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My Desk is Driving Me Crazy: End Overwhelm, Do Less, and Accomplish More
by Sue Rasmussen&“This book will inspire calm, clarity, and pure business sanity . . . for absolutely every worried, exhausted and beautiful entrepreneur that you know&” (Tama Kieves, bestselling author of Inspired & Unstoppable). Entrepreneurs are smart, confident, good at what they do, and help their clients get amazing results. Oftentimes they are busy, stressed, and overwhelmed which holds them back from the success and the difference they really want to make. Traditional time-management approaches encourage entrepreneurs to speed up, fit more in, and be more efficient—so they can cross everything off their to-do list. However, they don&’t stop to consider that maybe they shouldn&’t be trying to do everything on their to-do list in the first place. When you&’re overwhelmed or too busy, focusing on getting more done isn&’t the answer. So what is the answer? In My Desk is Driving Me Crazy you&’ll discover how to easily sort through what is important and what isn&’t—and let the unimportant things go—so you can put your energy on what truly matters to you instead, with ease and clarity. &“A generous work of inspiration . . . Shows us how to find and follow our own kind of simplicity out of the chaos we create. This funny, friendly, smart book is not just about your desk . . . it&’s about clearing your head in anything you do.&” —Barbara Sher, New York Times–bestselling author of It&’s Only Too Late If You Don&’t Start Now &“An enjoyable and accessible guide to clearing the inner and outer clutter that gets in the way of the life for which you&’re longing.&” —Kimberly Schneider, M.Ed., JD, LPC, author of Everything You Need Is Right Here
Dr. Seuss Goes to War: The World War II Editorial Cartoons of Theodor Seuss Geisel
by Richard H. Minear&“A fascinating collection&” of wartime cartoons from the beloved children&’s author and illustrator (The New York Times Book Review). For decades, readers throughout the world have enjoyed the marvelous stories and illustrations of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. But few know the work Geisel did as a political cartoonist during World War II, for the New York daily newspaper PM. In these extraordinarily trenchant cartoons, Geisel presents &“a provocative history of wartime politics&” (Entertainment Weekly). Dr. Seuss Goes to War features handsome, large-format reproductions of more than two hundred of Geisel&’s cartoons, alongside &“insightful&” commentary by the historian Richard H. Minear that places them in the context of the national climate they reflect (Booklist). Pulitzer Prize–winner Art Spiegelman&’s introduction places Seuss firmly in the pantheon of the leading political cartoonists of our time. &“A shocker—this cat is not in the hat!&” —Studs Terkel
Murder at the Cat Show (The Perkins & Tate Mysteries #2)
by Marian BabsonA &“suspenseful&” mystery starring two publicists—and a whole lot of cats—from the Agatha Award–winning author of Cover-Up Story (Publishers Weekly). British public relations firm Perkins & Tate are used to dealing with show business—but this time, the celebrities are cats. The company&’s been hired to publicize a major event for cat fanciers, but even if the felines in attendance are dignified, elegant, and well trained, the same doesn&’t always hold true for the humans . . . After a valuable cat statue disappears—and the exhibit&’s much-disliked organizer is found dead in a cage with two Sumatran tigers—Douglas Perkins and Gerry Tate must sniff out a two-legged beast. &“The appearance of this second-in-a-series from England will gladden Babson&’s numerous aficionados in America. . . . Suspenseful action . . . While many convincingly real cats compete for the reader&’s affections, even Doug, expressing indifference to feline charms, falls helplessly in love with a wistful kitten.&” —Publishers Weekly &“For the marvels of metamorphosis, stick to Kafka. For the joy of cats, consider Ms. Babson.&” —The New York Times Book Review on Nine Lives to Murder
Beneath the Raven's Moon
