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Rachel Carson: Witness for Nature
by Linda LearThe authoritative biography of the marine biologist and nature writer whose book Silent Spring inspired the global environmentalist movement. In a career that spanned from civil service to unlikely literary celebrity, Rachel Carson became one of the world&’s seminal leaders in conservation. The 1962 publication of her book Silent Spring was a watershed event that led to the banning of DDT and launched the modern environmental movement. Growing up in poverty on a tiny Allegheny River farm, Carson attended the Pennsylvania College for Women on a scholarship. There, she studied science and writing before taking a job with the newly emerging Fish and Wildlife Service. In this definitive biography, Linda Lear traces the evolution of Carson&’s private, professional, and public lives, from the origins of her dedication to natural science to her invaluable service as a brilliant, if reluctant, reformer. Drawing on unprecedented access to sources and interviews, Lear masterfully explores the roots of Carson&’s powerful connection to the natural world, crafting a &“fine portrait of the environmentalist as a human being&” (Smithsonian). &“Impressively researched and eminently readable . . . Compelling, not just for Carson devotees but for anyone concerned about the environment.&” —People &“[A] combination of meticulous scholarship and thoughtful, often poignant, writing.&” —Science &“A sweeping, analytic, first-class biography of Rachel Carson.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Having Wonderful Crime (The John J. Malone Mysteries #7)
by Craig RiceA Chicago attorney scours the Big Apple for a missing bride and a wedding-night murderer in a mystery that&’s &“Miss Rice at her best&” (The New Yorker). On a break from the Windy City, aspiring crime novelist Jake Justus and his wife, Helene, are acquainting themselves with Manhattan&’s finest cocktail lounges when they befriend Dennis Morrison, a blind-drunk groom. The handsome former male escort thought he&’d found his bounty in homely heiress Bertha Lutts, but while their wedding night may have been a bust, the morning after turned out to be the real horror. It seems Bertha has vanished from their bridal suite and in her place is an unidentified beheaded woman. Having taken a shine to Dennis, Jake and Helene call on his best defense: Chicago attorney John J. Malone. Winding his way through both the city&’s low lives and its high society, Malone quickly discovers a link between the nameless victim, the missing bride, and a slick gigolo: a bohemian Greenwich Village poetess who is free with her verse, knows more than she realizes, and is becoming more frightened with every New York minute. But when Dennis disappears as well, Malone&’s left with the itchy feeling that another dead end is right around the corner. The basis for the 1945 film starring Carole Landis and Pat O&’Brien, Having Wonderful Crime is &“a pleasure to read as pure entertainment but there&’s a also a wicked social voice reporting back from the eyries of the wealthy and privileged. [Rice&’s] observations are worthy of Tom Wolfe at his best and nastiest&” (Ed Gorman). Having Wonderful Crime is the 3rd book in the John J. Malone Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Murder Is Served (The Mr. and Mrs. North Mysteries #12)
by Richard Lockridge Frances LockridgeA death threat concealed in a term paper brings Mr. and Mrs. North back to campus All semester Prof. John Leonard has directed his lectures at Peggy Mott. Not because she&’s beautiful—although that doesn&’t hurt—but because she has the sharpest mind he&’s encountered in all his years teaching psychology. When she turns in her final assignment, a paper on human emotions, Leonard expects a brilliant essay, but what he reads shocks him to the core: There&’s someone Peggy detests. And based on her paper, Professor Leonard believes she hates enough to kill. When Peggy&’s husband is found with a steak knife buried in his neck, the comely young student is the only suspect. But Jerry and Pamela North see it differently. Mrs. North has a mind that could drive any psychologist batty, but for the sake of a shining pupil, she&’ll find out the truth.Murder Is Served is the 12th book in the Mr. and Mrs. North Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Hawker Series Volume Three: Detroit Combat, Terror in D.C., and Atlanta Extreme (Hawker)
