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NEW BOOKS NEWSLETTER November 23, 2018 |
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The White Christmas Inn
by Colleen Wright
In this heartwarming, feel-good novel, a snowstorm brings a cast of very different characters together at a sleepy New England inn, just in time for Christmas—and maybe even in time for a Christmas miracle.
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Christmas at the Cat Cafe: A Novel
by Melissa Daley
The town of Stourton-on-the-Hill has its very own cat café. Resident cat Molly, and her kittens, live here in feline paradise, while owner Debbie serves the locals home-made goodies. But even in the most idyllic surroundings, things don't always go according to plan . . . When Debbie's heartbroken sister Linda arrives at the café, Debbie insists she move in. But Linda is not alone, and the cats are devastated with the arrival of Linda's dog, Beau. Sadly, Beau's arrival is not the only bombshell - now Molly's home is also under threat when a rival cat moves in on her turf. With Christmas approaching, Molly is unsettled,barely roused by the promise of tinsel to play with. Fearing for her feline family she hopelessly stares out of the café window searching for an answer. Only a Christmas miracle could bring everyone together . . .
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Heads You Win
by Jeffrey Archer
Follows a 1968 Russian teen who escapes an oppressive life in Leningrad and is forced to choose between parallel lives in London and New York.
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Listen to the Marriage
by John Jay Osborn
Months of therapy in a San Francisco marriage counselor's office trace the crises that are threatening a family and the efforts of a therapist who would help them overcome self-imposed obstacles. By the author of The Paper Chase
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Night of Miracles
by Elizabeth Berg
A baking class instructor, her haunted assistant and a youth reeling from a family tragedy discover the power of community while navigating complicated choices and uncertain futures.
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Rush: A Novel
by Lisa Patton
A wealthy southern mom's ambition to secure her daughter's sorority membership compromises the prospects of a maternal housekeeper and a sweet, unpedigreed pledge harboring a dark secret. By the best-selling author of Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'easter
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This Is How It Always Is
by Laurie Frankel
A family reshapes their ideas about family, love, and loyalty when youngest son Claude reveals increasingly determined preferences for girls' clothing and accessories and refuses to stay silent
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The Travelling Cat Chronicles
by Hiro Arikawa
An internationally best-selling ode to kindness, sacrifice and the power of small things traces the experiences of adventurous Nana the cat and his owner, Satoru, as they embark on a road trip across Japan to visit three old friends.
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MYSTERY & SUSPENSE FICTION
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A Christmas Revelation: A Novel
by Anne Perry
In this intriguing, uplifting holiday mystery from bestselling author Anne Perry, an orphan boy investigates a woman's kidnapping--and discovers there's more at stake than a disappearance. When Worm, a young orphan boy who works at the local clinic, sees Eloise being kidnapped by two men in the days leading up to Christmas, he immediately recruits Squeaky Robinson to help rescue her. But as they track Eloise down, they're surprised to hear that she does not, in fact, wish to be rescued. Instead, Eloise intends to bring the kidnappers, who drew her father into their shady business deals and then murdered him, to justice. The kidnappers are skilled illusionists, and after they try their tricks on Worm and Squeaky, the friends are determined to help Eloisewith her plan--and they might just be able to use the kidnappers' tricks against them.
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The Colors of All the Cattle
by Alexander McCall Smith
Precious Ramotswe dips her toe into the world of politics in the newest addition to the beloved and best-selling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. When Mma Potokwane suggests to Mma Ramotswe that she run for a seat on the City Council, Mma Ramotswe is at first unsure. But when she learns about the proposed construction of the flashy Big Fun Hotel next to a graveyard, she allows herself to be persuaded. Her opponent is none other than Violet Sephotho, who is in the pocket of the hotel developers. Although Violet is intent on using every trick in the book to secure her election, Mma Ramotswe refuses to promise anything beyond what she can deliver - hence her slogan: "I can't promise anything - but I shall do my best." To everyone's surprise, she wins. As it turns out, politics does not agree with Mma Ramotswe. Though everyone is supportive, she eventually resigns. She thinks there will be a new election, but she discovers that the rules state that in such an event, the runner-up automatically takes the seat. Violet is triumphant, and sure that she will get the Big Fun Hotel planning application through without a hitch. But Mma Makutsi and Mma Potokwane are not about to make it easy for her. Through it all, Mma Ramotswe uses her good humor and generosity of spirit to help the community navigate divisive issues, and proves that honesty and compassion will always carry the day.
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Darkwater Secrets
by Robin Caroll
The Darkwater Inn stands tall and proud in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Bourbon Street is bustling, and general manager Adelaide Fountaine has her hands full with a hotel at capacity. But she is shocked when a hotel guest is murdered and the murder investigation uncovers sordid secrets and haunting mistakes.
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Deceased and Desist
by Misty Simon
When she stumbles upon the dead body of a shady building inspector while cleaning a renovated B&B, Tallie Graver, along with her best gal pal, launches her own investigation before this case gets swept under the rug.
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The Disappearing: A Novel
by Lori Roy
After leaving her cheating husband in New York City and returning to her family's historic Florida plantation, Lane Fielding's oldest daughter disappears, reigniting her memories and fears of a serial killer who traumatized the area in the 1970s.
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The Feral Detective
by Jonathan Lethem
Convincing an enigmatic loner to help her search for a friend's missing daughter, Phoebe traverses the outskirts of California's stunning Inland Empire, where she discovers her companion's complicated relationship with warring tribes of outcasts.
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Find You in the Dark
by Nathan Ripley
In this chilling and disquieting debut thriller perfect for fans of Caroline Kepnes's Hidden Bodies and Jeff Lindsay's Dexter series, a family man with a habit of digging up the past catches the attention of a serial killer who wants anything but his secrets uncovered. For years, unbeknownst to his wife and teenage daughter, Martin Reese has been illegally buying police files on serial killers and obsessively studying them, using them as guides to find the missing bodies of victims. He doesn't take any souvenirs, just photos that he stores in an old laptop, and then he turns in the results anonymously. Martin sees his work as a public service, a righting of wrongs. Detective Sandra Whittal sees the situation differently. On a meteoric rise in police ranks due to her case‑closing efficiency, Whittal is suspicious of the mysterious source she calls the Finder, especially since he keeps leading the police right to the bodies. Even if he isn't the one leaving bodies behind, how can she be sure he won't start soon? On his latest dig, Martin searches for the first kill of Jason Shurn, the early 1990s murderer who may have been responsible for the disappearance of his wife's sister. But when he arrives at the site, he finds more than just bones. There's a freshly killed body--a young and missing Seattle woman--lying among remains that were left there decades ago. Someone else knew where Jason Shurn left the corpses of his victims...and that someone isn't happy that Martin has been going around digging uphis work. And when a crooked cop with a tenuous tie to Martin vanishes, Whittal begins to zero in on the Finder. Hunted by a real killer and by Whittal, Martin realizes that in order to escape, he may have to go deeper into the killer's dark world than he ever thought..
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Forever and a Day: A James Bond Novel
by Anthony Horowitz
A spy is dead. A legend is born. This is how it all began. The explosive prequel to Casino Royale, from bestselling author Anthony Horowitz. Forever and a Day is the story of the birth of a legend, in the brutal underworld of the French Riviera, taking readers into the very beginning of James Bond's illustrious career and the formation of his identity.
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The Fox
by Frederick Forsyth
When America's intelligence agencies are breached by a teen hacker, a British MI6 leader endeavors to use the boy's talents to safeguard both nations from unseen enemies. By the New York Times best-selling author of The Day of the Jackal
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In the Galway Silence: A Jack Taylor Novel
by Ken Bruen
Ken Bruen has been called "hard to resist, with his aching Irish heart, silvery tongue, and bleak noir sensibility" (New York Times Book Review). His prose is as characteristically sharp as his outlook in the latest Jack Taylor novel, In the Galway Silence. After much tragedy and violence, Jack Taylor has at long last landed at contentment. Of course, he still knocks back too much Jameson and dabbles in uppers, but he has a new woman in his life, a freshly bought apartment, and little sign of trouble on the horizon. Once again, trouble comes to him, this time in the form of a wealthy Frenchman who wants Jack to investigate the double-murder of his twin sons. Jack is meanwhile roped into looking after his girlfriend's nine-year-old son, and is in for a shock with the appearance of a character out of his past. The plot is one big chess game and all of the pieces seem to be moving at the behest of one dangerously mysterious player: a vigilante called "Silence," because he's the last thing his victims will ever hear. This is Ken Bruen at his most darkly humorous, his most lovably bleak, as he shows us the meaning behind a proverb of his own design--"the Irish can abide almost anything save silence.
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Look Alive Twenty-Five
by Janet Evanovich
Stephanie Plum faces the toughest puzzle of her career in the twenty-fifth entry in Janet Evanovich's #1 New York Times bestselling series. There's nothing like a good deli, and the Red River Deli in Trenton is one of the best. World-famous for its pastrami, cole slaw, and for its disappearing managers. Over the last month, three have vanished from the face of the earth, and the only clue in each case is one shoe that's been left behind. The police are baffled. Lula is convinced that it's a case of alien abduction. Whatever it is, they'd better figure out what's going on before they lose their new manager, Ms. Stephanie Plum
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Mardi Gras Murder: A Cajun Country Mystery
by Ellen Byron
It's Mardi Gras season on the bayou, which means parades, pageantry, and gumbo galore. But when a flood upends life in the tiny town of Pelican, Louisiana - and deposits a body of a stranger behind the Crozat Plantation B&B - the celebration takes a decidedly dark turn. The citizens of Pelican are ready to Laissez les bon temps rouler - but there's beaucoup bad blood on hand this Mardi Gras. Maggie Crozat is determined to give the stranger a name and find out why he was murdered. The post-flood recovery has delayed the opening of a controversial exhibit about the little-known Louisiana Orphan Train. And when a judge for the Miss Pelican Mardi Gras Gumbo Queen pageant is shot, Maggie's convinced the murder is connected to the body on the bayou. Does someone covet the pageant queen crown enough to kill for it? The leads are thin on this Fat Tuesday - and until the killer is unmasked, no one in Pelican is safe.
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The Midnight Witness
by Sara Blaedel
Rookie homicide detective Louise Rick makes her debut in this thrilling #1 international bestseller that launched 3 million copy bestselling writer Sara Blaedel's incredible career. A young woman is found strangled in a park, and a male journalist has been killed in the backyard of the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. Detective Louise Rick is put on the case of the young girl, but very soon becomes entangled in solving the other homicide too when it turns out her best friend, journalist Camilla Lind, knew the murdered man. Louise tries to keep her friend from getting too involved, but Camilla's never been one to miss out on an interesting story. And this time, Camilla may have gone too far... Emotionally riveting and filled with unexpected twists, THE MIDNIGHT WITNESS is a tour-de-force from international phenomenon Sara Blaedel
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The Negotiator
by Brendan Dubois
As a successful operative in the criminal underground, the Negotiator has always managed to keep gunplay from any of his deals, but when a highly lucrative secret agreement results in a bloodbath, he is forced to defend himself in a life and death situation.
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Nine Perfect Strangers
by Liane Moriarty
Gathering at a remote health resort for a 10-day fitness program, nine strangers and their enigmatic host become subjects of interest to a brokenhearted novelist who develops uncomfortable doubts about the resort's real agenda.
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Past Tense
by Lee Child
Family secrets come back to haunt Jack Reacher in this electrifying thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child, "a superb craftsman of suspense" (Entertainment Weekly). Jack Reacher has extended his thumb and hit the pavement. His plan is to follow the autumn sun on an epic trip across America, from Maine to California. He doesn't get far. On a country road in rural New Hampshire, deep in the New England woods, he sees a sign to a place he has never been: The town where his father was born. He thinks, What's one extra day? and takes the detour. At the same moment, in the same isolated area, a car breaks down. Two young Canadians are trying to drive to New York City to sell a treasure. Now they're stranded at a lonely motel in the middle of nowhere. The owners almost seem too friendly. It's a strange place. but it's all there is. The next morning in the city clerk's office, Reacher asks about the old family home. He's told no one named Reacher ever lived in town. He knows his father left and never returned. Now Reacher wonders, Was he ever there in the first place? As Reacher explores his father's life, and strands of different stories begin to merge, he makes a shocking discovery: The present can be tough, but the past can be tense. and deadly
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Pulse
by Michael Harvey
Investigating the murder of a Harvard football star, a pair of veteran detectives are stunned when the victim's teen-runaway brother arrives at the scene, claiming to have metaphysical knowledge of the crime before it occurred. By the author of Brighton. 100,000 first printing.
