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Timing Is Everything

For a successful romance it is critical that you find the right person at the right time. Timing is everything. Hank's timing is a little off . . . US Marshal, Hank, has tracked a vicious murderer across the country. He is determined to get this man. Nothing is going to stand in his way or distract him from his goal. Nothing, except for a beautiful young woman in men's pants and plaid shirts, who has an uncanny knack for attracting trouble with no regard for her own safety. Having carved a place for herself among the men of Rushton that's as comfortable as her pants and boots, Jessy Cooper is completely happy with this unusual lifestyle until she acquires information that no one in Rushton should have known. She then finds herself with big problems in the form of one very large, very handsome, US Marshal. He wants answers only she can give him, but if she tells him everything he demands to know, she risks losing the only man who reminds her in ways not so subtle, that deep down, Jessy is all woman.

Overcoming Mobbing: A Recovery Guide for Workplace Aggression and Bullying

Mobbing is a destructive social process in which individuals, groups, or organizations target a person for ridicule, humiliation, and removal from the workplace. It can lead to deteriorating physical and mental health, workplace violence, and even suicide. Studies indicate that as many as 37% of American workers have experienced workplace abuse at some time in their working lives. Overcoming Mobbing is an informative, comprehensive guidebook written for the victims of mobbing and their families who often can't make sense of the experience or mobilize resources for recovery. In an engaging, reader-friendly style, the book distinguishes mobbing from bullying in that it takes place within organizational or institutional settings and involves organizational dynamics. Mobbing is not about the occasional negative experience at work; it is ongoing negative acts, both overt and covert, over time, that erode workers' confidence in themselves and in their workplaces and that no amount of sophistication or maturity can make sense of. Duffy and Sperry, leading authorities on this special type of aggression, provide effective strategies for recovery from mobbing as well as for prevention, and they demystify the experience through the use of case vignettes. More than a simple self-help book, this volume brings the concept and terminology relating to mobbing into the public vocabulary by virtue of its strong foundation in psychological and organizational research. It offers a detailed presentation of the causes and consequences of mobbing, helps readers avoid falling into the trap of misplacing blame, and holds organizations at the center of responsibility for preventing the abuse. In addition to those who have experienced mobbing themselves, this book is an invaluable resource for workplace managers and human resources personnel who wish to prevent or reverse mobbing within their own professional settings.

The Angry Tide (Poldark, #7)

The seventh novel in the acclaimed Poldarkseries. Cornwall, towards the end of the 18th century: Ross Poldark sits for the borough of Truro as Member of Parliament - his time divided between London and Cornwall, his heart divided about his wife, Demelza. His old feud with George Warleggan still flares - as does the illicit love between Morwenna and Drake, Demelza's brother. Before the new century dawns, George and Ross will be drawn together by a loss greater than their rivalry - and Morwenna and Drake by a tragedy that brings them hope...

Rancher Bear (Black Oak Bears #2)

Sometimes family ties can't be mended, but hearts can... Addison Lark knows enough about trouble to see it coming from a mile away. When the curvy lawyer's law firm gets tangled in a publicly messy case and her boss asks her to get out of town with him for a while, she knows it's the right choice. But what she wasn't prepared for was that she might just find a man on this trip who would never ask her to run or hide... Gage Atherton is a werebear with enough on his mind. The impromptu arrival of his estranged brother at his ranch does nothing but sour his mood and clutter his plans. The only thing keeping him from showing his no good brother the gate is the woman with him, the kind of woman he just can't seem to say no to. While old wounds get ripped open again, Gage can't help but wonder if he's finally met his match... and if he's capable of holding onto her. Rancher Bearis a paranormal romance novella with a guaranteed HEA and no cheating. The heroine is just sassy enough to keep her growly bear on edge and to make the sparks fly hotter than ever! Don't miss it!

The Legend of Lady Ilena (Lady Ilena, #1)

Ilena, daughter of Moren and Grenna, has lived in the Vale of Enfert for all of her 15 years, but it is not her true home. Her parents refused to speak about the place they came from or their lineage. After the deaths of both of her parents, her questions remain unanswered. Her father's final words to her provide the single clue: "Go to Dun Alyn. Find Ryamen." Ilena sets out alone on the dangerous trip across Britain, certain only that Dun Alyn is a fortress somewhere in the East. Her skills as a warrior are tested against raiders from the West and Painted Ones from the Far North, but her most formidable challenge awaits her at Dun Alyn. Will she be able to accept her true identity and fulfill her destiny? From the Hardcover edition.

The Iraqi Cookbook

The true richness of Iraqi culture has been hidden for many years, overshadowed by political conflict and war. Yet amid the destruction, Iraqs cultureand not least its cuisinehas remained intact. The Iraqi Cookbook, the first of its kind to be published in North America, is full of authentic recipes that have been handed down through the generations, developed and enriched over time, and infused with cultures of different eras. The result is a rich mixture of history, health, culture, and storytelling. Throughout the book, Lamees Ibrahim emphasizes only those ingredients available to a Western reader, gives useful tips, and suggests appropriate alternatives where necessary. The detailed, easy-to-follow recipes are adorned with specially commissioned photography throughout, making The Iraqi Cookbook a feast for both the eyes and the diwan.In short, in this book of masterly recipes, and beautiful photographs, Lamees Ibrahim serves up a vision of Iraq and its cuisine that stays with you long after you've left the kitchen.

Poet in the Gutter (Sam Turner, #1)

Sam Turner is trying to turn his life around. Newly divorced, he's kicked the habit of his wife and now he's working on the booze. Introducing himself at a group meeting one night, he succumbs to a sudden impulse to say he's a private detective, and the Sam Turner Detective Agency is born. Terry, one of the men from the meeting, comes to Sam because he thinks his wife is having an affair. Can he hire Sam on retainer? Piece of cake, Sam thinks. Follow her, snap a few photographs, pocket the money - how hard can it be? The case starts out so smoothly, Sam's convinced that life is really looking up. But then Terry is brutally stabbed to death, and the police begin to think they have a serial killer on their hands. Suddenly Sam's career as a private detective is taking off by leaps and bounds.

A Fall Through Time (Stacey Scott and Shane McLeod #1)

A strong wind blew in dark ominous clouds over the Dig at Druids Grove. The smell of wet dirt was pungent in the summer air. The Professor in charge of the excavation of an old Roman ville was worried that the rain would fill the excavated parts so she shouted to the students to grab hold of the tarps to cover the dig. As Stacey was running with her end of the tarp the ground collapsed beneath her feet an she fell into a void or vortex and passed out. As she regained consciousness, she sat up and looked around. She saw she was in a meadow and behind her stood an old Viking ruin stone. Not being one to panic easily she dusted herself off and started walking toward a stand of trees. About half way through the trees she heard a familiar sound, the sound of horses whinnying. As Stacey cleared the trees she saw a road and ran to it and looked each way. To her amazement, she saw a group of riders coming toward her and as they came closer see could see they were dressed in medieval garb.

The Soul Thief (Chronicles of Franklin, #2)

Ghosts get stuck sometimes. Franklin sees it as his duty to help them along, get them to pass from this earth to the Beyond. But some ghosts start returning. Haunting Franklin. Destroying his crops. Franklin learns he must use an ancient, powerful blade to force the ghosts back Beyond. However, someone else wants that blade, for purposes that involve life and death, not just for the ghosts, but for all the living as well. Also read Book One of the Chronicles of Franklin, "The Popcorn Thief."

Sydney: The Story of a City

Sydney's harbor establishes it as one of the most attractive modern cities, but its beginnings suggest something different. In 1770, the British Parliament saw the area as a solution to England's overcrowded prisons. On arriving at the harbor, the first "convicts" found themselves in one of the hottest climates in the world, and were greeted by aboriginal natives whose curiosity was matched only by their desire for the newcomers to leave. Sydney is a place where gravestones have such inscriptions as "Be ready mates, that's all!," where people wear shorts and sandals to one of the most renowned opera houses in the world, where the working man fights for what he's got and never backs down. Geoffrey Moorhouse brilliantly describes the city, its appetites, and its character-from its colonial beginnings to its becoming the host city of the 2000 Olympics. His curious knowledge, remarkable insight, and marvelous storytelling capture Sydney's warmth, texture, resilience, and loyalty.

Startup Growth Engines: Case Studies of How Today's Most Successful Startups Unlock Extraordinary Growth

Today's fastest growing startups all share one thing in common: a new approach to how they grow. Using new a way of marketing, called growth hacking, these startups have grown to millions of users and created billions of dollars in value, all without using the traditional marketing playbook. So how have companies like Uber, Square, Snapchat, Evernote, Hubspot, Github and Yelp grown? See for yourself in this ebook packed with the most in-depth case studies on exactly what strategies these companies used to unlock massive growth. Case studies included are: Uber Snapchat Square Upworthy Yelp GitHub Hubspot Evernote LinkedIn Belly Each case study shows you the specific strategies (we call them "growth engines") that these companies used to grow, both in the early stages and later in their development. From the growth hacks they used, to the unique growth playbooks they employed, you won't find a more detailed look at how startups achieve growth than through these case studies.

One Human in Height

Rachel O'Neill's debut collection, One Human in Height, is a book of exuberant and at times irreverent prose poems that fuse remembered experience, family life, and relationships with broader human legacies, from popular culture, and social history, through to digital technology. The book includes a thief who plays a musical interlude on an oboe before getting down to business, a botanical species, the Kafka Diver, that lures in guests for an unusual holiday on the sub-alpine platform, a talent show called Wicked Witch Idol, and a parachutist who free-falls to her family reunion. "We all sift through the drift of inheritance to find what is magnetic, useful and active. I wanted the poems to do the same -- to lend freshness to our habits of looking and thinking," said O'Neill. O'Neill's writing has appeared in a range of publications, including Best New Zealand Poems 2011, Paper Radio, Hue & Cry, Turbine, JAAM, and Brief. She was a short story finalist in the inaugural The Long and the Short of It competition run by Sport and Unity Books. She completed a Masters in Creative Writing at the International Institute of Modern Letters in 2008.

