Irascible and malcontented, Boston Homicide detective Lieutenant Joe McGuire is one half of the best homicide team in Boston’s history. Led by razor-sharp instincts and a nose for the truth, McGuire leaves no stone unturned in his pursuit of ruthless killers in these gritty crime novels.The Man Who Murdered GodFacing a brutal serial killer with his sights set firmly on the Catholic diocese, Boston homicide detective Lieutenant Joe McGuire—one half of the best homic...

National BestsellerBill Morneau’s experience as Canada’s finance minister crystalized his vision for the country’s potential for growth and prosperity. Where To from Here looks backward with coolness and candor and forward with a fresh vision of all that Canada can — and must — become.Much of the world reacted with surprise and admiration to the results of the 2015 Canadian federal election and the makeup of the government it produ...

Sealed away from public view more than a century at the instruction of their author, Dr John Watson, these three cases of Sherlock Holmes are available here for the first time. Like the earlier volume in this series, each reveals the role Holmes and Watson played in investigating crimes involving actual historical events and prominent personages. "A Grotesquery in Limehouse" explores Holmes' involvement in solving the mutilation and murder of a Belgian businessman near the London docks, a ...

Creating a most unlikely hero, the army assigned Albert Costas, the youngest and lowest-ranking soldier in the Vietnam War, to run errands and do other menial tasks for the headquarters staff in Saigon. The transition to the real world, coming of age - difficult for any young man - becomes for Albert the unreal world of Army life in a combat zone. He sees the parade of bizarre and irrational behavior of men under stress and struggles to maintain his own grasp on reality.Unknown dec...

They generate fear, suspicion, and—above all—fascination. Secret societies thrive among us, yet they remain shrouded in mystery. Their secrecy suggests, to many, sacrilege or crime, and their loyalties are often accused of undermining governments and tipping the scales of justice. The Freemasons, for example, hold more seats of power in the U.S. government than any other organization. No fewer than sixteen presidents have declared their Masonic affiliation, and there may have been more. Se...

When he boarded the helicopter……Reem didn't know if they were alive.Would he find them?The summer of 1990 started out fine. Reem was about to enter his Junior year, and the architectural degree would put him on track to achieve his 5-year plan. Life in California was different from his childhood as the second son of a Kuwaiti millionaire.He loved USC.August 2, 1990, everything changed.Reem had worked hard to hide his wealth. He just wanted to...

The Horse Racing Enthusiast's Library: 9 Books surveys the many cultural lives of the turf, bringing together fiction, sporting commentary, reminiscence, social observation, and writing for younger readers. Across its nine volumes, racing emerges not merely as spectacle but as a world of breeding, training, wagering, class, regional identity, and human attachment to horses. Dramatic race-day narratives and reflective accounts of racing society stand beside horse-centered tales that enlarge...

A stunning collection of English folklore featuring stories of beasts, giants, ghosts, saints, and the Devil, as well as moral tales and tales of origins.Master storyteller, social historian, and folklorist Sybil Marshall scoured English history to bring together a fascinating collection of folk tales in one glorious edition. Out-of-print for over thirty years, Overlook is re-issuing this bewitching book to enchant a new audience.From the great mass of folk t...

What if humanity’s earliest stories are not myths, but memories of contact with visitors from beyond Earth?In Origins Beyond Earth: Seeds From the Stars, NASA retiree John Kelley explores the striking similarities found in ancient creation accounts, Indigenous sky‑visitor traditions, prediluvian legends, and early biblical narratives. Cultures separated by oceans and millennia describe the same kinds of beings — descending from the sky, teaching, guiding, and shaping early civilizat...

The "History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921" by John Lawrence O'Connor provides a comprehensive exploration of one of America's most celebrated horse racing events. O'Connor meticulously chronicles the Derby's evolution, highlighting key races, notable horses, and the cultural significance of the event in American society. Through detailed accounts and vivid storytelling, the book captures the excitement and pageantry of the Derby, showcasing its role as a social gathering and a symbol o...

"The Slavery Question" by John Lawrence delves into the complex and contentious issues surrounding slavery, exploring its moral, economic, and social implications. Lawrence presents a thorough analysis of the arguments for and against slavery, drawing on historical examples and philosophical debates. The book aims to illuminate the profound impact of slavery on society and the human condition, encouraging readers to reflect on the ethical dimensions of this institution. Through a balanced ...

This exciting companion to His Dark Materials tells a not-to-be-missed story about Lyra and her world.When a witch's daemon crashes onto the roof of Jordan College, Lyra and her daemon, Pan, are eager to help. But as this unlikely trio scours the winding streets of Oxford in search of a famed alchemist, their journey takes a deadly turn...This volume also includes fascinating extra glimpses of our favorite characters.Don't miss Philip Pullma...