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The Cardinal's Hat: Money, Ambition, and Everyday Life in the Court of a Borgia Prince
by Mary Hollingsworth&“A riveting portrait of the day-to-day life of a wealthy, worldly Renaissance prince&” as he pursues power and influence in the Catholic church (USA Today). The second son of Alfonso d&’Este and Lucretia Borgia, the Duke and Duchess of Ferrara, Ippolito d&’Este was made the archbishop of Milan at the age of nine. But from the time of his father&’s death in 1534, he set his ambitions on acquiring the powerful and coveted cardinal&’s hat. But one did not become a sixteenth century prince of the church through piety and good works. Ippolito had a taste for gambling and women. He enjoyed hunting in the Loir valley and pursued his ambition with money, schmoozing, and the dark arts of politics. Working with Ippolito&’s letters and ledgers, recently uncovered in an archive in Modena, Italy, Mary Hollingsworth has pieced together a fascinating and undeniably titillating tale of this Renaissance cardinal and his road to power and wealth in sixteenth century Europe. The ledgers document every aspect of Ippolito&’s comings, goings, purchases, and debts. Out of these finely detailed records, Hollingsworth brings to life not only Ippolito, but his world. &“In this brilliant piece of historical detective work and narrative reconstruction . . . the most unlikely bits and pieces—a scrap of velvet, a stray barrel of wine—can be made to tell stories that resonate far beyond the neat columns of a well-kept account book.&” —The Guardian
The Constant Companion (The Regency Intrigue Series #7)
by M. C. BeatonA suspenseful tale of love lost and found in Regency England, by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Hamish Macbeth novels. Quiet, reserved Miss Constance Lamberton came to the household of the haughty but beautiful Lady Amelia to serve as the lady&’s chaperone throughout the season&’s many festivities—and soon found herself an unwitting accomplice in the lady&’s scheme to trap the very eligible Lord Philip into marriage. But it was not Lady Amelia who won his heart. . . . The pale, golden-eyed Constance was to become his wife. And when she disappeared without explanation, Lord Philip was willing to move heaven and earth to find her . . . Previously published under the name Marion Chesney
The Big Roads: The Untold Story of the Engineers, Visionaries, and Trailblazers Who Created the American Superhighways
by Earl SwiftDiscover the twists and turns of one of America&’s great infrastructure projects with this &“engrossing history of the creation of the U.S. interstate system&” (Los Angeles Times). It&’s become a part of the landscape that we take for granted, the site of rumbling eighteen-wheelers and roadside rest stops, a familiar route for commuters and vacationing families. But during the twentieth century, the interstate highway system dramatically changed the face of our nation. These interconnected roads—over 47,000 miles of them—are man-made wonders, economic pipelines, agents of sprawl, uniquely American symbols of escape and freedom, and an unrivaled public works accomplishment. Though officially named after President Dwight D. Eisenhower, this network of roadways has origins that reach all the way back to the World War I era, and The Big Roads—&“the first thorough history of the expressway system&” (The Washington Post)—tells the full story of how they came to be. From the speed demon who inspired a primitive web of dirt auto trails to the largely forgotten technocrats who planned the system years before Ike reached the White House to the city dwellers who resisted the concrete juggernaut when it bore down on their neighborhoods, this book reveals both the massive scale of this government engineering project, and the individual lives that have been transformed by it. A fast-paced history filled with fascinating detours, &“the book is a road geek&’s treasure—and everyone who travels the highways ought to know these stories&” (Kirkus Reviews).
The Carpenter's Pencil: A Novel of the Spanish Civil War
by Manuel RivasThe acclaimed Galician author&’s novel of the Spanish Civil War is &“a sincere and beautiful portrait of a brutal, ugly period of Spanish history&” (The Guardian). Novelist and El País journalist Manuel Rivas has been heralded as one of the brightest in a new wave of Spanish authors. Originally written in Galician, his native language, The Carpenter&’s Pencil was a bestseller in Spain and has been published in nine countries. Set in the dark days of the Spanish Civil War, The Carpenter&’s Pencil charts the linked destinies of Dr. Daniel Da Barca, a Republican who cheats death in General Franco&’s prisons; Herbal, an illiterate Falangist and Da Barca&’s shadow; and an unnamed painter with the carpenter&’s pencil, the man who unites them in life and death. It is also the story of Marisa Mallo, loved by both Da Barca and Herbal; Pepe Sánchez, the bolero singer; &“Genghis Khan,&” the wrestler; and the legend of two estranged sisters, Life and Death. All of these and more are bound by the events of the war. And all are rendered, in Rivas&’s skillful hand, with the power of the carpenter&’s pencil, a pencil that draws both the measured line and the artist&’s fanciful vision.
