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"Did you know that there are some famous animal astronauts? Or that bread is banned in space? Space may be a very serious place, but it's full of some really silly science! Learn about the totally silly science behind space. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 5th and 6th grade readers with silly content while a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!"-- Provided by publisher.
Conservation of wildlife is a big deal. The more biodiversity in a habitat, the healthier it is. And, people live in a lot of the habitats animals do. So, the better animals are doing, the better our habitat is! However, there are continuing threats to wildlife around the world: habitat loss, poaching, and climate change are just a few. In this volume, readers find out more about how wildlife is being harmed by people's actions--and what they can do to help right in their own community.
Limate change is a concept kids are likely to have heard, whether on the news, from grown-ups around them, or in school. However, understanding climate and how it can change because of people's activities on Earth can seem complicated. This beautiful book breaks down climate change for emerging readers in an accessible way through detailed images, diagrams, and main content written in language perfect for practicing independent reading. The main content supports both Earth science curricula and environmental science learning, as well as engages readers with the fate of the natural world around them.
Lonely Planet's Singapore is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Taste unforgettable street food, explore world-class museums and view the city from the top of an ultra-modern skyscraper, all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Singapore Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have them. Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interests. Local insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics. Eating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to try. Toolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travel Colour maps and images throughout. Language - essential phrases and language tips Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots. Covers the Colonial District, Marina Bay, Chinatown, Tanjong Pagar, the CBD, Little India, Kampong Glam, Orchard Road, Holland Village, Dempsey Hill, the Botanic Gardens, Sentosa Island and more!
"From the bestselling author of Home Comforts comes the story of our wedding vows-what they mean and why they still matter. In the West, marrying is so thoroughly identified with ceremonial promises that "taking vows" is a synonym for getting married. So, it's a surprise to realize that this custom is actually a historical and anthropological oddity. Most of the world, for most of history, married without making promises. And there's a reason for that. Marriage by vow presupposes free choice, and free choice makes a love-match possible. It is a very modern arrangement. Vows is both a moving memoir of two marriages and a thoughtful meditation on marriage itself. Cheryl Mendelson tackles the sociology of commitment through our most traditional promises and shows why they endure. In considering the kind of marriage these vows entail, she helps answer some of life's most urgent and personal of questions: Could I, would I, or should I make these promises to someone? Using history and literature, the book describes the parameters of the behavior that traditional vows promise and, in doing so, answers a whole series of other questions: Why did wedding-by-vow arise only in the West? Why are they recited in weddings around the world today? Why have these vows lasted for nearly a thousand years? Why does the kind of marriage promised in the vows survive?"-- Provided by publisher.
"I Will Show You How It Was is Illia Ponomarenko's heart-wrenching memoir of the war on his homeland, offering a fiery diatribe against Russian hypocrisy and a moving look at what is being lost. But it's also a story of pride and even elation as Ukrainian forces come together, find their mojo, and oust the invaders from Kyiv. The most powerful and personal chronicle of the war to date, I Will Show You How It Was is an exceptional literary achievement, chronicling a stunning feat of resistance and a courageous people set on a miraculous victory"-- Provided by publisher.
"The bestselling author of Lost Connections and Stolen Focus offers a revelatory look at the new drugs transforming weight loss as we know it--from his personal experience on Ozempic to our ability to heal our society's dysfunctional relationship with food, weight, and our bodies"--Provided by publisher.
"The New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically chronicles his hilarious adventures in attempting to follow the original meaning of the Constitution, as he searches for answers to one of the most pressing issues of our time: How should we interpret America's foundational document?"-- Provided by publisher.
"Throughout this captivating book, Tjernshaugen investigates the fox's place in our own cultural history--such as Reynard the Fox, the Scandinavian inspiration for Disney's Robin Hood, and the fables of Aesop, which depict foxes as sly and cunning, a reputation that may not be fully earned, Tjernshaugen argues. What is true is "the fox is wilder than other wildlife...and largely survives in spite of our plans and regulations, like an outlaw, so I see it as a symbol of freedom and independence.""--Provided by publisher.
"Whether you want to party in Cancún, snorkel in Cozumel, or explore Mayan ruins and cenotes in Tulum, the local Fodor's travel experts in Mexico are here to help! Fodor's Cancún and the Riviera Maya guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos"-- Amazon.com.