The Eye of the World (Wheel of Time, #1)

The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. In the Third Age, an Age of Prophecy, the World and Time themselves hang in the balance. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.

Shalimar the Clown

Los Angeles, 1991. Maximilian Ophuls, one of the makers of the modern world, is knifed to death in broad daylight on the doorstep of his illegitimate daughter India, slaughtered by his Kashmiri driver, a mysterious figure who calls himself Shalimar the Clown. The dead man is a World War II Resistance hero, a man of formidable intellectual ability and much erotic appeal, a former United States ambassador to India, and subsequently America's counter-terrorism chief. The murder looks at first like a political assassination but turns out to be passionately personal. This is the story of Max, his killer, and his daughter - and of a fourth character, the woman who links them, whose story explains them all. The story of a deep love gone fatally wrong, destroyed by a shallow affair, it is an epic narrative that moves from California to France, England, and above all, Kashmir. At its heart is the tale of that earthly paradise of peach orchards and honey bees, of mountains and lakes, of green-eyed women and murderous men: a ruined paradise, not so much lost as smashed. Lives are uprooted, names keep changing - nothing is permanent, yet everything is connected. Spanning the globe and darting through history, Salman Rushdie's majestic narrative captures the heart of the reader and the spirit of a troubled age.

William Cullen Bryant: Author of America

Proclaimed by James Fenimore Cooper to be "the author of America," William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878) was one of nineteenth-century America's foremost poets and public intellectuals. In this, the first major biography of Bryant in almost forty years, Gilbert H. Muller reintroduces a quintessential New Yorker who commanded the nation's literary, cultural, urban, and political life for more than half a century. A transplanted Yankee, Bryant arrived on the unpaved streets of Manhattan in the early 1820s and he would soon find himself at the locus of the many political and cultural transformations sweeping Manhattan and the nation. The bedrock of Bryant's cultural authority was his reputation as "America's first poet," and he enthralled a nation and his peers--including Whitman, Poe, Longfellow, and Emerson--who praised the excellence of his verse. A literary celebrity for almost seventy years, Bryant served as the editor of the New-York Evening Postfor five decades, and was a major force behind the establishment of Central Park, the National Academy of Design, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, among others. Drawing on previously unavailable letters and nineteenth-century files of the New-York Evening Post, Muller creates a humanistic portrait of New York City's "first citizen," establishes him as a first-rate poet, and makes a convincing case for Bryant's role in defining the idea of democratic culture in America.

For the Love of Mollie (Sweet & Sinful #1)

Mollie McGree is on a mission to seduce her best friend, the sexy masseuse Juan-Carlos. But she wants to lose a few extra pounds first. She joins a gym run by self-made millionaire and personal trailer, Conner Bean. Conner thinks Mollie doesn't need to lose any weight, and is perfect the way she is. He plans to seduce the curvy Mollie by giving her his own special training.

Adolfo: The Perrera Brothers Book One

Thrillingly Passionate. Wonderfully Clean. Interracial Romance Novels by K. Victoria Chase ADOLFO. Book one of the long-awaited sequel series to the bestselling series, The Santiago Brothers. He'll have to risk everything to save her. Adolfo Perrera only wanted on thing in life: to be a spy--like his father. Nothing would derail his plans until he meets a trainee with equal drive. He'd conquered every challenge in life until Zaire. The mission would change the face of a government and give more power and freedom to the people. This was Zaire's chance to make her mother proud and prove she's as capable as any man in her job as a clandestine agent. Until the unthinkable happened... This is a clean interracial romance.

Red of the Wood (Witches of Dunvale, #1)

Witches and wolves don't mix well. At least, that's what Amalthea was raised to believe. All her life, she's been taught to beware of the woodland after sundown. So when her grandmother is cursed, it's up to the daring young witch to brave the darkness in search of a rare, night-blooming flower crucial to lifting the curse. Sebastian never thought he'd have a chance to tell her how he felt. The girl was a witch, after all, from a whole family full of 'em. Still, when she sets foot in the woods after dark, his inner wolf wants nothing more than to claim its mate. The problem is, everyone knows witches and wolves don't mix well... *This sexy, romantic short story is all about an alpha werewolf and the witch he loves. Contains mature content.*

Willful Blindness: Why We Ignore the Obvious at Our Peril

Why after every major accident and blunder do we look back and ask how we could have been so blind? Why do some people see what others don't? How can we change? Drawing on studies by psychologists and neuroscientists, and from interviews with business leaders, whistle-blowers, and white collar criminals, distinguished businesswoman and writer Margaret Heffernan examines the phenomenon of willful blindness. She explores the reasons that individuals and groups are blind to impending personal tragedies, corporate collapses, engineering failures, even crimes against humanity. We turn a blind eye in order to feel safe, to avoid conflict, to reduce anxiety, and to protect prestige. Greater understanding leads to solutions, and Heffernan shows how--by challenging our biases, encouraging debate, discouraging conformity, and not backing away from difficult or complicated problems--we can be more mindful of what's going on around us and be proactive instead of reactive.

Return of the Prodigal Son

A chance encounter with a reproduction of Rembrandt's The Return of the Prodigal Soncatapulted Henri Nouwen on a long spiritual adventure. Here he shares the deeply personal and resonant meditation that led him to discover the place within where God has chosen to dwell. In seizing the inspiration that came to him through Rembrandt's depiction of the powerful Gospel story, Henri Nouwen probes the several movements of the parable: the younger son's return, the father's restoration of sonship, the elder son's vengefulness, and the father's compassion. In his reflection on Rembrandt in light of his own life journey, the author evokes a powerful drama of the parable in a rich, capativating way that is sure to reverberate in the hearts of readers. The themes of homecoming, affirmation, and reconciliation will be newly discovered by all who have known loneliness, dejection, jealousy, or anger. The challenge to love as the father and be loved as the son will be seen as the ultimate revelation of the parable known to Christians throughout time, and here represented with a vigor and power fresh for our times. For all who ask, "Where has my struggle led me?" or for those "on the road" who have had the courage to embark on the journey but seek the illumination of a known way and safe passage, this work will inspire and guide each time it is read. "The Return of the Prodigal Sonis a beautiful book, as beautiful in the simple clarity of its wisdom as in the terrible beauty of the transformation to which it calls us." --New Oxford Review

Men of the Cross (Battle Scars, #1)

War, political intrigue and passion... heroes... friends and lovers... and the seeds for a new Robin Hood legend await you...
Two young knights' journey to war at Richard the Lionheart's side sweeps them from England to the Holy Land in this historical adventure set against the backdrop of the Third Crusade. Henry de Grey leaves Southampton in high spirits, strong in his faith and passionate about the mission to take Jerusalem back from Saladin's army. Stephan l'Aigle's prowess on the battlefield is well known, as are his exploits in the arms of other men. He prizes duty, honour and loyalty to his king above all else. But God and the Church? Stephan has little use for either. Henry's convictions are challenged by loss and the harsh realities of bloody battles, unforgiving marches, and the politics of the day. Man against man. Man against the elements. Man against his own heart. Survival will depend on more than a strong sword arm. This tale includes a m/m relationshipwith a heat level of 2 (on a scale of 5), i.e., nothing too graphic.

Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man: What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, and Commitment

"Harvey offers surprising insights into the male mentality and gives women strategies for taming that unruly beast." --Philadelphia Inquirer "Women should listen to Steve Harvey when it comes to what a good man is about. Steve Harvey dispenses a lot of fabulous information about men." --Aretha Franklin The #1 New York Timesbestseller from the new guru of relationship advice, Steve Harvey's Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Manis an invaluable self-help book that can empower women everywhere to take control of their relationships. The host of a top-rated radio show listened to by millions daily--and of cable TV's The Steve Harvey Project--Harvey knows what men really think about love, intimacy, and commitment. In Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, the author, media personality, and stand-up comedian gets serious, sharing his wealth of knowledge, insight, and no-nonsense advice for every good woman who wants to find a good man or make her current love last.

The Christmas Blessing (Christmas Hope, #2)

In The Christmas Shoes, young Nathan Andrews was a child who lost his mother to cancer. Now his deepest wish is to become a doctor. When a stranger named Robert gave him the money to buy his mother a pair of shoes for her last Christmas, both Robert and Nathan learned the deepest lessons of love and giving. Now a medical student in his third year, Nathan realizes there are still things to be learned about faith, blessings, and sacrifice. Lessons he will learn from Meghan Sullivan-a young woman born with a hole in her heart that has not kept her from becoming a champion runner. And lessons learned from a young boy named Charlie, who teaches how to live a life of true courage. Together, they will help guide Nathan through the darkest period in his life. The Christmas Blessingis an inspiring about hope existing in the darkest places, and love is always the greatest gift of all.

Heaven in Her Arms: Why God Chose Mary to Raise His Son and What It Means for You

Jesus is Mary's son and Jesus is the Son of God. The God of the universe hand picked Mary to raise His Son! Mary was there the day Jesus was born and she was there the day he was crucified. Her story is deep and rich and has myriad lessons for any woman--mothers, daughters, sisters, friends. Mary's story reveals that a woman's heart is important to the Father. When God selected Mary," Hickem says, "He was looking for heart. God set out to find the precise woman who would give her heart to Him, completely and wholly. He wanted a woman with whom He could entrust His perfect Son. This was going to be no ordinary woman." "Heaven in Her Arms "will touch "your" heart if you are facing fear and uncertainty, wondering about leaving your plans behind, feeling a need for community and the support of other women, or wanting to deepen your life of faith. Hickem reflects on Mary's story and offers practical applications, as well as inspiring real-life stories from contemporary women. With a six-week Bible study for individuals or small groups, "Heaven in Her Arms "shows the life of faith Mary exemplified and God's tender heart for His daughters.

