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The Corn Husk Experiment: A Novel
by Andrea CaleThe lives of five strangers intertwine at a crowded football stadium, in this novel about the mysterious connections that unite us all. A painfully shy boy. A troubled dancer. A lonely photographer. An extraordinarily gifted quarterback. A self-declared misfit. Their lives are about to converge for only a few hours—as they unknowingly become part of a mysterious phenomenon called The Corn Husk Experiment. These five strangers, each with a challenge to overcome, will find themselves in a football stadium with more than seventy-five thousand others who are silently and secretly experiencing many of the same struggles and joys. Little do they know that a wise theologian has a plan for them—in a suspenseful novel with a healing message at its core about the connections we unknowingly share with each other.
Chick Flick: A Novel
by Noga PoratRomance, science, and danger collide in this &“beautifully written reminder . . . never mess with Mother Nature!&” (New York Times–bestselling author Michael Levin). Scarlet is young, sassy, and idealistic biology student on the cusp of a breakthrough discovery. It has the potential to change the way that one of agriculture&’s biggest players works—the egg-laying industry. If she can prove her theory and produce results she&’ll be able to end the suffering of billions of innocent creatures and revolutionize a notorious dirty business with clean technology. Scarlet should be the queen of the hatchery. She&’s found a supportive partner, a biotech startup guru, a mysterious angel investor and a sexy rogue journalist who promises to follow every step of her success. She also finds herself deep in a dangerous conspiracy where commerce trumps morality, and loyalties are not what they seem. Now it&’s not only Scarlet research that&’s threatened. So is her life.
60 Going on Fifty: The Baby Boomers' Memory Book
by Ed Poole Kathi PooleOld friends from the class of 1960 at an Indiana high school share nostalgic memories as their fiftieth reunion draws near . . . This is the story of sixteen classmates who graduated from Indiana&’s Columbus High School in May, 1960. With their fiftieth high school reunion on the horizon, the &“Columbus Crew&” reconnected, and here the guys tell stories about growing up in the &’40s, &’50s, and &’60s, and how those times impacted who they are today—offering both a glimpse into history and a delightful ride down Memory Lane. While the stories are unique to the Columbus Crew, they will rekindle memories for anyone who grew up in this glorious era—and for children and grandchildren of baby boomers, they show what life was like in mid-twentieth-century America. Let the Columbus Crew take you back to the days of flat tops, LPs, the Hula Hoop, transistor radios, Lassie, 20 cents per gallon gas, big bands, rock and roll—while sharing personal reminiscences of first cars, girlfriends, sports, jobs, getting into trouble and finding their way out, and much more.
Rhode Island Legends: Haunted Hallows & Monsters' Lairs (American Legends Ser.)
by M. E. Reilly-McGreenA historical tour of the Ocean State&’s spookiest sites, with photos included! Rhode Island&’s ghostly heritage is as deep and profound as the history of the state itself. From the ghastly moaning bones of Mount Tom to the stately haunt of Judge Potter in a local library, Rhode Island&’s apparitions have been causing fear for centuries. Follow M.E. Reilly-McGreen as she reveals the ghoulish stories of the state&’s most haunted places. The author delves deep to unearth both little-known tales and those that have helped define the state&’s supernatural history. From ghosts to monsters, this book is your guide to all things spooky in Rhode Island.
Slaying in South St. Louis: Justice Denied for Nancy Zanone (True Crime)
by Vicki Berger Erwin Bryan ErwinA loving mother. A teenage killer. &“Plenty of lurid details and twists and turns . . . A story about the consequences of an overwhelmed justice system&” (West End Word). On a crisp December day in 1963, Nancy Zanone left her young son and daughter playing in the backyard while she went inside to check the laundry. She never came back. A troubled teen prowling for unlocked doors along Chippewa in South St. Louis surprised her in the kitchen and stabbed her to death. Despite Joseph Arbeiter&’s confession and hard evidence, he was freed on a technicality. In response, Zanone&’s family fought to change how juvenile murderers are tried in the state of Missouri. Local authors Vicki Berger Erwin and Bryan Erwin investigate the senseless tragedy and the family&’s quest for justice. Includes photos
Haunted Birmingham (Haunted America)
by Alan BrownA supernatural tour of Alabama&’s biggest city, filled with local legends and Southern folklore . . . Photos included! From the eerie vestiges of the Sloss Furnaces to the unexplained (and un-booked) performances in the Alabama Theatre and the rather otherworldly room service at the Tutwiler Hotel, Birmingham is truly one of the South&’s supernatural hotbeds. Renowned author and ghost expert Alan Brown delivers a fascinating, downright spine-chilling collection of haunts from around the city and surrounding neighborhoods such as Bessemer, Columbiana, Jasper, and Montevallo. Residents and tourists alike will cherish this glimpse into the city&’s inexplicable occupants, and the lively history behind the legends.
