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"Skyd alle de skovskader, I vil, hvis I kan ramme dem, men husk at det er en synd at dræbe en sangfugl." Den lille sydstatsby Maycomb er fyldt med fordomme, vold og hykleri, så da byens respekterede sagfører, Atticus Finch, påtager sig forsvaret af en sort mand, der er anklaget for at have voldtaget en hvid kvinde, får det store konsekvenser for den lille by.Set gennem øjnene på den niårige Scout Finch udforskerHarper Lee med hjertevarmende humor de voksnes irrationelle holdning til race og samfundsklasse i 1930’ernes Alabama."Det er en helt særlig person, der har skrevet denne fremragende roman, det er en forfatter, som besidder den livligste sans for livet og den varmeste, mest autentiske humor. Det er en rørende bog; og så morsom, så vindende." – TRUMAN CAPOTE

Over en periode på fem år mister Jesmyn Ward fem unge mænd, der står hende nær, inklusive sin egen bror. De dør af overdosis, selvmord, skuddrab og i to forskellige bilulykker. Dødsfaldene er meningsløse, men alligevel sætter Ward sig for at undersøge, hvorfor de skulle ske.I sin søgen efter svar, føres hun tilbage til sin fattige hjemby DeLisle i sydstaten Mississippi. Her genbesøger hun de fem mænds skæbner, og deres historier flettes sammen med hendes egen, hendes families og hjembyens. Fra dette ståsted bliver det tydeligt, hvordan de fem liv, på trods af de forskellige omstændigheder for deres afslutning, var dybt forbundne.Mænd vi høstede er en bevægende fortælling om racisme, ulighed og tab. Den er et kærligt portræt af det stærke sammenhold, der kan opstå i et lille lokalsamfund præget af tragedier.

The birthplace of the blues, the cradle of country music, and the home of the Smokies: get to know the Volunteer State with Moon Tennessee. Inside you'll find:Strategic, flexible itineraries, from a long weekend in Nashville to a Great Smokies road trip, plus day trips from Memphis and NashvilleThe best local flavors: Dig in to fiery hot chicken and authentic Southern barbecue or sip on samples at the Jack Daniels Distillery Can't-miss music: Catch a performance on the Grand Ole Opry stage or follow in the footsteps of the King at Graceland. Two-step with the locals at a beloved honky-tonk, listen to the strums of bluegrass, or tour studios where legends like Johnny Cash recorded their hits Outdoor adventures: Go whitewater rafting in Cherokee National Forest, hike to rushing waterfalls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, or spot wild bison in the Land Between the Lakes Expert advice from local Nashvillian Margaret Littman on when to go, where to eat, and where to stay, from secluded campgrounds to historic inns Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Accurate, up-to-date information on the landscape, wildlife, and history of Tennessee Experience the best of Tennessee with Moon. Hitting the road? Check out Moon Nashville to New Orleans Road Trip. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.

Countrylegenden Dolly Parton og bestsellerforfatteren James Patterson har med "Løb, Rose, løb" skrevet en uimodståelig roman om en ung sangerindes store drømme, farlige fortid og mod til at ofre alt for at overleve.  AnnieLee blaffer hele vejen til Nashville på flugt fra en hemmelig fortid. Hendes guitar er solgt til en pantelåner, men en sen aften får AnnieLee alligevel overtalt bartenderen på Cat's Paw til at give hende spilletid. På den dunkle bars lille scene og med en lånt guitar over skulderen vinder hun publikum med sine vemodige sange og skarpe tunge. Den melankolske vietnamveteran Ethan, der selv skriver musik, hører AnnieLees sange. En forelskelse spirrer, og Ethan introducerer hende for countrymusikkens største stjerne, Ruthanna Ryder. Hun har ellers indstillet sin glorværdige karriere efter en personlig tragedie. Men i AnnieLee genkender hun sig selv som ung og beslutter sig for at hjælpe. AnnieLee kæmper mod både griske agenter i Nashville og kvindefjendske pladeselskabsfolk på Manhattan. Men hendes talent kan ikke holdes nede af selv de mest magtfulde. Og inden længe er det hende, hele Nashville taler om.Men fortidens mørke trænger sig på og truer med at ødelægge hende. "Løb, Rose, løb" glitrer og glimrer af fare og begær. Romanen emmer af kærlighed til musik og til kvinder i alle aldre, der tager sagen i egen hånd.Romanen udkommer samtidig med 12 helt nye Dolly Parton-sange på albummet 'Run, Rose, Run'.

