Eleni Gage, a young journalist living in New York, leaves her Manhattan flat to return to the remote but beautiful Greek village of Lia in northern Greece and rebuild her ruined ancestral home. But this is not just another tale of quaint rustic DIY - the house was the scene of imprisonment and torture, and its ruins are stalked by the ghosts of the Greek Civil War.The story is played out in the stunning mountainous landscape of Epiros, one of the least-visited regions of Europe. As ...

A son's quest to avenge his mother's murder.In 1948, in a Greek mountain village, Eleni Gatzoyiannis was arrested, tortured and shot. She was one of the 158,000 victims of the Greek Civil War. Her crime had been to help her children escape from the Communist guerrillas who occupied their village. Her son, Nicholas Gage, was then eight years old. Eleni is the story of his obsessive and harrowing reconstruction of his mother's life and death and his pursuit of his mother's k...

Leaving behind a sparkling social life and a successful journalism career, Eleni Gage moved from New York City to the remote Greek village of Lia. Lia is the same village where her father was born and her grandmother murdered, and which her father, Nicholas Gage, made famous twenty years ago with his international bestseller Eleni.Her four aunts (the diminutive but formidable thitsas) warned Eleni that she'd get killed by Albanians and eaten by wolves if she moved ...

Three generations of Nicaraguan women are reunited in their homeland in this "sweet, stately story [of] their loves, losses, and what the future holds" ( Publishers Weekly ).When Maria returns to Nicaragua for her beloved grandfather's funeral, she brings with her a mysterious package from her grandmother's past. She also carries the burden of her tense relationship with her mother, Ninexin, once a storied revolutionary, n...

Every engaged couple wants two things: a meaningful wedding and a lifetime of happiness. This great gift book is a cross-cultural collection of marriage folklore that will help you achieve both. Create your own lucky traditions with nods to each other’s heritage, customs from places you’ve visited together, and auspicious rituals that just feel special. Whether you are just engaged or you’re days away from tying the knot, you’ll gain insight every step of the way. With this book as your gu...

A joyful testament to our ability to rise to new challenges and shape the world for the better, Make Change! collects art celebrating inclusivity, love, and civic engagement in one compelling, petite hardcover volume. Filled to the brim with artwork from a diverse roster of celebrated illustrators and designers, this book is a font of encouragement for aspiring activists, artists, teachers, graduates, and movers and shakers. Whether fighting for social justice or striving towards ...

This essential babysitting guide offers advice on caring for children of all ages, plus tips on meeting new families, maintaining your business, and more!For tween and teens, babysitting can be an excellent first job. But along with new responsibility and independence, it often comes with concerns, doubts, and plenty of questions. Babysitting Secrets is your comprehensive guide to this exciting new venture.Here you'll find tips on everything from b...

Bring the whole family together with 52 simple gardening projects.New in the bestselling 52 series (over 6 million copies sold across the line!), this handy deck of cards is full of gardening ideas to get children and parents exploring, learning, and laughing together in nature.The gardening activities are educational and simple for beginning gardeners of all ages and include plenty of projects that are easy for any gardening setup—whether you're working in y...

How to Rule at Drawing features 50 bite-size tips and tricks to help you improve your art skills. This easy-to-follow, irresistibly illustrated book will get you in the habit of capturing not just what you see, but also what you feel.Whether you're a beginner just learning the basics or an expert looking to hone your skills, this handbook is the perfect easy-breezy volume for anyone who wants to up their art-making game. The simple and acti...

This beautifully curated collection of amazing camping spots all around the world evokes awe-inspiring, attainable travel adventures.Whether you're planning a getaway or just want to visit some of the world's most beautiful outdoor destinations from the comfort of your couch, You Are Here: Camping is the perfect wanderlust inspiration.• YOU ARE THERE—OR COULD BE!: Breathtaking photography evokes the spirit of the place, and geolocation details identi...

A valentine of a book brimming with contemporary art celebrating matters of the heart.Flowers, hearts, doilies, chocolates, and couples holding hands are all reinvented here with a cool modern twist, creating a new visual vocabulary to express all those tender sentiments we can't quite find the words for.Featuring contributions by such beloved artists as Gemma Correll, Julia Rothman, Rifle Paper Co., and many more, this showcase of talent will tug at the he...

A valentine of a book brimming with contemporary art celebrating matters of the heart.Flowers, hearts, doilies, chocolates, and couples holding hands are all reinvented here with a cool modern twist, creating a new visual vocabulary to express all those tender sentiments we can't quite find the words for.Featuring contributions by such beloved artists as Gemma Correll, Julia Rothman, Rifle Paper Co., and many more, this showcase of talent will tug at the he...