Historic Indianapolis Crimes: Murder & Mystery in the Circle City (Murder And Mayhem Ser.)
by Fred D. CavinderFrom the 1954 &“Dresser Drawer Murder&” to the mass killing of seven people in 2006, the author of Forgotten Hoosiers chronicles Indianapolis&’s dark history. Hear tales from the Circle City&’s murderous underbelly, from poor Silvia Likens, who was tortured for months by her foster mother and eventually discovered dead, to Carrie Selvage, whose skeleton was found in an attic twenty years after she disappeared from a hospital bed in 1900. Discover how housekeepers found Dorothy Poore stuffed in a dresser drawer on a July day in 1954 and the curious story of Marjorie Jackson, her body was discovered clothed in pajama bottoms and a flannel robe on her kitchen floor, and police found $5 million hidden around her house in garbage cans, drawers, closets, toolboxes and a vacuum cleaner bag. Join local historian Fred Cavinder as he recounts the gruesome tales of Indiana&’s capital city, from mystery to murder. Includes photos!
Houston Legends: History and Heritage of Dynamic Global Capitol
by Hank MooreTwo hundred years of Houston history through the prism of business, entrepreneurship, and innovation in this essential and epic overview. The first Houston history book to be written from a business perspective, where the stories behind the city&’s many legendary successes are told. Moore presents historical perspectives in several key industries—from real estate to banking to music and sports—in the Bayou City&’s dynamic growth. Each topic offers chronicles the economic impact, the business contributions, and the people who have made a mark in the nation&’s fourth largest city. Recurring themes include entrepreneurial spirit, business survival, strategies, growth and vision. The names, dates, and events are intertwined with memorable anecdotes applicable to modern business practices. Common themes include giving back generously to the community, stages in the evolution of a business, creativity, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. A unique, informative, and instructive approach to corralling the breadth and scope of Houston&’s outstanding history and the people who led the way, Houston Legends is an indispensable entry into one of the modern world&’s great cities.
Base Ten: A Novel
by Maryann LesertIn this &“wonderful first novel&” an astrophysicist struggles with returning to her career in science after putting it on hold for her family (The Grand Rapids Press). Raised to believe that she could do anything, astronomer Jillian Greer dreamed of going into space. When she and her research partner Kera Sullivan invented a specialized telescope, it looked as though these two dogged scientists would fulfill the dream they shared. But ten years later, while Kera trains in a space simulator, Jillian is married with children, packing lunches and helping her kids with homework. With her field&’s archaic &“all or nothing&” mindset, maintaining both a family life and a scientific career seems like an impossible task. As her fortieth birthday draws near, Jillian decides that she must give her career one more shot. Leaving her family for ten days, one day for each year she has put her career on hold, she seeks solitude in the sand dunes of Lake Michigan, where she struggles to see if she can find her way back to the stars.
