Formally an academic writer, The Secrets of Strongwood is Cartwrights first novel. The inhabitants of a small and isolated Municipality challenged by the intrusion of Government, struggle to survive. The Secrets of Srongwood is history culled from in-depth research and interwoven with a captivating and unusual story line that takes us through the 16th century to our modern day in the Interlake region of Manitoba. The story is coloured by intrigue, romance, birth and the meaning of life as death approaches James Stuart, the communities Bard, Jongleur

The seventh in Larry Millett’s thrilling mystery series pursues the tangled truth behind the killing of the spoiled young heir to an industrial fortune The place is Minneapolis, the year is 1903, and Michael Masterson has fallen in love, or so he claims, with Addie Strongwood, a beautiful working-class girl with an interesting past and a mind of her own. But their promising relationship quickly begins to disintegrate before reaching a violent conclusion. Amid allegations of seduction, rape, and blackmail, Michael is shot dead and Addie goes on trial for first-degree murder. As the case unfolds in a welter of conflicting evidence and surprise discoveries, a jury must decide whether Addie acted in self-defense or killed her one-time lover with the coldest of calculation. Reconstructing the case through trial testimony, newspaper stories, the journal of Addie’s flamboyant defense attorney, and her own first-person account as serialized in the Minneapolis Tribune, Larry Millett builds a suspenseful tale of love, money, betrayal, and death. Sherlock Holmes and Shadwell Rafferty, long known to readers from Millett’s previous mysteries, play crucial roles in the unraveling of the case, which also offers a glimpse into the sharply divided worlds of the rich and the poor at the dawn of the twentieth century.

From an award-winning beer author comes this fascinating tour of the historical brewing techniques and traditions behind 26 of the world’s classic styles. Modern brewers offer homebrewing recipes for the time-tested beers.

The Earth has vast reserves of ocean water. Around 97 percent of total water is found in the oceans and, simultaneously, 70 percent of the earth’s area is covered with oceans. The world’s generally all sea; mountains; lakes; and the snow and water emerging from the mountains; all get accumulated and meet in the oceans. The oceans found on Earth are monisms in our solar system. No such oceans are found on any other planet. Oceans have a whole world filled with mysteries and diffusion. Every living thing in the ocean is there to create amusement for us. Despite so much research, several mysteries of the oceans remain unsolved. The oceans, rivers, lakes, and trees are very important to us and our environment as they provide us with fresh and clean water and food. Rivers flow from several origins. These origins can be lakes and mountains. Almost every river meets another river or ocean at the end of its journey. The river which meets the main river is called the tributary. The area through which a river passes is called its catchment area. To maintain the level of the river and its flowing speed, it is necessary to make sure that we don’t exploit the catchment area. Many rivers become the cause of floods in many places in the monsoon season. If the river is large, then it can affect a large area. The rivers that carry a lot of topsoil with them often form deltas. Many forests grow on the banks of the rivers, including several species. Many fish have adapted to living in the rivers as well as the seas, like the Hilsa and salmon fish. For thousands of years, rivers have played an important role in the lives of human beings, and this is the reason why many important towns and cities are located on the banks of rivers. We love our rivers; we pray to them, but we also pollute them. We use the river for drinking, and bathing, as a means of transportation and entertainment. We also use it to generate electricity, and then we throw the waste into the rivers. This is not taking advantage, but in this way, we are ruining our future. We started using rivers as a means of transportation 3,300 years ago. This happened when people floated a boat for the first time on the river Indus. From that time till now, we can see several rivers used as a means of transportation. Some of these rivers are the Ganges, Nile, and Mississippi Missouri. We catch a lot of fish from these rivers, which also help us with irrigation. It is often said that our world resides in a small seed. In the same way, a small seed has a whole tree inside it. These trees and plants are our first mothers. Their leaves, flowers, roots, fruits, and seeds are a part of our daily diet and provide us with nutrition. Without these trees, our world is incomplete. They provide us not only with food but also with oxygen. They absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. They also provide shade for the animals and a home for the birds. Some plants are also used for medicine, mostly herbs. Neem is a good example of medicine. The roots, leaves, seeds, and bark of the Neem tree are all used to make medicines. Plants and trees control the atmospheric temperature. You must have noticed that the places with a lot of trees are mostly pollution-free and have a cool temperature. We all know that without trees, life is impossible. If no trees are left, then our beautiful planet will become dry and lifeless. We should understand the need to plant trees. Our ancestors gave us a green environment, and we should give the same to our future generations. In this book, detailed information has been given about our oceans, rivers, and lakes, and a brief description of life-giving trees has been given. After reading this book and understanding the role these natural resources play in our lives, we may understand their importance. In Mahatma Buddha’s words, "The trees are magical beings in this world. They provide shade to all, even to those who come with axes to cut them down.”

