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Southern Lights: Easier, Lighter, and Better-for-You Recipes from the South
by Lauren McDuffieThis is a hassle-free, lighter take on Southern cooking that proves the notion less can so often be more. By reimagining beloved Southern classics and viewing them through a more health- and lifestyle-conscious lens, Lauren McDuffie’s Southern Lights: Easier, Lighter, and Better-for-You Recipes From the South explores ways to make Southern cooking more accessible without sacrificing flavor or quality. Setting traditionally heavy recipes to a decidedly more healthful tune and showing off some Southern fare that is already light to begin with (the heart of Southern cooking beats for fresh, seasonal produce), this cookbook will give you ways to enjoy your favorite Southern dishes more often. It is bursting with some seriously delicious Southern powerhouses—a true all-star lineup—for breakfasts, lunches, appetizers, snacks, dinners, holiday dishes, desserts, and more.
Decision in Normandy
by Carlo D'EsteThe strategy and planning behind D-Day: &“The best-researched, best-written account [of the Normandy Campaign] I have ever read.&”—The New York Times Book Review One of the most controversial and dangerous military operations in the history of modern warfare, the battle for Normandy took over two years of planning by each country that made up the Allied forces. The event is mired to this day in myth and misconception, and untangling the web of work that led to D-Day is nearly as daunting as the work that led to the day itself. Drawing from declassified documents, personal interviews, diaries, and more, Carlo D&’Este, a winner of the Pritzker Award, uncovers what really happened in Normandy. From what went right to what went wrong, D&’Este takes readers on a journey from the very first moment Prime Minister Churchill considered an invasion through France to the last battles of World War II. With photos, maps, and first-hand accounts, readers can trace the incredible road to victory and the intricate battles in between. A comprehensive look into the military strategy surrounding the Second World War, Decision in Normandy is an absolute essential for history buffs. &“A fresh perspective on the leadership of Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery and the Allied landings after D-Day.&”—Publishers Weekly &“Again and again he reveals new facets of familiar subjects—in part from his own dual American army and British academic background; in part by querying everyone and everything.&”—Kirkus Reviews
The Papers of Samuel Marchbanks
by Robertson Davies&“Davies introduces us to his alter ego . . . A humorous and insightful picture of postwar Canadian life as seen through the eyes of a delightful eccentric.&”—Library Journal As editor and later publisher of the Peterborough Examiner, Robertson Davies published witty, curmudgeonly, mischievous, and fiercely individualistic columns under the name of his alter ego, Samuel Marchbanks. In 1985, Davies edited and selected from his alter ego&’s observations to bring together previous titles in the Marchbanks bibliography: The Diary (1947), The Table Talk (1949), and Samuel Marchbanks&’ Almanack (1967). Marchbanks opines on politics, on his furnace, on theatre, on the taxman, on trains, on Christmas, on book-banners, on manners, indeed on everything under the sun. Not only this, but Davies&’s copious and quite delectable Notes are &“calculated to remove all Difficulties caused by the passage of Time and to offer the Wisdom, not to speak of Whimsicality, of this astonishing man to the Modern Public, in the most convenient form.&” &“This writing of four decades ago is consistently incisive, insulting, funny, relevant and altogether interesting.&”—The New York Times &“Now this crank of the first order is on full display for the first time in America . . . To explain to his younger American readers such arcana as &‘telegrams&’ and &‘coal-burning furnaces,&’ Davies has added graceful and comic notes that rival the entertaining opinions of Marchbanks himself.&”—South Florida Sun-Sentinel
When the World Seemed New: George H.W. Bush and the End of the Cold War
