"Thomas Hart and Grace Macaulay have lived all their lives in the small Essex town of Aldleigh. Though separated in age by three decades, the pair are kindred spirits--torn between their commitment to religion and their desire to explore the world beyond their small Baptist community. It is two romantic relationships that will rend their friendship, and in the wake of this rupture, Thomas develops an obsession with a vanished nineteenth-century astronomer...

Veterans Day is celebrated every November 11 in the United States. It honors military veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. People often decorate with U.S. flags, watch parades, and observe a moment of silence to honor veterans and their service to the country. Learn how people celebrate this special day and similar holidays around the world.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional holiday celebrated in Chinese culture. Also called the Moon, or Mooncake, Festival, this celebration is all about appreciating the moon and the harvest. From family gatherings to paper lanterns to eating mooncakes, learn how people honor this special day in different countries and cultures.