mythical vision embodied in the figure of the goddess Artemis, he reanimates the sense of nature that informs the fragmentary discourses of Anaximenes, Heraclitus, Parmenides, and Empedocles and shows how Plato takes up pre-Socratic conceptions critically while also being transformed. Through Sallis&’s close reading of the Theaetetus and the Phaedo, he recovers the profound and comprehensive concept of nature in Plato&’s thought.
The Early Years: China to Me, Hong Kong Holiday, and England to Me
by Emily HahnMemoirs of an exotic, unconventional life in Asia and Great Britain in the 1930s and 1940s, from a colorful, prolific New Yorker writer ahead of her time. China to Me: A proud feminist and fearless traveler, Emily Hahn set out for China in 1935 and stayed through the early years of the Second Sino-Japanese War, wandering, carousing, living, loving—and writing. During her travels from Nanjing to Shanghai, Chongqing, and Hong Kong, where she lived through the Japanese invasion in 1941, Hahn embarks upon an affair with lauded Chinese poet Shao Xunmei; gets a pet gibbon and names him Mr. Mills; establishes a close bond with the women who would become the subjects of her bestselling book The Soong Sisters; battles an acquired addiction to opium; and has a child with Charles Boxer, a married British intelligence officer. Deemed scandalous at the time of its publication in 1944, Hahn&’s now classic memoir remains remarkable for her insights into a tumultuous period and frankness about her personal exploits. &“The keen prose is suffused with an intellectual freedom and freshness of perspective that vivify the concerns of a long-gone world.&” —Publishers Weekly Hong Kong Holiday: The same day they attacked Pearl Harbor, the Japanese invaded the British colony of Hong Kong, which they would occupy until their surrender in 1945. Emily Hahn was living there with her newborn daughter. The baby&’s father, Charles Boxer, the local head of British army intelligence, was imprisoned in a POW camp. With sharp observations and incisive wit, Hahn gives a vivid picture of her time in the oppressed city—from daily life in the bazaars, beauty shops, restaurants, and opium dens to the crowded hospitals and internment camps—until she fled the city in 1943 with her daughter. England to Me: Following the end of the Second World War, Hahn married Charles Boxer—fortunately reports of his beheading by the Japanese had been greatly exaggerated—and they returned to his inherited estate in the English countryside. From Southampton to London, Hahn offers a fascinating portrait of a postwar country in flux, as well as her own struggles to adjust to a more sedate English country life after her harrowing but exciting years in the Far East.
The Balance Wheel: A Novel
by Taylor CaldwellNew York Times Bestseller: On the eve of WWI, a wealthy German immigrant fights for his family&’s future in this &“stirring . . . exciting&” tale (Chicago Sunday Tribune). Pennsylvania, 1913. The four Wittmann brothers manufacture steel precision tools. Jochen (Joe) is a ruthless businessman who seeks to improve the bottom line at any cost. Friedrich (Fred) dabbles in Socialism but would never sacrifice his dividends. Wilhelm (Willie) prefers to collect art rather than visit the factory floor. Only Karl (Charles), a widower, has the vision to keep the family business in the black. Now, as the winds of war sweep across Europe, anti-German sentiment turns the family&’s allies against them, and war profiteers threaten to remake the entire steel industry into a merchant of death. But Charles&’s greatest worry is that his son will be shipped overseas to die. As Charles struggles against powerful forces inside and outside the Wittmann family, he finds an ally in Willie&’s neglected wife, Phyllis. Who can predict if their unlikely romance is cause for hope or a sign of impending disaster? A stirring family saga and a brilliant exposé of the military-industrial complex, The Balance Wheel ranks alongside Dynasty of Death and Captains and the Kings as one of Taylor Caldwell&’s finest accomplishments.
Ghosts of Santa Barbara and the Ojai Valley (Haunted America)
by Evie YbarraStories of spirits, séances, and strange events in Southern California history—photos included! From the Chumash legends of the Dolphins and the Whispering Tree to the ghostly sightings at Sedgwick Reserve, hauntings abound here. In beautiful La Conchita, nightfall reveals dark secrets to anyone who will listen. Sightings of mysterious apparitions are common along Creek Road, considered one of the most haunted highways in California. In the 1800s, Summerland was home to spiritualists who held séances in the Big Yellow House. The Santa Barbara Mission is home to many specters, including the famous Franciscan monk said to roam the cemetery and gardens. Discover these stories and more with author Evie Ybarra as she explores the haunted side of history.
