A Boston teenager finds a dangerous new identity in this tale of mystery and intrigue by the author of The Face on the Milk Carton. After her previous boring, small-town life on a farm, a seventeen-year-old finds the bustling city of Boston a fascinating, wondrous place—until she’s involved in a crime on the street . . . and loses her memory. She has no pocketbook, no wallet—nothing to tell her who she is. And now, a total stranger in an expensive suit claims to be her father. He says her name is Hope and they live in a posh hotel. Suddenly, she has a trust fund and a family, including a cousin who acts as if they’ve known each other forever. The only one who’s skeptical is gorgeous college student Mitch McKenna. And when his friend Susan is abducted, the chilling pieces start falling into place. Now a girl called Hope is the target of a dangerous international conspiracy. Pursued by ruthless criminals, she’ll be lucky if she escapes with her life. Caroline B. Cooney, the bestselling author of the Janie Johnson series, ratchets up the suspense in this spellbinding story you’ll never forget. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Caroline B. Cooney including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s personal collection.
This biographical cookbook tells the story of culinary legend and author of nine award-winning cookbooks, Paula Wolfert, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2013, and shares more than fifty of her most iconic dishes as it explores the relationship between food and memory. The gripping narrative traces the arc of Wolfert's career, from her Brooklyn childhood to her adventures in the farthest corners of the Mediterranean: from nights spent with Beat Generation icons like Allen Ginsberg, to working with the great James Beard; from living in Morocco at a time when it really was like a fourteenth century culture, to bringing international food to America's kitchens through magazines and cookbooks. Anecdotes and adventuresome stories come from Paula's extensive personal archive, interviews with Paula herself, and dozens of interviews with food writers and chefs whom she influenced and influenced her-including Alice Waters,Thomas Keller, Diana Kennedy, André Daguin, and Jacques Pepin. Wolfert's recipes are like no other: each is a new discovery, yielding incredible flavors, using unusual techniques and ingredients, often with an incredible backstory. And the recipes are organized into menus inspired by Wolfert's life and travels--such as James Beard's Easy Entertaining menu; a Moroccan Party; and a Slow and Easy Feast. Unforgettable also addresses Wolfert's acknowledgement of the challenges of living with Alzheimer's, a disease that often means she cannot remember the things she did yesterday, but can still recall in detail what she has cooked over the years. Not accepting defeat easily, Wolfert created a new brain-centric diet, emphasizing healthy meats and fresh vegetables, and her recipes are included here. Unforgettable is a delight for those who know and love Paula Wolfert's recipes, but will be a delicious discovery for those who love food, but have not yet heard of this influential cookbook writer and culinary legend.
Packed with superheroes, supervillains, and epic showdowns between good and evil, The Unforgettable Logan Foster from debut author Shawn Peters shows that sometimes being a hero is just about being yourself. Logan Foster has pretty much given up on the idea of ever being adopted. It could have something to with his awkward manner, his photographic memory, or his affection for reciting curious facts, but whatever the cause, Logan and his “PP’s” (prospective parents) have never clicked. Then everything changes when Gil and Margie arrive. Although they aren’t exactly perfect themselves—Gil has the punniest sense of humor and Margie’s cooking would have anyone running for the hills—they genuinely seem to care. But it doesn’t take Logan long to notice some very odd things about them. They are out at all hours, they never seem to eat, and there’s a part of the house that is protected by some pretty elaborate security. No matter what Logan could have imagined, nothing prepared him for the truth: His PP’s are actually superheroes, and they’re being hunted down by dastardly forces. Logan’s found himself caught in the middle in a massive battle and the very fate of the world may hang in the balance. Will Logan be able to find a way to save the day and his new family? 2024 Illinois Bluestem Reader's Choice Award Nominee
