Remember the Tuscania plunges readers into the night of February 5, 1918, when a German U-boat's torpedo found a crowded US troopship in the North Atlantic—and into the century of argument, propaganda, and remembrance that followed. At its heart are the Baraboo Twenty-One, citizen-soldiers from a Wisconsin town who survived the sinking that became the deadliest U-boat attack on Americans in the First World War and the nation's first mass-casualty ...

Getting lost in North End Halifax can be an adventure if you know where to look and have an open and inquiring mind. For Steven Laffoley who has already written several entertaining books about Halifax, it's much more than a Sunday stroll.In Lost in the Right Direction, he begins his quest with this observation:When I get lost, I don't fuss. You either find your way back or you don't, and so far, I always have, though sometimes I am late for dinner. Not so long...

Cervantine Futures places the writings of Miguel de Cervantes into conversation with some of the most pressing issues in cultural studies, critical theory, and sociopolitical discourse of the last decade. Assembling a diverse range of prominent and emerging scholars in the field, this volume stakes a claim for Hispanism’s place in the growing scholarly movement to vindicate pre- and early modernity for its incisive and often singular perspective on race, gender, ability, the body,...

What does the Bible say about sexuality?Free From Shame: A Biblical Study of Human Sexuality invites you to turn to the truth of God's Word and study his design for human sexuality. With clarity, compassion, and confidence grounded in Scripture, this book explores how God created humanity—male and female—in his image, and how his design for marriage between one man and one woman reflects the self-giving love of Christ and his Church.This book affir...

Three rival mages race for power, vengeance, and the fate of Atherin in the epic second installment of the Silvercloak Saga, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Our Infinite Fates.Revenge drove Saffron Killoran to go undercover in the Bloodmoon gang. But now, with any chance of retribution gone, she sees only one path forward: harnessing a long-dormant power to fix her ruinous mistakes.Meanwhile, the new kingpin of the Bloodmo...

Erin learned a lot from her partner: stay alert, follow your nose, and once you've got your teeth in them, never let go.It’s tough working nights with the NYPD. The crime rate is high, the hours are terrible, and forget about a personal life. So when Officer O’Reilly and her K-9 Rolf switch over to the day shift, things are looking up. She’s even able to find time for a new boyfriend.But when the theft of a priceless painting from the Queens Museum leaves a...

Make Green by Going Green: The Executive's Guide to Profitability Through SustainabilityWhat if sustainability wasn't a cost—but your organization's greatest growth opportunity?In a rapidly changing world shaped by climate risk, evolving regulations, shifting consumer expectations, and increasing investor scrutiny, sustainability is no longer optional—it's a strategic imperative.In Make Green by Going Green, global sustaina...

In the tradition of The Old, Weird America and Deliver Me from Nowhere, cultural critic Steven E. Jones explores American pop culture through the work of record producer Tom Wilson, and the artists with whom he collaborated in the miraculous year 1966.1966 was a transformative year in popular culture, and especially in popular music. It's the year when go-go dancing met the electric blues, bubblegum pop met underground rock, free jazz met psychede...

Join Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam for adventures full of bravery and baking, with three hilarious and highly illustrated read-aloud stories now in a black and white format!Presenting three adventures in a new way, these Shifty Mcgifty and Slippery Sam adventures are great for children growing in confidence as readers.Shifty and Sam have a lot on their plates! Someone has stolen all of Santa's presents. A sea-monster is spoiling fairground fun day. And a ...

How far would you go to save yourself?Leelee Steel loves post-punk music, night drives, and her black cat, Pluto. What she doesn't love is the violence she experiences at the hands of her alcoholic husband and the chronic pain endangering her dream of becoming a veterinarian. Despite her precarious circumstances, she's determined to regain control of her life.Then, a senseless act of cruelty forces Leelee to make a drastic choice. With the help of her best ...

Dracula is dead. Now his three vampire daughters must inherit the living kingdom he built—and decide whether they can save it without becoming him.For centuries, Drevanor has been more than Dracula's castle. It is a vast, living kingdom—a refuge for humans, monsters, outcasts, and supernatural beings that have nowhere else to go.Now its ruler is dead.And Drevanor is beginning to fail.Ancient defenses falter. Gates obey comma...

After the final performance of an international tour in Los Angeles, burnt-out rock star Chris Hillman seeks a simple life beyond the pressures of the music industry. Escaping the relentless pace and constant demands of his career, he buys a renovated bungalow in the small Midwestern town of Fairview. Settling into his new home, he begins to enjoy the peace and quiet he has long searched for.His newfound tranquility is disrupted when local animals begin to behave in bizarre ways. A...