Goose: noun 1. a large waterbird with a long neck, short legs, webbed feet, and a short broad bill.2. a twenty-something woman who is 40% sweet, 20% desperate, 20% awkward, 10% crazy and 10% bitch – but always 100% awesome.Lucy James, or Goose as she is known by almost everybody, is like a lot of women in their late twenties – she's got itchy ovaries, eats too much junk food, has a wedding album hidden under her bed and is scared crapless of a possible future of spinsterhood with fifteen cats. Goose isn't greedy. She doesn't want lots of babies, only two. Only two as being the middle child to her horrible older sister and her much cooler younger brother has taught her from an early age that three's most definitely a crowd. And she doesn't want lots of husbands, only one to love her and adore her. One husband...is that too much to ask for?? Even her psycho bitch sister managed to ensnare one (mind you he is a chubby Ginga with bad teeth so she's not overly jealous of that particular score).The Goose has landed - and she has made quite a dent. Because someone ate all the pies...ok, and all the sausage rolls.

Where do we come from? Why are we here? Are we the first or were there others? Is God real and if so, where did he come from? Is the world about to end? Can love overcome all or is love the greatest hell of them all? All these questions and more are answered in this science fiction theological thriller. A Georgetown theology professor and the leader of a secret homeland security anti-terrorism group manage to overlook their mutual obsession for the samewoman as they battle against supernatural forces that appear to be out-of-this-world, but are they?

The 13th Century has been described as one of the most violent, treacherous, and disruptive era’s in history. The brutal Crusades, disease and political intrigue all played their parts. . . Jancis watched the men of the castle start on their heroic adventure to the Crusades, only to be shunned and ignored by the man she was committed to by marriage. Though this lay heavily on her heart, it was not as onerous as the responsibilities of the castle and all the people who lived there. As Jancis’ family is torn apart by death and starvation she struggles to find the strength to take her next step, ultimately finding her true love and the very reason to survive. The 13th Century is the story of the foundation of the property where Fettigrew Hall stands. Fettigrew Hall - The Biography of a House is the first book in the series, which discusses the mysteries of a 600 year old house in England, full of mystery, romance and haunted history.

Showcasing the evocative artwork created by John Moll for this special edition, James A. Michener’s The Watermen is a unique tribute to the adventurous seafarers of the Chesapeake Bay. Excerpted from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author’s classic Chesapeake, this enthralling novel has a unity and a spirit all its own, telling the story of the bay and its wildlife, but especially of the watermen, from their favorite pastimes to their rivalries in hunting, oystering, racing, and fighting. Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly conceived, The Watermen is a narrative and visual feast from one of America’s favorite storytellers. Praise for Chesapeake “Another of James Michener’s great mines of narrative, character and lore.”—The Wall Street Journal “[A] marvelous panorama of history seen in the lives of symbolic people of the ages . . . an emotionally and intellectually appealing book.”—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Michener’s most ambitious work of fiction in theme and scope.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer “Magnificently written . . . one of those rare novels that is enthusiastically passed from friend to friend.”—Associated Press

This revised and expanded edition of Wu Wei's well-loved version of the I Ching is unparalleled in its clarity, making this the easiest-to-grasp I Ching ever published. The I Ching is a book of answers that miraculously guides us to success in every possible situation. Yet, if we are to rely with absolute certainty on the I Ching for guidance to our most vital questions, we need answers that are clear and straightforward, leaving no room for confusion or misunderstanding. Wu Wei has guided thousands of people in the use of this great book and knows precisely what you need so you can put your trust in its prophetic guidance. Wu Wei's insightful interpretations of the I Ching's sixty-four hexagrams provide perfectly clear, unambiguous direction while remaining completely true to the ancient writings. You will know exactly what action to take to avoid misfortune and achieve success. The I Ching: The Book of Answers contains everything you need to know about the I Ching and how to use it.

Unlike any other book, Avian Cognition thoroughly examines avian intelligence, behavior, and individuality. Preferences, choices, motivation, and habits of species, flocks, and individual birds are discussed and compared. This book investigates who birds are and why they do what they do. Daily, seasonal, and play activities, creativity, reasoning a