A chilling look at the near future presents the story of Offred, a Handmaid in the Republic of Gilead, once the United States, an oppressive world where women are no longer allowed to read and are valued only as long as they are viable for reproduction. 25,000 first printing.[...]

A captivating, atmospheric return to historical fiction that is every bit as convincing and engrossing as Martin's landmark "Mary Reilly."
In 1872 the American merchant vessel "Mary Celeste" was discovered adrift off the coast of Spain. Her cargo was intact and there was no sign of struggle, bu[...]

In many western societies, there has been a tremendous increase in family diversity over the course of the past few decades. The increased instability of marital and non-marital unions entails new challenges for both parents and children. In this special issue of the Journal of Family Research, scho[...]