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Chicken and Egg: A Memoir of Suburban Homesteading with 125 Recipes
by Janice Cole“Follows Cole’s journey as she bonds with birds, learns about farming in the city and discovers some delicious dishes along the way.” —The Washington PostChicken coops have never been so chic! From organic gardens in parking lots to rooftop beekeeping, the appeal of urban homesteading is widespread. Chicken and Egg tells the story of veteran food writer Janice Cole, who, like so many other urbanites, took up the revolutionary hobby of raising chickens at home. From picking out the perfect coop to producing the miracle of the first egg, Cole shares her now-expert insights into the trials, triumphs, and bonds that result when human and hen live in close quarters. With 125 recipes for delicious chicken and egg dishes, poultry lovers, backyard farmers, and those contemplating taking the leap will adore this captivating illustrated memoir!“It’s an endearing book, but if you don’t find the personal side charming, there are plenty of other reasons to pick it up . . . This book takes small scale chicken-keeping to a deeper level, and adds some new recipes to try out.” —Heavy Table“Surprising variations on familiar themes . . . Interspersed in Chicken and Egg are the adventures of Cole’s own birds Roxanne, Cleo, and Crazy Lulu, which makes this a charming book as well as a useful one.” —Boston.com“Chicken and Egg is both surprise and delight . . . Cole shares her journey in a warm and witty style but, because of her strong food background, she adds another layer and, as a cookbook, Chicken and Egg is very strong.” —January Magazine
The Sins of Lady Dacey (The Dukes and Desires Series #4)
by M. C. BeatonNew York Times–Bestselling Author: Lady Dacey has a way of leading others into temptation, scandal—and love . . .The unhappily married Pamela Perryworth and the pious innocent Honoria Goodham are currently guests of Lady Dacey for the London season—and their hostess is famed among her set for her outrageous behavior. But the two aren’t quite as scandalized as the gossips might expect. After all, being in Lady Dacey’s company does provide an adventurous escape from their not-very-fulfilling lives.It doesn’t take long for a notorious lord to start pining for Mrs. Perryworth—and for a disreputable duke to become smitten with the pure-hearted Honoria. The question remains whether these proper ladies will find themselves ruined—or have their lives turned around by love . . .“The best of the Regency writers.” —Kirkus ReviewsPreviously published under the name Marion Chesney
Lovely Little Hand Embroidery: Projects for Holidays & Every Day
by Shirley Hudson“Charming . . . Hudson’s compilation will appeal to the beginner embroiderer with a yen for the ‘quick, simple, and easy.’” —Publishers WeeklyCapture the magic of holidays (and every day!) with 30 hand-embroidery projects. Starting with simple stitches, you’ll add sweet sayings and motifs to home decor and gifts. Sew up country-cute pincushions, modern mug rugs, vintage-inspired pillows, and more! Whether you’re refreshing your home decor or sharing meaningful handmade gifts with a friend, you’ll love how quick and easy it is to sew up seasonal designs for each month of the year.Small, quick, and easy hand-embroidery projects to stitch all year longBring meaning to the holidays! 30 seasonal projects to sew and shareCheerful illustrations to take your vintage-modern handmades to another level“The projects in the book are really cute and follow a season/special occasions theme. There’s something for each month, two projects for birthdays and a few extra . . . I think the book is worth it just for the cute little designs for the pincushions . . . If you’re someone who has friends that would enjoy a little quick gift, these are so perfect. The ‘Pinkeep’ I adore. The ‘Courage’ one would be great if you know anyone dealing with cancer or other hard life events.” —Jo’s Country Junction
EMPulse 2 (EMPulse series)
by Deborah D. MooreA trio of survivors journeys across a nuclear-ravaged America in this post-apocalyptic thriller from the author of the popular The Journal series. Adele Michaels had found safe haven from her abusive ex-husband at the Rocky Mountains Geo-Domes resort. But when a nuclear electromagnetic pulse took down the entire power grid, multiple warheads turned the east coast into an unstable hot zone.Adele may be safe at the resort, but she’s also stranded far from home and family. Now she must undertake a long and perilous journey from Montana to Michigan, and two of her new friends aren’t about to let her make the journey alone.Faced with both friend and foe, the travelers find themselves on a dangerous path. Will finding Adele’s mother be enough for them to start rebuilding their new lives?
