New Releases by Sarah Stewart

Sarah Stewart is the author of Agony Hill (2024), A Stolen Child (2024), Mud Season (2024), The Minotaur Sampler, Volume 11 (2024), The Sirens of Mars (2021).

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Agony Hill

release date: Aug 06, 2024
Agony Hill
Set in rural Vermont in the volatile 1960s, Agony Hill is the first novel in a new historical series full of vivid New England atmosphere and the deeply drawn characters that are Sarah Stewart Taylor's trademark. In the hot summer of 1965, Bostonian Franklin Warren arrives in Bethany, Vermont, to take a position as a detective with the state police. Warren's new home is on the verge of monumental change; the interstates under construction will bring new people, new opportunities, and new problems to Vermont, and the Cold War and protests against the war in Vietnam have finally reached the dirt roads and rolling pastures of Bethany. Warren has barely unpacked when he's called up to a remote farm on Agony Hill. Former New Yorker and Back-to-the-Lander Hugh Weber seems to have set fire to his barn and himself, with the door barred from the inside, but things aren’t adding up for Warren. The people of Bethany—from Weber’s enigmatic wife to Warren's neighbor, widow and amateur detective Alice Bellows — clearly have secrets they’d like to keep, but Warren can’t tell if the truth about Weber’s death is one of them. As he gets to know his new home and grapples with the tragedy that brought him there, Warren is drawn to the people and traditions of small town Vermont, even as he finds darkness amidst the beauty.

A Stolen Child

release date: Aug 06, 2024
A Stolen Child
Sarah Stewart Taylor is known for her atmospheric portrayal of an American detective in Ireland, and her critically acclaimed series returns with A Stolen Child.

Mud Season

release date: Jun 11, 2024
Mud Season
Enter the world of 1960s Bethany, Vermont in this suspenseful short story featuring characters from the forthcoming Agony Hill. It's mud season in Bethany, Vermont. As spring nears, the thawing ground and melting snow-pack have created muddy, impassable roads. It's not unusual to see a driver pushing their car or going for help. But a car with Pennsylvania plates has been completely abandoned, still stuck in the mud. Alice Bellows, an inquisitive widow who seems to know everything going on in town, can't help but wonder what would lead someone to abandon their car like that. All that's left in the car are two suitcases sitting in the trunk, no registration or keys. The police aren't too concerned about the abandoned car, but Alice thinks there's more to the story. Not sure what she'll find or who may get hurt, she takes it upon herself to find the car's owner and what they're hiding in her small town.

The Minotaur Sampler, Volume 11

release date: Mar 26, 2024
The Minotaur Sampler, Volume 11
Looking for a new book that will make your heart race? The eleventh edition of The Minotaur Sampler compiles the beginnings of six can't-miss novels—either standalone or first in series—publishing Spring/Summer 2024 for free for easy sampling. First in Series: Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies is the irresistible and hilarious series debut from Catherine Mack, introducing bestselling fictional author Eleanor Dash on her Italian book tour that turns into a real-life murder mystery, as her life starts to imitate the world in her books. Standalone: In Kimi Cunningham Grant’s The Nature of Disappearing, a captivating novel of suspense, a wilderness guide must team up with the man who ruined her life years ago when the friend who introduced them goes missing. First in Series: With Trouble in Queenstown, Delia Pitts introduces private investigator Vandy Myrick in a powerful mystery that blends grief, class, race, and family with thrilling results. Standalone: In classic Alex Finlay form, If Something Happens to Me is told from several distinct, compelling characters whose paths intersect, detonating into a story of twist after pulse-pounding twist. The story cements Finlay as one of the leading thriller writers today. First in Series: Set in rural Vermont in the volatile 1960s, Agony Hill is the first novel in a new historical series full of vivid New England atmosphere and the deeply drawn characters that are Sarah Stewart Taylor's trademark. Standalone: Anna Downes's extraordinary next thriller, Red River Road, follows a woman desperate to discover what happened to her sister on a solo road trip through the Australian outback.