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Sea of Greed
by Clive Cussler
As the world's oil supply is vanishing and the stock market is plummeting, the NUMA team must solve a baffling historical mystery in order to save the future.
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A Secret to Die for
by Lisa Harris
After her patient is murdered, psychologist Grace Calloway has no idea she's got a secret worth killing for. It's up to Detective Nate Quinn to figure out what it is.
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Someone Like Me
by M. R. Carey
A woman with two conflicting sides--one devoted and loving, the other dark and malicious--will do anything to get her way, with devastating consequences.
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Too Far Gone
by Allison Brennan
With everything finally falling in to place, FBI Agent Lucy Kincaid is assigned to investigate the death of a mentally unstable man during a hostage situation who used to be an upstanding citizen and whose story is more complicated—and dangerous—than she thinks.
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Widows
by Lynda La Plante
After finding a gun, money, and detailed plans for the security van hijack that killed her husband, Dolly recruits the other widows to complete the heist
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A Wrench in the Works
by Kate Carlisle
Shannon Hammer's younger sister Chloe left Lighthouse Cove after high school to make it big in Hollywood. And she did it! For several years now, Chloe has been the co-host of a popular home repair show on the Do-It-Yourself Network. Now, after ten years, Chloe returns to Lighthouse Cove with her crew and co-host to film several shows featuring her sister Shannon, along with some special mini-segments on Victorian style and design. But Shannon realizes quickly that things are not exactly blissful on the set. Bree, the executive producer of the show, has got a knack for stirring up sticky situations, and when she's found dead, Chloe and the entire crew are under suspicion. Shannon, her thriller writer boyfriend, Mac, and their crime-solving friends soon unearth the real reason why Chloe left home. Is that ten-year-old secret connected to Bree's death? And can Shannon track down the real killer before her beloved sister becomes the next victim?
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You Don't Own Me
by Mary Higgins Clark
Television producer Laurie Moran sets aside her wedding plans to solve the murder of a celebrity doctor, placing herself in the path of a mysterious stalker.
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All I Want for Christmas Is a Cowboy
by Jessica Clare
Snowed in with adorable Cassandra Horn, a woman he rescued, self-proclaimed recluse Eli Pickett finds himself head over heels in love with his unexpected house guest.
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Big Bad Cowboy
by Carly Bloom
For fans of Lori Wilde and Carolyn Brown, this new western romance series from a Forever debut author is about a no-strings cowboy fling with a fairy tale twist.
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The Cajun Doctor: A Cajun Novel
by Sandra Hill
When the LeDeux matriarch, Tante Lulu, interferes in his love life, setting him up with local rich girl Samantha Starr, Dr. Daniel LeDeux is faced with a newly divorced woman who has sworn off men, especially doctors, until she needs his help getting her step-brother out of serious trouble. By a New York Times best-selling author.
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The Corner of Holly and Ivy
by Debbie Mason
In this latest novel in the heartwarming Harmony Harbor series, Arianna Bell finds herself falling in love all over again when her high school sweetheart, high-powered attorney Connor Gallagher, returns.
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Delphine
by Cherie Claire
Escaping to France after her declaration of love is cruelly rejected by Philibert Bertrand, a handsome smuggler, Delphine Delaronde, now a stunning countess determined to heal from the past, finds her life thrown into chaos when destiny intervenes and brings her face-to-face with Phil, the only man she will ever love.
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Fight or Flight
by Samantha Young
A series of chance encounters leads to a sizzling new romance from the New York Times bestselling author of the On Dublin Street series. The universe is conspiring against Ava Breevort. As if flying back to Phoenix to bury a childhood friend wasn't hell enough, a cloud of volcanic ash traveling from overseas delayed her flight back home to Boston. Her last ditch attempt to salvage the trip was thwarted by an arrogant Scotsman, Caleb Scott, who steals a first class seat out from under her. Then over the course of their journey home, their antagonism somehow lands them in bed for the steamiest layover Ava's ever had. And that's all it was--until Caleb shows up on her doorstep. When pure chance pulls Ava back into Caleb's orbit, he proposes they enjoy their physical connection while he's stranded in Boston. Ava agrees, knowing her heart's in no danger since a) she barely likes Caleb and b) his existence in her life is temporary. Not long thereafter Ava realizes she's made a terrible error because as it turns out Caleb Scott isn't quite so unlikeable after all. When his stay in Boston becomes permanent, Ava must decide whether to fight her feelings for him or give into them. But even if she does decide to risk her heart on Caleb, there is no guarantee her stubborn Scot will want to risk his heart on her...
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Flanked: Studs in Spurs
by Cat Johnson
A marriage of convenience neither wants to end... Garret James doesn't need a woman tying him down. Not when the number of buckle bunny notches on his belt and his position in the pro bull riding standings are both on the rise. But just when he learns he's close to blowing out his bad shoulder, Silver Jordan roars into his life straddling a Harley with her long, leather-clad legs and offering him the health insurance coverage he needs for his operation. Hell, he might not mind being tied to one woman, if that woman was Silver. There's two problems however - one, she's his friend Aaron's sister and two, this union they'd promised would be temporary and only on paper ends up in the bedroom, making their marriage feel all too real.
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First Earl I See Tonight
by Anna Bennett
Recently jilted by his fiancée, David Gray, Earl of Ravenport is not in the market for a wife. Even if Gray didn't have his hands full renovating his crumbling country house, it would take more than a bold marriage proposal from a headstrong young beauty to thaw his frozen heart. Gray is confident that spending a week at his ramshackle estate will change her mind about marriage, but every passionate moment he spends with her tempts him to change his... A talented artist, Miss Fiona Hartley desperately needs her dowry money to pay off a blackmailer set on ruining her sister. The handsome earl seems a sensible choice for a husband... if only she can convince him that romance will play no part. But marrying in name only may prove difficult for Fiona. Gray can't help but be dazzled by her genuine warmth. Yet as their feelings deepen, Fiona's deadline looms. Will her secrets destroy them, or is true love their final destiny?
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Five Years Gone
by Marie Force
I knew on the day of the attack that our lives were changed forever. What I didn't know then was that I'd never see John again after he deployed. One day he was living with me, sleeping next to me, making plans with me. The next day he was gone. That was five years ago. The world has moved on from that awful day, but I'm stuck in my own personal hell, waiting for a man who may be dead for all I know. At my sister's wedding, I meet Eric, the brother of the groom, and my heart comes alive once again. The world is riveted by the capture of the terrorist mastermind, brought down by U.S. Special Forces in a daring raid. Now I am trapped between hoping I'll hear from John and fearing what'll become of my new life with Eric if I do.
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The Highlander Who Protected Me
by Vanessa Kelly
Lady Ainsley Matthews, heiress and darling of the ton, was expected to make a magnificent match. Instead she's hiding on a remote Scottish estate, terrified that her vicious former fiancé will use her pregnancy to force her into marriage. One man can help her--Royal Kendrick, son of a distinguished Highland clan. Though a mistake drove them apart long ago, Royal is the only person Ainsley trusts to protect her baby--even if that means agreeing to never see either of them again... Scarred in body and soul by war, Royal suddenly has a purpose--caring for an innocent babe and thereby helping the woman he can't stop loving. But when Ainsley ultimately returns to Scotland, determined to be a real mother to her child in spite of the risk, there's only one solution: marriage. And only one likely outcome: surrendering to the desire that's simmered between them for so long, no matter how dangerous it may be.
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Home Again
by Shirlee McCoy
After his brother is killed in a car crash and his sister-in-law is hospitalized, ex-Navy SEAL Porter Bradshaw must look after their children and the ancestral farm and gets some help a warm-hearted teacher named Clementine—a complication he cannot resist.
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Hooked: Studs in Spurs
by Cat Johnson
In all of her many years interviewing bull riders as the sideline reporter for the pro tour, Annie Grant has never been tempted, until she learns Luke is back on the market. Veteran rider Luke Carpenter knows the time will come when he'll have to hang up his spurs as every year the rookies get younger, the bulls are ranker and he feels a little older ... that is until one sizzling night with Annie has him feeling like a teenager again. But when a life changing event turns his world upside down, and he struggles to right it again, he has to decide if he can live with the sacrifices he's made ... and if he can live without Annie.
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Love in Catalina Cove
by Brenda Jackson
In the wake of a devastating teen pregnancy that left her childless and heartbroken, Vashti Alcindor left Catalina Cove, Louisiana, with no plans to return. Now, over a decade later, Vashti reluctantly finds herself back in her hometown after inheriting her aunt’s B and B. Her homecoming gets off to a rocky start when the new sheriff, Sawyer Grisham, pulls her over for speeding, and things go downhill from there.
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My One and Only Duke
by Grace Burrowes
Using his new position as Duke to expose those who wronged him and help the widowed, pregnant daughter of a meddlesome prison preacher, Quinn Wentworth embarks on a marriage of convenience that leads to the unexpected.
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The Noel Stranger
by Richard Paul Evans
A follow-up to The Noel Diary finds a humiliated and depressed woman, reeling from a scandal that ended her marriage, finding renewal in a relationship with a man who hides a dark past.
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The Proposal
by Jasmine Guillory
When someone asks you to spend your life with him, it shouldn't come as a surprise--or happen in front of 45,000 people. When freelance writer Nikole Paterson goes to a Dodgers game with her actor boyfriend, his man bun, and his bros, the last thing sheexpects is a scoreboard proposal. Saying no isn't the hard part--they've only been dating for five months, and he can't even spell her name correctly. The hard part is having to face a stadium full of disappointed fans... At the game with his sister, Carlos Ibarra comes to Nik's rescue and rushes her away from a camera crew. He's even there for her when the video goes viral and Nik's social media blows up--in a bad way. Nik knows that in the wilds of LA, a handsome doctor like Carlos can't be looking foranything serious, so she embarks on an epic rebound with him, filled with food, fun, and fantastic sex. But when their glorified hookups start breaking the rules, one of them has to be smart enough to put on the brakes.
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Smart Girl
by Rachel Hollis
A young designer works on getting noticed by a guy who is her polar opposite and seems to be dating someone new every time she turns around
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Snowfall on Lighthouse Lane
by JoAnn Ross
Lose yourself in the magic, charm and romance of Christmas in the Pacific Northwest as imagined in JoAnn Ross’s heartwarming Honeymoon Harbor series.
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Sweet Southern Bad Boy
by Michele Summers
When Katie McKnight gets lost location-scouting for her father's TV studio, she stumbles upon the perfect setting for their angsty new teen vampire series - a remote barn house unfortunately occupied by a grouchy, disheveled, and incredibly sexy man who instantly mistakes her for the new nanny. Should Katie tell him the truth, or get her foot in the door? Bestselling author Vance Kerner doesn't just have writer's block - he's been run ragged ever since he was saddled with taking care of his brother's three kids, an adopted kitten, and a runaway mutt. The last thing he needs is a teen drama defiling his property, but with fascinating and unconventional Katie underfoot charming the entire Kerner household, Vance is finding it harder and harder to say no.
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The Cards Don't Lie
by Sue Ingalls Finan
New Orleans, 1814. Medicinal herbs hanging from rafters. Lively dancing in Congo Square. Ancient codes of honor. A pirate's gift to a young nation. Gators, swamps, saints, and loss. All would belong to the invaders after an easy rout. They had the leadership, experience, manpower, and superior weaponry. Of course they would prevail. But three women got in their way, along with Andrew Jackson.
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Dark Chaos
by Ginny Dye
Her heart filled with joy, Carrie Cromwell marries the man of her dreams, Captain Robert Borden, but a cloud threatens to wipe out the bride's new happiness as he is called back to battle. Caring for the wounded for all sides of the war - North & South, Black & White - Carrie finds herself the target of a hostile band of men. How long can she save other people's lives at the risk of her own. Riots and violence erupt in the North, putting her beloved mentor, Aunt Abby, in grave danger. Matthew, imprisoned once again, fights to find hope to keep going, and then hatches a daring escape plan. The ultimate test comes as the people of a once-promising nation must hold on to their faith and dreams as everything around them crumbles.
