Sam Blackman is an angry man. A Chief Warrant Officer in the Criminal Investigation Detachment of the U.S. military, he lost a leg in Iraq. His outspoken criticism of his medical treatment resulted in his transfer to the Veteran’s Hospital in Asheville, NC. Disillusioned with the military, grieving over the recent death of his parents, and at odds with his brother, Sam’s life is in shambles. Then an ex-marine and fellow amputee named Tikima Robertson walks into his hospital room.

Tikima hints she has an opportunity for Sam to use his investigative skills—if he can stop feeling sorry for himself. But before she can return, Tikima is murdered, her body found floating in the French Broad River. Sam was the last person to see her alive.

Tikima’s sister, Nakayla, brings Sam a journal she finds in Tikima’s apartment. A note stuck to the in-side cover reads “For Sam Blackman.” The volume dates to 1919 and contains the entries of a twelve-year-old boy who accompanies his father, a white funeral director, as they help a black man, Elijah Robertson, transport his deceased relative from Asheville to a small family plot in Georgia.

The link to the present? Nearly 90 years ago, Elijah’s body was also found in the French Broad River, a crime foreshadowing the death of his great-great-granddaughter Tikima.

In recent years, quinoa has gained a place in America’s pantries because of its versatility and amazing health benefits. The ancient grain–which is really a seed–is gluten-free, a protein powerhouse, and rich in many other nutrients, making it a perfect substitute for wheat and other grains. But incorporating a new food into your diet can take some inspiration and guidance.

With Quinoa: The Everyday Superfood, a collection of over 150 simple, out-of-the-box recipes featuring the delicious super grain, you’ll learn how to use quinoa beyond a basic salad or side. From satisfying breakfasts like Almond and Coconut Quinoa Porridge, to delicious snacks like Cauliflower Quinoa Fritters, to creative entrees like Black Bean and Quinoa Veggie Burgers, Quinoa; The Everyday Superfood will teach you how to incorporate this enticing ingedient into satisfying everyday meals that will boost your nutrition and revamp the way you eat. Our book offers:

• 150 Recipes
• Icons indicating vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free (highlighting the types of eaters that make up “everyone”)
• Simple ingredients
• Out-of-the-box yet accessible recipes (more than just salads and sides, this book teaches you how to use quinoa to its full potential)
• 4-color photos throughout

The concept of “bowl food” has gained popularity in recent years. Bowls make it simple to create meals in no time at all—just pile it on and dig right in. But when you pair the convenience of the bowl with the nutrition of clean eating, you’ve got one power-packed combination.

When Kenzie Swanhart started her journey of clean eating she did so hoping to find balance in her diet and her life. Many years of clean eating later, she’s the author of two bestselling cookbooks Paleo in 28and Spiralize It!, creator of the popular food blog, Cave Girl in the City, and remains committed to sharing the power of clean eating with others. In Clean Eating Bowls, you’ll enjoy 100 of Kenzie’s simple, crave-worthy recipes, such as:

• Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Bowl
• Carrot Cake Smoothie Bowl
• The Ultimate Taco Salad Bowl
• Barbacoa and Avocado Bowl
• Poke Noodle Bowl
• Peanut Butter Cup Pudding Bowl

Working more vegetables into your diet and schedule is easier than ever by using your slow cooker to create wholesome plant-based meals. Full of diverse ingredients and exciting flavors, The Ultimate Vegetarian Slow Cooker is a vegetarian cookbook that offers 200 recipes to meet your nutritional needs and busy lifestyle.

Slow-cooking expert and author of The Complete Slow Cooking for Two, Linda Larsen routinely makes vegetarian meals for her family and herself. In this vegetarian cookbook, Linda’s recipes deliver the “prep fast, cook slow” ease to your kitchen. The Ultimate Vegetarian Slow Cooker offers tasty variations that ensure that you’ll be able to use each recipe again and again, most of which require no more than 15 minutes total prep time.

Finally, a vegetarian cookbook with simple, scrumptious recipes such as: Pumpkin Apple Breakfast Bars * Barley-Vegetable Risotto * Fajita Chowder * Black Bean-Quinoa Chili * Wild Mushroom Stroganoff * Roasted Garlic Mashed Root Veggies * Salted Caramel Cheesecake * and much more.

The only vegetarian cookbook for slow cookers that you’ll ever need, The Ultimate Vegetarian Slow Cooker also includes smart grocery shopping tips that enable you stay within budget, as well as suggestions for slow cooker care that make clean up a breeze.