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Legally Blonde: A Novel
by Amanda BrownThe funny romantic comedy about an unlikely law student with big dreams that inspired the blockbuster movie and the Broadway musical. Elle Woods, California University senior, seems to have it all. President of Delta Gamma sorority, a star in the classroom (her major: sociopolitical jewelry design)—and is on the verge of becoming the much-envied Mrs. Warner Huntington III. Too bad Warner, bound for Stanford Law, dumps her with the explanation that he now needs a more &“serious&” woman at his side. Faced with this unexpected reversal of fortune, Woods doesn't get depressed, she gets busy. Thanks to a creative application and a demand for &“diversity&” at Stanford Law, Elle gets her acceptance letter. Soon she's packing up her convertible—as well as her miniature Chihuahua—determined to win back her man, and to prove to herself that dreaming big is the only way to dream. Smart, fast, and funny. Legally Blonde proves just how much fun blondes really can have.
100 Years of the Best American Short Stories (The Best American Series)
by Lorrie MooreWitness the ever-changing history and identity of America in this collection of 40 stories collected from the first 100 years of this bestselling series.For the centennial celebration of this annual series, The Best American Short Stories, master of the form Lorrie Moore selects forty stories from the more than two thousand that were published in previous editions. Series editor Heidi Pitlor recounts behind-the-scenes anecdotes and examines, decade by decade, the trends captured over a hundred years. Together, the stories and commentary offer an extraordinary guided tour through a century of literature with what Moore calls &“all its wildnesses of character and voice.&”These forty stories represent their eras but also stand the test of time. Here is Ernest Hemingway&’s first published story and a classic by William Faulkner, who admitted in his biographical note that he began to write &“as an aid to love-making.&” Nancy Hale&’s story describes far-reaching echoes of the Holocaust; Tillie Olsen&’s story expresses the desperation of a single mother; James Baldwin depicts the bonds of brotherhood and music. Here is Raymond Carver&’s &“minimalism,&” a term he disliked, and Grace Paley&’s &“secular Yiddishkeit.&” Here are the varied styles of Donald Barthelme, Charles Baxter, and Jamaica Kincaid. From Junot Díaz to Mary Gaitskill, from ZZ Packer to Sherman Alexie, these writers and stories explore the different things it means to be American.
Mozart and the Nazis: How the Third Reich Abused a Cultural Icon
by Erik LeviA music historian uncovers Nazi Germany&’s use of Mozart as a WWII propaganda tool in this &“intriguing study [that] comprehends a range of vital topics&” (Choice). As the Nazi war machine expanded its bloody ambitions across Europe, the Third Reich sought to promote a sophisticated and even humanitarian image of German culture through the tireless promotion of Mozart&’s music. In this revelatory book, Erik Levi draws on World War II era articles, diaries, speeches, and other archival materials to provide a new understanding of how the Nazis shamelessly manipulated Mozart for their own political advantage. Mozart and the Nazis also explores the continued Jewish veneration of the composer during this period while also highlighting some of the disturbing legacies that resulted from the Nazi appropriation of his work. Enhanced by rare contemporary illustrations, Mozart and the Nazis is a fascinating addition to the study of music history, World War II propaganda, and twentieth century politics.