by Randy Wayne WhiteIn these Hawker adventures, the New York Times–bestselling author of the Doc Ford and Hannah Smith novels once again &“raises the bar of the action thriller&” (The Miami Herald). Chicago cop James Hawker had a choice: Follow orders to stand down or take out a murderous terrorist. Hawker pulled the trigger—but not before the terrorist killed two children. Now exiled from his career, Hawker won&’t stop fighting for justice. Detroit Combat: Hawker&’s one-man crusade against organized crime has taken him to Detroit and the rotten-to-the-core center of the pornography industry, where a vicious gang is kidnapping women and turning them into sex slaves. Now, it&’s up to America&’s toughest vigilante to rescue them. Terror in D.C.: In the last six weeks, there have been seven bombings in the nation&’s capital as terrorists attempt to bring the citizens of Washington, DC, to their knees. A radical student group is behind the attacks, but Hawker is about to teach them a lesson they&’ll remember till their dying day—which may come a lot sooner than they think. Atlanta Extreme: The CIA wants Hawker dead, but an anticommunist crusader wants his help. Col. Wellington Curtis—originally from Atlanta, Georgia—has been financing and arming rebels in Central America. It seems the two men have at least one thing in common: They&’re both targets. Now, in Belize, it&’s up to Hawker to sort out the good guys from the bad, before somebody succeeds in putting the vigilante out of business permanently.
Strawberry Sunday: A John Marshall Tanner Novel (The John Marshall Tanner Mysteries #11)
by Stephen GreenleafWhile recovering from a gunshot wound, John Marshall Tanner meets a woman worth fighting for John Marshall Tanner left most of his blood in a vacant lot on Twentieth Street, along with the body of his closest friend. Tanner and Charley Sleet shot each other at the same time—a tragic finale to a long friendship that left Sleet dead and Tanner bleeding out on the sidewalk. The EMTs saved Tanner, but he isn&’t sure he wants to be alive. The uncertainty doesn&’t last long though, and soon he will find a reason to live—and to die. While he recuperates in the hospital, Tanner befriends Rita Lombardi, a strawberry picker from Haciendas who is recovering from corrective surgery on her clubfeet. Rita leaves the hospital walking tall, but soon after, she&’s murdered in her hometown, unforgivably guilty of promoting unionization. To avenge her, Tanner will hunt for the killer as long as the blood keeps pumping in his veins. Strawberry Sunday is the 13th book in the John Marshall Tanner Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Purposeful Retirement: How to Bring Happiness and Meaning to Your Retirement
by Hyrum W. SmithLeaving the professional world doesn&’t mean losing your purpose: A guide to aging well and moving on to a fulfilling second act. You&’ve had a successful career and you&’re no couch potato—but how do you make the transition to a new phase of your life? From one of the original creators of the popular Franklin Day Planner, the former Chairman and CEO of Franklin Covey Co., and the recognized &“Father of Time Management,&” this guide shows you how you can move from your previous work, simplify life, and enter a new world of purposeful retirement and good living. · Create a retirement that is meaningful and inspiring · Make intelligent and anxiety-free retirement planning choices · Learn from the lives and experiences of people who have found their pathway to happy retirement · Discover secrets to aging well This distinguished author, speaker, and businessman combines wit and enthusiasm with compelling principles that inspire lasting personal change. Draw from a lifetime of wisdom to discover your true passion, re-imagine your life, and try new possibilities.
Travels in Nihilon: A Novel
by Alan SillitoeFrom one of Britain&’s leading writers comes a biting satire about a country founded on Nihilism and a government gone mad Nihilon is a country where honesty is outlawed, drunk driving is mandatory, and nihilism reigns supreme. Five researchers are sent into the midst of this chaos to compile a new guidebook about the peculiar, unexplored land and its all-powerful leader, President Nil. Adam, Benjamin, Jaquiline, Edgar, and Richard attempt to gather information—but find themselves swept up by a nation turned upside down. As they navigate their way to the capital through artificial mist created by President Nil to disorient his people, the writers are stopped by ordinary citizens whom they quickly discover cannot be trusted. Adam accidentally starts a ground war, Benjamin is forced to buy a car, and Jaquiline discovers that robbery is not only legal, but encouraged. The researchers, who arrived as tourists, will find that although it is easy to enter Nihilon, it is much, much harder to escape. Alan Sillitoe, the bestselling author of The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner, crosses into uncharted territory in this comic dystopia that is as smart as it is engrossing.