"A pocket-sized, illustrated A-Z treasury about the weird and wonderful world of lichensLichens are all around us, hiding in plain view-on trees, rocks, the ground, and even the pavement. They break down rocks, help form soil, provide shelter and food for birds and other animals, trap carbon, and produce many unique chemicals. And humans, too, use lichens-for dyeing, brewing, making drugs, and much more. Featuring close to a hundred bite-sized entries, Lichenpedia is a delightfully entertaining and beautifully illustrated introduction to these weird, obscure, but essential organisms-from how they have spread throughout the planet to the ways they have inspired writers and artists, from Henry David Thoreau to modern painters.Writing in a vivid, lively style, Kay Hurley presents key aspects of lichen biology, environmental roles, emerging uses, scientific history, and myth. She describes the variety of forms that lichens take, from leafy to filamentous to things reminiscent of skin diseases, with imaginative names like witch's hair. She explains the surprising ways that birds and beasts-from reindeer and moose down to tiny tardigrades-use lichens, and how lichens survive in extreme environments, from deserts to Antarctica to outer space. Hurley also introduces some of the innovators who have advanced the knowledge of lichens, from the ancient Greek philosopher Theophrastus to today's professional lichenologists.Filled with compelling facts, explanations, and stories, Lichenpedia promises to put you in touch with the natural world in a new way by opening your eyes to these overlooked but vital organisms.Features a cloth cover with an elaborate foil-stamped design"-- Provided by publisher.
"Listen in as Pete unabashedly shares historical and family stories; tells of learning the banjo, traveling with Woody Guthrie, and finding commercial success with The Weavers; explains how he wrote books and put together songs; delves into controversial subjects like communism and the Peekskill Riots; and highlights those he admired and respected, including Bruce Springsteen, who honoured Pete with his Seeger Sessions album in 2006. Pete and David share the heavy lifting as they tackle subjects such as the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, Pete's relationship to Greenwich Village, and the need for copyright reform. Together, they describe how Pete put his worldview into practice in his local community, how he lived with local hero status in later life, and how they made recordings together that resulted in two Grammy Awards" -- Publisher.
"After years of biopsies, best-selling author Sarah Thornton made the difficult decision to have a double mastectomy. But, after her reconstructive surgery, she was perplexed: What had she lost? And gained? an experienced sleuth, she resolved to venture behind the scenes to uncover the social and cultural significance of breasts. Riotous and galvanizing, Tits up excavates the diverse truths of mammary glands from the strip club to the operating room, from the nation's oldest human milk bank to the fit rooms of bra designers. Thornton draws insights from plastic surgeons, lactation consultants, body-positive witches, lingerie models, and "free the nipple" activists to explore the status of breasts as emblems of femininity. She examines how women's chests have become a billion-dollar business, as well as a stage for debates about race, class, gender, and desire. Everywhere she turns, Thornton encounters chauvinistic myths about this elemental body part that quietly justify deficits in women's bodily autonomy and endorse shortfalls in their political status. Blending sociology, reportage, and personal narrative with refreshing optimism and wit, Thornton has one overriding ambition - to liberate breasts from centuries of patriarchal prejudice."-- Dust jacket.
"From the polar bears of the Arctic to the North American pumas and pandas in Asia, Wild Animals of the North takes children on an exciting journey of discovery. The stunning and accurate drawings show these animals in all their natural majesty and the witty and charming descriptions will teach children all about their new favorite animals!" --Amazon.com.
From USA Today bestselling author and Christy Award Hall of Fame inductee Tamera Alexander comes the story of two women from different centuries living in the same house who share strikingly similar journeys. Claire Powell's life is turned upside down when her beloved husband admits to a "near affair." But when Stephen accepts a partnership with an Atlanta law firm without consulting her and buys a historic Southern home sight-unseen--it pushes their already-fractured marriage to the breaking point. Claire's world spirals, and she soon finds herself in a marriage she no longer wants, in a house she never asked for. In 1863, Charlotte Thursmann, pregnant and trapped in a marriage to an abusive husband, struggles to protect her unborn child and the enslaved members of her household. Desperate, she's determined to right the evils her husband and others like him commit. But how can one woman put an end to such injustice? Especially if her husband makes good on his threat to kill her?
