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The Post-Dictatorship Generation in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay  explores how young adults in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay make sense of the 1970s socialist projects and the ensuing years of repression in their activism, film, and literature.  ... More

A history and celebration of women's cycling—beginning with its origins as a political statement, beloved pastime, and early feminist act—that shares the stories of notable cyclists and groups around the worldMore than a century after they first entered the mainstream, bicycles and the culture aroun... More

Simone de Beauvoir borrowed her lover’s bike to cycle around Paris in the 1940s, instantly falling in love with the freedom it gave her (even when an accident caused her to lose a tooth). Alice Hawkins, a factory worker from Leicester, pedal-powered her fight for universal suffrage as the bicycle be... More

When bright and spirited Norvia moves from the country to the city, she has to live by one new rule: Never let anyone know you&’re Ojibwe."INSPIRING."—Kirkus Reviews A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! A #1 New Release in Native American Children's Fiction! A #1 New Release in Histori... More

Mama Nlundi: Our Adopted Mother is the exciting and inspiring autobiography of Anna Rose Goertzen, a Christian missionary from Nebraska who labored in the mission fields in Africa. In the Belgian Congo, which is now the independent country called Zaire, Anna Rose spread the joyful message of the gos... More

The history of modern-day old clothes recycling begins with a thing called shoddy. Starting in the early 1800s, shoddy was the name given to a new material made from reclaimed wool, and to one of the earliest forms of industrial recycling. Old rags and leftover fabric clippings were ground to bits b... More

A report from the International Monetary Fund.... More

In a lecture delivered before the University of Oxford’s Anglo-French Society in 1936, Gertrude Stein described romance as “the outside thing, that . . . is always a thing to be felt inside.” Hannah Roche takes Stein’s definition as a principle for the reinterpretation of three major modernist lesbi... More

During the nineteenth century and especially after the Civil War, scores of black abolitionists like Frederick Douglass, Moses Roper and Ellen Craft travelled to England, Ireland, Scotland, and parts of rural Wales to educate the public on slavery. By sharing their oratorical, visual, and literary t... More

Presents a collection of myths about Fionn, Cu Chuliann, and other Celtic heroes and briefly describes the civilization that created them.... More

In addition to acting as a training guide for pharmacists, pharmacy residents and pharmacy students who seek to practice in areas associated with patients on anticoagulant therapy, the information presented within highlights the growing role of the pharmacist in these contexts. Readers will find us... More

Lord Mc Spirit, his valet O'Ghost and the young cook Blanche were forgotten by the Grim Reaper. Since then, they continue to "live" in a vast mansion in the heart of England. But the time is serious. Increasingly daring thefts threaten their ghostly quietude. Lord Mc Spirit decides to conduct the in... More

Poppy is 14. She’s moved to a new area where she doesn’t know anyone. She’s trying to fit in and find her feet. She’s fascinated by her neighbour. He’s odd... and very nosey! One good thing that’s come from her move is that Poppy doesn’t have to share a bedroom anymore with her older sister who she ... More

For Marie-Ève Gaspardin, the Seaside Hotel is of paramount importance. The thirty-year-old has always been fully involved in the company founded by her father. It must be said that she hopes to lead the establishment one day, despite the clear preference of her patriarch for the beloved son, Joshua.... More

The sordid murder of a young woman in a run-down district sets Detective Rachel Toury on the trail of vicious killer... But there's more to this case than meets the eye! Agnès Ruiz is the author of several best-sellers. She had huge success with her first novel, “Ma vie assassinée”. She writes fo... More

Joanna is a young woman who invests herself completely in her job at the seaside hotel. Will she get the recognition she has been hoping for from her father, Rodolphe G. Gaspardin, one of these days? And just what intentions does her brother, Joshua, really have? It's obvious there are secrets. For ... More

A dead body was found near a coastal village. Detective Rachel Toury and his teammate were sent there to provide onsite support to the local authorities who seldom dealt with murder cases in their peaceful region. "A stifling investigation for Detective Rachel Toury" Agnes Ruiz is the author of s... More

Detective Rachel Toury finds herself caught up in the mysterious murder of a priest in Paris. Agnes Ruiz is the author of several best-sellers, selling more than 360,000 copies. She had huge success with her first novel, “Ma vie assassinée”. She writes for both adults and children. Her short stor... More

Samantha inherits an old house in the countryside. Given the large amount of building work that needs to be done, her best friend persuades her to get in touch with all of her ex-boyfriends to help her with the renovations. What if behind this harebrained project, she finally meets the love of her l... More

"A fast-paced thriller about the investigation of Detective Rachel Toury" A young woman is murdered during the very popular Tour de l'île de Montréal. Detective Rachel Toury needs to redouble her steps to race against the clock and reach the finish line in her own investigation. Agnes Ruiz is the... More

Detective Toury’s niece discovers a dead body on the shore of the Saint Lawrence River. A particularly awkward investigation for Rachel Toury when a family member becomes more involved than she had anticipated… “A tumultuous investigation full of twists and turns for Detective Rachel Toury.” Agn... More

Isabelle can no longer bear the idea of someone looking for a husband for her at all costs and she finally pretends she has gotten married. What a surprise when her parents offer her a cruise as a wedding present. She decides to accept and leave with her best friend. Only then, on the boat, a photog... More

Scott, a shady young man seems to be burdened with a difficult past. He likes to take refuge in long rides on horseback. One evening he finds a body curled on the beach... Agnès Ruiz is the author of a bestseller with more than 370,000 copies sold. Her first novel "Ma vie assassinée" was a huge s... More

Following the death of her father, Abigail returns to the country to settle the final affairs and finally be able to start a new. Confronted with her past and the terrible pains she went through, the young lady realizes that the task is proving to be more difficult than expected. She is thrilled to ... More

Grégoire drives all night long. He wants to be the one to announce the appalling news. His best friend’s parents just got murdered. She has to accompany him back home. Will Annabelle obey this very protective friend? Let’s see what the police investigation reveals. Agnes Ruiz has written many bes... More