Fiction - Cultural Heritage

Author: Lindsey KinsellaISBN-13: 9798233400872Publisher: Lindsey KinsellaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/28/2026Pages: 158Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.36lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.37d

On All Saints Day in 1985, Carmela Donitella, youngest of a large Sicilian-American family, discovers a local tough taking advantage of her father. His dream of founding an orphanage is at risk. Determined to find a solution, she enlists the Sister Mob, aka her...

YOUR MEMORY IS CURRENCY. THE SPIRE IS BROKERING A HARVEST.In the year 2047, the city of Lumina-Azania did not fall to war or famine. It fell to a calculation. During the event now known as Lumina Night, the sky fractured into a jagged needle...

Inspired by true events in WWII and post-war Denmark - A Top Pick for Danish Libraries, now available in English. A story of trauma, resilience, hope, and love.Kirsten Marie Pedersen wants more from life than the narrow prospects offered in 1940s CopenhagenHer father is...

Author: Airana NgarewaISBN-10: 1869718313ISBN-13: 9781869718312Publisher: Hachette AustraliaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2026Pages: 352Format: Paperback

"Welcome to the electrifying underworld of California's Depression-era taxi dance halls, where a dance could cost you a dime, a chance at romance, or a bullet in your back." --Rick Bonus, Professor and Chair at the Dept. of American Ethnic Studies in the Univ....

Ferry Tales sings a new, powerful song of ancestral memory, humor, love, travel, and identity. An ode to the Diaspora" --MK Asante, author of NephewDank, drink, and dick is all Anana thinks she needs until she is yanked by an unexpected (and undeniable) invitation...

Global Reach of the Eve Gene: Mitochondrial Eve is a fictional book about the discovery of the Eve genome in the mitochondria of woman from generation to generation. This book highlights the knowledge and connections the Eve Gene supplies.Author: LeeannISBN-13: 9798232778910Publisher: LeeannLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/17/2025Pages:...

'In the name of the trees, I retrieve you from hurt and sickness.' In a Philippine ritual of retrieval, Lola Narra tries to heal her granddaughter Dao who was paralysed in an accident that killed her father. They live in Canberra, far from the...

"The Old House by the Boyne, Or, Recollections of an Irish Borough" transports readers to 19th-century Ireland, offering a vivid portrayal of life in an Irish community. Through detailed observations and engaging narrative, Mrs. Sadlier brings to life the social dynamics, cultural nuances, and...

Named Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023, 2024" by Chill Subs Carefully curated stories from After Dinner Conversation magazine to create a themed short story book about the philosophy and ethics of revisiting and examining our past as individuals. Perfect for classrooms and...

Social protection is a multi-layered try that incorporates a different exhibit of unmistakable and elusive legacy articulations, mirroring the extravagance and intricacy of human societies. It remains as a foundation of mankind's aggregate character, defending the rich embroidery of legacy that characterizes our common...

The AI Era & Humanities 2024 Bridgeing AI and Humans a delve into the deeps of today and essential tools and knowledge for the AI era 2024Author: C. W. FortneyISBN-13: 9798223650966Publisher: C.W. FortneyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/16/2024Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.13d

Eighteen children from 18 American cultures prior to the arrival of Christopher Columbus, explain why their city is the most beautiful in the world, and in doing so, make us a painting of their beliefs, food, costumes, celebrations, jobs, giving us a general and...

Parley Porter's narratives in verse capture the stories and characters rarely found in official county histories, but which are the bones on which hang the truest local history of all, recounted in a deeply rural dialect.Author: Teresa A. BeelerISBN-13: 9798215383896Publisher: Breckenridge CrossingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/05/2023Pages:...

"This novel is both an act of remembrance and resistance. A necessary novel for our time." --Okky Madasari, Indonesian novelist and sociologist A story of love, loss, turbulence, and mended relationships from the eyes of a young woman who traces her family history from...

