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Hearthspace
by Stephen BaxterThousands of years ago, a massive colony ship arrived at the Hearth - the celestial birthplace of millions of planets, ranging from habitable earth-like worlds to unimaginable hellscapes of pressure and heat. Using lightsails to navigate, humanity has spread itself across dozens of these worlds. But they have also forgotten their beginnings, where they came from... and a terrible secret is about to be unveiled. For Commander Ulla Breen, on her first tour of duty aboard a patrol sail-ship, the universe is about to change around her. Attacked by an unknown and unthought-of enemy, she and her fellow crewmembers will face slavery, punishment and death - and so will their home planets. Because someone else has seen the richness of the inner Hearth, and plans to take it for themselves. A new enemy, but one who seems disturbingly familiar. And perhaps knows more about the history of the Hearth than even Ulla and her crew.Faced with a complete upheaval of all she thought she knew, Ulla must survive long enough to come up with a plan - one which will unite all the disparate elements of the Hearth, and perhaps discover the reason why humanity came to Hearthspace in the first place . . .
Mary's Voyage: The Adventures of John and Mary Caldwell - A Sequel to Desparate Voyage
by Matthew M. Douglas Mary CaldwellOne of the most successful sailing stories ever written is Desperate Voyage by John Caldwell. Now, almost sixty years later, his wife Mary tells her own inspiring story. Born in England, Mary immigrated with her family to Australia where she spent her early youth on a farm. As a young woman, she served in the Australian Air Force. During the war she met Tex (future husband John Caldwell), a young cocky American who became the inspirational mainspring for her adventures. In 1952, after living in California for several years, Mary and John and their children became the first family to attempt a voyage around the world on a small sailing craft using only a sextant and dead reckoning to guide them across thousands of miles of ocean. Mary was pregnant at the beginning of the voyage and already had a toddler and an infant son in tow. Months would pass without sight of land. She gave birth to her youngest son in Tahiti, weathered constant seasickness and survived frightening ocean storms, several hurricanes, and a tsunami. Mary and John finally settled in the Grenadines where they built the world-renowned Palm Island resort. Mary's story of endurance and fearlessness is remarkable and inspiring.
Best Easy Day Hikes Blue Ridge Parkway (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
by Randy JohnsonSpanning the border between Virginia and North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Parkway is the most heavily visited unit of the National Park system. These short, easy hikes will entice the more than twenty million annual visitors to stretch their legs and hit the trail. At-a-glance information and maps will help readers determine which hikes are the best for them.
Best Easy Day Hikes Lincoln and Omaha (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
by Michael ReamBest Easy Day Hikes Lincoln/Omaha includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.
Life and Death in the North Woods: The Story of the Maine Game Warden Service
by Eric WightBeing a game warden in Maine is not just a job, it&’s a way of life. This honest and entertaining book by a twenty-two-year veteran of the service tells the story of America&’s oldest game warden service. The stories told cover the risks wardens face dealing with poachers, rogue wildlife, and the elements, as well as the drama that surrounds every search and rescue operation.
Fun with the Family Massachusetts: Hundreds of Ideas for Day Trips with the Kids (Fun with the Family Series)
by Marcia Glassman-JaffeWritten by a parent, this opinionated, personal, and easy-to-use guide has hundreds of ideas to keep the kids entertained for an hour, a day, or a weekend! Fun with the Family Massachusetts leads the way to historical attractions, children's museums, festivals, parks, and much more. Geared towards parents with children between the ages of two and twelve, Fun with the Family Massachusetts features interesting facts and sidebars as well as practical tips about traveling with your little ones.
Washington's Engineer: Louis Duportail and the Creation of an Army Corps
by Norman DesmaraisThe French were the archenemies of the British and her American colonies, particularly after the French and Indian War which was begun by George Washington. So, why did America look to the French as their principal ally in the American Revolution and why did General George Washington choose a Frenchman as his chief engineer? This biography of Louis Duportail, founder and first Commandant of the Army Corps of Engineers, begins by exploring those questions. It then explores the life of this man, who is virtually unknown in America and less known in his native France.This is an unique biography about an overlooked, even obscure, French officer that was instrumental in the American cause for independence. As a complete biography, it covers his return to France and his service in the French army. Cementing his role in the seminal events of the era, readers will also learn of his problems under the Reign of Terror and his escape to the United States where he purchased a quite farm near Valley Forge. It concludes with his unusual death at sea and the problems of settling his estate. Duportail died in the greatest anonymity, in the greatest indifference, without earthly burial, without military honors, a dedicated monument to his glory in service to France or the United States, and without intervention of his brothers in arms to honor and recall his memory.