Shelby Foxworth er i chok. Hun har mistet sin mand i en drukneulykke, og nu går sandheden langsomt op for hende. Richard Foxworth var ikke den mand, han gav sig ud for. Han var en kold og kynisk svindler, der bedrog Shelby med andre kvinder og efterlod hende i et økonomisk kaos. I Richards hemmelige bankboks finder hun flere dystre hemmeligheder, og Shelby beslutter sig for at forlade Philadelphias eksklusive forstad og rejse med sin lille datter hjem til familien i Tennessee.I trygge og velkendte rammer kommer Shelby til hægterne, og hun møder tilmed en ny mand. Men Richards hemmeligheder spreder stadig ringe i vandet. Og ingen kan vide sig sikre …?Nora Roberts er en af verdens bedst sælgende forfattere. Hun kan kombinere nervepirrende spænding og romantik til en underholdende cocktail, som millioner af mennesker verden over elsker at læse.

Sins of My Brothers is a harrowing true story of survival. A gritty account of the historic events of April 1865, fueled by greed, corruption, and incompetence that forever changed a nation.

Louisville, Kentucky's cemeteries starkly illustrate the city's socioeconomic divides, revealing a history of disparity through their headstones and monuments.The history-rich city of Louisville, Kentucky, offers stunning examples of haves and have-nots. Nowhere is this social chasm displayed more plainly than in its cemeteries. The 154 cemeteries within the city demonstrate how the socioeconomic factors that separate us in life follow us into death. A National Cemetery, including the ornate crypt of a United States President and his wife, stands in stark contrast to the neglected City Cemetery. Less than fifteen minutes away in a nearly 300-acre majestic cemetery, a barbed-wire-topped wall separates it from a deeply troubled and neglected 28-acre lot. Across the city, examples of the chasm that is Louisville is highlighted tombstone to tombstone.This photo series takes the reader on an exploration of the headstones, tombs, vaults, and monuments of Louisville's dead--persons of note, stillborn children, entire families, war veterans, and more, lost forever to time. Across these grave markers, one finds genuine pieces of art, erased by time and neglect. The many graveyards and cemeteries of this unique city serve as a portal, looking at the history of Kentucky.

Kritische Reflexion über den Baumwollanbau in den USA, erzählt anhand einer persönlichen Familiengeschichte"Rotan Switch" ist Lisa McCords erste Monografie. Sie dokumentiert das Leben auf der Baumwollfarm ihrer Großeltern in der Gemeinde Rotan im Arkansas-Delta und ist nach dem zentralen Wahrzeichen der Gemeinde benannt - der Weiche, an der die Farmer ihre Baumwollballen auf Züge verluden. Obwohl seit Jahren ungenutzt, bleibt die Weiche ein kraftvolles Symbol für die komplexen Überschneidungen von Industrie und Landwirtschaft, von Rassismus und Ungerechtigkeit.Die in 44 Jahren gesammelten Bilder und Geschichten sind eine Reflexion über die Menschen und Orte, die McCord die Bedeutung des Wortes Heimat gelehrt haben. Dieses Langzeitprojekt aus McCords analogen Fotografien, Familienschnappschüssen und Ephemera wie Farbpolaroids und Rezepten, ist auch eine Selbsterforschung ihrer komplizierten Rolle in dieser Gemeinschaft.

