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View book details for Sparta's First Attic War
The Grand Strategy of Classical Sparta, 478446 B.C.
A provocative, intriguing and cogently argued exploration of the collapse of the Spartan-Athenian alliance (David Stuttard, Classics for All). During the Persian Wars, Sparta and Athens worked in tandem to defeat what was, in terms of relative resources and power, …
Experience this gripping saga from New York Times bestselling author Joan Johnstons fan-favorite in the Bitter Creek series, Shattered.Nine years ago Kate Grayhawk Pendelton walked into Wyatt Shaws lifeand out of it the next morning. Now Wyatts backand has the …
A century of aviation research and military flights over Los Angeles County has left the San Gabriel Mountains, Mojave Desert and the near-shore Pacific Ocean strewn with more than 1,500 aircraft crash sites. Barnstormers and test pilots too often made …
The culinary history of Fairfield, Connecticut, brims with bygone and beloved eateries and watering holes. Discover some of these lost classics, from the Sun Tavern--where George Washington enjoyed a few victuals--to the Scenario, where local celebrities always had a seat …
View book details for Griswold Point
History from the Mouth of the Connecticut River
At the mouth of the Connecticut River, Griswold Point boasts a rich history filled with remarkable individuals. In 1640, Colonel George Fenwick granted the land to Matthew Griswold I, who then turned a teeming wilderness into productive farming and fishing …
View book details for Eagle County Characters
Historic Tales of a Colorado Mountain Valley
Long before the first ski runs were ever carved into the mountains of Vail and Beaver Creek, Eagle County drew adventurous settlers and pioneers who brought life to the mines and the Eagle River Valley. Allow local journalist and historian …
View book details for Winemakers of the Willamette Valley
Pioneering Vintners from Oregon's Wine Country
In a relatively short span, Willamette Valley wineries have made good on the tempting recipe of rich soils, mild climate and an extended growing season to produce world-class wines while leading the industry in sustainable practices. Like the wines they …
View book details for Seal Beach
A Brief History
The wooden pier, tree-lined Main Street and ocean views, coupled with a prosperous and happy community, led "Forbes "magazine to name Seal Beach one of the five friendliest towns in America. Getting there, however, was a bumpy adventure. Starting in …
On May 31, 1935, a storm system surged along the Republican River, bursting its banks in a matter of minutes with a roar that could be heard miles away. The greatest flood to hit the tri-state area of Colorado, Kansas …
Grand Rapids restaurants have served up meals and memories since the city's earliest days. At Bentham's, one of the first downtown restaurants, customers without money to eat could trade an animal pelt for supper. John Sebaitis trained his German shepherd, …
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History from the Land of One Hundred Valleys
Douglas County, Oregon, stretches west from Crater Lake and the forested peaks of the Cascades until it reaches the shores of the Pacific in a tumult of rolling sand dunes. In this account, author R.J. Guyer recalls the frontier spirit …
View book details for Huntington Beach Chronicles
The Heart of Surf City
Amid the tourist bustle in the biggest beach city in Orange County, hometown personalities and their stories are Chris Epting's business. As a widely published author and columnist for the "Huntington Beach Independent," Epting has covered the famous and not-so-famous, …
Biloxi's beaches and casinos make the city a haven for Gulf Coast tourists. And since it's one of America's oldest communities, local residents have seen many iconic treasures come and go. Before Hurricane Katrina, more than 150 historical structures dotted …
A Hero for Her Son When the baby he rescued seven years ago returnswith his widowed adoptive momDeputy Fire Chief Matt Bailey can't turn them away. Desperate to escape the reminders of his failure in the line of duty, Matt …
New to the passion galloping in her veins, Lady Valeria Arnold was shocked by the wanton impulses that drew her to Teagan Fitzwilliams. The stunning rake was nothing more than a wastrel with the devil's own luck at cards--surely not …
She succumbed to his sinful seduction...Now shes carrying the Greeks baby!Its the last thing he wanted, but Greek billionaire Ares Kourakis is going to be a father. Hell do his duty and keep pregnant Ruby by his sidehell even marry …
Fiercely independent, determined, driven and...betrayed. Grace Covington vowed never again to lay eyes on the arrogant, hotshot defense attorney who'd broken her heart. But everything changed when her stepfather was murdered, her sister found holding the bloody knife. Charlie Black …
It's time to play the players Zienna Thomas has finally found a man with forever potential: Nicholas Aubry is charming, successful, easy on the eyes and tender in bed. Everything is great...until Nicholas introduces his longtime friend Wendell Creighton. Zienna …
THE MISSION: FIND MOTHER AND CHILDFinding Isabella Montenegro and her young daughter and bringing themback to testify should have been easy. But one look at Isabella andTexas Confidential Agent Jake Cantrell remembered a woman he'dcherished...a woman who'd died. And one …
View book details for The Henry Gamadge Mysteries
Unexpected Night, Deadly Nightshade, and Murders in Volume 2
From Agatha Christies favorite American author, the first three mysteries starring gentleman sleuth and antiquarian book dealer Henry Gamadge.Unexpected Night: New Yorker Henry Gamadge is vacationing in coastal Maine when the police there need his help. Its a strange case …
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A Novel of South Africa
An expatriate South African goes home to find the black woman he loved and left behind in this engaging . . . Poignant [and] altogether promising debut (Publishers Weekly). Danny Divin is a young white man in South Africa who …
View book details for The HR Answer Book
An Indispensable Guide for Managers and Human Resources Professionals
The HR Answer Book is an easy-to-use problem solver for managers and human resources professionals struggling to adapt to new workplace challenges.Corporate executive Shawn Smith and author Rebecca Mazin address more than 200 of the most common employer questions relating …
Dangerous warrior Ivar Gunnarson is a man of deeds, not words. With little time for the ideals of love, Ivar seizes what he wantsand Princess Thyre will not become the exception to his rule!Mysterious and enchanting, Thyre rouses Ivar's desire …
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The Marines of Operation Iraqi Freedom
Photos by Russ Bryant, Text by Amy Goodpaster StrebeAs America struggles to "win the peace" in Iraq, Desert Dogs: The Marines of Operation Iraqi Freedom highlights the human side of war, the day-in-the-life of U.S. Marines stationed in that volatile …
Something that could help catch a dangerous serialkiller. FBI agent Nick Mead had precious little timeto convince the troubled Native American beautythat she could trust him with anything and that hewould safeguard her no matter the cost.How could Alyssa Whitefeather …
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