James is a trans boy who goes to a Catholic boarding school. He is hoping for a calm year, but other people have different plans...Soon, he finds himself entangled in a murder investigation. He has now to navigate his new experiences, and try to stay true to himself, all while trying to lay low while he investigates who killed his classmate.One question remains: who killed Daniel Smith, and why?

Philip Brown is one of the most admired and respected accounting academics alive today. He was a pioneer in capital markets research in accounting, and his 1968 article, co-authored with Ray Ball, "An Empirical Evaluation of Accounting Income Numbers," arguably had a greater impact on the course of accounting research, directly and indirectly, than any other article during the second half of the twentieth century. Since that time, his innovative research has focused on issues that bridge a...

Franky Franklyn is at it again. He finds himself waking up in Philadelphia in the year 1776. What exploits will he find himself in this time? Who will he meet as he explores what life is like at the birth of America? Will Danny Divine make an appearance? It's all here in this second adventure as we travel back in History.

The Merrimack Valley became home to Greeks after the great immigration to the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries. After its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1832, Greece had inadequate resources for its citizens, which led to much hardship. Many of these refugees came to the Merrimack Valley in search of a better living. They settled in Haverhill, Lawrence, and Lowell, Massachusetts, or Concord, Manchester, and Nashua, New Hampshire, where they secured jobs in factories an...

"The Queen of Connemara: The Extraordinary Life of Bina McLoughlin"Nestled on Ireland's rugged west coast, the tranquil village of Leenane in County Galway embodies a timeless charm where traditions, faith, and charismatic characters once held sway, yet now stand at the crossroads of changing cultures, technology, and commerce.This narrative immerses us in the remarkable life of Bina McLoughlin, a woman whose existence spanned the early 20th century—a period when Ireland gr...

When one thinks of the Merrimack Valley, shoe shops and mills come to mind. For that reason, it was a hotbed for Armenian immigrants following World War I and the genocide that robbed Armenia of half its population, with some 1.5 million victims lost at the hands of the Ottoman Turkish Empire and another million people uprooted from their homes and scattered to a Diaspora. Many of these refugees came to the Merrimack Valley--settling in the cities of Haverhill, Lawrence, and Lowell--to eke...

The unique flavor of malt is a reminder of my childhood! Growing up, we used to drink malted milk shakes, eat malt flavored ice cream, and crunch on malted milk balls. I still love anything and everything made with the distinct taste of malt! When I started brewing beer decades ago, I became interested in other uses for the tasty malt extract and malt powder I was using. Here are some recipes I think people will be interested in trying out. Enjoy!

Haverhill and the American Revolution: A Town Answers the Call tells the true story of how one Massachusetts town experienced the birth of a nation.Written especially for young readers, this book brings the American Revolution down to a local level, showing how ordinary people in Haverhill—farmers, shopkeepers, women, children, and community leaders—were affected by extraordinary events. From daily life along the Merrimack River to the alarm from Lexington and Conc...

What is the single most widely used gadget on the planet?The answer, of course, is the mobile phone. This technology is currently used by more than 90% of Americans, and by over 75% of the population worldwide.Has everyone around you fallen under the spell of their cell?Author Phil Brown provides readers with a series of entertaining stories regarding cellphone use, while offering an opportunity to evaluate how we use these amazing devices.Inside you will read h...

In a world where allegiances are tested and destinies intertwine, three lives converge in a tale of danger, passion, and choices.Philip Browne is no ordinary man; he's a mutant assassin bearing scars from a tumultuous past. When he's tasked with protecting the innocent Ava Hayes from the clutches of Zane Zadiach, the infamous heir to the Blue Skeletal cult, Philip finds himself torn between duty and a burgeoning affection for Ava.As Zane pursues them under the grandmaster's...

Housing has always had a close association with the lives refugees lead in exile and the settlement of refugees is, at its core, a housing issue. Refugees move from their home, perhaps through various other places, to finally arrive in a nation-state which provides them with security of status and the promise of assistance to continue their lives. At the foundation of this promise of refuge is the provision of a safe and secure home. Despite this, the knowledge base about housing and its s...

"Shayna's Shadows" introduces a grade 8 youngster from an ethnic group who arrives at a new school and encounters bullying, prejudice and bigotry, difficulties many young people face today. Shayna overcomes her problems through reliance on her own inner resources, as well as on the help of her friend, Jessica, and a number of significant others in her school, religious and community environments.Suitable for young adult or adult readers.