Lessons from the Heartland: A Turbulent Half-Century of Public Education in an Iconic American City
by Barbara J. Miner&“Miner&’s story of Milwaukee is filled with memorable characters . . . explores with consummate skill the dynamics of race, politics, and schools in our time.&” —Mike Rose, author of The Mind at Work Weaving together the racially fraught history of public education in Milwaukee and the broader story of hypersegregation in the rust belt, Lessons from the Heartland tells of a city&’s fall from grace—and its chance for redemption in the twenty-first century. A symbol of middle American working-class values, Wisconsin—and in particular urban Milwaukee—has been at the forefront of a half century of public education experiments, from desegregation and &“school choice&” to vouchers and charter schools. This book offers a sweeping narrative portrait of an all-American city at the epicenter of public education reform, and an exploration of larger issues of race and class in our democracy. The author, a former Milwaukee Journal reporter whose daughters went through the public school system, explores the intricate ways that jobs, housing, and schools intersect, underscoring the intrinsic link between the future of public schools and the dreams and hopes of democracy in a multicultural society. &“A social history with the pulse and pace of a carefully crafted novel and a Dickensian cast of unforgettable characters. With the eye of an ethnographer, the instincts of a beat reporter, and the heart of a devoted mother and citizen activist, Miner has created a compelling portrait of a city, a time, and a people on the edge. This is essential reading.&” —Bill Ayers, author of Teaching Toward Freedom &“Eloquently captures the narratives of schoolchildren, parents, and teachers.&” —Library Journal
On Language: Chomsky's Classic Works: Language and Responsibility and Reflections on Language
by Noam ChomskyThe two most popular titles by the noted linguist and critic in one volume—an ideal introduction to his work. On Language features some of Noam Chomsky&’s most informal and highly accessible work. In Part I, Language and Responsibility, Chomsky presents a fascinating self-portrait of his political, moral, and linguistic thinking. In Part II, Reflections on Language, Chomsky explores the more general implications of the study of language and offers incisive analyses of the controversies among psychologists, philosophers, and linguists over fundamental questions of language. &“Language and Responsibility is a well-organized, clearly written and comprehensive introduction to Chomsky&’s thought.&” —The New York Times Book Review &“Language and Responsibility brings together in one readable volume Chomsky&’s positions on issues ranging from politics and philosophy of science to recent advances in linguistic theory. . . . The clarity of presentation at times approaches that of Bertrand Russell in his political and more popular philosophical essays.&” —Contemporary Psychology &“Reflections on Language is profoundly satisfying and impressive. It is the clearest and most developed account of the case of universal grammar and of the relations between his theory of language and the innate faculties of mind responsible for language acquisition and use.&” —Patrick Flanagan
Mr. Sunday's Saturday Night Chicken: More than 100 Delicious, Homemade Recipes to Bring Your Family Together
by Lorraine WallaceSeasonal chicken recipes—from summer salads to winter pot pies—by the New York Times–bestselling author of Mr. Sunday&’s Soups. On the heels of the hugely successful Mr. Sunday&’s Soups, Lorraine Wallace—wife of Fox News Sunday anchor Chris Wallace—shares another family tradition: the night before taping his show, Chris always wants something familiar and comforting for dinner: chicken. Faced with the challenge of keeping the meals interesting—like so many people at home eating chicken meals at least once a week—Lorraine created more than 100 delicious chicken recipes the whole family will love. You&’ll find chicken favorites prepared in almost every way: baked, fried, butterflied, pan roasted, and stir-fried, as well as in salads, enchiladas, and pot pies. In addition to her own delicious family favorites, Lorraine also includes recipes from celebrity chef Art Smith and restaurants such as Washington&’s landmark Martin&’s Tavern. 31 side dishes serve as perfect complements to your favorite chicken dish, so you&’ll find everything you need to prepare satisfying chicken meals for almost any occasion. Includes more than 130 recipes organized by season, from cold chicken salads for summer to hot and hearty pot pies for winterFeatures scrapbook family photos of the Wallaces throughout as well as gorgeous photos of finished dishesSpecial chapters include perfect recipes for hosting friends and family and fun ideas for snacking and eating on football Sundays
Different Tides: A Young Women Beacomes A Governess To Two Grieving Orphans
by Janet WoodsIn this historical romance, when a young Englishwoman becomes a governess to two grieving orphans, she discovers an unknown past—and a promising future. London, 1835. Despite her youth and inexperience, Clementine Morris is hired by Zachariah Fleet to care for his recently orphaned niece and nephew. He hopes she can be more than a governess to the unfortunate infants. And as an orphan herself, Clementine&’s heart goes out to them. Little does Clementine know that Zachariah&’s is interested in her extends beyond her new position. He believes she is a distant relation of his by marriage, and there is a chance she is a legatee for a not insubstantial amount of money. There are troubles ahead, though, when another young woman turns up with a claim to the inheritance . . . and troubles for Zachariah too. The self-possessed, wealthy businessman has never allowed himself to fall in love, but as he grows to trust Clementine he realizes that he may be falling for her. &“The skilled and always compelling Woods keeps readers guessing until the very end of her latest historical romance.&” —Booklist