by Jill JonesThe author of The Island pens a gothic romance filled with &“nail-biting suspense . . . A taut edge-of-your-seat thriller&” (RT Book Reviews). Twenty years ago, Catherine Carmichael and her mother fled Ravenswood after Catherine&’s father mysteriously disappeared. Now, Catherine finds herself back on the small peninsula to attend the reading of her eccentric uncle&’s will. It is in the very mansion her own grandfather built amongst ghostly servants, chilling houseguests, and a mysterious and captivating stranger that Catherine must finally unlock the dark secrets of her past. &“Jill Jones is one of the top new writing talents of the day.&” —Affaire de Coeur
Eden
by Stanislaw LemFrom the author of Solaris, this novel of an encounter with an alien intelligence creates &“a terrifyingly plausible picture of a world gone mad&” (Kirkus Reviews). Six explorers—the Captain, Doctor, Engineer, Chemist, Physicist, and Cyberneticist—crash land on a beautiful but strange planet, fourth from another sun. The landscape is bizarre, hosting acrid deserts, hissing trees, and thick spiderlike vegetation. But it is the signs of humanity that are most puzzling. In a labyrinth of plant-shaped buildings are dead ends, passageways, domes, vaulted ceilings, and giant statues. And everywhere there are images of death: mass graves, bodies in ditches and wells, clusters of egglike structures filled with skeletons. Something is wrong with the inhabitants of Eden. But as the crew unlocks the secrets of this twisted society, the most haunting fact they must face is how similar it is to their own. The Chicago Tribune lauded Stanislaw Lem as &“not only a marvelous spinner of tales of the fantastic but also a challenging philosopher of the meanings and ramifications of technology.&” Eden stands as a timeless and powerful examination of the conflict between human nature, human discovery, and all-too-human flaws.
The Lost Soul of Higher Education: Corporatization, the Assault on Academic Freedom, and the End of the American University
by Ellen SchreckerThe professor and historian delivers a major critique of how political and financial attacks on the academy are undermining our system of higher education. Making a provocative foray into the public debates over higher education, acclaimed historian Ellen Schrecker argues that the American university is under attack from two fronts. On the one hand, outside pressure groups have staged massive challenges to academic freedom, beginning in the 1960s with attacks on faculty who opposed the Vietnam War, and resurfacing more recently with well-funded campaigns against Middle Eastern Studies scholars. Connecting these dots, Schrecker reveals a distinct pattern of efforts to undermine the legitimacy of any scholarly study that threatens the status quo. At the same time, Schrecker deftly chronicles the erosion of university budgets and the encroachment of private-sector influence into academic life. From the dwindling numbers of full-time faculty to the collapse of library budgets, The Lost Soul of Higher Education depicts a system increasingly beholden to corporate America and starved of the resources it needs to educate the new generation of citizens. A sharp riposte to the conservative critics of the academy by the leading historian of the McCarthy-era witch hunts, The Lost Soul of Higher Education, reveals a system in peril—and defends the vital role of higher education in our democracy.
The Anniversary: And Other Stories
by Louis AuchinclossFrom a New York Times–bestselling author: A collection of short fiction &“reminiscent of the work of Henry James and Edith Wharton&” (Library Journal). Crisscrossing a tumultuous century, these stories evoke lives both blessed and cursed by good fortune and reveal the quotidian conflicts of a wonderfully rich milieu. Here are vignettes that capture the loves and jealousies of marriage and friendship, recall days of a rarefied aristocracy, and hint at a new, ambitious young elite. In the title story, a tour de force of humor and emotion, a clergyman prepares a toast for his twenty-fifth wedding anniversary but gets stuck when it comes to his wife&’s five-year affair. The narrator in &“DeCicco v. Schweizer&” imagines the lives of the plaintiff and defendant and spins a wicked tale about a 1902 marriage born more of convenience than of love. And in &“The Last of the Great Courtesans,&” we meet the unforgettable Milly Marion, born in 1917, who has bewitched everyone she has met in her long, colorful life. Whether these stories concern an anxious draft dodger, a repentant headmaster, or a mischievous writer who ill-advisedly draws from her own family for her fiction, they all offer soulful glimpses into an uncommon world, preserved in our past and yet surprisingly close to our hearts. &“His themes are universal—ambition, greed, disappointment, compromise. Some of the most memorable characters are women, trying to find their way in a time of more restricted choices . . . It&’s easy to get lost in the author&’s elegant and restrained prose.&” —Booklist