The Pied Piper of Death (The Lyon and Bea Wentworth Mysteries #8)
by Richard ForrestCharming husband-and-wife sleuthing team Lyon and Bea Wentworth visit the estate of a power-mad manufacturer in this classic manor-house mystery. Children&’s book author and occasional sleuth Lyon Wentworth arrives at the Piper estate prepared to come face to face with death. The leading manufacturer of landmines, the Piper Corporation is no stranger to casualties, but the estate is being besieged by protestors and the pressure is getting to them. Head of the family Peyton Piper has always exerted firm control over his kin, but as he prepares for a Senate bid, he&’s pulling the leash even tighter. Family historian Markham Swan fears one of the Pipers&’ lives is in danger—but Markham himself will catch the first two bullets. The slugs that kill him are tiny little things, antique bullets that date back to the Civil War. Lyon will deploy every ounce of his considerable charm in trying to unravel the mystery, but that may not be enough. When the Piper family turns on itself, the results will be explosive. Written in the style of a classic English murder mystery, The Pied Piper of Death will charm fans of Agatha Christie and Dorothy B. Sayers. Staged with Richard Forrest&’s trademark wit, it&’s an undeniable classic. The Pied Piper of Death is the 8th book in the Lyon and Bea Wentworth Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Battered Badge (The Nero Wolfe Mysteries #13)
by Robert GoldsboroughA shake-up in the NYPD homicide squad following a high-profile murder is bad for business for private investigator Nero Wolfe. When wealthy and popular crusader and reformer Lester Pierce is gunned down in front of his Park Avenue residence, the public outcry forces the NYPD to restructure its homicide department. As the deceased was highly critical of Inspector Lionel Cramer, the longtime head of homicide is temporarily relieved of his badge. But it seems Cramer was not just a scapegoat: He was seen dining in Little Italy with mob kingpin Ralph Mars. All of which amounts to little more than conversational fodder for PI Nero Wolfe and his assistant Archie Goodwin. But if Cramer&’s provisional replacement, Capt. George Rowcliff, becomes permanent, Wolfe&’s future dealings with the force will be much compromised. Loath to depart from his routine, Wolfe makes the unusual decision to take on a case without an actual client. His investigation quickly points toward Pierce&’s organization, Good Government Group, where high-minded idealism is often trampled under the competing ambitions of the staff—several of whom would clearly have benefited from Pierce&’s demise. Despite the burgeoning list of suspects, Wolfe hasn&’t ruled out the involvement of the underworld and its connection to Cramer. But in order to untangle an abundance of motives and end the inspector&’s forced furlough, Wolfe may have to venture out of his comfort zone—and the premises of his brownstone. Continuing his beloved series—which also includes Archie Meets Nero Wolfe, Murder in the Ball Park, Archie in the Crosshairs, and Murder, Stage Left—Nero Award–winning author Robert Goldsborough &“demonstrates an impressive ability to emulate Rex Stout&’s narrative voice&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). The Battered Badge is the 60th book in the Nero Wolfe Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Woman Last Seen: A chilling thriller novel
by Adele Parks"Yet another stick of literary dynamite from Adele Parks: chilling, gripping and entirely unputdownable." —Lisa Jewell, New York Times bestselling authorHAPPY. MARRIED. MISSING.Leigh Fletcher: happily married stepmom to two gorgeous boys goes missing on Monday. Her husband, Mark, says he knows nothing of her whereabouts. She went to work and just never came home. Their family is shattered.Kai Janssen: married to wealthy Dutch businessman Daan and vanishes the same week. Kai left their luxurious penthouse and glamorous world without a backward glance. She seemingly evaporated into thin air. Daan is distraught.Detective Clements knows that people disappear all the time—far too frequently. Most run away from things, some run toward and others are taken but find their way back. A sad few never return. These two women are from very different worlds. Their disappearances are unlikely to be connected. And yet, at a gut level, the detective believes they might be.How could these women walk away from their families, husbands and homes willingly? Clements is determined to unearth the truth, no matter how shocking and devastating it may be.