Biking Mount Desert Island: Pocket Guide
by Audrey Minutolo-LeWith 57 miles of well-tended carriage paths—skirting some of the most beautiful sights on Mount Desert Island and free of automobile traffic—Acadia National park is a very popular destination among bicyclists. Audrey Minutolo-Le provides cyclists with an in-depth look at 18 of the island's finest loop routes, both on and off-road, and gives valuable tips on the prime times to cycle busy sections of Acadia. She also includes many great rides outside the park that are often overlooked. Each route is broken down by mileage, categorized by degree of difficulty, and described in detail with maps to help riders pick routes most comfortable for their skill level.Includes a new introduction and updated information on trails and routes.
Head Shot: The Science Behind the JFK Assassination
by G. Paul ChambersAfter more than four decades and scores of books, documentaries, and films on the subject, what more can be said about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy? A great deal, according to the author. This provocative, rigorously researched book presents evidence and compelling arguments that will make you rethink the entire sequence of terrible events on that traumatic day in Dallas. Drawing on his fifteen years of experience as an experimental physicist for the US Navy, the author demonstrates that the commonly accepted view of the assassination is fundamentally flawed from a scientific perspective. The physics behind lone-gunmen theories is not only wrong, says Chambers, but frankly impossible. This is the first book to: identify the second murder weapon, prove the locations of the assassins, and demonstrate multiple shooters with scientific certainty. It concludes with a persuasive chapter on why this horrible event, now almost half a century old, should still matter to us today. Originally published as a hardcover in 2010, this paperback edition contains a new preface and postscript in which the author addresses some interesting developments since the book was first published as well as the fiftieth anniversary of the assassination. For anyone seeking a fresh understanding of the JFK assassination, this is an indispensable book.
Massachusetts Disasters: True Stories of Tragedy and Survival
by Larry PletcherFacing Unimaginable Events With CourageIt's only human to be fascinated by disasters--and uplifted by reports of survival in the face of overwhelming circumstances. This book takes you back to Massachusetts' most catastrophic events, vividly re-creating the moments that changed the state forever. The twenty-five true stories presented here are a chilling reminder to expect the unexpected. From the 1874 Mill River flood and wreck of the City of Columbus, in 1884, to the Cocoanut Grove fire, in 1942, and the Amtrak derailment of 1990, Massachusetts has been the site of some of the nation's most dramatic moments. Each account in this book reveals not only the circumstances surrounding the disaster and the magnitude of the devastation, but also the courage and ingenuity displayed by those who survived and the heroism of those who helped others, often risking their own lives in rescue efforts.
All Time Favorite Recipes from Colorado Cooks (Regional Cooks)
by Gooseberry PatchAll-Time-Favorite Recipes from Colorado Cooks has tried & true recipes for every meal of the day, plus yummy party treats and delicious desserts.Easy-to-make dishes, with great taste you expect from Gooseberry PatchFamily-pleasing meals like burgers, casseroles, salads and moreFun trivia about Colorado that you'll love to read and shareTime-saving tips and helps to get meals on the table in a jiffy145 Recipes.
Wankernomics: A Deep-Dive Into Workplace Bullsh*ttery - THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
by James Schloeffel Charles Firth*** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ***Readers love Wankernomics: 'Laugh out loud funny.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'Brilliant! This book is hilarious for anyone in the corporate world of nonsense.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'I am now better positioned to deliver scalable, low-noise, high-impact verbal outputs - at pace.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review THE HILARIOUS, MUST-HAVE HANDBOOK FOR ANYONE WHO HAS HAD TO ENDURE THE BULLSH*T OF THE MODERN WORKING WORLD.Are you a total failure at work? Do you struggle with simple tasks like using the phrase "moving forward" in every email? Have you never used the word "synergies" in a LinkedIn post? You need W*nkernomics.Picture the scene. You're sitting in a meeting at work. Your colleagues are deep in serious discussion. Terry says he wants an end-to-end, digital-first solution by COB Friday. Fiona says she'll have to take that offline and circle back later. And then quite suddenly, you catch yourself thinking, 'hang on... what the f*ck are they talking about?' Like, seriously, what do those words even mean?W*nkernomics is for anyone who has ever been told to reach out, touch base, drill down, or optimise their ducks on the same songsheet. Learn how to:* Navigate endless meetings* Master passive aggressive emails* Outmanoeuvre your colleagues with nothing more than an obnoxious LinkedIn profile, a pack of Post-it Notes and the phrase 'circle back'.W*nkernomics will help you navigate workplace hell like a boss.