A comprehensive guide to the mysteries of the I Ching. Originally discovered around 3,000 BCE, the I Ching is a collection of symbols that explain how patterns in the universe change and shift. These sixty-four symbols contain within them one of the most powerful keys to understanding the world around us. The Secrets of the I Ching is the definitive guide to understanding the ancient mysteries and foundations of the I Ching. Authors Dr. David Lee and Joseph K. Kim guide the reader from the very beginning of Eastern thought, the concepts of Tao and Tai Chi, through the theory of Yin-Yang, Trinity, the Five Elements, and other critical concepts that will unlock the full meaning of the I Ching. Instead of simply re-interpreting the myriad of meanings ascribed to the I Ching, they focus on the symbols themselves, offering a new way of understanding its unique power. Filled with over three hundred images and backed by in-depth research and study, The Secrets of the I Ching is the ultimate guide to the I Ching and essential reading for anyone interested in exploring the power of this ancient source of wisdom and knowledge.

A unique glimpse into the mind of the 12-century visionary Hildegard of Bingen through her “creative and insightful” writings on medicine, spirituality, and more (Booklist) Visionary, mystic, poet, musician, naturalist, healer, theologian—the Rhineland nun Hildegard of Bingen (1098–1179) was a Renaissance woman long before there was a Renaissance. This is the first book in English to offer a representative selection of writings from all of her amazing range of work. Hildegard wrote many volumes on subjects from mystical vision to sexuality, from theology to natural medicine—in letters, treatises, poetry, and songs—all in an age when few women wrote more than an occasional letter. She was a woman of extraordinary influence whose work not only surpassed that of her male contemporaries in its range, but also outshone them in visionary beauty and intellectual power. This collection includes a brief biography of Hildegard, and selections from the following works: • Scivias (literally, “know the ways”), the record of Hildegard's visions and her commentary on them • The Book of Life's Merits, visionary work • The Book of Divine Works, a work of cosmology and anthropology • Natural History, a record of plants, animals, and minerals, translated here into English for the first time • Causes and Cures, a compendium of her writing on natural medicine • Symphonia, her songs and poetry • Biographical works • Selected letters

The New York Times wrote of The Secret Garden, “Many authors can write delightful books for children; a few can write entertaining books about children for adults; but it is only the exceptional author who can write a book about children with sufficient skill, charm, simplicity, and significance to make it acceptable to both young and old.” Perhaps this quality of being a book that appeals to children but remains pleasurable for adult readers is the key to the remarkable, enduring popularity of this Edwardian story of horticultural redemption for its protagonists, a cross, unlovely little girl, brought from India to an unfamiliar England, and a sickly boy given to temper tantrums. This Broadview Edition provides extensive historical materials related to the novel’s publication and reception, as well as up-to-date and nuanced critical context.

The Secret Series is a collection of exciting action-adventure classics that relate trilling adventures of Arnold children, older Peggy and younger twin siblings Mike and Nora, who live with a harsh aunt and uncle after their parents are thought to have been killed in a plane crash. "The Secret Island" – Aided by Jack, an orphan they have befriended, the Arnold children run away to an island on a nearby lake, and together they make a new home constructed with the branches of a willow tree. "The Secret of Spiggy Hole" – The Arnold children discover that their parents are alive and reunite with them. The family goes on a holiday at the rugged Cornish coast with a family friend, Miss Dimity. Children get drawn into a kidnapping case as they discover a boy named Paul, Prince of Baronia, being held prisoner in a castle tower nearby. "The Secret Mountain" – Captain and Mrs. Arnold are flying off in their plane, the White Swallow, and apparently have crash-landed in a remote part of Africa. The Arnold children, home from school and in the care of a family friend, Miss Dimity, team up with their friend, Prince Paul of Baronia, and go flying off in his royal plane to Africa to rescue their parents. "The Secret of Killimooin" – Prince Paul invites the Arnold's to his palace in Baronia for the holidays; but it is so hot there in the roasting summer that the entire royal household adjourns to their castle up in the mountains. Bands of robbers are marauding the countryside, terrorizing the local people, and Paul is incensed, and determined to find the robbers and have them detained. "The Secret of Moon Castle" – The Arnolds are invited to spend some time in the castle with Prince Paul's family. They are all soon puzzled by strange events happening in the castle: odd noises that occur, eyes in portraits that shine mysteriously, lights that shine in tower rooms, despite being locked tight.

10 years have passed since Francesco Croxtoni witnessed his mentor get killed by the Italian mafia. He has moved on and is moving to the new world in the year 1542. Before he gets there, a man representing the Uberto Talech, a criminal organization spread all over the world, warns Cesco to stay away. Cesco meets Lee and Nevari, 2 highly-skilled assassins, and they team up to form the Secret Brotherhood. Together, they fight in a war of fighting, and a war of words in this epic sequel to The Assassins of Italy.