"A funny, sharp and wildly relatable women’s fiction novel about midlife reinvention, starting over, and one woman who decides she’s had enough.Perfect for readers looking for a smart, escapist beach read about life after 40, big decisions, and what happens next."‘It’s two months on a Greek island,’ I said, ‘working holiday.’‘The kids didn’t mention anything,’ he said.‘That’s b...

A rich, complex and engaging account of Cook's voyages across the Pacific, from actor and raconteur Sam Neill.Captain James Cook first set sail to the Pacific in 1768, just over 250 years ago. These vast waters, one third of the earth's surface, were uncharted but not unknown. A rich diversity of people and cultures navigated, traded, lived and fought here for thousands of years. Before Cook, the Pacific was disconnected from the power and ideas of Europe, Asia and...

A folktale that seeks to instill in children a deeper understanding of the Universe and its role in the saga of life's end and eternal renewal. This book will both entertain and inspire parents and their children to seek a deeper understanding of both the spiritual and scientific side of the universe and its role in the creation and destruction of stars and planets.

This work examines the career of Metropolitan Petros (Astyfides) of Astoria (1915-1997), the founder of St. Markella’s Cathedral and first bishop of the Church of the Genuine Orthodox Christians of America (also known as the Greek Old Calendarist Church). Metropolitan Petros’s life spans the entire history of the Old Calendar movement and many of its major challenges, crises, and turning-points are reflected in his life. Therefore, he represents a microcosm of the movement, and study of hi...

Oslo Syndrome (in research still known as H63D Syndrome) is a worldwide health problem in the field of iron metabolism disorders. After scientists from all over the world joined together in 2019 to form the H63D Syndrome Consortium, the consensus paper "H63D Syndrome" was adopted at a meeting in Oslo in December 2019. On the occasion of the 2022 conference the syndrome was renamed Oslo Syndrome for clinical settings. It is available in bookshops for a symbolic price. Also free of charge di...

Discover the history and culture of one of the most famous waterways in the world: the mighty Mississippi!The most famous river in America runs like a spine between the eastern and western parts of the country, flowing through ten states before it empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The mighty Miss also flows through the history of America, giving rise to great stories about the people who lived on it and used it as a watery highway, from Native Americans and European...

The Harmony of Friendship: Phish's Secret to Four Decades of Success explores the incredible journey of the legendary jam band Phish, delving into their unique approach to music and the powerful bonds that have kept them together for four decades. With exclusive insights from Trey Anastasio, this book uncovers the secrets behind Phish's enduring success, their commitment to improvisation, and the vibrant community they have built.Benefits of reading this book:In-depth Insig...

With over 110 million viewers every year, the Super Bowl is one of the most watched television events in the United States. The final showdown between the two best football teams in the NFL attracts some of the biggest musicians to perform at the half-time show. But the Super Bowl is more than just a spectacle – it’s a high-stakes game to win the championship and claim a place in history. Go back in time and relive all the magic from years past – from excruciating fumbles to game winning p...

Who HQ rolls out the red carpet for Where Is Hollywood?--the film capital of the world.Developed in the 1880s by Midwesterners looking for a sunny winter getaway, Hollywood was a small housing development outside still-small Los Angeles. But everything changed in the early 1900s when filmmakers from New York flocked to the area, where they could make movies without having to pay Thomas Edison's patent fee. It didn't hurt that the weather was perfect, too. Readers w...

Embedded in a rock in an obscure, pristine brook in the wilds of Newfoundland is a legendary quartz vein. The story of the vein and the wealth trapped in it is well-known, but its location has eluded six generations of Newfoundlanders. The source of the legend is Soulis (Suley) Joe, and the precious metal trapped in the vein is silver. Along the Trans-Canada Highway in Newfoundland, just west of the turnoff to Benton, is a brook called Soulis Brook, which flows out of Soulis Pond, the seco...

Greek Jewry has a unique history in Europe. Greek Judaism is possibly the oldest faith on the continent. The Hellenized Romaniotes, the Sephardim from the western Mediterranean and the Ashkenazim from central Europe created a mosaic of communities across the country, each one with its own fascinating history and tradition. Thessaloniki, the ' Jerusalem of the Balkans' , Ioannina, the capital of the Romaniotes, Larissa, Volos, Patra, Crete, Corfu, Rhodes, Athens, and many others. These Jewi...

By popular demand, the 100th Who Was...? subject is Steve Irwin!Steve Irwin did not have a typical childhood. Born in Melbourne, Australia, on February 22, 1962, he was raised on the wildlife park his parents owned. He cared for the animals and especially loved reptiles--he got a python for his sixth birthday! At nine years old, Steve was already helping his father wrestle small crocodiles. He became a crocodile trapper after graduating high school, catching the cr...