The Sirens of Mars

release date: Jul 20, 2021
The Sirens of Mars
“Sarah Stewart Johnson interweaves her own coming-of-age story as a planetary scientist with a vivid history of the exploration of Mars in this celebration of human curiosity, passion, and perseverance.”—Alan Lightman, author of Einstein’s Dreams WINNER OF THE PHI BETA KAPPA AWARD FOR SCIENCE • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review • Times (UK) • Library Journal “Lovely . . . Johnson’s prose swirls with lyrical wonder, as varied and multihued as the apricot deserts, butterscotch skies and blue sunsets of Mars.”—Anthony Doerr, The New York Times Book Review Mars was once similar to Earth, but today there are no rivers, no lakes, no oceans. Coated in red dust, the terrain is bewilderingly empty. And yet multiple spacecraft are circling Mars, sweeping over Terra Sabaea, Syrtis Major, the dunes of Elysium, and Mare Sirenum—on the brink, perhaps, of a staggering find, one that would inspire humankind as much as any discovery in the history of modern science. In this beautifully observed, deeply personal book, Georgetown scientist Sarah Stewart Johnson tells the story of how she and other researchers have scoured Mars for signs of life, transforming the planet from a distant point of light into a world of its own. Johnson’s fascination with Mars began as a child in Kentucky, turning over rocks with her father and looking at planets in the night sky. She now conducts fieldwork in some of Earth’s most hostile environments, such as the Dry Valleys of Antarctica and the salt flats of Western Australia, developing methods for detecting life on other worlds. Here, with poetic precision, she interlaces her own personal journey—as a female scientist and a mother—with tales of other seekers, from Percival Lowell, who was convinced that a utopian society existed on Mars, to Audouin Dollfus, who tried to carry out astronomical observations from a stratospheric balloon. In the process, she shows how the story of Mars is also a story about Earth: This other world has been our mirror, our foil, a telltale reflection of our own anxieties and yearnings. Empathetic and evocative, The Sirens of Mars offers an unlikely natural history of a place where no human has ever set foot, while providing a vivid portrait of our quest to defy our isolation in the cosmos.

A Distant Grave

release date: Jun 22, 2021
A Distant Grave
In the follow up to the critically acclaimed The Mountains Wild, Detective Maggie D'arcy tackles another intricate case that bridges Long Island and Ireland in A Distant Grave. Long Island homicide detective Maggie D'arcy and her teenage daughter, Lilly, are still recovering from the events of last fall when a strange new case demands Maggie's attention. The body of an unidentified Irish national turns up in a wealthy Long Island beach community and with little to go on but the scars on his back, Maggie once again teams up with Garda detectives in Ireland to find out who the man was and what he was doing on Long Island. The strands of the mystery take Maggie to a quiet village in rural County Clare that's full of secrets and introduce her to the world of humanitarian aid workers half a world away. And as she gets closer to the truth about the murder, what she learns leads her back to her home turf and into range of a dangerous and determined killer who will do anything to keep the victim's story hidden forever. With the lyrical prose, deeply drawn characters, and atmospheric setting that put The Mountains Wild on multiple best of the year lists, Sarah Stewart Taylor delivers another gripping mystery novel about family, survival, and the meaning of home.

The Mountains Wild

release date: Jun 23, 2020
The Mountains Wild
"With its evocative Dublin setting, lyrical prose, tough but sympathetic heroine, and a killer twist in the plot, Sarah Stewart Taylor's The Mountains Wild should top everyone's must-read lists this year!" — New York Times bestselling author Deborah Crombie In a series debut for fans of Tana French and Kate Atkinson, set in Dublin and New York, homicide detective Maggie D'arcy finally tackles the case that changed the course of her life. Twenty-three years ago, Maggie D'arcy's family received a call from the Dublin police. Her cousin Erin has been missing for several days. Maggie herself spent weeks in Ireland, trying to track Erin's movements, working beside the police. But it was to no avail: no trace of her was ever found. The experience inspired Maggie to become a cop. Now, back on Long Island, more than 20 years have passed. Maggie is a detective and a divorced mother of a teenager. When the Gardaí call to say that Erin's scarf has been found and another young woman has gone missing, Maggie returns to Ireland, awakening all the complicated feelings from the first trip. The despair and frustration of not knowing what happened to Erin. Her attraction to Erin's coworker, now a professor, who never fully explained their relationship. And her determination to solve the case, once and for all. A lyrical, deeply drawn portrait of a woman - and a country - over two decades - The Mountains Wild introduces a compelling new mystery series from a mesmerizing author.

