Canon Sharkey, a priest in the little Irish town of Bridgeford in 1934, becomes the subject of gossip throughout the town when his housekeeper suddenly dies and he chooses as her replacement a young woman whose sister has a reputation as the town whore.

Riddles and witticisms collected by the author from the people of the Kentucky mountains and southern Appalachians and previously presented in two volumes: Way Down Yonder on Troublesome Creek and The Wolfpen Rusties. Includes explanatory notes.

Short stories. Funny and tragic.

Theme: injustice. A jewish man is unjust arrested and imprisoned. Kiev in the beginning of 20th century.

Describes how the plane carrying the three American civilian contractors crash-landed in Colombia, their capture by the FARC, the five years that they spent as hostages of the guerrilla group, and their eventual rescue.

Boy scouts, scouting, padvinders.

Paulo Coelho's enchanting novel has inspired a devoted following around the world. This story, dazzling in its simplicity and wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an Alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. No one knows what the treasure is, or if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles along the way But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a meditation on the treasures found within. Lush, evocative, and deeply humane, the story of Santiago is art eternal testament to the transforming power of our dreams and the importance of listening to our hearts.

The Zahir, Paulo Coelho's new novel available in paperback for the first time, incorporates exclusive new content including an extra section containing interviews with Paulo and plenty of information for those for whom the book just wasn't enough. It begins with a glimpse or a passing thought. It ends in obsession. One day a renowned author discovers that his wife, a war correspondent, has disappeared leaving no trace. Though time brings more success and new love, he remains mystified - and increasingly fascinated - by her absence. Was she kidnapped, blackmailed, or simply bored with their marriage ? The unrest she causes is as strong as the attraction she exerts. His search for her - and for the truth of his own life - takes him from France to Spain, Croatia and, eventually, the bleakly beautiful landscape of Central Asia. More than that, it takes him from the safety of his world to a totally unknown path, searching for a new understanding of the nature of love and the power of destiny. With The Zahir, Paulo Coelho demonstrates his powerful and captivating storytelling.

As Clare witnesses the disintegration of her parents' marriage and her grandmother's descent into senility, she herself finds herself on the brink of first love, vowing to escape the tragedies and mistakes of her family's past, in a saga of three generations of women. 35,000 first printing. Lit Guild Alt. Tour.

Beyond Sophie's World. From the world wide bestselling author of SOPHIE'S WORLD a magical work which blends the threads of philosophy,fantasy and reality into a spellbinding adventure.