Jo Adams can't speak of her late father, whom she watched die when she was a child. When her mother, novelist Hannah Adams, introduces Jo to English movie star Jeremy Stewart, instant attraction leads to a one-night stand, but Jo flees, afraid of commitment.Through letters the couple reconnects, as Jo describes her grandparents' unsuccessful struggle to preserve their mixed marriage. Unable to commit to Jeremy, Jo resumes a loveless affair, while Jeremy's performance in There Is So...

In the final novel of the series, patience is required by many Arkendale residents; Eric and Dana face her brother's return as Rachel falls in love with Cory. David and Sandra decide to become parents, as Will struggles with writing a book. Chelsea ponders another chance at motherhood while Jenny and Sam watch a couple mirror their past, but Jenny's aches increase; is chocolate pound cake no longer helpful?The Iraq War winds down as weddings and new babies balance Eric's deep sorro...

The deep and personal story—told through history, poetry, and images—of the forced displacement of the Sámi people from their homeland in northern Norway and Sweden and its reverberations todayMore than a hundred years have passed since the Sámi were forcibly displaced from their homes in northern Norway and Sweden, a hundred years since Elin Anna Labba’s ancestors and relations drove their reindeer over the strait to the mainland for the last time. The place where...

This collection of poems was written for 2013's National Poetry Writing Month, which concluded on April 30th. It includes verses about pancakes and Silicon Valley, ninja hats, roses, love, music, British and California rain, and more than a few nods to writing novels.

SELECTED FOR BARACK OBAMA´S SUMMER READING LISTWINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE 2021A GUARDIAN and THE TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR´This slight book is an extraordinarily powerful exploration of what happens to the souls of men sent to kill and be killed´ The Times, Historical Fiction Books of the Year´Extraordinary... full of sadness, rage and beauty´ Sarah Waters

The Greatest Christmas Novels in One Volume (Illustrated) is a captivating anthology that weaves the magical essence of Christmas through a rich tapestry of storytelling. Embracing themes of hope, kindness, and the spirit of giving, this collection showcases a splendid diversity of literary styles ranging from poignant narratives to heartwarming family tales, all set in the context of the 19th and early 20th centuries. With standout pieces featuring enchanted adventures, Victorian holiday ...

A variety of brief and not so short tales are presented in this anthology, with themes that include why me, fools rush in, trash day, loneliness, poverty, out of the ashes, stitches, meringue, and pumpkins. "The Todd Lambert Special" pays homage to the author's Alvin's Farm series; "He's Among Angels" explores the memory of a beloved sibling. "Pork Fried Rice and Recessed Lights" was inspired by NaNoWriMo and kitchen renovations, while "Various Little Birds" recalls Britain and embroidery....

Life in Arkendale, Oregon has finally settled; Will and Chelsea Harris seem untouched by their father's injuries while their parents have found lasting contentment. But Sam Cassel and Jenny Cope face their deepest fears alongside the Iranian hostage crisis and the eruption of Mount St. Helens. As Sam struggles with paternal insecurities, his mettle is tested when a volcano explodes, triggering Jenny's worst dread. Ash rains on the village as Sam and Tommie seek answers to her childhood tra...

In the fifth book of the series, family loyalties are put to the test; Eric and Travis fret over Tanner, while Eric's girlfriend Dana proves Sam and Jenny's youngest hasn't fallen far from the tree. Mitch's tenure in Iraq continues as Chelsea marries, then receives the shock of her life.As the recession hits America, the Cassels and Smiths are faced with further joys and dilemmas; Will and Bethany give Sam and Jenny their first grandchild, but Eric is torn by his love for an injure...

The essays in this volume rethink Much Ado About Nothing from the standpoint of the New Awareness. Scholars today are by necessity both the products and the producers of this awareness. Moreover, the essays in this collection touch upon problems that are germane to the political climate today and similar to the concerns reflected in this play. Three essays discuss epistemology and determining real information from its simulation. Other essays concern issues that are central to the #MeToo M...

Noth's arrival on Enran piques the curiosity of many; fellow Humans Sooz and Dardram are wary while the ageless Squee from Donsaret recalls a previous partner in crime. Corruption is rampant in the twenty-ninth century, but while most assume the recent abductions are related to the nefarious Tyrah, only Noth's presence demands the appearance of Chief Ryder Renavier, who assures the Enran populace all are safe.When one of Renavier's operatives is murdered, suspicion falls on the new...

A collection of engaging essays on some of the most significant figures in cyberpunk culture, this outstanding guide charts the rich and varied landscape of cyberpunk from the 1970s to present day.The collection features key figures from a variety of disciplines, from novelists, critical and cultural theorists, philosophers, and scholars, to filmmakers, comic book artists, game creators, and television writers. Important and influential names discussed include: J. G. Ballard, Jean ...