The Best American Mystery Stories 2015 (The Best American Series)
by James PattersonThis anthology of 20 short stories features some of today&’s best mystery authors—from Lee Child to Jeffrey Deaver and Joyce Carol Oates.For the 2015 edition of The Best American Mystery Stories, guest editor James Patterson presents twenty tales with all the tension, drama, and visceral emotion of Oscar-worthy cinema. These stories features characters who must make desperate choices: an imaginative bank-robbing couple, a vengeful high school shooter, a lovesick heiress who will do anything for her man, and many others. In one standout entry, Michael Connelly and Dennis Lehane team up to send legendary detective Harry Bosch after a child abductor. The Best American Mystery Stories, 2015 includes Tomiko M. Breland, Brendan DuBois, Janette Turner Hospital, Theresa E. Lehr, Doug Allyn, Andrew Bourelle, Joseph D&’Agnese, Scott Grand, John M. Floyd, Steven Heighton, Richard Lange, Theresa E. Lehr, Lee Martin, and others.&“These edgy tales strike hard and fast but Leave vivid memories behind.&”—Kirkus
Mysteries: An Investigation into the Occult, the Paranormal, and the Supernatural
by Colin WilsonThe acclaimed author of The Occult presents a groundbreaking theory of unexplained phenomena from ghosts and magic to the power of the unconscious. A renowned expert on the subject of occultism, Colin Wilson&’s sequel to his masterwork, The Occult, is &“a major work&” in its own right. In The Mysteries, Wilson continues his the investigation into magic, the paranormal, and the supernatural through extensive research as well as his own extraordinary first-hand experiences. The result is &“an extraordinary tour de force&” of scholarship (New Science). Through a personal mystical experience, Wilson discovered that human beings consist of a ladder—or hierarchy—of selves, whose upper members may be called upon at will for personal transformation and deep knowledge. This experience inspired him to apply this insight to all paranormal phenomena, from precognition to Uri Geller's spoon bending. Wilson presents detailed studies of hauntings, possession and demonic hypnosis, as well as magic, the Kabbalah, and astrology. At the heart of his work is a fascinating discussion of the Great Secret of the alchemists, which he sees as the key to the mystery of the ladder of selves.
The New Cosmic Story: Inside Our Awakening Universe
by John F. HaughtA Choice Outstanding Academic Title. &“A compelling argument for a broader understanding of religion in relation to our cosmic story.&”—Mary Evelyn Tucker, coauthor of Journey of the Universe Over the past two centuries scientific advances have made it clear that the universe is a story still unfolding. In this thought-provoking book, John F. Haught considers the deeper implications of this discovery. He contends that many others who have written books on life and the universe—including Stephen Hawking, Stephen Jay Gould, and Richard Dawkins—have overlooked a crucial aspect of cosmic history: the drama of life&’s awakening to interiority and religious awareness. Science may illuminate the outside story of the universe, but a full telling of the cosmic story cannot ignore the inside development that interiority represents. Haught addresses two primary questions: what does the arrival of religion tell us about the universe, and what does our understanding of the cosmos as an unfinished drama tell us about religion? The history of religion may be ambiguous and sometimes even barbarous, he asserts, but its role in the story of cosmic emergence and awakening must be taken into account. &“A well written book overall, and one that should prompt a more inspiring view of where we are in the Big Picture, The New Cosmic Story is highly recommended.&”—Forbes.com &“Haught delivers a singular contribution with his fresh, panoptic perspective on our cosmic story.&”—Charles G. Conway, Reading Religion &“This book, John F. Haught&’s summa, will become a permanent contribution to the religion and science literature.&”—Holmes Rolston, III, Templeton Prize winner
Webster's New World: Simplified & Applied (Webster's New World)
by Robert McConnell ProductionsA revised and updated edition of the clearest, most useful guide to parliamentary procedure, including tips on making meetings more efficient. This essential and authoritative resource, based on the principles originally laid out in the classic Robert&’s Rules of Order, explains the often-confusing rules of parliamentary procedure in clear, simple language and shows how to apply them practically and effectively. These are the principles used by organizations everywhere—from nonprofits to school boards, church groups to county commissions. Among its helpful features are sample scripts to help figure out what to say while conducting meetings, hands-on examples to show how the rules are applied, and timesaving tips to help make meetings more efficient. This thoroughly revised and updated user-friendly reference includes an ample index and cross-references for finding information quickly and easily. A completely new chapter on homeowners&’ associations covers restrictions, obligations, proxy voting, and covenants.
