"A gripping tale told by a gifted writer."--Beverly Lewis Caroline Fletcher is caught in a nation split apart and torn between the ones she loves and a truth she can't deny The daughter of a wealthy slave-holding family from Richmond, Virginia, Caroline Fletcher is raised to believe slavery is God-ordained and acceptable. But on awakening to its cruelty and injustice, her eyes are opened to the men and women who have cared tirelessly for her. At the same time, her father and her fiance, Charles St. John, are fighting for the Confederacy and their beloved way of life and traditions. Where does Caroline's loyalty lie? Emboldened by her passion to make a difference and her growing faith, will she risk everything she holds dear?

Azad's debut YA fantasy is set in a city along the Silk Road that is a refuge for those of all faiths, where a young woman is threatened by the war between two clans of powerful djinn. Fatima lives in the city of Noor, a thriving stop along the Silk Road. There the music of myriad languages fills the air, and people of all faiths weave their lives together. However, the city bears scars of its recent past, when the chaotic tribe of Shayateen djinn slaughtered its entire population -- except for Fatima and two other humans. Now ruled by a new maharajah, Noor is protected from the Shayateen by the Ifrit, djinn of order and reason, and by their commander, Zulfikar.But when one of the most potent of the Ifrit dies, Fatima is changed in ways she cannot fathom, ways that scare even those who love her. Oud in hand, Fatima is drawn into the intrigues of the maharajah and his sister, the affairs of Zulfikar and the djinn, and the dangers of a magical battlefield.In this William C. Morris YA Debut Award finalist novel, Nafiza Azad weaves an immersive tale of magic and the importance of names; fiercely independent women; and, perhaps most importantly, the work for harmony within a city of a thousand cultures and cadences.

Worth the Candle by Gary Glauber is a meditation on relationships and interactions in a life where "sidewalks were his daily agenda." These accessible, narrative, and personal poems mix with both gratitude and a touch of melancholy to bring us into a world where we can see "Life as souvenir / words as evidence, / and a debit sheet that proves / the foolishness of / buying on margin." Here, the present and past walk with us as we are guided into Glauber's poems -- poems crafted so we can experience the world through his nostalgic and thoughtful lens where "these bright lights only last for so long." Kelli Russell Agodon, author of Hourglass Museum and The Daily Poet Gary Glauber has something to say, and in Worth the Candle, he says it with wit and style and linguistic fillips that can turn from plain to ornate in the spaces between commas. Many of his longish poems tell stories which seem both personal and universal, both real and surreal, and made so through the alchemy of language. My favorite opening here is the start of "Graveyard Shift: " "The vagrant tree sprite / meets the head misfit / far along aisle five, / next to a pyramid of cereal boxes...." They are "searching for meaning / in this 24/7 universe." This is the poet's function; this is the lure of Worth the Candle. It's clear Glauber has been paying attention and it shows on every page of this canny and beguiling collection. Corey Mesler, author of Opaque Melodies that Would Bug Most People and Memphis Movie Gary Glauber uses a double lens in Worth the Candle to present panoramic views of universal truths and close-ups of personal loss: "like every life, / worth knowing in detail, / worth sharing en masse." In "Controlled Procedure," Glauber introduces a cardiologist who performs surgery on a woman who once rejected his love, summing it up with a paradox: "Through clearing an opening, he gets closure." His ear is attuned to music, both through the subjects of poems --"Music Teacher," "Anthem," "Refrain," "An Octave Apart"-- and through his use of devices such as alliteration: "wizards in waiting," "sundry self-promoters," "short shrift society," slant rhyme: "brush ... touch," "morn ... warm," and "bleak ... screech," and rhythms drawn from "the drumbeat of my own heart." The reader is invited to join him in his journey to "the place where I choose to keep singing, / and, I expect, so will you." Beth Copeland, author of Transcendental Telemarketer and Traveling Through Glass

Andreas's disappearance is a mystery to all, including his inseparable friend Zipp. But as much as the police question him, its not easy for Zipp to come forward with details of the last time he saw his friend: following an old woman into her home, brandishing his knife. Zipp waited anxiously outside but Andreas failed to reappear. Inspector Sejer and his colleague Skarre are baffled but while the confusion in the outside world continues, a chilling and heart-stopping drama is unfolding inside the old woman's home. In a plot in the tradition of Stephen King, Fossum deploys her trademark skill of looking realistically, terrifyingly, into the minds of criminal and victim. Appearances aren't always to be believed, and people are not always what they seem.

Zorian Kazinski has all the time in the world to get stronger, and he plans on taking full advantage of it. A teenage mage of humble birth and slightly above-average skill, Zorian is attending his third year of education at Cyoria's magical academy. A driven and quiet young man, he is consumed by a desire to ensure his own future and free himself of the influence of his family, resenting the Kazinskis for favoring his brothers over him. Consequently, Zorian has no time for pointless distractions, much less other people's problems. As it happens, though, time is something he is about to get plenty of. On the eve of Cyoria's annual summer festival, Zorian is murdered, then abruptly brought back to the beginning of the month, just before he was about to take the train to school. Finding himself trapped in a time loop with no clear end or exit, he will have to look both within and without to unravel the mystery set before him. He does have to unravel it, too, because the loop clearly wasn’t made for his sake, and in a world of magic even a time traveler isn't safe from those who wish him ill. Fortunately for Zorian, repetition is the mother of learning…

When each family at the diverse Juniper Court apartment complex needs something to light up the dark of winter, the stumpy, lumpy candle provides a glow brighter than the fanciest taper, revealing the true spirit of each holiday it illuminates.

Have you seen Oliver K. Woodman? You'd know if you had--he's made of wood. And he's on a spectacular cross-country journey. Folks of all sorts guide Oliver along the way and report back in letters and postcards to his friend Uncle Ray. After all, there's a lot of road--and adventure!--between South Carolina and California. Oliver's been spotted truckin' in Texas, riding in a Utah parade, and scaring off bears in the California redwoods. Where will he show up next? Read the letters. Follow the map. And buckle up for a road trip you'll never forget!

This dictionary traces the origins and histories of over 400 proverbs, detailing the changes of meaning and usage that have occurred throughout each proverb's life and offering literary examples dating back over 2000 years.

Take control of your life with the magic power of candles. Candle magic is the simplest and most powerful forms of magic, used by both beginners and long-term magic users. Candle magic focuses the power of your will and harnesses it to the energy of fire to manifest your desires in the physical world. You can use the practical spells in this book to tap into your inner power, seize control of your destiny, and improve your life forever. This book is based on old and proven magical practices, but you don't need a degree in latin or a boiling cauldron to get started with candle magic. This book breaks down everything you need into simple steps that a beginner can follow, while still providing powerful results. Going beyond just the basic list of spells found elsewhere, in this book you'll learn: The many types of candles and the uses of each Magical correspondences, from colors to phases of the moon How to setup a magical altar Which oils and herbs work best in candle spells How to cleanse, charge, and carve candles for magical use Why candles burn differently during spells and how to interpret the results And much more. This book includes 56 spells on topics of love and relationships, money and prosperity, friends and family, work and career, health and well-being, and protection for yourself and your home. If you're ready to make your wishes come true, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.

Proverbs are wise old sayings or short, frank expressions that stick in our minds and help us to express ourselves. But whether it is old as the hills or was born yesterday, this humorously illustrated book is an enlightening guide to 260 proverbs that enrich the English language.