THOSE DAYS IN DECEMBER by Nancy Lucia Humphry

Those Days in December: A Frontier Family's Southwestern Journey chronicles the interwoven lives of two very dissimilar people, bound together by marriage, in the vast lands of the American Southwest. This historical novel traces the changing times as reflected in the lives of real people, Clem Humphry (1856-1943), and Maria Lucia Gonzales (1872-1966), in New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona, as remembered by Lucia in her old age.

In 1891, as a young schoolteacher, Lucia married Clem, a widower with three young daughters, near Trinidad, Colorado. Through this marriage Lucia broke with family tradition by marrying outside her culture and religion.

During the 1880s, Clem had been Range Superintendent for the 2.5 million acre New Mexico branch of the Prairie Cattle Company. Married life with Clem - a true man of the old West: cattle rancher, businessman, prominent citizen, politician, and some said murderer - took them from place to place in a never ending search for the wealth and fame that had been his during the the late 1800s. Their journeys brought heartbreak and pain, and taught them both resilience, while Lucia's work as a midwife and curandera sustained her, as did her enduring faith.

Clem and Lucia Humphry spent their final years in Winkelman, Arizona. They are both buried in Mountain View Cemetary in the contiguous town of Hayden.

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RISE OF THE BEAST: Hell on Earth
by Kenneth Zeigler

We are proud to introduce the third title in a series of books written by local author, Kenneth Zeigler. The Rise of the Beast: Hell on Earth was released to the public on November 1st. Following his defeat in book two, War in Heaven, Satan and his minions have now fled to Earth where they fight to establish a worldly kingdom that will end the dominance of humankind.

Satan, in the guise of a New Age holy man, has created a new faith ostensibly based on the concept of world unity and peace. But his real goal is to bring about a new dark age in which he himself will be worshiped as god. Satan manipulates humanity and its politics to place a man loyal to him in charge of Europe’s government. His man, the Beast, is opposed by the Christian community. Among those standing in his way are Christian evangelists, Chris and Serena Davis, who were first introduced in book one, Heaven and Hell. Only with Chris and Serena out of the way can the Beast’s ambition become reality. Journey along in this exciting and fascinating story as Chris and Serena fight spiritual, physical, and emotional challenges every step of the way.

Kenneth Zeigler is a high school chemistry teacher who taught for many years in Globe-Miami area schools. He is currently teaching at University High School in Tolleson, Arizona. Ken holds a masters degree in chemistry and did his graduate work in quantum mechanics. He and his wife, Mary, have two grown children and two grandchildren.

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MOM, WAS THERE COLOR WHEN YOU WERE YOUNG? by Susan Steadle-Phillips

You're invited to snoop into a young girl's diary, written back in 1967 when she was a 14 year old freshman in the high school of a fictional southwestern mining town. You're sure to agonize and empathise with this charming character as she describes the pain of her mother's untimely and unexpected death, the echoing lonliness of a now empty house, the shock and hurt of her father's hasty return to dating, the frustration and discomfort of becoming the inexperienced caretaker of her truncated family, the disappointment and embarassment of bailing her drunk father out of jail, and the wonder and confusion of her introduction to the world of boys.

Susan Steadle-Phillips was raised in the copper mining community of Globe-Miami in south central Arizona. She insists that any resemblance the reader might imagine they see to actual events, locales, organizations or persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. She suggests that, if anyone sees themselves in her characters, they receive therapy to seek the source of their discomfort......

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THE FOX AND THE WHIRLWIND: General George Crook & Geronimo

By Peter Aleshire

This captivating dual biography chronicles the lives and battles of two of America’s most famous warriors: the legendary Apache shaman, Geronimo, and the nation’s most successful Indian fighter, General George Crook. Artfully constructed from these warriors' own words, as well as newspaper accounts and the firsthand recollections of those who fought with - and against - them, here is a compelling and uniquely evenhanded account of the intriguing men at the center of one of American history's most definitive, longest-running struggles - the infamous Apache Wars. Born to defend their respective cultures and destined to destroy each other in the process, the vengeful, spiritually powerful Indian warrior and the remorseless, consummate professional officer are inextricably bound to each other in the fabric of our country and in the hearts of their people.

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THE LAST COMANCHE CHIEF: The Life & Times of Quanah Parker

In 1875, Quanah Parker surrendered his people to the U.S. Army at Fort Sill, Okla.; thereafter, he would lead them on the "white man's road." Son of a Comanche chief and a white woman, he had led war parties through north Texas for 12 years. Neeley, a freelance writer, traces his life from youth to warrior chief to respected cattleman. He describes the last wars between the Comanches and settlers, the peyote ritual and pressures on Native Americans to conform to white society. Parker was a realist; when he saw that opening the reservation to settlement was inevitable, he yielded. Neeley gives a detailed account for the legal battles that culminated in the Oklahoma land rush. This is a fine portrait of the legendary chief and an illuminating glimpse into the history of the American West.

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Meet Nhor Latinovich, author of:

PRECIOUS LIFE: An Inspirational Book

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Drop in anytime between 1 and 4 PM on Saturday, May 15th!

Nhor is a founder, director, administrator, instructor and manager of several different entities. She was inspired to write this book to make a difference, to share her love, to leave a legacy and have an impact on her family, friends and those she hasn't had the opportunity to meet yet.

Here Nhor reminds us that life is precious, too short to ignore, too valuable to miss and full of joy to celebrate. Here she offers inspiration through prayer and bible study. In her book, Nhor addresses the issues we all face on a daily basis, guides the reader toward biblical answers to each topic and challenges us to apply those answers in our daily lives.

Nhor uses the proceeds from the sale of her books to support her ministry at Precious Life Church in the Phillipines.

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URGES by Christopher Hawley Martin

URGES: A Chronicle of Serial Killer Larry Hall chronicles the life of Larry DeWayne Hall who, in 1994, confessed to killing four women and young girls - yet Hall has never been convicted of murder. Police in some jurisdictions believe Hall may have killed as many as 40 women and young girls in up to a dozen states. How was this mild-mannered janitor able to kill with impunity for years? What psychopathy drove Larry Hall to sadistic sexual murder? How was Hall able to lure so many women into his clutches? Why did he vary his M.O.? What happened to the girls who are still missing? Could Hall be innocent, as he now maintains? A chilling tale of serial murder! Includes an extensive photo section.

Author Christopher Hawley Martin was born in Wabash, Indiana. Martin is an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church, an accomplished musician, a songwriter and poet. He has worked in radio and television news and written for several newspapers. He has also penned articles for a number of magazines, including Furniture Design & Manufacturing, Business People, Expansion Solutions and North American Whitetail. Urges is Martin's first book. He and his wife, Teresa, live in the neighborhood where both they and Larry Hall played as children.

$16.95

SIMON & SCHUSTER’S GUIDE TO CACTI AND SUCCULENTS

Fascinating, informative and user-friendly, this beautiful book provides stunning reference material to a most intriguing category of plants. The very thorough introduction describes the history of Cactaceae – the largest of the many plant families known as succulents because they store water in their leaves, stems and roots – and provides general guidelines to their cultivation.

Each of the more than 300 detailed entries describes an individual species, including its place of origin and ideal growth conditions. Full-color photographs make for easy identification of the plants in the field. This guide will be an invaluable resource for both the casual gardener and the serious horticulturist alike.

$14.95