Defining You: How to profile yourself and unlock your full potential - SELF DEVELOPMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR
by Fiona MurdenWinner of Self Development Book of the Year - The Business Book AwardsMAKE SENSE OF YOUAs a psychologist, Fiona Murden helps smart people to improve their performance. Through a series of insightful questions, she will seek out their strengths, limitations and motivations to decode what it is that really drives them and what environments they will thrive in. All while putting them at ease, so she can create their truest personality profile.By mapping out this process of self-reflection in this award winning book, she has enabled all of us to explore our own stories and to live life with confidence in who we are and in knowing what works best for us. Since its first publication, Defining You has been awarded both the Self Development Book of the Year and the Axiom Business Book Award.Using this series of expert tools, let Fiona help you to get to know yourself better, understand what really makes you tick, and reach your full potential in life and work.With chapters on The Story of You, Describing You, Developing You, Confidently You and Optimising You, this fully revised and updated second edition also includes:- A look at your emotional resilience - coping with challenges and setbacks is a key factor in managing our daily lives and governing our decisions.- A more in-depth exploration of mental health and how it affects focus and high performance.- A fully revised chapter on sleep and stress relief.- An introduction of the 3 S's concept - Sleep, Self Awareness and Social Support.'Puts the spotlight on your own journey, helping you find your way to a happier, more successful life' Kenny Wilson, CEO, Dr Martens'Whoever you are, and whatever point you find yourself, here's a bespoke map for what happens next' Jon Hendry, CEO, Prezzo Ltd'Highly recommended for anyone serious about understanding themselves and becoming the very best they can be'Jo Warmsley, HR Director, Waitrose
The Man of Her Dreams: The funny, romantic, emotional and oh-so-swoony new romcom, perfect for fans of smart, witty, fresh romances
by Sarra Manning**Look out for the NEW romcom from Sarra Manning for 2025: The Last Days of Summer. Moving, sexy, emotional and oh-so-romantic**'Romantic, funny, sweet and sexy' MARIAN KEYES'The funny, clever, deeply romantic, sinfully sexy, devastatingly heartbreaking, perfectly uplifting book of your dreams' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN'A very swoony, sexy, warm read' CESCA MAJOROn paper, Esme is a catch. Too bad, then, that she's done with dating: falling in love the first time left her with a broken heart and serious trust issues. She's vowed she'll never do it again.So when she's persuaded into a hen-do ritual to manifest her perfect man, Esme isn't prepared for what happens next.Enter: Theo, He's handsome, thoughtful, sexy, and he can cook. Most incredible of all, he might just be able to convince Esme that it's time to lower her defences and let someone in.There's only one problem - Esme knows you can't just manifest the perfect boyfriend. Can Theo be the real deal, or is he simply too good to be true?REAL READERS ARE SWOONING OVER THE MAN OF HER DREAMS...'Beautifully written, romantic, sexy, and gives a good ol' tug on the heart strings' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Sarra Manning is a one-click author for me' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Funny, romantic and spicy in equal measures' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An auto-buy author for me' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Yet another absolute triumph by this author' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'My favourite Sarra Manning book yet' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Before the Queen Falls Asleep: A powerful novel about exile, displacement and family by an iconic Palestinian writer
by Huzama Habayeb*As featured as an editor's pick on Radio Four's OPEN BOOK**One of the Guardian's books to look out for in 2024*"An immersive feminist novel that meshes the personal and political to moving effect" Preti Taneja, Financial Times"A brilliant novel of the Palestinian diaspora. Funny and gritty, and bursting with life and humour" Ahdaf Soueif, GuardianBorn a girl to parents who expected a boy, Jihad grows up treated like the eldest son, wearing boy's clothing and sharing the financial burden of head of the household with her father.Now middle-aged, each night Jihad tells her daughter a story from her life. As Maleka prepares to leave home to attend university abroad, her mother revisits the past of their Palestinian family, tenderly describing their life in exile in Kuwait and her own experiences of love and loss as she grows up.Huzama Habayeb weaves a richly observed and affectionate portrait of a Palestinian family displaced from their homeland, exploring with humour and poise the love and betrayal that pursues Jihad and her family from Kuwait to Jordan to Dubai. This is a novel whose words will resound long after you finish the final page.Translated from the Arabic by Kay Heikkinen
Good Time Girls of Nevada and Utah: A Red-Light History of the American West
by Jan MacKell CollinsAs settlements and civilization moved West to follow the lure of mineral wealth and the trade of the Santa Fe Trail, prostitution grew and flourished within the mining camps, small towns, and cities the nineteenth-century Nevada and Utah. Whether escaping a bad home life, lured by false advertising, or seeking to subsidize their income, thousands of women chose or were forced to enter an industry where they faced segregation and persecution, fines and jailing, and battled the other hazards of their profession. Some dreamed of escape through marriage or retirement, and some became infamous and even successful, but more often found relief only in death. An integral part of western history, the stories of these women continue to fascinate readers and captivate the minds of historians today.Nevada and Utah each had their share of working girls and madams who remain notorious celebrities in the annals of history, like Kate Flint and Dora Topham, but Collins also includes the stories of lesser-known women whose roles in this illicit trade help shape our understanding of the American West.