by Jeffrey A. Engel&“Engel&’s excellent history forms a standing—if unspoken—rebuke to the retrograde nationalism espoused by Donald J. Trump.&”—The New York Times Book Review The collapse of the Soviet Union was the greatest shock to international affairs since World War II. In that perilous moment, Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait and regimes throughout Eastern Europe and Asia teetered between democratic change and new authoritarian rule. President Bush faced a world in turmoil that might easily have tipped into an epic crisis. As presidential historian Jeffrey Engel reveals in this page-turning history, Bush rose to the occasion brilliantly. Using handwritten letters and direct conversations—some revealed here for the first time—with heads of state throughout Asia and Europe, Bush knew when to push, when to cajole, and when to be patient. Based on previously classified documents, and interviews with all the principals, When the World Seemed New is a riveting, fly-on-the-wall account of a president with his calm hand on the tiller, guiding the nation from a moment of great peril to the pinnacle of global power. &“An absorbing book.&”—The Wall Street Journal &“By far the most comprehensive—and compelling—account of these dramatic years thus far.&”—The National Interest &“A remarkable book about a remarkable person. Southern Methodist University professor Jeffrey Engel describes in engrossing detail the patient and sophisticated strategy President George H.W. Bush pursued as the Cold War came to an end.&”—The Dallas Morning News
Aunty Acid: Have Yourself a Sassy Little Christmas (Aunty Acid)
by Ged BacklandCelebrate Christmas with the Internet&’s pink-haired sensation and a collection of comics full of hilarious holiday-themed humor. It&’s not the holiday season without your favorite crazy aunt! Don&’t miss Aunty&’s letter to Santa, Walt&’s gift, or Aunty&’s wonderful witticisms like: &“Christmas is a time you get homesick even when you&’re home!&” &“It's Christmas again. Here we go buying this year's gift with next year&’s money.&” &“My boss asked me would I kiss him under the mistletoe…I told him I wouldn&’t kiss him under anesthesia.&” Aunty Acid is the feisty senior created to give &“the crazy old lady in all of us&” a voice that can be heard from ten blocks away. With her long-suffering husband, Walt, Aunty Acid tells it like it is and has her own unique opinions on everything. Her fan base is growing by more than 1,000 a day as word on her wit and sassy sayings spreads across the internet where she reaches more than 3 million people each week. Aunty Acid is created by Ged Backland and is brought to life by the team at the Backland Studio in Bradford, West Yorkshire, in Northern England. Their other properties include the widely successful Scarlett & Crimson series.
Hitchcock Lost & Found: The Forgotten Films (Screen Classics)
by Alain Kerzoncuf Charles Barr&“It seems there is still plenty to discover and to say about Alfred Hitchcock . . . a host of impressive new research.&” —Journal of Film Preservation Audiences worldwide know him for Psycho, The Birds, Vertigo, and other classics—but in Hitchcock Lost and Found, fans and film students alike can explore forgotten, incomplete, lost, and recovered productions from all stages of Alfred Hitchcock&’s career, including his early years in Britain. Alain Kerzoncuf and Charles Barr highlight Hitchcock&’s neglected works, including various films and television productions that supplement the critical attention already conferred on his feature films. They also explore the director&’s career during World War II, when he continued making high-profile features while also committing himself to a number of short war-effort projects on both sides of the Atlantic. Focusing on a range of forgotten but fascinating projects spanning five decades, Hitchcock Lost and Found offers a new, fuller perspective on the incomparable filmmaker&’s career and achievements. &“For the Hitchcock completist, Hitchcock Lost and Found is an essential resource.&” —Philadelphia Inquirer Includes photos and illustrations
Waltz with the Lady
by Betina LindseyIn this historical western romance by the author of Swan Bride, a Boston firebrand and a hard-riding scout discover a passion the defies the wild frontier. In the years after the Civil War, Miss India Simms leaves the comforts of Boston to preach women&’s rights throughout the Wyoming Territory. The raw town of Cheyenne is a shock to the petite aristocrat and so is her guide, Gat Ransom. His rough-hewn appearance and quick, good-natured smile embodied the contradictions of the West. But his scarred, taut power set disturbing, unfamiliar feelings pounding through India&’s veins. India and Ransom ride the sweeping plains and towering forests, sharing a deep need for freedom and a sensuous promise. Only when they cast off their stubborn pride would they know the bliss of pure surrender and the fiery love that burns between them.
