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The World's Weirdest Places
by Nick RedfernThe author of Memoirs of a Monster Hunter reveals the incredible secrets of paranormal sites from the Bermuda Triangle to Loch Ness and far beyond. In World&’s Weirdest Places, Nick Redfern shares his personal top 25 paranormal-themed locales, and the strange, amazing, and diabolical things that lurk within them. From the legendary Loch Ness, Scotland, to the slopes of Mount Shasta, California; from the dark depths of the Solomon Islands to the heart of the Kremlin; and from the magical landscape of Sedona, Arizona, to the turbulent waters of the Devils Sea of Japan, The Worlds Weirdest Places reveals the strangeness that exists all across our planet. Redfern covers all manner of unexplained phenomena, including Bigfoot, aliens, ghosts, vampires, UFOs, lake monsters, enigmatic vortexes, werewolves, and demons. From the supernatural to the just plain strange, World&’s Weirdest Places takes readers on a truly unique journey.
Refiner's Fire
by Mark HelprinAn Israeli soldier&’s life flashes before his eyes in this epic tale: &“As if The Odyssey had been updated and rewritten by Dylan Thomas&” (The Listener, UK).In 1947, Marshall Pearl is orphaned at birth aboard an immigrant ship off the coast of Palestine. Brought to America, he grows up a child of the Hudson Valley, determined to see the world in all its beauty and ferocity. His epic journey takes him from Jamaica to Harvard; from Great Plains slaughterhouses to the Mexican desert; and from the sea to the Alps. Marshall is eventually drawn to Israel to confront the circumstance of his birth in a crucible of war, magic, suffering, and grace.We first meet Marshall among the mortally wounded Israeli soldiers who are being transferred to Haifa during the Yom Kippur War. From there we follow Marshall—along with his memories and dreams—as he reconstructs his life, galvanizing strength through all that he has learned, suffered, and hoped.&“Superb...A first-rate odyssey, full of insight and humor and hard-earned truths&”—San Francisco Chronicle
Our Haunted Lives: True Life Ghost Encounters
by Jeff BelangerWe are not alone…A collection of personal interviews with those who have witnessed the supernatural firsthand. When people encounter what they perceive to be a ghost or spirit, their lives are forever changed. The ultimate question—Is there life after death—has just been answered for them. Ghosts cross every culture and continent, and the belief in their existence is on the rise. Our Haunted Lives features the stories of dozens of people who have witnessed the supernatural firsthand in their homes, at work, and in numerous other locations, and explores the profound nature of ghosts and spirits. Through personal interviews, the author captures the many different facets of the experience: the touching, where people come in contact with a loved one who&’s passed on; the funny, where pranks are played or peculiar disembodied sounds are heard; and the frightening, where people still feel shaken by what they saw, heard, and felt. Ghosts are unbiased—they appear to people from all walks of life, ages, cultures, and religious backgrounds. Our Haunted Lives features accounts from famous hauntings, such as an extensive interview with George Lutz, the man whose experiences with the paranormal in Amityville, Long Island, launched debates, books, and movies. You&’ll hear from police officers who were the first on the scene after a homeowner reported a break-in, only to find the disturbance wasn&’t caused by the living, and doctors who had a brush with the supernatural after losing a patient on the operating table and speak about the very emotional and profound events they witnessed. Indeed, we are not alone.
Haunted Spaces, Sacred Places: A Field Guide to Stone Circles, Crop Circles, Ancient Tombs, and Supernatural Landscapes
by Brian HaughtonThe author of Hidden History explores the archaeology, legends and strange sightings at 32 ancient sites around the world—from Stonehenge to Angkor Wat. In Haunted Spaces, Sacred Places, historian Brian Haughton takes readers on a revealing tour of ancient landmarks that are rich in mystery and unexplained phenomena. Organized by region, this book takes readers from the mysterious megaliths of Britain and Ireland to the haunted tombs of the Etruscans, the Pagan origins of Germany's Aachen Cathedral, the ancient Native American city of Cahokia, the enigmatic Cambodian Temple of Angkor Wat, and the sacred Aboriginal rock formation of Uluru. In Haunted Spaces, Sacred Places you will discover: The history of ancient sites such as Stonehenge, Chartres Cathedral, Delphi, Cuzco, and the Ohio Serpent Mound.The relationship between ancient Native American sites and unexpected phenomena in Colorado&’s San Luis Valley.The truth behind the legends of the mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor in China, home of the Terracotta Warriors.The prevalence of modern encounters with ghosts, UFOs, spook lights, Bigfoot, and phantom dogs at ancient sacred places. With more than 25 photographs and illustrations, this is the ideal reference work for those interested in the connections between ancient places, folklore, and unexplained phenomena.
