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On Sarpy Creek
by Ira S NelsonOn Sarpy Creek is a deeply moving family saga about a small Montana farming community in the decade after World War I. Many readers consider it a small masterpiece, yet this book was 'lost' for decades before being recently republished. The simple, unadorned style and strong story make On Sarpy Creek a true page-turner about life and love."An intriguing story that guarantees hours of escape. The characters are well developed, interesting, and fallible, and the ensemble makes for delightful reading." —Big Sky Journal
The Walled City
by Marcel Clouzotpeople have fled the countryside. They have come by the thousands into the city. What it is they are fleeing they cannot say. They fear &“the enemy&”—an enemy whom they are certain will one day attack. One man sits beyond the gates watching. But when the true enemy attacks, he comes not from the outside, but from within.From the beginning, Marcel Clouzot weaves this fascinating contemporary fable that may be interpreted as a political statement or a philosophical summation of the future of the West.The Walled City is an allegory about the malaise infecting today&’s world. In it Clouzot has created a Western Society which is about to lose its souls in its battle with technology. It would prefer to lay the blame on external enemies, but the sickness is within—inside the walls. All the symptoms are there: the all-powerful state, Law & Order, the swollen Factory, the controlled Press, inflation and bad money, the ailing Church, the arrogance of Science, the ravages of Pollution, the deadening impact of the egalitarian society, even Feminism—and the man of good will, its protagonist, who is trapped between the Law and his own conscience. When The Walled City was published in France it was called &‘a great hallucinatory book&’ and Clouzot was compared to Celine.
Massacre at Cawnpore
by V. A. Stuart1857, Cawnpore: With savage mutineers laying relentless siege to its very gates, the British garrison at Cawnpore, in the north of pre-partitioned India, holds on with little more than will. A ragged band of exhausted soldiers defending some 400 frightened women and hungry children in a crumbling outpost, they wait behind frail mud walls, under a scorching sun, for the uncertain arrival of relief troops.Meticulously researched and historically accurate, Stuart&’s tragic story from the Indian Mutiny resonates in the struggles against religious fanaticism of our own time. Intense and inspiring, it describes the heroism of a handful of British soldiers and civilians who confronted swarms of vengeful sepoys and all but hopeless odds, as seen through the eyes of Stuart&’s characters, Sheridan and his wife Emmy.
A Vision of Fire: Book 1 of The EarthEnd Saga (The EarthEnd Saga)
by Gillian Anderson'A slick, fast-paced page-turner' Guardian The 'addictive' debut novel from Gillian Anderson, renowned and much-loved actress from Sex Education, The X-Files, and The Fall - Book One in the Earthend Saga series. Renowned child psychologist Caitlin O'Hara is a single mum trying to juggle her job, her son, and a lacklustre love life. Her world is suddenly upturned when Maanik, the daughter of India's ambassador to the United Nations, starts having violent visions. Maanik's parents are sure that her fits have something to do with the recent assassination attempt on her father - a shooting that has escalated nuclear tensions between India and Pakistan to dangerous levels - but when children start having similar outbursts around the world, Caitlin begins to think that there's a stranger force at work ...WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS 'ADDICTIVE' DEBUT (Marie Claire) 'A slick, fast-pacedpage-turner replete with nuclear threat, occult cabals and an epidemic of apocalyptic visions suffered by children worldwide' Guardian 'This is basically the dream of nerds everywhere' Flavorwire 'Gillian Anderson is returning to the genre that made her a cultural icon' Entertainment Weekly 'Could easily be an episode of The X-Files' 'Twisty, unconventional, well written' 'This book was so amazing, I could not put it down!' 'No brainer on the five stars' '?I cannot wait for the next instalment'
Captain John Gallop: Master Mariner and Indian Trader
by Williams HaynesCapt. John Gallop; Master Mariner and Indian Trader, and his son, John, Jr.—the colorful careers of pioneers in our coastal-West Indian trader by Williams Haynes.Sponsored by the Gallup Family Association, Inc.
Low-Carb Cocktails: All the Fun and Taste without the Carbs
by Marlene Koch Chuch KochLow-carb living just got a lot more fun! Thanks to Marlene and Chuck Koch low-carb cocktails have arrived. These trendsetting drinks, spotlighted at top-notch hotel chains and restaurants, can be made right at home. 50 luscious recipes are included. These drinks look as good as they taste!