Screenplay: A Novel
by MacDonald HarrisA man enters an abandoned movie theater and emerges in the wonderland of 1920s Los Angeles in this &“ingeniously plotted&” time travel adventure (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Alys is a wealthy young dilettante in 1980s Los Angeles when he runs into the mysterious Nesselrode—who leads him into the catacombs of an empty movie house, from which he emerges in a black-and-white fantasia. This is a Los Angeles on the verge of becoming itself, a place where silent films dominate the landscape, and Alys soon finds his home in the pictures and falls in love with the seductive siren Moira Silver. But as he becomes bewitched by old Hollywood, his previous life grows more and more distant, and Alys may soon wind up trapped. Alys&’s journey down the rabbit hole makes for an enthralling literary adventure from the author of The Balloonist, a National Book Award finalist and &“an elegant and fastidious writer&” (The New York Times Book Review). &“Life and art become strangely and gloriously confused when Harris&’ narrator, Alys, does some time traveling and falls in love with a star of the silent screen . . . Lyrically written.&” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Words Fail Me: What Everyone Who Writes Should Know about Writing (Read-On)
by Patricia T. O'ConnerFrom the bestselling author of Woe Is I: A guide to grammar fundamentals that&’s sympathetic to the struggling writer and often just plain funny&” (The Seattle Times). Whether you need to improve your skills for work or school, or aspire to the Great American Novel, a grounding in grammar, spelling, and punctuation is essential—not just to make you look like a professional but to communicate effectively in emails, essays, or anything you need to write. This painless, practical book is filled with short, snappy chapters, crystal-clear examples, and a &“playful sense of humor&” (The New York Times Book Review)—covering everything from &“Pronoun Pileups&” and &“Verbs That Zing&” to &“What to Do When You&’re Stuck.&” With these simple, straightforward tips, you can learn how to sort your thoughts and make sentences that make sense. &“Students writing papers, employees preparing reports, and those who just want to be understood in print may benefit from this fun-to-use answer to Strunk and White. O&’Connor uses humor as she takes apart sentences and their parts and shows how each element is used effectively.&” —Booklist
Stand Up Straight and Sing!: A Memoir
by Jessye NormanIn this uplifting memoir, the acclaimed singer reflects &“on life, the arts, and spirituality . . . Inspiring&” (Booklist). Jessye Norman is one of the world&’s most admired and beloved singers—and her life story is as moving and dramatic as the great operatic roles she has performed on stage. Born and raised in Augusta, Georgia, she studied the piano and sang the songs of her childhood, never dreaming that this passion for music might lead to her life&’s profession. Here she presents &“a rich portrait of a childhood firmly grounded by family, church and community,&” and recalls in rich detail the strong women who were her role models, from her ancestors to family friends, relatives, and teachers (The Wall Street Journal). She also discusses her relationship with the pioneering African American singer Marian Anderson—revealing the lifelong support she provided through her example of dignity and grace at all times. Norman also describes coming face-to-face with racism, both as a child living in the segregated South and as an adult out and about in the world. Filled with inspiration and wisdom, Stand Up Straight and Sing! is not just for lovers of music, but for everyone.
