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Gypsies, faith-healers, moonshiners, and snake handlers weave through Drema's childhood in 1940s Appalachia after her father is killed in the coal mines, her mother goes off to work as a Rosie the Riveter, and she is left in the care of devout Pentecostal grandparents. What follows is a spitfire of a memoir that feels like a novel with intrigue, sweeping emotion, and indisputable charm. Drema's coming of age is colored by tent revivals with Grandpa, poetry-writing hobos, and traveling carnivals, and through it all, she serves witness to a multi-generational family.

Red Dog is a West Australian, a lovable friendly red kelpie who found widespread fame as a result of his habit of travelling all over Western Australia, hitching rides over thousands of miles, settling in places for months at a time and adopting new families before heading off again to the next destination and another family – sometimes returning to say hello years later.

Clifford the Big Red Dog has some bad habits, such as chasing after cars, digging up flowers, and chewing shoes. But his owner, the affectionate and devoted Emily Elizabeth, wouldn't trade him for the world in Norman Bridwell's endearing classic children's book about the inseparable bond between a pint-sized girl and her giant, goofy red dog.

An atmospheric coming-of-age story about a young man's transformative year on his family’s struggling Icelandic cattle farm as he falls in love, discovers the purpose he’s been missing, and seeks to connect with his stoic father, who remains haunted by a tragic past. Growing up on his...

Danny knows at a glance that Red, the big Irish setter, is the dog he has always dreamed of. But Red is a champion, and Danny is only a trapper's son who lives in a cabin on the mountain. Still, their bond is undeniable. Red is fast and strong, smart and noble, and incredibly loyal—when Danny twists his ankle and can't get home, Red stays by him all night, keeping a wildcat at bay. Soon Danny and Red are meeting nature on their own terms, enduring a blizzard and even facing down a wolverine. But can Danny and Red take on the enemy that threatens everyone on the mountain?

This instant #1 New York Times bestseller and “modern techno-thriller” (New York Journal of Books) follows covert operative Mitch Rapp in a terrifying race to stop Russia’s gravely ill leader from starting a full-scale war with NATO. When Russian president Maxim Krupin discovers that he...

The Great War, known now as World War I, was one of the most brutal conflicts known to man. The advances in the technologies of gas, aircraft and tanks all made the trenches a more brutal and dangerous place. Despite the technology, war is still about people. This story tells of two non-combatants trying to cope with the stresses of brutal combat. Amelia Hawks is an ambulance driver with the British Red Cross. After growing up in North Dakota, she volunteered to put the worst carnage known to man in front of her view to erase the nightmares of her life at home. Felix Anders is a war ...

In this intriguing compilation of short stories, Tall Tales of Alaska: The Red Dog Saloon: Stories of the Gold Rush & More, listeners will embark on a thrilling journey through time, uncovering the captivating stories and historical moments that have made this iconic bar a magnet for curious travelers.

Mowgli's wolf pack is threatened by a pack of rampaging wild dogs. Mowgli asks Kaa the python to help him devise a plan to defeat them.

Barton-Regis is without an heir, the last Lord died, leaving 6 illegitimate off-spring. Only one can inherit, and they must vie for it according to the task of the Talents. But there is more than just sibling rivalry, there's a monster among them, a killer who is as clever as he is insane. Which of them is the imposter, and can Lennox and Swift uncover the culprit before more die at his hands?

Barb Stitch Cozy Mystery Box Set (Books 1–5) One small town. Endless secrets. Librarian-sleuth Barbara Stitch and her golden retriever, Suga, untangle murders and mysteries in the cozy mountain town of Broad Hollow, Wyoming. Friendship, curiosity, and courage uncover the truth one clue at a time. Murder by Arrangement When a feared flower judge is found dead inside a funeral display, Barbara must clear her friend the florist and dig through tangled gossip, cursed herbs, and blooming lies before she becomes the next arrangement. Murder at the Class Reunion A reunion turns deadly when a ...

