“Laugh out loud funny and poignant. I loved it!”—LORI FOSTER, New York Times bestselling authorJohanna is not a thief—and she is definitely not sorry.In the back room at an elite gallery party, 40-something soccer mom Johanna Porter stands face to face with her younger self. The girl in the portrait, La Rosa Blanca, is fierce and fearless, and Johanna sees the great painter she almost was b...

A smart, poignant novel perfect for fans of Lessons in Chemistry“An incredible STEMinist read.”—The Honey PopMathematical genius Dr. Meg Brightwood has just completed her life’s work—a proof of a problem so impenetrable it’s nicknamed the Impossible Theorem. Reclusive and burdened by anxiety, Meg has long since been dismissed by academia. Now everyone wants to get their hands on what she alone possesses—esp...

This anthology makes accessible to readers ten little-known and under-studied works by seventeenth-century women (edited from manuscript and print) that explore the relationship between spiritual and physical health in the period. Providing a detailed and engaging introduction to the issues confronted when studying women’s writing from this era, the anthology also examines female interpretations of illness, exploring beliefs that toothache and miscarriage could be God’s punishments, but al...

Dolce is a Jack Russell Terrier, bred to hunt and catch rodents underground. Louis is a French bulldog, bred to be a cute friend to humans. Dolce and Louis grow up together, learning from each other and becoming best pals. Jimmy Choo is a wise Shih Tzu Havanese, bred to cuddle and sit on laps—and also keep Dolce and Louis out of trouble. Adventures abound as Dolce and Louis find as much mischief as they can.

The 480-page issue Nº22-23 features:A curated collection of short fiction including stories by Reed Farrel Coleman, SJ Rozan, Sharon Hunt, Scott Miles, Mark SaFranko, David Rich, Lee Matthew Goldberg, Paul Handley, Kevin Egan, Thomas Burchfield, Victor Kreuiter, D.C. Benny, Brian Cox, Jonathan Worlde, David Bart, Gary Earl Ross, Karl Luntta, John Timm, and Sara Henry Paolozzi.Interviews, Essay and Reviews by Zakariah Johnson, Rob D. Smith, and Casey StegmanArt and P...

A lively account of medical practices in early modern England: "Superb . . . an essential piece of social history." — Books MonthlyIt was an era when tooth cavities were thought to be caused by tiny worms and smallpox by an inflammation of the blood, and cures ranged from herbal potions, cooling cordials, blistering the skin, and of course letting blood. Maladies and Medicine tells the story of how the body was understood before ...

A smart, poignant novel perfect for fans of Lessons in Chemistry“An incredible STEMinist read.”—The Honey PopMathematical genius Dr. Meg Brightwood has just completed her life’s work—a proof of a problem so impenetrable it’s nicknamed the Impossible Theorem. Reclusive and burdened by anxiety, Meg has long since been dismissed by academia. Now everyone wants to get their hands on what she alone possesses—esp...

“Laugh out loud funny and poignant. I loved it!”—LORI FOSTER, New York Times bestselling authorJohanna is not a thief—and she is definitely not sorry.In the back room at an elite gallery party, 40-something soccer mom Johanna Porter stands face to face with her younger self. The girl in the portrait, La Rosa Blanca, is fierce and fearless, and Johanna sees the great painter she almost was b...

Exploring the Lives of Women, 1558-1837' is an engaging and lively collection of original, thought-provoking essays. Its route from Lady Jane Greys nine-day reign to Queen Victorias accession provides ample opportunities to examine complex interactions between gender, rank, and power. Yet the books scope extends far beyond queens: its female cast includes servants, aristocrats, literary women, opera singers, actresses, fallen women, athletes and mine workers.The collection explores themes ...

Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith.SEEKING THE TRUTHTrue Blue K-9 Unitby Terri ReedBy investigating the murder of the NYPD K-9 Command Unit chief, reporter Rachelle Clark draws a killer’s attention. And if she wants to stay alive, relying on the late chief’s handsome brother, officer Carter Jameson, and his K-9 partner is suddenly her only option.M...

Mothers might be exhausted, over-touched and under-appreciated, but they’re problem solvers who know how to get their “self-care” on. In If Mom’s Happy: Stories of Erotic Mothers, we hear from women waiting for their child’s arrival; mothers of infants, toddlers and teenagers; straight, queer, partnered and single mothers. We hear from mothers who like it vanilla and others who want some kink. They lust after their longtime partners and near strangers, in public and in private, al...

The political and military history of the sixteenth century is well known, and much written about, but what of the thousands of women who have, for the most part, eluded the historian's pen? The Tudor Housewife aims to answer this question, providing a unique and accessible introduction to the everyday life and responsibilities of women from all levels of society in the age of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. With chapters on marriage, childbirth, the upbringing of chi...