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The Wedding Officiant's Guide: How to Write & Conduct a Perfect Ceremony
by Lisa FrancescaSay “I do” to tying the knot. “Officiant Lisa Francesca has literally written the book on how to plan the perfect ceremony.” —Martha Stewart WeddingsAccording to a 2019 WeddingWire report based on data from more than 18,000 newlyweds, only twenty-five percent of weddings are taking place in religious institutions. More than one in three American weddings are being officiated by a friend or family member. With the officiating trend on the rise, novice officiants need a resource to guide them. In The Wedding Officiant’s Guide, interfaith minister Lisa Francesca breaks down the entire officiating process, from becoming an ordained officiant and interviewing the couple to drafting and performing a moving ceremony. Written in an engaging and friendly tone, and featuring empowering advice, suggested readings, stories and lessons learned from new officiants, and practical tips from wedding planners, this inviting handbook will help new officiants write and deliver a wedding ceremony that fulfills marriage laws, delights guests, and honors the marrying couple.
Red Advance, White Defeat: Civil War in South Russia 1919–1920
by Peter KenezThe second of a two-volume history and analysis of the Russian Civil War, this volume covers events spanning 1919 to 1920.“The republication of Professor Kenez’s classic volumes is to be warmly welcomed. Based on copious archival research and a close reading of published memoirs and mixing careful narrative with judicious analysis, they still provide the definitive history of the anti-Bolshevik movement in South Russia. Their original publication provided an inspiration for a generation of scholars of the Russian Civil War; the new edition will certainly inspire another. The armchair historian too, as well as all those interested in the fate of contemporary Russia, will find much to admire and much to ponder upon in this well told tale of one of the most bloody and tragic episodes in recent European history.” —Jonathan D. Smele, University of London “The profession will be delighted to learn that this classic study of the Russian Civil War (1917-21) on its most crucial battleground is again available. Kenez’s work was the first in any language to cut through the rhetoric of partisan memory and historiography in order to present a complicated and balanced view of both sides. While demythologizing Soviet historical explanations, Kenez is especially keen in displaying the enormous variety of the “White,” or anti-Communist, movement and analyzing the causes of its defeat.” —Richard Stites, Georgetown UniversitySecond edition with an updated bibliography.
No Land's Man
by Aasif MandviThe actor shares a heartfelt “collection of humorous essays that explore his myriad identities: Indian, Muslim, British, and American” (The Boston Globe).“My father moved our family to the United States because of a word. It was a word whose meaning fascinated him. It was a singularly American word, a fat word, a word that could only be spoken with decadent pride. That word was . . . Brunch! “The beauty of America,” he would say, “is they have so much food, that between breakfast and lunch they have to stop and eat again.”“—from “International House of Patel”If you’re an Indo-Muslim-British-American actor who has spent more time in bars than mosques over the past few decades, turns out it’s a little tough to explain who you are or where you are from. In No Land’s Man Aasif Mandvi explores this and other conundrums through stories about his family, ambition, desire, and culture that range from dealing with his brunch-obsessed father, to being a high-school-age Michael Jackson impersonator, to joining a Bible study group in order to seduce a nice Christian girl, to improbably becoming America’s favorite Muslim/Indian/Arab/Brown/Doctor correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.This is a book filled with passion, discovery, and humor. Mandvi hilariously and poignantly describes a journey that will resonate with anyone who has had to navigate his or her way in the murky space between lands. Or anyone who really loves brunch.