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A Sign of Affection 2: ['About the Author', "One of the most prolific and successful shojo manga creators of the last decade, suu Morishita's English-language debut was Shortcake Cake, which has more than one million copies in print worldwide. Morishita's second series to be released in English is A Sign of Affection."] | {
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"One of the most prolific and successful shojo manga creators of the last decade, suu Morishita's English-language debut was Shortcake Cake, which has more than one million copies in print worldwide. Morishita's second series to be released in English is A Sign of Affection."
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"Yuki is a typical college student--it's just that she can't hear. A chance encounter on a train leads to a serious crush...but will he give her a chance? A sweet and relatable manga romance from the creator of",
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"FITS AND STARTS “Why must the time we spend together always be so short?” After struggling with her feelings for Itsuomi, Yuki’s chosen love. An intense heart-to-heart between the two, sitting against a laundromat window watching the falling snow, has begun to deepen their relationship. But there’s still much more progress to be made, and Yuki finds the world Itsuomi inhabits intimidating… How can they keep communicating when Itsuomi drops in and out of Yuki’s life? From the acclaimed author of",
"Shortcake Cake",
", the hit shojo series with more than a million copies in print, this new work is full of real-life details about Japanese sign language and living without hearing, and it's sure to please fans of romantic stories like",
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"Kimi ni Todoke",
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DESERT PHOENIX: Inspired by a True Story: ['Review', 'PRAISE FOR', 'DESERT PHOENIX', '"Bravo! You\'ll want to stand up and cheer as a prostitute named Tempa struggles to make her way in the wild and woolly West, willing to overcome everything for the man she so deeply loves. Especially when you realize that there really was a Tempa and this story is based on the truth." —', 'Carol Bradley - Bestselling author of Saving Gracie', '"This is one of the best stories I have read in a long while." - Netgalley Reviewer', '"This true story will stay with me for a long time. I read it in two sittings."', '- Netgalley Reviewer', '"... a poignant narrative that is as psychologically disturbing as it is emotionally rich."', '- The Book Commentary', '"A heart-gripping read!"', '-', 'Reedsy Discovery', '"Desert Phoenix', 'is as good an old-fashioned period novel as you\'ll ever find." -', 'Netgalley Reviewer', 'From the Author', 'A 5th generation Nevadan, I spent a magical childhood exploring mining ghost town, scouring the desert for artifacts, and poking in nooks and crannies in search of outlaw loot. In fact, according to family lore, Butch Cassidy rode his horse right up onto my great-aunt Noma\'s front porch, leaned down to knock on her door, then asked for a cup of water. His given name, "Leroy Parker," is still visible among the names of the mining-era wagon freighters written in axle grease on the cliff face next to where Noma\'s house once stood. Her younger brother, my great-grandfather, Freel Lytle, was one such freighter—the American Old West\'s version of a long-haul trucker.Barely out of childhood, at the turn of the twentieth century, Freel contracted with a team and wagon to haul supplies from railroad stations into raucous mining camps\xa0and the gold bars\xa0back out to the train depot (some forty-three million dollars worth of the stuff in monetary estimates of the day).\xa0But more fascinating even than the legendary cargo he transferred are the characters he met along the way.\xa0Stitched together from information I gleaned from\xa0United States censuses, documents from the\xa0Lincoln County Courthouse, old newspapers,\xa0unpublished family histories and personal memoirs, along with anecdotes passed down from generation to generation into my ears and my heart,', 'Desert Phoenix', "is the epic love story of two such characters Freel befriended in his travels: Henry, a young German immigrant on the run from the law, and a one-eyed\xa0crib prostitute called Tempa.I've spent the last ten years with Henry and Tempa, even visiting the old ghost towns and their homesteads for the opportunity to walk where they\xa0spent their unremarkably remarkable lives, while trying to piece together their forgotton histories as best as I could. Henry and Tempa\xa0have become as dear to me as any friends I've ever known. The time I've spent with them, in reconnecting with my heritage, and in learning about the history of my birthplace has been a precious gift to me. This novel\xa0is a love letter to my homeland, a tribute to my ancestors, and a legacy for my posterity.", 'About the Author', "For a girl who grew up foraging for pine nuts and arrowheads between today's Area 51 and Butch Cassidy's old stomping grounds in southern Nevada, Suzette is bewildered to find herself living in Montana's land of ice and snow. In writing novels, she is compelled by stories found within her family tree. A lifelong songwriter, she is also the author of several stage musicals. She and her husband are the parents of three grown sons and newly grandparents to a set of identical twin girls.", 'Read more'] | {
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"Carol Bradley - Bestselling author of Saving Gracie",
"\"This is one of the best stories I have read in a long while.\" - Netgalley Reviewer",
"\"This true story will stay with me for a long time. I read it in two sittings.\"",
"- Netgalley Reviewer",
"\"... a poignant narrative that is as psychologically disturbing as it is emotionally rich.\"",
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"is the epic love story of two such characters Freel befriended in his travels: Henry, a young German immigrant on the run from the law, and a one-eyed crib prostitute called Tempa.I've spent the last ten years with Henry and Tempa, even visiting the old ghost towns and their homesteads for the opportunity to walk where they spent their unremarkably remarkable lives, while trying to piece together their forgotton histories as best as I could. Henry and Tempa have become as dear to me as any friends I've ever known. The time I've spent with them, in reconnecting with my heritage, and in learning about the history of my birthplace has been a precious gift to me. This novel is a love letter to my homeland, a tribute to my ancestors, and a legacy for my posterity.",
"About the Author",
"For a girl who grew up foraging for pine nuts and arrowheads between today's Area 51 and Butch Cassidy's old stomping grounds in southern Nevada, Suzette is bewildered to find herself living in Montana's land of ice and snow. In writing novels, she is compelled by stories found within her family tree. A lifelong songwriter, she is also the author of several stage musicals. She and her husband are the parents of three grown sons and newly grandparents to a set of identical twin girls.",
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"“This is a mesmerizing story that has an irresistible appeal…",
"Desert Phoenix—Inspired by a True Story",
"features clever plotting, focused scenes, and superior storytelling.”",
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"A WOMAN WITH A PAST IS NOT A WOMAN WITHOUT A FUTURE",
"Nevada’s gold country, 1901.",
"No longer young or fresh, Tempa is staring face to face with the whore’s unholy trinity: alcoholism, drug abuse and suicide. While her best friend, Belle, has chosen laudanum, Tempa finds escape in literature, which she shares with the illiterate prostitutes in a book club-like setting at the cribs. Forced into prostitution as a girl after losing her family to yellow fever, Tempa also retains a sense of self-worth by using her knowledge of herbs to heal others.When she nurses Henry—a good-natured, young German immigrant on the run from a man who has reason to want him dead—Tempa sees a future she longs for but cannot allow herself to claim. So when the noose tightens around Henry’s neck, she ransoms her life for his.At once a sweeping love story and a harrowing account of the harshness of the American Old West, DESERT PHOENIX is the tale of a middle-aged, crib prostitute who gains an unlikely ally in her struggle for physical and emotional survival. Based on local history and family stories passed down from Bruggeman’s grandfather, this engaging and evocative novel for fans of Kristin Hannah and Kate Quinn, interweaves Tempa’s rise from the ashes of her old life with Henry’s turbulent passage into manhood.*Contains mature themes, including non-graphic suicide and sexual assault"
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Adorable Creepy Mushrooms: A cute coloring book with mushroom monsters | Relaxation and fun (for Adults, Teens and Kids ) (Cute Little Critters): [] | {
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"Unleash your inner artist and find mindfulness with the fantastical world of Adorable Creepy Mushrooms.",
"This all ages coloring book features a collection of charming yet spooky creatures, each one waiting to be brought to life with your own unique color palette. From cute Mushrooms to creepy beasts, this book is sure to delight and inspire.With",
"intricate and high-quality designs",
", this coloring book is the perfect way to relax and unwind. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, Adorable Creepy Mushrooms is sure to provide hours of coloring fun.",
"Why You Will Love this Book:",
"Relaxing Coloring Pages. Every page you color will pull you into a relaxing world where your responsibilities seem to fade away.",
"Relaxing Coloring Pages.",
"Every page you color will pull you into a relaxing world where your responsibilities seem to fade away.",
"Beautiful Illustrations. We’ve included more than 45 unique images for you to express your creativity and create masterpieces.",
"Beautiful Illustrations.",
"We’ve included more than 45 unique images for you to express your creativity and create masterpieces.",
"Single-sided Pages. Separately printed sheets to prevent bleed-through and allow you to easily remove and frame your favorite piece(s) of art.",
"Single-sided Pages.",
"Separately printed sheets to prevent bleed-through and allow you to easily remove and frame your favorite piece(s) of art.",
"Great for All Skill Levels. You can color every page however you want and there is no wrong way to color.",
"Great for All Skill Levels.",
"You can color every page however you want and there is no wrong way to color."
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The Word Birds: Shoes of Peace: [] | {
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"A beautifully illustrated Christian children’s book based on the truth of God’s Word.",
"Follow the Word Birds on a journey to uncover the true meaning behind the Shoes of Peace. Life’s journey will have many bumps in the road! When you put on the shoes of peace, which is a part of the armor of God, you can go out in confidence knowing who you are in Jesus. While on the path of righteousness the jagged rocks become a steppingstone. It gives you peace of heart even when things are bad because you know your place with Jesus. So, you can stand firm and keep walking.",
"This sweet, rhyming book is perfect for children aged 3-9 years and makes a wonderful gift."
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The Broken Eye (Lightbringer, 3): ['Review', '"Brent Weeks has a style and immediacy of detail that pulls the reader relentlessly into his story. He doesn\'t allow you to look away."―', 'Robin Hobb', '"The Lightbringer series is great fun. Nobody does break-neck pacing and amazingly-executed plot twists like Brent Weeks."―', 'Brian McClellan, author of Promise of Blood', '"The Blinding Knife', 'was even better than the', 'The Black Prism', '(and that\'s saying something!)"―', 'B&N.com on The Blinding Knife', '"Brent Weeks is so good it\'s starting to tick me off."―', 'Peter V. Brett, New York Times bestselling author of The Desert Spear on The Night Angel Trilogy', '"', 'The Blinding Knife', 'is a wonderful work of high fantasy with engaging characters facing the perfect antagonists, set in a creatively-wrought and increasingly chaotic world brimful of imaginative magic and interesting politics. Weeks holds fast to the traditions of his genre while adding a compelling new flavor."―', 'The Ranting Dragon', '"One of the best epic fantasies I\'ve ever read."―', "Staffer's Book Review on The Blinding Knife", '"Weeks manages to ring new tunes on...old bells, letting a deep background slowly reveal its secrets and presenting his characters in a realistically flawed and human way."―', 'Publishers Weekly on The Black Prism', '"...A solid, entertaining yarn."―', 'The Onion A.V. Club on The Black Prism', '"Weeks has written an epic fantasy unlike any of its contemporaries. It is a truly visionary and original work, and has set the bar high for others in its subgenre."―', 'graspingforthewind.com', '"One of the best Fantasy books of 2012!"―', 'A Dribble of Ink on The Blinding Knife', 'About the Author', 'Brent Weeks', 'was born and raised in Montana. He wrote on bar napkins and lesson plans before landing his dream job years and thousands of pages later. Brent lives in Oregon with his wife, Kristi, and their daughters. Find out more about the author at www.brentweeks.com or on Twitter @brentweeks.'] | {
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"Publishers Weekly on The Black Prism",
"\"...A solid, entertaining yarn.\"―",
"The Onion A.V. Club on The Black Prism",
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"graspingforthewind.com",
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"As the old gods awaken and satrapies splinter, the Chromeria races to find the only man who can still end a civil war before it engulfs the known world in the third novel of the",
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"As the old gods awaken and satrapies splinter, the Chromeria races to find the only man who can still end a civil war before it engulfs the known world. But Gavin Guile has been captured by an old enemy and enslaved on a pirate galley. Worse still, Gavin has lost more than his powers as Prism -- he can't use magic at all.Without the protection of his father, Kip Guile will face a master of shadows as his grandfather moves to choose a new Prism and put himself in power. With Teia and Karris, Kip will have to use all his wits to survive a secret war between noble houses, religious factions, rebels, and an ascendant order of hidden assassins called The Broken Eye.",
"Read the third book in Brent Weeks's blockbuster epic fantasy series that had Peter V. Brett saying, \"Brent Weeks is so good, it's starting to tick me off!\"",
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Fluency in Mathematics: Mastering Essential Concepts and Skills: [] | {
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"The target audience of this bookMiddle Schoolers- Grade 6-8",
"Middle school mathematics teachers",
"Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1 students.",
"Parents who want to study to help improve their kids’ math skills.",
"Participants in mathematics contests such as AMC 8, MathCON, Math Kangaroo, Math Counts, and Math League.",
"What is Math Fluency Book, and what makes this book special and unique?",
"This Mathematics Fluency Book introduces essential topics with explanations and rich problem sets. Students who are in grades 5-8 can master essential math skills in a logical and step-by-step manner. The book grew from working with middle school and Algebra 1 students. It covers essential math concepts and skills that all algebra students need to succeed in their coursework. This book also covers Pre-Algebra, basic geometry, and some algebra topics. The problem sets are not a worksheet or repeated same types of problems; instead, they are collections of problems designed to develop problem-solving skills and help students prepare for algebra courses.Each chapter has topic explanations, notes, examples, and problems with solutions. Students will expand their understanding and develop more than 100 essential concepts and skills by completing each chapter’s problem sets and understanding their solutions. Pre, post, and benchmark tests help measure students’ development of math fluency. Students will also enjoy and engage in mathematical puzzles they can find at the end of some chapters.",
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"Navigate the exciting and challenging world of middle school math with ease. This book simplifies complex concepts and elevates your understanding of Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1.",
"Middle School Mathematics Teachers:",
"Inspire, engage, and make math more relatable to your students. Discover innovative teaching strategies and enrich your curriculum with our wealth of resources.",
"Dedicated Parents:",
"Eager to support your child's educational journey? This guide provides the tools to help you assist your children in improving their math skills, bolstering their confidence and academic success.",
"Aspiring Math Champions:",
"Preparing for competitive math contests such as AMC 8, MathCON, Math Kangaroo, Math Counts, and Math League? Boost your preparation with our expert lectures and practice problems designed to give you the winning edge."
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Stock Market Terminology for Beginners: A Complete Guide to learning the Stock Market Lingo: ['Review', 'Christopher Hamilton provides a solid primer for any person looking to delve into the intimidating world of stocks. - Reesdy\xa0Discovery'] | {
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"Read on and Start Investing within Reading the First 20 Pages!",
"Imagine waking up one day and realizing you can halve your working hours and spend most of your time with your loved ones.",
"Instead of rushing to go to work, you can have a slow morning cup of coffee on a sunny balcony on a Wednesday afternoon.",
"You wouldn’t be the first one to achieve this with the help of a few smart stock market investments.",
"Yes, it’s completely normal if you have no clue where to begin even thinking about investing.",
"If you are like most stock market beginners, words like ‘bull’, ‘bear’, ‘dividend,’ and ‘IPO’ confuse you. No worries! These precise definitions with examples can get you to earning passive income!",
"Ask any big stock market investor - they started with learning stock market terms, concepts, and golden rules of how it works.",
"If you learn stock market terms now, they will make your investing experience easy, enjoyable, and profitable!",
"This book will teach you how to invest the right way so that when it comes time for you to buy stocks, your money doesn’t go down the drain.",
"You will see for yourself how simple it is to gain profit with the right approach!",
"Here is what you get inside this blueprint:",
"Learn all the necessary terms to get going in the stock market fast!",
"Learn all the necessary terms to get going in the stock market fast!",
"Get started with investing immediately and effortlessly make passive income safely!",
"Get started with investing immediately and effortlessly make passive income safely!",
"Build your skills now and start investing while reading!",
"Build your skills now and start investing while reading!",
"And much, much more!",
"And much, much more!",
"Instead of letting inflation eat up years' worth of savings, investing in stocks is the most popular, tested, and profitable way of earning more money at home.",
"This book makes sure you play safe and start learning how to earn income with the right terminology.",
"You're not risking anything by starting small!",
"Scroll up, click on \"Buy Now with 1-Click,\" and Get Your Copy Now"
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"title": "Stock Market Terminology for Beginners: A Complete Guide to learning the Stock Market Lingo"
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Designer Imposters Capri Breeze by Parfums De Coeur Body Spray 2.5 oz for Women: [] | {
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"title": "Designer Imposters Capri Breeze by Parfums De Coeur Body Spray 2.5 oz for Women"
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Family Tree Workbook: 30+ Step-by-Step Worksheets to Build Your Family History: [] | {
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"Detail generations of your family’s unique history in one convenient workbook Organizing your genealogical information is a snap with the Family Tree Workbook. This versatile workbook assists you in your research by providing a variety of forms, charts, and worksheets that help you categorize and track critical information. It also suggests ways to expand on the ancestral information you have already uncovered. The companion book for Practical Genealogy, the Family Tree Workbook is also suited for your own independent investigations. Featuring everything from pedigree charts and DNA trackers to marriage records and family lore sheets, this family tree workbook offers an expansive approach and unmatched versatility when it comes to recording your family’s history. The Family Tree Workbook includes: Worksheet variety―Discover dozens of different ways to expand and explore your family tree―including forms that help with bookkeeping and managing your research. Special documentation―This workbook is inclusive of all types of family histories thanks to specialty forms, migration maps, and blended family worksheets. Treasured keepsake―Create a comprehensive history of your family that will make a wonderful and heartfelt heirloom for future generations. No matter how your family tree has grown, this workbook will make it easy to trace your family’s growth."
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Mastering The Mandolin: 20 more lessons from Simon Mayor: [] | {
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Divine Rivals: A Novel (Letters of Enchantment Book 1): ['Review', '“Rich and romantic―if stories had scent, this one would smell like a mug of black tea, the ink ribbons of a typewriter, and that addictive spice called enemies to lovers.” ―Shelby Mahurin,', 'New York Times', 'bestselling author of', 'Serpent & Dove', '"A sweeping start to a beautiful and romantic new series. Ross weaves her stories in such a vulnerable and delicate way, truly with a style all her own. I adored this book." - Adalyn Grace,', 'New York Times', 'bestselling author of', 'Belladonna', '“Deeply romantic and beautifully written,', 'Divine Rivals', 'is a story that lingers long after the final page. Set in a world steeped in mythology, Iris’s journey to the front is both fascinating and moving, with an ending that will leave readers aching for the next book. I absolutely loved it.” ―Rachel Griffin,', 'New York Times', 'bestselling author of', 'The Nature of Witches', '"Ross enchants with a clever and sweeping love story set against an imaginative, dangerous world. Her writing sparkles, brimming with wit and magic from the first page to the last." ―Isabel Ibañez, finalist for the William C. Morrow award"Ross has crafted a tale that hooks its readers with whip-smart intrigue, and holds them fast with dazzling prose, a charming cast, and a world where mystique shimmers just beneath the surface. Hers is a brilliant blend of whimsy and heart.” ―Ayana Gray,', 'New York Times', 'bestselling author of', 'Beasts of Prey', '“Beautifully written and deeply emotional,', 'Divine Rivals', 'is a story of resilience and love, crafted with Ross’s bewitching storytelling. Real characters, swept into a magical war, this is the kind of a tale that gets under your skin and straight to your heart. Truly romantic and atmospheric, this book will leave you hungry for the next installment.” - Valia Lind,', 'USA Today', 'bestselling author of', 'The Scarlet Rose', '--This text refers to an alternate', 'kindle_edition', 'edition.', 'About the Author', 'REBECCA ROSS was born and raised in Georgia, where she continues to reside with her husband, her lively Australian Shepherd, and her endless piles of books. She loves coffee, the night sky, chalk art, maps, the mountains, and growing wildflowers in her yard. And a good story, of course. She is the author of', "The Queen's Rising, The Queen's Resistance, Sisters of Sword and Song,", 'Dreams Lie Beneath,', 'and', 'A River Enchanted', '.', '--This text refers to an alternate', 'kindle_edition', 'edition.'] | {
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The Caretaker's Guide to Fablehaven: ['Review', "''Beautifully illustrated....Transports readers back to the excitement and magical adventures of the Fablehaven series...One of the fun and quirky features are the notes by Kendra and Seth as well as other Fablehaven favorites. The great thing about this book is it is written with enough detail to interest those craving more knowledge, but also maintains a simplicity attractive to younger audiences. After reading this book there is an urge to reread the entire Fablehaven series.'' --", 'Compass Book Ratings', 'About the Author', 'Brandon Mull is the #1', 'New York Times', 'best-selling author of the', 'Fablehaven, Beyonders', ', and', 'Five Kingdoms', 'series. He lives in Utah in a happy little valley near the mouth of a canyon with his four children and a dog named Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'] | {
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Terms and Conditions: The TikTok sensation! Meet the Dreamland Billionaires...: ['About the Author', 'Plagued with an overactive imagination, Lauren spends her free time reading and writing. Her dream is to travel to all the places she writes about. She enjoys writing about flawed yet relatable characters you can’t help loving. She likes sharing fast-paced stories with angst, steam, and the emotional spectrum.', 'Her extra-curricular activities include watching YouTube, binging old episodes of Parks and Rec, and searching Yelp for new restaurants before choosing her trusted favorite. She works best after her morning coffee and will never deny a nap.'] | {
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Shoobie the Seagull: Struts at the Shore: [] | {
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The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook 2001 - 2019: Every Recipe from the Hit TV Show with Product Ratings and a Look Behind the Scenes (Complete ATK TV Show Cookbook): ['Review', '“\'The Complete America’s Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook\' is an essential textbook to build on the PBS show as a cooking classroom. In addition to 17-plus seasons of recipes, the book explains the science of cooking and reveals the shows methodology in breaking down and researching recipes to get the best results." - Bill St. John, The Denver Post', 'About the Author', 'America’s Test Kitchen is well-known for its top-rated television shows with more than 4 million weekly public television viewers, bestselling cookbooks, magazines, websites, and cooking school. The highly reputable and recognizable brands of America’s Test Kitchen, Cook’s Illustrated, and Cook’s Country are the work of over 60 passionate chefs based in Boston, Massachusetts, who put ingredients, cookware, equipment, and recipes through objective, rigorous testing to identify the very best. Discover, learn, and expand your cooking repertoire with Julia Collin Davison, Bridget Lancaster, Jack Bishop, Dan Souza,\xa0Lisa\xa0McManus, Tucker Shaw, Bryan Roof, and our fabulous team of test cooks!'] | {
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Sangre Fría (Spanish Edition): [] | {
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"Jesse Ortega es asesinado en un callejón el día de su cumpleaños. Hasta ahí solo sería una noticia más en el periódico. El problema es que no ha muerto.*Convertido en vampiro, Jesse acaba en el Sugar Rush, una curiosa heladería que sirve de refugio a aquellos de su especie que no quieren matar. Pero cuando aparece un cadáver desangrado y todas las pistas apuntan hacia él, la confianza en sus nuevos camaradas empieza a tambalearse. Y la llegada de un vampiro incivilizado a la ciudad solo le pone las cosas más difíciles.*Acompañado por Lena, Julian, Gina y Dominic, Jesse tendrá que aprender a valerse por sí mismo como vampiro y limpiar su nombre… o unirse a la salvaje revolución."
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Fundamental Analysis for Beginners: Grow Your Investment Portfolio Like a Pro Using Financial Statements and Ratios of Any Business with Zero Investing Experience Required: [] | {
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Mirror Test: The Cassidy Hutchinson Story: ['Review', '"Barbara Slate, graphic novelist, cartoonist, DC Comics legend, teacher and author ("You Can Do a Graphic Novel"), could not be more in the present than she is with her newest foray, a slim paperback called "Mirror Test: The Cassidy Hutchinson Story"...', '...clever, witty and relevant, makes an important contribution to the genre of political art...', "...Comics, with their origin as political commentary, have slyer subtexts. Clearly, Slate - a rarity in the world of cartoon illustration - wants to educate women to speak up and speak out. That's a tough order in a town like Washington D.C., overwhelmed with female second- and third-degree players, with most positions of real power in the hands of men.", '...One of the hopes of political cartoonists is not only to savage the opposition and send up hypocrisy, but to encourage believers in The Right Thing to keep believing and to act on their beliefs. Graphic artists like Barbara Slate are particularly effective in this effort because their art is not just a one-panel shot like a magazine cartoon, but a narrative. There\'s a story to engage the viewer with text as well as visuals. An inference is that perhaps we will want to know more and seek out more information. In this sense graphic novels can serve as prompts to further, deeper reading - the very opposite of social media quickie news bites."', '--Joan Baum, The Southampton Press,', 'About the Author', "Comic book legend Barbara Slate created Angel Love for DC, Yuppies from Hell and Sweet XVI for Marvel. Also for Marvel, she wrote Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Pocahontas, and more than 60 Barbie.comics. She wrote many Betty and Veronica stories for Archie Comics. In 2019 she created The Mueller Report Graphic Novel. Barbara teaches at Montclair State University using her acclaimed textbook You Can Do a Graphic Novel.The United States House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol was a bipartisan select committee of the U.S. House of Representatives established to investigate the U.S. Capitol attack."] | {
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Fortune Teller (Miss Fortune Mysteries): [] | {
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"With Carter off on a military mission, there’s a new sheriff in town, and Fortune, Ida Belle, and Gertie have been tasked with not interfering. But then a young girl is pulled out of the swamp, unconscious and with no memory of how she got there. And when no one comes to claim her, Fortune knows they have to help.For decades, a mysterious group known only as the Brethren has been rumored to live deep in the swamp, their contact with civilization rare. Some suggest the girl might have been one of them, but if so, why was she alone in the swamp in the middle of the night? Swamp Team 3 is on the case, but long-buried secrets like to stay that way, and finding the Brethren proves to be a difficult and dangerous task. The deeper they dig, the more pieces of the puzzle they expose, but can they put the pieces together in time to save the girl?"
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When We Called Myanmar Home (Third Culture Kids): [] | {
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"A cross-cultural journey of joy, loss, grief, and hope.The children of Julie Jean Francis love their life in Southeast Asia. They wake with the sun and eat fried rice for breakfast. They buy their drinking water in plastic bottles and sleep outside when there’s no electricity at night. They play with their friends and eat curry for lunch—every day. But what happens when Covid-19 comes to their neighborhood? What happens when the government changes? Will their life in Myanmar last forever?"
