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Techno-Fix: Why Technology Won't Save Us or the Environment
by Michael Huesemann Joyce HuesemannNanotechnology! Genetic engineering! Miracle Drugs! We are promised that new technological developments will magically save us from the dire consequences of the 300-year fossil-fueled binge known as modern industrial civilization, without demanding any fundamental changes in our behavior. There is a pervasive belief that technological innovation will enable us to continue our current lifestyle indefinitely and will prevent social, economic and environmental collapse. Techno-Fix shows that negative unintended consequences of technology are inherently predictable and unavoidable, techno-optimism is completely unjustified, and modern technology, in the presence of continued economic growth, does not promote sustainability, but hastens collapse. The authors demonstrate that most technological solutions to social and technology-created problems are ineffective. They explore the reasons for the uncritical acceptance of new technologies, show who really controls the direction of technological change, and then advocate extensive reform.This comprehensive exposé is a powerful argument for why we can and should put the genie back in the bottle. An insightful and powerful critique, it is required reading for anyone who is concerned about blind techno-optimism and believes that the time has come to make science and technology more socially and environmentally responsible.For more information, please visit technofix.org .
Wine Makes Mommy Clever
by Andy RileyFrom the author of the Bunny Suicides series and Beer Makes Daddy Strong comes a hilarious collection detailing all the endearing oddities of motherhood. Mommy loves chocolate cake (no matter how bad it is for her), has magical spit (removes any stain!), and loves spa treatments (especially when she&’s not the one paying). Whether she&’s admiring her shoe collection or hiding Daddy&’s favorite grungy T-shirt, Mommy&’s always there doing her best to be the greatest. Including sixty all-new cartoons from Andy Riley, Wine Makes Mommy Clever is an affectionate, witty tribute to moms everywhere. Praise for Beer Makes Daddy Strong &“This will make you laugh. It is a piece of artwork, really; a collection of cartoons capturing those &‘dad moments&’ that can be humiliating, embarrassing or just plain stupid.&” —The Daily Telegraph &“Laugh-out-loud tour through life as a first, from the first ultrasound to holiday traffic jams and pipe and slippers time.&” —News of the World &“Funny, true, and—speaking as a dad—embarrassingly accurate.&” —Chris Addison
Salmon: A Cookbook
by Diane Morgan&“A beautiful cookbook with impressive photographs . . . Offers variety that any fish-lover will appreciate.&” —Publishers Weekly Diane Morgan is hooked on salmon and it shows. From the deck of a commercial fishing boat in Alaska to the fish farms in Scotland, she has traveled the world on a quest to find out everything there is to know about the world's favorite fresh fish. Learn the difference between wild and farmed salmon, discern among the varieties of species, whether Atlantic, Chinook, Coho, or Sockeye, and discover the heart-healthy benefits of including salmon in the diet. The real catch are the recipes. Salmon hash, thai coconut soup, salmon tacos, and a dramatic yet simple whole roasted version shows the incredible versatility of salmon—it&’s perfect morning, noon, and night. It pairs well with an international array of flavors and can be poached, smoked, baked, or grilled. With tips for storing, preparing, filleting, cutting steaks, taking out pin bones, plus gorgeous scenic photographs of famed fishing areas, Salmon is sure to make a big splash in the kitchen.
