Beautiful. Beloved. Hunted. The extraordinary life and death of Diana, as told by her brother, Charles.“When asked, ‘What was it like, growing up with Diana?’, my first thought is always, But I don’t know what it was like not to grow up with her…”In September 1997, Charles Spencer stood in Westminster Abbey before a watching world and shared his grief at losing his beloved sister, Diana. Now, nearly thirty years later, he tells the...

In June 2011, Susan Spencer-Wendel was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. It is a disease that systematically destroys the nerves that power muscles; Susan, forty-five years old and a mother of three, already walks with braces and is losing her ability to speak. Though Susan cannot stop the rapid decline of her body, she refuses to let her life stop before its time. Since her diagnosis, Susan has made sure that every day counts....

It’s a new semester at Thorndike, and a time for new beginnings.For Daciana Samarin, it is a time to take control of the school after a lengthy absence. Eager to inject some excitement into a contest that has one girl far ahead of the others, Daciana rolls out a relic from her past, and invites the girls wearing black to explore its mysteries.For Jill Wentworth, it is a time to evaluate priorities, and determine if the potential rewards of her assignment at Thorndike are wo...

It's scary and stressful when it happens…. noticing changes in your parent and becoming increasingly worried about their health and safety. Maybe it's Mom leaving the stove on, Dad getting lost on his way home, or unpaid bills that trigger this realization. Or perhaps there have been falls or emergency room visits. Whatever it is, you know something's wrong. You wonder about a diagnosis. And you want your aging parent to accept help, or perhaps move.Helping an older parent can be g...

**A thrilling Regency romance from the author of Dangerous. “****Spencer shines in her sophomore effort, burnishing her reputation as an author to watch.”—**Kirkus ReviewsHe could be her ruinHugh Redvers is supposed to be dead. So the appearance of the sun-bronzed giant with the piratical black eye patch is deeply disturbing to Lady Daphne Davenport. And her instant attraction to the notorious privateer is not onl...

Arrows bioA gripping espionage and spy thriller. Terrorists based in Iran have developed a nuclear bomb. The Russians want to sell them 'Stealth" technology to deliver their bomb anywhere in the world. Only one person knows the danger we face.....Author Spencer Hawke is back with another novel in his Ari Cohen Series. Following the acclaimed success of The Arrows of Islam, IndieReader's 2014 Best Book honoree and The Swiss Conspiracy. The series follows Cohen, a plays-by-hi...

A captivating read that should now be mentioned in the same breath as genre masters – Daniel Silva, Brad Thor and Tom Clancy.Hawke’s writing excels, especially during the book’s many action sequences. The dialogue in the novel is both crisp and tense but also humorous at times making for a page turning sleepless night.Hawke spins his international counter-terrorism tale at a breakneck pace starting with the 1999 shoot down of a U.S. super-secret stealth military jet in Bosn...

It's a cold, snowy December in the upstate New York town of Millers Kill, and newly ordained Clare Fergusson is on thin ice as the first female priest of its small Episcopal church. The ancient regime running the parish covertly demands that she prove herself as a leader. However, her blunt manner, honed by years as an army pilot, is meeting with a chilly reception from some members of her congregation and Chief of Police Russ Van Alystyne, in particular, doesn't know what to make of her, ...

The New York Times bestseller by the host of HGTV's Flea Market Flip, packed with expert tips for bargain-hunting home decorators.Former Good Morning America and Antiques Roadshow host Lara Spencer is a self-confessed frugalista with a passion for shopping at yard sales, thrift shops, and estate sales, and for decorating her home—and friends' homes—with her fabulous finds. In I Brake for Yard Sales, Lara shares her secret...

Marie Belloc Lowndes' 'The Life of King Edward VII' is a meticulously researched biography that delves into the political and personal life of one of the most beloved British monarchs. Written in a narrative style that combines historical facts with engaging storytelling, the book offers readers a comprehensive look into the reign of King Edward VII and its significance in shaping British history. Lowndes skillfully navigates through the complexities of Edward VII's relationships, influenc...

E. H. Young's "Yonder" presents a richly woven narrative that illuminates the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of Edwardian society. With its lyrical prose and nuanced character development, the novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the constraints of social expectations. Set in a fictional rural community, Young skillfully blends realism with elements of romanticism, offering readers an introspective glimpse into the minds of her characters as they navigate ...

Many things can be said about Elon Musk, entrepreneur, genius, inventor, and visionary, just to name a few. He is as much a celebrity figure, as he is a businessman and a creator. Even by the age of 12, he had started showing signs of greatness by creating and selling the code for his game, Blaster for $500 to a magazine. In college, he held Frat-parties which made enough money for him to live on for a month. He has continued this vein of success into adulthood by succeeding in most things...