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Baker Bettie’s Better Baking Book: Classic Baking Techniques and Recipes for Building Baking Confidence (Cake Decorating, Pastry Recipes, Baking Classes) (Birthday Gift for Her): ['Review', '“I wish I had this book when I started baking! It’s not only a collection of amazing recipes, but it answers the ‘why’ to your baking questions.”―Gemma Stafford, chef, author, and host of', 'Bigger Bolder Baking', '“Kristin has given bakers of any skill level the essential baking handbook with this collection of tested recipes, thorough instructions, and detailed kitchen lessons.”―Sally McKenney, author of', "Sally's Baking Addiction", "“Kristin is so knowledgeable about baking and makes it incredibly fun to learn the science behind it all. I would have loved this book when I was learning to bake because it breaks down so much about how baking works and how to become a better baker. A must-have on every baker's shelf!”―Liz Marek, award-winning cake decorator, author, and host of", 'Sugar Geek Show', '“If you’re looking for a baking textbook, a master guide that explains everything you need to know about baking,', 'Baker Bettie’s Better Baking Book', 'is it. Kristin answers all questions that could possibly arise from a recipe, whether they concern ingredients, equipment, or techniques. She accompanies methods with delectable base recipes that invite readers to experiment and get creative, and illustrates them with stunning step-by-step photographs. A beautifully written book that will no doubt be a staple for novices and more experienced bakers alike.”―Vedika Luthra, author of', '52 Weeks, 52 Sweets', 'About the Author', 'Kristin Hoffman', ', also known as\xa0"Baker Bettie,"\xa0is a trained chef, baking science geek, and the baking instructor at BakerBettie.com. Kristin\'s approach to baking is to teach foundational recipes, baking techniques, and approachable baking science. Her belief is that gaining an understanding of the processes and the "whys" in baking helps foster confidence in the kitchen. She teaches workshops in Chicago & surrounding areas along with private classes and corporate events. The BakerBettie.com website is where she shares her recipes, classic baking techniques & approachable baking science tips.', 'Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.', 'How this Book Works', 'For the past few years, I have toyed with the idea of writing this book. I wanted to translate the approach culinary school had for the home baker. I felt confident that if I could guide bakers through mixing methods, techniques, and approachable baking science, they would feel more confident with baking and love it as much as I do.', "I have been teaching baking online for the last 10 years and it's a wonderful medium to connect with people from all over the world. But it is more difficult to guide bakers through a wide range of topics sequentially, which is why I’m ecstatic about sharing this book with you!", 'While you can dip in and out of this book for recipes,', 'I’m going to encourage you to go through this book sequentially from start to finish.', 'It is laid out in a way to guide you through lessons that continue building on each other so that as you go through each one, Property of Kristin Hoffman you will finish this book with a great deal of baking confidence.', 'This is the book that I wish I had when I was first learning to bake.', 'Part one', 'lays out some important groundwork for everything that will follow. We cover basic ingredient functions, essential baking equipment, and important baking science that will apply to the chapters that follow.', 'In', 'part two', ', we dive into mixing methods, techniques, and master recipes. In this section, you learn specific mixing methods and the master recipes that utilize these methods. You will see how versatile these master recipes can be to create a wide variety of baked goods.', 'Each chapter also covers key baking science that will help you identify what may have gone wrong if you ever have a baking mishap. Each of these chapters could be written into a book all by themselves. My goal for you is to lay the groundwork for understanding the fundamentals of each topic so you feel confident to venture beyond this book into more advanced techniques and recipes.', 'Thank you for trusting me to teach you. Let’s dive in!', 'Read more'] | {
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Hausa Learner's Dictionary: Hausa-English, English-Hausa: [] | {
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Bake Me a Cat: 50 Purrfect Recipes for Edible Kitty Cakes, Cookies and More!: ['Review', '"These are three of my favorite things and I’m so excited to have them in one meow-tastic cookbook. From Pavlov\'s Kittens (pavlovas) and Meow, Bao! (baos) to cat-shaped s\'mores, cakes, and cookies, I have no idea if I can create confections on the same cuteness scale as Kim-Joy, but I’m 100 percent looking forward to trying. I cannot image a better gift for a kid in your life that loves baking and cats." ― Emma Christensen,', 'Simply Recipes', '"This isn’t a traditional cookbook, but it’s the one for me―and if you are as obsessed with cats as I am, I suspect you’ll enjoy it as much as I did." -Genevieve Yam, Bon Appétit"', 'Bake Me a Cat', 'is a cake and cookie recipe book that instills the essence of author Kim-Joy’s quirky and cutesy baking style. You don’t have to be a Bake Off fan to enjoy the recipes, art, and photos in this book." - Antonio G. Di Benedetto,', 'The Verge', 'About the Author', 'Kim-Joy', "made it to the final of the Great British Baking Show 2018 with her unique, intricate baked creations that captured the hearts of the nation as well as Prue and Paul. Her beautifully decorated cakes – along with her calmness and vibrant positivity – put a smile on everyone's face and Kim-Joy has since earned a legion of baking fans around the world. Having previously worked in mental health, she now devotes her time to creating cakes and treats that bring a little Kim-Joy to as many people as possible. Her books Baking with Kim-Joy, Christmas with Kim-Joy and Celebrate with Kim-Joy have been huge hits around the world."] | {
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Scenes of the Crime: A Novel: ['Review', '“The Gothic setting of Jilly Gagnon’s', 'Scenes of the Crime', '—an isolated, exclusive winery on the Oregon coast—provides the perfect backdrop for this absorbing, meta-fictional variation on a locked-room mystery, full of pointed observations about class, money, and the inherent competition that lies beneath many female friendships.', 'Scenes of the Crime', 'is the ideal choice for readers of Ruth Ware and Megan Abbott.”', '—Joanna Margaret', 'About the Author', 'Jilly Gagnon', 'is the author of', 'All Dressed Up', 'and the young adult novel', '#famous', '. Her humor writing, personal essays, and op-eds have appeared in', 'Newsweek, Elle, Vanity Fair, Boston', 'magazine,', 'McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, The Toast,', 'and', 'The Hairpin,', 'among others. She lives in Salem, Massachusetts, with her family and two black cats.', 'Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.', '1', 'I’d made it about thirty percent of the way through the most glaringly inane round of script notes known to man when a ghost walked into the coffee shop.Actually, let’s back up about five minutes. As a screenwriter, I should know to set the scene at least slightly.I closed my eyes, breathing deeply in through my nose, out slowly through my mouth, trying to let the white noise of the coffee shop fall away, let my mind go blank, keep my focus on the breath moving through my body, all the way down to my fingertips, weaving through my leg muscles on its way to the soles of my feet, slithering along my vertebrae and pooling in my tailbone, whispering up into the tips of my eyelashes. Calm. Lower your vibrations and be calm.It would be weird anywhere but LA.But eventually I had to open my eyes again, and that same idiotic script note was still staring back at me, maddening in its Feedback 101 simplicity.Motivation? Why is she still here? Let’s dig deeper.She’s still here because this is an episode of Back of House, the broadest of network comedies, a slurry of gender stereotypes, cheap sight gags, and plotlines so dull they couldn’t even cut the mental mashed potatoes we’ve been serving up for five seasons now, Mike. She’s here because the loving but slightly exasperated wife character—literally, in early versions of the pilot her name was Wife—exists exclusively as an eye-rolling sounding board to her husband’s constant string of wacky mishaps in the restaurant they run together.And not for nothing, you don’t need motivation to stay when the A story for the episode is “Hector accidentally locks himself and Maria into the staff bathroom before an all-important VIP dinner. But Maria’s new get-fit focus on hydration means soon she’s gonna have to go . . . when neither of them can go anywhere!”I could feel a thin layer of my molars sanding away as I tried to cling to those “breathe deep” vibes. Useless. Say goodbye to your enamel, Emily.I reached for my brownie, breaking off a large corner and stuffing it into my mouth as I sank into the too-deep armchair I’d set up in for the day, letting the chocolatey goodness do what meditative exercises alone couldn’t manage. I looked out over the coffee shop, my favorite in LA not only because it was walking distance from my Los Feliz condo, but because the dim, windowless, sagging-velvet-upholstered-furniture ambiance seemed to scare off some of the would-be actors perpetually posing for the candid shots no one was taking of them. Instead, it attracted my people: the huddled screenwriters actually eating the indulgent baked goods, the blue-light glow of their screens only highlighting the vampiric pallor, unkempt hair, and smudged eyeglasses that formed their personal rebuttals to the famous promise of carefree SoCal sunshine. I always came to Grandeur in Exile when it was my week to write the script. It was impossible not to get work done surrounded by so much hushed intensity.And occasionally, like now, someone so unexpected would appear that it revived that tiny flame deep inside me—perilously close to snuffing out after five years in the Back of House writers’ room—that flickered with What’s that abouts? and Wait, reallys? and in this particular case, a What’s she doing in here? The tiny moment of not-quite-rightness that feels pregnant with an untold story.The woman at the counter had the elongated proportions of a designer’s sketch, all willowy limbs and swanlike neck, its slim length accentuated by the sharp line of her near-black bob. Even I could tell that her outfit—trendy black booties and a long-sleeved raw silk sheath, the demure hemline seemingly contradicted by the way it clung to her slim figure, highlighting every curve—was expensive, in a Beverly Hills way you rarely saw in this part of town. And she was carrying a fricking Birkin. 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Native Son (Abridged): ['Review', '“There have only been two books in my life that have made me cry: the first 50 pages of', 'Jane Eyre', 'and the last 50 of', 'Native', 'Son.…Richard Wright’s masterpiece is in the school of protest novel…', 'Native Son', 'taught me that it’s all right to have passion within your work, that you don’t need to shy away from politics in order to write fiction.” (', 'Gloria Naylor', ')“A novel of tremendous power and beauty.” (', 'Newsweek', ')“The most powerful American novel to appear since', 'The Grapes of Wrath', '. . . so overwhelming is its central drive, so gripping its mounting intensity.” (', 'New Yorker', ')“It’s difficult to write temperately of a book which abounds in such excitement, in so profound an understanding of human frailty.” (', 'New York Herald Tribune', ')“An enormously stirring novel. . . a story to trouble midnight and the noon’s repose and to haunt the imagination.” (', 'New York Times', ')“For terror in narrative, utter and compelling, there are few pages in modern American literature that will compare with this story.” (', 'Saturday Review', ')“A powerfully blunt novel.” (', 'Washington Post', ')', 'From the Back Cover', 'Right from the start, Bigger Thomas had been headed for jail. It could have been for assault or petty larceny; by chance, it was for murder and rape.', 'Native Son', "tells the story of this young black man caught in a downward spiral after he kills a young white woman in a brief moment of panic. Set in Chicago in the 1930s, Richard Wright's novel is just as powerful today as when it was written -- in its reflection of poverty and hopelessness, and what it means to be black in America.", 'This abridged edition includes an introduction, "How Bigger Was Born," by the author, as well as an afterword by John Reilly.', 'About the Author', 'Richard Wright won international renown for his powerful and visceral depiction of the black experience. He stands today alongside such African-American luminaries as Zora Neale Hurston, James Baldwin, and Toni Morrison, and two of his novels,', 'Native Son', 'and', 'Black Boy,', 'are required reading in high schools and colleges across the nation. He died in 1960.', 'Read more'] | {
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"title": "Under the Oak with Agnes: Where lunch sacks open and life-altering truth is on the menu"
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For Whom the Bell Tolls (Scribner Classics): ['Amazon.com Review', 'For Whom the Bell Tolls', 'begins and ends in a pine-scented forest, somewhere in Spain. The year is 1937 and the Spanish Civil War is in full swing. Robert Jordan, a demolitions expert attached to the International Brigades, lies "flat on the brown, pine-needled floor of the forest, his chin on his folded arms, and high overhead the wind blew in the tops of the pine trees." The sylvan setting, however, is at sharp odds with the reason Jordan is there: he has come to blow up a bridge on behalf of the antifascist guerrilla forces. He hopes he\'ll be able to rely on their local leader, Pablo, to help carry out the mission, but upon meeting him, Jordan has his doubts: "I don\'t like that sadness, he thought. That sadness is bad. That\'s the sadness they get before they quit or before they betray. That is the sadness that comes before the sell-out." For Pablo, it seems, has had enough of the war. He has amassed for himself a small herd of horses and wants only to stay quietly in the hills and attract as little attention as possible. Jordan\'s arrival--and his mission--have seriously alarmed him.', '"I am tired of being hunted. Here we are all right. Now if you blow a bridge here, we will be hunted. If they know we are here and hunt for us with planes, they will find us. If they send Moors to hunt us out, they will find us and we must go. I am tired of all this. You hear?" He turned to Robert Jordan. "What right have you, a foreigner, to come to me and tell me what I must do?"', 'In one short chapter Hemingway lays out the blueprint for what is to come: Jordan\'s sense of duty versus Pablo\'s dangerous self-interest and weariness with the war. Complicating matters even more are two members of the guerrilla leader\'s small band: his "woman" Pilar, and Maria, a young woman whom Pablo rescued from a Republican prison train. Unlike her man, Pilar is still fiercely devoted to the cause and as Pablo\'s loyalty wanes, she becomes the moral center of the group. Soon Jordan finds himself caught between the two, even as his own resolve is tested by his growing feelings for Maria.', 'For Whom the Bell Tolls', "combines two of the author's recurring obsessions: war and personal honor. The pivotal battle scene involving El Sordo's last stand is a showcase for Hemingway's narrative powers, but the quieter, ongoing conflict within Robert Jordan as he struggles to fulfill his mission perhaps at the cost of his own life is a testament to his creator's psychological acuity. By turns brutal and compassionate, it is arguably Hemingway's most mature work and one of the best war novels of the 20th century.", '--Alix Wilber', 'Review', '"A tremendous piece of work."', '—', 'The New York Times', '“', 'For Whom the Bell Tolls', 'is indispensable… the single most insightful thing I have ever read about the consequences of war.”', '—Sebastian Junger', '"My favorite novel of all time. It instructed me to see the world as it is, with all its corruption and cruelty, and believe it’s worth fighting for anyway, even dying for."', '—John McCain', 'About the Author', 'Ernest Hemingway did more to change the style of English prose than any other writer of his time. Publication of', 'The Sun Also Rises', 'and', 'A Farewell to Arms', 'immediately established Hemingway as one of the greatest literary lights of the twentieth century. His classic novel', 'The', 'Old Man and the Sea', 'won the Pulitzer Prize in 1953. Hemingway was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. His life and accomplishments are explored in-depth in the PBS documentary film from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick,', 'Hemingway', '. Known for his larger-than-life personality and his passions for bullfighting, fishing, and big-game hunting, he died in Ketchum, Idaho on July 2, 1961.', 'Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.', 'Chapter One', 'He lay flat on the brown, pine-needled floor of the forest, his chin on his folded arms, and high overhead the wind blew in the tops of the pine trees. The mountainside sloped gently where he lay; but below it was steep and he could see the dark of the oiled road winding through the pass. There was a stream alongside the road and far down the pass he saw a mill beside the stream and the falling water of the dam, white in the summer sunlight."Is that the mill?" he asked."Yes.""I do not remember it.""It was built since you were here. The old mill is farther down; much below the pass."He spread the photostated military map out on the forest floor and looked at it carefully. The old man looked over his shoulder. He was a short and solid old man in a black peasant\'s smock and gray iron-stiff trousers and he wore rope-soled shoes. He was breathing heavily from the climb and his hand rested on one of the two heavy packs they had been carrying."Then you cannot see the bridge from here.""No," the old man said. "This is the easy country of the pass where the stream flows gently. Below, where the road turns out of sight in the trees, it drops suddenly and there is a steep gorge -- ""I remember.""Across this gorge is the bridge.""And where are their posts?""There is a post at the mill that you see there."The young man, who was studying the country, took his glasses from the pocket of his faded, khaki flannel shirt, wiped the lenses with a handkerchief, screwed the eyepieces around until the boards of the mill showed suddenly clearly and he saw the wooden bench beside the door; the huge pile of sawdust that rose behind the open shed where the circular saw was, and a stretch of the flume that brought the logs down from the mountainside on the other bank of the stream. The stream showed clear and smooth-looking in the glasses and, below the curl of the falling water, the spray from the dam was blowing in the wind."There is no sentry.""There is smoke coming from the millhouse," the old man said. "There are also clothes hanging on a line.""I see them but I do not see any sentry.""Perhaps he is in the shade," the old man explained. "It is hot there now. He would be in the shadow at the end we do not see.""Probably. Where is the next post?""Below the bridge. It is at the roadmender\'s hut at kilometer five from the top of the pass.""How many men are here?" He pointed at the mill."Perhaps four and a corporal.""And below?""More. I will find out.""And at the bridge?""Always two. One at each end.""We will need a certain number of men," he said. "How many men can you get?""I can bring as many men as you wish," the old man said. "There are many men now here in the hills.""How many?""There are more than a hundred. But they are in small bands. How many men will you need?""I will let you know when we have studied the bridge.""Do you wish to study it now?""No. Now I wish to go to where we will hide this explosive until it is time. I would like to have it hidden in utmost security at a distance no greater than half an hour from the bridge, if that is possible.""That is simple," the old man said. "From where we are going, it will all be downhill to the bridge. But now we must climb a little in seriousness to get there. Are you hungry?""Yes," the young man said. "But we will eat later. How are you called? I have forgotten." It was a bad sign to him that he had forgotten."Anselmo," the old man said. "I am called Anselmo and I come from Barco de Avila. Let me help you with that pack."The young man, who was tall and thin, with sun-streaked fair hair, and a wind- and sun-burned face, who wore the sun-faded flannel shirt, a pair of peasant\'s trousers and rope-soled shoes, leaned over, put his arm through one of the leather pack straps and swung the heavy pack up onto his shoulders. He worked his arm through the other strap and settled the weight of the pack against his back. His shirt was still wet from where the pack had rested."I have it up now," he said. "How do we go?""We climb," Anselmo said.Bending under the weight of the packs, sweating, they climbed steadily in the pine forest that covered the mountainside. There was no trail that the young man could see, but they were working up and around the face of the mountain and now they crossed a small stream and the old man went steadily on ahead up the edge of the rocky stream bed. The climbing now was steeper and more difficult, until finally the stream seemed to drop down over the edge of a smooth granite ledge that rose above them and the old man waited at the foot of the ledge for the young man to come up to him."How are you making it?""All right," the young man said. He was sweating heavily and his thigh muscles were twitchy from the steepness of the climb."Wait here now for me. I go ahead to warn them. You do not want to be shot at carrying that stuff.""Not even in a joke," the young man said. "Is it far?""It is very close. How do they call thee?""Roberto," the young man answered. He had slipped the pack off and lowered it gently down between two boulders by the stream bed."Wait here, then, Roberto, and I will return for you.""Good," the young man said. "But do you plan to go down this way to the bridge?""No. When we go to the bridge it will be by another way. Shorter and easier.""I do not want this material to be stored too far from the bridge.""You will see. If you are not satisfied, we will take another place.""We will see," the young man said.He sat by the packs and watched the old man climb the ledge. It was not hard to climb and from the way he found hand-holds without searching for them the young man could see that he had climbed it many times before. Yet whoever was above had been very careful not to leave any trail.The young man, whose name was Robert Jordan, was extremely hungry and he was worried. He was often hungry but he was not usually worried because he did not give any importance to what happened to himself and he knew from experience how simple it was to move behind the enemy lines in all this country. It was as simple to move behind them as it was to cross through them, if you had a good guide. It was only giving importance to what happened to you if you were caught that made it difficult; that and deciding whom to trust. You had to trust the people you worked with completely or not at all, and you had to make decisions about the trusting. He was not worried about any of that. But there were other things.This Anselmo had been a good guide and he could travel wonderfully in the mountains. Robert Jordan could walk well enough himself and he knew from following him since before daylight that the old man could walk him to death. Robert Jordan trusted the man, Anselmo, so far, in everything except judgment. He had not yet had an opportunity to test his judgment, and, anyway, the judgment was his own responsibility. No, he did not worry about Anselmo and the problem of the bridge was no more difficult than many other problems. He knew how to blow any sort of bridge that you could name and he had blown them of all sizes and constructions. There was enough explosive and all equipment in the two packs to blow this bridge properly even if it were twice as big as Anselmo reported it, as he remembered it when he had walked over it on his way to La Granja on a walking trip in 1933, and as Golz had read him the description of it night before last in that upstairs room in the house outside of the Escorial."To blow the bridge is nothing," Golz had said, the lamplight on his scarred, shaved head, pointing with a pencil on the big map. "You understand?""Yes, I understand.""Absolutely nothing. Merely to blow the bridge is a failure.""Yes, Comrade General.""To blow the bridge at a stated hour based on the time set for the attack is how it should be done. You see that naturally. That is your right and how it should be done."Golz looked at the pencil, then tapped his teeth with it.Robert Jordan had said nothing."You understand that is your right and how it should be done," Golz went on, looking at him and nodding his head. He tapped on the map now with the pencil. "That is how I should do it. That is what we cannot have.""Why, Comrade General?""Why?" Golz said, angrily. "How many attacks have you seen and you ask me why? What is to guarantee that my orders are not changed? What is to guarantee that the attack is not annulled? What is to guarantee that the attack is not postponed? What is to guarantee that it starts within six hours of when it should start? Has', 'any', 'attack ever been as it should?""It will start on time if it is your attack," Robert Jordan said."They are never my attacks," Golz said. "I make them. But they are not mine. The artillery is not mine. I must put in for it. I have never been given what I ask for even when they have it to give. That is the least of it. There are other things. You know how those people are. It is not necessary to go into all of it. Always there is something. Always some one will interfere. So now be sure you understand.""So when is the bridge to be blown?" Robert Jordan had asked."After the attack starts. As soon as the attack has started and not before. So that no reinforcements will come up over that road." He pointed with his pencil. "I must know that nothing will come up over that road.""And when is the attack?""I will tell you. But you are to use the date and hour only as an indication of a probability. You must be ready for that time. You will blow the bridge after the attack has started. You see?" he indicated with the pencil. "That is the only road on which they can bring up reinforcements. That is the only road on which they can get up tanks, or artillery, or even move a truck toward the pass which I attack. I must know that bridge is gone. Not before, so it can be repaired if the attack is postponed. No. It must go when the attack starts and I must know it is gone. There are only two sentries. The man who will go with you has just come from there. He is a very reliable man, they say. You will see. He has people in the mountains. Get as many men as you need. Use as few as possible, but use enough. I do not have to tell you these things.""And how do I determine that the attack has started?""It is to be made with a full division. There will be an aerial bombardment as preparation. You are not deaf, are you?""Then I may take it that when the planes unload, the attack has started?""You could not always take it like that," Golz said and shook his head. "But in this case, you may. It is my attack.""I understand it," Robert Jordan had said. "I do not say I like it very much.""Neither do I like it very much. If you do not want to undertake it, say so now. If you think you cannot do it, say so now.""I will do it," Robert Jordan had said. "I will do it all right.""That is all I have to know," Golz said. "That nothing comes up over that bridge. That is absolute.""I understand.""I do not like to ask people to do such things and in such a way," Golz went on. "I could not order you to do it. I understand what you may be forced to do through my putting such conditions. I explain very carefully so that you understand and that you understand all of the possible difficulties and the importance.""And how will you advance on La Granja if that bridge is blown?""We go forward prepared to repair it after we have stormed the pass. It is a very complicated and beautiful operation. As complicated and as beautiful as always. The plan has been manufactured in Madrid. It is another of Vicente Rojo, the unsuccessful professor\'s, masterpieces. I make the attack and I make it, as always, not in sufficient force. It is a very possible operation, in spite of that. I am much happier about it than usual. It can be successful with that bridge eliminated. We can take Segovia. Look, I show you how it goes. You see? It is not the top of the pass where we attack. We hold that. It is much beyond. Look -- Here -- Like this -- ""I would rather not know," Robert Jordan said."Good," said Golz. "It is less of baggage to carry with you on the other side, yes?""I would always rather not know. Then, no matter what can happen, it was not me that talked.""It is better not to know," Golz stroked his forehead with the pencil. "Many times I wish I did not know myself. But you do know the one thing you must know about the bridge?""Yes. I know that.""I believe you do," Golz said. "I will not make you any little speech. Let us now have a drink. So much talking makes me very thirsty, Comrade Hordan. You have a funny name in Spanish, Comrade Hordown.""How do you say Golz in Spanish, Comrade General?""Hotze," said Golz grinning, making the sound deep in his throat as though hawking with a bad cold. "Hotze," he croaked. "Comrade Heneral Khotze. If I had known how they pronounced Golz in Spanish I would pick me out a better name before I come to war here. When I think I come to command a division and I can pick out any name I want and I pick out Hotze. Heneral Hotze. Now it is too late to change. How do you like', 'partizan', 'work?" It was the Russian term for guerilla work behind the lines."Very much," Robert Jordan said. He grinned. "It is very healthy in the open air.""I like it very much when I was your age, too," Golz said. "They tell me you blow bridges very well. Very scientific. It is only hearsay. I have never seen you do anything myself. Maybe nothing ever happens really. You really blow them?" he was teasing now. "Drink this," he handed the glass of Spanish brandy to Robert Jordan. "You really', 'blow', 'them?""Sometimes.""You better not have any sometimes on this bridge. No, let us not talk any more about this bridge. You understand enough now about that bridge. We are very serious so we can make very strong jokes. Look, do you have many girls on the other side of the lines?""No, there is no time for girls.""I do not agree. The more irregular the service, the more irregular the life. You have very irregular service. Also you need a haircut.""I have my hair cut as it needs it," Robert Jordan said. He would be damned if he would have his head shaved like Golz. "I have enough to think about without girls," he said sullenly."What sort of uniform am I supposed to wear?" Robert Jordan asked."None," Golz said. "Your haircut is all right. I tease you. You are very different from me," Golz had said and filled up the glasses again."You never think about only girls. I never think at all. Why should I? I am', 'Général Sovietique.', 'I never think. Do not try to trap me into thinking."Some one on his staff, sitting on a chair working over a map on a drawing board, growled at him in the language Robert Jordan did not understand."Shut up," Golz had said, in English. "I joke if I want. I am so serious is why I can joke. Now drink this and then go. You understand, huh?""Yes," Robert Jordan had said. "I understand."They had shaken hands and he had saluted and gone out to the staff car where the old man was waiting asleep and in that car they had ridden over the road past Guadarrama, the old man still asleep, and up the Navacerrada road to the