30 Day Challenge

release date: Sep 20, 2019
30 Day Challenge
Discover the 30 Day Challenge This Book Includes: 30 Day Whole Food Challenge 30 Day Paleo Challenge 30 Dash Diet 30 Day Whole Food Challenge This book explores the phenomenon that is sweeping the nation and lining the counters of home kitchens everywhere. It is the 30 Day Whole Food Challenge. This book will take you from the very idea of whole foods through the completion of the challenge. You will learn what constitutes a whole food and the benefits you can receive from a whole food diet. You will receive a comprehensive list of foods that are allowed on the challenge, including meat, fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds and oils. You will learn the benefits of a whole food diet, including better skin, better sleep, less pain, more energy and weight loss. You can look through the Vitamin Guide that will inform you of the different nutrients and vitamins you will receive from some of the most beloved whole foods. 30 Day Paleo Challenge I would like to extend an invitation to you to embark upon a real journey. It's not a journey of travel, but one of endurance. And at the end of this 30 day journey you will be renewed and refreshed like never before. It's called the 30 Day Paleo Challenge. And despite what you may have heard, the paleo diet is not just some lose weight fast, gimmick. The precepts of paleo aren't anything new, and it gets its name from the fact that the diet directs you to eat a diet similar to our hunter gatherer ancestors of the Paleolithic Era. By cutting out all processed food and instead indulging in natural foods that have low carbs and high protein, after 30 days you really can change your entire life. This book demonstrates how it is you should start a paleo diet and keep it in place for the long haul. This is not a fly by night, temporary fix; the 30 Day Paleo Challenge is the entrance point to a whole new and healthier life Dash Diet The goal of this book is to help you have a better understanding of the types of food your body needs, how healthy food can give you energy and what the risks are when you eat food that has no nutritional value. By offering you practical, realistic steps and guidelines, this book can get you started on improving your health. The interesting and delicious meals and recipes discussed in this book are based on the level of benefits offered by every ingredient, including pros and cons that you can consider before incorporating them into your diet. The 30 day Dash Diet plan revolves around the inclusion of protein, vitamins and minerals, fiber, healthy fats and whole-wheat grains in the place of high sodium, saturated fats and excess amounts of sugar. Each meal is designed to fill you up while providing beneficial, energizing nutrients without packing on unnecessary calories. Get Your 3 in 1 Copy Today

Tiny Home Living

release date: Aug 10, 2019
Tiny Home Living
Have you ever wanted to know what it's like to live in a tiny home? The concept behind tiny home living is still strange according to many people. However, there is a philosophy behind it, a reason of sorts, and this book will tell you all about why this popular home living trend is now sweeping the nation, and why many are turning to this type of lifestyle instead of your traditional home. Not only that, but with this book you'll further explore how to live in a tiny home. Living in such a small space is typically the biggest turn-off from a tiny home lifestyle. Many of us love to cling to possessions like there's nothing else out there. However, within the confines of this book, you'll learn how it's possible to live this way. In this book, it includes the following: Why tiny home living How to decorate a tiny home Hacks to make your tiny home seem bigger The concept behind buying or building your tiny home. A checklist to get started on building your tiny home. Tiny home living is a newer concept, and while it might be foreign to many, it is possible. With this book, you'll learn all you need to know about downsizing your home, allowing you to live your life to the fullest without the burden of space and clutter plaguing you.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet

