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These twelve short stories delve into the complexities of the human experience, exploring themes of love, conflict, and resilience. Each narrative reveals the raw emotions and struggles faced by individuals in a harsh world, highlighting the interplay between despair and hope. Through their diverse situations, the characters confront their vulnerabilities, ultimately showcasing the enduring qualities of dignity and transcendence in the face of life's challenges.

Set against the backdrop of California in 1939, a young couple embarks on a mysterious journey aboard the yacht Indigo. As they sail, it becomes apparent that the yacht does not belong to them, hinting at a dark secret involving the previous owners. The couple is drawn away from their troubled past, yet an unsettling atmosphere looms, suggesting that their escape may not be as straightforward as it seems. As the story unfolds, the tension between their intentions and hidden truths creates an intriguing narrative.

Returning home after five years in prison, Billy Riley finds his council estate transformed by lawlessness and gang violence, with a stark decline in respect for the old criminal order. As he grapples with the realities of aging and lost opportunities, his struggle to reclaim his place in a changed world intensifies. The narrative explores themes of desperation, the impact of time on identity, and the challenges of reintegration into a community that has moved on without him.

Based on extensive research, this highly praised history recounts the 1932 march on Washington by 15,000 World War I veterans and the protest's role in the transformation of American society. "Recommended." — Library Journal.

"A compendious, entertaining look at our nation's leaders through words and turns of phrase." — Kirkus ReviewsFrom George Washington's "New Yorker" and Thomas Jefferson's "pedicure" to Theodore Roosevelt's "lunatic fringe," Richard Nixon's "silent majority," and Donald Trump's "covfefe," this entertaining and eminently readable volume compiles words and phrases that were coined or popularized by American presidents. Discover the origins of "bloviate" (Warren G. Harding), "military-industrial complex" (Dwight D. Eisenhower), "misunderestimate" (George W. Bush), "squatter" (James Madison), and other terms that have helped define American culture. The entries are listed alphabetically, featuring a definition and — in most cases — a brief discussion that places them in historical context."Thoroughly enjoyable." — The Washington Post"The author is an essayist and lexicographer who presents this entertaining look at how presidents have used and shaped our language." — The Dispatch (Columbus)