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This enthralling epic tale, written in the tradition of the old Norse sagas, takes us to fourteenth-century Greenland a farflung place of glittering fjords, blasting winds, sun-warmed meadows, and high, dark mountains.Thisis the story of one family: proud landowner Asgeir Gunnarsson; his daughter Margret, whose willful independence leads her into passionate adultery and exile; and his son Gunnar, whose quest for knowledge is at the compelling center of this unforgettable book. Jane Smiley immerses us in this world of farmers, priests, and lawspeakers, of hunts and feasts and...

"A WISE, SPIRITED NOVEL . . . IN WHICH] SMILEY PLUMBS THE WONDROUSLY
STRANGE WORLD OF HORSE RACING." --People

"ONE OF THE PREMIER NOVELISTS OF HER GENERATION, possessed of a mastery
of craft and an uncompromising vision that grow more powerful with each
book . . . Racing's eclectic mix of classes and personalities provides
Smiley with fertile soil . . . Expertly juggling storylines, she
investigates the sexual, social, psychological, and spiritual problems
of wealthy owners, working-class bettors, trainers on the...

A nervous glance from a man in a parked car. Muted instincts from a soldier on patrol. Violent destruction followed by total darkness. Two weeks later, Scotty Smiley woke up in Walter Reed Army Medical Center, helpless . . . and blind.

Blindness became Scotty's journey of supreme testing. As he lay helpless in the hospital, Captain Smiley resented the theft of his dreams--becoming a CEO, a Delta Force operator, or a...

God has a plan. As the end approaches, God readies His people to be a powerful force, moving and ministering all over the earth. His church is going to shine brightest in the darkness Here is how ...

Toddlers and preschoolers can be difficult to keep busy because their attention spans tend to be short lived. Yet, they are curious and imaginative and so much fun to spend time with. Furthermore, most young children just want to be entertained throughout the hours of the day and are eager to learn anything they can.

Now, you too can collaborate with your little one on art masterpieces and decorative crafts, as well as play educational games. Whether you're a parent, nanny, day care provider, or preschool teacher, you can benefit from this long list of activities to...

The ten Sagas and seven shorter tales in this volume include the celebrated "Vinland Sagas," which recount Leif...