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Abominable Science!: Origins of the Yeti, Nessie, and Other Famous Cryptids
by Donald R. Prothero Daniel Loxton&“A sharp analysis of the quest for unreal critters―cryptids, as they are called―and the people who pursue them . . . entertaining and thoroughly documented.&” —The Wall Street Journal Throughout our history, humans have been captivated by mythic beasts and legendary creatures. Tales of Bigfoot, the Yeti, and the Loch Ness monster are part of our collective experience. Now comes a book from two dedicated investigators that explores and elucidates the fascinating world of cryptozoology. Daniel Loxton and Donald R. Prothero have written an entertaining, educational, and definitive text on cryptids, presenting the arguments both for and against their existence and systematically challenging the pseudoscience that perpetuates their myths. After examining the nature of science and pseudoscience and their relation to cryptozoology, Loxton and Prothero take on Bigfoot; the Yeti, or Abominable Snowman, and its cross-cultural incarnations; the Loch Ness monster and its highly publicized sightings; the evolution of the Great Sea Serpent; and Mokele Mbembe, or the Congo dinosaur. They conclude with an analysis of the psychology behind the persistent belief in paranormal phenomena, identifying the major players in cryptozoology, discussing the character of its subculture, and considering the challenge it poses to clear and critical thinking in our increasingly complex world. &“As valuable for its analysis of the hunted as it is for the light it shines on the still-hopeful hunters.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Highly recommended for readers looking for scientific but accessible evaluations of the existence of five notable cryptids that have captured our imaginations.&” —Library Journal (starred review)
Magnolias Classic Southern Cuisine: Collected Recipes from the Heart of Charleston
by Don DrakeMagnolias Classic Southern Cuisine: Collected Recipes from the Heart of Charleston represents the 30-plus years since Magnolias hit the restaurant scene. This cookbook includes more than 100 recipes, from pantry items to poultry and meats, and sides to sweets, along with bits of history and anecdotes from the storied restaurant. Recipes include all staple menu items in addition to original menu items (from the early years) like Shellfish Over Grits, Down South Egg Rolls, and Pan-Fried Chicken Livers as well as menu selections that return seasonally each year. These recipes have withstood the test of time and are frequently requested by guests. All new color photography brings these beloved recipes and cooking techniques to life.
The Puzzle of the Silver Persian (The Hildegarde Withers Mysteries #5)
by Stuart PalmerWhen fellow passengers on a ship bound for London start to disappear, Miss Withers must rely on a mischievous cat to help solve the mystery. Schoolteacher and occasional sleuth Hildegarde Withers has not had good luck with vacations. On her last trip, she found herself enmeshed in the investigation of a dead man on a small plane. Now, on a three-day steamer voyage to London, she&’s about to encounter death again. A gruesome joke leads to a young woman going missing from the ship&’s aft rail. Is she somewhere onboard, or has she fallen into the sea? In either case, turning about will do nothing for her, so the ship steams on. Soon the passengers descend into a nightmare, as body after body appears. Putting an end to the chaos falls to Miss Withers, who must depend on the testimony of a particularly mischievous silver Persian cat. The teacher and the feline will make it to London safe and sound—so long as their curiosity doesn&’t get the best of them. The Puzzle of the Silver Persian is part of the Hildegarde Withers Mysteries series, which also includes The Penguin Pool Murder and Murder on the Blackboard.
100 Soups for $5 or Less
by Gayle PierceEnjoy the comfort of homemade soup with these budget- and family-friendly recipes—includes savvy shopping and cooking skills. Soup is a deliciously easy way to provide for a neighborhood potluck or a comfortable night at home with the family. 100 Soups for $5 or Less includes recipes for Armchair Quarterback Chili, Stir-Fry Noodle Soup, French Onion Soup, Garbanzo Simmer, Smoked Ham and Potato, Egg Drop Soup, and many more. Each recipe is prepared for $5 or less! The money-saving tips in 100 Soups for $5 or Less include: couponing, experimenting with recipes, substituting less expensive ingredients for more expensive ones, reducing meat consumption, buying in bulk, controlling portions, and keeping a well-stocked pantry.
