"The Silversmith in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg" by Thomas K. Ford delves into the intricate world of silversmithing during a pivotal era in American history. The book explores the craftsmanship, artistry, and economic significance of silversmiths in Williamsburg, a thriving colonial capital. Ford highlights the techniques and materials used by artisans, showcasing their contributions to both functional and decorative silverware. Through detailed analysis and vivid descriptions, reader...

"The Apothecary in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg" by Thomas K. Ford delves into the intricate world of apothecaries during a pivotal time in American history. This book explores the role of apothecaries as both medical practitioners and merchants, highlighting their significance in the community. Ford meticulously examines the various herbs, remedies, and treatments that were prevalent in Williamsburg, providing readers with a vivid understanding of the medical practices of the time. Thr...

"The Bookbinder in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg" by Thomas K. Ford delves into the intricate world of bookbinding during a pivotal era in American history. Ford explores the craft of bookbinding as both an art and a trade, highlighting the skills and techniques employed by artisans in Williamsburg. The book provides a vivid portrayal of the social and economic contexts that influenced book production, revealing how these craftsmen contributed to the cultural landscape of the time. Throu...

"The Leatherworker in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg" by Thomas K. Ford delves into the intricate world of leatherworking during a pivotal time in American history. The book explores the craftsmanship and techniques employed by artisans in Williamsburg, highlighting their skills in creating essential goods such as shoes, belts, and saddles. Ford meticulously examines the tools and materials used, providing readers with a vivid picture of the trade's significance in colonial society. Throu...

In "The Bookbinder in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg," Thomas K. Ford presents a meticulous exploration of the intricate craft of bookbinding during a pivotal era in American history. Ford intricately weaves together social, economic, and cultural narratives to examine how bookbinding not only served as a functional trade but also as a reflection of the burgeoning literary culture in colonial Virginia. Employing a blend of detailed historical analysis and vivid storytelling, Ford situates...

This multiple award-winning anthology of twenty psychological and supernatural horror stories explores the outer limits of fear.To create this volume, renowned horror editor Ellen Datlow wrote to her favorite authors asking for stories that would "provide the reader with a frisson of shock, or a moment of dread so powerful it might cause the reader outright physical discomfort; or a sensation of fear so palpable that the reader feels impelled to turn up the lights v...

F.Scott Fitzgerald - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button 02. O.Henry - The Gift of the Magi 03. Mark Twain - On The Decay of the Art of Lying 04. Sun Tzu - The Art of War 05. E.A. Poe - The Raven 06. Kahlil Gibran - The Madman 07. W.W. Jacobs - The Monkey's Paw 08. Anonymous - Aladdin 09. The Founding Fathers - The Declaration of Independence 10. Plato - The Apology of Socrates 11. Lord Alfred Tennyson - Charge of the Light Brigade 12. T.S. Eliot - The Waste Land 13. William Dean How...

An unforgettable coming of age novel for fans of 13 Reasons Why, It’s Kind of a Funny Story, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Don't miss the sequel, Every Star That Falls—available now!Fifteen-year-old Jeff wakes up on New Year’s Day to find himself in the hospital—specifically, in the psychiatric ward.Despite the bandages on his wrists, he’s positive this is all some huge mistake. Jeff is perfectly fine, perfectly normal; not like the other kids in the hospital with hi...

Hot And BotheredFrom Michael Thomas Ford, the critically acclaimed author of Last Summer and Alec Baldwin Doesn't Love Me, comes this sizzling collection of fantasies culled from more than a decade of his best erotic work. These stories of heat, lust, desire, need, and transformation--an Olympian bacchanal, a chance meeting in the men's room, an S&M-fueled "coaching" session, a police officer who'll do what it takes to get a confession--are as inc...

The Land of the Divided: American Civil War Collection is a compelling anthology that intricately weaves the diverse literary styles and reflective narratives of the Civil War era. Through poignant short stories, essays, and narrative accounts, the collection captures the tumultuous landscape of a nation in conflict. From heart-wrenching battlefield scenes to intimate portrayals of homefront struggles, each piece conveys the enduring complexity and the profound human experience of the war....

Michael Thomas Ford delivers a triumphant first novel about a group of gay men looking for love, losing the past, and finding themselves in the bars and on the beaches of Provincetown.Josh Felling has always been a romantic--up until the moment his lover Doug announced that he'd had an affair with a guy from their gym. Now, with his life playing out like a very bad movie of the week, Josh impulsively heads to the Cape for a few days--long enough to figure out where his relationship...

When a car accident leaves photographer Burke Crenshaw in need of temporary full-time care, he finds himself back in the one place no forty-year-old chooses to be--his childhood bedroom. There, in the Vermont home where he grew up, Burke begins the long process of recuperation, and watches as his widowed father finds happiness in a new relationship that's a constant reminder of everything Burke wants and lacks.Exploring local history, Burke discovers an intriguing series of letters...