Looking at her younger brother and sister, she knew something bad had happened. The silence in the house was no longer a welcome relief; it was deafening, all encompassing.Then the police came, and then a nice lady, then something about a new family.Everything a...

Germany, 1940: "Can't I say goodbye?" I cry, cupping my hands over my mouth, my heart pummeling my chest. Tears cloud my eyes as the Nazis dragging away my beloved Hans stare at me, soldiers with icy glares. No. No, no, no, they can't...

There are mysteries we don't understand, mysteries created to entertain us, and life problems we struggle with, that remain mysterious. Few people take the time to stop and think of the value of mystery, as a thing in itself. Neil Nixon and E K...

An autistic teen embarked into her own world of adventure to find love and true friends. Her story is a daydream of emotional connection and feeling of pleasure for certain things because she was denied those feelings in the real world.She escaped to live...

Barefoot on a Frosty Morn is a literary and genealogical tapestry of several families over three centuries. The genealogical threads stretch back to England and France and unfold in step with America's continental expansion. The families crisscross north, south, and west as the tapestry...

These stories describe aspects of Jewish life in Brantford from the 1940's; they are centred on fictional characters and events. Although 'small town', or shtetl communities like Brantford have faded away, the memory of them continues to fascinate and inspire some of those fortunate...

Experience antebellum Southern life through the pages of Mary H. Eastman's "Aunt Phillis's Cabin; Or, Southern Life As It Is." This historical fiction offers a glimpse into plantation life and domestic scenes of the era. A key work touching on the lives of enslaved...

Experience a journey to India in O. Douglas's "Olivia in India," a charming novel exploring themes of family and cultural exchange during the era of the British Raj. Through vivid descriptions and insightful observations, this meticulously prepared print edition captures the nuances of travel...

FIRST-PLACE WINNER in the KINDLE BOOK PROMOS GOLD Medal WINNER in the 2014 READERS' FAVORITE INTERNATIONAL AWARDS BRONZE Medal winner in Dan Poytner's Global eBook Awards "Scattered Links is a novel that pulls its characters from the gutters and, in the end, celebrates the...

The storyline bridges the events of the Pre-independence era, Rhodesia, and the Post-independence era which is presently called Zimbabwe. It follows the ways of life of an average family residing in a village. As it occurs in many of the household's, post independence a...

Is home where the heart is? The war is over and his home was re-built ... but a home is just a set of empty rooms without people and love. After surviving the war under German occupation, can a community now rekindle their lives,...

Author: Kobe FreemanISBN-13: 9798233076817Publisher: Kobe FreemanLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/24/2026Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.42lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.37d

Author: Christine DufourISBN-10: 1968485813ISBN-13: 9781968485818Publisher: Seacoast PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/12/2026Pages: 394Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.42lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d

Historical fiction meets family saga in this sweeping Caribbean tale perfect for fans of Jamaica Kincaid, Wide Sargasso Sea, and The Island of Missing Trees. St. Vincent, British West Indies, 1920 A woman born before her time, Mahala was always a maverick. Adopted by...

Hailed by Thomas Pynchon as "daringly imagined and darkly romantic--a moral thriller," Destiny Express captures both the glamour and the terror of an era, dramatizing the perilous moment when art, politics, and destiny converged on the tracks out of Berlin. Berlin, 1933. The Reichstag...

The Loads We CarryThe road remembers what you try to forget.Cal has been running freight and ghosts for so long, he can't tell the difference anymore. The logbooks say he's eastbound, but every mile feels like it's taking him deeper into nowhere-a thin strip...

"A brilliant tour de force."--India Today A modern classic--a sweeping, luminous saga of love, loss, caste, and resilience in pre-Independence India. When ten-year-old Sivakami is married to a much older astrologer, her fate is sealed by tradition. By eighteen, she is widowed--her head is...

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of "The Waters of Edera" by Ouida, a timeless masterpiece that has been out of print for decades and is now beautifully restored by Alpha Editions. This captivating tale, set against the lush Italian landscape, weaves a story...