Star Trek Cats
by Jenny ParksA collection of illustrated classic Star Trek scenes starring an adorable cast of cats. Captain&’s log: We have entered a galaxy where beloved illustrator Jenny Parks has conjured an astonishingly vivid homage to the original Star Trek series with an unexpected twist: a cast of cats. Featuring a hilarious new take on iconic characters and scenes—from Kirk in the Captain&’s chair to Spock offering his Vulcan wisdom—this eye-opening adventure stays true to the tone of the classic TV show. Playful, loving, and from a strange new world, Star Trek Cats is the perfect gift for fans of, well, Star Trek and cats. TM & © 2017 CBS Studios Inc. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. Praise for Star Trek Cats&“Is it too early to state that this book is possibly the quintessential Christmas stocking filler for the lover of Star Trek AND cats in your family?&” —Starburst &“Featuring big, bold artistic interpretations of many a famous Star Trek scene, except with, well, uh, cats, the book is rewarding for both an episode-quoting Trekkie and your favorite crazy cat lover. And if you happen to be both of those things, it's most certainly an item you will want to add to your collection.&” —TrekCore &“Jenny Parks is a great illustrator. The way she has captured the characters and a variety of our favorite aliens while making them inhabit very feline traits is superb and delivers a many good laughs. If you like things on the quirky and fun side, you'll want this book.&” —GeekDad
The Lipstick Bureau: A Novel Inspired by a Real-Life Female Spy
by Michelle GableFor fans of All the Light We Cannot See and The Tattooist of Auschwitz!Inspired by a real-life female spy, a novel about a woman challenging convention and boundaries to help win a war, no matter the cost.&“A gripping, fascinating read.&” —Kelly Rimmer, New York Times bestselling author of The Warsaw Orphan1944, Rome. Newlywed Niki Novotná is recruited by a new American spy agency to establish a secret branch in Italy's capital. One of the OSS's few female operatives abroad and multilingual, she's tasked with crafting fake stories and distributing propaganda to lower the morale of enemy soldiers.Despite limited resources, Niki and a scrappy team of artists, forgers and others—now nicknamed The Lipstick Bureau—find success, forming a bond amid the cobblestoned streets and storied villas of the newly liberated city. But her work is also a way to escape devastating truths about the family she left behind in Czechoslovakia and a future with her controlling American husband.As the war drags on and the pressure intensifies, Niki begins to question the rules she's been instructed to follow, and a colleague unexpectedly captures her heart. But one step out of line, one mistake, could mean life or death…Don't miss Michelle Gable&’s stylish new novel, The Beautiful People, set among Palm Beach's dazzling inner circle in the sunny 1960s.More from Michelle Gable: The Bookseller's Secret The Beautiful People
Mastering Your Moods: Understanding Your Emotional Highs and Lows
by Frank Minirth Paul Meier Stephen ArterburnFrom a bestselling author and founder of New Life Ministries, a self-help guide to managing your emotions and finding mental wellness.If you are frequently depressed or feel as if you are on a careening roller-coaster ride of emotional ups and downs—a ride that sometimes indicates a bipolar-related disorder—your moods may well control you. But there is a better way. Mastering Your Moods explores depression and what you can do about it. No matter how deep your depression or drastic your mood swings—even if you’ve struggled for years—you can experience a fulfilling, joyful life. Thousands have struggled for years and then turned to these men for wisdom and direction—and found hope and a new way of living victoriously.
Afterburn: Society Beyond Fossil Fuels
by Richard HeinbergEssential, visionary essays about our post-carbon future Climate change, along with the depletion of oil, coal, and gas dictate that we will inevitably move away from our profound societal reliance on fossil fuels; but just how big a transformation will this be? While many policy-makers assume that renewable energy sources will provide an easy "plug-and-play" solution, author Richard Heinberg suggests instead that we are in for a wild ride; a "civilization reboot" on a scale similar to the agricultural and industrial revolutions.Afterburn consists of 15 essays exploring various aspects of the 21st century migration away from fossil fuels including:Short-term political and economic factors that impede broad-scale, organized efforts to adaptThe origin of longer-term trends (such as consumerism), that have created a way of life that seems "normal" to most Americans, but is actually unprecedented, highly fragile, and unsustainablePotential opportunities and sources of conflict that are likely to emerge.From the inevitability and desirability of more locally organized economies, to the urgent need to preserve our recent cultural achievements and the futility of pursuing economic growth above all, Afterburn offers cutting-edge perspectives and insights that challenge conventional thinking about our present, our future, and the choices in our hands.AWARDSFINALIST | 2015 Foreword INDIES: Essays
A Shameful Consequence (The Secrets of Xanos)
by Carol MarinelliA Greek tycoon shares a passionate encounter with an innocent, jilted bride in the USA Today–bestselling author’s sexy international romance.Nico Eliades is back on the idyllic Greek island of Xanos to uncover long-buried family secrets. But as focused as he is on his personal investigation, he can’t help but notice a beautiful bride in a crumpled wedding dress sitting on the steps of his hotel.Constantine’s orchestrated marriage is over before the wedding night. A humiliated virgin bride, she longs to feel desired, and at Nico’s skilled hands she experiences white-hot passion. But their one night brings more than just shame on Constantine and her family. . . . Constantine has no choice but to reveal her bombshell news to Nico—yet still her fingers tremble as she dials the number for Eliades Enterprises. . . .