Valhalla
by Newton ThornburgA post-apocalyptic doomsday novel from&“one of the truly great American writers of the 20th century&” (The Guardian). In the dystopian future, the government has collapsed, cities are burning, and a roving gang called Mau Mau is marauding across America. A drifter named Walter Stone finds refuge at a lakeside camp, where the survivors of a plane crash have met up with other refugees, and are struggling with a constantly changing cast of leaders, as well as limited supplies. Across the lake stands the palatial Valhalla, a mansion well supplied with food and ammunition, where a wealthy junkman and his daughters live. The goal is to take control of Valhalla. The obstacles are certain death across the lake, rootless bands of killers threatening the camp, and a way of life that is quickly slipping away. &“A commanding writer of unusual power and delicacy.&” —The New Yorker &“A born storyteller.&” —St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Israel, Palestine and Peace: Essays
by Amos Oz&“Powerful&” essays from a founder of the Peace Now movement and advocate for a two-state solution (Library Journal). The haunting poetry of [Oz's] prose and the stunning logic of his testimony make a potent mixture." —Washington Post Book World Amos Oz was one of the first voices of conscience to advocate for a two-state solution. As a founding member of the Peace Now movement, Oz has spent over thirty-five years speaking out on this issue, and these powerful essays and speeches span an important and formative period for understanding today's tension and crises. Whether he is discoursing on the role of writers in society or recalling his grandmother's death in the context of the language's veracity; examining the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a tragicomedy or questioning the Zionist dream, Oz remains trenchant and unflinching in this moving portrait of a divided land. "[Oz is] the modern prophet of Israel." —Sunday Telegraph (UK)
False Front (The Lucinda Pierce Mysteries #5)
by Diane FanningA woman is hanging from a balcony in a perfectly composed suicide scene. But her husband doesn&’t buy it . . . and wants Lucinda Pierce to find the killer. Candace Eagleton is dead and although it appears to be a suicide Homicide Lieutenant Lucinda Pierce is convinced it&’s murder and is determined to find the killer. Meanwhile, Charles Rowland gives FBI agent—and Lucinda&’s boyfriend—Jack Lovett vague details linking another murder to someone at the heart of the US government. But before Jake can find out more, Charles bolts—and is killed. When a scrap of paper is found in Charles&’s apartment with a list of names that includes Candace&’s, it&’s clear the two murders are linked—and there may be more to follow . . . This is the fifth book in the critically acclaimed Lucinda Pierce Mysteries by Edgar Award–winning true-crime writer Diane Fanning.
Wide Eyed
by Trinie Dalton&“A wonderfully eccentric and vibrant collection . . . Sometimes dreamlike, sometimes nightmarish, always riveting&” (Jill McCorkle, New York Times–bestselling author of Life After Life). In &“Hummingbird Moonshine,&” a frustrated hunt for authentic religion in botanicas and science books culminates in a spiritual connection made with a hummingbird. In &“Oceanic,&” the narrator resolves to marry a manatee after a drunken pre-party for her best friend&’s wedding. In &“Tiles,&” four vignettes about bloody accidents in tiled bathrooms intermingle with scenes from the author&’s favorite scary movies. In Trinie Dalton&’s tweaked vision of reality, psychic communications between herself and Mick Jagger, The Flaming Lips, Marc Bolan, Lou Reed, and Pavement are daily occurrences. Animals also populate this book: beavers, hamsters, salamanders, black widows, owls, llamas, bats, and many more are characters who befriend the narrator. This collection of stories is told by a woman compelled to divulge her secrets, fantasies, and obsessions with native Californian animals, glam rock icons, and horror movies, among other things. With a setting rooted in urban Los Angeles but colored by mythic tales of beauty borrowed from medieval times, Shakespeare, and Grimm&’s fairy tales, Wide Eyed makes the difficulties of surviving in a contemporary American city more palatable by showing the reader that magic and escape is always possible. &“A delightfully weird and disarming read.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Trinie Dalton&’s voice is so charming in these stories and they fly right by, so it takes a little time to realize how deftly she is talking about death and sex and fear and love and fur and slumber parties, how lightly she touches upon heaviness, making an imprint so gentle you don&’t know it&’s there until later, when the story floats back up in your memory.&” —Aimee Bender &“These charming stories vibrate with innocence and awe. Trinie Dalton is an effortless purveyor of wonder, strangeness, and love. She is a writer of high spirits and unguarded vision, and this debut collection is an absolute pleasure to read.&” —Ben Marcus
Deborah Goes to Dover: A Novel Of Regency England - Being The Fifth Volume Of The Traveling Matchmaker (The Travelling Matchmaker Series #5)
by M. C. BeatonIn this &“lighthearted Regency romp,&” a determined matchmaker has her hands full (Publishers Weekly) . . . Traveling matchmaker Miss Pym is on a coach trip to Dover when she comes across a young boy . . . who is, in fact, Lady Deborah Western. The hoyden is in disguise while her twin brother smuggles her to a prizefight . . . It&’s up to Miss Pym to step in and guard Lady Deborah&’s reputation after her ruse is discovered—while at the same time trying to discourage her footman from taking part in a boxing competition himself. After a handsome earl steps into the fray, Miss Pym finds herself juggling two matchmaking challenges—and engaging in some fights of her own . . . This &“frothily entertaining&” tale, originally published under the name Marion Chesney, is a delightful journey to Regency England from a beloved New York Times–bestselling author (Publishers Weekly).