In the Presence of Angels
by Katherine KingsleyFrom the national bestselling author, a Regency &“filled with the strong spirituality that has become a hallmark of Ms. Kingsley&’s romances&” (Romantic Times). Louisa Merriem is in danger of losing her farm after her husband dies in the war at Waterloo. When she places an ad looking for help, she never expects someone as handsome and mysterious as Will Cutter to arrive on her doorstep. Unsure of whether this stranger is trustworthy, Louisa is left with little choice if she wants to save her farm. Mistaken for a common worker, Maj. Lord William Fitzpatrick doesn&’t know how to confess his identity to Louisa, the widow of his best friend and comrade in arms. Despite falling in love with her after reading the letters she&’d sent her husband, he means only to pay his respects. But committed now to saving her farm, he wants more than just her trust, hoping the vulnerable widow will learn to love again. &“This beautiful romance, obviously written from the heart, will have you believing in love . . . and the presence of angels.&” —Old Book Barn Gazette &“An emotionally stirring Regency romance that reaches deep-down inside and touches the reader&’s soul.&” —Stardust &“Sprinklings&” of Romance
Beasts & Children: Stories
by Amy ParkerLinked stories exploring the dark heart of the American family: &“Electrifying, daring . . . sure to appeal to fans of Karen Russell and Lorrie Moore &” (Booklist, starred review). A St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Book of the Year The Bowmans are declining Texas gentry, heirs to an airline fortune, surrounded by a patriarch&’s stuffed trophies and lost dreams. They will each be haunted by the past as they strive to escape its force. The Fosters are diplomats&’ kids who might as well be orphans. Jill and Maizie grow up privileged amid poverty, powerless to change the lives of those around them and uncertain whether they have the ability to change their own. The Guzmans have moved between Colombia and the United States, each generation seeking opportunity for the next, only to find that the American dream can be as crushing as it is elusive. From the tense territory of a sagging, grand porch in Texas to a gated community in Thailand to a lonely apartment in nondescript suburbia, these wry, dark stories unwind the lives of three families as they navigate the ever-shifting landscapes of the American middle class. &“No one is safe, Parker reminds us, especially within the family circle—but one&’s chosen family can also offer salvation. . . . The stories, like the mounted heads in the Bowmans&’ trophy room, rivet the gaze, demand that readers recognize themselves in those glassy eyes—and then become disconcertingly alive.&” —The New York Times Book Review
Drift: Stories
by Victoria PattersonA &“wonderfully realized&” story collection that &“scrapes off the glitter&” of posh Newport Beach, California (Publishers Weekly). Welcome to Newport Beach, California—a community that often seems dazzling from a distance, but isn&’t always as glamorous as we imagine. In this fresh and fearless collection of interconnected stories, Victoria Patterson introduces us to a homeless stoner named John Wayne; a trophy wife who is cheating on her husband—who in turn has a secret of his own; and a confused teenager named Rosie whose wayward coming of age is depicted with frank honesty and piercing insight. Through the lives of these and other denizens of this coastal city, Patterson&’s Drift offers &“keen perspectives on life lived on the fringe&” while plumbing the depths of female friendship and what it means to be an outsider (Booklist). &“Drift is one of the truest depictions of Southern California I&’ve read yet. . . . Subtle, honest, and a great pleasure to read.&” —Danzy Senna, author of New People &“Patterson is our generation&’s heir to John O&’Hara and Edith Wharton. Several times I had to put this book down just to catch my breath.&” —Michelle Huneven, author of Jamesland
The Principle: A Novel
by Jérôme Ferrari“A novelist whose concern with how we should live and what we can believe puts him in the tradition of Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus” (The Scotsman).Overpopulation, nuclear war, fascism, contemporary capitalism, and climate crisis all play roles in this epistolary novel in which a young philosopher grapples with the life of Werner Heisenberg, the Nobel Prize–winning German physicist.As he examines the dark historical events of the early twentieth century alongside the luminous elegance of Heisenberg’s theoretical work, the narrator provides an intimate account of his own youthful struggles and desperate attempts to make sense of a fractured, globalized world. How could a man with such a beautiful mind have participated in such atrocities? Jérôme Ferrari offers a compelling, unflinching vision of the failings of European culture, a hypnotic glimpse into the mysteries of the physical world, and a deeply personal historical interrogation.