“Best Comedy Books of 2014” selection by The Washington PostPraise for No Land’s Man“I was enthralled . . . . Mandvi writes beautifully and comedically about his life, with wonderful dialogue and revealing detail, reminiscent of David Sedaris.” —Jonathan Ames, author of Wake Up, Sir!“It always bothered me that Aasif was more than merely funny—he’s also a great actor. Now I’ve learned he’s an amazing storyteller as well, and I am furious . . . but also grateful. Aasif’s movement between cultures and genres is what makes him and his story singularly funny, poignant, and essential.” —John Hodgman, author of The Areas of My Expertise and More Information Than You Require“Aasif is my favorite Indo-Muslim-British-American Daily Show correspondent ever. I loved No Land’s Man!” —Jim Gaffigan, author of Dad Is Fat and Food: A Love Story“A lighthearted but heartfelt portrait of Mandvi’s childhood and his struggles to come to terms with his rather complicated life.” —The Boston Globe
In a Family Way: A Bill Damen Mystery (The Bill Damen Mysteries #3)
by James CalderA Bay Area filmmaker-turned-P.I. examines the world of reproductive science as he investigates a murder in this hard-boiled-mystery.It’s a parent’s nightmare: the fertility doctor who tinkers with the very essence of a child. The Bill Damen series leaps onto a bigger and more ambitious canvas with the filmmaker-turned-sleuth’s third case, one where life and death are chillingly intertwined. His cousin’s young daughter, Margaret, is kidnapped and murdered. Exposing a shadowy underworld of embryo engineering, Bill finds that the circumstances of Margaret’s birth have everything to do with her death. With the help of his new assistant, the dynamic and gorgeous Clementine, Bill’s investigation reveals that the latest reproductive technology is a dangerous new weapon in an ageless battle . . . Tagged by Booklist as “fast-paced . . . with likeable good guys, nasty villains . . . and plenty of plot twists,” the series grapples with the hard truth that science may change, but human nature does not.Praise for In a Family Way“As Bill works the case, he comes to rely on his new assistant, the smart, flamboyant, and mysterious Clem, who adds considerable zest to this third installment in an increasingly entertaining series. Details of assisted reproduction and embryonic engineering frame the story, and fast pacing, lively characters, and a vivid sense of place keep the reader turning the pages.” —Booklist
Daisy Summerfield's Art: The Complete Flea Market Mysteries
by M. B. GoffsteinEleven cozy mystery stories in one volume featuring the sculptor-turned-sleuth brought to life by the award-winning author and illustrator.It’s murder at the flea market! Evildoers and crazed collectors beware. Daisy Summerfield, a crime-fighting sculptor with a severe case of artist’s block, is on the case. Will Daisy untangle the riddle of the missing Fiestaware, the cute bear, the flea market poisoner? And will she get her art back on track?In M. B. Goffstein’s homage to art and artists, and to light, cozy, lovable, dimwitted mysteries, you’ll delight in the intrigue of whodunits and in the endless romance of finding treasure in boxes marked “$1.”Set in the years between 1989 and 2000, and ranging from New York City to Westchester County, this series of stories includes: A Little Cracked, Death Goes Dutch, The Little Notebook, The Blue Glow, The Chantilly Box, The Cute Bear, The Covered Jar, The Best Art, The Big Show, An Evening Skirt, and Farewell, Mr. Flea. A special section bibliography lists the author’s favorite books on china.This is one of four volumes in the collected writing of M. B. Goffstein series: Words Alone: Twenty-Six Books Without Pictures, Art Girls Together: Two Novels, Daisy Summerfield’s Art: The Complete Flea Market Mysteries, and Biography of Miss Go Chi: Novelettos & Poems.