Chronicles of a Liquid Society
by Umberto EcoThe acclaimed author examines our contemporary world—from technology to politics and pop culture—in this collection of essays written for L&’Espresso.Umberto Eco was an international cultural superstar. In this, his last collection, the celebrated essayist and novelist observes the changing world around him with irrepressible curiosity and philosophical insight. He illuminates the contemporary upheaval in ideological values, the crises in politics, and the unbridled individualism that have become the backdrop of our lives—creating a &“liquid&” society that defies any organizing principle. In these pieces, written for his regular column in the Italian magazine L&’Espresso, Eco brings his dazzling erudition and keen sense of the everyday to bear on topics such as being seen, conspiracies, the old and the young, mass media, racism, and good manners. It is &“a swan song from one of Europe&’s great intellectuals…[Eco] entertains with his intellect, humor, and insatiable curiosity&” (Kirkus Reviews).&“An intelligent, intriguing, and often hilariously incisive set of observations on contemporary follies and changing mores.&” —Publishers Weekly
Texas Passion (A Texan Saga)
by Sara OrwigWhile hunting a killer, a man meets a fierce beauty determined to protect her fugitive family—in a novel by the &“talented&” USA Today-bestselling author (Rendezvous). Rachel Kearney expected a heartfelt reunion when her father returned home from the War Between the States, but instead, she was greeted by a man on the run from the law. Now, Rachel and her family must flee, leaving behind the only home they&’ve ever known. Dan Overton is pursuing an elusive killer when he stumbles upon the spirited beauty who calls herself the Widow Kearney. From the moment he sees her, he knows he will do anything in his power to protect her and her brood from the dangers of the rugged post-war frontier. But something more than a shared passion connects them, and it may be the very thing that tears them apart…
Easy Baking: Wiley Selects (Pillsbury Cooking)
by Pillsbury EditorsBake it easy with Pillsbury! Simple treats using refrigerated dough—including kid-friendly recipes. Nothing beats home-baked treats hot out of the oven. Now Pillsbury gives you more than twenty super-easy recipes for every occasion—tempting cookies and bars, crowd-pleasing holiday favorites, and delectable desserts. You'll even find fun recipes to bake with your kids. All of the recipes use refrigerated dough products to save you time and effort. Make Perfect Apple Pie * Strawberry Kiwi Tart * Mocha Macaroon Torte * Happy Face Cookie Pops * Maple Walnut Pie Bars * Coffee Shop Cookies * and more
The Great Shift: Encountering God in Biblical Times
by James L. KugelThe renowned author of How to Read the Biblereveals how a pivotal transformation in spiritual experience during the biblical era made us who we are today. A great mystery lies at the heart of the Bible. Early on, people seem to live in a world entirely foreign to our own. God appears to Abraham and Sarah, Jacob and others; God buttonholes Moses and Isaiah and Jeremiah and tells them what to say. Then comes the Great Shift, and Israelites stop seeing God or hearing the divine voice. Instead, later Israelites are &“in search of God,&” reaching out to a distant, omniscient deity in prayers, as people have done ever since. What brought about this change? The answers come from ancient texts, archaeology and anthropology, and even modern neuroscience. They concern the origins of the modern sense of self and the birth of a worldview that has been ours ever since. James Kugel, whose strong religious faith shines through his scientific reckoning with the Bible and the ancient world, has written a masterwork that will be of interest to believers and nonbelievers alike, a profound meditation on encountering God, then and now.&“Fascinating.&”—The New York Times Book Review&“Biblical exegesis at its best: a brilliant and sensitive reading of ancient texts, all with an eye to making them meaningful to our time by making sense of what they meant in their own.&”—Kirkus Reviews(starred review)&“A magnificent job of bringing important ideas from the academy to a broad readership . . . Kugel gives readers a sense of history&’s convoluted texture, its ironies, and thus its beauty.&”—The Jewish Review of Books
The Skeleton Makes a Friend: A Family Skeleton Mystery (#5) (The Family Skeleton Mysteries #5)
