From the author of the definitive New York Times bestselling history of the Beatles comes the authoritative account of the group Jack Black and many others call the greatest rock band of all time, arguably the most successful, and certainly one of the most notorious.Rock stars. Whatever those words mean to you, chances are, they owe a debt to Led Zeppelin. No one before or since has lived the dream quite like Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham. In Led Zeppelin, Bob Spitz takes their full measure, for good and sometimes for ill, separating the myth from the reality with the connoisseurship and storytelling flair that are his trademarks. From the opening notes of their first album, the band announced itself as something different, a collision of grand artistic ambition and brute primal force, of delicate English folk music and hard-driving African-American blues. That record sold over 10 million copies, and it was the merest...

The Bridge to Holy Cross is a powerful story of love and hope - a passionate and epic love story from the Russian-born author of The Bronze Horseman. Tatiana is 18 years old and pregnant when she miraculously escapes war-torn Leningrad to the West, believing herself to be a widow. Her husband, Major Alexander Belov, a decorated hero of the Soviet Union, has been arrested by Stalinｴs infamous secret police and is awaiting imminent death as a traitor and a spy. Tatiana begins her new life in America. In wartime New York City she finds work, friends and a life beyond her dreams. However, her grief is inescapable and she keeps hearing Alexander calling out to her. Meanwhile, Alexander faces the greatest danger heｴs ever known. An American trapped in Russia since adolescence, he has been serving in the Red Army and posing as a Soviet citizen to protect himself. For him, Russiaｴs war is not over, and both victory and defeat will mean certain death. As World War Two moves into its final violent phase, Tatiana and Alexander are surrounded by the ghosts of their past and each other. They must struggle against destiny and despair as they find themselves in the fight of their lives. A master of the historical epic, Paullina Simons takes us on a journey across continents, time and the entire breadth of human emotion, to create a heartrendingly beautiful love story that will live on long after the final page is turned. - The Bridge To Holy Cross (Aka Tatiana And Alexander) By Paullina Simons (Paperback)

Angels are all around us—especially at Christmas!Three classic stories of hope and seasonal cheer.Shirley, Goodness and MercyGreg Bennett hates Christmas. Divorced, almost friendless and about to lose his business, he has no time for what he considers sentimental nonsense. But three irrepressible angels are here to follow him—until he learns what Christmas is truly all about.Those Christmas AngelsThe angels come down to earth again to respond to Anne Fletcher's prayer request. She wants her son, Roy, to meet a special woman and learn what is actually important in life. So the angels contrive to throw Julie Wilcoff in his path—literally.Where Angels GoAnother Christmas, another angelic rescue. Three heaven-sent messengers reunite a divorced couple, bring peace of mind to an elderly man and grant a little boy's fondest wish...because bringing joy is in their job description!The Angel...

Together for the first time in one volume, rediscover two classic romances about the thrill of finding love! Only from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.Just MarriedBefore completing one more assignment, mercenary Zane Ackerman realizes he wants to leave a legacy... and an heir. He's irresistibly drawn to Leslie Walker, an architect who is helping him restore his family home. Marrying Leslie may be his last chance. Leslie is craving a family of her own, and their passion will create a destiny for them both. If only Zane survives his last mission.The Sooner the BetterIn the process of tracking down her father, Lorraine Dancy manages to get framed for theft and pursued by the real thief, the police and a local crime boss. Ex-mercenary Jack Keller agrees to help her, although Lorraine's reluctant to depend on a man like him. But he's the one person who can guide her...

Mrs. Miracle shows an ordinary family that they are blessed beyond belief in this uplifting holiday tale from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.As the holiday season begins, Laurel McCullough could use some good news. She and her husband, Zach, have been praying for a baby that seems more and more like an impossible dream, and they've had to move in with her beloved grandmother, Helen, who's having trouble taking care of herself. But when Laurel contacts a local home care organization for help, there are no caregivers available.Then Mrs. Miracle appears at her door. No stranger to lending a helping hand to a family in need, Mrs. Miracle reveals herself to be nothing short of a godsend. Helen's even convinced she's an angel! Still, Laurel has to admit that Helen has become noticeably happier and more engaged, decorating the family Christmas tree and revisiting old hobbies with Mrs. Miracle's companionship. In the...

Dartmouth students Kristina, Conni, Albert, and Jim seemingly inseparable friends. But they are bonded by dark, seductive secrets. Intense passions and simmering tensions have been building for years until a brutal act on a bitter cold night reveals shocking truths about each. This compelling narrative--with a surprise twist at the end--grips the reader from first page to last.

