From Ann Cleeves--bestselling and award-winning author of the Vera and Shetland series, both of which are hit TV shows--comes the first in a gripping new series. "Ann Cleeves is one of my favorite mystery writers."--Louise Penny In North Devon, where two rivers converge and run into the sea, Detective Matthew Venn stands outside the church as his father's funeral takes place. Once loved and cherished, the day Matthew left the strict evangelical community...

Celebrate different holidays around the world, from Chinese New Year to Diwali, and from the Mexican Day of the Dead to American Thanksgiving. Beginning with New Year's Day, Festivals and Celebrations lets young children join in celebrations around the world throughout the year. Each chapter is divided by season and covers everything from Passover and Easter, to Japanese Cherry Blossom Festivals and International Children's Day, to Holi and Hanukkah....

Hannah Sweet is in a destructive spiral that threatens her career as a country music star. She hasn't been home to the sleepy lakeside town of Lost Heart since she ran away as a teenager. But when her estranged father, Harris, dies amidst claims of UFO encounters, Hannah begrudgingly returns for the funeral. She meets Milo, a forward-thinking, conspiracy-loving pastor who tries to lead Hannah towards reconciliation with her family, especially her...

Norma and her parents are going to her great-uncle Frank's funeral, and Norma is more excited than sad. She is looking forward to playing with her favorite cousin, Ray, but when she arrives at the church, she is confronted with rituals and ideas that have never occurred to her before. While not all questions can be answered, when the day is over Norma is certain of one thing - Uncle Frank would have enjoyed his funeral. This sensitive and life-affirming...