A family gathering in the Hamptons leads to unexpected surprises.Alice Hughes is a widow with two teenagers and a demanding job in New York City, but the death of Aunt Jean means her presence is required in the Hamptons. Much to everyone’s surprise, the elderly aunt has left Beachcomber Winery solely to Alice, even though she doesn’t know the first thing about vineyards. Alice’s mother is particularly shocked given that her own decades-old rift with Aunt Jean caused strain...

Between 5,000 and 6,000 years ago, in a few favored areas of the world, humankind mastered the formulas that released it from the Stone Age. For the first time in history, people became civilized. This globe- and time-trotting book vividly describes how a number of major civilizations - the Mayans, the Egyptians, the Khmers, the Etruscans, and more - emerged, thrived, faded, but left a mark on our collective imagination and culture. Memories of some of these civilizations linger in the for...

Tyler Barnes can’t believe his eyes when Alexis MacAdams walks back into his life. His high school crush left Mangrove Island seventeen years ago and never looked back. He’s held on to the memory of her, even though she never gave him a second glance. Now Alexis is back for the holidays and Tyler is determined to make a lasting impression before she slips away again. He soon learns, however, that her broken heart needs to heal before he has a chance to win it. Can Tyler convince her to ris...

The Tomb of Tutankhamun. A candle flame flickers on treasures that have lain in darkness for 3,250 years. Lord Carnarvon: "Can you see anything?" Howard Carter: "Yes . . . wonderful things!" Carter did, indeed, stumble on wonderful things. Here is one of the world's most exciting detective stories, told by a master Egyptologist, filled with the adventures of those who first unraveled the mysteries of ancient Egypt. While no one may ever uncover all the secrets behind the...

More than 3,000 years ago, a young man of seventeen named Tutankhamen became pharaoh of Egypt. His reign came toward the end of a vital period in Egypt's history when Thebes was the wealthiest and most splendid city in the world. Great temples soared into the sky, and in the temple workshops, hundreds of craftsmen labored to turn the riches of Egypt into magnificent garments, furniture and houses, ornaments, and weapons for all their heavenly gods and for their earthly god, the pharaoh. In...

Of all the great ancient civilizations, Egypt has provided the world the most alluring portraits of women. Here, from author Leonard Cottrell, are the fascinating stories of those women - from the legendary beauty, Nefertiti, and Nefertari, the favorite wife of the great Ramesses II; to Tiye, wife of the uxorious, luxury-loving Amenophis III, and the formidable Hatsepshut, the only queen of Egypt to rule as a divine pharaoh in her own right.

He broke her heart in high school, and these days he's her coworker, as well as the expert on getting on her nerves.She earned his resentment, too, all those years ago, and now she's a regular pain in his ass that he can never ignore.Forgive, forget, and find a way to get along? Not these two.Until a threat arises with Maggie in its sights, that is. Then Luke is someone whose foot she'd like to stomp on and he's the only person who can help her—but for him ...

Pull up a beach chair and fall in love with picture perfect Mangrove Island.This box set includes the first 3 books in the contemporary romance series: Long Way Home (Book 1), Far From Home (Book 2) and No Place Like Home (Book 3). Learn more about the Mangrove Island series at nevecottrell.com.

The attack on Libya laid bare the iron fist within the velvet glove of slogans such as "humanitarian intervention." Like the destruction of Yugoslavia and the rape of Afghanistan, the reduction of Libya to a virtual slave colony was performed under the banner of NATO. And what exactly is NATO? Richard Cottrell tells the story of mayhem and murder behind the "alliance for peace" and predicts an emerging military colossus fighting to seize control of strategic resources such as oil, gas, min...

This is the ultimate guide to study skills, written by million copy bestselling author Stella Cottrell. Her tried and tested approach, based on over 20 years' experience of working with students, has helped over a million students to achieve their potential.When it comes to studying, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. This engaging and accessible guide shows students how to tailor their learning to their individual needs in order to boost their grades, build their confidence a...

Get all 7 books in the Mangrove Island contemporary romance series in one mega box set and save!Pull up a beach chair and enjoy the fireworks as seven couples find love when they least expect it.LONG WAY HOME, BOOK 1FAR FROM HOME, BOOK 2NO PLACE LIKE HOME, BOOK 3HEART OF THE HOME, BOOK 4HOME SWEET HOME, BOOK 5FEELS LIKE HOME, BOOK 6ALMOST HOME, BOOK 7

Pilgrim is a teaching and discipleship resource that helps inquirers and new Christians explore what it means to travel through life with Christ. A Christian course for the twenty-first century, Pilgrim offers an approach of participation, not persuasion. Following the practice of the ancient disciplines of biblical reflection and prayer with quotes from the Christian tradition throughout the ages, Pilgrim assumes little or no knowledge of the Christian faith. In...