Alpine Club hut where he, Robert Jordan, slept for three hours before they started.That was the last he had seen of Golz with his strange white face that never tanned, his hawk eyes, the big nose and thin lips and the shaven head crossed with wrinkles and with scars. Tomorrow night they would be outside the Escorial in the dark along the road; the long lines of trucks loading the infantry in the darkness; the men, heavy loaded, climbing up into the trucks; the machine-gun sections lifting their guns into the trucks; the tanks being run up on the skids onto the long-bodied tank trucks; pulling the Division out to move them in the night for the attack on the pass. He would not think about that. That was not his business. That was Golz\'s business. He had only one thing to do and that was what he should think about and he must think it out clearly and take everything as it came along, and not worry. To worry was as bad as to be afraid. It simply made things more difficult.He sat now by the stream watching the clear water flowing between the rocks and, across the stream, he noticed there was a thick bed of watercress. He crossed the stream, picked a double handful, washed the muddy roots clean in the current and then sat down again beside his pack and ate the clean, cool green leaves and the crisp, peppery-tasting stalks. He knelt by the stream and, pushing his automatic pistol around on his belt to the small of his back so that it would not be wet, he lowered himself with a hand on each of two boulders and drank from the stream. The water was achingly cold.Pushing himself up on his hands he turned his head and saw the old man coming down the ledge. With him was another man, also in a black peasant\'s smock and the dark gray trousers that were almost a uniform in that province, wearing rope-soled shoes and with a carbine slung over his back. This man was bareheaded. The two of them came scrambling down the rock like goats.They came up to him and Robert Jordan got to his feet.', '"Salud, Camarada,"', 'he said to the man with the carbine and smiled.', '"Salud,"', 'the other said, grudgingly. Robert Jordan looked at the man\'s heavy, beard-stubbled face. It was almost round and his head was round and set close on his shoulders. His eyes were small and set too wide apart and his ears were small and set close to his head. He was a heavy man about five feet ten inches tall and his hands and feet were large. His nose had been broken and his mouth was cut at one corner and the line of the scar across the upper lip and lower jaw showed through the growth of beard over his face.The old man nodded his head at this man and smiled."He is the boss here," he grinned, then flexed his arms as though to make the muscles stand out and looked at the man with the carbine in a half-mocking admiration. "A very strong man.""I can see it," Robert Jordan said and smiled again. He did not like the look of this man and inside himself he was not smiling at all."What have you to justify your identity?" asked the man with the carbine.Robert Jordan unpinned a safety pin that ran through his pocket flap and took a folded paper out of the left breast pocket of his flannel shirt and handed it to the man, who opened it, looked at it doubtfully and turned it in his hands.So he cannot read, Robert Jordan noted."Look at the seal," he said.The old man pointed to the seal and the man with the carbine studied it, turning it in his fingers."What seal is that?""Have you never seen it?""No.""There are two," said Robert Jordan. "One is S. I. M., the service of the military intelligence. The other is the General Staff.""Yes, I have seen that seal before. But here no one commands but me," the other said sullenly. "What have you in the packs?""Dynamite," the old man said proudly. "Last night we crossed the lines in the dark and all day we have carried this dynamite over the mountain.""I can use dynamite," said the man with the carbine. He handed back the paper to Robert Jordan and looked him over. "Yes. I have use for dynamite. How much have you brought me?""I have brought you no dynamite," Robert Jordan said to him evenly. "The dynamite is for another purpose. What is your name?""What is that to you?""He is Pablo," said the old man. The man with the carbine looked at them both sullenly."Good. I have heard much good of you," said Robert Jordan."What have you heard of me?" asked Pablo."I have heard that you are an excellent guerilla leader, that you are loyal to the republic and prove your loyalty through your acts, and that you are a man both serious and valiant. I bring you greetings from the General Staff.""Where did you hear all this?" asked Pablo. Robert Jordan registered that he was not taking any of the flattery."I heard it from Buitrago to the Escorial," he said, naming all the stretch of country on the other side of the lines."I know no one in Buitrago nor in Escorial," Pablo told him."There are many people on the other side of the mountains who were not there before. Where are you from?""Avila. What are you going to do with the dynamite?""Blow up a bridge.""What bridge?""That is my business.""If it is in this territory, it is my business. You cannot blow bridges close to where you live. You must live in one place and operate in another. I know my business. One who is alive, now, after a year, knows his business.""This is my business," Robert Jordan said. "We can discuss it together. Do you wish to help us with the sacks?""No," said Pablo and shook his head.The old man turned toward him suddenly and spoke rapidly and furiously in a dialect that Robert Jordan could just follow. It was like reading Quevedo. Anselmo was speaking old Castilian and it went something like this, "Art thou a brute? Yes. Art thou a beast? Yes, many times. Hast thou a brain? Nay. None. Now we come for something of consummate importance and thee, with thy dwelling place to be undisturbed, puts thy fox-hole before the interests of humanity. Before the interests of thy people. I this and that in the this and that of thy father. I this and that and that in thy this.', 'Pick up that bag."', 'Pablo looked down."Every one has to do what he can do according to how it can be truly done," he said. "I live here and I operate beyond Segovia. If you make a disturbance here, we will be hunted out of these mountains. It is only by doing nothing here that we are able to live in these mountains. It is the principle of the fox.""Yes," said Anselmo bitterly. "It is the principle of the fox when we need the wolf.""I am more wolf than thee," Pablo said and Robert Jordan knew that he would pick up the sack."Hi. Ho...." Anselmo looked at him. "Thou art more wolf than me and I am sixty-eight years old."He spat on the ground and shook his head."You have that many years?" Robert Jordan asked, seeing that now, for the moment, it would be all right and trying to make it go easier."Sixty-eight in the month of July.""If we should ever see that month," said Pablo. "Let me help you with the pack," he said to Robert Jordan. "Leave the other to the old man." He spoke, not sullenly, but almost sadly now. "He is an old man of great strength.""I will carry the pack," Robert Jordan said."Nay," said the old man. "Leave it to this other strong man.""I will take it," Pablo told him, and in his sullenness there was a sadness that was disturbing to Robert Jordan. He knew that sadness and to see it here worried him."Give me the carbine then," he said and when Pablo handed it to him, he slung it over his back and, with the two men climbing ahead of him, they went heavily, pulling and climbing up the granite shelf and over its upper edge to where there was a green clearing in the forest.They skirted the edge of the little meadow and Robert Jordan, striding easily now without the pack, the carbine pleasantly rigid over his shoulder after the heavy, sweating pack weight, noticed that the grass was cropped down in several places and signs that picket pins had been driven into the earth. He could see a trail through the grass where horses had been led to the stream to drink and there was the fresh manure of several horses. They picket them here to feed at night and keep them out of sight in the timber in the daytime, he thought. I wonder how many horses this Pablo has?He remembered now noticing, without realizing it, that Pablo\'s trousers were worn soapy shiny in the knees and thighs. I wonder if he has a pair of boots or if he rides in those alpargatas, he thought. He must have quite an outfit. But I don\'t like that sadness, he thought. That sadness is bad. That\'s the sadness they get before they quit or before they betray. That is the sadness that comes before the sell-out.Ahead of them a horse whinnied in the timber and then, through the brown trunks of the pine trees, only a little sunlight coming down through their thick, almost-touching tops, he saw the corral made by roping around the tree trunks. The horses had their heads pointed toward the men as they approached, and at the foot of a tree, outside the corral, the saddles were piled together and covered with a tarpaulin.As they came up, the two men with the packs stopped, and Robert Jordan knew it was for him to admire the horses."Yes," he said. "They are beautiful." He turned to Pablo. "You have your cavalry and all."There were five horses in the rope corral, three bays, a sorrel, and a buckskin. Sorting them out carefully with his eyes after he had seen them first together, Robert Jordan looked them over individually. Pablo and Anselmo knew how good they were and while Pablo stood now proud and less sad-looking, watching them lovingly, the old man acted as though they were some great surprise that he had produced, suddenly, himself."How do they look to you?" he asked."All these I have taken," Pablo said and Robert Jordan was pleased to hear him speak proudly."That," said Robert Jordan, pointing to one of the bays, a big stallion with a white blaze on his forehead and a single white foot, the near front, "is much horse."He was a beautiful horse that looked as though he had come out of a painting by Velásquez."They are all good," said Pablo. "You know horses?""Yes.""Less bad," said Pablo. "Do you see a defect in one of these?"Robert Jordan knew that now his papers were being examined by the man who could not read.arThe horses all still had their heads up looking at the man. Robert Jordan slipped through between the double rope of the corral and slapped the buckskin on the haunch. He leaned back against the ropes of the enclosure and watched the horses circle the corral, stood watching them a minute more, as they stood still, then leaned down and came out through the ropes."The sorrel is lame in the off hind foot," he said to Pablo, not looking at him. "The hoof is split and although it might not get worse soon if shod properly, she could break down if she travels over much hard ground.""The hoof was like that when we took her," Pablo said."The best horse that you have, the white-faced bay stallion, has a swelling on the upper part of the cannon bone that I do not like.""It is nothing," said Pablo. "He knocked it three days ago. If it were to be anything it would have become so already."He pulled back the tarpaulin and showed the saddles. There were two ordinary vaquero\'s or herdsman\'s saddles, like American stock saddles, one very ornate vaquero\'s saddle, with hand-tooled leather and heavy, hooded stirrups, and two military saddles in black leather."We killed a pair of', 'guardia civil,"', 'he said, explaining the military saddles."That is big game.""They had dismounted on the road between Segovia and Santa Maria del Real. They had dismounted to ask papers of the driver of a cart. We were able to kill them without injuring the horses.""Have you killed many civil guards?" Robert Jordan asked."Several," Pablo said. "But only these two without injury to the horses.""It was Pablo who blew up the train at Arevalo," Anselmo said. "That was Pablo.""There was a foreigner with us who made the explosion," Pablo said. "Do you know him?""What is he called?""I do not remember. It was a very rare name.""What did he look like?""He was fair, as you are, but not as tall and with large hands and a broken nose.""Kashkin," Robert Jordan said. "That would be Kashkin.""Yes," said Pablo. "It was a very rare name. Something like that. What has become of him?""He is dead since April.""That is what happens to everybody," Pablo said, gloomily. "That is the way we will all finish.""That is the way all men end," Anselmo said. "That is the way men have always ended. What is the matter with you, man? What hast thou in the stomach?""They are very strong," Pablo said. It was as though he were talking to himself. He looked at the horses gloomily. "You do not realize how strong they are. I see them always stronger, always better armed. Always with more material. Here am I with horses like these. And what can I look forward to? To be hunted and to die. Nothing more.""You hunt as much as you are hunted," Anselmo said."No," said Pablo. "Not any more. And if we leave these mountains now, where can we go? Answer me that? Where now?""in Spain there are many mountains. There are the Sierra de Gredos if one leaves here.""Not for me," Pablo said. "I am tired of being hunted. Here we are all right. Now if you blow a bridge here, we will be hunted. If they know we are here and hunt for us with planes, they will find us. If they send Moors to hunt us out, they will find us and we must go. I am tired of all this. You hear?" He turned to Robert Jordan. "What right have you, a foreigner, to come to me and tell me what I must do?""I have not told you anything you must do," Robert Jordan said to him."You will though," Pablo said. "There. There is the badness."He pointed at the two heavy packs that they had lowered to the ground while they had watched the horses. Seeing the horses had seemed to bring this all to a head in him and seeing that Robert Jordan knew horses had seemed to loosen his tongue. The three of them stood now by the rope corral and the patchy sunlight shone on the coat of the bay stallion. Pablo looked at him and then pushed with his foot against the heavy pack. "There is the badness.""I come only for my duty," Robert Jordan told him. "I come under orders from those who are conducting the war. If I ask you to help me, you can refuse and I will find others who will help me. I have not even asked you for help yet. I have to do what I am ordered to do and I can promise you of its importance. That I am a foreigner is not my fault. I would rather have been born here.""To me, now, the most important is that we be not disturbed here," Pablo said. "To me, now, my duty is to those who are with me and to myself.""Thyself. Yes," Anselmo said. "Thyself now since a long time. Thyself and thy horses. Until thou hadst horses thou wert with us. Now thou art another capitalist more.""That is unjust," said Pablo. "I expose the horses all the time for the cause.""Very little," said Anselmo scornfully. "Very little in my judgment. To steal, yes. To eat well, yes. To murder, yes. To fight, no.""You are an old man who will make himself trouble with his mouth.""I am an old man who is afraid of no one," Anselmo told him. "Also I am an old man without horses.""You are an old man who may not live long.""I am an old man who will live until I die," Anselmo said. "And I am not afraid of foxes."Pablo said nothing but picked up the pack."Nor of wolves either," Anselmo said, picking up the other pack. "If thou art a wolf.""Shut thy mouth," Pablo said to him. "Thou art an old man who always talks too much.""And would do whatever he said he would do," Anselmo said, bent under the pack. "And who now is hungry. And thirsty. Go on, guerilla leader with the sad face. Lead us to something to eat."It is starting badly enough, Robert Jordan thought. But Anselmo\'s a man. They are wonderful when they are good, he thought. There is no people like them when they are good and when they go bad there is no people that is worse. Anselmo must have known what he was doing when he brought us here. But I don\'t like it. I don\'t like any of it.The only good sign was that Pablo was carrying the pack and that he had given him the carbine. Perhaps he is always like that, Robert Jordan thought. Maybe he is just one of the gloomy ones.No, he said to himself, don\'t fool yourself. You do not know how he was before; but you do know that he is going bad fast and without hiding it. When he starts to hide it he will have made a decision. Remember that, he told himself. The first friendly thing he does, he will have made a decision. They are awfully good horses, though, he thought, beautiful horses. I wonder what could make me feel the way those horses make Pablo feel. The old man was right. The horses made him rich and as soon as he was rich he wanted to enjoy life. Pretty soon he\'ll feel bad because he can\'t join the Jockey Club, I guess, he thought. Pauvre Pablo. Il a manqué son Jockey.That idea made him feel better. He grinned, looking at the two bent backs and the big packs ahead of him moving through the trees. He had not made any jokes with himself all day and now that he had made one he felt much better. You\'re getting to be as all the rest of them, he told himself. You\'re getting gloomy, too. He\'d certainly been solemn and gloomy with Golz. The job had overwhelmed him a little. Slightly overwhelmed, he thought. Plenty overwhelmed. Golz was gay and he had wanted him to be gay too before he left, but he hadn\'t been.All the best ones, when you thought it over, were gay. It was much better to be gay and it was a sign of something too. It was like having immortality while you were still alive. That was a complicated one. There were not many of them left though. No, there were not many of the gay ones left. There were very damned few of them left. And if you keep on thinking like that, my boy, you won\'t be left either. Turn off the thinking now, old timer, old comrade. You\'re a bridge-blower now. Not a thinker. Man, I\'m hungry, he thought. I hope Pablo eats well.Copyright © 1940 by Ernest Hemingway.Copyright renewed © 1968 by Mary Hemingway.', 'Read more'] | {
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"For Whom the Bell Tolls",
"begins and ends in a pine-scented forest, somewhere in Spain. The year is 1937 and the Spanish Civil War is in full swing. Robert Jordan, a demolitions expert attached to the International Brigades, lies \"flat on the brown, pine-needled floor of the forest, his chin on his folded arms, and high overhead the wind blew in the tops of the pine trees.\" The sylvan setting, however, is at sharp odds with the reason Jordan is there: he has come to blow up a bridge on behalf of the antifascist guerrilla forces. He hopes he'll be able to rely on their local leader, Pablo, to help carry out the mission, but upon meeting him, Jordan has his doubts: \"I don't like that sadness, he thought. That sadness is bad. That's the sadness they get before they quit or before they betray. That is the sadness that comes before the sell-out.\" For Pablo, it seems, has had enough of the war. He has amassed for himself a small herd of horses and wants only to stay quietly in the hills and attract as little attention as possible. Jordan's arrival--and his mission--have seriously alarmed him.",
"\"I am tired of being hunted. Here we are all right. Now if you blow a bridge here, we will be hunted. If they know we are here and hunt for us with planes, they will find us. If they send Moors to hunt us out, they will find us and we must go. I am tired of all this. You hear?\" He turned to Robert Jordan. \"What right have you, a foreigner, to come to me and tell me what I must do?\"",
"In one short chapter Hemingway lays out the blueprint for what is to come: Jordan's sense of duty versus Pablo's dangerous self-interest and weariness with the war. Complicating matters even more are two members of the guerrilla leader's small band: his \"woman\" Pilar, and Maria, a young woman whom Pablo rescued from a Republican prison train. Unlike her man, Pilar is still fiercely devoted to the cause and as Pablo's loyalty wanes, she becomes the moral center of the group. Soon Jordan finds himself caught between the two, even as his own resolve is tested by his growing feelings for Maria.",
"For Whom the Bell Tolls",
"combines two of the author's recurring obsessions: war and personal honor. The pivotal battle scene involving El Sordo's last stand is a showcase for Hemingway's narrative powers, but the quieter, ongoing conflict within Robert Jordan as he struggles to fulfill his mission perhaps at the cost of his own life is a testament to his creator's psychological acuity. By turns brutal and compassionate, it is arguably Hemingway's most mature work and one of the best war novels of the 20th century.",
"--Alix Wilber",
"Review",
"\"A tremendous piece of work.\"",
"—",
"The New York Times",
"“",
"For Whom the Bell Tolls",
"is indispensable… the single most insightful thing I have ever read about the consequences of war.”",
"—Sebastian Junger",
"\"My favorite novel of all time. It instructed me to see the world as it is, with all its corruption and cruelty, and believe it’s worth fighting for anyway, even dying for.\"",
"—John McCain",
"About the Author",
"Ernest Hemingway did more to change the style of English prose than any other writer of his time. Publication of",
"The Sun Also Rises",
"and",
"A Farewell to Arms",
"immediately established Hemingway as one of the greatest literary lights of the twentieth century. His classic novel",
"The",
"Old Man and the Sea",
"won the Pulitzer Prize in 1953. Hemingway was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. His life and accomplishments are explored in-depth in the PBS documentary film from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick,",
"Hemingway",
". Known for his larger-than-life personality and his passions for bullfighting, fishing, and big-game hunting, he died in Ketchum, Idaho on July 2, 1961.",
"Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.",
"Chapter One",
"He lay flat on the brown, pine-needled floor of the forest, his chin on his folded arms, and high overhead the wind blew in the tops of the pine trees. The mountainside sloped gently where he lay; but below it was steep and he could see the dark of the oiled road winding through the pass. There was a stream alongside the road and far down the pass he saw a mill beside the stream and the falling water of the dam, white in the summer sunlight.\"Is that the mill?\" he asked.\"Yes.\"\"I do not remember it.\"\"It was built since you were here. The old mill is farther down; much below the pass.\"He spread the photostated military map out on the forest floor and looked at it carefully. The old man looked over his shoulder. He was a short and solid old man in a black peasant's smock and gray iron-stiff trousers and he wore rope-soled shoes. He was breathing heavily from the climb and his hand rested on one of the two heavy packs they had been carrying.\"Then you cannot see the bridge from here.\"\"No,\" the old man said. \"This is the easy country of the pass where the stream flows gently. Below, where the road turns out of sight in the trees, it drops suddenly and there is a steep gorge -- \"\"I remember.\"\"Across this gorge is the bridge.\"\"And where are their posts?\"\"There is a post at the mill that you see there.\"The young man, who was studying the country, took his glasses from the pocket of his faded, khaki flannel shirt, wiped the lenses with a handkerchief, screwed the eyepieces around until the boards of the mill showed suddenly clearly and he saw the wooden bench beside the door; the huge pile of sawdust that rose behind the open shed where the circular saw was, and a stretch of the flume that brought the logs down from the mountainside on the other bank of the stream. The stream showed clear and smooth-looking in the glasses and, below the curl of the falling water, the spray from the dam was blowing in the wind.\"There is no sentry.\"\"There is smoke coming from the millhouse,\" the old man said. \"There are also clothes hanging on a line.\"\"I see them but I do not see any sentry.\"\"Perhaps he is in the shade,\" the old man explained. \"It is hot there now. He would be in the shadow at the end we do not see.\"\"Probably. Where is the next post?\"\"Below the bridge. It is at the roadmender's hut at kilometer five from the top of the pass.\"\"How many men are here?\" He pointed at the mill.\"Perhaps four and a corporal.\"\"And below?\"\"More. I will find out.\"\"And at the bridge?\"\"Always two. One at each end.\"\"We will need a certain number of men,\" he said. \"How many men can you get?\"\"I can bring as many men as you wish,\" the old man said. \"There are many men now here in the hills.\"\"How many?\"\"There are more than a hundred. But they are in small bands. How many men will you need?\"\"I will let you know when we have studied the bridge.\"\"Do you wish to study it now?\"\"No. Now I wish to go to where we will hide this explosive until it is time. I would like to have it hidden in utmost security at a distance no greater than half an hour from the bridge, if that is possible.\"\"That is simple,\" the old man said. \"From where we are going, it will all be downhill to the bridge. But now we must climb a little in seriousness to get there. Are you hungry?\"\"Yes,\" the young man said. \"But we will eat later. How are you called? I have forgotten.\" It was a bad sign to him that he had forgotten.\"Anselmo,\" the old man said. \"I am called Anselmo and I come from Barco de Avila. Let me help you with that pack.\"The young man, who was tall and thin, with sun-streaked fair hair, and a wind- and sun-burned face, who wore the sun-faded flannel shirt, a pair of peasant's trousers and rope-soled shoes, leaned over, put his arm through one of the leather pack straps and swung the heavy pack up onto his shoulders. He worked his arm through the other strap and settled the weight of the pack against his back. His shirt was still wet from where the pack had rested.\"I have it up now,\" he said. \"How do we go?\"\"We climb,\" Anselmo said.Bending under the weight of the packs, sweating, they climbed steadily in the pine forest that covered the mountainside. There was no trail that the young man could see, but they were working up and around the face of the mountain and now they crossed a small stream and the old man went steadily on ahead up the edge of the rocky stream bed. The climbing now was steeper and more difficult, until finally the stream seemed to drop down over the edge of a smooth granite ledge that rose above them and the old man waited at the foot of the ledge for the young man to come up to him.\"How are you making it?\"\"All right,\" the young man said. He was sweating heavily and his thigh muscles were twitchy from the steepness of the climb.\"Wait here now for me. I go ahead to warn them. You do not want to be shot at carrying that stuff.\"\"Not even in a joke,\" the young man said. \"Is it far?\"\"It is very close. How do they call thee?\"\"Roberto,\" the young man answered. He had slipped the pack off and lowered it gently down between two boulders by the stream bed.\"Wait here, then, Roberto, and I will return for you.\"\"Good,\" the young man said. \"But do you plan to go down this way to the bridge?\"\"No. When we go to the bridge it will be by another way. Shorter and easier.\"\"I do not want this material to be stored too far from the bridge.\"\"You will see. If you are not satisfied, we will take another place.\"\"We will see,\" the young man said.He sat by the packs and watched the old man climb the ledge. It was not hard to climb and from the way he found hand-holds without searching for them the young man could see that he had climbed it many times before. Yet whoever was above had been very careful not to leave any trail.The young man, whose name was Robert Jordan, was extremely hungry and he was worried. He was often hungry but he was not usually worried because he did not give any importance to what happened to himself and he knew from experience how simple it was to move behind the enemy lines in all this country. It was as simple to move behind them as it was to cross through them, if you had a good guide. It was only giving importance to what happened to you if you were caught that made it difficult; that and deciding whom to trust. You had to trust the people you worked with completely or not at all, and you had to make decisions about the trusting. He was not worried about any of that. But there were other things.This Anselmo had been a good guide and he could travel wonderfully in the mountains. Robert Jordan could walk well enough himself and he knew from following him since before daylight that the old man could walk him to death. Robert Jordan trusted the man, Anselmo, so far, in everything except judgment. He had not yet had an opportunity to test his judgment, and, anyway, the judgment was his own responsibility. No, he did not worry about Anselmo and the problem of the bridge was no more difficult than many other problems. He knew how to blow any sort of bridge that you could name and he had blown them of all sizes and constructions. There was enough explosive and all equipment in the two packs to blow this bridge properly even if it were twice as big as Anselmo reported it, as he remembered it when he had walked over it on his way to La Granja on a walking trip in 1933, and as Golz had read him the description of it night before last in that upstairs room in the house outside of the Escorial.\"To blow the bridge is nothing,\" Golz had said, the lamplight on his scarred, shaved head, pointing with a pencil on the big map. \"You understand?\"\"Yes, I understand.\"\"Absolutely nothing. Merely to blow the bridge is a failure.\"\"Yes, Comrade General.\"\"To blow the bridge at a stated hour based on the time set for the attack is how it should be done. You see that naturally. That is your right and how it should be done.\"Golz looked at the pencil, then tapped his teeth with it.Robert Jordan had said nothing.\"You understand that is your right and how it should be done,\" Golz went on, looking at him and nodding his head. He tapped on the map now with the pencil. \"That is how I should do it. That is what we cannot have.\"\"Why, Comrade General?\"\"Why?\" Golz said, angrily. \"How many attacks have you seen and you ask me why? What is to guarantee that my orders are not changed? What is to guarantee that the attack is not annulled? What is to guarantee that the attack is not postponed? What is to guarantee that it starts within six hours of when it should start? Has",
"any",