Lost Burbank (Lost)
by Wesley H. Clark Michael B. McDanielSlowly fading with the city's ever-changing landscape, the places and people of Burbank's past tell a vibrant story. Before the arrival of Warner Bros. and Walt Disney, First National Pictures built its original studio lot on Olive Avenue in 1926. For over sixty years, Lockheed Aircraft Company produced some of the nation's best airplanes where the massive Empire Shopping Center now stands. Heavyweight champion James Jeffries turned his Burbank ranch home and barn into a beloved landmark and boxing venue. And inventor Joseph Wesley Fawkes's scheme to build a monorail to Los Angeles became a local laughingstock. Die-hard Burbankers Wes Clark and Michael McDaniel collect these and many more forgotten local stories where they can finally be found.
Chicago Shakedown: The Ogden Gas Scandal
by John F. HoganThe Ogden Gas Affair represented the biggest political scandal of Chicago's first sixty years. Mayor John P. Hopkins and Democratic Party boss Roger Sullivan conspired with ten other insiders to form a dummy corporation to blackmail Peoples Gas Company. The scam poured money into the coffers of beneficiaries who were never prosecuted, including the governor of Illinois, John P. Altgeld. As their lengthy swindle ran its course, Hopkins and Sullivan rubbed elbows with the most notorious grafters of the robber baron era, including Charles Yerkes and "Big Bill" Thompson. Author John Hogan follows the money in a scheme that became a template for the enrichment of the connected at the expense of the citizenry.
Cougar Bay Nature Preserve: Saving Coeur d'Alene's Natural Gem (The History Press)
by Theresa ShafferFighting for Ecological Heritage In 1992, a Hawaiian developer proposed a subdivision on Cougar Bay's northern shore, just two miles south of Coeur d'Alene. Dedicated, tenacious locals took on the seemingly impossible goal of stopping the "Cougar Beach" development. Unlikely allies--environmental activists and a cantankerous landowner--banded together. Private and public groups stepped up. In 1997, The Nature Conservancy purchased major shoreline areas and created a nature preserve. The sanctuary remained unaltered until more private land was gifted to the Bureau of Land Management and Kootenai County. After thirteen years of heroic perseverance, the Cougar Bay Nature Preserve became a reality. Idaho Wildlife Viewing Guide calls it one of the state's best wildlife viewing sites. Theresa Shaffer chronicles the battle to preserve this oasis for locals, visitors and wildlife alike.
Tippecanoe County and the 1913 Flood (Disaster)
by Pete Bill Arnold L. SweetHeralding the coming spring, the weather forecast promised a warm and sunny Easter in 1913. Little did the citizens of Tippecanoe County realize that a furious deluge would cause the Wabash River to swell to an ungovernable and lethal height. Bridges collapsed, whole buildings came unmoored from their foundations and washed away and heroic rescue attempts saved lives and cost others. Using previously untold stories and images never before seen in print, Pete Bill and Arnold Sweet unfold the human drama of communities suddenly cut off from the rest of the world and facing a natural disaster that gripped twenty states.
San Francisco's St. Cecilia Parish: A History (Landmarks)
by Frank DunniganOriginally housed in a two-story home and then in an old converted schoolhouse along Taraval Street in 1917, San Francisco's St. Cecilia Church today stands as a cultural pillar and architectural gem of the Parkside District. The parish continually grew to meet the demands of its members, despite the hardships brought on by events like the Great Depression and both world wars. Through years of expansions, new construction and additions, the parish remains an active gathering place for thousands of people. Local author Frank Dunnigan utilizes community remembrances and photos from dozens of different sources to tell the story of a vibrant parish that continues to live up to its motto: "The Finest, the Greatest and the Best."
Unforgettable Texans
by Bartee HaileHistory books burst at the seams with stories about Houston, Travis, Crockett and other icons of Texas history. Yet many of the Lone Star State's fascinating figures--well known in life but forgotten in death--remain obscure by omission. This scintillating company includes a World War I spy who became a movie star, the first gringo matador, a West Texas tent showman and the husband-and-wife trick-shot act that amazed audiences for forty years. Some characters cut across the common narrative, like the admiral whose advice might have prevented the attack on Pearl Harbor, the one and only Republican congressman in the first half of the twentieth century, the Klansman Texans elected to the U.S. Senate and the businessman who wrote the longest English-language novel in complete secrecy. Popular columnist and author Bartee Haile brings to life some of the most intriguing Texans who ever slipped through the cracks of history.