#1 Sunday Times bestselling author Adele Parks returns with her most provocative, compelling book to date.Don't miss Adele's next book One Last Secret! Check out these other gripping novels by Adele Parks:I Invited Her InLies, Lies, LiesJust My Luck
One Last Secret: A Domestic Thriller Novel
by Adele Parks"I&’ll drop anything for a new Adele Parks: she nails it every time"—Lucy Foley, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Apartment"Absolutely gripping"—Lisa Jewell, New York Times bestselling author of The Family Remains"Whip-smart protagonist, immensely satisfying"—Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author of Girl, Forgotten"Parks gets better and better"—Gillian McAllister, New York Times bestselling author of Wrong Place Wrong TimeEveryone has secrets, don&’t they?One last client A week at a beautiful chateau in the south of France—it should be a straightforward final job for Dora. She&’s a smart, stunning and discreet escort, and Daniel has paid for her services before. This time, all she has to do is to convince the assembled guests that she is his girlfriend. Dora is used to playing roles and being whatever men want her to be. It&’s all about putting on a front.One last chance It will be a last, luxurious look at how the other half lives before Dora turns her back on the escort world and all its dangers. She has found someone she loves and trusts. With him, she can escape the life she&’s trapped in. But when Dora arrives at the chateau, it quickly becomes obvious that nothing is what it seems…One last secret Dora finds herself face-to-face with a man she has never forgotten, the one man who really knows her. And as old secrets surface, it becomes terrifyingly apparent that one last secret could cost Dora her life…From the Sunday Times number one bestseller Adele Parks comes a blisteringly provocative novel about power, sex, money and revenge.
I Invited Her In
by Adele ParksImagine the worst thing a friend could ever do.This is worse.When Mel receives an unexpected email from her eldest friend Abi, it brings back memories she thought she&’d buried forever. Their friendship belonged in the past. To those carefree days at university.But Abi is in trouble and needs Mel&’s help, and she wants a place to stay. Just for a few days while she sorts things out. It&’s the least Mel can do.After all, friends look out for one another, don&’t they?I Invited Her In is a blistering tale of wanting what you can&’t have, jealousy and revenge. Don't miss Woman Last Seen from #1 Sunday Times bestseller Adele Parks.Looking for more? Check out these other thrilling reads from Adele Parks:Lies, Lies, LiesJust My Luck
The Image of You: a thrilling psychological suspense
by Adele ParksNOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREIdentical twins with a bond so strong nothing can tear them apart. Until…one of them meets her perfect man.Anna and Zoe are identical in appearance, absolutely opposite in personality. They are so close that nothing—and no one—can come between them.When Anna meets the charismatic Nick through online dating, her heart tells her she's found the one. Zoe, however, is concerned. She's seen her sister betrayed before and she's sure Nick is just another man in a long line of liars. As Anna's romance blossoms, the relationship between the sisters becomes strained.Zoe stands at a crossroads – should she intervene and potentially break her sister's heart in the process? Or should she let Anna learn her own lessons, regardless of how brutal they may be?Zoe wants to protect her twin at any cost. But will Anna pay the ultimate price? In the game of love, lies may hurt, but honesty can kill.