Importance of Being Urnest: A Coffee House Cozy (The Maggy Thorsen Mysteries #10)
by Sandra Balzo&“Witty…There are loads of eccentric suspects and juicy motives, and the clues are wrapped in lively conversation.&”—Publishers Weekly The choice of an antique silver coffee urn as the final resting place for elderly Celeste Bouchard's ashes might seem a cruel joke. After all, the wealthy boutique owner was taken ill and died while daughter Hannah was off having lattes at Uncommon Grounds. But Maggy Thorsen, the coffeehouse&’s owner, has more pressing things on her mind: a jailbreak and subsequent shoot-out has forced her main squeeze, Sheriff Jake Pavlik, to take refuge with her. Maggy is pondering her decision about marriage—but it&’s hard to think about when there&’s still an escaped convict on the loose…
Voices from Iraq: A People's History, 2003–2009
by Mark KukisA Time magazine foreign correspondent shares &“moving stories from the Iraqis who lived through the nightmare&” in this oral history of the Iraq War (Kikrus). Journalist Mark Kukis presents a history of the U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq as told by Iraqis who live through it.Beginning in 2003, this intimate narrative includes the accounts of civilians, politicians, former dissidents, insurgents, and militiamen. The men and women sharing their firsthand experiences range from onetime Prime Minister Ayad Allawi to resistance fighters speaking on the condition of anonymity. Divided into five parts, these interviews recount the 2003 invasion; the two years of chaos that followed; the start of a new order in 2006; the rise of sectarian violence; and the effort to reconstruct their society since 2008. In each section, interviews grouped into themes, with brief epilogues for the participants. As Studs Terkel's The Good War did for World War II, Voices from Iraq brings the meaning and legacy of America's campaign in Iraq to vivid life.
Victorious Insurgencies: Four Rebellions that Shaped our World
by Anthony James JoesThe author of Resisting Rebellion examines four of the twentieth century&’s most consequential rebellions—in China, Cuba, Afghanistan, and French Indochina. While insurgencies continue to erupt across the globe, most of them fail to meet their intended aims. But in Four Rebellions that Shaped Our World, Anthony James Joes analyzes four successful rebellions which permanently altered the global political arena: the Maoists in China against Chiang Kai-shek and the Japanese in the 1930s and 1940s; the Viet Minh in French Indochina from 1945 to 1954; Castro's followers against Batista in Cuba from 1956 to 1959; and the mujahideen in Soviet Afghanistan from 1980 to 1989. Joes illuminates patterns of failed counterinsurgencies, highlighting their avoidable political and military blunders as well as the critical influence of the international setting. Offering provocative insights that are applicable to twenty-first century geopolitics, this comprehensive study will be of great interest to policy-makers and concerned citizens alike.
101 Things To Do With Rotisserie Chicken (101 Things To Do With)
by Madge BairdLearn how to stretch a single chicken into several family- and budget-friendly meals with creative recipes from salads to stir-fries.Minimize your time in the kitchen by using moist, delectable rotisserie chicken as your main ingredient. Author Madge Baird provides a list of helpful hints on how to handle store-purchased rotisserie chicken and ideas for making several meals from one bird along with 101 delectable recipes for lunch and dinner. There are soups and stews, salads, casseroles, pasta dishes, and stir-fries. Grab a fork and tuck into a filling Potato Chicken Frittata, a tasty Chicken Pesto Pasta, or a Quicky-Chicky Stir-Fry. Other recipes include Chicken Cacciatore Pasta, Chicken Nachos Supreme, Chicken Puff Pastries, Squawkamole Quesadillas, Ramen Cabbage Salad, Quick Chicken and Dumplings, 5-Minute Lasagna, Breakfast Chicken-Potato Hash, and more.