by Leigh Perry&“Whodunits don&’t come much funnier… Fans of offbeat comic mysteries will be richly rewarded.&”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) Georgia Thackery is feeling pretty good about her summer job teaching at prestigious Overfeld College, and she&’s renting a rustic cabin right by a lake for herself, her daughter, Madison, and her best friend, Sid the Skeleton. Together again, the trio are enjoying the quiet when a teenager named Jen shows up looking for her friend. Georgia doesn&’t recognize the name, but she learns that the person Jen was looking for is actually Sid. Sid reveals that he and Jen are part of a regular online gaming group that formed locally, and one of their members has gone missing. Sid admits that he might have bragged about his investigative prowess, enough so that Jen wants him to find their missing player. Given that Sid doesn&’t have many friends offline—none, really, unless you count the Thackery family—Georgia agrees to help. They manage to discreetly enlist Jen, who lives in town, and follow the clues to... a dead buddy. Now they've got a killer on their hands. Probing the life of Sid's friend, they realize a lot is wrong both on campus and in the seemingly quaint town, and someone doesn't want them looking deeper… &“You'll love the adventures of this unexpected mystery-solving duo.&”—Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Vegan on the Cheap: Great Recipes and Simple Strategies that Save You Time and Money
by Robin RobertsonYou can eat great meatless and dairy-free meals every day—and stay on your budget—with these 150 recipes and smart money-saving tips. With Vegan on the Cheap, you can enjoy delicious vegan meals every day of the week. Robin Robertson, &“an acclaimed authority on vegan cooking&” (Publishers Weekly), provides 150 mouth-watering, exciting recipes that cost just 50 cents to $2 per serving—hefty savings to go with hearty vegan meals. Find options for savory soups and stews, satisfying salads, hearty noodle dishes, first-class casseroles, favorites for the slow cooker, and meatless and dairy-free recipes for classics like pizza, burgers, and sandwiches—and a chapter for desserts to satisfy every sweet tooth. Throughout the book, smart tips and creative ideas help you save money by cooking in bulk, prepping meals in advance, and finding tasty ways to reuse leftovers. Including recipes for delicious vegan meals like Walnut-Dusted Fettuccine with Caramelized Vegetables and Fresh Pear Galette, it also features cost-per-serving icons that highlight the cost of each affordable dish—and even shows how you can make your own meat alternatives at a fraction of the cost of packaged proteins.
1,000 Vegetarian Recipes (1,000 Recipes #10)
by Carol GellesJulia Child Cookbook Award and James Beard Award winner. &“Actually several cookbooks in one, this encyclopedic volume has it all.&”—New York Daily News Get enough recipes to fill 5 cookbooks in one comprehensive volume! 216 Side Dishes 61 Breads 70 Breakfasts, Brunches, and Lunches 91 Appetizers 137 Salads 152 Main Dishes And Much, Much More! Carol Gelles, one of the best-known authorities on the subject, offers hundreds of appetizers, entrees, soups, salads, and more, proving that vegetarian cuisine is anything but boring. The flavor combinations are limitless, drawing on the ingredients and spices from every international cuisine. Discussions of vegetables, grains, beans, and soy foods are interspersed throughout the recipes, making the book easy enough for beginners to follow. And every recipe is coded as lacto-vegetarian (some dairy products), ovo-vegetarian (some egg products), or vegan (made without dairy or meat products). &“Addressing the needs of the beginner, the part-timer, and the fully committed vegetarian, this cookbook is a must-have.&”—Cooking Light Magazine &“Good basics for the aspiring vegetarian, innovative recipes that will appeal to long-time ardent vegetarians, and plenty for everyone in between.&”—New York Daily News &“The best things about the book are the diversity of recipes and the book&’s awesome organizational scheme. It includes every major course in American cuisine from the appetizer to the dessert. Gelles also makes a point to include many different ethnic foods . . . excellent for the beginning vegetarian chef.&”—The Veggie Space
Never Coming Back: A Novel
by Alison McGhee&“[A] poignant meditation on the relationship between a mother and daughter&” from the New York Times bestselling author of Shadow Baby (Publishers Weekly). When Clara Winter left her rural Adirondack town for college, she never looked back. Her mother, Tamar, a fiercely independent but loving woman who raised Clara on her own, all but pushed her out the door, forcing Clara to build a new life for herself, far from her roots, far from her high school boyfriend, far from the life she had always known. Now more than a decade has passed, and Clara, a successful writer, has been summoned home. Tamar has become increasingly forgetful and can no longer live on her own. But just as her mother&’s memory is beginning to slip away, Clara&’s questions are building. Why was Tamar so insistent that Clara leave home all those years ago? Just what secrets was she hiding? In this &“quietly powerful&” (Booklist) and &“luminous novel&” (Kirkus Reviews), Alison McGhee tells the story of a young woman finding her way in life, determined to know her mother—and by extension herself—before it&’s too late. &“A deeply moving exploration of growing up and growing old, and the ties that bind parents and children—and the mysteries that sometimes keep us apart.