It Happened in Mississippi (It Happened In Series)
by Marlo Carter KirkpatrickIt Happened in Mississippi takes readers on a rollicking, behind-the-scenes look at some of the characters and episodes from the Magnolia State's storied past. Including both famous tales, and famous names--and little-known heroes, heroines, and happenings.
Our Favorite Kid-Friendly Recipes
by Gooseberry PatchWant to serve meals that every member of the family will love? Then this book is for you! In Our Favorite Kid-Friendly Recipes, we've gathered more than 60 of our very best dishes that kids are sure to love. Breakfast Banana Splits, Magic Meatloaf and Cheesy Italiano Soup are perfect for busy weekdays. Time for treats? Kids will flip over Dirt Cups, Pizza Roll Snacks and PB&J Milkshakes! This little book also includes 60 handy tips and tricks for making mealtime healthy and fun...a feature Gooseberry Patch is known for!
Hit Me!: Fighting the Las Vegas Mob by the Numbers
by Jay Bonansinga Danielle GomesLas Vegas, 1970s—a golden age of Glitter Gulch corruption. Dennis Gomes--the youngest division chief in Gaming Control Board history--whipped a ragtag group of auditors into hardened, gun-slinging investigators, and shattered clichés about milquetoast accountant cops. Coming within a hair’s breadth of death more than once, Gomes capped off his tenure with the famous bust of the Stardust skim, portrayed in the book and movie Casino. In Hit Me!, there’s action to fill a dozen Scorsese films—midnight raids, heart-rending showgirl romances, and deadly double-crosses. And the cast of characters reads like a roll call of gangster lore. But no matter how much evidence Gomes uncovered, or how many witnesses and informants were bloodied, Gomes was swept aside by a political system that was dirty to its core. It took nearly three decades, but in 2007, Gomes made a date with destiny at The Family Secrets Trial--the justice system finally taking out a “hit” on the mob. In a Chicago courtroom on July 30, 2007, Gomes--a key prosecutorial witness--finally settled all scores. Dennis Gomes, who passed away in February 2012, will be posthumously inducted into the Gaming Hall of Fame in Las Vegas in October 2012.
Blindside: A Novel
by Jim R. LaneBlindside, written by a former Navy legal officer, is the story of Commander Neal Olen, 44, an intelligence officer who faces charges of adultery and possibly leaking secrets. It is an insider's look at the archaic and potentially crushing machinery of military justice. Olen's troubles begin in 1999 when he is recognized as the officer on whom a fictional character is based in a salacious, tell-all novel. Its author is a woman with whom he had a weekend affair five years earlier while separated from his wife. Information about the nation's reconnaissance satellites somehow found its way into her novel. Olen finds himself a pawn of the author, hoping to hype her book and the Navy, eager to make an example of him in its push for "zero tolerance" of sex scandals and for airtight security on intelligence information. He grapples with the ethical dilemma: When caught in an unjust system, is honesty still a virtue?
Great American Dog Stories: Lyons Press Classic (Classic)
Dogs serve us, adore us, entertain us, work for and with us, but most of all they warm our hearts. An homage to our canine companions, Great American Dog Stories presents a collection of enduring tales penned by an impressive array of authors. These are stories to laugh, weep, and shake your head over, knowing that the nature of dogs (and their human friends) has not altered in all the years since these stories were first written. Exemplars of unconditional love, dogs offer companionship without complaint and loyalty without a price.Whether these stories make you laugh or cry, they will also make you appreciate our most loyal friends. Great American Dog Stories is a rich treasury, filled with tales of unforgettable dogs, that will make a perfect gift for any dog lover.With contributions from O. Henry • Jack London • Stephen Crane • Bret Harte • and many others.
Slow and Steady Parenting: Active Child-Raising for the Long Haul, From Birth to Age 3: Avoiding the Short-Term Solutions That Lead to Long-Term Problems
by Catherine SandersonThis groundbreaking work shows parents that following the quick fix solutions in other books may not be the way to raise well-adjusted kids. Dr. Catherine A. Sanderson explains that the road to successful parenting is slow and steady. Filled with important lessons and helpful advice in everyday situations, this book demonstrates how to:-Decrease parent-child struggles-Enhance a child's psychological and physical well-beingCentered on the principle that "slow and steady wins the race," this is the perfect manual for raising children in today's world of immediate gratification.
My Mother's Breast: Daughters Face Their Mothers' Cancer
by Laurie TarkanFocusing on the unique psychological needs of women who must deal with the pain and devastation of a mother's breast cancer while repressing their fears for their own health, Tarkan profiles a wide range of women who have witnessed the effects of breast cancer.