Jane of Pace Pallon

Jane is a genetically engineered Telekinetic native to the Pace-Pallon planetary system. The story of her adventures starts at the School she attends with her fellow supernormals in the year 2869 with either an invasion or an infestation--depending on whom you ask...

Ministry of Bombs

In the mountains of Yemen, rebellion brews and spits out terror into the world. In Pakistan, a nuclear scientist escapes. And an agent in America, Justice, sees these things and understands that the world is in danger. He must find the scientist before the terrorists do. If he doesn't millions will die. Will he save the day? As he peers deeper into the world of terrorism and the war on terror, Justice finds that things are never as they seem to be. Not your average spy or thriller novel, this looks deep into the heart of terror. Dare to look inside!

City in Embers (Collector, #1)

Zoey Daniels has been tossed from foster home to foster home, where she grows up fast and tough. When she is placed in her "last-chance" home, she finds a reason to stay and turn her life around: her foster sister, Lexie, who is paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair. Zoey will do anything to keep her safe. After high school, Zoey is hired by a special government agency, the Department of Molecular Genetics (DMG), where she meets the other reason to remain: Daniel, her co-worker. The man she loves. But there is something unique about Zoey. She can see fae. Because of this, the DMG hires her to work as a Collector: catching, researching, testing, and using the fae to save human lives. The work never registers on her sympathy radar. She was raised to think of fae as beasts that feed on humans and want to destroy them. When devastation hits Seattle, Zoey's whole world is turned upside down. The electric storm connects her to a ruthless fae, a Wanderer named Ryker, whose dealings expose them to even more trouble and danger. They embark on a journey, running and hiding from both the government and fae, both of which threaten their lives and those they love.

Google+ for Authors and Bloggers

You want to increase your website traffic and sell more eBooks - that's a given. So how do you do it? The answer's with an effective content marketing campaign. And by effective I mean one that gets your site's content out there without angering moderators and getting you kicked out of social media groups. You also need a social network that gives you engagement, not just a few likes on a page and nothing else. Google+ is that network, one that allows you to grow and learn and improve yourself. Those are all things you need to increase sales and drive traffic. This book lays out how you as an author or blogger can get started with Google+ and increase your followers quickly. That means more eyes on your book or your blog...and hopefully both! It's all here, updated and current for late-2014, and ready to help you succeed.

The Bad Thing About Us

Despite his sarcastic remarks and lethargic attitude, Ethan shares a passion for romance and a disdain for mundane love. Due to circumstances, he has built up walls around Scott - his ex lover of two years - whom of which still tries to communicate with him on a daily basis. But just when his life seems to be heading in the right direction and his marriage date is near, Scott comes back into his life with a proposal that means everything: if he has one last day to prove his love to Ethan, he will leave him alone forever. Reluctantly, Ethan agrees, but their broken love story is forever rewritten as he learns the meaning of joy, heartbreak, and unconditional love.

March to the Stars (Empire of Man, #3)

Stranded on Marduk with his Royal Marine protectors, spoiled prince Roger MacClintock experiences a change in attitude during a long journey back to civilization across a sea filled with dangerous monsters and well-armed enemies.

Underground: The Tokyo Gas Attack and the Japanese Psyche

From Haruki Murakami, internationally acclaimed author of The Wind-Up Bird Chronicleand Norwegian Wood, a work of literary journalism that is as fascinating as it is necessary, as provocative as it is profound. In March of 1995, agents of a Japanese religious cult attacked the Tokyo subway system with sarin, a gas twenty-six times as deadly as cyanide. Attempting to discover why, Murakami conducted hundreds of interviews with the people involved, from the survivors to the perpetrators to the relatives of those who died, and Undergroundis their story in their own voices. Concerned with the fundamental issues that led to the attack as well as these personal accounts, Undergroundis a document of what happened in Tokyo as well as a warning of what could happen anywhere. This is an enthralling and unique work of nonfiction that is timely and vital and as wonderfully executed as Murakami's brilliant novels.

Don Juan McQueen (Florida Trilogy, #2)

No one captures the drama, the glory, the pure emotion of Southern life and love with the perfection of bestselling author Eugenia Price. Now she returns to a special time and place--post-Revolutionary America--where destiny and history entertwine. The second book in the Florida Trilogy finds a bold woman waiting for her only love by the light of the Georgia moon.

Dark Warrior's Legacy (The Children of the Gods #10)

Andrew's acclimation to his post-transition body isn't easy. His senses are sharper, he's bigger, stronger, and hungrier. Nathalie fears that the changes in the man she loves are more than physical. Measuring up to this new version of him is going to be a challenge. Carol and Robert are disillusioned with each other. They are not destined mates, and love is not on the horizon. When Robert's three months are up, he might be left with nothing to show for his sacrifice. Lana contacts Anandur with disturbing news; the yacht and its human cargo are in Mexico. Kian must find a way to apprehend Alex and rescue the women on board without causing an international incident.

Herodotus and Religion in the Persian Wars

The two great Persian invasions of Greece, in 490 and 480-79 B.C., both repulsed by the Greeks, provide our best opportunity for understanding the interplay of religion and history in ancient Greece. Using the Historiesof Herodotus as well as other historical and archaeological sources, Jon Mikalson shows how the Greeks practiced their religion at this pivotal moment in their history. In the period of the invasions and the years immediately after, the Greeks--internationally, state by state, and sometimes individually--turned to their deities, using religious practices to influence, understand, and commemorate events that were threatening their very existence. Greeks prayed and sacrificed; made and fulfilled vows to the gods; consulted oracles; interpreted omens and dreams; created cults, sanctuaries, and festivals; and offered dozens of dedications to their gods and heroes--all in relation to known historical events. By portraying the human situations and historical circumstances in which Greeks practiced their religion, Mikalson advances our knowledge of the role of religion in fifth-century Greece and reveals a religious dimension of the Persian Wars that has been previously overlooked.

The Shape of the Turtle

Many Chinese philosophic concepts derive from an ancient cosmology. This work is the first reconstructions of the mythic thought of the Shang Dynasty (ca. 1700- 1100 B.C.) which laid the foundation for later Chinese patterns of thought. Allan regards the myth, cosmology, divination, sacrificial ritual, and art of the Shang as different manifestations of a common religious system and each is examined in turn, building up a coherent and consistent picture. Although primarily concerned with the Shang, this work also describes the manner in which Shang thought was transformed in the later textual tradition.

The CIA's Control of Candy Jones

In the 26 years since The Control of Candy Jones was first published, the controversy surrounding this wrenching tale of how one of America's most famous models was used by the CIA as a human guinea pig in its infamous mind control experiments, has never completely vanished. It has remained a "cult book," fueling the cause of critics of the CIA, and further defining the now proven (and accepted) thesis that the minds of certain people can be manipulated and controlled, in this instance, for evil purposes. 20th Century Fox paid significant money for it as a film vehicle for Jane Fonda, yet never produced the movie despite attempts at screenplays by three of Hollywood's best, and has refused to sell the rights to the many producers who've expressed interest in making the film. Why? The CIA attempted to suppress the book, as did one of the doctors, a physician to the stars, who spearheaded the intelligence agency's mind control experimentation. This edition, with a new foreword by the author, presents another opportunity for every concerned citizen to share the compelling tragedy suffered by Candy Jones during that dark, tumultuous period in our history known as the "Cold War."

Around the Bloc: My Life in Moscow, Beijing, and Havana

Desperate to escape South Texas, Stephanie Elizondo Griest dreamed of becoming a foreign correspondent. So she headed to Russia looking for some excitement--commencing what would become a four-year, twelve-nation Communist bloc tour that shattered her preconceived notions of the "Evil Empire." In Around the Bloc, Griest relates her experiences as a volunteer at a children's shelter in Moscow, a propaganda polisher at the office of the Chinese Communist Party's English-language mouthpiece in Beijing, and a belly dancer among the rumba queens of Havana. She falls in love with an ex-soldier who narrowly avoided radiation cleanup duties at Chernobyl, hangs out with Cuban hip-hop artists, and comes to difficult realizations about the meaning of democracy. is the absorbing story of a young journalist driven by a desire to witness the effects of Communism. Along the way, she learns the Russian mathematical equation for buying dinner-party vodka (one bottle per guest, plus an extra), stumbles upon Beijing's underground gay scene, marches with 100,000 mothers demanding Elian Gonzalez's return to Cuba, and gains a new appreciation for the Mexican culture she left behind.

Bill and Melinda Gates

Bill Gates' innovations at Microsoft have made him one of the most influential and well-known figures in the history of personal computers. Along with his wife, Melinda, he has also become one of the world's foremost philanthropists. Readers will read all about the lives of the Gateses, from their childhoods to their incredible success.

Little Knife (The Grisha, #2.6)

This eOriginal includes a new Ravkan folk tale and the first chapter of Ruin and Rising (Grisha Trilogy, Book 3). In this third Grisha Trilogy folk tale from Leigh Bardugo, a young girl's beauty causes discord in her small town, but her father's solution may prove far more dangerous. "Little Knife" is a companion story to the third book of the Grisha Trilogy, Ruin and Rising, and the stories "The Witch of Duva" and "The Too-Clever Fox." At the publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management software (DRM) applied.

