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November 1745. After victory at the Battle of Gladsmuir, Charles Edward Stuart rules Scotland as prince regent. Across the border, in England, the regiments of King George are massing, intent on dislodging the prince from his throne in Edinburgh. The newly formed army of Scottish Jacobites take the initiative in the war. They invade England. To disguise their lack of numbers and ensure surprise, the prince's army marches through the border hills in three fast-moving columns. Lord Kilmarnock's regiment of horse grenadiers are ordered to carry out the cavalry duties that the gentlemen...

Martin Fenwick was a rich, respected man; a man everybody loved--until the day he stumbled onto a deadly secret that sent him on a rendezvous with a bullet that silenced him forever.

Lois Fenwick, the unfortunate widow, was oddly without sorrow over her husband's death, for she was still young, beautiful, and very much alive.

David Fenwick, the surviving son, was about to become a man. He wanted his father's killer, and would risk his own life to find him.

James Card, bodyguard, sought only revenge, for his former employer. Martin Fenwick had died in his arms, leaving...

The last few years have seen a remarkable surge of popular interest in the topic of atheism. Books about atheism by writers like Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens have figured prominently in bestseller lists and have attracted widespread discussion in the media. The ubiquity of public debates about atheism, especially in conscious opposition to the perceived social threat posed by faith and religion, has been startling. However, as Gavin Hyman points out, despite their prevalence and popularity, what often characterizes these debates is a lack of nuance and sophistication. They can...

Influenced by his environment, his social circles, and his imagination, Gavin speaks to new and old generations alike with his verse, proving that words can transcend age and experience. Colorful language and vivid imagery weave through each of Gavin's poems, creating a volatile and explosive reading experience. Whether he explores life's often-mundane existence or reflects on the tragedy of lost...

An illustrated chronicle of projects organized by the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation at Columbia University in collaboration with Elastic City, this volume contains interviews with Todd Shalom and Hayal Pozanti, who assemble new shapes from Manhattan's West Village streetscape; Greta Hansen, Kyung Jae Kim, and Adam Koogler, who host spontaneous...