May
19
2012
Hidden Ridge Resort
Hidden Ridge Resort, Banff, Alberta
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hidden $12.75 When Ahmed's parents send him to a residential treatment center known as Serenity Ridge, it's with one goal: to "fix" their son, at any cost. But eleven months of abuse and overmedication leave him desperate to escape. And when the opportunity comes, Ahmed runs away to San Francisco. There, he moves into a secret safe house shared by a group of teens. Until they become independent at eighteen, the housemates hide away from authorities, bound by rules that both protect and frustrate. Ahmed, now known as Ben, tries to adjust to a life lived in impossibly close quarters with people he barely knows, all of whom guard secrets of their own. But even if they succeed in keeping the world at bay, there's no hiding from each other or from themselves. And there's no avoiding the conflicts, crushes, loneliness, and desire that could shatter their fragile, complicated sanctuary at any moment. . . "This fresh and original novel defies easy labels. It's knowing yet vulnerable, observant yet naive–a wholly unique and compelling read." –Rachel Cohn, New York Times bestselling author. Tomas Mournian attended U.C. Berkeley. A freelance journalist, he's written articles for The San Francisco Bay Guardian, Los Angeles Magazine, OUT, In Style and Marie Claire. His investigation journalism ("Hiding Out," "Anywhere But There," and "Girls Sent to Institutions") has been recognized with awards from the Peninsula Press Club, East Bay Press Club and NCCD Pass awards, with nominations by the GLAAD Media Awards and Pulitzer. Writing under a pseudonym, his plays have been produced internationally. He held the Eli Cantor Chair at The Corporation of Yaddo and lives in Los Angeles. |
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The Oak Ridge Boys Tickets $78 Buy The Oak Ridge Boys, tickets. Tickets for 08/18/2012 at Gold Strike Casino Resort in Robinsonville, MS are available. Ticketliquidator.com gets you in! |
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Roberts Ridge $7.99 Afghanistan, March 2002. In the early morning darkness on a frigid mountaintop, a U.S. soldier is stranded, alone, surrounded by fanatical al Qaeda fighters. For the man’s fellow Navy SEALs, and for waiting teams of Army Rangers, there was only one rule now: leave no one behind. In this gripping you-are-there account–based on stunning eyewitness testimony and painstaking research–journalist Malcolm MacPherson thrusts us into a drama of rescue, tragedy, and valor in a place that would be known as… ROBERTS RIDGE For an elite team of SEALs, the mission seemed straightforward enough: take control of a towering 10,240-foot mountain peak called Takur Ghar. Launched as part of Operation Anaconda–a hammer-and-anvil plan to smash Taliban al Qaeda in eastern Afghanistan –the taking of Takur Ghar would offer U.S. forces a key strategic observation post. But the enemy was waiting, hidden in a series of camouflaged trenches and bunkers–and when the Special Forces chopper flared on the peak to land, it was shredded by a hail of machine-gun, small arms, and RPG rounds. A red-haired SEAL named Neil Roberts was thrown from the aircraft. And by the time the shattered helicopter crash-landed on the valley floor seven miles away, Roberts’s fellow SEALs were determined to return to the mountain peak and bring him out–no matter what the cost. Drawing on the words of the men who were there–SEALs, Rangers, medics, combat air controllers, and pilots–this harrowing true account, the first book of its kind to chronicle the battle for Takur Ghar, captures in dramatic detail a seventeen-hour pitched battle fought at the highest elevation Americans have ever waged war. At once an hour-by-hour, bullet-by-bullet chronicle of a landmark battle and a sobering look at the capabilities and limitations of America’s high-tech army, Roberts Ridge is the unforgettable story of a few dozen warriors who faced a single fate: to live or die for their comrades in the face of near-impossible odds. From the Hardcover edition. |
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The Last Resort $12.78 I can’t live with guilt, and I have felt guilty enough to die . . .’ Writer Christine Hall’s own loving relationships and empathetic intelligence make her the perfect confidante for a group of friends: architect Eric Aveling whose wife Lois is dying, Junius Evans, Aveling’s flamboyant business partner, and, above all, eccentric, impulsive Celia Baird. When death forces a realignment of relationships within the group even the perceptive Christine is not prepared for the final outcome. Moving between London and a south coast seaside town, The Last Resort is a sensitive and vividly human exploration of the hidden side of marriage, where dark undercurrents of duty, guilt, secrecy and loneliness can all play a part in deviating the course of love and influencing the choices that life thrusts upon us. |
