Updated multiple times every year, America’s pregnancy bible answers all your questions. When can I take an at-home a pregnancy test? How can I eat for two if I’m too queasy to eat for one? Can I keep up my spinning classes? Is fish safe to eat? And what’s this I hear about soft cheese? Can I work until I deliver? What are my rights on the job? I’m blotchy and broken out—where’s the glow? Should we do a gender reveal? What about a 4-D ultrasound? Will I know labor when I feel it? Your pregnancy is clearly explained. Your pregnant body is demystified from head to feet. Learn what to do about headaches to why your feet are so swollen. Understand how to stop backaches and why you can’t tell a baby by mom’s bump. This book is filled with must-have information and practical advice. It offers realistic insight and easy-to-use tips. You’ll also find lots of reassurance. Discover the very latest on prenatal screenings and which medications are safe. Learn about the most current birthing options, from water birth to gentle c-sections. Your pregnancy lifestyle gets equal attention. Topics include eating (including food trends) to coffee drinking. You will also find information on working out (and work) to sex, travel to beauty, skin care, and more. Have pregnancy symptoms? You will—and you’ll find solutions for them all. Expecting multiples? There’s a chapter for you. Expecting to become a dad? This book has you covered, too.
* Selected as One of the Best Books of the 21st Century by The New York Times * Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in History *
“Extraordinary…a great American biography” (The New Yorker) of the most important African American of the 19th century: Frederick Douglass, the escaped slave who became the greatest orator of his day and one of the leading abolitionists and writers of the era.
As a young man Frederick Douglass (1818–1895) escaped from slavery in Baltimore, Maryland. He was fortunate to learn to read from his slave owner mistress. He later became one of the major literary figures of his time. His very existence disproved the claims of slave owners. With dignity, he bore witness to the brutality of slavery. His great intelligence further emphasized this brutality.
Initially mentored by William Lloyd Garrison, Douglass spoke widely, using his own story to condemn slavery. By the Civil War, Douglass had become the most famed and widely travelled orator in the nation. In his unique and eloquent voice, Douglass criticized the United States fiercely. He was also a radical patriot. After the war, he sometimes had political arguments with younger African Americans. However, he never forsook the Republican party or abandoned the cause of black civil and political rights.
In this “cinematic and deeply engaging” (The New York Times Book Review) biography, David Blight has utilized new information from a private collection. Few other historians have consulted this collection. He also drew on recently discovered issues of Douglass’s newspapers. “Absorbing and even moving…a brilliant book that speaks to our own time. It also speaks to Douglass’s era” (The Wall Street Journal). Blight’s biography tells the fascinating story of Douglass’s two marriages. It also explores his complex extended family. “David Blight has written the definitive biography of Frederick Douglass. It is a powerful portrait of one of the most important American voices of the nineteenth century” (The Boston Globe).
In addition to the Pulitzer Prize, Frederick Douglass won several prestigious awards. These include the Bancroft, Parkman, and Los Angeles Times (biography) awards. He also received the Lincoln, Plutarch, and Christopher awards. The book was named one of the Best Books of 2018. It was recognized by The New York Times Book Review, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, The Chicago Tribune, The San Francisco Chronicle, and Time.
PI Jake Cardigan is on the run from a mysterious assassin in this sci-fi thriller from the iconic Star Trek actor and New York Times–bestselling author.
Jake Cardigan has just returned from Mexico, where he fell in love, nearly died, and broke up the infamous Hokori cartel. But the drug kingpins whose fortunes rest on pushing Tek are still trying to do away with this devilish private eye. During a routine trip to the mall, a well-dressed man tries to stab Cardigan through the heart. After a quick scuffle, the would-be assassin is dead on the floor, and Cardigan is the one who winds up in handcuffs.
The dead man was an executive at a hydroponics company—an ordinary worker drone with no apparent reason to kill the detective. An evil mastermind has learned how to make innocent civilians obey his commands, and he will sacrifice an army of zombie assassins if it means getting a clean shot at Cardigan. To stay alive, and out of jail, Cardigan will have to learn to steer clear of the mindless killers of Greater Los Angeles.
This ebook features an illustrated biography of William Shatner including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s personal collection.