Insiders' Guide® to Nashville
by Jackie Sheckler FinchNashville offers extraordinary opportunities for those either visiting or seeking to relocate to this country music mecca. Insiders&’ Guide to Nashville is packed with information on the best attractions, restaurants, accommodations, shopping and events from the perspective of one who knows the area well.
Best Easy Day Hikes Yellowstone National Park (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
by Bill SchneiderYellowstone National Park is one of the great outdoor destinations on the planet, with spectacular vistas, intriguing geology, and abundant and varied wildlife. This updated and revised edition, published in a convenient, pocket-size format, describes 30 of the best day hikes in the park.
The Autobiography of Joshua Chamberlain
by Joshua ChamberlainJoshua Chamberlain has become a pop culture icon and his regiment is now the most famous small military unit in American history. A major focus of The Killer Angels, the largest selling Civil War novel of all time, save Uncle Tom&’s Cabin, and two major motion pictures, &“Gettysburg&” and &“Gods and Generals,&” the story of the 20th Maine has become legendary, particularly their effort to defend the Union Army&’s position on Little Round Top at the Battle of Gettysburg. According to filmmaker Ken Burns, it was the story of Chamberlain as told in the novel The Killer Angels that inspired him to create his masterpiece, nine-part documentary film, &“The Civil War.&” In 1890s, at the encouragement of friends, Chamberlain wrote an autobiography covering his life from childhood to just before he joined the army in 1862. He stopped there, because by then he had written so many speeches and essays about his life in the army that there was no point in telling that part of his life story again. Assembled here, and annotated, are that original 1890s manuscript along with essays he wrote about the three most significant battles of his military experience—Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, and Petersburg—as well as the story of the surrender ceremony for the Confederate Army at Appomattox which he commanded.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Ridge Runner Rescue (Adventures with the Parkers)
by Mike GrafThis is Max Davis reporting from the Great Smoky Mountains. It&’s the summer of 1940 . . .The Parkers, an intrepid family of four, are back for another exciting adventure, this time at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With their great-grandfather&’s journal as their guide, ten-year-old twins James and Morgan and their parents backpack twenty-six miles along the Appalachian Trail, spotting synchronized fireflies and North America&’s largest salamander species. But will the adventure end when Morgan comes down with a mysterious illness?Each book in the exciting Adventures with the Parkers series for kids 8–13 explores a popular national park and is packed with adventure as well as engaging and educational facts about nature, outdoor safety, and much more. Vacation has never been this fun! Books in the Adventures with the Parkers Series:Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks: Danger in the NarrowsGlacier National Park: Going to the SunGrand Canyon National Park: Tail of the ScorpionGreat Smoky Mountains National Park: Ridge Runner RescueMount Rushmore, Badlands, Wind Cave: Going UndergroundOlympic National Park: Touch of the Tide Pool, Crack of the GlacierRocky Mountain National Park: Peril on Longs PeakYellowstone National Park: Eye of the GrizzlyYosemite National Park: Harrowing Ascent of Half Dome
Cowboys and Gangsters: Stories of an Untamed Southwest
by Samuel K. DolanEven after WWI had ended, the region of Arizona, New Mexico, and West Texas stubbornly refused to be tamed. It was still a place where frontier gunfights still broke out at an alarming rate. Utilizing official records, newspaper accounts, and oral histories, Cowboys and Gangsters tells the story of the untamed &“Wild West&” of the Prohibition-era of the 1920s and early 1930s and introduces a rogues&’ gallery of sixgun-packing western gunfighters and lawmen. Told through the lens of the accounts of a handful of Texas Rangers and Federal Agents, this book covers a unique and action-packed era in American history. It&’s a story that connects the horse and saddle days of the Old West, with the high-octane decade of the Roaring Twenties.