Lincoln's Melancholy: How Depression Challenged a President and Fueled His Greatness
by Joshua Wolf ShenkA nuanced psychological portrait of Abraham Lincoln that finds his legendary political strengths rooted in his most personal struggles. Giving shape to the deep depression that pervaded Lincoln's adult life, Joshua Wolf Shenk&’s Lincoln&’s Melancholy reveals how this illness influenced both the President&’s character and his leadership. Mired in personal suffering as a young man, Lincoln forged a hard path toward mental health. Shenk draws on seven years of research from historical record, interviews with Lincoln scholars, and contemporary research on depression to understand the nature of Lincoln&’s unhappiness. In the process, Shenk discovers that the President&’s coping strategies—among them, a rich sense of humor and a tendency toward quiet reflection—ultimately helped him to lead the nation through its greatest turmoil.A New York Times Book Review Editors&’ ChoiceSELECTED AS A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Washington Post Book World, Atlanta Journal-Constituion, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteAs Featured on the History Channel documentary Lincoln &“Fresh, fascinating, provocative.&”—Sanford D. Horwitt, San Francisco Chronicle&“Some extremely beautiful prose and fine political rhetoric and leaves one feeling close to Lincoln, a considerable accomplishment.&”—Andrew Solomon, New York Magazine&“A profoundly human and psychologically important examination of the melancholy that so pervaded Lincoln's life.&”—Kay Redfield Jamison, Ph.D., author of An Unquiet Mind
Truth, Errors, and Lies: Politics and Economics in a Volatile World
by Grzegorz W. KolodkoAn approach to the challenges of globalism that rejects simplistic solutions, from &“one of the most acute observers of the international economy&” (Francis Fukuyama, New York Times-bestselling author of Identity). Deploying a novel mix of scientific evaluation and personal observation, Grzegorz W. Kolodko, one of the world&’s leading authorities on economics and development policy, begins Truth, Errors, and Lies with a brief discussion of misinformation and its perpetuation in economics and politics. He criticizes the simplification of complex economic and social issues and investigates the link between developments in the global economy and cultural change, scientific discoveries, and political fluctuations. Kolodko, who was a key architect of Poland&’s successful reforms, offers a provocative study of globalization and the possibility of coming out ahead in an era of worldwide interdependence. Deeply critical of neoliberalism, which sought to transfer economic control exclusively to the private sector, Kolodko explores the virtues of social-economic development and the new rules of the economic game. He concludes with a look at our near and distant future, questioning whether we have a say in its making. &“One of the heavyweight economic thinkers of post-communist Europe.&”—The Economist Nominated for the Michael Harrington Book Award
Dig, Shuck, Shake: Fish & Seafood Recipes from the Pacific Northwest
by John NelsonA seafood expert and Pacific Northwest native shares recipes and stories that capture the flavor of the region&’s unique fishing culture. The seafood recipes and cooking techniques in Dig, Shuck, Shake are perfectly paired with John Nelson&’s stories of growing up on the docks of the Pacific Northwest. A former chef who hails from a commercial fishing family, Nelson discusses where and how his favorite seafoods are caught while offering personable instruction in how they can be prepared in a range of delectable seafood dishes. With recipes reflecting kitchens from Scandinavia, Asia, Germany, South America and more, Dig, Shuck, Shake captures a distinctive style of Pacific Northwest cooking. Here you will find authentic recipes for Clam Chowder, Dungeness Crab Cakes, Fish & Chips, Spot Roe Caviar with Miso, and many other regional favorites.
