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An Improbable Companion
Can a dog help you solve your biggest problems? When Lucinda Flynn finds a husky on the doorstep of the caretaker’s cottage of Rakeshill Mansion, she has no idea that his arrival will set in motion events that will change her life. Hired to write a new history of the historic house, Lucinda hopes her one year appointment will lead to a successful book and an academic job. Cursed with a perfectionism that makes it difficult for her to complete projects, Lucinda gradually finds herself confiding in Rake, her brilliant pet. He helps her deal with the stresses of her life – the mansion’s imperious owner, her unhappy relationship with her family, and an unfortunate ability to alienate every...
Undeniably Indiana
In this first crowdsourced book about Indiana, ordinary Hoosiers from all corners of the state share the eclectic, wonderful, and sometimes wacky stories that are undeniably Indiana. These true tales highlight the variety of Hoosier life—fond recollections of hometowns, legendary anecdotes of the past, Indiana's unpredictable weather, favorite foods (there's more than corn!), and chance encounters with unforgettable and infamous people. And, of course, there's always basketball. Written for anyone who has ever called this great state home, Undeniably Indiana provides the answer to the widespread question, "What is a Hoosier?"
Cost-Justifying Usability
Advice from the experts on how to justify time and money spent on usability!
The Reluctant Traveler
Meredith and her troubled teenage niece Kimberly find themselves in an unknown, medieval-like land, the home of her exotic childhood friends. Meredith eventually reunites with Lox-a man even more charismatic and intriguing than the boy she remembered-but the pleasure of their reunion soon evaporates in a cloud of confusion and betrayal.
Oakdale Road, Atlanta, Ga., Dekalb County
Mostly a pictorial presentation with commentary on past and present ownership of the homes along Oakdale Road in Atlanta, Georgia.
Unseen Companion
In the late 1960's, in the small community of Bethel, Alaska, a beaten teenager named Dove Alexie is in prison. One day, he mysteriously vanishes, and curiously, there is no mention of hi s arrival or departure on the prison records. Four young people in Bethel tell their stories, and the narrative circles around Dove – their unseen companion. Told with humour and insight, Unseen Companion spins together four unique voices that capture the complexities of human existence and the search for one's place in the universe. o Based on the author's own experiences living and doing social work in fourteen Alaskan bush villages, which left Orenstein uniquely qualified to write the kind of loss and hopelessness presented in this novel. o An intriguing and layered narrative structure, unique voices, and a brilliant over–arching metaphor that sums up one's place in the universe make this a unique and resonant book that will stick with readers for years to come. Ages 12 +
Ask a Manager
'I'm a HUGE fan of Alison Green's "Ask a Manager" column. This book is even better' Robert Sutton, author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide 'Ask A Manager is the book I wish I'd had in my desk drawer when I was starting out (or even, let's be honest, fifteen years in)' - Sarah Knight, New York Times bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck A witty, practical guide to navigating 200 difficult professional conversations Ten years as a workplace advice columnist has taught Alison Green that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they don't know what to say. Thankfully, Alison does. In this incredibly helpful book, she takes on the ...
The Lives of Things
New York art expert Rebecca Katz is a highly successful art authenticator with a huge secret. What her colleagues at Atherton's Auction House don't know is that Rebecca has a special ability – she can speak to the souls of the artists embedded in anything made by hand. And they are everywhere. Whether the artist is a famous 18th century French court painter, or the unsung Chinese designer of a handmade suit, they all tell their stories to the only person who can hear them. Rebecca puts all her trust in the souls of the things she encounters, so she is unprepared when a 2nd century Afghan dagger lies to her about its provenance, raising questions about is ownership and embarrassing the auct...
A Companion to Crime Fiction
A Companion to Crime Fiction presents the definitive guide to this popular genre from its origins in the eighteenth century to the present day A collection of forty-seven newly commissioned essays from a team of leading scholars across the globe make this Companion the definitive guide to crime fiction Follows the development of the genre from its origins in the eighteenth century through to its phenomenal present day popularity Features full-length critical essays on the most significant authors and film-makers, from Arthur Conan Doyle and Dashiell Hammett to Alfred Hitchcock and Martin Scorsese exploring the ways in which they have shaped and influenced the field Includes extensive references to the most up-to-date scholarship, and a comprehensive bibliography
Misunderstood Nanny Dogs?
Licensed attorney, J. Thomas Beasley, engages in a critical and objective analysis of the facts and myths concerning Pit Bull dogs, and explains why breed-specific legislation should be considered to regulate the breeding and ownership of these beloved animals.
