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Instruments of Darkness (The Bruce Medway Mysteries #1)
by Robert WilsonThis debut thriller by the award-winning author of A Small Death in Lisbon is &“a witty, fast-moving and picaresque tale&” set in West Africa (Nelson DeMille). A British expat, Bruce Medway gets by as a fixer and troubleshooter in the West African country of Benin. He&’s been in tough spots before, but never faced anything life-threatening until he did business with the mighty Madame Severnou. While she&’s dangerously unhappy with him, it&’s just as well that his next job will involve a good amount of travel. A Syrian millionaire wants Medway to track down a fellow expat, Steve Kershaw, whose gone missing. Against a backdrop of political disruption and official corruption, Medway pursues the elusive phantom of Kershaw—and soon finds himself in the middle of an international conspiracy even deadlier than Madame Severnou. Drawing on his time living and working in West Africa, Gold Dagger Award-winning author Robert Wilson evokes the landscape, politics, and people of the region in this tense and atmospheric thriller.
Big World, Small Planet: Abundance Within Planetary Boundaries
by Johan Rockström Mattias Klum&“A carefully laid-out argument about the ecological limits of our planet—and the challenge these limits pose to our patterns of life and economic growth.&”—Daniel C. Esty, coauthor of Green to GoldBig World, Small Planet probes the urgent predicament of our times: how is it possible to create a positive future for both humanity and Earth? We have entered the Anthropocene—the era of massive human impacts on the planet—and the actions of over seven billion residents threaten to destabilize Earth&’s natural systems, with cascading consequences for human societies. In this extraordinary book, the authors combine the latest science with compelling storytelling and amazing photography to create a new narrative for humanity&’s future. Johan Rockström and Mattias Klum reject the notion that economic growth and human prosperity can only be achieved at the expense of the environment. They contend that we have unprecedented opportunities to navigate a &“good Anthropocene.&” By embracing a deep mind-shift, humanity can reconnect to Earth, discover universal values, and take on the essential role of planetary steward. With eloquence and profound optimism, Rockström and Klum envision a future of abundance within planetary boundaries—a revolutionary future that is at once necessary, possible, and sustainable for coming generations. &“We are inflicting grave damage on Planet Earth, and if we carry on with &‘business as usual&’ we may reach the point of no return—when ecosystems collapse and more and more species become extinct. There is hope if only we can bridge the gap between the clever human brain and the compassionate human heart and act now. Johan Rockström and Mattias Klum lead the way with scientific clarity, powerful storytelling, and inspiring and award-winning photography.&”—Dr. Jane Goodall
The Iron Way: Railroads, the Civil War, and the Making of Modern America
by William G. ThomasHow railroads both united and divided us: &“Integrates military and social history…a must-read for students, scholars and enthusiasts alike.&”—Civil War Monitor Beginning with Frederick Douglass&’s escape from slavery in 1838 on the railroad, and ending with the driving of the golden spike to link the transcontinental railroad in 1869, this book charts a critical period of American expansion and national formation, one largely dominated by the dynamic growth of railroads and telegraphs. William G. Thomas brings new evidence to bear on railroads, the Confederate South, slavery, and the Civil War era, based on groundbreaking research in digitized sources never available before. The Iron Way revises our ideas about the emergence of modern America and the role of the railroads in shaping the sectional conflict. Both the North and the South invested in railroads to serve their larger purposes, Thomas contends. Though railroads are often cited as a major factor in the Union&’s victory, he shows that they were also essential to the formation of &“the South&” as a unified region. He discusses the many—and sometimes unexpected—effects of railroad expansion, and proposes that America&’s great railroads became an important symbolic touchstone for the nation&’s vision of itself. &“In this provocative and deeply researched book, William G. Thomas follows the railroad into virtually every aspect of Civil War history, showing how it influenced everything from slavery&’s antebellum expansion to emancipation and segregation—from guerrilla warfare to grand strategy. At every step, Thomas challenges old assumptions and finds new connections on this much-traveled historical landscape."—T.J. Stiles, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt
Zen O'Clock: Time to Be
by Scott ShawA new way to look at clocks and calendars—and learn to live more peacefully in the present. Imagine being able to step beyond the controlling hands of clocks, calendars, and schedules to discover the mystical process that will give you an entirely new perspective of time. Inside this book are insightful aphorisms that will help you live more peacefully in the present. With each page, Scott Shaw, an expert in meditative consciousness, helps you throw away phrases like &“wasted time&” and &“time constraints&”—and understand the difference between what time is and what we perceive it to be. Imagine, right now, time in your hands!