Baltimore Civil Rights Leader Victorine Q. Adams: The Power of the Ballot (American Heritage)
by Ida E. JonesVictorine Quille Adams was a Baltimore native and the first African American woman elected to the city council. Born in 1912, she lived through stringent segregation, racial violence and economic turbulenceVictorine Quille Adams was a Baltimore native and the first African American woman elected to the city council. Born in 1912, she lived through stringent segregation, racial violence and economic turbulence.Educated at Morgan State and Coppin State Universities, she took to the classroom and enriched the lives of her students. In 1946, she founded the Colored Women's Democratic Campaign Committee to educate African American women about the vote and the power of the ballot box. In concert with fellow educators Mary McLeod Bethune, Kate Sheppard and Dr. Delores Hunt, she persisted in educating and empowering voters throughout her life. Author Ida E. Jones reveals the story of this civic leader and her crusade for equity for all people in Baltimore.
Gamecock Glory: The University of South Carolina Baseball Team's Journey to the 2010 NCAA Championship (Sports)
by Travis HaneyAfter more than one hundred years of craving a champion, the University of South Carolina finally has one. The 2010 Gamecock baseball team won six consecutive games over eight summer nights to take the College World Series and lay claim to the school's first major national championship. From dancing around in a dark locker room to singing "Silent Night"? on the team bus after every victory in Omaha, these Gamecocks were as fun-loving as they were talented. And they did it all in the name of one special boy, seven-year-old Bayler Teal. Bayler passed away before he could see his beloved Gamecocks triumph, but the team's victory is a tribute to their number one fan. Join the Post and Courier's Travis Haney as he recounts this incredible team's historic season.
Ghosts of Concord's Colonial Inn (Haunted America)
by Sam BaltrusisNestled in the town square of Concord, Massachusetts, the windows of the Colonial Inn have gazed upon more than three centuries of bloodstained history. Known for its role in the American Revolution, the Inn was originally built as three separate buildings with the oldest section of the property dating back to 1716. A stone's throw from Old North Bridge, the Inn is notoriously haunted by the ghosts from its Revolutionary War past. Guests report phantom footsteps, disembodied voices, and spirited soldiers lurking in the shadows of the labyrinthine hallways and empty rooms of this infamous inn. Local author Sam Baltrusis has worked the graveyard shift at Concord's Colonial Inn trying to unravel the chilling mysteries and lingering legends associated with one of the country's oldest and most haunted hotels.
Legendary Locals of Bozeman (Legendary Locals)
by Rachel Phillips Gallatin History MuseumFrom its inception as a supply town during Montana's gold rush in the 1860s, Bozeman has attracted visionaries, leaders, and pioneering thinkers. Bozeman's first mayor, John V. Bogert, established a precedent for keeping the city clean, safe, and orderly. City commissioner and tireless worker Mary Vant Hull spearheaded efforts to build a new library and to expand local parks and trails, and early physician Dr. Henry Foster successfully performed one of the first caesarean sections in Montana. Incredibly talented outdoor advocates and athletes like mountain climber Alex Lowe and long-distance runner Ed Anacker have complemented Bozeman's outdoor lifestyle. An emphasis on art, music, and culture began in the 1860s with piano and voice sensation Emma Weeks Willson. Today, artist Jim Dolan's sculptures are enjoyed all over town, and illusionist Jay Owenhouse wows children and adults with his live shows. Inspiring individuals like Cody Dieruf, who passed away from cystic fibrosis at the age of 23, and dedicated streetcar driver Larry O'Brien have added kindness and courage to local life.
The Editor: A Compelling Crime Mystery
by Simon HallPeculiar circumstances unite a group of strangers to find a missing girl and solve a gruesome murder in this compelling mystery.A mysterious advert in a newspaper promising to restore hope to the hopeless brings together four strangers—none realising they will end up investigating a twisted and troubling crime that threatens their very futures.Mitch, a former Crime Scene Investigator, Olivia, a brilliant PhD student, and Florence, a middle-aged solicitor, find themselves working with an enigmatic newspaper editor who refers to himself only as Ed.But when Maddie, a teenage girl, disappears in sinister circumstances, the team are drawn into the hunt for her. And when a neighbour’s body is discovered in a pool of blood, they realise they must use their unique skills in a race against time.But can they solve the mystery before it’s too late? And before Ed’s shadowy past overcomes them all?If you are a fan of authors like Susan Lewis, Erin Kinsley or J.R., Ellis, you’ll love this stunning thriller.