CakeLove in the Morning: Recipes For Muffins, Scones, Pancakes, Waffles, Biscuits, Frittatas, And Other Breakfast Treats
by Warren BrownA simple cookbook for breakfast—or brunch—to start the day off right! In CakeLove in the Morning, Warren Brown, founder of the CakeLove bakeries, covers it all: pancakes and French toast, frittatas and omelets, quick breads and cereals, bacon and biscuits. Explaining the basics and adding his own trademark twists on classic recipes, Brown shows how to make Coconut Waffles with Bananas Foster topping, Breakfast Lasagna, Multigrain Rum Raisin Scones, and much more. And true to his motto of &“no cabinet unopened,&” he also offers spreads, sauces, and salads to go along with your favorite breakfast and brunch dishes—so you&’ll be prepared for a delicious and satisfying morning meal whether you&’re cooking for yourself, feeding your family, or entertaining weekend guests.
Murder at the Chase: A Locked Room Mystery Set In 1950s England (The Langham & Dupré Mysteries #2)
by Eric BrownCrime writer sleuth Donald Langham is faced with the classic locked-room conundrum in this &“ripping good&” historical mystery (Booklist). July, 1955. Donald Langham has interrupted his romantic break in rural Suffolk with the delectable Maria Dupré to assist a fellow writer. Alasdair Endicott has requested Langham&’s help in discovering what&’s happened to his father, Edward, who seems to have disappeared without trace from inside his locked study. Before he vanished, the elder Endicott had been researching a book on the notorious Satanist Vivian Stafford. Could the proposed biography have something to do with his disappearance? Does local resident Stafford really possess supernatural powers, as some believe? As Langham and Dupré question those around them, it becomes clear that there have been strange goings-on in the sleepy village of Humble Barton. But is the village really haunted—or does someone merely want it to look that way? With a further shocking discovery, the case takes a disturbing new twist. &“For readers who enjoy classic Golden Age mysteries,&” Eric Brown&’s &“charming English locked-room mystery features a well-crafted and exciting plot and two attractive protagonists&” (Library Journal). &“Reads like a country-house whodunit from the golden age, packed with fascinating characters, each boasting a motive for murder.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“Plenty of unexpected twists. Agatha Christie fans will find a lot to like.&” —Publishers Weekly
Cold Florida: A Foggy Moskowitz Mystery (The Foggy Moskowitz Mysteries #1)
by Phillip DePoyA wisecracking former car thief turns amateur sleuth in this &“appealing, offbeat&” thriller series debut from an Edgar Award–winning author (Booklist). It&’s 1974. Foggy Moskowitz, once a Jewish car thief on the run from the Brooklyn authorities, is now in Florida working for Child Protective Services. For personal reasons. An unlikely but tenacious child protection officer, he&’s investigating the case of a missing infant taken from the hospital by her addict mother. But the case takes several unexpected turns—including a vision quest—as Foggy journeys from seedy Fry&’s Bay to Indian Seminole swampland. Along the way he encounters more than a few interesting characters, including John Horse, an Indian mystic, and works to foil a vast land-grab scam by an uber-rich felon. By turns amusing and moving, mixing passion with pathos, and introducing some truly colorful characters, Cold Florida is the first in an irreverent mystery series from the acclaimed author of the Fever Devlin novels. &“DePoy&’s lively mix of Seminole history and the wry observations of a &‘Yankee Jew criminal&’ make for an amusing tale.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Those who are able to roll with Foggy will get an unholy kick out of the characters&’ flexible allegiances and the hero&’s colorful descriptions.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Ghosts of the Queen Mary (Haunted America)
by Bob Davis Brian CluneLearn the stories behind this luxurious—and haunted—ocean liner . . . Includes photos! For thirty-one years, the RMS Queen Mary sailed the North Atlantic. It helped defeat Hitler and was the ship of choice for the world&’s rich and famous. Now in retirement in the Port of Long Beach, the &“Stateliest Ship Afloat&” plays host to tourists, travelers—and more than six hundred spirits that roam her halls and passageways. These choice decks remain the floating home of a few regulars, including the oft-glimpsed White Lady, as well as Little Jackie, John Henry and, of course, Grumpy. Join paranormal investigators Brian Clune and Bob Davis as they take you to the hot spots of activity from port to starboard and relate tales from the dockside about the spirits that haunt the grandest liner ever built.