Adolescent Depression: A Guide for Parents

Until recently, psychologists and psychiatrists believed that adolescents did not experience true depression in the way that adults do. Medical experts now realize that young people can and do get seriously depressed, and that depression and bipolar disorder may be more serious and more difficult to treat in adolescents than in adults. Depression may also be harder to recognize as an illness, both because moodiness is considered universal among teenagers and because parents often resist having their child treated for a psychiatric illness that they think--and often hope--will be "just a phase." In Adolescent Depression: A Guide for Parents, Johns Hopkins psychiatrist Francis Mondimore helps parents understand that serious depression in adolescents is an illness--an illness that can be effectively treated. He describes the many forms of depression and the many ways it can appear in young people--from intensely sad feelings to irritability, anger, and destructive rages. And he answers parents' questions, including: What are the danger signals of serious depression in teenagers? How are mood disorders diagnosed? How do medications work? What about talking therapies? How does depression relate to other problems, such as drug abuse, ADHD, and eating disorders and other self-injurious behavior? Of the one in five adults who go through a period of serious depression during their lifetime, many had their first experience of depression as teenagers. This comprehensive and compassionate guide detailing the symptoms, treatments, complications, and causes of adolescent depression provides parents with the information they need to ensure that their children receive the best possible treatment and become happy and healthy adults.

Sin For Love (Fortune For Love #1)

Tessa "Rain" Donahue believed she was happy. Dancing in a burlesque show at the 'Happy Valley Cabaret' gave her a sense of power. Shots of tequila gave her courage. One-night-stands gave her variety. Her nights usually ended as the sun was rising. Her head held high as she walked away from a stranger's warm bed, high heels in hand. Tessa thought she had all she ever wanted. Reese Nichols, owner of the custom motorcycle shop 'Deadly Seven', was living his dream. He was his own boss, never having to answer to anyone. To him, money was no object. What he lacked, however, was something that money couldn't buy. Reese woke up every morning knowing she was out there--his soul mate. One drunken night years ago Reese met Madame Miranda, the carnival fortune teller who instructed him on how to find the one who was meant for him. With his plan in place, Reese searched for the only one who could pass the test. Tragedy kept Reese and Tessa from realizing their fate years ago. Destiny brought them back together for another chance. Would Reese recognize that she was something special? Would Tessa figure out that it was all a test? Through it all, would they both sin for love?

My Husband the Stranger

A tragic accident. A terrible injury. And in a moment, the man you fell in love with is transformed into a total stranger. How would you cope? What would you do? Would you be strong enough to stay? But what if you found out that it wasn't an accident at all...?

Highland's Fourth

Writing with a Heart presents five stories of romance for the city of Highland Lake: A Fourth to Remember Rose McKenzie "My love, my Jared," Sharon writes, just as she begins every letter to her husband on deployment. With Fourth of July approaching and her due date past, Sharon finds strength in the only man that understands what she's going through and prepared for an uneventful Fourth of July that may turn out to be her most memorable one yet. Counting to Ten By Heather Brianne Kirley After a two year absence, Cassie Reid is returning home to celebrate the Fourth of July with her family. And do her best to ignore the broken heart that left town with her. But an accidental encounter with a stranger on a train leads to adventure, the possibility of new love, and the chance to move on. Fireworks of Attraction Jennifer McLaughlin Gabby is very pregnant and ready to raise this baby on her own. When a new OBGYN comes to Highland Lake, she is instantly attracted. Fourth of July comes and the fireworks boom and sparks fly between them. And maybe a baby? Fools on the Fourth Violette Vernier What do you do when you're in love with your best friend? Live in denial, of course. Zach was managing just fine until said best friend and roommate, Dan, asks him for a favor. Come home with him for the Fourth of July and pretend they're dating for his family who assumes they're already together. Unsure if he can survive the trip, but unable to say no, Zach goes along for the most frustrating holiday ever. The Big City Bachelor Gretchen S. B. Dylan comes home three times a year to Highland Lake because his mother demands it. But big city life is more his style, until he stumbles upon the beautiful Lila. Will an interesting business opportunity and this quirky librarian be enough to make even this big city bachelor want to settle down?

Atheists: A Groundbreaking Study of America's Nonbelievers

According to polls, most Americans believe in God. But disbelief is spreading. After reviewing the mounting evidence that organized religion is declining in many countries, this accessible book provides the first scientific study of active atheists. The authors surveyed nearly 300 members of atheist organizations in the United States. Besides soliciting these nonbelievers' level of education, political leanings, etc., the researchers sought to understand how each respondent had become an atheist. Had they ever believed in God, or had they never? Had they paid a price for their atheism? Three chapters describe the levels of dogmatism, zealotry, and religious prejudice found among the active atheists. These results, compared with others obtained from more ordinary samples of atheists (and strong fundamentalists), often surprised the authors. Uniquely, the book features a chapter in which the atheists give their reaction to the study and its often-surprising findings. Another chapter breaks down the answers a large Canadian sample gave to the measures used in the American study, according to how religious the respondent was--from atheist to agnostic to four different levels of theistic intensity. A clear finding emerged: the more religious a group was, the more their personalities, prejudices, and beliefs separated them from everyone else.

Are You Sad, Little Bear?: A Book About Learning to Say Goodbye

Grandmother Bear has gone for ever, and Little Bear is feeling sad. His mother wisely suggests that perhaps asking his woodland companions what saying goodbye means to them will help him understand his loss. Little Bear's day of exploring and asking questions brings him comfort and hope. For the swallows, saying goodbye means flying to warmer lands; for the leaves of the trees it is a chance to be free, leaving the tree at her most beautiful; for the moon it is to return to be with the Sun; and for the Sun it is to rise in another sky; and just because Little Bear can't see him doesn't mean he isn't there. This charmingly illustrated book will help young children in times of bereavement, loss, or change, gently exploring the reasons for saying goodbye and giving reassurance that goodbye doesn't mean the end of things.

Carry Me Home: Birmingham, Alabama: The Climactic Battle of the Civil Rights Revolution

"The Year of Birmingham," 1963, was a cataclysmic turning point in America's long civil rights struggle. That spring, child demonstrators faced down police dogs and fire hoses in huge nonviolent marches for desegregation. A few months later, Ku Klux Klansmen retaliated by bombing the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church and killing four young black girls. Diane McWhorter, journalist and daughter of a prominent Birmingham family, weaves together police and FBI documents, interviews with black activists and former Klansmen, and personal memories into an extraordinary narrative of the city, the personalities, and the events that brought about America's second emancipation.

Awake and Dreaming (Beautiful Madness, #2)

Generations ago, the White Queen, the Mad Hatter, and the Rabbit all played their parts in dethroning the Red Queen. Now, nearly one hundred and fifty years later, few remember the story, but those who do know that one valuable girl can change Wonderland forever: Alice. When Alice arrives in Neverwood Forest, there is little to suggest she's no longer in her world. But as things she comes into contact with start to change--becoming both strange and oddly charming--there is no denying she has power over Wonderland and its people. Nothing could have prepared Alice for Wonderland; Wonderland will be equally unprepared for her.

Zamordowana królowa (Królowie przeklęci, #2)

'This was the original game of thrones' George R.R. Martin The King is dead. Long live the King. Philip IV is dead and his great kingdom is in disarray. It seems the fatal curse of the Templars is plaguing the royal house of France. His son has been enthroned as Louis X; but with his disgraced wife Marguerite imprisoned in the Chateau Gaillard for her adultery, Louis can produce no heir with which to secure the succession. But neither can he marry again while she lives... The web of scandal, murder and intrigue that once wove itself around the court of the Iron King continues to draw in his descendants, as the destruction of his dynasty continues apace.

Half Spoon of Rice: A Survival Story of the Cambodian Genocide

Nine-year-old Nat and his family are forced from their home on April 17, 1975, marched for many days, separated from each other, and forced to work in the rice fields, where Nat concentrates on survival. Includes historical notes and photographs documenting the Cambodian genocide.

Ordinary: How to Turn the World Upside Down

What if the path toward an extraordinary life is becoming more ordinary? Ordinaryis not a call to be more radical. If anything, it is a call to the contrary. The kingdom of God isn't coming with light shows, and shock and awe, but with lowly acts of service. Tony Merida wants to push back against sensationalism and "rock star Christianity," and help people understand that they can make a powerful impact by practicing ordinary Christianity. Through things such as humble acts of service, neighbor love, and hospitality, Christians can shake the foundations of the culture. In order to see things happen that have never happened before, Christians must to do what Christians have always done. Christians need to become more ordinary. Let's think together about how we, ordinary people, doing ordinary things, might turn the world upside down.

Fool for Love (Gansett Island Series, #2)

Librarian's Note: this is an alternate cover edition - ASIN B0052XQ068 Joe Cantrell, owner of the Gansett Island Ferry Company, has been in love with Janey McCarthy for as long as he can remember. At the same time, Janey has been dating or engaged to doctor-in-training David Lawrence. When things go horribly wrong between David and Janey, she calls her "fifth brother" Joe, one of the few people in her close circle who lives on the mainland. Janey decides a few days with Joe is just what she needs before she goes home to the island to face her parents and family with the news of her broken engagement. It was bad enough for Joe loving Janey from afar, but having her in his house is pure torture. Will he take advantage of this opportunity to show her what they could have together? And what will Joe's best friend and Janey's protective older brother Mac have to say about it?