The Hippie Handbook: How to Tie-Dye a T-Shirt, Flash a Peace Sign, and Other Essential Skills for the Carefree Life
by Chelsea CainA groovy guide to hippie culture from the New York Times–bestselling author.Brothers and sisters! Here at last is a light-hearted, free-spirited, groovy guide to the timeless hippie skills and activities that make the world a better place, one macrame belt at a time. In illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions, author Chelsea Cain—who grew up on an Iowa hippie commune—provides practical and playful know-how for the hippie and hippie-at-heart. Learn how to milk a goat, build a compost pile, play “Kumbaya” on the guitar, teach a dog how to catch a Frisbee, and get your file from the FBI. Discover the finer points of caring for a fern, choosing a mantra, organizing a protest, naming your hippie baby, and making sand candles as holiday gifts. Including primers on cooking, dressing, driving, telling time, dancing, and celebrating your birthday in classic hippie style, and a righteous appendix of essential hippie books, movies, and slang, The Hippie Handbook knows the score. Right on.“Run us cheerily through the basics of the hippie lifestyle and beyond.” —January Magazine
You'd Better Not Die or I'll Kill You: A Caregiver's Survival Guide to Keeping You in Good Health and Good Spirits
by Jane HellerNew York Times Bestselling Author: &“Candid, informative, upbeat, and sometimes ribald . . . a useful book for patients and caregivers alike.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Bestselling novelist Jane Heller thought she&’d found her dream man—until he turned out to be a &“frequent flier,&” the term doctors and nurses use to refer to patients who land in the E.R. more often than the average person goes to Starbucks. Here, Jane shares her experiences of looking after her chronically ill husband with Nora Ephron–like wit, and offers practical guidance for handling it all without drowning. With advice on staying healthy while caring for a loved one and learning to communicate with medical staff, plus wisdom from other caregivers and experts, this is a personal and invaluable tool kit that also manages to prompt laughter and inspire. &“Heller aims to offer a different perspective—the importance of dealing with one&’s own emotions and needs in order to have the strength to provide care to others.&” —TheWall Street Journal &“Writing with humor and a relaxed style, Heller has produced a valuable, virtual support group in book form.&” —Library Journal
High Skies
by Tracy DaughertyA 1950s Texas small town reels from severe weather, Cold War paranoia, and school integration in this novella by the author of American Originals.High Skies recounts the collision of devastating weather, Cold War suspicion, tense race relations, and the unintended consequences of good intentions in a small west Texas town in the 1950s, changing the futures of the families there and altering their perceptions of America. At the center of this perfect storm is Raymond &“Flyboy&” Seaker, a respected military veteran, now the vice principal of a school in which Troy, who tells the story, and his disabled friend Stevie will have their lives upended forever. Through a combination of his own well-meaning ambitions and the political maneuverings of others, Flyboy, and the families he serves come to grasp the meaning of community and of individual fortitude. Written with a vivid economy recalling Denis Johnson&’s Train Dreams and painting as indelible a portrait of small-town life as Larry McMurtry&’s The Last Picture Show, High Skies is a perfectly distilled American epic.Praise for High Skies &“Tracy Daugherty&’s characters have a stubborn, wonderful realness to them, the sign of a writer absolutely alert to the complex world around us.&” —Andrea Barrett, winner of the National Book Award &“Daugherty&’s writing is deeply rooted in time and place and the historical events that color the characters&’ lives. The effect of this is not nostalgia but a perspective on the relationship between the private and the public, the personal and the political. His characters are wholly realized, the writing as clean as sheets on a summer line.&” —Robert Boswell, PEN West Award finalist &“Daugherty adeptly creates a toxic environment where people&’s fears obscure their rationality and impair their judgment. The account of one man left out to dry makes for a stark, memorable outing.&” —Publishers Weekly
Girl Food: Cathy's Cookbook for the Well-Balanced Woman
