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An intimate family story, Mother's People follows three generations of mothers confronted by the unforeseen acts of their children and how each managed her dilemma. Beginning in 1874, Helena, a midwife, and her chambermaid daughter Anna, are expelled from their manor village. They are punished for Anna's tryst with a son of the Lord of the Manor and resulting pregnancy.In their exile from Sweden to Germany and subsistence in a tenement, a daughter is born. Anna meets Edward and eventually becomes pregnant again. The new couple take the family to America, where Edward abandons them upon the birth of Lena.The story switches to Anna's perspective, now with young Lena being smitten by a gentleman passing through town. Death and disease plague Anna's children, beliefs harden, and religion divides siblings. Soon, Anna discovers that the man Lena left home for is not as he appeared.The narrative concludes as Lena, now a forsaken woman, struggles through the Great Depression trying to help her own wayward offspring.____________"Mother's People is an innovative, fascinating piece of historical fiction. This is not typical historical fiction. It's not the life of a well-known general or politician or movie star or athlete. While on one hand it's fiction, it is equally memoir. It takes us back to four generations of women in the author's life ... and what a journey it is! We follow them from Sweden to Germany to New York and finally to Michigan, with their misfortunes, poverty, poor choices, and struggles, but we also see their persistent spirit and endurance and determination in a time when women's voices weren't always heard. Gale Forbes has a talent for bringing the everyday details of life - clothing, home interiors, field work, transportation, medical treatment, religious practice - vividly alive. His use of imagined conversations is remarkable. This blend of memoir and fiction will surely be imitated." -Ed Demerly, author of First Years: A Farm Boy Faces the Future "Elegant and intriguing, Mother's People is a story of the challenges facing immigrants and the strengths they found in overcoming hardscrabble conditions in the early years of our developing country. Written as a novel, the author's well-defined ancestors are vividly portrayed as they strive to make their way in a new and ever-changing world." -Richard Davis, author of An American From Paris "A personal chronicle spanning 136 years, Mother's People reveals the unimaginable perseverance and will of three mothers - and provides a nice cry at the end." -Evanthea Schwartz, Page Turners Book Club__________A self-admitted old fart with children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, Gale Forbes readily concedes to having struggled with freshman English at the University of Michigan. During his 50-year career in architecture, he wrote essays for trade magazines, joined writing groups and attended workshops. He discovered in the art of writing fiction an essential aid in preparing technical reports: show, never tell. After finishing his first book, Exercises for Miss Melodie, a small collection of essays, an itch to discover his family roots eventually led to Mother's People. Stand by for his third book of historical fiction, Changing Time, which explores the impact of progress on a small 19th century fishing village.

a collection of 22 sports tales written between 1934 and 1950 by Hollywood writer Eustace Cockrell.

"This fun, but educational, book will be perfect for kids of all ages who are new to the great game of football. Burkley, whose dad coaches high school football, is a quick learner and does a great job describing the game. She includes history, fun facts and some things even the most seasoned fan may not know. "Tips From the Pros" features interviews with past and present professionals from each of the position groups, helping readers improve their own game."--Provided by publisher.

Eustace Cockrell was a pioneer television writer who contributed to many of the early western shows, including "Have Gun Will Travel," "Maverick" and "Gunsmoke." He also wrote for such high-profile television programs as "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," "I Spy" and "Naked City." As it turns out, Cockrell was also a master of the short story prior to his Hollywood career. Over 25 years, beginning in 1932, his works appeared regularly in pulp fiction magazines such as Blue Book and Argosy as well as in "slicks" like Collier's, Saturday Evening Post and Cosmopolitan.Now, for the first time, these stories have been collected in a two-volume set edited by Roger Coleman, Cockrell's son-in-law. Coleman, also a writer, is married to Cockrell's daughter, Elizabeth.These two volumes are organized to reflect a division within Cockrell's prolific writings. His early stories (1936-1945) portray the darkness of the Great Depression and the coming of World War II. Here, orphans, ex-cons and soldiers often serve as heroes and sources of inspiration. His later stories (1946-1957) express greater awareness of social issues and a rebellion against restrictive attitudes, especially those limiting the role of women and minorities. Cockrell was a gifted writer for whom everyone, even the most hard-hearted and downtrodden, received a second chance. Hope came not from the power of wealth or prestige but from the innocence of children, the integrity of women; and the insights of those often on the fringes of society.The Masterpieces of Eustace Cockrell further defines Cockrell's importance as an American writer, whether read in print or watched on the home screen.

Eustace Cockrell was a pioneer television writer who contributed to many of the early western shows, including "Have Gun Will Travel," "Maverick" and "Gunsmoke." He also wrote for such high-profile television programs as "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," "I Spy" and "Naked City." As it turns out, Cockrell was also a master of the short story prior to his Hollywood career. Over 25 years, beginning in 1932, his works appeared regularly in pulp fiction magazines such as Blue Book and Argosy as well as in "slicks" like Collier's, Saturday Evening Post and Cosmopolitan.Now, for the first time, these stories have been collected in a two-volume set edited by Roger Coleman, Cockrell's son-in-law. Coleman, also a writer, is married to Cockrell's daughter, Elizabeth.These two volumes are organized to reflect a division within Cockrell's prolific writings. His early stories (1936-1945) portray the darkness of the Great Depression and the coming of World War II. Here, orphans, ex-cons and soldiers often serve as heroes and sources of inspiration. His later stories (1946-1957) express greater awareness of social issues and a rebellion against restrictive attitudes, especially those limiting the role of women and minorities. Cockrell was a gifted writer for whom everyone, even the most hard-hearted and downtrodden, received a second chance. Hope came not from the power of wealth or prestige but from the innocence of children, the integrity of women; and the insights of those often on the fringes of society.The Masterpieces of Eustace Cockrell further defines Cockrell's importance as an American writer, whether read in print or watched on the home screen.

While watching a heart-warming story unfold during a peaceful morning looking out at a Minnesota lake, Scott Rykken took a remarkable series of photos of a loon, a painted turtle, and a muskrat interacting. It was touching to see how different species could interact so peacefully. The cover photo was originally posted on Facebook and went viral, shared by thousands of viewers and seen by millions around the world. People were reminded that friendships can happen at any time and in many forms. The photo was the inspiration for this picture book about how friends love and help each other.