Secrets of Online Persuasion: Captivating the Hearts, Minds and Pocketbooks of Thousands Using Blogs, Podcasts and Other New Media Marketing Tools
by John-Paul Micek Deborah MicekHow to master the digital media marketplace, blog for your business, podcast for profit, and more. Rarely does a communication revolution result in a marketplace transformation. The New Media Revolution is one of those extraordinary events. If you want to market better, sell more, and boost your influence in today's rapidly changing online marketplace, this is your textbook. –What the New Media Revolution is and how you can profit from it as it transforms the face of advertising and marketing forever –How to trigger powerful, word-of-mouth BUZZ with innovative New Media campaigns –Why your business blog (not mass marketing) must be at the center of your marketing strategy using New Media tools –Discover where your target audience is hanging out and captivate their attention with your persuasive message –Six key tools you must have when launching your own successful New Media Marketing Strategy –Online persuasion strategies that draw hundreds and thousands of highly qualified fans to your business, non-profit organization, or political campaign &“Just four days after following your advice, both CNN Money and The Wall Street Journal called me for an interview on the same day! Traffic to my website has since exploded, and I have so much business that I'm constantly referring clients to other consultants around the world!&”—Debra Gould, The Staging Diva, President, Six Elements Inc., Canada
Supernatural Saratoga: Haunted Places and Famous Ghosts of the Spa City (Haunted America)
by Mason WinfieldThe ghost walk tour leader and contributor to Haunted Rochester heads east for the horse races, famous springs, and a flood of paranormal phenomena. Author Mason Winfield, operator of Saratoga&’s Haunted History Ghost Walks, chronicles the Spa City&’s spookiest legends, from the Iroquoian zombie-like vampires to Benedict Arnold&’s Halloween apparitions. The heart of the city brims with lore, as covens work in secret in the Devil&’s Den neighborhood and phantoms linger at the Arcade on Broadway. In the shadow of the Adirondacks, spectral lights appear on remote Snake Hill, and the Woman in White haunts Saratoga Spa State Park. Explore the creepiest legends of Saratoga history, where some gamblers never leave and demons lurk in the forests. Includes photos!
The Compromise Trap: How to Thrive at Work Without Selling Your Soul
by Elizabeth DotyA detailed and inspiring strategy for staying true to yourself at work while contributing to your organization’s effectiveness and integrity• Based on over fifty candid interviews with businesspeople at all levels, including vivid firsthand accounts of compromise and courage• Eminently practical and constructive, with exercises and strategies you can apply wherever you workHealthy compromise is a fact of organizational life, part of accomplishing any meaningful goal with other people. But when it involves betraying your word, your principles, or other important commitments, it takes a bite out of your passion and vitality, trapping you in a web of nagging doubts and regrets or even dread and remorse. Sadly, certain common misconceptions about compromise mean we can fall into this trap unknowingly, making a sort of “devil’s bargain by degrees.” Even worse, this can happen while working for companies and leaders we otherwise respect and admire.So what can you do, short of sacrificing your career?In this unflinching but consistently constructive and timely look at concessions, double-binds, and contradictions of organizational life, Doty suggests the antidote is to “redefine the game” – expand your ability to be a positive force regardless of the setting. At the core of this strategy are six personal foundations that she illuminates with practical exercises and examples, including Reconnect to Your Strengths, See the Larger Playing Field, Define a Worthy Enough Win, Find Your Real Team, Make Positive Plays, and Keep Your Own Score.Full of candid firsthand stories from Doty’s interviews with over fifty businesspeople as well as her own experiences as a consultant and manager, The Compromise Trap offers sympathetic guidance for individuals striving to live with greater integrity, courage, and purpose at work, as well as the executives, coaches, consultants, and loved ones who support them and senior leaders who want to expand what it means for organizations to act with integrity in the world.
Diana of the Dunes: The True Story of Alice Gray
by Janet Zenke EdwardsThe true story of a woman who abandoned Chicago for a secluded life in a remote shack—and became an early twentieth-century sensation. In the fall of 1915, an educated woman named Alice Gray traded her life in bustling Chicago for a solitary journey in the remote sand hills of northwest Indiana along Lake Michigan. Living in a fisherman&’s shack, she measured herself against nature rather than society&’s rigid conventions. Her audacity so bewitched reporters and a curious public that she became a legend in her own time—she became &“Diana of the Dunes.&” Over a century later, the story is still a popular folktale, but questions remain. Who was Alice Gray? Why did this Phi Beta Kappa scholar leave Chicago? What happened to her soul mate, Paul Wilson? In this first-ever book about Diana of the Dunes, the mystery of Alice Gray is revealed by those who knew her and through new research. Excerpts from her dunes diary are published here for the first time since 1918. In these pages, rediscover the legend of Diana of the Dunes—and learn the truth.