by Cathy Guisewite Barbara Albright“A volume of recipes to help Cathy’s female fans cope with real-life maddening males” from the Emmy Award-winning cartoonist (Booklist).Cathy’s fights with food are legendary. She battles the bag of chips, the last piece of cake, the chocolate that calls her name. Now, in this delightful cookbook, the creative cartoon figure finally puts her fondness for food to work for the benefit of all womankind. It’s all about Girl Food!Coauthored by cartoonist Cathy Guisewite and food writer Barbara Albright, Girl Food dishes up recipes in ways women really think about eating. Five categories—from Romance Food to Swimsuit Food to Consolation Food—contain taste-tempting recipes for all occasions. Whether the reader’s trying to woo or she’s ruing the day she ever met him, Girl Food serves up just the right kind of nourishment, with a dash of Cathy’s special humor.Consider these tasty morsels:“He Actually Believed Me When I Said I Could Cook” Seduction Steak with Portobello Mushroom Sauce“Why Did I Volunteer to Bring Something” Party Pasta Salad“The Proposal Is Due; I Lost the File; I’m Staying Home” Chicken SoupAll of Girl Food’s eighty recipes were developed by Albright, a registered dietitian, former editor-in-chief of Chocolatier Magazine, and author of numerous bestselling books on baking. Cathy—who personally tested every recipe—appears throughout the book, giving bonafide fans a chance to cook and commiserate with one of their favorite food friends.“An amusing arrangement of recipes divided into categories such as Romance Food, Swimsuit Food, Sweat Suit Food, Grown-Up Food and Consolation Food.” —Chicago Tribune
Holly's Christmas Countdown: The Perfect Heart-Warming and Romantic Festive Read
by Suzie TullettCan you have the perfect Christmas with a stranger? Holly can&’t wait to spend Christmas in the Caribbean with her boyfriend Jeremy—many miles away from her holiday-obsessed family. But when she catches Jeremy cheating, she&’s destined to spend it with her parents once again. After a late night of drowning her sorrows, Holly wakes up with an aching head . . . and a handsome stranger at her door. It seems Holly agreed to let Fin stay with her. And now she has the perfect excuse for a Christmas staycation. But there&’s more to Fin than meets the eye, and as the attraction between them grows, it looks like they might go together like mistletoe and kisses . . .
This Little Piggy: A Spellbinding Serial Killer Thriller (The DI Rosalind Kray Series #2)
by Rob AshmanWhen a serial killer targets victims on the west coast of England, a detective must track him down while battling her own demons in this crime thriller.Kevin Palmer is a regular sort of guy until his life suddenly shatters before his eyes. His wife, his business, and his reputation are all taken from him in one fell swoop. Trying to fight back only lands himself in prison. But he&’s not done fighting yet. In the confines of his cell, Kevin concocts elaborate fantasies to wreak vengeance on those who&’ve wronged him. When he is sent to work in an abattoir, the final piece of the jigsaw falls into place with chilling consequences. Then a cruel twist of fate changes everything. Meanwhile, Det. Inspector Rosalind Kray of Blackpool, England, is just returning to work after a brutal attack. She is soon on the case of a sadistic serial killer. When she cracks the macabre pattern of murders, Kray has Palmer squarely in her sights. But can she stop him before he takes revenge on his final victim?
Code Blue (The Connection Trilogy #2)
by Anita Waller&“OMG . . . hit me like a sledgehammer! My heart seemed to stop beating and I was left reeling! . . . I read it from beginning to end in one sitting.&” —Goodreads reviewer, five starsFive years after a couple&’s life was shattered, the Connection Agency tries to bring them peace in a twist-filled mystery by the author of Blood Red . . . Five years ago, John and Caroline Coates were happily expecting the birth of twin girls, until an intruder ended their hopes and dreams. Now, John has come to the Connection Agency, asking for their help in tracking down the man who caused them such grief. Back then, Tessa&’s involvement was cut short when the cold case department quickly took over. This is the chance for her and Luke to follow the facts and finally lay this case to rest. With the rest of the Connection team busy with other jobs, Tessa and Luke, alongside DI Eileen Haughton, an old colleague of Tessa&’s from her police days, steadily follow the clues to an ending they could never have imagined—revealing a truth that could either bring the Coateses the peace they crave or take them to further depths of despair . . .
Relax: 50 Meditations (Reference to Go)
by Duncan BairdA volume of fifty meditation exercises with beautiful illustrations designed to ease and refresh an exhausted mind.These days in the quest to calm the body, mind, and soul, finding the time to relax can be a real challenge. This handy volume features a series of meditations that can be used at any time. Drawn from Eastern and Western traditions, each one combines a brief text with an inspirational image.By envisioning rays of dappled sunlight through the petals of a flower, the Lotus Blossom meditation teaches not to forget the spiritual side amidst the frantic pace of modern life, while the Yin and Yang card focuses on the strength found in a glimmer of hope that flickers in darkness. On a hillside, in the backyard, or even at the office, Relax can teach anyone the art of letting go.