The Atlanta Ripper: The Unsolved Case of the Gate City's Most Infamous Murders (True Crime)
by Jeffery WellsAn examination of the unsolved mystery of the Jack the Ripper-style serial killer who terrified early 20th century Atlanta, Georgia. As Atlanta finished rebuilding after the Civil War, a new horror arose from the ashes to roam the night streets. Beginning in 1911, a killer whose methods mimicked the famed Jack the Ripper murdered at least twenty black women, from prostitutes to working-class women and mothers. Each murder attributed to the killer occurred on a Saturday night, and for one terrifying spring in 1911, a fresh body turned up every Sunday morning. Amid a stifling investigation, slayings continued until 1915. As many as six men were arrested for the crimes, but investigators never discovered the identity of the killer, or killers, despite having several suspects in custody. Join local historian Jeffery Wells as he reveals the case of the Atlanta Ripper, unsolved to this day.
Alligator Creek
by Lottie Guttry&“The home front experience of the South in the final years of the American Civil War takes center stage . . . A very enjoyable, involving read.&”—Historical Novel Society On a foggy spring morning in 1862, Sarah Browning watches a train leave Lake City, Florida, heading northeast and full of Confederate soldiers. On board is her husband, Alex, crowded into a boxcar with fellow recruits and imagining the terrors awaiting him in Manassas, Gettysburg, Olustee, and the Wilderness. With Alex on the battlefield, Sarah uses her wit and Christian faith to sustain her family through innumerable hardships, made all the more threatening without comfort from her husband. Alone to face these challenges, Sarah makes the most dramatic decision of her life . . . Based on a true family story, Alligator Creek presents strong characters who survived the hardship of the American Civil War through love, sacrifice, and endurance. &“Guttry&’s fast-paced historical novel Alligator Creek is based on the story of her great-great-grandmother during and after the Civil War . . . a real page-turner.&”—The Eagle &“'Lottie Guttry&’s account of her ancestors&’ lives during and after the Civil War is a spellbinding narrative that is written with such care and attention to details of the era that the readers will feel as though they are paging through a diary from that time period.&”—Pat McAlhany, Lake City-Columbia County Historical Museum, Inc. &“This compelling novel is the product of impressive research.&”—Sean McMahon, PhD, Professor of History, Florida Gateway College
Historic Charleston & the Lowcountry
by Steve Gross Susan DaleyIn this elegant hardbound volume, photographers Steve Gross and Susan Daley take you on an intimate tour of some of the finest historic homes, gardens, churches, and plantations of the old city of Charleston and its surrounding Lowcountry. Their luminescent photographs reveal an insider's look at the definitive architecture and landscape of the region, ranging from private gardens hidden behind wrought iron gates to some of America's first landscaped garden vistas. From colonial-era French Quarter homes to Federal and Greek Revival townhouses and antebellum plantation houses, the selection featuring old family, private homes to museum showplaces make this an essential book for visitors, architects, preservationists or armchair travelers.
Quilter's Academy Vol 1–Freshman Year: A Skill-building Course In Quiltmaking (Quilter's Academy)
by Harriet Hargrave Carrie HargraveThis comprehensive beginner&’s guide to quilting skills covers everything from setting up a sewing area to designing your own quilts. Harriet Hargrave has taught quilting all over the world. Now, with the Quilter&’s Academy series of coursebooks, you can learn from her mastery and decades of experience. Volume one of the series welcomes freshman quilters with classes, lessons, exercises, and projects that will build your skills from one project to the next. Arranged in order of complexity, each quilt offers new challenges and involves new techniques that will help you continually build your skill level. By mastering the techniques presented in Quilter&’s Academy Vol. 1, you will be on your way to creating your own quilts with precise, high-quality piecing. Includes compete instructions for making 13 classic quilts!
Muffins
by Cyndi Duncan Georgie PatrickFrom comforting favorites to spicy surprises, these delicious recipes include more than 70 nourishing breakfast staples, fruity bites for brunch, savory morsels that go great with soups and salads, and delightfully decadent excuses to indulge. Muffin recipes like Honey Bran, Saucy Blueberry-Lemon, Raspberry Wine, Jalapeño-Corn, Double Fudge, and Spicy Chocolate will brighten your day. With keen ideas for ingredient substitutions, helpful baking methods, and other useful kitchen tips, you will soon be creating wonderful treats for your friends and family. There’s muffin to it!