The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History Of Nazi Germany
by William L. ShirerNational Book Award Winner: The definitive account of Nazi Germany and &“one of the most important works of history of our time&” (The New York Times). When the Third Reich fell, it fell swiftly. The Nazis had little time to destroy their memos, their letters, or their diaries. William L. Shirer&’s sweeping account of the Third Reich uses these unique sources, combined with his experience living in Germany as an international correspondent throughout the war. The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich earned Shirer a National Book Award and continues to be recognized as one of the most important and authoritative books about the Third Reich and Nazi Germany ever written. The diaries of propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels, as well as evidence and other testimony gained at the Nuremberg Trials, could not have found more artful hands. Shirer gives a clear, detailed, and well-documented account of how it was that Adolf Hitler almost succeeded in conquering the world. With millions of copies in print, The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich is a chilling and illuminating portrait of mankind&’s darkest hours. &“A monumental work.&” —Theodore H. White
Girl in Hyacinth Blue (Basic Ser.)
by Susan VreelandThis New York Times bestseller explores the life and many owners of an imaginary Vermeer painting in an &“impressive debut collection&” of linked stories (Publishers Weekly). A Dutch painting of a young girl survives three and a half centuries of loss, flood, anonymity, theft, secrecy, and even the Holocaust. This is the story of its owners whose lives are influenced by its beauty and mystery. Despite their many troubles and unsatisfied longings, the girl in hyacinth blue has the power to inspire love in all its human variety. This luminous story begins in the present day, when a professor invites a colleague to his home to see a painting that he has kept secret for decades. The professor swears it is a Vermeer—but why has he hidden this important work for so long? The reasons unfold in a series of events that trace the ownership of the painting back to World War II and Amsterdam, and still further back to the moment of the work&’s inspiration. As the painting moves through each owner&’s hands, what was long hidden quietly surfaces, illuminating poignant moments in multiple lives. Susan Vreeland&’s characters remind us, through their love of this mysterious painting, how beauty transforms and why we reach for it, what lasts and what in our lives is singular and unforgettable. &“Vreeland&’s book is a work of art.&” —New York Post
Gourmet Rhapsody
by Muriel BarberyA French food critic faces his mortality in an “entertaining [and] witty” novel by the New York Times–bestselling author of The Elegance of the Hedgehog (Newsday).In the heart of Paris, in the same posh building made famous in The Elegance of the Hedgehog, Pierre Arthens, the greatest food critic in the world, is dying. Revered by some and reviled by many, Monsieur Arthens has been lording it over the world’s most esteemed chefs for years, passing judgment on their creations, deciding their fates with a stroke of his pen, destroying and building reputations on a whim. But now, during his final hours, his mind has turned to simpler things. He is desperately searching for that singular flavor, that sublime something once sampled, never forgotten, the flavor par excellence. Indeed, this flamboyant and self-absorbed man desires only one thing before he dies: one last taste.Thus begins a charming voyage that traces the career of Monsieur Arthens from childhood to maturity across a celebration of all manner of culinary delights. Alternating with the voice of the supercilious Arthens is a chorus belonging to his acquaintances and familiars—relatives, lovers, a would-be protégé, even a cat. Each will have his or her say about M. Arthens, a man who has inspired only extreme emotions in people. Here, as in The Elegance of the Hedgehog, Muriel Barbery’s story celebrates life’s simple pleasures and sublime moments while condemning the arrogance and vulgarity of power.“Lush and satisfying prose.” —Publishers Weekly
City of the Century: The Epic of Chicago and the Making of America