The Six Day War: The Breaking of the Middle East
by Guy LaronThe author of Origins of the Suez Crisis &“mak[es] us look afresh at the events that led to conflict between Israel and its neighbors&” (Financial Times). One fateful week in June 1967 redrew the map of the Middle East. Many scholars have documented how the Six-Day War unfolded, but little has been done to explain why the conflict happened at all. Now, historian Guy Laron refutes the widely accepted belief that the war was merely the result of regional friction, revealing the crucial roles played by American and Soviet policies in the face of an encroaching global economic crisis, and restoring Syria&’s often overlooked centrality to events leading up to the hostilities. The Six-Day War effectively sowed the seeds for the downfall of Arab nationalism, the growth of Islamic extremism, and the animosity between Jews and Palestinians. In this important new work, Laron&’s fresh interdisciplinary perspective and extensive archival research offer a significant reassessment of a conflict—and the trigger-happy generals behind it—that continues to shape the modern world. &“Challenging . . . well worth reading.&”—Moment &“A penetrating study of a conflict that, although brief, helped establish a Middle Eastern template that is operational today . . . The author looks beyond Cold War maneuvering to examine the conflict in other lights . . . Readers with an interest in Middle Eastern geopolitics will find much of value.&”—Kirkus Reviews
Lincoln of Kentucky
by Lowell H. Harrison&“Covers Lincoln&’s background in Kentucky and his lifelong association with the state of his birth . . . entertaining . . . well researched.&” —Louisville Courier-Journal Young Abraham Lincoln and his family joined the migration over the Ohio River, but it was Kentucky—the state of his birth—that shaped his personality and continued to affect his life. His wife was from the commonwealth, as were each of the other women with whom he had romantic relationships. Henry Clay was his political idol; Joshua Speed of Farmington, near Louisville, was his lifelong best friend; and all three of his law partners were Kentuckians. During the Civil War, Lincoln is reputed to have said, &“I hope to have God on my side, but I must have Kentucky.&” He recognized Kentucky&’s importance as the bellwether of the four loyal slave states and accepted the commonwealth&’s illegal neutrality until Unionists secured firm control of the state government. In this book, Lowell Harrison emphasizes the particular skill and delicacy with which Lincoln handled the problems of a loyal slave state populated by a large number of Confederate sympathizers. It was not until decades later that Kentuckians fully recognized Lincoln&’s greatness and paid homage to their native son. &“An outstanding work.&” —James A. Ramage, author of Gray Ghost: The Life of Col. John Singleton Mosby
Clean Sweep: Banishing Everything You Don't Need to Make Room for What You Want (Personal Development Ser.)
by Denny SargentLet go and lighten up your life—includes over 100 exercises and rituals for banishing what&’s negative and harmful. As a culture we are driven to acquire, amass, get, use, devour, taste, and try. And of course, it is never enough. Until we figure out that enough is enough, we will never lead a fulfilling life. Unless we let go of possessions, attitudes, emotions, old lovers, or old ideas, we&’ll never be able to make true changes. While we&’ve gotten very good at taking, consuming, hoarding, devouring, overworking, and inputting more and more and more, we have forgotten how to eliminate, release, and renew—concepts that are imprinted in every cell of our bodies. We need to relearn what our ancestors knew: how to banish. Banishing is the identification and naming of people, things, forces, feelings, thoughts, or ideas that are negative or harmful in one&’s life and, through the strength of will and positive power, i.e. love, taking command over these negatives and tossing them out. Denny Sargent, an eclectic ritualist, interweaves his personal testimonial with the theory of banishing harmful factors from our physical environment as well as from our bodies, hearts and minds—through the elements of air, fire, water, earth, and spirit. He also provides more than 100 banishing exercises and rituals, based on traditional practices performed throughout time and around the world
Women Crime Writers Volume One: The Crate, His Garden, Inconvenience Gone (Women Crime Writers)
by Diane Marger Moore Deborah Vadas Levison Anne K. HowardThree award-winning and bestselling true crime writers following in the steps of Ann Rule with these three fantastic books! The Crate: A Story of War, a Murder, and Justice—After surviving the horrors of the Holocaust—in ghettos, on death marches, and in concentration camps—a young couple seeks refuge in North America. They settle into a new life, certain that the terrors of their past are behind them…until a single act of unspeakable violence defiles their sanctuary. The Crate is the winner of seven literary awards! &“The Crate is an impressive and important piece of work. I'm glad it was written, and I'm glad I read it.&”—Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author His Garden: Conversations With a Serial Killer—The remains of seven people are found in a grisly burial ground behind a strip mall. His Garden tells the spine-chilling story of the monster behind the murders, shared exclusively with this author. The winner of the PENCRAFT Literary Excellence Award! &“Howard skillfully blends true crime procedural into her personal journey as she gets to know the serial killer being investigated…Fans of true crime should not miss this one!&”—Katherine Ramsland, Ph.D., author of Confession of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader, the BTK Killer Inconvenience Gone: The Short, Tragic Life of Brandon Sims—Where is Brandon Sims? The four-year-old had not been seen since July 3, 1992, when he attended a birthday party with his twenty-year-old mother, Michelle Jones. His body has never been found...