The Historic Kentucky Kitchen: Traditional Recipes for Today's Cook
by Deirdre A. Scaggs Andrew W. McGrawOver 100 old-time recipes &“authentic enough that one can easily cook like grandma (or her ma). A must for every kitchen and a nostalgic delight&” (Louisville Courier-Journal). Kitchens aren&’t just a place to prepare food—they&’re cornerstones of the home and family. Just as memories are passed down through stories shared around the stove, recipes preserve traditions and customs for future generations. The Historic Kentucky Kitchen assembles over one hundred dishes from nineteenth and twentieth-century Kentucky cooks. Deirdre A. Scaggs and Andrew W. McGraw collected recipes from handwritten books, diaries, scrapbook clippings, and out-of-print cookbooks from the University of Kentucky Libraries Special Collections to bring together a variety of classic dishes, complete with descriptions of each recipe&’s origin and helpful tips for the modern chef. The authors, who carefully tested each dish, also provide recipe modifications and substitutions for hard-to-find ingredients. This entertaining cookbook also serves up famous Kentuckians&’ favorite dishes, including John Sherman Cooper&’s preferred comfort food (eggs somerset) and Lucy Hayes Breckinridge&’s &“excellent&” fried oysters. The recipes are flavored with humorous details such as &“[for] those who thought they could not eat parsnips&” and &“Granny used to beat &’em [biscuits] with a musket.&” Accented with historic photos and featuring traditional meals ranging from skillet cakes to spaghetti with celery and ham, this is a novel and tasty way to experience the rich, diverse history of the Bluegrass State.
No Man Is an Island (Shambhala Library)
by Thomas MertonThe classic collection of essays for those seeking spiritual wisdom from the religious scholar, Trappist monk, and author of The Seven Storey Mountain. A recapitulation of his earlier work Seeds of Contemplation, this collection of sixteen essays plumbs aspects of human spirituality. Merton addresses those in search of enduring values, fulfillment, and salvation in prose that is, as always, inspiring and compassionate. &“A stimulating series of spiritual reflections which will prove helpful for all struggling to find the meaning of human existence and to live the richest, fullest, and noblest life&” (Chicago Tribune).Praise for Thomas Merton &“He is perhaps the proper patron saint of our information-saturated age, of we who live and move and have our being in social media, and then, desperate for peace and rest, withdraw into privacy and silence, only to return. As we always will.&”—The New Yorker &“Merton wrote of ageless spiritual life and religious devotion with the knowledge of a modern.&”—The New York Times &“It is undoubtedly one of the most significant accounts of conversion from the modern temper to God that our time has seen.&”—America Magazine on The Seven Storey Mountain
Against the Law: A Courtroom Drama
by Jay BrandonIntroducing lawyer-turned-ex-con Edward Hall—from the &“the finest writer of legal thrillers in the country&” (Jeremiah Healy, bestselling author of the John Cuddy mysteries). Fresh out of prison, former lawyer Edward Hall thinks his days in the courtroom are behind him. Until his sister, Dr Amy Hall, is arrested for murder . . . She&’s been accused of shooting the ex-husband she supposedly reconciled with and is convinced that her ex-convict brother is the only one able to save her. To make matters worse, the media won&’t ignore Amy&’s high-profile case; an example needs to be made of a doctor murdering another doctor. So Edward promises to do everything he can to protect his sister, because she is innocent, isn&’t she? Edward finds himself back in the courtroom facing Cynthia, the judge responsible for his arrest and imprisonment all those years ago. With personal grudges heavy in the air, can Edward spare his sister from a brutal sentencing that could cost her her life? &“Brandon, a Texas criminal lawyer, knows how to ratchet up tension in the courtroom.&”—Publishers Weekly &“A fine, tense legal thriller with an offbeat plot.&”—Booklist Praise for Jay Brandon &“Jay Brandon knows how to put together a tight, believable courtroom melodrama.&”—Entertainment Weekly &“Brandon is among the best in the legal-thriller business at catching the real atmosphere of a trial.&”—Publishers Weekly
The Midnight Disease: The Drive to Write, Writer's Block, and the Creative Brain