The Devil's Line (The Billie Wilde Thrillers #2)
by Marrisse WhittakerA cop targets those who shatter the innocence of the young in this novel by the author of The Magpie, finalist for the Lindisfarne Prize for Crime Fiction. DSI Billie Wilde is back at work after a shocking case that saw her life thrown into utter turmoil. But she refuses to let the past drag her down. When a teenage girl is killed, her body discovered on train tracks, Billie sets about focusing all her attention on finding out who is responsible and why. As Billie and the police find a link between the girl&’s murder and a County Lines gang—traffickers notorious for exploiting the vulnerable—the case takes a sinister turn. Someone has been using children to peddle drugs. Someone who will stop at nothing to get what they want. Someone who is closer to home than Billie can imagine . . .
Salt & Silver: Travel, Surf, Cook
by Johannes RiffelmacherTwo surfers look for Latin America’s best waves—and best food: “Part travelogue, part cookbook, and all outstanding . . . an epic trip that’s well worth taking.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)This book traces the journey of surfers Johannes Riffelmacher and Thomas Kosikowski as they make their way through Central and South America—reporting on the best surfing locations, chronicling the stories of local surfers and restaurant owners, and compiling recipes representative of each area. The narrative begins in Cuba with beautiful images of the city and the beaches, as well as stories related to the Cuban surfing community and a discussion of popular Cuban dishes. Next is a tour of Mexico—first with street tacos, a trip through Mexican markets, and a day spent in the urban graffiti scene of Guadalajara; then with Tostadas de Pulpo (Octopus Crackers), Shrimp and Portobello Burgers, and a glimpse into life in the remote surfing town of San Pancho. The Mexican leg of the journey draws to a conclusion with seven-meter-waves, BBQ, and Tajine in Rio Nexpa, as well as “a perfect righthander barreling of a point” in scenic La Ticla. Then the two men make their way through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, and finally Chile, exploring the beaches as well as the kitchens of each location. Interspersed throughout are more than ninety regional recipes, over 250 stunning photographs, and a wide array of tips and stories ranging from social commentary to pointers on how to rent a “Hamaquera” in La Ticla for three dollars a night.“The recipes . . . are real-deal, the photography is breathtaking, and the tales of full immersion are inspiring.” —Nick McGregor, Eastern Surf Magazine
Tight Lies: The Ultimate Thriller (The Tom Hunter Books #1)
by Ted DentonBehind the refined veneer of professional golf, a sports agent discovers a world of corruption and international criminals: “Hard, fast and really good!” —Lee ChildDaniel Ratchet has arrived in Spain, ready to begin his dream job as a golf agent on the professional Tour. Meanwhile, in London, new Tour sponsor Russian Rublex Corporation, with a hidden history of mafia criminality, is pushing through a huge deal with the British government. But things are not what they seem . . .With the help of Wallace, a cantankerous old golf coach, Daniel discovers match fixing, fraud, and corruption at the heart of the game. A thorn in the Russians’ side, Daniel is kidnapped before he can expose the truth. So Wallace contacts an old army buddy—who deploys loose cannon Tom Hunter on a mission to save him . . .This explosive debut novel is an exhilarating action thriller set in the seductive world of professional sports—against a backdrop of political and corporate corruption in a world of brutal violence.
The Robin Takes 5 Cookbook for Busy Families: Over 200 Recipes with 5 Ingredients or Less for Breakfasts, School Lunches, After-School Snacks, Family Dinners, and Desserts (Robin Takes 5)
by Robin MillerThe host of Food Network’s Quick Fix Meals shares over 200 quick, healthy, and delicious family recipes for breakfast, lunch and snacks.As a mother of two boys, Robin Miller knows how tough it can be to rush the kids off to school before getting herself to work. That’s why she created quick and easy recipes that fit nutritious, delicious meals into our busy lives. Now your weekdays can include nourishing breakfasts, gourmet lunches, creative afternoon snacks, scrumptious family dinners, and even decadent desserts.The Robin Takes 5 Cookbook for Busy Families offers 200 recipes that are ready in a flash with five ingredients or less. These recipes are designed for breakfasts on the fly, packed lunches for school or work, slow cooker dinners that are ready right when you need them, and more!