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The Girl They Left Behind: A Novel
by Roxanne Veletzos
On a freezing night in January 1941, a little Jewish girl is found on the steps of an apartment building in Bucharest. The girl is placed in an orphanage and eventually adopted by a wealthy childless couple who name her Natalia. As she assimilates into her new life, she all but forgets the parents who were forced to leave her behind. Yet, as Natalia comes of age in a bleak and hopeless world, traces of her identity pierce the surface of her everyday life, leading gradually to a discovery that will change her destiny.
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Horizons Unfolding
by Ginny Dye
America continues the struggle to become a country for everyone. Carrie steps into a new season of love in her life, but once again has to leave the plantation to fulfill her dream. Her heart is both happy and torn. She is pulled into a new challenge when Frances makes friends that reveal a hidden horror for children in America. Rose and Moses are thrilled to be home, but are swept up once again in the new war raging in America. Susan takes a huge step into happiness, while Thomas and Abby create a miracle for Marcus. Jeremy and Marietta are forging through challenges to create a new life in Philadelphia, but wonder if they will lose everything. When everyone really just wants a simple, clear future, each person finds they have to make the best choices possible as they watch their Horizons Unfolding.
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House of Gold
by Natasha Solomons
The outbreak of World War I forces a headstrong Austrian heiress to choose between the family she built and the family she left behind. By the New York Times best-selling author of The House at Tyneford
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The Kinship of Secrets
by Eugenia Kim
From the author of The Calligrapher's Daughter comes the riveting story of two sisters, one raised in the United States, the other in South Korea, and the family that bound them together even as the Korean War kept them apart.
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The Last, Long Night
by Ginny Dye
Can they survive the Last, Long Night of the Civil War? Carrie struggles to hold on to hope as the world caves in around her, hanging on to the promise she's been given. She finally gets to reveal the secret she has held so close. Moses is gravely wounded in battle, while Rose continues to thrive in the Contraband Camp and finally has a dream come true. Robert's plantation takes a severe loss, but is saved from burning by an unlikely source. Aunt Abby faces danger as she gets more deeply involved with women's rights, and spends time in Washington, D.C.
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The Lines We Leave Behind
by Eliza Graham
England, 1947: A young woman finds herself under close observation in an insane asylum, charged with a violent crime she has no memory of committing. As she tries to make sense of her recent past, she recalls very little. But she still remembers wartime in Yugoslavia. There she and her lover risked everything to carry out dangerous work resisting the Germans--a heroic campaign in which many brave comrades were lost. After that, the trail disappears into confusion. How did she come to be trapped in a living nightmare? As she struggles to piece together the missing years of her life, she will have to confront the harrowing experiences of her special-operations work and peacetime marriage. Only then can she hope to regain the vital memories that will uncover the truth: is she really a violent criminal... or was she betrayed?
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Little: A Novel
by Edward Carey
The wry, macabre, unforgettable tale of an ambitious orphan in Revolutionary Paris, befriended by royalty and radicals, who transforms herself into the legendary Madame Tussaud.
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The Splendor Before the Dark: A Novel of the Emperor Nero
by Margaret George
When a fire engulfs ancient Rome, Nero Augustus is targeted with suspicion about his complicity, forcing him to navigate a web of false friends and spies to save the empire, in a follow-up to The Confessions of a Young Nero.
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Spring Will Come
by Ginny Dye
As her beloved city of Richmond is transformed into a deadly Civil War battlefield, spirited Carrie Cromwell puts her medical skills to work in a Confederate hospital. While she fights to save unknown soldiers, the one she cares about the most is lost to her when Robert disappears in battle. She must also deal with a family secret that has finally come to light. Meanwhile, Rose and Moses have found freedom at last - only to be separated by war. Can Moses, now a Union spy, elude those who are searching for him as a runaway slave, and also help those he thought he would never see again? Rose, inspired by a revolutionary young speaker, becomes a teacher in the contraband camps.
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Tiffany Blues: A Novel
by M. J. Rose
A candidate at Tiffany's Jazz Age artist colony navigates her attraction to her host's grandson and competes for a gallery spot before an unknown rival exposes her traumatic past. By the New York Times best-selling author of The Library of Light and Shadow
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Walking into the Unknown: October 1867 - October 1868
by Ginny Dye
Where will Americans find the courage to walk into the unknown? Carrie is rebuilding her life, but an unexpected twist sends her, Janie and Matthew onto an adventure she could never have envisioned - but not before she has to say good-bye to someone very special. Moses and Rose are finally free to pursue their dream of college. Will it be everything they hoped for? And will they push through their fears to actually do it? Jeremy and Marietta receive exciting news, but will the outcome force them to leave their life in Richmond behind? Abby struggles to adjust to life without Carrie, Rose and Moses, but Matthew sends someone very unexpected into her life. When everyone really just wants a simple, clear future, each person finds they have no choice but to walk into the unknown.
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White Rose, Black Forest
by Eoin Dempsey
In the shadows of World War II, trust becomes the greatest risk of all for two strangers.
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Catching Christmas
by Terri Blackstock
New York Times bestselling author Terri Blackstock tells the rich and heartwarming story of a cab driver, a young attorney, and the elderly woman who will stop at nothing to give her granddaughter one special gift for Christmas.
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The Great Lakes Lighthouse Brides Collection: 7 Historical Romances Are a Beacon of Hope to Weary Hearts
by Lena Nelson Dooley
Lighthouses have long been the symbol of salvation, warning sailors away from dangerous rocks and shallow waters. Along the Great Lakes, America's inland seas, lighthouses played a vital role in the growth of the nation. They shepherded settlers traveling by water to places that had no roads. These beacons of light required constant tending even in remote and often dangerous places. Brave men and women battled the elements and loneliness to keep the lights shining. Their sacrifice kept goods and immigrants moving.
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A Lady in Disguise: A Novel
by Sandra Byrd
After her father, a member of the Metropolitan police, is murdered, Gillian Young suspects that Viscount Thomas Lockwood, who is helping her with the investigation into her father's double life, may have ulterior motives related to her father's death
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Thomas Kinkade's Cape Light: A Christmas Secret
by Katherine Spencer
The Christmas season brings the promise of new beginnings in this next novel by the New York Times bestselling author of the Angel Island series. Before Christmas comes.... Martin Nightingale was no stranger to Cape Light. He spent many happy summers there as a boy. Now, he's returned to fulfill the unusual terms of his grandfather's will. In order to collect his inheritance, Martin must spread joy throughout the town with anonymous gifts. A shy man who doesn't make friends easily, Martin is stumped by the role of Secret Santa. But a pretty police officer, Louisa Tully shows him that, "A stranger is just a friend you haven't met yet. One Christmas, long ago... Martin's grandfather, Walter was a toy-making genius, but a terrible businessman. The Christmas of 1955 seemed the last for Nightingale's Magical Toy Shop. Until miracles arrived, along with a stray dog named, Otis. But, as Martin discovers, his grandfather's greatest legacy is a priceless lesson about giving from the heart.
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The Book of Magic: A Collection of Stories
by Gardner R Dozois
The award-winning editor of The Year's Best Science Fiction presents an anthology of tales celebrating the witches and sorcerers of epic fantasy and featuring contributions by such writers as Scott Lynch, Elizabeth Bear and Megan Lindholm
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The Consuming Fire
by John Scalzi
Interdependency leader Emperox Grayland II races to safeguard humanity's interstellar empire from the collapse of the extra-dimensional conduit that billions depend on for survival. By the Hugo Award-winning and New York Times best-selling author of Old Man's War.
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Foe: A Novel
by Iain Reid
A taut, psychological mind-bender from the bestselling author of I'm Thinking of Ending Things. We don't get visitors. Not out here. We never have. In Iain Reid's second haunting, philosophical puzzle of a novel, set in the near-future, Junior and Henrietta live a comfortable, solitary life on their farm, far from the city lights, but in close quarters with each other. One day, a stranger from the city arrives with alarming news: Junior has been randomly selected to travel far away from the farm...very far away. The most unusual part? Arrangements have already been made so that when he leaves, Henrietta won't have a chance to miss him, because she won't be left alone--not even for a moment. Henrietta will have company. Familiar company. Told in Reid's sharp and evocative style, Foe examines the nature of domestic relationships, self-determination, and what it means to be (or not to be) a person. An eerily entrancing page-turner, it churns with unease and suspense from the first words to its shocking finale.
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Kill the Queen
by Jennifer Estep
Gladiator meets Game of Thrones: a royal woman becomes a skilled warrior to destroy her murderous cousin, avenge her family, and save her kingdom in this first entry in a dazzling fantasy epic from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Elemental Assassin series--an enthralling tale that combines magic, murder, intrigue, adventure, and a hint of romance. In a realm where one's magical power determines one's worth, Lady Everleigh's lack of obvious ability relegates her to the shadows of the royal court of Bellona, a kingdom steeped in gladiator tradition. Seventeenth in line for the throne, Evie is nothing more than a ceremonial fixture, overlooked and mostly forgotten. But dark forces are at work inside the palace. When her cousin Vasilia, the crown princess, assassinates her mother the queen and takes the throne by force, Evie is also attacked, along with the rest of the royal family. Luckily for Evie, her secret immunity to magic helps her escape the massacre. Forced into hiding to survive, she falls in with a gladiator troupe. Though they use their talents to entertain and amuse the masses, the gladiators are actually highly trained warriors skilled in the art of war, especially Lucas Sullivan, a powerful magier with secrets of his own. Uncertain of her future--or if she even has one--Evie begins training with the troupe until she can decide her next move. But as the bloodthirsty Vasilia exerts her power, pushing Bellona to the brink of war, Evie's fate becomes clear: she must become a fearsome gladiator herself... and kill the queen.
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Ironfoot
by Dave Duncan
Durwin, a Saxon boy, shows proficiency at learning, but when he corrects the errors in an ancient spell that can predict murder and divulges that there are plans to assassinate King Henry, he is thrown into the complex politics of the English court
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Scribe
by Alyson Hagy
In a world ravaged by pandemic illness and civil war, a generous farmsteader who supports herself with her letter-writing skills struggles to survive and keep the ghosts of her troubled past at bay
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Severance
by Ling Ma
A survivor of an apocalyptic plague maintains a blog about a decimated Manhattan before joining a motley group of survivors to search for a place to rebuild, a goal that is complicated by an unscrupulous group leader.
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Timeless: A Drizzt Novel
by R. A. Salvatore
A debut entry in a trilogy by the New York Times best-selling author of Maestro continues the story of beloved dark elf Drizzt Do'Urden to reveal the stories of his parents as well as the friendship between Zaknafein and Jarlaxle.
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Trial by Treason
by Dave Duncan
A burgeoning Saxon enchanter confronts a demonic plot against the king in the sequel to Ironfoot, a historical fantasy series set in twelfth century England. King Henry, campaigning in France, receives a muddled warning of a treasonous conspiracy in Lincoln Castle, his great fortress in the center of England. His enchanters report that the letter contains both truth and lies, but cannot determine which is which. Putting little stock in the warning, he sends an eager young knight to lead a troop of men and investigate, and since the letter includes hints of magic, Henry orders him to enlist the help of Durwin, the young Saxon whose education he has been financing these last two years. Durwin takes an assistant and accompanies the troop to Lincoln, but quickly finds his blossoming abilities as a sage are not warmly received. Upon reaching town, it only takes a couple of hours for Durwin to realize that they are up against a vast Satanic conspiracy--and his companions may have already fallen into a deadly trap!
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Remembrance
by Mary Monroe
Volunteering at a soup kitchen during the Christmas season to navigate midlife doubts, a family woman finds unexpected comfort in a relationship with a homeless man. By the award-winning author of God Don't Make No Mistakes
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Anything for Love
by Lola Stvil
Winter, I know your ex hurt you, but I'm not him. I can love you; let me... Winter Bennett is on the worst date of her life, so she decides to bail and go home to her true loves: take out and Netflix. On her way out of the door, she spots her ex-boyfriend with his hot, new girl. Horrified at the thought of being seen, Winter does what any sane woman would do; she bolts into the bathroom and out the back window. Falling smack-dab in the middle of a sting operation wasn't part of the plan, but that's exactly what happened. And now, bullets are flying overhead. Thankfully, a sexy NYPD homicide detective by the name of Wyatt Hunter saves her. He is furious with her for ruining his operation but he's even more upset when he can't get her off his mind. Soon he falls for her--hard. Unfortunately, Winter's heart has been broken and she's too afraid to let anyone in. Does Wyatt have what it takes to get Winter to give love one more try?