&”—Chris Bohjalian, New York Times bestselling author of The Red Lotus &“An intimate and painfully aware portrait of the debilitating effects of Alzheimer&’s on its victims as well as the people who must watch their tormented loved ones tumble into the disease&’s terrible abyss.&”—Star Tribune
Kiss of Gold
by Samantha HarteA young Englishwoman goes searching for her father in America, only to find love and adventure on the Colorado frontier in this historical romance. England, 1893. In order to maintain her family&’s elegant Bethinghamshire home, Daisie Browning faces the unhappy prospect of marrying for money—until she resolves to seek out her lost father in America. Traversing the Atlantic and the country&’s wild terrain, Daisie is prepared for adventure and danger. But the last thing she expects to find on her journey is love. When she finds herself stranded, robbed, and beset by swindlers in an isolated Colorado mining town, Daisie reluctantly accepts the help of the handsome and rakish Tyler Reede. Though she resists his advances, Daisie cannot help being drawn to Tyler—especially when she discovers that everything she truly wants can be found in his passionate embrace.
Gallipoli: The End of the Myth
by Robin PriorThe noted historian&’s decisive and devastating history of the WWI Battle of Gallipoli &“sets a new standard for assessing the Allied Dardanelles campaign" (Mustafa Aksakal, American Historical Review). The Gallipoli campaign of 1915–16 was an ill-fated Allied attempt to take control of the Dardanelles, secure a sea route to Russia, and create a Balkan alliance against the Central Powers. A failure in all respects, the operation ended in disaster, and the Allied forces suffered some 390,000 casualties. In this conclusive study, military historian Robin Prior assesses the many myths about Gallipoli and provides definitive answers to questions that have lingered about the operation. Prior proceeds step by step through the campaign, dealing with naval, military, and political matters and surveying the operations of all the armies involved: British, Anzac, French, Indian, and Turkish. Relying on primary documents, including war diaries and technical military sources, Prior evaluates the strategy, the commanders, and the performance of soldiers on the ground. His conclusions are powerful and unsettling: the naval campaign was not &“almost&” won, and the land action was not bedeviled by &“minor misfortunes.&” Instead, the badly conceived Gallipoli campaign was doomed from the start. And even had it been successful, the operation would not have shortened the war by a single day. Despite their bravery, the Allied troops who fell at Gallipoli died in vain.A Wall Street Journal Best Book of 2009
The Plausibility of Life: Resolving Darwin's Dilemma
by Marc W. Kirschner John C. GerhartTwo biologists tackle the unresolved question in the field of evolution: how have living organisms on Earth developed with such variety and complexity?In the 150 years since Darwin, the field of evolutionary biology has left a glaring gap in understanding how animals developed their astounding variety and complexity. The standard answer has been that small genetic mutations accumulate over time to produce wondrous innovations such as eyes and wings. Drawing on cutting-edge research across the spectrum of modern biology, Marc Kirschner and John Gerhart demonstrate how this stock answer is woefully inadequate. Rather they offer an original solution to the longstanding puzzle of how small random genetic change can be converted into complex, useful innovations. In a new theory they call &“facilitated variation,&” Kirschner and Gerhart elevate the individual organism from a passive target of natural selection to a central player in the 3-billion-year history of evolution. In clear, accessible language, the authors invite every reader to contemplate daring new ideas about evolution. By closing the major gap in Darwin&’s theory Kirschner and Gerhart also provide a timely scientific rebuttal to modern critics of evolution who champion &“intelligent design.&”&“Makes for informative and enjoyable reading, and the issues the authors raise are worthy of attention.&”—American Scientist&“Thought-provoking and lucidly written…The Plausibility of Life will help readers understand not just the plausibility of evolution, but its remarkable, inventive powers.&”—Sean Carroll, author of Endless Forms Most Beautiful: The New Science of Evo Devo
