From a Washington Post weddings reporter who’s covered more than two hundred walks down the aisle comes a warm, witty, and wise book about relationships—the mystery, the science, and the secrets of how we find love and make it last.Ellen McCarthy has explored the complete journey of our timeless quest for “The One,” the Soul Mate, the Real Thing. This indispensable collection of insights—on dating, commitment, breakups, weddings, and marriage—gives us a window into endurin...

A young man emerges from a car crash on a remote road in Boston. Although he walks away unscathed the crash has claimed an innocent life.Sixteen years later Melanie Yeats walks into a Garda station with her hands stained in blood. As she gradually reveals her story the detectives are left with more questions than answers.What is the connection between Melanie, her missing husband, the car crash in Boston and the death of a young woman? Is Melanie a murderer or a victim? Who...

Because That's Where Your Heart is a collection of short stories that are all about passion! The 16 selected writers share different perspectives on what really moves hearts and souls, with tales of love enduring, of desire, of longing, of losing and finding – stories that are full of wildness.With collaborations by Mike Adamson, Joseph Anderson, T.L. Bodine, Malina Douglas, Ummkulthum Hassan, D. Anne Hines, Hullabaloo22, Valerie Hunter, Ellen McCarthy, R. Tim Morris, Sam Muller, P...

Wimbourne Books presents the seventeenth in a series of rare or out-of-print ghost stories from Victorian authors. With an introduction by author Alastair Gunn, Volume 17 contains stories published between 1855 and 1900, all by obscure, little-known or unidentified female authors. Readers new to this genre will discover its pleasures; the Victorian quaintness, the sometimes shocking difference in social norms, the almost comical politeness and structured etiquette, the archaic and precise ...

"It's the unknown that gets us. I mean, where are they? They have to be somewhere ..."-AnonymousNo Trace features fifteen tales of disappearances from some of today's newest writers that tell the stories of the vanished.Some are poignant, some are terrifying. Others you can see unfolding in your mind's eye.All will leave you wondering.Featured Contributors:Glen Damien Campbell & Jennifer Gilbert-Campbell, Adjie Henderson, Wil...

This edition brings to light the stories overlooked by history: the memories of veterans, historical accounts of vital regiments, studies of Native Americans who fought in the war, biographies of key figures in civilian support - doctors, nurses, scientists, and politicians. Through these personal accounts and historical studies, this edition honors the bravery and sacrifice of those whose stories have faded from memory, yet remain vital to understanding the the Civil War. This carefully c...

The Unsung Heroes & Heroines of the Civil War: A 20-Volume Tribute offers an expansive and profound exploration of the many overlooked yet pivotal figures who shaped the course of the American Civil War. Encompassing a wide range of literary styles— from detailed historical accounts to personal memoirs— this anthology delves into the intricate lives and courageous acts of those who have often been overshadowed in mainstream historical narratives. Highlighting the rich diversity and profoun...

When Dr. David Cundiff called me with a proposal to help research and write The Right Medicine I was intrigued but skep tical. His ideas for reform of the US health care system were visionary, radical, and highly original-but would they work? As a Wall Street analyst and long-time student of the health care system, I had my doubts. had read David's book on hospice care, Euthanasia Is Not the I Answer, and was impressed. And I had recently witnessed the slow death of my grandmother from the...

Typhoons and big heavy equipment changes the way of life. Moki an orphaned monkey learns that freedom comes through choices. It is through his own actions that give him happiness. What does glasses have to do with being happy or being sad? Moki is full of energy and excitement. Find out how Moki uses his energy in the choices he makes.