Billy Martin: Baseball's Flawed Genius
by Bill PenningtonThe New York Times bestseller. &“The sprawling, brawling, no-punches-pulled narrative Martin deserves . . . one of baseball&’s epic characters.&”—Tom Verducci, bestselling author of The Cubs Way Even now, years after his death, Billy Martin remains one of the most intriguing and charismatic figures in baseball history. And the most misunderstood. A manager who is widely considered to have been a baseball genius, Martin is remembered more for his rabble-rousing and public brawls on the field and off. He was combative and intimidating, yet endearing and beloved. In Billy Martin, Bill Pennington resolves these contradictions and pens the definitive story of Martin&’s life. From his hardscrabble youth to his days on the Yankees in the 1950s and through sixteen years of managing, Martin made sure no one ever ignored him. Drawing on exhaustive interviews and his own time covering Martin as a young sportswriter, Pennington provides an intimate, revelatory, and endlessly colorful story of a truly larger-than-life sportsman. &“Enormously entertaining . . . Explores the question of whether a baseball lifer can actually be a tragic figure in the classic sense—a man destroyed by the very qualities that made him great.&”—The Wall Street Journal &“Bill Pennington gives long-overdue flesh to the caricature . . . Pennington savors the dirt-kicking spectacles without losing sight of the man.&”—The New York Times Book Review &“The hair on my forearms was standing up by the end of the fifth paragraph of this book&’s introduction. I knew Billy Martin. I covered Billy Martin. But I never knew him like this.&”—Dan Shaughnessy, bestselling author of Reversing the Curse
Created (Earth Hunters #2)
by Janice BoekhoffA professor questions science and faith as he searches for the truth—and a dinosaur—in this suspenseful, action-packed adventure. After his sister&’s death sends him into the loving arms of God, paleontology professor Travis Perego fights to reconcile the career he&’s devoted his life to with his fragile new faith. His struggle between evolutionary theory and the Bible soon attracts the attention of the dean who makes at least one thing clear in Travis&’s life. If he doesn&’t figure things out soon, he&’s fired. Then a former student tells him of an experiment designed to prove evolution true. Could it be possible to retrace the path of evolution through bird DNA—to reverse engineer a dinosaur? If so, Travis could finally get answers to the questions plaguing his thoughts and threatening his career. Desperate to know if the experiment succeeded, Travis searches the jungles of Costa Rica for the missing biology professor and the mysterious creature he created. On the hunt to find them, Travis meets Lenaia, a woman with her own reasons to search for the beast. Though both have secrets, Travis and Lenaia agree to work together before their chances of finding the animal—and the truth—evaporate into the thick jungle mist."Created has everything—suspense, romance, adventure….With an excellent set of credentials in her back pocket, Boekhoff has the writing chops to become the Michael Crichton of the CBA."—Katie Ganshert, award-winning author of No One Ever Asked
Emperor of Japan: Meiji and His World, 1852–1912
by Donald KeeneThe renowned Japanese scholar &“brings us as close to the inner life of the Meiji emperor as we are ever likely to get&” (The New York Times Book Review). When Emperor Meiji began his rule in 1867, Japan was a splintered empire dominated by the shogun and the daimyos, cut off from the outside world, staunchly antiforeign, and committed to the traditions of the past. Before long, the shogun surrendered to the emperor, a new constitution was adopted, and Japan emerged as a modern, industrialized state. Despite the length of his reign, little has been written about the strangely obscured figure of Meiji himself, the first emperor ever to meet a European. But now, Donald Keene sifts the available evidence to present a rich portrait not only of Meiji but also of rapid and sometimes violent change during this pivotal period in Japan&’s history. In this vivid and engrossing biography, we move with the emperor through his early, traditional education; join in the formal processions that acquainted the young emperor with his country and its people; observe his behavior in court, his marriage, and his relationships with various consorts; and follow his maturation into a &“Confucian&” sovereign dedicated to simplicity, frugality, and hard work. Later, during Japan&’s wars with China and Russia, we witness Meiji&’s struggle to reconcile his personal commitment to peace and his nation&’s increasingly militarized experience of modernization. Emperor of Japan conveys in sparkling prose the complexity of the man and offers an unrivaled portrait of Japan in a period of unique interest. &“Utterly brilliant . . . the best history in English of the emergence of modern Japan.