by Alice W. Flaherty&“An original, fascinating, and beautifully written reckoning . . . of that great human passion: to write.&”—Kay Redfield Jamison, national bestselling author of An Unquiet Mind Why is it that some writers struggle for months to come up with the perfect sentence or phrase while others, hunched over a keyboard deep into the night, seem unable to stop writing? In The Midnight Disease, neurologist Alice W. Flaherty explores the mysteries of literary creativity: the drive to write, what sparks it, and what extinguishes it. She draws on intriguing examples from medical case studies and from the lives of writers, from Franz Kafka to Anne Lamott, from Sylvia Plath to Stephen King. Flaherty, who herself has grappled with episodes of compulsive writing and block, also offers a compelling personal account of her own experiences with these conditions. &“[Flaherty] is the real thing . . . and her writing magically transforms her own tragedies into something strange and whimsical almost, almost funny.&”—The Washington Post &“This is interesting, heated stuff.&”—San Francisco Chronicle &“Brilliant . . . [a] precious jewel of a book . . . that sparkles with some fresh insight or intriguing fact on practically every page.&”—Seattle Post-Intelligencer &“Flaherty mixes memoir, meditation, compendium and scholarly reportage in an odd but absorbing look at the neurological basis of writing and its pathologies . . . Writers will delight in the way information and lore are interspersed.&”—Publishers Weekly
Finding Kate (Shakespeare's Women Speak #1)
by Maryanne FantalisNot even a generous dowry can tempt any man to court Kathryn, until Sir William rides into town… A &“smart and subtle&” retelling of The Taming of the Shrew (Katherine Longshore, author of Courted).Kathryn&’s strong will and sharp tongue have branded her a shrew in her small town. And even the temptation of her father&’s wealth cannot sway the men in her direction.Astride his warhorse, William is the pinnacle of manhood and a burr in Kathryn&’s side. His impish &“Kate&” calls raise her hackles, yet she can&’t keep from being lulled by his voice.Though he claims he is the only man for her, she is certain he desires only her rich dowry. When he proposes marriage, she accepts as a way out of her miserable home, but expects nothing. Freed from her cruel family and judgmental town, Kathryn must decide if she will continue her battle of wills with the sometimes charming, often maddening Sir William. Does she remain the shrewish Kathryn—or find a way to be Will&’s Kate? This delightful take on the classic romantic comedy—from the shrew&’s point of view—is &“rich in Shakespearean references and vivid historical details&” (Katherine Longshore).
Santa Cruz Noir (Akashic Noir)
by Tommy Moore Ariel Gore Margaret Elysia Garcia&“A new collection of short fiction stories explores a seedier side of this beach town filled with murder and mystery.&”—KAZU FM In Akashic Books&’ award-winning series of original noir anthologies, each book comprises all new stories set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the respective city. Following in the footsteps of Los Angeles Noir, San Francisco Noir, San Diego Noir, Orange County Noir, and Oakland Noir, &“we get a series of crime stories rich with surf culture in a town loaded with itinerant spirits, typifying Santa Cruz as a place to be lost, or get lost, or lose yourself. That ethos permeates the stories in the collection, granting them an intriguing grittiness that might otherwise be missing. Concluding with a serious gutpunch of a story, Santa Cruz Noir is a worthy addition to the series&” (San Francisco Book Review). This anthology features Elizabeth McKenzie&’s &“The Big Creep,&” a Shamus Award finalist, and Lou Mathews&’s &“Crab Dinners&” and Dillon Kaiser&’s &“It Follows as it Leads,&” which have been included in the Distinguished Mystery Stories of 2018 list in The Best American Mystery Stories 2019. It also includes brand-new stories by Tommy Moore, Jessica Breheny, Naomi Hirahara, Calvin McMillin, Liza Monroy, Jill Wolfson, Ariel Gore, Jon Bailiff, Maceo Montoya, Micah Perks, Seana Graham, Vinnie Hansen, Peggy Townsend, Margaret Elysia Garcia, Lee Quarnstrom, Beth Lisick, and Wallace Baine. &“A thrilling, whip-smart book that will dazzle local lovers of crime fiction.&”—Good Times Santa Cruz &“There are intricate plots, sketchier plots, dubious motives, inscrutable motives, downright creepiness, edgy stuff, and wonderful humor. Something for everyone&’s taste in noir.&”—Escape into Life
