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Emily Stevenson stumbles upon a body in the canal while dealing with a messy situation, discovering the victim is linked to her co-worker's unfaithful spouse. As she navigates her desire to protect her friend from reconciliation, she becomes embroiled in a complex web of deceit. Meanwhile, Officer Travis O'Toole, aspiring to be a detective, finds himself both distracted and intrigued by Emily, realizing that her involvement may be more beneficial than obstructive as they tackle the unfolding mystery together.

Detective Sydney Harrison faces a complex investigation when the police shooting of an armed robber reveals inconsistencies. As she delves deeper, she encounters Claire, a drug-addicted woman whose life unraveled after a fateful encounter in an alley. Desperate to evade capture, Claire is determined to eliminate any loose ends, even if it means further violence. The story unfolds as a tense cat-and-mouse game, exploring themes of desperation, morality, and the lengths one will go to for survival.

Jim Ede was a man of extraordinary energies: a collector, dealer, fixer, critic and, above all, friend to artists. For Ede, works of art were friends and art could be found wherever you looked. Art was not for galleries alone and it certainly wasn't only for the rich. At Kettle's Yard in Cambridge, he opened his home and his collection to all comers

The publication offers a fresh examination of twentieth-century British art, challenging established narratives and exploring themes such as British Surrealism, patronage, and identity. Experts provide new insights that encourage readers to reconsider the connections between art and cultural history. Accompanied by striking visuals, it highlights the resilience of the British artistic tradition while prompting a deeper exploration of its evolution and significance in contemporary society.

A little-known civil rights hero and college football MVP finally gets a voice in this fictional account detailing Chester Pierce's game-changing role as the first Black college football player to compete south of the Mason-Dixon Line. In 1947, no African American player can play at a southern school; in return, the opposing team benches a player of "equal talent." This historical fiction picture book frames a turbulent time in the civil rights era with the clever use of a football play to show race relations and teamwork. Inspired by a true story, capturing a historic defense against the Jim Crow laws of the South.

Set in the aftermath of the Civil War, Jules Beecher embarks on a perilous journey to find her orphaned cousins, driven by a promise to her father. Along the way, she encounters Dr. Roe Greystone, a disillusioned former physician who now co-owns a sternwheeler. As they navigate danger together, Jules seeks to mend the scars of war, while Roe grapples with his past and his feelings for her. Their connection deepens amidst threats, challenging both to confront their histories and the potential for a shared future.

Set against the backdrop of President Lincoln's assassination, the story follows Cass Beecher's hopes for romance with Sergeant Zach Ravenswood, which are complicated by a series of tragic events. As Cass navigates threats to Zach's safety from various enemies, Zach grapples with mysterious misfortunes, including disfigurement and betrayal. The couple must confront whether these calamities are mere coincidences or part of a larger, sinister plot, testing their love and resolve in a tumultuous time.

Various zoo animals take residence in a young girl's hair as it becomes more tangled and frizzy.

A luminous memoir about recovery and how one woman discovered an appetite for food and life through reading