Lauren is a short introduction to the Eddie Grant Series. It tells of the time when Eddie was in college in Texas and met Lauren Adams, who became his first wife.Her death at the hands of a gang of international criminals was the incident that started the conspiracy that, years later, Eddie Grant unravelled with the help of Jen Wetzmuller and Aurélie Cabillaud. It is a prequel to Treasure of Saint-Lazare, Last Stop: Paris, and Finding Pegasus.

Among the darkest corners of Kentucky's past are the grisly feuds that tore apart the hills of Eastern Kentucky from the late nineteenth century until well into the twentieth. Now, from the tangled threads of conflicting testimony, John Ed Pearce, Kentucky's best known journalist, weaves engrossing accounts of six of the most notorious feuds to uncover what really happened and why. His story of those days of darkness brings to light new evidence, and questions commonly held beliefs about l...

Few men have been more important to the life of Kentucky than three of those who governed it between 1930 and 1963—Albert B. Chandler, Earle C. Clements, and Bert T. Combs. While reams of newspaper copy have been written about them, the historical record offers little to mark their roles in the drama of Kentucky and the nation. In this authoritative and sometimes intimate view of Bluegrass State politics and government at ground level, John Ed Pearce—one of Kentucky's favorite writers—help...

Henri Duday is Director of Research for CNRS at the University of Bordeaux. The Archaeology of the Dead is based on an intensive specialist course in burial archaeology given by Duday in Rome in November 2004. The primary aim of the project was to contribute to the development of common procedures for excavation, data collection and study of Roman cemeteries of the imperial period. Translated into English by Anna Maria Cipriani and John Pearce, this book looks at the way in which the analy...

Harry Gilmore has no idea of the terrible danger he faces when he meets a beautiful girl in a local student bar. Drugged and abducted, Harry wakes up in a secure wooden compound deep in the Welsh countryside, where he is groomed by the leaders of a manipulative cult, run by the self-proclaimed new messiah known as The Master. When the true nature of the cult becomes apparent, Harry looks for any opportunity to escape. But as time passes, he questions if the master’s extreme behavior and te...

The Death of Archaeological Theory? addresses the provocative subject of whether it is time to discount the burden of somewhat dogmatic theory and ideology that has defined archaeological debate and shaped archaeology over the last 25 years. Seven chapters meet this controversial subject head on, also assessing where archaeological theory is now, and future directions. John Bintliff questions what theory is and argues that archaeologists should be freed from 'Ideopraxists', or those who pr...

In "Treatment of the Cholera in the Royal Hospital, Haslar during the months of July and August, 1849," John Wilson offers a meticulous account of the medical practices employed in a pivotal but tumultuous time for public health. Written in an accessible yet scholarly style, Wilson's work weaves together firsthand observations, clinical practices, and empirical data that depict the grave realities faced by both patients and healthcare providers during the cholera epidemic that swept throug...

In ancient Rome, Phaedromus is smitten with Planesium, a beautiful but enslaved woman. Cash-strapped and lovesick, he turns to Curculio, a cunning parasite (think: witty sidekick) with a talent for schemes. Together, they devise a hilarious plot to trick a greedy pimp and liberate Planesium. Prepare for mistaken identities, elaborate disguises, and outrageous antics in this fast-paced comedy by Plautus, the master of Roman farce. Will Phaedromus win his love? Will Curculio's audacious plan...

John Camden Hotten's "The Slang Dictionary: Etymological, Historical and Anecdotal" serves as a seminal reference for understanding the rich tapestry of English slang. Crafted with both rigor and flair, this lexicon delves into the often overlooked facets of informal language, providing an in-depth exploration of the etymology, historical origins, and cultural anecdotes surrounding slang terms. Hotten's literary style is characterized by a meticulous attention to detail and a sense of humo...

In "Bermuda Houses," John S. Humphreys delves into the rich architectural and cultural tapestry of Bermuda, highlighting the unique fusion of colonial influences and the island's natural beauty. With a keen eye for detail, Humphreys employs a lyrical prose that captures the essence of each structure, weaving historical anecdotes with captivating imagery. The book serves as a comprehensive survey of Bermuda's architectural evolution, contextualized within the broader narrative of the island...

FOR GENERATIONS, THE VILLARCAS HAVE DIED MYSTERIOUSLY, AND YOUNG.Now Iris and her father will finally understand why …At the turn of England’s century, young Iris Villarca walks the lonely halls of Rawblood. A curse passed down in ancient blood marks each Villarca for certain heartbreak, even death. And Iris is the last of her family’s line.Iris forsakes her promise to her father to remain alone, safe from the world. She dares to fall in love, and the consequences o...

Talking of Dirty Laundry, Dates and “Noguchi” …Laugh Out Loud: A Collection of Funny PoemsIf you are determined to stay cool, and positive and survive the negativity of the news and people around you, then this is the book for you, read it and allow yourself to feel healthy emotional changes from the inside out to relieve stress, feel motivated, and find the bright side in any situation fast.Excerpt from Dirty Laundry:“She hung it out there on the line—as if nobody ...