In Toni Leland's first Kovak & Quaid mystery, a national champion show jumper in an Ohio horse training barn is replaced by a look-alike, but the switch isn't discovered for months.Comfortable in the safe world of equine photography, ex-cop Kim Kovak thinks she has finally moved past the terror of a routine patrol that changed her life forever. Then a simple photo shoot catapults her into the middle of a dangerous arena of horse theft. Old habits die hard and Kim goes afte...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn a world quick to label, judge, and box in people, one father and son stood firm and refused to be defined by an autism diagnosis.If you’re channel surfing and happen upon Leland Vittert during his nightly national cable show on NewsNation, he comes off as a poised journalist prying nuggets from guests. If you watched him for years as an anchor at Fox News Channel, you saw him on the battlefields ...

For over a century, National Geographic has shaped American visual culture, captivating audiences with stunning photography and compelling storytelling. Yet behind its iconic yellow border lies a fraught legacy of gender bias, racial misrepresentation, and colonialist narratives.In this incisive study, Leland G. Spencer examines the brand's recent attempts to reckon with that legacy across its magazine and television platforms. From special issues spotlighting transgender lives, t...

911 Dispatch: "911, what's your emergency?" Caller: "What were the winning numbers for the Evening Pick Four today?"Lauded as the "911 poster child" by Katie Couric, former Saturday Night Live writer Leland Gregory takes us back to where the funny all began.From presidential philosophizing and political pandering to foolish felons and office idiots, Leland Gregory generates side-splitting laughter by chronicling the worst of human nature. Gregory takes us back to where all ...

**FINALIST FOR THE PULITZER PRIZENamed one of the best books of the year by: THE NEW YORKER • THE WASHINGTON POST • THE ATLANTIC • NPR • PUBLISHERS WEEKLY • LITHUB"Fascinating...The great strength of this memoir is its voracious, humble curiosity." - The Atlantic, The 10 Best Books of the YearA witty, winning, and revelatory personal narrative of the author’s transition from sightedness to blindness and his quest to learn...

From absurd 911 calls to presidential philosophizing to his New York Times best-selling Stupid American History, Leland Gregory generates the best laughs by exposing the worst of human nature.Now, Gregory--sets his sights north to the frozen tundra of Canada to skewer Canadians, in Canaduh: Idiots from the Frozen North. Inside Canaduh: Idiots from the Frozen North, Gregory offers hundreds of accounts of Canadian stupidity at its most random and b...

"The Mystic Will" by Charles Godfrey Leland explores the profound connection between the human spirit and the mystical forces that govern our lives. Leland, a prominent figure in the 19th-century occult movement, delves into the concept of willpower as a transformative force. Through a blend of personal anecdotes, philosophical musings, and practical exercises, he encourages readers to harness their inner strength and align their intentions with the universe. The book serves as both a guid...

Charles Godfrey Leland's "Etruscan Magic & Occult Remedies" is a captivating journey into the mystical and magical practices of the ancient Etruscans, a civilization that predates and profoundly influenced the Romans. Drawing on extensive research and firsthand accounts, Leland offers a comprehensive exploration of Etruscan magic, folklore, and healing practices, unveiling the rich spiritual heritage of this enigmatic people.Leland, an esteemed folklorist and author, presents a deta...

Faster than you can dial 9-1-1, author Leland Gregory delivers his follow-up to What's the Number for 911 with more real-life calls to the country's emergency operators. What's the Number for 911 Again' answers the urgent call for more of these wacky conversations. "Can you unplug my coffeepot I left on at my house" "Where can I get rid of my Christmas tree" Amazing and hilarious!

THERE is in Northern Italy a mountain district known as La Romagna Toscana, the inhabitants of which speak a rude form of the Bolognese dialect. These Romagnoli are manifestly a very ancient race, and appear to have preserved traditions and observances little changed from an incredibly early time. It has been a question of late years whether the Bolognese are of Etrurian origin, and it seems to have been generally decided that they are not. With this I have nothing whatever to do. They wer...

The Best Works of Charles Godfrey LelandLegends of FlorenceMemoirsThe Algonquin Legends of New EnglandThe Breitmann BalladsThe English Gipsies and Their LanguageThe GypsiesThe Mystic Will

When a team of brilliant kids-turned-astronauts find themselves in serious trouble in outer space, they must work together to get back home. Find out what they learn and if they get back safely in this STEAM-driven series created by real life astronaut, Leland Melvin!"[A] series that will show kids that if they can dream it, they can do it." —People Magazine"...encourages more kids to explore space if they want to or never thought they could." —...