From the author of the best-selling and beloved The End of Your Life Book Club - a wonderfully engaging new book: both a celebration of reading in general and an impassioned recommendation of specific books that can help guide us through our daily lives. "I've always believed that everything you need to know you can find in a book," writes Will Schwalbe in his introduction to this thought-provoking, heartfelt, and inspiring new book about books. In each chapter he makes clear the ways in which a particular book has helped to shape how he leads his own life and the ways in which it might help to shape ours. He talks about what brought him to each book - or vice versa; the people in his life he associates each book with; how each has led him to other books; how each is part of his understanding of himself in the world. And he relates each book to a question of our daily lives, for example: Melville's Bartleby, the Scrivener speaks to quitting; 1984 to disconnecting from our electronics; James Baldwin's Giovanni's Room to the power of finding ourselves and connecting with one another; Anne Morrow Lindbergh's Gift from the Sea to taking time to recharge; Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird to being sensitive to the surrounding world; The Little Prince to making friends; Paula Hawkins's The Girl on the Train to trusting. Here, too, are books by Dickens, Daphne du Maurier, Haruki Murakami, Edna Lewis, E. B. White, and Hanya Yanagihara, among many others. A treasure of a book for everyone who loves books, loves reading, and loves to hear the answer to the question: "What are you reading?"

Part one of a series of short storied named "American Slavery Chronicles". In 2032 development was made on a lobotomy chip to enslave the mentally ill and criminals. It was designed to replace the smartphone and tablets as well. Yet something went wrong.In 2032, a lobotomy chip is designed to enslave the mentally ill and criminals. Yet it can do more, and is set to replace the smartphone and tablets. One programmer finds out his code was used for something sinister. That there are hidden functions to this l-chip, and some mega corporation is behind it. He meets with a reporter and someone else tricked into making the chip to expose the truth about it.

The acclaimed first novel by the New York Times bestselling author of Kitchen Confidential and host of Parts Unknown on CNN. A wildly funny, irreverent tale of murder, mayhem, and the mob. When up-and-coming chef Tommy Pagana settles for a less than glamorous stint at his uncle's restaurant in Manhattan's Little Italy, he unwittingly finds himself a partner in big-time crime. And when the mob decides to use the kitchen for a murder, nothing Tommy learned in cooking school has prepared him for what happens next. With the FBI on one side, and his eccentric wise-guy superiors on the other, Tommy has to struggle to do right by his conscience, and to avoid getting killed in the meantime. In the vein of Prizzi's Honor, Bone in the Throat is a thrilling Mafia caper laced with entertaining characters and wry humor. This first novel is a must-have for fans of Anthony Bourdain's nonfiction.

Determined to stop a madman who’s already killed three women, P.I. Renata Cordona is undercover when she’s almost attacked by a pack of vicious dogs.  A lone wolf saves her—and then swiftly disappears. Then, out of nowhere, Jacob Marshall materializes and, with his electrifying touch, she suddenly knows the truth.  Jacob is her destiny.  Unfortunately, Renata has a secret that will prevent her from getting close to anyone—not even the man who is her lifemate.   What Renata doesn’t realize is that Jacob has a secret too. He’s a werewolf, and he has come to protect her. Because someone is stalking them both. Biding his time. Waiting for the right moment to strike—and wipe them off the face of the earth.

Two sisters must learn from each other's strengths and trust in the redeeming power of love in a touching new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. The Lakey sisters are perfect opposites. After their mother died and their father was lost in grief, Willa had no choice but to raise her sister, Harper, and their brother, Lucas. Then, as an adult, she put her own life on hold to nurse Harper through a terrifying illness. Now that Harper is better and the sisters are living as roommates, Willa has realized her dream of running her own bakery and coffee shop, bringing her special brand of caretaking to the whole Oceanside community.Harper, on the other hand, is always on the go. Overcoming a terrible illness has given her a new lease on life, and she does not intend to waste it. When Harper announces her plan to summit Mount Rainier, Willa fears she may be pushing herself too far. Harper, for her part, urges Willa to stop worrying and do...

A fiercely independent young woman takes a leap of faith by trusting a charming physician in this delightful novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. Marjorie Majors has not been to a doctor since she was fourteen, and she’d like to keep it that way. As far as she is concerned, she has always been perfectly fine on her own. Marjorie doesn’t need—or want—anyone to take care of her. But when an unbearable case of appendicitis becomes too much to bear, Marjorie begrudgingly gives in, reluctant as ever. Enter Dr. Sam Bretton, who is just as warm and friendly as he is handsome. It turns out that Sam's bedside manner can inspire confidence in anyone, and as he and Marjorie get to know one another, their friendship clearly has the potential to become something more. Yet Marjorie’s old defiant ways still linger, and she can’t help but hesitate to let a man into her heart. Will her...

The small, remote, New Mexican town of Paja Rita doesn't get many visitors. Till one day, a stranger rides into town---with a rather large hunk of iron on his hip.The Dark Duke has stolen the kingdom of Belsden, and now no one is safe. He rules with an iron fist, conquering lands and oppressing people at will. But one thing haunts the Dark Duke: the thought of the baby king who got away. That baby’s name is Taylor James, and as he grows into a man and discovers his past, he finds himself leading a ragtag army against the Dark Duke’s powerful forces. But when the Dark Duke captures his family and his one true love, the beautiful Rosemarie, everything comes to a head.This is an adventure beyond all adventures. It is filled with hilarious moments, incredible action, and unforgettable characters. Sword fighting, monsters, brutes, epic battles, and even the world’s ugliest army can be found inside. It reads like a movie and will have you on the edge of your seat cheering.