Spice & Ice: 60 Tongue-Tingling Cocktails
by Kara Newman&“If you like your cocktails to give off a little heat or tantalize your tongue with an unexpected burst of flavor, [this] is one book you&’ll want nearby.&” —Epicurious From New York City to Los Angeles, top bars are serving up cocktails spiced with chiles, wasabi, ginger, and other fiery flavors. Spice & Ice brings this trend to the home bar with recipes for sixty tongue-tingling drinks, including Wasabi-tinis and Jumpin&’ Juleps. As the author of the High Spirits column for Chile Pepper magazine, Kara Newman is the perfect coach for crafting beverages that bite. Don&’t worry: these beverages may be peppery and warming, but they&’re not too hot to handle! With suggestions for food pairings, facts about chile peppers, and tips on building a spicy liquor cabinet, Spice & Ice is a must-have for cocktail enthusiasts and chileheads! &“There&’s more to spicy cocktails than the Bloody Mary . . . This helpful new book can help guide you through this relatively untrammeled terrain.&” —Serious Eats &“Spicy is hot, both in the mouth and as a flavor trend . . . Spice & Ice is sure to heat up the bar.&” —Cheers &“This beautiful little drink book, with its novel recipes and lovely photography, would be a welcome addition to the collection of any bartender or drink enthusiast that is ready to experience something new and exciting.&” —RecipeFeast.com
52 Series: Tips for New Parents
by Lynn GordonQuick, essential tips to help couples transition into parenthood in an easy-to-read format—the perfect baby shower gift for expecting parents. These fifty-two practical tips are just the thing to help new parents ease into parenthood, including suggestions for ways to reduce isolation, calm a screamer, and make sure you keep your social life.
Here Kitty Kitty
by Mallory McInnisA cat-tastic collection of quirky illustrations and amusing quotes that capture the delightful (yet sometimes peculiar) realities of feline friendship. This charming book of whimsical illustrations is sure to win over even the most finicky cat lover. Brimming with colorful contemporary artwork by today&’s up-and-coming indie art and illustration darlings, and sprinkled throughout with quotations from famous folks celebrating the traits and quirks of their favorite furry friends, this fanciful and playful little volume offers kittenish delight on every page—making it the perfect just-because gift for cat lovers everywhere. Featuring dancing cats, snarky cats, musical cats, sleepy cats, cunning cats, cranky cats, cuddly cats, and dapper cats, there&’s a kitty for everyone in this treasury of heartwarming feline fun.