The 1926 Orland Park Murder Mystery (True Crime Ser.)
by Matthew T GalikThe true story behind a Jazz Age crime that shook the Chicago region and shaped the fates of three very different men. On the morning of April 14, 1926, the Inland Steel payroll delivery was hijacked in Indiana Harbor. Later that afternoon, Will County deputy sheriff and Mokena resident Walter Fisher died in a hail of gunfire just outside Orland Park. That night, the bullet-riddled body of Santo Calabrese turned up on a Broadview road. The exact sequence of events remains uncertain, but a jury was able to trace enough of the day&’s violent trajectory to send Daniel Hesly on the path to Alcatraz. Matthew Galik leaps into a drama of high-speed pursuit and mistaken identity that shocked the jaded sensibilities of Prohibition-era Chicago and plunged the town of Mokena into mourning.
Through a Screen Darkly: Popular Culture, Public Diplomacy, and America's Image Abroad
by Martha Bayles&“How the vulgarization of American popular culture has distorted the image of the United States for millions of people around the world.&”—Francis Fukuyama,New York Times bestselling author What does the world admire most about America? Science, technology, higher education, consumer goods—but not, it seems, freedom and democracy. Indeed, these ideals are in global retreat, for reasons ranging from ill-conceived foreign policy to the financial crisis and the sophisticated propaganda of modern authoritarians. Another reason, explored for the first time in this pathbreaking book, is the distorted picture of freedom and democracy found in America's cultural exports. In interviews with thoughtful observers in eleven countries, Martha Bayles heard many objections to the violence and vulgarity pervading today&’s popular culture. But she also heard a deeper complaint: namely, that America no longer shares the best of itself. Tracing this change to the end of the Cold War, Bayles shows how public diplomacy was scaled back, and in-your-face entertainment became America&’s de facto ambassador. This book focuses on the present and recent past, but its perspective is deeply rooted in American history, culture, religion, and political thought. At its heart is an affirmation of a certain ethos—of hope for human freedom tempered with prudence about human nature—that is truly the aspect of America most admired by others. And its author&’s purpose is less to find fault than to help chart a positive path for the future. &“An extremely intelligent mix of reporting, analysis, and policy prescription.&”—Robert Asahina, author of Just Americans &“Informative, witty, and thought-provoking.&”—Peter L. Berger, author of Invitation to Sociology
The Canon Cocktail Book: Recipes from the Award-Winning Bar
by James O. Fraioli Jamie Boudreau&“Integrates modern cooking technique with innovative classical cocktail preparation . . . invaluable for aspiring mixologists looking to go pro.&”—Jim Meehan, author of The PDT Cocktail Book Home to the Western Hemisphere&’s largest spirit collection, Seattle bar Canon: Whiskey and Bitters Emporium has achieved unprecedented, worldwide acclaim. Named Best Bar in America by Esquire, Canon received Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards for World&’s Best Drinks Selection (2013) and World&’s Best Spirits Selection (2015), and Drinks International included it on their prestigious World&’s 50 Best Bars list. In his debut, legendary bartender and Canon founder Jamie Boudreau offers 100 cocktail recipes ranging from riffs on the classics, like the Cobbler&’s Dream and Corpse Reviver, to their lineup of original house drinks, such as the Truffled Old Fashioned and the Banksy Sour. In addition to tips, recipes, and formulas for top-notch cocktails, syrups, and infusions, Boudreau breaks down the fundamentals and challenges of opening and running a bar—from business plans to menu creation. The Canon Cocktail Book is poised to be an essential drinks manual for both the at-home cocktail enthusiast and bar industry professional. &“If you&’re lucky enough to have drunk at Canon, the bar, you&’ll find reading Canon, the cocktail book, remarkably similar: rich in detail, surprising, sometimes challenging, and always delightful. If you haven&’t been to Canon, at least read the book. A few pages in and you&’ll be on your phone, booking a flight to Seattle.&”—David Wondrich, author of Imbibe! and Punch &“The collection is unassailable . . . This terrific resource is sure to send armchair bartenders scurrying to their shakers.&”—Publishers Weekly
Love's Bounty (Zebra Historical Romance Ser.)