"attack ever been as it should?\"\"It will start on time if it is your attack,\" Robert Jordan said.\"They are never my attacks,\" Golz said. \"I make them. But they are not mine. The artillery is not mine. I must put in for it. I have never been given what I ask for even when they have it to give. That is the least of it. There are other things. You know how those people are. It is not necessary to go into all of it. Always there is something. Always some one will interfere. So now be sure you understand.\"\"So when is the bridge to be blown?\" Robert Jordan had asked.\"After the attack starts. As soon as the attack has started and not before. So that no reinforcements will come up over that road.\" He pointed with his pencil. \"I must know that nothing will come up over that road.\"\"And when is the attack?\"\"I will tell you. But you are to use the date and hour only as an indication of a probability. You must be ready for that time. You will blow the bridge after the attack has started. You see?\" he indicated with the pencil. \"That is the only road on which they can bring up reinforcements. That is the only road on which they can get up tanks, or artillery, or even move a truck toward the pass which I attack. I must know that bridge is gone. Not before, so it can be repaired if the attack is postponed. No. It must go when the attack starts and I must know it is gone. There are only two sentries. The man who will go with you has just come from there. He is a very reliable man, they say. You will see. He has people in the mountains. Get as many men as you need. Use as few as possible, but use enough. I do not have to tell you these things.\"\"And how do I determine that the attack has started?\"\"It is to be made with a full division. There will be an aerial bombardment as preparation. You are not deaf, are you?\"\"Then I may take it that when the planes unload, the attack has started?\"\"You could not always take it like that,\" Golz said and shook his head. \"But in this case, you may. It is my attack.\"\"I understand it,\" Robert Jordan had said. \"I do not say I like it very much.\"\"Neither do I like it very much. If you do not want to undertake it, say so now. If you think you cannot do it, say so now.\"\"I will do it,\" Robert Jordan had said. \"I will do it all right.\"\"That is all I have to know,\" Golz said. \"That nothing comes up over that bridge. That is absolute.\"\"I understand.\"\"I do not like to ask people to do such things and in such a way,\" Golz went on. \"I could not order you to do it. I understand what you may be forced to do through my putting such conditions. I explain very carefully so that you understand and that you understand all of the possible difficulties and the importance.\"\"And how will you advance on La Granja if that bridge is blown?\"\"We go forward prepared to repair it after we have stormed the pass. It is a very complicated and beautiful operation. As complicated and as beautiful as always. The plan has been manufactured in Madrid. It is another of Vicente Rojo, the unsuccessful professor's, masterpieces. I make the attack and I make it, as always, not in sufficient force. It is a very possible operation, in spite of that. I am much happier about it than usual. It can be successful with that bridge eliminated. We can take Segovia. Look, I show you how it goes. You see? It is not the top of the pass where we attack. We hold that. It is much beyond. Look -- Here -- Like this -- \"\"I would rather not know,\" Robert Jordan said.\"Good,\" said Golz. \"It is less of baggage to carry with you on the other side, yes?\"\"I would always rather not know. Then, no matter what can happen, it was not me that talked.\"\"It is better not to know,\" Golz stroked his forehead with the pencil. \"Many times I wish I did not know myself. But you do know the one thing you must know about the bridge?\"\"Yes. I know that.\"\"I believe you do,\" Golz said. \"I will not make you any little speech. Let us now have a drink. So much talking makes me very thirsty, Comrade Hordan. You have a funny name in Spanish, Comrade Hordown.\"\"How do you say Golz in Spanish, Comrade General?\"\"Hotze,\" said Golz grinning, making the sound deep in his throat as though hawking with a bad cold. \"Hotze,\" he croaked. \"Comrade Heneral Khotze. If I had known how they pronounced Golz in Spanish I would pick me out a better name before I come to war here. When I think I come to command a division and I can pick out any name I want and I pick out Hotze. Heneral Hotze. Now it is too late to change. How do you like",
"partizan",
"work?\" It was the Russian term for guerilla work behind the lines.\"Very much,\" Robert Jordan said. He grinned. \"It is very healthy in the open air.\"\"I like it very much when I was your age, too,\" Golz said. \"They tell me you blow bridges very well. Very scientific. It is only hearsay. I have never seen you do anything myself. Maybe nothing ever happens really. You really blow them?\" he was teasing now. \"Drink this,\" he handed the glass of Spanish brandy to Robert Jordan. \"You really",
"blow",
"them?\"\"Sometimes.\"\"You better not have any sometimes on this bridge. No, let us not talk any more about this bridge. You understand enough now about that bridge. We are very serious so we can make very strong jokes. Look, do you have many girls on the other side of the lines?\"\"No, there is no time for girls.\"\"I do not agree. The more irregular the service, the more irregular the life. You have very irregular service. Also you need a haircut.\"\"I have my hair cut as it needs it,\" Robert Jordan said. He would be damned if he would have his head shaved like Golz. \"I have enough to think about without girls,\" he said sullenly.\"What sort of uniform am I supposed to wear?\" Robert Jordan asked.\"None,\" Golz said. \"Your haircut is all right. I tease you. You are very different from me,\" Golz had said and filled up the glasses again.\"You never think about only girls. I never think at all. Why should I? I am",
"Général Sovietique.",
"I never think. Do not try to trap me into thinking.\"Some one on his staff, sitting on a chair working over a map on a drawing board, growled at him in the language Robert Jordan did not understand.\"Shut up,\" Golz had said, in English. \"I joke if I want. I am so serious is why I can joke. Now drink this and then go. You understand, huh?\"\"Yes,\" Robert Jordan had said. \"I understand.\"They had shaken hands and he had saluted and gone out to the staff car where the old man was waiting asleep and in that car they had ridden over the road past Guadarrama, the old man still asleep, and up the Navacerrada road to the Alpine Club hut where he, Robert Jordan, slept for three hours before they started.That was the last he had seen of Golz with his strange white face that never tanned, his hawk eyes, the big nose and thin lips and the shaven head crossed with wrinkles and with scars. Tomorrow night they would be outside the Escorial in the dark along the road; the long lines of trucks loading the infantry in the darkness; the men, heavy loaded, climbing up into the trucks; the machine-gun sections lifting their guns into the trucks; the tanks being run up on the skids onto the long-bodied tank trucks; pulling the Division out to move them in the night for the attack on the pass. He would not think about that. That was not his business. That was Golz's business. He had only one thing to do and that was what he should think about and he must think it out clearly and take everything as it came along, and not worry. To worry was as bad as to be afraid. It simply made things more difficult.He sat now by the stream watching the clear water flowing between the rocks and, across the stream, he noticed there was a thick bed of watercress. He crossed the stream, picked a double handful, washed the muddy roots clean in the current and then sat down again beside his pack and ate the clean, cool green leaves and the crisp, peppery-tasting stalks. He knelt by the stream and, pushing his automatic pistol around on his belt to the small of his back so that it would not be wet, he lowered himself with a hand on each of two boulders and drank from the stream. The water was achingly cold.Pushing himself up on his hands he turned his head and saw the old man coming down the ledge. With him was another man, also in a black peasant's smock and the dark gray trousers that were almost a uniform in that province, wearing rope-soled shoes and with a carbine slung over his back. This man was bareheaded. The two of them came scrambling down the rock like goats.They came up to him and Robert Jordan got to his feet.",
"\"Salud, Camarada,\"",
"he said to the man with the carbine and smiled.",
"\"Salud,\"",
"the other said, grudgingly. Robert Jordan looked at the man's heavy, beard-stubbled face. It was almost round and his head was round and set close on his shoulders. His eyes were small and set too wide apart and his ears were small and set close to his head. He was a heavy man about five feet ten inches tall and his hands and feet were large. His nose had been broken and his mouth was cut at one corner and the line of the scar across the upper lip and lower jaw showed through the growth of beard over his face.The old man nodded his head at this man and smiled.\"He is the boss here,\" he grinned, then flexed his arms as though to make the muscles stand out and looked at the man with the carbine in a half-mocking admiration. \"A very strong man.\"\"I can see it,\" Robert Jordan said and smiled again. He did not like the look of this man and inside himself he was not smiling at all.\"What have you to justify your identity?\" asked the man with the carbine.Robert Jordan unpinned a safety pin that ran through his pocket flap and took a folded paper out of the left breast pocket of his flannel shirt and handed it to the man, who opened it, looked at it doubtfully and turned it in his hands.So he cannot read, Robert Jordan noted.\"Look at the seal,\" he said.The old man pointed to the seal and the man with the carbine studied it, turning it in his fingers.\"What seal is that?\"\"Have you never seen it?\"\"No.\"\"There are two,\" said Robert Jordan. \"One is S. I. M., the service of the military intelligence. The other is the General Staff.\"\"Yes, I have seen that seal before. But here no one commands but me,\" the other said sullenly. \"What have you in the packs?\"\"Dynamite,\" the old man said proudly. \"Last night we crossed the lines in the dark and all day we have carried this dynamite over the mountain.\"\"I can use dynamite,\" said the man with the carbine. He handed back the paper to Robert Jordan and looked him over. \"Yes. I have use for dynamite. How much have you brought me?\"\"I have brought you no dynamite,\" Robert Jordan said to him evenly. \"The dynamite is for another purpose. What is your name?\"\"What is that to you?\"\"He is Pablo,\" said the old man. The man with the carbine looked at them both sullenly.\"Good. I have heard much good of you,\" said Robert Jordan.\"What have you heard of me?\" asked Pablo.\"I have heard that you are an excellent guerilla leader, that you are loyal to the republic and prove your loyalty through your acts, and that you are a man both serious and valiant. I bring you greetings from the General Staff.\"\"Where did you hear all this?\" asked Pablo. Robert Jordan registered that he was not taking any of the flattery.\"I heard it from Buitrago to the Escorial,\" he said, naming all the stretch of country on the other side of the lines.\"I know no one in Buitrago nor in Escorial,\" Pablo told him.\"There are many people on the other side of the mountains who were not there before. Where are you from?\"\"Avila. What are you going to do with the dynamite?\"\"Blow up a bridge.\"\"What bridge?\"\"That is my business.\"\"If it is in this territory, it is my business. You cannot blow bridges close to where you live. You must live in one place and operate in another. I know my business. One who is alive, now, after a year, knows his business.\"\"This is my business,\" Robert Jordan said. \"We can discuss it together. Do you wish to help us with the sacks?\"\"No,\" said Pablo and shook his head.The old man turned toward him suddenly and spoke rapidly and furiously in a dialect that Robert Jordan could just follow. It was like reading Quevedo. Anselmo was speaking old Castilian and it went something like this, \"Art thou a brute? Yes. Art thou a beast? Yes, many times. Hast thou a brain? Nay. None. Now we come for something of consummate importance and thee, with thy dwelling place to be undisturbed, puts thy fox-hole before the interests of humanity. Before the interests of thy people. I this and that in the this and that of thy father. I this and that and that in thy this.",
"Pick up that bag.\"",
"Pablo looked down.\"Every one has to do what he can do according to how it can be truly done,\" he said. \"I live here and I operate beyond Segovia. If you make a disturbance here, we will be hunted out of these mountains. It is only by doing nothing here that we are able to live in these mountains. It is the principle of the fox.\"\"Yes,\" said Anselmo bitterly. \"It is the principle of the fox when we need the wolf.\"\"I am more wolf than thee,\" Pablo said and Robert Jordan knew that he would pick up the sack.\"Hi. Ho....\" Anselmo looked at him. \"Thou art more wolf than me and I am sixty-eight years old.\"He spat on the ground and shook his head.\"You have that many years?\" Robert Jordan asked, seeing that now, for the moment, it would be all right and trying to make it go easier.\"Sixty-eight in the month of July.\"\"If we should ever see that month,\" said Pablo. \"Let me help you with the pack,\" he said to Robert Jordan. \"Leave the other to the old man.\" He spoke, not sullenly, but almost sadly now. \"He is an old man of great strength.\"\"I will carry the pack,\" Robert Jordan said.\"Nay,\" said the old man. \"Leave it to this other strong man.\"\"I will take it,\" Pablo told him, and in his sullenness there was a sadness that was disturbing to Robert Jordan. He knew that sadness and to see it here worried him.\"Give me the carbine then,\" he said and when Pablo handed it to him, he slung it over his back and, with the two men climbing ahead of him, they went heavily, pulling and climbing up the granite shelf and over its upper edge to where there was a green clearing in the forest.They skirted the edge of the little meadow and Robert Jordan, striding easily now without the pack, the carbine pleasantly rigid over his shoulder after the heavy, sweating pack weight, noticed that the grass was cropped down in several places and signs that picket pins had been driven into the earth. He could see a trail through the grass where horses had been led to the stream to drink and there was the fresh manure of several horses. They picket them here to feed at night and keep them out of sight in the timber in the daytime, he thought. I wonder how many horses this Pablo has?He remembered now noticing, without realizing it, that Pablo's trousers were worn soapy shiny in the knees and thighs. I wonder if he has a pair of boots or if he rides in those alpargatas, he thought. He must have quite an outfit. But I don't like that sadness, he thought. That sadness is bad. That's the sadness they get before they quit or before they betray. That is the sadness that comes before the sell-out.Ahead of them a horse whinnied in the timber and then, through the brown trunks of the pine trees, only a little sunlight coming down through their thick, almost-touching tops, he saw the corral made by roping around the tree trunks. The horses had their heads pointed toward the men as they approached, and at the foot of a tree, outside the corral, the saddles were piled together and covered with a tarpaulin.As they came up, the two men with the packs stopped, and Robert Jordan knew it was for him to admire the horses.\"Yes,\" he said. \"They are beautiful.\" He turned to Pablo. \"You have your cavalry and all.\"There were five horses in the rope corral, three bays, a sorrel, and a buckskin. Sorting them out carefully with his eyes after he had seen them first together, Robert Jordan looked them over individually. Pablo and Anselmo knew how good they were and while Pablo stood now proud and less sad-looking, watching them lovingly, the old man acted as though they were some great surprise that he had produced, suddenly, himself.\"How do they look to you?\" he asked.\"All these I have taken,\" Pablo said and Robert Jordan was pleased to hear him speak proudly.\"That,\" said Robert Jordan, pointing to one of the bays, a big stallion with a white blaze on his forehead and a single white foot, the near front, \"is much horse.\"He was a beautiful horse that looked as though he had come out of a painting by Velásquez.\"They are all good,\" said Pablo. \"You know horses?\"\"Yes.\"\"Less bad,\" said Pablo. \"Do you see a defect in one of these?\"Robert Jordan knew that now his papers were being examined by the man who could not read.arThe horses all still had their heads up looking at the man. Robert Jordan slipped through between the double rope of the corral and slapped the buckskin on the haunch. He leaned back against the ropes of the enclosure and watched the horses circle the corral, stood watching them a minute more, as they stood still, then leaned down and came out through the ropes.\"The sorrel is lame in the off hind foot,\" he said to Pablo, not looking at him. \"The hoof is split and although it might not get worse soon if shod properly, she could break down if she travels over much hard ground.\"\"The hoof was like that when we took her,\" Pablo said.\"The best horse that you have, the white-faced bay stallion, has a swelling on the upper part of the cannon bone that I do not like.\"\"It is nothing,\" said Pablo. \"He knocked it three days ago. If it were to be anything it would have become so already.\"He pulled back the tarpaulin and showed the saddles. 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What has become of him?\"\"He is dead since April.\"\"That is what happens to everybody,\" Pablo said, gloomily. \"That is the way we will all finish.\"\"That is the way all men end,\" Anselmo said. \"That is the way men have always ended. What is the matter with you, man? What hast thou in the stomach?\"\"They are very strong,\" Pablo said. It was as though he were talking to himself. He looked at the horses gloomily. \"You do not realize how strong they are. I see them always stronger, always better armed. Always with more material. Here am I with horses like these. And what can I look forward to? To be hunted and to die. Nothing more.\"\"You hunt as much as you are hunted,\" Anselmo said.\"No,\" said Pablo. \"Not any more. And if we leave these mountains now, where can we go? Answer me that? Where now?\"\"in Spain there are many mountains. There are the Sierra de Gredos if one leaves here.\"\"Not for me,\" Pablo said. \"I am tired of being hunted. Here we are all right. Now if you blow a bridge here, we will be hunted. If they know we are here and hunt for us with planes, they will find us. If they send Moors to hunt us out, they will find us and we must go. I am tired of all this. You hear?\" He turned to Robert Jordan. \"What right have you, a foreigner, to come to me and tell me what I must do?\"\"I have not told you anything you must do,\" Robert Jordan said to him.\"You will though,\" Pablo said. \"There. There is the badness.\"He pointed at the two heavy packs that they had lowered to the ground while they had watched the horses. Seeing the horses had seemed to bring this all to a head in him and seeing that Robert Jordan knew horses had seemed to loosen his tongue. The three of them stood now by the rope corral and the patchy sunlight shone on the coat of the bay stallion. Pablo looked at him and then pushed with his foot against the heavy pack. \"There is the badness.\"\"I come only for my duty,\" Robert Jordan told him. \"I come under orders from those who are conducting the war. If I ask you to help me, you can refuse and I will find others who will help me. I have not even asked you for help yet. I have to do what I am ordered to do and I can promise you of its importance. That I am a foreigner is not my fault. I would rather have been born here.\"\"To me, now, the most important is that we be not disturbed here,\" Pablo said. \"To me, now, my duty is to those who are with me and to myself.\"\"Thyself. Yes,\" Anselmo said. \"Thyself now since a long time. Thyself and thy horses. Until thou hadst horses thou wert with us. Now thou art another capitalist more.\"\"That is unjust,\" said Pablo. \"I expose the horses all the time for the cause.\"\"Very little,\" said Anselmo scornfully. \"Very little in my judgment. To steal, yes. To eat well, yes. To murder, yes. To fight, no.\"\"You are an old man who will make himself trouble with his mouth.\"\"I am an old man who is afraid of no one,\" Anselmo told him. \"Also I am an old man without horses.\"\"You are an old man who may not live long.\"\"I am an old man who will live until I die,\" Anselmo said. \"And I am not afraid of foxes.\"Pablo said nothing but picked up the pack.\"Nor of wolves either,\" Anselmo said, picking up the other pack. \"If thou art a wolf.\"\"Shut thy mouth,\" Pablo said to him. \"Thou art an old man who always talks too much.\"\"And would do whatever he said he would do,\" Anselmo said, bent under the pack. \"And who now is hungry. And thirsty. Go on, guerilla leader with the sad face. Lead us to something to eat.\"It is starting badly enough, Robert Jordan thought. But Anselmo's a man. They are wonderful when they are good, he thought. There is no people like them when they are good and when they go bad there is no people that is worse. Anselmo must have known what he was doing when he brought us here. But I don't like it. I don't like any of it.The only good sign was that Pablo was carrying the pack and that he had given him the carbine. Perhaps he is always like that, Robert Jordan thought. Maybe he is just one of the gloomy ones.No, he said to himself, don't fool yourself. You do not know how he was before; but you do know that he is going bad fast and without hiding it. When he starts to hide it he will have made a decision. Remember that, he told himself. The first friendly thing he does, he will have made a decision. They are awfully good horses, though, he thought, beautiful horses. I wonder what could make me feel the way those horses make Pablo feel. The old man was right. The horses made him rich and as soon as he was rich he wanted to enjoy life. Pretty soon he'll feel bad because he can't join the Jockey Club, I guess, he thought. Pauvre Pablo. Il a manqué son Jockey.That idea made him feel better. He grinned, looking at the two bent backs and the big packs ahead of him moving through the trees. He had not made any jokes with himself all day and now that he had made one he felt much better. You're getting to be as all the rest of them, he told himself. You're getting gloomy, too. He'd certainly been solemn and gloomy with Golz. The job had overwhelmed him a little. Slightly overwhelmed, he thought. Plenty overwhelmed. Golz was gay and he had wanted him to be gay too before he left, but he hadn't been.All the best ones, when you thought it over, were gay. It was much better to be gay and it was a sign of something too. It was like having immortality while you were still alive. That was a complicated one. There were not many of them left though. No, there were not many of the gay ones left. There were very damned few of them left. And if you keep on thinking like that, my boy, you won't be left either. Turn off the thinking now, old timer, old comrade. You're a bridge-blower now. Not a thinker. Man, I'm hungry, he thought. I hope Pablo eats well.Copyright © 1940 by Ernest Hemingway.Copyright renewed © 1968 by Mary Hemingway.",
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Little Traveler’s Library: Four Adventures in Eight Languages (Little Traveler Series): ['About the Author', "Abigail Samoun has edited books that received the CCBC Charlotte Zolotow award, SCBWI Golden Kite award, Pura Belpre Honor, Smithsonian Notable, and NYPL Ezra Jack Keats award. She also edited the middle-grade series Edgar & Ellen, which sold over a half-million copies worldwide in 12 languages and inspired a cartoon series on Nickelodeon. In 2011, she cofounded Red Fox Literary, a children's book agency representing authors and illustrators, with agent extraordinaire Karen Grencik. Her novelty book", "What's in Your Purse?", ", illustrated by Nathalie Dion, was published in spring 2014 by Chronicle. Abigail lives in Sonoma, CA, with her husband and son. \xa0 Sarah Watts went to Ringling College of Art and Design where she studied with many great instructors. She then worked at Carter's for two years, designing artwork for baby clothes, and then at International Greetings creating patterns for stationery, gift bags, and other giftables. Sarah is now an independent illustrator and designer. Under the family of Red Fox literary, Sarah has worked with book clients including Simon & Schuster, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Amazon Children's Publishing, Random House, and Penguin Books UK. Sarah also does art licensing and designing. She is cofounder\xa0alongside four other talented women\xa0of Cotton+Steel Fabrics, specializing in modern and Japanese-inspired prints for quilting. \xa0Sarah lives in Atlanta, GA, with her husband Scott and strange little cat, Pennie."] | {
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Here To Stay: ['Review', '“A horribly convincing portrait of the in-laws from hell. I kept wanting to tear my eyes away but had to keep reading.”', '—Ian Rankin,', 'Sunday Times', 'bestselling author of', 'In A House of Lies', '“Completely compulsive.”', '—Louise Candlish,', 'Sunday Times', 'bestselling author of', 'Our House', '“Terrifying and thrilling with a fantastic ending. 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I’m now afraid to let anyone stay in my house—in-laws or otherwise.”', '—Samantha Downing, author of the #1 international bestseller,', 'My Lovely Wife', '“Brilliantly entertaining, deviously plotted, and utterly compelling. I loved it.”', '—C. L. Taylor,', 'Sunday Times', 'bestselling author', 'From the Publisher', 'Can you remember how you felt meeting your in-laws for the first time? The excitement (potentially) mixed with anxiety (probably). This is exactly how Elliot feels after his whirlwind romance with Gemma Robinson. When the pair get married and Gemma immediately asks if her family can stay for a while, Elliot is more than happy to oblige. He would do anything for his beloved wife. At first, the situation is convivial. The Robinsons have their quirks, but then again, so does everyone. A dirty plate in the sink or a wet towel left on the bathroom floor is surely no cause for concern. 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The Dominican Kitchen: Homestyle Recipes That Celebrate the Flavors, Traditions, and Culture of the Dominican Republic: ['About the Author', 'Vanessa Mot', 'a is an award-winning food photographer and content creator. Her love for food led her to create', 'My Dominican Kitchen', ', a bilingual blog sharing traditional Dominican recipes and Latin-inspired meals for home cooks.She was born in Santo Domingo, the capital city of the Dominican Republic, and grew up in a matriarchal household surrounded by amazing cooks. Her interest in food began as a child visiting the farmers market with her mom and watching her grandmother and aunts cook delicious traditional Dominican meals. But it wasn’t until adulthood that Vanessa learned how to cook, while pregnant with her first child living in New York City and missing her family’s home cooking. She started her blog as a way to preserve her family’s recipes and share with the world the flavors of la comida criolla. She has been recognized as a top Food Photographer and Creator by Hispanicize, BlogHer, and Mom 2.0, and is a member of the 2021 fall class of Cafe Media’s Remarkable Voices.', 'Vanessa lives in Northern New Jersey with her two children and their dog, Luna.'] | {
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Baking Yesteryear: The Best Recipes from the 1900s to the 1980s: ['About the Author', 'B. Dylan Hollis is a social media personality who has tasked himself with baking and tasting unusual recipes from bygone years. Born and raised on the island of Bermuda, he later attended college at the University of Wyoming to further a career as a jazz pianist and arranger. He stumbled into both baking and social media fame at once in 2020, when quarantine boredom led him to film an investigation of an old cookbook he had collected from an estate sale. Hundreds of recipes later, Dylan now entertains millions across TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram with his unique style and fast jokes.'] | {
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Crooked House: ['Review', '“Writing Crooked House was pure pleasure and I feel justified in my belief that it is one of my best.” —', 'Agatha Christie', '“Her sleight of hand is impeccable.” —', 'New Statesman (UK)', '“Knock-out!” —', 'Saturday Review of Literature', '“We all go where [Agatha Christie] led; you can track us in her snow.” —', 'Reginald Hill, author of the Dalziel and Pascoe Mysteries Reginald Hill, author of the Dalziel and Pascoe Mysteries Reginald Hill, author of the Dalziel and Pascoe Mysteries', 'From the Back Cover', 'The Leonides are one big happy family livingin a sprawling, ramshackle mansion. Thatis until the head of the household, Aristide, ismurdered with a fatal barbiturate injection.', 'Suspicion naturally falls on the old man’s youngwidow, fifty years his junior. But the murdererhas reckoned without the tenacity of CharlesHayward, fiancé of the late millionaire’s granddaughter.', 'About the Author', 'Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time, outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. Her books have sold more than a billion copies in English and another billion in a hundred foreign languages. She died in 1976, after a prolific career spanning six decades.', 'Read more'] | {