Editorial Reviews
From Library Journal
Ex-policeman Jake Cardigan continues his vendetta against the powerful distributors of the insidious drug known as Tek in this sequel to TekWar ( LJ 8/89). As an unknown virus controlled by the drug lords threatens 22nd-century Los Angeles, Cardigan battles programmed assassins and intransigent authorities to prevent a disaster of worldwide proportions. Fast-paced action, high-tech gloss, and a dash of romance combine to establish Shatner as a capable proponent of the hard-boiled school of sf action/adventure. Purchase as indicated by patron demand. Previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 1/91. Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
“Shatner delivers!” —Publishers Weekly “Fast-paced action, high-tech gloss, and a dash of romance.” —Library Journal
About the Author
William Shatner (b. 1931) is a Canadian actor, author, and film director, known for his irreverent charm and his star turn as Captain Kirk in the original Star Trek television series, as well as many other roles. Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Shatner was cast in Star Trek as the courageous, unpredictable Captain James T. Kirk in 1966. The show became a cult hit in syndication, leading to a number of spin-offs and movies. Shatner starred in seven Star Trek films beginning with Star Trek: The Motion Picture in 1979. He later played leading roles on the television series T.J. Hooker (1982–86) and Boston Legal (2004–08). Shatner has also published a number of novels, most notably TekWar (1989), a science-fiction thriller that inspired eight sequels as well as video games and a television series. When he isn’t working, Shatner and his wife, Elizabeth, divide their time between Southern California and Kentucky. Editorial Reviews
From the acclaimed author of A Bridge Too Far comes the unparalleled, classic work of history that vividly recreates the battle that changed World War II—the Allied invasion of Normandy.
The Longest Day is Cornelius Ryan’s unsurpassed account of D-Day, a book that endures as a masterpiece of military history. In this compelling tale, Ryan painstakingly recreates the fateful hours before and after the massive invasion of Normandy. He retells the story of an epic battle. This battle turned the tide against world fascism and freed Europe from the grip of Nazi Germany.
This book, first published in 1959, is a must for anyone who loves history. It’s also essential for anyone who wants to better understand how free nations prevailed when darkness enshrouded the earth.
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Review
A true classic of World War II history, The Longest Day is more than a book. It is an in-depth account of a pivotal moment. The story unfolds with the massive Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. Journalist Cornelius Ryan began working on the book in the mid-1950s. At that time, the memories of the D-day participants were still fresh. He spent three years interviewing D-day survivors in the United States and Europe. When his book was first published in 1959, it was tremendously successful. It established many of the legends of D-day that endure in the public’s mind. Ryan was enormously skillful at weaving small personal stories into the overall narrative. Later, he used the same technique to depict the airborne invasion of Holland in A Bridge Too Far. The Longest Day is a pleasure to read. Subsequent historians have noted its accuracy. They have relied heavily on Ryan’s research for their own accounts. In short, the book is a “must read” for anyone interested in the D-day invasion. –Robert McNamara
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“A dramatic, moving masterpiece, a living memorial to the men who died and as suspenseful as the most gripping mystery story.” — J. H. Thompson, Chicago Sunday Tribune
“Fifty years from now, the history of D-Day, I am sure, will lean heavily on this book.” — John Toland, The New York Times Book Review
“If you have read all the accounts of D-Day or none of them, if you were in the fighting or on the sidelines, you will be spellbound, as I was, by this magnificent retelling of a glorious and tragic story.” — Lt. Gen. James Gavin
“If you have read all the accounts of D-Day or none of them, if you were in the fighting or on the sidelines, you will be spellbound, as I was, by this magnificent retelling of a glorious and tragic story.” — Lt. Gen. James Gavin
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About the Author
Cornelius Ryan was born in 1920 in Dublin, Ireland, where he was raised. He became one of the preeminent war correspondents of his time. He flew fourteen bombing missions with the Eighth and Ninth US Air Forces. He covered the D-Day landings and the advance of General Patton’s Third Army across France and Germany. After the end of hostilities in Europe, he covered the Pacific War. He wrote numerous other books in addition to his classic works The Longest Day, The Last Battle, and A Bridge Too Far. These books have appeared throughout the world in nineteen languages. Awarded the Legion of Honor by the French government in 1973, Mr. Ryan was hailed at that time by Malcolm Muggeridge as “perhaps the most brilliant reporter now alive.” He died in 1976.
A Captivating Guide to the People and Events That Shaped the History of the Sunshine State (U.S. States)
If you want to discover the enchanting history of Florida, continue reading!
Sunshine, beaches, sports teams, amusement parks, and more contribute to Florida being ranked as the second most visited state in the United States of America. People flock to Florida to enjoy its weather, culture, people, and its rich history.
Florida’s history spans thousands of years, lasting from prehistoric times up to today. The Ice Age, European exploration, wars, the Cuban Revolution, and the Space Race have all woven together to create today’s Florida. With this unique blend of cultures, Florida is able to distinguish itself from the other fifty states.
In History of Florida: A Captivating Guide to the People and Events That Shaped the History of the Sunshine State, you will explore topics such as:
The indigenous people of the area and how they interacted with the European settlers
The early settlements of Florida, including a look at St. Augustine, the oldest continuously occupied settlement in the US
The relationship between the Spanish and British settlers and their disputes over the land
The annexation of Florida to the United States
The brutality of the Civil War and how it impacted the Sunshine State
The Reconstruction era and how it affected Florida’s economy and government
Cuba’s Castro and how the Cuban people have influenced the state
Florida’s important role in the Space Race
The controversial election that saw George Bush become president
Book Reviews by the Reluctant Retiree 