by Rosanne BittnerIn this historical romance, a proud ranch owner finds romance with a reckless bounty hunter while searching for her mother&’s killers. Life hasn&’t been easy on young Callie Hobbs. After her father&’s sudden death and her mother&’s murder, there isn&’t much left for her on the outskirts of Rawlins. Alone with a ranch to run, Callie could sell it all, cut her losses, and find a suitor in town. But Callie knows only one thing will bring her peace: Seeing her mother&’s killers hanged. To find them, she turns to the most ruthless bounty hunter on this side of the country: Christian Mercy. Distant and brooding, Christian Mercy is far from the ideal travel companion. But as their journey unfolds, Callie finds herself falling for those blue eyes that flicker with something deeper than she could have ever anticipated. He wants redemption. She wants revenge. And as they close in on their targets, Callie and Chris bite back a fear worse than death. Could their love for one another douse the burning rage that keeps them going?Praise for USA Today–bestselling Author Rosanne Bittner &“Power, passion, tragedy, and triumph are Rosanne Bittner&’s hallmarks. Again and again she brings readers to tears.&”—RT Book Reviews
A Taste for Murder
by Burl Barer Frank C. Girardot Jr.As seen on Investigation Discovery: &“A true crime murder mystery that will leave you gasping for breath.&” —Steve Jackson, New York Times–bestselling author of No Stone Unturned Frank Rodriguez, a much-loved counselor of troubled teens, lies dead on the bedroom floor. His wife and stepdaughter are in shock, and so is the medical examiner when he performs the autopsy. Aside from being dead, Frank is in perfect health. Demanding to know the cause of her husband&’s death, Angie Rodriguez badgers the police, insisting that Frank was murdered. The cops attribute her assertions to overwhelming grief, but soon they too believe that Frank didn&’t die of natural causes. When the police enlist their number one suspect to help in the investigation, things spiral out of control until law enforcement is dealing with a daring plot to murder Angie&’s best friend, and allegations of another homicide so evil and perverse that even seasoned LA County Detectives are shocked beyond belief . . . New York Times–bestselling and Edgar Award–winning author &“Burl Barer, with co-author Frank Giradot, has hit yet another home run with this crime story. A smart and well-written who-dunnit tale&” (Cathy Scott, Los Angeles Times–bestselling author of The Killing of Tupac Shakur). &“A doozy of a murder.&” —Suzy Spencer, New York Times–bestselling author of Breaking Point
The Unquiet Ghost: Russians Remember Stalin
by Adam HochschildAn in-depth exploration of the legacy of Joseph Stalin on the former Soviet Union, by the author of King Leopold&’s Ghost.Although some twenty million people died during Stalin&’s reign of terror, only with the advent of glasnost did Russians begin to confront their memories of that time. In 1991, Adam Hochschild spent nearly six months in Russia talking to gulag survivors, retired concentration camp guards, and countless others. The result is a riveting evocation of a country still haunted by the ghost of Stalin.A New York Times Notable Book&“An important contribution to our awareness of the former Soviet Union&’s harrowing past and unsettling present.&” —Los Angeles Times &“A perceptive, intelligent book demonstrating that the significance of the gulag transcends the confines of one country and one generation.&” —The New York Times Book Review&“This probing and sensitive book…casts striking new light upon the Russian past and present.&” —The Washington Post Book World &“The voices [Hochschild] has recorded, the relics he has seen, are haunting—and the raw material of a terrific book.&” —David Remnick, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Lenin&’s Tomb&“No other work has brought home the full horror of this monstrous dictator&’s rule than this close-up account.&” —Daniel Schorr, former senior news analyst, National Public Radio
Chicago's First Crime King: Michael Cassius McDonald (True Crime Ser.)