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Just One Moment
by Stacey Lynn
Ex-military man, Lynx Anders has one surefire weapon that destroys all of his pain and suffering - Sex. Lots of raw, unattached, uninhibited sex. Sure, it doesn't cure him of all that he's seen - all that he's done in combat, but it helps - for the time being. But when he has one night of unadulterated, mind-blowing passion with Sarah Linscum, Lynx realizes that one night is not enough - will never be enough. Her upbeat and bubbly exterior broke through his tough-guy armor, and he wants more. Bound and determined to uncover why Sarah's eyes mirror his own in pain and despair, Lynx sets out to make them shine as bright as her. As they both know, it takes "just one moment" to change everything. Together, can they heal from the demons that chase them in their dreams and find a way to not only heal ... but love?
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Order of Protection
by Lexi Blake
To high-end defense attorney Henry Garrison, Win Hughes is the soft, warm woman who gave him solace during one of the most trying times of his life. But Win has a secret. She's actually Taylor Winston-Hughes--born to one of the wealthiest families in the country, orphaned as a child by a tragic accident. When her best friend is murdered in the midst of a glittering New York gala, Win's charged with the crime, and the only person in the world she wants to see is Henry. Henry is shocked at the true identity of his lover, but he can't reject her as a client. This trial could take his firm into the stratosphere. Still, he's determined not to get burned by Win again. But as Win's entire life is upended, she must look to the people she's closest to in order to find a killer. And Henry must decide between making his case and saving the woman he loves...
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Single Dad's Sweetheart
by Amelia Wilde
Two words: forced vacation. That's why I'm in Lakewood. The middle of nowhere. Alone. I'm the hottest rock star on the planet, and my label is demanding an album. The only problem? I can't write the songs. My manager's solution is to send me to this backwoods town to make music. It's my last chance before our label cuts us loose. I can't let my daughter down. That doesn't mean I want to be here. I don't expect to find a real sweetheart working behind the counter at Lakewood's only candy shop. And I definitely don't expect to be her first. I shouldn't want my tongue on every soft, untouched inch of Shira Coleman. She's too innocent. She's too perfect. But when I look at her, my heart sings... and the rest of me wants to bend this good girl over my bed. Shira is my ticket back to the stage. I'll keep it simple: kiss her, claim her, leave her. What could go wrong?
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Archenemies
by Marissa Meyer
Nova's double life is about to get a lot more complicated: As Insomnia, she is a full-fledged member of the Renegades, a syndicate of powerful and beloved superheroes. She works with Adrian's patrol unit to protect the weak and maintain order in Gatlon City. As Nightmare, she is an Anarchist - a group of of villains who are determined to destroy the Renegades. Nova wants vengeance against the so-called heroes who once failed her when she needed them most. But as Nova, her feelings for Adrian are deepening, despite the fact that he is the son of her sworn enemies and, unbeknownst to Nova, he has some dangerous secrets of his own. In this second installment of the Renegades trilogy, Nova, Adrian, and the rest of their crew - Ruby, Oscar, and Danna - are faced with escalating crime in Gatlon City, while covert weapons and conflicting missions have Nova and Adrian questioning not only their beliefs about justice, but also the feelings they have for each other. The line between good and evil has been blurred, but what's clear to them both is that too much power could mean the end of their city - and the world - as they know it.
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Four Three Two One
by Courtney C Stevens
A year after witnessing nineteen people killed in a bus bombing, the four survivors of the tragic event take a road trip back to the same city block that it happened, encountering lies, secrets, and healing along the way
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Girls of Paper and Fire
by Natasha Ngan
When Lei, seventeen, is stolen from her home to become one of nine Paper Girls, the Demon King's concubines, she proves to be more fire than paper
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Michael Vey: Fall of Hades
by Richard Paul Evans
In order to wipe out the Elgen, Michael and the Electroclan plot to capture the Joule, a boat serving as a treasury, with the help of an Elite Global Guard member named Welch and three Elgen youth condemned to death
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Michael Vey: The Final Spark
by Richard Paul Evans
The Electroclan embarks on a daring rescue mission when Michael Vey goes missing in this final volume of the series
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A Winter's Promise
by Christelle Dabos
When Ophelia, who can travel through mirrors, is betrothed to an influential member of a faraway clan, she journeys to the towering city of Citaceleste, where she realizes she has become a pawn in a dangerous political game.
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Strong Female Protagonist. Book One
by Brennan Lee Mulligan
With superstrength and invulnerability, Alison Green used to be one of the most powerful superheroes around. Fighting crime with other teenagers under the alter ego Mega Girl was fun until an encounter with Menace, her mind reading arch enemy. He showedher evidence of a sinister conspiracy, and suddenly battling giant robots didn't seem so important. Now Alison is going to college and trying to find ways to help the world while still getting to class on time. It's impossible to escape the past, however, and everyone has their own idea of what it means to be a hero
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus Tales
by Joss Whedon
Buffy was never the first Slayer, nor will she be the last. Here we delve deep into the histories of the young women - Slayers - destined to fight against the vampires, the demons, and the forces of darkness. You'll find stories of Buffy, Nikki Wood, Melaka Fray, and even the primitive first Slayer, among others. In the tales of the vampires, you'll find stories of dungeon-dwelling vampires and also those in the modern age - including a few dealing with the latest in vampire trends from Season 8: living in the public eye. And you'll see some familiar vampires as well, like Angel, Spike, Drusilla, and Dracula.
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Strong Female Protagonist. Book Two
by Brennan Lee Mulligan
With superstrength and invulnerability, Alison Green used to be one of the most powerful superheroes around. Fighting crime with other teenagers under the alter ego Mega Girl was fun until an encounter with Menace, her mind reading arch enemy. He showed her evidence of a sinister conspiracy, and suddenly battling giant robots didn't seem so important. Now Alison is going to college and trying to find ways to help the world while still getting to class on time. It's impossible to escape the past, however, and everyone has their own idea of what it means to be a hero
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LARGE PRINT FICTION & NONFICTION
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Bayou Corruption
by Robin Caroll
Don't let them get away with it, Jacks -" Those were the sheriff's last words. Left for dead in the middle of the road, Jackson Devereaux's good buddy had slipped into a coma. Well, Jackson wouldn't let them get away with it, once the ace newspaper reporter uncovered who they were. He'd start with the lovely Alyssa LeBlanc, the only eyewitness to the crime. Problem was, she hated Jackson - why? - as much as she hated being back in the Louisiana bayou. Unfortunately, the truth lay deep in the bayou's belly
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The Clockmaker's Daughter
by Kate Morton
More than 150 years after an artist's retreat on the banks of the Upper Thames ends in murder, theft and ruin, a London archivist is drawn by a striking photograph and a sketchbook to discover a manor's secrets. By a New York Times best-selling author
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Fly Girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History - Young Readers’ Edition
by Keith O'Brien
Between the world wars, no sport was more popular, or more dangerous, than airplane racing. Thousands of fans flocked to multi-day events, and cities vied with one another to host them. The pilots themselves were hailed as dashing heroes who cheerfully stared death in the face. Well, the men were hailed. Female pilots were more often ridiculed than praised for what the press portrayed as silly efforts to horn in on a manly, and deadly, pursuit. Fly Girls recounts how a cadre of women banded together to break the original glass ceiling: the entrenched prejudice that conspired to keep them out of the sky.
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John Woman
by Walter Mosley
A young man reinvents himself as a professor to share his late father's wisdom at an unorthodox university, only to encounter fellow intellectuals who have insights into his father's hidden past. By the award-winning author of the Easy Rawlins mysteries.
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Liar, Liar
by Lisa Jackson
In death, Didi Storm is finally getting the kind of publicity that eluded her in life. Twenty years ago, the ex-beauty queen worked the Vegas strip as a celebrity impersonator, too busy trying to make it big to spare much time for her daughter, Remmi. Shortly before she leaped from a San Francisco building, Didi's profile was rising again, thanks to a tell-all book. To Detective Dani Settler, it looks like a straightforward suicide, or perhaps a promotional stunt gone wrong. But Remmi knows the truth isn't so simple. Because though the broken body on the sidewalk is dressed in Didi's clothes and wig, it isn't Didi. Remmi was fifteen when she last saw her mother. Their parting came in the aftermath of a terrible night in the Mojave desert when Remmi - who'd secretly stowed away in Didi's car en route to meet her crush, Noah Scott - instead became a witness to a mysterious rendezvous. Didi handed over one of her newborn twins to a man Remmi didn't recognize. Subsequently, Didi disappeared, as did Remmi's other half-sibling. Remmi has pleaded with the authorities to find them, but there have been no clues. Yet she's always had the sense that someone is watching her. If the victim isn't Didi, who is it - and what's the connection? Remmi is shocked when Noah resurfaces. He was also in the desert that night, and now runs his own PI firm. He too believes it's time to find out what really happened. As they and Detective Settler dig deeper, the truth about Remmi's missing family begins to emerge - a story of ruthless ambition and twisted lies that someone will kill again and again to keep hidden.
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Past Tense
by Lee Child
Family secrets come back to haunt Jack Reacher in this electrifying thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child, "a superb craftsman of suspense" (Entertainment Weekly). Jack Reacher has extended his thumb and hit the pavement. His plan is to follow the autumn sun on an epic trip across America, from Maine to California. He doesn't get far. On a country road in rural New Hampshire, deep in the New England woods, he sees a sign to a place he has never been: The town where his father was born. He thinks, What's one extra day? and takes the detour. At the same moment, in the same isolated area, a car breaks down. Two young Canadians are trying to drive to New York City to sell a treasure. Now they're stranded at a lonely motel in the middle of nowhere. The owners almost seem too friendly. It's a strange place. but it's all there is. The next morning in the city clerk's office, Reacher asks about the old family home. He's told no one named Reacher ever lived in town. He knows his father left and never returned. Now Reacher wonders, Was he ever there in the first place? As Reacher explores his father's life, and strands of different stories begin to merge, he makes a shocking discovery: The present can be tough, but the past can be tense. and deadly
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The Proposal
by Jasmine Guillory
When someone asks you to spend your life with him, it shouldn't come as a surprise--or happen in front of 45,000 people. When freelance writer Nikole Paterson goes to a Dodgers game with her actor boyfriend, his man bun, and his bros, the last thing sheexpects is a scoreboard proposal. Saying no isn't the hard part--they've only been dating for five months, and he can't even spell her name correctly. The hard part is having to face a stadium full of disappointed fans... At the game with his sister, Carlos Ibarra comes to Nik's rescue and rushes her away from a camera crew. He's even there for her when the video goes viral and Nik's social media blows up--in a bad way. Nik knows that in the wilds of LA, a handsome doctor like Carlos can't be looking foranything serious, so she embarks on an epic rebound with him, filled with food, fun, and fantastic sex. But when their glorified hookups start breaking the rules, one of them has to be smart enough to put on the brakes.
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400 Calorie Slow Cooker Recipes
by Gooseberry Patch
Whether you wish to get trim or simply maintain a balanced lifestyle, Gooseberry Patch's 400 Calorie Slow-Cooker Recipes takes the guesswork out of making calorie-controlled dishes your family will want to sink their teeth into again and again. With smart ingredient choices, we were able to makeover the most-beloved Gooseberry Patch slow cooker main dish recipes and slash their calories to 400 or less. As a bonus, we've branched out beyond entrées to include luscious desserts and snacks--most have less than 250 calories. Tips inside include: Low-Cal Add-Ons provide calorie amounts for optional garnishes, side dishes and other accompaniments. Skinny Secrets teach you the tricks and techniques to making lighter dishes without losing an ounce of lip-smacking taste. Savvy Swaps give you ideas for handy, equal-calorie ingredient substitutions. Nutrition Facts with every recipe provide a complete list of nutrients--including calories, total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrate, fiber, and protein
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1619: Jamestown and the Forging of American Democracy
by James P. P Horn
1619 offers a new interpretation of the significance of Jamestown in the long trajectory of American history. Jamestown, the cradle of American democracy, also saw the birth of our nation's greatest challenge: the corrosive legacy of slavery and racism that have deepened and entrenched stark inequalities in our society. After running Jamestown under martial law from 1610-1616, the Virginia Company turned toward representative government in an effort to provide settlers with more control over their own affairs and more incentive to invest further in the colony. In late July 1619, the newly-formed General Assembly gathered to introduce "just Laws for the happy guiding and governing of the people." It was the first legislature in America, and history has cast it as the foundation of American freedom and democracy. From that moment on, propertied white colonists became accustomed to freedoms that would have been unthinkable in England. But those very freedoms also permitted the wholesale and largely unchecked exploitation of poor white laborers and non-European peoples. More than nine-tenths of all those arriving in Virginia at this time were brought in some form of servitude or labor contract. This is a pattern we recognize all too well in modern American society-opportunities are not shared, inequality is rampant, racism is systemic. We would like to think these are problems that can be solved by expanding representative democracy; Jamestown teaches us, instead, that these are problems have long been created and encouraged by American democracy. Casting a skeptical eye on deeply-cherished myths, 1619 will be essential reading for anyone struggling to understand the paradox of American freedom.