SPQR VI: Nobody Loves a Centurion

Julius Caesar, as we know, arrived in Gaul (now France) and announced "I Came, I Saw, I Conquered," but when Decius Metellus arrives from Rome, not seeking military glory but rather avoiding an enemy currently in power, he finds that although the general came and saw, so far, at least, he has far from conquered. The campaign seems at a standstill. Decius's arrival disappoints the great Caesar as well. He has been waiting for promised reinforcements from Rome, an influx of soldiers to restart his invasion. Instead he is presented with one young man ridiculously decked out in military parade finery and short on military skills, accompanied not by eager troops but by one callow and reluctant slave, the feckless Hermes. It soon develops, however, that Decius's arrival was fortuitous. When Vinius, the army's cruelest centurion (so-called because he commands a hundred soldiers), is found murdered, Caesar remembers that his new recruit has successfully come up with the culprit in a number of recent crimes. Murder is bad for morale, particularly since it seems quite clear that the murderer was one of Caesar's men. Caesar orders Decius to find the killer -- and quickly. Although evidence points to the son of one of Decius's clients -- a youth who was the particular target of the centurion's brutality, Decius racks his brain to find a way to save him from the sentence of death. The investigation leads Decius to two German slaves of the dead man -- a dwarfish old man and a beautiful woman. They are puzzling; the man is arrogant, the woman haughty--very unlike slaves. There are unanswered questions. It soon becomes clear to Decius that only by finding and punishing the real murderer will it be possible to quiet the rising dissatisfaction with Caesar's unorthodox method of warfare and forestall a mutiny against the mighty Caesar's authority and aims.

Tales from Mema's Garden: Monarch Butterflies

Two children learn about the life cycle of monarch butterflies in their grandmother's garden

The Battles of Armageddon: Megiddo and the Jezreel Valley from the Bronze Age to the Nuclear Age

WINNER > Best Popular Book on Archaeology --Biblical Archaeology Society Apocalypse. Judgment Day. The End Time. Armageddon. Students of the Bible know it as the place where the cataclysmic battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil will unfold. Many believe that this battle will take place in the very near future. But few know that Armageddon is a real place--one that has seen more fighting and bloodshed than any other spot on earth. The name Armageddon is a corruption of the Hebrew phrase Har Megiddo, and it means "Mount of Megiddo." More than thirty bloody conflicts have been fought at the ancient site of Megiddo and adjacent areas of the Jezreel Valley during the past four thousand years. Egyptians, Israelites, Greeks, Muslims, Crusaders, Mongols, British, Germans, Arabs, and Israelis have all fought and died here. The names of the warring leaders reverberate throughout history: Thutmose III, Deborah, Gideon, Saul and Jonathan, Jezebel, Saladin, Napoleon, and Allenby, to name but the most famous. Throughout history Megiddo and the Jezreel Valley have been ground zero for battles that determined the very course of civilization. No wonder that the author of Revelation believed Armageddon, the penultimate battle between good and evil, would also take place here! The Battles of Armageddonintroduces readers to a rich cast of ancient and modern warriors, while bringing together for the first time the wide range of conflicts that have been fought at Megiddo and the Jezreel Valley from the Bronze Age to the Nuclear Age. Eric H. Cline has participated in more than seventeen seasons of excavation and survey in Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Greece, and the United States. He is currently a Senior Staff Archaeologist at the ongoing excavations of Megiddo.

Destined (Embracing, #3)

It's time for Ansley Dolce to start over...again. She fled home at eighteen, burdened with the memories of abuse and betrayal, along with a terrible secret. Now, upon learning her five-year marriage was built on a lie, she decides San Diego is the perfect place to build her new life. Ashton Ellis might look like a bad-ass biker, but his only goal is to protect his son. Ashton's ex-wife is a money-grubbing whore, and he'll do whatever it takes to keep her away from AJ, as well as from his hard-earned business interests. He doesn't have the time or desire for any sort of relationship. Then one night, a woman walks into a bar... Ansley stopped celebrating her birthday long ago, but visits a bar called Storms to find a way to forget. She decides a certain gorgeous man with dimples and tattoos would do quite nicely, but he has other ideas. Two months later when Ansley arrives to meet parents of her second grade class, one single father has familiar dimples and tattoos, and he hasn't forgotten their encounter. The attraction between them grows, but as he pushes for more, she pulls away, terrified her past will resurface and destroy her life once more. Only this time with collateral damage...

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #1)

Boys don't keep diaries--or do they? The launch of an exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate to It's a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you're ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary. In book one of this debut series, Greg is happy to have Rowley, his sidekick, along for the ride. But when Rowley's star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend's newfound popularity to his own advantage, kicking off a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion. Author/illustrator Jeff Kinney recalls the growing pains of school life and introduces a new kind of hero who epitomizes the challenges of being a kid. As Greg says in his diary, "Just don't expect me to be all 'Dear Diary' this and 'Dear Diary' that." Luckily for us, what Greg Heffley says he won't do and what he actually does are two very different things. Since its launch in May 2004 on Funbrain.com, the Web version of Diary of a Wimpy Kidhas been viewed by 20 million unique online readers. This year, it is averaging 70,000 readers a day. F&P level: T

Sword Of God (Jonathon Payne & David Jones, #3)

Off the coast of South Korea, a young boy discovers a cave that is coated in human blood. Less than a week later, everyone in his village disappears.... In Saudi Arabia, a female archaeologist unearths an artifact that threatens the historical foundation of Islam. To some Muslims, it is a discovery that must be silenced at all costs. Meanwhile, in a secret bunker run by U.S. intelligence, the unthinkable has happened. While interrogating one of the world's most dangerous terrorists, an American soldier is brutally executed and no one knows why. Jonathon Payne and David Jones, his former commanders, offer to spearhead the investigation. They quickly realize that there is more to this atrocity than terrorist reprisal--there is a plot in motion that will burn the world in the fires of a holy war. And it's up to them to stop it.

The Traveller's Tree: A Journey Through the Caribbean Islands. Patrick Leigh Fermor

In this, his first book, Patrick Leigh Fermor recounts his tales of a personal odyssey to the lands of the Traveller's Tree - a tall, straight-trunked tree whose sheath-like leaves collect copious amounts of water. He made his way through the long island chain of the West Indies by steamer, aeroplane and sailing ship, noting in his records of the voyage the minute details of daily life, of the natural surroundings and of the idiosyncratic and distinct civilisations he encountered amongst the Caribbean Islands. From the ghostly Ciboneys and the dying Caribs to the religious eccentricities like the Kingston Pocomaniacs and the Poor Whites in the Islands of the Saints, Patrick Leigh Fermor recreates a vivid world, rich and vigorous with life.

When Vegans (Almost) Rule the World: and other hopeful projections from the Vegan Feminist Agitator

What would life be like if vegans ruled the world, and what is their plan for global domination? How does a suburban paleo diet aficionado hunt down his food? What's it like to fail at being an omnivore? And why does eating soy result in horrible embarrassment followed by certain death? These questions and other even stranger ones are answered with a mixture of snarky hilarity and heartfelt inspiration over the course of 32 essays from the popular blog VeganFeministAgitator.com written by satirist Marla Rose. This collection is sure to delight and comfort any vegan who gets frustrated by the unwillingness or inability of their friends, family or coworkers to accept their cruelty-free lifestyle. Marla draws from years of experience as a feminist, a journalist, an activist and a mother to celebrate a vibrant and compassionate community that she herself is helping to create. Some of these pieces wield the English language like a weapon, using humor and wit to rip through the veils of industry propaganda and expose the hypocrisy and lunacy of the argument for eating animals. Others are quiet gems gently wrapped in poignant reflection that perfectly explain the vegan experience. If you or someone you love is a vegan or thinking about becoming one, this book is sure to put a smile on your face and a little clarity in your heart.

J.D. Salinger: A Life

NATIONAL BESTSELLER One of the most popular and mysterious figures in American literary history, the author of the classicCatcher in the Rye, J. D. Salinger eluded fans and journalists for most of his life. Now he is the subject of this definitive biography, which is filled with new information and revelations garnered from countless interviews, letters, and public records. Kenneth Slawenski explores Salinger's privileged youth, long obscured by misrepresentation and rumor, revealing the brilliant, sarcastic, vulnerable son of a disapproving father and doting mother. Here too are accounts of Salinger's first broken heart--after Eugene O'Neill's daughter, Oona, left him--and the devastating World War II service that haunted him forever. J. D. Salingerfeatures all the dazzle of this author's early writing successes, his dramatic encounters with luminaries from Ernest Hemingway to Elia Kazan, his office intrigues with famous New Yorkereditors and writers, and the stunning triumph of The Catcher in the Rye, which would both make him world-famous and hasten his retreat into the hills of New Hampshire. J. D. Salingeris this unique author's unforgettable story in full--one that no lover of literature can afford to miss.

Orthopedic Massage: Theory & Technique

Many practitioners use therapeutic massage to treat soft tissue pain and injuries. Accessible and highly readable, this unique reference provides a wealth of information on the use of massage therapy to treat pain and injury conditions. An ideal support for basic training and clinical practice, it offers detailed technical information, numerous illustrations, and reliable reference material on the subject.

Revenge of Rivals (Eternal Feud, #2)

After Johnny Cockit survives being electrocuted to death on Chair Trials, he discovers that he has inherited divine, supernatural abilities that are only active on the Sonoran Desert utopia of Walnut Cherryville. It becomes clear that descendants of the Cockit and Quinton families can live forever, but not together. If one of them finds a sacred dagger, it can be used to eradicate the competition, allowing for a bloody end to the feud. Despite Johnny's efforts to resolve the feud peacefully, an underground group known as the Resistance plans to overthrow the Quinton government, pulling Collins and Vincent further into a new side of the feud. Meanwhile pregnant newlywed Laura struggles with being a Quinton and is forced to take on a new job hosting Chair Trials. Laura and Vincent reignite their affair, which escalates into a deadly disaster that may permanently alter the two-sided balance of the feud.