by Kelly PucciThis true crime biography details the remarkable rise of the 19th century mob boss who ran Chicago from the streets to the mayor&’s office. Michael Cassius McDonald arrived in Chicago as a teenage gambler and scam artist who quickly hustled his way into running the city through its criminal underworld. Long before the reign of Al Capone, McDonald was Chicago&’s original mob boss. He procured presidential pardons, fixed juries, stuffed mayoral ballot boxes, and operated the city's most popular—and most crooked—gambling parlor. But McDonald also maintained a reputation as a decent man. He was a philanthropist who befriended Clarence Darrow, promoted the World's Fair, ran the Chicago Globe newspaper—where he employed Theodore Dreiser—and funded the Lake Street L. Meanwhile, he had multiple marriages mired in love triangles and murder trials. His remarkable story comes to life in this.
Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art
by Terry HelleksonThe definitive reference for anglers, now in one volume. In one of the enduring classics of fly-fishing literature, Terry Hellekson addresses everything from the history of fly fishing and fly-tying around the world, to fly-tying material and hooks. This newly revised and updated version offers the original two volumes combined in one edition, to create the definitive book on fly-tying.
Before the Next Bomb Drops: Rising Up from Brooklyn to Palestine
by Remi Kanazi&“A beautiful but urgent clarion call for freedom, justice, and resistance in every pocket of the world, from occupied Palestine to gentrified Brooklyn&” (Marc Lamont Hill, academic and activist). we are the boat / returning to dock / we are the footprints / on the northern trail / we are the iron / coloring the soil / we cannot / be erased —from &“Refugee&” Remi Kanazi&’s poetry presents an unflinching look at the lives of Palestinians under occupation and as refugees scattered across the globe. He captures the Palestinian people&’s stubborn refusal to be erased, gives voice to the ongoing struggle for liberation, and explores the meaning of international solidarity. In this latest collection, Kanazi expands his focus outside the sphere of Palestine and presents pieces examining racism in America, police brutality, US militarism at home and wars abroad, conflict voyeurism, Islamophobia, and a range of other issues. &“His rhymes and rhythms, filled with sharp wit, irony and deep empathy, are a great joy to read even as they tackle some of the most urgent political struggles of our day.&” —Ali Abunimah, author of The Battle for Justice in Palestine
Perryville: This Grand Havoc of Battle
by Kenneth W. NoeWinner of the Seaborg Civil War Prize: &“Impressively researched . . . will please many readers, especially those who enjoy exciting battle histories.&” ―Journal of Military History On October 8, 1862, Union and Confederate forces clashed near Perryville in what would be the largest battle ever fought on Kentucky soil. The climax of a campaign that began two months before in northern Mississippi, Perryville came to be recognized as the high-water mark of the western Confederacy. Perryville: This Grand Havoc of Battle is the definitive account of this important conflict. While providing all the parry and thrust one might expect from an excellent battle narrative, the book also reflects the new trends in Civil War history in its concern for ordinary soldiers and civilians caught in the slaughterhouse. The last chapter, unique among Civil War battle narratives, even discusses the battle&’s veterans, their families, efforts to preserve the battlefield, and the many ways Americans have remembered and commemorated Perryville. &“This superb book unravels the complexities of Perryville, but discloses these military details within their social and political contexts. These considerations greatly enrich our understanding of war, history, and human endeavor.&” —Virginia Quarterly Review &“It should remain the definitive work of the Perryville campaign for many years.&” —Bowling Green Daily News
The Devil's Song
