"It's absolutely delightful, and I would recommend it to anyone who's a fan of Sarah Caudwell, or Agatha Christie, or anyone who loves really clever British murder mysteries set in the '20s." - Gillian Flynn, international bestselling author of Gone Girl.After eight years in South Africa, Charles Knox returns to England a wealthy man, determined to put his past behind him. But when he is invited to Sissingham Hall, the Norfolk home of Sir Neville S...

A forbidden attraction. A risky affair. Frazer and Cora are about to cross the line—and nothing will ever be the same.Frazer, head midwife at a hospital in Perth, Australia, is trying to make her corner of the world a little better by starting up a programme for at-risk parents. Not everyone is excited about her ideas. Surrounded by red tape, she finally has to team up with Cora, a social worker who is married to Frazer's boss.Cora is starting to think her ...

Fifteen Years in Hell is a harrowing and deeply personal memoir by Luther Benson, first published in 1879, chronicling his prolonged and devastating struggle with alcoholism. The book offers an unflinching look into the author’s descent into addiction, beginning with his early life in Indiana, where he was raised in a loving and religious family. Despite a promising start, Benson’s experimentation with alcohol quickly spiraled into a relentless and destructive habit that would consume the ...

Time and Time-Tellers is a fascinating exploration of the history, science, and cultural significance of timekeeping devices, authored by James W. Benson. This comprehensive work delves into humanity’s enduring quest to measure and understand the passage of time, tracing the evolution of time-telling instruments from ancient sundials and water clocks to the intricate mechanical watches and chronometers of the nineteenth century. Benson, a renowned watchmaker, combines technical expertise w...

The definitive story of the making of 2001: A Space Odyssey, acclaimed today as one of the greatest films ever made, and of director Stanley Kubrick and writer Arthur C. Clarke—****“a tremendous explication of a tremendous film….Breathtaking” (The Washington Post).Fifty years ago a strikingly original film had its premiere. Still acclaimed as one of the most remarkable and important motion pictures ever made, 2001: A Space Odyssey

The Third Biennial Report of the Oregon State Highway Commission is an official government publication detailing the activities, progress, and financial status of the Oregon State Highway Commission for the biennial period ending December 31, 1918. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth overview of the Commission’s efforts to develop, improve, and maintain Oregon’s highway infrastructure during a pivotal era of growth and modernization. It includes detailed accounts of road constru...

The honeymoon was an accident—but the dead body isn’t. Angela Marchmont is back for a new adventure!Not-quite-newlywed Angela Marchmont is having a belated honeymoon on the idyllic Greek island of Rhodes, but has barely even unpacked her bathing-suit before an unwelcome encounter with the dead body of a young archaeologist draws her into a tangled web of murder and blackmail.Everyone thinks Roy Cavell drowned accidentally, but after receivin...

Constipation and Its Correction by Exercise is a comprehensive guide authored by John Harvey Kellogg, M.D., focusing on the natural and effective management of constipation through physical exercise. Drawing on his extensive experience as a physician and health reformer, Dr. Kellogg delves into the causes, symptoms, and consequences of chronic constipation, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle and bodily movement in maintaining digestive health. The book provides a detailed exploration ...

An unfortunate accident, an old grudge, and a Sapphic fake romance.Since A-List actress and Hollywood's sweetheart Wren Acker came out, not only is she at the top of the acting world; she's also crush number one for her queer fanbase. Loving life, loving her job, loving her cat—everything is fantastic. Except that lack of any kind of private life.When a car accident brings her to the ER, the bottom falls out of her world when she realizes that reserved Doctor Taylor, her ph...

For a determined lady scholar, nothing perks up a wedding quite like exploding coffins and a priceless stolen manuscript.Professional archivist and fervent suffragette Ellie Mallory loathes marriage ceremonies, but she's willing to endure this one if it means she can get her hands on a uniquely fascinating 13th century apocalypse manuscript. The only problem? The manuscript she finds is a fake, and the real one will be swapped out by thieves before the wedding bell...

When an unwelcome figure from her past turns up unexpectedly, Angela Marchmont has no idea that she is about to become the most notorious woman in Britain. Forced to reveal secrets she has kept to herself for many years and which she had thought were safely buried, Angela faces a fight for her very life which she looks almost certain to lose without the help of the man she loves. But what hope does she have when the one man who can save her is the one man who has every reason to abandon he...

A broad-based approach to preservationAfter completing an extensive survey of preservation programs throughout the United States, authors Virginia O. Benson and Richard Klein saw the need for this comprehensive approach to historic preservation, examining where it has been and where it is going, anticipating that historic preservation must encourage collaborative projects among planning, design, and development professionals.This text focuses on complex eco...