A Crime Story
by Jay Robert NashThe crime takes place late one night in the mansion of Illinois Governor-elect Maitland Ashmore. His only son, Day, is bludgeoned to death, gruesomely slaughtered in his own bed. This is a textbook murder—no witnesses, no apparent motives, not a single clue. Or so it seems. This is a crime only a sharp, calculating mind could have planned. And only a true student of crime can solve.Jack Journey is that student. Author of a syndicated crime column, he is intimately familiar with all the famous crimes of the past. But when Governor Ashmore asks him to act as press liaison on the case, Journey is thrust into the middle of an all-too-real crime of the present. Soon it is clear that Journey must do more than simply record the facts of this case in his column. He must find the killer in order to protect his own life.Intricately plotted and paced, A Crime Story takes us through a thrilling maze of twists and turns. Jay Robert Nash has created a world where there is danger in even the most innocent encounter, mystery behind every closed door. Rarely has an author lent such convincing authenticity to a novel of mystery and suspense.
Out of Service (Woods Cop)
by Joseph HeywoodJust when longtime Michigan conservation officer Grady Service is certain that he&’s seen it all, he learns once again that he hasn&’t.After so many decades protecting his state&’s natural resources, here he still is, undercover yet again—not in a case he's developed, but dumped into a case by the Feds (with his governor&’s approval). And as time passes, he can&’t figure out if what he&’s buried in is truly a religious nationalist militia group set on overturning the U.S. Constitution, or one man&’s cash cow, a sort of half-ass redneck Ponzi aimed solely at fattening a single bank account. The newest Woods Cop Mystery, #12 in the legendary series, is another soaring brainchild of Joseph Heywood, author of the Woods Cop and Lute Bapcat Mysteries, both of which explore a way of life lived by Michigan game wardens over many different decades, from the Bapcat mysteries of the early 1900s to Grady Service and compatriots in contemporary times.
Circle of Friends Cookbook: 25 Bacon Recipes
by Gooseberry PatchBacon! Everything is better with bacon, so we've gathered 25 of our most tempting, can't-miss recipes with bacon for every meal of the day!
French Vegetarian Cooking
by Paola GavinThis stunning book is a collection of over 200 tasty recipes featuring the marvelously varied vegetarian cuisine of France. Represented within are French provincial, regional and local specialties from Flanders to Provence that showcase the vast range of flavors to be found in French cuisine.Vegetarian food is nothing new to France where vegetables have always been treated with great respect. In the Middle Ages, after France suffered many famines; cereals, dried beans, roots, and herbs formed the basis of the peasant diet. French cooking as we know it today did not evolve until after Catherine de Medici married the Dauphin and brought her Italian chefs to France.This book is a personal collection of regional vegetarian dishes from all over France; their influences range from Flemish and German cuisine in the north to Spanish and Italian in the south. Within you will find gratins from Savoie, lentil dishes from Languedoc, wine-based dishes from Burgundy and ratatouille from Provence. These concise and easy-to-follow recipes bring the famed cuisine of France to your vegetarian kitchen.
Hiram Bingham and the Dream of Gold
by Daniel CohenHiram Bingham was the ideal explorer-adventurer—handsome, rich, intelligent, brave, and tough. His life seems like something out of film hero Indiana Jones&’s exploits in Raiders of the Lost Ark.The descendant of strong-willed missionaries, Bingham was born in Hawaii in 1875, At Yale he specialized in South American studies and became a college teacher. Gradually, the romance of the past took hold of his practical soul. Obsessed by the Incas and his dream of uncovering lost cities, Bingham initiated and expedition to Peru that would lead him to uncharted territories. Using quotations from Bingham&’s accounts, Cohen describes how in 1911 Bingham made the greatest archaeological find of the century, the rediscovery of Machu Picchu, the abandoned Inca city in the remote Peruvian mountains. On later expeditions he discovered other lost cities, as he continued his research on the mysteries of Machu Picchu and the last of the Incans, despite the physical hardships and dangers of exploration.When World War I broke out, Bingham learned to fly—no small accomplishment in those pioneering days of aviation. He eventually joined the American forces in France as head of the largest Allied flight training base in Europe.After the war, the ambitious and restless Bingham entered a new career, politics, and was elected senator from Connecticut in a landslide victory. But he was too proud an individualist to do well in government. Bingham spent the rest of his life writing and lecturing.Bingham led the kind of action-packed life that most people only dream of. Daniel Cohen has written a story sure to capture the imagination of everyone who likes history enlivened by cliff-hanging adventures.