&”—Los Angeles Times
Wild Bread: Sourdough Reinvented
by MaryJane ButtersThe owner of the historic Barron Flour Mill completely reinvents the concept of healthier-for-you, naturally fermented sourdough.Until now, sourdough was perceived as too much work and sour-tasting, artisan-style-only loaves. In Wild Bread, MaryJane Butters&’ quick and easy 1-minute 2x/day technique demonstrates the use of eight different types of flours for each bread featured—everything from gluten-free brown-rice flour to quinoa to common white to heirloom whole wheat—for a whopping 295 recipes and 475 photographs.Using her step-by-step method, every style of bread imaginable, including gluten-free, will loft with wild abandon without the purchase of a single packet of not-so-healthy, store-bought yeast. In nutritionally superior wild-yeast bread, fermentation triggers the release of vital nutrients and breaks down carbohydrates. In MaryJane&’s world, there&’s no such thing as too much bread because once you convert to slow-rise wild-bread making, that bagel you&’ve been thinking about is more like a vitamin pill than a source of &“carb-loaded&” guilt.Lessons gleaned from MaryJane Butters&’ diverse pioneering background, from carpenter to dairy owner to former wilderness ranger turned organic farmer, led her eventually to stewardship of the 4-story, historic Barron Flour Mill. It was only natural that her years spent living on remote Forest Service fire-watch towers with only a living, breathing sourdough &“mother&” for companionship would lead her to write a pioneering wild-yeast bread book. &“One of my favorite resources for beginners.&”—A Home Made from Scratch
The Philosophy of the Coen Brothers (The Philosophy of Popular Culture #Ppcs)
by Mark T. Conard&“Written for both fans of the Coen brothers and the philosophically curious, without the technical language . . . educational and entertaining.&” —Library Journal Joel and Ethan Coen have made films that redefined the gangster movie, the screwball comedy, the fable, and the film noir, but no matter what genre they&’re playing with, they consistently focus on the struggles of complex characters to understand themselves and their places in the strange worlds they inhabit. To borrow a phrase from Barton Fink, all Coen films explore &“the life of the mind&” and show that the human condition can often be simultaneously comic and tragic, profound and absurd. The essays in this book explore the challenging moral and philosophical terrain of the Coen repertoire. Several address how Coen films often share film noir&’s essential philosophical assumptions: power corrupts, evil is real, and human control of fate is an illusion. In Fargo, not even Minnesota&’s blankets of snow can hide Jerry Lundegaard&’s crimes or brighten his long, dark night of the soul. The tale of love, marriage, betrayal, and divorce in Intolerable Cruelty transcends the plight of the characters to illuminate competing theories of justice. Even in lighter fare, such as Raising Arizona and The Big Lebowski, the comedy emerges from characters&’ journeys to the brink of an amoral abyss. However, the Coens often knowingly and gleefully subvert conventions and occasionally offer symbolic rebirths and other hopeful outcomes. At the end of The Big Lebowski, for example, the Dude abides, his laziness has become a virtue, and the human comedy is perpetuating itself with the promised arrival of a newborn Lebowski. The Philosophy of the Coen Brothers sheds new light on the work of these cinematic visionaries. From Blood Simple to No Country for Old Men, the Coens&’ characters look for answers—though in some cases, their quest for answers leads, at best, only to more questions.
