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"Easily the most thorough and best-grounded account of the coal-based system of heating in the nineteenth-century United States . . . authoritative." — The New England QuarterlyHome Fires tells the fascinating story of how changes in home heating over the nineteenth century spurred the growth of networks that helped remake American society. Sean Patrick Adams reconstructs the ways in which the "industrial hearth" appeared in American cities, the me...

If you want to learn about one of history’s greatest military commanders and uncover some of his secrets of drive—drive that enabled him and his small army to first subdue all of Greece and then the mighty Persian Empire—then you want to read this book.Some people like to think that geniuses are so inherently extraordinary that they navigate their journeys with clairvoyant ease.This simply isn’t true.Greatness does not come lightly. It requires that...

All that stands between a cult and its sinister plan is an ordinary couple and a few of their allies.When cult leader Oliver Lewis endeavours to lead his followers to the Field of Reeds, Declan Keenan and Karuna Patel feel compelled to get in his way. In an effort to help two people they care about, Declan and Karuna team up with a journalist and a close friend to see what Oliver's group, Quantum Awareness, is all about. What they discover is disturbing:...

His side of the story... finally.They say history is written by the victors-so what happens when the loser grabs the pen?Kicked out of Heaven for what he calls a "creative disagreement," Satan is back-and ready to set the record straight. With a cigar in one hand and a grudge in the other, the Devil walks us through the messy truth behind divine politics, human history, and his not-so-glamorous gig as Earth's most misunderstood villain.The Devil...

If you want to learn about one of history’s most fascinating minds and uncover some of his secrets of imagination—secrets that enabled him to invent machines light years ahead of his time and literally bring light to the world—then you want to read this book.Imagination amplifies and colors every other element of genius, and unlocks our potential for understanding and ability.It’s no coincidence that geniuses not only dare to dream of the impossible for the...

It's new: Matt LeBlanc! This book is your ultimate resource for Matt LeBlanc. Here you will find the most up-to-date 124 Success Facts, Information, and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Matt LeBlanc's Early life, Career and Personal life right away.A quick look inside: Irwin Allen - Legacy, The Pilot (Friends) - Casting, List of Friends characters, Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screen Co...

AudioFiles Earphones Award Winner * Library Journal Audio “Editor's Picks of the Year”An NPR 2025 “Books We Love”USA Today April PickAn Indie Next & LibraryReads Pick2026 Gotham Book Prize Finalist2026 Lariat Adult Fiction Reading List Pick"With the satirical bite of Richard Russo’s Straight Man, the in...

The Counter-Culture of Conscience: Protestant Nationalism and the Irish RepublicFor three centuries, a remarkable and often overlooked tradition ran through the heart of Irish political life, the tradition of the Protestant who chose Ireland over community, principle over privilege, and the common good over confessional loyalty. From William Molyneux's foundational legal argument for Irish sovereignty in 1698 to the civil rights marchers of 1960s Belfast, men and w...

Sutter Cane’s Most Anticipated Novel Has ArrivedIn the Mouth of Madness is the long-lost novel fans have been waiting for.Listeners of his earlier book (The Hobbs End Horror, The Thing in the Basement, The Breathing Tunnel, Haunter in the Dark, The Feeding and The Whisperer of the Dark) will recognize his signature blend of psychological terror and cosmic dread.Sutter Cane has always been a figur...

There are creatures lurking in our world. Obscure creatures long relegated to myth and legend. They have been sighted by a lucky-or unlucky-few, some have even been photographed, but their existence remains unproven and unrecognized by the scientific community.These creatures, long thought gone, have somehow survived; creatures from our nightmares haunting the dark places. They swim in our lakes and bays, they soar the night skies, they hunt in the woods. Some are from our past, an...

Two headstrong people. One killer at large. Zero chance they can avoid falling hard.Mark Aleki Rogers left the Navy SEALs behind, but he found another use for his special skills. He and his fellow “Brothers-in-Arms” now run an intense boot camp that trains civilians to survive extreme situations. Mark’s size is intimidating, but the half-Samoan surfer is an eternal optimist. A suspicious string of suicides among SEALs, however, has Mark convinced it’s murder. He’s ...

Nine Modern Short Stories to entertain you.A woman sits in the same café where she first encountered success as an actor, now time has passed. She visits often and still waits for her elusive agent to show up with the offer of a lifetime.The nosy neighbour who asked too many questions ends up in a murderous predicament with a new resident.A local gangster operates his business from a favourite table in the café of his choice. Somebody sits in his seat, and this change...