A legendary diamond. A fallen empire. A secret kept for a century.When the Florentine Diamond, a 137-carat yellow gem once worn by Habsburg emperors and Medici princes vanished in the chaos of WWI only to improbably reappear a century later in Canada, the art world reeled. How did one of Europe’s most storied treasures cross the Atlantic? And why was it hidden away in a battered suitcase belonging to Empress Zita, the last Empress of Austria, Queen Consort of Hungary?In thi...

This is a harrowing survivor account of the sinking of the Lusitania, a luxury, trans-Atlantic passenger ship which was struck by a German torpedo on May 7, 1915 during WWI. The Foreword and Afterword contain other survivor accounts as well as the backstory of the ocean liner and the events (and cover-up, suppressed for a hundred years) which led to that fateful journey during which 1198 British, Canadian, and American souls, including dozens of children and babies, were tragically drowned...

When a schoolteacher decides to teach her Grade 8 class about filmmaking and creates a documentary that ends up being broadcast internationally, she sets in motion a career of storytelling for an age group largely ignored by TV executives . . . and creates one of the most-loved television franchises of all timeLinda Schuyler, co-creator and executive producer of the long-running Degrassi series, shares her personal stories about the grit and determination ...

Perfect for fans of BRIDGERTON & Julia Quinn!Your new Regency obsession!~GDRWA Booksellers’ Best Finalist~FCRW National Excellence in Fiction Award FinalistShe’s not chasing a duke ever again.*Second chance*Best friend's little sister*Girl who has loved him forever*Duke who is just figuring it out...With her final season in the ton a surprising success, Lady Camille Bellington retires to her family’s Yorkshire estate for Christ...

Widowed Jessie Adams was about to give birth, and she needed help—fast! Unfortunately, the closest ranch in her small Texas town belonged to her late husband's brother, Luke, who didn't know a thing about delivering babies. And though this charismatic rancher was her only hope, he was the last person she wanted to be stranded with in her time of need.

Texan Dani Adams is through with single dads. Never again will she brush away their children's tears or bandage scraped knees. Instead, she’ll care for the sick animals brought to her veterinary practice. She’ll find fulfillment—without the heartache. But when sexy single dad Duke Jenkins and his adorable twins move to town, he becomes determined to make Dani his kids’ mother. His soul-searing kisses, warm embraces, and children’s antics are quick to melt her resolve. But is Dani heading f...

Step into the glittering world of Lucy, Lady Duff Gordon—a pioneering fashion designer, Titanic survivor, and one of the most influential women of the Edwardian era. This captivating memoir offers a rare inside look at high society, fashion history, and the life of a woman far ahead of her time.In Discretions and Indiscretions, Duff Gordon recounts her extraordinary journey as founder of the House of Lucile, where she dressed royalty across Europe, the elite “Four...

Perfect for fans of BRIDGERTON & Julia Quinn! Your new Regency obsession!Love at first sight.Steamy second chance.Regency splendor.As the most distinguished watchmaker in England, Christian Bainbridge believes in accurate timepieces, not love. He secretly offered his heart years ago, and he’s never gotten it back. When Raine Mowbray stumbles into his life again, Christian realizes the woman he’s worshiped from afar is still the woman he desires above all others....

Organizations are stressed. Innovation and global competition have become the source of relentless pressure and customers have never had higher expectations. Corporate efforts to improve everyday productivity and boost profits are producing diminishing returns.Yet a new frontier of enormous opportunity to improve results is hidden in plain sight. According to a Fortune 500 study, as much as 80% of working time is lost to tiresome meetings, unclear expectations, difficult decisions,...

Single father Chance Adams will do anything to get back his share of the family ranch—even if it means charming his uncle’s ornery stepdaughter, schoolteacher Jenny Adams. But is he prepared to fall in love? Jenny has always dreamed of finding the perfect man, but Chance, with his hellion, if lovable, son and his unbending grudge against her family, doesn't exactly fit the picture. She knows he has a one-track mind—but is it just her imagination, or is he starting to feel something more?

A story of indomitable courage, of passion to save an endangered species like the albatross, and the unique adventure of solo kaying in the frigid waters off Antarctica.

The way we traditionally think about feedback, accountability, and performance management prevents us from being the kind of human beings we want to be. The emphasis on pressure, discipline, and controlling others is not comfortable. Traditional advice for giving feedback comes up short; we prepare and practice scripts that fail us. Too often we walk away feeling miserable without accomplishing what we had hoped.The Disconnect Principle changes all of that. It will show you how to ...