Forgotten Gems of GatlinburgWhen the Great Smoky Mountains was dedicated a national park in 1934, tourists flocked to the area. Ray Bohanan, who owned Bohanan's Craft Shop and Cabins, stood by the road shouting, "Cabins for rent!" The Frost Lodge reminded tourists of the days when a room cost five dollars. Residents at the LeConte Creek Cottages and Motel were treated to a "woodland wonderland." Parkway Motor Inn was a haven for weary drivers for decades. The Mountain View Hotel boasted a list of famous residents like Eleanor Roosevelt. Guests at the Terrace Motel remembered waters from the Roaring Fork Creek lulling them to sleep. Brian McKnight relives the simpler times and the city's finest, long-forgotten lodging.

I'm The Same is a novel about what it feels like to be Bi-racial in America, surviving grief and the fury that nature throws at you.

Back to the BeginningThe next gripping Hunt for Jack Reacher Thriller!Everything ends somewhere... For Jack Reacher, that was Carter'sCrossing, Mississippi, spring 1997. A desolate railroad track. Abrutal murder. The end of a decorated soldier's career. History repeats itself. Now there's another woman dead in thesame lonely place. FBI Special Agent Kim Otto is sent to find out everything she can, be on the lookout for Reacher, and ordered to turn him in forcapture. But when she gets to Carter's Crossing, the local sheriff and MayorElizabeth Deveraux have joined forces with two Majors from theArmy's 110th Investigative Unit to bury the truth forever. The Affair was the start of the Reacher saga. In Full Metal Jack, will Otto's career end where Reacher's began?

The last time Jack Reacher passed through South Dakota, almost everyone close to him was savagely murdered. Some say Reacher killed them. Maybe he did. But one ruthless gangster survived.FBI Special Agent Kim Otto lands in the middle of his desperate escape to freedom. She joins law enforcement to recapture the brutal felon before he disappears forever. Agent Otto is no longer working alone. She wanted a new partner and now she's got one. William Burke, an ex-SEAL formerly assigned to the Hostage Rescue Team, should have been the answer to all of her problems. But Burke's got a cloud on his record. How will his past impact their mission? 61 Hours was almost the death of Jack Reacher. Jack Frost might finish the job.

This book contains abstracts from legislative petitions (requesting a divorce) and acts of Tennessee (granting a divorce if approved.).

This isn't your ordinary travel guide. Beyond Nashville's legendary music venues are charming farmers' markets, hidden patio bars, and joyful street art murals that locals love. Whether you're a restless Nashvillian on the hunt for a new hangout or a visitor keen to discover a side you won't find in traditional guidebooks, Nashville Like A Local will give you all the inspiration you need.Turn the pages to discover:The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences, such as brewery hopping and musical historyA beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore NashvilleHelpful what3word addresses so that you can pinpoint all the listed sightsA thoughtfully updated second edition, including new places to visitCompiled by two proud Nashvillians and revised and updated for 2024, this stylish travel guide is packed with Nashville's best experiences and secret spots, handily categorized to suit your mood and needs.About Like A Local:These giftable and collectible guides from DK are compiled exclusively by locals. Whether they're born and bred or moved to study and never looked back, our experts highlight what it means to be a local: pride for their city, community spirit, and local expertise. Like a Local will inspire readers to celebrate the secret and the iconic - just like the locals who call the city home.

A creature rises from the Alabama swamps and stalks a boy, his family, friends - and enemies.

Experience a treasured summer through the eyes of a young girl who loved to fish, climb trees, and follow close behind her grandfather, or Papa, while growing up on Sand Mountain, a magical spot in the deep South. Meet a family rich in love and never at a loss to see the humor in everyday life.