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The Kiss: A Novel: ['Review', 'Praise for Danielle Steel', '“Steel is one of the best!”', '—', 'Los Angeles Times', '“Few modern writers convey the pathos of family and material life with such heartfelt empathy.”', '—', 'The Philadelphia Inquirer', '“Steel pulls out all the emotional stops. . . . She delivers!”', '—', 'Publishers Weekly', '“What counts for the reader is the ring of authenticity.”', '—', 'San Francisco Chronicle', 'From the Inside Flap', 'In her 53rd bestselling novel, Danielle Steel explores how a single shattering moment can change lives forever.', 'The Kiss', 'is at once a moving testament to the fragility of life and a breathtaking story about the power of love to heal, to free, to transform, and to make broken spirits whole.', "On a warm June evening, a red double-decker bus, full of pasengers, speeds down a London street. A few blocks away, a man and a woman climb into a limousine, reveling in a magical evening of dancing and champagne. As their driver pulls into an intersection, the couple shares their first, searching kiss. For a moment, etched in time, all stands still—until, in a flash of metal and glass, their limousine is struck at full speed, crushed under the bus's tremendous weight. And a long journey begins—toward healing, toward hope, toward dreams of an infinite future...", 'Isabelle Forrester is the exquisite wife of a prominent Parisian banker who has long since shut her out of his heart. For lonely years, Isabelle has lived a life of isolation, pouring her passions into caring for her desperately ill son, Teddy, and into making their Paris home as happy as possible for her teenage daughter, Sophie. Isabelle allows herself one secret pleasure: a long-distance friendship by telephone with an American man, a Washington power broker who travels in the highest circles of politics and who, like Isabelle, is trapped in an empty marriage. To Bill Robinson, Isabelle is a godsend, a woman of extraordinary beauty and intellectual curiosity—a kindred spirit who touches him across the miles with her warmth and gentle empathy. Their relationship is a gift, a lifeline that sustains them both through the heartache of marriages they cannot leave and will not betray. Agreeing to meet for a few precious, innocent days in London, Isabelle and Bill find their friendship changing. Then, amidst the sudden crash of steel against steel, they are thrust onto a new path, a path fraught with pain but also with possibility.', 'Now, inside the cool, sterile wards of a London hospital, Isabelle and Bill cling to life, their bodies shattered almost beyond repair. In the days and weeks that follow, they slowly, painfully traverse a road to recovery littered with challenges of the body, spirit, and heart. Together, they must find the strength not only to embrace life again but to face what they have left behind. For Isabell, a loveless marriage turns into a brutal power struggle. For Bill, a time of healing exposes wounds that cut deeper than steel and realities that will test him to his core. For both, a tangle of changing relationships and the tragedy of another loss conspire to separate them once again. And this time they could lose each other forever.', 'In a novel that is as compelling as it is compassionate, Danielle Steel weaves a story of courage in the face of unimaginable loss. With the grace of a master storyteller, she explores the strength it takes to conquer our greatest fears, showing us how the toughest choices can yield the most unexpected rewards...and how the longest, most winding journeys can begin with a single kiss.', 'From the Hardcover edition.', 'From the Back Cover', 'In her 53rd bestselling novel, Danielle Steel explores how a single shattering moment can change lives forever. "The Kiss is at once a moving testament to the fragility of life and a breathtaking story about the power of love to heal, to free, to transform, and to make broken spirits whole. On a warm June evening, a red double-decker bus, full of pasengers, speeds down a London street. A few blocks away, a man and a woman climb into a limousine, reveling in a magical evening of dancing and champagne. As their driver pulls into an intersection, the couple shares their first, searching kiss. For a moment, etched in time, all stands still--until, in a flash of metal and glass, their limousine is struck at full speed, crushed under the bus\'s tremendous weight. And a long journey begins--toward healing, toward hope, toward dreams of an infinite future... Isabelle Forrester is the exquisite wife of a prominent Parisian banker who has long since shut her out of his heart. For lonely years, Isabelle has lived a life of isolation, pouring her passions into caring for her desperately ill son, Teddy, and into making their Paris home as happy as possible for her teenage daughter, Sophie. Isabelle allows herself one secret pleasure: a long-distance friendship by telephone with an American man, a Washington power broker who travels in the highest circles of politics and who, like Isabelle, is trapped in an empty marriage. To Bill Robinson, Isabelle is a godsend, a woman of extraordinary beauty and intellectual curiosity--a kindred spirit who touches him across the miles with her warmth and gentle empathy. Their relationship is a gift, a lifeline that sustains them both through the heartacheof marriages they cannot leave and will not betray. Agreeing to meet for a few precious, innocent days in London, Isabelle and Bill find their friendship changing. Then, amidst the sudden crash of steel against steel, they are thrust onto a new path, a path fraught with pain but also with possibility. Now, inside the cool, sterile wards of a London hospital, Isabelle and Bill cling to life, their bodies shattered almost beyond repair. In the days and weeks that follow, they slowly, painfully traverse a road to recovery littered with challenges of the body, spirit, and heart. Together, they must find the strength not only to embrace life again but to face what they have left behind. For Isabell, a loveless marriage turns into a brutal power struggle. For Bill, a time of healing exposes wounds that cut deeper than steel and realities that will test him to his core. For both, a tangle of changing relationships and the tragedy of another loss conspire to separate them once again. And this time they could lose each other forever. In a novel that is as compelling as it is compassionate, Danielle Steel weaves a story of courage in the face of unimaginable loss. With the grace of a master storyteller, she explores the strength it takes to conquer our greatest fears, showing us how the toughest choices can yield the most unexpected rewards...and how the longest, most winding journeys can begin with a single kiss.', '"From the Hardcover edition.', 'About the Author', 'Danielle Steel', 'has been hailed as one of the world’s most popular authors, with over 650 million copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include', 'Country, Prodigal Son, Pegasus,', 'A Perfect Life, Power Play, Winners, First Sight, Until the End of Time, The Sins of the Mother,', 'and other highly acclaimed novels. She is also the author of', 'His Bright Light,', 'the story of her son Nick Traina’s life and death;', 'A Gift of Hope,', 'a memoir of her work with the homeless;', 'Pure Joy,', 'about the dogs she and her family have loved; and the children’s book', 'Pretty Minnie in Paris.', 'Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.', 'Chapter One', 'Isabelle Forrester stood looking down at the garden from her bedroom window, in the house on the rue de Grenelle, in the seventh arrondissement in Paris. It was the house she and Gordon had lived in for the past twenty years, and both her children had been born there. It had been built in the eighteenth century, and had tall, imposing bronze doors on the street that led to the inner courtyard. The house itself was built in a U-shape around the courtyard. The house was familiar and old and beautiful, with tall ceilings and splendid boiseries, lovely moldings, and parquet floors the color of brandy. Everything around her shone and was impeccably tended. Isabelle ran the house with artistry and precision, and a firm but gentle hand. The garden was exquisitely manicured, and the white roses she\'d had planted years before were often called the most beautiful in Paris. The house was filled with the antiques she and Gordon had collected over the years, locally and on their travels. And a number of them had been her parents\'.Everything in the house shone, the wood was perfectly oiled, the silver polished, the crystal sconces on the walls sparkled in the bright June sun that filtered through the curtains into her bedroom. Isabelle turned from the view of her rose garden with a small sigh. She was torn about leaving Paris that afternoon. She so seldom went anywhere anymore, the opportunities were so rare. And now that she had a chance to go, she felt guilty about it, because of Teddy.Isabelle\'s daughter, Sophie, had left for Portugal with friends the day before. She was eighteen years old and going to university in the fall. It was Isabelle\'s son, Theodore, who kept her at home, and had for fourteen years now. Born three months premature, he had been badly damaged at birth, and as a result, his lungs had not developed properly, which in turn had weakened his heart. He was tutored at home, and had never been to school. At fourteen, he had been bedridden for most of his life, and moved around the house in a wheelchair whenever he was too weak to do so under his own steam. When the weather was warm, Isabelle wheeled him into the garden, and depending on how he felt, he would walk a little bit, or just sit. His spirit was indomitable, and his eyes shone the moment his mother came into the room. He always had something funny to say, or something to tell her. Theirs was a bond that defied words and time and years, and the private terrors they had faced together. At times she felt as though they were two people with one soul. She willed life and strength into him, talked to him for hours, read to him, held him in her arms when he was too weak and breathless to speak, and made him laugh whenever she could. He saw life as she did. He always reminded her of a tiny fragile bird with broken wings.She and Gordon had spoken to his doctors of a heart-lung transplant, performed in the States, but their conclusion was that he was too weak to survive the surgery or perhaps even the trip. So there was no question of risking either. Theodore\'s world consisted of his mother and sister and was limited by the elegant confines of the house on the rue de Grenelle. His father had always been uncomfortable in the face of his illness, and Teddy had had nurses all his life, but it was his mother who tended to him most of the time. She had long since abandoned her friends, her own pursuits, and any semblance of a life of her own. Her only forays into the world in recent years were in the evening, with Gordon, and only rarely. Her entire mission in life was keeping Teddy alive, and happy. It had taken time and attention away from his sister, Sophie, over the years, but she seemed to understand it, and Isabelle was always loving to her. It was just that Teddy had to be the priority. His life depended on it. In the past four months, ever since the early spring, Theodore had been better, which was allowing his mother this rare and much-anticipated trip to London. It had been Bill Robinson\'s suggestion, a seemingly impossible one at first glance.Isabelle and Bill had met four years before at a reception given by the American ambassador to France, who was an old classmate of Gordon\'s from Princeton. Bill was in politics, and was known to be one of the most powerful men in Washington, and probably the wealthiest. Gordon had told her that William Robinson had been responsible for putting the last president in the Oval Office. He had inherited a vast, almost immeasurable fortune, and had been drawn to politics and the power it afforded him since his youth. It suited him, and he in fact preferred to remain behind the scenes. He was a power broker and a king maker, but what had impressed Isabelle was how quiet and unpretentious he was, when they met. When Gordon explained Bill\'s circumstances to her, it seemed hard to believe that he was either as wealthy or as powerful as he was. Bill was enormously unassuming and discreet, and she had instantly liked that about him. He was easygoing, and looked surprisingly young, and he had a quick sense of humor. She had sat next to him at dinner and enjoyed his company immensely. She was pleased and surprised when he wrote to her the following week, and then later sent her an out-of-print art book they had discussed, which she had told him she had been hunting for for ages. With far more pressing pursuits at hand, she had been amazed that he remembered, and touched that he had gone to the trouble of finding it and sending it to her. Art and rare books were his passion.They had talked endlessly about a series of paintings that had been found at the time, lost since the Nazis absconded with them during the war, which had turned up in a cave somewhere in Holland. It had led them to speak of forgeries, and art thefts, and eventually restoration, which was what she had been doing when she met Gordon. She had been an apprentice at the Louvre, and by the time she retired when Sophie was born, she had been thought to be both skillful and gifted.Bill had been fascinated by her stories, just as she was by his, and over the next months, an odd but comfortable friendship had formed between them, via telephone and letters. She had found some rare art books to send to him, and the next time he came to Paris, he called her and asked if he could take her to lunch. She hesitated and then couldn\'t resist, it was one of the rare times when she left Theodore at lunchtime. Their friendship had begun nearly four years before, and Teddy was ten then. And over time, their friendship had flourished. He called from time to time, at odd hours for him, when he was working late, and it was early morning for her. She had told him that she got up at five to tend to Teddy every morning. And it was another six months before he asked her if Gordon objected to his calling her. In fact, she had never told him. Bill\'s friendship had become her secret treasure, which she diligently kept to herself."Why should he?" she asked, sounding surprised. She didn\'t want to discourage his calls. She enjoyed talking to him so much, and there were so many interests they shared. In an odd way, he had become her only real contact with the outside world. Her own friends had stopped calling years before. She had become increasingly inaccessible as she spent her days and nights caring for Teddy. But she had had her own concerns about Gordon objecting to Bill\'s calls. She had mentioned the first art books he sent when they arrived, and Gordon looked startled but said nothing. He evidenced no particular interest in Bill\'s sending them to her, and she said nothing to him about the phone calls. They would have been harder to explain, and they were so innocent. The things they said to each other were never personal, never inappropriate, neither of them volunteered anything about their personal lives, and they rarely spoke of their spouses in the beginning. His was simply a friendly voice that arrived suddenly in the dark hours of the early morning. And as the phone didn\'t ring in their bedrooms at night, Gordon never heard them. In truth, she suspected Gordon would object, if he knew, which was why she had never told him. She didn\'t want to lose the gift of Bill\'s calls or friendship.Bill called every few weeks at first, and then slowly the calls began to come more often. They had lunch again a year after they had met. And once, when Gordon was away, Bill took her to dinner. They dined at a quiet bistro near the house, and she was stunned to realize, when she got home, that it was after midnight. She felt like a wilted flower soaking up the sun and the rain. The things they talked about fed her soul, and his calls and rare visits sustained her. With the exception of her children, Isabelle had no one to talk to.Gordon was the head of the largest American investment bank in Paris, and had been for years. At fifty-eight, he was seventeen years older than Isabelle. They had drifted apart over the years, she was aware of it, and thought it was because of Teddy. Gordon could not tolerate the aura of constant illness that hung over the child like a sword waiting to fall. He had never allowed himself to be close to him, and they all knew it. His aversion to Teddy\'s illness was so extreme, it was almost phobic. Teddy himself was acutely aware of it, and had thought his father hated him when he was younger. But as he grew older, he saw it differently. By the time he was ten, he understood that his father was frightened by his illness, panicked almost, and the only way he could escape it was to ignore him entirely, and pretend the child didn\'t exist. Teddy never held it against him, and he would speak of it openly with Isabelle, with a wistful look, as though talking about a country he wished he could visit, and knew he never could. The child and his father were strangers to each other, almost as though they had never met. Gordon blocked him out, and put all his energies into his work, as he had for years, and removed himself as much as possible from life at home, particularly his wife. The only member of his family he seemed even slightly drawn to was Sophie. Her character was far more similar to his than to her mother\'s. Sophie and Gordon shared many of the same points of view, and a certain coolness of outlook and style. In Gordon\'s case, it was born of years of erecting walls between himself and the more emotional side of life, which he perceived as weakness in all instances, and had no appeal to him. In Sophie\'s case, she simply seemed to have inherited the trait her father had created in himself. Even as a baby, she had been far less affectionate than her brother had been, and rather than turning to anyone for help, particularly Isabelle, she preferred to do everything for herself. Gordon\'s coolness had translated to independence in her, and a kind of standoffish pride. Isabelle wondered sometimes if it had been her instinctive reaction to her brother needing so much of her mother\'s time. In order not to feel shortchanged by what was not available to her, she had convinced herself and her own little world that she needed nothing from them. She shared almost no confidences with Isabelle, and never spoke of her feelings if she could avoid it, which most of the time she could and did. And if she confided in anyone, Isabelle knew, it was not her mother but her friends. Isabelle had always cherished the hope that once Sophie grew up, they would find some common ground and become friends. But thus far, the relationship with her only daughter had not been an easy one for her.Gordon\'s coldness toward his wife, on the other hand, was far more extreme. Sophie\'s seeming distance from her mother could be interpreted as an attempt to stand on her own two feet, in contrast to her brother\'s constant neediness, and to be different from him. In her case, it seemed almost an attempt to prove that she did not need the time and energy her mother did not have to give, due to Teddy\'s being constantly ill. In Gordon\'s case, it seemed to be rooted in something far deeper, which at times seemed, or felt to Isabelle at least, like a deep resentment of her, and the cruel turn of fate that had cast a handicapped son on them, for which he appeared to blame her.Gordon had a dispassionate view of life, and generally observed life from a safe distance, as though he were willing to watch the game but not play it, unlike Teddy and Isabelle, who were passionate about everything they felt, and expressed it. The flame that she and the child shared was what had kept Teddy alive through a lifetime of illness. And her devotion to her son had long since distanced Gordon from her. Emotionally, Gordon had been removed from her for years, since shortly after Teddy\'s birth. Years before she met Bill, Gordon had moved out of their bedroom. At the time, he had explained it by saying that she went to bed too late and rose too early, and it disturbed him. But she had sensed accurately that there was more to it than that. Not wanting to make things worse between them or confront him, she had never dared to challenge him about it. But she had known for a long time that Gordon\'s affections for her had at first diminished, and then finally disappeared.Isabelle could no longer even remember the last time they had touched or kissed, or made love. It was a fact of life she now accepted. She had long since learned to live without her husband\'s love. She had often suspected that he not only associated Teddy\'s illness with her, but blamed her for it, although the doctors had reassured her that his infirmities and premature birth had not been her fault. She and Gordon never actually discussed it, and there was no way to acquit herself of his silent accusations. But she always felt them, and knew they were there. 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"Now, inside the cool, sterile wards of a London hospital, Isabelle and Bill cling to life, their bodies shattered almost beyond repair. In the days and weeks that follow, they slowly, painfully traverse a road to recovery littered with challenges of the body, spirit, and heart. Together, they must find the strength not only to embrace life again but to face what they have left behind. For Isabell, a loveless marriage turns into a brutal power struggle. For Bill, a time of healing exposes wounds that cut deeper than steel and realities that will test him to his core. For both, a tangle of changing relationships and the tragedy of another loss conspire to separate them once again. And this time they could lose each other forever.",
"In a novel that is as compelling as it is compassionate, Danielle Steel weaves a story of courage in the face of unimaginable loss. With the grace of a master storyteller, she explores the strength it takes to conquer our greatest fears, showing us how the toughest choices can yield the most unexpected rewards...and how the longest, most winding journeys can begin with a single kiss.",
"From the Hardcover edition.",
"From the Back Cover",
"In her 53rd bestselling novel, Danielle Steel explores how a single shattering moment can change lives forever. \"The Kiss is at once a moving testament to the fragility of life and a breathtaking story about the power of love to heal, to free, to transform, and to make broken spirits whole. On a warm June evening, a red double-decker bus, full of pasengers, speeds down a London street. A few blocks away, a man and a woman climb into a limousine, reveling in a magical evening of dancing and champagne. As their driver pulls into an intersection, the couple shares their first, searching kiss. For a moment, etched in time, all stands still--until, in a flash of metal and glass, their limousine is struck at full speed, crushed under the bus's tremendous weight. And a long journey begins--toward healing, toward hope, toward dreams of an infinite future... Isabelle Forrester is the exquisite wife of a prominent Parisian banker who has long since shut her out of his heart. For lonely years, Isabelle has lived a life of isolation, pouring her passions into caring for her desperately ill son, Teddy, and into making their Paris home as happy as possible for her teenage daughter, Sophie. Isabelle allows herself one secret pleasure: a long-distance friendship by telephone with an American man, a Washington power broker who travels in the highest circles of politics and who, like Isabelle, is trapped in an empty marriage. To Bill Robinson, Isabelle is a godsend, a woman of extraordinary beauty and intellectual curiosity--a kindred spirit who touches him across the miles with her warmth and gentle empathy. Their relationship is a gift, a lifeline that sustains them both through the heartacheof marriages they cannot leave and will not betray. Agreeing to meet for a few precious, innocent days in London, Isabelle and Bill find their friendship changing. Then, amidst the sudden crash of steel against steel, they are thrust onto a new path, a path fraught with pain but also with possibility. Now, inside the cool, sterile wards of a London hospital, Isabelle and Bill cling to life, their bodies shattered almost beyond repair. In the days and weeks that follow, they slowly, painfully traverse a road to recovery littered with challenges of the body, spirit, and heart. Together, they must find the strength not only to embrace life again but to face what they have left behind. For Isabell, a loveless marriage turns into a brutal power struggle. For Bill, a time of healing exposes wounds that cut deeper than steel and realities that will test him to his core. For both, a tangle of changing relationships and the tragedy of another loss conspire to separate them once again. And this time they could lose each other forever. In a novel that is as compelling as it is compassionate, Danielle Steel weaves a story of courage in the face of unimaginable loss. With the grace of a master storyteller, she explores the strength it takes to conquer our greatest fears, showing us how the toughest choices can yield the most unexpected rewards...and how the longest, most winding journeys can begin with a single kiss.",
"\"From the Hardcover edition.",
"About the Author",
"Danielle Steel",
"has been hailed as one of the world’s most popular authors, with over 650 million copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include",
"Country, Prodigal Son, Pegasus,",
"A Perfect Life, Power Play, Winners, First Sight, Until the End of Time, The Sins of the Mother,",
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"Chapter One",
"Isabelle Forrester stood looking down at the garden from her bedroom window, in the house on the rue de Grenelle, in the seventh arrondissement in Paris. It was the house she and Gordon had lived in for the past twenty years, and both her children had been born there. It had been built in the eighteenth century, and had tall, imposing bronze doors on the street that led to the inner courtyard. The house itself was built in a U-shape around the courtyard. The house was familiar and old and beautiful, with tall ceilings and splendid boiseries, lovely moldings, and parquet floors the color of brandy. Everything around her shone and was impeccably tended. Isabelle ran the house with artistry and precision, and a firm but gentle hand. The garden was exquisitely manicured, and the white roses she'd had planted years before were often called the most beautiful in Paris. The house was filled with the antiques she and Gordon had collected over the years, locally and on their travels. And a number of them had been her parents'.Everything in the house shone, the wood was perfectly oiled, the silver polished, the crystal sconces on the walls sparkled in the bright June sun that filtered through the curtains into her bedroom. Isabelle turned from the view of her rose garden with a small sigh. She was torn about leaving Paris that afternoon. She so seldom went anywhere anymore, the opportunities were so rare. And now that she had a chance to go, she felt guilty about it, because of Teddy.Isabelle's daughter, Sophie, had left for Portugal with friends the day before. She was eighteen years old and going to university in the fall. It was Isabelle's son, Theodore, who kept her at home, and had for fourteen years now. Born three months premature, he had been badly damaged at birth, and as a result, his lungs had not developed properly, which in turn had weakened his heart. He was tutored at home, and had never been to school. At fourteen, he had been bedridden for most of his life, and moved around the house in a wheelchair whenever he was too weak to do so under his own steam. When the weather was warm, Isabelle wheeled him into the garden, and depending on how he felt, he would walk a little bit, or just sit. His spirit was indomitable, and his eyes shone the moment his mother came into the room. He always had something funny to say, or something to tell her. Theirs was a bond that defied words and time and years, and the private terrors they had faced together. At times she felt as though they were two people with one soul. She willed life and strength into him, talked to him for hours, read to him, held him in her arms when he was too weak and breathless to speak, and made him laugh whenever she could. He saw life as she did. He always reminded her of a tiny fragile bird with broken wings.She and Gordon had spoken to his doctors of a heart-lung transplant, performed in the States, but their conclusion was that he was too weak to survive the surgery or perhaps even the trip. So there was no question of risking either. Theodore's world consisted of his mother and sister and was limited by the elegant confines of the house on the rue de Grenelle. His father had always been uncomfortable in the face of his illness, and Teddy had had nurses all his life, but it was his mother who tended to him most of the time. She had long since abandoned her friends, her own pursuits, and any semblance of a life of her own. Her only forays into the world in recent years were in the evening, with Gordon, and only rarely. Her entire mission in life was keeping Teddy alive, and happy. It had taken time and attention away from his sister, Sophie, over the years, but she seemed to understand it, and Isabelle was always loving to her. It was just that Teddy had to be the priority. His life depended on it. In the past four months, ever since the early spring, Theodore had been better, which was allowing his mother this rare and much-anticipated trip to London. It had been Bill Robinson's suggestion, a seemingly impossible one at first glance.Isabelle and Bill had met four years before at a reception given by the American ambassador to France, who was an old classmate of Gordon's from Princeton. Bill was in politics, and was known to be one of the most powerful men in Washington, and probably the wealthiest. Gordon had told her that William Robinson had been responsible for putting the last president in the Oval Office. He had inherited a vast, almost immeasurable fortune, and had been drawn to politics and the power it afforded him since his youth. It suited him, and he in fact preferred to remain behind the scenes. He was a power broker and a king maker, but what had impressed Isabelle was how quiet and unpretentious he was, when they met. When Gordon explained Bill's circumstances to her, it seemed hard to believe that he was either as wealthy or as powerful as he was. Bill was enormously unassuming and discreet, and she had instantly liked that about him. He was easygoing, and looked surprisingly young, and he had a quick sense of humor. She had sat next to him at dinner and enjoyed his company immensely. She was pleased and surprised when he wrote to her the following week, and then later sent her an out-of-print art book they had discussed, which she had told him she had been hunting for for ages. With far more pressing pursuits at hand, she had been amazed that he remembered, and touched that he had gone to the trouble of finding it and sending it to her. Art and rare books were his passion.They had talked endlessly about a series of paintings that had been found at the time, lost since the Nazis absconded with them during the war, which had turned up in a cave somewhere in Holland. It had led them to speak of forgeries, and art thefts, and eventually restoration, which was what she had been doing when she met Gordon. She had been an apprentice at the Louvre, and by the time she retired when Sophie was born, she had been thought to be both skillful and gifted.Bill had been fascinated by her stories, just as she was by his, and over the next months, an odd but comfortable friendship had formed between them, via telephone and letters. She had found some rare art books to send to him, and the next time he came to Paris, he called her and asked if he could take her to lunch. She hesitated and then couldn't resist, it was one of the rare times when she left Theodore at lunchtime. Their friendship had begun nearly four years before, and Teddy was ten then. And over time, their friendship had flourished. He called from time to time, at odd hours for him, when he was working late, and it was early morning for her. She had told him that she got up at five to tend to Teddy every morning. And it was another six months before he asked her if Gordon objected to his calling her. In fact, she had never told him. Bill's friendship had become her secret treasure, which she diligently kept to herself.\"Why should he?\" she asked, sounding surprised. She didn't want to discourage his calls. She enjoyed talking to him so much, and there were so many interests they shared. In an odd way, he had become her only real contact with the outside world. Her own friends had stopped calling years before. She had become increasingly inaccessible as she spent her days and nights caring for Teddy. But she had had her own concerns about Gordon objecting to Bill's calls. She had mentioned the first art books he sent when they arrived, and Gordon looked startled but said nothing. He evidenced no particular interest in Bill's sending them to her, and she said nothing to him about the phone calls. They would have been harder to explain, and they were so innocent. The things they said to each other were never personal, never inappropriate, neither of them volunteered anything about their personal lives, and they rarely spoke of their spouses in the beginning. His was simply a friendly voice that arrived suddenly in the dark hours of the early morning. And as the phone didn't ring in their bedrooms at night, Gordon never heard them. In truth, she suspected Gordon would object, if he knew, which was why she had never told him. She didn't want to lose the gift of Bill's calls or friendship.Bill called every few weeks at first, and then slowly the calls began to come more often. They had lunch again a year after they had met. And once, when Gordon was away, Bill took her to dinner. They dined at a quiet bistro near the house, and she was stunned to realize, when she got home, that it was after midnight. She felt like a wilted flower soaking up the sun and the rain. The things they talked about fed her soul, and his calls and rare visits sustained her. With the exception of her children, Isabelle had no one to talk to.Gordon was the head of the largest American investment bank in Paris, and had been for years. At fifty-eight, he was seventeen years older than Isabelle. They had drifted apart over the years, she was aware of it, and thought it was because of Teddy. Gordon could not tolerate the aura of constant illness that hung over the child like a sword waiting to fall. He had never allowed himself to be close to him, and they all knew it. His aversion to Teddy's illness was so extreme, it was almost phobic. Teddy himself was acutely aware of it, and had thought his father hated him when he was younger. But as he grew older, he saw it differently. By the time he was ten, he understood that his father was frightened by his illness, panicked almost, and the only way he could escape it was to ignore him entirely, and pretend the child didn't exist. Teddy never held it against him, and he would speak of it openly with Isabelle, with a wistful look, as though talking about a country he wished he could visit, and knew he never could. The child and his father were strangers to each other, almost as though they had never met. Gordon blocked him out, and put all his energies into his work, as he had for years, and removed himself as much as possible from life at home, particularly his wife. The only member of his family he seemed even slightly drawn to was Sophie. Her character was far more similar to his than to her mother's. Sophie and Gordon shared many of the same points of view, and a certain coolness of outlook and style. In Gordon's case, it was born of years of erecting walls between himself and the more emotional side of life, which he perceived as weakness in all instances, and had no appeal to him. In Sophie's case, she simply seemed to have inherited the trait her father had created in himself. Even as a baby, she had been far less affectionate than her brother had been, and rather than turning to anyone for help, particularly Isabelle, she preferred to do everything for herself. Gordon's coolness had translated to independence in her, and a kind of standoffish pride. Isabelle wondered sometimes if it had been her instinctive reaction to her brother needing so much of her mother's time. In order not to feel shortchanged by what was not available to her, she had convinced herself and her own little world that she needed nothing from them. She shared almost no confidences with Isabelle, and never spoke of her feelings if she could avoid it, which most of the time she could and did. And if she confided in anyone, Isabelle knew, it was not her mother but her friends. Isabelle had always cherished the hope that once Sophie grew up, they would find some common ground and become friends. But thus far, the relationship with her only daughter had not been an easy one for her.Gordon's coldness toward his wife, on the other hand, was far more extreme. Sophie's seeming distance from her mother could be interpreted as an attempt to stand on her own two feet, in contrast to her brother's constant neediness, and to be different from him. In her case, it seemed almost an attempt to prove that she did not need the time and energy her mother did not have to give, due to Teddy's being constantly ill. In Gordon's case, it seemed to be rooted in something far deeper, which at times seemed, or felt to Isabelle at least, like a deep resentment of her, and the cruel turn of fate that had cast a handicapped son on them, for which he appeared to blame her.Gordon had a dispassionate view of life, and generally observed life from a safe distance, as though he were willing to watch the game but not play it, unlike Teddy and Isabelle, who were passionate about everything they felt, and expressed it. The flame that she and the child shared was what had kept Teddy alive through a lifetime of illness. And her devotion to her son had long since distanced Gordon from her. Emotionally, Gordon had been removed from her for years, since shortly after Teddy's birth. Years before she met Bill, Gordon had moved out of their bedroom. At the time, he had explained it by saying that she went to bed too late and rose too early, and it disturbed him. But she had sensed accurately that there was more to it than that. Not wanting to make things worse between them or confront him, she had never dared to challenge him about it. But she had known for a long time that Gordon's affections for her had at first diminished, and then finally disappeared.Isabelle could no longer even remember the last time they had touched or kissed, or made love. It was a fact of life she now accepted. She had long since learned to live without her husband's love. She had often suspected that he not only associated Teddy's illness with her, but blamed her for it, although the doctors had reassured her that his infirmities and premature birth had not been her fault. She and Gordon never actually discussed it, and there was no way to acquit herself of his silent accusations. But she always felt them, and knew they were there. It was as though just seeing Isabelle reminded Gordon of the child's sickroom, and just as he had rejected his son from birth, out of a horror of his defects and illness, he had eventually rejected Isabelle as well. He had put up a wall between himself and his wife to shut out the images of illness he detested. He hadn't been able to tolerate what he perceived as weakness since he was a child himself. The wall between them was one Isabelle no longer attempted to scale, although she had at first. Her attempts at drawing closer to him after Teddy's birth had been futile, Gordon had resisted all her efforts, until finally she accepted the vast, lonely chasm between them as a way of life.",