release date: Aug 09, 2019

30 Day Whole Food Challenge

release date: Aug 08, 2019
30 Day Whole Food Challenge
This book explores the phenomenon that is sweeping the nation and lining the counters of home kitchens everywhere. It is the 30 Day Whole Food Challenge. This book will take you from the very idea of whole foods through the completion of the challenge. You will learn what constitutes a whole food and the benefits you can receive from a whole food diet. You will receive a comprehensive list of foods that are allowed on the challenge, including meat, fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds and oils. You will learn the benefits of a whole food diet, including better skin, better sleep, less pain, more energy and weight loss. You can look through the Vitamin Guide that will inform you of the different nutrients and vitamins you will receive from some of the most beloved whole foods. Meal-planning will be explored along with a one month sample meal plan for breakfast since breakfast tends to be the hardest meal of the day for individuals new to the whole-foods menu. You will learn how to "Healthy Up" your house so you don't just embark on the 30-day whole food challenge but get real tips and tools to live a healthier lifestyle. Learning how to prep and organize your kitchen and meal planning will give you the knowledge you need to quickly adapt to the challenge. You will be inspired by the quotes found in this book and learn the mantras this book offers to help you succeed. Learn how to deal with negative influences in your life and defeat those "just one bite" moments. Get answers to questions you have about the challenge such as "Ghee, what the heck is ghee?", "Won't I get bored of salad?" and "Can I bake?" Learn about portion size and how to eat the correct amount of all different types of food. Comes with a handy guide that teaches you how to eyeball portion size. Cook up 28 different recipes that are easily adapted to fit your preferred ingredients and flavors and learn about the "case for cooking it yourself". The book ends with tips and advice on how to carry the 30 day whole food challenge over into a healthy and permanent lifestyle change.

I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening)

release date: Feb 05, 2019
I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening)
More than ever, politics seem to be driven by discord. People sitting together in pews every Sunday feel like strangers and loved ones at the dinner table feel like enemies. Toxic political dialogue, hate-filled rants on social media, and agenda-driven news stories have become the new norm. But it doesn't have to be this way. In I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), two working moms from opposite ends of the political spectrum teach us that politics don't have to divide us. Instead, we can bring the same care and respect to policy discussions that we bring to the rest of our lives. Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers, co-hosts of Pantsuit Politics, recently named an Apple Podcasts Show of the Year, give you all of the tools you need to: Respect the dignity of every person Recognize that issues are nuanced and can't be reduced to political talking points Listen in order to understand Lead with grace and patience Join Sarah from the left and Beth from the right as they teach you that people from opposing political perspectives truly can have calm, grace-­filled conversations with one another. Praise for I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening): "Sarah and Beth are an absolute gift to our culture right now. Not only do they offer balanced perspectives from each political ideology, but they teach us how to dialogue well, without sacri­ficing our humanity." --Jen Hatmaker, New York Times bestselling author and speaker "Sarah from the left and Beth from the right serve as our guides through conflict and complexity, delivering us into connection. I wish every person living in the United States would read this compelling book, from the youngest voter to those holding the highest office." --Emily P. Freeman, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Next Right Thing

Weight Watchers

release date: Feb 17, 2017
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Cookbook: The Ultimate Weight Watchers Smartpoints Diet Plan For Rapid Weight Loss. Do you ever feel like your Weight Watchers diet isn't really being achieved because of how expensive it is? Often, people on Weight Watchers do appreciate the meals, but they're expensive, and often they don't taste as great nor are they filling. However, what if you were given another option, to use a slow cooker to help you cook your food, allowing you to live a healthy lifestyle with minimal cooking time. That's what this book is about to prove to you. in this book, you'll learn how to fully utilize your slow cooker and you'll be able to create delectable dishes with these recipes, and you'll be able to cater these to your diet as well. In this book, you'll learn of the following and so much more: Amazing breakfast recipes that make the most important meal of the day that much more important Savory lunches that will keep you going throughout the day Amazing dinners that everyone will be able to enjoy The Complete Weight Watchers Smart Points Diet Plan How to Lose Rapid Weight Easy Crockpot Recipes for Rapid Weight Loss Slow Cooker Tips for the Best Results! Healthy and Nutritious Slow Cooker Recipes And much, much more! Eating on the Weight Watchers plan has never been easier, and not only does this book tell you how to make it, it also gives you a list of the points as well, allowing you to keep in mind of just how much you're eating. Download this Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Cookbook Now Weight Watchers Smart Points Complete Guide by Sarah Stewart