From the #1 travel magazine in the country, a collection of travel tales from some of today's finest writers Travel writing maintains its seemingly endless popularity, and this volume offers a particularly transporting body of work, pairing exotic locales with writers of the highest caliber: Russell Banks writes on the Everglades, Francine Prose explores the secrets of Prague, Robert Hughes takes us on a tour of Italy, and more. From the most beautiful gardens to visit in Japan to the best free things to do in Provence, this book is as enlightening as it is entertaining. Whether off to the other side of the globe or to their favorite reading chair, wanderers of every sort will find this book truly indispensable. Other featured writers and places include: Nik Cohn on Savannah Philip Gourevitch on Tanzania Shirley Hazzard on Capri Pico Iyer on Iceland and Ethiopia Nicole Krauss on Japan Suketu Mehta on the Himalayas Edna O'Brien on Bath Patricia Storace on Provence and Athens James Truman on Iran Gregor Von Rezzori on Romania Edmund White on Jordan Simon Winchester on Mount Pinatubo William Dalrymple on his pilgrimage to Santiago John Julius Norwich on the Vatican Jan Morris on Hawaii
Trained to identify disease --vanquish it, cure it, Cary Metcalf, a small-town doctor, travels to New York City to volunteer at Empire Hospital during the pandemic. Not knowing what to expect, he’s horrified by room after room of dying coronavirus victims he can’t save. Working 12-hour shifts alongside the dangerous, highly-contagious disease challenges his energy, vigilance, and dedication. Sarah Linden, a teacher isolated from her students, cut off from friends by divorce, is overwhelmed by the threat of the disease. On her own, she struggles with loneliness, fear, and depression. Bunking in with his aunt, across the hall from Sarah, Cary faces homelessness when his aunt gets sick. Not knowing where to turn, he accepts Sarah’s offer of her spare room. Fighting to keep an even keel emotionally and grappling with work challenges – Cary and Sarah find understanding, and solace in their blossoming friendship. Will unforgettable times create unforgettable bonds?
Are you struggling to create memorable and valuable experiences for your customers? Look no further than "Unforgettable: The Science of Creating Memorable Experiences" by Phil Mershon. In today's attention economy, event organizers face the challenge of keeping attendees engaged amidst an abundance of distractions. Many events leave attendees feeling bored, uninspired, or even critical of their experience. Inside this book, you'll: Discover how to create life-changing experiences that leave a lasting impact on your audience. Learn how to minimize five common negative forces that can detract from any event. Find out how to craft meaningful moments tailored to any audience you are targeting. Master the event planning strategies and actions that make the greatest impact. Design a memorable and valuable experience for your customers, while avoiding average events that leave your audience feeling bored and uninspired. With Unforgettable, you will learn how to create life-changing experiences that will leave a lasting impact on your audience. Drawing on his extensive experience working with churches, corporations, and nonprofits, as well as his recent work with Social Media Examiner, Phil Mershon shares an inspirational model that reveals how to minimize five common negative forces and uniquely craft meaningful moments for each audience served. Using the metaphor of baking bread, Phil shows event planners and owners how different ways of combining the primary ingredients of any event can make it average, boring, or unforgettable. Unforgettable provides a special focus on the event ingredients that make the biggest impact, such as content and connections, as well as some of the hidden choices that event organizers may take for granted. With the event management tools and models available in "Unforgettable: The Science of Creating Memorable Experiences," anyone can design a memorable and valuable experience for customers. Don't settle for average events that leave your audience feeling bored and uninspired. Use Unforgettable to create experiences that are life-changing and unforgettable, while minimizing negative forces and crafting meaningful moments for each audience served. Get this book today!
UNFORGETTABLE is book 2 of the Warrior’s Touch Trilogy . Book 3, IRRESISTIBLE, is available everywhere now! I won’t be denied, no matter how loud she screams. She says she’s not scared, but she should be. Because I’ll show her just how far I can go. How deep she can fall. How loud she can scream. I left her behind when I joined the Marines. When I came back, I built a fortune off my blood, sweat, and tears. I didn’t think I’d get a second chance with her. Until she crashed back into my world. The only problem is, she’s more off-limits than ever. But I won’t be denied. She tells me she’s not scared—not scared of me, not scared of the consequences. She should be, if she knows what’s good for her. Because I’ll show her just how far I can go. How hard she can fall. How loud she can scream.