Casting Homeward: An Angler and Naturalist's Journey to America's Legendary Rivers
by Steve RamirezIn Casting Homeward, writer, naturalist, and educator Steve Ramirez takes the reader on a physical and philosophical journey to some of the most legendary rivers and wild landscapes in America. Imbued with fly-fishing throughout, this journey will seek to explore what makes certain places feel magical and meaningful. How do we define &“iconic&” when considering wild places that have seemingly held the ability to restore our souls and fill them with feelings of peace, belonging, awe, and gratitude? Each of these chosen regions has been considered an iconic destination for anyone who yearns for the wild places that are distinctly American. From the songbird-filled hardwoods of New England to the jack-pine Northwoods where wolves still sing in the night. From the Yellowstone Valley where bison feed next to tumbling trout streams to Bristol Bay where brown bears compete with anglers for salmon, steelhead, and leopard spotted rainbow trout. And each of these destinations has served as the birthplace of American literature that is intrinsically connected to the landscape and inspired by a love of the outdoors. In Casting Homeward, these legendary places will give us new stories—the stories of this century that are yet untold.
Hypnosis
by Hans HolzerHave you ever wished to lose weight, give up smoking, quit biting your nails, or stop dozens of other bad habits? Have you ever wanted to become a better lover? Hypnosis—the power to control the subconscious through posthypnotic suggestion—can make it happen. This easy-tounderstand book provides basic hypnosis techniques and examines how this fascinating power, whether self-induced or performed by a professional, can be used in such areas as healing, stress reduction, love, and more.
Nebraska Off the Beaten Path®: Discover Your Fun (Off the Beaten Path Series)
by Diana Lambdin MeyerNebraska Off the Beaten Path features the things travelers and locals want to see and experience––if only they knew about them. From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, Nebraska Off the Beaten Path takes the reader down the road less traveled and reveals a side of Nebraska that other guidebooks just don't offer.
Believe: A Horseman's Journey
by William Reynolds Buck BrannamanMaster horseman Buck Brannaman, the real-life Horse Whisperer, continues the chronicle of his life as trainer and mentor, as we meet thirteen remarkable people whose lives he has affected. Through their own accounts of help and healing and through Brannaman&’s own introductions, the reader is inspired by the hope and confidence that he instilled in these individuals.
How to Think Straight: An Introduction to Critical Reasoning
by Antony FlewPractical reasoning and clear thinking are essential for everyone if we are to make sense of the information we receive each day. Being able to quickly know the difference between valid and invalid arguments, the contradictory versus the contrary, vagueness and ambiguity, contradiction and self-contradiction, the truthful and the fallacious, separates clear thinkers from the crowd. How to Think Straight lays the foundation for critical reasoning by showing many ways in which our thinking goes awry. Celebrated philosopher Antony Flew entertainingly instructs on the many and varied faults that occur in argument, the power of reason, how to challenge assertions and find evidence, and how not to be persuaded by half-truths. Flew also examines poor reasoning, and why we should be concerned with finding the truth. Lucid, terse, and sensible, with study questions and exercises to help along the way, this enlightening second edition will help you develop the skills necessary to argue and reason effectively by following a few simple, easy-to-remember directions.
Yellowstone Ghost Stories: Spooky Tales From the World's First National Park
by Shellie LariosYellowstone National Park is haunted—or is it? You&’ll think so after reading all the spooky tales in this book, including a little lost boy who appears and disappears among crowds of tourists, a headless bride at Old Faithful Inn, and various other ghostly spirits, mysterious sounds, and strange apparitions. This is a great book to read late at night around your campfire—if you dare!
Why I Hate the Yankees (Why I Hate)
by Josh Pahigian Kevin O'ConnellWhy I Hate the Yankees offers a humorous take on the most beloved--and at the same time, most reviled--franchise in American professional sports. The book attempts to answer the question: Do we hate the Yankees merely because they always win, or is there more to it than just that? The authors deconstruct the origins of the so-called Yankee mystique, offer countless examples of Yankee arrogance, and critique the Yankees' easy-way-out business model whereby they merely outspend other teams for talent. The authors leave no one exempt from blame, parodying the Yankees' fans, players, and overbearing owner, and questioning the motives of the national media and Major League Baseball. The tongue-in-cheek narrative is interspersed with revealing quotes from Yankee players, fans, media members, and other writers. A must-read for any hater--or lover--of the Yankees.