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  The Olive Season - Amour a New...

  Carol Drinkwater

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  “A lovely balance of memoir, travelogue and olive-growing how-to . . . Some of her adventures are quite funny.” —Publishers Weekly In this memoir, the author of The Olive Farm returns to the ten-acre property for which she and her fiancé scraped together their savings to buy—just back from their wedding on a tiny Polynesian island, loaded down with luggage and a large hand-painted didgeridoo. As Carol and Michel settle in as husband and wife, they experience the glamor of southern France at dinner parties in the company of aristocrats and at the world-renowned Cannes film festival, as well as the dirt-caked, sun-baked life of farmers—especially after their gardener heads to Algiers to arrange his youngest son’s wedding. For Carol, though, what matters most is that her longtime dream of motherhood finally promises to come true—and over the course of The Olive Season, she shares the story of her hopes and fears as she anticipates another kind of growth and nurturing. Alternately entertaining and emotionally poignant, this memoir is a rich portrait of love, longing, and the constant uncertainties of the cycle of life.

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  The Acts of Peter and the Twelve...

  2nd Century CE) Anonymous ...

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  What does it mean to follow the path of wisdom and faith? How did the Apostles of Christ navigate challenges to spread divine truth? 
  The Acts of Peter and the Twelve Apostles: Early Christian Teachings on Faith, Wisdom, and Divine Guidance offers a modern translation of this deeply symbolic and inspiring early Christian text. Through the stories of Peter and the Apostles, this narrative reveals timeless lessons about spiritual resilience, the power of wisdom, and the role of divine guidance in overcoming life’s challenges. 
  What You’ll Discover in This Modern Translation:Lessons in Faith and WisdomGain insights into the early Christian understanding of spiritual truth and the role of faith in daily life.The Apostles’ JourneyFollow the symbolic and inspiring journey of Peter and the Apostles as they spread Christ’s teachings.A Guide to Overcoming TrialsLearn how early Christians viewed challenges as opportunities for growth and deeper connection to the divine.A Glimpse into Early ChristianityDiscover the spiritual values and teachings that shaped the faith of the earliest followers of Christ. 
  This modern adaptation preserves the spiritual depth and narrative richness of The Acts of Peter and the Twelve Apostles while making it accessible to today’s readers. Whether you are exploring the history of Christianity, seeking inspiration for your spiritual journey, or studying early Christian thought, this book offers timeless guidance and insight. 
  Begin your journey into The Acts of Peter and the Twelve Apostles today and uncover its transformative wisdom for the modern reader.

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  The Umpire Strikes Back

  David Fisher, Ron Luciano

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  Ron Luciano takes you out on the ballfield and into the clubhouse in the biggest and funniest baseball bestseller ever! 
  Here is Ron Luciano, the funniest ump ever to call balls and strikes. A huge and awesome legend who leaps and spins and shoots players with an index finger while screaming OUTOUTOUT!!! Now baseball’s flamboyant fan-on-the-field comes out from behind the mask to call the game as he really sees it. 
  There’s the day the automatic umpire debuted at home plate—and struck out. The time Rod Carew stole home twice in one inning, and Earl Weaver stole second base—and took it back to the dugout. The pitch Tommy John dropped on the mound, which Luciano called a strike. And there’s the fantastic phantom double play, the impossible frozen ice-ball theory, and, another first, Luciano picking Harmon Killebrew off second base. 
  From brawls to catcalls, from dugout jokes to on-the-field pratfalls to one-of-a-kind conversations with baseball’s greats, Ron Luciano, the only umpire who confessed to missing calls, takes a few grand slam swings of his own. It is baseball at its best.

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  Leo Tolstoy

  Geoffrey Giuliano

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  Leo Tolstoy was one of the greatest novelists in world literature, a writer whose works transformed the art of storytelling and continue to influence readers across the globe. Novelist, philosopher, social critic, and moral thinker, he explored the deepest questions of human existence through works of extraordinary scope, realism, and psychological insight. 
   
  Born into the Russian aristocracy in 1828, Tolstoy served as a soldier before turning to literature. His masterpieces, War and Peace and Anna Karenina, are widely regarded among the finest novels ever written, combining memorable characters with profound examinations of history, society, love, faith, and human nature. In later life, Tolstoy underwent a spiritual transformation that led him to question wealth, privilege, organized religion, and political authority. His writings on nonviolence, morality, and social justice influenced thinkers around the world, including Mahatma Gandhi and many later advocates of peaceful reform. 
   
  This biography traces Tolstoy's remarkable journey from nobleman and soldier to literary giant and spiritual philosopher. Drawing upon letters, diaries, memoirs, and historical records, it explores the life, ideas, achievements, and enduring legacy of a man whose writings remain as powerful and relevant today as when they were first published. More than a century after his death, Leo Tolstoy stands as one of the towering figures of world literature.

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  Gangs

  London Street Legends

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  Taking into account their history, this book explores the Black gangs of London. It addresses the important but often overlooked questions, on how, why and when they emerged - all while touching on cultural and societal influences on Black Gangs. 
   
  From the Windrush generation to the ongoing stabbing epidemic, the book examines the social issues that have contributed to the rise of violence across the streets of London. 
   
  Beyond looking at Black Gangs across London, this book explores the stereotypes and misconceptions facing black men today, in an effort to challenge those who create such stereotypes. 
   
  Through anecdotes and interviews, this book aims to give the younger generation a complete picture of black gangs in London, their origins  and seeks to inspire positive change.

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  Carina - An Alaskan Family's...

  Patricia Kilson

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  The voyage of Carina is the real-life story of the Schrader family's three-year exploring adventure while living aboard a 40-foot sailboat. Father, mother, and four daughters travel from Alaska to Florida where they buy a sailboat with the intention of sailing it around the world.  They begin as six family members, but learn to work together as Carina's crew--a team that can handle anything that comes their way--violent storms, days of boredom, sleepless nights spent putting up and taking down sails, long ocean crossings, relentless rain, sailing mishaps, triumphs, a little romance, and assorted creatures of the sea such as sharks and whales. Carina is the book for explorers who dream of sailing the seven seas.Patty tells the story from her viewpoint as one of the crew of Carina.  As a teenager, she learned about herself and how she responded to the uncertainties of life, gaining confidence in her own ability, and learning to be the person she wanted to become.

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