Wie weit würdest du für deinen Job gehen?Nach ihrem Umzug von Chicago in die entzückende Kleinstadt St. Collin lernt Joanna durch einen Zufall den Außenseiter Sam kennen. Er wohnt in einer alten Gärtnerei und wird von der ganzen Stadt gemieden. Vor Jahren soll er in ein Verbrechen verwickelt gewesen sein. Doch so richtig weiß niemand, was damals genau passiert ist und obwohl er launisch und unfreundlich ist, ist Joanna schnell von seiner Unschuld überzeugt. Im Gegenteil sogar: Je öfter sie sich begegnen, desto größer wird auch die Anziehungskraft zwischen ihnen. Doch als Joannas Vorgesetzte in der Tageszeitung verlangt, dass sie einen Artikel über Sams Geheimnis schreiben soll, weiß Joanna nicht mehr, was richtig und was falsch ist. Sie muss eine Entscheidung treffen: Karriere oder Liebe?

Boone Tackett has been sanctified. An eerie symbol has replaced the symbol of the leader on his clothing, a false prophet has convinced everyone that he is a traitor, and to add to all of the other changes in his life, his dad has taken a job in another state. When Boone is confronted by a group of wolves living in his world, he learns that the place he once loved has been turned upside down. With a new church and a group of uniquely gifted friends by his side, Boone will have to decide if returning to the garden to save his family from servitude is worth the possibility of destroying everything he once loved.

Bethesda and Surrounding Communities by Rick Warwick presents a history told with personal interviews by those who grew up in the southern part of Williamson County. Numerous period photographs enrich their narratives.

Stafford Lee Penney is the best defence lawyer in Mississippi - he's never lost a case. Until now.Hot on the heels of his latest courtroom victory, his wife is brutally murdered. Devastated, Stafford Lee spirals into a losing streak that forces him to abandon his once brilliant career.But his wife's killer is still on the loose and they seem determined to frame Stafford Lee for their crimes. Rising from rock bottom, he makes a bold return to court - to defend himself in the biggest murder trial this town has ever seen.Stafford Lee must crack the toughest case of his career. And this time, it's personal._________________________________________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL'Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried ... there's no stopping his imagination' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIANGlobal bestselling thriller author, Bookscan, April 2023

A Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick ?Alix E. Harrow is an exceptional, undeniable talent' - Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six Step into Starling House - if you dare . . . Alix E. Harrow reimagines Beauty and the Beast in this gorgeously modern Gothic fantasy, perfect for fans of V.E. Schwab and Naomi Novik. Nobody in Eden remembers when Starling House was built. But the town agrees it's best to let this ill-omened mansion - and its last lonely heir - go to hell. Stories of the house's bad luck, like good china, have been passed down the generations. Opal knows better than to mess with haunted houses, or brooding men. But when an opportunity to work there arises, the money might get her brother out of Eden. Starling House is uncanny and full of secrets - just like Arthur, its heir. It also feels strangely, dangerously, like something she's never had: a home. Yet Opal isn't the only one interested in the horrors and the wonders that lie buried beneath it.. Sinister forces converge on Eden - and Opal realizes that if she wants a home, she'll have to fight for it. Even if it involves digging up her family's ugly past to achieve a better future. She'll have to go down, deep down beneath Starling House, to claw her way back to the light . . . This is a romantic and spellbinding Gothic fairytale from Hugo, Nebula and Locus Award-shortlisted Alix E. Harrow. 'Starling House is Alix E. Harrow's greatest work yet' - Ava Reid, author of Juniper and Thorn

Featuring over 80 common species, this portable guide is lightweight and laminated for durability. A perfect resource for educators, naturalists and anyone who wants to learn more about Nashville's natural areas and fauna. Made in the USA.

It's a world where danger and spells often entwine, and Murphy Blackwell figured shedding her role as a chaos witch meant her troubles were over. But becoming a Summate, one who wields every variety of power in the craft, has unveiled some new-and daunting-challenges.A love spell gone haywire, an ominous spirit's warning of a rival coven's deadly intentions, and a malevolent scheme poised to plunge the world into anarchy mark just the start of her worries. As Murphy's very life and the fate of the world hang in the balance, she must draw upon her newfound Summate abilities and rally the strength of the entire Lughaidh coven to navigate the treacherous path ahead.