Swap and Smell the Roses: A Spicy Forced Proximity Enemies to Lovers Small Town Romance (The Swap #1)
by Karen BoothIn this deliciously tender, steamy romance, a burned-out musician swaps city life for cottage country only to find that slowing down means a racing heart, thanks to the grumpy guy next door… When Willow Moore&’s lifelong dream of music stardom goes bust, she&’s burned out enough to need drastic change. As in, she&’s trading her Brooklyn apartment for two months in the Connecticut countryside. Soon she&’s baking bread, spending Saturdays at the farmer&’s market and stopping to smell the roses, but some things in her new #cottagecore life aren&’t so pleasant. Like her landlord, former chef Reid Harrell. As grouchy and reserved as Willow is chatty and outgoing, Reid is an annoyingly sexy keep-out sign. If only Willow was good at staying away.Something about Reid, a sliver of pain poking through that flinty facade, makes her wonder if they&’re more alike than she thought. Reid once chased success, too, and found it—at a price. Now all he wants is to be left alone to garden, but Willow's not giving up so quick, especially when one of their heated arguments sparks an idea for a song. Her renewed creativity awakens them both, hurling them into a passionate vortex neither expects. As the summer winds down, Willow is forced to confront her needs, wants and desires, not to mention Reid, the hardest puzzle of all to figure out. Maybe it&’s time for the city girl to stop dwelling on dreams dashed and start following her heart—no matter where it might take her…
The Bookseller's Secret: A Novel of Nancy Mitford and WWII
by Michelle GableFor fans of All the Light We Cannot See and The Tattooist of Auschwitz!&“The Bookseller's Secret is a delight from start to finish, a literary feast any booklover will savor!&” —Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Diamond EyeARISTOCRAT, AUTHOR, BOOKSELLER, SPY—A THRILLING NOVEL ABOUT REAL-LIFE LITERARY ICON NANCY MITFORD FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A PARIS APARTMENTIn 1942, London, Nancy Mitford is worried about more than air raids and German spies. Still recovering from a devastating loss, the once sparkling Bright Young Thing is estranged from her husband, her allowance has been cut, and she&’s given up her writing career. On top of this, her five beautiful but infamous sisters continue making headlines with their controversial politics.Eager for distraction and desperate for income, Nancy jumps at the chance to manage the Heywood Hill bookshop while the owner is away at war. Between the shop&’s brisk business and the literary salons she hosts for her eccentric friends, Nancy&’s life seems on the upswing. But when a mysterious French officer insists that she has a story to tell, Nancy must decide if picking up the pen again and revealing all is worth the price she might be forced to pay.Eighty years later, Heywood Hill is abuzz with the hunt for a lost wartime manuscript written by Nancy Mitford. For one woman desperately in need of a change, the search will reveal not only a new side to Nancy, but an even more surprising link between the past and present…Don't miss Michelle Gable&’s stylish new novel, The Beautiful People, set among Palm Beach's dazzling inner circle in the sunny 1960s.More from Michelle Gable: The Lipstick Bureau The Beautiful People
The Beautiful People: A Novel
by Michelle GableSet against the glamorous 1960s Jet Set—a failed debutante's new job as assistant to society photographer Slim Aarons takes her into Palm Beach&’s inner circle, and into a beguiling friendship with the star at its center, fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer&“This glittering novel shines as brightly as its heroine. A true delight.&” —Nicola Harrison, author of Hotel LagunaWashington Post Best Book of April * PureWow Best Book of Summer * Woman's World Best Book of the WeekIt&’s 1961, and for Margo Hightower, everything is about to change. True, her engagement is off, her family has fallen in scandal, and she's completely broke. But she&’s just been hired as assistant to photographer Slim Aarons—famous for his vibrant pictures of high society, royalty, and Hollywood stars—and she knows this opportunity is her ticket to something better.From the bright beaches of Acapulco to glitzy parties in New York, Margo is thrown headfirst into the glamorous jet-set world she so covets, observing its ways from behind the camera as Slim&’s sidekick. There&’s Jackie Kennedy, Truman Capote's Swans, a host of Vanderbilts. Beautiful people in beautiful places.But when they land in Palm Beach, a scene with few rules and many riches, the lines between work and play begin to blur. As Margo becomes swept up in the city&’s social circle—and into a friendship with heiress and rising fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer—the golden life seems increasingly in reach. Until she finds herself entangled in a complicated web of loyalties and secrets that could bring it all crashing down…Don't miss Michelle Gable's other riveting novels: The Bookseller's Secret The Lipstick Bureau
Make a Statement: 25 Handcrafted Jewelry & Accessory Projects
by Janet Crowther Katie CovingtonCreate bold, colorful, one-of-a-kind statement jewelry with this guide from two designers who&’ve worked with top brands. From runways to boutiques, statement jewelry has become the coveted accessory. In Make a Statement, jewelry designers and co-founders of For the Makers Janet Crowther and Katie Covington share their trade secrets for using basic techniques and easy-to-source materials to make stylish jewelry and accessories, from a gold bib necklace and geometric hoop earrings to a classic charm bracelet and elegant shoe clips. Featuring gorgeous watercolor how-to illustrations, an introduction to the basic tools needed, and helpful information on sourcing high quality, affordable materials, Make a Statement will inspire you to craft the kind of unique pieces that make a statement—and make an outfit.
