The Accomplisht Cook; Or, The Art & Mystery of Cookery is a seminal 17th-century English cookbook authored by Robert May, first published in 1660. Renowned for its comprehensive and detailed approach, the book stands as one of the earliest and most influential culinary texts in English literature. Drawing on May’s extensive experience as a professional chef in aristocratic households, the work offers a fascinating glimpse into the opulent banquets and elaborate feasts of the Stuart era. Th...

Mental Diseases: A Public Health Problem by Dr. Louis Casamajor is a comprehensive exploration of mental illness as a significant concern for public health, originally published in the early 20th century. The book delves into the prevalence, causes, and societal impact of mental disorders, emphasizing the urgent need for public awareness and systemic intervention. Dr. Casamajor discusses the classification of mental diseases, their symptoms, and the challenges faced in diagnosis and treatm...

My whole life has been characterized by fighting; fighting my family and fighting for my life.Trust me—the first one is completely voluntary, and a lot of fun. The second? Not so much.To say my family dynamic is weird is the understatement of the century. I held my first sword when I was only five years old, and I learned how to dispose of a body before I turned ten.I may have a penchant for pink and sparkles…but that doesn't mean I don't know how t...

Bub and his human, Bella, set sail on a cruise in the next installment of this bestselling, full-color, early chapter book series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Bella and ...

An evocative novel about identity, loss, and the enduring bonds of family Known for his acclaimed biographies and award-winning books on the history of the oil industry, Gary May' s literary talents shine in Unburdening, his first venture into fiction. In 1975, James O' Malley, a journalist-turned-college professor, returns to his family' s Ontario apple farm to grapple with his mother' s suicide. As he delves into his family' s history, he realizes how little he truly understands about th...

Part 2 of 3This book was originally part of a larger edition titled The Raven Wolf King: Wolfless. The story has now been split into a multi‑book series for easier reading, 3 in total, all available. All parts are also available together in one Paperback book.They called Valeria wolfless. Worthless. A waste of space. Born without a wolf soul, she was shunned by her pack and endured the cruelty of her mother. To everyone, she was nothing. To herself, she was simply ...

Part 3 of 3This book was originally part of a larger edition titled The Raven Wolf King: Wolfless. The story has now been split into a multi‑book series for easier reading, 3 in total, all available. All parts are also available together in one Paperback book.They called Valeria wolfless. Worthless. A waste of space. Born without a wolf soul, she was shunned by her pack and endured the cruelty of her mother. To everyone, she was nothing. To herself, she was simply ...

USA Today Bestselling Author May McGoldrick presents her Highland Treasure Trilogy.Three Scottish sisters each hold a clue to their family’s treasure–and the key to the hearts of three Highland warriors…THE DREAMERWhen her late father was branded a traitor to the king, Catherine Percy found sanctuary in Scotland. But a case of mistaken identity put her in a compromising position with the Highland earl sworn to protect her. Marriage to him s...

Breaking free from the Jehovah’s Witness community would be the test that would become my testimony. There I was climbing the ice-clad rungs of a rickety old ladder, anchored in a bed of snow, hanging Christmas lights for the very first time. I was convinced no other symbol would illumine my debut as brightly or as swiftly as this. It felt exhilarating yet terrifying all at once—like standing on the edge of a precipice fearing that stepping off would either plunge me into death, or somehow...

Do you feel the wiggles when you are told to sit still? Does your brain buzz with unstoppable ideas? What if those things you thought were challenges were actually superpowers?Meet Ben T. Finnigan, a boy with ADHD who feels frustrated when he's fidgety and his big emotions take over. But with a little help, Ben discovers that his boundless energy, endless curiosity, and creativity are what make him extraordinary. Through heartwarming moments and laugh-out-loud adventures, Ben learn...

“Wolfless and worthless—that is what you are, Valeria.”Worthless. Stupid. A waste of space. That is what they all called me.“You’ll be rejected. No male in his right mind will ever want you.”And they were right. My love story begins with rejection.“You are wolfless. You are the dirt beneath our feet.”Wolfless? Yes, I was born without a wolf soul. But I am more than that. My bloodline carries magic, and soon they will all learn how worthless ...

Built on the foundation of Colossians 3:1, which urges us to keep our hearts and minds on the things of God, With Eyes Above: A Poetry Anthology is an honest, vulnerable, and thought-provoking collection of poems by May that will touch the hearts and spirits of readers.Using verse to journal her own questions and struggles from her past, as well as the assurances and blessings that come from God, May explores scripture and life with her eyes fixed on Jesus in every situation.