American Places

Think you know Elizabeth Pipko? Guess again. She's been described by many as a rising star in the conservative movement, but how did she get here? And more importantly, did she ever plan to? In Finding My Place, Elizabeth takes us back to the beginning. As the daughter of immigrants and a proud religious Jew, Elizabeth dives into the core of what drives her: the sacrifices of her parents and grandparents and all that they had to endure to make sure that she had the opportunity to live the American dream.

Over the years, many top historians have cited Major General Robert E. Rodes as the best division commander in Robert E. Lee’s vaunted army. Despite those accolades, Rodes faltered badly at Gettysburg, which stands as the only major blemish on his otherwise sterling record. Although his subordinates were guilty of significant blunders, Rodes shared the blame for the disjointed attack that led to the destruction of Alfred Iverson’s brigade on the first day of the battle.

When Veronica Levy bought her dream house on the Outer Cape, she imagined a place where generations of her family would gather for years to come. Now, 40 years later, with her children barely speaking to each other, or to her, Veronica has decided, reluctantly, to put the place on the market. She'll invite the family to gather one last time (and insist on their good behavior) at her granddaughter Celia's wedding. She'll spend one last summer by the beach, with her daughter Sarah, her son Sam and whichever grandchildren can be coaxed into making the trip.

The Gettysburg Campaign and its culminating battle have generated more than their share of analysis and published works. In My Gettysburg, Civil War scholar and 26-year Gettysburg resident Mark Snell goes beyond the campaign itself to explore the culture of the battlefield. In this fascinating collection, Snell provides an intriguing interpretation of some neglected military aspects of the battle.

Boon, a lawyer from Chicago, is a hopeless romantic; however, life keeps dealing him a shady hand when it comes to the opposite sex. It seems as though every woman in whom Boon finds interest tears him down. Gorgeous and intelligent, Amerie is also a lawyer from Chitown; Boon meets her, and soon, the sparks fly. Boon falls head over heels, and he soon begins to wonder if she is the one. However, the ultimate betrayal soon sends one of the lovebirds into a downward spiral.

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Underground Railroad, then pay attention...The Underground Railroad wasn’t underground. Nor was it a railroad. It was, however, an awe-inspiring piece of history, and one that speaks of hope even today. Two hundred years ago, slavery had the Southern United States firmly in its evil grip. The only hope that these enslaved people had of escaping their brutal fates was the Underground Railroad. This fabled network delivered tens of thousands of escaped slaves all the way across the northern United States and into Canada.

In Heart & Soul, Shook takes listeners on heartwarming journeys through some of America's most successful companies. To the employees of these companies, success is measured by the good they accomplish in the world. However, profiting and caring aren't mutually exclusive—these companies demonstrate how any company of any size can do both.

¡Sumergirte en una apasionante travesía en "Amor ciego, justicia ciega"! Lila es joven, hermosa y una luchadora incansable, con sólidos principios de justicia arraigados en su corazón. Después de atravesar trágicos y dolorosos eventos familiares, se verá envuelta en un enredo de dinero, poder, influencias, riqueza y mentiras. Sorprendentemente, alguien de su pasado regresará a su vida para cambiarla de manera irrevocable. Caracas, con sus paisajes contradictorios, sirve de telón de fondo para toda la acción. Lila se moverá tanto física como metafóricamente por intrincados ...

Evelyn Barton was destined to die in 1825, but a stranger from the future traveled back in time, arriving at Barton Place, an estate that had been in the Barton family since 1743, and then changed everything for Evelyn Barton and her family. Evelyn is the only daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Barton of Barton Place, Thomas’s inheritance, following a family lineage since 1743, when King George II bestowed the earldom of Barclay on his great grandfather, with land nestled between Cambridge, Brighton and Brookline, overlooking the Charles River on the outskirts of Boston.

“You were supposed to find God here / the signs said.” In these poems, hinterlands demand our close attention; overlooked places of industry become sites for pilgrimage; and history large and small—of a city, of a family, of a shirt—is unearthed.

In the tradition of A Song of My Heart, The Harper Call is a collection of song lyrics and poems written over several years. Several were inspired from the Legends of Arria and Legends of Arria 2002 series, as well as an unpublished novel. The rest have ties to the writer’s life or the writer’s whimsy.

With its lush settings and a taste for the unknown, Another Time, Another Place is a treat for the adventurous soul. This delicious collection, featuring five of the hottest African-American authors today, brings whole new worlds to life. Led and edited by New York Times best-selling author Zane, Another Time, Another Place transports sensuous and steamy encounters across the world and through history.

Echoes of the Cellblocks plunges readers into the chilling corridors of America’s most notorious prison: Eastern State Penitentiary. Through gripping, first-person accounts from tour guides, security staff, urban explorers, and visitors, this collection reveals true paranormal encounters where history and haunting collide. Disembodied laughter echoing through cellblocks, translucent figures pacing deserted hallways, doors slamming shut on their own—each story peels back the layers of stone and steel to expose the restless spirits lingering behind the fortress walls. Perfect for fans of ...

This unique audio collection contains 3 inspiring titles, containing forewords by Darcus Beese, Lewis Hamilton and Maro Itoje.

For thousands of years two distinct cultures evolved unaware of one another’s existence. Separated by what one culture called The Great Sea and known to the other as the Atlantic Ocean, the course of each culture’s future changed irreversibly 400 years ago.

Each "poem," "story," "yarn," whatever you want to call it, tells a tale of some life-altering experience in Simpson's journey through the cosmos. The places he's ventured. The folks he's met. The stuff he's seen and done.

From the author of American Orthodox: Finding the Ancient Faith in the Modern World and the creator of the upcoming American Orthodox documentary film comes a new and extraordinary journey into the heart of Orthodox Christianity—one filled with modern miracles, sacred icons, and the lives of saints whose stories still unfold in our time. In Light Journey: Saints, Miracles, and Sacred Places, we travel through the hidden spiritual landscape of North America, encountering moments of divine grace that defy explanation. From the holy sites of Alaska and the deserts of Arizona to the bustling ...

He wasn't looking for love. She was running from the pain. One encounter changed it all. Single—and very content—real estate developer Aaron Blackman is determined not to become involved in another relationship. He’s experienced enough drama to last a lifetime. The only thing garnering his attention now is his growing business. And he plans to keep it that way. Then Simone Herron waltzes into his life, beautiful and confident. Fighting to keep his promise to himself—to remain single—he soon discovers that when it comes to love, some promises must be broken. After losing her ...

Es 24 de diciembre y el año está por terminar. No sólo eso, también Pedro y Ana dejarán de ser pareja y cada uno emprenderá su camino. Ellos ya lo acordaron, pero ni sus familiares ni sus amigos lo saben. Hasta hoy. Esta Nochebuena será para Pedro un largo recuento de los momentos compartidos, de sus errores y de sus aciertos, además de su cumpleaños cuarenta.

There are countless examples of battles that take place in wars after a peace treaty is signed. The last battle of the Civil War was a skirmish in Texas that Confederate forces won, nearly a month after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. As fate would have it, the last fighting of the Civil War took place two days after Confederate President Jefferson Davis had been captured in Georgia