Of all operas in the standard repertory, none has had a more complicated genesis and textual history than Offenbach’s Tales of Hoffmann. Based on a highly successful 1851 play inspired by the short stories by the German Romantic writer E.T.A. Hoffmann, the work occupied the last decade of Offenbach’s life. When he died in October 1880, the work was being rehearsed at the Opéra-Comique. At once cut and rearranged, the work was performed from the start in versions that ignored the composer’s...

From the longtime host of the New York Yankees’ television broadcasts, ESPN Radio’s The Michael Kay Show, and YES Network’s Emmy Award–winning CenterStage comes an “entertaining…greatest-hits collection” (Kirkus Reviews) of his most memorable interviews with the most intriguing personalities in sports and entertainment—from Jay-Z to Mike Tyson to Serena Williams to Adam Sandler to Bon Jovi to Larry David.Emmy Award–winning television anno...

From the longtime host of the New York Yankees’ television broadcasts, ESPN Radio’s The Michael Kay Show, and YES Network’s Emmy Award–winning CenterStage comes an “entertaining…greatest-hits collection” (Kirkus Reviews) of his most memorable interviews with the most intriguing personalities in sports and entertainment—from Jay-Z to Mike Tyson to Serena Williams to Adam Sandler to Bon Jovi to Larry David.Emmy Award–winning television anno...

In the summer of 1975, in the neighborhood–friendly town of Newmans River—three young children are senselessly murdered. The Feral Girls chronicles the haunting tale of an American tragedy. The story relentlessly unfolds with exacting details and stunning surprises. While the horrifying impact on all those involved cannot be measured or forgotten, ultimately the disturbing events lead to an unexpected conclusion.

And when shed be asked, in years to come, what started the madness that became her life, she would only say, calmly, but with concrete resolution, Because he killed my dog. I did all these things because he killed my dog.So begins the stunning, mesmerizing sequel to the 2005 novel From the Cradle to the Grave.This is Rachels story. Now twenty-three, she has worked hard to recover from the deadly events that led her, as a six year old, to dramatically save her fathe...

Those of you who consider yourselves freethinkers of whatever type or combination of typesatheist, agnostic, ignostic, humanist, Unitarian, nonreligious, antireligious, secularist, ethical culturist, bright, realist, skeptic, and so forthmay enjoy seeing whether you have or had similar thoughts, ideas, or experiences as me throughout your lives. Or perhaps, as freethinkers often do, you have had totally unique, individual, or different thoughts from those of this particular self-proclaimed...

Powerful, sensual, and hauntingly moving, The Choice is the captivating story of the Sheppard family caught in an unexpected crisis.Husband and wife, Tom and Nuala, are faced with harrowing decisions when Tom is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.Their grown children, Rick and Jane, along with Tom's mother, Marian, are also deeply drawn into Tom's desperate situation.Each family member faces their own conflicts and prejudices as they struggle to come...

Annie Lee Cavallaro, adopted as a baby from China, is pursuing her life-long dream of becoming a scientist. While attending a conference at Harvard, Annie meets someone who will change not only her life, but the lives of millions of others. In this sweeping novel that encompasses three continents, ‘A Bottle of Rain’ chronicles Annie’s amazing rise to the forefront of the scientific community with the discovery of a lifetime.

When esteemed novelist, Vanessa Parker, spends a month in Maine finishing the last book of a trilogy, she vaguely recognizes an elderly couple who are staying at the same hotel. Over the course of the next few weeks Vanessa's remembrances take her back over fifty years, as she begins to recall the couple's affect on her and her friends' lives.

Now young adults, composers Maisie Greene and Winstone Garner are looking forward to new opportunities and challenges, surrounded as always by loving parents and meaningful friendships. But not all is smooth sailing as the pair encounters their fair share of trials and tribulations as they seek to continue their promising musical journey together. ‘Sometimes Sadness, Sometimes Smiles’ is the second book in the trilogy ‘Unexpected Friends’.

Maisie Greene, an inquisitive, smart fi ve year old, has an insatiable curiosity for insects, math puzzles, shapes, sounds and the universe in general. But Maisie’s life takes unpredictable turns when she meets, out of the blue, surprising strangers who will change her world forever. ‘Moments that Matter’ is the fi rst book in the trilogy ‘Unexpected Friends’.

Scott spent an enjoyable, relaxing summer last year at Camp Pioneer, but he could hardly expect the unlikely series of horrible and fascinating events that were to take place this summer, events that would change both Scott and Camp Pioneer forever. Scott's entry into the annual camp boat race was a mind-boggling lesson of a lifetime.