The Many Deaths of Scott Koblish: (dark Humor Comics, Adult Comics, Deadpool Illustrator Book)
by Scott KoblishThe comic artist who&’s brought Deadpool and Spider-Manto life imagines his death over and over in morbidly funny, four-panel black-and-white comics. Marvel Comics artist Scott Koblish has been illustrating his own demise for many years. He&’s the one person struck by a comet, suddenly overrun by a pack of baboons, resting under the precarious rock tipped by a single bird, or the target of his daughter&’s (of course homicidal) teddy bear come to life. Though it&’s always Scott on the receiving end, the comics perfectly capture that irrational feeling we all have that everything can go very wrong in one irrevocable instant. Slapstick, surreal, and eerily plausible, with extended scenarios and pops of color throughout, this collection of cosmic reckonings shows that, if the end is nigh, at least you&’ll die laughing. Praise for The Many Deaths of Scott Koblish &“Death by steamroller. Death by healthy cereal. Death by falling manatee. Cartoonist Scott Koblish has compiled the cheeriest memento morim you&’re likely to come across—a series of wordless, mostly one-page comic strips in which Koblish&’s bespectacled cartoon avatar dies. And dies. And dies and dies and dies. It should be depressing, this parade of merciless mortality, but Koblish&’s style is so charming, his command of body language and facial expression so sure, and his imagination so twisted (watch out for that orange tabby, Scott!) that this funny, breezy collection ends up being one of the year&’s most bizarrely life-affirming reads.&” —Glen Weldon, NPR&’s Book Concierge, Best Books of 2018 &“In this . . . charming humor collection, DC and Marvel artist Koblish (Deadpool) draws himself dying in ways imaginative, mundane, and frequently impossible. . . . His action-comics style is simplified but lifelike, and the unfortunate Cartoon Scott is cute as he naively wanders into one dangerous situation after another like a video game avatar. . . . Fans will pick up this slim collection of cheerfully grim gags as a diversion between Koblick&’s bigger projects.&” —Publishers Weekly&“This whimsical collection of 4-panel comics will sate everyone&’s need for schadenfreude.&” —Paul&’s Picks
Seasons in the Wine Country: Recipes from the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
by Cate Conniff&“[A] thoughtful collection of recipes . . . Color photos capture the essence of wine country, making this not only a usable but a beautiful guide to Napa.&” —Publishers Weekly Seasons in the Wine Country brings the flavors of the Napa Valley and the expertise of instructors at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone into your home with over 100 seasonal recipes. Beat the winter blues with a hearty helping of Cabernet-Braised Short Ribs with Swiss Chard and Orecchiette and distill the fresh flavors of spring with Lemon-Glazed Pound Cake with Rosewater and Strawberries. With simple step-by-step instructions from the world&’s foremost culinary authorities—including suggestions for wine pairings as well as primers on culinary techniques and equipment—Seasons in the Wine Country is the ultimate resource for those who desire to live the good life and cook like master chefs! &“The photography alone will make you want to prepare the recipes, which are well written and easy to understand. Throughout the cookbook are wine lessons and techniques pages that offer good information.&” —Tampa Bay Times &“A delightful book to have on your bookshelf to pick up to browse and wish you were in Napa Valley during any particular season. Add Seasons in the Wine Country to your kitchen and use it to inspire your everyday meals.&” —Wine Trail Traveler Quarterly &“A very beautiful collection of recipes . . . With easy to follow, step-by-step descriptions from some of the locals (who happen to be some of the world&’s foremost culinary authorities) this book is a pleasure to cook by.&” —Sippity Sup
The Winemaker Cooks: Menus, Parties, and Pairings
