Hadley and Oliver fall in love on the flight from New York to London, but after a cinematic kiss they lose track of each other at the airport until fate brings them back together on a very momentous day.
"Offers a . . . portrait of 'The Old Guard,' the revered U.S. Army unit whose mission is to honor our country's fallen heroes on the most hallowed ground in America, [including the experience from the author's time in the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment] "--Amazon.
inheritance, burial practices, and family heirlooms
Lusted, Marcia Amidon
While death is a universal experience, the traditions that surround it differ from culture to culture. How should the body of the deceased be laid to rest? What should be done with his or her belongings? How can a person's legacy live on through traditions and keepsakes? This volume explores practices around the world, addressing the practical and spiritual considerations that come with death and encouraging readers to keep an open mind toward the rituals and beliefs of other cultures and turn a critical eye toward their own.
Ten-year-old Jette wrestles with the death of her younger brother, Emil, at age six, recalling special times they had together, his long-term illness, and his funeral, as well as her parents' grief.
Discusses ancient Egyptian customs and beliefs regarding death and the afterlife, the process of mummification, and the legend of a mummy's curse in relation to the discovery of King Tut's tomb in 1922.
State-of-the-art archaeological equipment and computer technology propel an exploration of ancient Egypt. Features the first filmed visits to such sites as the tomb of Ramses II, the Abydos Boat Graves, and the skeletons at Mendes.
As fifteen-year-old Devon begins mid-year at a new prestigious prep school, he is plagued by compulsions such as the need to sort things into groups of four.
Soon after his mother's death, Matt takes a job at a funeral home in his tough Brooklyn neighborhood and, while attending and assisting with funerals, begins to accept her death and his responsibilities as a man.