Executive Treason: A Political Thriller (The Executive Series #2)
by Gary GrossmanA Secret Service agent confronts Russian spycraft, murder in the White House, and a dangerous talk-radio host in a &“completely mesmerizing&” thriller (Dale Brown, New York Times-bestselling author of Eagle Station). The terrorists who came within a heartbeat of undermining the presidency of the United States in Executive Actions are back in Executive Treason with a new—and deadlier—plot to destabilize the U.S. government. It begins with the mugging and murder of a female White House staffer. Secret Service Agent Scott Roarke discovers the larger truth: the murder was committed by his secret nemesis, the mysterious assassin who had stayed one step ahead of him during the presidential campaign. This time, Roarke has found clues about the assassin&’s past that give him the tools he needs to hunt the hunter—and also silence a popular hate talk radio host dividing the country. But the clues can only go so far. Roarke needs all his skills—and a lot of luck—if he&’s going to catch his quarry… &“Fast-paced, with vivid characters and a plot right off the front pages. Surprises you on every page. A winner.&”—Larry Bond, New York Times-bestselling author of Arctic Gambit
All In
by Lily GardnerA lovelorn, Portland P.I. must prove a man&’s innocence when no one else will in this murder mystery from the author of Betting Blind. Lennox Cooper, flinty ex-cop and poker playing private detective, stands alone in championing Tomek Jagoda, darling son of a local crime family, accused of murdering his high-living girlfriend. The cops have proof that will send Tomek to prison for life. Meanwhile, prosecuting the case is a Viking goddess of a woman, as smart as she is stunning, who draws everyone's adoration. Next to her, Lennox feels like a garden gnome. It doesn&’t help that August Kline, Lennox&’s boss and Tomek&’s defense attorney, is ready to throw his client under the bus in a plea deal that carries a ten-year sentence just to date the prosecutor. As Lennox untangles all the lies surrounding the case, she sees deeper into Tomek&’s humanity and into her own. She realizes that she&’s in love with Kline, who&’s in lust with the prosecutor. Now, if Lennox hopes to truly save an innocent man, she must wager her job, her love, and her own safety to find the killer…&“Readers will look forward to seeing more of the feisty and resourceful Lennox.&”—Publishers Weekly
Outdoor Eats: Wiley Selects (Betty Crocker Cooking)
by Betty CrockerTake the party outside with Betty Crocker! Great get-togethers always start with good food. Now Betty Crocker gives you over twenty recipes to get the good times rolling—tasty appetizers, mini sandwiches, refreshing summer drinks, side dishes, salads, grilled food and delicious frozen treats. Whether you're feeding your family or entertaining the entire block, these festive recipes are sure to please everyone. For more great ideas visit bettycrocker.com
Intervention: A Novel (The Saga of Pliocene Exile #1)
by Julian MayAn origin story of Julian May&’s Galactic Milieu Trilogy and a link to her Saga of Pliocene Exile—&“a superb piece of speculative fiction&” (Library Journal). They have always been among us—the telepaths, the persons possessing higher mind-powers that have been called &“metapsychic&”—but they have always been few and far between and their abilities weak or erratic. Until now . . . Human evolution makes a quantum leap. And all over the world, people begin to be born with extraordinary minds. Some of them are geniuses and some are very ordinary. But all of these metapsychic operants have mind-powers that &“normal&” humanity considers amazing—and dangerous. Intervention paints this advent of Homo superior in a broad and colorful chronicle that begins in 1945 and culminates in 2013. Its many characters reveal the impact of higher mind-powers upon the possessors themselves, upon their &“normal&” associates, and upon a troubled society striving to avoid nuclear annihilation. The metapsychic operants are secretive and fearful at first. When they reveal themselves they are regarded with awe, exploited, and finally persecuted. They are torn by the dilemma of what role to play: are they destined to save the &“normal&” from global war, even if it means that they must use their mental powers to subjugate the race that gave birth to them? The book&’s principal protagonists are members of the Remillard family of New Hampshire—whose descendants are featured in Julian May&’s worldwide bestselling Saga of Pliocene Exile. Intervention details with humor, thundering action, and scientific insight a world where the human mind does much more than think—a world that is fantastic, but by no means implausible.
