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When Columbus first returned from America to Spain, his discoveries inflamed a smouldering conflict between Portugal's King Jo"o II and Spain's monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella. Acting hastily, Pope Alexander VI issued a proclamation providing the foundation for the Treaty of Tordesillas, which created an imaginary line in the Atlantic Ocean dividi …

A vibrant journey through the annals of classic American short stories

21 Essential American Short Stories is a collection of beloved stories that have comprised an important part of the fabric of our culture, from the earliest days of our nation to the twentieth century. Some of the stories, such as Washington Irving's "Rip Van Winkle," O. Henry …

When Penny Brannigan inherits a charming, old-fashioned cottage in the North Wales town of Llanelen, she soon realizes she has come into more than what real estate agents like to describe as a desirable period property: She' s also acquired memories, mystery, and an unsolved, decades-old crime. As Penny sorts through the belongings of her benefact …

James Church's Inspector O novels have been hailed as "crackling good" (The Washington Post) and "tremendously clever' (Tampa Tribune), while Churchhimself has been embraced by critics as "the equal of le Carré' (Publishers Weekly, starred). Now Church - a former Western intelligence officer who pulls back the curtain on the hidden world of North …

The most famous lawyer in America talks about the law, his life, and how he has won.

Johnnie Cochran has been a lawyer for almost forty years. In that time, he has taken on dozens of groundbreaking cases and emerged as a pivotal figure in race relations in America. Cochran gained international recognition as one of America's best - and most controve …

Alec Krieder knew his best friend's family never locked their doors-making Kevin Haines and his family the perfect targets for a crime. One night, he waited until they were asleep? then entered the house with a knife. Alec burst into the master bedroom and stabbed Tom and Lisa Haines first. Then he attacked Kevin, who fought for his life. Meanwhile …

For todays active, health-savvy seniors, being able to keep control of their own health care regimens and routines is more important than ever. The first resource of its kind, A Seniors Health Journal is an invaluable tool for scheduling doctors appointments, monitoring medical conditions, storing vital records, and creating a medical history of ge …