Reasonably priced, heavily illustrated, and packed with information, this award-winning guide covers the history of tobacco use in America from the 1870s to the present, so that young people can understand how such a dangerous habit became so popular.
Beautiful ladies, dashing "chevaliers," injuries, and death; how were these part of the literary tournament? This schematic analysis examines these and numerous other aspects of the knightly tournament as they were presented in works of the late twelfth to early thirteenth centuries, and also identifies the role the tournament played in the literature of the day. This analysis of Old French narratives views the sport in its infancy, and in the process reveals contrasts with the more colorful and better-known tournament of the fifteenth century.
"If horns played cool music, and pants were just clothes...." Horn, pants, nails, trunk, pitcher -- all words that can mean more than one thing. Arlene Alda has put together words and images in a delightful and witty book of photographs as inviting as a pair of juicy pears. "Did You Say Pears? takes a playful and very clever look at words that sound the same but have different meanings. Young readers will love to hone their budding sense of language with the deceptively simple text and the irresistible photographs that offer a first taste of the richness of words. A useful information page explaining the wordplay is included. Arlene Alda's photographs challenge the reader to look and look again in this book that is bound to be a family favorite.
Do you find yourself going through deep sadness or depression and wonder, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" Does your suffering seem too difficult? Have you ever felt lonely, alone, rejected or betrayed? Is your child in trouble? Is your marriage being torn apart? Do you encourage everyone else but have no one to encourage you? Maybe you've been diagnosed with an illness or an incurable disease.Problems in life are inescapable, but for each problem, there is a purpose for the children of God. There is Purpose in Your Valley teaches you how and why to be uplifted through your trials. There is Purpose in Your Valley teaches believers the purpose for suffering and offers solutions. You will learn to walk through your valleys with a different attitude, with more knowledge, and with more power than ever before. Dr. Arlene Dowdy reveals the messages in the Holy Scriptures to help you finally understand why "bad things happen to good people". Get ready to soar above your valleys like an eagle and live the abundant life God wants for His children
For Army Specialist, Myra Taft, the war on terror didn't end for her when she returned from Iraq. She survived roadside bombings, insurgent attacks, suicide bombers, and even escaped from an Iraqi P.O.W. Camp only to come home to fight the greatest battle of her life-Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.As Myra struggles to live a normal life under the careful eye of an Army sergeant and a budding psychiatrist, a terrorist plot is set in motion that promises to be the most brutal attack ever committed on U.S. soil. In a streak of bad luck, Myra's involved in a drug deal gone bad that leaves five people dead, two police officers shot, and Myra New York City's most wanted. The publicity of Myra's manhunt prompts an Iraqi refugee to come out of hiding and provide the Army with credible Intel that leads them to believe that the terrorist attack on U.S. soil will be carried out by one of their own-Myra Taft. With only her training and survival instincts to rely on, Myra must stay alive long enough to clear her name, and if possible, save the lives of millions.
In New Orleans, during the 19th-century period of pla age, women of color were not often granted the benefit of marriage. Marie wanted to marry for love. She met Jacques in Congo Square, fell in love and married in the church, which was her greatest joy. Following Jacques' untimely death, she married Christophe Glapion. He was so enthralled with her that he lowered himself to a lesser social class just to have her. They had seven children together. Marie was a complex woman and held many roles. She was a hairdresser, a voodooienne, a counselor, a matchmaker and a healer. She took in orphans and treated wounded soldiers during the Civil War, but she considered her treatment of yellow fever patients her true gift. This talent was something she became renowned for and was sought out by many. Marie Laveau's life story is one you will want to know and will not soon forget. She was a legend in her own time.
Join Joe, the joyful blue cupcake on his journey to finding a cakemate Joe will meet new cakes and travel from Sweetsville to Sugartown But....will he find what he is looking for? Will Joe find his cakemate? Cakemates is a colorful, beautifully illustrated book about fearlessly embracing who you are and finding your own happiness.
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Madison Marie Welsh, a stunning African-American heiress, spends the day with Damon sashaying around in a beautifully put-together ensemble, wondering when the festivities will begin. She expects to see a party waiting behind every door, and at the restaurant, she eats her chocolate souffl with caution, just in case she chokes on a hidden Tacori diamond engagement ring. She and Damon have been dating for two years now. Fifteen hours later, no impromptu party, no birthday card, and worst of all, no proposal. Meanwhile, Damon is fast asleep in his king-sized sleigh bed, totally unaware he dropped the ball, big time. Catering to his every need, Madison hasn't seen her family, friends, or even her own home in weeks. Doesn't she deserve more than this? After throwing on her clothes, she grabs her handbag and Casper, her Persian cat, and walks out the door. As she speeds up Interstate 75 in her Maserati Gran Turismo, Madison realizes her whole life revolved around Damon. It's time to indulge in a bucketful of Ben and Jerry's ice cream, eat breakfast in Barcelona, visit Dubai for some retail therapy, and then fly to Paris in her monogrammed Gulfstream G650. However, money can't buy her love. Will she ever find Mr. Right? Set in a world of glitz, glamour, and style, The Sweetest Peach by Michelle Arlene also features Rachel, Nikki, and Ashley, a fun-loving cast of characters determined to help their friend on her journey of self-discovery. Humorous and lighthearted, this novel is a great beach read, and will appeal to women from all walks of life.
Priceless artifacts are disappearing from the ancient Hittite site of Karakuyu in Turkey, and the site director has vanished. Called in to solve the mystery, archaeologist Renaud Townsend is hindered by both his inability to speak the language and the knowledge that the local police are corrupt. His attraction to translator Anne Pierson is immediate, although he is troubled by her refusal to talk about the past and her fear of public scandal. But when murder enters the picture, both Anne and Renaud realize that the risk of falling in love is not the only danger
If only the walls could speak... In one hundred and fifty years, Blake's Folly, a silver boomtown notorious for its brothels, scarlet ladies, silver barons, speakeasies, and divorce ranches, has become a semi-ghost town. Although the old Mizpah Saloon is still in business, its upper floor is sheathed in dust. But in a room at a long corridor's end, an adventurer, a beautiful dance girl, and a rejected wife were once caught in a love triangle, and their secret has touched three generations.
Alice Treemont has no intention of falling in love. Living in Blake's Folly, a semi-ghost town, she cooks vegetarian meals, rescues unwanted dogs, and protects the most unloved creatures on earth: snakes. What man would share those interests? Jace Constant is in Nevada, doing research for his new book, but he won't be staying. He's disgusted by desert dust on his fine Italian shoes and dog hair on his cashmere sweaters. As for snakes, he doesn't just despise them: they terrify him. So why does the air sizzle each time Alice and Jace meet? A romance would entail far too many compromises.