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All About Cake
by Christina Tosi
In All About Cake, Christina Tosi takes us into the sugar-fueled, manically creative cake universe of Milk Bar. From two-minute microwave mug cakes to gooey Crock-Pot cakes, from Bundts and pounds to their famous cake truffles and, of course, their signature naked layer cakes, this book will help bakers of all levels to indulge in flavors like classic Birthday Cake and true originals such as Pretzel Cake with Stout Ganache and Honey Frosting. Along the way, Tosi reveals the method behind her team's creativity--the formulas and matrices that will allow you to invent any cake flavor you can imagine.
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Be Bold: Interiors for the Brave of Heart
by Emily Henson
Interiors trends for 2018 include strong, saturated color and rich jewel tones. According to Pinterest, statement ceilings are in vogue and statement art is the next big thing, while trend forecasters predict that dramatic textures such as velvet and concrete are making a comeback. In Be Bold, Emily embraces this individual, free-spirited look and shows how to translate it to any home. In the first section, 'Decorate like no-one's watching', chapters such as 'More is More, 'Pattern Riot', and 'Paint it Bold', are brimming with inspiration plus easy ideas to recreate in your own home. In the second half, 'Trailblazers', discover homes with adventurous, spirited styling that will inspire you to decorate with confidence. These are interiors for those who love colour, pattern and adventure
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Beastie Boys Book
by Mike D
A panoramic experience that tells the story of Beastie Boys, a book as unique as the band itself--by band members ADROCK and Mike D, with contributions from Amy Poehler, Colson Whitehead, Spike Jonze, Wes Anderson, Luc Sante, and more. Formed as a New York City hardcore band in 1981, Beastie Boys struck an unlikely path to global hip hop superstardom. Here is their story, told for the first time in the words of the band. Adam "ADROCK" Horovitz and Michael "Mike D" Diamond offer revealing and very funny accounts of their transition from teenage punks to budding rappers; their early collaboration with Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin; the debut album that became the first hip hop record ever to hit #1, Licensed to Ill--and the album's messy fallout as the band broke with Def Jam; their move to Los Angeles and rebirth with the genre-defying masterpiece Paul's Boutique; their evolution as musicians and social activists over the course of the classic albums Check Your Head, Ill Communication, and Hello Nasty and the Tibetan Freedom Concert benefits conceived by the late Adam "MCA" Yauch; and more. For more than thirty years, this band has had an inescapable and indelible influence on popular culture. With a style as distinctive and eclectic as a Beastie Boys album, Beastie Boys Book upends the typical music memoir. Alongside the band narrative you will find rare photos, original illustrations, a cookbook by chef Roy Choi, a graphic novel, a map of Beastie Boys' New York, mixtape playlists, pieces by guest contributors, and many more surprises
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Brief Answers to the Big Questions
by Stephen W. Hawking
The world-famous cosmologist and #1 best-selling author of A Brief History of Time leaves us with his final thoughts on the universe’s biggest questions in a posthumous work.
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Capitalism in America: A History
by Alan Greenspan
The former Federal Reserve Chairman and the acclaimed Economist historian trace the epic story of America's evolution from a small patchwork of threadbare colonies to the world's most powerful engine of wealth and innovation.
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Carla Hall's Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration
by Carla Hall
Beloved TV chef Carla Hall (ABC's Emmy Award-winning The Chew and fan favorite on Bravo's Top Chef) takes us back to her own Nashville roots to offer a fresh, lip-smackin' look at America's favorite comfort cuisine. Everyday soul food, traditionally plant-based, is full of veggie goodness that's just as delicious as cornbread and fried chicken. Featuring 145 original recipes, 120 color photographs, and a whole lotta love, Carla Hall's Soul Food is a wonderful blend of the modern and the traditional - honoring soul food's heritage and personalizing it with Carla's signature fresh style. The result is an irresistible and open-hearted collection of recipes and stories that share love and joy, identity, and memory.
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Chasing the Gator: Isaac Toups and the New Cajun Cooking
by Isaac Toups
Cajun country is the last bastion of true American regional cooking, and no one knows it better than Isaac Toups. Now the chef of the acclaimed Toups' Meatery and Toups South in New Orleans, he grew up deep in the Atchafalaya Basin of Louisiana, where his ancestors settled 300 years ago. There, hunting and fishing trips provide the ingredients for communal gatherings, and these shrimp and crawfish boils, whole-hog boucheries, fish frys, and backyard cookouts--form the backbone of this book. Taking readers from the backcountry to the bayou, Toups shows how to make a variety of Cajun dishes.
Along the way, he tells you how to engineer an on-the-fly barbecue pit, stir up a dark roux in only 15 minutes, and apply Cajun ingenuity to just about everything.
Full of salty stories, a few tall tales, and more than 100 recipes that double down on flavor, Chasing the Gator shows how--and what it means--to cook Cajun food today.
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Comfort in an Instant: 75 Comfort Food Recipes for Your Pressure Cooker, Multicooker, and Instant Pot
by Melissa Clark
With 75 all-new recipes--50 of which can be made in under an hour start to finish--Melissa Clark brings her easy sophistication to comfort food classics for any electric pressure cooker, multicooker, or Instant Pot. The electric pressure cooker makes getting meals on the table fast, convenient, and utterly delicious--and with less mess and stress than any other kitchen appliance. In Comfort in An Instant, Melissa Clark elevates the classics with her trademark deep flavors and special spins--without ever sacrificing ease
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The Complete Month of Meals Collection: Hundreds of Diabetes-Friendly Recipes and Nearly Limitless Meal Combinations
by American Diabetes Association
Collected together for the first time in the popular, classic format, the Complete Month of Meals Collection is the ultimate cookbook, meal planner, and nutrition guide for people with diabetes, containing hundreds of recipes and meal planning tips from the American Diabetes Association bestselling series of meal planners. Using a unique three-part, split-page design, this interactive book allows readers to create meal plans instantly by mixing and matching breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, all designed to meet the American Diabetes Association's updated nutrition guidelines. By offering nearly endless meal options & not just a month of meals, but years of meals;this unique book takes the work, time, and confusion out of meal planning for people with diabetes.
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Cook Like a Pro: Recipes and Tips for Home Cooks
by Ina Garten
In her new cookbook, Cook Like a Pro, Ina Garten shares a brand-new collection of recipes, tips, and techniques, so readers can cook with confidence no matter how much experience they have in the kitchen.
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Cozy Minimalist Home: More Style, Less Stuff
by Myquillyn Smith
You can have the house you've always wanted. Starting now... You want a beautiful, simple, cozy, and inviting home without spending more money for more stuff. Stylist and bestselling author Myquillyn Smith guides you step by step in making purposeful design decisions for your home. Starting with what you already have, you'll discover the tools to create a home you're proud of in a way that honors your priorities, budget, and style. In Cozy Minimalist Home, Myquillyn helps you: finally know what to focus on when it comes to decorating your home; deconstruct each room and then recreate it step by step with a fail-proof process; discover the real secret to finding your style; and create the home you've always wanted so you can use it the way you've always dreamed. Written for the hands-on woman who'd rather move her own furniture than hire a designer, Cozy Minimalist Home offers the guidance you need to finish every room of your house. A Cozy Minimalist Home goes beyond pretty and sets the stage for connection, relationship, and rest.
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Death Over a Diamond Stud: The Assassination of the Orleans Parish District Attorney
by Christopher G. Peña
The gripping true story of the first judicial murder of the 20th century is delivered in stunning detail, from the crooks and crevices of the city streets and courthouses, to the very fibers of the hangman's noose. The murder of the newly elected District Attorney J. Ward Gurley sent shock waves through the city of New Orleans not only because of the brutal and brazen nature of the killing, but because the suspect's name had previously been in the city newspapers. The journey of Lewis Lyons from working family man to the cold-blooded killer of his own attorney is a heartbreaking saga that begins with a tragic miscarriage of justice concerning a stolen diamond stud.
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#DoNotDisturb: How I Ghosted My Cell Phone to Take Back My Life
by Jedediah Bila
"The network and cable television personality shares her personal journey through the tumult of technology, in which she experiences the horrors and dangers of our smart-phone, social media, tech-polluted world, explores the reasons behind it, and reveals her ideas for reclaiming a real life in these virtual times. In this entertaining and inspiring book, Jedediah Bila chronicles her confusing, chaotic, and ultimately catastrophic love-hate relationship with her cell phone. Taking us through a series of what she calls her McFly Moments (named for the Back to the Future protagonist who sparked her simple life envy and desire to travel back to a seemingly easier time), Jedediah shares her most personal and embarrassing stories of mistakes made and sunsets missed, including the upending, life-altering months swirling in the digitally-enabled double life of her con man ex-boyfriend. Naming her affliction OCTD, (Obsessive Compulsive Tech Disorder) and heeding what she calls "the seven deadly signs that the tech apocalypse is upon us," Bila sets off to explore the consequences of too-much-tech, including: public cell-phone conversations as the second-hand smoke of the twenty-first century; Menage-a-Tech relationships; and the fact that we've all been programmed for addiction. Jedediah Bila applies the no-nonsense, common-sense, personal responsibility and accountability approach on which her television viewership, readers, and more than 400,000 social media followers have come to rely, to shout "Hey! My eyes are up here" and warn us all that if we don't start looking up to make eye contact with each other, our very humanity is at stake"
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The Effortless Sous Vide Cookbook: 140 Recipes for Crafting Restaurant-Quality Meals Every Day
by Carey Copeling
The Effortless Sous Vide Cookbook serves easy, everyday recipes for restaurant-quality meals. It's easy to make perfectly cooked food with your sous vide, but finding the right recipes to do it night after night can be tricky. The Effortless Sous Vide Cookbook serves well-rounded, restaurant-quality meals for easy, everyday cooking. Featuring 140 no-fuss recipes, plus an overview of basic practices and new sous vide cooking techniques, The Effortless Sous Vide Cookbook transforms every kitchen into a Michelin-star restaurant. The Effortless Sous Vide Cookbook includes: Over 140 Weeknight Recipes for making vegetables, fish and seafood, red meat, poultry, dessert, and even drinks. Sous Vide 101 covering the basic sous vide practices along with new techniques. Quick Reference Guides featuring helpful charts to help you gage timing, temperature, and power to your model. Sous vide cookbook recipes include: Vegetable Halloumi Kebabs, Seared Wasabi Ahi Tuna, Rosemary Veal Chop, Peanut Chicken Satay, Duck Confit, Salted Caramel Cheesecake, Espresso Martini, and much more Make perfectly cooked meals a staple at your table with The Effortless Sous Vide Cookbook
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For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics
by Donna Brazile
Four of the most influential African-American women in politics share the story of their friendship and their behind-the-scenes public-service contributions during the careers of leaders ranging from Bill Clinton and Jesse Jackson to Coretta Scott King and Barack Obama.