Ghosts and Legends of Lake Erie's North Coast (Haunted America)
by Victoria King HeinsenCall it Lake Eerie, according to this book &“filled with ghostly encounters of the friendly kind with a bit of local history mixed in&” (Toledo Blade). The residents of Lake Erie&’s North coast have trouble leaving—even after they die. The area is flooded with the spirits of locals, some friendly, some not. See the sorrowful eyes of the Hauntingly Beautiful High School Student, who floats the corridors looking for her lost boyfriend, and head to an old Port Clinton hotel to watch the ghost of a maintenance man wander haphazardly through the inn, making routine repairs. Read about the figure that lurks in the clock of the Port Clinton Courthouse every night, never moving, simply watching, until disappearing with the sun. Local ghost tour guide Victoria King Heinsen has a personal connection with every story, and her firsthand accounts will turn every paranormal skeptic into a believer. Includes photos!
Apology: Crito And Phaedo Of Socrates - Scholar's Choice Edition
by PlatoSocrates defends himself in court in this resounding speech, recounted firsthand by one of history&’s greatest philosophers. Plato&’s Apology is an account of the speech Socrates makes at the Athenian trial in which he is charged with not accepting the gods recognized by the state, inventing new deities, and corrupting the youth of Athens. Recounted by Plato, Socrates&’s speech is a rousing examination of integrity, wisdom, and the role of a philosopher. It is filled with wit, intelligence, and lessons that remain relevant today.
The Thom Hartmann Reader
by Thom HartmannHartmann is perhaps best known for his fierce commitment to Jeffersonian democracy and his steadfast opposition to the corporatization of America. But in these pages you’ll also discover his Older and Younger Cultures hypothesis, which identifies the root cause of so many of our social and environmental ills. You’ll hear from Hartmann on how to keep our schools from treating children like assembly line products, why attention deficit disorder is not an affliction, what cloudy Germany can teach us about solar energy, and much more. Fascinating as these essays are, they’re ultimately meant to inspire you to action. As Hartmann says at the end of every radio program, “Get out there, get active! Tag, you’re it!”
Ghosts of Genesee Country: From Captain Kidd to the Underground Railroad (Haunted America)
by Ralph EspositoWith a psychic as his supernatural sidekick, a local tour guide and radio host gets to the bottom of western New York&’s most terrifying legends. The Seneca Nation knew the area as the &“good&” or &“pleasant&” valley. Grateful for the waterfalls that provided power for their mills, early settlers dubbed Rochester the &“Flour City.&” For countless ghosts and spirits, however, the towns and cities of Genesee Country are simply called &“home.&” Local tour guide and radio host Ralph Esposito brings to life stories of New York&’s strangest inhabitants. From a highway still traveled by the covered wagon of Underground Railroad conductor Walter Vond to a suburban neighborhood often treated to the clip-clop of hooves from a Civil War-era horseracing track, the Genesee River Valley is haunted! Includes photos!