1919: The Complete Trilogy [the 42nd Parallel, 1919, And The Big Money] (U.S.A. Trilogy #2)
by John Dos Passos&“A Depression-era novel about American tumult has—perhaps unsurprisingly—aged quite well.&”—The New YorkerIn 1919, the second volume of his U.S.A. trilogy, John Dos Passos continues his &“vigorous and sweeping panorama of twentieth-century America&” (Forum).Employing a host of experimental devices that would inspire a whole new generation of writers to follow, Dos Passos captures the many textures, flavors, and background noises of the era with a cinematic touch and unparalleled nerve.1919 opens to find America and the world at war, and Dos Passos&’s characters, many of whom we met in the first volume, are thrown into the snarl. We follow the daughter of a Chicago minister, a wide-eyed Texas girl, a young poet, and a Jewish radical, and we get glimpses of Woodrow Wilson, Theodore Roosevelt, and the Unknown Soldier.Named one of the Modern Library&’s 100 best English-language novels of the twentieth century, &“U.S.A. is a masterpiece&” (Tim O&’Brien) and 1919 is an unforgettable chapter in the saga. &“It&’s the kind of book a reader never forgets.&”—Chicago Daily Tribune
The Novelist's Lexicon: Writers on the Words That Define Their Work
by Villa Gillet; Le MondeIn this anthology from the Villa Gillet literary conference, world-renowned authors from A.S. Byatt to Enrique Vila-Matas discuss their work. At the international literary conference hosted by Villa Gillet and Le Monde, organizers asked more than seventy prominent authors to choose a word that opens a door to their work. Their musings, collected here and organized alphabetically by keyword, present an array of intriguing, amusing, and surprising insight into contemporary literature. Through these personal "passwords," authors articulate the function of language, character, plot, and structure in their work. Jonathan Lethem discusses the necessity of "furniture" in the novel. A. S. Byatt describes the power of the narrative web. Colum McCann details the benefits of anonymity. Daniel Mendelsohn expounds on the unknowable, or what the author should or should not impart to the reader. Etgar Keret explains the importance of balagan, a Hebrew word meaning "total chaos," and Annie Proulx clarifies terroir, which embodies the complexities of time, place, geography, weather, and climate. Other participants include Rick Moody on adumbrated, Upamanyu Chatterjee on the bildungsroman, Adam Thirwell on hedonism, Nuruddin Farah on identities, Andre Brink on the heretic, and Péter Esterhazy on the power and potential of words.
Lossberg's War: The World War I Memoirs of a German Chief of Staff (Foreign Military Studies)
by Fritz von Lossberg&“This book is a work of detail and scholars can now envision the campaigns and battles of the First World War from a high-level German perspective.&” —Journal of Military History Gen. Fritz von Lossberg (1868-1942) directed virtually all the major German defensive battles on the Western Front during the First World War. Hailed as &“the Lion of the Defensive,&” he was an extremely influential military tactician and, unlike many other operations officers of his era, was quick to grasp the changes wrought by technology. Now available for the first time in English, Lossberg&’s memoir explains how he developed, tested, and implemented his central principles—flexibility, decentralized control, and counterattack—which were based on a need to adapt to shifting conditions on the battlefield. Lossberg first put his theory of elastic defense combined with defense-in-depth into practice during the Battle of Arras (April-May 1917), where it succeeded. At the Battle of Passchendaele (June-November 1917), his achievements on the field proved the feasibility of his strategy of employing a thinly manned front line that minimized the number of soldiers exposed to artillery fire. Lossberg&’s tactical modernizations have become essential components of army doctrine, and Lossberg&’s War: The World War I Memoirs of a German Chief of Staff will take readers inside the mind of one of the most significant military innovators of the twentieth century. &“Make no mistake about it, the appearance of this book is one of the most significant Great War publishing events of the year. It deserves to be on the shelf of every serious student of this titanic conflict.&” —Stand To!