In the raw aftermath of World War II, the Wentworth family faces fundamental questions about living together and loving each other despite their differences. John Wentworth, a county vicar, is far less ineffectual than he feels himself to be. His wife Daphne hardly realizes how much she loves her husband. Their three daughters attend a dysfunctional school because of it's embattled staff. It is Harriet, John's aging former nanny, who holds the family together through her love and empathy. The family experiences a disruption that may be what it needs to break free from their prisons.
From community activism to the halls of government, pop-culture, arts, and beyond, Latinos have shaped every aspect of American life. Nevertheless, these significant figures and their contributions are often left out of our textbooks. Sí, Se Puede, named after the "Yes, We Can" motto of the United Farm Workers, brings Latino history in the U.S. to the forefront. The book follows a group of Hispanic-Americans as they embark on an interactive museum tour to meet Latino heroes they may not have learned about in school. The high tech, immersive exhibit allows the tour group to virtually travel through time, visiting the Hispanic Union soldiers of the Civil War; marching with César Chávez and Dolores Huerta in the farmworkers struggle; going to space with Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina to leave Earth's atmosphere; meeting the youngest woman to ever serve in Congress, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez; and more. This ensemble of unlikely friends discover the rich history of Latinos in the United States, and gain new insights into their own American experiences.
Welcome to Bolingbroke. It's a small town just like any other . . . or so eighth graders Val and Lanie think. They're the best of best friends--they love the same comics, they watch the same shows, and they're always there for each other. Which is important when you're queer, like Lanie, or on the spectrum, like Val, and just don't seem to fit in anywhere. When a school project about their hometown's supernatural history leads to a for-real ghost sighting, Val and Lanie realize Bolingbroke might not be as boring as they'd always thought. But after a run-in with the resident middle school queen bee (who also happens to be Lanie's former friend), they decide to take things to the next level . . . and accidentally summon the Ojja-Wojja, a demonic presence connected to a slew of mysterious tragedies throughout Bolingbroke's sordid history. Now all heck has broken loose. With the whole town acting weird and nowhere left to turn, it's going to be up to Val, Lanie, and their small group of friends to return things to normal--if "normal" is even something they want to return to.
"Are you ready to start your life on Earth 2.0? Learn about the dangers of fossil fuels and how they destroyed Earth. Then, discover what you can do to help save the world today. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 6th and 7th grade readers with thrilling storytelling while a 3rd to 4th grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!"-- Provided by publisher.
"Seagulls are found in many places around North America. They can usually be spotted flying around beaches and bays, but seagulls can also be found waddling around parking lots. What are they doing there? Eating food left behind by humans! In this book, young readers will explore the life of a seagull and learn why seagulls are so willing to eat trash. With beautiful photographs of seagulls doing what they do best, readers will deepen their understanding of animal adaptation and other important science concepts"-- Provided by publisher.
"While a jackal might look like a small dog, this little canine can be pretty gross! Jackals are opportunistic omnivores, which means they'll eat nearly anything they can get their jaws around. While usually that means small reptiles and berries, it also means jackals will eat rotten food left over from bigger predators! Through this book's full-color photographs of jackals in the wild paired closely with easy to understand text, young readers will love learning more about how jackals survive"-- Provided by publisher.
"Hippos have a strange way of telling strangers to back off. If a hippo sees another hippo they don't know or senses dangers, hippos throw their poop! Young readers will love this adventure into the weird and gross world of the hippopotamus. Young readers will learn important facts about strange and gross animal adaptation and why something that seems icky, might be important for an animal's survival! Full-color photographs bring young readers up close to hippos in their wild home"-- Provided by publisher.
"Head lice infect between 6 to 12 million people in the United States each year, but they're found on people worldwide. Head lice are common among children ages three to 11, but anyone in a house infected by lice can catch them too! Young readers will jump right into this close-up look at the life cycle of the common head louse. With full-color photographs paired closely with approachable text, readers will discover more about the tiny (and gross) world of lice!"-- Provided by publisher.
"Every dog owner has seen them do it at least once. You're enjoying some quality time with your dog. Then, your furry friend turns around and licks its butt! This isn't just gross for a dog to do, it's also an important part of a dog keeping itself clean. Through this fun look into a dog's life, young readers will learn not only why a dog might lick its own behind, but why it's important for dogs to do it!"-- Provided by publisher.