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Cooking with Shereen―Rockstar Dinners!: ['About the Author', 'Shereen Pavlides is the beloved chef and creator of the hit social media platform, Cooking with Shereen. The bestselling author of', 'Cooking with Shereen from Scratch: Because You Can!', 'she’s appeared on', 'Good Morning America', ',', 'Live with Kelly and Ryan', ', the', 'Today', 'show,', 'Access Daily', ',', 'The Doctors', 'and the', 'Tamron Hall', 'show. Her work has also been featured in', 'People', ',', 'Teen Vogue', 'and BuzzFeed Tasty. Follow her on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube @CookingwithShereen. Shereen lives in New Jersey with her husband and kids.'] | {
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Hearticulations: On Love, Friendship, and Healing: ['Review', '"Jeff has a way of truly breaking your heart open through the weaving of poetic wisdom and brutally honest truth. He has taken my breath away many a time with the depths in which his writing asks me to explore within my own being."', '―', 'LeAnn Rimes', ', actress, author, songwriter, Grammy Award-winning singer"', 'Hearticulations', 'beats with organic wisdom, raw truth, and soulful love. Jeff skillfully reminds us not to bypass our messy, miraculous human experience and encourages us to dive deep into our body and our wounds so we can mine and share authentic gold. His poetic, hard-earned, no BS insights provide a much-needed weight within the modern spiritual arena and his heart provides a much-needed embrace."', '―', 'Sera Beak', ', author of', 'The Red Book', ',', 'Red Hot and', "Holy: A Heretic's Love Story", ', and', 'Redvelations:', "A Soul's Journey to Becoming Human", '"In', 'Hearticulations', ', Jeff Brown guides the reader on a heartfelt path of living and loving consciously. This transformation begins and ends with embracing who we are and grounding in our divine purpose for being here. These quotes and stories will support the reader to create the bridges our world needs now, to navigate the arising complexities and to love even greater in the midst of fear and uncertainty. This offering is a true gift."', '―', 'Carley Hauck', ', author of', 'Shine: Ignite your inner game to lead consciously at work and in the world', ', Leadership Development Consultant, and Speaker"In these turbulent times, the wisdom of Jeff Brown helps us anchor into the truth of our hearts.', 'Hearticulations', 'beautifully puts into words what so many have been feeling and aching to express. This book is a valuable touchstone for anyone on the path of healing and transformation."', '―', 'Bethany Webster', ', author of', 'Discovering the Inner Mother: A Guide to Healingthe Mother Wound and Claiming Your Personal Power', '"Hearticulations is Jeff Brown\'s beautiful gift to a collective crying out for kindness and compassion. A deeply moving ensemble of words celebrating the healing and eternal power of love, reminding us once again that what matters most is love."', '―', 'Paul Samuel Dolman', ', author of', 'Hitchhiking with Larry David', ', host of the', 'What Matters Most', 'podcast"Reading', 'Hearticulations', "felt like I was sitting in front of a wise mentor who had turned his courageous adventures of spirit and heart into an illuminating guide helping others walk home towards themselves. There is a unique depth in Jeff's writing that speaks to the soulful and spiritual within us, while also acknowledging and touching the tender human within us too.", 'Hearticulations', 'is filled with incredibly deep and grounded knowledge and heart-full wisdom. It unpacks a variety of universal themes that often get spiritually bypassed or become misrepresented in mainstream pop psychology, such as boundaries, and anger, and masculinity. It is filled with wonderful teaching stories that empower, validate, and give us permission to embrace the tenderness of our human heart. What an absolute gem!"', '―', 'Silvy Khoucasian', ', relationship coach and creatress', 'About the Author', "A former criminal lawyer and psychotherapist, Jeff Brown is the author of 6 popular books: Soulshaping, Ascending with Both Feet on the Ground, Love It Forward, An Uncommon Bond, Spiritual Graffiti and Grounded Spirituality. He is also the producer and primary journeyer in the award-winning spiritual documentary, Karmageddon, which also stars Ram Dass, Seane Corn, Deva Premal and Miten. After writing a series of inspirations for ABC's Good Morning America in 2010, and appearing on Fox News.com and dozens of radio shows, Brown wrote the viral blog 'Apologies to the Divine Feminine (from a warrior in transition)' that autumn, catapulting him to a greater degree of notoriety, particularly in social media. Jeff's new terms and short writings became a phenomenon some years ago, and continue to be shared by seekers and growers worldwide. His quotes have been shared in social media by LeAnn Rimes, Alanis Morrissette, Fergie, Chrissy Metz, Jason Silva, and many other well-known figures. Most beautifully, they have touched and benefited millions of souls. This gratifies him deeply. In April, 2018, Jeff was invited to Ottawa by Sophie Grégoire Trudeau- gender equality activist and the wife of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau- to film a conversation about emotional healing and inclusivity. She had been sharing Jeff's words in speeches and social media posts for some time. Excerpts from that powerful dialogue are viewable on Sophie's Facebook and Instagram pages. Jeff is also the founder of Soulshaping Institute and Enrealment Press. He lives in Canada with his wife, poet Susan Frybort. You can connect with his work at jeffbrown.co and soulshapinginstitute.com."] | {
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The Last Chairlift: ['Review', '“Irving\'s old magic emerges: his wit and fearlessness around sex, and his grasp of the wide ripple effects of intolerance. "There\'s more than one way to love people, Kid," young Adam is told early on. If Irving keeps hammering that point, over and over again, it\'s because he\'s collected years of evidence that some people never hear it.”', '– Minneapolis Star Tribune', '“Irving is at home in the supernatural; he traverses the membrane between this world and the next with comfort and ease. A ghost story needn’t be a horror story. It can also be a romantic comedy that includes some characters more scared by living ghouls than ectoplasm. “The Last Chairlift” is eminently readable, stocked with characters and relationships easy to invest in, even when things get a little queasy making. Irving has been cranking out novels for 54 years, establishing a consistent generosity of spirit that continues through his most recent book."—', 'Boston Globe', '"Powerfully cinematic...Irving’s portrayal of a shooting in a crowded venue, for instance, is rendered with such visual acuity and kinetic energy that I’d swear I saw it rather than read it....Whenever “The Last Chairlift” is actively expanding the boundaries of what a family can be — the story feels vital and exciting."—', 'WASHINGTON POST', '"Here the consistent pleasure is an extended family whose distinctive voices deliver thoughtful messages of tolerance, understanding, and affection for those who are different."—', 'KIRKUS REVIEWS', '"Irving’s majestic latest, his first since Avenue of Mysteries (2015), is a multigenerational portrait as colorful and varied as it is complex and quirky as it echoes and pays homage to the author’s own rich literary history. ... Irving infuses the narrative with countless comedic set pieces, some farcical, others wistfully tender. The emotionally resonant result is sweepingly cinematic, reminding the reader that Irving has a screenwriting Oscar. Autobiographical snippets and splashes of brilliance buttress the themes of death and aging, memory and identity, in an elegiac testimony to the many facets of familial love...a big, immersive novel."—', 'Booklist', '"His enormous imagination, his storytelling gifts, and his intelligence are all on display."—', 'Publishers Weekly', '"Irving fills the pages with history, insight, opinion, and themes of family love and tolerance.... fans of the author\'s trademark homespun prose and delicate way with words will find much to savor here."—', 'BAY AREA REPORTER', '“It’s long. But don’t let that dissuade you. Let it excite you that there’s that much new John Irving material to read. I mean, John Irving! "The World According to Garp!" "A Prayer for Owen Meany!" "The Cider House Rules!" "A Widow For One Year!" His first novel in seven years takes place in Aspen, Colorado, in 1941. It follows Little Ray, a former national skier, who moves back east to have her son. Years later, her grown son returns to the Hotel Jerome in Aspen where he encounters some ghosts. Read on. You won’t be able to stop."—', 'Good Morning America', '"A story that’s packed with emotion, insight and compassion for our flawed humanity....With Irving celebrating his 80th birthday earlier this year, his publisher has announced that The Last Chairlift will be his last big novel. For all the enjoyment more modest works may bring, this one is a fitting valediction to his distinguished literary career."—', 'Book Page', 'Praise for John Irving “It is impossible to imagine the American – or international – literary landscape without John Irving…. He is as close as one gets to a contemporary Dickens in the scope of his celebrity and the level of his achievement.”—', 'Time', '“At the base of Irving’s own moral concerns is a rare and lasting regard for human kindness.”—', 'The Philadelphia Inquirer', '“Wickedly knowing, mischievously post-modern and magical realist along the lines of Günter Grass, Gabriel García Márquez and Robertson Davies.”—', 'Time Out,', 'London “When reading an Irving novel, the outside world becomes just a distraction, and real life happens inside the reader’s head.”—', 'Der Spiegel,', 'Hamburg “He is more than popular. 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Warhol: ['About the Author', 'Klaus Honnef was honorary professor of photography theory at the Kassel Art Academy. He was one of the organizers of documenta 5 and documenta 6 in Kassel, and has been the curator of more than 500 exhibitions in Germany and abroad. He has written numerous books, including TASCHEN’s Contemporary Art, Andy Warhol, and Pop Art.'] | {
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Abraham Lincoln and Treason in the Civil War: The Trials of John Merryman (Conflicting Worlds: New Dimensions of the American Civil War): ['From the Back Cover', 'About the Author', 'Jonathan W. White is an assistant professor of American Studies and a fellow at the Center for American Studies at Christopher Newport University.'] | {
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How to Stay Married: The Most Insane Love Story Ever Told: ['Review', '“Do I really care about 300 pages on some stranger’s marriage? It turns out I did. . . . There is an energy to', 'How to Stay Married', 'that I haven’t previously experienced in a memoir. . . . Shot through with sharp humor . . . Perhaps the most unexpected chapter is written by Lauren. It’s rare to hear both sides in a memoir about an affair. Lauren’s insights into her own feelings are both surprising and intriguing.”', '—', 'Jane Smiley,', 'The Washington Post', '“In this outstanding memoir about the near-end of his marriage, humorist Key brilliantly recounts the circumstances before, during, and after his wife’s affair with their neighbor. . . . He skillfully intertwines cutting comedy . . . with heart-wrenching musings . . . and explanations of the spiritual impact the experience has on him. . . . Key’s willingness to laugh at himself and share ownership of the couple’s marital issues elevates this. . . . A fiercely memorable account of marital devotion against all odds.”', '—', 'Publishers Weekly', '(starred review)', '“Despite the ‘How to’ of the title, the book is not an advice column. . . . It’s a memoir that tells one story of an unhappy marriage that was authentically saved by grace. . . with an authenticity, vulnerability, and comedy that’s missing in most books on this topic. . . . If I could, I’d give everyone a copy of', 'How to Stay Married', '. As I was reading it, my husband listened to me laugh aloud and begged to hear what was so funny. I read most of it in one night because the drama kept me flipping pages. 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The Sandman Omnibus Vol. 1: ['Review', "Praise for Neil Gaiman's", 'The Sandman', ':"The greatest epic in the history of comic books"—', 'The Los Angeles Times Magazine', '"One of the few comics that segued from the comics crowd, entering the intellectual and art worlds, winning over a large non-comics-reading audience..."—', 'The Hollywood Reporter', '"THE SANDMAN is a modern myth, as well as a precis on why the stories we tell matter so much."—', 'Playboy', '"The landmark comic-book series that actually made Death seem . . . cool."—', 'Entertainment Weekly', 'About the Author', 'Neil Gaiman is the', 'New York Times', 'best-selling author of the Newbery Medal-winning', 'The Graveyard Book', 'and Coraline, the basis for the hit movie. His other books include', 'Anansi Boys', ',', 'Neverwhere', ',', 'American Gods', 'and', 'Stardust', "(winner of the American Library Association's Alex Award as one of 2000's top novels for young adults) and the short story collections", 'M Is for Magic', 'and', 'Smoke and Mirrors', '. He is also the author of', 'The Wolves in the Walls', 'and', 'The Day I Traded My Dad for Two Goldfish', ', both written for children. Among his many awards are the Eisner, the Hugo, the Nebula, the World Fantasy and the Bram Stoker. Originally from England, he now lives in the United States.'] | {
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Hopefully the Scarecrow: ['Review', '"This is one of the BEST picture books I’ve read so far in 2023. Its writing is clever. The story is well-constructed. And, it made me feel warm and fuzzy things." -', '-Pat Zietlow-Miller, author of', 'Be Kind', 'and', 'Wherever You Go', '"Friendship can withstand time and distance thanks to hope. Houts’ precise, evocative text employs rich vocabulary and will appeal to imaginative youngsters. Palacios’ enchanting illustrations combine a vivid palette of reds, oranges, greens, and blues with an irresistible retro style that lends a timelessness to images of dragons, castles, sailing ships, and tiny scarecrow heroes that accompany scenes of the girl reading aloud. A quiet, beautifully crafted friendship tale that’s just right for storytime." -', 'Kirkus reviews', '"The gentle, smoothly written narrative revolves around the scarecrow, a silent, sympathetic character who asks for nothing but appreciates what he receives. The colorful, distinctive illustrations focus on the two main characters, often surrounded by a profusion of flowers that express the idyllic happiness of their times together. A simply told, emotionally satisfying picture book." --', 'Booklist', 'About the Author', 'Michelle Houts', 'writes from a restored one-room schoolhouse in Ohio. When she’s not writing, she’s either reading or kayaking. Houts has written more than a dozen picture books and novels for young readers. You can visit Michelle Houts at MichelleHouts.com or follow her on Instagram and Twitter @MHoutsWrites and on Facebook @MichelleHouts.', 'Sara Palacios', 'is the illustrator of many books for children. She is also the recipient of the Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor for her work on', 'Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match', 'and the Américas Book Award for', 'Between Us and Abuela', '. She earned her BFA and MFA degrees in illustration from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. You can visit Sara Palacios online at SaraPalaciosIllustrations.com.'] | {
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Relaxation: Adult Coloring Book with 85 Calming Designs of Landscapes, Animals, Flowers, Fantasy, and More for Stress Relief, Mindfulness and Inner Peace: [] | {
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A Fire Sparkling: ['Review', '“A young woman’s quest to find the truth about her grandmother’s past reveals World War II intrigue, mistaken identity, and a labyrinth of romance, doubt, and lies.', 'A Fire Sparkling', 'is a satisfying and heartfelt page-turner that keeps readers guessing until the very last page. This book combines so many of my favorite things—long-held family secrets, surprising characters, and resilient women who fight for love.”', '—Lynda Cohen Loigman, author of', 'The Wartime Sisters', 'and', 'The Two-Family House', '“Julianne MacLean’s', 'A Fire Sparkling', 'is a beautiful, sweeping tale about love, courage, family secrets, and forgiveness that is impossible to put down.”', '—Jane Healey, bestselling author of', 'The Saturday Evening Girls Club', 'and', 'The Beantown Girls', '“A wonderful, sweeping saga about the secrets we keep and the lies we tell in order to survive. Full of intriguing characters and set against the terrifyingly vivid backdrop of wartime London and Europe, Julianne MacLean certainly knows how to keep her readers guessing. I loved it!”', '—Victoria Connelly, bestselling author of', 'The Rose Girls', "“War tests the bonds of family and the heart in Julianne MacLean's newest novel.", 'A Fire Sparkling', 'is a touching examination of the intricacies of love with a cleverly interlaced plot that kept me reading at a breakneck speed.”', '—Olivia Hawker, bestselling author of', 'The Ragged Edge of Night', 'From the Publisher', 'From', 'Amazon Charts', 'and', 'USA Today', 'bestselling author Julianne MacLean,', 'A Fire Sparkling', 'is a heart-wrenching yet heartwarming dual-timeline novel perfect for fans of Mark Sullivan’s', 'Beneath a Scarlet Sky', 'and Kristin Hannah’s', 'The Nightingale', '. When mysterious photographs of Vivian taken during World War II are discovered by her granddaughter, Gillian, in the modern day, it opens the door to a dark secret from Vivian’s past and sets Gillian off on her own path of discovery. Despite the generations between the grandmother and granddaughter, and their very different life experiences, there were many commonalities that tied the two stories together—love, heartbreak, loss, resilience, second chances, and redemption. Watching both women struggle to figure out who they are and what they are made of, and then taking control of their destinies, made for an emotional and empowering reading experience. Between Gillian’s relatable personal problems, the action-packed scenes from World War II, the mystery behind the old photographs, and both the familial and romantic relationships explored in the novel,', 'A Fire Sparkling', 'has a little something for everyone. At times charming and other times heartbreaking, this gorgeous novel made me laugh', 'and', 'cry—it’s a perfect summer read!', '- Alicia Clancy, Editor', 'About the Author', 'Julianne MacLean is a', 'USA Today', 'bestselling author of more than thirty novels, including the bestselling contemporary women’s fiction novel', 'The Color of Heaven', '. She has sold more than 1.3 million books in North America alone, and her novels have been translated into many foreign languages. MacLean is a four-time RITA finalist with Romance Writers of America and has won numerous awards, including the Booksellers’ Best Award and the Book Buyers Best Award. She loves to travel and has lived on the west coast of New Zealand, in Canada’s capital city of Ottawa, and in London, England. She currently resides on the east coast of Canada in a lakeside home with her husband and daughter. She is a dedicated member of Romance Writers of Atlantic Canada.', 'For more information about MacLean, please visit the author’s official website at www.juliannemaclean.com and sign up for her newsletter. You can also follow her on Amazon and BookBub to stay informed about this book and future releases.', 'Read more'] | {
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A Cup of Tea on the Commode: My Multi-Tasking Adventures of Caring for Mom. And How I Survived to Tell the Tale: ['Review', '"A Cup of Tea on the Commode. My Multi-Tasking Adventures of Caring for Mom. And How I Survived to Tell the Tale" by *Mark Steven Porro* requires laughter, tears, and heartbreak to read. It also will ring a tolling bell for many caregivers out there, especially sons, husbands, and brothers. This could only have been written by a Jersey boy and it echoes my journey of returning to New Jersey to care for my Mom and Dad. Here\'s yet another amazing caregiver being honest and raw inspiring us to keep keeping on.— Susanne White,', 'Caregiver Warrior, author of "Self-Care for\xa0Caregivers"', '"This book was like sitting down at the kitchen table and sharing troubles with and old friend. Having parents is common, taking care of them with all the intimate details involved is not. Mark Steven Porro shared all the victories and defeats, sorrows, and disappointments along with making you giggle at some of the sillier exchanges between he and his mother. This book helps us to appreciate the tremendous effort that goes into caregiving and why we should all look to help lighten caregiver\'s emotional and physical load when we can. Thank you NetGalley for providing this opportunity for me to read this book. It\'s a keeper."— Laurie Mosey, Librarian, a', 'NetGalley', 'Review', '"A Cup of Tea on the', 'Commode is a beautiful tribute to Genevieve Porro. As a reader, I felt like I got to know her as a person—she is funny, endearing, sensitive, and I laughed many times throughout. I love the narrator\'s tone of voice is unique, humorous, definitive, and conversational. It speaks to the readers. Mark doesn\'t shy away from expressing all emotions he felt as he took care of his mother, and it is very endearing. There are many touching stories in the manuscript, and many that will resonate with readers on an emotional level."— Allison Itterly,', 'Acquisitions Editor', '"This is a humorous account about Mark Steven Porro and his family\'s story from his siblings to his parents, to the suicides in his family. It all makes for a mostly humorous but at times a sad tale and how in a time where people are only looking for what makes them happy, this man gave up everything to move back across the country to tend to his dying mother. It really is touching, heartwarming, and so worth reading. I am so glad I read it. I almost didn\'t due to the title but was curious enough to read the summary and OMG, I\'m glad I did."\xa0— Janalyn Prude, a', 'NetGalley', 'Review"I always believe that the impact of a book is measured by the lingering thoughts and reflections that remain afterwards. And', 'A Cup of Tea on The', 'Commode scores highly in this respect."— Paul Jeremaes, Co-author of', 'Enter Your Flow, an Interactive Journey Toward Fulfillment and Happiness in Your Work Life.', '"This book, A Cup of Tea on The Commode, had me clutching it until done!"', '—', 'Nancy May, host of', 'Doing It Best with Eldercare Success', 'podcast"Really detailed story about Porro. I appreciated how he crafted this memoir. I enjoyed his story-telling and felt like I was part of his family at times. Five stars! Well-written!"— Kelly Pramberger,', 'Goodreads', '"I found', 'A Cup of Tea on the Commode', 'very moving. I like the writing style - the humour highlights\xa0Genevieve\'s stoic sense of fun. It is an inspirational story that bravely tells it like it is. I must confess, it brought me to tears, but then it also made me laugh. Good combination."— Dr. Sharon Ager Wray, PhD in Sociology"In his own words, \'Dedication is not my problem....\' Mark proves that beyond a doubt in this lovingly emotional dedication to (not only) his mother but his whole family and his life. Having a frighteningly similar experience with my own mother (albeit not as "hands on" as Mark) I couldn\'t imagine the tale told better than here in this book."— Larry Thomas, The Soup Nazi from Seinfeld', 'About the Author', 'Mark Steven Porro', ", a New Jersey native (Exit 163), holds an Industrial Design degree from The Ohio State University. After years of agency work, his love of acting led him to Hollywood, where he appeared in dozens of television, film, and theatre productions. Mark also spent his twenty-eight years in Hollywood, entrepreneuring. He started five non-profit companies, but hold the applause. None were intended to be. He now lives in the South of France, but hold your pity. He of sound mind and body chose to suffer in the heart of wine country where he thinks the locals insist his French isn't so bad."] | {
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The Becoming: The Dragon Heart Legacy, Book 2 (The Dragon Heart Legacy, 2): ['Review', '"Roberts’s skills with building suspense and crafting stirring relationships truly shine. Readers will eagerly await the final installment." ―', 'Publishers Weekly', "“Roberts…conjures up an action-packed, magic-infused tale of dragons, danger, and desire thatwill have readers who got hooked on the first volume fully engaged until the last page, at whichpoint they'll begin anxiously awaiting the upcoming conclusion to Breen and Keegan’s story.” –", 'Booklist', '“The world of magick again beckons welcomingly in', 'The Becoming', '…. Fantasy lovers will eagerly await this bookend.” –', 'Mountain Times', 'About the Author', 'NORA ROBERTS', 'is the #1', 'New York Times', 'bestselling author of more than 230 novels, including', 'Legacy, The Awakening, Hideaway, Under Currents,', 'The Chronicles of The One trilogy,', 'and many more. She is also the author of the bestselling In Death series written under the pen name J.D. Robb. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print.'] | {
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The Deeper the Roots: A Memoir of Hope and Home: ['Review', 'Praise for', 'The Deeper the Roots', '“Insightful, emotional, and enraging. By sharing his story in gripping detail, Michael Tubbs embodies an old feminist tradition whereby the personal is political. He empowers us to fight for equal opportunities for our communities, and encourages us to amass the courage to overcome loss and injustice.”', '―Ibram X. Kendi, National Book Award-winning author of', 'Stamped from', 'the Beginning', 'and', 'How to Be an Antiracist', '"Hugely inspiring and important...', 'The Deeper the Roots', "is a book not to be missed if we wish to understand how we might survive childhoods of missing fathers, inadequate home security, and endemic racism. It is a book of hope, because we recognize Tubbs as one of us who refused to bow to diminishment, whether from racist outside forces or inner demons of self doubt. Tubbs' book, and his life, exemplify Leonard Cohen’s wonderful line in 'The Future': 'Love’s the only engine of survival.'”", '―', 'Alice Walker, author of', 'The Color Purple', '“', 'The Deeper the Roots', 'shows a brilliant young leader coming into his own, not by leaving behind the experiences that shaped him but by investing his gifts exactly where they’re needed: home. Tubbs is a great storyteller and represents what we need in politics: service rooted in possibility and love for all people. His memoir was a joy and a revelation to read.”', '―Valerie Jarrett, President Obama Foundation', '“This beautifully-written memoir is the story of one of the most extraordinary leaders of a generation. It also illustrates the ability of any life to make a contribution to our American journey. Read this to understand how our paths are completely intertwined and how finding beauty and joy in all lives is powerfully imperative.”', '―Wes Moore, author of', 'The Work', 'and', 'The', 'Other Wes Moore', '“The gripping story of how Michael Tubbs persevered against poverty and racism to become the youngest mayor―and the first Black mayor―of Stockton. It’s a moving look behind the scenes at how we can find personal strength while fighting for systemic change.”', '―Adam Grant, #1', 'New', 'York Times', 'bestselling author of', 'Think Again', 'and host of the TED podcast “WorkLife”', '“I feel like I made a new friend. This book makes it a pleasure to get to know Michael Tubbs. I happily suggest you do. His story is relatable and dazzling at the same time. He describes his life in a way that is a kind of guide for living in itself. Detailed stories of relationships and perseverance that walk the reader through the mind and the spirit of someone navigating through a life filled with small victories and big ideas. Come for the humor and candor, stay for the path to change society.”', '―Kathy Griffin', '“Michael Tubbs is a rare example of how much you can do for a community with resilience and dedication, and a reminder of the importance of giving back to the places that created us.”', '―Sam Altman, President, Y Combinator', '“Michael Tubbs is an extraordinary example of a new generation of servant-leaders who have inspired me and give great hope for our nation’s future.', 'The Deeper the Roots', 'is a powerful exploration of the people and systems that shaped him and his vision for creating communities to give all children an equal chance to reach their full potential. Read it and be inspired.”', '―Marian Wright Edelman, Founder and President Emerita, Children’s Defense Fund', 'About the Author', 'Michael Tubbs served as the seventy-ninth mayor of Stockton, CA, his hometown. He was the city’s first Black mayor and the youngest ever mayor of a major American city. He is the founder of Mayors for a Guaranteed Income and EPIC (Ending Poverty in California), a Special Advisor to California Governor Newsom on Economic Mobility, and a commentator for MSNBC. Tubbs has been a fellow at the Harvard Institute of Politics, The MIT Media Lab, and the Stanford Design School. He has also served as a Stockton city councilmember and a high school educator. He lives with his partner, Anna Malakai Tubbs, and their children.'] | {