The Robe: The Story Of The Soldier Who Tossed For Christ's Robe And Won
by Lloyd C. DouglasMore than 6 million copies sold! The classic Christian novel of the crucifixion and one Roman soldier&’s transformation through faith. At the height of his popularity, Lloyd C. Douglas was receiving an average of one hundred letters a week from fans. One of those fans, a department store clerk in Ohio named Hazel McCann, wrote to Douglas asking what he thought had happened to Christ&’s garments after the crucifixion. Douglas immediately began working on The Robe, sending each chapter to Hazel as he finished it. It is to her that Douglas dedicated this book. A Roman soldier wins Christ&’s robe as a gambling prize. He then sets forth on a quest to find the truth about the Nazarene—a quest that reaches to the very roots and heart of Christianity. Here is the fascinating story of this young Roman soldier, Marcellus, who was in charge at the crucifixion of Jesus. After he won Christ&’s robe in a game of dice on Calvary, he experienced a slow and overpowering change in his life. Through the pages of this great book, the reader sees how a pagan Roman was eventually converted to Christ. Set against the vividly drawn background of ancient Rome, this is a timeless story of adventure, faith, and romance, a tale of spiritual longing and ultimate redemption . . .
101 Things To Do With A Potato: 5-copy Prepack (101 Things To Do With)
by Stephanie AshcraftThe New York Times bestselling author of 101 Things to Do with a Cake Mix puts the simple spud at the root of dishes from breakfasts to desserts. One potato, two potato, three potato—four! Introducing the next book in our thriving 101 series, 101 Things to Do with a Potato. Each year, the average American consumes close to 140 pounds of potatoes. With that in mind, nothing seems better than a cookbook featuring one of America&’s major food staples—the potato! &“Mrs. 101&” Stephanie Ashcraft has ingeniously created simple recipes that take potatoes to a whole new level. Try a Breakfast Burrito in the morning, sample the Sausage Corn Chowder for lunch, have the Italian Potato Chips as a mid-afternoon snack, for dinner try the Potato Crust Pizza, and then savor the Sweet Potato Cheesecake for dessert! Additional recipes include: Easy Chicken Soup, Basic Potato Salad, Bacon-Ranch Potato Salad, Tater Tot Casserole, Mashed Potato Taco Pie, Swiss Scalloped Potatoes, Corn Bread Stuffing Potatoes, Twice-Baked Garlic Potatoes, Traditional Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Chili Cheese Fries, Baked Dijon Potato Wedges, Smoked Sausage-Egg Skillet, Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge, Potato Bread, and more.
Mellencamp: American Troubadour
by David MasciotraAn in-depth biography of &“a major artist whose work is sometimes obscured by the shadows of Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen&” (Craig Werner, author of Up Around the Bend: An Oral History of Creedence Clearwater Revival). Despite his numerous hits and Grammy nominations—and his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame—John Mellencamp remains one of America&’s most underrated songwriters. In Mellencamp, David Masciotra explores the life and career of this important talent, persuasively arguing that he deserves to be celebrated alongside artists like Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, and Bob Dylan. Starting with his modest beginnings in Seymour, Indiana, Masciotra details Mellencamp&’s road to fame, examining his struggles with the music industry and his persistent dedication to his midwestern roots as he found success by remaining true to where he came from. From a cultural critic who has contributed to the Washington Post, Atlantic, and Los Angeles Review of Books and who &“writes with the precision and integrity and humanity of a great journalist&” (New York Times–bestselling author James Lee Burke), this thoughtful analysis highlights four decades of the artist&’s music, which has consistently elevated the dignity of everyday people and honored the quiet heroism of raising families and working hard.