Deep Sleep: 50 Natural Sleep-Inducing Techniques (Reference to Go)
by Chronicle BooksFifty drug-free ways to ease yourself into sleep.Tired of staring at the ceiling or watching late-night television while the precious hours tick by? For those who twist and turn from dusk to dawn, Deep Sleep: Reference to Go will let you save those night moves for the dance floor.Spend your nights in restful repose with these fifty easy and practical non-sheep-counting techniques and exercises—and wake up rested and refreshed.
The Crying Boy: A Compelling Suspense Thriller
by Jane E. JamesA grieving mother develops a dangerous bond with a haunted painting in this chilling thriller from the author of The Butcher&’s Daughter.Clayton and Avril Shaw have lost their little boy and are still mourning when they move into Swallow&’s Nest on the Yorkshire moors.In their new house Avril discovers a painting. When she learns that the boy in the painting was deaf, like her dead son, she starts to try to communicate with his ghost.Meanwhile, Clayton finds himself entangled in an equally undesirable friendship with a retired fire chief who knows more about the painting than he is prepared to let on.Is The Crying Boy painting cursed, and can numerous house fires be linked to it?Struggling with their unstable marriage, the couple find themselves in further danger as an increasingly disturbing bond develops between Avril and The Crying Boy. In a twist of events Avril&’s irrational behavior is brought to a dramatic halt when she discovers she is pregnant. With her affections once again restored for Clayton, she decides to dispose of the sinister portrait. But the cast off painting wants revenge and its anger towards Avril&’s unborn child might just prove immeasurable.
The Pharmacist
by Gillian Jackson&“The best book I have read . . . totally believable whilst taking you by surprise . . . kept me up till all hours as I had to finish it!&” —Beech Close, five star reviewA woman&’s mind begins to spiral as she tries to sort out truth, lies, and mysteries about her family in a novel by the bestselling author of Abduction. Alice&’s husband is missing. Has he left her for another woman, or has something more sinister happened? In a world that is becoming increasingly muddled, Alice is unsure whom she can trust. Even her daughter appears to be lying to her. How much heartache can one person endure? As strange things begin to happen, Alice struggles to separate reality from fantasy—and to make sense of a mystery surrounding Millie, her beautiful five-year-old granddaughter. Sometimes it takes a stranger to help. And sometimes you need a detective . . .
What Is Self?: A Study of the Spiritual Journey in Terms of Consciousness
by Bernadette RobertsThe renowned contemporary mystic and author of The Experience of No-Self presents her philosophical treatise on the nature of Self and God. As a Carmelite nun, Bernadette Roberts pursued a life in union with God. She wrote compellingly about her contemplative spiritual journey in her memoirs The Experience of No-Self and The Path of No-Self. Now she builds on the wisdom she gained, exploring the ultimate consciousness that transcends self and experience. In What Is Self?, Ms. Roberts explains her conceptions of the ego, the self, and the revelations of the contemplative life. Deeply personal and profoundly spiritual, this latest effort puts all of Bernadette&’s insights into clearer and sharper perspective—as though her own journey has grown clearer with distance.
Tilly: A Heartwarming Story about Love, Family and Friendship (The Destiny Series #3)
by Patricia DixonA dream wedding in French wine country becomes the perfect venue for family drama in this heartwarming novel of love, family, and happily ever after.Matilda Parker is flying to France for what should be the wedding of her dreams. But she soon discovers that her dreams are beside the point. Her mother Freda has spent a year planning the perfect wedding, and nothing—not even a house full of relatives, the imminent arrival of her feckless son-in-law-to-be, or his irritating parents—is going to spoil it.On the other side of the village, Anna has problems of her own. With all her family about to descend, including her precious sons Joe and Sam, Anna has vowed that nothing will ruin their much-awaited summer holiday. Beneath a sweltering summer sun, two clans, a naughty dog, a gaggle of relatives and friends gather in the Loire. But when a visitor from hell arrives and Joe bumps into Tilly, it looks like all of Anna and Freda’s plans are about to go up in smoke . . . Tilly was previously published under the title A Perfect Summer Wedding.
