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In 1804, when Josephine Bonaparte knelt before her husband, Napoleon, to receive the imperial diadem, few in the vast crowd of onlookers were aware of the dark secrets hidden behind the imperial facade. To her subjects, she appeared to vet hew most favored woman in France: alluring, wealthy, and with the devoted love of a remarkable husband who was the conqueror of Europe. In actuality, Josephine's life was far darker, for her celebrated allure was fading, her wealth was compromised by massive debt, and her marriage was corroded by infidelity and abuse.

Josephine's life story was as...

SIMON THE CAT is a homeless, sick little kitty who is tenderly cared for by a kind veterinarian, brought back to health and adopted by a loving family. This book teaches children compassion for animals as well as just how wonderful adoption can be; a book that will be a joy for parents and grandparents to give their children/grandchildren.

Years of studying God's Word has brought Melissa to write this book. It is her first book, but definitely not her last. She is passionate about helping others become free from bondage. Leading everyone she can to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is her mission in life. Melissa is married and lives in Lake City, MN on a hobby farm with her husband Andrew. Melissa and Andrew each brought a daughter into their marriage. Ashley is 19 and resides in Arizona. Alexandra is 9 and lives in a neighboring town with her mother. Melissa enjoys reading, writing, hiking, canoeing, camping and...

"Carolly Erickson is one of the most accomplished and successful historical biographers writing in English."
-The Times Literary Supplement

The First Elizabeth

"Even more readable and absorbing than the justly praised works of Tuchman and Fraser. A vivid and eminently readable portrait of history's favorite Tudor."
-The New York Times Book Review

"A masterpiece of narrative, a story so absorbing it is as hard to put down as a fine novel."
-Los Angeles Times Book Review

Alexandra

"Gifted . . . breathless . . . heartbreaking . . . Erickson...

One November night in a canyon outside L.A., Zan Nordhoc--a failed novelist turned pirate radio DJ--sits before the television with his small, adopted black daughter, watching the election of his country's first black president, Barack Obama.

In the nova of this historic moment, with an economic recession threatening their home, Zan, his wife and their son set out to solve the enigma of the little...