The Hill of Evil Counsel: Three Stories
by Amos OzThree stories of &“sensuous prose and indelible imagery&” that re-create the world of Jerusalem during the last days of the British Mandate (The New York Times). Refugees drawn to Jerusalem in search of safety are confronted by activists relentlessly preparing for an uprising, oblivious to the risks. Meanwhile, a wife abandons her husband, and a dying man longs for his departed lover. Among these characters lives a boy named Uri, a friend and confidant of several conspirators who love and humor him as he weaves in and out of all three stories. The Hill of Evil Counsel is &“as complex, vivid, and uncompromising as Jerusalem itself&” (The Nation). &“Oz evokes Israeli life with the same sly precision with which Chekhov evoked pre-Revolutionary Russian life.&” —Los Angeles Times
Nuggets of Wisdom for Life's Journey
by Marvin E. JohnsonThis collection of stories with messages inspired by the Holy Spirit serves as both a daily devotional and an inspiring source of positivity. In a time when the news feeds us a constant stream of horrible world events, people need positive messages more than ever. In Nuggets of Wisdom for Life&’s Journey, prayer warrior Marvin E. Johnson shares a series of messages to boost the spirit, offering comfort, and reminds us of God&’s grace. Marvin began writing these messages at a time when he himself needed them most, after losing his wife of forty-five years. No matter the circumstances someone is facing, Nuggets of Wisdom for Life&’s Journey will uplift and inspire with its wisdom and compassion. It includes spiritual quotes along with Words of Wisdom grounded in the Word of God and presents thought-provoking connections between scripture and everyday life.
Among Schoolchildren
by Tracy KidderThe Pulitzer Prize–winning author&’s classic, &“brilliantly illuminated&” account of education in America (TheNew York Times Book Review). Mrs. Zajac is feisty, funny, and tough. She likes to call herself an &“old-lady teacher.&” (She is thirty-four.) Around Kelly School, she is infamous for her discipline: &“She is mean, bro,&” says one of her students. But children love her, and so will the reader of this extraordinarily moving book by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of House and The Soul of a New Machine. Tracy Kidder spent nine months in Mrs. Zajac&’s fifth-grade classroom in a depressed area of Holyoke, Massachusetts. Living among the twenty schoolchildren and their indomitable teacher, he shared their joys, catastrophes, and small but essential triumphs. His resulting New York Times bestseller is a revelatory and remarkably poignant account of an inner-city school that &“erupts with passionate life,&” and a close-up examination of what is wrong—and right—with education in America (USA Today). &“More than a book about needy children and a valiant teacher; it is full of the author&’s genuine love, delight and celebration of the human condition. He has never used his talent so well.&” —The New York Times
Too Loud a Solitude: A Novel
by Bohumil HrabalA fable about the power of books and knowledge, &“finely balanced between pathos and comedy,&” from one of Czechoslovakia&’s most popular authors (Los Angeles Times). A New York Times Notable Book Haňtá has been compacting trash for thirty-five years. Every evening, he rescues books from the jaws of his hydraulic press, carries them home, and fills his house with them. Haňtá may be an idiot, as his boss calls him, but he is an idiot with a difference—the ability to quote the Talmud, Hegel, and Lao-Tzu. In this &“irresistibly eccentric romp,&” the author Milan Kundera has called &“our very best writer today&” celebrates the power and the indestructibility of the written word (The New York Times Book Review).