Kentucky Hauntings: Homespun Ghost Stories & Unexplained History
by Roberta Simpson Brown Lonnie E. Brown&“This wonderful collection of Kentucky ghost stories&” is a treasure trove of history, heritage, and commentary on the oral tradition of storytelling (Elizabeth Tucker, author of Haunted Halls). In Kentucky Hauntings, beloved storytellers Roberta Simpson Brown and Lonnie E. Brown present a thrilling collection of paranormal tales that will appeal to anyone looking for a friendly scare. Weaving together factual accounts of unexplained events, peculiar headlines, and local legends passed down from a time when most homes lacked electricity, Kentucky Hauntings combines spooky stories with commentary on historic customs. From "telling the bees" about a death in the family, to a friendly "fool's errand" practical joke gone horribly wrong, and from terrifying haunted houses to the lifesaving "Bathtub Ghost," readers are transported to a world of age-old superstitions and paranormal experiences. Whether shared around the fire on a crisp autumn night or whispered in a huddle of close friends at a summer sleepover, these eerie stories will thrill and excite anyone who loves a good scare.
Greetings from Las Vegas
by Peter MoruzziThis book of vintage Vegas ephemera offers a guided tour of Sin City&’s rise out of the Mojave Desert to become a major entertainment destination.Greetings from Las Vegas tells the story of Las Vegas during its golden age in the first half of the twentieth-century. The city&’s miraculous evolution comes alive through a fun and diverse collection of vintage photos, picture postcards, matchbooks, ads, and other ephemera. This beautifully illustrated volume captures the glamor of Fremont Street and the Las Vegas Strip, landmarks such as the Sands and Riviera hotel casinos, and the cream of Hollywood glitterati, including Frank, Sammy, Dino, and the rest of the Rat Pack. Author Peter Moruzzi&’s sharp and irreverent commentary provides essential context for the visual treats as well as a unique historical take on the evolution of this desert playground.
The Soul of the First Amendment: Why Freedom of Speech Matters
by Floyd AbramsThe nation&’s most celebrated First Amendment lawyer&“explores the American right to free speech in this thoughtful and concise volume&” (Publishers Weekly). The right of Americans to voice their beliefs without government approval or oversight is protected under what may well be the most honored and least understood addendum to the US Constitution—the First Amendment. Floyd Abrams, a noted lawyer and award-winning legal scholar specializing in First Amendment issues, examines the degree to which American law protects free speech more often, more intensely, and more controversially than is the case anywhere else in the world, including democratic nations such as Canada and England. In this lively, powerful, and provocative work, the author addresses legal issues from the adoption of the Bill of Rights through recent cases such as Citizens United. He also examines the repeated conflicts between claims of free speech and those of national security occasioned by the publication of classified material such as was contained in the Pentagon Papers and was made public by WikiLeaks and Edward Snowden. &“Abrams&’s engaging and plain-spoken reflections will be of interest to those already steeped in constitutional law as well as young readers curious about the nation&’s founding ideals . . . For Abrams, one inescapable truth applies across the history of First Amendment disputes. To allow the government to determine whose speech can be regulated . . . is, as [his] fascinating history shows, literally to play with fire.&”—The Wall Street Journal &“He dives into historic and contemporary controversies that test our adherence to these principles, noting, &‘Speech is sometimes ugly, outrageous, even dangerous.&’&”—The Washington Post
The Tao of Survival: Skills to Keep You Alive
by James Morgan Ayres&“Offers clear, concise, effective, time-tested, even hallowed, means of going into any survival situation with your &‘A&’ game.&”—Jim Morris, Special Forces major (retired) and award-winning author of War Story Written by a student and teacher of Asian thought, martial arts, healing, and meditation, The Tao of Survival focuses on real-world, core survival skills that can save your life anytime and anyplace, in any emergency situation. It delves into fundamental concepts that most survival books don&’t cover, including how to deal with fear, developing mind/body skills, and fully engaging your senses to be aware of your surroundings. &“It is not every day that one comes across a gem. And that is exactly what this book is. For anyone who is into survival—that is, into life and living—then this book is truly a precious commodity to be read by everyone.&”—Mykel Hawke, author of Hawke&’s Green Beret Survival Manual and Special Forces combat commander &“What a great book, not only well written and informative, but actually useful. There are many fine books written on the topic of survival . . . but this is the first I've seen which comprehensively focuses on teaching the essential fundamentals of true survival.&”—Dr. Carl Totton, Psy.D., director of The Taoist Institute and martial arts grandmaster &“[Ayres has] always had a seeker&’s perspective and has applied it well in his search to know what one needs to learn to be a survivor . . . The Tao of Survival is a masterful synthesis of what it takes to survive . . . while living in a modern world.&”—David Wescott, director of Backtracks and managing editor of the Bulletin of Primitive Technology