Cake Pops Holidays
by BakerellaThe popular baker and author of Cake Pops is back for the holidays with more than twenty cake pop creations to celebrate the season.Angie Dudley, a.k.a. Bakerella, is the force behind the worldwide sensation that is cake pops. In Cake Pop Holidays, she shares a new batch of winter-themed cake pop creations including adorable Christmas trees, sweet Santas, tiny gingerbread houses, snowflakes and many more. These cute, clever, and delicious designs include how-to illustrations and step-by-step instructions. With Bakerella’s expert guidance, you’ll be ready to make and decorate them like a professional. Follow Bakerella’s tips for displaying, gifting, boxing and shipping your precious pops and spread lots of smiles this holiday season.
When Rain Hurts: An Adoptive Mother's Journey with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
by Mary Evelyn Greene“A searingly candid chronicle of the heroic struggle of two adoptive parents to raise their multiply disabled son . . . inspiring.” —Kirkus ReviewsWhen Rain Hurts is the story of one mother’s quest to find a magical path of healing and forgiveness for her son, a boy so damaged by the double whammy of prenatal alcohol abuse and the stark rigors of Russian orphanage life that he was feral by the time of his adoption at age three. Bizarre behaviors, irrational thoughts, and dangerous preoccupations were the norm—no amount of love, it turns out, can untangle the effects of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.More people are coping with and caring for those affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders than individuals living with autism, but because there is a stigma associated with this preventable, devastating birth defect, it is a pandemic of disability and tragedy that remains underreported and underexplored. When Rain Hurts puts an unapologetic face to living and coping with this tragedy while doggedly searching for a more hopeful outcome for one beautiful, innocent, but damaged little boy.“Emotionally complex, fascinating, gritty, exhausting, and teeming with protective mother-energy and love. Three cheers for Mary Greene’s fighting spirit and the work she’s doing to create and protect her family while educating so many of us about the complexities of international adoption and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.” —Sheri Reynolds, #1 New York Times-bestselling author“Greene’s searing account of learning to parent her prenatal alcohol-exposed, bipolar, orphanage-veteran son is an unforgettable lesson in commitment, fortitude, and unconditional love.” —Jessica O’Dwyer, author of Mamalita: An Adoption Memoir
Deep Black Lies: A Chilling Psychological Thriller (The Harry Hope Thrillers #2)
by CJ CarverEvery secret will surface for therapist Harry Hope in this chilling thriller from the CWA Debut Dagger–winning author of Cold Echo.The last thing psychotherapist Harry Hope expects on his walk home one evening is to be knifed. At first, he thinks it’s a random event. But as the police investigate further, seemingly unrelated attacks, Harry is shocked to discover that every victim is linked to him. And that his name is on a death list. Who would want to kill Harry? Why? Teaming up with his old friends DI Theo McCannon and DS Libby Harding, Harry is forced to delve into the dark and twisted world of a cold and calculating killer. And as Harry fights his way closer to the truth, he realizes time isn’t just running out for him, but for everyone around him . . .Phenomenal Praise for CJ Carver“A terrific page-turner.” —Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times-bestselling author“Solid gold.” —Lee Child, #1 New York Times-bestselling author“A gripping thriller, perfect for fans of Lee Child and Mason Cross.” —The Guardian“A top-notch thriller writer. Carver is one of the best.” —Simon Kernick, #1 international bestselling author“A page-turning thriller.” —Mick Herron, CWA Gold Dagger–winning author“Don’t expect to sleep, because this is unputdownable.” —Frost Magazine