by Donald L. Miller&“A wonderfully readable account of Chicago&’s early history&” and the inspiration behind PBS&’s American Experience (Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times). Depicting its turbulent beginnings to its current status as one of the world&’s most dynamic cities, City of the Century tells the story of Chicago—and the story of America, writ small. From its many natural disasters, including the Great Fire of 1871 and several cholera epidemics, to its winner-take-all politics, dynamic business empires, breathtaking architecture, its diverse cultures, and its multitude of writers, journalists, and artists, Chicago&’s story is violent, inspiring, passionate, and fascinating from the first page to the last. The winner of the prestigious Great Lakes Book Award, given to the year&’s most outstanding books highlighting the American heartland, City of the Century has received consistent rave reviews since its publication in 1996, and was made into a six-hour film airing on PBS&’s American Experience series. Written with energetic prose and exacting detail, it brings Chicago&’s history to vivid life. &“With City of the Century, Miller has written what will be judged as the great Chicago history.&” —John Barron, Chicago Sun-Times &“Brims with life, with people, surprise, and with stories.&” —David McCullough, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of John Adams and Truman &“An invaluable companion in my journey through Old Chicago.&” —Erik Larson, New York Times–bestselling author of The Devil in the White City
Northern Borders: A Novel
by Howard Frank MosherA New York Times Notable Book: A novel about growing up in a remote corner of Vermont, from the author Richard Russo calls &“one of our very best writers.&” When six-year-old Austen Kittredge was sent up north to live on his grandparents&’ farm in 1948, he didn&’t know that he would spend the next twelve years of his life there—or that his remarkable stay would never leave him, no matter how far he traveled. The farm in Lost Nation Hollow would become a magical place for Austen, full of eccentric people—like his stubborn but loving grandparents, whose marriage was known as the Forty Years War—wild adventures, and festering family secrets. An enchanting, startling coming-of-age novel, Northern Borders evokes a world of county fairs, heirloom quilts, and timber forests, in &“a touching and unforgettable portrait of a people and time that are past&” (Fannie Flagg, The New York Times Book Review). &“A contemporary classic . . . A complex, yet idyllic, story of childhood in Vermont.&” —Los Angeles Times
Kowloon Tong: A Novel of Hong Kong (Narrativas Contempor Ser.)
by Paul TherouxIn this &“moody thriller,&” a family business is targeted for takeover as control of Hong Kong shifts from the British to the Chinese (The New York Times). Ninety-nine years of colonial rule are ending as the British prepare to hand over Hong Kong to China. Betty Mullard and her son, Bunt, have lived here for years, mostly keeping apart from their foreign surroundings, except for some indulgence in the local food, or in Bunt&’s case, the local girls. The handover is not a concern for them—until the mysterious Mr. Hung from the mainland offers them a large sum for their family business. They refuse. But they fail to realize that Mr. Hung is unlike the other Chinese people they&’ve known: he will accept no refusals. When a young female employee whom Bunt has been dating vanishes, he is forced to make important decisions for the first time in his life—but his good intentions are pitted against the will of Mr. Hung, and the threat of the ultimate betrayal. &“A compact, provocative gem of a novel&” (The Boston Globe), from an award-winning author acclaimed for both his fiction and his travel memoirs—including Deep South, The Great Railway Bazaar, and The Mosquito Coast—Kowloon Tong was praised by Bette Bao Lord in The Washington Post Book World as &“a taut, illuminating story that transcends its timely subject.&”
The Campbell Armstrong Collection Volume One: The Wanting and Letters from the Dead
by Campbell ArmstrongA pair of chilling horror novels from the international bestselling author who &“writes much better than King or Straub&” (The Village Voice). Writing as Campbell Black, international bestselling author Campbell Armstrong proves he&’s as adept at evoking horror as he is at plotting heart-stopping thrillers. The Wanting: When Max and Louise Untermeyer rent a house in a California vacation town, they figure it will be a perfect escape from the city, especially for their twelve-year-old son, Denny. Their neighbors, Dick and Charlotte Summer, are a nice elderly couple who dote on Denny with sweets and gifts. But as the days go by, Louise begins to notice a disturbing change in her son. His innocence seems to be draining away, replaced by something unhealthy, even perverse. As Louise tries to reach her son, she&’s about to discover this town holds a terrible secret . . . &“A superb storyteller, obviously every bit as talented as Stephen King.&” —Times Record News Letters from the Dead: A battered Ouija board promises entertainment for the renters of a broken-down beach house on the Virginia shore. But when they play, thirteen-year-olds Lindy and Tommy receive sinister messages—and their mothers encounter even more disturbing visions in the tiny, gloomy town nearby. Something evil happened here long ago, and one of the vacationers is about to be drawn into the grip of possession by a frightening force that may prevent them all from ever returning home . . . &“A satisfying dank and creepy chiller, about a haunting and possession . . . in and around an isolated beach house.&” —Kirkus Reviews
The Clearing (Exhibit A Ser.)
