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In C Sharp Minor: Women Between Two Worlds

Chaim Freiberg

In his signature style, author Chaim Freiberg tells the story of three women whose secret pasts become entangled within the walls of a convent, overlooking the misty coast of Ireland. A work of historical fiction set amidst political turmoil, In C Sharp Minor weaves together drama, romance, suspense, and a touch of humor, centering around a young woman’s quest to become a concert pianist.

Delve into the world of love, friendship and music with Freiberg’s previous titles Miss Flora & the Squirrel: And Other Tales of Friendship and Gratitude, Lily Flowers Finds Love: And Other Tales of Passion and Ms. Adelaide’s Piano: And Other Tales of Music and Love.

Vintage St. Pete & Pinellas Volume 4

Bill DeYoung

It’s another exploration of the nooks and crannies of local history, with lavishly illustrated deep dives into the people, places and events that shaped how we lived, and helped form the city we know and love today. Volume 4 includes 23 all-new St. Pete stories: The Fountain of Youth, The Belleview Biltmore, The St. Petersburg Alligator Farm, The Evening Independent Sunshine Offer, The Enigma of Capt. Wilson Hubbard, The Soreno Hotel, The Shuffleboard Renaissance, Derby Lane, The Strange Case of Mary Reeser, The Coliseum, The Song of Joyland, The Fishathon, The Thunderbird Hotel, The Science Center, The Walk of States, The Treasure Island Bridge Ladies, The Main Library, Concerts at the Bayfront Center, Concerts Under the Dome, Gayle Sierens, the Mad Beach Band, The Suncoast Playboy Club, When ‘Seaquest’ Came to Town. So much rich, entertaining local history you won’t read about anywhere else!

“Once again, Bill uncovers unique and nearly forgotten stories from our past and breathes life into them on these pages. His talent lies not only in finding fascinating subjects to explore, but also in asking the right questions and discovering the unexpected twist that makes each story unforgettable.”

– from the foreword by Rui Farias

The Everlasting Life of Charlie Wall

Mobsters, Murders, Mushrooms

Paul Wilborn

It’s 1985 and Ronald Armstrong, known in the magic mushroom trade as “Trip,” takes a “sober” job as a driver for a retired Tampa mobster. His boss, Charlie Wall, has survived four attempts on his life, the last one in 1955. When Charlie falls into depression, Trip rebuilds his boss’ self-esteem by convincing him people still want him dead. What neither of them know is that an aging hit man has decided to finish the job he botched 30 years earlier.

The Everlasting Life of Charlie Wall is based on a real-life Tampa mobster and includes Charlie’s first-person account of his life of crime and the loss of the woman he loves. Three strong and determined women, Katrina Carey, Ava Corral and Angie Castellano, play key roles in this story. Everlasting Life is both a love story and a mafia adventure, brimming with humor and heart.

READING ADVENTURES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

The Mystical, Magical, Musical Bridge

Jeanne Mansfield & Gail Lenhard

Illustrations by Leah Lopez

The Mystical, Magical, Musical Bridge disappears every time a very crafty Mr. Fox attempts to sneak across to the other side of the river. Mr. Fox drools at the thought of stealing a Big¿ Fat¿ Juicy¿ Egg from Farmer Bigberry’s chicken coop. He is determined to cross the river, but the Mystical, Magical, Musical Bridge is just as determined to keep him from succeeding. Will Mr. Fox succeed or will he learn a valuable lesson?

The Adventures of Little Billy

In Search of the Magic Tree

Barry Farber

Capturing the imagination of readers of all ages, Little Billy enters the woods, meeting animals along his quest to find the Magic Tree. Each animal Billy meets shares one of the 5 Secrets that instills the developmental life lessons necessary for Little Billy to embark on a journey of learning, discovery, and character building.

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Promises on the Path

Photography by Patricia Phillips

The image…but always, the magic within…

365 days of encouragement and inspiration from the Bible, the Talmud, the Bhagavad-Gita, Confucius, Gautama Buddha, the Koran, and many other notable thought leaders.

Find a quiet moment of reflection and spirituality with this incredible collection of images and quotes. A perfect gift for the busy people in your life to indulge in beauty and mindfulness all year round. This gorgeous coffee table book can be read as a daily devotional or can be opened to any page for a peaceful moment with a cup of coffee.

There is No Place Like Dome:

A Fan Host’s Unofficial View from the

Top of the Trop to the Stands with the Fans

Bruce Reynolds

From beers to tears, a unique look at major league baseball games through the eyes of an usher at his beloved stadium. Follow Bruce, a 16-year veteran Tropicana Field Fan Host, as he leads you to your seat and navigates the world of the stands and the fans. A humorous and heartwarming insight into baseball, the stadium, the games, and the fans, from their cheers to crying in their beers. You will discover that there really is No Place Like Dome.

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