New Releases by Christine Price

When Beatriu plotted revenge against a priest for an unforgivable act, she set of a series of events that lead to the eventual destruction of the Cathars of the Languedoc region in medieval France. The Cathar heresy (also known as the Albigensian heresy) resulted in the bloodiest of Crusades against a religious sect that set itself apart from the Catholic faith. Instigated by Pope Innocent III, it culminated in the final stand in the castle of Montsegur, which lead to the demise of the Cathar faith.

Opposites attract…and drive each other crazy. Freelance Magic, Book 1 Eight years ago, wizard Ashley Brandon thought his mentor was above the temptation to misuse magic. He was wrong, and the aftermath left him scarred. And determined to never again let anyone close. When he’s assigned to a task force protecting an ancient relic, he butts heads with the infuriating, charismatic Frederick “Charles” Greer. The man is completely unreasonable. And so is Ashley’s gut response to his outrageous flirting. Greer was only supposed to temporarily consult on the task force, but his admittedly unorthodox views on team building put him at odds with Brandon, one of the most attractive, frustrating men he’s ever met. The mission’s success requires complete cooperation, so Greer makes the first move to ease the tension. An apology leads to bickering, which unexpectedly leads them to the bedroom. But as that tension shifts into something more fierce, a brush with the relic’s power turns everything upside down. Leaving the mission—and Brandon’s heart—in even greater jeopardy. Warning: Contents may contain sartorial choices both exceptional and asinine, deception, thievery, magic, naughty language, and one hell of a MacGuffin.

Possibly the formal study of book plates can be dated to the work of Lord de Tabley in the 1880s. He attempted a schema of British plates, starting with the pre-Reformation period and identifying Jacobean, Queen Anne and Georgian styles. Plates as a reflection of the times have continued to multiply and, with the advent of the ebook, a growing number of plates are appended to electronic books. Royal bookplates, as this volume illustrates, are an important aspect of the subject. A Guide to the Study of Book-Plates (Ex-Libris), by Lord de Tabley (then the Hon. J. Leicester Warren M.A.) was published in 1880 in London by John Pearson of 46 Pall Mall. The book established what is now accepted as the general classification of styles of British ex-libris: early armorial (previous to Restoration, exemplified by the Nicholas Bacon plate); Jacobean, a somewhat misleading term, but distinctly understood to include the heavy decorative manner of the Restoration, Queen Anne and early Georgian days (the Lansanor plate is Jacobean); Chippendale (the style above described as rococo, tolerably well represented by the French plate of Convers); wreath and ribbon, belonging to the period described as that of the urn, &c.

CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) has attracted great interest in recent years, especially in Europe but increasingly more widely in the world. This book provides practical, classroom-tested activities that can be used when teaching any subject.

Relationships can be tricky when people can''t lie to you, so Agent Matthew Whitman focuses his unusual powers on solving cases for the Society. When a fellow agent is found murdered, Matt is given a major assignment: find her killer. First he must find Brennan Mitchell, whose brother was a victim in the murdered agent''s last case. For sixteen years Brennan thought his brother was dead. Now, a Society agent is confronting him with the impossible—his brother is alive. While Brennan is grateful to be reconnected with his brother, he doesn''t want to be pulled into any Society business. But the attraction between Matt and him is electric. After indulging in sensual encounters together, Brennan finds himself drawn into Matt''s investigation, and they become embroiled in something much larger than a run-of-the-mill murder case. Something darker and more dangerous than either man could have ever imagined. 81,000 words

In this paranormal romance, three men captive in a mysterious prison are drawn together by their special abilities and their powerful desire for one another. Data Collection by Dalhousie, Dr. Donna L. Patient 331 New, confused. Powers unknown. Patient 289 No longer viable in the test pool, he remains in isolation. Patient 77 Reclassified to staff status. Useful, malleable. Confined in a sterile research facility and treated like a lab rat, Chris is alone and terrified. His special powers are his only escape, allowing him to psychically connect with other patients. Alone in his cell for longer than he can remember, Vance is hungry. When newcomer Chris makes a mental connection, Vance is intrigued and wants more than just conversation. Chris and Vance seek comfort with each other, and with Simon—the only staff member who’s shown them a hint of compassion. Their relationships develop during stolen moments, and they turn their thoughts to escape. But as Dr. Dalhousie’s madness spirals, more than cell walls threaten to keep them apart . . .

Damian Crockett lives with his parents and younger sister, Bianca. They dote on Bianca, while despairing of their moody teenaged son. During a family outing Damian meets two aliens called Plingklopt and Plongklopt. Their spaceship is powered by laughter, so Damian asks a group of comedians to go back to Kloptronia with them telling jokes, in exchange for the gold the aliens can create from raw energy. The aliens'' little brother, Plug, has been accidentally left behind. With his neighbour, eleven year old Cressida Parker''s help, Damian helps Plug to contact them and they arrange to meet in the local supermarket car park at midnight. It should have been simple but things do not go according to plan.

Dear Dennis A widow''s journey through the seasons of grief'' is a compilation of letters written by the author to her husband shortly after he died. He had been her best friend for over 30 years and she couldn´t imagine going a day without talking to him so she decided perhaps writing to him would soften the blow. She wrote 332 letters over the next 3 years. "I think there may have been a part of me that thought he might answer my letters but all have gone unanswered. It was extremely hard to share a pain with him that words really can''t describe but I kept writing and he was always there for me to pour my heart out to." Because she is writing to her deceased husband, her thoughts, emotions, and struggles become very real and heartfelt to the reader. She expresses the raw pain of grief; the denial, anger, regret, depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, guilt, if-onlys'', longing, insanity, rage and even physical pain. Yet, in the midst of these heartfelt emotions, a love story emerges. These letters will take the reader through her painful journey and her struggle to redefine herself and the reader will begin to understand the pain one endures when a life partner dies.

Judaea in approximately AD30 is presided over by the Roman Procurator, Pontius Pilate. Pilate is a ruthless man who enjoys the intricate and violent power games required to keep control over the rebellious Jews. Others are eager to claim the title ''King of the Jews'' and so Pilate uses a Jewish spy, Judas Iscariot, to infiltrate his real and imagined enemies But now Judas has seemingly commited suicide. Pilate is unconvinced and summons to Jerusalem the centurion Cornelius to investigate. To ensure the Procurator''s involvement remains secret, the investigation is carried out under cover of retrieving a missing slave girl, Ruth, who had been in Judas'' possession. As Cornelius uncovers Judas'' intricate involvement with the political and religious leaders of the region, he meets the beautiful Jewess, Mary, and her charismatic teacher, Jesus of Nazareth.

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Pairs of fiction and nonfiction books share high-interest topics and encourage children to compare and contrast, distinguish between fact and fiction, and make the transition between fiction and nonfiction reading strategies.

Describes the arts of the people of the Pacific islands both in the past and today.

An illustrated overview of masks with emphasis on their meaning and importance in each of the cultures that produced them.

An illustrated survey of clay artwork made by various primitive cultures.

SUMMARY: Discusses the influences of African customs, history, and geography upon art in West Africa. Includes dress, textiles, jewelry, metal sculpture, carving, masks, and pottery.

A rhythmic interpretation of how African drums are made, how they sing and tell a story, and how they serve the Yoruba and Ashanti cultures.

Text and photographs describe the daily life and customs of the Lacandon Indians who are descendants of the Mayas.

Text and photographs recreate the life, art, and customs of the people who lived during Egypt''s 1500 year peak civilization period.