The New Censorship: Inside the Global Battle for Media Freedom (Columbia Journalism Review)
by Joel SimonAn examination of how the media is under fire and how to safeguard journalists and the information they seek to share with the public.Journalists are being imprisoned and killed in record numbers. Online surveillance is annihilating privacy, and the Internet can be brought under government control at any time. Joel Simon, the executive director of the Committee to Protect Journalists, warns that we can no longer assume that our global information ecosystem is stable, protected, and robust. Journalists are increasingly vulnerable to attack by authoritarian governments, militants, criminals, and terrorists, who all seek to use technology, political pressure, and violence to set the global information agenda.Reporting from Pakistan, Russia, Turkey, Egypt, and Mexico, among other hotspots, Simon finds journalists under threat from all sides. The result is a growing crisis in information—a shortage of the news we need to make sense of our globalized world and fight human rights abuses, manage conflict, and promote accountability. Drawing on his experience defending journalists on the front lines, he calls on &“global citizens,&” U.S. policy makers, international law advocates, and human rights groups to create a global freedom-of-expression agenda tied to trade, climate, and other major negotiations. He proposes ten key priorities, including combating the murder of journalists, ending censorship, and developing a global free-expression charter to challenge the criminal and corrupt forces that seek to manipulate the world's news.&“Wise and insightful. [Simon] offers hope to all who care about maintaining the free flow of information in a world full of would-be censors.&”—Ann Cooper, Columbia Journalism School
As Dark As My Fur (The Blackie and Care Cat Mysteries #2)
by Clea SimonIn this mystery set a nightmarish urban landscape, a seemingly routine case for an apprentice PI and her enigmatic cat becomes something far more twisted. Blackie does not trust Care&’s new client, factory owner Mr Gravitz, who has hired the teenage private investigator to shadow one of his workers, a man he suspects is stealing from him. With his feline sixth sense, Blackie knows the client is not telling the truth—but how can he protect and warn his companion, Care, when he is only a cat? Combining elements of feline fantasy and traditional whodunit, As Dark As My Fur continues the adventures of this original and unusual detective duo as they fight for their lives and for the memories of those they love.Praise for The Ninth Life&“Noir fans who are fond of felines will find a lot to like.&”—Publishers Weekly
101 Things To Do With Chicken (101 Things To Do With)
by Donna Kelly Stephanie AshcraftFrom the authors of 101 Things to Do With Cake Mix and 101 Things to Do With Canned Soup, 101 amazing yet easy ways to serve up chicken. 101 Things to Do with Chicken is a must have for the busy kitchen. From appetizers, soups and salads to sandwiches, wraps and international entrees, these effortless recipes can be used for every occasion. Try delicious dishes such as: Blue Cheese Chicken Dip, Curried Chicken Salad, Grandma's Chicken Noodle Soup, Zesty Chicken Burgers, Cranberry Chicken Spinach Wraps, Garlic Lover's Roast Chicken, Balsamic Chicken Stacks, Mediterranean Chicken, Asian Lettuce Wraps, and Chicken Alfredo Pizza.
Children of the Uprising Collection Books 1–3: Collection: Books 1 - 3 (Children of the Uprising)
by Megan LynchIn one ebook volume, the complete trilogy—including Unregistered, Unafraid, and Undone—that portrays an &“exceptional near-future totalitarian nightmare&” (Publishers Weekly). If you like Ally Condie, Dan Wells, Caragh M. O&’Brien, Kyla Stone, and J.B. Simmons you&’ll love this gripping dystopian ride into a sci-fi world! Unregistered (Book 1) Living the ideal life is a human right . . . unless you&’re unregistered. Under the watchful eye of the Metrics, Bristol and his friends fight to escape the government&’s clutches and survive long enough to discover an unknown world. Unafraid (Book 2) When freedom has a price, who will stand unafraid? The Metrics government has claimed success in relocating millions of Unregistered citizens out west. But the group who escaped their insidious plan knows the truth—the government had their fellow outsiders murdered. Undone (Book 3) Hope can finish a struggle left undone. In a race against the clock, the allies must come together to save those they love back home and find their place in a new world. Will they be able to save their homes, their freedom, and their lives? Series praise &“Quite engaging, with deep, thought-provoking ideas of government. The book is darkly written, but there are friendships, hope and faith intertwined throughout.&”—InD&’tale Magazine &“A science fiction story with a lot of heart. I warmed up quickly to all four of the core characters within this grim dystopian world.&”—E. J. Wenstrom, award-winning author of the Chronicles of the Third Realm War &“Packs in scathing commentaries on police brutality, crime prevention, population control, classism, and state-sponsored murder.&”—Publishers Weekly
To the Edge of Shadows: A psychological, thrilling and heart-warming read
by Joanne GrahamTwo women—each with her own shattered past—cross paths with chilling results in a suspenseful story of grief and obsession: &“Beautifully written…haunting.&”—Louise Douglas, author of The Secrets Between UsSarah Phillips longs for the simple life—a job to fill her days, a home to return to, and a small amount of steps to count between the two. Seriously injured in a car crash in her early teens, Sarah has no memory of her childhood or the family she lost. Ellie Wilson remembers her own past only too well, the cruelty she suffered at the hands of a mother who abused her and a father who couldn&’t protect her. She finds Sarah fascinating, a mirror to the life she never had. But as curiosity spills over into obsession, and as Sarah&’s world begins to unravel, Ellie moves ever closer…