"Most valuable to students and general readers who have not given World War II serious study but who are interested in achieving a better understanding of America's experience in what Dwight D. Eisenhower called 'the Great Crusade.'" -- Register of the Kentucky Historical Society

This guide brings history to life with richly detailed, engaging descriptions of the most important battle sites, museums, and reenactuments.

Lara Blackwood, genetic engineer, receives a call asking for her help in solving a ghastly epidemic in Tokyo. That phone call sets in motion a chain of death and mayhem. To her horror, Lara discovers that her life's work has been perverted to produce a new genetic weapon that kills by turning people's own chormosomes against them.

Book 1: Unravel the mystery of “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie.” Christie's iconic novel introduces Hercule Poirot as he investigates the murder of wealthy widower Roger Ackroyd. Filled with ingenious plot twists and a groundbreaking narrative structure, this work is a testament to Christie's mastery of the mystery genre and her ability to captivate readers until the very end. Book 2: Embark on a journey of intrigue with “The Plymouth Express Affair by Agatha Christie.” Christie's tale presents a classic locked-room mystery as Poirot tackles a murder that occurs on a train journey. With her trademark wit and clever plotting, Christie crafts a suspenseful and entertaining mystery that keeps readers guessing until the final revelation. Book 3: Dive into the world of political intrigue and secrets with “The Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie.” Christie's novel follows a whirlwind adventure involving a missing prince, a stolen diamond, and a country house full of eccentric characters. This work showcases Christie's ability to blend elements of mystery, romance, and espionage, creating a captivating and multifaceted narrative.

USA Today Bestseller An Amazon Best of the Month Selection “Electrically fun...turns the usual fairy-tale class dynamics upside down...this is a book that encourages trust in people’s goodness, if not their patience or good sense. It’s light on the romance, but prodigiously good for the heart.” —The New York Times In New York Times bestselling author G.A. Aiken’s gripping new fantasy romance series, the Blacksmith Queen must confront armies and pretenders desperate to take her new-won crown. But with the Princess Knight at her side and a centaur warrior clan at her back, she’ll risk everything for victory . . . LONG LIVE THE QUEEN Gemma Smythe dedicated her life to the glory of battle. With her fellow War Monks, she worshipped the war gods, rained destruction on her enemies, and raised the dead when the fancy took her. Until her sister Keeley became the prophesied Blacksmith Queen, and Gemma broke faith with her order to journey to the Amichai Mountain and fight by Keeley’s side. The Amichai warriors are an unruly, never-to-be-tamed lot, especially their leader-in-waiting, Quinn. But when the War Monks declare support for Gemma’s ruthless younger sister Beatrix, the immaturity of her key ally is the least of Gemma’s problems. She has to get to the grand masters, dispel their grudge against her, and persuade them to fight for Keeley and justice. If her conviction can’t sway them, perhaps Quinn’s irritating, irreverent, clearly unhinged, ferocity will win the day . . . Praise for The Blacksmith Queen “It may be laugh-out-loud funny, but at its heart this is a story of a woman who cares deeply for both the family she has and the one she creates.” —Bookpage “Tilting more toward fantasy, this paranormal romance will be a hit with fans of both genres who enjoy tales that are lighthearted and humorous.” —Booklist