by Lauren Stahl&“Family secrets, childhood memories, and old crimes influence the present in this suspenseful debut...A solid bet for fans of dark crime dramas.&”—Library JournalUp-and-coming Mission County, Pennsylvania, prosecutor Kate Magda has been given the assignment of a lifetime: lead counsel on a string of murders rocking the community. As the privileged daughter of a powerful local judge, Kate views the case as her chance to show her boss, her family, and the public that she is more than just &“the judge&’s daughter.&”As Kate delves into it, she becomes convinced that she shares a personal link with the killer, who seems to know intimate details about a tragic childhood event from Kate's past—an event she&’d long been trying to forget. Paranoia sets in, the night terrors return, and Kate has a strong sense that she&’s the killer's next victim. She no longer feels assigned to the case. She is the case, and solving it is her only chance for survival.&“Exciting…keeps the reader on a roller-coaster ride with unexpected twists and turns to the end.&”—Publishers Weekly "I was up all night, utterly riveted by The Devil's Song, with its memorable characters, crisp dialogue, and meticulous plotting.&”—Alafair Burke, New York Times-bestselling author of The Better Sister
Grunt Slang in Vietnam: Words of the War
by Gordon L. RottmanA look at how combat, culture, and military tradition influenced soldiers&’ language in Vietnam from the award-winning, USA Today–bestselling author. The slang, or unique vocabulary, of the soldiers and marines serving in Vietnam, was a mishmash of words and phrases whose origins reached back to the Korean War, World War II, and even earlier. Additionally, it was influenced by the United States&’ rapidly changing protest culture, ideological and poetical doctrine, ethical and cultural conflicts, racialism, and drug culture. This &“slanguage&” was rendered even more complex by the Pidgin Vietnamese-English spoken by Americans and Vietnamese alike. But perhaps most importantly, it reflected the soldiers&’ actual daily lives, played out in the jungles, swamps, and hills of Vietnam.
The Informant: An Otto Penzler Book (The Butcher's Boy Novels #3)
by Thomas Perry&“A master class in thriller writing&” from the New York Times bestselling author of The Butcher&’s Boy and Sleeping Dogs (Los Angeles Times). In Thomas Perry&’s Edgar Award–winning debut The Butcher&’s Boy, a professional killer betrayed by the Mafia leaves countless mobsters dead and then disappears. Justice Department official Elizabeth Waring is the only one who believes he ever existed. Many years later, the Butcher&’s Boy finds his peaceful life threatened when a Mafia hit team finally catches up with him. He knows they won&’t stop coming and decides to take the fight to their door. Soon Waring, now high up in the Organized Crime Division of the Justice Department, receives a surprise late-night visit from the Butcher&’s Boy. Knowing she keeps track of the Mafia, he asks her whom his attackers worked for, offering information that will help her crack an unsolved murder in return. So begins a new assault on organized crime and an uneasy alliance between opposite sides of the law. As the Butcher&’s Boy works his way ever closer to his quarry in an effort to protect his new way of life, Waring is in a race against time, either to convince him to become a protected informant—or to take him out of commission for good. &“Accentuates the best of Mr. Perry&’s gift for using pure logic and gamesmanship to generate breathless nonstop suspense.&”—The New York Times &“No one makes killing bad guys more fun, no one is smarter at blending research and invention, and no one offers a higher body count of ingenious hits.&”—Library Journal (starred review)
200 Ramen Noodle Dishes
by Toni PatrickMouthwatering meals made with ramen—fast, easy, and inexpensive! Everyone loves quick and easy ramen noodles. With a few simple additions from your pantry, you can incorporate this tasty staple into meals in no time! 200 Ramen Noodle Dishes is packed with unique recipes for soups, salads, meat and vegetable dishes, and even desserts. Southwest Vegetable Soup, Asian Chicken Salad, Beef Ramenoff, Broccoli and Ramen Noodles, and Choco-Banana Crunch Cakes are just a few of the simple and satisfying recipes that will fill you up in a jiffy.