30 Day Ketogenic Cleanse

release date: Feb 11, 2017
30 Day Ketogenic Cleanse
The Ketogenic Diet: 30 Day Ketogenic Cleanse The Ultimate Guide to Living the Keto Lifestyle Are other diet plans letting you down? Have you spent hours and hours looking up the different diet plans and trying to figure out which one is the best for you? And yet, no matter how hard you try, all of them seem to fail you in some way? It may be time to check out the Ketogenic Diet. The Ketogenic Diet is different, it knows that your body needs to get off the carbs, the inefficient source of energy, and it needs to replace it with the good fats, the ones that burn well inside the body and can speed up your metabolism in no time. This guidebook is going to take some time to discuss the Ketogenic Diet and what is all entails. Whether you are looking to lose weight or just to get rid of some of that belly fat, you will find that this is the best diet for the job. This Ketogenic Diet Book Includes: Some basic information about the Ketogenic Diet. How to eat the right way while on this diet plan, such as foods to eat and ones not allowed. How healthy the Ketogenic Diet is. The importance of being active and moving around on the Ketogenic Diet. The tips that you need to see success: A 30-Day Meal plan to make getting started on the ketogenic diet easier. Easy breakfast recipes including Waffles, Breakfast Tacos, and Banana Muffins Lunch Meals on the go including Crab Louie, Chicken Salad, and Monte Cristo Sandwiches Dinner meals for the whole family like Salmon and Salsa, Meatloaf, Pork Chops, and Turkey Meatballs. And so much more When you are tired of trying to lose weight and never seeing results, make sure to check out this guidebook about the Ketogenic Diet and see how easy it can be to eat the foods that you love and still lose weight. The 30 Day Ketogenic Cleanse Grab Your Copy of the most Complete Ketogenic Diet Guide Book

Air Fryer Cookbook

release date: Dec 20, 2016
Air Fryer Cookbook
The Most Complete Air Fryer Cookbook Guide. Find Your Favorite Recipes in this Amazing Guide. Do you love that crispy taste that comes from deep frying? Do you wish you could have it with every meal, but worry about the extra oil, calories, and other bad health affects that comes with eating this way? The air fryer is going to help make things all better and this guidebook is going to show you how! The air fryer helps you to eat those tasty fried foods without all the grease and oil! Working with pressure and high temperatures, your food will be cooked and crispy without all the guilt. What could be better than that! Air Fryer Cookbook: 101 Delicious Recipes of Your Favorite Foods is going to show you some of the best recipes that you can use with the air fryer to meat any occasion. Whether you need a quick breakfast or are looking for something unique to enjoy while fixing dinner, this guidebook has all the best recipes that can make this happen. Inside this guidebook you are sure to find some of your favorite recipes, designed with a new twist of using the air fryer. Some of the delicious recipes that you will be able to find include: Strawberry muffins Berry pancakes Cheesy meatloaf Homemade chili Pork chops BBQ ribs Catfish fillets Peach and apple cobbler Mini cheesecakes And so much more! When you are ready to have something that tastes fried and meets all your cravings without having to worry about going off that health plan, make sure to check out Air Fryer Cookbook: 101 Delicious Recipes of Your Favorite Foods and see just how tasty the air fryer can make your next meal!

Instant Pot Cookbook

release date: Nov 27, 2016
Instant Pot Cookbook
The Most Complete Instant Pot Cookbook with Delicious Tasting Recipes Ready to become a professional in your kitchen, but worried you don't have the time? Do you want to be the talk of the town for your gourmet meals that are done in just minutes? The Instant Pot can help to make this a reality with great meals cooked in no time at all. Instant Pot Cookbook: Quick and Easy Recipes for Healthy Meals is a great companion for those busy families who want to get a meal on the table, but don't have all day. It is easy to get busy with work, school and other activities, but you still want to feed your family the very best meals possible. Inside this Instant Pot Cookbook, you will learn all the great recipes that you need to put your Instant Pot to work. This Amazing Instant Pot Cookbook Includes some of the following Recipes Apple cheesecake (just four ingredients! Cinnamon Pancakes Stroganoff (a vegetarian version as well!) Beef Stew Cranberry Chicken Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies And many other delicious tasting recipes Don't think that you are missing out on delicious meals just because of your busy schedule. Put your Instant Pot to work and see how easy it can be to create healthy and good meals in just minutes! Grab your copy of this amazing Instant Pot Cookbook Today!“

