This story begins in the mountains of North Carolina during the 1850s. June Lowen, an independent girl, must learn to become a submissive young woman as her father holds to old traditions of arranged marriages. Her freedom seems to come to an abrupt end when her childhood friend Dusty Hill becomes her husband. As they journey westward with the last of the wagon trains, the couple must learn to grow in love and faith amidst trials and find the true definition of freedom together amid the wi...

A Warhammer 40,000 Short Story CollectionIn this anthology, you'll find 31 stories from the grim darkness of the far future. First published in Inferno!, there are fresh yarns from your favourite authors, plus debut stories from up-and-coming Black Library luminaries.READ IT BECAUSEInferno! has long been a home for sensational Warhammer short fiction, and has acted as proving ground for many up-and-coming Warhammer writers, many of ...

Rediscover the traditional world of herbs, botanical preparations, and old-fashioned apothecary wisdom.Step into the fascinating history of the traditional apothecary with The Lost Apothecary Bible, a practical and accessible exploration of the plants, preparations, tools, and everyday wellness traditions that shaped herbal practice for generations.Before modern pharmacies became commonplace, households and apothecaries relied on carefully identified plants, roots, flowers,...

In this rollicking middle-grade adventure and national bestseller, Michael Fry's witty text and hysterical artwork combines superhero action with classic fish-out-of-water humor.Victor Spoil comes from a long line of famous supervillains and he's fully expected to join their ranks one day. But to his family's utter disappointment, Victor doesn't have a single bad-guy bone in his body. He won't run with scissors, he always finishes his peas, and he can't stand to be...

"A Study in Scarlet is an 1887 detective novel by British writer Arthur Conan Doyle. The story marks the first appearance of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, who would become the most famous detective duo in literature1. The book's title derives from a speech given by Holmes, a consulting detective, to his friend and chronicler Watson on the nature of his work, in which he describes the story's murder investigation as his "study in scarlet": ""There's the scarlet thread of murder running th...

Why do some events catch fire in the news, producing a media storm, while many similar events go all but unnoticed? This Element uses a fire triangle analogy to explain the necessary conditions of media storms. The “heat” is the spark: a dramatic event or discovery. The “fuel” is the political and cultural landscape, including similar items in recent news, and current debates that allow the event to be framed in a resonant way. The “oxygen” is the available news agenda space, plus attentio...

Welcome to a journey through history—cobwebs aren't the only relics hidden in the dusty corners of time. Our tale begins in the dingy underbelly of bygone eras where soot and grime paint the canvas of our story. We'll climb through the centuries with the nimble fingers and scuffed knees of child chimney sweeps, whose stories have been tucked away like a dirty secret amidst the grand tapestry of the past. It's a tale that'll pull at your heartstrings and tickle your funny bone, because, let...

Dieter Harmon stared in shock at the sight of the hiker's corpse, the head hanging only by a tangled ribbon of flesh. But what horrified him were claw marks on the victim's chest. Something has gone terribly wrong with the government's plan to return wolves to Yellowstone.As Dieter seeks answers, he is drawn into an escalating battle with Jack Corey, the chief park ranger. This is Corey's dream project. Wolves have been missing from the primitive beauty of Yellowstone for decades—i...

Thirty days. One house. A killer and her target trapped in a game of lies.Five years ago, a fire took everything from Aileen Mullins. Her home. Her parents. Her life. She emerged from the ashes with a new face, a new name, and a single purpose: to kill the man who lit the match.Sylvester O'Brien. The Wolf of the Catskills. A ruthless mafia recluse who hides in a brutalist fortress of concrete and glass, guarded by silence and snow.To get close to hi...

JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER • This is low and slow Texas BBQ done right: a family affair in smoke and soul, told through 75 recipes and stories from the founder of famous Los Angeles–based Bludso’s BBQ.ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times, Bon Appétit, Los Angeles TimesKevin Bludso was born and raised in Compton, California, by a Black Panther–supporting mother and a police officer father. To stay out of trouble, ...

Tales from the worlds of WarhammerAn inquisitor investigates a xenos taint on an Imperial world, a hero pursues a magical artefact in the Realm of Fire, and a lawman faces off against the Inquisition in the latest all-action anthology from the worlds of Warhammer.READ IT BECAUSEThis latest anthology of Warhammer stories is packed with incredible tales including the Black Library debut of acclaimed science fiction author Adrian Tchai...

Do You love Bears? Do You Love Monster Trucks?Have you ever wondered How Bears Run-a-Muck!Get this Awesome fun filled story about Bears and their love for Monster Trucks.This 36 pg book will have you child luaghing, giggling, and enjoying theer time and they read and learn. This big is an entertaining easy read and great for those just starting out the introduction to books and reading,