Three of London's most admired and desired ladies—these women share more in common than grace, beauty and charm. Each with their own special talent, together they are three of England's greatest spies.From the Desk of Lady MMeredith Sinclair is one of my best agents. She is stunning, witty and resourceful. She sparkles at every gala and can conquer any man with a whisper and a smile.Her target: Tristan Archer, Marquis of Carmichael. Known as a proud and powerful mem...

H. R. Huxtable and his column of misfits are out to save a beleaguered British outpost in central Africa—battling bloody jungle, hungry cannibals, and each other. His toad-witted captains are slaves to drink. The only female member of the expedition is on a personal crusade to stamp out celibacy. And while none of them seem to respect his authority, one of them has gone so far as to ventilate his tent with bullets, which is a bit much!We Must Save Jepson! is a satirical romp throug...

A celebrated science and health reporter offers a wry, bracingly honest account of living with anxiety.A racing heart. Difficulty breathing. Overwhelming dread. Andrea Petersen was first diagnosed with an anxiety disorder at the age of twenty, but she later realized that she had been experiencing panic attacks since childhood. With time her symptoms multiplied. She agonized over every odd physical sensation. She developed fears of driving on highways, going to movi...

If your loved one or a friend is an alcoholic - this book will be an invaluable help. It will show you how to take the necessary steps to help the person you care about.Don’t wait any longer. React today. Knowing how to help an alcoholic is the most crucial step you must take. Follow this guide, and you will see how alcoholism can be turned back again.To make it easy to follow, this guide is divided into several mutually complementary parts.

When a tanker truck tips over and spills toxic chemicals on a busy highway, it’s time for the experts to go to work. Curious readers can first learn how HazMat teams prepare to deal with toxic chemicals and other dangerous substances. Then they can go on an exciting ride along to see how these brave people work to clean up dangerous spills and keep people safe.

The Complete Book of Hymns brings to life the stories behind more than 600 hymns and worship songs. With background on the composer, the inspiration behind the lyrics, scriptural references for devotional consideration, and a sampling of the song lyrics, this book brings forth the message of these great songs of the faith like never before!

Collects all 6 Issues! The fearless Mouse Guard are dispatched to find a missing merchant. Their search reveals much more than they expect, as they stumble across a traitor in the Guard's own ranks. The volume collects the first Mouse Guard series. Features an Epilogue and special bonus material!

The duke always gets exactly what he wants . . .As the new Duke of Billingham, Simon Crathorne has one main duty to fulfill: find a proper wife and continue his family's exalted name. But of all the eligible women who have come to his country party, he desires only one. And she may be the most unsuitable bride of all.Lillian Mayhew is desperate to expose a devastating secret about Simon's distinguished late father so she can salvage her family's reputation....

'A Taoist Requiem' is a moving meditation on life, death, and spirituality from an Eastern perspective. Scored for a diverse ensemble including piano, harp, woodwinds, brass, strings, and wordless choir/soloists, the Requiem journeys through a challenging psychic landscape familiar to us all. Section I (Yin) chronicles the caustic descent into grief. Part 1, "Emptiness," establishes a wrenching desolation through sparse instrumentation and a searing melody for the flute. In Part 2, "Futile...

From the author of the award-winning Visions of Linus Pauling comes this riveting sequel that chronicles four pivotal but under-studied aspects of Pauling's epic life:Drawing on years of archival investigation, hours of interviews and hundreds of source materials, Chris Petersen offers readers an extraordinarily unvarnished view of Linus Pauling as never before — a young man, a bold division chair, and an intrepid explorer whose unorthodox ideas and fiery activism drew stormy inter...

What happened in the basement?When Cassie Walsh returns to her small Minnesota hometown for her mother's funeral, she intends to leave as quickly as possible. But a shocking discovery in the basement freezer of her childhood home changes everything.The discovery of the body of Cassie's long-lost teenage crush in her mother's chest freezer shatters her world and forces her to confront a buried secret from fifteen years ago.Haunted by a past she tried...

Bubba and Gus are two ducks with very different personalities even though they are brothers. They get into wacky adventures and have to solve the mystery. The two ducks have many friends that they bring into the story. Come find out what Bubba and Gus are up to.