Heavy Weather
by Bruce SterlingA near-future eco-thriller from the bestselling author of Schismatrix Plus and The Difference Engine. The Storm Troupers are a group of weather hackers who roam the plains of Texas and Oklahoma, hopped up on adrenaline and technology. Utilizing virtual reality, flying robots, and all-terrain vehicles, they collect data on the extreme storms ravaging an America decimated by climate change. But even their visionary leader can&’t predict the danger on the horizon when a volatile new member joins their ranks and faces a trial by fire: a massive tornado unlike any the world has seen before. &“A remarkable and individual sharpness of vision . . . Sterling hacks the future, and an elegant hack it is.&” —Locus &“Lucid and tremendously entertaining. Sterling shows once more his skills in storytelling and technospeak. A cyberpunk winner.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“So believable are the speculations that . . . one becomes convinced that the world must and will develop into what Sterling has predicted.&” —Science Fiction Age &“A very exciting coming-of-age story in a wild future America . . . What&’s it got? Cyberpunk attitude, genuine humor, nanotechnology, minimal sex but some cool medications and very big weather systems.&” —SFReviews.net &“Brilliant . . . Fascinating . . . Exciting . . . A full complement of thrills.&” —The New York Review of Science Fiction
Summer of '42
by Herman Raucher&“A chronicle of one summer in a boy&’s coming of age&”—the international bestselling classic that became the basis for the Oscar-winning film (Medium). Captivating and evocative, Herman Raucher&’s semi-autobiographical tale has been made into a record-breaking Academy Award-winning hit movie, adapted for the stage, and enchanted readers for generations. In the summer of 1942, Hermie is fifteen. He is wildly obsessed with sex, and passionately in love with an &“older woman&” of twenty-two, whose husband is overseas and at war. Ambling through Nantucket Island with his friends, Hermie&’s indelible narration chronicles his frantic efforts to become a man, especially one worthy of the lovely Dorothy, as well as his glorious and heartbreaking initiation into sex. &“Mr. Raucher scores most tellingly. His recall of nervous teen-age gaucheries is dead accurate, hilarious, tinged with sadness.&”—The New York Times Book Review &“A charming and tender novel . . . The overall effect is one of high hilarity. Raucher is a comic-artist who is able to convey the fears and joys . . . of the boy and at the same time give older readers a wrench in the heart. &”—Publishers Weekly
7 Ways of Looking at Religion: The Major Narratives
by Benjamin SchewelAn ambitious scholar&’s lucid analysis of religion&’s shifting place in the modern world.Western intellectuals have long theorized that religion would undergo a process of marginalization and decline as the forces of modernity advanced. Yet recent events have disrupted this seductively straightforward story. As a result, while religion has somehow evolved from its tribal beginnings up through modernity and into the current global age, there is no consensus about what kind of narrative of religious change we should alternatively tell.Seeking clarity, Benjamin Schewel organizes and evaluates the prevalent narratives of religious history that scholars have deployed over the past century and are advancing today. He argues that contemporary scholarly discourse on religion can be categorized according to seven central narratives: subtraction, renewal, transsecular, postnaturalist, construct, perennial, and developmental. Examining the basic logic, insights, and limitations of each of these narratives, Schewel ranges from Martin Heidegger to Muhammad Iqbal, from Daniel Dennett to Charles Taylor, to offer an incisive, broad, and original perspective on religion in the modern world.&“The book should be a widely read guide to the ideas that structure many of the debates scholars are having today about the meaning of postsecularism and future of religion.&” —Geoffrey Cameron, Review of Faith and International Affairs"What is the future of religion and how should we narrate its past? For all readers interested in these questions, this balanced and concise book is a must read.&” —Hans Joas, Humboldt University, Berlin, and University of Chicago
The Franklin Park Tragedy: A Forgotten Story of Racial Injustice in New Jersey (True Crime Ser.)