by Christine Hanna&“Organized by season, it&’s filled with gorgeous photos depicting [Hanna&’s] favorite meals and how to pull them off at home.&” —Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Over 19 million people visit the California wine country every year to enjoy the area&’s renowned wine, food, and landscapes—and the casual lifestyle. Christine Hanna—award-winning winemaker, mother, and consummate hostess—epitomizes the regions laid-back approach to wine and food. Hanna shares her wine expertise and entertaining savvy with 100 recipes, and seventy-five color photographs capture her tabletops overflowing with local ingredients and products. A souvenir of the good life, The Winemaker Cooks is sure to be savored by wine lovers everywhere! &“There are many recipes to try and love—sprinkled with bites of knowledge from the winemaker.&” —Vino-Sphere, &“Three Wine, Cheese and Food Books to Savor&” &“Provid[es] a variety of decidedly West Coast dishes full of things from the garden.&” —Publishers Weekly &“For me this was a good book to start me on my new path of understanding the pairing of wine and food . . . A perfect book to read from beginning to end and then go back and dabble at different menus, dishes and sidebars.&” —Joyfully Retired
Wild Babies: Photographs of Baby Animals from Giraffes to Hummingbirds
by Traer Scott&“Baby animals in all their glory,&” an award winning photographer &“strives to educate her readers while winning their hearts with her photography&” (The Boston Globe). Bestselling author and photographer Traer Scott captures the magic and wonder of a young animal's first weeks of life in this heartwarming collection of photographs. Featuring portraits of more than thirty baby animals, Wild Babies provides a glimpse into the rarely seen world of newborn creatures. From rambunctious little kangaroos and fluffy fox cubs to a wide-eyed elephant seal pup and a tiny painted turtle, these playful images are paired with engaging text that highlights the remarkable moments in wild infants' first days as they learn to eat, walk, swim, and fly. Animal lovers will delight in these close-up shots and fun trivia celebrating the unique personalities of irresistibly cute creatures navigating their way out into the world for the very first time. &“We dare you not to smile while looking at these baby balls of fluff and feathers.&” —Readers Digest &“Is there anything sweeter than an infant opossum with soft gray fur, translucent pink nose and shining onyx eyes? If so, it&’s probably in Traer Scott&’s portrait-photographs for Wild Babies, a book that softens the heart so swiftly that it&’s hard to get through two pages without murmuring &‘aww!&’&” —The Wall Street Journal &“Animal lovers, prepare yourselves to be absolutely smitten with these close-up photos of baby animals as they navigate the wondrous first weeks of their lives. . . . [A]n encyclopedic breadth of the baby animal kingdom.&” —My Modern Met
Beginning Seed Saving for the Home Gardener
by James UlagerHow home gardeners with limited time and garden space can reclaim the joy and independence of seed savingBeginning Seed Saving for the Home Gardener explores how seed saving is not only easier than we think, but that it is essential for vibrant, independent, and bountiful gardens.Many home gardeners refuse to eat a grocery store tomato, but routinely obtain seeds commercially, sometimes from thousands of miles away. And while seed saving can appear mysterious and intimidating, even home gardeners with limited time and space can experience the joy and independence it brings, freeing them from industry and the annual commercial seed order.Coverage includes:Why seed saving belongs in the home gardenPrinciples of vegetative and sexual reproductionEasy inbreeding plants, including legumes, lettuce, tomatoes, and peppersPlants with a few more challenges, including squash, spinach, onions, and parsleyBrief discussion of more difficult crops, including corn, carrots, and cabbage.Written by a home seed saver for the home seed saver, Beginning Seed Saving for the Home Gardener is a comprehensive guide for those who want to reclaim our seed heritage, highlighting the importance of saving seeds for you, your neighbors, and most importantly, subsequent generations.
Rick & Bubba's Expert Guide to God, Country, Family, and Anything Else We Can Think Of: Including a 'Best of Rick and Bubba' CD!
by Martha Bolton Rick Burgess Bill "Bubba" BusseyThe New York Times–bestselling Southern manifesto from the “delightful team [that] blends down-home humor with rock-solid truth” (Max Lucado).Rick and Bubba are two of America’s zaniest syndicated radio hosts. Now, Rick and Bubba bring their own brand of southern humor and homespun wisdom to the book world. Rick & Bubba’s Expert Guide to God, Country, Family, and Anything Else We Can Think Of is a sometimes touching, always hilarious, look at the world through Rick and Bubba’s eyes. Rick and Bubba wax eloquent on everything from little league soccer to the frustrations of getting the family ready for church on a Sunday morning, to big Southern hair.
