Timeless Lakota wisdom and a midlife romance are at the center of this novel of love and empowerment. Dr. Meggie O'Connor, a New York psychologist, seeks a simpler life and moves to a peninsula off Lake Michigan. The quiet of her new life is soon disturbed, however, by the arrival of a most unusual patient--Winona Pathfinder, an elderly Sioux medicine woman.
The search for a notorious serial killer takes a therapist on a nightmarish quest to an alternate world to find the sinister secret behind his crimes, in a dark fantasy inspired by Caribbean urban myth, from the award-winning author of The Blue, Beautiful World. “The natural heiress to Octavia Butler and Ursula Le Guin.”—Financial Times Dr. Miranda Ecuovo works as a forensic therapist, helping traumatized witnesses recover their memories so that they can testify about the crimes they observed. Her most famous case resulted in the conviction of the serial killer Walther Gray, a pathologist’s assistant known as the Butcher of the City. One day Miranda is seized by Chance, one of the spirits known as the Undying, and transported to a fantastical dreamlike world. There she is greeted by an Angel and presented with an unusual mission: Help catch the rogue Undying who was the true mastermind behind the Butcher’s crimes. Now Miranda and Chance must stop the murderer before he kills again. Together they will race through a surreal otherworld of magical labyrinths and wondrous spirits—but also into the maze of Miranda’s own memories when they retrace her original investigation. As Miranda draws closer to the truth, she finds herself confronted by even bigger questions than the killer’s identity. How could his victims’ deaths be forgotten so easily? And what can she do to create a world where the vulnerable can be safe and have their lives treated as precious?
In a beautifully realized debut novel reminiscent of "The Scarlet Letter, " an unconventional young woman who chooses independence over conformity is scorned by her family in a 19th-century New England town.
Includes cases argued and determined in the District Courts of the United States and, Mar./May 1880-Oct./Nov. 1912, the Circuit Courts of the United States; Sept./Dec. 1891-Sept./Nov. 1924, the Circuit Courts of Appeals of the United States; Aug./Oct. 1911-Jan./Feb. 1914, the Commerce Court of the United States; Sept./Oct. 1919-Sept./Nov. 1924, the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia.
This book offers a captivating collection of five distinct stories brimming with mystery and suspense, centered around the thrilling escapades of Ethan Blake and Benjamin Reed, two young detectives with a knack for solving intricate puzzles. Each tale is rich with unexpected twists and clever misdirection, showcasing the duo’s unbreakable bond, remarkable bravery, and relentless dedication to uncovering the truth. As they navigate through dangerous encounters and unravel perplexing mysteries, their friendship deepens, and their courage is tested, making every story an exhilarating journey.
The thematic range of the collection is expansive, covering the various stages of heartbreak – from the initial shock to the gradual emergence of strength and resilience. Some poems delve into the nostalgia of what once was, exploring the remnants of love that linger in memory. Others navigate the storm of emotions that accompany the aftermath, unraveling the threads of attachment and laying bare the vulnerabilities of the human heart. Despite the prevailing melancholy, there is an undercurrent of hope that runs through the collection. The poems are not only a testament to the pain of love lost but also a celebration of the indomitable spirit that emerges from the ashes of heartbreak. They speak to the resilience of the human heart, emphasizing that even in the throes of despair, there is a transformative journey towards self-discovery and renewal. The organization of the collection is deliberate, creating a narrative arc that mirrors the emotional trajectory of heartbreak. The poems are often grouped thematically, guiding readers through the labyrinth of emotions with a sense of coherence. This organization enhances the overall reading experience, creating a flow that mirrors the ebb and flow of the emotional tide.
Broken Threads tells the story of the destruction of the Jewish fashion industry under the Nazis.Jewish designers were very prominent in the fashion industry of 1930s Germany and Austria. The emergence of Konfektion, or ready-to-wear, and the development of the modern department store, with its innovative merchandising and lavish interior design, only emphasized this prominence. The Nazis came to see German high fashion as too heavily influenced by Jewish designers, manufacturers and merchandisers. These groups were targeted with a campaign of propaganda, boycotts, humiliation and Aryanization.Broken Threads chronicles this moment of cultural loss, detailing the rise of Jewish design and its destruction at the hands of the Nazis. Superbly illustrated with photographs and fashion plates from the collection of Claus Jahnke, Broken Threads explores this little-known part of fashion and of Nazi history.