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Forbidden Mysteries of Faery Witchcraft
by Storm Faerywolf
Forbidden Mysteries of Faery Witchcraft invites you to walk the bardic path of poetry, art, song, and ecstasy as you cultivate the power of the forsaken shadows. Guiding you through enchantments, reflections, demonic rituals, divine possession, necromancy, and Occultus Maleficum, this book helps you cultivate techniques for refining and strengthening your own magical will. Peer behind the veil of comfort and face your most powerful fears. Go beyond the ease of logic into the volatile realm of the raw irrational. Dare to ally with spirits that can open the doorway to unimagined sources of energy
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The Fresh and Healthy Instant Pot Cookbook: 75 Easy Recipes for Light Meals to Make in Your Electric Pressure Cooker
by Megan Gilmore
Eating healthy gets a whole lot easier with this delicious collection of 75 recipes--each one photographed--for nutritious and satisfying meals made quickly in your electric pressure cooker, all developed by a certified nutritionist and cookbook author for maximum health and flavor. In The Fresh and Healthy Instant Pot Cookbook, Megan Gilmore presents recipes that use easy-to-find, whole-food ingredients for simple weeknight meals from morning to night--through the revolutionary cooking power of the Instant Pot, an electric, programmable multicooker. There are gluten-free options for each recipe, and all recipes are free of refined sugar and many of the most common food allergens, yet don't scrimp on flavor. With dishes like Korean Chicken Bowls, Eggplant Parmesan Bake, Peanut Butter Crunch Granola Bars, Flourless Banana Oat Bread, and One-Pot Chocolate Cake and Frosting, following a healthy diet while enjoying your favorite whole foods has never been more achievable. Every recipe is photographed in this highly visual and information-rich collection, and also includes nutritional information (calories, fat, carbs, fiber, and protein) and detailed timing for prep, coming to pressure, cook time, and release time
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Ghost Hunter's Guide to New Orleans
by Jeff Dwyer
Profiles haunted sites throughout New Orleans, providing descriptions and historical backgrounds for each, and features ghost hunting instructions and tips
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Gmorning, Gnight!: Little Pep Talks for Me & You
by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Before he inspired the world with Hamilton and was catapulted to international fame, Lin-Manuel Miranda was inspiring his Twitter followers with words of encouragement at the beginning and end of each day. He wrote these original sayings, aphorisms, and poetry for himself as much as for others. But as Miranda's audience grew, these messages took on a life of their own. Now, Miranda has gathered the best of his daily greetings into a beautiful collection illustrated by acclaimed artist (and fellow Twitter favorite) Jonny Sun. Full of comfort and motivation, Gmorning, Gnight! is a touchstone for anyone who needs a quick lift.
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Guru: Rupaul Wisdom
by Rupaul
We all need a guru to guide our way... Who better than RuPaul to be your personal GuRu? From the moment he applied his first false eyelashes, RuPaul has been making a statement - with his bold approach to drag, his fearlessness in music, film, and television, and his willingness to speak truth not only to his fans, but also the world. His beloved series RuPaul's Drag Race brought drag queens to prime time. His DragCon connects the queens with their legions of devotees - of all ages, genders, and persuasions. His music is pure joy and creativity; his speeches and podcast full of wit and humor, but also wisdom that inspires and teaches. RuPaul truly is an icon, and a national treasure... and he can rock any look he pleases. As someone who has deconstructed life's hilarious facade, RuPaul truly expands on the concept of mind, body, and spirit every day. This unique perspective has allowed RuPaul to break down his own self-imposed limitations, but reader beware - this is a daily practice that requires diligence. Once you're willing to look beyond the identity that was given to you, a hidden world of possibilities will open its doors. GuRu, packed full of never-before-seen images from his career, is RuPaul's guidebook to keep you walking in the sunshine of the spirit. GuRu is full of RuPaul's secrets for success not only in show business, but in all aspects of life, especially in navigating the emotional landmines that inhibit most sweet, sensitive souls.
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The Happy Cookbook : A Celebration of the Food That Makes America Smile
by Steve Doocy
Fox News personality Steve Doocy calls Kathy, his wife of more than thirty years, "the best cook I've ever met." Together, they take joy in cooking and entertaining with their family and friends. Here the Doocys share favorite recipes, stories, and photos from their family life. In addition to beloved family dishes, this full-color cookbook includes recipes from friends like musician Kid Rock, professional golfer Greg Norman, and many more.
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Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave
by Joanna Gaines
In Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave, Joanna Gaines walks you through how to create a home that reflects the personalities and stories of the people who live there. Using examples from her own farmhouse as well as a range of other homes, this comprehensive guide will help you assess your priorities and instincts, as well as your likes and dislikes, with practical steps for navigating and embracing your authentic design style. Room by room, Homebody gives you an in-depth look at how these styles are implemented as well as how to blend the looks you're drawn to in order to create spaces that feel distinctly yours. A removable design template at the back of the book offers a step-by-step guide to planning and sketching out your own design plans. The insight shared in Homebody will instill in you the confidence to thoughtfully create spaces you never want to leave
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I Bet You Have a Story
by Catherine J. Carter
I Bet You Have a Story is a collection of the life experience of me as an African-American female growing up on the bayou of Houma, Louisiana. I have experienced so many of these stories, and so many of these stories were told to me by individuals who made an impact on me, as well as on others in this community. I have always had an interest in the past - what happened, how and why? I was very shocked and surprised that none of these stories are compiled in books and housed in the local libraries in our community. ... This book is a small sample of our great unsung heroes that meets my goal of giving the reader an idea of growing up as an African American on the bayou of Houma, Louisiana. It shares the experiences of a typical African American child's home life, education, and other experiences. It shares stories of some great people, who we owe a great debt to in this community. Let us stop burying our greatness and allow a story to live on in a book to help a youth struggling to strive harder to reach their goal(s).
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The "I Love My Instant Pot" Gluten-free Recipe Book : From Zucchini Nut Bread to Fish Taco Lettuce Wraps, 175 Easy and Delicious Gluten-Free Recipes
by Michelle Fagone
The cookbook that makes using your Instant Pot easier than ever The first cookbook dedicated to non-paleo gluten-free recipes for the hottest kitchen appliance: the Instant Pot--with 175 easy-to-make gluten-free recipes and photographs throughout This book shows you how you can use the hottest kitchen appliance right now--the Instant Pot--to create gluten-free meals that are quick, easy, and most importantly, delicious. With 175 gluten-free recipes and photographs throughout, this cookbook is a must-have for Instant Pot fans who follow a gluten-free diet due to celiac disease, gluten intolerance, wheat allergies, or simply for health reasons. You'll learn how to make satisfying, whole-food dishes for every meal from breakfast to dinner, snacks to desserts. You'll also find an easy-to-understand overview of the Instant Pot including what all those buttons on your Instant Pot do, how to release the pressure from the Instant Pot when your cooking time is up, how to keep your Instant Pot clean, and more. The "I Love My Instant Pot" Gluten-Free Recipe Book is perfect for instant pot fans who follow a gluten-free diet or anyone who wants fast, delicious meals the whole family will love
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Insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring: A User's Guide to Effective Diabetes Management
by Francine Ratner Kaufman
Being diagnosed with diabetes, no longer means giving up an active life. New technology, such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors, can help people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes stay active and flexible and maintain healthy attitudes and lifestyles. Designed to mimic the action of the pancreas, insulin pumps are small, pager-sized devices that infuse insulin under the skin based on programmed rates. Not only does this eliminate the need for injections, it also allows for small amountsof insulin to to be released throughout the day, and large amounts to be administered at meals based on what's being eaten. When paired with a continuous glucose monitor, which provides a continuous readout of glucose levels, users can enjoy accurate, tight glucose control that provides much greater flexibility and freedom than the old check-and-inject method. Dr. Francine Kaufman's Insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring explains the advances in glucose management, and thoroughly discusses the technology, as well as the physical and psychological aspects of diabetes care. It provides a comprehensive medical approach toward diabetes management and pump therapy with an appreciation of the real-life challenges and frustrations faced every day by people with diabetes
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It's Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered
by Lysa TerKeurst
New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst unveils her heart amid shattering circumstances and shows readers how to live assured when life doesn't turn out like they expected.
Life often looks so very far from the reality we long for. Lysa TerKeurst deeply understands. But she's also discovered that whether we're dealing with daily disappointments or life-altering loss, we can find unexpected strength as we wrestle well between our faith and feelings.
This book offers a safe guide, fresh biblical insight, and life-giving perspectives for living in between Eden and eternity.
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Keto for Life: Look Better, Feel Better, and Watch the Weight Fall Off With 160+ Delicious High-Fat Recipes
by Mellissa Sevigny
More and more people are trying to achieve their health and weight-loss goals with a ketogenic diet, but many find that the tools available to them are limiting, expensive, and impractical for day-to-day living. Keto for Life is here to change all that. Keto for Life is a book for real people with busy lives, picky family members, and moderate budgets. Melissa Sevigny firmly believes that budget, time, and eating with loved ones should not be deterrents to living a keto lifestyle, feeling great, and enjoying the food you're eating.
Keto is hot right now, but people want to know how to do it in a realistic way. Keto for Life gives readers tools and recipes to thrive on keto. People new to the ketogenic diet want answers to the common problems of eating keto without needing years of experience as prep-cook in a commercial kitchen, and how they can still stay within their grocery budget, keep the rest of the family from staging a mutiny, and not be forced to shop, prep, and cook full-time to make their goals a reality. Keto for Life will educate readers on the do's and don'ts of keto, giving them tips and strategies to help them get started right away and work toward their goals. Readers can pick up this book on a Monday and be well on the way to their new keto lifestyle by the weekend.
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The Laws of Human Nature
by Robert Greene
The best-selling author of The 48 Laws of Power draws on ancient wisdom to counsel readers on how to understand the unconscious motivations of others, exercise self-control and avoid conformity to develop an individual sense of purpose
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Let's Talk About Death over Dinner: An Invitation and Guide to Life's Most Important Conversation
by Michael Hebb
We have countless conversations throughout our life, yet the most critical one--discussing death--is the one we just aren't having. But what is talking about death wasn't the loaded, uncomfortable conversation we've come to dread? What is death wasn't a repressed topic, but one expectant with possibility, a conversation capable of bringing us closer together to those we love? Michael Hebb, founder of Death over Dinner, examines these questions and sparks a change in how we talk about death, one conversation at a time. Sharing prompts that have led hundreds of thousands of discussions, Let's Talk About Death (Over Dinner) helps you broach everything from end-of-life care to the meaning of legacy to how long we should grieve: What does a good death look like? If you could extend your life, how many years would you add? Twenty, fifty, one hundred, forever? If you were to design your own funeral or memorial, what would it look like? What do you want your legacy to be?
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The Long Hunt: Death of the Buffalo East of the Mississippi
by Ted Franklin Belue
Centuries before railroads, Sharp's rifles, and Buffalo Bill Cody, buffalo roaming east of the Mississippi River wre hunted by Indians, Spanish, French, and English explorers, as well as colonists, Long Hunters, and American settlers. By the 1820s, the eastern buffalo herds were gone, and much of the wild cow's habitat had been radically altered.
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Martina's Kitchen Mix: My Recipe Playlist for Real Life
by Martina McBride
To country music icon Martina McBride, cooking and singing aren't all that different. When she makes something delicious, she wants to share it, which is a lot like sharing her music with an audience. When she's not on stage or in the studio, Martina is most likely experimenting in the kitchen and cooking with family and friends. Growing up on a farm in Kansas, Martina began helping her mother in the kitchen at an early age, preparing fresh-from-the-field ingredients. Meals and stories were shared daily around the table. It's a tradition she continues with her own family as often as she can because real life is what's worth celebrating. In this gorgeously photographed cookbook, readers will find more than 100 simple and satisfying recipes filled with fresh, seasonal ingredients and downhome flavor. Martina encourages cooking "outside the lines" and shows you how to make cooking fun with creative "ad-lib" tips for recipe riffs you might consider. Mix things up in the kitchen and create your own delicious memories with her inspired recipes to feed a handful or a houseful. Whip up Martina's family favorites like her mother-in-law Flavia's Deviled Eggs, husband John's Bacon-Wrapped Olives, or her go-to Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Sauce and Slaw. Plan a weekend brunch menu, serving Baked French Toast with Pecan Crumble and Blackberry-Maple Syrup and Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole with Tomato Gravy. Toast friends at happy hour with her Blackberry-Lemon Gin & Tonic while enjoying Grilled Sweet Peppers with Goat Cheese and Herbs. And when it's time to celebrate with family and indulge in dessert, try Martina's Fresh Apple Cake with Homemade Caramel Sauce or No-Bake Peanut Butter-Chocolate Cookies.