by Brian ArmstrongHistorian Brian Armstrong tells the shocking story of this &“sundown town&” and how it evolved into the diverse community that exists today. On March 1, 1894, two African American men broke into a home in rural Franklin Park, New Jersey. and murdered a white woman and her daughter before her husband fought and killed the attackers. The newspapers called it the &“Franklin Park Tragedy,&” and the story captivated public attention nationally and abroad. But another tragedy came afterward, with the racist forced expulsion of many local African American residents.
Southern Baked: Celebrating Life with Pie
by Amanda Dalton WilbanksThe founder of Southern Baked Pie Company shares her secrets to irresistible sweet and savory pies, tarts, and other Southern comfort foods. Amanda Dalton Wilbanks, owner of The Southern Baked Pie Company in Georgia, wants to change the way you think about making pies from scratch. With only one pastry recipe, pies of every size can be made for any meal—from classics like Chicken Dumpling Pie and Lemon Chess Pie to inventive dishes like Pimento Cheese Pie Bites and Strawberries and Cream Pie Pops. But this is more than just a book of pie recipes. In each chapter, Amanda shares a full menu centered on a holiday or occasion, with recipes for side dishes, appetizers, and more to complement the flavors of the starring pie.
And Then I Danced: Traveling the Road to LGBT Equality
by Mark SegalA gay-rights pioneer shares his stories, from Stonewall to dancing with his husband at the White House, in a memoir full of &“funny anecdotes and heart&” (Publishers Weekly).On December 11, 1973, Mark Segal disrupted a live broadcast of the CBS Evening News when he sat on the desk directly between the camera and news anchor Walter Cronkite, yelling, &“Gays protest CBS prejudice!&” He was wrestled to the studio floor by the stagehands on live national television, thus ending LGBT invisibility. But this one victory left many more battles to fight, and creativity was required to find a way to challenge stereotypes. Mark Segal's job, as he saw it, was to show the nation who gay people are: our sons, daughters, fathers, and mothers.This is a memoir of one man&’s role in modern LGBT history, from being on the scene of the Stonewall riots, to getting kicked off a 1970s TV show for dancing with another man—and then, decades later, dancing with his husband at a White House event for Gay Pride.&“[Segal] vividly describes his firsthand experience as a teenager inside the Stonewall bar during the historic riots, his participation with the Gay Liberation Front, and amusing encounters with Elton John and Patti LaBelle....A jovial yet passionately delivered self-portrait inspiring awareness about LGBT history from one of the movement's true pioneers.&”—Kirkus Reviews&“The stories are interesting, unexpected, and witty.&”—Library Journal &“Much this book focuses on his work, but the more telling pages are filled with love gained and lost, raising other people&’s children, finding himself, and aging in the gay community. A must-read.&”—The Advocate
The Sisters Chase
by Sarah HealyFrom the author of House of Wonder, two sisters embark on a surprising journey after the death of their mother.The hardscrabble Chase women—Mary, Hannah, and their mother, Diane—have been eking out a living running a tiny seaside motel that has been in the family for generations. Eighteen-year-old Mary Chase is a force of nature: passionate, beautiful, and free-spirited. Her much younger sister, Hannah, whom Mary affectionately calls Bunny, is imaginative, her head full of the stories Mary tells to give her a safe emotional place in the middle of their troubled world. When Diane dies in a car accident, Mary discovers that the motel is worth less than the back taxes they owe, and her finely tuned instincts for survival kick in. As the sisters begin a cross-country journey in search of a better life, she will stop at nothing to protect Hannah. But Mary wants to protect herself, too, for the secrets she promised she would never tell—but now may be forced to reveal—hold the weight of unbearable loss. &“Captivating&” (Publishers Weekly) and suspenseful, The Sisters Chase is a &“striking, heartbreaking story about love, motherhood, and family, with a powerful and elusive protagonist at its heart&” (Library Journal).&“Thoroughly surprising…The Sisters Chase is that rare thing, a slow burner that conceals its cunning and sneaks up on you unawares.&”—New York Times &“Mary is a wonderful creation…A modern picaresque novel that surprises and delights.&”—Toronto Star&“Part mystery, part road novel, part family saga...had me riveted from the first secret to the last revelation.&”—Lisa Lutz, New York Times–bestselling author