From Eve to Dawn: Infernos and Paradises: The Triumph of Capitalism in the 19th Century (Origins #3)
by Marilyn FrenchFrom the New York Times–bestselling author: &“A rare find: a page-turning, can&’t-put-it-down history text.&” —Library Journal Writing about what she calls the &“most cheering period in female history,&” Marilyn French recounts how nineteenth-century women living under imperialism, industrialization, and capitalism nonetheless organized for their own education, a more equitable wage, and the vote. Focusing on the United States, Great Britain, and countries in Africa, French argues that capitalism&’s success depended on the exploitation and enslavement of huge numbers, including women, but the act of working outside the home alongside other women, rather than in isolation, provided women with the possibility of organizing for emancipation. &“The third volume of her remarkable four-volume survey . . . fascinating insight and detail.&” —Publishers Weekly
Cracking the Code: How to Win Hearts, Change Minds, and Restore America's Original Vision
by Thom HartmannBy the bestselling author and XM and Sirius Satellite radio host heard on more than eighty radio stations coast to coast seven days a weekShows progressives how to master the science and technology of persuasive communication and counter the right-wing message machineOffers exercises and examples throughout to help readers put the concepts they’re learning into practiceMillions of working Americans talk, act, and vote as if their economic interests match those of the megawealthy, the multinational corporations, and the politicians who do their bidding. How did this happen? According to Air America radio host Thom Hartmann, the apologists of the Right have become masters of the subtle and largely subconscious aspects of political communication. It’s not an escalation in Iraq, it’s a surge; it’s not the inheritance tax, it’s the death tax; it’s not drilling for oil, it’s exploring for energy.Conservatives didn’t intuit the path to persuasive messaging—they learned these techniques. There is no reason why progressives can’t learn them too. In Cracking the Code, Hartmann shows you how. Drawing on his background as a psychotherapist and advertising executive as well as a national radio host, he breaks down the science and technology of effective communication so you can apply it to your own efforts to counter right-wing disinformation. It’s both an art and a science—as Hartmann explains, political persuasion is as much about biology as ideology, about knowing how the brain processes information and how that influences the way people perceive messages, make decisions, and form a worldview.Throughout the book, Hartmann shows you precisely how to master this technology, providing examples dating back to the time of the Founding Fathers. As you read deeply in this book, you’ll see things you hadn’t realized were there—in everything from advertising to political rants—and discover abilities you didn’t know you had. Whether you’re a politician, an activist, a volunteer, or a concerned citizen, you’ll develop a strong sense for how to reach into that part of the collective human psyche where we truly do have the power to create a new world.
The Case of the Unconquered Sisters (The Hugh Rennert Mysteries)
by Todd DowningAn American family in Mexico hosts a group of archaeologists—butis there an assassin among them? &“Satisfactorily sinister . . . class-A sleuthing&” (Saturday Review). &“Unconquered&” is the family motto of the Faudrees, whose ancestor, a Confederate officer, fled to Mexico decades ago. Now his two granddaughters, Lucy and Monica, live there in a beautiful old house near some black lava fields. The fields have recently attracted a team of archaeologists from an American university, and they&’ll be the sisters&’ guests during their expedition to Pedregal. But Lucy and Monica soon discover the visiting academics may be unearthing trouble: A professor has died. Strange and threatening letters have been sent. And oddly, owls seem to be invading. To dig up the truth about what&’s going on, the Faudree sisters will need some help from US Customs agent and amateur sleuth Hugh Rennert, in this tale featuring &“good background, atmosphere and characters&” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). &“You won&’t go wrong in giving Todd Downing a try.&” —Michael Dirda, The Washington Post
A History of Chowder: Four Centuries of a New England Meal (American Palate Ser.)
by Robert S. Cox Jacob WalkerThe evolution of New England&’s famous culinary classic: chowder, in all its mouthwatering varieties—from the authors of Massachusetts Cranberry Culture. New England&’s culinary history is marked by a varying array of chowders. Early forms were thick and layered, but the adaptability of this beloved recipe has allowed for a multitude of tasty preparations to emerge. Thick or thin, brimming with fish or clams or corn, chowder springs up throughout the region in as many distinctive varieties as there are ports of call, yet always remains the quintessential expression of New England cuisine. Food writers and chowder connoisseurs Robert S. Cox and Jacob Walker dish out the history, flavors, and significance of every New Englander&’s favorite comfort food. Includes photos!