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Medical Medium Liver Rescue: Answers to Eczema, Psoriasis, Diabetes, Strep, Acne, Gout, Bloating, Gallstones, Adrenal Stress, Fatigue, Fatty Liver, Weight Issues, SIBO & Autoimmune Disease
by Anthony William
The #1 New York Times best-selling author of Life-changing Foods and Thyroid Healing explains how to strategically improve liver health to alleviate a range of physical and mental symptoms, from digestive issues to emotional struggles to weight gain
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Mom, I'm Gay: Loving Your LGBTQ Child and Strengthening Your Faith
by Susan Cottrell
When your child reveals that he or she is attracted to the same sex, how you respond may have a lot to do with your faith. Doesn't the Bible say that's wrong? Will we have to leave our church? Worst of all, you may wonder, "Do I have to choose between my Christian faith and my child?" Susan Cottrell is a mom who has been there and wants you to know that loving and accepting your gay child does not mean abandoning or even compromising your faith. This is not a book about the politics or morality of homosexuality. This is a book about how to respond with love and support during this vulnerable time for your child. With practical advice and heartfelt encouragement, Cottrell guides readers through the fear and uncertainty Christian parents of LGBTQ children often feel.
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Mr. Food Test Kitchen's Guilt-free Comfort Favorites
by Mr. Food Test Kitchen
In collaboration with the American Diabetes Association, this cookbook re-imagines more than 130 classic comfort foods with recipes that keep the flavor while losing the fat, carbs and calories.
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The New Power Eating
by Susan M Kleiner
The New Power Eating delivers a science-based nutrition plan that explains what to eat and when and how to customize your diet for your physique, performance, and energy needs. This is the authoritative guide for adding muscle and cutting fat.
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The New Soul Food Cookbook for People with Diabetes
by Fabiola Gaines
Healthy soul food just got healthier! In this completely redesigned and updated edition of The New Soul Food Cookbook for People with Diabetes, classic crowd-pleasers and new favorites come together to deliver even better results. You'll find healthier recipes for any occasion, group, or event.
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Nine Pints: A Journey Through the Money, Medicine, and Mysteries of Blood
by Rose George
"An eye-opening exploration of blood, the lifegiving substance with the power of taboo, the value of diamonds and the promise of breakthrough science. Blood carries life, yet the sight of it makes people faint. It is a waste product and a commodity pricier than oil. It can save lives and transmit deadly infections. Each one of us has roughly nine pints of it, yet many don't even know their own blood type. And for all its ubiquitousness, the few tablespoons of blood discharged by 800 million women are still regarded as taboo: menstruation is perhaps the single most demonized biological event. Rose George, author of The Big Necessity, is renowned for her intrepid work on topics that are invisible but vitally important. In Nine Pints, she takes us from ancient practices of bloodletting to the breakthough of the "liquid biopsy," which promises to diagnose cancer and other diseases with a simple blood test. She introduces Janet Vaughan, who set up the world's first system of mass blood donation during the Blitz, and Arunachalam Muruganantham, known as "Menstrual Man" for his work on sanitary pads for developing countries. She probes the lucrative business of plasma transfusions, in which the US is known as the "OPEC of plasma." And she looks to the future, as researchers seek to bring synthetic blood to a hospital near you. Spanning science and politics, stories and global epidemics, Nine Pints reveals our life's blood in an entirely new light
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No Excuses Detox: 100 Recipes to Help You Eat Healthy Every Day
by Megan Gilmore
A follow-up to Everyday Detox by the blogger behind detoxinista.com shares 100 quick, affordable and satisfying whole-food recipes—including Sloppy Joe-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Pumpkin Bars With Maple Pecan Glaze—that can be incorporated into a healthy everyday lifestyle.
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One Pot Recipes: Meals for Your Slow Cooker, Pressure Cooker, Dutch Oven, Sheet Pan, Skillet, and More
by Ellen Brown
With more than 100 easy recipes to make in a range of pots, Ellen Brown gives busy cooks a variety of delicious options for getting complete meals on the table--with little fuss and minimal cleanup. The success of the Instant Pot makes it clear that home cooks want easy "one-pot" solutions to meal planning. This cookbook gives them just that, with recipes for flavorful, balanced meals that include a protein, vegetables, and usually a starch or legume. That means it takes only one recipe-- and one pot!-- to get dinner on the table . . . and everything is ready at the same time. Recipes are divided according to the pot in which they're cooked, whether it's an Instant Pot, Dutch oven, slow cooker, or even a sheet pan or skillet
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Pascal’s Manale Cookbook: A Family Tradition
by Poppy Tooker
A colorful five-generation family history begins this delicious book focusing on the second oldest family-owned restaurant in a city known for great food. Originally named Manale's for the founder, Frank Manale, this iconic eating establishment is grounded in Sicilian traditions straight from Mama's kitchen. Renamed Pascal's Manale by second-generation owner Pascal Radosta, the restaurant remains to this day a neighborhood hub frequented by politicians, celebritites, and locals.
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Pontchartrain Beach: A Family Affair
by Bryan Batt
Bryan Batt grew up amid the rides and attractions of Pontchartrain Beach amusement park run by his grandfather Harry Batt Sr. While clearing out his mother's estate Batt uncovered a treasure trove of unpublished photographs and memorabilia from the iconic beachfront attraction. With these ephemera as a focal point, Batt began collecting reminiscences from celebrities, former employees, and frequent park-goers. Batt and Danos have created a snapshot of time and place filled with candid moments with musical stars, tales of beauty pageants, and photographic traces of the exciting rides and attractions that drew families from throughout the region. It will be a treasured keepsake for those who visited the regional attraction over the years.
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Quick Diabetic Recipes
by American Diabetes Association
Presents the basics of diabetes nutrition and meal planning; providing recipes for meals, snacks, appetizers, and desserts; and offer tips and tricks for eating healthy
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Red Truck Bakery Cookbook: Gold-Standard Recipes from America's Favorite Rural Bakery
by Brian Noyes
A charming bakery cookbook with 85 southern baking recipes for favorites like cookies, cakes, pies, and more to make every day delicious--from breakfast to dessert. Nestled on Main Street among the apple orchards and rolling hills of rural Virginia, Red Truck Bakery is beloved for its small town feel and standout baked goods. Red Truck Bakery Cookbook is your one-way ticket to making these crowd-pleasing confections at home. Full of fresh flavors, a sprinkle of homespun comfort, and a generous pinch of Americana, the recipes range from Southern classics like Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits and Mom's Walnut Chews, to local favorites like the Shenandoah Apple Cake and Appalachian Pie with Ramps and Morels. Between the keepsake recipes are charming stories of the bakery's provenance and 75 gorgeous photographs of evocative landscapes and drool-worthy delectables. These blue-ribbon desserts and anytime snacks are sure to please
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Rock-and-Roll Woman: The 50 Fiercest Female Rockers
by Meredith Ochs
Celebrate the women who rock, with this fully illustrated tribute to 50 iconic female musicians and bands.
Award-winning radio personality Meredith Ochs takes an insightful look at 50 rock icons who indelibly shook up the music scene, whether solo or in a band. Profiling women from the 1950s to today, and from multiple genres, Ochs tells the dramatic stories behind their journeys to success, their music, and their enduring impact. More than 100 photographs make this a rich volume, and the idols include Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Grace Slick, Janis Joplin, Stevie Nicks, Heart, Chrissie Hynde, Patti Smith, Joan Jett and the Runaways, the Go-Go's, Karen O, Sleater-Kinney, Grace Potter, and more.
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Shook One: Anxiety Playing Tricks on Me
by Charlamagne Tha God
The New York Times best-selling author of Black Privilege and cohost of Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club, reveals his blueprint for breaking free from one's fears and anxiety to reach that elusive next level of success. Tour
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Silence of the Songbirds
by Bridget Stutchbury
A noted biologist links the frightening disappearance of migratory songbirds to the environmental problems threatening the birds, including pesticides, the destruction of vital habitats, light pollution, and global warming, and examines the long-term repercussions of the loss of songbird species and what can be done to preserve the birds and the ecosystem.
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The Simple Path to Wealth: Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life
by J. L. Collins
This book grew out of a series of letters to my daughter concerning various things—mostly about money and investing—she was not yet quite ready to hear.
Since money is the single most powerful tool we have for navigating this complex world we’ve created, understanding it is critical.
“But Dad,” she once said, “I know money is important. I just don’t want to spend my life thinking about it.” This was eye-opening. I love this stuff. But most people have better things to do with their precious time. Bridges to build, diseases to cure, treaties to negotiate, mountains to climb, technologies to create, children to teach, businesses to run.
Unfortunately, benign neglect of things financial leaves you open to the charlatans of the financial world. The people who make investing endlessly complex, because if it can be made complex it becomes more profitable for them, more expensive for us, and we are forced into their waiting arms.
Here’s an important truth: Complex investments exist only to profit those who create and sell them. Not only are they more costly to the investor, they are less effective.
The simple approach I created for her and present now to you, is not only easy to understand and implement, it is more powerful than any other.
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The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep is Broken and How to Fix It
by W. Chris Winter
Draws on cutting-edge sleep science and time-tested techniques in a guide to understanding what contributes to sleep problems and how to minimize medication dependency, sharing coverage of subjects ranging from insomnia and sleep apnea to restless leg syndrome and circadian sleep disorders.
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Stranger Things: Worlds Turned Upside Down: the Official Behind-the-Scenes Companion
by Gina Mcintyre
When the first season of Stranger Things debuted on Netflix in the summer of 2016, the show struck a nerve with millions of viewers worldwide and received broad critical acclaim. The series has gone on to win five Emmy Awards, but its success was driven more than anything by word of mouth, resonating across generations. Viewers feel personal connections to the characters. Now fans can immerse themselves in the world--or worlds--of Hawkins, Indiana, like never before.
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Taking the Arrow Out of the Heart
by Alice Walker
Alice Walker, author of the National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning The Color Purple--"an American novel of permanent importance" (San Francisco Chronicle)--crafts a bilingual collection that is both playfully imaginative and intensely moving. Presented in both English and Spanish, Alice Walker shares a timely collection of nearly seventy works of passionate and powerful poetry that bears witness to our troubled times, while also chronicling a life well-lived. From poems of painful self-inquiry, to celebrating the simple beauty of baking frittatas, Walker offers us a window into her magical, at times difficult, and liberating world of activism, love, hope and, above all, gratitude. Whether she's urging us to preserve an urban paradise or behold the delicate necessity of beauty to the spirit, Walker encourages us to honor the divine that lives inside all of us and brings her legendary free verse to the page once again, demonstrating that she remains a revolutionary poet and an inspiration to generations of fans
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Taste of Home Christmas 2nd Edition
by Taste of Home
Create a little magic this season with the all-new Taste of Home Christmas! More than 350 recipes, easy crafts, decorating ideas, yuletide hints and kitchen timesavers help you turn homemade holidays into lifelong memories. Tempting appetizers, savory main courses, delicious sides, golden breads and impressive desserts offer everything you need to create a stunning holiday spread. Six complete Christmas dinner menus range from formal and elegant to cozy and intimate, and a chapter devoted to party planning is your guide to turning your home into a hub of holiday cheer. Buttery cookies made for sharing, sweet candies and confections, even delightful food gifts perfect for teachers, neighbors and anyone on your Christmas list--they're all here. This year, promise to make your season merry and bright with the brand-new Taste of Home Christmas!
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Tex-Mex Diabetes Cooking: More Than 140 Authentic Southwestern Favorites
by Kelley Cleary Coffeen
Bold and hearty, the flavors of the Southwest are a rich mixture of cultures, history, and unique regional ingredients. When prepared with traditional ingredients, the cuisine is a heady blend of aromas and spices that is delicious, fulfilling, and--surprisingly--healthy! In Tex-Mex Diabetes Cooking, cookbook author and Southwestern cuisine expert, Kelley Coffeen, takes you on a tour of the region with more than 140 recipes that focus on fresh local vegetables, fruits, beans, cheeses rich in protein, lean meats, fish, and poultry--all with calorie, carb, and fat levels dialed in for those looking to lose weight or manage their diabetes. This is not a diet book, but a classic collection of beloved and soon-to-be favorite Southwestern and Mexican dishes prepared in easy, delicious, healthy recipes.