Stalin and the Bomb: The Soviet Union And Atomic Energy, 1939-1956
by David HollowayThe classic and &“utterly engrossing&” study of Stalin&’s pursuit of a nuclear bomb during the Cold War by the renowned political scientist and historian (Foreign Affairs).For forty years the U.S.-Russian nuclear arms race dominated world politics, yet the Soviet nuclear establishment was shrouded in secrecy. Then, shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union, David Holloway pulled back the Iron Curtain with his &“marvelous, groundbreaking study&” Stalin and the Bomb (The New Yorker).How did the Soviet Union build its atomic and hydrogen bombs? What role did espionage play? How did the American atomic monopoly affect Stalin's foreign policy? What was the relationship between Soviet nuclear scientists and the country's political leaders? David Holloway answers these questions by tracing the dramatic story of Soviet nuclear policy from developments in physics in the 1920s to the testing of the hydrogen bomb and the emergence of nuclear deterrence in the mid-1950s. This magisterial history throws light on Soviet policy at the height of the Cold War, illuminates a central element of the Stalinist system, and puts into perspective the tragic legacy of this program―environmental damage, a vast network of institutes and factories, and a huge stockpile of unwanted weapons.
Lies, Inc.
by Philip K. DickThe solution to Earth&’s overpopulation holds a dark secret in this science fiction novel from the author of Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?When catastrophic overpopulation threatens Earth, one company offers to teleport citizens to Whale&’s Mouth, an allegedly pristine new home for happy and industrious émigrés. But there is one problem: the teleportation machine only works in one direction. When Rachmael ben Applebaum discovers that some of the footage of happy settlers may have been faked, he sets out on an eighteen-year journey to see if anyone wants to come back.Lies, Inc. is one of Philip K. Dick&’s final novels, which he expanded from his novella The Unteleported Man shortly before his death. In its examination of totalitarianism, reality, and hallucination, it encompasses everything that Dick&’s fans love about his oeuvre.&“Philip K. Dick knew better than anyone how to recognize the disturbances of exile.&”—Roberto Bolaño, bestselling author of The Spirit of Science Fiction
End of Enemies (The Briggs Tanner Novels #1)
by Grant BlackwoodThe #1 New York Times bestselling author ignites an explosive spy thriller trilogy in a tale of international intrigue that&’s &“pure fun, pure adventure&” (Clive Cussler). Covert agent Briggs Tanner doesn&’t like coincidences. In his business, they always mean trouble. So when a man is professionally assassinated right in front of him, Tanner wants answers. Who pulled the trigger and why? And what is the mystery behind the key the man clutched in his dying hand—the key that Tanner now possesses? Tanner&’s search will lead him on a breakneck chase across the globe from the depths of the Pacific Ocean to the bullet-ridden back alleys of Beirut, all the way to a deadly secret kept buried since the end of World War II. And when it&’s finally uncovered, only Tanner can keep it from falling into the wrong hands. His search will lead him on an international trail, city to city, from the depths of the Pacific Ocean to the bullet-ridden back alleys of Beirut, all the way to a deadly secret—buried since the end of World War II—that only Tanner can keep from falling into the wrong hands.