One Child: The Story of China's Most Radical Experiment
by Mei FongA Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist offers an intimate investigation of China&’s one-child policy and its consequences for families and the nation at large.For over three decades, China exercised unprecedented control over the reproductive habits of its billion citizens. Now, with its economy faltering just as it seemed poised to become the largest in the world, the Chinese government has brought an end to its one-child policy. It may once have seemed a shortcut to riches, but it has had a profound effect on society in modern China. Combining personal portraits of families affected by the policy with a nuanced account of China&’s descent towards economic and societal turmoil, Mei Fong reveals the true cost of this controversial policy. Drawing on eight years of research, Fong reveals a dystopian legacy of second children refused documentation by the state; only children supporting their parents and grandparents; and villages filled with ineligible bachelors. A &“vivid and thoroughly researched&” piece of on-the-ground journalism, One Child humanizes the policy that defined China and warns that the ill-effects of its legacy will be felt across the globe (The Guardian, UK).
Dead in the Water: My Forty-Year Search for My Brother's Killer
by Penny FarmerAn &“intimate&” account of a double murder by a man once suspected as being the Golden State Killer (O, the Oprah Magazine,&“20 Best True Crime Books&”). In 1978, two tortured corpses—hooded, bound, and weighted down with engine parts—were found in the sea off Guatemala. Junior doctor Chris Farmer and his girlfriend, Peta Frampton, were still clinging to life when they were thrown from the yacht they&’d been crewing. Here is the gripping account of how Chris&’s family worked alongside police, the FBI, and Interpol to gather evidence against the boat&’s Californian skipper, Silas Duane Boston. Almost four decades later, in 2015, Chris&’s sister, Penny, used Facebook to track down Boston. Following the detailed, haunting testimony of his own two sons—who also implicated their father in a string of other killings—Boston was finally arrested and charged with two counts of maritime murder. A story of homicide on the high seas, Dead in the Water is also a tale of a family&’s fortitude and diligence in tracking down a monster. &“A real-life page turner more intriguing than anything on Netflix.&”—Mail on Sunday &“A heartbreaking tale of familial love and a sister&’s hunt for justice. There are numerous twists and turns which would be disturbing if they were woven between the pages of a novel let alone as part of a true story.&”—The Tattooed Book
On the Trail: A History of American Hiking
by Silas ChamberlinThe first history of the American hiking community and its contributions to the nation&’s vast network of trails. In the mid-nineteenth century urban walking clubs emerged in the United States. A little more than a century later, tens of millions of Americans were hiking on trails blazed in every region of the country. This groundbreaking book is the first full account of the unique history of the American hiking community and its rich, nationwide culture. Delving into unexplored archives, including those of the Appalachian Mountain Club, Sierra Club, Green Mountain Club, and many others, Silas Chamberlin recounts the activities of hikers who over many decades formed clubs, built trails, and advocated for environmental protection. He also discusses the shifting attitudes of the late 1960s and early 1970s when ideas about traditional volunteerism shifted and new hikers came to see trail blazing and maintenance as government responsibilities. Chamberlin explores the implications for hiking groups, future club leaders, and the millions of others who find happiness, inspiration, and better health on America&’s trails. &“With rich historical context Silas Chamberlin inspires new appreciation for trailblazers, while sharing the legacy of hiking and its growing importance today, as people find their way to a new relationship with the natural world.&”—Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods and Vitamin N &“Chamberlin has demonstrated that what at first looks simple—walking on our own two feet—has a complex history of changing cultural associations, social infrastructure, and national significance.&”—James Longhurst, University of Wisconsin – La Crosse