The Regret: An Addictive Psychological Suspense Thriller
by Dan MalakinA stalker’s victim hunts for answers when she believes he’s at it again in this psychological thriller.Rachel Stone’s world was destroyed by a stalker, Alan Griffin. After he went to prison, she rebuilt her life.Now she has a three-year-old daughter and is in a new relationship. But someone is stalking her again. Her phone, her emails, and her social media are hacked . . .Rachel believes it’s Griffin, out of prison and looking for revenge. She needs to find him and make him leave her alone. But as Rachel is drawn into a hunt, she realizes that something even more horrific is happening—something that will make her confront the childhood that has lingered inside her like a ghost, and will force her to face the truth about her new life.Is Griffin the one ruining her life? Or is someone far more dangerous responsible?Praise for The Regret“I am so impressed with this novel. Definitely a contender for my book of the year.” —Keri Beevis, author of Every Little BreathThe Regret is a gripping psychological thriller perfect for fans of authors like Rachel Abbott, Cara Hunter, and C.L. Taylor.
Ginny (The Ladies In Love Series #2)
by M. C. BeatonWhen a merchant’s daughter inherits a fortune, it brings a heap of trouble and a chance at love in this charming Edwardian romance.Ginny Bloggs is as shocked as anyone. A wealthy man she’s never met has left her a fortune and a magnificent country estate. Too bad the man’s disgruntled relatives are part of the bargain. Charged with instructing Ginny in the ways of polite society, the quartet of querulous schemers have other plans in mind for her.The handsome Lord Gerald de Fremney is around to keep the unruly relatives in line. But he soon learns that there is more to Ginny than what so pleasingly meets the eye. As delicate as a china doll, she’s also bold as brass. And now she’s going to teach them all what it meant to be a lady . . .
Piecing: Expanding The Basics
by Ruth B. McDowellThe renowned quilt artist and author of Ruth McDowell’s Piecing Workshop offers an advanced class in piecing for quilters who have mastered the basics.Almost everyone who views a Ruth McDowell quilt wants to know, “How did she piece that?” Now Ruth shares her sought-after techniques for piecing curved seams, insets, multiple angles, Z seams, Y seams, puzzle seams, diagonals, intersecting seams, slipped seams, and much more. Beginning with a photo or sketch, Ruth walks you through the individual steps of piecing and offers problem-solving suggestions along the way. You’ll learn her methods for original piecing design, as well as how to select fabrics and find your own working style. This book will appeal to traditional and contemporary quiltmakers alike.
Ella's War: A Moving and Emotional Historical Drama
by Sarah BourneA World War II nurse finds herself in a hospital bed with no memory of how she got there in this dramatic historical novel by the author of The Train.1947. Ella Elkington wakes up in hospital with minor physical injuries but no memory. She cannot even remember her own name.The doctor treating her tells her that she had a car accident and has been identified by a letter found in a handbag. Asking to see the letter, hoping to find out about herself, she learns the letter is now missing.When the hospital tracks down her brother, he visits her, and Ella has glimmers of childhood memories. After she is released from hospital, with the help of diaries and letters, and her long-time friend Sheila, Ella begins to piece together her past. She learns she was a nurse during the war, who was sent to work in a mobile hospital in France after the D-Day landings. But, haunted by nightmares, Ella struggles to understand how she ended up in the accident—as well as what happened to that letter and the man in her dreams.In order to understand who she is, Ella must face a terrible truth in order to make peace with the past and find a way to live again . . . Ella’s War is a captivating historical drama that will appeal to fans of authors like Lucinda Riley and Victoria Hislop.
How To Kill Your Friends: An Addictive Psychological Crime Thriller
by Phil KurthausenIn this psychological thriller, an American grifter in Barcelona is determined to befriend a group of social media influencers—no matter what it takes.There’s something about Meredith . . .Meredith is a young underachiever, living in a squalid apartment, struggling to stay one step ahead of her landlord and the law when she meets a man from her past who offers her a way out and a chance to start over.Having worked her way into the lives of the rich and privileged, Meredith will do just about anything to preserve her new lifestyle. But just how far is she prepared to go?Phil Kurthausen is also the author of the psychological thriller Don’t Let Me In. How To Kill Your Friends is perfect for fans of authors like Rachel Abbott, Kerry Wilkinson, and Mark Edwards.
Isolation: A Gripping Psychological Suspense Thriller Full of Twists
by Sarah K. StephensAs a deadly epidemic sends the nation into quarantine, one family must face a killer in their home in this tense and timely mystery thriller.Seemingly out of nowhere, a vicious virus puts all of America on lockdown. In their opulent mansion, the wealthy Stone family is better off than most. But they’re not without their problems. Mark, a former tech industry giant, is now an invalid close to death. His wife Brenna is unravelling more each day. And the children are terrified by the constantly shifting news.Then a member of the household staff starts showing symptoms. As paranoia builds, the family’s fragile bonds are put to the test. But the virus is the least of their worries. Because someone has chosen to use this crisis to take the ultimate revenge . . .