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Them: Why We Hate Each Other--And How to Heal
by Ben Sasse
An Ivy League historian and fifth-generation Nebraskan presents an intimate and urgent assessment of the existential political crisis in today's America that traces the dismantling of tribal traditions and the rise of volatile bipartisanism. By the New York Times best-selling author of The Vanishing American Adult. Illustrations
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Timelines of Everything
by Inc. Dorling Kindersley
From dinosaurs and Vikings to the history of robots and espionage, discover incredible world history in this lavish collection of timelines. Jam-packed with surprising facts and amazing details, such as the most bloodthirsty pirate of all time and the first crime to be solved by studying fingerprints, Timelines of Everything will take you on a whirlwind journey through an illustrated history of time, from the Big Bang to the modern world. More than 120 timelines give you all the general knowledge you need--and even some surprising trivia you don't Must-know topics and alternative history are showcased with beautiful, detailed illustrations and straightforward, easy-to-read text. Whether you want to know key breakthroughs that set the Industrial Revolution in motion or defining moments in the history of fashion, you'll find it all here
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Trump, The Blue-Collar President
by Anthony Scaramucci
The founder of Oscar Capital Management and SkyBridge Capital draws on insights and stories from his long-term relationship with Donald Trump to explain how the current administration's economic policies are promoting a thriving Wall Street.
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Uncommon Love: God's Heart for Christian Parents of Gay Kids
by Mary Comm
Uncommon Love is a landmark Bible study and the first of its kind. In a culture where gay rights, gay marriage, and a surplus of gender issues have recently exploded in the media, more and more kids are coming out--and many of these are from Christian homes with Christian parents who don't know what to do, how to respond, where to draw boundaries or if they even should. Scripture, which is the foundational basis for how to live the Christian life, has even been brought into question, further confusing the hearts and minds of Christian parents. Mary Comm presents a comprehensive navigational map for Christian parents whose kids (whether minor or adult) have Same-Sex Attraction or are living the LGB lifestyle. The primary purpose of Uncommon Love is to help parents maintain a loving, mutually respectful relationship with their LGB children and shows parents how to offer compassionate understanding and unconditional love without compromising their own identity, faith, and values
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Under the Knife: A History of Surgery in 28 Remarkable Operations
by Arnold van de Laar
Surgeon Arnold Van de Laar uses his own experience and expertise to tell this engrossing history of surgery through 28 famous operations - from Louis XIV to JFK, and from Einstein to Houdini. From the story of the desperate man from seventeenth-century Amsterdam who grimly cut a stone out of his own bladder to Bob Marley's deadly toe, Under the Knife offers all kinds of fascinating and unforgettable insights into medicine and history via the operating theater. What happens during an operation? How does the human body respond to being attacked by a knife, a bacterium, a cancer cell or a bullet? And, as medical advances continuously push the boundaries of what medicine can cure, what are the limits of surgery? From the dark centuries of bloodletting and of amputations without anaesthetic to today's sterile, high-tech operating theatres, Under the Knife is both a rich cultural history, and a modern anatomy class for us all.
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Union With Christ: The Way to Know and Enjoy God
by Rankin Wilbourne
To experience why the gospel is good news and answer life's most foundational questions about identity, destiny, and purpose, we must understand what it means to be united to Christ. If you are a Christian, the Bible says that Christ has united his life to yours, that you are now in Christ and Christ is in you. This almost unfathomable truth is the central theme of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Yet few Christians today experience or enjoy this reality. Union with Christ reveals the transformational power of this ancient doctrine while addressing the basic questions of the human heart: Who Am I? Why Am I Here? Where Am I Headed? How Will I Get There? Nothing is more practical for living the Christian life than union with Christ. The recovery of this reality provides the anchor and engine for your life with God--for your destiny is not only to see Christ, but to actually become like him
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Well-Read Black Girl: Finding Our Stories, Discovering Ourselves
by Glory Edim
The founder of the popular online book club curates a collection of original essays from today's best black female voices, including Jesmyn Ward, Lynn Nottage, Jacqueline Woodson, Gabourey Sidibe, Morgan Jerkins, Tayari Jones and Rebecca Walker.
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When's Happy Hour?: Work Hard So You Can Hardly Work
by Betches (Group)
The New York Times bestselling authors of I Had a Nice Time and Other Lies and Nice Is Just a Place in France are back with a guide on how to thrive professionally, get ahead in the workforce, and basically become the Beyoncé of whatever you aspire to do. We get it. You run shit. You can go from being blackout at drunk brunch to being ready to meet your new boyfriend's parents in two seconds. But how do you go from being the boss of your personal life to taking charge of your career? That's where the Betches come in. We are dedicated to making you the most successful, betchiest career woman you can be. After all, we only became Betches after we worked like, really hard. And now we're confident enough to help you become the best. You're welcome. You can thank us later. As New York Times bestselling author Jessica Knoll says, "I only ever want the cold, hard truth from a betch." So whether you're trying to become a CEO, navigate an office hookup, or just save enough money to go to happy hour twice a week, we're here to help. It's time to channel your inner Elle Woods, Miranda Priestly, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Per our last email, you better read this.
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Win from Within: Finding Yourself by Facing Yourself
by John Gray
Mega-Pastor and media personality John Gray uses powerful Biblical principles to help you become your best self - the person God created you to be. In Win From Within, he helps you identify how best to handle the most difficult, challenging and yet necessary battle that you face - your inner struggle to overcome the worst version of yourself. He provides practical application to the story recorded in Genesis of Jacob wrestling with the man at the River Jabbok. Jacob spent much of his life running and hiding from himself. At a certain point you, like Jacob, cannot run from your true self anymore. Pastor Gray helps you stop running from yourself and face yourself, in order to become great. He offers biblical lessons to aid in combatting bad habits and limiting patterns so that the best version of you emerges. And, with examples from his own life, Pastor Gray provides a pathway to awakening.
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All You Can Ever Know: A Memoir
by Nicole Chung
What does it mean to lose your roots--within your culture, within your family--and what happens when you find them? Nicole Chung was born severely premature, placed for adoption by her Korean parents, and raised by a white family in a sheltered Oregon town. From childhood, she heard the story of her adoption as a comforting, prepackaged myth. She believed that her biological parents had made the ultimate sacrifice in the hope of giving her a better life, that forever feeling slightly out of place was her fate as a transracial adoptee. But as Nicole grew up--facing prejudice her adoptive family couldn't see, finding her identity as an Asian American and as a writer, becoming ever more curious about where she came from--she wondered if the story she'd been told was the whole truth. With warmth, candor, and startling insight, Nicole Chung tells of her search for the people who gave her up, which coincided with the birth of her own child. All You Can Ever Know is a profound, moving chronicle of surprising connections and the repercussions of unearthing painful family secrets--vital reading for anyone who has ever struggled to figure out where they belong.
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The Autobiography of Gucci Mane
by Gucci Mane
A highly anticipated memoir by the prolific hip-hop artist traces his unlikely path to stardom and personal rebirth, discussing his early years in Alabama and Georgia, his activities as a drug dealer, the experiences that inspired his influential street anthems and his recent prison term.
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Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom
by David W Blight
The author of Race and Reunion: The Civil War in American Memory chronicles the life of the escaped slave who became one of the greatest orators of his day and a leading abolitionist and writer.
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Heavy: An American Memoir
by Kiese Laymon
An essayist and novelist explores what the weight of a lifetime of secrets, lies and deception does to a black body, a black family and a nation teetering on the brink of moral collapse.
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The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Battle Creek
by Howard Markel
The author of An Anatomy of Addiction traces the story of brothers Harvey and Will Kellogg, one of whom became a revered doctor and founder of the famous Battle Creek Sanitarium, the other of whom founded the Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company, which eventually became General Mills.
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Make Something Good Today: A Memoir
by Ben Napier
Using their own story as a springboard, the stars of the hit HGTV show Home Town encourage readers to seek out the good in life, celebrate the beauty of family and friends, and prosper within their communities.
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The Mamba Mentality: How I Play
by Kobe Bryant
In the wake of his retirement from professional basketball, an NBA great nicknamed "The Black Mamba” has decided to share his vast knowledge and understanding of the game to take readers on an unprecedented journey to the core of his legendary “Mamba mentality.”
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One Heart at a Time
by Delilah
Delilah, the most listened-to woman on American radio, has distinguished herself as the "Queen of Sappy Love Songs" and America's ultimate romance guru. But Delilah's life off-air is all the more extraordinary - a life full of trials, forgiveness, faith, and adventure. In One Heart at a Time, Delilah's heartfelt account of her own story reveals what shaped the voice that nine million listeners know and love. Today, Delilah is the founder of an NGO called Point Hope, the owner of a fifty-five-acre working farm, and an inductee of the National Radio Hall of Fame. But to achieve this, she often had to pave her own way. Disowned by her father, divorced, and fired from a dozen jobs over the years, Delilah pushed forward through family addiction and devastating loss, through glass ceilings and red tape. Her consistent goal to help those in need took her everywhere from the streets of Philadelphia to refugee camps in Ghana. Along the way, Delilah was blessed by thirteen children - ten of them adopted. Though many of them contend with special needs and the forever effects of a broken foster care system, her children have been able to transform their own remarkable lessons into guiding lights for other kids in need. Just as Delilah has done. One Heart at a Time exposes the real woman behind the microphone. In her easy-going style and characteristic, beloved voice, Delilah tells her deeply moving life story as the series of miracles it is.
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Slowhand: The Life and Music of Eric Clapton
by Philip Norman
From the bestselling author of Shout, comes the definitive biography of Eric Clapton, a Rock legend whose life story is as remarkable as his music, which transformed the sound of a generation. For half a century Eric Clapton has been acknowledged to be one of music's greatest virtuosos, the unrivalled master of an indispensable tool, the solid-body electric guitar. His career has spanned the history of rock, and often shaped it via the seminal bands with whom he's played: the Yardbirds, John Mavall's Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominoes. Winner of 17 Grammys, the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame's only three-time inductee, he is an enduring influence on every other star soloist who ever wielded a pick. Now, with Clapton's consent and access to family members and close friends, rock music's foremost biographer returns to the heroic age of British rock and follows Clapton through his distinctive and scandalous childhood, early life of reckless rock 'n' roll excess, and twisting & turning struggle with addiction in the 60s and 70s. Readers will learn about his relationship with Pattie Boyd--wife of Clapton's own best friend George Harrison--the tragic death of his son, which inspired one of his most famous songs, "Tears in Heaven," and even the backstories of his most famed, and named, guitars. Packed with new information and critical insights, Slowhand finally reveals the complex character behind a living legend.
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Thanks A Lot Mr. Kibblewhite: My Story
by Roger Daltrey
The front man of The Who draws on years of careful introspection in an anecdotal memoir of his rise from poverty to rock-and-rock stardom, sharing insights into the creative processes of iconic hits and his relationship with Keith Moon.
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Thomas Cromwell: A Revolutionary Life
by Diarmaid MacCulloch
Examines the life of Henry VII's right-hand man, who did everything he could to secure the future of a son he loved dearly, but who ultimately could not control the unpredictable monarch. By the New York Times best-selling author of Christianity.
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When the Killer Man Comes: Eliminating Terrorists as a Special Operations Sniper
by Paul Martinez
The thrilling combat memoir by special operations sniper Paul Martinez, who spent seven years in Special Operations and was a sniper assigned to 3rd Ranger Battalion. America has one force with the single mission of direct action to capture or kill the enemy. That force is the 75th Ranger Regiment. Staff Sergeant Paul Martinez was a Ranger Sniper with the 75th Rangers during the desperate fighting in Afghanistan in 2011 when the United States made the decision to try to withdraw from Afghanistan. It was never going to be easy. There were still a large number of senior Taliban and al Qaeda leaders and other terrorists in secure locations throughout that country. If the United States withdrew from Afghanistan with these terrorists and their networks still intact, they could quickly take over the country and undo all the gains that we made. These terrorists needed to be eliminated, and there was only one force to do it--the Rangers. The mission was to capture or kill as many of these terrorists as possible. Paul Martinez was one of the deadliest snipers assigned to this unit, dubbed "Team Merrill," after the Marauders of World War II fame. Martinez and his fellow Rangers faced near-impossible odds taking on an enemy who knew they were coming and who employed every conceivable tactic to kill these Rangers. In When the Killer Man Comes, Martinez tells the harrowing true story of how he and his team hunted America's enemies in an operation that would have repercussions that are still felt today.
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The White Darkness
by David Grann
The #1 New York Times best-selling author of Killers of the Flower Moon traces the South Pole expedition of a decorated British special forces officer, an admirer and descendant of Ernest Shackleton's expedition, who in 2015 risked his life to walk across Antarctica alone.
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