Tiny House Living

release date: Nov 02, 2016
Tiny House Living
A Complete Guide on Tiny House Living Tiny House Living by Sarah Stewart Live a Larger Lifestyle with a smaller investment in a tiny house Have you ever wanted to know what it's like to live in a tiny home? The concept behind tiny home living is still strange according to many people. However, there is a philosophy behind it, a reason of sorts, and this book will tell you all about why this popular home living trend is now sweeping the nation, and why many are turning to this type of lifestyle instead of your traditional home. Not only that, but with this book you'll further explore how to live in a tiny home. Living in such a small space is typically the biggest turn-off from a tiny home lifestyle. Many of us love to cling to possessions like there's nothing else out there. However, within the confines of this book, you'll learn how it's possible to live this way. This Tiny House Living Guide Highlights the following Why tiny home living How to decorate a tiny home Hacks to make your tiny home seem bigger The concept behind buying or building your tiny home. A checklist to get started on building your tiny home. Tiny home living is a newer concept, and while it might be foreign to many, it is possible. With this book, you'll learn all you need to know about downsizing your home, allowing you to live your life to the fullest without the burden of space and clutter plaguing you. Get Your Complete Guide on Tiny House Living Today!

Creation Through Colour

release date: Aug 01, 2016
Creation Through Colour
A unique and imaginative colouring book to encourage creativity and an understanding of nature.

Rogue Wanderer

release date: Dec 10, 2015
Rogue Wanderer
All families have secrets. Kalani Kendrick's family is no different. Right before her world is turned upside down, she discovers that she is part of a long line of immortals. When tragedy strikes, Kalani must face her fears and fight a battle of her own to confront an enemy she knows little about. She knows that she won't find peace until she avenges the immortals who took those most important to her. Through practice, determination, and bravery, Kalani will discover whether or not she has what it takes to succeed or if she will be the end of her bloodline. Suspenseful, gripping, and dynamic, Rogue Wanderer captures the enchantment of Scotland and the power of family and friendship.

Vengeance

release date: Dec 22, 2014
Vengeance
No good deed goes unpunished. Alexandra "Alex" Johnson has devoted herself to helping others, becoming a successful therapist with her own private practice in Kansas City. But what she considers to be helpful, someone else believes to be torture and life as she knows it changes forever. Alex is being harassed and the more she tries to ignore it, the more severe it becomes. The danger is lurking closer to home than she realizes. As the frightening harassment continues, Alex decides to do whatever it takes to keep her family and friends safe, even if that means risk to herself.

The Quiet Place

release date: Sep 18, 2012
The Quiet Place
A little girl moves to the United States from Mexico with her family and writes letters to her aunt in Mexico about her new life.

Amelia Earhart

release date: Feb 02, 2010
Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart developed a love of flying at a very young age. As she followed her dream and built a name in the field of aviation—breaking numerous records along the way—she inspired other women to soar to new heights. With an introduction by astronaut pioneer Eileen Collins, Amelia Earhart: This Broad Ocean focuses on Amelia's triumphant crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in 1928. Panel by panel, it offers a glimpse of her relentless ambition and tireless will to promote women's rights. Above all, it leaves us with a sense of her deep-rooted desire to touch the sky.

Newcomer's Handbook for Moving to and Living in Atlanta

release date: May 01, 2009
Newcomer's Handbook for Moving to and Living in Atlanta
Extensively revised for 2009! Newcomer's Handbook for Moving to and Living in Atlanta introduces a chapter on Green Living and more details on Xpress commuter buses. From Castleberry Hill to Buckhead, from Midtown to L5P, and from College Park to Kirkwood, plus suburbs in Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, and Cherokee counties, our latest volume also complements descriptions of each neighborhood with photographs. Whether you're looking to ease your move to Atlanta or just get to know your own city better, the Newcomer's Handbook provides you with heaps of useful information on Atlanta's many neighborhoods, from child care options to information on local schools, parks, sports, cultural life, shopping, and much, much more.