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Jane Eyre: Illustrations by Marjolein Bastin (Marjolein Bastin Classics Series): ['About the Author', 'Marjolein Bastin’s passion for the natural world is of a universal quality that appeals to people the world over. You can find Marjolein’s artwork on greeting cards, calendars, dinnerware, bedding, gifts, and many other products. But for Marjolein, only one thing remains important: spend every day behind her desk painting the natural world around her.She also writes and illustrates children’s books featuring the endearing Vera the Mouse character, which she created. Through her art and words, Marjolein offers people a simple reminder to pause and enjoy nature and allow it to be a source of serenity, energy, and healing. Finding inspiration in a bird lighting on a branch or a leaf drying in the autumn sun, Marjolein takes long walks each afternoon to seek new ideas for her artwork and her writings. Marjolein and her husband, Gaston, divide their time between country homes in Holland, Switzerland, and in Missouri, \xa0as well a tropical retreat in the Cayman Islands. Each setting provides a unique glimpse of what nature has to offer throughout the world. The couple has a son, Mischa, a daughter, Sanna, and two grandchildren.'] | {
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Diamond Handbook: How to Identify & Evaluate Diamonds: ['From the Inside Flap', 'The Diamond Handbook: 3rd Edition updates jewelry professionals and serious diamond buyers on new developments in diamond grading, treatments, synthetic diamonds, imitations, and fancy-color diamonds. Using close-up photos, it shows how to make visual judgments about clarity, transparency, brilliance and cut quality. Basic and advanced methods of detecting diamond imitations, treatments and manmade diamonds are discussed and illustrated. Tables, charts, diagrams and more than 350 photos are included making this an excellent reference on natural, treated and CVD & HPHT diamonds. Topics included in the Diamond Handbook: ? Quality evaluation ? Imitation diamonds ? Branded diamonds ? Antique cuts & jewelry ? Diamond treatments ? Fancy-color diamonds ? Synthetic diamonds ? Light performance ? Fluorescence ? Diamond recutting', 'About the Author', 'Renée Newman is a respected gemologist and author of thirteen guides on gems and jewelry. Her books are used worldwide as sales-training tools, buying guides, class texts and references for jewelry professionals. Other books in the Newman Gem & Jewelry Series: Gold, Platinum, Palladium, Silver & Other Metals Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Buying Guide Exotic Gems: Volumes 1, 2, 3 & 4 Gem & Jewelry Pocket Guide Diamond Ring Buying Guide Gemstone Buying Guide Pearl Buying Guide Jewelry Handbook Rare Gemstones'] | {
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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Box Set: ['About the Author', 'Hayao Miyazaki is one of Japan’s most beloved animation directors. In 2005 he was awarded the Venice International Film Festival’s Golden Lion Award for Lifetime Achievement, and his Studio Ghibli received the festival’s Osella Award for overall achievement in 2004. Miyazaki’s films include', 'Spirited Away', ', winner of the 2002 Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature Film, as well as', 'Castle in the Sky', ',', 'My Neighbor Totoro', ',', "Kiki's Delivery Service", ',', 'Princess Mononoke', ',', "Howl's Moving Castle", ', and', 'Ponyo', ', all of which have received great acclaim in the U.S. Miyazaki’s other achievements include the highly regarded manga series', 'Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind', 'and', 'Starting Point: 1979-1996,', 'a collection of essays, interviews, and memoirs that chronicle his early career and the development of his theories of animation. Both are published in English by VIZ Media.'] | {
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The Ultimate Mindfulness Coloring Book For Adults: Rediscover relaxation, focus, stress relief and your inner zen. With amazing patterns, animals and mandalas. 1 sided designs.: [] | {
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Pogiebait's War: A Son's Quest for His Father's Wartime Life (Legacies of War): ['Review', '"The death of Jack McCall\'s father in 1997 launched\xa0him on a journey to discover his wartime legacy, which he beautifully chronicles\xa0in', "Pogiebait's\xa0War.", 'Armed with family stories, archival records, and interviews with veterans, McCall follows his father\'s path from a small town in Tennessee to the far Pacific, from Guadalcanal and the Solomon Islands to New Georgia and the Marianas. The end result is not only a wonderful testimony of a son\'s amazing love for his father, but a reminder of what we as a nation owe to the incredible veterans of the Greatest Generation." —James M. Scott, Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of', 'Target Tokyo', 'and', 'Rampage', '“More than a family memoir or nostalgic wartime reminiscence,', 'Pogiebait’s War', 'is a colorful, poignant and personal tribute to a tough, patriotic Leatherneck.\xa0 From Parris Island to the Pacific and back home to Tennessee, we follow the author’s meticulous exploration of his father’s wartime experiences. Whether you are an avid World War Two enthusiast, historian, veteran, or general reader, McCall will have you on the edge of your seat.”—Lisa M. Budreau, PhD', ',', 'military, cultural historian and author “More than a tale of heroism in wartime, McCall gives us a thoughtful and eloquent tribute from a son to his father. This book shows the impact of war across the generations down to our own time.”—Michael Neiberg, Professor of History, Chair of War Studies, US Army War College "A riveting, moving account of the Pacific theater.', "Pogiebait's War", 'is in equal parts a biography, a history and, ultimately, a sheer labor of love by a son for his father. Highly recommended."—John C. McManus, Ph.D., Curators\' Distinguished Professor, Missouri University of Science and Technology, author of', "Island Infernos: The U.S. Army's Pacific War Odyssey, 1944", '“Begun as a labor of love to better understand the World War II experiences of his father who served with the U.S. Marines in the Pacific, Jack H. (Nick) McCall, Jr. has crafted an impeccably researched and engaging work that deserves a wide audience. Part biography, part operational history of the Ninth Marine Defense Battalion at Guadalcanal, Rendova, New Georgia, and Guam, McCall tell a story of valor and courage.\xa0 But McCall, an attorney by profession, avoids hagiography and is unflinchingly honest about the racism endemic among the Marines who fought with his father and the other brutalities of the Pacific War.\xa0 We will always be indebted to McCall for interviewing Jack “Pogiebait” McCall and his comrades to make sure their stories got into history books before it was too late. “—G. Kurt Piehler teaches at Florida State University and is author of', 'A Religious History of the American GI in World War II.', 'About the Author', 'JACK H. MCCALL JR', '. is a retired attorney from the Office of General Counsel at the Tennessee Valley Authority. He edited', 'Pacific Time on Target: Memoirs of a', 'Marine Artillery Officer, 1943–1945', 'and coauthored', 'The East Tennessee Veterans', 'Memorial: A Pictorial History of the Names on the Wall, Their Lives, Their Service,', 'Their Sacrifice.'] | {
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The Motivational Interviewing Path to Personal Change: The Essential Workbook for Creating the Life You Want: ['Review', '“In our normal self-critical frame of mind, motivation is something we don’t have and can only get by taking the cotton out of our ears and shoving motivation into our thick skulls. It rarely works. This book gently asks compassionate and important questions, teaching us how to listen to our own deepest yearnings. Instead of shoving motivation in, this book artfully creates a space for the caring within to step forward and be known. Highly recommended.”', '—Steven C. Hayes, PhD', ', originator of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)“As we come to understand psychological principles more clearly, it becomes possible for people to learn and apply them in their own lives. In this clearly written book, Michelle Drapkin conveys insights from forty years of research on motivational interviewing (MI) that can be applied to understand and shape your own motivation for change.”', '—William R. Miller, PhD', ', emeritus distinguished professor of psychology and psychiatry at The University of New Mexico“This book is a gem! Having worked alongside Drapkin for many years, I have witnessed firsthand her applied science approach to human behavior and to truly helping people. This book combines her knowledge, excellent communication skills, empathy, and wit. Everyone will benefit from this book at their own pace, with limitless potential for positive impact in your life. It’s truly wonderful to see such an important contribution to people’s lives.”', '—Jack Groppel', ', internationally recognized pioneer in the science of human performance, and hall-of-fame coach who has authored dozens of books and publications“The science of MI permeates this book. More importantly, Drapkin permeates this book. What a companion she is! You will get to know a kind, funny, helpful, open, and wise psychologist. She is ready to become your biggest supporter, to accomplish what until now has been so difficult. You will need to do your part, but her presence may make what seemed impossible, quite possible.”', '—A. Tom Horvath, PhD, ABPP', ', president of Practical Recovery Psychology Group; and author of', 'Sex, Drugs, Gambling, and Chocolate', '“If you’ve been working on a goal or change for longer than you’d care to admit, stop whatever you’re doing that isn’t working, and pick up this book! Drapkin provides a simple, user-friendly, engaging, and insightful process to help you tap into your motivation, reduce interferences, and stay enthusiastic through the change process.”', '—Deborah Grayson Riegel, MSW', ', communication coach, and author of', 'Go to Help', '“Behavior change is HARD, especially if you’re not one hundred percent sure you want to or can change. Drapkin has come to the rescue with', 'The Motivational Interviewing Path to Personal Change', '. Her guidance is clear, enthusiastic, and most of all...motivating! I highly recommend this book for anyone who is thinking about making a change and could use a wise guide to help show the way.”', '—Jill Stoddard, PhD', ', author of', 'Imposter No More', ', and cohost of the', 'Psychologists Off the Clock', 'podcast“I’ve never read a workbook in which the author’s voice was more alive in the words. Michelle Drapkin’s humor, empathy, and insight suffuse every page of', 'The Motivational Interviewing Path to Personal Change', '. In line with the spirit of MI, she embraces both/and thinking: This is', 'your', 'journey, and she will accompany you every step of the way.”', '—Seth Gillihan, PhD', ', host of the', 'Think Act Be', 'podcast, and author of', 'Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy', '“What a lovely guide for change! Thank you, Michelle Drapkin, for sitting in the living room with us and guiding us through the changes we hope for in our life. It is rare to get true expertise in the science of change, wrapped in a personal sense of being held and guided through this process we all face day to day: how to move toward the life we truly want.”', '—Jeff Foote, PhD', ', clinical psychologist; and cofounder of the Center for Motivation and Change (CMC), and the CMC: Foundation for Change“If you are looking for inspiration for personal movement forward or engagement in values-based living, then', 'The Motivational Interviewing Path to Personal Change', 'is the exact book you have been looking for. Michelle Drapkin has written a personable, witty, and thoughtful book about making major changes in life. Drapkin invites readers through focusing, tracking, choosing, and committing to live forward in meaningful and purpose-driven ways. A must-read for genuine and lasting change!”', '—Robyn D. 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Wonders of The World Word Search for Adults: Large Print Puzzles with 100 Curious Facts about Fabulous Places of our Planet: [] | {
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Creative Writing Prompts: Please Use This Journal When You Are Upset. A Guided Book with Tons of Entertaining Activities to Improve Your Creativity.: [] | {
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The Carnivore Code Cookbook: Reclaim Your Health, Strength, and Vitality with 100+ Delicious Recipes: ['Review', '“If you are looking for a book that can explain why you always fail at diets, read', 'The Carnivore Code Cookbook', '. Paul shows you which plants are the most important to avoid, and how to create incredibly delicious, nutrient-rich meals with meat, organs, and the least toxic plant foods. Grass-fed animals are the future, and so is this book!”', '-Dave Asprey', ',', 'New York Times', "bestselling author and founder of Bulletproof\xa0 \xa0 “Dr. Paul Saladino's new", 'The Carnivore Code Cookbook', "helps to make carnivore-style eating appealing and convenient for everyone. It provides an easy-to-understand overview of the carnivore approach, … and some incredibly delicious recipes that feature the most nutrient-dense foods on earth. I've made a significant long-term shift in my eating style thanks to Dr. Saladino's work.”", '-Mark Sisson', ',', 'New York Times', "bestselling author and founder of Mark's Daily Apple\xa0 \xa0 “In the years since I've known the brilliant Paul Saladino, I have witnessed him help thousands of people recover from autoimmune illnesses, inflammatory conditions, and chronic diseases, while also teaching people how to enjoy meat in a natural and healthy way. He is well-versed at providing ancestrally proven ways of eating that are delicious, nutrient-rich, and powerfully healing. If you are looking to start a carnivore or animal-based diet, and you want to do it the right way, this cookbook will be an invaluable, and quite tasty, resource.”", '-Ben Greenfield', ',', 'New York Times', 'bestselling author and leading biohacker\xa0 —', 'About the Author', 'Paul Saladino, MD, is the leading authority on the carnivore diet. In addition to hosting the podcast', 'Fundamental Health,', 'he has been featured on', 'The Doctors', 'and numerous podcasts, including', 'The Joe Rogan Experience, The Minimalists', ',', 'The Model Health Show', ',', 'Bulletproof Radio', ',', 'The Dr. Gundry Podcast', ',', 'The Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast', ',\xa0and many media outlets. He lives in Austin, TX.'] | {
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Pokémon Adventures (Gold and Silver), Vol. 12 (12): ['About the Author', 'Hidenori Kusaka is the writer for VIZ Media’s', 'Pokémon Adventures', '. Running continuously for over\xa020 years,', 'Pokémon Adventures', 'is the only manga series to completely cover all the', 'Pokémon', 'games and has become one of the most popular series of all time. Kusaka is currently working on the 14th story arc,', 'Pokémon: Sun & Moon', '. In addition to writing manga, he also edits children’s books and plans mixed-media projects for Shogakukan’s children’s magazines. He uses the Pokémon Electrode as his author portrait.Satoshi Yamamoto is the artist for VIZ Media’s', 'Pokémon Adventures', ', which he began working on in 2001, starting with volume 10. Yamamoto launched his manga career in 1993 with the horror-action title', 'Kimen Senshi', ', which ran in Shogakukan’s', 'Weekly Shonen Sunday', 'magazine, followed by the series', 'Kaze no Denshosha', '. He is currently working on the 14th story arc in the Pokémon series,', 'Pokémon: Sun & Moon', '. Yamamoto’s favorite manga creators/artists include Fujiko Fujio (', 'Doraemon)', ', Yukinobu Hoshino (', '2001 Nights', ') and Katsuhiro Otomo (', 'Akira', '). He loves films, monsters, mysteries, punk rock music and livin’ the good life. He uses the Pokémon Swalot as his artist portrait.'] | {
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Blood Type O Food, Beverage and Supplement Lists (Eat Right 4 Your Type): ['About the Author', 'Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo', 'is an internationally-acclaimed naturopathic physician, researcher, and lecturer, as well as the author of the', 'New York Times', 'best-selling', 'Eat Right 4 Your Type', 'book series. His extensive research and clinical testing of the connections between blood type, health, and disease has garnered world-wide recognition and led to groundbreaking work on many illnesses. The world-famous immunulogist, Dr. Gerhard Uhlenbruck of the University of Cologne, Germany, has called Dr. D’Adamo “one of the most creative scientists in the Western world.”', 'Catherine Whitney', 'is the coauthor of numerous bestselling books on health and wellness.'] | {
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The Jockey & Her Horse (Once Upon a Horse #2): Inspired by the True Story of the First Black Female Jockey, Cheryl White: ['Review', '“Sarah Maslin Nir has drawn on a life in love with horses to craft this wonderful novel based on the girlhood of the first Black woman jockey, Cheryl White. Like White, Nir knows the exhilaration of pounding hooves as well as the profound connection that can form between a horse and rider. This is the kind of history we all should know: a moving story of courage and resilience.” ―', 'Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize for Fiction winner', 'About the Author', 'Sarah Maslin Nir', 'is a', 'New York Times', 'reporter, Pulitzer Prize finalist, and the author of', 'Horse Crazy: The Story of a Woman and a World in Love with an Animal', 'and', 'The Flying Horse', ', published by Cameron Kids. She lives and works in New York City. Ohio-based', 'Raymond White Jr.', 'hails from a family of racehorse professionals and has held almost every job there is in the racing world—jockeys’ agent, exercise rider, assistant trainer, groom—except for jockey, like his sister, Cheryl, because he was too tall!', 'The Jockey & Her Horse', 'is his first book.', 'Laylie Frazier', 'is a fine artist and illustrator inspired by the natural world. She lives in Houston, Texas.'] | {
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A Just and Righteous Cause: Benjamin H. Grierson's Civil War Memoir: ['Review', '120Normal0falsefalsefalseEN-USX-NONEX-NONE', '"Benjamin H. Grierson is most famous for his successful cavalry raid across Mississippi and into Louisiana during the Vicksburg campaign, but he served in many other campaigns and mingled with many important personages, as recounted in', "A Just and Righteous Cause: Benjamin H. Grierson's Civil War Memoir.", 'Historians approach memoirs with caution; but editors Bruce J. Dinges and Shirley A. Leckie note that though Grierson completed his memoirs in 1892, he used his personal and official wartime correspondencewhile writing. Nevertheless, Grierson occasionally made factual errors, as the editors point out in their well-rounded notes, which also provide background on people and events. The memoirs have a conversational tone, and it is easy to imagine sitting by Grierson and listening to his story. There is much of interest and value in this account of a civilian who became a successful military leader during the war and then went on to serve in the postwar army. Perhaps because it was written many years after the war, it does not have quite the gritty tone that', "Lee's Last Casualty", 'and', "The Good Fight That Didn't End", 'possess, but Grierson\'s high-level perspective is valuable." --M. Jane Johansson', '-- M. Jane Johansson ―', 'The Journal of Southern History', 'Published On: 2011-11-01Normal.dotm0016553738SIU PRESS317459012.00false18 pt18 pt00falsefalsefalse', 'With mainly his family in mind as the intended audience, General Benjamin Henry Grierson\'s memoir chronicles his military service m 1861 as a volunteer aide on the staff of General Benjamin M. Prentiss through to Reconstruction duty in Huntsville, Alabama, as a brevet major general of volunteers. Written from the commander\'s respective, Grierson\'s memoir provides considerable depth and detail on the "Great Raid of 1863," executed in conjunction with Ulysses Grant\'s operations around Vicksburg, the Meridian Expedit\xadion of 1864, Brice\'s Crossroads, and his raid on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad in late 1864.', 'Ben Grierson was the quintessential American citizen-soldier, North or South. They were men of courage, patriotism, energy, and intelligence who joined the service when war broke out and mastered the new difficult occupation of soldiering. As a staunch Republican and strong supporter of abolition, Grierson was quick offer his services to the government though he had no military experience. A virtuoso musician and a conscientious, though unsuc\xadcessful, businessman before the war, he volunteered for the "just and righteous cause" in May 1861. He served as an unpaid volunteer aide until receiving a commission as lieutenant colonel of the Sixth Illinois Volunteer Calvary, eventually becoming commander of that regiment and then rising to brigade and division commands. Grierson applied his natural qualities to his new military career. That he learned well is evident from the narrative of his cavalry operations here he repeatedly used feint, deception, and maneuver to keep the enemy pursuers off-balance and away from the trail of his main force. Held in esteem by his superiors, especially Grant and Sherman, and despite the rapid demobilization of the national force after the war, Grierson garnered a commission in the regular army. He spent the ext twenty-five years as colonel of the black Tenth United States\xa0Cavalry during its campaigns on the western frontier, serving in the Department of Arizona, and the Districts of New Mexico and Indian Territory. Grierson retired from the service in 1890 and passed away on September 1, 1911. He was eighty-five years old.', 'Grierson\'s memoir is a solid contribution to Civil War literature and adds to the knowledge of cavalry operations in the Western Theater. His greatest contribution to the northern war effort came in the spring of 1863 with the raid from LaGrange, Tennessee, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For sixteen days and six hundred miles, Grierson\'s command rode through Mississippi destroying railroads, bridges, and military stores of all kinds, capturing horses and mules, and keeping approximately twenty thousand Confederate pursuers diverted from Grant\'s operations around Vicksburg. In the words of one of Grant\'s informants, "Grierson has knocked the heart out of the state" (p. 185). Grierson\'s assessment was that the raid "dem\xadonstrated the fact as to the internal weakness of the Confederacy" (p. 182).', "Editors Bruce Dingles and Shirley Leckie exercised a light editorial hand in preparing Grierson's text, intervening only for purposes of clarity. Their introduction, spotlighting Grierson's career and putting it into the context of his day, nicely complements Grierson's own work. The book is further enhanced by well-done, extensive, and useful notes identifying the people, places, and events mentioned in the memoir.", "In one respect, however, the book is disappointing—the lack of maps. The two maps provided are simply inadequate to do justice to General Grierson's story. As Grierson's narrative of his operation is primarily a recounting of his movements, the reader needs more help in the way of graphics than what is provided.", "This book would most appeal to those readers interested in cav\xadalry operations, specifically in the Mississippi River Valley of west Tennessee and Mississippi. In a very readable narrative, Grierson relates the events where he was the immediate commander or a major participant. Through Grierson, the reader can experience the\xa0lightning-strike movements of the Great Raid, the confusion and poor northern generalship at Brice's Crossroads, or the cold, wet, muddy raid on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad in the winter of 1864. Through editors Dinges and Leckie, the reader meets General Ben\xadjamin H. Grierson, a voice not often heard in Civil War literature.", '--RICHARD L. MANION is an instructor of history at Dalton State College, in Dalton, Georgia.', '-- Richard L. Manion ―', 'Register of the Kentucky Historical Society', 'Published On: 2010-10-01', '“Ben Grierson wrote as well as he fought.\xa0 No one has told the story of his famous raid through Mississippi in 1863 as well as Grierson himself.\xa0 These memoirs offer an unmatched account of cavalry operations in the Tennessee/Mississippi theater of the Civil War.”—James M. McPherson, author of', 'Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief', '“A welcome addition to edited and annotated memoirs of the genre.”—', 'Journal of Illinois History', '“The memoirs have a conversational tone, and it is easy to imagine sitting by Grierson and listening to his story. There is much of interest and value in this account of a civilian who became a successful military leader during the war and then went on to serve in the postwar army.”—', 'Journal of Southern History', "“Grierson's memoir is a solid contribution to Civil War literature and adds to the knowledge of cavalry operations in the Western Theater.”—", 'Register of the Kentucky Historical Society', "“Historians seeking a military analysis of the western theater will greatly benefit from Grierson's thorough retelling of each campaign. At the same time, Grierson tackles issues of race, southern culture and exceptionality, and military strategy in frank and honest language.”—", 'History: Reviews of New Books', '"Benjamin H. Grierson is most famous for his successful cavalry raid across Mississippi and into Louisiana during the Vicksburg campaign, but he served in many other campaigns and mingled with many important personages, as recounted in', "A Just and Righteous Cause: Benjamin H. Grierson's Civil War Memoir.", 'Historians approach memoirs with caution; but editors Bruce J. Dinges and Shirley A. Leckie note that though Grierson completed his memoirs in 1892, he used his personal and official wartime correspondence while writing. Nevertheless, Grierson occasionally made factual errors, as the editors point out in their well-rounded notes, which also provide background on people and events. The memoirs have a conversational tone, and it is easy to imagine sitting by Grierson and listening to his story. There is much of interest and value in this account of a civilian who became a successful military leader during the war and then went on to serve in the postwar army. Perhaps because it was written many years after the war, it does not have quite the gritty tone that', "Lee's Last Casualty", 'and', "The Good Fight That Didn't End", 'possess, but Grierson\'s high-level perspective is valuable." --M. Jane Johansson', '-- M. Jane Johansson ―', 'The Journal of Southern History', 'Published On: 2011-11-01', 'With mainly his family in mind as the intended audience, General Benjamin Henry Grierson\'s memoir chronicles his military service m 1861 as a volunteer aide on the staff of General Benjamin M. Prentiss through to Reconstruction duty in Huntsville, Alabama, as a brevet major general of volunteers. Written from the commander\'s respective, Grierson\'s memoir provides considerable depth and detail on the "Great Raid of 1863," executed in conjunction with Ulysses Grant\'s operations around Vicksburg, the Meridian Expedit\xadion of 1864, Brice\'s Crossroads, and his raid on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad in late 1864.', 'Ben Grierson was the quintessential American citizen-soldier, North or South. They were men of courage, patriotism, energy, and intelligence who joined the service when war broke out and mastered the new difficult occupation of soldiering. As a staunch Republican and strong supporter of abolition, Grierson was quick offer his services to the government though he had no military experience. A virtuoso musician and a conscientious, though unsuc\xadcessful, businessman before the war, he volunteered for the "just and righteous cause" in May 1861. He served as an unpaid volunteer aide until receiving a commission as lieutenant colonel of the Sixth Illinois Volunteer Calvary, eventually becoming commander of that regiment and then rising to brigade and division commands. Grierson applied his natural qualities to his new military career. That he learned well is evident from the narrative of his cavalry operations here he repeatedly used feint, deception, and maneuver to keep the enemy pursuers off-balance and away from the trail of his main force. Held in esteem by his superiors, especially Grant and Sherman, and despite the rapid demobilization of the national force after the war, Grierson garnered a commission in the regular army. He spent the ext twenty-five years as colonel of the black Tenth United States\xa0Cavalry during its campaigns on the western frontier, serving in the Department of Arizona, and the Districts of New Mexico and Indian Territory. Grierson retired from the service in 1890 and passed away on September 1, 1911. He was eighty-five years old.', 'Grierson\'s memoir is a solid contribution to Civil War literature and adds to the knowledge of cavalry operations in the Western Theater. His greatest contribution to the northern war effort came in the spring of 1863 with the raid from LaGrange, Tennessee, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For sixteen days and six hundred miles, Grierson\'s command rode through Mississippi destroying railroads, bridges, and military stores of all kinds, capturing horses and mules, and keeping approximately twenty thousand Confederate pursuers diverted from Grant\'s operations around Vicksburg. In the words of one of Grant\'s informants, "Grierson has knocked the heart out of the state" (p. 185). Grierson\'s assessment was that the raid "dem\xadonstrated the fact as to the internal weakness of the Confederacy" (p. 182).', "Editors Bruce Dingles and Shirley Leckie exercised a light editorial hand in preparing Grierson's text, intervening only for purposes of clarity. Their introduction, spotlighting Grierson's career and putting it into the context of his day, nicely complements Grierson's own work. The book is further enhanced by well-done, extensive, and useful notes identifying the people, places, and events mentioned in the memoir.", "In one respect, however, the book is disappointing—the lack of maps. The two maps provided are simply inadequate to do justice to General Grierson's story. As Grierson's narrative of his operation is primarily a recounting of his movements, the reader needs more help in the way of graphics than what is provided.", "This book would most appeal to those readers interested in cav\xadalry operations, specifically in the Mississippi River Valley of west Tennessee and Mississippi. In a very readable narrative, Grierson relates the events where he was the immediate commander or a major participant. Through Grierson, the reader can experience the\xa0lightning-strike movements of the Great Raid, the confusion and poor northern generalship at Brice's Crossroads, or the cold, wet, muddy raid on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad in the winter of 1864. Through editors Dinges and Leckie, the reader meets General Ben\xadjamin H. Grierson, a voice not often heard in Civil War literature.", '--RICHARD L. MANION is an instructor of history at Dalton State College, in Dalton, Georgia. -- Richard L. Manion ―', 'Register of the Kentucky Historical Society', 'Published On: 2010-10-01', 'About the Author', 'Bruce J. Dinges', 'is director of publications for the Arizona Historical Society and editor-in-chief of the', 'Journal of Arizona History', '.', 'A professor emerita at the University of Central Florida,', 'Shirley A. Leckie', 'is the author or coauthor of numerous books, including', 'Unlikely Warriors: General Benjamin H. Grierson and His Family', ',', "The Colonel's Lady on the Western Frontier: The Correspondence of Alice Kirk Grierson", ', and the forthcoming', 'Their Own Frontier: Women Intellectuals Re-visioning the American West.'] | {