Kinsman's Oath (The Kinsman Series #2)
by Susan Krinard&“A fantastic futuristic romance complete with political intrigue and out-of-this-world adventure&” from the New York Times–bestselling author (Booklist). Human telepath Ronan VelKalevi, a Kinsman, was kidnapped by the catlike Shaauri when he was a child. Now, more than two decades later, he has escaped from the aliens who have held him captive for much of his life. On the run, he is saved by the captain of the spaceship Pegasus, Cynara D&’Accorso. Though drawn to Ronan, Cynara is suspicious of his motives, for there are Kinsmen who have proved traitorous to their race, aiding and abetting the Shaauri. But as Ronan and Cynara&’s minds—and bodies—meld in a passionate embrace, it soon becomes clear the claws of the Shaauri have dug deeper into Ronan than either he or Cynara could have ever imagined . . . &“Returning to the &‘Kinsman&’ universe that she first described in an Out of This World novella, Susan Krinard furbishes science fiction romance readers with a wonderful tale of a future in space marred by armed conflict. The delightful story line hooks readers of both genres with its descriptive insight into a galaxy under siege while also providing two wonderful characters wondering whether they should be loving partners or disillusioned antagonists.&” —AllReaders.com
The 1500 Calorie a Day Cookbook: 200 Tasty Recipes to Build a Daily Eating Plan (Betty Crocker Cooking)
by Betty CrockerKeep calories under control from breakfast to dinner with these amazing recipes.For anyone who wants to cut down on their calories without giving up on their favorite foods, Betty Crocker The 1,500 Calories a Day Cookbook is the ultimate resource. The formula is simple: pick any of the great-tasting recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and one or two snacks, and they'll add up to just 1,500 calories. With no hard-to-find ingredients or fancy preparations, these recipes are never difficult to prepare. And with comfort foods like chili, burgers, and quesadillas, you'll never feel deprived. Tips throughout let you customize the recipes with "a little more" or "a little less" to reach a daily calorie goal above or below the 1,500-calorie average for healthy weight loss and management.· Features 200 low-calorie recipes that are easy to make, simple to customize, and always delicious· Includes 100 beautiful full-color photographs that offer mouthwatering inspiration· Begins with an introductory section that lets you calculate your ideal calorie count and includes sample daily menus, calorie charts for common foods, and an exercise chart When it comes to cutting calories and portion control, Betty Crocker The 1,500 Calorie a Day Cookbook makes it simple, easy, and delicious.
Last Son of the War God
by Clay MartinFrom the author of Sword of the Caliphate: &“a thrilling adventure that . . . offers real insight into the mind of a Special Forces soldier&” (Guns America Digest). In the backcountry of Idaho, a tribe of men are hunting and killing with a dream of returning the world to an earlier time. A time when courage and prowess in the field determined a man&’s worth. A time when the strong took what they wanted, and the weak cowered in fear. Mike Bryant has come to the wilderness to die. Tired of the trappings of modern life, his will to live has run out. But when he crosses paths with a group of warriors who challenge him, he suddenly finds purpose. Mike is no ordinary man. Frozen and given up for dead, an inner core of rage ignites a fury few have seen and lived. Deep in the White Cloud Mountains, a demon is awakening. The Last Son of the War God was forged in the storm of blood and fire. And now he&’s angry. The War God has chosen his champion, one of his favorite sons. And by the time the dust settles, one thing will be clear. If you choose the War God as your deity, you had better have what it takes to measure up. Consequences are eternal. &“As page-turners go, this book is for certain one of them, but don&’t let that fool you into thinking the story is devoid of a sophisticated plot . . . action that starts early on and continues through to the very last line of the book.&”—SOFREP
Crowded Lives: And Other Stories of Desperation and Danger (Five Star Mystery Ser.)
by Clark HowardGritty, suspenseful short fiction about criminals and other characters on the edge from an Edgar Award–winning author. &“Not all Howard&’s heroes are ex-cons, but they might as well be. They&’ve all been around the block, made more than their share of mistakes, and taken their lumps, usually without complaint. A hit man who refuses a commission goes into hiding, afraid that everybody who looks twice at him may be carrying a bullet with his name on it. A Vietnam veteran plots revenge on the commanding officer who sent his troops into a cloud of Agent Orange; a ward of hospitalized WWII soldiers schemes to find the whereabouts of the lost love of one of their mates before he dies. A has-been boxer trains for a big bout without realizing he&’s been set up; a New Orleans clarinet player skips around town one step ahead of a creditor&’s enforcers long enough to audition for the Jazz Hall of Fame. . . . In every case, there&’s no mystery about who&’s guilty . . . but only about whether Howard&’s protagonists will succeed in their fatal plots, get rescued from their own worst nature, or, in the trickiest of these nine stories, succeed but fail anyway.&” —Kirkus Reviews
The Night of the Long Knives (Dover Doomsday Classics Ser.)