Jackson Pollock: A Biography
by Deborah SolomonDeborah Solomon's biography sets Jackson Pollock in his time and portrays him as a shy, often withdrawn person, full of insecurities and self-doubts, and frequently unable to express himself about his art or its meaning. Solomon interviewed two hundred people who knew Pollock and his work and she has drawn extensively on Pollock's own writings and other personal papers. She examines the artist's relationships with his family; his wife and fellow artist Lee Krasner; art patron Peggy Guggenheim; the painters Willem de Kooning, Mark Rothko, and many more.
Toni Tennille: A Memoir
by Toni TennilleSince bursting onto the scene in the mid &‘70s, the pop duo Captain and Tennille have long defined the sparkling, optimistic idea of everlasting love, both in their music and through their image as a happy and, seemingly, unbreakable couple. They were an irresistible pair to millions of fans all over the world, further underscored by the rousing &“yes, we can!&” gospel of their biggest hit, &“Love Will Keep Us Together.&” But underneath the image was an entirely different story that the fans never saw: a woman who fought a lonely struggle against the controlling and often bizarre behavior of her emotionally inaccessible husband. Toni Tennille: A Memoir is a visceral account of Toni Tennille&’s life from her childhood in the segregated South to her thrilling rise to fame in the world of pop music to where she is now: no longer one-half of a famed couple, but a stronger woman for all she has experienced—both the good and the bad. Toni hopes that her story will help anyone who feels trapped in a toxic relationship realize that it is never too late to break away from it.
What You Must Know About Liver Disease
by Rich SnyderOne of the leading causes of death in the United States, liver disease ranks fourth as a killer of people between the ages of 45 and 64. Unfortunately, without an annual blood test, it can progress silently until the organ&’s ability to function has been greatly compromised. When a diagnosis of liver disease is given, the road that lies ahead is unfamiliar to most patients and may seem frightening. To ease their journey, bestselling author and physician Dr. Rich Snyder has written What You Must Know About Liver Disease, a guide to understanding the disease and its treatment options.The book is divided into two parts. Part One addresses the conventional approach to the treatment of liver disease. Using nontechnical language, Dr. Snyder begins by explaining the function of the liver and examines the many ways in which the liver can be damaged—from alcohol abuse to overdosing on over-the-counter pain relievers. He also provides an overview of the type of care to expect from your healthcare team— including tests, medications, and more—and looks at the signs and symptoms of possible complications. Once you know the basics of liver function and conventional treatments, Part Two provides a comprehensive examination of the complementary therapies that can be used in coordination with your ongoing care. The doctor offers information on nutrition and natural supplements—those to take and those to avoid. Finally, he presents an exercise program designed specifically for liver patients and a Liver-Detoxification Plan that can rid the organ of burdensome substances.Written in a clear and inviting manner, Dr. Snyder allows patients and their families to better understand what liver disease is and how it can be successfully treated. Most important, What You Must Know About Liver Disease gives patients the information they need to be active participants in their own healthcare.
First Women of Hollywood: Female Pioneers in the Early Motion Picture Business
by Mary MalloryLargely created by immigrants, the film industry evolved over its first few decades thanks to the work of people outside the traditional ruling class— immigrants, people of color, women—partly as a result of elites denigrating the fledgling field. As the moving picture industry transitioned from neophyte to powerhouse, young and ambitious rebels energized its output. Mostly written out of history, women provided an important component for popularizing silent film and making it a financial success. Women were integral in producing entertaining films to keep up with exploding demand. Men often resented their power and success, and as the studio system took hold, women found themselves out of favor and replaced. First Women of Hollywood explores the invaluable contributions of these mostly forgotten and unacknowledged pioneers.