Lies, Lies, Lies: A Novel
by Adele ParksDaisy and Simon&’s marriage isn&’t what it seems…After years together, the arrival of longed-for daughter Millie sealed everything in place. They&’re a happy little family of three.So what if Simon drinks a bit too much sometimes—Daisy&’s used to it. She knows he&’s just letting off steam. Until one night at a party things spiral horribly out of control. And their happy little family of three will never be the same again.In Lies, Lies, Lies, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Adele Parks explores the darkest corners of a relationship in free fall in a mesmerizing tale of marriage and secrets.Don't miss One Last Secret from #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Adele Parks! Looking for more? Check out these other thrilling reads from Adele Parks:I Invited Her InJust My LuckWomen Last Seen
Two Dead Wives: A British Psychological Thriller
by Adele Parks"Absolutely gripping, this is revenge lit at its best. Provocative and compelling. I was left breathless at the final twist." —Lisa Jewell, author of The Family Remains Lost. Missing. Murdered? How do you find a woman who didn&’t exist?It's a case that has gripped a nation: A woman with a shocking secret is missing, presumed dead. And her two husbands are suspects in her murder.DCI Clements knows the dark side of human nature and that love can make people do treacherous things. You can&’t presume anything when it comes to crimes of the heart. Until a body is found, this scandalous and sad case remains wide open.Stacie Jones lives a quiet life in a small village, nursed by her father as she recovers from illness, and shielded from any news of the outside world. But their reclusive life is about to be shattered.How are these families linked, and can any of them ever rebuild their lives in the wake of tragedy?This explosive thriller from international bestseller Adele Parks examines what it is to be a family and the dangerous lengths that people will go to for those they love.Look for these other pulse-pounding thrillers by bestselling author Adele Parks: I Invited Her In Lies Lies Lies Just My Luck Woman Last Seen
Just My Luck: A Novel
by Adele ParksOver 4 million Adele Parks books sold worldwide including LIES, LIES, LIES and I INVITED HER IN! "Utterly engrossing and brilliant"— Lucy Foley New York Times bestselling author of The Guest List It was supposed to be the lottery win they&’d always dreamed of…For fifteen years, Lexi and Jake have played the same six numbers with their friends. Over drinks, dinner parties and summer barbecues, the three couples have discussed the important stuff—kids, marriages, careers—and they&’ve laughed off their disappointment when they failed to win anything.But then the unthinkable happens. There&’s a rift in the group. Someone is caught in a lie. And soon after, six numbers come up that change everything forever.Lexi and Jake have a ticket worth millions. And their friends are determined to claim a share.#1 Sunday Times bestselling author Adele Parks returns with a riveting look at the dark side of wealth in this gripping tale of friendship, money, betrayal and good luck gone bad…Don't miss One Last Secret from #1 Sunday Times bestseller Adele Parks.Looking for more? Check out Adele Parks' other thrilling books:I Invited Her InLies, Lies, LiesWomen Last Seen
The Ghostly Tales of Amherst, New Hampshire (Spooky America)
by Susanna HargreavesGhost stories from Amherst, New Hampshire have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky roads of Amherst, New Hampshire! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know Town Hall once had skeletons in the basement? Or that a haunted cottage sits near the shores of Baboosic Lake ? Can you believe ghostly wolves roam the forests at night, their eerie howls echoing until dawn? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Amherst, New Hampshire forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!
The Ghostly Tales of Salem (Spooky America)
by Beth HesterGhost stories from The Witch City have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky streets of Salem, Massachusetts! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know that inside Howard Street Cemetery, the ghost of accused witch Giles Corey wanders among the gravestones? Or that outside the Ropes Mansion, the ghost of Abigail Ropes can be seen peeking out of the windows? Have you heard that the Gardner-Pingree House on Essex Street is home to the spirit of a murdered sea captain? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Salem forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!