Condi: The Life of a Steel Magnolia
by Mary Beth BrownAn in-depth look at the life, faith, and achievements of one of America’s most fascinating women.“One day I’ll be in that house,” said ten-year-old Condoleezza Rice as she gazed across the White House’s expansive front lawn.Of course, Condi made good on that promise. With poise and gracefulness—combined with an iron will and determination—rarely seen in Washington, Rice has become one of the most iconic and influential figures on the world stage. This is her story.Condi provides an in-depth study of the life, faith, and achievements of one of America’s most fascinating women. From her humble beginnings in segregated Alabama to her academic career, from her first days in Washington to her appointment as Secretary of State and beyond, Condi investigates Rice’s rise to political prominence. Drawing from in-depth research, Mary Beth Brown explores how Condi’s parents, mentors, faith, and defining moments have helped her grow into a position of power and global influence.Here is a story of inspiration, of principle, and of the limitless opportunities for those who pursue their dreams with unfailing hope and dogged determination.
A Night of No Return (The Private Lives of Public Playboys #1)
by Sarah MorganFrom the USA Today–bestselling author. “Lucas and Emma are a bewitchingly perfect pair in this heartfelt and masterful forbidden office romance.” —RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars)Money, charm and sensual skills don’t make up for a heart colder than ice . . . Wild parties, wanton women, relentless work—nothing helps tycoon Lucas Jackson escape his dark and haunting past. Arriving at his rural castle in a snarling snowstorm, he craves only complete isolation . . . But it seems oblivion can take an unexpected and highly intoxicating form!Personally delivering the vital file left on her boss’s desk, secretary Emma Gray starts to seriously regret her dutiful overtime mission. She never expected the dark side of the usually controlled Lucas could generate such a primitive, powerful—and entirely inappropriate—reaction.Praise for the novels of Sarah Morgan“Emotional, riveting and uplifting.” —Susan Mallery, #1 New York Times–bestselling author“Snappy dialogue, well-developed characters mix with sweet romantic tension.” —Publishers Weekly“Sweet, sexy and funny.” —Library Journal
His Most Exquisite Conquest (The Legendary Finn Brothers)
by Emma DarcyA sensual agendaIn the boardroom men quake at Michael Finn's business prowess and in the bedroom women beg for his touch. Nothing eludes the Australian tycoon's grasp, except for free spirit Lucy Flippence, his employee's sister who tests his practiced charm.Vivacious Lucy is a fish out of water in Michael's corporate world, but once she gives in to the attraction between them, she seems made for his bed. It won't be long before Michael's ticked her off his to-do list, so she'll pretend it's the luxury lifestyle she enjoys and not the feelings he's awakened in her, feelings her crippling secret has forced her to deny....
The Meaning of Herbs: Myth, Language & Lore
by Ann Field Gretchen ScobleThe fascinating history and uses of these versatile botanicals through the ages, from love potions to self-care—from the authors of The Meaning of Flowers. &“Take borage for courage. Send a bouquet of yarrow to declare war. Hang a sprig of rue at the door to keep witches at bay.&” Like flowers, herbs are steeped in myth and magic, secrets and lore. For centuries, their powers have been called upon to seduce lovers and dispel witches, send hidden messages and brew potent elixirs, entice the palate and soothe the mind. Illustrated with enchanting collages by acclaimed artist Ann Field, this delightful tribute to the meaning and magic of herbs offers a contemporary introduction to an age-old tradition. The text draws on botanical, mythological, and historical sources worldwide, from ancient Rome to Victorian England, from Asia to the Americas, presenting profiles of over fifty herbs favored through the ages. Blending fact, folktale, natural history, and original art, The Meaning of Herbs explores the language and lore of nature&’s most versatile and powerful gifts.