The Leighton Jones Mysteries Books One to Three: The Girl on the Bus, Carpenter Road, and Toys in the Dust (The Leighton Jones Mysteries)
by N.M. BrownThree hard-hitting crime thrillers in one volume featuring “a protagonist that the reader really gets behind and cares about” (By the Letter Book Reviews).This collection of mysteries following the career of California cop Leighton Jones includes:The Girl on the Bus: Emotionally isolated Vicki Reiner craves the fleeting happiness she experienced prior to her college graduation. To recapture this, she invites an old friend for a break at her deserted beachside home. But despite booking a bus ticket, her friend never shows up. The police dismiss her concerns—but newly retired detective Leighton Jones, haunted by his own devastating loss, finds it hard not to be drawn into Vicki’s search for the truth, and a quest that will take them across the dusty highways of North America . . .Carpenter Road: After traffic officer Leighton Jones is called to an altercation in a used car lot, he is confronted by a prostitute rambling on about a girl who stole her coat. He thinks nothing off it. That is until the body of a Jane Doe shows up, matching the prostitute’s description . . .Toys in the Dust: Two little girls, Tina and Suzy, are playing when a stranger appears and strikes up a conversation. He is sad that he doesn’t have a doll to play with like the girls do, so Suzy hurries home to fetch one. When she returns, Suzy discovers both Tina and the stranger have vanished. Later, Leighton Jones sees a young girl race out in front of his car and vanish into the countryside, but his superiors, increasingly concerned about Leighton’s mental health, doubt the child exists. Meanwhile, in the California countryside, a killer is relentlessly searching for the one who got away . . .
Forever and the Night (The Black Rose Chronicles #1)
by Linda Lael MillerA whistleblower finds refuge—and passion—in the arms of a wealthy vampire in this erotic romance from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author. Neely Wallace has a target on her back. She&’s uncovered evidence that her boss, a powerful US senator, is involved in mob and drug activity. Now she&’s hiding out with family in New England. But while she&’s out trick-or-treating with her nephew, Neely knocks on the door of a nearby mansion, and fate—in the form of charming and reclusive Aidan Tremayne—answers the door. Aidan has a secret he&’s been hiding for centuries: He&’s a vampire who yearns for the time when he can walk in light of day and return to the land of the living. When Aidan meets the beautiful, funny, intelligent, human stranger, suddenly his longing has a name: Neely Wallace. Aidan will do anything to keep Neely safe. But when faced with the choice of either condemning her to his immortal fate, or forsaking his vampire family, Aidan must walk the line between the living and the dead, the mortal and immortal, to uncover his true destiny. Forever and the Night is the first book in the Black Rose Chronicles series from #1 New York Times– and USA Today–bestselling author Linda Lael Miller. &“Miller creates characters I defy you to forget.&” —Debbie Macomber &“Exotic, lush, sensual, and exciting . . . Miller has created a fascinating, fabulous world populated by mortals and fiends who are all too human. I loved it.&” —Jayne Ann Krentz
Oxnard Sugar Beets: Ventura County's Lost Cash Crop (Lost)
by Jeffrey Wayne MaulhardtIn the early 1890s, farmers Albert Maulhardt and John Edward Borchard discovered Ventura County's favorable conditions for a highly profitable new cash crop: the sugar beet. Not long after inviting sugar mogul Henry T. Oxnard to the area, construction began on a $2 million sugar factory capable of processing two thousand tons of beets daily. The facility brought jobs, wealth and the Southern Pacific rail line. It became one of the country's largest producers of sugar, and just like that, a town was born. Despite the industry's demise, the city of Oxnard still owes its name to the man who delivered prosperity. A fifth-generation descendant, local author and historian Jeffrey Wayne Maulhardt details the rise and fall of a powerful enterprise and the entrepreneurial laborers who helped create a city.
Orange County Pioneers: Oral Histories from the Works Progress Administration
by Charles EptingOrange County's pioneer history is filled with harrowing tales every bit as entertaining as a western novel. These stories, culled from oral histories recorded by old-timers in the 1930s as part of the Works Progress Administration, offer a rarely seen look into Orange County's frontier days. From bear hunts and bullfights to social gatherings at the home of the most famous Shakespearean actress of the day, these tales are a window into the earliest days of every corner of the county. Join editor Charles Epting for these wonderfully evocative portraits of the past recounted in the words of the eyewitnesses.