Sarah Stewart Taylor se ve své tvorbě zaměřuje na atmosférické thrillery a tajemné série, které prozkoumávají témata ztráty, rodinných tajemství a temných zákoutí minulosti. Její romány často sledují postavy, které se vracejí na místa svého původu, aby odhalily dávno pohřbené pravdy. Taylor mistrně pracuje s napětím a psychologií postav, aby vytvořila poutavé příběhy, které čtenáře vtáhnou do hlubin nevyřešených záhad. Její styl vyniká schopností propojit minulost s přítomností a zkoumat, jak nezhojené rány mohou ovlivnit současné události.
Sarah v mládí prodělala vážnou chorobu, léčila se na leukémii a rakovinu štítné žlázy. Všechno překonala, ale zdálo se, že už nikdy nebude mít děti. Když se seznámí s charismatickým Libyjcem Fauzím a po sňatku se jim narodí holčička, je Sarah v sedmém nebi. Ale její štěstí nemá dlouhého trvání. Fauzí se jí mění před očima a z pozorného ohleduplného manžela se postupně stává násilník a tyran. Sarah nakonec zažádá o rozvod. Nadia zůstane v její péči, ale Fauzí má nárok se s dvouletou dcerkou vídat. Jednou se však holčička z návštěvy nevrátí a Sarah se dozvídá, že Fauzí i s dcerkou zmizel v Libyi. Vydá se tedy dcerku hledat na vlastní pěst.
Green sisters are environmentally active Catholic nuns working to heal the
earth as they cultivate new forms of religious culture. Inviting us into their
world, Taylor offers a firsthand understanding of the experiences of women
whose lives bring together orthodoxy and activism, and whose lifestyle
provides a compelling view of sustainable living.
Focusing on a proactive approach to mental health, the book combines personal stories from veterans and innovative research to advocate for psychological training before trauma occurs. This model aims to prevent severe depression and reduce suicide rates, emphasizing the importance of preparation and resilience over traditional post-trauma treatment methods.
Tackles a human problem we all share―the fate of the earth and our role in its future Confident that your personal good deeds of environmental virtue will save the earth? The stories we encounter about the environment in popular culture too often promote an imagined moral economy, assuring us that tiny acts of voluntary personal piety, such as recycling a coffee cup, or purchasing green consumer items, can offset our destructive habits. No need to make any fundamental structural changes. The trick is simply for the consumer to buy the right things and shop our way to a greener future. It’s time for a reality check. Ecopiety offers an absorbing examination of the intersections of environmental sensibilities, contemporary expressions of piety and devotion, and American popular culture. Ranging from portrayals of environmental sin and virtue such as the eco-pious depiction of Christian Grey in Fifty Shades of Grey, to the green capitalism found in the world of mobile-device “carbon sin-tracking” software applications, to the socially conscious vegetarian vampires in True Blood, the volume illuminates the work pop culture performs as both a mirror and an engine for the greening of American spiritual and ethical commitments. Taylor makes the case that it is not through a framework of grim duty or obligation, but through one of play and delight, that we may move environmental ideals into substantive action.
In the follow up to the critically acclaimed The Mountains Wild, Detective Maggie D'arcy tackles another intricate case that bridges Long Island and Ireland in A Distant Grave. Long Island homicide detective Maggie D'arcy and her teenage daughter, Lilly, are still recovering from the events of last fall when a strange new case demands Maggie's attention. The body of an unidentified Irish national turns up in a wealthy Long Island beach community and with little to go on but the scars on his back, Maggie once again teams up with Garda detectives in Ireland to find out who the man was and what he was doing on Long Island. The strands of the mystery take Maggie to a quiet village in rural County Clare that's full of secrets and introduce her to the world of humanitarian aid workers half a world away. And as she gets closer to the truth about the murder, what she learns leads her back to her home turf and into range of a dangerous and determined killer who will do anything to keep the victim's story hidden forever. With the lyrical prose, deeply drawn characters, and atmospheric setting that put The Mountains Wild on multiple best of the year lists, Sarah Stewart Taylor delivers another gripping mystery novel about family, survival, and the meaning of home.
In a series debut for fans of Tana French and Kate Atkinson, set in Dublin and
New York, homicide detective Maggie D'arcy finally tackles the case that
changed the course of her life.
Feeling disheartened by his dissimilarities to all of the other kids, Tiny, a very smelly stinkbug, wonders if he will ever "fit in". But when an unexpected encounter with a "mean, hungry toad" brings light to Tiny's good nature and inner strength, he realizes that being different may prove to be more of an asset than a misfortune.
The biography delves into the life of songwriter Stephen Foster, exploring his family background and the historical context of his time. Through anecdotes from his Uncle Struthers, readers gain insights into the Revolutionary War and the music of that era. The narrative also highlights significant events such as Prohibition and the Civil War, while tracing Foster's journey from being rejected by West Point to pursuing his dream of publishing music in Cincinnati.
