The Men Who Killed Gandhi by Manohar Malgonkar takes readers back into the pages of Indian history during the time of the partition, featuring the murder plot and assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. The Men Who Killed Gandhi is a spellbinding non fictional recreation of the events which led to India's partition, the eventual assassination of Gandhi, and the prosecution of those who were involved in Gandhi's murder. This historical reenactment is set against the tumultuous backdrop of the British Raj. Malgonkar's book is a result of painstaking research and from also having privileged access to many important documents and photographs related to the assassination. There is no doubt that Mahatma Gandhi played a leading role in obtaining independence from the British. But the problems that ensued afterwards, such as the structural rebuilding of the country and the Partition, led to many riots, massive migrations, and deep racial and cultural divides. Not everyone agreed with Gandhi... Views: 28
"I'll take my share of the blame. I only ask that he take his."In Bringing Down the Colonel, the journalist Patricia Miller tells the story of Madeline Pollard, an unlikely nineteenth-century women's rights crusader. After an affair with a prominent politician left her "ruined," Pollard brought the man—and the hypocrisy of America's control of women's sexuality—to trial. And, surprisingly, she won.Pollard and the married Colonel Breckinridge began their decade-long affair when she was just a teenager. After the death of his wife, Breckinridge asked for Pollard's hand—and then broke off the engagement to marry another woman. But Pollard struck back, suing Breckinridge for breach of promise in a shockingly public trial. With premarital sex considered irredeemably ruinous for a woman, Pollard was asserting the unthinkable: that the sexual morality of men and women should be judged equally. Nearly 125 years after the... Views: 28
The old house knew the taste of blood. For within its walls, a sadistic evil had taken root in the minds of a family with a savage thirst for brutality. Enter two newlyweds with the misfortune to have car trouble at the wrong place and time. As they are led into the isolation of the woods, no one realized a nightmare was about to be unleashed. Prepare yourself. It's about to get very, very bloody Views: 28
Shortlisted for the 2018 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in NonfictionFrom the legendary whistle-blower who revealed the Pentagon Papers, an eyewitness exposé of the dangers of America's Top Secret, seventy-year-long nuclear policy that—chillingly—continues to this day. Here, for the first time, former high level defense analyst Daniel Ellsberg reveals his shocking first-hand account of America's nuclear program in the 1960s. From the remotest air bases in the Pacific Command, where he discovered that the authority to initiate use of nuclear weapons was widely delegated, to the secret plans for general nuclear war under Eisenhower, which, if executed, would cause the near-extinction of humanity, Ellsberg shows that the legacy of this most dangerous arms buildup in the history of civilization—and its proposed renewal under the Trump administration—threatens our very survival. No other... Views: 28
New York Times bestselling author Lindsay McKenna delivers a fan-favorite tale of passion and danger this Christmas, originally published in Mission: Christmas in 2008 When pilot Mike Murdoch learns someone has been sent in to tame his unruly task force, he's prepared to resent her. But beautiful Dallas Klein is a breed apart, a woman whose wings can't be clipped; the more Mike flies alongside her, the more she gets under his skin...and into his heart. As the holiday season approaches, they must undertake a risky mission together. Can this new love withstand a dangerous Christmas Day so Mike and Dallas can reunite under the mistletoe? Views: 28
Demanding Denise Dixon is everything self-made millionaire Jaden Bond has come to hate in a woman.The "Black American Princess" is spoiled rotten. But with the looks to rival a genuine beauty queen and a sassy attitude to back them up, Denise is a blowtorch to Jaden's cold-hearted cynicism, and his legendary self-control....Denise knows she has met her match in the sexy Mr. Bond. But as their relationship heats up, she realizes her days with Jaden may be numbered. It's only a matter of time before shameful secrets--a hushed-up family scandal and her personal demons--are revealed! Views: 28
IT'S A SNOWY December in Washington, D.C., and Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are there to see the sights. While they're admiring the White House, they meet the president's stepdaughter, KC, and her friend, Marshall. Soon, in the confusion of all the people decorating the White House for Christmas, the president's dog, Natasha, goes missing! The kids set out to find her, but it's not going to be easy. The area is still crowded with decorators, it's getting dark, and all five of them risk getting caught in a monster snowstorm!From the Trade Paperback edition. Views: 28
As New Orleans continues to rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Chanse MacLeod becomes involved in a high profile case involving a golden couple of Hollywood who have committed themselves to helping New Orleans recover.Greg Herren is the author of the Chance MacLeod series, including Murder in the Rue Dauphine.About the AuthorGreg Herren is the editor of Fratsex, and the author of Murder in the Rue Dauphine and Murder in the Rue St. Ann. He is senior editor for The Harrington Park Press and lives in New Orleans. Views: 28
After 12-year-old Anya is cut from her middle school soccer team, she decides to pursue her true passion, which is theater. With the help of her sister and new friend Austin, Anya puts together a kids’ summer theater troupe (The Random Farms Kids’ Theater), recruiting area kids as actors and crew members. Acting as director, Anya has to navigate the ups and downs of a showbiz life, including preparing scripts, finding a venue, and handling ticket sales, not to mention calming the actors’ insecurities and settling conflicts. It’s a lot of responsibility for a 12-year-old. Will their first show ever get off the ground? This series is closely based on the real-life experience of Anya Wallach, who began a summer theater “camp” in her parents’ basement when she was just sixteen years old. Today, Random Farms has launched the careers of many of today’s youngest stars on Broadway. Views: 28