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"Ben Grierson was the quintessential American citizen-soldier, North or South. They were men of courage, patriotism, energy, and intelligence who joined the service when war broke out and mastered the new difficult occupation of soldiering. As a staunch Republican and strong supporter of abolition, Grierson was quick offer his services to the government though he had no military experience. A virtuoso musician and a conscientious, though unsuccessful, businessman before the war, he volunteered for the \"just and righteous cause\" in May 1861. He served as an unpaid volunteer aide until receiving a commission as lieutenant colonel of the Sixth Illinois Volunteer Calvary, eventually becoming commander of that regiment and then rising to brigade and division commands. Grierson applied his natural qualities to his new military career. That he learned well is evident from the narrative of his cavalry operations here he repeatedly used feint, deception, and maneuver to keep the enemy pursuers off-balance and away from the trail of his main force. Held in esteem by his superiors, especially Grant and Sherman, and despite the rapid demobilization of the national force after the war, Grierson garnered a commission in the regular army. He spent the ext twenty-five years as colonel of the black Tenth United States Cavalry during its campaigns on the western frontier, serving in the Department of Arizona, and the Districts of New Mexico and Indian Territory. Grierson retired from the service in 1890 and passed away on September 1, 1911. He was eighty-five years old.",
"Grierson's memoir is a solid contribution to Civil War literature and adds to the knowledge of cavalry operations in the Western Theater. His greatest contribution to the northern war effort came in the spring of 1863 with the raid from LaGrange, Tennessee, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For sixteen days and six hundred miles, Grierson's command rode through Mississippi destroying railroads, bridges, and military stores of all kinds, capturing horses and mules, and keeping approximately twenty thousand Confederate pursuers diverted from Grant's operations around Vicksburg. In the words of one of Grant's informants, \"Grierson has knocked the heart out of the state\" (p. 185). Grierson's assessment was that the raid \"demonstrated the fact as to the internal weakness of the Confederacy\" (p. 182).",
"Editors Bruce Dingles and Shirley Leckie exercised a light editorial hand in preparing Grierson's text, intervening only for purposes of clarity. Their introduction, spotlighting Grierson's career and putting it into the context of his day, nicely complements Grierson's own work. The book is further enhanced by well-done, extensive, and useful notes identifying the people, places, and events mentioned in the memoir.",
"In one respect, however, the book is disappointing—the lack of maps. The two maps provided are simply inadequate to do justice to General Grierson's story. As Grierson's narrative of his operation is primarily a recounting of his movements, the reader needs more help in the way of graphics than what is provided.",
"This book would most appeal to those readers interested in cavalry operations, specifically in the Mississippi River Valley of west Tennessee and Mississippi. In a very readable narrative, Grierson relates the events where he was the immediate commander or a major participant. Through Grierson, the reader can experience the lightning-strike movements of the Great Raid, the confusion and poor northern generalship at Brice's Crossroads, or the cold, wet, muddy raid on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad in the winter of 1864. Through editors Dinges and Leckie, the reader meets General Benjamin H. Grierson, a voice not often heard in Civil War literature.",
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"Historians approach memoirs with caution; but editors Bruce J. Dinges and Shirley A. Leckie note that though Grierson completed his memoirs in 1892, he used his personal and official wartime correspondence while writing. Nevertheless, Grierson occasionally made factual errors, as the editors point out in their well-rounded notes, which also provide background on people and events. The memoirs have a conversational tone, and it is easy to imagine sitting by Grierson and listening to his story. There is much of interest and value in this account of a civilian who became a successful military leader during the war and then went on to serve in the postwar army. Perhaps because it was written many years after the war, it does not have quite the gritty tone that",
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"Ben Grierson was the quintessential American citizen-soldier, North or South. They were men of courage, patriotism, energy, and intelligence who joined the service when war broke out and mastered the new difficult occupation of soldiering. As a staunch Republican and strong supporter of abolition, Grierson was quick offer his services to the government though he had no military experience. A virtuoso musician and a conscientious, though unsuccessful, businessman before the war, he volunteered for the \"just and righteous cause\" in May 1861. He served as an unpaid volunteer aide until receiving a commission as lieutenant colonel of the Sixth Illinois Volunteer Calvary, eventually becoming commander of that regiment and then rising to brigade and division commands. Grierson applied his natural qualities to his new military career. That he learned well is evident from the narrative of his cavalry operations here he repeatedly used feint, deception, and maneuver to keep the enemy pursuers off-balance and away from the trail of his main force. Held in esteem by his superiors, especially Grant and Sherman, and despite the rapid demobilization of the national force after the war, Grierson garnered a commission in the regular army. He spent the ext twenty-five years as colonel of the black Tenth United States Cavalry during its campaigns on the western frontier, serving in the Department of Arizona, and the Districts of New Mexico and Indian Territory. Grierson retired from the service in 1890 and passed away on September 1, 1911. He was eighty-five years old.",
"Grierson's memoir is a solid contribution to Civil War literature and adds to the knowledge of cavalry operations in the Western Theater. His greatest contribution to the northern war effort came in the spring of 1863 with the raid from LaGrange, Tennessee, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For sixteen days and six hundred miles, Grierson's command rode through Mississippi destroying railroads, bridges, and military stores of all kinds, capturing horses and mules, and keeping approximately twenty thousand Confederate pursuers diverted from Grant's operations around Vicksburg. In the words of one of Grant's informants, \"Grierson has knocked the heart out of the state\" (p. 185). Grierson's assessment was that the raid \"demonstrated the fact as to the internal weakness of the Confederacy\" (p. 182).",
"Editors Bruce Dingles and Shirley Leckie exercised a light editorial hand in preparing Grierson's text, intervening only for purposes of clarity. Their introduction, spotlighting Grierson's career and putting it into the context of his day, nicely complements Grierson's own work. The book is further enhanced by well-done, extensive, and useful notes identifying the people, places, and events mentioned in the memoir.",
"In one respect, however, the book is disappointing—the lack of maps. The two maps provided are simply inadequate to do justice to General Grierson's story. As Grierson's narrative of his operation is primarily a recounting of his movements, the reader needs more help in the way of graphics than what is provided.",
"This book would most appeal to those readers interested in cavalry operations, specifically in the Mississippi River Valley of west Tennessee and Mississippi. In a very readable narrative, Grierson relates the events where he was the immediate commander or a major participant. Through Grierson, the reader can experience the lightning-strike movements of the Great Raid, the confusion and poor northern generalship at Brice's Crossroads, or the cold, wet, muddy raid on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad in the winter of 1864. Through editors Dinges and Leckie, the reader meets General Benjamin H. Grierson, a voice not often heard in Civil War literature.",
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"A non-West Point officer, Grierson owed his developing career to his independent studies of the military and his connections to political figures in his home state of Illinois and later to important Union leaders. Dinges and Leckie provide a helpful introduction, which gives background on the memoir and places Grierson's career into historical context. Aided by fourteen photos and two maps, as well as the editors' superb annotations,",
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The 2-Week Vacation Test: How To Build A Wildly Successful Business That Can Run & Thrive Without You: ['Review', '"The 2-Week Vacation Test is more than a book; it\'s a life philosophy for successful entrepreneurs. If you want big success without the constant chaos and crazy hours, this is a unique approach that will forever shift how you run your business. It\'s pure gold."', '—', 'Hal Elrod,', 'international best-selling author of The Miracle Morning', '"Every entrepreneur knows that time is the ultimate currency, and \'The 2-Week Vacation Test\' is the key to unlocking it. This book is more than a guide; it\'s an essential tool for anyone seeking to regain control of their life while achieving extraordinary success in their business. Don\'t just read it; implement it."', '— Joe Stolte,', 'CEO of Daily AI', '"It\'s time to take a vacation that grows your business. \'The 2-Week Vacation Test\' is a must-read for entrepreneurs who want their business to scale without so much reliance on them."', '— Chandler Bolt,', 'CEO of Self Publishing School, Author of Published., Forbes 30 Under 30', '"You didn\'t start your business to work crazy hours and constantly be stressed out. \'The 2-Week Vacation Test\' is a blueprint to simplify, systemize, and scale — without the chaos."', '— Scott Oldford,', 'Advisor & Investor For Online Entrepreneurs', '"This book is a game-changer for entrepreneurs who are tired of working 24/7. The 2-Week Vacation Test shows you how to build a business that works for you, not the other way around."', '— Jack Haldrup,', 'Founder & CEO of Dr. Squatch Soap Co.'] | {
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Positive Affirmations A to Z: Coloring Book and Mini Journal: [] | {
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Hooky Volume 3 (Hooky, 3): ['Review', '“An enchanting trilogy closer.” —', 'Kirkus Reviews', 'About the Author', 'Míriam Bonastre Tur', 'is the', 'New York Times', 'bestselling author of', 'Hooky', 'and the creator of the WEBTOON Marionetta. She was born in a small town near Barcelona and doodled on any smooth surface before even learning to walk. She studied comics at the Escola Joso Center for Comics and Visual Arts in Barcelona. She has drawn many zines and collaborative comics in Spanish, and now works as a character designer in the animation field. She lives in Spain.'] | {
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A Big Manhattan Year: Tales of Competitive Birding: ['Review', '"Fast-paced, informative, engaging, and gracefully-written,', 'A Big Manhattan Year', 'delivers an entertaining tale of birding obsession."', '-- Jeffrey Kimball, Producer/Director,', 'Birders: The Central Park Effect', '"Barrett turns birding into an extreme sport, with all of Manhattan its playing field. A page-turner filled with strategy, action, and one-upmanship,', 'A Big Manhattan Year', 'was fun to read."', '-- Alice Deutsch', '"', 'A Big Manhattan Year', 'will inspire you to pull out your binoculars as it takes you on a suspenseful quest to find the borough\'s rarest birds."', '-- Helen Hays, Dir., Great Gull Island Proj.', 'About the Author', 'David Barrett', 'earned his undergraduate degree in mathematics from Harvard, and did graduate work in mathematics at MIT and in finance at the University of Chicago. After a long career as a hedge-fund manager he is now an investor. Other interests include computer science, running, lifting, and nature photography.\xa0As he explains in his book, he initially began birding in November 2010 as a way to make his long walks in Central Park more enjoyable. He was already doing all the training he could handle as a middle-distance runner, and believed that extra walking would provide an additional training stimulus without requiring longer recovery. He quickly began to enjoy birding for its own sake, however, and became as obsessive about observing new bird species as he had been about lowering his mile times.\xa0During the years 2011 to 2020 when he was active as a competitive birder, his achievements included multiple first-place finishes on eBird\'s annual Top Birders list for Manhattan, eight years of over 200 bird species there, and the highest lifetime total species in Manhattan as reported to the New York State Ornithological Association.He is best known for his Twitter account @BirdCentralPark (Manhattan Bird Alert), which features photographs and videos of Manhattan nature, including such "celebrity birds" as the Mandarin Duck, Snowy Owl, and Barred Owl, all of which went on to receive worldwide media attention after appearing on his site.'] | {
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"What is it like to spend nearly every day for a year trying to observe as many bird species as possible within the confines of Manhattan? In 2012 I did just that—it’s called having a “big year”—and I was not the only one. In this book I tell how I learned to bird and how I went on to become a competitive birder. Then I give a detailed account of my 2012 battle with one of the nation’s best, ornithologist Andrew Farnsworth, and others to have the biggest of big Manhattan years. You may be surprised that each year over 200 species of birds reside in or migrate through Manhattan. Observing and accurately identifying them poses many challenges. You need to know what they look like, what they sound like, and where and when they are likely to appear. Birding can be a leisurely walk in the park, or it can be something much more demanding. Manhattan is home to a number of talented and obsessive birders for whom birding is a test of brains, logistics, and physical stamina, requiring both an understanding of nature and a knack for technology. Those new to birding will learn along with me as I begin by exploring one of the world’s premier birding locations, the Central Park Ramble. As my own knowledge and experience grow, I introduce the reader to a series of beautiful and rare birds to be found not only in Central Park but also in the many excellent but less well-known parks of Manhattan. Journey with me from the waters of New York Harbor, where Red-breasted Mergansers and Buffleheads swim, to the top of Inwood Hill Park, where Black Vultures and Great Horned Owls fly."
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The Housemaid: ['Review', '"A\xa0twisted, unpredictable story."―', 'HerCampus.com', 'About the Author', 'New York Times', ',', 'USA Today,', 'and #1 Amazon bestselling author', 'Freida McFadden', 'is a practicing physician specializing in brain injury who has penned multiple Kindle bestselling psychological thrillers and medical humor novels. She lives with her family and black cat in a centuries-old three-story home overlooking the ocean, with staircases that creak and moan with each step, and nobody could hear you if you scream. Unless you scream really loudly, maybe.'] | {
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An Everyday Hero (Heart of a Hero, 2): ['Review', '"By turns heartwarming and heartbreaking, this story will grip readers from start to finish." -', 'Publishers Weekly', ', Starred Review', '"Trentham (', 'The Military Wife', ", 2019) explores the complex range of emotions facing members of the military and their loved ones, emphasizing the power of connection. Fans of Mary Kay Andrews' novels and Matthew Quick's", "The Reason You're Alive", '(2017) will enjoy this patriotic and heartwarming story of ambition, identity, and regained potential." -', 'Booklist', ', Starred Review', '"Readers will delight in the heartfelt way the characters\' lives are woven together." -', 'Library Journal', 'About the Author', 'An award-winning author,', 'Laura Trentham', 'was born and raised in a small town in Tennessee. Although she loved English and reading in high school, she was convinced an English degree equated to starvation. She chose the next most logical major―Chemical Engineering―and worked in a hard hat and steel toed boots for several years.She writes sexy, small town contemporaries and smoking hot Regency historicals. The first two books of her Falcon Football series were named Top Picks by RT Book Reviews magazine.', 'Then He Kissed Me', ", a Cottonbloom novel, was named as one of Amazon’s best romances of 2016. When not lost in a cozy Southern town or Regency England, she's shuttling kids to soccer, helping with homework, and avoiding the Mt. Everest-sized pile of laundry that is almost as big as the to-be-read pile of books on her nightstand."] | {
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The Monster Who Lost His Mean: ['Review', '"Readers will chime in with the \'hip, hip hooray\' this cuddly-looking creature earns when he finally embraces and celebrates his differences." --', 'Kirkus', '"...listeners and readers will delight in the Onster\'s search for his place in the world." --', 'School Library Journal', '"Monsters are characterized in this takeoff of letter-word associations as Mean, Observant, Noisy, Super Strong, Tough-to-please, Envious, and Remarkable, but what happens if the letter M for Mean is missing? The multicolored monster crew of Monsterwood won\'t tolerate the chartreuse mutant, not even while eating eyeball soup. Try as he might to find the M and be mean (view his delightful but vain search attempts in the endpapers), Onster\'s behavior is altered. A new identity brings an array of friends that leave footprints on his heart. Bold digital illustrations on white backgrounds illuminate Onster\'s antics. This clever picture book by Tiffany Strelitz Haber in her debut as an author features a lively rhyming text and portrays appealing monster creatures sure to pique young reader\'s enthusiasm." --', "Children's Literature, Barbara Troisi", 'About the Author', 'Tiffany Strelitz Haber', 'has eaten fried bugs, jumped out of airplanes and lives for adventures. She grew up in NYC, but is now located in central NJ with her incredible husband and their two hilarious and amazing little boys. She is the author of', 'The Monster Who Lost His Mean', '.', 'Kirstie Edmunds', ', illustrator of', 'The Monster Who Lost\xa0His Mean', ",\xa0lives near the woods with her\xa0husband, Jonathan, and their two tomato plants, Tom and Frank.\xa0 She was born in Wales, the land of the red dragon, and moved to London to go to art school. Though she's never seen a monster, Kirstie loves to paint them."] | {
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The Art of Mandala: Adult Coloring Book Featuring Beautiful Mandalas Designed to Soothe the Soul: ['Review', '"I love this book! I have completed about 7 mandalas so far and I still enjoy each one so much! This is a wonderful activity for destressing in quarantine and/or processing grief." -- June Bug\xa0"Bought for my daughter. She was very happy. She said it was better than previous coloring book of mandalas she has bought before." -- Holly"This book has a ton of mandalas for the price. Each page has a more intricate mandala than the last, but it has a slow build-up to get you used to it. The designs are beautiful and the front page even has boxes for you to test your colors on to see how they turn out on paper, which is really thoughtful!" -- Cici"The pages are beautifully drawn and easy to color. There are so many choices that I often just end up choosing blindly. Gorgeous pictures." -- Stacy', 'From the Back Cover', 'Mandala ... from one to many, from many to one. The circular form represents the universe around us, the center is the collection point for universal forces on the individual. Mandalas are therapy for the soul. Open this book. Set out a selection of colored pencils. Breathe deeply and let your body relax.\xa0Transcend the stress of your life as you take a few moments to be one with the beauty of our vast and wonderful Universe. Let creativity flow through you. Color.This book is designed to have increasing complexity as you progress.\xa0Test your artistic skills!'] | {
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Southern Bred: Rebel Lady: [] | {
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Encore in Death: An Eve Dallas Novel (In Death, 56): ['Review', '"Entertaining... Plenty of enticing details of life among the theater and movie set." -', 'Publishers Weekly', '"...', 'classic crime fiction at its best.” -', 'New York Journal of Books', '"... twisty tale with great characterization that kept me turning the pages." -', 'Mystery and Suspense Magazine', 'About the Author', 'J. D. Robb is the pseudonym for #1', 'New York Times', 'bestselling author Nora Roberts. She is the author of over 230 novels, including the futuristic suspense In Death series. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print.'] | {
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"It was a glittering event full of A-listers, hosted by Eliza Lane and Brant Fitzhugh, a celebrity couple who’d conquered both Hollywood and Broadway. And now Eve Dallas has made her entrance―but not as a guest. After raising a toast, Fitzhugh fell to the floor and died, with physical symptoms pointing to cyanide, and the police have crashed the party.From all accounts, he wasn’t the kind of star who made enemies. Everyone loved him―even his ex-wife. And since the champagne cocktail that killed him was originally intended for Eliza, it’s possible she was the real target, with a recently fired assistant, a bitter rival, and an obsessed fan in the picture. With so many attendees, staff, and servers, Eve has her work cut out determining who committed murder in the middle of the crowd―and what was their motivation. As one who’s not fond of the spotlight herself, she dreads the media circus surrounding a case like this. All she wants is to figure out who’s truly innocent, and who’s only acting that way…"
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The Food Counter’s Pocket Companion, Fifth Edition: Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats, Fiber, Sugar, Sodium, Iron, Calcium, Potassium, and Vitamin D―with 30 Restaurant Chains: ['Review', '“Compact, well-organized, and highly detailed.”', '—', 'Library Journal', '“This book is an amazing resource for anyone interested in the composition of food. It’s an invaluable tool that I recommend to individuals looking to increase or decrease specific nutrients in their diet. As a registered dietitian, I’m impressed by the number of foods analyzed and the extensive nutrient list.”', '—Gretchen Brademan, MS, RDN, LD,', 'director of the dietetic program at Miami University', 'About the Author', 'Jane Stephenson', 'is a learning and development senior specialist for a globally diversified medical device and health care company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. She spent the first half of her career as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and certified diabetes educator (CDE) prior to entering the health care industry. She is the author of several nutrition and fitness educational books and tools targeted to helping people take action to live healthier, happier lives. She splits her time between Sedona, Arizona, and Naples, Florida.', 'Rebecca Lindberg, MPH, RDN', ',\xa0is a registered dietitian nutritionist, consultant, author, and speaker at Rebecca Lindberg, LLC, and Rumblings Media Consulting, LLC. For thirty years, she’s been helping individuals live well by designing initiatives to improve and sustain health. Rebecca is also the cofounder of Rumblings Media, an organization dedicated to empowering women over fifty to reignite and flourish. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.'] | {
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The Confederacy on Trial: The Piracy and Sequestration Cases of 1861 (Landmark Law Cases and American Society): ['Review', '"Weitz has written an excellent account of the sequestration and piracy issues that significantly affected the Confederacy\'s pursuit of its failed rebellion."—', 'American Historical Review', '"Besides adding to the historiography of the American Civil War, [this book] also provides a new dimension to American legal history. Weitz defines the cases as legal landmarks in that they represented a developing moment in the American legal system as lawyers had to put aside patriotic feelings for professional integrity."—', 'Journal of Southern History', '"Clearly written, nicely argued, solidly researched, and well documented, this concise book would make an admirable resource in various undergraduate courses, since it so nicely develops some of the most important contradictions of the Civil War era. Highly recommended. All levels/libraries."—', 'Choice', '"The book has the added benefit of spelling out technical aspects of legal procedure in a remarkably readable way."—', 'H-Net Reviews', '“Illuminates long neglected aspects of the legal history of the Civil War.”—', 'Harold Hyman', ', author of', 'A More Perfect Union: Constitutional Impacts of the Civil War and Reconstruction', '“Rescues the 1861 piracy and sequestration cases from undeserved obscurity and adds another layer to our understanding of the constitutional history of the Confederacy and the Civil War.”—', 'Timothy S. Huebner', ', author of', 'The Southern Judicial Tradition', 'From the Back Cover', '"Illuminates long neglected aspects of the legal history of the Civil War."-Harold Hyman, author of', 'A More Perfect Union: Constitutional Impacts of the Civil War and Reconstruction', '"Rescues the 1861 piracy and sequestration cases from undeserved obscurity and adds another layer to our understanding of the constitutional history of the Confederacy and the Civil War."-Timothy S. Huebner, author of', 'The Southern Judicial Tradition', 'About the Author', 'Mark A. Weitz is currently Gettysburg Research Fellow and former director of the Civil War Era Studies Program at Gettysburg College. He is the author of', 'A Higher Duty: Desertion among Georgia Troops during the American Civil War', 'and', 'Clergy Malpractice in America: Nally v. Grace Community Church of the Valley', '.', 'Read more'] | {
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Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make: ['Review', '“Noël and I listened to most of this book driving in the car! Wise words. Authentic experience. Provocative application. Turned a long trip into a fruitful two-person marriage seminar.”―', 'John Piper,', 'Founder and Teacher, desiringGod.org; Chancellor, Bethlehem College & Seminary; author,', 'Desiring God', '“At once deeply theological and practically relevant, this is one of the top books on marriage I have ever read. Paul Tripp allows readers to examine marriage through a biblical lens so that we understand how God can graciously heal our hurting homes. As a pastor, I will implore our people to read this book as soon as it is available.”―', 'Chris Brauns,', 'Pastor, The Red Brick Church, Stillman Valley, Illinois; author,', 'Unpacking Forgiveness', ';', 'Bound Together', ';\xa0and', 'When the Word Leads Your Pastoral Search', '“What I’ve come to expect from Paul Tripp is consistently deep, transparent, biblical, wise, practical, gospel-driven counsel. Rather than muddying the water with self-focused strategies designed to meet our ever-multiplying needs, Paul, as the seasoned soul-physician he is, correctly diagnoses our problems and provides the cure―humble faith in Jesus Christ. I wasn’t disappointed. You won’t be either.”―', 'Elyse Fitzpatrick,', 'coauthor,', 'Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women', '“Paul Tripp brings many years of counseling, growth as a husband, and deepening discovery of the liberating power of grace to this realistic and challenging guide to God’s engagement in redeeming marriages that are threatened by complacency, misunderstanding, and selfishness. The Bible’s message of the humbling and healing power of Christ’s mercy and the powerful presence of his Spirit in our homes comes through loud and clear. The daily practicality of gospel doctrine is made crystal clear by Tripp’s transparency about his personal missteps in becoming a Christ-reflecting husband and the many examples of couples who have discovered that they are sinners married to sinners. But that the third, divine Party in marriage gives hope and change when unrealistic expectations are shattered and when we confront our sin. But be warned: Tripp’s diagnostic questions are downright uncomfortable. Even those with strong marriages by God’s grace will find their deep tendencies toward self-coronation challenged!”―', 'Dennis E. Johnson,', 'Professor Emeritus of Practical Theology, Westminster Seminary California; author,', 'Him We Proclaim', ';', 'Walking with Jesus through His Word', '; and', 'Journeys with Jesus', '“Paul Tripp issues a challenge for couples to roll up their sleeves, get to work, and do what it takes to build a God-honoring relationship. He presents six commitments for couples to make, and contained within each is insightful, practical, and effective advice on how to construct a loving, growing, grace-soaked marriage.”―', 'Mary A. Kassian,', 'author,', 'Growing Grateful', 'About the Author', 'Paul David Tripp', '(DMin, Westminster Theological Seminary) is a pastor, award-winning author, and international conference speaker. He has written numerous books, including the bestselling daily devotional', 'New Morning Mercies', 'and', 'Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens', '. His nonprofit ministry exists to connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life. Tripp lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Luella, and they have four grown children.'] | {
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