Grief Unveiled: A Widow's Guide to Navigating Your Journey in Life After Loss
by Sarah Nannen&“The book outlines wisdom and guidance on how to reclaim one&’s life after sudden tragedy offering genuine hope for a new tomorrow&” (Patti Smith, president, America&’s Gold Star Families). Widowhood leaves you forever changed but does not have to mean forever suffering. Grief Unveiled is a love letter from a widow sister that will change what you believe is possible in life after loss. This book acts as a guide to those supporting the bereaved just as it illuminates a path for anyone traveling the road of widowhood. Based on her personal experiences in grief and those of her clients, Sarah Nannen offers a deeply intimate look at widowhood through the lens of hope and possibility while honoring the depth of grief&’s pain. GriefUnveiled shows you how to stop just surviving and thrive in life after loss. &“Sarah illustrates the challenges encountered on the path through grief with such tender accessibility, offering both inspiration, empowerment, and solidarity to fellow widows.&” —Christina Rasmussen, author of Where Did You Go? &“I remember not being able to hold back tears the first time I heard Sarah&’s story. Partly because of what she experienced, but more so because I was overwhelmed by the amount of beauty, joy, love and vibrance surrounding her, reflected in her friends and family. With this book, her words, her story and her wisdom can help you do the same. What a gift.&” —Elizabeth DiAlto, host of the Untame the Wild Soul podcast, author of Untame Yourself
Brother of Sleep: A Novel
by Robert Schneider&“A highly unusual tale about an unrecognized musical genius,&” this acclaimed debut novel &“touches the grand questions about God, love, art and history&” (Publishers Weekly). Set against the backdrop of a nineteenth century Alpine village, Brother of Sleep tells the story of Johannes Elias Alder, a musical genius with an uncanny ear who develops his talent in secret midnight sessions at the church organ. Though he plays transcendently, his unrequited love and his struggle to break free from his circumstance threaten to destroy him. Translated into twenty-four languages and adapted into a film, a ballet, an opera, and several plays, Brother of Sleep moves inexorably toward tragedy in a tale reminiscent of Patrick Suskind&’s Perfume. In this beguiling novel, Robert Schneider has created &“a strange, rich story suffused with the poignancy of genius that is not allowed to flourish&” (Los Angeles Book Review).
The Life & Pontificate of Pope Pius XII: Between History & Controversy
by Frank J. Coppa&“Focuses not just on . . . the pope&’s response to the Holocaust, but on [his] life and papacy . . . as a whole . . . A refreshingly balanced approach&” (Catholic Courier). Written by one of the foremost historians of Pius XII, this present biographical study—unlike the greater part of the vast and growing historiography of Pope Pius XII—is a balanced and nonreactive account of his life and times. Its focus is not on the pope&’s silence during the Holocaust, though it does address the issue in a historical and objective framework. This is a biography of the man before and during his papacy. It probes the roots of his traditionalism and legalism, his approach to modernity and reformism in Church and society, and the influences behind his policies and actions. &“This book adds a great deal to what we currently know about this most written about pope. The author introduces a number of principles which need to be discussed by experts and also by biographers of this pope, most importantly the concepts of papal impartiality and anti-Judaism as related to Pope Pius XII.&” —Charles R. Gallagher, S.J., assistant professor of history, Boston College &“It sets up a closer examination and better understanding of Pius XII&’s decisions and behaviors dealing with three distinct historically important topics: the Holocaust, the question of Palestine and Israel after World War II, and the Cold War.&” —Catholic Books Review &“Tries to move away from the controversy and toward a greater and broader focus on the entire life of Pacelli—his formative influences, personal interests, and papacy after the war.&” —New Oxford Review
Aim for the Heart (The Chris Klick Mysteries #2)
by Ridley PearsonAn Idaho sleuth hunts a missing woman after a series of bizarre accidents, in this mystery from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author. After a small plane plummets into a gas station in rural Idaho, ex-musician and sometimes-sleuth Chris Klick knows that his dream of a quieter, simpler life far from Los Angeles may not be as easy to achieve as he hoped . . . Now he must team up with his buddy Lyel to track down a missing county courthouse employee connected to the plane crash and other freak accidents. Was she kidnapped? Is she on the run from her creditors? Searching for answers and finding only trouble, Klick&’s questions pile up as the stakes climb ever higher. Originally published under the name Wendell McCall, this is the follow-up to Dead Aim, a mystery which &“balances all the best P.I. elements with a lyrical sense of the country . . . Sardonic, wry, and remarkable in both plotting and pacing&” (Kirkus Reviews).