Red is a brilliantly told, captivating history of red hair throughout the ages. A book that breaks new ground, dispels myths, and reinforces the special nature of being a redhead, with a look at multiple disciplines, including science, religion, politics, feminism and sexuality, literature, and...

At the end of the 18th century, a giant strides the Cape Colony frontier. Coenraad de Buys is a legend, a polygamist, a swindler and a big talker; a rebel who fights with Xhosa chieftains against the Boers and British; the fierce patriarch of a sprawling mixed-race family with a veritable tribe of followers; a savage enemy and a loyal ally. Like the wild dogs who are always at his heels, he roams the shifting landscape of southern Africa, hungry and spoiling for a fight. This is his story; the story of his country, and of our blood-soaked history.

Red Dog was dead... A legend, the talisman of the Pilbara... My responsibility... How did I come to be digging his grave. This book is where it began and how I came to be Red Dog's vet.

A vanished guest. A ruined pet shop. And Maple Lake’s calm thrown into chaos in this chihuahua cozy mystery. Molly Montgomery was finally settling into life at Maplewood Haven—fluffing pillows, perfecting pancake batter, and tiptoeing around the sparks between her and Jake, the rugged handyman. But when newcomer Max Reynolds disappears from her B&B, leaving behind a pet store with a locked back room, Molly’s peaceful routine unravels fast. With her pint-sized chihuahua sidekick, Mitz, and her gossip-loving best friend Lila, Molly digs into Max’s secrets: exotic-animal equipment he ...

How did Clifford become such a big red dog? When Emily Elizabeth brings home her puppy, he's too small for everything. Then, with one simple wish, Clifford begins to grow and grow - and grow! - until he is too big to live in the city. Will Emily Elizabeth have to give up Clifford for good?

When Maggie’s memories start to piece together the mysterious death of Hugh Simons, she’s drawn into a web of deceit that stretches back decades—and threatens her future in this fractured memories cozy mystery. Alongside detective friend Harper, Maggie embarks on an investigation into Hugh’s untimely demise, but as they inch closer to the truth, more danger surfaces. Maggie’s loyal dog sidekick, Biscuit, senses the growing threat. Shadows of her past reveal uncomfortable truths about failed experiments, vengeful plots, and the manipulative Dana Timmons. With Jack Timmons—a ...

Alan Smith ordered the most expensive pour-over on the menu, tipped forty percent, and never stopped watching the door. By Sunday night, his rental car was at the bottom of Miller’s Creek. Hattie Calder knows when something feels off. She noticed Alan Smith’s shaking hands before he touched his cup. She noticed the sheriff closed the case too quickly. And when her cat, Beans, bats a crumpled receipt out from under the radiator, she notices the coded notes a frightened man left behind. With her sister Sam and their tech-savvy friend Liam, Hattie starts pulling on a thread that leads to ...

Newly single mom forced back to hometown. Council member murdered at new job. Will she crack the case or become the next victim? Margaret is freaking out. Moving back to her mother's home as a newly single mom while taking the Recreation and Parks director position in Apple Creek wasn’t part of the plan. Things go downhill when her brother-in-law is implicated in a council member's murder. Ignoring the evidence and the objections of the lead detective—her former high school crush—Margaret, with the help of a playful K9 officer, secretly began her own investigation into the corruption ...

A binge-worthy box set of The Poppy James Cozy Mystery Series. Perfect for readers who like their murders clean and their coffee strong. Caffeine and a Corpse Book-loving café owner Poppy James just wanted to perfect her latte art—until a body turns up and her café becomes ground zero for gossip and danger. With her beagle, Midsip, and a pair of meddling best friends, Poppy follows a trail of small-town secrets to unmask a killer hiding in plain sight. Cozy charm meets quick wit in this series opener. Nightblooms and a Burial When a midnight garden reveals more than moonlit roses, Poppy...