"There are around 92 million cows found on farms across the United States. That many cows means more milk and more food, but it also means more of a cow's gross habit: Farts! Through this lighted-hearted exploration of a cow, young readers will discover why cows fart and why scientists believe they might be dangerous to the environment. With full-color photographs paired closely with approachable text, young readers will learn not only about why cows fart, but how they live on the farm"-- Provided by publisher.
"Luis Miranda arrived in New York City from Puerto Rico in 1974 to study psychology at NYU, but he soon found himself drawn to community action, eventually working for the Department of Employment, the Board of Education, and the nonprofit Aspira, among many other organizations. In the 1980s he was a special advisor for Hispanic Affairs to Mayor Ed Koch, and he continued to serve in key roles for the Dinkins and Giuliani administrations. In 1990 Miranda became the founding President of the Hispanic Federation, one of the nation's leading Latino nonprofits. In 2000, he founded the Amber Charter School in East Harlem. As a founding partner of the MirRam Group, Miranda has consulted on a number of successful political campaigns, including the Senatorial campaigns of Hilary Clinton, Chuck Schumer, and Kirsten Gillibrand. The list of roles and positions is practically endless, but, more simply put, there is no one on the Latino, New York City, and national political scene who has the breadth of experience, passion, understanding, and storytelling charm of Luis Miranda. In "Relentless," he shares the poignant narrative of his life and career-from his early days as a radically-minded Puerto Rican activist to his decades of practical political advising and problem-solving. We experience the thrill of the ascendency of Luis's son Lin-Manuel's "Hamilton" followed several years later by the devastation of Hurricane Maria. Amid the triumphs, challenges, and ongoing hard work, Miranda examines what it all tells us about our ever-changing politics, demographics, and society"-- Provided by publisher.
With nearly 700 images, Tattoo You: A New Generation of Artists showcases 75 rising stars who are redefining the industry. The first book of its kind, Tattoo You features artists curated by a global panel of experts, including some of tattooing's most important names, such as Grace Neutral, Claudia De Sabe, Matt McCormick, Tamara Santibañez, Lal Hardy, Marisa Kakoulas, Matt Lodder, Tann Koga (Ink the Diaspora), and Jay Freestyle.
"Succeed on the SAT with the Princeton Review! With 4 full-length practice tests (2 paper tests in the book and 2 realistic adaptive exams online), in-depth reviews for all exam content, and strategies for scoring success, SAT Prep, 2025 covers every facet of this challenging and important test." -- Amazon.
An electric and visually stunning wine guide for the next generation of drinkers. This one-of-a-kind guide cuts through the snobbery to shine a light on every aspect of wine, including the nuance of making and fermenting wine, the different regions, and of course how to order, identify, drink, and enjoy wine.
"A vibrant exploration of the evolution of Korean cuisine, both in Korea and in Koreatowns across the globe, with more than 75 bold, flavor-packed recipes and stunning photography. Join chef Deuki Hong and journalist Matt Rodbard as they take an insider's look at the exciting evolution of Korean food in modern times, breaking new recipe ground with beloved sweet-spicy barbecue, creative rice and seafood dishes, powerful stews, and KPOP-fueled street food. In their New York Times bestselling cookbook Koreatown, they explored the foods of Korean American communities across the United States. Now with Koreaworld nearly a decade later, they show how Korean cuisine around the world is nothing less than a culinary revolution, from the ancient plant-based cooking of famed Buddhist monk-chefs to modern charred-greens rice rolls and pork-stuffed fried peppers. Koreaworld takes us into the modern-day Korean barbecue scene in Seoul, the late-night bar crawls of Los Angeles, and into the kitchens of innovative chefs from Denmark to Portland, Oregon who are taking modern spins on Korean food with dishes like Samgyetang Roast Chicken, Grilled Kimchi Wedge Salad, and Pineapple Kimchi Fried Rice. This book is packed with intimate stories of Korean food's evolution over the past decade, from conversations with people who've taken Korean food to places it's never been before"-- Provided by publisher.
Unmatched and unwavering, mothers are the embodiment of selfless, pure, and unconditional love. But so often, the sacrifices and triumphs of motherhood go unrecognized. Now, in Love, Mom, Fox News medical contributor and mom of three, Dr. Nicole Saphier, shines a light on the power of a mother's love, with inspiring first-person stories from moms in the Fox News family.