The Mark: The Beast Rules the World (Left Behind #8)

It's the dawn of the Great Tribulation, "the bloodiest season in the history of the world." After lying in state for three days, Nicolae Carpathia has risen from the dead. As the world responds in awe, statues of the potentate and "god" are erected in every major city, and a new religion, "Carpathianism," is in full swing. Followers of the antichrist are branded with a loyalty mark on their right hands or their foreheads, and "vaccinated" with a biochip embedded with personal information. Those who refuse the mark take a one-way trip to the guillotine. The second coming of Christ is only three-and-one-half years away. But can the Tribulation Force hang on?"The God who calls you to the ultimate sacrifice will also give you the power to endure it. No one can receive the mark of the beast by accident. It is a once-and-for-all decision that will forever condemn you to eternity without God," writes Tsion Ben-Judah in his daily newsletter with its cyberaudience of more than a billion. Heavenly power may be the only hope for the Tribulation Force, as it struggles to survive amidst new terrors, the death of more loved ones, and some unexpected twists in its plans. The Mark: The Beast Rules the Worldis the eighth installment in the blockbuster Left Behind series. Rich in dialogue, this action-packed thriller delivers the same consistent mix of apocalyptic mayhem and quirky humor readers have come to expect from the pen of Jerry Jenkins and the prophetic interpretations of Tim LaHaye. --Cindy Crosby

The Evolution Of Desire: Strategies of Human Mating

If we all want love, why is there so much conflict in our most cherished relationships? To answer this question, says noted psychologist David Buss, we must look into our evolutionary past. Based on the most massive study of human mating ever undertaken, encompassing more than 10,000 people of all ages from thirty-seven cultures worldwide, The Evolution of Desireis the first book to present a unified theory of human mating behavior. Now in an updated edition with two new chapters by the author, The Evolution of Desirepresents the latest research in the field, including starting new discoveries about the evolutionary advantages of infidelity, orgasm, and physical attractiveness.

Heirs to the Throne (The Last King of Legend #1)

Thirteen year old twin brothers Jack and Thomas Darren were unaware that magic and gods were real. Or that their world was a fabrication, created by those in the True World of Mythil as an exile called the Banishment. Or that Death was their Great Uncle, and all their suffering had served a purpose. Or that in the True World they were heirs to a legendary line of unbelievable power, and their coming, long prophesied, portends the Ending. No, Jack and Thomas Darren knew none of these things. But soon they would. And finding themselves at the heart of an apocalyptic war, each must choose to which side they belong. For in the end only one can rule the Eternal Throne Heirs to the Throne is the first book in The Last King of Legend series.

The Arrow of Sherwood

1193. A Crusader returns from the Holy Land to his home in Nottinghamshire, where he is known as a murderer. His name is Robin of Locksley. Following a youth spent with lowborn friends Robin is determined to settle into the role his father wanted for him: a lord dispensing justice to the county. But a false rumour of his death in the East has stolen Robin's lands from him, and the country he left only four years before is now crippled by taxation and struggling to maintain the King's law. It seems Robin must choose between his desire to regain his lost inheritance and his intention to help the commons. In this lucidly imagined and carefully researched recreation of the era of King Richard 'the Lionheart', England is torn between the land-owning Norman lords and their English subjects, and it soon becomes clear that Robin can accomplish more outside the law than within it... In this her first novel, Lauren Johnson's knowledge as a historian brings a vividness to the project, presenting us with an authentic depiction of the sights, sounds, conflicts and furies that defined this era. A story of redemption, loss, romance and adventure, this novel will excite and enthral. Writing and telling stories has been Lauren's passion since she was a child. Since graduating in History from Oxford University she has pursued her interest in storytelling as Research Manager for a historical interpretation company based at heritage sites including Hampton Court Palace, Dover Castle and the Tower of London. There, she had plenty of practice at immersing visitors in a living historical world - a skill she has now brought to the world of historical fiction.

Revived (Warrior Zone Fighters, #2)

I'll stop at nothing until Julia Chase is safe in my arms. I had it all--fame, fortune, a woman who loved me, and the start of a family--until one tragic night took them all away... Now, only my nightmares keep me company. I haven't stepped in the cage since, keeping my distance from everything I once loved to avoid the pain of losing anything or anyone again. Then a fateful night brought her to me... She was running for her life--afraid for her safety. No matter how much I wanted to turn away from Julia Chase, her courage and mesmerizing blue eyes drew me in. To keep her safe, I have to fight my own demons and conquer hers--then I'll claim her as mine. Revived is a steamy MMA fighter contemporary romance novel and it's book #2 in the Warrior Zone Fighters series. It's only recommended for audiences 18+. No cheating. No cliffhangers. HEA.

The Secret of Terror Castle (Alfred Hitchcock and The Three Investigators, #1)

Finding a genuine haunted house for a movie set sounds like fun -- and a great way to generate publicity for the Three Investigators' new detective agency. But when the boys arrive for an overnight visit at Terror Castle -- home of a deceased horror-movie actor -- they soon find out how the place got its name!

Blindsight (Jack Stapleton & Laurie Montgomery, #1)

From Coma to Vital Signs, Robin Cook's state-of-the-art tales of medical horror have earned him a vast following worldwide. But rarely has he produced a chiller of such electrifying impact as Blindsight. Set in Manhattan, it tells of city forensic pathologist Dr. Laurie Engler's battle to foil a plot of unimaginable evil.

The Day The Machines Stopped

The day the machines stopped began in an ordinary way. There was little warning of the impending disaster. Suddenly, all electrical energy was destroyed on the earth. Planes, cars, rockets, machinery of all kinds became useless. By week's end, total chaos enveloped the world as the wheels of civilization ground to a halt. Then ruthless leaders began to emerge, seeking a way to gain control of the almost helpless population. Only a handful of scientists remained to fight the inexplicable phenomenon--until they were captured and forced to use their knowledge to help the ruthless power combine take the world back to the Dark Ages. POWER FAILURE Brian turned up the volume on the radio while Anne sat beside him, listening intently: "...Soviet experiment can cut off all the power in the world. Industry would be useless. The world would be paralyzed. My studies convince me that modern civilization is in great danger." The announcement ended, and Brian turned off the radio. "He claims the experiment will cause widespread irreparablepower failure. Thre is no such thing." Anne smiled. "That's a relief to me," she said and stood up. Suddenly, the lights went out. Anne's hand gripped Brian's arm. He quickly flipped on the radio. Nothing happened. He opened the door to the hallway. The lights were out. He picked up a flashlight. It wouldn't work. Then he looked at Anne. Her face was white. "Oh, Brian," she said. "I'm afraid." (From the back of the book and the front page of the book.)

Deer Heart (Shifting Crossroads, #3)

A reindeer out of season meets a lone wolf, and sparks and fur fly. Venny can't believe she missed mating season! With her body in an uproar and no males free, this reindeer high tails it to the Crossroads in search of a male to quench her fire. With her own species out of the running she is willing to experiment, and while the wolf she meets knows she's a dear, he has no idea she's a deer. One lone wolf against a horny reindeer... what chance does he have?

Dictionary of Maya Hieroglyphs

This authoritative work is the first visual dictionary of Maya glyphs published since the script's complete deciphering, offering a much-needed, comprehensive catalogue of 1100 secured glyphs. Each entry includes the illustrated glyph, its phonetic transcription, Mayan equivalent, part of speech, and meaning. About the Author John Montgomery was an illustrator, epigrapher, writer, and PhD candidate in the field of Pre-Columbian Art at the University of New Mexico. He taught art history at the South-western Indian Polytechnic Institute in Albuquerque. A long and varied experience in Central America first inspired his interest in the ancient Maya. His glyphic illustrations are based on a lifetime of involvement with Maya glyph decipherment.

Tales of the S.S. Junky Star

From the Fillbach Brothers, writers and artists of the acclaimed Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures digest series, comes a new action-packed Space Adventure for all ages.

Foxe's Book of Martyrs, original edition

This is a book that will never die-one of the great English classics. Interesting as fiction, because it is written with both passion and tenderness, it tells the dramatic story of some of the most thrilling periods in Christian history. Reprinted here in its most complete form, it brings to life the days when "a noble army, men and boys, the matron and the maid," "climbed the steep ascent of heaven, 'mid peril, toil, and pain." "After the Bible itself, no book so profoundly influenced early Protestant sentiment as the Book of Martyrs. Even in our time it is still a living force. It is more than a record of persecution. It is an arsenal of controversy, a storehouse of romance, as well as a source of edification." James Miller Dodds, English Prose.

Mary Had a Little Lamp

Updating the classic rhyme with "appliance humor," gives this book a hilarious twist and a great new take on the "beloved transitional object" story. Mary has a little lamp that she takes everywhere: to school, the movies, the circus, the zoo, even a wedding. One day Mary heads off to summer camp without her bendy-necked lamp and discovers that life without a lamp isn't so bad! In fact, when Mary returns home, her little lamp stays on her shelf for good. Now what will she find instead?

Typography Sketchbooks

Typography is an obsession for most designers. It's at the heart of all visual communication and is one of the purest forms of design, one that can always be improved and refined. Typography Sketchbooksgets into the minds of designers who create typefaces, word images and logos through their private sketchbooks. The result of these wide-ranging typographic musings provide fascinating insights into the expressive quality of letters and words. Aimed at all those who use type, whether by hand or on-screen, this pleasing compendium stresses the importance of good typography at a time when reading habits are changing and celebrates a craft that has endured for centuries.