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Ridge Hill $3.74 Preparations are under way for Annie Gibson’s wedding to the wealthy Frederick Hallam, but not everyone is pleased about it. Then the real troubles begin to pile up. Annie’s son is devastated to find out who his real father is, and someone has uncovered the secret Annie fought hard to keep hidden. |
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Treasures from Juniper Ridge $18 Treasures from Juniper Ridge is a collection of “hidden” or terma teachings given by Padmasambhava, the Tantric master who brought Vajrayana Buddhism to Tibet. According to Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, Padmasambhava hid many teachings to be uncovered later by “revealers of hidden treasures.” The special quality of the terma teachings is that they provide guidance appropriate for each period of time and individual person. By working with Padmasambhava, Yeshe Tsogyal, his mystic spiritual consort, was able to compile and codify these precious insights and hide them for use by future generations. Treasures from Juniper Ridge presents a variety of significant revelations for seekers on the advanced path of the Tibetan Vajrayana tradition, as well as in-depth explanations of assorted aspects of practice: deity-focused meditation, nonconceptual meditation, death and dying, and recognizing the nature of mind. The book outlines ways for the modern student to apply these teachings while remaining true to Vajrayana Buddhism’s traditional principles From the Trade Paperback edition. |
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The Hidden $9.99 In southern Greece in 2004, a close-knit group of archaeologists searches for the buried traces of a formidable ancient power. A student running from a failed marriage and family, Ben Mercer is a latecomer to their ranks, drawn to the charisma of the group’s members—to the double-edged friendship of Jason, the unsettling beauty of Natsuko and Eleschen, and the menace of Max and Eberhard. But Ben is far too eager to join the excavation project, and there is more to the group’s dangerous games and dynamic than he understands. And there are things that should always remain hidden. A novel of astonishing grace and power from award-winning author Tobias Hill, The Hidden brilliantly explores the secrets we keep, the ties that bind us, and the true cost of fulfilling our desires. |
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Hidden $8.99 This series follows teens who were left behind and have nothing left but their newfound faith in Christ. Determined to stand up for God no matter what the cost, they are tested at every turn. Great for ages 12 and up. Book #3: Hidden contains books #9-12 in the Left Behind: The Kids series with background plots from Nicolae. |
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Virginia’s Blue Ridge (Insider’s Guide, Ninth Edition) $6.99 From the spectacular views along the Skyline Drive to the trails where presidents and generals once walked, Virginia’s Blue Ridge is distinctive for its unspoiled natural beauty and rich history. Let this authoritative guide show you how to navigate the Blue Ridge and its surroundings, from the peaceful grandeur of the Shenandoah Valley to the luxurious offerings of the Homestead resort in the Allegheny Highlands. Inside you’ll find: the inside scoop on popular attractions such as historic Montpelier and Monticello, magnificent Natural Bridge, Civil War battle sites, top-notch wineries, and an abundance of rivers, parks, and forests; countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best shopping to the lowdown on real estate; comprehensive listings of restaurants, lodgings, and recreational opportunities; sections dedicated to children, retirement, and much more. |
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The Ridge $22.72 Inside a lighthouse hundreds of miles from any substantial body of water, a local reporter discovers the walls covered in maps bearing the names of the dead. Has an age-old legend come to life? Can it be stopped before more people die? With a haunting atmosphere and tightly-coiled plot, The Ridge is a terrifying journey into the heart of darkness. |