What If Our World Is Their Heaven?: The Final Conversations of Philip K. Dick
by Philip K. Dick, Gwen Lee, and Doris Elaine SauterInterviews with the genius behind The Man in the High Castle and countless other science fiction classics. In the field of science fiction, Philip K. Dick is unparalleled. His novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? became the classic film Blade Runner. His short story &“The Minority Report&” was adapted for the screen by Steven Spielberg. The Man in the High Castle has become a hit series on Amazon, and those titles represent only a small fraction of his work. In November 1982, six months before the author&’s untimely death, journalist Gwen Lee recorded the first of several in-depth discussions with Philip K. Dick that continued over the course of the next three months. This transcription is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the field of science fiction. &“These transcripts bring fresh insights—notably, into the imaginative biotech plot line of the unwritten The Owl in Daylight . . . Dick also discusses music, writing, philosophers and his 1974–1975 mystical visions, when the revelation of his son&’s undiagnosed birth defect—&‘down to anatomical details&’—saved the child&’s life . . . Fans will rejoice.&” —Publishers Weekly
False Faces
by Seth MargolisA cop goes undercover to investigate the murder of a woman on New York&’s Fire Island: &“A good yarn populated with well-drawn characters&” (Booklist). Alison, a young, single Manhattan retail buyer, first met Linda seven years ago, when both answered the same classified ad for a Fire Island share. Since then, they&’ve been returning to Seaside Harbor every summer weekend. But one night, after leaving Crane&’s, a famed singles bar, Linda is found murdered, and Alison starts to realize how little she really knows about her housemate. Is the killer a spurned suitor? What about the mysterious lover back in the city Linda had spoken of—but whom Alison has never met? Meanwhile, Long Island police officer Joe DiGregorio has been assigned to work undercover on the case, posing as a yuppie accountant. Together, Joe and Alison—who is unaware of Joe&’s real identity—are about to unravel Linda&’s many secrets . . . &“With refreshing insight, Margolis conveys the intensity and the crass materialism that are the hallmarks of a certain breed of young professionals.&” —Publishers Weekly
PR for Anyone: 100+ Affordable Ways to Easily Create Buzz for Your Business
by Christina DavesThe do-it-yourself guide to getting publicity for your business—without a big budget! Christina Daves, founder of PR for Anyone, knows how to get a business noticed without breaking the bank. In this book, she reveals how she appeared in over fifty media outlets in one year—including The Steve Harvey Show, Dr. Oz, NBC, FOX, CBS, Parenting Magazine, the Washington Post and more. And for other entrepreneurs trying to make an impression on potential customers or clients, she also offers expert advice on how to: * Brand your business so your message is consistent * Get FREE media exposure! * Share your message with journalists in a timely, effective way * Find the right people and places to get results * and much more &“Lays out the exact steps you must take to become a media master and secure massive exposure . . . priceless.&” —Steve Olsher, New York Times–bestselling author of What&’s Your WHAT
State's Evidence (The John Marshall Tanner Mysteries #3)
by Stephen GreenleafTo clean up a rotten town, John Marshall Tanner goes after the city&’s most powerful villain El Gordo is a quiet little city just outside of San Francisco, with a charming town square, a few local businesses, and the most corrupt police force in the state of California. John Marshall Tanner has worked a case here before, and it nearly ended with him taking a beating. When the private detective returns to El Gordo, it will be his life on the line. A new district attorney is fighting to clean up this rotten burg, and he wants Tanner&’s help. One of the richest men in town killed a nobody in a hit-and-run, and the culprit is doing everything he can to buy his way out of trouble. In the old days, that would have been simple. But with the DA backing him up, Tanner will scrub El Gordo clean—no matter how much blood stains its filthy streets. State&’s Evidence is the 3rd book in the John Marshall Tanner Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Skinny Thinking: Five Revolutionary Steps to Permanently Heal Your Relationship With Food, Weight, and Your Body
by Laura Katleman-PrueLearn the secret to losing weight and keeping it off in this &“well-written guidebook that gets to the root of overweight: the way people think about food&” (Dr. Bernie Siegel, author of 365 Prescriptions for the Soul). If you are constantly battling against your weight, it&’s time to stop yo-yo dieting and start developing a healthy relationship with food. In Skinny Thinking you will learn how to rethink your food choices, eating habits, lifestyle, and more. Author Laura Katleman-Prue has helped numerous people—including herself—with her simple, five-step Skinny Thinking approach. &“Skinny Living is a remarkable compendium of tools and information that guide readers to a healthy body weight not by providing a new fad diet, but by challenging them to permanently change their relationship with food, their thinking, and their bodies. . . . If you devote yourself to implementing these powerful tools, you will heal your body, mind, and spirit and reap the rewards of an infinitely happier and healthier life&” (Alan Gass, MD, FACC, from the foreword).