Mission to Murder (A Tourist Trap Mystery, #2)

In the California coastal town of South Cove, history is one of its many tourist attractions, until it becomes deadly. Jill Gardner, proprietor of Coffee, Books, and More, has discovered that the old stone wall on her property might be a centuries-old mission worthy of being declared a landmark. But Craig Thomas, the obnoxious owner of South Cove's most popular tourist spot, The Castle, makes it his business to contest her claim. When Thomas is found murdered at The Castle shortly after a heated argument with Jill, even her detective boyfriend has to ask her for an alibi. Jill decides she must find the real murderer to clear her name. But when the killer comes for her, she'll need to jump from historic preservation to self-preservation. "Murder, dirty politics, pirate lore, and a hot police detective: Guidebook to Murder has it all! A cozy lover's dream come true." --Susan McBride, author of The Debutante Dropout Mysteries

Alpha Billionaire, Part III (Alpha Billionaire, #3)

Alpha Billionaire, part three is the final book in the Alpha Billionaire novella serial. Are you ready to find out all of Grant and Tyler's secrets??

The Oxford Book of English Short Stories

From Anthony Trollope, Charles Dickens, and Thomas Hardy through Rudyard Kipling, H.G. Wells, D.H. Lawrence, and Virginia Woolf, right up to Graham Greene, J.G. Ballard, Angela Carter, Ian McEwan, and many others, The Oxford Book of English Short Stories exhibits the capacious and often capricious nature of the English literary sensibility. "There is English empiricism, English pragmatism, English starkness, English humor, English satire, English horror, and English whimsy," notes A.S. Byatt in surveying the stories she has selected. "There are characteristic mixed modes which seem to go back further than Austen and Defoe to Chaucer and Shakespeare." Byatt shows us the links between stories, the literary currents that both connect and distinguish writers as diverse as Mary Mann, V.S. Pritchett, P.G. Wodehouse, Penelope Fitzgerald, and Alan Sillitoe. And although the thirty-seven stories gathered here range from socialish realism to surreal fantasy, from rural poverty to war-blitzed London, from tales of the supernatural to precise delineations of the mundane, all are unified by Byatt's demanding criteria that the works be both "startling and satisfying." For short story lovers and anyone unable to resist the enchantments of the English imagination, The Oxford Book of Short Stories offers a wide array of unforgettable pleasures.

The Bloody Wedding, Story of a painting created in Tursenia - with Raffaello Sanzio

"You cannot give life to a painting if you don't know who died for it." Revenge, betrayals and conspiracy among rivals are nothing compared with the blood spilt over family issues. Donna Atalanta of Perugia knows this only too well. In 1500 she commissions a young painter named Raffaello Sanzio to create the famous Pala Baglioni-The Entombment. The behind-the-scenes story of the famous Pala Baglioni, now housed in the Villa Borghese Museum in Rome, is told by a particular voice that accompanies Raffaello during the composition of his work of art. What happened in the notorious Bloody Wedding of Perugia is the gory genesis of this magnificent painting. The Bloody Wedding is an historical short story about art and war set in Perugia, Tursenia's alter ego town, where Chase Williams's mystery and detective stories take place. A quick, fascinating dive into the painting and historical narrative, with a pinch of suspense. Find other Chase Williams cozy mysteries on Amazon Kindle Store! From the same detective short stories series: - Cutting Right to the Chase Vol.1, 6x1000 word stories of unusual crimes - Cutting Right to the Chase Vol.2, 10x1000 word stories of unusual crimes - Cutting Right to the Chase Vol.3, 10x1000 word stories of unusual crimes Novels and novellas from Chase Williams cozy mystery series: - Into the Killer Sphere, a Chase Williams murder mystery #1 - Pull the Trigger, a Chase Williams murder mystery #2

Home For The Holidays (Kismet, Michigan #1)

When Rachel loses her Hollywood dream job, a trip home for Christmas seems like a good idea. But she never expects to find a hunk from her past waiting under the mistletoe. . . Red-hot stylist-to-the-stars Rachel Porter has it all. Well, sort of. Her luxury beach house is actually a loaner from her #1 client. And her cute Tesla Roadster? Well, that's just another job perk. . .hers to keep, right? But when Rachel catches her #1 client in bed with her boyfriend, she exacts her revenge by tricking her turncoat "frenemy" into committing fashion suicide on the red carpet--and promptly finds herself out of a job. And her house. Her car. Her life. With nowhere to turn, Rachel does the unthinkable: she goes home to Kismet, Michigan. For Reno Wright, picking up his neighbor's daughter from the airport for a holiday visit sounds like no big deal. But from the moment he spies Rachel in the airport, Reno knows he's in over his head. The girl Reno remembers from high school looks nothing like the glammed-out man-killer who walks off the plane. But for all her attitude, Rachel is really just a small-town girl with a heart too big for Hollywood. The temperature may be freezing, but the heat between Rachel and Reno is burning hot. Reno is falling hard fast. . .but will his holiday romance survive once the calendar turns?

The Frozen Thames

A groundbreaking, genre-bending new work from one of Canada's most respected writers. In its long history, the River Thames has frozen solid forty times. These are the stories of that frozen river. And so opens one of the most breathtaking and original works being published this season. The Frozen Thames contains forty vignettes based on events that actually took place each time the river froze between 1142 and 1895. Like a photograph captures a moment, etching it forever on the consciousness, so does Humphreys' achingly beautiful prose. She deftly draws us into these intimate moments, transporting us through time so that we believe ourselves observers of the events portrayed. Whether it's Queen Matilda trying to escape her besieged castle in a snowstorm, or lovers meeting on the frozen river in the plague years; whether it's a simple farmer persuading his oxen the ice is safe, or Queen Bess discovering the rare privacy afforded by the ice-covered Thames, the moments are fleeting and transformative for the characters -- and for us, too. Stunningly designed and illustrated throughout with full-colour period art, The Frozen Thamesis a triumph. From the Hardcover edition.

The Second Minute

Antoinette Blake traveled to London to visit her daughter and met her favorite actor, Adam Knowles. His latest movie is being released and he's invited Antoinette to be his date on the red carpet. She's nervous to be seen in public with him as she fears being humiliated by the press due to her age since in her mind she's not the young, sexy woman he deserves. Adam wants Antoinette by his side since he's never had a supportive partner. She accompanies him to a boutique to choose her gown, and when the saleswoman treats her with disrespect, Antoinette knows she was right about not being good enough to be seen on Adam's arm. She backs out of going to the premiere. Adam is hurt but Antoinette can't see past her own potential embarrassment and be the woman Adam needs.

Devil May Care Devil May Care Devil May Care

Bond is back in this electrifying new novel of intrigue and suspense. A masterful continuation of the James Bond legacy, Devil May Care picks up right where Ian Fleming left off-at theheight of the Cold War, with a story of almost unbearable tension. An Algerian drug runner is brutally executed on the desolate outskirts of Paris and Bond is assigned a new task; to shadow the mysterious Dr. JuliusGorner, a power-crazed pharmaceutical magnate. Gorner has lately taken a disquieting interest in opiate derivatives, both legal and illegal. After finding a willing accomplice in the shape of a glamorous Parisian namedScarlett Papava, Bond must stop a chain of events that could lead to global catastrophe. Charged with adrenaline, deception, and Bond's signature wit, Faulks brings us this exhilarating new chapter in the life of theworld's most iconic spy. "From the Trade Paperback edition."

I Gave You My Heart, but You Sold It Online (Domestic Equalizers Book 3)

If you love smart, sassy fiction with some downhome Texas humor, you'll love this smashing follow up to Dixie Cash's hardcover debut, MY HEART MAY BE BROKEN, BUT MY HAIR STILL LOOKS GREAT. Fans of Mary Kay Andrews won't be able to resist Dixie Cash. Description: Debbie Sue Overstreet and her best pal Edwina--the Domestic Equalizers--have one motto: don't get mad, get evidence! So when these hairdressers/private eyes get wrapped up in a new mystery you just know there's going to be trouble. Quint Matthews, an old beau of Debbie Sue's and a heart-breakin' rodeo rider, comes to town asking for their help--his identity's been swiped by a woman he met on the internet. They agree to get to the bottom of things, and get into a whole heap of trouble. As for Quint, he's never one to learn a lesson. He's got a date in Salt Lick, Texas, with a woman he met, yep, online--but what he doesn't know is she was put there by her own daughter! Hearts are about to get broken all around Texas, but not before Debbie Sue and Edwina make things right for everybody!

Pulled From Darkness

Eva Hernandez is a twenty-nine year old widow who sold her business and home after the loss of her husband and her two children, to a drunk driver. Eva receives the choice of jail or therapy when she attacks the drunk driver in court. Left with nothing but court mandated therapy sessions, she decides that she can't grieve her family and would rather stay mad at the world. That is, until her therapist Mike starts showing more interest in her, she starts becoming more open to the process. Michael Williams, a Professional Licensed Counselor, has followed the rules his entire life. When he meets foul mouthed Eva, he thinks that she may be a girl worth throwing the rules out the window for. He pursues her, and is determined to show her how to live a happy life. Will Mike help Eva through her pain, and help her see that life moves on? Or is Eva too deep in her depression to move on with her life? ***This book contains material that is not suitable for people under 18.***

Alien Gay Experiments

Ryan works at a boring customer service job but his secret is his love for sex toys. One night during a crazy session of masturbation, Ryan is abducted onto an alien spaceship. There, he must undergo experiments of intense pleasure involving alien machines he has never seen before. Can Ryan handle the insane amounts of ecstasy? WARNING: This book contains explicit descriptions. Mature Audiences Only!

Sublimation Angels

Jason Sanford's novella Sublimation Angels is a hard science fiction story set on the planet whose atmosphere has frozen, leaving humanity to continually mine the frozen air to survive. Into this comes Chicka, a young man struggling with the death of his identical twin and his twin's quest to understand their world--a quest which goes against the rigid nature of their survival-minded society. The novella was first published in issue 224 (Sept./Oct. 2009) of Interzone. In addition to winning the 2009 Interzone Readers' Poll, Sublimation Angels was also a finalist for the 2009 Nebula Award and was longlisted for the British Fantasy Award.