by Fritz LeiberA post-apocalyptic novel set in the nuclear wastelands of America from the Grand Master of Science Fiction and author of the Lankhmar series. Ray is armed and dangerous, suspicious of everyone he comes across in the decimated Deathlands and willing to fight to the death as he scavenges for food and weapons. Into his life comes Alice, just as wary but whose intentions are not violent. The two drifters forge an uneasy truce, but their bloodlust will be tested when an old man—a former homicidal maniac—offers them something almost too painful to contemplate: hope. &“A dark, edgy story, Leiber deconstructs the madness of such aggression in turns overt and subtle. . . . The character study of a killer paranoid everyone is out to kill him . . . A hard-edged, slightly satirical look at mankind&’s propensity toward murder in the context of free choice.&” —Speculiction &“Vividly describes a horrifying possible future America where nuclear war has ravaged the land and the human brain.&” —Fantasy Literature
Michigan's Haunted Lighthouses (Haunted America)
by Dianna StampflerTravel Michigan&’s coast—and into the state&’s history—with otherworldly tales of the spirits of those who sought to keep its waters safe. Michigan has more lighthouses than any other state, with more than 120 dotting its expansive Great Lakes shoreline. Many of these lighthouses lay claim to haunted happenings. Former keepers like the cigar-smoking Captain Townshend at Seul Choix Point and prankster John Herman at Waugoshance Shoal near Mackinaw City maintain their watch long after death ended their duties. At White River Light Station in Whitehall, Sarah Robinson still keeps a clean and tidy house, and a mysterious young girl at the Marquette Harbor Lighthouse seeks out other children and female companions. Countless spirits remain between Whitefish Point and Point Iroquois in an area well known for its many tragic shipwrecks. Join author and Promote Michigan founder Dianna Stampfler as she recounts the tales from Michigan&’s ghostly beacons. &“Haunting tales of Michigan&’s lighthouses . . . Her stories come from lighthouse museums, friends and family.&”—Great Lakes Echo
Blame: Dark And Suspenseful Family Drama
by Paul ReadA young man must confront his traumatic childhood when his estranged father dies under suspicious circumstances in this &“raw, startlingly honest novel&” (Matthew Norman).Lucas is just a boy in the summer of 1989, when he witnesses an event that will tear his family apart. Over a decade later, Lucas learns that his estranged father has succumbed to a heart attack—news that leaves him oddly cold. Confused by his own lack of grief, Lucas escapes to New York with his lovely colleague Mariana. But a dark secret from his past threatens to destroy their burgeoning relationship before it has even begun. When something suspicious about his father&’s death comes to light, Lucas begins looking for clues to what really happened. But his search draws him back into his own traumatic childhood. As the startling truth is revealed, Lucas must confront the fact that father and son may not have been so different after all.
A Neighborhood Guide to Washington, D.C.'s Hidden History (Hidden History)
by Jeanne FogleA historic guide to Washington, D.C.&’s neighborhoods, featuring photographs, maps, and beautiful drawings. - Get off the National Mall and enjoy nine walking and driving tours of Washington, D.C.&’s historic neighborhood - Discover the hidden history of the nation&’s capital with tales of political intrigue, scandal, romance and tragedy. - Experience the overlooked architectural and cultural treasures in such neighborhoods as Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan and Mount Vernon Square. Owner of A Tour de Force Guided Tours, D.C. historian Jeanne Fogle leads her readers through the hidden sites and history of Washington, D.C.&’s neighborhoods. Charming sketches by Edward Fogle and vintage photographs accompany each tour, casting a new light on the city. Visitors and local alike will be surprised and delighted by the discoveries that can be made beyond the monuments.