The Sasanian Era

release date: Jan 30, 2008
The Sasanian Era
This latest volume in "The Idea of Iran" series concentrates on the Sasanian period. Seizing power from the previous dynasty - the Parthians - the Sasanians ruled Iran and most of the ancient Near East from 224 until 642 CE. They are particularly fascinating because of their adherence to Zoroastrianism, an ancient dualistic Iranian religion named after the prophet Zarathustra (or, in Greek, Zoroaster). The Sasanians expressed the divine aspect of their rule in a variety of forms, such as on coins, rock reliefs and silver plates, and architecture and the arts flourished under their aegis. Sasanian military success brought them into conflict with Rome, and later Byzantium. Their empire eventually collapsed under the force of the Arab army in AD 642, when Zoroastrianism was replaced with Islam.Engaging with all the major aspects of Sasanian culture, twelve eminent scholars address subjects which include: early Sasanian art and iconography; early Sasanian coinage; religion and identity in the Sasanian empire; later Sasanian orality and literacy; and state and society in late antique Iran. The volume in question arguably comprises the most complete and comprehensive treatment of the Sasanian civilization yet to be published in English.

The Gardener

release date: May 01, 2007
The Gardener
By the author-and-illustrator team of the bestselling The Library Lydia Grace Finch brings a suitcase full of seeds to the big gray city, where she goes to stay with her Uncle Jim, a cantankerous baker. There she initiates a gradual transformation, bit by bit brightening the shop and bringing smiles to customers' faces with the flowers she grows. But it is in a secret place that Lydia Grace works on her masterpiece -- an ambitious rooftop garden -- which she hopes will make even Uncle Jim smile. Sarah Stewart introduces readers to an engaging and determined young heroine, whose story is told through letters written home, while David Small's illustrations beautifully evoke the Depression-era setting. The Gardener is a 1997 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year and a 1998 Caldecott Honor Book.

Still as Death

release date: Apr 01, 2007
Still as Death
Art history professor Sweeney St. George is in the middle of putting together an exhibit on her specialty, "the art of death," for the university museum when she makes an unusual discovery: A valuable piece of Egyptian funerary jewelry that should be in the museum's collection seems to be missing. Searching for answers, Sweeney learns that a student intern at the museum was the last person to check out the piece, a young woman who died of an apparent suicide soon after she handled the piece, more than twenty-five years ago. Going on with the exhibition without the intricately beaded Egyptian collar, Sweeney can't let it drop altogether. Nor can she forget the student, Karen Philips, who died just a few months after working with the piece. A little digging shows that Karen was working at the museum the night it was robbed, that same year, and Sweeney becomes even more curious. But her interest in mysteries past pales when a present-day murder brings Sweeney and her colleagues at the museum under the Cambridge Police Department spotlight in the person of Detective Tim Quinn, whom Sweeney has worked with before. In the latest installment in this rich and fascinating series, Sweeney and Tim go after a killer, trying to resolve questions both immediate and decades-old before it's too late.

Landscapes of Slovenia

release date: Jan 01, 2003
Landscapes of Slovenia
A car-touring and walking guide to Slovenia. It presents advice on different walks, along with topographical walking maps and a fold-out touring map. Many short walks for motorists are suggested, along with recommendations of areas for suitable for picnics.

The Library

release date: Apr 10, 1995
The Library
Meet an unforgettable bibliophile Elizabeth Brown doesn't like to play with dolls and she doesnt like to skate. What she does like to do is read books. Lots of books. The only problem is that her library has gotten so big she can't even use her front door anymore. What should Elizabeth Brown do? Start her own public library, of course! With charming verse and watercolors Sarah Stewart and David Small celebrate one of America's oldest and finest institutions. The Library is a 1995 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year and Outstanding Book of the Year.

The Money Tree

release date: Jan 01, 1995
The Money Tree
In summer the leaves on the strange tree growing in Miss McGillicuddy's yard are harvested by many people, but when Miss McGillicuddy thinks about needing firewood for the winter, she realizes the tree may have another use.
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