Silences
by Tillie OlsenA landmark survey of disenfranchised literary voices and the forces that seek to silence them—from the influential activist and author of Tell Me a Riddle. With this groundbreaking work, Olsen revolutionized the study of literature by shedding critical light on the writings of marginalized women and working-class people. From the excavated testimony of authors&’ letters and diaries, Olsen shows us the many ways the creative spirit, especially in those disadvantaged by gender, class, or race, has been suppressed through the years. Olsen recounts the torments of Herman Melville, the shame that brought Willa Cather to a dead halt, and the struggles of Olsen&’s personal heroine Virginia Woolf, the greatest exemplar of a writer who confronted the forces that worked to silence her. First published in 1978, Silences expanded the literary canon and the ways readers engage with literature. This 25th-anniversary edition includes Olsen&’s classic reading lists of forgotten authors and a new introduction. Bracing and prescient, Silences remains &“of primary importance to those who want to understand how art is generated or subverted and to those trying to create it themselves&” (Margaret Atwood, The New York Times Book Review). &“A valuable book, an angry book, a call to action.&” —Maxine Hong Kingston &“Silences helped me to keep my sanity many a day.&” —Gloria Naylor, author of Mama Day &“[Silences is] &‘the Bible.&’ I constantly return to it.&” —Sandra Cisneros, author of The House on Mango Street &“Silences will, like A Room of One&’s Own, be quoted where there is talk of the circumstances in which literature is possible.&” —Adrienne Rich, author of Diving into the Wreck
2048: Humanity's Agreement To Live Together: The International Movement for Enforceable Human Rights
by J. Kirk BoydCreating an enforceable international guarantee of basic human rightsOutlines the basics of a universally acceptable agreementShows what everyone can do to make this agreement a realityIn 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a deeply inspiring document that has been translated into over 300 languages and dialects. But because its provisions are not enforceable, its promise has not been fulfilled. Human rights violations continue in every corner of the globe, the cause of countless individual tragedies as well as large-scale disasters like war, poverty and environmental ruin.It’s time to take the next step. 2048 sets out a visionary, audacious, but, Kirk Boyd insists, achievable goal: drafting an enforceable international agreement that will allow the people of the world to create a social order based upon human rights and the rule of law. Boyd and the 2048 Project aim to have this agreement, the International Convention on Human Rights, in place by the 100th anniversary of the Universal Declaration.Written documents have always played a key role in advancing human rights: the Code of Hammurabi, the Magna Carta, the Declaration of Independence. The express purpose of the International Convention is to safeguard what Boyd calls the Five Freedoms, adding freedom for the environment to Franklin Roosevelt’s famous Four Freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.Boyd skillfully anticipates objections to the notion of a universal and enforceable written agreement—that it would be culturally insensitive, too expensive, unacceptably limit national sovereignty—and convincingly answers them. In fact some promising first steps have already been taken. He describes existing transnational agreements with effective compliance mechanisms that can serve as models.But Boyd wants to inspire more than argue. In 2048 he urges everyone to participate in the drafting of the agreement via the 2048 website and describes specific actions people can take to help make it a reality. “What you do with what you read” Boyd writes, “is as important as what this book says.” Little by little, working together creatively with the tools now available, we can take the next step forward in the evolution of human rights.
Freedom Is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement
by Angela Y. DavisIn this collection of essays, interviews, and speeches, the renowned activist examines today&’s issues—from Black Lives Matter to prison abolition and more. Activist and scholar Angela Y. Davis has been a tireless fighter against oppression for decades. Now, the iconic author of Women, Race, and Class offers her latest insights into the struggles against state violence and oppression throughout history and around the world. Reflecting on the importance of black feminism, intersectionality, and prison abolitionism, Davis discusses the legacies of previous liberation struggles, from the Black Freedom Movement to the South African anti-Apartheid movement. She highlights connections and analyzes today&’s struggles against state terror, from Ferguson to Palestine. Facing a world of outrageous injustice, Davis challenges us to imagine and build a movement for human liberation. And in doing so, she reminds us that &“freedom is a constant struggle.&” This edition of Freedom Is a Constant Struggle includes a foreword by Dr. Cornel West and an introduction by Frank Barat.
Do Your Giving While You Are Living: Inspirational Lessons on What You Can Do Today to Make a Difference Tomorrow
by Robyn Spizman Edie FraserIf you want to help, but aren&’t sure how, these words of wisdom from leaders in charity and philanthropy can get you started . . . This illuminating little book with a very big—and very timely—message features contributions from some of the most influential and philanthropic people and organizations in the world today, including founders and CEOs from such groups as the Make a Wish Foundation, Dress for Success Worldwide, the American Red Cross, and any more, as well as executives who drive corporate giving efforts. Whether they&’re leading-edge thinkers or hometown heroes, their stories of how they make a difference—along with specific action steps readers can take—form an inspiring mosaic. You don&’t need to be rich and powerful to make a difference—and with this book, you&’ll discover the many ways that giving back can transform your life as well as the lives of others.