This novel is based on the massacre by the SS of a small town in France during World War II, called Oradour-sur-Glane. Some of the perpetrators were French citizens - Alsatians drafted into the SS. They were put on trial in 1953 for taking...

Pierre and Jean are the sons of Gérôme Roland, a jeweller who has retired to Le Havre, and his wife Louise. Pierre works as a doctor, and Jean is a lawyer. It recounts the story of a middle-class French family whose lives are changed...

"The Boy in the Bush," a compelling work of historical fiction by D.H. Lawrence and M.L. Skinner, explores themes of cultural identity and romance against the backdrop of the Australian outback. This meticulously prepared edition offers a window into the lives of British settlers...

Venture into the heart of Borneo in John Charles Beecham's "The Argus Pheasant," a powerful work of literary fiction exploring the complex interplay of culture and colonialism in Southeast Asia. Set against the backdrop of the lush and untamed jungle, this novel delves into...

Venture into the heart of North Africa with Louise Gerard's "A Son of the Sahara," a timeless romance and adventure set against the backdrop of the vast desert. Immerse yourself in a sweeping tale that explores cultural heritage amidst the shifting sands of the...

"Black Man's Burden" by Dallas McCord Reynolds presents a compelling work of speculative fiction exploring the complexities of alien contact against the backdrop of cultural and racial tensions. Set in Africa, this thought-provoking novel delves into themes of racism and cultural conflict as humanity...

Set against the backdrop of rural Kentucky and the majestic Appalachian Mountains, John Fox, Jr.'s "A Mountain Europa" offers a glimpse into a bygone era of mountain life. This enduring romance explores themes of cultural heritage and the rugged beauty of Appalachia. A classic...

Delve into the heart of early 20th-century Egypt with Gilbert Parker's "Donovan Pasha And Some People Of Egypt, Vol. 1," a captivating work of historical fiction. Set against the backdrop of British influence and colonialism, this collection offers a glimpse into a bygone era....

Step back in time to antebellum Virginia in Mary Greenway McClelland's "Princess," a captivating historical romance set against the backdrop of plantation life. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life the sights and social structures of the Old South, offering a glimpse into a...

Author: Ugochukwu Augustine ObiISBN-10: 1970859873ISBN-13: 9781970859874Publisher: Meridian Book PublisherLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/02/2026Pages: 240Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.33lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d

Internationally bestselling author Kritika H. Rao weaves a stunning tale of love, seduction, and betrayal in this enchanting and romantic conclusion to the Divine Dancers duology that started with The Legend of MenekaAfter completing her dangerous mission to seduce Sage Kaushika--and unexpectedly finding love...

A landmark novel of the Harlem Renaissance-raw, lyrical, and unapologetically alive.First published in 1928, Home to Harlem by Claude McKay was one of the earliest bestselling novels by a Black author in the United States. Set in post-World War I Harlem, the book follows...

"What would you risk for the one soul who sees you clearly?"Set against the breathtaking landscapes of nineteenth-century Peru, Jules Verne's Martin Paz is a gripping tale of forbidden love, cultural rebellion, and the fight for dignity in a world divided by race, class,...

In the summer of 2000, a young American college student struggles with cultural hurdles, intoxication and physical injuries as he tries to complete his term abroad design study. Will he overcome these challenges? Can his will power, his family or his girlfriend give him...

Terri, a Midwestern music lover from the Detroit suburbs, follows her musician boyfriend to Belize for a funeral and into a world where Garifuna drums, Mayan cosmology, and ancestral traditions shape daily life. When Terri faces a near-death experience, a mysterious healer saves her...

C.W. Hurni established Puppets and Motion in 2004 for the express purpose of creating original and adapted plays and performance art to give voice to social issues, the human condition with imaginative storytelling.As a published sculptor ("Artful Jesters" by Nicholas Roukes, and Nouvel Objet...