Raised in the ruin of the post-Civil War American South, young Molly Petree, now orphaned, has no intention of wasting time on self-pity. So, when a mysterious benefactor appears out of her father's past to rescue her, she doesn't look back--until she is an old woman and returns to the farm on Agate Hill.
In their youth, the five main characters of this comic novel took a raft trip down the Mississippi. Now they gather to review old times and compare notes on their lives, which contain heartbreak and anguish, as well as good luck and a measure of happiness.
With "an ear for speech and a voice that most other writers can only envy" ( The New York Times Book Review), the author of Oral History has created a darkly comic and compelling novel about Gracie, blessed with a gift she doesn't want, who pursues earthly and divine love on a road that comes to a disturbing but inevitable conclusion.
Like Christmas tree lights, the Christmas letter is an American invention. The vivid, familiar, gossipy letters of these three women--all storytellers at heart--offer an unfiltered, close-up view of what happened between 1944 and 1995 to the traditional American marriage and to the ever-evolving American family life.
Brilliant government scientist Richard Seaton discovers a remarkable faster-than-light fuel that will power his interstellar spaceship, "The Skylark," His ruthless rival, Marc DuQuesne, and the sinister World Steel Corporation will do anything to get their hands on the fuel. They kidnap Seaton's fiancee and friends, unleashing a furious pursuit ...
The story of Ivy Rowe, the heroine, is told through the letters she is forever writing to her friends and loved ones. Lee Smith's other novels include "Family Linen" and "Oral History". The author was the 1988 winner of the John Dos Passos Prize for literature.
"The best novel so far by a writer whose growth has been steady and sure . . . . [Oral History] tells the story of the Cantrell family and the odd curse that its members believe to have hung over them. It is a tale that begins in the late 19th century with Granny Younger, the midwife, and continues well into the 20th century through several ...
For fans of "The Lord of the Rings" films, "Weapons and Warfare" provides specially commissioned battle plans and an in-depth analysis of the action and outcome of each encounter, all lavishly illustrated in full color.
"Brilliant, haunting, dark, joyous, remarkably compelling...immensely difficult to put down...a master storyteller." THE VILLAGE VOICE A childhood memory re-experienced, a funeral that brings about a family reunion, and the excavation of a swimming pool on the site of an old well, uncover family secrets and air the dirty linen in this ...
Bailey's sixth book is a collection of 32 sophisticated, yet easy, menus featuring soup as a main course. There are delicious recipes for both hot- and cold-weather soups accompanied by unusual appetizers, tasty breads, and luscious desserts. 118 full-color photos.
Prepare for a career in the commercial or residential plumbing fields with this popular book, which has been updated to reflect the very latest advancements in the plumbing industry. "Plumbing Technology: Design and Installation, 4E", has also been restructured to begin with instruction on the major, introductory concepts, and then progressing to ...
A sweeping saga about the world of country music by Lee Smith, "a Southern storyteller in the very best tradition {who}, like the best of storytellers, knows how to get out of the way so the story can tell itself".--San Francisco Chronicle. Lee Smith is the author of Fair and Tender Ladies.
From lush wilderness to urban adventure, "The Rough Guide to Canada" is your definitive guide to this diverse country. The full-colour section introduces the best Canada has to offer, from cosmopolitan Toronto to the thundering Niagra and the country's spectacular natural wonders. This revised 6th edition contains insider tips and colour sections ...
The Last Day the Dogbushes Bloomed, set in a small southern town at midcentury, tells the story of nine-year-old Susan, for whom the first bright, carefree, promise-filled days of summer slowly evolve into a time of innocence lost and childhood illusions shattered. Susan's mother is vain and frivolous, her father loving but distracted, and her ...
Detailing the latest scientific findings regarding the relationship between the mind and body, this text discusses how attitudes and emotions directly affect physical health and well-being. Written by an interdisciplinary team of authors, including two professional health educators who have been deeply involved in Mind/Body research and an MD ...
Millions of years ago, the North American continent was dragged over the world's largest continental hotspot (a hug column of molten rock rising from the earth's interior), tracing a 5 mile wide, 500 mile long path northeastward across Idaho and generating huge volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. The hotspot lifted the Yellowstone Plateau to more ...
"Something's Rising" collects oral histories from a diverse group of individuals from Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Virginia who are fighting mountaintop removal, an ecologically devastating form of coal mining. Taken together, these voices stand as a testament of what it means to be an Appalachian and demonstrate the value of preserving ...
This commentary on the whole Bible contains over 2,000 devotional and expository outlines, suggestions for Bible reading and study, sermon outlines, devotional talks, sermons and other useful helps.
This text emphasizes the delivery and value of recreation opportunities for persons with disabilities. By focusing on inclusive recreation, the authors offer concrete suggestions for integrating individuals with and without disabilities into the same recreational activities.
In this sequel to "Crown Duel", the evil king has been defeated and Countess Meliara is now living in the royal palace. More at home on the battlefield, Meliara has a hard time fitting into the rigid rules of royal life.
Speed, Alabama, is frantically preparing for the event of a lifetime: Sesquicentennial Week. And all her proud citizens are kicking up their heels in a lively, pompous fancy strut....
This is a detailed, user-friendly, and up-to-the-minute guide to Beijing, China's capital and its major gateway city. We'll take you to the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Great Wall, and show you how to plunge into the city's shopping scene and discover the best local restaurants. It can be difficult for Western visitors to communicate ...
Detailing the latest scientific findings regarding the relationship between the mind and body, this text discusses how attitudes and emotions directly affect physical health and well-being. Written by an interdisciplinary team of authors, including a professional health educator who is deeply involved in Mind/Body research and is an MD/Internist ...
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