The Ghostly Tales of Old Town Spring (Spooky America)
by Lisha CauthenGhost stories from Old Town Spring have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky streets of Old Town Spring, Texas! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know the spirit of a girl who died in a barn still plays with her friends in Doering Court? Or that a headless railroad worker is known to chase phantom trains? Can you believe that on some nights, a ghostly bride and her husband can be seen dancing in the moonlight? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Old Town Spring forever, and have you sleeping with the light on!
Quotations of Donald J. Trump (Quotations of Great Americans)
by Donald John TrumpNotable Quotations from President Donald J. Trump This pocket-sized hardcover book contains nearly one hundred quotations on business, government, politics, culture and more from America's forty-fifth president, Donald J. Trump. "I'm going to fight for every American in every last part of this nation." - Donald J. Trump, Hardball with Chris Matthews , August 4, 2017
Quotations of Malcolm X (Quotations of Great Americans)
by Malcolm XNotable quotations from Malcolm X This pocketsized hardcover book contains nearly one hundred quotations from African-American Muslim minister and human rights activist, Malcolm X. "It's freedom for everybody or freedom for nobody." -- Malcolm X, King Solomon Baptist Church, Detroit, Michigan, April 12, 1964
The Ghostly Tales of Toledo (Spooky America)
by Beth HesterGhost stories from The Glass City have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky streets of Toledo, Ohio! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know that a murdered maid and a bashful child are just two of the restless spirits roaming the haunted Oliver House? Or that the nuns of St. Ursula's Academy, now the Collingwood Arts Center, tend the campus in death as they did in life? Can you believe the Toledo Zoo has amazing animals . . . and amazing ghosts? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Toledo forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!
The Ghostly Tales of Madison (Spooky America)
by Anna LardinoisGhost stories from Wisconsin's capital city have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky streets of Madison, Wisconsin! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know restless spirits roam the campus at the University of Wisconsin? Or that ghostly Confederate soldiers still linger at Camp Randall Stadium? Can you believe the Wisconsin State Capitol is filled with otherworldly entities? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Madison forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!
California Agriculture (Images of America)
by Patricia Marie DesMaraisBeginning with the Spanish padres in 1769 and reaching its apex in the 1950s, California's rise to a global leader in agriculture rested on a series of converging events. California's population exploded during the Gold Rush, and many who chose to stay found their gold in California's sunshine, fertile soil, and optimal growing climate. Initially, those settlers grew staples such as grain, but by the early 1900s, due to innovations in irrigation, transportation, mechanization, and food processing, California rose to the nation's top grower and shipper of fresh produce. California currently grows over two thirds of America's fruits and nuts and over one third of its vegetables, and each fruit, vegetable, nut, and grain has its own unique backstory. California's crop history is full of the risk-taking and determination of pioneers, immigrants, and entrepreneurs. California also deserves credit for many modern marketing and advertising methods, and the preponderance of food "capitals of the world" is a nostalgic feature of California culture. Patti DesMarais has lived in six California cities. She has a bachelor of arts degree in television and film production from San Diego State University and a master of arts in humanities from California State University, Dominguez Hills. She collects vintage crate labels and has picked lemons, oranges, grapefruits, peaches, and avocados from her own California backyards.
The Ghostly Tales of Arizona's Haunted Route 66 (Spooky America)
by Debe BranningGhost stories from Arizona's Haunted Route 66 have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky roads of Arizona's Haunted Route 66! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know Arizona's famously haunted Route 66 is swarming with ghosts? On this spooky roadtrip, you'll meet the spirits of many travelers who tragically met their end along this legendary route, thanks to untimely accidents, mishaps . . . and even murder! Like aspiring actress, Leorena Shipley, whose career was cut short by tragedy. Or the ill-fated tourists who checked in at the Monte Vista Hotel, and never checked out! Just make sure, if you stop for lunch in the spooky town of Oatman, that you remember to tip your ghostly waitress . . . or else you, too , could wind up wandering these roads for all eternity! Pulled right from history, these spooky tales will change the way you see Arizona's Haunted Route 66 forever, and have you sleeping with the light on!