A well-behaved lady historian ought to avoid haunted forests… not plunge into them seeking an invincible weapon of the gods.Ellie Mallory didn't exactly volunteer to prevent the most dangerous artifact of the Ramayana from falling into the wrong hands—but if one has been coerced into an adventure, the least one can do is bring along a few friends.Constance Tyrrell has new daggers stuffed in her garters, a thirst to discover everything India has to offer… an...

“The Book of Mormon is the greatest book in the world.” So writes President Ezra Taft Benson on what was to be one of the landmark topics of his presidency.Across the world and throughout The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, an increasing number of men and women are coming to Christ — and growing in Christ — through the Book of Mormon. It is the key to conversion.Joseph Smith called the Book of Mormon “the most correct of any book on earth.” Throughout his presi...

The definitive story of the making of 2001: A Space Odyssey, acclaimed today as one of the greatest films ever made, and of director Stanley Kubrick and writer Arthur C. Clarke—****“a tremendous explication of a tremendous film….Breathtaking” (The Washington Post).Fifty years ago a strikingly original film had its premiere. Still acclaimed as one of the most remarkable and important motion pictures ever made, 2001: A Space Odyssey

Welcome to "My Book of Continental Dishes: 100 Different International Cuisine." This book is a celebration of culinary diversity, taking you on a gastronomic journey around the world. From the vibrant flavors of Africa to the comforting classics of British cuisine and beyond, each chapter delves into a distinct culinary heritage. Whether you're an adventurous home cook or simply curious about global flavors, this collection of recipes offers a chance to explore the diverse and del...

Nice Victorian ladies don’t run off to find legendary lost cities.One trifling little arrest shouldn’t have cost Ellie Mallory her job, but it’s only the latest in a line of injustices facing any educated woman with archaeological ambitions.When Ellie stumbles across the map to a mysterious ancient city, she knows she’s holding her chance to revolutionize Pre-Colombian history. There’s just one teensy complication. A ruthless villain wants it, and Ellie is ...

A library of arcane mysteries. A band of outcasts with complicated powers. The shadow of war on the horizon. Enter the world of the London Charismatics.A killer stalks the gaslit streets of London, draining the city’s mediums of blood. Lily Albright knows who will be next to die.For as long as she can remember, Lily has been cursed with visions of the future that she can never change. When a murderer threatens someone she loves, sh...

Fifteen Years in Hell is a harrowing and deeply personal memoir by Luther Benson, first published in 1879, chronicling his prolonged and devastating struggle with alcoholism. The book offers an unflinching look into the author’s descent into addiction, beginning with his early life in Indiana, where he was raised in a loving and religious family. Despite a promising start, Benson’s experimentation with alcohol quickly spiraled into a relentless and destructive habit that would consume the ...

On a reluctant visit to her painfully respectable brother and his wife, Angela Marchmont finds herself once again caught up in murder when a local farmer is shot dead, apparently at the hands of his sworn enemy. But the case is not as simple as it seems, for other motives and suspects soon come to light. With reporters hot on the scent and her friend Inspector Jameson battling a conflict of interest, Angela must use all her ingenuity to unravel the case and bring the murderer to justice—or...

Respectable lady scholars shouldn’t be dodging evildoers, escaping lost tombs, and chasing down magical artifacts.Archivist and suffragette Ellie Mallory always dreamed of putting her scholarly skills to work in the ancient sands of Egypt. She never imagined she would be doing so in order to save an object of legendary power from a batch of ruthless villains.Racing baddies to an arcanum of Biblical proportions is only one of Ellie’s problems. Her hopelessly...

Time and Time-Tellers is a fascinating exploration of the history, science, and cultural significance of timekeeping devices, authored by James W. Benson. This comprehensive work delves into humanity’s enduring quest to measure and understand the passage of time, tracing the evolution of time-telling instruments from ancient sundials and water clocks to the intricate mechanical watches and chronometers of the nineteenth century. Benson, a renowned watchmaker, combines technical expertise w...

The Third Biennial Report of the Oregon State Highway Commission is an official government publication detailing the activities, progress, and financial status of the Oregon State Highway Commission for the biennial period ending December 31, 1918. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth overview of the Commission’s efforts to develop, improve, and maintain Oregon’s highway infrastructure during a pivotal era of growth and modernization. It includes detailed accounts of road constru...

This volume assembles 15 complete novels by Mildred A. Wirt (writing as Mildred Benson). A rival to the Nancy Drew series (and created by one of the primary Nancy Drew writers), Penny is a plucky girl reporter whose nose for trouble always leads to a new mystery. Included in this volume are:DANGER AT THE DRAWBRIDGEBEHIND THE GREEN DOORCLUE OF THE SILKEN LADDERTHE SECRET PACTTHE CLOCK STRIKES THIRTEENTHE WISHING WELLSABOTEURS ON THE RIVER