Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder"Golden age fans will be enthralled." — Publishers Weekly STARRED review'Adrian Gray was born in May 1862 and met his death through violence, at the hands of one of his own children, at Christmas, 1931.'Thus begins a classic crime novel published in 1933 that has been too long neglected—until now. It is a riveting portrait of the psychology of a murde...

A titillating, “impossible to look away from” (Chelsea Bieker) campus drama about two married professors, whose annual tradition of seducing a student crumbles when a mysterious young woman enters their lives.It’s the summer of 1986 on the Kelsey College campus. Sam and Vera Ward got married decades ago and haven’t slept together since. With little desire to satiate Sam’s sexual appetite, Vera agrees to a certain tradition at the start of every sch...

**The first installment in the Firebringer trilogy follows a young, spitfire prince as he embarks on a perilous journey.“The language is poetic, with wonderful rhythm and sweeping images . . . The world is a compelling one, and Jan is a dramatic hero.”—Booklist**Aljan, the prince of the unicorns, is high-spirited, reckless—and the despair of his mighty father, Korr. Reluctantly, Korr allows Jan to accompany the other initiate warriors on a pilgrimage to their lost ...

**In the second installment of the Firebringer trilogy, a young prince finds himself swept away in the tides of fate . . . but he must find his way back before it’s too late.“Carefully plotted, with satisfying action and fully developed, intriguing characters, this is sure to please fantasy lovers.”—Booklist**Worshipped, but imprisoned . . .He was the youngest prince the unicorns had ever known: Aljan son-of-Korr, Dark Moon. A silver crescent on his brow an...

These are the first five episodes of Anne McCaffrey's fascinating saga of Pern—in which listeners learn about the earliest days of Pernese history. Beginning with the very first ever Dragonriders of Pern adventure, join the original survey team as they explore Pern and recommend it for colonization. Share the terror of the evacuation from the Southern Continent as a flotilla of ships—aided by intelligent, talking dolphins—braves the currents of the Pernese ocean. Learn how the famous Ruath...

A comprehensive guide on establishing and maintaining beehivesBeekeeping is a popular pastime that more and more people are taking up for fun or even modest profit. Today, you will find hives not only in large fields or rural spaces, but also in city gardens and on rooftops—to the benefit of both bee and beekeeper. If you’re at the early or middle stages of your beekeeping journey and need a go-to guide on establishing and maintaining your hives, The Beekeeper’...

From the magnificent mountains of the Andes comes a story of Perky the Alpaca and his friend Frank the Farmer. When the cold winds of a harsh winter begin to blow, their friendship inspires Perky to create a gift of kindness that reflects the beauty of their Andean home.

Clifford the Big Red Dog and his best friend, Emily Elizabeth, inspire readers to dream big and keep growing in this beautiful original picture book. It's perfect for graduations, baby showers, and fans of Oh, the Places You'll Go!When I was little, my parents used to tell me if I dreamed big, anything was possible.They said the sky was the limit.And I would tell Clifford the same thing!Clifford and his be...

Pedro Almodóvar may have helped put queer Iberian cinema on the map, but there are multitudes of LGBTQ filmmakers from Catalonia, Portugal, Castile, Galicia, and the Basque Country who have made the Peninsula one of the world’s most vital sources for queer film. Together, they have produced a cinema whose expressions of queer desire have challenged the region’s conservative religious and family values, while intervening in vital debates about politics, history, and nation. Indiscreet F...

Adrian Gray was born in May 1862 and met his death through violence, at the hands of one of his own children, at Christmas, 1931. Thus begins a classic crime novel published in 1933, a riveting portrait of the psychology of a murderer. Each December, Adrian Gray invites his extended family to stay at his lonely house, King's Poplars. None of Gray's six surviving children is fond of him; several have cause to wish him dead. The family gathers on Christmas Eve – and by the following morning,...

A titillating, “impossible to look away from” (Chelsea Bieker) campus drama about two married professors, whose annual tradition of seducing a student crumbles when a mysterious young woman enters their lives.It’s the summer of 1986 on the Kelsey College campus. Sam and Vera Ward got married decades ago and haven’t slept together since. With little desire to satiate Sam’s sexual appetite, Vera agrees to a certain tradition at the start of every sch...

In the summer of 1839, 26-year-old Louisa Anne Meredith, in the company of her husband, Charles Meredith, sailed from England to the British colony of New South Wales, in what was then New Holland.Four years later, she published a detailed account of theyears since she had left England. A fascinating window into the past, Louisa's impressions and experiences cover the four-month ocean voyage; life within the fledgling city of Sydney; travels across the Blue Mountains to Bathurst; a...