Fran_ois Mauriac, winner of the 1952 Nobel Prize in literature, is one of the most prominent Catholic novelists of the modern era, yet in the English speaking world he is known primarily for only one
Francois Mauriac, winner of the 1952 Nobel Prize in literature, is one of the most prominent Catholic novelists of the modern era, yet in the English speaking world he is known primarily for only one
The story of the city as told through the buildings, parks, and palaces that are no longer thereLost London feature more than 150 forgotten and lost locations, from buried rivers, demolished buildings
The follow-up to Chris Arnot's Britain's Lost Cricket Grounds visits 30 lost festival grounds from Bournemouth to Abergavenny, Weston-super-Mare to Harrogate.
LostIreland: 1860–1960 presentsa panoramic sweepof Ireland's forgotten built heritage. Fromwar and insurrection, to prosperity anddevelopment,the changes wrought by history havemeant that a whole swat
The New England magazine updates heirloom recipes for today's kitchens and palates, including classic Northern fare like Chicken and Dumplings, Roquefort Biscuits, Red Flannel Hash, Corn Pudding, and
Escape to this bestselling storyteller's world "full of mystery, romance, and suspense"* in this unforgettable and uplifting new novel about family secrets and the triumph of love.Celestria Montague
Poetry. LGBTQIA Studies. Science Fiction. Drawing on the work of such thinkers as John McPhee, Rachel Carson, Timothy Morton, Frank White, and others, LOST CITY HYDROTHERMAL FIELD explores philosophie
When Mr. Griswold gives the class a writing assignment, Jenny--who loves to draw--draws, then writes, a story about losing and finding her pet guinea pig, Patches. Reprint.
Lives Lived and Lost stands at the intersection of biography, autobiography, memory and history. It narrates a mother's and daughter's separate perspectives of their experiences before, during and aft
Thomas Jefferson advocated a republic of small farmers--free and independent yeomen. And yet as president he presided over a massive expansion of the slaveholding plantation system, particularly with
"Entertaining and fast-paced." --School Library Journal Fans of Brandon Mull and James Riley will love this heart-pounding second novel in the action-packed, accessible fantasy adventure series Order
Shortlisted for the Wellcome Prize for Historical FictionAward-winning author Sarah Moss's most recent work of historical fiction is a portrait of a young couple's unconventional marriage as it's test
Explores language, music and dance as interpreted though the award-winning author's legendary works, combining memoir and essay to explore such topics as her deconstruction of English in her celebrate
As preservationist Mary Carol Miller talked with Mississippians about her books on lost mansions and landmarks, enthusiasts brought her more stories of great architecture ravaged by time. The twenty-s
Violinist Ella Stafford isn't used to parties, so it's little wonder she's overwhelmed by brooding Russian Vadim Aleksandrov! The throbbing, raw attraction places fragile English beauty Ella out of h
Violinist Ella Stafford isn't used to parties, so it's little wonder she's overwhelmed by brooding Russian Vadim Aleksandrov! The throbbing, raw attraction places fragile English beauty Ella out of h
A contemporary thriller with surprising emotional depth and moments of levity, Grandma’s Lost and Found tells the story of retired psychologist Ruth Stokes and her quest to reconcile with her estrange
Between 2010 and 2014 Lynn Jenner made several related emotional and intellectual investigations. Lost and Gone Away is the record of these: a fascinating, ambitious hybrid text of nonfiction, prose p
Barron's brand new Life Lessons series uses cheerful illustrations and down-to-earth language to tackle some of life's more challenging issues from a kid's perspective. Whether it's learning the value
A latest collection of previously unpublished poems by the first children's poet laureate and author of Scranimals features a variety of poetic forms and includes such subjects as skating potatoes, "p
A powerful collection of first person narratives, these edited transcripts tell the stories of women who had illegal abortions in Australia from 1930 to 1980. Insightful and compelling, it reveals wha
Mississippi's architectural heritage is one of columns and capitals, most readily envisioned in the great mansions of Natchez and Columbus. But for every Stanton Hall or Waverly, there was an equally
A collection of four all-new strange stories from the sleepy town of Gravity Falls in one original graphic novel. Written by Alex Hirsch. Illustrated by Talented Folks To Be Revealed Soon!
What price is too high to pay, even for love? Plunge into fifth installment in the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series and “prepare to be hooked” (Entertainment Weekly)—now with a go
Love's on the menu in this installment of Sheri WhiteFeather's FAMILY RENEWAL miniseries! For waitress Dana Peterson, it's now or never. For a year, she's flirted with her regular diner customer, wido
"James Delgado is one of the world's preeminent marine archaeolgists; he's also a terrific writer, and Khubilai Khan's Lost Fleet is a fascinating adventure tale packed with insights into a maritime e
This selection of essays, articles, lectures, and other writings by Erik Barnouw, dean of American media scholars, chronicles the phenomenon of old media giving way to new, and then being replaced by
Upon setting foot in Dhaka, with its beautifully landscaped gardens adorning ancient mosques and monuments, it becomes clear that this is a city steeped in history. One of the oldest settlements in Ba
A wallet, a set of keys, a pair of glasses these are some of the household objects that disappear and are fantastically reconstituted in Cybele Young’s inventive new picture book. Minimal text conveys
In the fifth Carter House book, DJ accepts 'lonely' Taylor's invitation to come to Las Vegas over Christmas break, where Taylor's mom is performing. DJ soon discovers that Taylor just wants to party--
Poetry. Jewish Studies. To find and underline alms in psalms: To write one's own psalms. Browne's psalter is grounded in the noble and prestigious tradition of song as a privileged place for personali
Ten full-color, double-page labyrinths transport puzzlists ages 8 and up from a crocodile-infested swamp to the heart of a great pyramid, where they'll have to outrun a flood of lava.
This offbeat, dark comedy follows John and Ludo, two hapless vacationers in Las Vegas, through a series of misadventures as their world collapses around them and their lives spiral downward into the s
Growing up an orphan, author Su Anne Sherry often found herself adrift in life-belonging to no one. As Sherry struggled to navigate the sometimes perilous waters of her life without parental guidance,
Growing up an orphan, author Su Anne Sherry often found herself adrift in life-belonging to no one. As Sherry struggled to navigate the sometimes perilous waters of her life without parental guidance,
This offbeat, dark comedy follows John and Ludo, two hapless vacationers in Las Vegas, through a series of misadventures as their world collapses around them and their lives spiral downward into the s
