The greatest orator in Roman history, Marcus Tullius Cicero remained one of the republic's chief supporters throughout his life, guided by profound political beliefs that illuminated his correspondence with both close friends and powerful aristocrats. A chronicle of a crumbling civilization during the era when the republic disintegrated and was replaced by despotism, his Letters portray a world dominated by characters who have since acquired almost mythic status - including Pompey, Caesar,...

Fifteen murdered.Seven witnesses.One by one, they fall.As crime reporter Will Finch puts the final touches on his latest book, private investigator Eve Noon makes her way to his remote island retreat. But someone is watching. Someone is waiting. And before she arrives, the nightmare has already begun.That night, a haunted Iraq War veteran knocks on their door with a dire warning: "There's trouble coming....

"In the heartwarming tale of Lily's Garden, a young girl named Lily receives a special gift from her grandmother – seeds with the power to grow into acts of kindness and love. Lily decides to plant these kindness seeds in her garden, nurturing them with care. As the kindness plants flourish, Lily discovers the magical connection between her actions and the garden's growth. The word of her enchanted garden spreads, inspiring the town to embrace small acts of kindness.Lily's garden b...

Political Chaos delves into the many different elements that make up a successful Presidency, and details the many failures we are seeing today. We look into the core issues, showcase how decision making, policy, and image all add or subtract from the polling numbers a President is given. Political Chaos, Creation of Disaster, tears open the veil of secrecy that is designed to hide the truth, and misinform the masses. Political Chaos is designed to inform the reader, enlighten all levels o...

The enchanting tale of the witch's moonlight visits became a whimsical memory.

From gentleman callers to big men on campus, from Coke dates to "parking," From Front Porch to Back Seat is the vivid history of dating in America. In chronicling a dramatic shift in patterns of courtship between the 1920s and the 1960s, Beth Bailey offers a provocative view of how we sought out mates-and of what accounted for our behavior. More than a quarter-century has passed since the dating system Bailey describes here lost its coherence and dominance. Yet the legacy of the s...

It was bitterly cold the night it happened. The water she plunged him into was colder, but the coldest thing that night, Pada knew, was her heart. Forced to fend for himself and nothing more than a pup, Pada must try to survive. When he finds himself locked up all seems lost, that is until Father shows up. Will the cage or Pada's past be too much for Father to handle?

After years of wandering, Pace Williams expects to find a home in the Oregon Country. He doesn't expect to fall in love with a fiery Irishwoman bent on returning home to avenge her people.Oona Moriarty expects one thing: to exact revenge on the English overlords who took her home. She doesn't expect to fall in love with a man who looks like he's been carved from this Western landscape.Together they vow to trust the unexpected and settle into a life, but when Pace's ancient en...

A downed airliner. A plot for revenge. A nation on the brink.Crime reporter Will Finch never saw it coming. On Telegraph Hill, a woman mistakes him for someone named Joel Griffin. "The game is getting dangerous," she whispers. Before she can say more, a drive-by assassin silences her—collapsing at Finch's feet in a pool of blood.By morning, two FBI agents are at his door. Finch is the prime suspect in a deep-web conspiracy. The evidence is airtight...

A governor's pardon. A Nobel Prize winner. A murder at City Hall.When the outgoing governor of Kentucky pardons 428 felons, the criminal justice system is rocked. Among them—Lennart Skoll, convicted of a brutal double homicide. He swears he was framed. But can he be trusted?Across the country, crime reporter Will Finch joins an Extinction Rebellion protest outside San Francisco's City Hall. Chaos erupts, a gunshot rings out, and Finch tackles the shooter. W...

A gathering of angels. The madness of men. A world on fire.Crime reporter Will Finch and private investigator Eve Noon escape to a remote media retreat deep in the redwoods of Northern California—until a midnight knock shatters the silence.A wildfire rages toward them, but the real danger isn't the flames. As the evacuation order comes down, Will and Eve find themselves trapped in a deadly game where the enemy isn't just nature—it's the people hidden among ...

"The Apple-Tree" by L. H. Bailey is a delightful exploration of the apple tree's significance in both nature and human culture. Bailey, a renowned horticulturist, delves into the various species of apple trees, their growth habits, and the beauty they bring to landscapes. The book is not just a botanical study; it also reflects on the historical and emotional connections people have with apple trees, making it a rich tapestry of knowledge and sentiment. Readers are invited to appreciate th...