"If you have a family member or loved one who suffers from mental illness--but refuses to seek treatment--you may feel helpless, trapped, or emotionally drained. When you encourage them to seek treatment, they may become angry, defensive, or shut down altogether. And even if your loved one does agree to seek therapy, they may not follow through. So how can you help the "recovery avoider" in your life, while still making room for your own needs? Grounded in the innovative family well-being approach (FWBA), this book is a road map for anyone who feels trapped by a family member or loved one suffering from mental illness. You'll learn how to communicate with your loved one in healthy and productive ways, find strategies for promoting recovery, and discover powerful practices to restore your own well-being--and the well-being of your family as a whole."--Page 4 of cover.
"To top off her coffee business, Sage is now helping out with her boyfriend Bax's gaming company ... That makes it easy for her to pitch in with Bax's employee team-building event. The plan is to boost morale with a scavenger hunt. And it seems to be going well--until Robbie, a programmer known for being a prankster, turns up dead in Sage's roastery. There are two suspects so far--Now, it's up to Sage to find the culprit--before another life grinds to a halt"-- Provided by publisher
"At Campathon, an annual eco-friendly festival held on a farm outside of Portland ... Sage has scored a coveted place for her Ground Rules coffee cart thanks to her new-ish boyfriend, Bax, who's friendly with Maya, one of the musicians performing ... When Sage stumbles upon [a] dead body in the nearby woods--his hand still clutching one of her coffee mugs--it's clear that someone's grudge boiled over into murder"-- Provided by publisher.
"Would you want to make the world a kinder place? Get crafting! Stitch cozy pet beds to donate to animal shelters. Make colorful care packages for people experiencing homelessness. Create an uplifting fidget toy for someone who is feeling stressed. These fun crafts will help you spread kindness in your home, at school, in your community, and beyond"-- Provided by publisher.
"Would you like make a positive impact on the environment? Get crafting! Turn old T-shirts into a cool recycled rug. Sprout seedlings to share with friends and neighbors. Reuse old bottles and jars to make a hanging garden. These fun crafts will help your home, school, and community go green"-- Provided by publisher.
"Do you have a special cause that needs more attention? Get crafting! Craft glitter jars to raise awareness about mental health. Build a pollinator garden to educate about bees. Make buttons to promote a cause you care about. These fun crafts will help you raise awareness in your home, at school, in your community, and beyond"-- Provided by publisher.
"Would you like to add more joy to the world? Get crafting! Create a joke jar to help people when they need a laugh. Craft a set of bamboo chimes to make cheerful music. Stitch a cute pocket "hug" to remind a loved one you care. These fun crafts will help you spark joy in your home, at school, in your community, and beyond"-- Provided by publisher.
"From movies and actors to video games and superheroes, these information-packed books cover the exciting world of entertainment. In the Entertainment Encyclopedias series, learn about influential movies that changed the film industry and impacted US culture, and get to know the actors who have brought these movies to life. Discover thrilling video games made in the 1950s and onward, and learn about superheroes, their powers, and their enemies." -- Back cover.
"Potatoes can be turned into lots of yummy side dishes, and french fries are a popular option. But who discovered french fries? Are they really from France? And how did they end up in restaurants around the world? These questions and more will be answered in this fascinating book on french fries"-- Provided by publisher.
From dangerous crocodiles to slithering snakes to tiny turtles and more, this field guide takes readers on an exciting exploration of North American reptiles. Full-color photos accompany the detailed description of each creature. Features include a table of contents, a glossary, and additional resources.
Hundreds of years in the future, Manhattan has become a deadly slum, run by mutant crime-lords and disinterested cops. Stuck in the middle is a young girl who thought she had no future, but learns she has a great destiny. In a world so poisoned that it doesn't notice the monsters on its streets, how can a street kid like Fray unite a fallen city against a demonic plot to consume mankind? Joss Whedon, the celebrated creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, brings his vision to the future in this unique tale. As inventive in the comics medium as in that of television of film, Whedon spins a complex tale of a skilled thief coming of age without the help of friends or family, guided only by a demonic Watcher.
In 1866 Paris, Baroness Sylvie Devereux and her estranged sister, fraudulent spirit mediums, target the de Jacquinots, who believe they are being haunted, hoping to scare them out of their gold, but the sisters are faced with inexplicable horrors, making them question whether they really are at the mercy of vengeful spirit.
