Low Land

At 28, Stephanie Land's dreams of attending a university and becoming a writer quickly dissolved when a summer fling turned into an unplanned pregnancy. Before long, she found herself a single mother, scraping by as a housekeeper to make ends meet. Maid is an emotionally raw, masterful account of Stephanie's years spent in service to upper-middle-class America as a "nameless ghost" who quietly shared in her clients' triumphs, tragedies, and deepest secrets.

Land and the policies that govern it hold an incredible but largely forgotten power over our lives. When land is wasted and squandered, we get sky-high rents, oppressed workers, ruined businesses, depleted natural resources, a polluted earth, and an impoverished society. Poor land policy is the chief culprit behind sky-high urban rents, homelessness, and endless suburban sprawl.

Drug dealers, hustlers, brothels, dirty politics, corrupt cops . . . and sorcery. Welcome to Low Town. In the forgotten back alleys and flophouses that lie in the shadows of Rigus, the finest city of the Thirteen Lands, you will find Low Town. It is an ugly place, and its cham­pion is an ugly...

National Book Award Finalist Shortlisted for the 2013 Man Booker Prize From the Pulitzer Prize-winning, best-selling author of The Namesake comes an extraordinary new novel, set in both India and America, that expands the scope and range of one of our most dazzling storytellers: a tale of two...

The Gentle Art of Stamp Collecting A Relaxing and Rewarding Hobby for Retirees, Seniors, and Thoughtful Beginners Step into a world of history, beauty, and quiet joy—one tiny piece of paper at a time. The Gentle Art of Stamp Collecting invites you to rediscover the timeless pleasure of a hobby that has captivated generations. Whether you’re dusting off an old album, starting fresh in retirement, or simply curious about the stories stamps can tell, this book is your friendly and inspiring guide. Inside, you’ll explore: The fascinating history behind the world’s most iconic stamps How...

Bull-riding was the only thing that calmed the thrill-seeking, self-destructive beast inside of Calvin Craig. It allowed him to escape a small-minded town and the pain of his troubled youth, fleeing to bright lights and big city fame without looking back. One trip on the horns of the wrong bull changed everything. Cal is forced to come crawling back home for the first time in 10 years, his body broken and his riding days behind him.

Dale Conley is under pressure. His boss, his partner, the media - they all want answers. Because the bodies are piling up. As he investigates a wave of race-related poisonings sweeping through New Orleans, Dale discovers that the murders are the work of a mysterious organization that aims to create a new slave-holding nation. It’s a group so powerful that it was a major factor in the Civil War. It’s a group so secretive that it’s erased itself from history books for a hundred years.

Die Schauspielerin Angela Winkler führt mehr als ein Leben: für die Bühne, für den Film – und gleichermaßen für ihre Familie. In Mein blaues Zimmer erzählt sie von diesen Leben und nimmt uns mit hinter die Kulissen ihres geliebten Theaters. Sie erinnert sich an ihre Anfänge als Schauspielerin in Castrop-Rauxel und beim Neuen Deutschen Film, an die vielen fast verfallenen Häuser in Italien und Frankreich, die sie gemeinsam mit ihrem Mann umgebaut und zum Leben erweckt hat, und lässt uns an ihrer Liebe zur Natur teilhaben.

Emmy-nominated Game of Thrones star Lena Headey reads the acclaimed memoir that inspired the film in which she stars. This special movie tie-in edition is now available from Encore for a great value! One day we’re walking down the street, passing a newsstand, when I stop and pick up a magazine...

His name is Prescott. He is a survivor. Two years ago an event known as The Descent swept the nation and transformed the majority of the population into raging, destructive beings, known as FREAKS. During that time Prescott has been searching for his sister Emily, who went missing in the early days of the catastrophic event.

Grant Ashford has his heart set on becoming the next mayor of the City of Detroit, and he has joined forces with some powerful players to assist with obtaining this goal. He is well aware of their ability to turn his dream into a reality; however, he is quite naïve regarding the fact that commingling with this circle could possibly turn his dream into a nightmare. What does a player do when he finds out he’s the one being played?

Useful tips to help achieve a more professional level of speech. Our speech and voice can say as much about us as the clothes we wear, the car we drive, or even the newspapers and magazines we read.

Low: The 7 Ways You Can Deal with Depression is a comprehensive guide to overcoming depression and improving your mental health. The book provides seven practical and effective strategies for managing depression, so you can regain control of your life and feel empowered to heal.

Officer Mark Adams is fed up with God, his wife, and the legal constraints of his job. He longs for a life he can enjoy and to see true justice meted out. Chad Bigleby is a lawyer thrown into a deadly moral quagmire, forced to decide whether he will abide by man’s laws or make his own. Each man is being driven to the edge of his limits. Both men are on a collision course.

It is known as The Descent. The event that brought on the fall of humanity and unleashed the violent, hungry Freaks upon the world. The mysterious pirate radio voice Doctor Midnite has called for the Regulars - the humans - who are left to "Take it back." Jonathan "Pops" Poplovitch and his team of "Exterminators" answered the call and attempted to take down the nefarious Admiral Shen, who'd set up shop in Columbus, Ohio. They failed.