Beyond the famous haunted cities and well known legends, America is filled with small towns where the dead are still said to walk.Haunted Small Town America explores the darker folklore of forgotten places, quiet streets, old graveyards, empty schools, abandoned hotels, railway crossings, lonely roads, and buildings where local history has left a lasting mark. These are not the usual stories repeated in every paranormal collection. This book turns toward the lesser known towns, the...

Bridget Berg grew up on the slopes of Elk Mountain, Utah. The daughter of a famous downhill skier, she was chasing her own Olympic dreams when her father’s unexpected death forced her to take over his ski lodge. It’s her home and she’ll protect it at all costs—especially from her insufferable neighbors.Kennedy Fleming is only in Utah to put her dad’s vacation home on the market. She has no interest in living there. That is, until she meets her sexy redheaded neighbor. Sure, she’s r...

New York Times bestselling author LaVyrle Spencer presents one of her most beloved, enduring stories...Hoping to escape the shame of her street urchin’s life in Boston, Anna Reardon plotted a desperate scheme—to become Karl Lindstrom’s mail-order bride in the beautiful, dangerous frontier of Minnesota.A kind and gentle man, Karl forgave Anna for her deceptions. But there was still one burning secret she had to hide from him, knowing its revelation ...

The Traveler’s Compass: Exploring the World on Any BudgetAdventure Awaits—No Matter What’s in Your Wallet.Dreaming of far-off places but think travel is out of reach? Think again. The Traveler’s Compass is your ultimate guide to seeing the world without breaking the bank. Whether you’re a student, a working professional, or simply someone with wanderlust and a tight budget, this book will show you how to make travel a reality—affordably, meaningfully, and memorably.P...

First in a daring Regency series. “A delight from start to finish with swashbuckling action, scorching love scenes, and a coolly arrogant hero to die for.”—Elizabeth Hoyt, New York Times bestselling authorLady Euphemia Marlington hasn’t been free in seventeen years—since she was captured by Corsairs and sold into a harem. Now the sultan is dead and Mia is back in London facing relentless newspapermen, an insatiably curious public, and her ...

Curriculum Theory, History, and Applications for Education serves as a comprehensive guide to curriculum history, theory, and contemporary curriculum applications, offering essential context for modern curriculum theories and courses. This textbook begins with a concise history of twentieth-century curriculum ideology and development, offering essential context for modern curriculum theories and schooling. It then explores fifteen curriculum ideologies, over ten chapters, and exam...

Have you ever met someone and felt like you’ve known them in a thousand different lifetimes?Lindsay Hall was a high school senior when she and her friend Patty discovered peach schnapps, listened to a past-life hypnosis CD, and got an up-close look at who she once was. And who she used to love. The knowledge of her past life has always haunted Lindsay. As her ex is happy to point out, it’s gotten in the way of her relationships too. Even her teenage daughter has politely suggested ...

In Forget Her Not, Samantha King is the only one who knows she doesn’t have it all (unless you count her mother and sister, which she doesn’t). When it comes to men, Sam won’t make time for anything more than a one-night stand. No commitments, no connections. Everything changes the morning she wakes up next to a woman for the first time, except Sam can’t actually remember what happened. But the undeniably gorgeous Mia Rossi isn’t going to let her ignore the passion they shared. Fo...

***A PopSugar Best New Romance of NovemberA She Reads Fall Historical Romance PickA Bookclubz Recommended Read“Unique characters and emotional depth...a winner. Spencer gives you all the feels!”—Sabrina Jeffries“Brilliantly crafted…an irresistible cocktail of smart characterization, sophisticated sensuality, and sharp wit.”—Booklist STARRED REVIEW“Sparkling…impossible not to love.”—PopsugarFans of Evie Dunmore, Sarah MacLea...

THE GODDESS OF WAR RIDES, HERALDED BY STORM FURIESThe oni have invaded Pittsburgh on Elfhome. And, so far, it looks like they are winning. All this is according to prophecy. But the prophecy is big on symbols and light on specifics. Tinker and her allies are doing the best they can to defend the city and the civilians caught in the crossfire of a war between elves that’s been brewing for centuries. But the enemy has no hesitation whatsoever in involving innocents. All the pieces in...

Nothing But TimeThe Wonderland Encounters Book TwoAlice escaped the Garden.Or so she thought.Drawn deeper into Wonderland than ever before, Alice finds herself trapped in a realm ruled not by whimsy, but by time itself. Every path leads to another impossible choice. Every answer uncovers a more troubling question. And somewhere ahead, a tea party waits endlessly at the end of the road.As the Garden's influence tightens around her, Alice must navigate...

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...