The Hangman's Song (The Detective Inspector McLean Novels #3)
by James OswaldAn Edinburgh detective suspects a rash of apparent suicides is something more sinister in this Scottish mystery thriller by the author of Book of Souls. The body of a man is found hanging in an empty house. To the Edinburgh police force, this is a simple suicide case. But something about the scene strikes Detective Inspector Tony McLean as being off. Days later another body is found hanging from an identical rope, with a noose tied in the identical way. McLean is convinced that these people are either being murdered or somehow coerced into taking their own lives. Then a third body is found. Under pressure from his superiors to wrap the case up quickly and neatly, McLean must also deal with the fallout of his last big investigation—not to mention the difficult trials of his personal life. But the deeper McLean digs, the more he comes to believe that something evil is stalking Edinburgh&’s streets. He just hopes he can stop it before someone else succumbs to the hangman&’s song.
Betrayal in Blue: The Shocking Memoir of the Scandal That Rocked the NYPD
by Burl Barer Frank C. Girardot Jr. Ken EurellThe true story of drugs and corruption in Brooklyn&’s 75th precinct, as told by a cop who lived it, a journalist, and an Edgar Award-winning author. They had no fear of the cops. Because they were the cops. NYPD officers Mike Dowd and Kenny Eurell knew there were two ways to get rich quick in the Seven-Five. You either became drug dealers, or you robbed drug dealers. They decided to do both. Dowd and Eurell ran the most powerful gang in East New York&’s dangerous 75th Precinct, the crack cocaine capital of 1980s America. These &“Cocaine Cops&” formed a lucrative alliance with Adam Diaz, the kingpin of an ever-expanding Dominican drug cartel. Soon Mike and Ken were buying fancy cars no cop could afford, and treating their wives to levels of luxury not associated with a patrol officer&’s salary. They were daring, dangerous and untouchable—until the biggest police scandal in New York history exploded into the headlines with the arrest of Mike, Ken, and their fellow crooked cops. Released on bail, Mike offered Ken a long shot at escape to Central America—a bizarre plan involving robbery, kidnapping, and murder—forcing Ken to choose between two forms of betrayal.&“When you lie, you steal the truth. Once you have stolen the truth, you can justify stealing anything from anybody.&” Adapted from Ken Eurell&’s personal memoirs of the time plus hundreds of hours of exclusive interviews with the major players, including Adam Diaz and Dori Eurell, this book reveals the truth behind the documentary The Seven Five. Edgar Award winner Burl Barer once again teams with award-winning journalist Frank C. Girardot, Jr, and Eurell to bring you an astonishing story of greed and betrayal.
The Mighty Eighth in WWII: A Memoir
by Brig. Gen. J. Kemp McLaughlin&“Told by a &‘been there, done that&’ combat commander, McLaughlin gives us precise accounts of such air battles as the devastating bombing of Schweinfurt.&”—Gen. Philip P. Ardery, author of Bomber Pilot: A Memoir of World War II On an early morning in the fall of 1942, McLaughlin&’s group set out for a raid on a French target. Immediately after dropping its bombs, McLaughlin&’s plane was hit. A huge fire burned a four-foot hole in his wing, his waist gunner bailed out, his radio operator was wounded, the plane lost all oxygen, and his pilot put on a parachute and sat on the escape hatch, waiting for the plane to explode. And this was only McLaughlin&’s first sortie. He went on to pilot the mission command plane on the second raid against Schweinfurt, the largest air raid in history, which resulted in the destruction of 70 percent of German ball bearing production capability. McLaughlin also participated in the bombing of heavy water installations in Norway. As a group leader, McLaughlin was responsible for the planning and execution of air raids, forced to follow the directives of senior (and sometimes less informed) officers. His position as one of the managers of the massive sky trains allows him to provide unique insight into the work of maintenance and armament crews, preflight briefings, and off-duty activities of the airmen. No other memoir of World War II reveals so much about both the actual bombing runs against Nazi Germany and the management of personnel and material that made those airborne armadas possible. &“Well-written, fast-paced and filled with anecdotes.&”—Bowling Green Daily News &“He laces tense battle scenes with humorous anecdotes about the famous people we met along the way.&”—Charleston Gazette
Child of Storm: Large Print (Allan Quatermain #6)
by H. Rider HaggardFrom the author of King Solomon&’s Mines: The second installment of the Zulu Trilogy, featuring adventurer Allan Quatermain, the inspiration for Indiana Jones. Part of a long-running series beginning with King Solomon&’s Mines, the saga that is H. Rider Haggard&’s Zulu Trilogy showcases the exotic adventures of swashbuckling hunter and explorer Allan Quatermain. In Child of Storm, Quatermain is hunting in Zululand when he becomes involved with a beautiful African girl who brings chaos to the Zulu kingdom . . .