by Dan Newman&“A dark and atmospheric psychological thriller, full of intrigue, terror and superstition, which examines our deep fear of the unknown&” (Gumshoe Review). With the eerie thrills of Dean Koontz, Dan Newman&’s seething suspense reveals the part a man played in a murder—and the guilt that continues to haunt him . . . When his father commits suicide, Nate travels back to St. Lucia, the land where he was raised as an outsider, tolerated but not accepted. As a boy, he would venture out to the plantation of Ti Fenwe with three friends. The estate was surrounded on all sides by dense jungle, where the boys would go exploring, their only rule to be back in the house before nightfall. Something ancient was known to stalk the jungle—its reputation more horrifying than the boys could comprehend. But it was a very real enemy who changed the boys forever and snuffed out a life. Decades later, Nate comes back to finally gain a measure of peace over his role in the killing—and to uncover the deadly secrets of St. Lucia once and for all. &“Told in lush, hypnotic prose that perfectly mirrors its mysterious Caribbean landscape, The Clearing is one man&’s quest for the brutal truth at the heart of his deadly self-deception . . . An intoxicating, important debut.&” —Laura Benedict, author of The Stranger Inside
Sex on Six Legs: Lessons on Life, Love, and Language from the Insect World
by Marlene ZukA biologist presents a &“consistently delightful&” look at the mysteries of insect behavior (The New York Times Book Review). Insects have inspired fear, fascination, and enlightenment for centuries. They are capable of incredibly complex behavior, even with brains often the size of a poppy seed. How do they accomplish feats that look like human activity—personality, language, childcare—with completely different pathways from our own? What is going on inside the mind of those ants that march like boot-camp graduates across your kitchen floor? How does the lead ant know exactly where to take her colony, to that one bread crumb that your nightly sweep missed? Can insects be taught new skills as easily as your new puppy? Sex on Six Legs is a startling and exciting book that provides answers to these questions and many more, examining not only the bedroom lives of creepy crawlies but also some of our own long-held assumptions about learning, the nature of personality, and what our own large brains might be for. &“Smart, engaging . . . Zuk approaches her subject with such humor and enthusiasm for the intricacies of insect life, even bug-phobes will relish her account.&” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
Street Legal: The Betrayal
by William DeverellA Toronto lawyer defends a hit man as the Midnight Strangler stalks the city in a legal thriller based on the author&’s popular CBC drama Street Legal. Toronto, 1980. Three ambitious young lawyers are out to make a name for themselves with their own practice. Chuck Tchobanian and Leon Robinovitch are testing the boundaries of free speech with a pair of controversial cases. Carrie Barr, fresh from her success defending a drifter charged as the notorious Midnight Strangler, takes the most dangerous case of all: a suave hit man who proves to be far more dangerous—and alluring—than she imagined. Soon Carrie finds herself drawn into a web of terror as a rogue police operation, a ruthless drug lord, and a series of brutal murders threaten to tear the fledgling firm apart. Meanwhile, the Midnight Strangler is still at large . . . and may have chosen Carrie as his next victim. Novelist and criminal lawyer William Deverell won the Dashiell Hammett Prize and two Arthur Ellis Awards for his gritty legal thrillers. Street Legal: The Betrayal is based on Deverell&’s long-running Canadian crime drama Street Legal, which was revived with a new cast in 2019.