New Releases by Judith Miller

Lured by the promise of "real" freedom and a new town to call their own, sharecroppers Ezekial Harban and his three daughters leave behind remnants of slavery in the war-torn south and set off for Nicodemus, Kansas. When they arrive, they are shocked to see that little of what they were promised actually exists. Many head back home, but Ezekial and his daughters are determined to build a new life in the stark territory. Dr. Boyle, a newly arrived doctor in neighboring Hill City, is called to deliver a baby in Nicodemus. He and his family are moved by the plight of the settlers there and vow to help. But the white pioneers of Hill City face problems, too. When the lives of these two families intersect, neither town will ever be the same. Freedom''s Path Book 1.

Jasmine Houston, a widow with a young son, agrees to harbor former slaves at her horse farm outside of Lowell, even though her father, a plantation owner, supports slavery. When a boardinghouse keeper unwittingly becomes involved with a traveling peddler who sells something infinitely more valuable than shoes, Jasmine is devastated to discover that her son and the former slaves have been kidnapped. Jasmine''s determination to free them threatens to undo her family as well as the ties that bind the burgeoning textile industry to the southern cotton growers. Book two in the bestselling Lights of Lowell.

Lights of Lowell book 1. Tapestry of Hope weaves together the heartrending and hope-building stories of two young women. Jasmine Wainwright is the sheltered daughter of a Mississippi plantation owner. When her father strikes a deal to sell his cotton to Lowell mills through businessman Bradley Houston, he throws an arranged marriage with Jasmine into the bargain. Kiara O''Neill and her brother escape starvation in Ireland by traveling to America as Bradley Houston''s indentured servants. But Bradley has more in mind for Kiara than she wants to imagine. Both women suffer in the home of this unloving husband and merciless master. Will God somehow bring hope to their lives?

Written by antiques expert Judith Miller and specialist glass consultants, this guide explores one of the most exciting media of the last century. Over 1,000 stunning pieces are presented in specially commissioned full-colour photographs covering all the main categories of glass - blown and cased, pressed, iridescent, enamelled, painted and stained, engraved and cut - plus a chapter on unique contemporary designs. Within each chapter biographical details and background information on the principal designers and factories is given, as well as useful advice on what to look out for when collecting. Feature spreads focusing on popular collecting fields such as perfume bottles, paperweights, and glass jewellery are interspersed throughout the book, showcasing a wide range of fabulous pieces.

Lilly Armbruster is forced to work for the powerful mill owners who caused her family''s financial ruin, but her feelings of revenge become clouded when she discovers that her former fiance Matthew Cheever is working for those whom she despises.

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Book 1 of THE BELLS OF LOWELL. The mill town of Lowell, Massachusetts, comes to life with intrigue and drama from the creative writing team of Judith Miller and Tracie Peterson. Young women at the end of the 19th century seek employment from driven men intent on transforming America''s textile industry. Daughtersof the Loom features Lilly Armbruster, who is forced to work in the mills as her only means for survival. But Lilly''s resentment runs deep against the "lords of the loom"--the men she believes have stolen her father''s farm and caused his premature death. Her animosity happens to include Matthew Cheever, her childhood friend and one-time betrothed. Though separated by their opposing views about the future of the mill and the community that surrounds it, the emotions of their hearts still bind them. Will their dreams for the future allow their fragile love to survive?

Young women at the end of the 19th century seek employment from driven men intent on transforming America''s textile industry.

Four complete novels in one volume.

With over 2,300 full-color illustrations and 102,000 words, The Style Sourcebook is the single most comprehensive, up-to-date, and visually exciting decorating compendium ever published. Here are the most popular fabrics, trimmings, wallpapers, paints, tiles, and flooring currently available from U.S. and European suppliers, with enough information to facilitate ordering. Organized chronologically by style, the text by Judith Miller explains the history of the world''s most popular designs. She includes information and extensive examples from such major design styles as Gothic, Empire, Baroque, Neo-Classical, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Hi-Tech, and Post-Modern. From florals to geometrics, overall patterns to plains, The Style Sourcebook caters to both traditional and modern tastes, offering designs created 200 years ago and those developed for the next century. Each of the 2,300 samples is accompanied by purchasing details listing company, design, pattern name/number, available colors, essential measurements, composition, and uses. Information on price and suitability is included with every sample. The book helps ensure that the tile selected is suitable for a particular floor or a fabric is strong enough to use as upholstery. Also included is a comprehensive directory providing suppliers'' addresses worldwide and a glossary of decorating and design terms.

Photographs and descriptive text celebrate classic decorating styles in the homes of Europe and North America, including neo-classical, American empire, English Regency, Greek revival, twentieth-century modern, and postmodern design styles.

Drawing on the time-proven methods of professionals, this step-by-step guide provides readers with simple yet professional techniques for cleaning, repairing, maintaining, and displaying cherished antiques and collectibles.

In this essential source book, antiques authority Judith Miller reveals the specialists'' techniques for transforming interior surfaces and furniture to suit every kind of country-style home. From gentle washes of muted color to rough-hewn whitewashed wood, hundreds of ideas for attaining a sophisticated yet rustic look in any room can be found here. 250+ color photos.

From simple stenciling to limewashing, ragging, sponging, and woodgraining, this guide explains the traditional finishes and effects that are so popular in today''s contemporary homes. 61 photos.

For those enchanted by the rustic beauty of a country setting or drawn to the warmth of a rural hearth, The American Country Companion offers profiles of country homes, accompanied by information on their histories, styles, and decorations. Part of The Country Companion Series. 100 photos.

This complete pocket-sized checklist is designed to teach anyone how to recognize and assess hundreds of pieces, while providing useful background on the major factories, craftsmen, and styles of the period. 600 full-color photographs. Line drawings throughout.

A sourcebook of some of the many strands that go to make up country style ; with 400 full-color photographs from country homes throughout Europe, Britain, and North America.

Examines the rise of Hussein, his influence in Iraq, his invasion of Kuwait, and the threat he poses for the stability of the Middle East.

The book concentrates on overall character rather than authenticity of detail in helping people create a period look from medieval to art deco.