A Visitor's Guide to the Ancient Olympics
by Neil FaulknerThe essential handbook for the 21st-century citizen seeking a lively guided tour of the ancient Greek Olympics. Travel back to the heyday of the city-state and classical Greek civilization. Enter this distant, alien, but still familiar culture and discover what the Greeks did and didn&’t do during five thrilling days in August, 388 B.C.In the Olympic Stadium there were no stands, no shade—and no women allowed. Visitors sat on a grassy bank in the searing heat of midsummer to watch naked athletes compete in footraces, the pentathlon, horse and chariot races, and three combat sports—wrestling, boxing, and pankration, everyone's favorite competition, with virtually no rules and considerable blood and pain. This colorfully illustrated volume offers a complete tour of the Olympic site exactly as athletes and spectators found it. The book evokes the sights, sounds, and smells of the crowded encampment; introduces the various attendees (from champions and charlatans to aristocrats and prostitutes); and explains the numerous exotic religious rituals. Uniquely detailed and precise, this guide offers an unparalleled opportunity to travel in time, back to the excitement of ancient Olympia.&“Splendidly captures the excitement, the razzmatazz, the intensity, glamour and squalor of the ancient Olympics. Packed with anecdotes and intriguing facts, the careful scholarship behind this wonderful little book is presented with gusto.&”—Philip Matyszak, author of Ancient Athens on Five Drachmas a Day&“Ultimately the ancient Olympics were more of an epic frat party full of booze and sex than a prestigious sporting competition, and Faulkner paints that picture well.&”—Moira E. McLaughlin, The Washington Post
Twice a Hero
by Susan KrinardA time-travel romance &“with all the grace and sensuality readers have come to expect from&” the New York Times–bestselling author of Star-Crossed (Library Journal). To lift a family curse, MacKenzie Sinclair heads to the Guatemalan jungle to return an amulet her great-great grandfather, Perry Sinclair, took from a Mayan temple. On that same expedition, his partner, Liam O&’Shea, disappeared—possibly betrayed or killed by Perry—which started the Sinclair family&’s string of bad luck. Once at the ruins of the ancient city of Tikal, Mac is sent back in time to 1884—and into the life of Liam O&’Shea. Together with the headstrong, honorable, and disarmingly handsome adventurer, Mac has a chance to turn the tide of history—and the fortunes of her own heart. Praise for Susan Krinard &“Susan Krinard was born to write romance.&” —Amanda Quick, New York Times–bestselling author &“The reading world would be a happier place if more paranormal romance writers wrote as well as Krinard.&” —Contra Costa Sunday Times &“A vivid, talented author with a sparkling imagination.&” —Anne Stuart, New York Times–bestselling author
The Art of Wood-Fired Cooking
by Andrea MugnainiThis guide to using an outdoor oven &“skillfully guides the reader&” with photos, directions, and recipes for everything from pizza to poultry (Alice Waters). Andrea Mugnaini has spent over twenty years perfecting the craft of wood-fired cooking. A pioneer of the industry, she founded the first cooking school dedicated to wood-fired cooking—and her oven importing company has brought the Italian style of cooking and living to America. The Art of Wood-Fired Cooking begins with detailed instructional information on the ins and outs of the wood-burning oven. Mugnaini reveals the methods she has been teaching through her classes—and shares delicious recipes for pizzas, breads, fish, poultry, meats, vegetables, pastas, and desserts. Fire up the oven and enjoy: Butterflied ShrimpZucchini Gratin with Tomatoes and GruyereTuscan-Style Pot Roast with Herbs and ChiantiFocaccia with Onions and ThymeLimoncello Bread Pudding with Fresh Blackberries