Dragons of Spring Dawning (Dragonlance: Chronicles, #3)

The war against the dragon minions of Queen Takhisis rages on. Armed with the mysterious, magical dragon orbs and the shining, silver dragonlance, the companions bring hope to the world. But now, in the dawn of a new day, the dark secrets that have long shadowed the hearts of the friends come to the light. Betrayal, treachery, frailty, weakness will nearly destroy all that they have accomplished. The greatest battle they have left to fight is within each of them. Yet, in the end, they will be heroes.

Weapons of Choice (Axis of Time, #1)

On the eve of America's greatest victory in the Pacific, a catastrophic event disrupts the course of World War II, forever changing the rules of combat. . . . The impossible has spawned the unthinkable. A military experiment in the year 2021has thrust an American-led multinational armada back to 1942, right into the middle of the U.S. naval task force speeding toward Midway Atoll--and what was to be the most spectacular U.S. triumph of the entire war. Thousands died in the chaos, but the ripples had only begun. For these veterans of Pearl Harbor--led by Admirals Nimitz, Halsey, and Spruance--have never seen a helicopter, or a satellite link, or a nuclear weapon. And they've never encountered an African American colonel or a British naval commander who was a woman and half-Pakistani. While they embrace the armada's awesome firepower, they may find the twenty-first century sailors themselves far from acceptable. Initial jubilation at news the Allies would win the war is quickly doused by the chilling realization that the time travelers themselves--by their very presence--have rendered history null and void. Celebration turns to dread when the possibility arises that other elements of the twenty-first century task force may have also made the trip--and might now be aiding Yamamoto and the Japanese. What happens next is anybody's guess--and everybody's nightmare. . . .

Living Inside The Testimony

You'll be pleasantly surprised at what you discover beyond the front cover... It's a beautiful, heartfelt love story... Funny, amusing, emotional, and entertaining... Profound, thought-provoking, and inspirational... You'll laugh on one page and cry on the next... And in the end, perhaps you will discover that you too live inside a testimony meant to be shared with others! My first book is a collection of life lessons - stories that exemplify God's amazing love and abundant blessings. You'll witness the inspiration, faith, hope, humor, romance, and love that I experienced on an incredible journey. The stories revolve around my family, friends, and other individuals who have contributed, often unknowingly, to the path God has chosen for my life. You'll read about how I fell in love at age fourteen (with my future husband) followed by his near-death experience with emergency brain surgery a week before our high school graduation. I also share our amazing experience in New York a week prior to 9/11. You'll become captivated with the humorously frustrating 3-year ordeal my husband and I overcame when trying to purchase land that was NOT for sale in order to build our dream home right next door to my husband's beloved mother-in-law. Ultimately, you will discover that I have been living inside a testimony (and so have you), but it wasn't until I started writing that I realized what a monumental impact it can be to share my testimony with others. God has orchestrated my life's path every step of the way, and I hope you enjoy the journey as you take a walk with me, inside my testimony.

Food and Cooking in Ancient Greece

The culture of ancient Greece was one ruled by art, philosophy, and architecture. The Greeks also enjoyed a Mediterranean diet rich in rich, olives and olive oil, figs, and cheeses. This book introduces readers to the culture of ancient Greece through their recipes and food-related customs.

Hiroshima: The Story of the First Atom Bomb

Drawing on primary sources and startling photographs, a renowned authority investigates the events that led up to the disaster at Hiroshima in 1945 -- and discusses the consequences we are still living with today. "My God, what have we done?" -- Copilot of the ENOLA GAY, after dropping the first atomic bomb On August 6, 1945, the United States of America dropped the world1s first atomic bomb, on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, a decision that ushered in the nuclear age and marked the end of World War II. When the atomic bomb exploded at 8:15 a.m., 70,000 people were killed instantly. Thousands more were dead of radiation sickness within weeks. More still were sick, scarred, and deformed for the rest of their lives by the chemicals in the bomb. Three days later, another bomb killed 40,000 people in Nagasaki. In this extraordinary resource for young readers, Clive A. Lawton clearly and objectively explores the politics and the science behind the military decision that would set in motion the nuclear arms race.

The Time of Contempt (The Witcher, #4)

The witcher returns in this sequel to Blood of Elves, in the series that inspired The Witcher video games. Geralt is a witcher--guardian of the innocent, protector of those in need, and in dark times a defender against some of the most frightening creatures of myth and legend. His task now is to protect Ciri. A child of prophecy, she will have the power to change the world for good or for ill--but only if she lives to use it. A coup threatens the wizard's guild, war breaks out across the lands, a serious injury leaves Geralt fighting for his life ... and Ciri, in whose hands the world's fate rests, has vanished.

Fantasy Fiction: An Introduction

This is a series of introductory books about different types of writing. One strand of the series will focus on genres such as Science Fiction, Horror, Romance, and Crime. The other strand will focus on movements or styles often associated with historical and cultural locations - Postcolonial, Native American, Scottish, Irish, American Gothic. These introductions all share the same nine-part structure: 1. A broad definition of the genre and its essential elements 2. A timeline of historical developments 3. Critical concerns to bear in mind while reading 4. Detailed readings of several key texts 5. In-depth analysis of major themes and issues 6. Signposts for further study 7. A summary of the most important criticism in the field 8. A glossary of terms 9. An annotated, critical reading list Writers covered in this book include: Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear, George Orwell, J.R.R. Tolkien, Mary Shelley, J.K. Rowling, H.G. Wells, Thomas More, Jonathan Swift, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Yann Martel, Jeanette Winterson, and William Gibson.

Nazi Propaganda Films: A History and Filmography

Hitler and the Nazis saturated their country with many types of propaganda to convince German citizens that the Nazi ideology was the only ideology. As Joseph Goebbels, who was in charge of propaganda for Nazi Germany, said, The essence of propaganda consists in winning people over to an idea so sincerely, so vitally, that in the end they succumb to it utterly and can never escape from it. One type of propaganda that the Nazis relied on heavily was cinematic.

The Anatomy of Buzz Revisited: Real-life lessons in Word-of-Mouth Marketing

A new edition of the definitive handbook on word-of-mouth marketing, completely revised and updated for today's online world With two-thirdsnew material and scores of current examples from today's most successful companies, The Anatomy of Buzz Revisitedtakes readers inside the world of word-of-mouth marketing and explains how and why it works. Based on over one hundred new interviews with thought leaders, marketing executives, researchers, and consumers, The Anatomy of Buzz Revisitedshows how to: * Generate genuinebuzz both online and off. * Encourage people to talk about your products and services--and help spread the word among their friends, colleagues, and communities. * Adapt traditional word-of-mouth strategies in today's era of Facebook, YouTube, and consumer-generated media. Smart, surprising, and filled with cutting-edge strategies and insights, The Anatomy of Buzz Revisited is essential for anyone who wants to get attention for a product, message, or idea in today's message-cluttered world.

Letting Go of God

Publisher's Summary Julia Sweeney says she was a "happy Catholic girl" when, one day, she walked into church and signed up for a Bible-study course. "What an eye opener that was!" she says. "Next thing you know, I was on a quest for something I could really believe in. I traveled to places like Bhutan, Ecuador, and my local Starbucks looking for answers. Would I embrace Buddhism? New Age pseudo-science? Was I a freak for feeling the way I did, or were there other people out there just like me? I was grappling with serious questions. But, somehow, a lot of the things that were happening to me seemed, well, funny." Equally comedic and insightful, Letting Go of God is Sweeney's brilliant one-woman show about her struggle with her faith. Grappling with the seeming contradictions in Adam and Eve, Noah, the Ten Commandments, and even the teachings of Jesus - and trying to understand the Bible's messages about morality, family values, and human suffering while faced with door-knocking Mormons and wise-cracking priests - Sweeney takes listeners on her very personal journey from God to "not-God". This performance was recorded on November 19, 2005, at the Ars Nova Theatre in New York City. Julia Sweeney was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1989-94, and is best known for the mysteriously androgynous character, "It's Pat!". She has also served as a consulting producer on Sex and the City and Desperate Housewives. Letting Go of God is her third monologue. She performed her first, God Said, "Ha!", in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and on Broadway, as well as in a film produced by Quentin Tarantino. The CD version was nominated for a Grammy. There's lots more Julia Sweeney available at Audible(r)! Just click here to download In the Family Way, her appearances on This American Life, her Un-Cabaret performances, and other great programs. (c)2006 Julia Sweeney; (P)2006 Julia Sweeney

Sunset Outdoor Design & Build: Container Gardening: Fresh Ideas for Outdoor Living

Great ideas and expert advice on designing, planting, and caring for beautiful container gardens. Creating a paradise in pots The latest choices in container styles and materials Combining "thrillers" and "spillers" for spectacular arrangements Twenty-eight simple and stunning DIY projects Secrets to keeping container gardens thriving Inspiration blossoms with dozens of photos showcasing container gardens of all styles, from traditional to contemporary. "Designing Your Container" covers the basics of working with color, shape, and scale to create eye-catching compositions. "Finishing the Look" offers a wealth of ideas for displaying container gardens to maximum effect.

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

In The Unbearable Lightness of Being, Milan Kundera tells the story of a young woman in love with a man torn between his love for her and his incorrigible womanizing and one of his mistresses and her humbly faithful lover. This magnificent novel juxtaposes geographically distant places, brilliant and playful reflections, and a variety of styles to take its place as perhaps the major achievement of one of the world's truly great writers.