"Detective Chelsey Calhoun's life is turned upside down when she gets the call Ellie Black, a girl who disappeared years earlier, has resurfaced in the woods of Washington state--but Ellie's reappearance leaves Chelsey with more questions than answers. It's been twenty years since Detective Chelsey Calhoun's sister vanished when they were teenagers, and ever since she's been searching: for signs, for closure, for other missing girls. But happy endings are rare in Chelsey's line of work. Then a glimmer: local teenager Ellie Black, who disappeared without a trace two years earlier, has been found alive in the woods of Washington State. But something is not right with Ellie. She won't say where she's been, or who she's protecting, and it's up to Chelsey to find the answers. She needs to get to the bottom of what happened to Ellie: for herself, and for the memory of her sister, but mostly for the next girl who could be taken--and who, unlike Ellie, might never return. The debut thriller from New York Times bestselling author Emiko Jean, The Return of Ellie Black is both a feminist tour de force about the embers of hope that burn in the aftermath of tragedy and a twisty page-turner that will shock and surprise you right up until the final page" -- Provided by publisher.
"A gripping, darkly comic novel from the national bestselling author of Bad Summer People about a team of wealthy and powerful executives on retreat in Miami when one of them goes missing . . . Every year, executives at the trendy tech startup Aurora gather the company's top employees for an exclusive retreat in Miami and this year, Caitlin Levy—Aurora's newest hire—is joining the team as Head of Events. The benefits are outstanding: a seven-figure salary, stock shares, a discretionary bonus, limitless vacation days-what could possibly go wrong? When another high-level executive vanishes after the first night, the disappearance has the potential to derail the future of the company's sale and cost everyone on the team millions. Now, more than ever, Caitlin and her colleagues must continue the charade—partaking in team building exercises, group brainstorms, dinners—in order to keep the future of Aurora afloat amid all the fatal speculations. Compulsively readable, Very Bad Company is a slick send up of corporate culture wrapped in a captivating mystery"-- Provided by publisher.
"A historical drama based on the Battle of Blair Mountain, pitting a multi-ethnic army of 10,000 coal miners against mine owners, state militia, and the United States government in the largest labor uprising in American history. Rednecks is a tour de force, big canvas historical novel that dramatizes the 1920 to 1921 events of the West Virginia Mine Wars-from the Matewan Massacre through the Battle of Blair Mountain, the largest armed conflict on American soil since the Civil War, when some one million rounds were fired, bombs were dropped on Appalachia, and the term "redneck" would come to have an unexpected origin story. Brimming with the high stakes drama of America's buried history, Rednecks tells a powerful story of rebellion against oppression. In a land where the coal companies use violence and intimidation to keep miners from organizing, "Doc Moo" Muhanna, a Lebanese-American doctor (inspired by the author's own great-grandfather), toils amid the blood and injustice of the mining camps. When Frank Hugham, a Black World War One veteran and coal miner, takes dramatic steps to lead a miners' revolt with a band of fellow veterans, Doc Moo risks his life and career to treat sick and wounded miners, while Frank's grandmother, Beulah, fights her own battle to save her home and grandson. Real-life historical figures burn bright among the hills: the fiery Mother Jones, an Irish-born labor organizer once known as "The Most Dangerous Woman in America," struggles to maintain the ear of the miners ("her boys") amid the tide of rebellion, while the sharp-shooting police chief "Smilin" Sid Hatfield dares to stand up to the "gun thugs" of the coal companies, becoming a folk hero of the mine wars. Award-winning novelist Taylor Brown brings to life one of the most compelling events in 20th century American history, reminding us of the hard-won origins of today's unions. Rednecks is a propulsive, character-driven tale that's both a century old and blisteringly contemporary: a story of unexpected friendship, heroism in the face of injustice, and the power of love and community against all odds"-- Provided by publisher.
"In 1955, Vivien Lowry is facing the greatest challenge of her life. Her latest play, the only female-authored play on the London stage that season, has opened in the West End to rapturous applause from the audience. The reviewers, however, are not as impressed as the playgoers and their savage notices not only shut down the play but ruin Lowry's last chance for a dramatic career. With her future in London not looking bright, at the suggestion of her friend, Peggy Guggenheim, Vivien takes a job in as a script doctor on a major film shooting in Rome's Cinecitta Studios. There she finds a vibrant movie making scene filled with rising stars, acclaimed directors, and famous actors in a country that is torn between its past and its potentially bright future, between the liberation of the post-war cinema and the restrictions of the Catholic Church that permeates the very soul of Italy. As Vivien tries to forge a new future for herself, she also must face the long-buried truth of the recent World War and the mystery of what really happened to her deceased fiancé."-- Provided by publisher.
"Young Wang has received plenty of wisdom from his beloved uncle: don’t take life too seriously, get out on the road when you can, and everyone gets just seven great loves in their life—so don’t blow it. This last one sticks with Young as he is an obsessive cataloger of his life: movies watched, favorite albums . . . all filtered through Chinese numerology and superstition. He finds meaning in almost everything, for which his two best friends endlessly tease him. But then, at the end of 1995, when Young is at New York University, he meets Erena. She’s brilliant, charismatic, quick-witted, and crassly funny. They fall in love and, for Young, it feels so real that he’s thrilled and terrified. As Young and Erena’s relationship blossoms, we get flashbacks to Young’s first five loves. That means Erena is znumber six.y Was his uncle wrong—is she the one and only? Or are they fated for failure to make room for Young’s final, seventh love?"-- Provided by publisher.
What if a man who lost his foot in a war and decides--many years later--to find it? "It was a good foot, and we parted so hurriedly, I never had a chance to really think about it as a foot, so off I went..." So begins this lean little novel--a quest, a wandering, a contemplation of the immense foolishness of war but the beauty and wonder of life in all its manifestations. adventure and wonder.--Back cover.
"Once upon a time, the Peacock sisters were little girls who combed each other's tangled hair. But decades of secrets have led them to separate lives - and to telling lies, to themselves and to one another. Sylvie is getting married. Again. A librarian and widow who soothes her grief by escaping into books (and shelving them perfectly), Sylvie has caught the attention of an unlikely match: Simon Rampling, a mysterious, wealthy man from Northern England. Sylvie allows herself to imagine a life beside him-one filled with the written word, kindness, and companionship. She's ready to love again . . . or is she? Cleo is the golden child. A successful criminal defense lawyer with the perfect boyfriend, she is immediately suspicious of Simon. Is he really who he says he is? Cleo heads to Mumberton Castle with a case of investigative files, telling herself she will expose Simon and save her sister from more heartbreak . . . but who is she really trying to save? Emma is living a lie. She can't afford this fancy trip - and she definitely can't tell her husband and sons why. She once dreamt of a line of her own perfumes. Fragrances allowed her to speak in silence. Now, that tendency for silence only worsens her situation. Will she emerge with her dignity and family intact? When their toxic mother shows up, the sisters assume the roles they fell into to survive their childhood . . . but they just might find the courage to make new choices. Set over a spectacularly dramatic weekend, in the grand halls of a sprawling castle estate-amidst floor-to-ceiling libraries, falconry lessons, and medieval meals-Lovers and Liars is the unforgettable story of a family's ability to forgive and to find joy in one another once again"-- Provided by publisher.
"It's 1953, and for Nick Taylor, WWII veteran turned company lawyer, oil is the key to the future. He takes the train into the city for work and returns to the peaceful streets of the suburbs and to his wife, Bet, former codebreaker now housewife, and their two children, Katherine and Harry. Nick comes from humble origins but thanks to his work for American Oil, he can provide every comfort for his family, including Last House, a secluded country escape. Deep in the Vermont mountains, the Taylors are free from the stresses of modern life. Bet doesn't have to worry about the Russian H-bombs that haunt her dreams, and the children roam free in the woods. Last House is a place that could survive the end of the world. It's 1968, and America is on the brink of change. Protestors fill the streets to challenge everything from the Vietnam War to racism in the wake of MLK's shooting--to the country's reliance on Big Oil. As Katherine makes her first forays into adult life, she's caught up in the current of the time and struggles to reconcile her ideals with the stable and privileged childhood her Greatest Generation parents worked so hard to provide. But when the Movement shifts in a more radical direction, each member of the Taylor family will be forced to reckon with the consequences of the choices they've made for the causes they believed in. Spanning multiple generations and nearly eighty years, Last House tells the story of one American family during an age of grand ideals and even greater downfalls. Set against the backdrop of our nation's history, this is an emotional tour de force that digs deeply into questions of inheritance and what we owe each other--and captures to stunning effect the gravity of time, the double edge of progress, and the hubris of empire." -- Jacket flap